Trump replaces 20% Strait of Hormuz transit fee with investment deals with Gulf states
Donald Trump replaces the proposed 20% transit levy with Gulf investment pacts. The blockade on Iranian cargo holds as the US-Iran peace memorandum voids.
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US launches fresh strikes on Iran, IRGC hits bases in Bahrain and Kuwait, blockade of Strait of Hormuz resumes
US strikes on Iranian provinces trigger IRGC retaliatory missile and drone attacks on American bases in Bahrain and Kuwait. The Strait of Hormuz blockade resumes.
Study: two heatwaves in May and June caused around 2,700 deaths in England and Wales
A study by Imperial College London reveals that two recent heatwaves caused 2,700 deaths in England and Wales, warning of rising risks from climate change.
Massive wildfire in France continues to devastate the Fontainebleau forest, forcing residents to evacuate
A destructive wildfire has burned over 2,000 hectares of the Fontainebleau forest south of Paris. 800 firefighters battle changing winds and extreme heat.
A Quick Interview with CARAVAN Media Expert: 7 Tips for Journalists in the Age of AI
In a quick interview for ORIENT, media expert Marat Sadykov answers questions about the capabilities of AI, modern digital tools, and the skills journalists need in the new technological reality
Not Just Gas and Textiles – a Batch of Boilers and Plumbing Fixtures Sold for Export at the SCRMET
Last week at the State Commodity and Raw Materials Exchange of Turkmenistan (SCRMET) was unusual in terms of the composition of trading lots. A total of 16 transactions were registered at the auction, and the total value of foreign exchange contracts exceeded $3,297,000
How Digital Technology Is Saving the Dandanakan Mosque
A unique field workshop, "Dandanakan: Future Technologies for Preserving the Past," has launched at the Ancient Merv State Reserve. The project is being implemented as part of a large-scale state program for the preservation of historical and cultural heritage for 2022-2028
A Regional Disaster Risk Reduction Project Is Being Launched in Ashgabat
The national component of the major program "Strengthening Regional Disaster Risk Reduction in Central Asia" was launched in Ashgabat. The initiative, which will cover all five countries in the region, is funded by the Government of Japan (with approximately $4.9 million) and implemented by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
Ashgabat and Astana Will Develop a Cooperation Plan in Equestrian Sports
A meeting between Turkmenistan's Ambassador Batyr Rejepov and Rustam Bayaliyev, head of the Equestrian Federation of the Republic of Kazakhstan, took place at the Argymak Equestrian Complex in Astana. The parties agreed to develop a joint long-term partnership plan
The CARAVAN Project's Legacy: 56 Million Views and Turkmenistan's Voice in the Media Dialogue
On July 7–8, the Connect for Peace 2026 regional festival, the final event of the CARAVAN project, took place in Almaty. It brought together journalists, media professionals, researchers, civil society representatives, and partner organizations from Central Asian countries
Iran and US exchange threats over Strait of Hormuz; Trump imposes 20% tariff on cargo
: Iran vows to defend the Strait of Hormuz by force as US President Donald Trump announces a blockade and an unprecedented 20% tariff on all cargo.
Zelensky announces cabinet reshuffle in Ukraine, Svyrydenko likely to become ambassador to US
: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announces a government overhaul. Prime Minister Yuliia Svyrydenko is tipped to become the next US ambassador.
Syria's transitional People's Assembly holds first session after Assad's ouster
Syria's transitional People's Assembly holds its first session under Ahmad al-Sharaa. Insights on political representation, legitimacy, and challenges.
South Korea Is Preparing a New Economic Strategy for Central Asia
The South Korean government is developing a comprehensive plan to dramatically expand economic cooperation with five Central Asian countries. According to the South Korean economic publication ETNews, citing the country's Ministry of Finance and Economy, Seoul intends to diversify its supply chains and open new markets for Korean businesses
Young Talents from Turkmenistan Represented the Country with Distinction at the Copernicus Olympiad in Singapore
The global round of the 7th Copernicus International Olympiad in Mathematics was held in Singapore from June 22 to 27, 2026
