Russia-India Rail Plan: Russia’s deputy prime minister Marat Khusnullin says Moscow should explore a railway route to the Indian Ocean, potentially routing freight through Turkmenistan, Iran, Afghanistan and Pakistan to bypass risks around the Strait of Hormuz and the Bosphorus. Education & Youth Wins: Turkmen schoolchildren took 6 gold and 4 silver at the “IWISE Global Final London 2026,” competing in robotics events. Green Schools Expansion: UNICEF and Turkmenistan’s education ministry added 100 new schools to the Green School Programme, aiming to make campuses safer and more climate-resilient. Inclusive Education Push: A UNICEF-supported technical mission reviewed progress on inclusive education and set next steps for expanding support for children with diverse needs. Emergency Preparedness Training: UNICEF and partners trained frontline responders in Ashgabat on protection in emergencies, including child protection and referral systems. Water Cooperation: Central Asian states approved plans to automate Syrdarya water accounting and discussed limits for 2026 growing-season reservoirs. Afghanistan Transit Talks: Afghan traders met in Ashgabat to discuss a proposed Turkmenabat–Mazar-i-Sharif transit corridor and a delegation exchange. US-Turkmen Diplomacy: Turkmenistan’s deputy foreign minister met the US chargé d’affaires to review cooperation, especially in the UN and humanitarian education/sports exchanges.