Europe faces a severe wildfire season as more than 434,000 hectares have burned since the start of the year
UNECE reports devastating wildfire season across Europe, with France and Spain hardest hit. Experts warn of crisis spreading eastward.
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The death toll from the Ebola outbreak in DR Congo exceeds 1,500
DRC health authorities report 1,521 Ebola deaths out of 3,442 confirmed cases. Neighboring Uganda deploys mobile labs to assist detection.
Nightlife of Tibetan antelopes: drones reveal the hidden struggle for survival in Hoh Xil
Thermal imaging drones capture the first direct observations of nighttime behavior and predator hunting among Tibetan antelopes in Hoh Xil.
Peter Pellegrini: China-Slovakia relations have reached the highest level in history
President Peter Pellegrini praises Slovakia-China relations at an all-time high following high-level talks and tech facility tours in Beijing.
Serdar Berdimuhamedov Outlined Five Priorities for the 8th Consultative Meeting of the Heads of State of Central Asia and Azerbaijan
President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov addressed the informal Consultative Meeting of the Heads of State in Cholpon-Ata, Kyrgyzstan. In his speech, the head of state emphasized expanding regional dialogue and detailed five key agenda items for the upcoming Summit, which was held in the Avaza National Tourist Zone in October 2026
"Central Asia + Azerbaijan": Agenda for the Upcoming Avaza Summit Laid Out in Cholpon-Ata
An informal Consultative Meeting of the Heads of State of Central Asia and Azerbaijan took place in Cholpon-Ata, Kyrgyzstan, on July 31. The talks on the shores of Lake Issyk-Kul were attended by President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov, President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov, President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev, President of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon, and President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev
Coal mine explosion in Pakistan kills 34 miners, 8 still trapped
A methane gas explosion at a coal mine in Balochistan, Pakistan, has left 34 miners dead and eight others trapped under the rubble.
OSCE supports development of secure and resilient transport infrastructure in Turkmenistan
An OSCE-organized seminar on the development of economically efficient transport infrastructure resilient to natural disasters and climate change took place in Ashgabat on 29 and 30 July 2026
UNDP and Partners Support Stronger Waste Management to Protect the Caspian Sea
The United Nations Development Programme, in partnership with the United Nations Environment Programme, the Framework Convention for the Protection of the Marine Environment of the Caspian Sea and the Ministry of Environmental Protection of Turkmenistan, convened a roundtable discussion on strengthening the legislative framework for waste management
A New Natural Gas Flow Has Been Obtained at the Çemmerli Field in the Karakum Desert
A new appraisal and production well, No. 265, has been commissioned at the Çemmerli gas field in the Central Karakum Desert. Commercial gas flow from this well has exceeded 150,000–200,000 cubic meters per day
Russian government extended full ban on fuel exports until January 31, 2027
The Russian government has extended its temporary ban on petrol and diesel exports starting August 1 to prioritize domestic demand.
Saudi Arabia's economy contracts 4.8 percent in Q2 2026 amid sharp decline in oil activity
Preliminary data shows Saudi Arabia's real GDP contracted by 4.8% year-on-year in Q2 2026, driven by a 24.7% drop in oil activities.
On Thursday, the UN Security Council held its first closed-door preliminary vote on candidates for the next UN Secretary-General
The UN Security Council held its first closed-door vote on seven candidates for the next Secretary-General to lead the organization.
New creative center Bilelik Hub will open in Ashgabat
On August 7, an open house day for the new creative and business space, Bilelik Hub, will take place in the capital of Turkmenistan
The 22nd International Agricultural Exhibition AGROEXPO 2027 will be held in Izmir
From February 2 to February 6, 2027, the 22nd International Agriculture and Livestock Exhibition AGROEXPO will be held in the Turkish city of Izmir
