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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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Government sets higher crop targets as new farming technologies are introduced
POLITICS | 15:51
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Uzbekistan expands fresh produce exports to 83 countries
SOCIETY | 15:42
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Tashkent resident fined UZS 82 million for turning empty lot into green space
SOCIETY | 15:10
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Tashkent hosts FIA General Assembly as country eyes F1 ambitions
POLITICS | 14:05
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Energy Ministry warns of possible power outages during peak hours
SOCIETY | 13:18
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Uzbekistan aims to cut poverty rate to 4.5 percent next year
POLITICS | 12:20
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Uzbekistan preparing to produce humanoid robots in partnership with South Korea
TECH | 07:59
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Islamabad development to feature New Uzbekistan residential area and park
SOCIETY | 20:46 / 09.12.2025
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Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan to increase freight train exchange to 35 pairs per day
SOCIETY | 20:44 / 09.12.2025
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Farmers to receive expanded support as Uzbekistan reforms agrarian sector
POLITICS | 19:58 / 09.12.2025
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Brazil appoints new ambassador to Uzbekistan
POLITICS | 19:41 / 09.12.2025
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Uzbekistan’s green power generation hits new record
SOCIETY | 19:22 / 09.12.2025