The Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic approved a state program to support ethnic Kyrgyz arriving from the Little and Great Pamirs (Afghanistan), as well as returnees for 2026-2029. The resolution was signed by the Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers Adylbek Kasymaliev. The program is aim»»»

What's the US doubling of tariffs on India really all about? The Trump administration insists it just wants India to stop buying, then reselling, discounted Russian crude oil to bypass sanctions over Ukraine. New Delhi's imports of crude have indeed soared, but is it the only reason? Supp»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Israel Defense Forces said on Friday they are lifting tactical ceasefire in the area of the Gaza City, calling it "a dangerous combat zone." "In accordance with the situational assessment and the directives from the political echelon, starting today (Friday), at 10:00 [07:00 »»»

The Interior Ministry would create a Specialized Operational Group to tackle money laundering, Interior Minister Daniel Mitov said on Friday during a meeting with US Embassy Chargé d’Affaires H. Martin McDowell and the US Embassy security team, the Interior Ministry press service said. Yavor Serafi»»»

A day of mourning has been declared in Kyiv after the second biggest aerial attack of the war so far killed at least 23 people, including four children. The city's mayor, Vitali Klitschko, said it was to honour the dead, as a massive recovery effort continues at the five-storey block of flats where»»»

International Booker Prize winning-author Banu Mushtaq has found herself in the midst of a controversy after she was invited to inaugurate a prominent festival in the southern Indian state of Karnataka. Last week, the state's Congress government announced that Mushtaq - who won the Prize earlier th»»»

COPENHAGEN: EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said Friday the coming weeks offered an “opportunity” to hammer out a diplomatic solution on Iran’s nuclear program, after European powers triggered a 30-day deadline for sanctions to come back into force. “We are entering a new phase with this 30 day»»»

COPENHAGEN: EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said Friday the coming weeks offered an “opportunity” to hammer out a diplomatic solution on Iran’s nuclear program, after European powers triggered a 30-day deadline for sanctions to come back into force. “We are entering a new phase with this 30 day»»»

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Emirati women have played an essential role in shaping the UAE’s social, cultural, and economic fabric — breaking barriers and opening doors for others. Taking place tomorrow, Emiratia 2025 by Gulf News and BeingShe, will bring these voices to the forefront, offering a platform for stories of leade»»»

By Staff, Agencies Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to land in Tianjin this weekend for his first visit to China in seven years. The trip coincides with growing India-US trade tensions, placing Modi alongside Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin at a crucial r»»»

In 2024, tourism in Kyrgyzstan showed mixed trends. On one hand, the number of visitors to the country exceeded 3.7 million — a one-third increase compared to the previous year. On the other hand, the volume of direct foreign investment in the tourism sector fell threefold, data of the National Sta»»»

ALGIERS — The Algerian stand at the 62nd Damascus International Fair (27 August–5 September) has been a major crowd-puller, attracting large numbers of visitors as people come to discover the quality of Algerian products, the Ministry of Foreign Trade and Export Promotion said Thursday. For subscri»»»

Manila: Ready to snag a home without breaking the bank? The Pag-IBIG Fund’s Acquired Assets Super Sale is here to make home ownership dreams come true. As of August 2025, Pag-IBIG has unleashed over 30,000 foreclosed properties — condos, house-and-lots, and even vacant lots — at prices that’ll make»»»

By Staff, Agencies US President Donald Trump is growing frustrated with Ukraine and the EU over their approach to the Moscow-Kiev conflict, according to The Atlantic. Trump met Putin in Alaska and hosted Zelensky in Washington this month, urging lasting peace over a ceasefire and calling for a dire»»»

The sound of machine gun fire rattled around collapsed buildings as schoolchildren eagerly explored the ravaged streets of 1930s Nanjing, delighted to be visiting the set of a Chinese blockbuster about a historic massacre. Slickly produced and star-studded, "Dead to Rights" is set in Nanjing, then »»»

A Russian government order requiring all labour migrants entering Moscow or Moscow region on a visa-free basis to download the “Amina” app, providing authorities with geolocation data, is reportedly causing much apprehension among nationals from Central Asia, the South Caucasus and Moldova. The Sak»»»

In celebration of the 34th anniversary of Kyrgyzstan’s independence, Niagara Falls will be illuminated in red and yellow on August 31, the U.S. Embassy in Kyrgyzstan announced. Photo U.S. Embassy The illumination will begin at 10.30 p.m. local time and last for 15 minutes, visible from both the Can»»»

The Libya Africa Investment Portfolio (LAIP) announced yesterday that it is studying the use of Islamic/Sharia-compliant bonds, referred to as Sukuks, to finance its Libya projects. The issue was raised during what the LAIP referred to as ‘‘an extensive roundtable discussion on financing its develo»»»

ISLAMABAD: Airstrikes that Afghanistan’s Taliban government blamed on neighboring Pakistan struck two eastern provinces of the country, killing at least three people, wounding seven others and damaging homes, officials and witnesses said Thursday.In Kabul, the foreign ministry decried the strikes t»»»

DUBAI: Lebanese British human rights lawyer Amal Clooney and her husband, American George Clooney, made a glamorous appearance at the Venice Film Festival this week for the premiere of the actor’s latest film “Jay Kelly.” Amal wore a striking fuchsia vintage Jean-Louis Scherrer gown with a dramatic»»»

A Russian government order requiring all labour migrants entering Moscow or Moscow region on a visa-free basis to download the “Amina” app, providing authorities with geolocation data, is reportedly causing much apprehension among nationals from Central Asia, the South Caucasus and Moldova. The Sak»»»

Russian forces have made significant territorial advances across several fronts in eastern Ukraine since July, and the battle for the key logistical hub of Pokrovsk is still raging after the Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU) threw its elite reserves into the fight to prevent its fall to the Russians. T»»»

Abu Dhabi’s Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City (SSMC) Burn Centre treated 393 patients in 2024, including 366 acute burn victims and 27 requiring reconstructive surgery or treatment for medical skin loss. Overall, 64 per cent of patients were male, highlighting continued occupational and domestic exposu»»»

Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi underlined Tehran’s resolve to respond to a decision by France, Germany, and the UK to trigger the UN Security Council’s “snapback” mechanism. In a letter to the UNSC on Thursday, the top Iranian diplomat called the move “unjustified, illegal, and lacking any »»»

By Staff, Agencies UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres has sounded an urgent alarm over the catastrophic conditions in Gaza, warning that the scale of civilian suffering and destruction is “without parallel in recent times”. Speaking to reporters in New York on Thursday, Guterres said that the sy»»»

Axel RowohltIn the Swedish town of Kiruna, moving a church is a slow affair. But that’s exactly what residents are doing with the 670-ton place of worship. The city center is set to follow. https://p.dw.com/p/4zUVvAdvertisementIn Kiruna, northern Sweden, a historic wooden church was relocated five »»»

Authorities in Burgas are investigating a disturbing series of attacks on animals in the Lazur residential complex, where dozens of cats and seagulls have been shot, reportedly using an air rifle. Some of the animals succumbed to their injuries, while residents are working to save others. The incid»»»

Romania is experiencing a sharp rise in extreme weather events, with flood alerts nearly doubling this year compared to 2019, according to an analysis of official RO-ALERT data by Greenpeace Romania. The environmental group’s review, covering the period from January 2019 to July 31, 2025, shows a c»»»

Moldova’s government said on August 26 it has approved the creation of the Fund to Support Digital Innovations and Technological Startups, part of efforts to expand the role of the IT sector in the economy and support areas such as artificial intelligence and cybersecurity. A government statement s»»»

DUBAI: Saudi Arabian aid agency KSrelief has carried out two separate aid operations in Yemen’s Hadhramaut governorate, expanding its humanitarian aid mission in the region, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Friday. In Al-Mukalla district, in southeastern Yemen, KSrelief distributed vocational too»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russia strongly condemns the decision of the E3 nations - the UK, France and Germany - to reimpose sanctions on Iran, the Russian Foreign Ministry said on Friday. "We strongly condemn these actions by European countries and call on the international community to reject them... In»»»

By Staff, Agencies Portuguese President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa has accused US President Donald Trump of serving Moscow’s interests while posing as an impartial mediator in the Ukraine war. Speaking on Wednesday at the Social Democratic Party’s Summer University in Castelo de Vide, Rebelo de Sousa »»»

By Staff, Agencies The UK government has barred "Israeli" officials from attending one of the world’s largest military exhibitions in London, citing growing criticism of "Israel’s" war on Gaza, Politico reported. "Israel’s" Ministry of Security has traditionally maintained a strong presence at the »»»

The last surviving member of the French resistance force that withstood a German advance in a key battle in the north African desert in World War II has died aged 103, authorities announced. Paul Leterrier fought in the 1942 battle of Bir-Hakeim in Libya with the Free French Forces who had evaded t»»»

DUBAI: Saudi Arabian aid agency KSrelief has carried out two separate aid operations in Yemen’s Hadhramaut governorate, expanding its humanitarian aid mission in the region, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Friday. In Al-Mukalla district, in southeastern Yemen, KSrelief distributed vocational too»»»

Sofia Mayor Vasil Terziev attended an opposition rally in Istanbul, showing support for the detained mayors of Turkey’s Republican People’s Party (CHP). Terziev was present in his capacity as chairman of the B40 Balkan Cities Network, alongside Jaume Collboni, vice-chairman of the Eurocities Networ»»»

Egypt’s Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources, Engineer Karim Badawi, announced that international partners in the Western Desert are intensifying exploration and production to unlock new reserves of crude oil and natural gas. Speaking at the General Assembly of Badr El Din Petroleum Company »»»

A federal judge on Thursday blocked President Donald Trump's attempt to fire the director of Voice of America. Photo by Aaron Schwartz/UPI | License Photo Aug. 29 (UPI) -- A federal judge has prohibited the Trump administration from dismissing Voice of America director Michael Abramowitz, handing P»»»

Croatia’s economy ministry on August 28 signed an agreement to launch a €285mn national broadband project aimed at expanding high-speed internet to rural regions, coastal areas and islands. A government statement said the project, which is to be managed by the Ministry of the Sea, Transport and Inf»»»

Qatar players celebrate during their U-20 Gulf Cup match against Kuwait in Abha, Saudi Arabia, yesterday. The match ended in a 2-2 draw as Qatar opened their campaign with a point. They will face Yemen on Sunday, before wrapping up the group stage against Saudi Arabia on September 3.»»»

DOHA: The Qatar Athletics Federation has set up a training camp in Narita, Japan, to help national team athletes acclimatise ahead of the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo this September. The camp includes qualified track and field athletes and coaching staff, with others expected to join upon»»»

Doha: The draws for the first Platinum event of the 2025/26 PSA Squash Tour season have been released, with World No.1s Mostafa Asal and Nouran Gohar named as the top seeds for the QTerminals Qatar Classic 2025. Returning to the PSA calendar for its 22nd edition, the QTerminals Qatar Classic will s»»»

Prime Minister Narendra Modi received a vibrant and traditional welcome on his arrival in Tokyo on Friday morning, as members of the Indian and Japanese communities showcased India’s rich cultural heritage through music and dance. Japanese artists, who have been embracing Indian culture, greeted PM»»»

ISLAMABAD: Airstrikes that Afghanistan’s Taliban government blamed on neighboring Pakistan struck two eastern provinces of the country, killing at least three people, wounding seven others and damaging homes, officials and witnesses said Thursday.In Kabul, the foreign ministry decried the strikes t»»»

Britain has barred Israeli officials from its biggest defense trade show over its escalation of the war against Hamas in Gaza, its latest effort to pressure a historically close ally over the conflict. Prime Minister Keir Starmer's government said in July it would recognize a Palestinian state unle»»»

RIYADH: The Saudi Arabian aid agency KSrelief continues to deliver much-needed support in crisis-hit nations and help alleviate the suffering of their affected populations. In Lebanon’s Western Beqaa region, the aid agency handed out 469 packages for 2,345 individuals as part of a food aid distribu»»»

OSAKA: The Saudi Arabia Pavilion, the second largest pavilion after the host country, has celebrated reaching two million visitors since opening on April 13, with June 17 being recorded as the highest number of visitors in a single day. The milestone was celebrated by Ahmed Al-Khateeb, minister of »»»

RIYADH: The Saudi Arabian aid agency KSrelief continues to deliver much-needed support in crisis-hit nations and help alleviate the suffering of their affected populations. In Lebanon’s Western Beqaa region, the aid agency handed out 469 packages for 2,345 individuals as part of a food aid distribu»»»