Security & Diplomacy: Turkmenistan will be among the five Central Asian states at next week’s Korea–Central Asia summit, as South Korea raises its terror alert to “caution” nationwide from Friday and “alert” for Seoul from Sunday, with stronger immigration checks and patrols. Nuclear-Free Zone: Foreign ministers from Central Asia signed a joint statement marking the 20th anniversary of the CANWFZ treaty, urging renewed progress on nuclear disarmament and arms control. CIS in Turkmenbashi: Turkmenistan’s foreign ministry says CIS foreign ministers will meet Oct. 7 in Turkmenbashi, with preparations coordinated under Turkmenistan’s 2026 CIS chairmanship; the CIS heads of state meeting is set for Oct. 9 in Avaza. Middle Corridor Pressure: The shrinking Caspian Sea is already cutting Middle Corridor capacity, with ferries reportedly carrying only about 80% of full loads and ports facing costly dredging and berth work. Trade Facilitation: A cross-Caspian pilot used eTIR for a digital transit from Azerbaijan to Turkmenbashi and onward to Uzbekistan, aiming to speed shipments across multiple borders. Sports & Culture: Turkmen athletes won 11 medals at the VI World Nomad Games in Kyrgyzstan, while Turkmenistan also continues to promote ethnosports and regional cultural ties.