Chess Diplomacy: Pakistan and Turkmenistan agreed to deepen cooperation in chess, focusing on youth promotion, talent development, training tours, and joint coaching after talks between the Pakistan and Turkmen chess federation heads in Ashgabat. Regional Diplomacy: Turkmenistan and Tajikistan held foreign-ministry consultations, with both sides highlighting expanded cooperation in trade, energy, transport, communications, agriculture, and cultural ties. International Law Agenda: A round table at Turkmenistan’s embassy in Kyrgyzstan discussed the upcoming Halk Maslahaty meeting and the UN General Assembly “Year of International Law, 2028” initiative backed by Turkmenistan. Kids Expo Spotlight: At Ashgabat’s “Kids Expo: Everything for Children,” international chess expert Luxman Wijesuriya praised Turkmenistan’s strong chess school, while multiple foreign partners showcased education and youth-focused programs. Security Watch: Researchers say a China-nexus cyberespionage campaign (“SilkParasite”) targeted Central Asian government bodies, including Turkmenistan, using tailored phishing lures and remote-access malware. Bilateral Trade Moves: Azerbaijan approved an agreement on main directions for economic cooperation with Turkmenistan, alongside related defense, energy, customs, and food-safety documents signed in Baku.