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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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BlackRock subsidiary explores investment in Uzbekistan’s oil and gas sector
POLITICS | 17:53
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Per capita incomes rise sharply across Uzbekistan, with notable regional disparities
BUSINESS | 16:24
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U.S. Embassy confirms temporary suspension of immigrant visas for Uzbek citizens
POLITICS | 15:41
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Revised data reveal $700M gap in Uzbekistan’s 2024 gas production figures
BUSINESS | 14:03
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Parliament passes law imposing fines for odometer tampering in used cars
POLITICS | 13:52
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Share of informal and shadow economy in Uzbekistan drops sharply
BUSINESS | 13:04
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Uzbekistan’s population tops 38.2 million as men hold slim majority
SOCIETY | 11:26
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Uzbekistan launches unified portal for Hajj and Umrah registration
SOCIETY | 10:39
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Chinese company plans to invest $500M in construction of paper factory in Samarkand
BUSINESS | 09:33
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Remittances to Uzbekistan jump 27% to $18.9bn in 2025
BUSINESS | 09:01
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Ravshan Mamatov dismissed as Director of Drugs and Firearms Control Agency
POLITICS | 08:58
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Shavkat Mirziyoyev to visit Turkey for the Strategic Cooperation Council meeting
POLITICS | 21:00 / 28.01.2026