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Spotlight on Landlocked Developing Countries Ahead of Third UN Conference
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India U20 women’s coach Joakim Alexandersson names 23-member squad for AFC U20 Women’s Asian Cup Qualifiers
The Indian U20 women’s team head coach, Joakim Alexandersson, on Thursday, announced the 23-member squad for the AFC U20 Women’s Asian Cup 2026 Qualifiers, scheduled to be held in Myanmar from August 6-10, 2025, as per a press release from AIFF....

Sports News | India U20 Women's Coach Joakim Alexandersson Names 23-member Squad for AFC U20 Women's Asian Cup Qualifiers
New Delhi [India], August 1 (ANI): The Indian U20 women's team head coach, Joakim Alexandersson, on Thursday, announced the 23-member squad for the AFC U20 Women's Asian Cup 2026 Qualifiers, scheduled to be held in Myanmar from August 6-10, 2025,...

Iran to launch three new cross-border rail routes to boost regional connectivity
Iran’s National Railway Company (RAJA) is preparing to launch three new international railway routes connecting the country to Turkey, Afghanistan, and Turkmenistan, in a move designed to strengthen regional trade and passenger mobility. Jabbar...

Daines discusses potential Armenia-Azerbaijan peace deal in Wall Street Journal op-ed
U.S. Senator Steve Daines has highlighted the significance of ongoing peace negotiations between Armenia and Azerbaijan in an opinion piece published by The Wall Street Journal. Daines described the talks as having the potential to bring stability...

The Balkan stage of the “Ýaňlan, Diýarym!” competition has ended
The television competition "Ýaňlan, Diýarym!" has won the boundless love of fans of song art in Turkmenistan in recent years. This prestigious contest, the stages of which are held annually in the Balkan velayat, each time brings joy and positive...

Development of transport corridors will be discussed at UN conference in Avaza
Turkmenistan is actively preparing to host the Third United Nations Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries in August, which will be held in the “Avaza” National Tourist Zone. The conference will bring together representatives of 32...

U23 team leave for Iraq camp
FOOTBALL – BAHRAIN’S under-23 Olympic football team leave for Iraq today to conduct a week-long overseas training camp. The gathering is being held as part of their preparations for the AFC U23 Asian Cup 2026 Qualifiers, which are scheduled to be...

Life revives in liberated territories: Karabakh and East Zangezur welcome over 500,000 visitors in the past month
Baku, July 29, AZERTAC The 2020 Patriotic War saw the Azerbaijani people and army demonstrate unparalleled heroism and unity, liberating territories occupied for decades. This historic victory was not only a triumph for territorial integrity but...

8.8 magnitude quake in Kamchatka triggers tsunami warning in Japan and Pacific
Today's headlines: Lebanon has begun repatriating Syrian refugees; Thailand accuses Phnom Penh of ceasefire violations; India confirms the death of three militants responsible for the 22 April massacre that led to clashes with Pakistan; China,...

Iran to Launch Three New Rail Connections to Neighboring Countries
Iran is set to introduce three new railway routes connecting to neighboring countries, aiming to enhance regional rail travel, according to Jabbar Ali Zakeri, CEO of Iran’s National Railway Company (RAJA) and deputy minister of roads and urban...

The task is to save people's lives, economic achievements and natural heritage
The Main Directorate of Civil Defense and Rescue Operations of the Ministry of Defense of Turkmenistan regulates the prevention and mitigation of the consequences of natural disasters and domestic fires. All of this is embedded in the state, local...

CROWDFUNDING CAMPAIGN: Bluegrass Ambassadors And Restring Appalachia Launch Fundraiser/ Raffle For Béla Fleck Prototype Banjo For Texas Flood Victims
Chicago-based non-profit, Bluegrass Ambassadors, founded by critically-acclaimed bluegrass band Henhouse Prowlers, have, once again, partnered with Tennessee's ReString Appalachia, a non-profit initiated by the music history podcast American...

Iran to launch 3 new rail lines to neighboring states: CEO
CEO of Iran’s National Railway Company (RAJA) Jabbar Ali Zakeri, who is also the deputy minister of roads and urban development, said on Saturday that the new rail routes will cover destinations in Turkey, Afghanistan, and Turkmenistan, according...
A Peace Deal for Armenia and Azerbaijan,Trump is helping growth and stability there and beyond
Prime Minister of Armenia Nikol Pashinyan, left, and Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev in Abu Dhabi, July 10. Photo: /Associated Press Opinion column A Peace Deal for Armenia and Azerbaijan Trump is helping growth and stability there and beyond....

Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov took a boat trip on the Caspian Sea
The National Leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, within the framework of a working visit to the Balkan velayat, got acquainted with the progress of preparatory work for the Third...

The transport sector – one of the main factors in the development of the world economy
Continuing a series of publications dedicated to the significance of the upcoming Third United Nations Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries (LLDCs), scheduled for August this year in the National Tourist Zone “Avaza,” it is important to...

Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov held a meeting on preparations for the UN forum in Avaza
National Leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov held a working meeting on the organization of the Third UN Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries, the State News Agency of Turkmenistan...

National dishes of participating countries will be presented at an exhibition within the framework of the UN forum in Avaza
National Leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, during a working visit to the Balkan velayat, got acquainted with the progress of preparatory work for the Third UN Conference on...

The period of stay in Russia with an electronic visa has been increased to 30 days
Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a law increasing the validity of the single electronic visa to 120 days, and the period of stay in Russia on it to 30 days. This was reported by the Russian Embassy in Turkmenistan. The provisions on the...