An American Airlines aeroplane carrying 60 passengers and four crew members has collided with an army helicopter while landing at Ronald Reagan National Airport near Washington, prompting a large search-and-rescue operation in the nearby Potomac River.
On January 28, a meeting took place between the Ambassador of Turkmenistan to France and Monaco, Maksat Charyev, and the President of the international organization Peace and Sport, Joël Bouzou, who also serves as an advisor to Prince Albert II of Monaco. The meeting continued key agreements reached during the visit of the National Leader of the Turkmen people, Hero-Arkadag, to the Principality of Monaco on January 19–20, 2025.
On January 29, 2025, a meeting was held at the Government Building of the Principality of Monaco between the Ambassador of Turkmenistan to France, M. Charyev, and the Director of the Department of Diplomatic and Consular Relations of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation of Monaco, Marie-Catherine Caruso-Ravera.
A briefing for local media representatives was held at the Embassy of Turkmenistan in Pakistan, dedicated to the Concept of Turkmenistan's activities and priorities within the framework of the International Year of Peace and Trust
The international “Star March” to the places of military and labor glory of the Belarusian people started on January 28 at the Museum and Park Complex "Victory" near the memorial dedicated to the citizens of all nationalities who liberated Belarus from Nazi occupation
Uzbekistan Airways reported that during a flight from Tashkent (TAS) to New York (JFK), one of the passengers went into labor. Upon assessing the emergency situation, the crew made an announcement over the intercom, requesting any doctors on board to come forward and provide urgent assistance. Fortunately, among the passengers were an obstetrician and a surgeon, who helped the mother deliver a baby boy
Coca-Cola’s European bottling unit has ordered a major recall in three countries after finding a high level of a thyroid-disrupting chemical in some soft drinks.
On February 1, 2025, employees of the Ministry of Justice of Turkmenistan, the General Prosecutor's Office of Turkmenistan, the Supreme Court of Turkmenistan, and members of the Ashgabat City Bar Association will hold a session to provide legal advice to citizens.
Thai authorities have announced the reinstatement of the mandatory TM6 immigration form for foreign tourists entering the country. The new requirement will take effect on May 1, 2025.
Oguzhan Engineering and Technology University of Turkmenistan announces the III Integrated Olympiad "Talented Descendants of Oguz Khan" for students in grades 9–12. The competition will cover logical thinking, mathematics, physics, chemistry, and biology and will be conducted in three stages at the district, regional, and national level.
The authorities of Tajikistan have announced plans to begin construction of the country's first subway in 2025.
President of Turkmenistan, Supreme Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Turkmenistan, Serdar Berdimuhamedov, has signed a decree awarding a group of military personnel and law enforcement officers with medals, military and special ranks, and class ranks.
On January 27th, the State Bank for Foreign Economic Affairs of Turkmenistan commemorates its 33rd anniversary. Over the years, the bank has emerged as a pivotal financial institution, fostering the development of the country's foreign economic relations and supporting entrepreneurial endeavors.
On January 25th, German engineer Rüdiger Koch lived for 120 days in a special capsule off the coast of Panama, thus becoming the new record holder for the longest stay underwater without surfacing. This was reported by the TV channel France 24.
The population of Uzbekistan has exceeded 37.5 million, increasing by 2% over the year. Last year, the birth rate decreased for the first time since 2017 by 3.7%. In 2024, the number of marriages concluded was also the lowest in the last 10 years.
