Tajikistan–Georgia Deal-Making: Georgian PM Irakli Kobakhidze’s first official visit to Dushanbe produced a joint communiqué and 11 signed cooperation documents, spanning civil aviation, agriculture, tourism, education, culture, sports, climate change, and a new intergovernmental economic commission. Workplace Health Rule: Tajikistan’s Health Code amendments now require daily mandatory 20-minute physical exercises for employees across all organizations, aimed at tackling obesity and diabetes. Regional Security Cooperation: CIS defense officials met in Russia to discuss training and use of drones and ground robotic systems, with Tajik participation. SCO Media & Digital Security: Tajikistan’s ambassador urged SCO states to boost cooperation on media, digital technologies, and information security, warning against fake news and manipulation. Afghanistan Fallout for Former Security Personnel: Reports from Parwan and Daikundi describe killings of former Afghan security members, underscoring ongoing risks under Taliban rule. Amnesty Ahead of Independence: President Emomali Rahmon signed an amnesty law covering 18,038 convicted people, including releases and sentence reductions for women, minors, and other eligible groups. International Connectivity Push: EIB opened a Central Asia regional office in Tashkent, signaling support for transport corridors, hydropower, digital connectivity, water management, and climate resilience.