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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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Ten-man Uzbekistan defeats Iran to lift Al Ain Cup
SPORT | 23:28 / 18.11.2025
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Uzbekistan U-17’s World Cup run ends after narrow loss to Italy
SPORT | 19:43 / 18.11.2025
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Uzbekistan reports growing number of criminal cases on mercenary activity
SOCIETY | 18:59 / 18.11.2025
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Housing prices in Uzbekistan move closer to real market values
SOCIETY | 18:50 / 18.11.2025
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Cement imports drop sharply amid domestic production growth
SOCIETY | 18:48 / 18.11.2025
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Tajikistan appoints new ambassador to Uzbekistan
SOCIETY | 18:08 / 18.11.2025
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Uzbekistan aims to cut greenhouse gas emissions by 50 percent
POLITICS | 18:02 / 18.11.2025
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Electric car purchases surge as overall auto sales recover in Uzbekistan
SOCIETY | 17:28 / 18.11.2025
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Uzbekistan sees strong growth in inbound tourism in first nine months of 2025
SOCIETY | 17:15 / 18.11.2025
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Uzbekistan plans to raise claim amounts for expedited court proceedings
POLITICS | 16:40 / 18.11.2025
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Shavkat Mirziyoyev and ADB President discuss expanding strategic partnership
POLITICS | 16:30 / 18.11.2025
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Uzbek national arrested in US over suspected terrorism links
SOCIETY | 16:29 / 18.11.2025