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Uzbekistan considers engaging Italy’s Ansaldo Energia in its first nuclear project

The company may act as a technical consultant, overseeing the implementation of the plant’s construction.

SOCIETY

Prosecutor seeks 7-year prison term for scholar Mubashshir Ahmad despite lack of proven charges

POLITICS

Uzbekistan’s MFA calls reports on helicopter transfer to Afghanistan “fake news”

POLITICS

Presidential Administration sees new appointments and returns

SOCIETY

Uzbekistan and 148 UN member states demand immediate ceasefire in Gaza

BUSINESS

Green goals: How can Uzbekistan prepare its youth for a clean economy?

SOCIETY

Uzbekistan turns to China for new generation fighter jets amid shifting alliances

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POLITICS

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.