Aviation & Regulation: Kyrgyzstan’s Moalem Aviation has lost its Air Operator’s Certificate, with authorities seizing four aircraft and cancelling flights after the carrier’s licensing collapse. Climate & Energy Planning: A new Eurasian Development Bank warning says Central Asia’s fast renewable build-out could backfire unless grid upgrades, storage and market reforms keep pace. Banking & Sanctions Compliance: Tajikistan met the UK’s sanctions attaché in Dushanbe to tighten banking regulation, risk management and compliance with international standards. Digital Economy Push: Tajikistan has started construction of the $100m IT Hub Dushanbe, including an IT school, IT park, business center and a regional AI center. Tech & Finance Credibility: Moody’s Commercial Group met Tajikistan’s National Bank officials to discuss sovereign credit rating methodology and ways to improve transparency and attract investment. Trade Corridors: Pakistan is rerouting Central Asia trade away from Afghanistan by operationalizing new land routes via Iran and China, after security-driven closures of key Afghan border crossings. Critical Minerals Race: The US and Central Asian states held C5+1 critical minerals talks in Astana, focusing on exploration data, investment incentives, workforce and supply-chain integration. Water Security: The GEF launched the Central Asia Water-Land Nexus Programme to coordinate land and water management across five countries as rivers and soils come under mounting stress. Transport Connectivity: Mongolia discussed expanding transport and logistics links with Tajikistan, including new corridor ideas across rail, road and civil aviation.