The White House Announces Changes to the Visa Regime for Turkmenistan
The corresponding changes are formalized in an updated White House proclamation published in December 2025.
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China Introduces a Unified Entrance Examination for International Applicants Starting From 2026
Beginning from 2026, China will introduce a unified national entrance examination for foreign citizens applying to undergraduate programs
The Creator of ChatGPT Launches World: A Secure Messenger with Identity Verification
The World project (formerly known as Worldcoin), founded by OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, has unveiled an updated application
Wind Energy: North Sea Technologies and Caspian Potential
While the global community is summing up the energy year, experts' attention is focused on the successes of floating wind energy
The Mystery of the Solar Temples: A Monumental Religious Complex Discovered in Egypt
The archaeological world is discussing a major discovery at the Abusir necropolis near Cairo. An Italian expedition has uncovered a massive solar temple, which belonged to the solar complex of Pharaoh Nyuserre (about 2400 BC)
Central Asia and the United States: Bishkek to Host the Second B5+1 Business Forum
A briefing for the diplomatic corps was held in the capital of Kyrgyzstan to discuss preparations for the Second B5+1 Forum
A Sign of Global Recognition for the Alabai: Ashgabat Hosts UNESCO Certification Ceremony
Today, the capital of Turkmenistan became the center of a major cultural celebration. The official ceremony to award the UNESCO certificate took place at the headquarters of the International Association "Turkmen Alabai"
Turkmen Vegetables Will Enter Kazakhstan via "Green Corridors."
At a recent meeting of the Government of the Republic of Kazakhstan, an order was given to promptly open "green corridors" at the border to ensure uninterrupted supplies of Turkmen vegetables
Turkmen Delegation Studies Estonia’s Experience in Financial Statistics with UNDP Support
Turkmen delegation conducted a study visit to Estonia from 9 to 12 December 2025. The delegation included representatives from the State Committee of Turkmenistan on Statistics, the Central Bank of Turkmenistan, and the Ministry of Finance and Economy of Turkmenistan.
Chinese police received “smart” AR glasses: AI recognizes faces and license plates in seconds
Police officers in China have begun using the first batch of augmented reality (AR) glasses equipped with built-in artificial intelligence (AI)
Bitcoin could reach $140,000 in 2026
Ryan Lee, a leading analyst at Bitget Research, has forecast that Bitcoin’s peak price in 2026 could reach $140,000
The world’s first robotic petting zoo was opened in Germany
The ZKM Center for Art and Media in Karlsruhe, Germany, has launched Electronic Petting Zoo, the world’s first petting zoo featuring robots
In Turkmenistan, winners of international competitions were presented with cars and cash prizes
President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov recognized schoolchildren, students, athletes, and their mentors for high achievements in international subject Olympiads and world-class competitions
Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov was awarded a medal for the 30th anniversary of Turkmenistan's neutrality
National Leader of the Turkmen People and Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty (People's Council) Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov was awarded a commemorative medal for the 30th anniversary of Turkmenistan's neutrality and a set of commemorative plaques. The corresponding decree was signed by President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov. This was reported by the "Watan" news program on Turkmen television.
The Lights on the Country’s Main New Year’s Tree were turned on
Yesterday the candle-lighting ceremony of the country’s main New Year’s tree took place in the Turkmen capital, traditionally preceding the events celebrating the arrival of the beloved and long-awaited, joyful, and kind holiday – the New Year
