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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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Dense fog disrupts flights across Uzbekistan
SOCIETY | 21:41 / 07.01.2026
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Order forcing teachers to work 24/7 in Fergana traced back to Cabinet of Ministers
SOCIETY | 20:56 / 07.01.2026
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Abdusattorov and Sindarov among 2025’s top chess earners
SPORT | 17:15 / 07.01.2026
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2025 ranks among Uzbekistan’s warmest years on record
SOCIETY | 17:13 / 07.01.2026
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Total loss in “Credit House” case still unclear – court report
SOCIETY | 15:43 / 07.01.2026
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Foreign investment in Uzbekistan tops $43 billion in 2025
SOCIETY | 14:51 / 07.01.2026
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Uzbekistan plans to launch first Islamic banking services in 2027
SOCIETY | 14:49 / 07.01.2026
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Central Bank urges victims of Humans app fraud to contact police
SOCIETY | 14:20 / 07.01.2026
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Government introduces automated system for budget revenue projections
SOCIETY | 14:18 / 07.01.2026
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Nestlé recalls select baby food products in Uzbekistan over toxin risk
SOCIETY | 13:55 / 07.01.2026
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Uzbekistan denies reports of restrictions on Uzbek language use in Afghanistan
SOCIETY | 13:48 / 07.01.2026
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“Mubashshir Ahmad’s health condition is serious. He cannot serve his sentence” – lawyer
SOCIETY | 13:35 / 07.01.2026