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US lawmakers urge Trump to convene leaders’ summit with Central Asian countries
Members of the US Congress have sent a letter to President Donald Trump recommending the organization of a summit in the “Central Asia–US” (C5+1) format. The letter highlights that the forum presents a unique opportunity to strengthen cooperation with Central Asia and advance US strategic interests in the region.
POLITICS
Religious scholar Mubasshir Ahmad decides not to appeal court ruling – lawyer
“I believe Mubasshir Ahmad has surrendered to ‘fate’ and no longer wishes to engage in further disputes,” said his lawyer in a comment to Kun.uz. On 8 October, Judge Bobur Rahimov found the scholar guilty on all three charges brought by the investigative authorities and sentenced him to 2.5 years in prison.
SOCIETY
“Don’t fly Wizness class” – Canadian musician releases song about Wizz Air incident involving Uzbek student
Canadian musician Dave Carroll has released a new song dedicated to Suhrob Ubaydullaev, an Uzbek student who was denied boarding by Wizz Air in 2023. The song, titled Don’t fly Wizness class, is accompanied by a music video. Carroll’s previous song once forced major airlines to rethink their approach to customer service. Earlier, Suhrob told Kun.uz how the incident had left him stranded abroad.
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Uzbekistan reports sharp drop in poverty and unemployment over past year
POLITICS | 19:07
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Global Firepower ranks Uzbekistan as Central Asia’s strongest army
SOCIETY | 17:53
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Six Uzbek nationals sentenced to death in Dubai over April 2025 brawl
SOCIETY | 17:50
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Central Bank warns commercial banks over unfair loan sanctions
SOCIETY | 17:49
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Abdulaziz Kamilov cites Middle East security as key reason for Uzbekistan’s Peace Council membership
POLITICS | 17:47
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Uzbekistan’s housing sales rise 15% as Tashkent leads the market
SOCIETY | 16:06
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Uzbekistan to launch new support package for state-assisted families
SOCIETY | 16:05
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Chevrolet’s share declines as BYD and KIA post strong growth in Uzbekistan’s car production in 2025
SOCIETY | 13:02
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Uzbekistan earmarks over UZS 3 trillion for maternity and sick leave in 2026
SOCIETY | 12:49
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Competition Committee warns public of fraudulent emails sent in its name
SOCIETY | 12:25
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Uzbekistan’s foreign trade tops $81bn in 2025 as gold exports surge
SOCIETY | 12:24
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Snowstorm forces multiple flights bound for Fergana Valley to divert to alternate airports
SOCIETY | 12:18