Cabinet exempts jewelers from VAT, customs duties on equipment, raw materials - | 24.KG
The Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan has approved measures to support the jewelry industry. The corresponding resolution was signed by the Chairman of Cabinet of Ministers Adylbek Kasymaliev. The document was adopted to implement the presidential decree on supporting certain sectors of the econom»»»
Cabinet of Ministers orders energy companies to repay debts annually - | 24.KG
The Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan has amended the resolution on the financial recovery of the Electric Stations and National Electric Network of Kyrgyzstan companies. The document was signed by Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers Adylbek Kasymaliev. The amendments are aimed at increasing the »»»
Qatari pilgrims gather at Arafat for Hajj central ritual
Makkah: Pilgrims from Qatar joined worshipers from around the world at Mount Arafat on Tuesday to perform the most important ritual of Hajj, in an atmosphere marked by prayer, reflection and devotion. Pilgrims will perform Dhuhr and Asr prayers combined and shortened in accordance with the traditio»»»
California declares state of emergency after toxic leak threatens 40,000 residents
California authorities said on Sunday they had discovered a crack in a damaged tank containing toxic chemicals, easing fears over a potential explosion that earlier prompted the evacuation of about 40,000 residents. The leak began on Friday in Orange County's Garden Grove area, sending fumes across»»»
'It's blue!': Scientists discover new deep-sea octopus near Galapagos Islands
Scientists have discovered a new species of octopus nearly 1,800 metres below the water's surface near the Galapagos Islands. The team from the Charles Darwin Foundation named the “tiny” cerulean cephalopod Microeledone galapagensis because of its blue hue, which is believe»»»
Philippines ends rescue efforts as hope fades for victims of building collapse
ANGELES: Lea Casilao and her husband usually began each day exchanging text messages: “Good morning” from her, and his usual reply of “Good morning, love.” But on Sunday morning, no reply came. Casilao said she knew her husband, Joselito, had been staying at the workers’ barracks on Saturday night »»»
Quad foreign ministers hold talks in New Delhi on Indo-Pacific cooperation
NEW DELHI: The foreign ministers of Australia, India, Japan and the United States, also known as the Quad, are meeting in New Delhi on Tuesday on how to strengthen their cooperation in the Indo-Pacific and common concerns about China’s growing influence in the region. The meeting brings together In»»»
Possible Iran-US deal: What we know about the key issues on both sides
The United States and Iran have downplayed prospects for a rapid deal to end the Middle East war, despite signs of progress in talks. Key sticking points remain over Iran’s nuclear programme, control of the Strait of Hormuz, sanctions relief and a possible ceasefire in Lebanon, with both sides sign»»»
Heat dome over Europe scorches UK, Ireland, France and Spain
Forecasters in Europe warned Tuesday of exceptional heat as record temperatures driven by a "heat dome" push temperatures well above seasonal norms across the continent. The surge follows a record-breaking Monday, with France logging its hottest day in the month of May on record, according to its w»»»
Nuclear issue remains key obstacle in Iran-US deal
Simon Mabon, Professor of International Politics and Middle East Studies at Lancaster University, joins FRANCE 24 to discuss the latest developments in the Middle East. While Iran and the United States are still exploring a possible deal to end the conflict, both sides are now downplaying hopes of »»»
Truth or Fake - 'Posing for cameras': Israel mocks flotilla activists online as torture, rape allegations mount
Israel’s Foreign Ministry mocked the activists from the Global Sumud Flotilla online, alleging that injuries were “staged” for the cameras as an activist pictured in a neck brace displayed a “marvellous recovery," when returning home without it. This comes as many activists have returned to their h»»»
Israel pounds Lebanon with fresh air strikes, vows to 'crush' Hezbollah
Israel intensified air strikes across southern and eastern Lebanon on Monday after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed to “crush” Hezbollah, deepening fears of a wider regional conflict. The escalation comes despite an April ceasefire and as another round of US-Iran talks takes place in Doha in»»»
Heat dome over Europe scorches UK, Ireland, France and Spain
London: Forecasters in Europe warned Tuesday of exceptional heat as record temperatures driven by a "heat dome" push temperatures well above seasonal norms across the continent. The surge follows a record-breaking Monday, with France logging its hottest day in the month of May on record, according »»»
Senegal parliament speaker El Malick Ndiaye steps down as political crisis deepens
Senegal's parliamentary speaker El Malick Ndiaye stepped down Sunday, clearing the way for his ally Ousmane Sonko – sacked two days ago by the country's president – to run for his position as the head of parliament. Sonko's Pastef party commands a strong majority in the West African »»»
Anti-Semitism was 'left unchecked’ in Australia after Gaza war, spy chief says
Australia’s spy chief on Monday told an inquiry into the Bondi Beach mass shooting that anti-Semitism was left unchecked in the country after the start of the war in Gaza. Australian Security Intelligence Organisation head Mike Burgess added that before the attack that kill»»»
Pope Leo XIV calls for 'robust' regulation of AI in sweeping manifesto
Pope Leo XIV on Monday published his long-awaited manifesto on artificial intelligence outlining the Catholic Church’s response to the technology’s ethical and social challenges. The US-born pontiff presented the eagerly awaited “Magnifica Humanitas” encyclical at the Vatican alongside senior Churc»»»
Millions of pilgrims gather on Arafat for Hajj’s holiest day
Mecca: More than 2.5 million Muslim pilgrims gathered on the plain of Arafat on Tuesday to perform the most sacred rite of the Hajj pilgrimage, in one of the world’s largest annual displays of faith and devotion. Pilgrims streamed into the vast desert plain in an atmosphere of calm and order, as Sa»»»
Netanyahu Acknowledges Difficulty Influencing Trump's Decisions on Iran
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has told confidants in private conversations that Israel has little ability to influence US President Donald Trump’s decision-making on Iran as the president negotiates a deal in the nearly three-month-old war, according to two sources speaking to Reuters o»»»
National Bank of Kyrgyzstan keeps discount rate at 12 percent - | 24.KG
The Board of the National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic has decided to keep the discount rate at 12 percent. This decision comes into effect on May 26, 2026, the press service of the National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic reported. Since the beginning of 2026, the external economic environment has been»»»
Former Energy Minister: Lukoil Management Under Spetsov Has Produced “Catastrophic” Results for BulgariaOpinions
Former Economy and Energy Minister Rumen Ovcharov sharply criticized the management of Lukoil under special manager Rumen Spetsov, describing the results as “catastrophic” after Parliament moved to limit the powers of the state-appointed administrator. Speaking to Bulgarian National Radio, Ovcharov»»»
Advent, FedEx consortium launches €7.8bln all-cash bid to buy out and delist Poland's InPost
A consortium including private equity firm Advent and FedEx has launched a recommended all-cash public offer to acquire all shares of Polish automated parcel locker operator InPost and delist it from the Euronext Amsterdam exchange. Funds managed and/or advised by Advent International, FCWB - a who»»»
Slovenian MPs vote to bring back Janez Janša for fourth term as PM
Slovenia’s parliament on May 22 approved right-leaning leader Janez Janša as prime minister-designate, ending a post-election deadlock and paving the way for a new coalition government promising tax cuts and pro-business reforms. Janša, leader of the Slovenian Democratic Party (SDS), secured 51 vot»»»
Can Chinese investors revive Nigeria’s troubled state-owned refineries?
Nigeria’s state oil company is considering an equity partnership that could give Chinese investors a controlling stake in the Port Harcourt and Warri refineries of about 51%, marking a potentially significant shift in the country’s downstream restructuring strategy. The proposed arrangement follows»»»
Ebola outbreak threatens African economies, World Cup football plans
Health authorities across Central and East Africa are racing to contain a rapidly expanding Ebola outbreak centred in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Uganda, as the World Health Organization (WHO) warns that insecurity, weak health systems and the absence of an approved vaccine for t»»»
Senegal’s President Faye sacks PM Sonko, dissolves government amid IMF debt crisis, political split
Senegal President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has dismissed Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko and dissolved the government, deepening uncertainty in the West African state as it attempts to restart suspended negotiations with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and stabilise deteriorating public finances. A»»»
Millions of Ukrainians may remain in EU for years even after war ends
Millions of Ukrainian refugees are likely to remain in the European Union for years – and possibly permanently – even if the war with Russia ends, according to a new report by Dutch think-tank Clingendael Institute that warns European governments must prepare for long-term integration rather than a»»»
Russian attack damages landmarks across Kyiv in one of war’s largest aerial assaults
Russia launched one of its largest aerial assaults on Ukraine in the past year overnight on May 24, firing waves of missiles and drones at Kyiv and other regions in an attack that killed at least four people, injured nearly 100 and damaged some of the capital’s best-known cultural and government bu»»»
Russia fires Oreshnik cruise missiles at Kyiv as tit for tat cycle of violence continues
Russia launched one of its largest aerial assaults of the war against Kyiv on May 24, firing two Oreshnik intermediate-range ballistic missiles alongside hundreds of drones and cruise missiles in what appeared to be retaliation for Ukraine’s large-scale strike on Moscow a week earlier. The overnig»»»
Cabinet abolishes Road Fund merging it with Road Department - | 24.KG
The Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan has decided to reorganize the country’s road management system. According to the resolution, the state institution Road Fund under the Ministry of Transport and Communications will be merged into the Department of Road Management. The authorities explained the»»»
Valentina Shevchenko and Orolbai train together in Bishkek - | 24.KG
One of the biggest stars in global MMA, Valentina Shevchenko, held a joint training session with Kyrgyz UFC fighter Myktybek Orolbai uulu at the JFC GYM in Bishkek. Footage from the gym quickly spread across social media and sparked strong interest among fans. Valentina Shevchenko is a UFC champion»»»
CAUCASUS BLOG: Russia's South Ossetia treaty edges toward annexation
When Russian President Vladimir Putin and South Ossetian President Alan Gagloev signed their "Treaty on Deepening Allied Interaction" at the Kremlin on May 9, the Russian State Duma ratified it within days. The speed was deliberate. So was the date: Victory Day, chosen to frame the absorption of a »»»
US still prepared to mediate on Ukraine after Russian strikes — Rubio
JAIPUR, India: The United States is still willing to mediate in the war between Russia and Ukraine, Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Tuesday after Moscow launched a major attack on Kyiv. “Every time you see these big strikes from one side or the other, it’s a reminder of why this is a terribl»»»
Taiwan tracks second Chinese ‘combat’ patrol in a week, sends ships and jets to monitor
TAIPEI: Taiwan sent ships and fighter jets to monitor the second Chinese “joint combat readiness patrol” in a week near the island, as Taipei steps up its guard over Beijing’s activities. China has pressured Taiwan by increasing its military presence around the island, and Taipei is on high alert f»»»
US Confirms Strikes in Iran During Ceasefire — Reports
US Central Command confirmed that American forces carried out strikes in southern Iran, claiming they were conducted in “self-defense.” CENTCOM spokesman Capt. Tim Hawkins told Fox News that the targets included missile launch sites and Iranian boats allegedly attempting to lay mines.“US forces con»»»
Israel Intensifies Strikes on Lebanon as Evacuations Grow in Beirut Suburbs — Reports
“We are not slowing down — quite the opposite, I have ordered an acceleration,” Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said, according to L’Orient Today. “We will intensify the strikes, increase their force, and we will crush Hezbollah,” Netanyahu added.The IDF said it will tighten defensive gui»»»
Magyar seeks broad powers for new body
A bill on the National Asset Recovery and Protection Office could be submitted to parliament within one or two weeks, with the Tisza government aiming to grant the new institution the broadest possible powers, Prime Minister Péter Magyar said in an interview with Telex on Monday evening. The prime »»»
Erdő appears publicly after three months
On Pentecost, God offered the whole world the grace that is present in all our souls, especially in those already connected to Christ, Cardinal Péter Erdő, Archbishop of Esztergom-Budapest, said in a Pentecost Sunday video message uploaded to the Cardinal channel of the Archdiocese of Esztergom-Bud»»»
Warsaw land parcel heads to court auction
A 31,135 sqm investment plot in Ursus — a former industrial district in western Warsaw that has been steadily transforming into a residential and mixed-use neighbourhood — is going under the hammer in a court-supervised enforcement auction. The site, valued by a court-appointed expert at just under»»»
Grocery retailers form European buying alliance
Three of Poland's independent grocery operators — Eurocash (which distributes under franchise banners including Lewiatan and Delikatesy Centrum), Netto Polska, and the regional chain POLOmarket — are finalising entry into European Marketing Distribution (EMD), a pan-European retail purchasing group»»»
Abandoned uranium Min-Kush may become new tourism destination - | 24.KG
A forum «Development of Min-Kush Village Through Sustainable Tourism — Revival of Forgotten Towns» was held in Dzhumgal district of Naryn region. The event was organized within the framework of the Five Years of Action for the Development of Mountain Regions for 2023–2027 with the support of intern»»»
Israel steps up Lebanon strikes as Netanyahu escalates offensive
BEIRUT: The Israeli army intensified strikes in southern Lebanon on Monday, as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he had ordered the military to escalate its offensive in an effort to “crush” Hezbollah. The airstrikes come as the United States and Iran seek to finalize the terms of an agreement»»»
Israeli forces strike Lebanon as Netanyahu vows to intensify attacks - UPI.com
Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, seen here in a February 26 press conference with Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi, announced Monday that Israel would be intensifying attacks against Hezbollah in Lebanon. Pool File Photo by Gil Cohen Magen/UPI | License Photo May 25 (UPI) -- Israeli»»»
After AFCON drama, Morocco head to World Cup with big ambitions
PARIS, France: Morocco produced a historic best performance for an African and Arab nation at the 2022 World Cup, but their hopes of another run to the latter stages this time may not have been helped by a turbulent few months. The Atlas Lions reached the semifinals in Qatar, eliminating Spain on p»»»
Taiwan drone exports soar on Ukraine war
TAIPEI: Taiwan’s drone exports are taking off, fueled by the war in Ukraine, as Taiwanese companies seek a stake in the fast-growing global market for unmanned aerial vehicles. Low-cost drones used for reconnaissance and strikes are in high demand as governments around the world boost defense spend»»»
19 Australian women and children linked to Daesh group set to return from Syria
MELBOURNE, Australia: A group of 19 Australian women and children linked to the Daesh group have booked flights to return from Syria and some could face charges, Australia’s government said on Tuesday. The seven women and 12 children were expected to arrive on flights to Sydney and Melbourne on Tue»»»
Stellantis: Wants to revive the legendary 2CV as a $17,000 EV
European car buyers may soon see the return of one of the continent’s most iconic people’s cars — this time powered by batteries instead of gasoline. Stellantis, the multinational auto giant behind brands such as Citroen, Fiat, Jeep, Peugeot, and Ram, is reportedly firming up plans to launch a trul»»»
Rubio seeks to revive ‘Quad’ alliance in India, but staying power unclear
NEW DELHI: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio was to meet Tuesday with Australia, India and Japan to revive the so-called Quad security alliance — viewed suspiciously by China — following disagreement on Iran and questions over US commitment. The meeting in New Delhi comes 10 days after US President»»»
Trump wants more nations in Abraham Accords. What does that mean?
Dubai: US President Donald Trump has raised the stakes in already fragile Iran peace negotiations by demanding that several Muslim-majority countries normalise ties with Israel as part of any broader regional agreement — a push analysts say could dramatically complicate efforts to end the war and r»»»
Saudi nature reserve celebrates 12 rock hyrax births in biodiversity boost
RAFHA, Northern Borders: Saudi Arabia’s Imam Turki bin Abdullah Royal Nature Reserve has recorded 12 rock hyrax births during the first quarter of 2026, in another sign of improving biodiversity and habitat recovery efforts across the vast protected area, according to a report by the Saudi Press Ag»»»