Thailand steps up security in south after rebel attacks
Thai authorities increase security in southern border provinces Narathiwat, Yala, and Pattani following coordinated insurgent attacks.
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The 10th International Exhibition of Hardware and Fittings Will Be Held in Istanbul
From November 18 to 21, 2026, the 10th anniversary edition of the International Exhibition of Hardware and Fittings will be held at the Istanbul Expo Center
Russian team wins Dota 2 tournament in Shanghai
Russian esports team Team Spirit emerges as champions at the prestigious Dota 2 The International 2026 tournament held in Shanghai.
On September 8–10th, Tashkent to gather International Textile Industry Professionals
The capital of Uzbekistan will host the 17th Central Asian International Textile Machinery Exhibition – CAITME 2026. It will inaugurate the traditional Global Textile Days week
Kazakhstan begins voting in elections for new single chamber parliament – the Kurultai
Voting begins in Kazakhstan for the new single-chamber parliament. Over 12.6 million voters choose 145 members under the new Constitution.
Guterres urges confidence building mechanism for maritime chokepoints
UN Secretary-General António Guterres proposes a confidence-building mechanism to ensure the smooth flow of essential goods through global maritime chokepoints.
International Media Forum on the Heritage of Islamic Civilization Will Be Held in Uzbekistan
From August 24 to 28, Tashkent and Samarkand will host the International Media Forum titled “Islamic Civilization: A New Perspective — New Discoveries.”
Shahrisabz Becomes a World Craft City: International Recognition for “Iroqi” Embroidery
The Uzbek city of Shahrisabz has officially joined the World Crafts Cities Network in the field of embroidery
A Mexican Professor Conducted Training for University Faculty in Turkmenistan
The commitment of Turkmen universities to modernizing educational methods and expanding international ties was confirmed by the visit of renowned linguist Kenneth Richter, professor at the University of Guanajuato, Mexico. With thirty years of teaching experience in Asia and the Americas, Richter conducted a two-week professional development program for faculty at Turkmen higher education institutions
Azerbaijan Ratified a Package of Agreements with Turkmenistan in the Fields of Economics, Energy, and Customs
President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev signed a series of decrees approving the legal framework for expanding bilateral cooperation with Turkmenistan
The President of Turkmenistan Received the Credentials of the New German Ambassador
On August 24, President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov met with the new Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Federal Republic of Germany, Petra Dachtler. The head of the diplomatic mission presented her credentials to the head of state, conveying greetings from Federal President Frank-Walter Steinmeier and Federal Chancellor Friedrich Merz
Pakistan's Ministry of Information Technology Is Exploring Joint Projects with Turkmenistan
Turkmenistan and Pakistan are intensifying their dialogue on digital transformation and telecommunications. A delegation from Pakistan's Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunications, led by Muhammad Amir Malik, a representative of the Department of International Coordination, and the leadership of the Turkmen diplomatic mission, discussed current areas of joint work in Islamabad
The Akhal-Teke World Championships in the Netherlands Have Generated Widespread International Attention
Almost 10 days remain until the event in the Netherlands, which has already been hailed as a milestone in the modern history of horse breeding. The prestigious Peelbergen International Equestrian Center in Cronenberg will become an important venue for the popularization of the Akhal-Teke breed, hosting for the first time such a large-scale World Championships in dressage, show jumping, and the International Beauty Contest for "paradise horses" from September 4 to 6, 2026
Central Asian countries Are Adopting South Korea's E-Government Experience
In anticipation of the first Korea-Central Asia Summit, scheduled for mid-September, the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA), together with Kazakhstan's KazAID, organized a two-week advanced training program for delegates from the region. Fourteen industry leaders from Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, and Tajikistan, as well as a KazAID representative, completed an intensive course on the Korean digital government model, smart city management systems, and traffic optimization
European bonds under pressure as US Treasury yields rise
European sovereign bond yields hit multi-year highs following a surge in long-term US Treasury yields near a 20-year peak.
