Halk Maslahaty Prep: Turkmenistan’s MFA says a dedicated media section will track preparations for the next Halk Maslahaty session, with updates on speeches, decisions and initiatives ahead of the 23 September meeting. Diplomacy: Deputy FM Myahri Byashimova met US Chargé d’Affaires a.i. Christine Hawkins, focusing on UN cooperation, humanitarian projects, and education and sports exchanges. International Law Push: A conference at Turkmenistan’s embassy in Azerbaijan highlighted the Halk Maslahaty’s role and the 2028 UN “International Year of International Law” initiative. Sports & Youth: A 14-year-old Turkmen tennis player, Ali Geldiyev, earned a first-ever spot in the Roland-Garros Junior qualifiers in Almaty; in Ashgabat, Turkmen and Abu Dhabi cyclists began a joint training camp through 20 August. Energy & Trade Pressure: Reports say Tajikistan is scrambling for fuel after Russia’s supply squeeze, turning to Turkmenistan, Kazakhstan and others; separate coverage notes Central Asia’s summer electricity demand is surging. Caspian Stakes: New analysis links falling Caspian water levels to reduced river inflows, while Iran’s delayed ratification of the Aktau Caspian convention keeps legal tensions alive.