A massive FIFA World Cup parade on Paseo de la Reforma blended Mexican folklore and football. Mexico's opening match generated a massive $69.9M economic impact.
The President of Kazakhstan, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, has given names to a new generation of purebred Ahalteke horses
The State Academy of Arts of Turkmenistan hosted the successful defense of graduation theses prepared by young art historians who dedicated their research to national art
In 2026, the concept of “slow travel” became one of the leading trends in global tourism. Tired of the fast pace of big cities, travelers are increasingly choosing leisurely vacations that allow for deeper immersion in local culture
On 9 June 2026, Brussels hosted the presentation of the 2026 European Analytical Review on Public Health, prepared by a specialized European Union agency in cooperation with the European Commission
An annual familiarization press tour for journalists from Central Asian countries was held in Brussels — a format that the European Union traditionally uses to expand information exchange and deepen understanding of its institutional system
Global warming has accelerated extreme flooding frequency in Wellington. Scientists demand an urgent revision of coastal protection and climate adaptation plans.
AI Research University (QAIRU), which will become the country's first university fully dedicated to training specialists in the field of artificial intelligence
A major event in global sports diplomacy took place on June 12, when the opening ceremony of the 2026 United Nations Games was held via videoconference
On June 10, Barcelona witnessed one of the most significant religious and cultural events of the century
President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov sent heartfelt congratulations and best wishes to President of the United States of America Donald Trump on the occasion of his 80th birthday
Rosaviatsiya limited jet fuel purchases for foreign carriers due to logistics disruption. Russia has also banned aviation kerosene exports until November 30.
The World Bank upgraded Uzbekistan's 2026 economic growth forecast to 6.4% amid global slowdown, warning of Middle East conflict risks and inflation spikes.
Viorel Gutu warns that 90M hectares of land are degraded in Europe and Central Asia. A $21.4B investment is still not enough to tackle the food crisis.
A limited cyberattack hits Bank Melli, Saderat, Tejarat, and another major Iranian bank, causing ATM and online banking outages. No data breach reported.
