UN Diplomacy: India’s External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar will launch India’s UN Security Council bid for the 2028–29 non-permanent seat in New York next week and meet UN chief Antonio Guterres, with elections in June 2027 where India and Tajikistan will compete for the Asia-Pacific Group’s single seat. Food & Industry: Tajikistan inaugurated a new 200-tonnes-per-day flour mill in Sughd’s Bobojon Ghafurov district, aiming to cut reliance on imported flour products as national output rises sharply in early 2026. Energy & Prices: Tajikistan’s agriculture ministry says farmers can buy subsidized diesel via the state reserves agency amid regional fuel pressure, while commercial stations charge more and shortages are reported. Electricity & Climate: EU-Tajik cooperation highlights the country’s aging power grid and electricity losses, with concessional support for efficiency and loss-reduction projects on the agenda. Regional Security: CSTO members, including Tajikistan, agreed details for major 2026 exercises—Interaction, Search, and Echelon—planned for September–October in Russia. Culture & Heritage: Tajikistan officially added Tirgon, an ancient water-and-fertility festival, to its calendar of festive dates, marking its first celebration under the new status.