UFC 330 Spotlight: Islam Makhachev defended his UFC title in Philadelphia, winning by unanimous decision over Ian Garry and setting a new record with 17 straight UFC wins; Kyrgyz fighter Myktybek Orolbay also saw action, but suffered a defeat. Cultural Diplomacy: Kyrgyzstan’s Turkic Council secretary general Kubanychbek Omuraliev joined the Kurultai of the Hunnic-Turkic peoples in Hungary, highlighting shared traditions and equestrian heritage. Nomad Games Build-Up: Preparations for the VI World Nomad Games keep rolling—snow leopard photo spots are now installed at all Kyrgyz airports, and the ethno-town “Universe of Nomads” in Kychyn is nearing completion with crafts and ethno-food zones. Education & Everyday Life: The Ministry of Science announced the 6th university and college admissions round (Aug 17–22), while a new push aims to set unified rules for psychologists after parents complained about unqualified online “counselors.” Cross-Border Updates: Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan advanced practical steps for their land exchange, including citizenship, resettlement, property, and education continuity. EU Rights Watch: The EU reports worsening human rights conditions in Kyrgyzstan, pointing to tighter media rules and prosecutions of media workers. Winter Readiness: Kyrgyzstan introduced direct coal sales via fuel bases and is planning winter fuel supplies as electricity demand is expected to outpace domestic production.