Swiss Embassy Delegation Visits the State Energy Institute of Turkmenistan
On July 10, the State Energy Institute of Turkmenistan hosted a meeting with representatives of the Embassy of the Swiss Confederation
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Indonesia launches B50 biodiesel with 50% palm oil content – experts warn of price hikes
President Prabowo Subianto officially launches the B50 biodiesel mandate. Experts warn the move will spike global palm oil prices and strain supply chains.
Students of the International University of Oil and Gas Completed an Industrial Internship at Khalifa University in the UAE
From July 1 to 10, students of the International University of Oil and Gas named after Yagshygeldi Kakayev completed an industrial internship in the United Arab Emirates
The President of Turkmenistan Sent Condolences to the Emir of Qatar
On behalf of the people, the Government of Turkmenistan, and himself, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov extended deep condolences to the Emir of the State of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani, on the passing of his father, Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani
ECO Cultural Institute Launches Major Initiative to Safeguard the Intangible Heritage of the Silk Road
The ECO Cultural Institute (ECI) has launched a new series of international seminars titled "Regional Cooperation for the Safeguarding of Intangible Cultural Heritage in ECO Member States."
Several Middle Eastern nations activated their air defence systems and raised alerts on Sunday following a series of Iranian strikes on US targets in the region
US-Iran strikes impact neighboring nations. Air defense systems in the UAE, Bahrain, Qatar, and Jordan intercept missiles amid rising regional tensions.
Thailand faces a demographic crisis with record-low births and population decline for the fifth straight year
Thailand records its lowest birth rate in 75 years. Experts project the population could drop by half over 60 years due to plunging fertility.
Israel to hold general elections on 27 October, government to enter caretaker mode
Israel's ruling coalition confirms general elections for October 27. The government enters caretaker mode on July 17, halting major reforms.
Biometrics and Digital Twins Are Changing the Rules of Global Air Travel
The 2026 summer holiday season will usher in significant changes at the world's largest airports. The familiar chaos of searching for boarding passes, passport checks, and tedious waits at the baggage carousel is gradually becoming a thing of the past. They are being replaced by intelligent systems that make passenger transit virtually seamless
Minsk Held a Meeting Between the Ambassadors of Turkmenistan and the Republic of Korea
On July 9, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Nazarguly Shagulyev met with newly appointed Ambassador of the Republic of Korea to Minsk, Kim Jeong-ha, at the Embassy of Turkmenistan in the Republic of Belarus. The meeting was held on the initiative of the South Korean side
Turkmenistan and Afghanistan Agreed on Steps to Modernize the Ports of Aqina and Torghundi
On July 9, a meeting was held in Kabul between Mullah Mohammad Isa Sani, Acting Minister of Public Works of Afghanistan, and Khoja Ovezov, Ambassador of Turkmenistan. The parties focused on the practical implementation of joint transport, logistics, and infrastructure projects
Iran closes Strait of Hormuz after striking a vessel – escalation in the Middle East
Iran's IRGC has closed the strategic Strait of Hormuz until further notice. A container ship caught fire near Oman after being struck by a cruise missile.
UN General Assembly President Annalena Baerbock reaffirms commitment to One China principle under Resolution 2758
UNGA President Annalena Baerbock reaffirmed commitment to Resolution 2758, confirming the PRC as the sole legitimate representative of China to the UN.
EU member states fail to agree on 21st sanctions package against Russia
EU member states failed to reach a consensus on the 21st sanctions package against Russia. Disputes remain over oil price caps and entry restrictions.
UNICEF's "Generation 2050 in Central Asia" Report Will Be Presented in Brussels
The UNICEF Regional Office for Europe and Central Asia is preparing a large-scale presentation of the "Generation 2050 in Central Asia" report in Brussels. This important international event was the key topic of a meeting between Turkmenistan's Ambassador to Belgium, Sapar Palvanov, and UNICEF Deputy Regional Director, Octavian Bivol
