The Arab League on Wednesday welcomed a newly agreed temporary ceasefire between the United States and Iran, calling it an important step toward de‑escalation, while sharply condemning ongoing Israeli attacks on Lebanon as a grave violation of international law that threatens to undermine the truce»»»

President Sadyr Japarov signed a law introducing amendments to the Civil Code and the Civil Procedure Code of Kyrgyzstan. The document was adopted by the Zhogorku Kenesh on February 26, 2026. According to the official statement, the main objective of the law is to strengthen the protection of the r»»»

A new energy pathway is emerging for developing economies, one that challenges the assumption that fossil fuels are a prerequisite for growth, according to a new report by Ember. More than 700mn people still lack access to»»»

Russia’s Urals crude price rose to $116.05 per barrel in early April 2026, marking a 13 year high, while discounts to Brent narrowed to below $27.75 per barrel, according to Bloomberg citing Argus Media data. As followed c»»»

Russia’s crypto payment system A7 is preparing to expand into Africa, including a planned launch in Togo, while already operating in Nigeria and announcing a presence in Zimbabwe, according to The Bell and Financial Times. »»»

Yandex (YNDX) holds around 70% of all search queries in Russia, consolidating its position as the dominant domestic search engine and outpacing global rival Google, according to motoram.ru. Yandex is one of a rare example »»»

Ukraine launched more cross-border drone strikes than Russia in March for the first time since the war began in 2022, signalling a shift in the aerial dimension of the war as both sides expand unmanned capabilities, reported Ukraine Business News. »»»

A leaked transcript of a phone call between Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban and Russian President Vladimir Putin, dated October 17, 2025, revealed Hungary’s readiness to host a Russian–U.S. peace summit in Budapest, while also highlighting Orban’s close relationship with Putin, Bloomberg»»»

Argentina’s government revoked press credentials for several local media outlets on April 6 following allegations they were linked to a Russian-backed disinformation campaign uncovered by an international investigation, escalating tensions between President Javier Milei’s administration and th»»»

Russia's Central Election Commission (CIK) has confirmed that political parties and candidates may campaign on Telegram ahead of the State Duma elections in autumn 2026, despite the platform being officially blocked, Vedomosti reported on April 8. »»»

Greenpeace said on April 8 that fossil fuel operators in parts of eastern Europe are continuing to burn methane in potential breach of new EU rules banning routine flaring, raising concerns over energy waste and environmental harm. »»»

The National Bank of Poland (NBP) expanded its gold reserves to just over 583 tonnes in March, taking advantage of a sharp correction in global gold prices, bankier.pl, an economic and financial news website, reported on April 7. »»»

US Vice President JD Vance praised Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban for his leadership on energy security, calling him a model for other European leaders to follow amid the continent's ongoing energy crisis at a joint press conference in Budapest on April 7. »»»

A leaked transcript of a phone call between Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban and Russian President Vladimir Putin, dated October 17, 2025, revealed Hungary’s readiness to host a Russian–U.S. peace summit in Budapest, while also highlighting Orban’s close relationship with Putin, Bloomberg»»»

Lithuania’s governing coalition is expected to hold together despite mounting disagreements over plans to build a new military training ground in Kapciamiestis, leaders of the ruling parties, the SD, “The Dawn of the River Neman” and “Greens and Farmers Union”, said on April 7 – though tensions wit»»»

The West is discussing a new defence alliance format to replace Nato that would include Ukraine.  Nato's current form is ineffective, so it is worth creating a new defence structure that would include Ukraine, said Keith Kellogg, former US President Donald Trump's special envoy for Ukraine. »»»

Kyrgyzstan’s Ambassador to Germany, Omurbek Tekebayev, met with President Sadyr Japarov. The ambassador himself posted on social media. According to Tekebayev, the discussion focused on ideas from his work «Dynasty, Metal, At,» which explores the historical and institutional features of Eurasian no»»»

The State Agency for Physical Culture and Sports under the Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan has announced a tender for the procurement of services for organizing the 2026 SCO International Marathon. According to the government procurement portal, 2,150 million soms are planned for this purpose. T»»»

President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov signed a law ratifying an agreement with Egypt that abolishes visa requirements for holders of diplomatic, service, and special passports. The document, previously adopted by the Zhogorku Kenesh, completes the domestic procedures required to launch the simplifi»»»

Dubai: Flight operations are gradually returning at Bahrain International Airport, offering relief to passengers after recent airspace restrictions disrupted schedules across the region. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.Bahrain Airport Company, which operates the airpor»»»

Washington, United States: US President Donald Trump late Wednesday said US military deployed near Iran would remains stationed in the area until a "real agreement" is reached, as it enters a fragile two-week ceasefire with Tehran. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - s»»»

Arab Parliament Speaker Mohammed bin Ahmed Al-Yamahi condemned the brutal Israeli attacks against Lebanon, which have left hundreds of civilians dead or injured and caused widespread material damage, the Saudi Press Agency said on Thursday. He said the attacks constitute a flagrant violation of int»»»

It is planned to install CCTV cameras at Bishkek cemeteries. The announcement was made by acting director of the municipal enterprise Bishkek Funeral Services Agency, Kubat Kuramaev, during a meeting of the Bishkek City Council’s Standing Commission on housing and utilities, fuel and energy complex»»»

Adylbek Kasymaliev, Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic, met with Alexey Overchuk, Deputy Prime Minister of the Russian Federation, who arrived in the country on a working visit. During the meeting, a wide range of bilateral cooperation issues in trade, economy, and other ar»»»

Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan, Edil Baisalov, met with Evgeny Kassyura, Deputy Chairman of the St. Petersburg Committee on External Relations. He noted that Evgeny Kassyura’s visit provides a good opportunity for a substantive discussion of current issues of bilateral an»»»

LONDON — Oil and gas prices plunged, stock markets soared and the dollar retreated Wednesday after the United States and Iran agreed to a temporary ceasefire that includes the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz."It is a massive market reversal," Kathleen Brooks, research director at XTB traders, tol»»»

AMMAN — Despite five weeks of regional conflict that have unsettled financial markets worldwide, the Amman Stock Exchange (ASE) has demonstrated "notable" resilience, reinforcing its position as a stable investment destination during times of uncertainty.Market analysts said that the exchange’s per»»»

Dubai: Passengers planning travel between Kuwait and several Indian cities are facing disruptions after Jazeera Airways pulled services across nine routes, with cancellations running for over a month amid operational challenges. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The airl»»»

1 of 4 | NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte, seen here in 2025, is set to visit Washington to soothe tensions with the cornerstone of the defensive pact after amid threats by Trump to pull out. File Photo by Aaron Schwartz/UPI | License Photo April 8 (UPI) -- NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte met wi»»»

A wolf that escaped from a zoo in South Korea remained at large Thursday, authorities said, prompting a local school to close over safety concerns as the search continued. The male wolf -- born in 2024 and weighing about 30 kilogrammes — escaped from a zoo at a theme park in Daejeon, about 150 kilo»»»