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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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Citizen of Uzbekistan reportedly killed by security forces in Russia; MFA sends diplomatic note
SOCIETY | 16:56
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Uzbekistan exempts EV charging equipment from customs duties until 2027
SOCIETY | 16:54
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Uzbekistan Airways eases rules on missed domestic outbound flights
SOCIETY | 16:19
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Uzbekistan plans to privatize five state-owned banks by 2030
SOCIETY | 16:09
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Public procurement reforms to cut direct deals and expand local participation
SOCIETY | 15:46
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Uzbekistan extends zero import duty on essential goods through 2027
SOCIETY | 15:12
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Uzbek-made products see strong domestic and export growth on Wildberries
SOCIETY | 15:10
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Investments in Uzbekistan’s energy sector rise fourfold in five years
SOCIETY | 15:08
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No separate QR code required – Tax Committee clarifies new tax rules for self-employed taxi drivers
SOCIETY | 13:13
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More than 1,800 babies born in Uzbekistan on first day of 2026
SOCIETY | 12:05
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Inflation in Uzbekistan slows to 7.3 percent in 2025
SOCIETY | 16:17 / 01.01.2026
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Citizens gain access to breakdown of budget spending funded by their income, land, and property taxes
BUSINESS | 16:00 / 01.01.2026