UN Diplomacy: Turkmenistan is preparing for the 81st UN General Assembly, stressing its neutrality, peacebuilding role, and proposals on preventive action, security, and sustainable development. Japan–Turkmenistan Ties: Japan’s foreign minister Toshimitsu Motegi is in Ashgabat, with talks highlighting AI cooperation, education links, and growing trust ahead of the 35th anniversary of diplomatic relations. Climate & Energy: Turkmenistan has started tackling “super-emitter” methane mega-leaks, with the UN calling it a breakthrough, though the wider problem remains. Environment Partnerships: A new WWF memorandum sets up cooperation through 2030 on biodiversity, protected areas, ecological corridors, and species recovery, including the Persian leopard and kulan. Trade & Regional Connectivity: Turkmenistan’s push for ECO joint trade zones moves forward, with a proposed site in Iran’s Golestan Province and plans to boost border trade, transit, and investment. Weather: Hot, windy conditions are expected nationwide, with possible light rain and daytime highs up to around +39°C. Sports: Turkmenistan beat Iraq 2-1 in the AFC U20 Asian Cup qualifiers.