SCO Summit in Bishkek: India’s PM Narendra Modi will visit Uzbekistan (Aug 29–30) before heading to Bishkek for the SCO summit (Aug 31–Sep 1), with a Putin meeting on the sidelines expected to focus on India-Russia trade and energy. World Nomad Games culture & sport: Kyrgyzstan has unveiled the medals for the VI World Nomad Games (Issyk-Kul, Sep 1–6), plus details for a Kyrgyz-Kazakh aitysh of improvisers (Sep 2–4) and a full program push around the Kurchyn Gorge venues. Media & people-to-people ties: China Media Group has started special screenings in Bishkek ahead of Xi’s visit, while “Nanjing Week 2026” brings cultural exchange and literature events to the National Library. Mental health regulation: Bishkek is debating a draft law to regulate psychological activity, including a unified registry—aimed at tackling unverified online “specialists.” Online safety research: A new study on online violence among Kyrgyz adolescents and young people is set to launch, with focus on vulnerable groups and ethnic minorities. Migration enforcement: In Issyk-Kul, authorities found 303 foreign citizens without legal grounds during “Illegal-2026” raids. UNESCO heritage debate: Coverage continues around calls to remove Osh’s Sulaiman-Too from the UNESCO list, with local backlash and clarifications reported.