Kazakhstan Will Host the Largest International AI Olympiad for the First Time
From August 2 to 8, 2026, Astana will become a global hub for young talents in artificial intelligence
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Turkish Airlines Was Recognized as Europe’s Best for In-Flight Dining for the Fifth Time
Turkish Airlines has received the “Europe’s Best Food & Beverage Service” award at the 2026 Best Airline Awards
Kyrgyzstan Grants Five-Year Tax Exemptions to Bloggers and AI Developers
Under the decree of the President of Kyrgyzstan “On Measures to Improve the Taxation System and Tax Administration,” a number of tax incentives will be introduced for the IT sector, as well as for creative and innovation-driven activities, the country’s Tax Service announced on Friday
Geneva braces for storm: shops board up windows ahead of G7 summit in Évian — tens of thousands of protesters expected on Sunday
Geneva shops and cafes install protective window panels due to potential riots during the G7 summit in Évian. Wood prices surge amid carpenter shortages.
Turkmenistan and Slovakia Are Establishing a Joint Commission on Economic Cooperation
At the regular meeting of the Cabinet of Ministers of Turkmenistan, chaired by President Serdar Berdimuhamedov on Friday, June 12, a decision was made to expand the geography of interstate cooperation in the European direction
The President of Turkmenistan Has Been Awarded the Academic Title of Professor and the Highest Academic Status
The State Television and Radio Broadcasting Company's "Watan" news program distributed official reports on significant events in the country's scientific and political life, demonstrating profound recognition of the contribution of President Serdar Berdimuhamedov to the development of national and global science
Iran and US on the brink of a ceasefire: memorandum to end war could be signed within days
Iranian FM Araghchi announced a potential peace MoU with the US, including a 60-day final pact timeline, unfreezing assets, and reopening the Strait of Hormuz.
"The opportunity for everyone to participate in sustainable development is the main condition for realizing human rights," Turkmen scholar said in Beijing
Yagmyr Nuryyev stated at the 2026 Forum that green development is an inalienable component of the right to development, directly impacting the right to life.
Embodied intelligence without borders: students from 15 universities in China and Central Asia compete in real world robotics
Students from China and Central Asia competed in real-world robotics tasks at the IEIIC stage in Astana. A joint China-Kazakhstan media lab was also opened.
World's First Trillionaire: SpaceX IPO Lifts Elon Musk's Net Worth to Historic Heights
SpaceX breaks Wall Street records by raising $75 billion at $135 per share on Nasdaq under SPCX, making founder Elon Musk the world's first trillionaire.
FIFA 2026 World Cup kicks off at legendary Azteca Stadium: 48 teams, 3 countries, and a return to Mexico after 36 years
The largest World Cup in history officially began at Mexico City's Azteca Stadium with a spectacular opening ceremony featuring Shakira and 48 teams.
How Paul Nadar's Travel Photographs from the Karakum Desert Inspired Jules Verne
On June 11, the Museum of Fine Arts of Turkmenistan opened a photo exhibition, "Journey Through Turkmen Lands," featuring rare photographs taken by the French photographer Paul Nadar in 1890
OPEC lowers oil demand forecast for second consecutive month: from 1.38 million to 970,000 bpd — non OECD countries drag on global growth
OPEC downgrades global oil demand growth for the second straight month to 970,000 bpd in 2026, citing weaker demand expectations in non-OECD nations.
Global airline net profit to halve in 2026: from $45 billion to $23 billion due to rising fuel costs and Middle East conflict
High jet fuel costs driven by Middle East conflicts will slash global airline net profits from $45B to $23B in 2026, dropping margins to 2%
European Central Bank raises all three key interest rates by 25 basis points: deposit rate rises to 2.25%, 2026 inflation forecast raised to 3.0%
The European Central Bank hikes interest rates due to Middle East war energy price spikes and rising euro area inflation forecasts for 2026.
