Ashgabat Healthcare Upgrade: President Serdar Berdimuhamedov inspected the final stage of a new Dental Centre, pushing AI-based diagnostics and a full digital medical ecosystem to speed high-precision care, including maxillofacial surgery, radiology, endoscopy, lab services, and international clinical cooperation. Regional Energy Watch: In Herat, officials say the TAPI gas pipeline project’s Herat section is finished and the wider work should be completed within two months, with residents urged to prepare for gas use. Diplomacy & Cooperation: Turkmenistan’s MFA reported talks with Tajikistan’s Center for Strategic Studies on expanding scientific and analytical collaboration and planning a joint conference for Turkmenistan’s independence anniversary; separately, Turkmenistan’s foreign minister met Germany’s new ambassador to discuss political, trade, and cultural ties. Culture & Community: India’s Embassy in Turkmenistan announced creative competitions for Hindi Day (Sept 14), with in-person events Sept 10 and pre-registration due Sept 8. Book Release: “Paryz-Depe — A Heritage of Millennia” was published in Turkmen, English, and Russian, summarizing recent archaeological fieldwork and key settlement stages. Trade & Sanctions Context: Iran’s ambassador in Ashgabat said US sanctions are “economic terrorism” and that Iran is consulting Central Asian partners over a US-related ceasefire agreement.