TAPI Pipeline Talks: Turkmenistan says it will resume substantive consultations with Pakistan on the Turkmenistan–Afghanistan–Pakistan–India gas pipeline within months, after completing the Afghan border-to-Herat section by year-end. Diplomacy & Regional Mediation: Pakistan’s ambassador in Ashgabat said Islamabad is continuing mediation efforts to resolve the US-Iran conflict, while praising Turkmenistan’s permanent neutrality. Caspian Environment: The Caspian Sea has hit its lowest level in 200 years, raising alarms for ecosystems and coastal infrastructure as cooperation among littoral states faces new pressure. Education in Arkadag: A specialized foreign-language secondary school is planned for the smart city of Arkadag, with language labs and digital monitoring for parents; a new religious university is also set to open. Transport Digitalization: Turkmen logistics firms are piloting an intelligent fleet management system to track vehicles, optimize routes, and monitor fuel and maintenance. Culture & Youth: Ashgabat marked International Youth Day with UNFPA and sports authorities, highlighting youth-led participation; Turkmen musicians also performed at Berlin’s Young Euro Classic festival.