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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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Economist explains factors behind UZS’s 2025 rally
SOCIETY | 14:20
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Pension Fund announces January payment schedule
SOCIETY | 14:18
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Health Ministry: Family polyclinic services to remain free under state guarantees
POLITICS | 14:17
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Uzbekistan to scrap direct contracts in public procurement from 2026
SOCIETY | 12:18
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Energy Ministry lifts restrictions on methane filling stations
SOCIETY | 12:17
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Uzbekistan boosts fruit and vegetable exports
BUSINESS | 09:49
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Illegal energy use costs Uzbekistan over UZS 1.2 trillion in a year
SOCIETY | 19:31 / 29.12.2025
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Do investments save lives? A data-driven look at traffic safety in Uzbekistan
SOCIETY | 19:27 / 29.12.2025
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Government tightens vehicle export regulations following Kun.uz investigations
SOCIETY | 17:49 / 29.12.2025
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Georgia extradites two internationally wanted suspects to Uzbekistan on fraud and trafficking charges
SOCIETY | 16:54 / 29.12.2025
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Uzbekistan’s gas exports top $624m in 11 months as imports approach $1.5bn
SOCIETY | 16:25 / 29.12.2025
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Drinking water tariffs in Tashkent may be revised after electricity price hikes
SOCIETY | 14:57 / 29.12.2025