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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 Airways plans to double its fleet by 2030
SOCIETY | 17:07
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New financial pyramid scheme Ml Share targets thousands of Uzbeks under the guise of charity
SOCIETY | 16:22
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Household solar generation brings record payouts across Uzbekistan in 2025
SOCIETY | 15:54
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Turkey’s MT Makina to invest $10 million in waste sorting projects in Samarkand
POLITICS | 14:31
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Armenia appoints new ambassador to Uzbekistan
POLITICS | 14:11
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Uzbekistan records rise in deaths in 2025, with circulatory diseases the main cause
SOCIETY | 13:16
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Meat prices climb again in Uzbekistan as imports rise and production growth slows
SOCIETY | 13:09
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Local authorities warned over forced labor during census activities
SOCIETY | 13:07
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Uzbekistan plans expanded digital oversight to reduce informal economic activity
BUSINESS | 12:41
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Gold retreats below key threshold in Uzbekistan following global correction
SOCIETY | 12:19
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Uzbekistan opens residential complex in Turkey’s Hatay, launches first overseas school in Istanbul
POLITICS | 15:51 / 31.01.2026
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Uzbekistan drops out of global cuisine ranking in 2025
SOCIETY | 15:50 / 31.01.2026