Climate Warning: A new UNEP assessment says the 1.5°C warming goal is now “unavoidable,” with Central Asia urged to prepare for harsher impacts on water, food systems, and livelihoods. Turkmen-German Economic Talks: Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov met Germany’s Eastern Europe relations business committee head in Düsseldorf, highlighting healthcare, agriculture, trade, and AI-equipped medical facilities tied to Turkmenistan’s independence anniversary. Culture Diplomacy via Horses: Berdimuhamedov attended the World Equestrian Championship and Akhal-Teke Beauty Contest in the Netherlands, where Turkmenistan showcased breed infrastructure and international cooperation with breeders and diplomats. Turkmenistan-Netherlands Cooperation: In The Hague, FM Rashid Meredov met Dutch adviser Christoffer Jonker on shipbuilding, healthcare, innovative tech, and methane-emissions reduction, alongside deeper political dialogue. UN Role for Ashgabat: Turkmenistan was elected Chair of the UN Group of Landlocked Developing Countries for 2027–2028, with a focus on energy and transport connectivity. Iraq Governance (Regional Watch): Iraq’s parliament formed a temporary panel to tackle medicine price exploitation, including moves toward clearer prescriptions and limits on steering patients to specific pharmacies. World Nomad Games (Regional Spotlight): Kyrgyzstan’s VI World Nomad Games continued, with Turkmenistan competing in wrestling and other traditional events.