World Nomad Games Build-Up: Bishkek hosted talks on sports cooperation with Uzbekistan, with both sides focusing on preparations for the VI World Nomad Games in Issyk-Kul and joint participation plans. Nomad Cuisine: A new international culinary duel, “Cuisine of the World Nomads,” will bring chefs from 15 countries to cook nomadic dishes in cauldrons on stones, with byzhy, kuurdak, and a “secret box” challenge. Volunteer Training: Final seminars for VI World Nomad Games volunteers are underway, after thousands applied online and 700 were selected, with language skills a key criterion and a reserve team ready. Road Safety for Visitors: Kyrgyz traffic police continued outreach for foreign citizens, urging strict compliance with local road rules and respect on the streets. Gender Justice Law: A bill is out for public consultation to add femicide to Kyrgyzstan’s Criminal Code, proposing life imprisonment, confiscation, and no amnesty for offenders. Culture Abroad: Bishkek’s Youth Theater “Uchur” will take “Bugü Ene” to the Avignon Festival in France, spotlighting Kyrgyz spiritual heritage. Education & Science: Kyrgyzstan’s science ministry discussed cooperation with Switzerland’s top institutions, while Kyrgyz and Swiss partners explored science and education links. Diplomacy & People-to-People: Pakistan’s President Asif Ali Zardari wrapped up a Kyrgyz visit, reaffirming strategic partnership talks that covered trade, energy, education, tourism, and connectivity. Research Spotlight: Northwestern Qatar undergraduate fellows from the Global Undergraduate Fellowship secured global recognition at IAMCR 2026 with projects spanning migration, cultural heritage, gender, identity, and social justice.