SCO Anniversary & “Shanghai Spirit”: Ahead of June 15 marking the SCO’s 25th year, coverage highlights how the bloc’s “Shanghai Spirit” is framed as a model for regional security and cooperation beyond Cold War-style alliances, with emphasis on counterterrorism pacts and confidence-building. Afghanistan Track at SCO: Russia is pushing to restart the SCO-Afghanistan Contact Group, pointing to Dushanbe consultations last year and arguing most members back renewed engagement despite differing recognition of the Taliban. CSTO Security Posture: CSTO foreign ministers meeting in Kazan adopted steps aimed at preventing an outer-space arms race and warned of widening Eurasian security risks, while Tajikistan stressed border security in the same broader agenda. Dushanbe Digital Push: Tajikistan broke ground on a major $100 million IT Hub in Dushanbe, including an AI center and IT business facilities, with the mayor and parliament chair attending. UK Border Enforcement Ripple: In the UK, two small-boat pilots tied to English Channel crossings were jailed under a new offence targeting endangering others—an early test case for tougher border rules. Tajikistan-UK Financial Talks: Tajik officials met the UK sanctions attaché in Dushanbe to discuss banking regulation, risk management, and sanctions compliance. China Education Expansion: Tajikistan and China agreed to deepen education cooperation, focusing on Chinese-language instruction and digital learning.