As the clock ticks down to the final days of 2025, the world is turning into one big celebratory arena. From attempts to break Guinness World Records in the UAE to medieval rituals in Europe, ORIENT has compiled some interesting facts about how different countries are preparing to enter a new cycle
Japanese New Year (O-shogatsu) isn't a boisterous celebration, but a profound philosophy of "taming" good fortune. It turns out that many Eastern rituals resonate with our desire for renewal and order. We'll learn how to make a wish using an eyeless doll and why Japanese noodles are practically a sister to our unashu
During his working visit to Tokyo, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov met with Endo Toshiaki, Chairman of the Japan-Turkmenistan Inter-Parliamentary Friendship Group. This meeting emphasized the special role of legislators in creating a "legal foundation" for the strategic partnership between the two countries
Public debates dedicated to International Human Rights Day were held in the Turkmen capital on Thursday. Organized by the Delegation of the European Union jointly with the Institute of State, Law, and Democracy, and the Office of the Ombudsman of Turkmenistan, the forum became the center of a lively discussion about the challenges of the 21st century
UNICEF Regional Director for Europe and Central Asia, Regina de Dominicis, concluded an official visit to Turkmenistan, during which the country's strong commitment to protecting the rights and well-being of the younger generation was reaffirmed
On December 18, National Leader of the Turkmen People, Chairman of the Khalk Maslakhaty Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, met with John Reese, President of the renowned American company Nicklaus Companies
Today, determining the relationship between height and body weight can be done in just a few minutes online
Türkiye’s official tourism platform GoTürkiye has released its third mini-series titled “Hidden Lover.”
A new study has proven that our brains are incredibly plastic. Using MRI scans, scientists discovered that a combination of four habits—optimism, quality sleep, stress management, and active social interaction—makes the brain biologically 8 years younger than its chronological age
On December 16, the Third Meeting of the Heads of Parliament of Central Asian states and the Republic of Korea was held in Tashkent. The meeting was titled "Cooperation for Human Dignity, Social Justice, and Environmental Protection"
Promoting Turkmenistan's peacekeeping initiatives was the central topic of a meeting at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs
The corresponding changes are formalized in an updated White House proclamation published in December 2025.
Beginning from 2026, China will introduce a unified national entrance examination for foreign citizens applying to undergraduate programs
Today, the capital of Turkmenistan became the center of a major cultural celebration. The official ceremony to award the UNESCO certificate took place at the headquarters of the International Association "Turkmen Alabai"
President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov recognized schoolchildren, students, athletes, and their mentors for high achievements in international subject Olympiads and world-class competitions
