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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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Beyond Tashkent: Air quality is a national problem – are policies keeping up?
SOCIETY | 15:05
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Deputy PM Kuchkarov details which taxes will rise and which will stay unchanged in 2026
SOCIETY | 14:25
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Energy supply disruptions remain major challenge for businesses in Uzbekistan – Central Bank
SOCIETY | 13:58
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Tolstoy Peace Prize awarded to leaders of Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, and Kyrgyzstan
POLITICS | 13:54
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Uzbekistan finalizes WTO accession protocol with Russia
POLITICS | 12:06
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Uzbekistan’s young chess players top team standings at world championship
SPORT | 11:57
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Uzbekistan and Japan reach over $12 billion in agreements during President Mirziyoyev’s visit
POLITICS | 11:56
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Uzbekistan’s embassy warns citizens in Egypt amid tighter migration controls
SOCIETY | 17:46 / 20.12.2025
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Uzbekistan to establish joint university with Japan’s University of Tsukuba
POLITICS | 17:10 / 20.12.2025
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Senate flags contradictions in draft Housing Code, returns it for revision
POLITICS | 16:22 / 20.12.2025
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Japan to build 50 MW nuclear-powered data center in Uzbekistan
BUSINESS | 15:35 / 20.12.2025
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UK sanctions four Uzbek firms over suspected ties with Russia
POLITICS | 13:42 / 20.12.2025