EAEU Integration in Kyrgyzstan: Uzbekistan’s PM Abdulla Aripov joined the Eurasian Intergovernmental Council in Cholpon-Ata, where EAEU leaders and observer states discussed trade, industrial cooperation, digital links, labor mobility, and food security—while Kyrgyzstan also flagged its 2027 Eurasian Economic Forum plans. Uzbekistan–EAEU Practical Cooperation: Aripov said Tashkent is expanding EAEU ties via digital trade, eco-technologies, labor mobility, tourism, and a roadmap to align technical regulations, plus a joint project portfolio with the Eurasian Development Bank. China–Kyrgyzstan–Uzbekistan Railway: An expert said the “century” rail project is moving into active construction after Mirziyoyev’s Kyrgyzstan talks, with expectations it could finish a year early and reshape Central Asia’s market access. Uzbek AI in Space: Uzbekistan’s AI module flew aboard China’s STAR.VISION satellite project “Samarkand-2028,” processing hyperspectral data in orbit. Energy Pressure in Summer: Uzbekistan’s electricity system hit a record peak load amid heat-driven demand growth, with knock-on grid stress reported across Central Asia. Regional Fuel Squeeze: Tajikistan reported a sharp July rise in fuel imports as Russia’s supply disruptions deepen, pushing Central Asian states to seek alternatives. Sports Governance Shock: South Korea’s football federation faced fresh allegations of paying foreign referees for sexual services in 2011–2012, with Uzbekistan named among referee origins.