UN Diplomacy: Turkmenistan has announced its candidacy for a non-permanent UN Security Council seat for 2031–2032, framing it around neutrality, preventive diplomacy, and multilateral cooperation. Education & Data Use: UNICEF and Turkmenistan’s Ministry of Education ran a workshop to boost skills in using MICS data through the MICS-EAGLE framework for evidence-based education planning. One Health Coordination: WHO-led meetings in Ashgabat advanced the One Health approach, aligning ministries and partners on pandemic prevention and multisector action for the second half of 2026. Water Cooperation: The World Bank approved a $20 million grant to strengthen transboundary water cooperation in Central Asia, with Turkmenistan among participating states under IFAS. Economy & Finance: Fitch affirmed Turkmenistan’s ‘BB-’ rating with a stable outlook, citing strong external buffers and steady gas-sector expansion. Energy Industry: NEW JCM won a major Turkmengaz contract for maintenance of eight DG-90L2 gas turbines across Dashoguzgazakdyrysh compressor stations. Culture & Heritage: The Darvaza “Gates of Hell” crater is finally cooling, with monitoring showing heat down more than 75% over three years after methane capture efforts. People & Skills: Students from Oguz Han University are completing a one-year internship in Japan at Tsukuba University, building language and academic experience.