Iran Funeral Diplomacy: Iran began multi-day funeral ceremonies for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in Tehran, with Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf and FM Abbas Araghchi seen in tears; Tehran and Baghdad announced heavy security and processions, while a long list of official delegations included Kyrgyzstan’s parliament speaker and other regional leaders. Bishkek Sports Spotlight: An international professional boxing evening at Bishkek’s “Zhashtyk Arena” featured Kyrgyz wins over opponents from Russia, Thailand, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan and Cuba, with Evander Holyfield and Alexander Povetkin among the honorary guests. Passport & Mobility Watch: Kyrgyzstan ranked 127th in the Global Passport Index 2026, with visa-free access to 27 countries and mid-level scores on investment attractiveness and quality of life. Air Quality Update: Bishkek’s AQI was reported at 31–39 (good) with PM2.5 flagged as the main pollutant. Investment & Finance Policy: The Cabinet approved rules for opening individual investment accounts and investment consultations; separately, President Japarov launched the Tamchy SFIT on Issyk-Kul, aiming to attract about $20bn by 2031 and create around 10,000 jobs. Governance & Oversight: The Audit Chamber reported major financial violations at “Kyrgyzneftegaz” totaling 967.8m soms, while prosecutors expanded environmental enforcement, including glacier protection and reclaimed protected land. Health Infrastructure: Kyrgyzstan plans continued expansion of healthcare facilities, with 42 projects under construction and 21 already opened over five years.