Fuel Prices Soar Amid US-Israeli War in Iran, Forcing Airlines to Cancel Over 75,000 Summer Flights
Global airlines cut 9.3M seats due to rising fuel costs driven by Middle East conflicts. Spirit Airlines ceases operations, canceling 33,000 flights.
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Hantavirus Outbreak on MV Hondius Cruise Ship: 5 Confirmed Cases, 3 Deaths – WHO Says Public Health Risk Low
WHO confirms 5 cases of Andes virus and 3 deaths on the MV Hondius. The vessel is heading to the Canary Islands for evacuation amid strict disinfection protocols.
The President of Turkmenistan Received the Minister of Economy of Georgia
On May 7, President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov received Mariam Kvrivishvili, the Minister of Economy and Sustainable Development of Georgia, who was visiting our country
Turkmenistan and Georgia Held the 5th Meeting of the Intergovernmental Commission in Ashgabat
On May 7, the fifth meeting of the Intergovernmental Turkmen-Georgian Commission on Economic Cooperation was held in Ashgabat
Azerbaijani Ambassador Delivers Guest Lecture on Strategic Partnership at the Institute of International Relations
A meeting was held with Gismat Gozalov, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Azerbaijan to Turkmenistan at the Institute of International Relations of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan
Turkmenistan’s students strengthen knowledge on anti-corruption and circular economyy during OSCE-organized lecture course
From 5 to 8 May 2026, the OSCE Centre in Ashgabat organized a course of lectures at the Turkmen State Institute of Finance (TSIF), focusing on the prevention and combating of corruption and the development of circular economy.
Iran's Foreign Minister Calls His Visit to China Very Significant and Productive
Iranian FM Araghchi met Wang Yi in Beijing to discuss bilateral ties, the nuclear program, sanctions, and the Strait of Hormuz in a post-war context.
Chinese premier calls for stable, predictable China-US economic, trade relations
Premier Li Qiang met with U.S. Senator Steve Daines, calling for predictable economic ties and respect for China's red line on the Taiwan question.
China-Uzbekistan Business Forum in Hong Kong: 15 Agreements on Energy, Agriculture, and Mining
PM Abdulla Aripov led a 100-member delegation to Hong Kong. Key deals include energy storage in Samarkand and agricultural projects, targeting $20B in trade.
Turkmenistan delegation participates in Demography Conference in Skopje
A delegation from Turkmenistan took part in the regional ministerial conference on demographic sustainability held in Skopje
Winners of the “Happy Youth of a Prosperous State” contest were announced in Ashgabat
On May 4, the final round of the state creative contest “Happy Youth of a Prosperous State” was held at the Magtymguly National Music and Drama Theater in Ashgabat
The 24th International Spring Trade Fair is being held in Pyongyang
The 24th Pyongyang International Spring Trade Fair was opened on Monday in the capital of North Korea, bringing together more than 290 domestic and foreign companies
Eco-Diplomacy in action: Students of the Institute of International Relations of Turkmenistan’s MFA held a large-scale campaign
A youth campaign under the slogan “Environmental Well-Being is the Beauty of the Earth” was held at the Institute of International Relations of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan
Asian Development Bank will allocate $70 billion for integrated energy grids and digital infrastructure in Asia
The Asian Development Bank is launching a large-scale initiative aimed at modernizing the region. The new $70 billion program focuses on two critically important goals: integrating the energy systems of Asian countries and creating a strong digital communications network
The 12th World Halal Summit and Halal Expo will be launched at Istanbul
From November 25 to 28, 2026, the 12th World Halal Summit and the international Halal Expo exhibition will take place at the IFM Exhibition Center in Istanbul
