Public Health in Central Asia: In Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan and Turkmenistan met with UNICEF and WHO Europe to push measles prevention through higher, sustainable vaccination coverage, better data and surveillance, and cross-border cooperation. Turkmenistan–Azerbaijan Ties: Azerbaijan’s ambassador in Ashgabat met Turkmen officials to review expanding interparliamentary cooperation and reaffirm the strategic partnership, citing recent high-level visits. Aviation Sanctions Ripple: Iran’s flights faced new restrictions as the UAE suspended all Iranian airline services, while Turkmenistan denied an overflight permit to a Tehran–Dushanbe flight, forcing it to turn back. Turkmenistan Policy Updates: The president approved a youth policy program to 2031, adopted a national concept on international law and neutrality, and set Sept. 28, 2026 as a non-working day for Independence Day celebrations. Agriculture and Industry: Turkmenistan plans to lay the foundation for a 60,000-ton cottonseed processing plant in Dashoguz to boost food security and light industry inputs. Regional Sports: Turkmen athletes and regional teams continued competing at the Asian Games, with boxing and other events drawing attention.