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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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Loan self-ban service gains traction in Uzbekistan as young adults lead uptake
SOCIETY | 16:02
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Labor Inspectorate orders reinstatement of dismissed school principal in Buvayda
SOCIETY | 15:45
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Ministry of Justice approves rules for online certification of notarial acts
SOCIETY | 15:25
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Syrdarya man convicted for joining Russian military in war against Ukraine
SOCIETY | 15:21
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How to get a prescription to buy medications
SOCIETY | 15:08
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Humans reports 825 complaints over fraudulent withdrawals linked to Paylov
SOCIETY | 14:24
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“Public debt remains manageable despite rise in external borrowing” – MIIT
SOCIETY | 12:45
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Uzbekistan’s gold holdings drive reserves to historic highs
SOCIETY | 12:43
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Three mosques and one church registered in Uzbekistan in 2025
SOCIETY | 10:49
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Voluntary tax compliance reaches 97 percent across Uzbekistan
SOCIETY | 10:48
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FlyArystan resumes Almaty – Samarkand direct flights
SOCIETY | 19:56 / 08.01.2026
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Household waste collection debts surpass 622 billion UZS
SOCIETY | 19:54 / 08.01.2026