Turkmen-Azerbaijani Economic Push: Ashgabat hosted the 9th Joint Intergovernmental Turkmen-Azerbaijani Commission on Economic Cooperation, with Azerbaijan’s Economy Minister Mikayil Jabbarov leading talks on trade, investment, advanced technologies, and transport links. Presidential Meetings: President Serdar Berdimuhamedov received Jabbarov, stressing new momentum after high-level visits and backing the next commission session to implement prior agreements. Caspian Port Cooperation: Turkmenistan held discussions with Dutch shipbuilder Damen Shipyards on expanding work at Turkmenbashi port, including possible joint vessel construction and dredging collaboration. UN Sustainable Transport: Turkmenistan’s UN envoy spoke at a UN event on the Decade of Sustainable Transport, highlighting Ashgabat’s role in launching the 2026–2035 initiative and pointing to digital tools like an Atlas of Transport Sustainability. Youth Climate Action: UNICEF launched the second Youth Climate Summer School in Turkmenistan, training 35 young people (16–25) on climate change, water, biodiversity, desertification, and sustainable cities. Regional Energy Interest: Armenia’s ambassador said Yerevan wants to expand gas-sector cooperation with Turkmenistan, citing past ties and energy security needs. Global Shock, Local Relevance: US strikes on Iran hit railway bridges tied to the China–Turkmenistan–Iran corridor, disrupting rail services toward Mashhad and underscoring how fragile Eurasian transit routes are. Governance Watch (South Asia): India’s Supreme Court warned Delhi-NCR civic bodies of personal liability over unauthorised construction and fire-safety failures after deadly blazes. Somalia Partnerships: Somalia’s cabinet approved MoUs with China, India, Uzbekistan, and Turkmenistan covering consultations and human-resource cooperation.