Turkmenistan Prepares for Manila Child-Violence Talks: In Ashgabat, UNICEF and Turkmen officials held a first technical consultation for the Second Global Ministerial Conference on Ending Violence Against Children, mapping priorities from family support to child-friendly justice and stronger coordination. Methane Leak Fixes in Focus: UN-linked reporting says Turkmenistan has been repairing major methane mega-leaks, with satellite alerts and follow-up actions cited as a “first step” toward cleaner gas infrastructure. Armenia-Turkmenistan Diplomatic Push: President Serdar Berdimuhamedov accepted an invitation from Armenian PM Nikol Pashinyan to attend Armenia’s COP17 Leaders’ Summit, with both sides stressing expanded trade and economic ties. Energy-Efficient Building Capacity: UNDP and GEF seminars in Ashgabat trained architects and students on near-zero energy, green building standards and certification pathways. Sports and Culture: Turkmenistan’s chess team is set for the 46th World Chess Olympiad in Samarkand, while Turkmen equestrian and tennis cooperation continues to build international links. Youth and Education Messaging: Hero-Arkadag’s public lessons in Arkadag highlighted science, digitalization, patriotism, and the “Smart Society” idea, urging young people to drive innovation.