Parliament & Youth Rights: Uzbekistan hosted the 12th Global Conference of Young Parliamentarians in Samarkand, opening with President Shavkat Mirziyoyev and focusing on human rights, justice, digital rights, climate resilience, youth employment, political rights, and ending violence against women. Cultural Diplomacy: Qatar Museums and Uzbekistan’s Art and Culture Development Foundation signed a five-year cooperation pact, while Qatar’s Museum of Islamic Art opened two Uzbek-heritage exhibitions—“Uzbekistan: Heritage in Motion” and “Ektashif: Uzbekistan”—showcasing Timurid architecture, ceramics, ikat textiles, and living crafts. Sports & Identity: Uzbekistan’s Kamilla Rakhimova faced Aryna Sabalenka at the US Open, where Sabalenka briefly halted play after complaining about cannabis smoke in the stands; in Central Asia, Mongolia returned from the Central Asian Badminton Championships with three bronze medals. Chess & Global Stage: Uzbek world-champion challenger Javokhir Sindarov said he’ll start World Championship preparations only after the Chess Olympiad, prioritizing the Global Chess League first. Regional Relations: A Kyrgyzstan–Uzbekistan explainer highlights how border and water cooperation has evolved over recent years. Heritage in Education: A Writers’ Forum in Tashkent region marked Uzbekistan’s independence anniversary and Navoi’s birth, with school library upgrades and book donations.