Nuclear Education & Safety: Uzbekistan approved a new Regional Center for Knowledge and Skills in Atomic Energy at MEPhI’s Tashkent branch, aiming to train Central Asian nuclear specialists and strengthen IAEA-aligned safety and practical skills. Nuclear Cooperation: Uzbekistan and Norway launched a three-year partnership under Norway’s Nuclear Action Plan to modernize Uzbekistan’s radiation and nuclear safety regulatory system and adopt international best practices. Clean Energy & Investment: Uzbekistan and South Korea plan to deepen energy cooperation via a June 30–July 1 forum focused on advanced energy tech, renewables, efficiency, and new joint projects. Maternal Health Funding: Uzbekistan completed its first Ishonch Fund health project, using $43.5m of returned assets to upgrade perinatal centers nationwide and train medical staff to cut maternal and newborn deaths. Economic Resilience: Central Bank Chairman Timur Ishmetov urged policymakers to plan for worst-case external shocks, not just baseline forecasts. Digital Life for Kids: Uzbekistan is considering stricter age limits for social media access for children under 16, with a draft law expected after consultations. Sustainability in Higher Ed: 50 Uzbek universities entered the THE Sustainability Impact Ratings 2026, with 24 in the world top 1,000. Turkic Culture & Language: Turkic World Week opened in Baku to mark 100 years since the First Turkological Congress, with discussions on modernizing Turkic language development. Fuel Station Safety: New rules target accident prevention at fuel stations after thousands of inspections found widespread safety and technical violations.