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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 to transfer electricity networks in four more regions to private operators by 2027
POLITICS | 18:16 / 05.12.2025
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Tashkent to expand metro network to 103 km as part of 2030 mobility plan
SOCIETY | 18:15 / 05.12.2025
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Saida Mirziyoyeva discusses major investment projects with ACWA Power Chairman
POLITICS | 18:14 / 05.12.2025
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Nature journal retracts high-profile climate study after major data errors found for Uzbekistan
SOCIETY | 16:50 / 05.12.2025
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Uzbekistan commits to cutting harmful emissions by 50 percent by 2035
POLITICS | 16:48 / 05.12.2025
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Nodirbek Abdusattorov wins London Chess Classic 2025 with dominant performance
SOCIETY | 15:58 / 05.12.2025
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Authorities launch criminal probe after café kitchen explosion in Gulistan
SOCIETY | 15:08 / 05.12.2025
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Energy Ministry distances itself from HGT gas-monitoring app after ownership controversy
SOCIETY | 15:06 / 05.12.2025
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Winter break in schools to start on 28 December
SOCIETY | 13:47 / 05.12.2025
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Andijan Medical Institute restores cancelled rent compensation applications
SOCIETY | 12:53 / 05.12.2025
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Three men jailed in Tashkent for using counterfeit dollars
SOCIETY | 12:40 / 05.12.2025
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Syrdarya to launch construction of major reservoir to boost agricultural output
SOCIETY | 12:36 / 05.12.2025