Education Diplomacy: Georgia proposes opening a university branch in Turkmenistan, expanding student study links, and hosting an education fair after talks in Ashgabat with Turkmen education officials. New School Year: Turkmenistan marked Knowledge Day and the 2026–2027 academic start with first-graders receiving “Bilimli” laptops and ceremonial lessons nationwide. Healthcare Upgrade: Ashgabat’s International Pediatric Center is nearing completion, with plans for high-tech care and more digital tools, including AI. Climate & Energy Watch: UN satellite monitoring flags Turkmenistan as a major methane hotspot, though eight major leaks have been stopped after repairs. Regional Sports Spotlight: Turkmen athletes competed at the World Nomad Games in Bishkek, including medal wins in guresh and kurash on the opening day. SCO in Bishkek: The SCO summit in Kyrgyzstan focused on security, trade, and connectivity, with leaders including Xi, Putin, Modi and Pezeshkian in attendance. Culture & Community: A Turkish Victory Day reception was held in Ashgabat, while a children’s concert-story “The Musical Detective” brought classical music to young audiences. Cyber Scam Alert: A fake GTA 6 “PC leak” site was flagged for draining crypto wallets by tricking users into approving transactions.