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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 beat Egypt to book spot in Al Ain Cup final
SPORT | 23:37 / 14.11.2025
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Uzbekistan exports over 4,000 mobile phones in nine months
BUSINESS | 19:52 / 14.11.2025
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Uzbekistan Railways projects $100 million profit by year-end as reforms accelerate
BUSINESS | 19:50 / 14.11.2025
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Uzbekistan adopts law regulating Islamic banking
BUSINESS | 19:49 / 14.11.2025
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Olympic champion Lazizbek Mullajonov suspended from competitions for three years
SPORT | 19:47 / 14.11.2025
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Uzbekistan to boost railway fleet with major train purchases from China and South Korea
SOCIETY | 17:50 / 14.11.2025
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Central Asian states agree to build joint “Made in Central Asia” industrial brand
POLITICS | 17:13 / 14.11.2025
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President of Kazakhstan arrives in Uzbekistan on a state visit
POLITICS | 17:12 / 14.11.2025
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Military service in Uzbekistan
SOCIETY | 16:30 / 14.11.2025
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Uzbekistan plans to renovate 1,000 km of railways and open 15 new intercity routes
SOCIETY | 15:29 / 14.11.2025
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Tashkent region opens representative office in Florida to boost U.S. ties
SOCIETY | 13:23 / 14.11.2025
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UNESCO expresses gratitude to Uzbekistan for successfully hosting the General Conference
POLITICS | 12:32 / 14.11.2025