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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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Four killed, several injured in blast at “Shams LTD” facility in Bukhara
SOCIETY | 16:22
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Competition Committee warns of rising fraudulent ‘discount sales’ schemes
SOCIETY | 13:17
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Uzbekneftegaz and SOCAR launch joint exploration and production project on Ustyurt Plateau
BUSINESS | 13:16
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President Mirziyoyev discusses expansion of technology partnership with leading Chinese companies
BUSINESS | 13:14
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Tashkent metro to close ticket offices at 16 stations and switch to QR-based kiosks
SOCIETY | 13:10
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Two men sentenced to administrative arrest for posting video of traffic officer
SOCIETY | 12:46
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Uzbekistan drawn against Portugal and Colombia in 2026 World Cup group stage
SPORT | 11:07
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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