On Sunday, September 20, 2026, citizens of the Russian Federation present in Turkmenistan will be able to vote in the elections for deputies to the ninth convocation of the State Duma of the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation. The Russian Embassy in Turkmenistan is organizing the operation of five polling stations
Iraq announces the phased reopening of Shalamcheh, Mandali, and Al-Shib border crossings following comprehensive security and infrastructure checks.
The 7th meeting of the heads of Muslim religious administrations of the member states of the Organization of Turkic States was held today in Baku
Today, September 14, the regional conference “One Health – 2026” opened in Bishkek
Passenger ship Virgo Transport 8 went missing en route from Surabaya to Banjarmasin with 240 aboard. 119 rescued, 6 confirmed dead, and 130 still missing.
The regional meeting between Iran and Gulf states in Salalah has been postponed. Oman and Iran confirm commitment to dialogue on maritime and regional safety.
The Kingfisher oilfield project in Uganda by CNOOC and TotalEnergies completes key facilities, targeting a peak production of 40,000 barrels of crude daily.
The death toll from the MV June Aster ferry fire off Palawan, Philippines has risen to 76. Philippine Coast Guard continues search and investigation.
On September 19, Ashgabat will host a qualifying competition among Turkmenistan’s startups as part of Startup World Cup, an international program and one of the largest events in the global startup ecosystem
On September 11, negotiations were held in Astana between the heads of the trade union organizations of Turkmenistan and Kazakhstan
The Ministry of External Affairs of India, in collaboration with the MyGov platform, has announced the launch of an international short video (Reels) contest titled "BRICS-2026: India’s Global Moment"
In October 2026, higher education institutions in Turkmenistan will host a series of international scientific and practical conferences in a digital format, featuring the participation of foreign scholars and experts from relevant international organizations
The Parliament of Turkmenistan is working on a package of new bills, including the Law "On the State Protection of Akhal-Teke Horses in Turkmenistan" and the Law "On State Registration of Real Estate Rights"
Chinese President Xi Jinping reviews two decades of BRICS cooperation at the New Delhi summit, urging the Global South to lead innovation and peace.
Chinese President Xi Jinping and Indian PM Narendra Modi held talks at the BRICS Summit, agreeing to view each other as partners and opportunities.
