Activists’ Disappearance: July 24 marked one year since Turkmen bloggers Alisher Sakhatov and Abdulla Orusov vanished in Türkiye after Turkish detention and a deportation order later paused by the constitutional court; investigators have not publicly explained what happened, leaving families fearing an unlawful transfer to Turkmenistan and possible abuse. Caspian Governance: Turkmenistan held the 65th Interdepartmental Commission meeting on Caspian Sea issues, reviewing January–June work, preparations for Caspian Sea Day, and drafting for an October 2026 Caspian Environmental Summit in Avaza. U.S.-Turkmen Independence Ties: The Turkmenistan embassy in Washington hosted events marking 35 years of Turkmen independence and 250 years of U.S. independence, including a roundtable on expanding political, economic, educational, cultural, and humanitarian cooperation. Energy Update: TDH reports a new commercial flow of sulfur-free gas from production well No. 04 at the Yylan field in Mary province, with output exceeding 700,000 cubic meters per day. Climate Institutions: A Cabinet meeting advanced plans for regional climate and desertification centers, including an interagency commission and an “Ashgabat Climate Dialogue.” Diplomatic Culture: Ashgabat hosted a chess tournament for diplomatic missions, organized with the French Institute.