TAPI Pipeline Milestone: Taliban officials in Herat say the Afghanistan section of the Turkmenistan–Afghanistan–Pakistan–India gas pipeline is past halfway, with 52% complete and 80 km laid, while Turkmenistan has shipped additional pipe to the site and the 130-km Herat segment is targeted for completion by end-2026. EU Diplomatic Track: Turkmenistan’s MFA met the EU ambassador to discuss political-diplomatic, trade-economic, and cultural-humanitarian cooperation, while talks with Austria’s envoy set up the 13th session of the Turkmen-Austrian trade commission in Ashgabat on June 12. Security Warning: A CIS anti-terrorism official warns Middle East instability could trigger major migration pressure on Iran-border states, naming Turkmenistan as directly exposed due to its long border with Iran. Energy Transition Watch: An EDB report says Central Asia’s fast renewable buildout risks higher electricity costs and systemic strain unless grid, storage, and market reforms keep pace; Turkmenistan is cited with plans for 300 MW solar. Tech and Investment Outreach: U.S. Under Secretary Sarah Rogers says American firms are ready to partner with Turkmenistan on AI and data centers, including education links like a proposed MBA program. Regional Connectivity: Kazakhstan and Russia sign a plan for a Caspian vehicle ferry service (Kuryk–Makhachkala) to diversify cargo flows that currently move via Turkmenbashi. One Health Governance: A One Health regional secretariat for Central Asia is set up to coordinate cross-border work on zoonotic diseases, antimicrobial resistance, and food safety.