Kids Expo in Ashgabat: The international “Kids Expo: Everything for Children” is drawing thousands of young visitors, with events ranging from a mental arithmetic championship (about 120 schoolchildren aged 6–14) to interactive pavilions like a planetarium and chess activities. AI in healthcare: President Serdar Berdimuhamedov inspected the International Pediatric Center nearing completion, where departments will use AI-based diagnostics and connected monitoring systems, alongside modern imaging and endoscopic equipment. Power infrastructure: The Turkmenistan–Afghanistan–Pakistan (TAP) power transmission project is entering active implementation, with Turkmen work largely finished and plans for 220 kV lines to Afghanistan and 500 kV to Pakistan, anchored by the Mary power plant. Regional diplomacy: Turkmenistan and Tajikistan held foreign-minister consultations in Ashgabat, focusing on trade and expanding cooperation in energy, transport, communications, agriculture, and investment. Azerbaijan ties: Baku and Ashgabat approved a package of agreements covering economic cooperation, defense cooperation, energy cooperation, customs statistics, and food safety. Cybersecurity risk: A China-linked espionage campaign dubbed “SilkParasite” targeted Central Asian government bodies using malware delivered via government-themed documents and cloud-based command channels. Energy/investment narrative: New reporting highlights how Turkmenistan’s Galkynysh Phase IV and TAPI construction activity are shifting investor interest from pure gas supply toward infrastructure, logistics, and industrial development.