Uganda's €2.7bn ($3.1bn) Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) project could be under threat, with Chief of Defence Forces Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba proclaiming on June 16 that the contract awarded to Turkey’s Yapi Merkezi had been “cancelled”. There has been no confirmation or denial from the government mini»»»

Turkey’s foreign minister Hakan Fidan met with Donald Trump’s co-in-law Massad Boulos in Cairo, the Turkish ministry (@TC_Disisleri) said in a tweet on June 21. Fidan was in Cairo during June 20-21 to attend the fourth meeting of the top diplomats of Turkey, Egypt, Pak»»»

Guadalajara, Mexico: Colombia finally broke down a stubborn DR Congo side on Tuesday to secure a 1-0 win that guaranteed their place in the World Cup knockout rounds. Victory in Guadalajara, courtesy of a 76th-minute goal from Daniel Munoz, took them top of Group K with six points -- two clear of C»»»

Dubai: British nationals were the top buyers of Dubai property ahead of Indian, Australian and Egyptian buyers, as international demand continues to support the emirate’s residential market despite tighter bank checks and a more selective lending environment. Sign up for our daily business newslett»»»

British Labour MP Andy Burnham looks set to be airdropped into Downing Street to replace Prime Minister Keir Starmer. He’s promising “renewal for our party and our country,” after the sitting prime minister effectively burned the greatest parliamentary majority in over a hundred years with scandals»»»

Dubai: Heavy congestion was reported across several key routes during the morning peak on Wednesday, June 24, as commuters experienced delays on major highways linking Sharjah and Dubai. Traffic was particularly heavy on Emirates Road, Dubai-bound near the Sharjah Grand Mosque area, with vehicles m»»»

Toronto, Canada: Panama were eliminated from World Cup contention after Croatia kept their hopes of progressing to the last 32 alive with a hard-fought 1-0 win on Tuesday. Croatia, who made it to the last four of the 2018 and 2022 tournaments, were looking to bounce back after a 4-2 defeat to Engla»»»

Every year on June 24, Christian observances and centuries-old folk beliefs come together in a unique celebration that blends religious devotion with rituals linked to the powers of nature. Eastern Orthodox Christians mark the Feast of the Nativity of St John the Baptist, revered as the forerunner »»»

The State Mortgage Company will no longer build housing in Bishkek, Osh, and regional centers. President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov announced this during a meeting with residents of Naryn region. According to him, the company will now focus on housing construction in villages, district centers, an»»»

Construction of Kara-Keche thermal power plant, with a capacity of 1,200 megawatts, will soon begin in Dzhumgal district of Naryn region. President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov announced this on June 23 at a meeting with district residents during a working visit to Naryn region. The head of state no»»»

1 of 4 | New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has endorsed three candidates in New York Democratic primary races on Tuesday. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo June 23 (UPI) -- Mamdani-backed progressives scored big wins Tuesday night in New York state's Democratic primary, as voters cast ba»»»

Starting September 1, 2026, salaries of state and municipal employees in Kyrgyzstan will be increased. Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers Adylbek Kasymaliev said in his message marking the Day of State and Municipal Servants. According to him, the bonus for challenging and productive work will be»»»

A new road project linking Kochkor and Tokmok is under consideration in Kyrgyzstan. The proposed road would pass through Shamsi Gorge and could reduce the distance between the two locations by nearly half. The project was discussed during President Sadyr Japarov’s working visit to Naryn region. At »»»

Public support for European Union membership remains robust across much of the EU’s eastern neighbourhood, with Ukraine, Georgia and Moldova showing particularly high levels of trust and optimism, according to a series of 2026 surveys released under the EUNEIGHBOURS East programme. The annual polls»»»

A planned EU-backed gas pipeline linking Bosnia & Herzegovina to Croatia could intensify political divisions within the country rather than easing its energy vulnerabilities, according to a new analysis by the Bloomsbury Intelligence and Security Institute (BISI), which also questions the trans»»»

Greece is exploring ways to accelerate Montenegro's accession to the European Union so that the country could become a member by the end of 2027, during Greece's presidency of the Council of the European Union, according to a report by Skai.gr on June 19. Current EU planning reportedly envisages Mo»»»

Crude oil prices extended losses in Asian trading on Wednesday (June 24) as easing fears of supply disruptions in the Middle East outweighed lingering geopolitical tensions, with traders betting that the fragile ceasefire between Israel and Iran would hold and keep oil flowing through the Strait of»»»

The US Senate passed a largely symbolic resolution Tuesday calling for an end to President Donald Trump's war with Iran, delivering a fresh rebuke to the White House as it tries to negotiate a lasting settlement with Tehran. The House-passed measure, adopted by the Senate in a 50-48 vote, directs T»»»

The women’s U18 volleyball team of Kyrgyzstan lost to Vietnam at the international tournament in Thailand. The championship website says. The Princess Cup tournament began on June 23 in Nakhon Ratchasima with eight teams divided into two groups. In the first round, the Kyrgyz team played against th»»»

Portugal defeated Uzbekistan 5–0 in the second Group K match. The game took place at AT&T Stadium in Arlington. Portugal now has four points and tops the group standings. Uzbekistan remains at the bottom with zero points. Portugal forward Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice. He opened the scoring in the»»»

An earthquake with an intensity of approximately magnitude 3 hit southern Kyrgyzstan on June 23, the Seismology Institute of the National Academy of Sciences reported. According to the institute, tremors were recorded at 6:31 a.m. The earthquake’s epicenter was located in Kyrgyzstan, 8 kilometers n»»»

The first consultative meeting of the national human rights institutions of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) member states was held in Bishkek. The press service of the Ombudsman of the Kyrgyz Republic reported. The event was attended by heads and representatives of national human rights»»»

François Picard is pleased to welcome Wayne Jordash, President of Global Rights Compliance Foundation. He argues that the European Union's approach to alumina exports exposes a fundamental flaw: while seeking to constrain Russia's military-industrial capabilities through sanctions, European authori»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Interior announced that 25 individuals of Arab nationality were arrested for an altercation at a restaurant, in which unlawful conduct constituted an assault on the safety of individuals and property, as well as a breach of public security and order. This action comes f»»»

Share: Photo Illustration : Samir Geagea, leader of the Lebanese Forces party and U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance Dr. Samir Geagea, leader of the Lebanese Forces party, received a response from U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance regarding the letter he had sent concerning the situation in Lebanon, chall»»»

Advisor to the Prime Minister and Official Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Dr Majid bin Mohammed Al Ansari participated on Tuesday in a dialogue session in Rome titled "Qatar and Italy, a Mediterranean dialogue: building stronger channels for mediation and international cooperation»»»

Ukrainian drone strikes on transport links and fuel depots have succeeded in creating acute fuel shortages and blackouts across the Russian-occupied Crimean peninsula. Additionally, an attack on the Kapotnya oil refinery in Moscow last week has produced spectacular footage of fumes rising above the»»»

"Trust beyond business": LS Electric Chairman Ja-Kyun Koo finds a global growth strategy in Utah South Korean soldiers escort a group of Korean War veterans from Commonwealth nations during a ceremony marking the 73rd anniversary of the Battle of Kapyong, in Gapyeong County, northeast of Seoul, Sou»»»

The UAE is expected to see a mix of rain-bearing clouds, blowing dust, humid conditions and fog through the weekend, while temperatures are forecast to reach as high as 48°C in inland areas, according to the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM). The NCM said Wednesday's weather would be fair to par»»»

MTN Group (JSE: MTN), Africa's largest mobile operator by subscribers, said it would welcome any easing of tensions between the United States and Iran amid reports that diplomatic discussions could eventually pave the way for sanctions relief and potentially unlock the South African company's long-»»»

House lawmakers on Tuesday sent President Donald Trump a sweeping housing package to be signed into law. Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo June 23 (UPI) -- Lawmakers in the U.S. House of Representatives on Tuesday overwhelmingly approved a sweeping bipartisan housing package that seeks to lo»»»

Asian stocks experienced a volatile trading session on Wednesday, June 24, 2026, as regional markets navigated the aftershocks of a severe global tech and semiconductor selloff driven by concerns over frothy AI valuations and a hawkish Federal Reserve. A global selloff in technology shares intensif»»»

WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance say their interim deal to end the war with Iran will deliver a financial windfall to American farmers. But the Iranians deny it. And in the absence of more details, sanctions experts are flummoxed over exactly how billions of dollars»»»

Halftime substitute Ante Budimir scored in the ‌54th minute and Croatia eliminated Panama from World Cup contention with a tightly fought 1-0 victory in a Group L clash at Toronto on Tuesday. It ​was the first World Cup goal for Budimir, 34, and fifth in a competitive fixture for his country, all o»»»

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico: The US hit Cuban state companies on Tuesday with new sanctions that analysts say are expected to spook foreign investors and deepen a severe economic crisis. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the sanctions target five Cuban entities, including three linked to Grupo de Ad»»»

Abu Dhabi: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Tuesday (local time) said that lasting peace and stability in West Asia cannot be achieved as long as Iranian-backed proxy groups continue launching attacks and engaging in militant activities across the region, while stressing that discussions over a»»»

Washington: The United States imposed sanctions on a network linked to a Cambodia-based criminal organisation accused of running large-scale online fraud operations that have targeted Americans and laundered illicit proceeds through companies across Asia and beyond. The US Department of the Treasur»»»

Medical research conferences are not known for wild emotion. They are usually sober, technical gatherings where experts discuss trial design, survival curves, biomarkers, and statistical significance. So when a room full of oncologists and researchers rises to its feet in a standing ovation, the re»»»

Dubai: When a mother in Dubai discovered her 14-year-old daughter was running three separate social media accounts — one public, one private, and a third for a tight circle of friends — little did she assume that things were not under control. When she had access to one account, what she found in t»»»

With the World Cup underway, Brazil is experiencing an online betting boom, as over a third of adults are expected to bet on the tournament. The boom comes with consequences, as official figures show a link with mental health issues. A bill is even going through the Brazilian parliament to ban cele»»»

Villages in northern France have been sweltering this week as temperatures broke through the 40°C in what is already clearly going to be the fourth hottest year in recorded history. At least 18 people reportedly died in France in the last week, including two children left in a hot car, after  »»»

AL-MISHKHAB, Iraq: Alaa Al-Ibrahimi is planting rice again for the first time in years at his farm in Al-Mishkhab, in ​Iraq’s Najaf region. “Last year, I did not cultivate a single dunam ... This year, by God’s will, we got water,” he said, as workers sowed Anbar rice — his preferred variety — on h»»»

WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance say their interim deal to end the war with Iran will deliver a financial windfall to American farmers. But the Iranians deny it. And in the absence of more details, sanctions experts are flummoxed over exactly how billions of dollars»»»

The UK needs a faster transition to electric cars and heat pumps to meet its 2030 target on cutting carbon emissions, a group of independent experts advising the government said Wednesday. Published two days after the resignation of Prime Minister Keir Starmer, the Climate Change Committee's (CCC) »»»

BERLIN: All trains in Germany were “immobilized at stations” on Tuesday evening due to a breakdown in the railway radio communication systems, national rail operator Deutsche Bahn said. After decades of underinvestment which have led to trains often running late, Germany is trying to rapidly modern»»»

BENGHAZI: Eleven more ‌bodies of migrants washed ashore off a city in eastern Libya in recent days after their boat ​capsized last week, bringing the total recovered to 26 with dozens more feared lost at sea, medical and security sources said on Tuesday. Last week, 15 bodies of migrants including a»»»

FOXBOROUGH, United States: England suffered a World Cup setback on Tuesday as Thomas Tuchel’s side were held to a frustrating 0-0 draw by Ghana, leaving them with work still do as they bid to progress to the knockout stage as Group L winners. Nico O’Reilly came closest to scoring with a late header»»»

BusinessGermanyTrains resume after radio issue resolved, Deutsche Bahn saysRoshni Majumdar | Wesley Dockery with Reuters, AFP, AP, dpaA radio fault at the German rail network has now been solved and trains have resumed. https://p.dw.com/p/5FwpiDB trains frequently run into issues and are often unre»»»

California intends to sue the Trump administration over its deal to end an offshore wind project proposed off the state's central coast. State officials said they are combating the administration's attacks on their offshore wind industry by sending a notice of their intention to sue to the Departme»»»

In a move underscoring their commitment to stabilizing the global oil market, OPEC+ nations, including major players like Saudi Arabia and Russia, agreed to extend voluntary oil production cuts until the end of 2026. This decision emerged from a virtual meeting held alongside the 38th OPEC and non-»»»