AI & Digital Sovereignty: President Zhaparov told EAEU leaders that Kyrgyzstan wants shared data centers and joint AI models so the bloc can build “digital sovereignty” instead of relying on foreign algorithms. Forensic Tech Upgrade: Bishkek opened a modern Expert-Criminalistic Service building with a molecular genetics DNA lab and new automated forensic systems, boosting crime detection capacity. Air Safety Modernization: ERA and Kyrgyzaeronavigatsia signed a deal to deliver a Wide Area Multilateration (WAM) system for southern Kyrgyz airspace, improving surveillance in hard-to-reach areas. Smart-City Setback: Foreign investors say they’re leaving after delays and stalled approvals for a Bishkek “smart poles” pilot tied to AI, video, Wi‑Fi, and traffic monitoring. Climate Pressure on Water: A new study flags record 2025 glacier melt across Central Asia, warning of major freshwater risks for Kyrgyzstan and neighbors. Greening Push: Kyrgyzstan’s draft 2026–2030 greening program targets millions of trees and new parks, plus a digitized GIS platform for tracking green assets. Health for Migrants: Kyrgyz health officials discussed medical insurance access for Kyrgyz labor migrants in Russia and ways to expand coverage for families. EAEU Security Focus: CIS security council talks in Kyrgyzstan highlighted terrorism, drug and weapons trafficking, and how radical groups use digital tools and virtual assets.