UN Diplomacy Push: Turkmenistan secured UN consensus on its “Year of International Law, 2028” resolution, while Cabinet briefings ahead of the 81st UN General Assembly outlined plans for a UN-backed International centre for sustainable trade logistics, a transregional transport corridor via the Caspian, and initiatives including an International code for the peaceful use of AI and an Ashgabat Climate Dialogue. Regional Connectivity & Trade: Turkmenistan and Azerbaijan launched real-time customs data sharing for freight under the eTIR system, easing transit across the Europe–Central Asia corridor. Bilateral Ties: National Leader Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov and Uzbekistan President Shavkat Mirziyoyev discussed UN coordination and October summits at Awaza, plus proposals for an “Industrial-technological belt,” a border transport-logistics centre, and a Supreme council “Turkmenistan–Uzbekistan.” Domestic Life: School supply retail sales are set to begin nationwide on 1 August, with mobile outlets planned based on demand. Transport Upgrade: Turkmenistan approved modern railway station buildings in Akhal, Balkan and Mary regions. Energy/Geopolitics: The U.S. rejected Iraq’s plan to import Turkmen gas via Iranian territory, linking it to broader talks with Tehran. Sports: Turkmenistan’s men’s tennis team beat Iraq 3–0 in the Davis Cup Asia/Oceania Group IV campaign.