Iraqi Security Shake-Up in Kirkuk: Iraq’s military plans to dissolve the East Tigris Operations Command, covering security between Kirkuk and Tuz Khurmatu, as part of a wider reorganization—while Turkmen leaders warn against any pullback that could revive tensions. Afghan–Turkmen Trade Push: Afghan traders met Turkmen officials in Ashgabat to discuss a proposed Turkmenabat–Mazar-i-Sharif transit corridor, with an invitation for Turkmenistan to send a large business delegation. Water Management in Central Asia: Ministers from Kazakhstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan approved steps for automated water accounting in the Syrdarya basin and set up a working group by September. Halk Maslahaty Coverage Plan: Turkmenistan’s MFA says the international portal “Turkic World” will run a dedicated section tracking preparations for the Halk Maslahaty meeting on 23 September. Inclusive Education and Emergency Preparedness: UNICEF-backed efforts expand Green School participation to 100 new schools, while a three-day workshop trains Turkmen frontline responders on protection in emergencies. Sports and Youth: A Turkmen junior tennis player earned a first-time spot in Roland-Garros junior qualifiers in Almaty, and Ashgabat hosted joint cycling training with Abu Dhabi.