Digital Health & AI Policy: Turkmenistan’s finance leadership says AI and digital monitoring are priority areas for investment, including an “intelligent analytical system,” automated production management, digital governance, cybersecurity, fintech, e-services, and satellite monitoring—linked to a 2026–2028 national digital economy program. Healthy Aging Spotlight: On International Day of Older Persons, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov pledged continued support for elders, framing respect for older citizens as a long-standing national principle and pointing to innovation-based programs across sectors. Active Lifestyle Story: A 67-year-old Ashgabat journalist, Nurmammet Kakabaev, marked Turkmenistan’s 35th independence anniversary by running 35 km; the piece highlights his daily training and claims he has stopped medication thanks to regular physical activity. Sports Integrity & Health: At the Asian Games 2026, Turkmenistan’s Dayanch Keletliyev (karate) and Uzbekistan’s Nodirbek Shavkatov (MMA) both tested positive for meldonium, with provisional suspensions and the option to challenge results. Food & Nutrition Logistics: A UN World Food Programme delivery of fortified nutrition biscuits to Afghanistan’s schoolchildren was rerouted through multiple countries, including Turkmenistan, after regional instability blocked earlier routes.