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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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Uzbekistan signs $300 million agricultural machinery deal with John Deere
BUSINESS | 20:03 / 07.11.2025
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Starlink partners with Veon to expand satellite connectivity across Central and South Asia
TECH | 19:48 / 07.11.2025
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Uzbekistan joins the Protocol on Water and Health
SOCIETY | 17:17 / 07.11.2025
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Uzbekistan ramps up EV imports amid rising demand
SOCIETY | 11:00 / 07.11.2025
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Trump announces $100 billion U.S.–Uzbekistan trade and investment plan
POLITICS | 10:25 / 07.11.2025
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Shavkat Mirziyoyev calls for stronger Central Asia–U.S. partnership through new institutions
POLITICS | 09:42 / 07.11.2025
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Uzbekistan and U.S. sign new agreements to boost cooperation in industry, agriculture, and IT
POLITICS | 09:29 / 07.11.2025
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U.S. International Development Finance Corporation may open regional office in Tashkent
POLITICS | 09:27 / 07.11.2025
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Uzbekistan and the U.S. to deepen ties in critical minerals and technology
POLITICS | 09:05 / 07.11.2025
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President Mirziyoyev and GM executive discuss expanding cooperation and product range
POLITICS | 09:04 / 07.11.2025
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U.S. to supply cotton to Uzbekistan
POLITICS | 09:03 / 07.11.2025
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Shavkat Mirziyoyev holds talks with Donald Trump at the White House
POLITICS | 08:44 / 07.11.2025