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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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Authorities rule out significant Nipah virus threat to Uzbekistan
SOCIETY | 16:52
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Leadership reshuffle: Ikromov takes over Emergency Situations Ministry, Kudrathodjaev moves to Interior Ministry
POLITICS | 16:50
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Tax Committee ranks last in business oversight assessment
SOCIETY | 16:41
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Uzbekistan repatriates 14 children left without parental care in Russia
SOCIETY | 16:40
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Rustam Djuraev appointed First Deputy Interior Minister as Bakhodir Toshmatov takes command of National Guard
POLITICS | 16:37
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Protests erupt in Turkey after Uzbek migrant woman is killed in Istanbul
SOCIETY | 16:07
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Uzbekneftegaz opts to retain control of Gazli field projects
SOCIETY | 15:44
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Gov’t bans mobile operators from activating paid services without consent
SOCIETY | 15:35
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Major audit launched at Uzbekneftegaz and State Assets Management Agency over corruption claims
POLITICS | 14:01
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Uzbekistan plans confidence-building military dialogue with Afghanistan
SOCIETY | 13:54
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Abdukodir Khusanov included in Asia’s symbolic team of 2025
SPORT | 13:51
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Central Bank keeps key rate unchanged at 14% amid persistent inflation risks
SOCIETY | 12:43