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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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Sheikh Zayed Award laureates honored in the UAE
SOCIETY | 20:34 / 19.01.2026
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Uzbekistan reports strong early participation in nationwide census
SOCIETY | 20:16 / 19.01.2026
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Tashkent to host international forum on Central Asia’s water security
SOCIETY | 20:13 / 19.01.2026
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Uzbekistan–Afghanistan preferential trade deal to take effect within two weeks – Ambassador
SOCIETY | 19:36 / 19.01.2026
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President Mirziyoyev sends state language law back to parliament for revision
POLITICS | 19:34 / 19.01.2026
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Government to review high tourism costs and airline pricing
SOCIETY | 18:49 / 19.01.2026
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Uzbekistan to join Trump’s peace council as a founding member
POLITICS | 17:49 / 19.01.2026
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Senate questions delays in land compensation payments despite increased funding
POLITICS | 15:39 / 19.01.2026
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Tashkent to relocate 87 polluting industrial facilities outside the city
SOCIETY | 14:33 / 19.01.2026
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Authorities define legal grounds for adopting children
SOCIETY | 13:43 / 19.01.2026
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State Tax Committee discloses major tax defaulters in construction sector
SOCIETY | 13:02 / 19.01.2026
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Uzbekistan in talks with the U.S. on easing visa access for its citizens
POLITICS | 12:23 / 19.01.2026