SCO Trade Talks in Dushanbe: The 25th SCO meeting on foreign economic and trade cooperation wrapped up in Tajikistan, with India pushing a plan built on Security, Connectivity, and Opportunity—including lower trade costs, better supply-chain resilience, and faster customs through digital paperwork. Korea-Central Asia Pivot: In Seoul, Tajik President Emomali Rahmon helped launch a new Korea–Central Asia cooperation push, as South Korea and Tajikistan signed 17 agreements covering railways, energy, critical minerals, AI and anti-transnational crime coordination. ICC Withdrawal Move: Tajikistan’s parliament is reviewing a draft to end its International Criminal Court obligations after the ICC criticized Dushanbe for not arresting Vladimir Putin during his 2025 visit. Climate and Early Warning: Tajik authorities are turning to early warning systems after deadly mudflows and avalanches, including talks with the UK on drones, risk mapping and remote monitoring. Uranium Cleanup Warning: A revised cleanup plan for Central Asia’s uranium legacy highlights major Mailuu-Suu risks and rising costs as waste tailings were found inside dam structures. Labor Links with Kuwait: Dushanbe and Kuwait agreed to expand labor and vocational training cooperation, including recruiting Tajik workers for Kuwait’s private sector. Football Fixtures: Tajikistan named a 28-man roster for upcoming friendlies—vs Azerbaijan (Sept 23), Palestine (Sept 28) and China (Oct 6).