Border Realignment: Kyrgyzstan has taken control of two Uzbek villages in the Fergana Valley—Chongara and Tash-Tobo—home to about 2,500 ethnic Kyrgyz; residents will undergo registration and receive Kyrgyz citizenship, while Uzbekistan received equal land plots in return, plus a separate 236-hectare swap to build a road linking Say and Tayan, cutting the Batken route to 55 km. Border Talks with Kazakhstan: Kyrgyzstan proposed exchanging an 800-meter road section near Tokmok with Kazakhstan to enable a paid ~150 km highway to Kemin, framed as purely economic. Public Safety & Justice: Bishkek police detained two suspects in a major fraud case after scammers posed as officials and stole $20,000 and 1 million soms; separately, the Jogorku Kenesh discussed tightening rules around crimes against sexual integrity, while the Interior Ministry said harassment cases are currently handled under petty hooliganism and is preparing a new responsibility article. Crime Crackdown: GKNB reported 922 protocols and nearly 8 million soms in fines from the “Illegal-2026” operation targeting illegal stay and foreign labor violations. Energy & Disaster Response: Electricity was fully restored in Batken after June mudflows; President Japarov ordered rapid cleanup and aid. Housing & Infrastructure: Osh continues demolitions for street widening, with compensation via apartments or land; Bishkek also began Muromskaya Street renovation freeing 4,000+ sq m for World Nomad Games prep. Sports & Culture: Kyrgyz U-18 women play Malaysia today in Thailand’s Princess Cup; “Den Sooluk” educator Spartakiad runs in Issyk-Kul; Yalla’s concert drew a full house in Bishkek. Energy Project: President Japarov announced a 1,200 MW Kara-Keche thermal plant in Jumgal.