The Latest Breaking News from Turkmenistan

Iran Tried To Bypass The U.S.'s Hormuz Blockade With Overland Trade. But Border Chaos Is Tangling The Plan.

Iranian truck drivers are increasingly stranded at border crossings with Pakistan, Turkey, Turkmenistan, and Afghanistan as Tehran struggles to move goods through alternative routes.

International Business Times · Sep 17

‘Breakthrough’ as Turkmenistan starts fixing ‘mindboggling’ methane mega-leaks

Secretive state begins repairs on ageing facilities after being revealed as worst country for leaks of potent greenhouse gas

The Guardian - UK · Aug 31

Russia to India via train? Moscow floats ambitious railway route, says link "should be explored"

India-Russia Rail Link: Russia is investigating innovative overland rail routes to connect with India, seeking to lessen reliance on maritime chokepoints such as the Strait of Hormuz. This proposed rail corridor, traversing nations like Turkmenistan, Iran, Afghanistan, and Pakistan, could provide a viable alternative to conventional shipping methods. Currently, this…

The Economic Times · Aug 9

The ‘Gate to Hell’: Why this burning crater in Turkmenistan still possesses a hidden threat

In the middle of the Karakum Desert in Turkmenistan, there is one of the most surreal sights on our planet, a giant crater that has been burning for decades. Dubbed the ‘Gate to Hell,’ this burning crater was never meant to be in this state. What started as a scientific…

The Times of India · Mar 24

Turkmenistan’s ‘Door to Hell’: A place that looks like hell on Earth and is burning nonstop for over 50 years

In the middle of Turkmenistan’s Karakum Desert lies something that looks straight out of a nightmare. The Door to Hell which is a massive, burning crater that has been on fire for decades. Soviet-era drilling reportedly caused it in 1971. They say a gas rig collapsed, and to stop poisonous…

The Times of India · Feb 7

5 Unique Horse Breeds Found Across the World

The horse is one of the most recognizable animals. They have walked alongside humans for thousands of years, shaping history, culture, and everyday life. Some of the horses are built to survive in hot climates whereas some are for cold. Here are five unique horse breeds from around the world…

Times Life · Jan 29

Hundreds of Air France passengers stranded in ‘world’s weirdest city’ after engine failure

Turkmenistan has strict red tape according to the Foreign Office, including a mandatory £23 Covid test fee

The Independent UK · Jan 13

National leader Berdimuhamedow on Turkmenistan’s neutrality and EU ties

In this episode of Eurasia Talks, Turkmenistan’s national leader Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedow reaffirms the country’s commitment to neutrality, global cooperation, and economic partnerships.

Euronews · Dec 10, 2025

Trump and leaders of Central Asian countries meet in Washington in strategic partnership boost

Trump hosted the leaders of Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan and Turkmenistan in the White House as he looks for ways to diversify Washington’s supply of critical minerals needed for the production of high-technology.

Euronews · Nov 7, 2025

'Raped, Jailed, Tortured, Left To Die': The Hell Of Being Gay In Turkmenistan

Two men who escaped one of the world's most secretive and repressive states have told AFP how they were tortured, beaten and raped in Turkmenistan for the "crime" of being gay.

International Business Times · Sep 18, 2025