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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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Weather conditions may push air pollution indicators higher in Uzbekistan
SOCIETY | 13:27
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Kazakhstan investigates near midair incident involving Uzbek and Russian planes
SOCIETY | 13:25
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MFA urges Uzbeks in Iran to refrain from participating in rallies
SOCIETY | 13:18
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Tashkent court judges detained after controversial release of Akmal Shukurov
SOCIETY | 12:48
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Centralized water and wastewater coverage to rise nationwide in 2026
SOCIETY | 12:08
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Uzbekistan begins studying models for a national digital currency
BUSINESS | 12:06
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Uzbekistan to raise salaries and benefits for military personnel from April
SOCIETY | 20:26 / 13.01.2026
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Uzbekistan U23 advances to AFC U23 Asian Cup quarterfinals as group winner
SPORT | 20:24 / 13.01.2026
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President Mirziyoyev visits Special Operations Forces base in Tashkent region, assesses combat readiness
POLITICS | 20:21 / 13.01.2026
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Maternal deaths in Uzbekistan drop sharply amid healthcare reforms
SOCIETY | 16:40 / 13.01.2026
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President Mirziyoyev approves creation of major tourist zone on raspberry plantations in Fergana
TOURISM | 16:37 / 13.01.2026
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Supreme Court publishes updated list of banned extremist and terrorist online resources
SOCIETY | 15:48 / 13.01.2026