World Nomad Games Buzz: Hollywood actress Bai Ling says she’ll visit Kyrgyzstan for the VI World Nomad Games (Aug 31–Sep 6), aiming to learn local culture and enjoy the event’s atmosphere. Inclusive Education: The Cabinet of Ministers updated education standards for children with disabilities, introducing adapted group and individual education plans, new support measures, and revised assessment rules. Back-to-School Numbers: Over 1.58 million children are set to start the new academic year, with grades 3 and 8 moving into the next stage of the 12-year education system. Teacher Retraining: Kyrgyzstan continues the 12-year reform, with 80,000 teachers retrained last year and 29,000 more this year, supported by new teacher development centers. Education Budget: The Ministry of Education budget is 76.5 billion soms, with 60.5 billion for salaries, plus funding for textbooks (including Braille), school computers, furniture, and teacher laptops. China Travel Ease: China expanded visa-free options for Kyrgyz citizens—240-hour transit (up to 10 days) and 30-day visa-free entry to Hainan—if travelers have onward tickets to a third country/region. Culture on Stage: “Manas” will be performed in Bishkek on Aug 21–22 with free admission at the Toktogul Satylganov Philharmonic. Legal/Activism: Activist Mavlyan Askarbekov’s case over alleged incitement is in court, with his lawyer citing issues in a linguistic examination.