SCO & UN Diplomacy: Kyrgyzstan is gearing up for the SCO 25th-anniversary summit in Bishkek and its UN Security Council non-permanent seat role, with Foreign Minister Jeenbek Kulubaev saying dozens of events and document reviews are underway. Human Rights & Prisoners: Activist Gulshaiyr Abdirasulova shared a letter from jailed akyn Askat Zhetigen alleging torture in detention and inhumane treatment in the colony, calling for an independent commission. Road Safety in Bishkek: After a bus crash that killed a nine-year-old, police met with Bishkek City Transport drivers to stress speed limits, passenger safety, and accountability; prosecutors opened a criminal case and detained staff. Culture on the Move: Cholpon-Ata will host the International Film Festival of SCO countries (July 16–19), featuring competition films, retrospectives, and a roundtable on co-productions. Education & IP: Kyrgyzstan and Japan discussed expanding education cooperation, while Kyrgyz officials met WIPO to strengthen intellectual property and university innovation. Music & Heritage: A new Kureneev Music College building nears completion in Bishkek, and the culture ministry plans a moratorium on removing objects from the cultural monuments list after recent exclusions. Community & Belonging: A Yael Foundation report says Jewish education enrollment is rising across the diaspora, with more schools growing or holding steady.