Caspian Pipeline Consortium Security: Kazakhstan is closely monitoring renewed drone attacks on tankers loading Kazakh crude at the CPC Black Sea terminal, with loading suspended after strikes on the vessels Asia/Nissos Ios and again on Nelsa; authorities say there were no injuries or oil spills, but Kazakhstan condemns the attacks as an infringement on its economic interests and warns of risks to global energy security. AI Governance in Focus: Indonesia has joined WAICO as a founding member, signing the declaration in Shanghai as countries compete to shape AI rules; the move positions Kazakhstan among the early WAICO participants. Kazakhstan–China Digital Trade: Kazakhstan and China opened the IBI Digital Economy Hub in Almaty to boost digital commerce, cross-border logistics, and joint investment, with plans for a high-tech industrial park. Local Tech & Mobility: Li Auto launched the All-New Li L9 in Kazakhstan and signed an MOU with Allur to assemble Li vehicles locally in Kostanay, making Kazakhstan the first production base outside China. Agriculture & Industry: Work is under way on Kazakhstan’s first full-cycle cotton-textile cluster in Turkistan, using AI tools to track water and crop conditions and expanding processing capacity. Public Safety Tech: Police in Karaganda used a mobile facial-recognition robot during Metallurgist Day events to identify people sought for legal or administrative violations. Politics Ahead of Kurultai: Four parties have registered candidate lists for the Aug. 23 Kurultai elections, while others are still submitting documents; 76 international observers are accredited.