17th session of UN Convention to Combat Desertification opens in Ulaanbaatar
The 17th session of COP17 UNCCD officially opened in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia. Global delegates gather to discuss land restoration and drought resilience.
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JP Morgan warns of global food crisis risk from El Niño and shipping disruptions
JP Morgan report warns that shipping disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz and a super-El Niño could trigger severe global food inflation.
Devastating earthquakes in Venezuela and Colombia: geophysicist explains causes and calls for preparedness.
A Peruvian geophysicist explains the tectonic mechanisms behind the recent magnitude 7+ earthquakes in Venezuela and Colombia along the Pacific Ring of Fire.
The Pixel 11 introduces the "Camera Looks" feature: natural-looking photos without "smartphone-style" processing
The Google Pixel 11 has introduced a new exclusive feature called Camera Looks, designed to eliminate the overly smoothed, processed look commonly associated with smartphone photography
International Media Forum on Islamic Civilization Will Be Held in Tashkent
An international media forum titled “Islamic Civilization: A New Perspective, New Discoveries” will be held in Tashkent from August 24 to 29
DRC Ebola outbreak becomes deadliest in the country's history
WHO warns the current Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo could surpass the 2014 West Africa epidemic. Get the latest case numbers.
Riyadh Is Preparing to Host the 6th Asian Indoor Games, Featuring 18 Sports, at a High Technological Level
The Organizing Committee of the 6th Asian Indoor and Martial Arts Games (AIMAG 2026), together with the Olympic Council of Asia, have entered the final stages of infrastructure preparation for the December forum in Riyadh
Textiles, Energy, Jute – Turkmenistan and Bangladesh Are Developing a Cooperation Program
The first-ever political consultations between the foreign ministries of Turkmenistan and Bangladesh, held in Ashgabat, yielded concrete economic results
Turkmenistan Begins Construction of National Pavilion for EXPO 2027 in Belgrade
President Serdar Berdimuhamedov signed a decree authorizing the Ministry of Trade and Foreign Economic Relations of Turkmenistan to design, build, and install the national pavilion for the World Specialized Exhibition EXPO 2027 in Serbia
Kim Jong un and Putin exchanged messages on cooperation
DPRK leader Kim Jong Un replied to Russian President Vladimir Putin, reaffirming mutual support and a shared future on the 81st Liberation Day anniversary.
France's Constitutional Council struck down a ban on social media for children under 15
France's Constitutional Council rejected a law banning under-15s from social media, ruling it a disproportionate restriction on the freedom of expression.
Drought in Germany threatens harvest losses
Prolonged heat and drought in Germany threaten wheat and rapeseed harvests, forcing early livestock culling and raising concerns over rising food prices.
World Chess Champions Will Hold Master Classes for Turkmenistan’s National Teams at KIDS EXPO 2026
The International Exhibition-Fair “KIDS EXPO: Everything for Children” will be held in Ashgabat from August 19 to 22. One of the highlights of its sports programme will be a large-scale chess festival featuring renowned international guests
Magnitude 7.7 earthquake in Indonesia kills 51
A powerful 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck Flores Island, Indonesia, killing 51 people and injuring 113. A 14-day state of emergency has been declared.
The Code of Honour: why bravery conferred influence amongst the Turkmen of the 19th century
In the mid-19th century, a Russian officer and researcher traveling along the eastern coast of the Caspian Sea sought to understand who commanded the greatest respect and influence in Turkmen society
