International experts to help introduce AI in Kyrgyzstan's tax administration - | 24.KG
Almambet Shykmamatov, Chairman of the State Tax Service (STS) of Kyrgyzstan, held a working meeting with representatives of Sign—a digital infrastructure developer backed by YZi Labs (formerly Binance Labs). According to the STS press service, the parties discussed prospects for cooperation in the »»»
New Russia-North Korea Bridge Will Give Impetus to Bilateral Ties — Cabinet of Ministers Chaiman
The opening of the automobile bridge across the Tumen River will give new impetus to relations between Russia and the DPRK, the Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of the DPRK Pak Thae Song said. The ceremony marking the completion of construction of the automobile bridge on the border with the DP»»»
Gold falls in Syria as global bullion slips on rate-hike bets
Damascus, Sept. 7 (SANA) The price of 21-karat gold in Syria fell by 50 Syrian pounds per gram on Monday compared with Sunday, according to the General Authority for Precious Metals Management. The authority’s daily bulletin put the selling price of 21-karat gold at 16,100 Syrian pounds ($131.97) p»»»
Avalanche kills 11 climbers in Caucasus: Russian rescue service
Moscow, Russia: An avalanche in Russia's rugged Caucasus mountains has killed 11 climbers, with six more missing, rescue services said on Monday. The avalanche tore down a mountainside in the Bezengi Gorge on Sunday and struck a group of 33 alpinists, Russia's emergencies ministry said. "Unfortunat»»»
UAE issues safety warning as volcanic ash affects Jakarta and surrounding areas
Emirati travellers urged to exercise caution and follow local safety instructions Dubai: The UAE has urged its citizens in Indonesia to exercise caution as volcanic ash from Mount Anak Krakatau affects Jakarta and surrounding areas, disrupting flights and forcing the closure of several airports. Th»»»
Oman urges public to exchange old banknotes before September 21 deadline
Central Bank says no claims for withdrawn notes will be accepted after the cut-off Dubai: Oman’s central bank has given the public until the end of business hours on September 21 to exchange old banknotes, warning that no claims for their replacement will be accepted after the deadline. The Central»»»
Bulgaria Posts One of EU's Strongest Retail Growth RatesOpinions
Bulgaria continued to record one of the strongest increases in retail trade in the European Union in July, despite a slight monthly decline. Eurostat data show that the volume of retail sales in the country was 5.6% higher than in July 2025. The result puts Bulgaria well ahead of the EU average, wh»»»
Israeli forces open machine gun fire towards Byout Al-Seyyad village in southern Lebanon: Al-Manar correspondent - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Israeli forces open machine gun fire towards Byout Al-Seyyad village in southern Lebanon: Al-Manar correspondent 07-09-2026 11:05 AM Latest»»»
Russia-North Korea Relations Reach Unprecedentedly High Level - Russian Prime Minister
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Relations between Russia and North Korea are at an unprecedentedly high level, with Russia and North Korea cooperating in virtually all areas, Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin said at a ceremony on Monday that marked the end of construction of a cross-border road bridge. »»»
US Placing Missiles in Europe to Cancel Strategic Stability Talks Prerequisites - Russian MFA
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The deployment of US ground‑based US intermediate-range and shorter-range missile systems in Europe, in particular in Norway, will nullify the prerequisites for a constructive dialogue with the United States on strategic stability, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakha»»»
Strait of Hormuz Traffic Slumps to Lowest Since May Amid US-Iran Ship Strikes
Shipping data on traffic through the Strait of Hormuz showed on Monday that vessel movements remained sharply reduced, with only a handful of ships transiting the strategic waterway amid heightened tensions between Iran and the United States. An average of 10 commodity ships transited the strait pe»»»
Syria launches $1.5 million initiative to economically empower rural women
Damascus, Sept. 7 (SANA) Syria on Monday launched a $1.5 million economic empowerment project aimed at helping vulnerable rural women build sustainable livelihoods through vocational training, small-business support and improved access to markets. The 18-month “Seed Initiative” will directly suppor»»»
Cholpon cinema reopens in Cholpon-Ata after renovation - | 24.KG
Cholpon cinema in Cholpon-Ata has been reopened following renovation. Originally built in 1982, the building had never undergone a major overhaul until now. The Russian-Kyrgyz Development Fund (RKDF) had previously allocated $1.5 million for the restoration of cinemas across the country’s regions. »»»
Romualdez, Marcos' cousin, faces ₱7.4B plunder case: Why the filing puts one of Philippines’ most powerful politicians under unprecedented legal pressure
Plunder case thrusts Marcos cousin into a high-stakes test of Philippine justice MANILA: The Philippine Ombudsman has filed a ₱7.4 billion ($117.9 million) plunder case against former House Speaker and incumbent Leyte Rep. Ferdinand Martin Romualdez, escalating a sprawling corruption investigation »»»
Dubai International tops 2025 air connectivity ranking with 40% hub advantage
DXB topped the connectivity ranking with a hub score nearly 40% ahead of its closest rival Dubai: Dubai International Airport has ranked as the most connected airport across Asia-Pacific and the Middle East in 2025, retaining the top position in a regional index covering 315 airports. Sign up for o»»»
Clear skies, steady tempeartures
Tunis, Sept. 7 (TAP)- The weather on Monday is clear to slightly cloudy in most regions, according to the National Institute of Meteorology. The wind is blowing east, relatively strong in the southeast and light to moderate elsewhere.The sea is...»»»
Eleven mountaineers killed in avalanche in Kabardino-Balkaria - | 24.KG
Eleven mountaineers were killed in an avalanche in Russia’s Kabardino-Balkaria. The regional Main Directorate of the Russian Emergencies Ministry reported. Eleven mountaineers died and six others were hospitalized after an avalanche descended from Mount Mizhirgi in Bezengi Gorge, Kabardino-Balkaria»»»
Landfill near Sofia's Filipovtsi Borough Catches on Fire
A landfill near Sofia's Filipovtsi borough is on fire, Lyulin District Mayor Georgi Todorov reported on his Facebook page on Monday morning. The post reads: "Fire and police crews are on the scene, working to bring the fire under control. There is smoke in the Lyulin District and much of Sofia. I a»»»
Dubai airport immigration gets 12-second ‘Click and Travel’ service
New system uses biometrics and facial recognition to process passengers in 12-15 seconds Dubai: The General Directorate of Identity and Foreigners Affairs (GDRFA) Dubai has officially launched its “Click and Travel” service, allowing passport officers to complete passengers’ entry and departure pro»»»
Former PM Orbán congratulates German AfD on ‘landslide victory’
Former Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has celebrated a major election breakthrough for Germany’s far-right AfD, calling its result in Saxony-Anhalt a “huge night for Germany and Europe” and declaring: “This is just the beginning.” Orbán was quick to congratulate the Alternative for Germany (»»»
Lebanese Health Ministry says Israeli strike on Kfar Rumman killed 9 people, injured 13 others, including paramedics, women and children - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Lebanese Health Ministry says Israeli strike on Kfar Rumman killed 9 people, injured 13 others, including paramedics, women and children 07»»»
Graduates with honors may enter civil service reserve without competition - | 24.KG
Graduates who receive diplomas with honors may be enrolled in the civil service personnel reserve without taking part in a competitive selection process. Myktybek Omurzakov, head of the Human Resources Policy Department of the State Agency for Civil Service and Local Government Affairs, said on Bir»»»
Japanese Ambassador takes three Ganga dips in Rishikesh, calls it ‘unforgettable’
The envoy's latest post highlights his growing bond with India’s rich cultural traditions Japan’s Ambassador to India, Ono Keiichi, has offered a glimpse into his experience of India’s spiritual traditions after taking three full dips in the Ganga during a visit to Rishikesh over the Janmashtami we»»»
US envoys bring ‘more effective’ Ukraine peace proposals to Kyiv, official says
US envoys brought new, “more effective” proposals to Kyiv aimed at ending the war with Russia, a senior Ukrainian presidential official said on Sunday. President Volodymyr Zelensky and US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner described talks positively but announced no breakthrough, as Zelensky wa»»»
Amir sends congratulations to president of Brazil
DOHA: His Highness the Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani sent a cable of congratulations to President of the Federative Republic of Brazil HE Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, on the occasion of his country's Independence Day.»»»
Russia and Indonesia Build Bigger Economic Bridge Bypassing Western Orbit
The warm rapport between Presidents Vladimir Putin of Russia and Prabowo Subianto of Indonesia when they met at the Vladivostok-hosted Eastern Economic Forum (EEF) mirrors the growing strategic nature of the two nations bilateral relations. Bilateral trade hit $5 billion in 2025—up roughly 21-22% f»»»
$1.5 billion GCash IPO: How Filipinos, OFWs can buy into country’s biggest all-time stock-market debut
Mynt gets greenlight for up to $1.5B offering, shares to trade as ‘GCASH’ from Oct. 20 MANILA: The Philippines’ most anticipated stock-market debut has cleared a major regulatory hurdle, opening the door for ordinary Filipinos to become shareholders of the company behind GCash. The Securities and E»»»
Air India Express Kochi-Abu Dhabi flight turns back after engine alert
Kochi-Abu Dhabi flight returns safely after pilots detect falling oil levels in Engine 1 Dubai: An Air India Express Boeing 737 flying from Kochi to Abu Dhabi turned back shortly after take-off after the crew detected a rapid drop in oil quantity in one of its engines. Flight IX 415 was around 50 m»»»
Malaysia cancels haze emergency, but warns problems remain
Kuala Lumpur: Malaysia called off a haze emergency in Sarawak state on Borneo island on Monday but said very unhealthy levels of air pollution remain as a result of forest fires in neighbouring Indonesia. Kuala Lumpur on Friday activated the emergency after obtaining royal consent when pollution le»»»
Why global capital is moving into food systems
Regional food platforms are linking farming, processing and distribution across markets As food security, supply chain resilience and population growth become increasingly important priorities worldwide, agribusiness companies are pursuing a new model of growth: cross-border integration. Rather tha»»»
US envoys Witkoff and Kushner praise talks with Ukrainian President
Kyiv: US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner praised the new momentum gained in their talks with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in Kyiv on Sunday, which came as part of US President Donald Trump administration's efforts to end the war in Ukraine. Witkoff and Kushner arrived in Kyiv from »»»
Tate brothers indicted in Romania for child trafficking, sex with minor, money laundering
Andrew and Tristan Tate have been sent to trial by Romania's Directorate for Investigating Organised Crime and Terrorism (DIICOT) on several charges, including trafficking of minors, money laundering, sexual activity with a minor and influencing statements.DIICOT prosecutors have sought the confisc»»»
The sharpest fall in retail sales in the EU in July was recorded in Romania
The retail sales increased in the euro zone and the European Union in July 2026 as compared to July 2025, but Romania had the sharpest fall in retail sales in the community block, in an annual rhythm, show the data published on Friday by Eurostat.According to the European office, retail sales rose »»»
The retail turnover in July 2026
? Compared to June 2026, in July 2026 the retail turnover volume (excluding the trade with motor vehicles and motorcycles) increased as gross series by 7.0% and as adjusted series according to the number of working days and to seasonality by 0.8%. ? Compared to July 2025, in July 2026 the retail tu»»»
CCIB: Representative Office in Colombo to support Romanian companies' access to Sri Lankan market
The opening of the Representative Office in Colombo of the Bucharest Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCIB) represents an instrument aimed at facilitating Romanian companies' access to the Sri Lankan market and supporting the development of bilateral economic relations, CCIB President Iuliu Stockl»»»
Anti-torture committee report: Progress in Romania in preventing police and prison ill-treatment
The Romanian authorities have made significant progress in tackling the ill-treatment of individuals detained by the police and in prisons. However, detention conditions remain very poor in police stations and prison overcrowding continues to be a serious problem, despite the authorities’ efforts t»»»
President Nicusor Dan welcomes newly appointed ambassadors at Cotroceni Palace, focuses on economic ties
President Nicusor Dan received several ambassadors at Cotroceni Palace on Friday for the presentation of their letters of credence, including diplomatic representatives from Canada, Denmark, Iran and Serbia, with whom he also discussed bilateral economic relations, the Presidential Administration s»»»
President Nicusor Dan convened a meeting of the Supreme Council for National Defence on Monday
President Nicusor Dan convened a meeting of the Supreme Council for National Defence to take place on Monday at 15:00 at Cotroceni Palace, informs the Presidential Administration.The agenda for the meeting includes items relating to the Romanian Army’s Equipment Plan 2027–2036, the Romanian Army Pr»»»
The social security agreement between the US and Romania has entered into force
The entry into force of the Romania - United States Social Security Agreement is good news for Romanians who have worked in the U.S. and for their families, Senate President Mircea Abrudean said on Saturday."Starting 1 September, contribution periods from both countries can be combined when establi»»»
New RO-ALERT message issued amid war in Ukraine in Tulcea County
Locals in the northern part of Tulcea County received another RO-ALERT message on Monday morning, at around 6:55 am, warning them of the possibility of drones or fragments of drones falling, against the backdrop of the war in Ukraine.In the extreme alert message, the authorities urged residents to »»»
Tender announced for reconstruction of bridge over Aravan–Ak-Buura canal - | 24.KG
A tender has been announced in the southern capital for the reconstruction of the bridge over Aravan—Ak-Buura canal. The relevant bid by the Osh City Roads municipal enterprise has been published on the state procurement portal. According to the project, 37.4 million soms have been allocated for th»»»
Water Levels of Bulgarian Section of Danube River Drop on Monday
The hydrological situation in the Bulgarian section of the Danube River remains challenging, the Executive Agency for Exploration and Maintenance of the Danube River reported on Monday. Water levels have dropped across the entire Bulgarian section of the river, with decreases ranging from 1 to 6 cm»»»
5-magnitude earthquake strikes Kermadec Islands off New Zealand coast
Wellington, New Zealand: An earthquake measuring 5 on the Richter scale struck Monday the Kermadec Islands off the coast of New Zealand. The US Geological Survey reported that the earthquake occurred at a depth of 585 kilometers. There have been no reports of casualties or damage so far. The Kermad»»»
QICDRC opens registration for 2026 training programme on International Commercial Courts
Doha, Qatar: The Qatar International Court and Dispute Resolution Centre (QICDRC) has announced the opening of registration for its 2026 Training Programme on International Commercial Courts, scheduled to take place from 20 to 22 October 2026 at QICDRC. The three-day, in-person programme is designe»»»
Qatar Central Bank joins Gulf Payments System, AFAQ
Doha, Qatar: Qatar Central Bank (QCB) announced on Monday that it had joined AFAQ Payments System, operated by the Gulf Payments Company (GPC). This completes the participation of the central banks of all Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries in the system, further strengthening financial and mo»»»
Amir sends congratulations to President of Brazil
Doha, Qatar: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani sent a cable of congratulations to the President of the Federative Republic of Brazil HE Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, on the occasion of his country's Independence Day.»»»
International tourist train brings over 70 guests from Europe to Bishkek - | 24.KG
An international tourist train operated by the German company Lernidee Erlebnisreisen GmbH has arrived in Bishkek. The press service of the state-owned enterprise Kyrgyz Temir Zholu reported. More than 70 tourists from Western Europe, North America, and East Asia are exploring Kyrgyzstan, getting t»»»
Sungrow deepens long-term commitment to Egypt with new energy storage facility
Sungrow recently launched its energy storage manufacturing facility in Egypt’s Suez Canal Economic Zone, with a planned annual production capacity of 10 GWh and operations set to begin in June 2027. The facility’s initial production will support the Sustainable Energy Valley project in Egypt’s Miny»»»
GCC Consultative Lab explores ways to develop vocational training in private sector
Doha, Qatar: The GCC Consultative Lab for Training and the Knowledge Economy Sector was launched yesterday at the Sheraton Doha Hotel, organised by HH International Training Center in cooperation with Qatar Chamber. The one-day forum brought together experts and specialists from GCC countries to di»»»