Aviation Regulation: Kyrgyzstan’s Moalem Aviation reportedly lost its Air Operator’s Certificate and had four planes seized, raising fresh questions about safety and financial discipline in Central Asia’s charter market. Climate Governance: Tajikistan is part of a push to turn the Central Asia Climate Change Conference into a standing mechanism for coordinated action and climate finance, moving beyond one-off expert talks. Sanctions & Security: The US announced sanctions on thirteen individuals and entities tied to Iran’s IRGC missile procurement network, with some targets linked to Tajikistan-related military hardware. Dushanbe Digital Push: Construction has begun on the $100 million IT Hub Dushanbe, backed by the National Assembly and the mayor, with an AI center, IT park, and business facilities. Banking & Compliance: Tajikistan met the UK sanctions attaché in Dushanbe to discuss banking regulation, risk management, and alignment with international standards. Education Ties: Tajikistan and China expanded education cooperation, focusing on Chinese language instruction and digital learning. Renewables Grid Risk: A new regional report warns Central Asia’s renewable boom could raise electricity costs unless grid, storage, and market reforms catch up. CSTO Outer Space: CSTO foreign ministers called for preventing an arms race in outer space, with Tajikistan among signatories. SCO-Afghanistan Talks: Russia urged resuming the SCO-Afghanistan Contact Group, pointing to Dushanbe consultations last year. Hydropower Reality Check: Tajikistan uses only a small share of its hydropower potential despite generating about 98% of electricity from renewables.