Uzbekistan–Nuclear Energy: IAEA chief Rafael Grossi met Saida Mirziyoyeva in Tashkent, reaffirming support as Uzbekistan moves ahead with building a nuclear power plant in Jizzakh. Uzbekistan–Russia Diplomacy: President Mirziyoyev arrived in St. Petersburg for high-level talks with Vladimir Putin and to formally kick off construction of Uzbekistan’s first integrated nuclear power unit. Capital Markets: Uzbekistan’s GDRs jumped on the London Stock Exchange after Fitch revised the country’s outlook to positive, boosting investor confidence in reforms. Logistics & Trade: Oman’s Asyad Group agreed to acquire a controlling stake in key Uzbek logistics platforms, aiming to strengthen cargo corridors. Corruption Crackdown: Namangan authorities detained an investigator and a lawyer in a $40,000 bribe case. Power & Cities: A technical fault at Tashkent’s thermal power plant caused a temporary blackout and brief metro disruptions. Education Policy: Applicants with B1 foreign-language certificates will get 75% of the maximum score in entrance exams. International Links: Belgium plans to open an embassy in Tashkent; Uzbekistan and Hong Kong expanded visa-free travel discussions. Culture: Architect Kulapat Yantrasast was appointed artistic director of the 2027 Bukhara Biennial.