Ashgabat's January Contrasts: From 27°C to Historic Frosts
his January 2026 in the capital of Turkmenistan began unusually mildly: in the first days of the month, the thermometer rose to 19.2°C
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The UAE set five world records at New Year’s Eve
The annual Sheikh Zayed Festival in the United Arab Emirates marked an unprecedented New Year's celebration. The 62-minute New Year's Eve show in Abu Dhabi featured the world's largest fireworks display, setting five new Guinness World Records
GITEX Central Asia 2026: Astana to Bring Together IT Leaders from the Region and the World
In June 2026, Central Asia will take a powerful step into the global tech scene. The world's largest IT brand, GITEX, is officially coming to the region: the GITEX Central Asia & Caucasus forum will be held in Astana from June 2 to 4
Stars of Tomorrow: The Gulbaba Children's Award Presented in Ashgabat
Winter holidays in Turkmenistan are not only a time of relaxation but also a moment of triumph for the country's brightest talents. The annual Gulbaba Award ceremony took place today at the Chamber of Commerce and Industry
First direct air route between Xiamen, Busan launched
The new direct charter flight between Xiamen and Busan strengthens tourism, trade and cultural exchanges between China and South Korea.
China aims to build world-class railway network by 2030
China plans to complete a world-class railway network by 2030, with total rail length reaching 180,000 km, including 60,000 km of high-speed rail.
Heritage in Porcelain: The Unique Exhibition “The Belarusian Vase” Has Been Opened in Minsk
The National Art Museum has unveiled the project “The Belarusian Vase.” The exhibition is dedicated to the history of the Minsk Porcelain Factory — a legendary enterprise that shaped the country’s artistic style for more than half a century
TEKNOFEST 2026 Will Take Place in Şanlıurfa: Cradle of Civilization Hosts the World’s Premier Technology Festival
The world’s largest aviation, space, and technology festival, TEKNOFEST, has announced the location and dates for 2026
Hydrometeorological Service Warns of Temperature Drop in the Country’s Regions
This week, several regions of Turkmenistan are expected to experience a drop in nighttime temperatures down to −8°C
Dushanbe Water Process 2026: The World Unites in Search of Responses to Global Water Scarcity
Tajikistan has officially confirmed hosting the Fourth International High-Level Conference within the framework of the Decade of Action "Water for Sustainable Development." The global forum will be held in Dushanbe from May 25–28, 2026, and will be a crucial stage in preparation for the major UN Water Conference
New Study: Earth Has Shared Its Atmosphere with the Moon for Billions of Years
The Moon has always been considered a lifeless and isolated satellite, but recent research is forcing scientists to reconsider this theory. It turns out that the Earth and the Moon are much more closely connected than they appear: our planet has literally been "feeding" its satellite particles from its atmosphere for billions of years
Musical Meanings and Digital Code: The Danatar Ovezov College "Rehearsed" the Future
The hallways of the Danatar Ovezov Turkmen State Music College these days were filled with the atmosphere of a scientific and creative quest. Third-year students, majoring in theory, put aside their notes and textbooks to try on one of the most challenging roles—that of a teacher
Uzbekistan and Tajikistan Launch Pilot Freight Transport along the China-Europe Corridor
Logistics agencies in Uzbekistan and Tajikistan are beginning the practical phase of developing the multimodal China-Tajikistan-Uzbekistan-Turkmenistan-Iran-Turkey-Europe corridor. This pilot project aims to test the effectiveness of this complex transport chain
A Billion Android Smartphones Are Losing Protection: Experts Urge Users to Update
Around one billion Android users are at risk of losing their personal data. Every third smartphone owner uses Android 13 or older versions, which are no longer receiving protection against hackers
BYD overtakes Tesla in 2025 EV sales
Tesla’s global deliveries fell 8.6% in 2025, allowing China’s BYD to overtake it as the world’s top electric vehicle seller.
