E-waste & Batteries: Recyclekaro and Uzbekistan’s TMK have started feasibility work for a joint venture recycling facility in Uzbekistan, aiming first at critical metal recovery from local materials, then expanding to e-waste and end-of-life batteries across Central Asia. BRICS Summit Watch: India’s BRICS summit in New Delhi (Sept. 12–13) will push resilience in food, energy, health, disaster reduction and critical supply chains, with leaders including Xi, Putin, Pezeshkian and others; negotiators are still working through differences over West Asia. Uzbekistan–India Tech & Policy Ties: Coverage around PM Modi’s Uzbekistan visit highlights upgraded India–Uzbekistan cooperation, including a push on trade, connectivity and payments. Education & Skills: OECD PISA 2025 results show record-low reading/math/science scores across OECD countries, raising concerns about foundational skills—an issue relevant for regional education planning. Uzbekistan Mobility Deal: Uzbekistan and Serbia signed an agreement to cooperate on mobility and labor migration, with plans for joint projects and trade follow-ups. Health Capacity Building: Uzbekistan is listed among participating countries in an international nursing leadership programme in India. Science in Culture: A study finds Beatles lyrics are referenced thousands of times in scientific paper titles, including examples tied to Uzbekistan.