Climate

Culture ноябрь 13, 2026

Kazakh students in traditional dress draw visitors to Kazakhstan’s pavilion at COP31

At COP31 in Antalya, Turkey, visitors are lining up to take photos with two Kazakh students wearing traditional dress at Kazakhstan’s pavilion.

Politics ноябрь 13, 2026

Erdoğan meets Guterres

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan met UN Secretary-General António Guterres in Antalya. Guterres is in Türkiye to attend the 31st session of the Conference of the Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change.

World ноябрь 13, 2026

Turkey pushes green transition across its economy

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan outlined the country’s decarbonisation plans at the opening of the COP31 leaders’ summit. He also described the situation in Gaza as an environmental crisis.

Politics ноябрь 13, 2026

Erdoğan meets Georgia’s president

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan met Georgian President Mikheil Kavelashvili in Antalya. Turkey’s foreign and justice ministers also attended.

Society ноябрь 12, 2026

Australia commits $12 million for fire preparedness

The Australian Government is investing an additional $12 million in bushfire risk management and mental health support for emergency first responders. The support program will be extended to December 2027.

Politics ноябрь 12, 2026

Mirziyoyev wraps up Türkiye visit

Uzbekistan President Shavkat Mirziyoyev has concluded a working visit to Türkiye. In Antalya, he presented initiatives on climate action and regional cooperation.

Society ноябрь 10, 2026

Kazhydromet signs regional climate memorandum

Kazhydromet and the Regional Environmental Centre for Central Asia have signed a climate cooperation memorandum. Its priorities include early warning systems and assessment of climate risks.

Science & Tech октябрь 26, 2026

Warming may have intensified Japan’s downpours

A Japanese government study found that global warming may have increased rainfall by around 20% during record downpours in August and September 2026.

Politics октябрь 17, 2026

Turkmenistan president speaks at CICA summit

Turkmenistan President Serdar Berdimuhamedov attended the seventh Summit of the Conference on Interaction and Confidence Building Measures in Asia in Baku. He called for ministerial-level transport dialogue and proposed a network of young Ambassadors of Trust.

Politics октябрь 16, 2026

Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan discuss environment

Kazakhstan’s Minister of Ecology and Natural Resources Alibek Kuantyrov met Uzbekistan President’s Adviser on Ecology Aziz Abdukhakimov, who also chairs the National Committee on Ecology and Climate Change.

World октябрь 16, 2026

Water security discussed in Budapest

The three-day meeting in Budapest brought together representatives from more than 40 countries. Hungary handed the presidency to Moldova, and a Hungarian expert was elected vice-president of the agreement.

Society октябрь 16, 2026

Hungary issues top-level heat alert

Hungary will issue its highest-level heat alert nationwide. Daily average temperatures could exceed 27°C in some areas, with highs above 35°C during the hottest hours.

Science & Tech октябрь 16, 2026

NASA tracks 2026 El Niño

NASA is tracking the developing El Niño across the Pacific with Earth-observing satellites. NOAA says there is an 83% chance it will be the strongest event of its kind since 1950.

World октябрь 15, 2026

Saudi Arabia advances early warning system

Saudi Arabia plans to use artificial intelligence to develop its early warning system and improve preparedness for weather and climate risks. National Center of Meteorology CEO Ayman bin Salem Ghulam presented the country’s approach at a forum in Tunisia.