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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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Embassy of Uzbekistan issues guidance for migrants in Croatia and Serbia
SOCIETY | 18:33
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Uzbekistan plans dual listing and foreign securities trading on local exchanges
POLITICS | 18:32
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Migration Agency to provide temporary housing for vulnerable migrants in Moscow
SOCIETY | 17:14
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High-speed trains between Tashkent and Khiva to launch after March 2026
TECH | 16:19
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Uzbekistan sees November drop in remittances despite strong yearly growth
SOCIETY | 16:18
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Kazakhstan resumes oil transit to Uzbekistan
SOCIETY | 14:50
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Tashkent hosts Central Asia – South Korea parliamentary speakers’ meeting
POLITICS | 14:05
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Qatar may grant Golden Visas to medical specialists from Uzbekistan
TOURISM | 13:08
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Tax Committee releases 10-month tax data for key industries
SOCIETY | 12:08
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Uzbekistan appoints new ambassador to Vatican
POLITICS | 11:25
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Tajikistan begins importing electricity from Uzbekistan
SOCIETY | 11:24
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Uzbekistan steps up exploration to steady gas production trend
POLITICS | 11:11