Trump imposes 50% tariffs on Canadian goods
US President Donald Trump signs executive orders introducing 50% tariffs on Canadian autos, dairy, and alcohol from August 19 over trade disputes.
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Abnormal heat and warmer winters have damaged Greek pistachio growers
Mild winters and severe drought cut pistachio yields by half on the Greek island of Aegina. Farmers turn to digital monitoring systems.
European Commission proposes to ease emissions requirements for EU industry
The EU Commission proposes slowing ETS quota cuts until 2040 and extending free allocation to 2038 to protect European industrial competitiveness.
Turkmen School Students Win Four Medals at the International Chemistry Olympiad
Turkmenistan's national team achieved an outstanding performance at the 58th International Chemistry Olympiad (IChO), held in Tashkent from July 10 to 19, 2026
Kazakhstan and China Shift from a Raw Materials Partnership to High Technology
President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev's working visit to Shanghai marked a new phase in Kazakhstan–China relations
Ashgabat Hosts Chess Tournament for Members of the Diplomatic Corps
On June 18, the French Institute in Turkmenistan hosted a chess tournament for representatives of diplomatic missions accredited in Turkmenistan and their family members
People on Earth Will Be Able to Watch a Rare “Horizontal” Meteor Shower at the End of July
On the night of July 30–31, the Southern Delta Aquariids meteor shower will reach its peak
India Successfully Launches Its First Private Orbital Rocket
Indian startup Skyroot Aerospace has successfully carried out its Aagaman Mission, launching the Vikram-1 launch vehicle
Andy Burnham Will Become the New Prime Minister of the United Kingdom
Andy Burnham has been elected as the new leader of the UK's governing Labour Party. Shabana Mahmood, Chair of the party's National Executive Committee, officially announced the decision at a special party conference
US and Iran contradict each other over the Strait of Hormuz
US Energy Secretary Chris Wright denies reports of a shipping halt in the Strait of Hormuz, while Iran's IRGC claims vessel movement has dropped to zero.
Oil prices surge amid escalating US Iran conflict
Brent crude tops $90 following retaliatory strikes between US forces and Iran, sparking market fears over potential energy supply disruptions in the Gulf.
Turkmengas to Purchase Specialized Equipment from German VIETZ GmbH
The Turkmengas State Concern will upgrade its infrastructure through direct supplies of high-tech equipment from Germany. The corresponding resolution was signed by President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov at a regular meeting of the Cabinet of Ministers
Measles in Yemen: children and their families in desperate conditions
Yemen faces a severe measles outbreak in 2026 with thousands of cases. War-torn hospitals struggle with critical shortages of medicine and low vaccination.
Hungarian President Tamás Sulyok signed the 17th amendment to the country's constitution, effectively ending his presidential term
Hungarian President Tamás Sulyok signed the 17th constitutional amendment, ending his term amid deep tensions between presidential and executive powers.
Former World Cup winners expect a thrilling final despite smog threat from Canadian wildfires
Wildfire smoke clouds the 2026 World Cup final in New Jersey. Football legends Cafu and Podolski share predictions for the historic Spain vs Argentina match.
