US national debt surpasses $40 trillion
US Treasury data reveals national debt has topped $40 trillion, driven by budget deficits and rising interest payments that outpace defense spending.
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US secretly creates shipping corridor in Strait of Hormuz to ensure uninterrupted oil flow, media reports
The US military secures a safe shipping corridor through the Strait of Hormuz to ensure daily passage of millions of oil barrels amid regional conflict.
New Arctic container route from Guangzhou's Nansha Port links China to Europe
A weekly container service via the Northern Sea Route launches from Nansha Port, cutting travel time between Southern China and Europe by 14 days.
Turkmen Chess Player Lala Shohradova Becomes Asian Rapid Chess Champion in India
The Asian Junior Chess Championship for players under 20 is being held in Mumbai, India, from August 16 to 26, bringing together 157 athletes from 10 countries. Turkmen chess player Lala Shohradova won the gold medal in the rapid chess tournament, finishing ahead of 60 of the continent’s strongest competitors
Serdar Berdimuhamedov Received Tajikistan's Foreign Minister, Sirojiddin Mukhriddin
On August 20, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov received Tajikistan's Foreign Minister, Sirojiddin Mukhriddin, who was visiting Turkmenistan
Turkmenistan and Tajikistan Approved a Diplomatic Partnership Program for 2027–2028
On August 20, talks between Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Tajikistan, Sirojiddin Mukhriddin, who was on an official visit, and Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan, Rashid Meredov were held in Ashgabat
The Planet of Childhood "Kids Expo" Welcomes Guests – What's in Store for Visitors to the Large-Scale Fair
The Expo Center of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Turkmenistan has recently transformed into a festival of children's discoveries and family entertainment
Trump hints at possible resumption of talks with Iran, calls situation «very good»
US President Donald Trump says the situation with Iran is very good and suggests future negotiations, despite an ongoing naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz.
Lavrov responds to Japan's protest over Putin's Iturup visit
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov criticizes Japan's military course and tells Tokyo to mind its own business after Putin's historic visit to Iturup.
International Kids Expo Chess Cup 2026 Starts in Ashgabat
Today, August 19, the international chess tournament for children — Kids Expo Chess Cup 2026 — got underway at the Exhibition Centre of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Turkmenistan
Turkmenistan and Qatar Expand Cooperation in Media and Television
On August 18, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Turkmenistan to the State of Qatar Myratgeldi Seyitmammedov met with Khalid bin Abdulaziz bin Jassim Al Thani, Executive Director of the Qatar Media Corporation
Death toll from 7.7-magnitude earthquake in Indonesia rises to 73
A powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake in Indonesia's East Nusa Tenggara province leaves 73 dead and 931 injured as rescue operations continue.
Meta accused of designing addictive social media for youth
A landmark US federal trial begins as 29 states sue Meta for $200 billion, accusing Instagram and Facebook of fueling youth mental health crises.
Shipping traffic plummets in key Middle East straits amid US-Iran conflict
Maritime traffic in Hormuz and Bab el-Mandeb straits plummets. Shipping data shows extreme lows, driving up global logistics costs and energy risks.
SADC Heads of State Summit opens in South Africa as regional integration takes centre stage
Heads of state gather at the 46th SADC Summit in Durban to push for economic integration, industrialisation, and free movement under the Vision 2050 plan.
