The next meeting of the Khalk Maslakhaty of Turkmenistan, the highest representative body of people's power, will be held on September 23, 2026. The corresponding resolution was signed by Khalk Maslakhaty Chairman Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov at the Presidium meeting held on Wednesday
The meeting of the Presidium of the Khalk Maslakhaty, chaired by National Leader of the Turkmen People Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov on July 15, effectively marked the official launch of large-scale preparations for the celebration of the 35th anniversary of Turkmenistan's independence and the convening of the highest representative body of government
The High-Level Political Forum, under the auspices of ECOSOC, is underway at the UN Headquarters in New York City. The forum focuses on the global 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. On July 15, the Turkmen delegation participated in the general debate of the high-level segment, presenting the country's key achievements and strategic initiatives on the international stage
Air Belgium (part of the CMA CGM Group) is opening a service station at Ashgabat Airport as part of the launch of scheduled cargo flights via Turkmenistan. This was announced by the French ambassador
Interagency consultations and high-level talks with Uzbekistan’s Foreign Minister Bakhtiyor Saidov took place in Ashgabat. The agenda covered the outcomes of the meetings, preparations for summits in Avaza, and a new agreement on information security
A delegation from Turkmenistan, led by Deputy Minister of Finance and Economy Perhat Yagshiyev, participated in the UN political forum in New York. The visit was part of preparations for the presentation of the country's third national report in 2027
Turkmenistan’s Deputy Foreign Minister Akhmet Gurbanov held key meetings in Jakarta with ASEAN Secretary-General Kao Kim Hourn and Indonesian trade officials. Key details of the visit and prospects for a new cooperation format
Japanese researchers have made a major breakthrough that could transform modern dentistry. Scientists have successfully completed the first phase of clinical trials of a unique drug that may one day enable people to naturally regrow lost teeth
Donald Trump replaces the proposed 20% transit levy with Gulf investment pacts. The blockade on Iranian cargo holds as the US-Iran peace memorandum voids.
US strikes on Iranian provinces trigger IRGC retaliatory missile and drone attacks on American bases in Bahrain and Kuwait. The Strait of Hormuz blockade resumes.
A study by Imperial College London reveals that two recent heatwaves caused 2,700 deaths in England and Wales, warning of rising risks from climate change.
A destructive wildfire has burned over 2,000 hectares of the Fontainebleau forest south of Paris. 800 firefighters battle changing winds and extreme heat.
In a quick interview for ORIENT, media expert Marat Sadykov answers questions about the capabilities of AI, modern digital tools, and the skills journalists need in the new technological reality
Last week at the State Commodity and Raw Materials Exchange of Turkmenistan (SCRMET) was unusual in terms of the composition of trading lots. A total of 16 transactions were registered at the auction, and the total value of foreign exchange contracts exceeded $3,297,000
A unique field workshop, "Dandanakan: Future Technologies for Preserving the Past," has launched at the Ancient Merv State Reserve. The project is being implemented as part of a large-scale state program for the preservation of historical and cultural heritage for 2022-2028
