Brown bear recorded for the first time at Kumtor mine - | 24.KG
A Tian Shan white-clawed brown bear, a rare subspecies of the brown bear listed in the Red Book of the Kyrgyz Republic, has been recorded for the first time on the territory of Kumtor mine. According to specialists, the appearance of this rare predator indicates favorable conditions for wildlife ha»»»
Inspections of wastewater treatment facilities intensify in Issyk-Kul region - | 24.KG
The Ministry of Natural Resources, Ecology and Technical Supervision of the Kyrgyz Republic has conducted an environmental campaign in Issyk-Kul region. The measures focused on inspecting wastewater treatment systems at resort and health facilities, as well as restricting the circulation of polymer»»»
Tadawul draft brings mortgage securitization of nearly $258bn closer
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s financial market is approaching a regulatory step that could open a broader path for mortgage securitization, after Saudi Exchange, or Tadawul, proposed draft amendments to market rules allowing special purpose entities to issue and list debt instruments. The significance of »»»
Kim Jong Un honors women's soccer champions after South Korea triumph - UPI.com
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un honored members of Naegohyang Women's FC at an event, state media reported Tuesday. The team is seen here on May 23 after winning the AFC Women's Champions League title in Suwon, South Korea. File Photo by Yonhap SEOUL, June 2 (UPI) -- North Korean leader Kim Jong Un»»»
Lebanon’s Berri to Guarantee Hezbollah Respect for ‘Global’ Truce with Israel, Says Adviser
Lebanese parliament Speaker Nabih Berri, a key Hezbollah ally, will guarantee the Iran-backed group's adherence to a "global ceasefire" with Israel, his adviser told AFP on Tuesday. Berri, who heads the Hezbollah-allied Amal party, has long acted as an intermediary between the group and the United »»»
Philippines: MRT-7 targets June 2027 opening — Bulacan station still included in 14-station line
Manila: The Department of Transportation (DOTr) on Sunday moved to dispel reports that a key Bulacan station had been removed from the long-delayed Metro Rail Transit Line 7 (MRT-7) project, saying all 14 stations remain part of the approved alignment and that partial operations are still targeted »»»
Schengen travel rules: EU signals major border policy shift
The European Commission has issued opinions on the temporary reintroduction of internal border controls by Austria, Denmark, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Slovenia, Sweden and Norway. Brussels said countries maintaining checks within the Schengen area should now work towards phasing them»»»
Speaker of Shura Council meets with Ambassadors of France and Portugal
Doha, Qatar: Speaker of the Shura Council HE Hassan bin Abdullah Al Ghanim met on Tuesday, separately, with Ambassador of the French Republic to the State of Qatar, HE Arnaud Pescheux and Ambassador of the Portuguese Republic, HE Ana Filomena da Costa Rocha. During the two meetings, cooperation rel»»»
Rubio to face Congress for first time since Iran war started
WASHINGTON: Secretary of State Marco Rubio is set to face a litany of questions Tuesday about the Trump administration’s fragile or stalling diplomatic efforts around the world when he appears for back-to-back hearings on Capitol Hill for the first time since the Iran war began. The Republican form»»»
EU agrees deal for deporting migrants to third-country 'return hubs'
The European Union on Monday agreed a deal to allow countries to send migrants ordered to leave the bloc to third-country "return hubs". The legislation, which still requires formal approval by EU governments and the European Parliament, has drawn criticism from human rights groups. European U»»»
Egypt stocks jump in heavy trade on FX weakness, loan with China
Dec 19 Egypt’s stock index jumped 2.5 percent in heavy trade by mid-afternoon on Monday as the Egyptian pound depreciated against the US dollar, and on news that a state-owned bank signed a loan with a big Chinese bank, portfolio managers said. Twenty-five of the 30 most liquid Egyptian shares rose»»»
Berri to guarantee Hezbollah respect for 'global' truce with Israel
Parliament speaker Nabih Berri, a Hezbollah ally, will guarantee the Iran-backed group's adherence to a "global ceasefire" with Israel, his adviser told AFP on Tuesday. Berri, who heads the Hezbollah-allied Amal party, has long acted as an intermediary between the group and the United States, which»»»
Rubio to face Congress for first time since Iran war started
WASHINGTON: Secretary of State Marco Rubio is set to face a litany of questions Tuesday about the Trump administration’s fragile or stalling diplomatic efforts around the world when he appears for back-to-back hearings on Capitol Hill for the first time since the Iran war began. The Republican form»»»
UAE Unveils Record-Breaking 2025 Budget, Poised for Transformative Growth
In a historic move, the United Arab Emirates has unveiled its most ambitious national budget to date for the fiscal year 2025. With a total expenditure set at AED71.5 billion ($19.5 billion), this budget highlights the nation’s commitment to expansive growth and socio-economic development. This fin»»»
SANY Project Signals Egypt’s Shift from Renewable Energy Buyer to Manufacturer
Cairo — Egypt’s discussions with China’s SANY Group have evolved beyond plans for a wind turbine factory to encompass renewable-energy projects with a combined capacity of up to 2,000 MW, as Cairo seeks to build a domestic clean-energy industrial base and position itself as a regional manufacturing»»»
Customs Officers at Kapitan Andreevo over EUR 96,000 in Undeclared Cash on Bulgarian-Turkish Border
Customs officers at the Kapitan Andreevo border checkpoint on the Bulgarian-Turkish border seized over EUR 96,000 in undeclared cash during two separate inspections of passenger vehicles, the Customs Agency in Svilengrad said on Tuesday. In the first case, officers discovered euro banknotes wrapped»»»
President opens head office of Eldik Bank - | 24.KG
The grand opening of the new head office of Eldik Bank OJSC took place in Bishkek, marking the 100th anniversary of savings system in the Kyrgyz Republic. President of the Kyrgyz Republic Sadyr Japarov attended the event. The head of state noted that the opening of the bank’s new building coincided»»»
2026 seawater assessment reveals 17 % of Libya’s beaches unsuitable for swimming – warning signs to be installed and swimming to be prohibited
The General Directorate of Environmental Sanitation Affairs at the Ministry of Local Government announced yesterday the results of its annual water quality assessment of summer beaches for 2026, during a press conference held in Tripoli. The Director General of the Department stated that the mon»»»
Bear goes on rampage in Japan, injuring four people
Tokyo: A bear attack left four people injured in two factories and a residential area in northern Japan's Fukushima on Tuesday, police and media reports said. A record 13 people were killed by bears in Japan last year, and there has been a jump in sightings as the animals emerge hungry from hiberna»»»
Moscow slams lackluster IAEA reaction to Ukrainian attacks on Europe’s largest nuclear plant
Russia has urged the International Atomic Energy Agency to provide an adequate response and take practical steps over Ukrainian attacks on the Zaporozhye Nuclear Power Plant and the nearby city of Energodar, according to Rosatom CEO Aleksey Likhachev. Likhachev held an “extraordinary unscheduled” p»»»
Race to develop Ebola vaccine heats up
Paris: Several non-profit organisations announced Monday they are ramping up efforts to rapidly develop a vaccine for the rare strain of Ebola driving a deadly outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Nearly 250 people are suspected to have died and more than 1,100 infected with the strain in »»»
UAE flag on Everest summit as Dubai-based teen becomes youngest Brit to conquer peak
Dubai: The UAE flag was proudly unfurled on the summit of Mount Everest as a Dubai-based teen became the youngest Brit to reach the world's highest peak. Gabriel Middleton climbed to the top of the Himalayan mountain aged just 17 years, one month and 28 days old, at 9:20 am on May 27. The teenager »»»
Lebanon speaker to guarantee Hezbollah respect for ‘global’ truce with Israel: adviser
BEIRUT: Lebanese parliament speaker Nabih Berri, a Hezbollah ally, will guarantee the Iran-backed group’s adherence to a “global ceasefire” with Israel, his adviser told AFP on Tuesday.Berri, who heads the Hezbollah-allied Amal party, has long acted as an intermediary between the group and the Unit»»»
After escaping the Taliban and years in exile, the Afghan women’s football team rises again
WELLINGTON: Fatima Yousufi escaped the Taliban, arriving in Australia with a backpack and a burning ambition to play international football. Through their own determination and courage, and with family support, Yousufi and others like Mona Amini had been able to study, to play football for clubs an»»»
Hezbollah targets Israeli troops near Hadatha
Hezbollah said Tuesday its fighters fired anti-tank missiles on Israeli troops who were pushing into the southern village of Hadatha, about 7 kilometers from the Israeli border. Sirens sounded in several areas in northern Israel, the military said in a statement, adding that "a suspicious aerial ta»»»
Tech 24 - A 'second brain' on your face: Testing the AI glasses built by Meta's hackers
They first made headlines by bolting facial recognition onto Meta's Ray-Bans to show how easily the technology could identify strangers in the street. Now AnhPhu Nguyen and Caine Ardayfio have a product of their own: Mira, a $650 pair of AI glasses, with no camera this time, that quietly trans»»»
Sanctions and fines await organizers of illegal religious camps - | 24.KG
The State Commission for Religious Affairs of Kyrgyzstan has reminded the public of liability for organizing religious camps and courses without state registration and the required permits. The agency reported that, under the Law «On Freedom of Religion and Religious Organizations,» only registered»»»
Vucic: Serbia will not introduce visa regime for Russia
BELGRADE - Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic said on Monday evening Serbia would not introduce a visa regime for the Russian Federation, noting that the move had not even been considered. In an appearance on a Happy TV talk show, Vucic said he did not know where reports about a visa regime for Rus»»»
Frontera: B2B accounts for 65% of business. Own retail network remains the testing lab for new products
Frontera, a leading player in the bakery industry in southeastern Romania, is consolidating its market share via its B2B division, currently accounting for around 65% of total turnover. This growth is driven by strategic partnerships across modern retail, traditional trade, and the HoReCa channel. »»»
Gorenje supports performance in European women’s handball as Official Partner of the EHF Champions League Women
Gorenje, one of Europe’s leading home appliance manufacturers and part of Hisense Europe, celebrates the approach of one of the most anticipated moments of the European women’s handball season: the Raiffeisen Bank EHF FINAL4 2026. As Official Partner of the EHF Champions League Women, Gorenje reaff»»»
Bahrain bans citizens from traveling to Iran and Iraq, citing regional security concerns
DUBAI: Bahrain has banned citizens from traveling to Iran and Iraq until further notice citing regional security concerns, the interior ministry said on Tuesday. The interior ministry statement said that “it has been decided to prohibit citizens from traveling to both the Islamic Republic of»»»
Israel orders residents to evacuate Nabatiyeh city
The Israeli military on Tuesday warned residents of the southern Lebanese city of Nabatiyeh to evacuate ahead of planned strikes in the area. "In light of the Hezbollah terrorist organization's violation of the ceasefire agreement, the IDF is compelled to act against it with force," the military's »»»
President’s Support a Dream Initiative Raises EUR 50,413 for Graduation Charity Programme
Funds raised so far in support of the presidential Support a Dream initiative amount to EUR 50,413, the presidential press secretariat announced on Tuesday. At 6 p.m. on June 4, the traditional graduation ball, part of the charitable initiative, will take place. President Iliana Iotova will welcome»»»
Continue the Change Pays Tribute to Botev, Those Who Died for Bulgaria's Freedom and Independence
On June 2, the day when Bulgaria pays tribute to revolutionary and poet Hristo Botev (1848-1876) and all who died for the nation's freedom and independence, Continue the Change wrote a post on Facebook marking the occasion. “Today we remember names that will remain alive forever not only in our his»»»
Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan to extend ban on waste paper exports - | 24.KG
The Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan is proposing to extend the temporary ban on the export of waste paper outside the country for six months. The document is currently undergoing public discussion. The goal of the initiative is to protect the domestic market from raw material shortages and suppo»»»
France condemns Israeli attacks on Lebanon, calls for new talks
Paris, June 2 (SANA) French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot said Tuesday that there is “no justification whatsoever” for the continuation of Israeli military operations and the Israeli presence on Lebanese territory, calling for conditions that would support a new round of negotiations between Le»»»
Monarc Development advances Radisson Blu Hotel & Residences Mamaia into development phase
Monarc Development announces that Radisson Blu Hotel & Residences Mamaia has officially entered the development phase, marking a significant milestone for a project valued at approximately EUR 70 million. The development will introduce the branded residences concept to the Romanian market and becom»»»
NYT: “Best Chance to Disarm Hezbollah Failed”
Effort in Lebanon to disarm Hezbollah has effectively collapsed amid renewed regional conflict and deep political paralysis, The New York Times reported on Monday. In an article entitled “How Lebanon’s Best Chance to Disarm Hezbollah Failed,” the paper’s Abdi Latif Dahir and Aaron Boxerman said tha»»»
Russia Determined That Ukraine Deliberately Destroyed Dormitory in Starobelsk - Kremlin
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Ukraine deliberately destroyed a college dormitory in Starobelsk, this fact has already been determined, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Tuesday. "They destroyed the college, knowing this, absolutely intentionally. This is evidenced by the composition of the drones, the t»»»
Bear Goes on Rampage in Japan, Injuring Four People
A bear attack left four people injured in two factories and a residential area in northern Japan's Fukushima on Tuesday, police and media reports said. A record 13 people were killed by bears in Japan last year, and there has been a jump in sightings as the animals emerge hungry from hibernation. "»»»
Israeli Fire Kills Three People in Gaza, Medics Say
Israeli fire killed at least three Palestinians in separate incidents across the Gaza Strip on Tuesday, Gaza health officials said. Medics said at least one person was killed and four were wounded when an Israeli airstrike hit a vehicle east of Deir al-Balah in the central Gaza Strip. The blast le»»»
Is the $1.8 Trillion Private Credit Market Headed for a ‘Credit Winter’?
Could private credit become the next global financial crisis? The question is gaining urgency across financial and regulatory circles after years of explosive growth in lending outside the traditional banking system created a market worth more than $1.8 trillion, much of it operating beyond close r»»»
Droughts, floods, extreme heat: Is the world heading for a ‘super’ El Nino?
Dubai: The world could be heading towards a rare “super” El Nino, a climate phenomenon capable of triggering droughts, floods, crop failures and extreme heat across continents. The United Nations said on Tuesday there is now an 80 per cent chance that El Nino will develop between June and August, r»»»
A bear injures 4 people in a residential area of Japan as the annual number of attacks rises
TOKYO: A bear injured four people in a Japanese residential area on Tuesday in the latest case of an attack by the animals in an area of the country where bears have increasingly encroached on the human population in recent years. Japan’s Environment Ministry said 13 people were killed in more than»»»
Israel strike on Marwaniyeh late Monday killed six
Lebanon's civil defense agency said Tuesday that six people had been killed in an Israeli strike on the south Lebanon village of Marwaniyeh the previous evening. In a statement on Facebook, the agency said rescue operations had been ongoing since late Monday at the site of "a residential building t»»»
Long-Serving MP, Writer Luben Dilov Jr. Passes Away
GERB Chair Boyko Borissov expressed his condolences following the death of Luben Dilov Jr., writing on Facebook that he had lost a friend, a remarkable personality, a talented writer, and a man with an exceptional sense of humour and strong civic convictions. Borissov extended his deepest sympathie»»»
Bahrain bans citizens from travelling to Iran and Iraq amid rising regional tensions
The Ministry of Interior of the Kingdom of Bahrain has announced a ban on citizens travelling to Iran and Iraq, citing the “ongoing tension in the current security situation.” The advisory is part of wider precautionary measures taken amid rising regional instability. Get updated faster and for FRE»»»
ING Bank Romania appoints Tuğçe Bora Kiliç as Chief Operations Officer
ING Bank Romania announces the appointment of Tuğçe Bora Kiliç as Chief Operations Officer (COO) and member of the Executive Committee, as of June 1, 2026. Tuğçe Bora Kiliç takes over the position of COO of ING Bank Romania from Maria Cristina Matei who has held the position for the past 12 years, »»»
EY România appoints Ionuț Isac as Technology Consulting Partner
EY România has appointed Ionuț Isac as Partner within its Technology Consulting practice. In his new role, he will contribute to the strategic direction and development of the technology practice, supporting EY’s market position and strengthening executive-level client relationships both locally an»»»
Israeli enemy army issues new threat to evacuate the southern Lebanese city of Nabatieh - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Israeli enemy army issues new threat to evacuate the southern Lebanese city of Nabatieh 02-06-2026 12:32 PM Latest News Urgent News Two Mor»»»