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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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Passenger traffic at Uzbekistan’s airports rises 15 percent year on year
SOCIETY | 12:28
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Government unveils four-stage framework to boost startups and digital growth
POLITICS | 12:26
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Parliament approves bill authorizing tax officials to conduct off-site audits over repeated labeling breaches
SOCIETY | 12:20
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Trade frictions with Tajikistan prompt talk of reciprocal action by Uzbekistan
POLITICS | 12:07
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Malaysian carriers seek expanded air access to Uzbekistan amid tourism talks
TOURISM | 12:06
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Parliament backs data law changes to pave the way for Apple Pay and Google Pay
SOCIETY | 21:01 / 20.01.2026
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Tashkent and Ankara expand cooperation across security, economy, and connectivity
POLITICS | 19:46 / 20.01.2026
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Avalanche risk declared in Uzbekistan’s mountainous regions
SOCIETY | 19:23 / 20.01.2026
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Experts warn land sales to foreign-linked entities may put Uzbekistan’s future at risk
SOCIETY | 18:48 / 20.01.2026
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Foreign tourist arrivals to Uzbekistan jump by nearly 47 percent in 2025
TOURISM | 17:23 / 20.01.2026
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National Bank sells Zomin cable car to private investor
SOCIETY | 17:21 / 20.01.2026
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Uzbekistan extends zero import duty on key raw materials until 2027
BUSINESS | 17:00 / 20.01.2026