Opposition seeks ban on Ukrainian grain imports
Fidesz announced a bill that would ban the import of Ukrainian grain products. Parliamentary group leader Gergely Gulyás announced the proposal for parliament via social media. “There are certainly disadvantages when a government is active only on Facebook and through ever-new Netflix episodes. The»»»
PM says EU funding talks progressing well
Talks on European Union funding owed to Hungary are progressing well, Prime Minister Péter Magyar said on Thursday in Vienna while speaking to Hungarian journalists after a courtesy visit to Austrian President Alexander Van der Bellen. The prime minister noted that European Commission leaders have »»»
Kyrgyzstan introduces temporary driver’s licenses for six months - | 24.KG
The Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan has amended the rules for issuing driver’s licenses and is introducing a new type of document — a temporary national driver’s license. According to the decree, it can be obtained by citizens who have completed at least four months of training at a driving scho»»»
Vietnam auctions convicted tycoon's Hermes handbags for over $500k
Hanoi, Vietnam: A pair of luxury Hermes handbags that once belonged to a jailed Vietnamese property tycoon sold at auction for more than $500,000, state media reported, as the government seeks to recover funds linked to a $27 billion fraud. Property developer Truong My Lan was convicted in 2024 of »»»
Free and discounted private school seats reach over 8,500
Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Education and Higher Education has announced that the number of free and discounted seats offered by private schools and kindergartens under the “Community Responsibility of Private Schools and Kindergartens” initiative has exceeded 8,500, marking a significant expansio»»»
Sale of subsidised local sacrificial animals under govt initiative for Eid Al-Adha begins
Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MoCI), in coordination with the Ministry of Municipality, yesterday announced the launch of the ‘National Initiative to Encourage Local Production and Support Sacrificial Animals for Eid Al-Adha 1447 AH - 2026’. This collaborative effort underscor»»»
Motjaba Khamenei Sets ‘Red Line’ on Sending Enriched Uranium Abroad
Iran's Supreme Leader has issued a directive that the country's near-weapons-grade uranium should not be sent abroad, two senior Iranian sources told Reuters on Thursday. The directive sets an additional red line on one of the main US demands at peace talks, amid signs of a widening rift between Te»»»
MNB chief praises policy shift
The Hungarian National Bank (MNB), focused on fulfilling its core responsibilities, has operated successfully over the past year, central bank governor Mihály Varga said on Thursday in a podcast. According to the MNB governor, the strengthening of the forint, declining inflation and growing foreign»»»
Fidesz rejects Tisza constitutional proposals
The parliamentary groups of Fidesz and KDNP do not support the proposals submitted by Tisza Party representatives that would amend the Fundamental Law in several areas, Gergely Gulyás, parliamentary group leader of Fidesz, said on Thursday. “With the proposed amendments, the Tisza Party is not buil»»»
The story of gas from the beginning to the end
In this paper we will discuss the story of gas in all its details from beginning to end Will Egypt actually import Israeli gas? What is the reality of the Convention? What advantages does Egypt have? Who are the biggest affected by Egypt in the gas market? What are the latest developments, expansio»»»
Russia irked by US, EU moves to secure Central Asia critical minerals
Russia has made clear its concern about growing US and European Union moves to gain access to rare earth and critical mineral resources in Central Asia. Izvestia newspaper on May 20 reported the Kremlin’s displeasure, as outlined by Deputy Foreign Minister Mikhail Galuzin. G7 countries are mounti»»»
Kyrgyzstan’s team loses in final of Uzbekistan Open Ice Hockey Championship - | 24.KG
The team of Kyrgyzstan Uchur lost in the final series of the Uzbekistan Open Ice Hockey Championship. The tournament organizers reported. The athletes took to the ice against Humo team from Tashkent. The first two games were held on May 16-17 in Bishkek at the Nomad Arena. Humo won both games. The »»»
Russia irked by US, EU moves to secure Central Asia critical minerals
Russia has made clear its concern about growing US and European Union moves to gain access to rare earth and critical mineral resources in Central Asia. Izvestia newspaper on May 20 reported the Kremlin’s displeasure, as outlined by Deputy Foreign Minister Mikhail Galuzin. G7 countries are mounti»»»
Murder of Kyrgyz woman in Moscow: MFA to assist in body repatriation - | 24.KG
The Embassy of Kyrgyzstan in Russia is working on repatriating the body of Aigerim T., brutally murdered in Moscow, to her homeland. The press service of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs reported. The ministry also reported that a suspect, Kyrgyz citizen S.Zh., 31, has been detained in connection wi»»»
Residents burn an Ebola treatment center in Congo as anger grows over the outbreak
BUNIA: People set fire to an Ebola treatment center in a town at the heart of the outbreak in eastern Congo on Thursday after being stopped from retrieving the body of a local man, a witness and a senior police officer said, as fear and anger grow over a health crisis that doctors are struggling to»»»
Trump heads to a competitive New York district to sell his tax law as voters sour on the economy
WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump is heading to a toss-up congressional district in New York on Friday to test his midterm message on the economy, even as voters largely disapprove of his stewardship of it. Trump will travel to the Hudson Valley area to appear with Republican Rep. Mike Lawler, who»»»
Trump to deploy 5,000 more U.S. troops to Poland - UPI.com
President Donald Trump shakes hands with Poland’s President Karol Nawrocki (L) in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, D.C., in September 2025. Trump on Thursday announced the deployment of 5,000 additional troops to Poland. File Photo by Aaron Schwartz/UPI | License Photo May 22 (UPI)»»»
Cabinet intends to install drip irrigation system around Issyk-Kul Lake - | 24.KG
The Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan intends to install a drip irrigation system around Issyk-Kul Lake. The project is aimed at the rational use of the region’s water resources. Erlist Akunbekov, Minister of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry, told reporters. According to him, »»»
Kyrgyzstan granted import tariff benefits for 300 tons of cocoa powder - | 24.KG
First Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan, Daniyar Amangeldiev, participated in a meeting of the Eurasian Economic Commission Council via videoconference. During the meeting, 18 issues were considered, 13 of which were adopted without discussion. The EEC Council approved an ac»»»
Rubio questions Cuba diplomatic path as Trump raises prospect of military action
US President Donald Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Thursday renewed suggestions of possible military action against Cuba, a threat amplified by Washington's criminal charges a day earlier against former Cuban leader Raúl Castro. Trump said US presidents had long considered intervention»»»
The Observers - Mexican mother finds remains of son missing for seven years
A Mexican mother found the bones of her son in the desert, seven years after he was kidnapped by a drug cartel. The woman is a well-known figure in Mexico, where she leads a collective of mothers looking for their missing loved ones. Ceci Flores recovered the remains of her son, Marco Antonio,»»»
Beirut Plan to Organize the Displaced Ends in Waterfront Camp
The insistence of about 500 displaced Lebanese to stay along Beirut’s waterfront has raised questions about why they chose to remain in that area despite the lack of basic living conditions. The displaced say they are staying for security reasons, fearing they could be targeted if they move to larg»»»
Israeli Strike Kills 2 in South Lebanon
The Israeli military carried out an airstrike in south Lebanon, killing two people it said on Friday were armed and "moving in a suspicious manner" in an area where it is fighting Hezbollah. Israel and the Iran-backed group have been regularly trading fire in the country's south despite a ceasefire»»»
A propos - Ben Gvir's flotilla video: Netanyahu has 'lost control of the government'
Italy and Spain are calling on the EU to sanction Israel's far-right national security minister, over his posting of a video showing detained Gaza-bound activists forced to their knees with their hands bound. The footage - which showed Itamar Ben Gvir heckling activists while waving an Israeli flag»»»
France condemns Israel as it deports 37 French nationals over Gaza flotilla
All 37 French nationals detained aboard a Gaza-bound aid flotilla to Turkey were deported by Israel on Thursday. Paris summoned a senior Israeli diplomat over a video showing the country's national security minister taunting the multinational group of activists while they were being detained. »»»
At least 24 killed in two separate attacks in Honduras
At least 24 killed in two separate attacks in Honduras 11 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleClaire Keenan GettyHonduran soldiers and police officers at the site of a shooting in Trujillo, Honduras on 21 May At least 24 people have been killed, including four police officers, in two sepa»»»
India-Africa summit postponed due to Ebola outbreak, first case confirmed in South Kivu
India and the African Union (AU) on Thursday postponed the India-Africa Forum Summit scheduled for next week in New Delhi, due to the "emerging public health situation" in Africa, India's foreign ministry said, in an apparent reference to the Ebola outbreak. A first Ebola case was confirm»»»
Beirut Displacement Plan Ends in Waterfront Camp
The insistence of about 500 displaced Lebanese to stay along Beirut’s waterfront has raised questions about why they chose to remain in that area despite the lack of basic living conditions. The displaced say they are staying for security reasons, fearing they could be targeted if they move to larg»»»
Iran war squeezes Europe’s economy as growth slumps, prices surge
Europe’s economy is slowing sharply as the Iran war drives up energy costs, deepening pressure on households and challenging policy makers. Fresh data for May showed euro zone business activity contracted at its fastest pace in more than two years while inflation pressures intensified, raising fear»»»
Swedish Prime Minister Says NATO Should Help Ukraine ‘Direct’ Its Drones
Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson said that NATO should assist Ukraine in guiding its drones, commenting on incidents involving Ukrainian drones flying into alliance countries. Ukrainian drones have previously flown repeatedly over Finland and the Baltic states. On Tuesday, Estonian Defense Mi»»»
Russia, US Bear Special Responsibility for World's Fate - Ryabkov
Russia and the United States, as the largest nuclear powers, bear a special responsibility for the fate of the world, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov said. In an interview with the Vedomosti business daily, he noted that the current Republican administration has largely departed from»»»
US State Department Says Approved $108M Sale of Equipment for HAWK System to Ukraine
The US State Department said it had approved a potential $108 million sale of HAWK air defense system maintenance equipment to Ukraine. "The US Department of State has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Ukraine for Hawk Missile System Sustainment an»»»
Fraud against investors: Ex-adviser to President of Kyrgyzstan detained - | 24.KG
The State Committee for National Security of Kyrgyzstan (SCNS) has detained citizens A.K.T. and K.Zh.A. on suspicion of committing large-scale fraud against foreign investors. The latter’s initials match those of Zhanybek Kubandykov. He previously served as an adviser to Sadyr Japarov and is the hu»»»
Diplomatic passports: Visa-free regime with Slovenia and Oman takes effect - | 24.KG
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kyrgyzstan has announced the entry into force of bilateral agreements on mutual visa exemption requirements for holders of diplomatic and service passports. According to the ministry’s press service, the agreement between the Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Rep»»»
People & Profit - Powering the AI inference boom: Is it time to downsize the data centre?
In the world of artificial intelligence, the focus used to be on training AI models. Now, increasingly, it's on "inference" – the actual execution of the tasks we ask these systems to perform. David Gurlé is a French tech entrepreneur whose startup Antimatter aims to service the inference»»»
Israeli strike kills 2 in south Lebanon: military
JERUSALEM: The Israeli military carried out an airstrike in south Lebanon, killing two people it said on Friday were armed and “moving in a suspicious manner” in an area where it is fighting Hezbollah. Israel and the Iran-backed group have been regularly trading fire in the country’s south despite »»»
Trump administration pressures Palestinian UN envoy to drop General Assembly role
The US has urged the Palestinian envoy to the UN to withdraw his candidacy for a senior General Assembly post and threatened to revoke his delegation’s visas if he refuses, according to media reports citing an internal State Department cable. The dispute centers on Palestinian efforts to expand the»»»
Cabinet Chairman Adylbek Kasymaliev arrives in Turkmenistan for working visit - | 24.KG
Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan Adylbek Kasymaliev arrived in Turkmenistan for a working visit. The Cabinet of Ministers’ press service reported. During the visit, he will participate in the regular meeting of the CIS Council of Heads of Government, where trade, economic, cultura»»»
MP of Kyrgyzstan elected Deputy Chair of IPA CIS Defense Commission - | 24.KG
A meeting of the IPA CIS Permanent Commission on Defense and Security Issues was held in St. Petersburg. The press service of the Parliament of Kyrgyzstan reported. During the meeting, Karim Khanjeza, a member of the Parliament of the Kyrgyz Republic, was elected Deputy Chair of the Commission. Par»»»
KR invited to join European Convention on Mutual Assistance in Criminal Matters - | 24.KG
The Kyrgyz Republic has received an official invitation to accede to the European Convention on Mutual Assistance in Criminal Matters, the Prosecutor General’s Office reported. According to the agency, the decision will help strengthen international cooperation in criminal cases, improve the effici»»»
Kyrgyzstan’s Cabinet considers direct subsidies for oil traders - | 24.KG
Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan, Adylbek Kasymaliev, held an extended meeting on the domestic market supply of fuels and lubricants. The Cabinet’s press service reported. The discussion was attended by the heads of the largest oil trading companies, which hold key positions in th»»»
Sadyr Japarov presents first issue of updated "Ala-Too" magazine - | 24.KG
President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov presented the first issue of the updated «Ala-Too» magazine. He posted a photo on Facebook. «The «Ala-Too» magazine, which has become a priceless treasure in preserving and disseminating the spiritual heritage of our people, as well as enriching the national li»»»
House Republicans pull vote on Iran war powers measure - UPI.com
House Democrats criticized their Republican colleagues on Thursday after the GOP leadership pulled a vote on a resolution to curb President Donald Trump's ability to wage war with Iran. File Photo by Mike Theiler/UPI | License Photo May 21 (UPI) -- House Republicans abruptly pulled legislation to c»»»
Saudi Arabia tightens rules on power banks aboard flights
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) has updated regulations governing the carriage and use of power banks aboard aircraft, as part of broader efforts to strengthen aviation safety and regulatory oversight in the Kingdom, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) has reported. GACA »»»
Sadyr Japarov meets with Chairman of Swiss National Bank - | 24.KG
President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov met with Martin Schlegel, Chairman of the Governing Board of the Swiss National Bank, in Cholpon-Ata on May 21. The presidential press service reported. They discussed further development of cooperation between the two countries’ central banks, including techni»»»
Suspects of fraud against foreign investors detained in Kyrgyzstan - | 24.KG
Citizens of Kyrgyzstan K.Zh.A. and A.K.T. have been detained on suspicion of committing large-scale fraud against foreign investors. The press center of the State Committee for National Security (SCNS) reported. As part of the criminal case opened under Part 4 of Article 209 of the Criminal Code of»»»
Interior minister reviews Hajj Security Forces readiness
MAKKAH: Saudi Interior Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Naif on Thursday reviewed the readiness of the Hajj Security Forces to implement approved field and organizational plans for Hajj. The ceremony in Makkah, attended by Prince Abdulaziz, who is also the Chairman of the Supreme Hajj Committ»»»
Trump says sending 5,000 US troops to Poland
US President Donald Trump said Thursday he was sending 5,000 troops to Poland, after Washington said an earlier planned deployment had been called off amid pressure on Europe to fend for itself. Trump said the move was based on his relationship with Poland's president Karol Nawrocki, a nationalist »»»
UAE braces for rough seas, blowing dust and soaring temperatures
Abu Dhabi: The UAE will see generally fair weather on Friday, with temperatures edging slightly higher before dustier and cooler conditions arrive over the weekend, according to the National Center of Meteorology. Daytime temperatures are expected to climb to between 40°C and 46°C in inland areas, »»»
South Korea police dismantle hacking ring targeting BTS member, executives - UPI.com
Seventy-five corporate leaders and executives were among the targets as South Korean police worked with Thai authorities and Interpol to arrest and repatriate a ringleader from a Bangkok hideout. The Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency. File. Photo by Asia Today May 21 (Asia Today) -- South Korean pol»»»