CTBT Anniversary Diplomacy: Turkmenistan hosted a high-level regional meeting marking the 30th anniversary of the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty, with Tajikistan and Uzbekistan among the delegations and the CTBTO executive secretary in attendance. Climate & Disaster Watch: The UN’s WMO warns El Niño could bring unusually heavy summer rains to Central Asia, alongside heatwaves and drought risks—an urgent heads-up for Tajikistan’s preparedness. Biodiversity & Mountains: Central Asian countries agreed on a joint push to conserve the snow leopard and other transboundary wildlife, plus better protection of mountain ecosystems under the GEF-9 cycle in Samarkand. One Health Cooperation: Central Asia reviewed progress on a One Health approach project linking health, veterinary and environmental work, aiming to submit a regional report to the Pandemic Fund. Tajikistan Energy Planning: Tajikistan published a long-term power system plan for the Pamir region through 2050, embedding hydropower sustainability tools into future project choices. Water Security Context: Coverage highlights how Central Asia’s water politics are shifting beyond old quota systems as glaciers retreat and climate pressure grows. Domestic Violence Lens: A Tajikistan feature spotlights how daughters-in-law can face hidden control and abuse within patrilocal households, often treated as “tradition.” Connectivity Funding: The EBRD is set to support Tajikistan’s telecom modernization (about $43m) and plans for a border logistics hub with Uzbekistan.