BRICS Summit Watch: Kazakhstan’s President is in the orbit of the 18th BRICS Leaders’ Summit in New Delhi as leaders and delegations arrive, with Malaysia’s PM Anwar Ibrahim also heading there for bilateral meetings including with Kazakhstan’s Tokayev. Constitution & Ethics: Vice President Karin outlined domestic priorities focused on embedding constitutional values and building a new public ethics, from rule of law to inter-ethnic unity and everyday civic behavior. Cultural Diplomacy: Kazakhstan took part in ICESCO’s Extraordinary General Conference in Rabat, pushing for financial sustainability and timely member contributions to keep programs running. Nuclear Disarmament: Central Asian states marked 20 years since signing the CANWFZ treaty, renewing calls for disarmament amid arms-control strain. Tech & Startups: Central Eurasia selected Cerberus, WeGlobal AI, and LOOQ to represent the region at TechCrunch Disrupt after a record Road to TechCrunch Startup Battlefield run. Education & Youth: Kazakhstan’s PISA 2025 results show mixed trends, with strong regional scores in math, reading, and computational problem-solving alongside broader concerns about learning quality. Culture & Arts: Kazakhstan denied reports of a Eurovision application for 2027, while a Kazakh director Darkhan Tulegenov prepares his film “The Cord” for Busan’s Vision section. Sports & Lifestyle: Tokayev praised Kazakhstan’s World Nomad Games success and the country’s sports infrastructure push, while cycling fans got a Vuelta stage 19 win for Eddie Dunbar.