Swiss resort as a meeting point: Iran and US begin talks on nuclear programme and Lebanon
US and Iran discuss UN inspections at nuclear sites in exchange for unfrozen assets and a ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah during Switzerland talks.
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New University Textbooks: A Series of Modern Scientific Publications Have Been Released in Turkmenistan
Ahead of the end of the academic year, the libraries of higher education institutions in Turkmenistan have been enriched with a series of new specialized textbooks and study guides published by domestic publishing houses in 2026
Serdar Berdimuhamedov Congratulated Cosmonaut Oleg Kononenko on His Birthday
President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov sent his sincere congratulations and best wishes to Oleg Kononenko, commander of the cosmonaut corps, head of the Yury Gagarin Cosmonaut Training Center, and Hero of Turkmenistan and the Russian Federation, on his birthday on June 21
The Ambassador of Turkmenistan to Belarus Visited Gomel State University
Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Turkmenistan to the Republic of Belarus Nazarguly Shagulyev paid a working visit to Francysk Skoryna Gomel State University (GSU), where Turkmen students also receive higher education
Iran exports 18 million barrels of oil in 5 days after signing memorandum with the US
Iran exported 18 million barrels of oil in five days following a US MoU. The agreement officially lifts the naval blockade and waives Strait of Hormuz fees.
OPEC sees oil demand rising to 124 million bpd by 2050 — as IEA pessimism and Gulf supply return loom large
OPEC rejects peak demand, projecting 124.1 million bpd by 2050 led by India. Meanwhile, the IEA forecasts a 1.1 million bpd drop amid Middle East conflicts.
War, visas and 24 hours to enter: how Iran's national team fights for football at the 2026 World Cup
Iran's football team overcomes visa denials and strict 24-hour US entry rules to secure a 2-2 draw against New Zealand at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Bedford rail tragedy: train collision kills driver, injures 99 passengers, nine critical
Two passenger trains collided 80 km north of London on the Midland Main Line. One driver was killed, 28 hospitalised, and nine remain in critical condition.
Turkmenistan and Pakistan Intend to Launch Academic Exchange Programs
Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Turkmenistan in Islamabad, Atajan Movlamov, held a working meeting with Chairman of the Higher Education Commission of Pakistan, Niaz Ahmad Akhtar
“Night of Ideas” in Ashgabat: French Institute Will Host Open Discussions on AI and Ecology
On June 21, the French Institute in Ashgabat will join the large-scale international initiative “Night of Ideas.”
EU leaders extend Russia sanctions for full year, agree on €2 trillion budget, but divisions remain — and Costa opens diplomatic channel with Moscow
EU extends sanctions on Russia for a full year and drafts a €2T budget for 2028-2034, amid funding disputes and new direct diplomatic channels with Moscow.
Turkmenistan Launches Specialized Climate Change Curriculum for Higher Education Institutions
On 17–18 June, a two-day Training of Trainers (ToT) seminar was held at the UN House in Ashgabat to introduce the Specialized Course on Climate Change Adaptation for higher and secondary specialized educational institutions of Turkmenistan
Creative Industries as a New Format for Cultural Dialogue in the CIS – from St. Petersburg to Ashgabat
The International Conference on Strengthening Cultural Ties and Developing Creative Industries was held in St. Petersburg, bringing together leaders from the Commonwealth countries. A delegation from Turkmenistan, led by Education Minister Jumamyrat Gurbangeldiyev, participated in the prestigious forum
Meeting of Ambassador of Turkmenistan to Georgia with Minister of Internal Affairs of Georgia
On 19 June 2026, a meeting took place between Ambassador of Turkmenistan to Georgia D.Seyitmammedov with Minister of Internal Affairs of Georgia S.Tamazashvili
Strait of Hormuz reopened: Iran drops transit fees, US lifts blockade
US lifts naval blockade as Iran waives transit fees for 60 days under the June 19 MoU. Shipping resumes through the strategic Strait of Hormuz.
