SCO Summit & Bishkek Security: Kyrgyzstan is gearing up for the Aug 31 SCO anniversary summit and the VI World Nomad Games, with Bishkek stepping up road repairs, facade updates, and airport readiness, while traffic restrictions are set for Aug 30–Sept 6 and security measures are being tightened for major international arrivals. Language Policy: The cabinet deputy visited the State Language Commission to review implementation of the Law on the State Language, including testing through Kyrgyztest and plans to expand teaching methods and terminology. Judicial Digitalization: A Kyrgyz delegation met Azerbaijan’s Supreme Court leadership to study the “e-court” system and digital reforms, with a focus on making justice more accessible. China Travel Rules: China extended visa-free options for Kyrgyz citizens—240-hour transit and 30-day visa-free entry to Hainan—while clarifying that the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region is excluded. Economy, Trade & Transport: Kyrgyzstan signed new oil product supply documents with CNPC and updated guidance for carriers on Russia toll-debt checks; Bishkek also welcomed a new UAE cargo charter route via SolitAir. Social Services: Health and labor officials discussed improving rehabilitation for people with disabilities, aiming to close gaps between medical and social support. Court Update: A Bishkek court extended pretrial detention in the “mass unrest” case involving Kadyrbek Atambayev and others. Public Safety: Police denied a “mass brawl” claim at Ala-Too Square, saying preventive work was done with minors instead. International Incident: A road crash in Kazakhstan killed two Kyrgyz citizens and injured one; Kazakh authorities opened a criminal case.