May 9, 2026 16:54 • UTC+5 (Ashgabat)
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Society
"Grand Cleanup" on Instagram: Ronaldo and Other Stars Lost Millions of Followers
Instagram has launched a major cleanup targeting bots and fake inactive accounts. Cristiano Ronaldo lost 8 million followers, Kylie Jenner 15 million, while Ariana Grande and Selena Gomez each lost 6 million. Despite the drop, Ronaldo remains the most-followed person on Instagram with 666 million followers.
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Sports
Khamzat Chimaev Defends Championship Belt: Expected Clash with Sean Strickland
At UFC 328, middleweight champion Khamzat Chimaev will defend his title against former champion Sean Strickland. The highly anticipated main event is expected to begin around 08:30 Ashgabat time on May 10. Fans can watch the fight live on Match TV and Match Boets.
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Culture
"Galkynyş" Group to Celebrate Turkmen Culture at the 8th Ethnosport Festival in Istanbul
Turkmenistan’s famous equestrian group “Galkynyş” will participate in the 8th Ethnosport Culture Festival in Istanbul on May 21–24. The team will showcase Akhal-Teke horses and Turkmen national heritage to an international audience.
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Sports
New Chess Club Opens its Doors in Ashgabat
A new Chess Club will open on May 9 at the French Institute in Ashgabat. Organized in cooperation with the Chess Federation of Turkmenistan, the club will host meetings every Saturday at 6:30 PM. Participation is free and open to both experienced players and beginners.
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Politics
President of Turkmenistan Appoints New Head of "Ýaşlyk" TV and Radio Channel
The President of Turkmenistan made leadership changes at the “Ýaşlyk” TV and radio channel. Yakupgeldi Kasymov was relieved of his post, while Guwanch Nazarov was appointed as the new head of the channel.
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Politics
Decree of the President of Turkmenistan on the Appointment and Dismissal of Prosecutors
President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov signed a decree appointing and dismissing several prosecutors. New appointments were made in Mary, Ahal, Balkan, Dashoguz, and Lebap regions. Several officials were also relieved of their duties due to the expiration of their terms.
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Politics
Results of the First Four Months of the Year Discussed at the State Security Council of Turkmenistan
Turkmenistan’s State Security Council reviewed the results of military and law enforcement agencies for the first four months of 2026. The meeting focused on border security, digitalization, public order, and legal reforms. President Serdar Berdimuhamedov emphasized strong organization of Victory Day celebrations and further improvement of social conditions for military personnel.
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Education
Respect for Nature: Training Seminar "Let's Turn Our Beloved Motherland into a Flowering Garden" Held in Lebap
Türkmenistanyň Tebigaty goramak jemgyýeti held a training seminar in Lebap on greening initiatives. The event focused on fostering environmental awareness among youth.
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