Doha, Qatar: Qatar will host the sixth session of the Conference of States Parties to the Arab Anti-Corruption Convention from September 21 to 23, bringing together Arab countries and relevant regional and international organisations to strengthen cooperation on integrity, transparency and the prev»»»

Schools should not become places for people seeking employment simply to earn an income. Education Minister of Kyrgyzstan Dogdurkul Kendirbaeva said during a podcast at the National Broadcasting Corporation of Kyrgyzstan (NTRK). According to her, the state is actively supporting teachers: their sal»»»

More than 10,000 children have enrolled in first grade at schools in Osh this year. The majority — 73 percent — chose to study in Russian-language classes, the City Hall reports. According to the municipality, 4,330 places were allocated for Kyrgyz-language classes, with 2,790 children admitted. Ru»»»

Days of Kazakh Medicine in Kyrgyzstan will take place in Bishkek from September 15 to 18, the Ministry of Health of the Kyrgyz Republic reports. According to the ministry, a comprehensive professional program is planned, aimed at exchanging expertise and fostering cooperation between medical specia»»»

Arab Finance: Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd will shift four Gemini Cooperation services to the Suez Canal instead of sailing around the Cape of Good Hope, according to a statement. The structural change will affect the AE5, AE11, AE12, and ME2 services, as they will join the AE15 and AE19 services, which »»»

Red zones on E11, E44 and key interchanges disrupt traffic across Dubai, Sharjah Dubai: Dubai: Motorists across Dubai and Sharjah are facing delays on several major roads this morning, with live traffic data showing congestion building across key corridors linking the two emirates. Around Dubai Mar»»»

Los Angeles, United States: Quirky horror series "Widow's Bay" cleaned up at Monday's Emmys, setting a new record for the most awards won by a comedy in a single year, as gritty hospital show "The Pitt" won again for best drama. Apple TV's "Widow's Bay," which stars Matthew Rhys as the leader of an»»»

Provocation or progress? Debate over beauty, power and betting in women’s sport Dubai: There are Hollywood stars who sell perfume, stars who sell handbags and then there is Sydney Sweeney, who appears to have decided that controversy itself is a perfectly respectable luxury product. Her latest camp»»»

Minister of Education and Science Prof. Georgi Valchev addressed teachers, school principals, students and parents on the occasion of the start of the new school year in Bulgaria. As quoted by the ministry's press centre, Valchev said that every new school year begins with the sound of the school b»»»

After an extended summer break, Viktor Orbán plunged back into the political deep end. But can he still swim? There was a bit of everything at Kötcse: a great comeback, tough messages, “national resistance”, a fight against the Tisza government and, of course, the unavoidable question: what happens»»»

Statements such as US Secretary of the Air Force Troy Meink’s claim that the United States has deployed an “on-orbit” weapon could have far-reaching consequences, Daryl Kimball, executive director of the Arms Control Association, told Sputnik. Announcing that the US has a space weapon in Earth's or»»»

Surprise Trump call turns AI safety debate into rally for data centers and growth US President Donald Trump made a surprise appearance — by telephone— during a live interview with Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang, abruptly inserting himself into one of the tech industry's most heated debates: whether the ra»»»

When Ursula von der Leyen addresses the European Parliament on Wednesday (16 September), for her yearly State of the European Union (SOTEU) speech, competitiveness is once again expected to feature prominently. But what will that mean in practice? For our new report, Economic Competitiveness and Eu»»»

More than 55,000 first-graders will cross the school threshold for the first time on Tuesday. The new school year will begin with the first school bell for more than 700,000 students at 2,322 schools across the country, the Ministry of Education and Science said in a press release. More than 92,000»»»

Gulf transit disruptions slow EU arrivals, Sri Lanka eyes 3 million tourists at ATM 2026 Sri Lanka's arrivals from Europe have declined, specifically among Europeans who rely on the Middle East transit corridor to reach the island, according to Nalin Jayasundera, President of the Sri Lanka Associat»»»

Two social enterprises will be launched in Kyrgyzstan to provide employment opportunities for people with disabilities, the press service of the Ministry of Labour, Social Security and Migration reported. According to the ministry, a tripartite memorandum of cooperation has been signed with the Kyr»»»

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un thanked Russian President Vladimir Putin for his congratulations on the DPRK’s 78th founding anniversary and reaffirmed Pyongyang’s commitment to further deepening ties with Russia, KCNA reported. “The will of mine and the government of the Democratic People's Republ»»»

A business forum of the Polish Chamber of Tourism will be held in Bulgaria for the first time, the Tourism Ministry said on Tuesday. The event will take place in the Sunny Beach resort on the Black Sea with the support of the Ministry of Tourism and at the initiative of the Association of Incoming »»»

QNA Bujumbura The Ministry of Endowments (Awqaf) and Islamic Affairs has dispatched a delegation to Burundi to carry out several religious and societal initiatives, including mass marriage initiative as part of efforts to strengthen international Islamic partnerships while supporting initiatives fo»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Vodafone Qatar has reaffirmed commitment to supporting sports and community initiatives as the exclusive telecommunications partner of the Seashore Phoenix Games, marking the second year of its five-year strategic partnership with the event. The partnership reflects a shar»»»

Tribune News Network Al-Alamein, Egypt The Public Prosecution participated in the 6th meeting of the Association of Arab Public Prosecutors, held in the city of Al-Alamein, Egypt. This marks the Public Prosecution of Qatar’s first participation since joining the association, a move that reflects th»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Under the patronage of Chief of Staff of the Qatar Armed Forces His Excellency Major-General (Pilot) Jassim bin Mohammed Al Manaei,the Fifth Arab Military Seminar on Sports Medicine organised by the Military Sports Union were held in Doha under the supervision of the Arab »»»

Motorists are facing heavy traffic on Sweihan Road and along Al Ain Road Abu Dhabi motorists are facing delays on several major roads this morning, with heavy traffic reported in Khalifa City, Al Rawdah, Shakhbout City and along routes leading to the capital's outer areas. Traffic is moving slowly »»»

Kyrgyzstan has approved a state program to improve the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of chronic kidney disease for 2026–2030. The decision was made at a Cabinet of Ministers meeting. The draft program was presented by Health Minister Damirbek Osmonov. The document is aimed at improving the ac»»»

President Sadyr Japarov has congratulated the people of Kyrgyzstan on Knowledge Day, emphasizing the importance of education and science for the country’s development. According to the president, amid globalization and advances in high technology, deep knowledge, modern education and science should»»»

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said BRICS was created to counter American practice of sanctioning countries at will and to build economic cooperation independent of unilateral US pressure, IRNA reported. “America has started this process of sanctioning any country it wants. BRICS was formed to»»»

Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic said he will step down on September 27 after returning from the UN General Assembly. “I will resign from the post of president on September 27. I will address the people. I have been president of our country longer than anyone else, and I could not have done it wi»»»

Fishermen missing after drone attack near Kargan and Larak Island Tehran: Two fishing boats were targeted in a drone attack off Iran's southern coast on Monday night, leaving a number of fishermen missing, the semi-official Mehr news agency reported. The attack was carried out off the coast of the »»»

At 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday, the Central Election Commission (CEC) and the Council for Electronic Media (CEM) will sign an agreement regulating the specialized monitoring to be conducted by CEM during the election campaign for the presidential and vice-presidential elections scheduled for October 25, 2»»»

Factory Forward combines funding, technology support and expertise for manufacturers Dubai: UAE manufacturers will get a single platform to access technology assessments, expert support and financing under a new government initiative aimed at speeding up factory transformation. Sign up for our dail»»»

Deals span island escapes, new Helsinki flights, UAE tourism and passenger offers Dubai: Emirates has signed seven tourism agreements spanning the Indian Ocean, Europe, Southeast Asia and the UAE, extending partnerships aimed at bringing more visitors to destinations across its global network. Sign»»»

The Kyrgyzstan’s swimming team’s lineup for the Asian Games in Japan has been announced, the tournament’s official website says. The team includes three athletes who will compete under head coach Evgeny Petrashov. Swimming competitions will be held from September 20 to 25, with 41 sets of medals up»»»

The new 2026/2027 academic year has begun at educational institutions across Kyrgyzstan. Today, September 15, schools hold First Bell ceremonies, with the formal assemblies starting at 9 a.m. The Ministry of Education told 24.kg news agency the topics for the first lessons: Due to the phased transi»»»

Hormuz traffic slowly recovers as wider Gulf tensions keep markets on edge The Strait of Hormuz is showing tentative signs of recovery, though oil and tanker traffic remains far below normal as the US-Iran conflict continues to disrupt one of the world's most important energy and aviation corridors»»»

Israeli rights group B'Tselem said Monday that Israeli actions in the occupied West Bank form part of a greater project designed to make it impossible for Palestinians to exist together as a people. In a report titled "The Elimination Project", the group alleged five connected Israeli tactics and p»»»

New digital guide maps islands, water sports, operators and visitor access Dubai: Visitors looking to explore Abu Dhabi by sea can now use a new digital guide covering the emirate’s more than 200 islands, water sports, marine environments and licensed operators. Sign up for our daily business newsl»»»

American rapper Macklemore announced on Monday that he was dropped from Ed Sheeran’s US stadium tour after saying "Free Palestine" during a September 4 concert in New Jersey. The Grammy winner’s removal follows pressure from venue owners, including New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft, over his »»»

The US Supreme Court on Monday rejected President Donald Trump’s bid to impose new restrictions on mail ballots ahead of November’s midterm elections. The ruling leaves states free to continue using existing voting procedures, after election officials warned the last-minute changes could disrupt ba»»»

The Ministry of Natural Resources of Kyrgyzstan is working to license and support recycling companies as part of efforts to promote the sustainable development of the circular economy, introduce extended producer responsibility in the country and establish a digital registry of waste recyclers. As »»»

The site-specific characteristics of the Paks location were taken into account in the design of the Paks II nuclear power plant: the project incorporates a number of solutions that will allow Paks II to operate safely even at water levels lower than those experienced during this year's drought summ»»»

The Jalal-Abad Electric Grid Enterprise is implementing an automated system for commercial electricity metering. According to the Ministry of Energy, 106,000 meters have been installed in the region since 2024. Plans are in place to install another 44,000 «smart» meters in Toktogul and Nooken distr»»»

In July 2026, construction output volume, based on both raw and working-day adjusted data, was 12.2% lower than a year earlier. Output of both main construction groups decreased, that of buildings by 10.7% and that of civil engineering by 14.0%. Based on seasonally and working-day adjusted indices,»»»

The Orbán government and the political community that should have known better than anyone what destruction lies can wreak upon a nation had itself built a system to falsify reality, betraying its own community, its voters, millions of Hungarian people — but the gravest betrayal it committed was ag»»»

Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan Adylbek Kasymaliev chaired a regular meeting, the Cabinet’s press service reported. According to the report, Kasymaliev reviewed the economic results of the first eight months of the year, noting the republic’s sustained economic growth. The countr»»»

Justices keep long-standing mail voting rules in place for 2026 midterms WASHINGTON: The Supreme Court on Monday rejected President Donald Trump's bid to restrict mail ballots for the midterm elections, capping a flurry of last-minute legal action with voting already underway. The decision allows s»»»

Kuwaitisation and restructuring risks prompt lenders to scrutinise employment stability Dubai: Kuwaiti banks are tightening lending criteria for expatriates as concerns over job security, Kuwaitisation and potential contract terminations prompt lenders to take a more selective approach to credit, b»»»

Inaugural DIB Millionaire draw will take place in December, with subsequent monthly draws DIB, the largest Islamic bank in the UAE, has launched the DIB Millionaire Account, an innovative savings proposition designed to encourage disciplined saving while creating meaningful opportunities for custom»»»

Wartime traffic patterns emerge at world’s most critical oil chokepoint Tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz is "showing signs of recovery", with very large crude carriers (VLCC) moving through the strategic waterway — in both directions and during daylight hours, according to maritime intel»»»

Seven homes and two vehicles damaged in attacks on Abha, Khamis Mushait and Taif Dubai: Thirteen civilians were injured and several homes and vehicles damaged in Houthi missile and drone attacks on three Saudi cities, the Coalition to Support Legitimacy in Yemen said early on Tuesday. Coalition spo»»»

NCM says clouds may turn convective in eastern and southern areas by afternoon Dubai: Temperatures in the UAE are forecast to reach 45°C on Tuesday, with a chance of fog or mist overnight and convective clouds developing over eastern and southern areas, the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) said»»»