Trump hints at possible resumption of talks with Iran, calls situation «very good»
US President Donald Trump says the situation with Iran is very good and suggests future negotiations, despite an ongoing naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz.
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Lavrov responds to Japan's protest over Putin's Iturup visit
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov criticizes Japan's military course and tells Tokyo to mind its own business after Putin's historic visit to Iturup.
International Kids Expo Chess Cup 2026 Starts in Ashgabat
Today, August 19, the international chess tournament for children — Kids Expo Chess Cup 2026 — got underway at the Exhibition Centre of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Turkmenistan
Turkmenistan and Qatar Expand Cooperation in Media and Television
On August 18, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Turkmenistan to the State of Qatar Myratgeldi Seyitmammedov met with Khalid bin Abdulaziz bin Jassim Al Thani, Executive Director of the Qatar Media Corporation
Death toll from 7.7-magnitude earthquake in Indonesia rises to 73
A powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake in Indonesia's East Nusa Tenggara province leaves 73 dead and 931 injured as rescue operations continue.
Meta accused of designing addictive social media for youth
A landmark US federal trial begins as 29 states sue Meta for $200 billion, accusing Instagram and Facebook of fueling youth mental health crises.
Shipping traffic plummets in key Middle East straits amid US-Iran conflict
Maritime traffic in Hormuz and Bab el-Mandeb straits plummets. Shipping data shows extreme lows, driving up global logistics costs and energy risks.
SADC Heads of State Summit opens in South Africa as regional integration takes centre stage
Heads of state gather at the 46th SADC Summit in Durban to push for economic integration, industrialisation, and free movement under the Vision 2050 plan.
Inside China's Summer of Experience
Call it "China Cool." This summer, foreign visitors are increasingly skipping the postcard stops for a taste of the country's tech frontier — watching humanoid robots pour coffee in Shenzhen, then hopping into a driverless car for a ride across town; strapping into a brain-computer headset in eastern China’s Hangzhou that reads their neural signals before wandering off to browse AI-generated art; or flying into Hainan, the southern island of China, just to catch a rocket launch
Spaniards rescue animals from flames, bringing hope
Devastating wildfires destroy 284,000 hectares in Spain. Local volunteers risk lives to rescue and shelter dogs, horses, and pets from the flames.
AI in Central Asia: How to Avoid Stepping on Others' Pitfalls and Build Your Own Technological World
An analysis of AI development in Central Asia: a comparison of strategies in Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, and Turkmenistan's experience from the Arkadag smart city to UN initiatives
Tokyo to Hold a Meeting of the Turkmen-Japanese Economic Committees
The Ambassador of Turkmenistan and the head of ROTOBO discussed holding the 16th meeting of the Joint Economic Committee in Tokyo in December 2026
IUHD Joined the EU Project on Digital Connectivity in Central Asia
From August 17 to 22, a delegation from the International University for Humanities and Development (IUHD) is on a study visit to Helsinki as part of the European Union's regional project "Connectivity in Central Asia" (C4CA)
From a Snake's Gift to Sacred Stones—the Amazing Turkmen Legend of "Harpyz"
The watermelon is an essential symbol of summer in the lives of Turkmens. However, in folk memory, it's not just a tasty fruit; it's also the subject of unique legends and beliefs
Burgas to Host Eurovision 2027
The Bulgarian city of Burgas has been selected to host the 71st Eurovision Song Contest. The decision by the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) and the Bulgarian National Television (BNT) was announced on August 13
