Turkmenistan-Iran ties under pressure: US President Donald Trump warned of “economic warfare” against any country supporting Iran, a threat that lands directly on Central Asia’s growing transport and energy links with Tehran, including Turkmenistan’s expanding cooperation. Cybersecurity in the region: A China-nexus cyber-espionage campaign dubbed “SilkParasite” is targeting government bodies across Central Asia, including Turkmenistan, using tailored phishing and remote-access malware. Healthcare capacity-building: UNDP and UNFPA launched a three-day training in Ashgabat on a “Gender-Responsive Approach in Healthcare” for 30 Turkmen health professionals. Domestic modernization: President Serdar Berdimuhamedov reviewed the final stage of modernization and expansion of the Archman Balneological Sanatorium complex in Ahal. Kids Expo in Ashgabat: The international “Kids Expo: Everything for children” opened, featuring education and cultural programs, including an Iranian embassy cultural center with Persian-language and arts activities. Sports—regional chess spotlight: India and Turkmenistan shared top honors at the Asian Junior Rapid Chess Championship in Mumbai, with Turkmenistan’s Shohradova Lala winning the girls’ title.