Salvador honours victims of the slave trade
Discover the history of the transatlantic slave trade in Salvador, Brazil, and how Pelourinho Square became a symbol of Afro-Brazilian culture.
Discover the history of the transatlantic slave trade in Salvador, Brazil, and how Pelourinho Square became a symbol of Afro-Brazilian culture.


On August 22, National Leader of the Turkmen People and Chairman of the Khalk Maslakhaty (People's Council) Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov inspected the final stage of construction of the International Scientific and Clinical Oncology Center in northern Ashgabat. The opening of the high-tech complex is timed to the upcoming celebration of Healthcare and Medical Industry Workers' Day


On August 21, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov made a working visit to the south of Ashgabat, where he inspected the final stage of construction of the International Pediatric Center. The opening of the new five-story complex, part of the Directorate of International Medical Centers, coincided with the 35th anniversary of Turkmenistan's independence and Health Workers' Day, celebrated on October 10
Turkish Justice Minister Akin Gürlek announced a request to Interpol for a red notice against Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu over genocide charges.
Canadian PM Mark Carney announced $20B in retaliatory tariffs against the US following the collapse of bilateral trade talks between the two nations.
Brazilian President Lula expressed strong disagreement with new US tariffs during a phone call with Trump, urging dialogue to resolve trade issues.


Excess baggage, short connections, and overly crowded itineraries remain among the most common sources of stress during international travel. A new study also revealed the practical solutions experienced travelers use to make their trips more comfortable and safer
Guyana's representative Carolyn Rodrigues-Birkett emerges as the top candidate in the second UN Secretary-General informal straw poll.


On August 20, the international junior rapid and blitz tournament Kids Expo Chess Cup 2026 concluded in Ashgabat


On August 21, a meeting was held in Ashgabat between Turkmenistan’s Minister of Education Jumamyrat Gurbangeldiyev, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Malaysia to Turkmenistan Mohd Suhaimi bin Ahmad Tajuddin, and the management of Petronas Çarigali (Turkmenistan)


India has reached a major turning point in its energy sector: for the first time in history, the total installed capacity of renewable energy sources has surpassed that of conventional power plants running on coal, gas and oil
Leaders of seven countries urge Israel to halt controversial E1 settlement plans in the West Bank, warning it undermines the two-state solution.
Iranian Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi states that the US threat of a crushing economic operation against Iran is doomed to fail like past sanctions.
Chinese and Indonesian foreign and defense ministers met in the 2+2 mechanism to boost defense cooperation, security, and Global South solidarity.


On August 20, the gala concert “Friendship” was held in Moscow, becoming the central event of the 5th International Children’s Cultural Forum