War, visas and 24 hours to enter: how Iran's national team fights for football at the 2026 World Cup
Iran's football team overcomes visa denials and strict 24-hour US entry rules to secure a 2-2 draw against New Zealand at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
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Bedford rail tragedy: train collision kills driver, injures 99 passengers, nine critical
Two passenger trains collided 80 km north of London on the Midland Main Line. One driver was killed, 28 hospitalised, and nine remain in critical condition.
Turkmenistan's Grain Growers Have Surpassed the One Million Ton Wheat Harvest Mark
The harvest season in Turkmenistan continues apace. To date, the country's grain farmers have reached an important milestone, having harvested and delivered over 1 million tons of food grain to procurement centers
The Turkmen Delegation at the UNESCO Assembly in Paris Called Heritage Protection the Foundation of Trust
The 11th session of the General Assembly of States Parties to the Convention for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage was held at UNESCO headquarters in Paris
Turkmenistan and Pakistan Intend to Launch Academic Exchange Programs
Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Turkmenistan in Islamabad, Atajan Movlamov, held a working meeting with Chairman of the Higher Education Commission of Pakistan, Niaz Ahmad Akhtar
“Night of Ideas” in Ashgabat: French Institute Will Host Open Discussions on AI and Ecology
On June 21, the French Institute in Ashgabat will join the large-scale international initiative “Night of Ideas.”
EU leaders extend Russia sanctions for full year, agree on €2 trillion budget, but divisions remain — and Costa opens diplomatic channel with Moscow
EU extends sanctions on Russia for a full year and drafts a €2T budget for 2028-2034, amid funding disputes and new direct diplomatic channels with Moscow.
Oil and Gas Cooperation between Turkmenistan and Malaysia Secured with New Agreements
On June 19, the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Turkmenistan hosted the International Scientific and Practical Conference and Exhibition "Turkmenistan – Malaysia: 30 Years of Mutually Beneficial Cooperation in the Oil and Gas Industry," with the personal participation of President Serdar Berdimuhamedov and Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim
Talks between the President of Turkmenistan and the Prime Minister of Malaysia
On June 19, talks between President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov, and Prime Minister of Malaysia Anwar Ibrahim, who arrived in the Turkmen capital on an official visit were held in Ashgabat
Turkmenistan Launches Specialized Climate Change Curriculum for Higher Education Institutions
On 17–18 June, a two-day Training of Trainers (ToT) seminar was held at the UN House in Ashgabat to introduce the Specialized Course on Climate Change Adaptation for higher and secondary specialized educational institutions of Turkmenistan
Creative Industries as a New Format for Cultural Dialogue in the CIS – from St. Petersburg to Ashgabat
The International Conference on Strengthening Cultural Ties and Developing Creative Industries was held in St. Petersburg, bringing together leaders from the Commonwealth countries. A delegation from Turkmenistan, led by Education Minister Jumamyrat Gurbangeldiyev, participated in the prestigious forum
Meeting of Ambassador of Turkmenistan to Georgia with Minister of Internal Affairs of Georgia
On 19 June 2026, a meeting took place between Ambassador of Turkmenistan to Georgia D.Seyitmammedov with Minister of Internal Affairs of Georgia S.Tamazashvili
About Football Beyond Politics, but with a Sense of Central Asian Patriotism
The first round of the FIFA World Cup, held in three countries – the United States, Canada, and Mexico – has concluded. Among the 12 groups, into which teams from around the world have been divided, Group K is attracting the most attention from Central Asians. After all, that's where the Uzbekistan national team is playing
Ashgabat and Kuala Lumpur Open a New Chapter of Economic Partnership
Ashgabat marks the culmination of Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim's official visit to the Turkmen capital yesterday evening on the invitation of President Serdar Berdimuhamedov
Strait of Hormuz reopened: Iran drops transit fees, US lifts blockade
US lifts naval blockade as Iran waives transit fees for 60 days under the June 19 MoU. Shipping resumes through the strategic Strait of Hormuz.
