Iran is considering a preliminary bill on the management of the Strait of Hormuz
Iran's parliament reviews a draft bill to ban US and Israeli vessels from the Strait of Hormuz amid Oman-mediated shipping talks and indirect US dialogue.
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Trump signs orders narrowing birthright citizenship eligibility
President Donald Trump signed two executive orders targeting birth tourism and limiting birthright citizenship after a Supreme Court defeat.
Elon Musk's Falcon 9 rocket stage crashes into the Moon
spent 3.9-tonne SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket stage collided with the Moon at 2.4 km/s. South Korea's Danuri orbiter captured high-resolution images of the crash.
Football for sale: FIFA apologises for mistakes over plan to sell World Cup stakes
FIFA and Gianni Infantino apologised for the controversial FFE project to sell World Cup commercial stakes following strong opposition from UEFA and fans.
Starlink Will Deploy a Satellite 5G Network for Regular Smartphones by 2028
SpaceX plans to launch thousands of next-generation Starlink Mobile satellites to provide direct cellular coverage across the globe
Moderna Begins Clinical Trials of Bundibugyo Ebola Virus Vaccine
The American biotechnology company Moderna has begun Phase I clinical trials of a vaccine against the Bundibugyo Ebola virus. The first volunteers have already received the experimental vaccine
Turkmenistan Among Top 3 Countries for Applicants to RUDN University in 2026
Turkmenistan ranked among the top three countries for the number of applications submitted for admission to the Patrice Lumumba Peoples' Friendship University of Russia during the 2026 admissions campaign. RUDN University Rector Oleg Yastrebov announced this at a press conference summing up the Admissions Committee's work, TASS reports
The First Political Consultations Between Turkmenistan and Thailand Will Take Place in 2027
Turkmenistan and the Kingdom of Thailand will hold the first-ever inter-ministerial political consultations in the history of bilateral relations in 2027. This meeting is timed to the 35th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic ties between the two countries
The Belarusian Embassy in Turkmenistan Is Transitioning to an Electronic Queuing System for Consular Services
The Embassy of the Republic of Belarus in Turkmenistan has officially announced the introduction of a new electronic scheduling system for citizens. Beginning August 7, 2026, appointments for visas, criminal record certificates, and document legalization will be processed digitally
Turkmen University Teachers Completed a Language Internship in Nice, France
From July 19 to August 1, four French teachers from Turkmenistan completed an intensive teaching internship at the Francophonia educational center in Nice. The project was coordinated by the French Institute in Turkmenistan as part of the Fonds Équipe France program of the French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs
Iran and Oman close to agreement on new route through Strait of Hormuz
Iran and Oman agree on safe transit routes through the Strait of Hormuz amid rising tensions and military strikes involving the US.
Istanbul will become the main arena for world-class sporting events in 2026
Sports tourism continues its rapid rise worldwide, with more travellers choosing destinations based on the sporting events and active experiences they offer. Adding to this exceptional sporting calendar, İstanbul will host the 38th Bosphorus Cross-Continental Swimming Race on 23 August
Afghanistan on the brink of famine: 14 million people face acute food shortages — UN WFP.
UN World Food Programme warns that 14 million people in Afghanistan face acute hunger, with child malnutrition reaching record critical levels.
Thousands of migrants in Ceuta left without food or hope
Over 72,000 migrants cross into the Spanish enclave of Ceuta, facing harsh realities, lack of shelter, and a severe humanitarian crisis.
The Launch of a Direct Flight and Tourism Contacts Were the Topics of the Meeting Between the Ambassador of Turkmenistan and the Head of JATA
Ambassador of Turkmenistan to Japan, Atadurdy Bayramov, met with newly elected Chairman of the Japan Association of Travel Agents, Yuji Hara. The diplomat congratulated the head of Japan's largest tourism organization on his appointment and discussed steps to expand travel between the two countries
