Lavrov responds to Japan's protest over Putin's Iturup visit
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov criticizes Japan's military course and tells Tokyo to mind its own business after Putin's historic visit to Iturup.
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International Kids Expo Chess Cup 2026 Starts in Ashgabat
Today, August 19, the international chess tournament for children — Kids Expo Chess Cup 2026 — got underway at the Exhibition Centre of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Turkmenistan
Turkmenistan and Qatar Expand Cooperation in Media and Television
On August 18, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Turkmenistan to the State of Qatar Myratgeldi Seyitmammedov met with Khalid bin Abdulaziz bin Jassim Al Thani, Executive Director of the Qatar Media Corporation
Death toll from 7.7-magnitude earthquake in Indonesia rises to 73
A powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake in Indonesia's East Nusa Tenggara province leaves 73 dead and 931 injured as rescue operations continue.
Meta accused of designing addictive social media for youth
A landmark US federal trial begins as 29 states sue Meta for $200 billion, accusing Instagram and Facebook of fueling youth mental health crises.
Shipping traffic plummets in key Middle East straits amid US-Iran conflict
Maritime traffic in Hormuz and Bab el-Mandeb straits plummets. Shipping data shows extreme lows, driving up global logistics costs and energy risks.
SADC Heads of State Summit opens in South Africa as regional integration takes centre stage
Heads of state gather at the 46th SADC Summit in Durban to push for economic integration, industrialisation, and free movement under the Vision 2050 plan.
Inside China's Summer of Experience
Call it "China Cool." This summer, foreign visitors are increasingly skipping the postcard stops for a taste of the country's tech frontier — watching humanoid robots pour coffee in Shenzhen, then hopping into a driverless car for a ride across town; strapping into a brain-computer headset in eastern China’s Hangzhou that reads their neural signals before wandering off to browse AI-generated art; or flying into Hainan, the southern island of China, just to catch a rocket launch
Spaniards rescue animals from flames, bringing hope
Devastating wildfires destroy 284,000 hectares in Spain. Local volunteers risk lives to rescue and shelter dogs, horses, and pets from the flames.
IUHD Joined the EU Project on Digital Connectivity in Central Asia
From August 17 to 22, a delegation from the International University for Humanities and Development (IUHD) is on a study visit to Helsinki as part of the European Union's regional project "Connectivity in Central Asia" (C4CA)
Burgas to Host Eurovision 2027
The Bulgarian city of Burgas has been selected to host the 71st Eurovision Song Contest. The decision by the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) and the Bulgarian National Television (BNT) was announced on August 13
New Details of Cristiano Ronaldo and Georgina Rodriguez's Wedding Have Been Revealed
New details of Cristiano Ronaldo and Georgina Rodriguez's marriage registration have been revealed
Railway Excursion to Koneurgench Will Be Organized in Turkmenistan
A tourist trip to the ancient city of Koneurgench will take place from August 28 to 30, 2026, organized by Medeniýet we Syýahat magazine of the Ministry of Culture of Turkmenistan.
Turkish Airlines Will Resume Flights Between Istanbul and Minsk
Turkish Airlines will resume flights on the Istanbul — Minsk — Istanbul route from September 20, 2026
Turkmenistan May Attract New Green Investments with GGGI Support
GGGI noted that it expects to continue constructive dialogue with the Government of Turkmenistan and identify practical areas for further cooperation
