Iodine & Labor Practices: A report on Turkmenistan’s Bereket iodine hub alleges a “feudal” setup inside the Turkmenhimiya system, with leadership passed within the Veliyev family and workers reportedly forced into unpaid farm labor. TAPI Pipeline Talks: Turkmen Foreign Minister Rashid Meredov says Turkmenistan will resume substantive TAPI consultations with Pakistan within months, citing progress on the Serhetabat–Herat section and broader energy cooperation. Transport Digitalization: Turkmen Logistika members are trialing a Hebent Tehnologiýa smart fleet management system for real-time tracking, route analytics, maintenance alerts, and fuel-efficiency monitoring. Education for Industry Skills: Arkadag is set to open a specialized foreign-language secondary school and a new religious university, with plans for modern labs and digital monitoring for students. Caspian Logistics & Environment: Customs officials from Turkmenbashi and Alyat took part in UNODC/WCO maritime cargo security training, while Iran-linked reporting warns the Caspian Sea has fallen to a ~200-year low, driven by warming, evaporation, and reduced inflows. Youth & Public Health: Ashgabat hosted International Youth Day activities, and WHO with Turkmen health authorities discussed emergency preparedness at points of entry.