AI & Language Tech: AIRUN CEO Chingiz Arziev talks about building AI infrastructure for the Kyrgyz language, from speech and translation to digital avatars—aimed at “digital sovereignty” for government, education, media, and public services. Culture & Learning: Turkish courses in Bishkek via TÖMER are winning fans for patient, friendly teaching that helps students master Turkish while deepening cultural ties. Health & Lifestyle: Kyrgyzstan’s reality-TV push “New Path” has government employees training on camera to fight obesity and inspire viewers to get active. Sports & Community: Bishkek hosted the Night Run with 3,500 participants, plus an MMA “President’s Cup” tournament and a women’s volleyball event in Osh. Rights & Politics: Human Rights Watch warns a draft anti-trans bill could ban legal gender recognition and gender-affirming care; meanwhile activist Mavlyan Askarbekov was detained in Bishkek. Regional Links: Kyrgyzstan and Georgia are expanding cooperation with talks on transport, direct flights, and education, capped by an ethnocultural program at Issyk-Kul. Infrastructure & Travel: Work continues on the Balykchy–Tamchy–Cholpon-Ata railway, while Kyrgyzstan also eyes direct Sharjah–Issyk-Kul flights for summer 2026.