Uzbekistan–Türkiye Nuclear Safety: Uzbekistan’s Scientific and Technical Centre for Radiation and Nuclear Safety signed a radiation and nuclear safety cooperation document with Türkiye’s NÜTED during the IAEA General Conference, aiming to expand research, technical expertise, and specialist training. Korea–Central Asia Tech Push: The first Korea–Central Asia summit in Seoul adopted the Seoul Declaration, setting heads-of-state meetings every two years and creating an industry ministers’ mechanism, with critical minerals, energy, supply chains, AI, and connectivity at the core. Nuclear MoU in the Region: Reuters reports South Korea and Kazakhstan signed an atomic energy cooperation MoU alongside deals spanning trade, AI, and critical minerals. Water Tech Cooperation: Egypt and Uzbekistan discussed “Water 2.0” digital water management, including AI, remote sensing, and early warning systems, plus a joint working group to start practical projects. Cybersecurity Watch: Hunt.io linked multiple RAT families in the “SilkParasite” campaign to shared infrastructure and certificates tied to a CAICT-funded authority, highlighting Central Asia-focused targeting. Energy Update: Condor Energies said Uzbekistan’s Kumli-48 horizontal well tested up to 19.5 MMscf/d and is moving toward gas sales. Education & AI: South Korea agreed with Uzbekistan to expand cooperation into AI education and teacher training, including adding Korean language to Uzbekistan’s national academic competition. Culture Meets Science: The Aral School in Nukus opened a new residency track on “Climate and Landscape,” bringing designers, architects, and researchers together to study the Aral Sea region.