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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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Financial literacy explained: Why saving first matters more than earning more
BUSINESS | 19:44 / 25.12.2025
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Tashkent police detain three over online narcotics sales worth $2.4 million
SOCIETY | 19:36 / 25.12.2025
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Hidden budget changes add UZS 41trn to Uzbekistan’s 2025 spending
POLITICS | 19:35 / 25.12.2025
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Cenomi Group: Opportunities for International Brands Are Expanding in Uzbekistan
SOCIETY | 19:30 / 25.12.2025
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Tashkent region court orders five developers to refund UZS 6.7bn to buyers affected by housing delays
SOCIETY | 18:32 / 25.12.2025
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Uzbekistan to roll out professional foster family service for children affected by violence
POLITICS | 15:54 / 25.12.2025
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FM Bakhtiyor Saidov holds talks with outgoing Saudi ambassador
POLITICS | 15:46 / 25.12.2025
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Israil Madrimov returns to ring against Luis David Salazar in Las Vegas
SPORT | 15:44 / 25.12.2025
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Tax Committee refunds nearly UZS 72 billion in VAT to businesses
BUSINESS | 14:29 / 25.12.2025
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Interior Ministry responds to reports on alleged vulnerabilities in road camera platform
SOCIETY | 14:17 / 25.12.2025
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Uzbekistan boosts food and electricity exports while textile and car shipments decline
BUSINESS | 13:59 / 25.12.2025
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Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, Tajikistan lead tourist inflows to Uzbekistan
TOURISM | 13:26 / 25.12.2025