UN Diplomacy: Tajikistan’s rival for the Asia-Pacific UN Security Council seat is in full swing—India’s FM S. Jaishankar launched New Delhi’s 2028-29 UNSC campaign at UN HQ, pitching “SHANTI” priorities: Global South voice, reformed multilateralism, future-ready peacekeeping, AI misuse risks, maritime commons, and countering terror financing, and met UN chief António Guterres discussing West Asia, Ukraine, and Sudan. Energy & Winter Readiness: Tajikistan is cutting power exports ahead of winter as water levels fall and hydropower demand rises; officials say households may face temporary consumption limits during peak load, alongside solar uptake and efficiency pushes. Public Health Cooperation: Central Asia approved key “One Health” documents (council regulations, regional action plan, communication plan) and set up plans for joint outbreak drills, shared lab standards, and a regional digital portal. Environment & Accountability: Tajikistan launched an air-quality monitoring website (airquality.meteo.tj) after disputing IQAir results, using local devices in Dushanbe and other cities. Labor Snapshot: Tajikistan’s average monthly wage rose 19.8% year-on-year to 3,194.45 somoni as of June 1. Border Security: Tajik authorities report 17 Afghan nationals killed in seven drug-related border clashes in the first half of 2026, with seizures totaling 2.963 tonnes nationwide.