The first group of 25 Chinese citizens evacuated from Iran departed Ashgabat for their homeland early in the morning of March 4. The Chinese Embassy in Turkmenistan shared details with ORIENT of this large-scale humanitarian operation, which has become an example of the high level of trust between the two countries
Deputy Foreign Minister of Turkmenistan Akhmet Gurbanov met with Deputy Foreign Minister of the Republic of Korea Lim Sang-woo in Ashgabat. The key topics of the dialogue were preparations for upcoming high-level visits and the current situation in the region
Roscosmos cosmonaut Oleg Kononenko has been appointed commander of the Soyuz MS-31 spacecraft. For the most experienced Russian cosmonaut, this mission will mark his sixth flight to the International Space Station (ISS)
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan issued an official statement stating that the country is fully ensuring the safe passage of foreign citizens across the Turkmen-Iranian border, by road and rail. All international checkpoints are operating normally
On March 3, a festive tribute concert was held at the Turkmen National Music and Drama Theater. The musical tribute to women was given in duplicate, and the theater hall was barely able to accommodate everyone who wanted to hear the creative tandem of Albert Zhalilov, Honored Artist of Tatarstan, and the State Symphony Orchestra of Turkmenistan under the direction of Rasul Klychev
Apple is preparing to enter the home security market. The new product in the Home ecosystem will be a video doorbell with facial recognition
The Center of Islamic Civilization in Tashkent has officially been included in the prestigious list of the world’s most beautiful museums for 2026 by the international architectural award Prix Versailles
OpenAI has released a major update to its programming interfaces (API), making interactions with artificial intelligence faster and more accurate
In connection with the passing of the Supreme Spiritual Leader of the Islamic Republic of Iran, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, a book of condolences has been opened at the Embassy of Iran in Turkmenistan and at the Cultural Center. At the Embassy, it will be available today until 6:00 p.m., while at the Cultural Center it will remain open for 10–15 days
Wang Huning urged advisors to focus on the 15th Five-Year Plan as the CPPCC prepares for its annual session starting March 4, 2026, in Beijing.
Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning confirms ongoing communication with the US regarding head-of-state interactions and Donald Trump's visit.
A CMG reporter assisted Chinese citizens stranded at Dubai Airport. One terminal sustained minor damage during an Iranian attack; four staff were injured.
On behalf of the entire people of Turkmenistan, National Leader of the Turkmen People and Chairman of the Khalk Maslakhaty (People's Council), Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov sent deep condolences to Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and the brotherly Iranian people on the passing of Supreme Leader of the Islamic Republic of Iran Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei
Amid temporary airspace restrictions in the region, Turkmenistan is confirming its status as a reliable and predictable partner by opening its land borders to the transit of citizens of neighboring countries. Like Russian diplomats, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Uzbekistan presented an algorithm for repatriating its citizens across the Iranian-Turkmen border
Turkmenistan became the largest foreign delegation at the Russian Chess Crown international festival. The visit of Vepa Myalikgulyev, head of the national federation, to Moscow resulted in the signing of a Memorandum of Cooperation and the decision to open a school dedicated to the renowned chess player Sergey Karyakin in Ashgabat
