Catholic Mission in Turkmenistan: Fr. Andrzej Madej marks 30 years in Turkmenistan, building a small Catholic community from scratch through everyday respect, tea-table conversations, and witness in daily life. AFC U20 Qualification: Iraq booked a spot in the 2027 AFC U20 Asian Cup by beating hosts Thailand 3-1 in the final Group F match, after earlier results including a 2-1 loss to Turkmenistan. Turkmenistan–Iraq Sports Links: The same U20 qualifying run keeps Turkmenistan in the spotlight as Iraq’s campaign unfolded across the group. Green Library Win: Istanbul’s Rami Library won IFLA’s 2026 Green Library Awards for turning a historic barracks into climate-resilient urban commons. Turkmenistan Methane Fixes: UN-linked reporting says Turkmenistan is repairing major methane leaks, with upgrades tied to plugging large emissions and improving energy infrastructure. Diplomacy in The Hague: Turkmenistan’s foreign minister met Dutch officials to discuss shipbuilding, healthcare, innovative tech, and methane-emissions reduction, alongside deeper political dialogue. LLDC Leadership: Turkmenistan was elected Chair of the UN Group of Landlocked Developing Countries for 2027–2028, with energy and transport connectivity flagged as priorities. Local Football Round-Up: Arkadag beat Shagadam 3-0, Merv edged Ashgabat 3-2, and Kopetdag drew Nebitçi 2-2.