News of Uzbekistan and the World
Editor's Choice
POLITICS
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.
-
Uzbekistan, Afghanistan sign electricity delivery contract for 2026
POLITICS | 12:56
-
U-17 World Cup: Uzbekistan to face Italy in the round of 16 today
SPORT | 12:50
-
Tashkent to host drone show to mark State Flag Day
SOCIETY | 12:49
-
China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi to visit Uzbekistan this week
POLITICS | 12:14
-
New rules to ease licensing and business startup procedures in Uzbekistan
SOCIETY | 19:58 / 17.11.2025
-
Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan sign new package of cooperation agreements
POLITICS | 19:42 / 17.11.2025
-
Uzbekistan revises 2024 GDP upward to $121.4 billion after recalculation
SOCIETY | 19:20 / 17.11.2025
-
Over 62,000 consumers cut off from water supply in Uzbekistan due to unpaid debts
SOCIETY | 16:50 / 17.11.2025
-
Uzbekistan signs law ratifying global convention on foreign diploma recognition
SOCIETY | 16:37 / 17.11.2025
-
Tax payments by Uzbekneftegaz and UzAuto Motors decline sharply in 2025
SOCIETY | 16:36 / 17.11.2025
-
Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan agree to double bilateral trade to $2 billion
POLITICS | 16:23 / 17.11.2025
-
Demand for air-cleaning devices surges sharply in Uzbekistan as air quality worsens
SOCIETY | 15:27 / 17.11.2025