Chinese police received “smart” AR glasses: AI recognizes faces and license plates in seconds
Police officers in China have begun using the first batch of augmented reality (AR) glasses equipped with built-in artificial intelligence (AI)
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Bitcoin could reach $140,000 in 2026
Ryan Lee, a leading analyst at Bitget Research, has forecast that Bitcoin’s peak price in 2026 could reach $140,000
The world’s first robotic petting zoo was opened in Germany
The ZKM Center for Art and Media in Karlsruhe, Germany, has launched Electronic Petting Zoo, the world’s first petting zoo featuring robots
In Turkmenistan, winners of international competitions were presented with cars and cash prizes
President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov recognized schoolchildren, students, athletes, and their mentors for high achievements in international subject Olympiads and world-class competitions
Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov was awarded a medal for the 30th anniversary of Turkmenistan's neutrality
National Leader of the Turkmen People and Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty (People's Council) Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov was awarded a commemorative medal for the 30th anniversary of Turkmenistan's neutrality and a set of commemorative plaques. The corresponding decree was signed by President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov. This was reported by the "Watan" news program on Turkmen television.
The Lights on the Country’s Main New Year’s Tree were turned on
Yesterday the candle-lighting ceremony of the country’s main New Year’s tree took place in the Turkmen capital, traditionally preceding the events celebrating the arrival of the beloved and long-awaited, joyful, and kind holiday – the New Year
NASA Opens Competition for Human Mission to Mars
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) has taken a major step toward realizing the first human mission to Mars. The agency announced a broad competition among industry and academic partners to develop architectural concepts as part of the Next Space Technologies for Exploration Partnerships-3 (NextSTEP-3) program
Turkmenistan at the First Turkic-Speaking Countries Chess Championship and a Meeting of Federation Heads
On December 13, the first-ever Turkic-Speaking Countries Chess Championship, organized under the auspices of the Union of Turkic-Speaking Countries, concluded in Gaziantep, Turkey. The competition brought together the region's leading young chess players in the under-16 age category
Turkmenistan Participated in a Regional Meeting on Afghanistan in Tehran
Turkmenistan participated in a high-level regional meeting on Afghanistan held on December 14 in Tehran. The meeting was attended by special representatives from Afghanistan's neighboring countries and regional partners, including Iran, Pakistan, Russia, Uzbekistan, China, Tajikistan, and Turkmenistan, underscoring the importance of a coordinated regional approach to resolving the situation in the Islamic Emirate
A New Phase of Russia-Turkmenistan Partnership Amid President Putin's Visit - Overview
According to analysts at the "Russia's Turn to Asia" portal, Russian President Vladimir Putin's visit to Ashgabat on December 12 and 13, 2025, marked not just a strengthening of ties, but the transition of Russian-Turkmen relations to a new, strategically significant phase, based on trust and shared ambitions to shape a Eurasian architecture
Winter Holidays for Turkmenistan Citizens: Why Thailand Is Becoming Increasingly Popular
Winter vacations for residents of Turkmenistan are increasingly associated with the desire to exchange cool weather for a warm sea and sunny beaches
Turkmenistan and Kyrgyzstan Discuss Possible Cooperation in the Textile Industry
Turkmenistan and Kyrgyzstan are actively discussing deepening bilateral cooperation, focusing on strategic economic sectors: light industry and agriculture
Diplomatic News Review: Turkmenistan Expands Relations in Africa
Amidst the active international agenda surrounding the 30th anniversary of its neutrality, Turkmenistan continued to strengthen bilateral ties, particularly in Africa, as evidenced by two events: the establishment of diplomatic relations with the Democratic Republic of Sao Tome and Principe and the official commencement of the mission of the new Ambassador of Equatorial Guinea
Turkmenistan at the UN Forum in Riyadh: A Convergence of Neutrality with the Global Agenda
A delegation from Turkmenistan, led by Deputy Foreign Minister Akhmet Gurbanov, participated in the 11th Global Forum of the UN Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC), which took place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on December 14-15
Three Turkmen startups won $10,000 each at the Digital StartUp Awards in Tashkent
Three startups from Turkmenistan — Hiňlen, Zootel, and Opportunities Nearby — made a strong statement on the international stage by becoming finalists and investment recipients at the Incubation Track Demo Day of the Digital StartUp Awards in Tashkent
