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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 aims to raise average life expectancy to 78 by 2030
SOCIETY | 17:24
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Abdukodir Khusanov named Asia’s Best Young Footballer of 2025
SPORT | 16:47
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Gov’t to launch “5 million AI leaders” project to train youth for high-income digital careers
SOCIETY | 16:05
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Uzbekistan targets water efficiency and irrigation upgrades by 2030
SOCIETY | 15:59
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Energy Ministry confirms oil leak in Boysun field
SOCIETY | 15:24
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Uzbekistan projects rising budget deficit through 2028
SOCIETY | 15:00
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Government steps up legal reforms to finalize WTO accession
SOCIETY | 14:12
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Two killed as passenger bus overturns on Zarafshan – Navoi route
SOCIETY | 13:25
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Renewables help Uzbekistan cut gas use and emissions
SOCIETY | 13:23
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Bukhara man sentenced to 3.5 years for joining Russian forces in Ukraine war
SOCIETY | 13:00
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Uzbekistan aims to reduce landfills by half while expanding recycling
SOCIETY | 12:16
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Escrow-based home purchase requirement not yet in force – Ministry of Justice
SOCIETY | 12:14