Law enforcement agencies in Kyrgyzstan registered 22,146 crimes in January—July 2026, 8.8 percent more than in the same period of 2025, when 20,351 cases were recorded. The figures are included in a report by the National Statistical Committee based on data from the Prosecutor General’s Office. The»»»

RIYADH: French banking group BNP Paribas has received investment registration for a regional headquarters in Saudi Arabia, adding France’s biggest bank to a growing list of global financial institutions expanding in the Kingdom. The registration was announced after Saudi Investment Minister Fahad b»»»

Dubai: A quick trip to the supermarket can mean making dozens of decisions about what to put in the shopping trolley. But while food packaging often highlights claims such as “natural,” “low-fat,” or “no added sugar,” experts say shoppers should look beyond the front of the pack. Food labels in the»»»

Massive flooding killed eight people in Nepal on Wednesday as Chinese state media reported "major casualties" from a mudslide at a Tibet trade hub on China's side of the nations' shared border. Images shared by Nepali police showed floodwater surging through a river, sweeping away houses in its pat»»»

The Bulgarian Navy carried out missions involving the reconnaissance and destruction of unmanned aerial vehicles, the press centre of the Defence Ministry said Wednesday. A specialised team from the Naval Base in Varna was tasked with locating and identifying an unmanned aerial vehicle. It was foun»»»

The Bulgarian Army needs new armoured vehicles, and the choice based on military expertise is precisely the acquisition of the Stryker vehicles, Defence Minister Dimitar Stoyanov said from the parliamentary rostrum during debates on the bill to increase the value of the Stryker contracts. The proce»»»

Seven civic organizations have nominated Andrey Yankulov and Tanya Radulovska to the Judges Chamber of the Supreme Judicial Council (SJC) from the quota elected by the National Assembly, the Anti-Corruption Fund said on Wednesday. The seven organizations are the Anti-Corruption Fund, the Bulgarian »»»

Damascus, Aug. 26 (SANA) Syrian Minister of Public Works and Housing Mustafa Abdul Razzaq discussed with Mohammed Albuty, CEO of Saudi Arabia’s National Housing Company (NHC), and an accompanying delegation ways to strengthen cooperation and exchange expertise in the housing sector, drawing on Saud»»»

Madrid: Spanish police have arrested a fugitive dubbed the "Master of Escapes" after he broke out of prison four times, most recently from a maximum-security facility in Italy, authorities said Wednesday. The man, wanted by Italy under a European arrest warrant, escaped from the jail there in Decem»»»

A fourth passenger boarding bridge has been installed at Manas International Airport. The Apron Drive PBB equipment was manufactured by Shenzhen CIMC-TianDa Airport Support LTD, Airports of Kyrgyzstan OJSC reported. The new bridge allows passengers to move directly between the terminal and aircraft»»»

The West is pursuing a policy of blackmail against Armenia, which is entirely consistent with its dishonest schemes to oust Russia from the South Caucasus region, the Russian Foreign Ministry told Sputnik on Wednesday. "It is highly likely that the Armenian leadership is simply being blackmailed...»»»

For Shamsa Al Mheiri, empowering Emirati women is not simply about helping individuals advance in their careers. It is about creating an environment where women can grow, take on responsibility and eventually create opportunities for others. With more than 20 years of experience, Al Mheiri is Direc»»»

Scientists at Southern Illinois University Carbondale (SIU) have developed a way to make 3D-printed cookies using genetically engineered yeast to produce protein and nutrients from plastic and agricultural waste. The project aims to tackle two of the planet’s crises: plastic waste accumulation and »»»

DUBAI: Iran said Qatar has told Tehran it is unaware of the fate of Iranian ‌pilots ‌missing since ‌their aircraft ⁠were shot down ⁠after entering Qatari airspace, and urged Doha to ⁠step up efforts ‌to ‌determine their ‌status, according to ‌state media.Tehran said it had followed ‌up through dipl»»»

JAKARTA: Indonesia, Malaysia and Singapore are committed to keep the Straits of Malacca and Singapore open for international shipping, the neighboring countries have said, as a cooperation forum for navigation of the strategic waterways concluded on Wednesday. More than 125 countries and organizati»»»

Doha, Qatar: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani held a telephone call on Wednesday with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Bahrain HE Dr. Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani. During the call, they reviewed bilateral relat»»»

Doha, Qatar: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani held a telephone call on Wednesday with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the sisterly Kingdom of Saudi Arabia HE Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah Al-Saud. During the call, they »»»

The Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan has extended the fuel import subsidy mechanism until December 31, 2026. The relevant resolution was signed by Cabinet Chairman Adylbek Kasymaliev. The fixed prices used to calculate the subsidies have been set at: The subsidy will be calculated as the differen»»»

As extreme heat fuels wildfires worldwide this summer, Lebanese officials and residents have accused Israel's military of systematically sparking blazes that have burnt swathes of forest and farmland in the country's south. In the village of Shaqra, Haidar Qoteish, 36, says he has watched fires dev»»»

Ivaylo Angelov, a prosecutor at the Sofia Appellate Prosecutor’s Office, has been nominated for election to the Supreme Judicial Council (SJC) from the prosecutors’ quota, the SJC said on Wednesday. Angelov has more than 25 years of legal experience, spanning all levels of the prosecution service. »»»

The Energy and Water Regulatory Commission (EWRC) has determined the compensation amounts for July, covering part of the cost of electricity purchased by retail suppliers for household customers, the regulator announced. The compensation is part of the household support mechanism introduced through»»»

POLITICS Continue the Change and Democratic Bulgaria have agreed that former caretaker prime minister and former central bank deputy governor Andrey Gurov should be their candidate for president of Bulgaria in the election on October 25. MP Ivaylo Mirchev of Democratic Bulgaria broke the news durin»»»

Dob­rinka Kalcheva, a prosecutor at the Plovdiv Appellate Prosecution Office, has been nominated for election to the Supreme Judicial Council (SJC) from the prosecutors’ quota, the Council said. Kalcheva has more than 28 years of legal experience, all within the judiciary. She began as an investiga»»»

Justice Minister Nikolay Naydenov and US Chargé d'Affaires H. Martin McDowell discussed opportunities to deepen cooperation on corrections policy and witness protection, the Justice Ministry said on Wednesday. The two officials discussed possible US assistance with drones, cameras and other equipme»»»

Doha, Qatar: Chairman of Qatar Media Corporation HE Sheikh Hamad bin Thamer Al-Thani met on Wednesday with Ambassador of the Kingdom of Spain to the State of Qatar HE Álvaro Renedo Zalba. During the meeting, they reviewed cooperation relations between the two countries in the media field and ways t»»»

Romania has received its first payment of €2.5 billion under the Security Action for Europe (SAFE) defence instrument, representing 15% of its total allocation of €16.7 billion, the European Commission announced on Wednesday. SAFE is a €150 billion financial instrument providing loans to Member Sta»»»

Amman: Speaker of the House of Representatives of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, HE Mazen Qadi, met with Ambassador of the State of Qatar to the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, HE Sheikh Saud bin Nasser bin Jassim Al-Thani. During the meeting, they reviewed cooperation relations between the two coun»»»

Emergency workers assess the scene of a blaze at Pakistan Institute of Medical Science in Islamabad on Wednesday that killed at least 14 newborn babies. Photo by Sohail ShahzadEPA Aug. 26 (UPI) -- At least 14 newborn babies were killed early Wednesday after fire swept through the maternity departme»»»

WASHINGTON: US Senate ​Democrats on Wednesday urged Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to rein in a “surge” of violence by West Bank settlers and mass arrests of Palestinians by Israeli security forces in the occupied territory. In the letter to Netanyahu, seen by Reuters and signed by 42 of»»»

The battle against Hezbollah has not ended yet and the group suffered major damage but is still present as an organization, an Israeli military source said. “We hope not to be forced to work militarily in the heart of Lebanon and the Lebanese state is the side responsible for addressing the file of»»»

Dubai: Oman police have warned that organised networks may be behind some begging cases in the Sultanate, exploiting individuals and managing their activities for financial gain. The Royal Oman Police (ROP) said many people seen begging could be operating under networks that exploit and control the»»»

Dubai: Kuwait has foiled the biggest drug operation in its history, seizing about five tonnes of raw Lyrica powder and nearly four million capsules ready for sale with a combined street value of about 150 million dinars, Interior Minister Sheikh Fahad Al Yousef Al Sabah, said on Wednesday. The oper»»»

Minehunters are particularly necessary to strengthen Bulgaria's capabilities, as the Navy currently has three and the acquisition of seven more would further develop those capabilities, Defence Minister Dimitar Stoyanov told Parlliament on Wednesday. Stoyanov was speaking during debates on a bill r»»»

Atanas Gebrev, a prosecutor at the Supreme Cassation Prosecution Office, has been nominated for election to Bulgaria's Supreme Judicial Council (SJC) from the prosecutors' quota, the SJC said on Wednesday. Gebrev has 36 years of experience as a magistrate. He began as a judicial candidate at the So»»»

President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov received the credentials of Mongolia’s and Kazakhstan’s newly appointed Ambassadors to Kyrgyzstan, Tegshjargal Demchig and Abylkair Skakov, respectively, the presidential administration reported. During his meeting with the Mongolian diplomat, Japarov and the a»»»

The United States has temporarily postponed immigrant visa interviews at its embassies and consulates worldwide, Reuters reported, citing a Department of State spokesperson. Diplomatic missions will adjust their appointment schedules due to global training for consular officers. The Department of S»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Europeans' unwillingness to notice systemic problems in the Ukrainian leadership is a big mistake, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Wednesday. "There is a quasi-political fuss in the depths of the Kiev regime, it is becoming more active. The Kiev regime is collapsing f»»»

Researchers at New York University Abu Dhabi have developed a new biodegradable, 3D-printed gastric stent. Named BRIDGE (Biodegradable aRchitected Internal DrainaGE), the device could improve treatment for gastric leaks, a serious complication that can occur following weight-loss surgery. Get updat»»»

WASHINGTON: A US military strike on an alleged drug trafficking boat in the Caribbean on Tuesday killed four people, officials said. US Southern Command (SOUTHCOM) said in a post on X that the strike targeted a vessel "operating along established narco-trafficking routes in the Caribbean." "Confirm»»»

BEIRUT: As extreme heat fuels wildfires worldwide this summer, Lebanese officials and residents have accused Israel’s military of systematically sparking blazes that have burnt swathes of forest and farmland in the country’s south. In the village of Shaqra, Haidar Qoteish, 36, says he has watched f»»»

Women's presence today in all areas of public life is the result of a long struggle for rights and equality, National Ombudsman Velislava Delcheva said in her address to participants at an international conference, "Women's Voices – Rights, Strength, Change", which opened in Kazanlak. Delcheva urge»»»

A report containing a personal assessment and allegations of unlawful actions by the acting prosecutor general was submitted on August 14 to the office of ad hoc prosecutor Anton Urumov, who investigates crimes committed by the prosecutor general or their deputies, the Supreme Judicial Council (SJC»»»

Doha, Qatar: Former Minister of Public Health of the State of Qatar HE Dr Hanan Al-Kuwari has been nominated for the position of Director-General of the World Health Organization (WHO), succeeding current Director-General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus when his term ends on August 15, 2027. “Drawing»»»

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RIYADH: Saudi Arabia welcomed the integration of the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) into Syria’s military institutions, saying the move would help achieve security and stability for the country and its people. In a statement, the Foreign Ministry reaffirmed the Kingdom’s support for steps taken by »»»

Kyrgyzstan’s law enforcement agencies will be on high alert during the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation Summit and the opening ceremony of the 6th World Nomad Games in Bishkek. According to the Main Department of Internal Affairs, over 15,000 police officers will be deployed to ensure public order»»»

Russian forces have liberated the settlements of Nezhenka in the Zaporozhye Region and Pisarevka in the Sumy Region, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Wednesday. “Units of Russia’s Battlegroup Sever liberated Pisarevka in the Sumy Region, while Battlegroup Vostok advanced deeper into Ukrainian d»»»

RIYADH: Saudi-listed utility developer Acwa, formerly ACWA Power, and South Korea’s Korea Western Power Co. have signed an agreement to explore renewable energy, energy storage and related infrastructure projects in Uzbekistan. The memorandum of understanding establishes a framework for the compani»»»

DUBAI: The Chainsmokers and The Script will headline the final night of the Formula 1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2026, taking to the stage at Etihad Live on Sunday, Dec. 6. The two acts will bring four days of racing and entertainment to a spectacular close following the final checkered fl»»»

The Hebrew newspaper Maariv reported that “the Likud party and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s inner circle have already analyzed the scenario that could arise the day after the elections: neither block securing 61 seats, no possibility of forming a narrow government, and the political system r»»»