Long before the kickoff of the 2026 World Cup, most European football federations, demonstrating a businesslike approach, signed bonus agreements with their national teams in advance
In articles about footballers' contracts, their loans, transfers, and especially about the budgets of elite clubs, seven- and eight-digit figures flash by, which are difficult for everyone to comprehend
While the world waits in anticipation of the referee's starting whistle, we'll take a look inside the semi-finalists' camps, weigh their strengths and weaknesses, evaluate their medical reports, and try to unravel their tactical puzzles
Tomorrow at midnight (Ashgabat time), the first semifinal of the 2026 World Cup will take place in Arlington, USA, and the second will take place the day after in Atlanta. The penultimate battle will pit two of football's greatest titans – France against Spain and England against Argentina.
As the North American World Championship rapidly moves through the playoff bracket, having completed the rounds of 16, sports analysts are debating tactical schemes and coaching changes. However, the main storyline of these stages, hidden from the superficial eye, is unfolding not in the coaches' notebooks, but in the referees' rooms
The football festival is in full swing. The 2026 World Cup has reached the Round of 16. But I'm beginning to think that the era of "football overlords" has come to an end. What does this mean?
The 3rd Central Asia – Republic of Korea Think Tank Forum continues its work in Dushanbe. Held under the motto "From Dialogue to Joint Action," the event aims to synchronize timelines ahead of the historic autumn summit of heads of state in Seoul
The King's Birthday is considered a national holiday in Britain. Although it is not a public holiday, it attracts large numbers of Londoners and tourists from around the world. People gather along the parade route to greet the monarch
Russia Day, celebrated annually on June 12, is one of the most significant public holidays in the Russian Federation. Its history dates back to 1990, when the Declaration of State Sovereignty of the RSFSR was adopted
In an era of current global instability, when international relations are rapidly fragmenting and the world is experiencing a profound crisis of mutual trust, open and inclusive political dialogue is no longer simply a feature of classical diplomacy
Thursday, May 28, marked exactly three months since the start of hostilities in the Persian Gulf region, which had an extremely negative impact on the global economy, affecting the energy sector, logistics, financial markets, a wide range of industries, food security, and more
On the sidelines of the Regional Environmental Summit in Astana (RES 2026 EXPO), the results of the Astana Eco Film Festival were announced. While the jury deliberated on the professional awards, a film from Turkmenistan captured the hearts of the audience. The Audience Choice Award went to the documentary "Children of the Sun and Water" by Bekdurdy Amansaryev
The transition from the weekend to the start of the week on global markets occurred without any sudden upheavals, but in an atmosphere of growing caution. By early Tuesday morning, the price of Brent crude oil had stabilized near $88-$90 per barrel, down from $85-$86 on Friday
On Sunday, young journalists from the ORIENT website held a seminar, "Fundamentals of Modern Journalism," at the Union of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs (UIET) building on Turkmenbashi Avenue in Ashgabat
Are there perfect storms? Unlikely, in my opinion... However, the world entered the workweek of March 23, 2026, in what some experts have called a "perfect storm." This isn't just a crisis, but a fatal confluence of circumstances, where political will, economic chaos, and the physical destruction of supply routes collided
