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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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Donald Trump to invite Shavkat Mirziyoyev to G20 summit in Miami
POLITICS | 20:43 / 23.12.2025
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IBA dismisses appeal, keeps Shumkov’s controversial win over Khalokov
SPORT | 20:40 / 23.12.2025
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Centrum Air delay strands passengers in Kazan for 27 hours
SOCIETY | 18:19 / 23.12.2025
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Cybercrime cases surge elevenfold across Uzbekistan
SOCIETY | 18:09 / 23.12.2025
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Uzbekistan national team to play friendly against Canada
SPORT | 17:08 / 23.12.2025
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Car sales in Uzbekistan up 15 percent year-on-year
SOCIETY | 17:07 / 23.12.2025
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Uzbekneftegaz outlines plans to reduce costs and boost gas production after leadership change
SOCIETY | 16:30 / 23.12.2025
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Parliament backs law easing tax penalties and supporting business incentives
POLITICS | 15:46 / 23.12.2025
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Treasury registration to become mandatory for all budget contracts
POLITICS | 15:41 / 23.12.2025
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Competition Committee warns retails chains against pre-holiday price hikes
SOCIETY | 15:13 / 23.12.2025
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Credit House case goes to court as losses reportedly top UZS 1 trillion
SOCIETY | 14:25 / 23.12.2025
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Uzbekistan halts gold exports for second consecutive month
SOCIETY | 13:55 / 23.12.2025