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One Republican senator could shed a lot of light on Epstein's finances — so why won't he?
Early in 2024, during the Biden administration, U.S. Sen. Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, had a chance to provide the world with financial information about disgraced sex trafficker and financier Jeffrey Epstein. It only recently became known that Crapo was...

A meeting with the academic community of Sunway University was held at the Embassy of Turkmenistan in Malaysia
On October 8, 2025, a meeting between the Ambassador of Turkmenistan and professors, teachers, as well as Turkmen and foreign students of Sunway University was held at the Embassy of Turkmenistan in Malaysia. About this reports MFA of...

Meeting of the Ambassador of Turkmenistan to the Republic of Kazakhstan with students of L.N. Gumilyov Eurasian National University
On October 8, 2025, B.Rejepov, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Turkmenistan to the Republic of Kazakhstan, gave a lecture at L.N. Gumilyov Eurasian National University. The lecture was attended by faculty members and Turkmen...
The Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan participated in the successive meeting of the CIS Council of Ministers of Foreign Affairs
09 October 2025 211 The Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan participated in the successive meeting of the CIS Council of Ministers of Foreign Affairs On October 9, 2025, the successive meeting of the Council of Ministers of Foreign Affairs...

Ambassador of Qatar finishes his diplomatic mission in Turkmenistan
AKIPRESS.COM - On October 8, Foreign Minister of Turkmenistan Rashid Meredov met with Ambassador of Qatar Hamad bin Rashid Al Athba, who is finishing his diplomatic mission in the country, the Foreign Ministry of Turkmenistan reported. The...

Joint meetings on with Turkmen delegation on major power projects
KABUL (Pajhwok): Da Afghanistan Breshna Sherkat (DABS) has kicked off high-level discussions with a Turkmen delegation on major power projects, including the TAP project, transmission of a 220-kilovolt electricity line to Herat’s Noor-ul-Jihad...

Turkmenistan Expands Healthcare Sector Infrastructure
Turkmenistan is set to construct several healthcare facilities, further enhancing the medical infrastructure in Ashgabat and the country’s regions. The relevant projects were presented to President Serdar Berdimuhamedov during his working visit to...

Infographics: Trade and Economic Cooperation Between Central Asia and Russia in 2017–2024
On October 9, 2025, the second “Central Asia–Russia” summit will be held in Dushanbe. The heads of six states are expected to discuss a broad cooperation agenda with a focus on trade and investment, industrial and scientific-technical...

Ashgabat celebrated the National Foundation Day and Armed Forces Day of Korea
On 2 October 2025, the Charge d’Affaires of the Republic of Korea in Ashgabat, Mr. Kim Joon Chul hosted a reception in Ashgabat to mark the 4,357th National Foundation Day of Korea. The event also commemorated the 77th anniversary of the Republic...
The Strategy for the Development of the Financial Market in Turkmenistan until 2030 has been approved
To significantly develop the country's financial market and improve its legislative framework, introduce modern financial instruments, ensure the efficient circulation of financial resources, and scale up digital services in this sector, the...
The Concept for the Development of the Digital Economy in Turkmenistan for 2026–2028 has been approved
In order to develop the national economy through diversification, achieve the level of leading countries in the implementation of a digital system in the national economy, develop an e-government system, form a developed economy based on human...

Talks in Dushanbe. Trade, investment, and new cooperation formats in CIS
11:43 En A series of major international events is set to begin in the capital of Tajikistan, promising to shape regional policy for the years ahead. Today, October 9, the second "Russia-Central Asia" summit is taking place in Dushanbe, followed...
The Ministry of Health and Medical Industry has been authorized to conclude contracts with the Gap Inşaat Yatirim ve Diş Tiсaret A.Ş. Turkish Company and the Şadyýan gurluşyk Economic Association
To further develop the national healthcare system and strengthen its material and technical base, significantly improve specialized medical services rendered to the population using advanced technologies, and consistently build modern healthcare...

Next steps for Armenia-Azerbaijan peace
History was made at the White House on August 8, 2025, when President Donald Trump hosted Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan and Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev for a landmark meeting. Against all odds, and after more than three decades of...

The head of Russia’s upper parliamentary chamber praised Turkmenistan’s foreign policy as model of wisdom
Valentina Matviyenko, Chairperson of the Federation Council of Russia and the Interparliamentary Assembly of the CIS, praised Turkmenistan’s foreign policy as a model of wisdom and stability during a video address to the second meeting of heads of...

One GOP senator could shed light on Epstein's finances. Why won't he do it?
Early in 2024, during the Biden administration, Sen. Mike Crapo, (R-ID), had a chance to provide the world with financial information about disgraced sex trafficker and financier Jeffrey Epstein. It only recently became known that Crapo was asked...

Central Asia to Defy Global Headwinds With Robust Economic Growth
A new survey published by the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development offers a strong near-term economic outlook for Central Asian states. But the bank adds that the region is prone to fluctuations in commodity prices, reliance on...

Events dedicated to the peaceful neutrality policy of Turkmenistan were held in Austria and Hungary
In early October 2025, an event dedicated to the International Year of Peace and Trust and the 30th anniversary of permanent neutrality of Turkmenistan was held in Vienna. The event was organized by the Embassy of Turkmenistan in Austria with the...

Working visit of the National Leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan to the Republic of Azerbaijan
On October 7, 2025, the National Leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov paid a working visit to the Republic of Azerbaijan to participate in the XII Summit of Heads of State of the...

Delegation of Turkmenistan took part in the International Exhibition and Conference «Global Rail 2025»
From September 30 to October 4, 2025, the delegation of Turkmenistan led by Minister of Railway Transport M. Akmammedov paid a working visit to the United Arab Emirates with the aim of participating to the international exhibition and conference...