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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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Mass brawls involving Uzbek citizens overseas damage country’s reputation – President
POLITICS | 16:45
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Uzbekistan rolls out AI-backed emergency care to fight heart attacks and strokes
SOCIETY | 15:47
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Former Uzbekneftegaz head Bakhodir Sidikov detained amid corruption investigation
POLITICS | 15:23
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Electricity payment limits imposed on thousands over unpaid waste collection bills
SOCIETY | 14:52
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Power consumption reaches new peak as winter demand rises in Uzbekistan
SOCIETY | 14:35
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Average monthly wage in Uzbekistan rises to UZS 6.38 million
SOCIETY | 14:19
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EF EPI ranks Uzbekistan among countries with low English proficiency
SOCIETY | 12:42
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“This is not our war”: Uzbek migrant recounts forced deployment and escape from Ukraine war
SOCIETY | 11:35
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Small nuclear power plant construction in Uzbekistan pushed back by nine months
BUSINESS | 11:21
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Anti-Corruption Agency finds 386 hidden decisions by local authorities
SOCIETY | 11:17
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Uzbek nationals detained in the US seek assistance through embassy
SOCIETY | 10:26
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Saudi Arabia weighs $138m financing for housing and road projects in Uzbekistan
BUSINESS | 09:58