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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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A couple stranded at Istanbul Airport after Centrum Air sold two tickets for one seat
SOCIETY | 19:23 / 19.12.2025
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Uzbekistan approves 450 MW battery storage projects with Masdar and Eaglerise
SOCIETY | 19:22 / 19.12.2025
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Authorities dismantle large-scale driver's license forgery network
SOCIETY | 18:06 / 19.12.2025
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President Shavkat Mirziyoyev meets leaders of Japan’s major companies and financial institutions
POLITICS | 18:04 / 19.12.2025
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Uzbekistan moves closer to WTO membership after signing agreements with EU and Ecuador
POLITICS | 16:10 / 19.12.2025
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Uzbekistan Railways reports profit growth as the national currency strengthens
SOCIETY | 15:20 / 19.12.2025
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Commercial travel to Uzbekistan jumps nearly threefold amid Afghan influx
SOCIETY | 12:29 / 19.12.2025
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Trump suspends Green Card lottery program
SOCIETY | 12:11 / 19.12.2025
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Shavkat Mirziyoyev holds talks with Emperor of Japan Naruhito
POLITICS | 11:48 / 19.12.2025
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Who will repay stolen funds as Humans app faces growing scandal?
BUSINESS | 21:11 / 18.12.2025
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Uzbekistan’s water reserves fall by 6.5 billion cubic meters year on year
POLITICS | 21:01 / 18.12.2025
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Uzbekneftegaz signs five-year lobbying deal with Trump-linked U.S. firm Ballard Partners
BUSINESS | 19:36 / 18.12.2025