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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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Shavkat Mirziyoyev holds talks with Donald Trump at the White House
POLITICS | 08:44
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Uzbekistan, U.S. Eximbank agree to deepen cooperation on major projects
POLITICS | 22:55 / 06.11.2025
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Komil Allamjonov calls on U.S. to ease visa regime for citizens of Uzbekistan
POLITICS | 21:14 / 06.11.2025
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US senator proposes repealing Jackson–Vanik amendment for Central Asia
POLITICS | 21:01 / 06.11.2025
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Turkish Heyal Holding to invest $350 million in new industrial zone in Fergana
BUSINESS | 20:59 / 06.11.2025
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Life in China: how to start over and study in Shenzhen
SOCIETY | 18:45 / 06.11.2025
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US logistics firms plan to open offices and invest in Uzbekistan
POLITICS | 17:26 / 06.11.2025
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Samarkand’s age officially revised to 3,000 years following UNESCO-backed study
SOCIETY | 16:38 / 06.11.2025
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State Tax Committee refunds nearly UZS 60 billion in VAT to support businesses
BUSINESS | 16:35 / 06.11.2025
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Tashkent named among Asia’s best travel destinations by Condé Nast Traveler
SOCIETY | 16:27 / 06.11.2025
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Uzbekistan reaffirms commitment to stronger Central Asia–U.S. partnership at C5+1 anniversary meeting
POLITICS | 16:25 / 06.11.2025
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UAE companies to build 500 MW energy storage systems in Uzbekistan
BUSINESS | 13:05 / 06.11.2025