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
UN World Food Programme warns that 14 million people in Afghanistan face acute hunger, with child malnutrition reaching record critical levels.
Over 72,000 migrants cross into the Spanish enclave of Ceuta, facing harsh realities, lack of shelter, and a severe humanitarian crisis.
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
The Indian Embassy in Turkmenistan is announcing a competition for the position of a local yoga specialist. The successful candidate will conduct regular classes at the diplomatic mission and at the Bagtyýarlyk Sports Complex
From August 17 to 28, 2026, the 17th session of the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD COP17) will be held in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia. This is an important meeting of the international community dedicated to addressing the challenges of desertification and a significant step towards a joint response to climate change, implementing the concept of green development, and promoting the development of a low-carbon economy
A small Italian town of Acqui Terme appoints AI generated councillor Eva Statella, sparking debate on the future of artificial intelligence in politics.
The British Embassy in Ashgabat has announced the start of accepting applications for the Chevening Scholarship Programme
UN-Habitat calls for sustainable urban densification to combat climate change, reduce global emissions, and eliminate extreme heat inequalities in cities.
The secrets of the ancient Davleti-Chok hydrotechnical complex north of Garabogaz Bay in Turkmenistan: hundreds of stone wells in the desert, unique water collection technologies, and caravan routes
In Minsk, Turkmenistan's Ambassador Nazarguly Shagulyev met with the new Ambassador of Uzbekistan, Nuriddin Mamajonov. The diplomats discussed the development of bilateral ties and cooperation within the CIS
A delegation from Turkmenistan, led by Deputy Prime Minister Tangryguly Atakhalliyev, inspected the Peelbergen center in the Netherlands in preparation for the Akhal-Teke World Championship
The climate crisis triggers record heat across Europe, Asia, and the US. Cities face severe drought and extreme temperatures, testing global infrastructure.
UNICEF will hold a series of workshops on child health and development at KIDS EXPO 2026 in Ashgabat from August 19 to 22. The program will cover nutrition, care, and positive parenting
A coalition of 25 US states sues the Trump administration over sweeping import tariffs, calling the move an illegal violation of the separation of powers.
