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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 plans to raise gold production to 175 tons by 2030
SOCIETY | 17:41
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QR payment codes to become mandatory for self-employed and sole proprietors from January 2026
SOCIETY | 17:04
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Housing construction to surge in 2026 with 140,000 apartments planned
SOCIETY | 16:53
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“We have the power to curb criminal gangs” – President Mirziyoyev promises decisive action against organized crime
POLITICS | 16:05
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Poverty rate falls to 5.8 percent in Uzbekistan as employment improves nationwide
POLITICS | 15:20
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Uzbekistan’s GDP tops $145bn in 2025, targets $240bn by 2030
POLITICS | 12:42
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President Mirziyoyev approves Uzbekistan’s state budget for 2026
SOCIETY | 12:29
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Government bans design changes to approved residential projects from January 1
SOCIETY | 12:25
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Uzbekistan to prioritize neighborhood development and social cohesion in 2026 – Mirziyoyev
POLITICS | 12:20
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Coal supply officials arrested in Namangan over $40,000 bribery demand
SOCIETY | 12:00
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Andijan to phase out cash payments on buses starting in 2026
SOCIETY | 09:13
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Financial literacy explained: Why managing your money matters as much as earning it
BUSINESS | 19:44 / 25.12.2025