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National Leader of the Turkmen People and President of Azerbaijan Hold a Phone Call

26 Jun. 03:08

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The National Leader of the Turkmen people and Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan, Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, held a telephone conversation with the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Ilham Aliyev. According to the "Watan" news broadcast, the two leaders exchanged warm greetings and noted with satisfaction the exemplary status of bilateral relations founded on mutual respect and shared historical ties. During the conversation, President Aliyev emphasized the major strategic significance of the recent state visit of the President of Turkmenistan to Azerbaijan, which opened new avenues for mutual growth.

Expressing gratitude for the kind words, the National Leader emphasized that the warm hospitality extended to the Turkmen delegation in Azerbaijan reflects the deep-rooted fraternity between the two nations. He conveyed special appreciation for the new vessel named "Dostluk" (Friendship) presented as a gift to the people of Turkmenistan. The leaders agreed that the agreements reached during the high-level visit have established a robust framework for expanding cooperation across trade, economics, industry, transport-logistics, agriculture, and healthcare. Furthermore, they highlighted the importance of cultural diplomacy, noting that the successful organization of Mutual Culture Days in Baku, Ganja, Ashgabat, and Arkadag cities beautifully mirrors their common Oguz lineage and shared values.

















Detroit High School Students Eligible for Up to $1,000 for Perfect Attendance

23 Aug. 18:09

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High school students in Detroit, Michigan, who maintain consistent school attendance can earn up to $1,000 in electronic gift cards. According to Fox News, high schoolers receive a $100 digital gift card for every week of uninterrupted class attendance. Students can earn $400 across four weeks, with total incentives reaching up to $1,000 during the 10-week winter period.

The attendance incentive model demonstrated strong results between January and March 2026, when approximately 12,800 high school students—representing 84% of the district's high school population—qualified for the payments. Concurrently, chronic absenteeism dropped from 64% to 54%. Following this success, the program has been extended through the 2026–2027 academic year and expanded to include students in grades 6–8, who will receive $50 for each week of full attendance.

The school district allocated $13.9 million from its overall budget to combat unexcused absences. The program maintains strict criteria: a single unexcused absence during any given school week forfeits the student's eligibility for that week's reward.