Climate Warning: A new UN assessment says the world will soon pass the 1.5°C warming threshold, forcing Central Asia to plan for tougher, harder-to-avoid impacts on water, food and livelihoods. Akhal-Teke Diplomacy: Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov attended the World Equestrian Championship and Akhal-Teke beauty contest in the Netherlands, with 100+ horses from 25 countries, and backed further international cooperation in Akhal-Teke breeding and sport. High-Level Talks (Netherlands): In Düsseldorf and The Hague, Berdimuhamedov and Turkmen FM Rashid Meredov met German and Dutch officials to expand ties in healthcare, agriculture, shipbuilding, innovative tech and methane emissions reduction. Transport & Neutrality: Turkmenistan was elected Chair of the UN Group of Landlocked Developing Countries for 2027–2028, with energy and transport connectivity set as priorities. Sports (Nomad Games): Kyrgyzstan topped the VI World Nomad Games medal table; Turkmenistan finished with 11 medals, including podium finishes in gulesh and national wrestling. Football (AFC U20): Iraq booked its 2027 AFC U20 Asian Cup spot after beating Thailand 3-1, with Turkmenistan also in the qualifying mix.