Health & Media: Kyrgyzstan is turning to reality TV to fight obesity, with the government-backed “New Path” showing civil servants training for an amateur Asia Triathlon Cup this autumn—participants say they’ve already lost weight and feel better. Sports & Community: Bishkek hosted the Night Run with 3,500 participants, including people with disabilities, in a lit, music-filled evening event. Culture & Diplomacy: Georgia’s PM Irakli Kobakhidze visited Kyrgyzstan for the first time, with leaders taking part in an Issyk-Kul ethnocultural program featuring traditional games, eagle hunting, and crafts. Rights & Politics: Human Rights Watch warns a draft anti-trans bill could block legal gender recognition and gender-affirming care, while Bishkek’s court ordered detention for activist Mavlyan Askarbekov amid accusations tied to public debate. Education & Daily Life: The Education for the Future project is defended by the Ministry of Education after criticism, and Bishkek officials say textbook shortages stem from limited supplier availability. Regional Cooperation: The SCO marks 25 years, highlighting its shift from border security toward broader coordination on development and cultural exchange. Transport & Infrastructure: President Japarov joined the start of the Balykchy–Tamchy–Cholpon-Ata railway construction, citing rising rail freight and passenger numbers.