Cinema & Culture: Kazakh screenwriter Kazybek Orazbek says local stories can travel globally, explaining how his thriller “Sicko” landed at Rotterdam after early festival instincts paid off. Tech & Daily Life: Microsoft’s Global AI Diffusion Report puts Kyrgyzstan’s generative AI use at 9.5% (fast-growing, but still below the global average), while Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan also show rising adoption. EAEU Digital Push: Kyrgyz President Zhaparov urged EAEU leaders to build shared data centers and develop “digital sovereignty,” warning that dependence on external systems leaves countries vulnerable. Sports & Tradition: At the World Nomad Games in Kyrgyzstan, kok-boru and kokpar will be held as separate disciplines, with about 3,000 athletes expected. Environment Watch: Ecologists and scientists warn Issyk-Kul’s self-cleaning is failing as the lake drops and faces pollution pressure, while activists oppose F1H2O races over ecological risks. Heritage & Community: UNESCO granted official patronage to the International Issyk-Kul Forum, and Kyrgyzstan also marked Kurman Ait with Eid prayers and messages of unity. Travel/Practical Update: Kyrgyz citizens entering Russia from June 30 must pre-register in the RuID app for work or education purposes.