17th session of UN Convention to Combat Desertification opens in Ulaanbaatar
The 17th session of COP17 UNCCD officially opened in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia. Global delegates gather to discuss land restoration and drought resilience.
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JP Morgan warns of global food crisis risk from El Niño and shipping disruptions
JP Morgan report warns that shipping disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz and a super-El Niño could trigger severe global food inflation.
Devastating earthquakes in Venezuela and Colombia: geophysicist explains causes and calls for preparedness.
A Peruvian geophysicist explains the tectonic mechanisms behind the recent magnitude 7+ earthquakes in Venezuela and Colombia along the Pacific Ring of Fire.
DRC Ebola outbreak becomes deadliest in the country's history
WHO warns the current Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo could surpass the 2014 West Africa epidemic. Get the latest case numbers.
Kim Jong un and Putin exchanged messages on cooperation
DPRK leader Kim Jong Un replied to Russian President Vladimir Putin, reaffirming mutual support and a shared future on the 81st Liberation Day anniversary.
France's Constitutional Council struck down a ban on social media for children under 15
France's Constitutional Council rejected a law banning under-15s from social media, ruling it a disproportionate restriction on the freedom of expression.
Drought in Germany threatens harvest losses
Prolonged heat and drought in Germany threaten wheat and rapeseed harvests, forcing early livestock culling and raising concerns over rising food prices.
World Chess Champions Will Hold Master Classes for Turkmenistan’s National Teams at KIDS EXPO 2026
The International Exhibition-Fair “KIDS EXPO: Everything for Children” will be held in Ashgabat from August 19 to 22. One of the highlights of its sports programme will be a large-scale chess festival featuring renowned international guests
Magnitude 7.7 earthquake in Indonesia kills 51
A powerful 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck Flores Island, Indonesia, killing 51 people and injuring 113. A 14-day state of emergency has been declared.
The Code of Honour: why bravery conferred influence amongst the Turkmen of the 19th century
In the mid-19th century, a Russian officer and researcher traveling along the eastern coast of the Caspian Sea sought to understand who commanded the greatest respect and influence in Turkmen society
“Medeniýet we Syýahat” Magazine Organizes a Trip to Ancient Merv
The “Medeniýet we Syýahat” magazine of the Ministry of Culture of Turkmenistan organizes domestic tourist trips aimed at promoting the country’s tourism potential
Where to buy everything needed for school in Ashgabat: “Atlas” launches online stationery ordering
An online stationery store called “Atlas” has started operating in Ashgabat, offering customers the opportunity to order essential items for study and work with delivery
US President Donald Trump said on Friday that he would soon declare the Strait of Hormuz a US territory.
Donald Trump promises to declare the strategic Strait of Hormuz as US territory after defeating Iran, sparking global energy and geopolitical concerns.
Archaeologists Discover Rare Kushan Empire Seal Bearing a Portrait of a King in Tajikistan
Specialists from the National Museum of Tajikistan have made a unique discovery in the south of the country. During excavations at the ancient site of Sayed in the Abdurahmon Jami district, archaeologists discovered a well-preserved clay seal dating back to the Kushan Empire
Ashgabat Celebrates the 80th Anniversary of India’s Independence
Today, August 15, the Embassy of India in Ashgabat organized a festive event to mark the 80th anniversary of the country’s independence
