30 modern waste collection sites to be installed in Bishkek - | 24.KG
Vice Mayor of Bishkek, Ramiz Aliev, announced on social media the launch of a program to install 30 modern waste container sites aimed at improving the capital’s waste collection system. He showcased one of the new sites and said that by the end of 2026 the city plans to install 30 such facilities.»»»
UAE grants Kyrgyzstan tariff preferences on 444 export commodity sub-items - | 24.KG
United Arab Emirates has granted the Kyrgyz Republic tariff preferences covering 444 export commodity sub-items.This is stated in the draft law «On the ratification of the Economic Partnership Agreement between the Eurasian Economic Union and its Member States, on the one hand, and the United Arab »»»
Part of Bishkek to have no gas for several days - | 24.KG
Bishkekgaz gas service informs that due to work on shut-off valves in gas wells, natural gas supply will be temporarily suspended from May 15 to 22 in the area bounded by the following streets: Bishkekgaz apologizes for the inconvenience and asks consumers to switch to alternative energy sources du»»»
Middle Eastern consortium offers $200mn to finance Genmin's Gabon iron ore project via JV
Genmin Limited (ASX:GEN) said it had received strong interest from international investors and commodities traders to help finance development of its Baniaka iron ore project in Gabon, as the company seeks to secure about $200mn in project funding ahead of a final investment decision. »»»
Middle Eastern consortium offers $200mn to finance Genmin's Gabon iron ore project via JV
Genmin Limited (ASX:GEN) said it had received strong interest from international investors and commodities traders to help finance development of its Baniaka iron ore project in Gabon, as the company seeks to secure about $200mn in project funding ahead of a final investment decision. »»»
Middle Eastern consortium offers $200mn to finance Genmin's Gabon iron ore project via JV
Genmin Limited (ASX:GEN) said it had received strong interest from international investors and commodities traders to help finance development of its Baniaka iron ore project in Gabon, as the company seeks to secure about $200mn in project funding ahead of a final investment decision. »»»
Middle Eastern consortium offers $200mn to finance Genmin's Gabon iron ore project via JV
Genmin Limited (ASX:GEN) said it had received strong interest from international investors and commodities traders to help finance development of its Baniaka iron ore project in Gabon, as the company seeks to secure about $200mn in project funding ahead of a final investment decision. »»»
Tehran water consumption hits 3bn litres a day as Iran braces for crisis summer
Daily water consumption in the Iranian capital Tehran has climbed to nearly three billion litres before the start of summer, with reservoirs sitting at just 22% of capacity, according to newly released information on May 14 by state media. »»»
Iran defends seizure of US tankers as legal under international law
Iran's judiciary has defended the detention of American oil tankers in Iranian waters as a legitimate act backed by domestic law and the 1982 United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea, its press service said on May 14. »»»
Iran defends seizure of US tankers as legal under international law
Iran's judiciary has defended the detention of American oil tankers in Iranian waters as a legitimate act backed by domestic law and the 1982 United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea, its press service said on May 14. »»»
Iran defends seizure of US tankers as legal under international law
Iran's judiciary has defended the detention of American oil tankers in Iranian waters as a legitimate act backed by domestic law and the 1982 United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea, its press service said on May 14. »»»
Georgia’s drift from the West opens a strategic window for Armenia on Europe-Asia trade routes
As geopolitical instability redraws Eurasian trade routes, the Centre for Eastern Studies (OSW) says the South Caucasus is emerging as an increasingly important transit bridge between Europe and Asia. Yet while Georgia currently dominates this east-west corridor, mounting political tensions with We»»»
Georgia’s drift from the West opens a strategic window for Armenia on Europe-Asia trade routes
As geopolitical instability redraws Eurasian trade routes, the Centre for Eastern Studies (OSW) says the South Caucasus is emerging as an increasingly important transit bridge between Europe and Asia. Yet while Georgia currently dominates this east-west corridor, mounting political tensions with We»»»
Poland to advance 3% digital tax despite US criticism
Poland’s Ministry of Finance will work on a proposed 3% digital tax submitted by the Ministry of Digital Affairs, Finance Minister Andrzej Domański said on May 13, as Warsaw moves ahead with plans that have drawn criticism from the US administration. »»»
Western allies split over future of peace envoy role in Bosnia
The US signalled a major shift in its approach to Bosnia & Herzegovina’s international oversight on May 12, saying the next international peace envoy should have a reduced mandate, a stance that exposed growing differences among Western powers over how quickly the Balkan country should be left »»»
Hungary FX swap move sends forint lower as exporters warn of competitiveness squeeze
At the Hungarian National Bank's (MNB’s) FX swap tender providing euro liquidity, the central bank of Hungary has reduced the maximum allowable swappoints, effectively lowering the annualised forint yield by around 50bp to 5.25%, MBH Bank said in a note on May 13, according to financial website&nbs»»»
VISEGRAD BLOG: Hungary’s post-Orban reckoning
Hungary’s political landscape changed decisively this week as Peter Magyar formally took office on May 12, completing the fastest government formation since the country’s democratic transition. Just 30 days after his landslide election victory, the leader of the centre-right Tisza Party unveiled hi»»»
India condemns attack on ship off Oman, vessel reported sunk
NEW DELHI: India’s foreign ministry condemned an attack of an Indian-flagged ship off Oman as “unacceptable” on Thursday, with maritime security monitors reporting the cargo vessel had sunk. New Delhi did not give further details on the attack on Wednesday, and the fate of the unnamed ship, nor who»»»
Emirates taps GE Aerospace to build advanced engine repair capabilities in Dubai
Dubai: Emirates has signed an agreement with GE Aerospace to build deeper engine repair capabilities in Dubai, strengthening the airline’s ability to maintain key engines that power its Boeing 777 and Airbus A380 fleets. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The agreement co»»»
Dimitrieska-Kochoska for MIA: Measures supporting economic growth and citizens remain unchanged under budget rebalance
Skopje, 13 May 2026 (MIA) - Our focus remains on protecting citizens’ standard of living and the budget rebalance will stay within that framework, Finance Minister Gordana Dimitrieska-Kochoska said in an interview with MIA, referring to the ongoing discussions on the budget rebalance. Dimitrieska-K»»»
Kyrgyzstani faces 28 years in prison in USA after car accident, has no lawyer - | 24.KG
Bekzhan Beishekeev, a citizen of Kyrgyzstan involved in a traffic accident in the U.S. state of Indiana, has reportedly been left without a lawyer, according to members of the Kyrgyz community in the United States. According to them, the prosecutor’s office requested a 28.5-year prison sentence for»»»
One dead, 19 injured in Dubai road accident
Dubai: A worker was killed and 19 others were injured, including eight critically, after a workers’ bus was struck by a truck on Al Yalayis Street in Dubai, prompting a renewed warning from Dubai Police about the dangers of stopping vehicles in the middle of roads. The crash occurred near the Sheik»»»
Environment Minister Karamfilova-Blagova: Fine Particulate Levels Rise in 2025
Fine particulate matter levels in 2025 were higher than a year earlier, Minister of Environment and Water Rositsa Karamfilova-Blagova said in Burgas on Thursday. Karamfilova-Blagova was speaking on the sidelines of a forum on upgrading the national air quality monitoring system. Karamfilova-Blagova»»»
Storms, lightning kill 89 in India's Uttar Pradesh state
New Delhi: Powerful storms including gales, lightning, rain and hail killed at least 89 people in India's most populous state of Uttar Pradesh, a government aid agency official said on Thursday. Uttar Pradesh, home to more than 240 million people, is frequently hit by storms during the summer month»»»
Strains apparent as cricket strives to maximize growth opportunities
It may just be my imagination, but there seems to be an unusual amount of angst and tension in the world of cricket at present. In the last week alone, the proposed privatization of the Big Bash League in Australia has hit the buffers. A consequence of that pushback has been to inflame tensions in »»»
EGX closes mixed as foreign buying continues while blue chips extend decline
Cairo — Egypt’s stock market ended trading on Wednesday, 13 May 2026 on a mixed note, with the benchmark index falling for a third consecutive session as profit-taking in large-cap stocks continued, while broader indices maintained their upward momentum on sustained buying in mid- and small-cap sha»»»
International Forum in Sofia Looks at New Horizons in Journalism: Truth Under Pressure
The World Press Institute (WPI) held the international conference New Horizons in Journalism: Truth Under Pressure on Thursday. The forum was organized with the Association of European Journalists – Bulgaria (AEJ-Bulgaria) and support from the America for Bulgaria Foundation. At the opening, Radio »»»
Panda Bonds Could Help Pakistan Bypass US Dollar and Access Chinese Capital Market - Economist
Pakistan's engagement is more than just purchasing Chinese bonds — it's about securing direct financing from Chinese investors and institutions. The Chinese investment bonds also can help Islamabad with its energy crisis, Syed Basim Raza of the NUST Institute of Policy Studies told Sputnik.Pakistan»»»
US Jury Awards $49.5 Mn Damages to Boeing 737 MAX Victim's Family
A US jury awarded $49.5 million in damages on Wednesday to the family of a 24-year-old American who perished in a 2019 Boeing 737 MAX crash. The suit was brought by relatives of Samya Stumo, who died in the March 2019 Ethiopian Airlines crash which claimed a total of 157 lives. The Chicago jury, wh»»»
UAE corporate tax penalty waiver beneficiaries expected to rise to 91,000
Dubai: The UAE’s Federal Tax Authority expects more than 91,000 taxable persons to benefit from the Corporate Tax Late Registration Penalty Waiver initiative, as it urged unregistered businesses to apply and complete their first filing within the required timeline. Sign up for our daily business ne»»»
Iran calls UAE 'active partner' in US-Israel war on Iran
Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi on Thursday accused the United Arab Emirates of playing what he called an active role in the US-Israeli war against Iran. "The UAE is an active partner in this aggression, and there is no doubt about it," Araghchi said while attending the BRICS summit in India»»»
Bishkek Mayor explains rules for land expropriation for roads, urban facilities - | 24.KG
During a meeting with residents, Bishkek Mayor Aibek Dzhunushaliev commented on issues related to the possible expropriation of private land during the implementation of urban infrastructure projects. According to him, if a land plot falls within the construction zone of roads or other facilities o»»»
Premature mortality declines in Kyrgyzstan with assistance of Switzerland - | 24.KG
Switzerland is helping to reduce premature mortality in Kyrgyzstan. The Ministry of Health’s press center reported. According to the ministry, the results of the eight-year project «Effective Management and Prevention of Non-Communicable Diseases in the Kyrgyz Republic» have been summarized. From 2»»»
Lebanon and Israel to hold new talks in Washington as ceasefire nears end
Lebanese and Israeli delegations are due to begin a third round of talks in Washington on Thursday, days before their latest ceasefire expires. Continued Israeli strikes have killed more than 400 people since the truce came into effect on April 17, according to an AFP tally based on figures provide»»»
Israel launches fresh strikes on Lebanon despite ceasifre and ongoing talks
The conflict between Israel and Hezbollah is continuing despite talks currently taking place between Lebanon and Israel. On Wednesday, twelve people were killed by Israeli strikes on Lebanon, according to the country's health ministry. Story by James Vasina.»»»
Netanyahu's coalition seeks to dissolve parliament and trigger early election in Israel
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's ruling coalition seized control of the electoral timetable on Wednesday by submitting a motion to dissolve Israel's parliament early, paving the way for early elections. The bill, which was signed by leaders of the six parliamentary groups in the governin»»»
The Inside Track | A competitive portfolio is built on asset quality and tenant relevance
In a real estate market defined by shifting demand patterns, rising expectations around quality, and growing pressure to deliver sustainable, future-proof assets, CPI Romania is continuously refining its approach to growth. Rather than pursuing scale for its own sake, the company focuses on strengt»»»
Russian Forces Launch Massive Retaliatory Strike on Ukraine Defense Industry and Military Airfields
Over the past 24 hours, the Russian army has inflicted a massive retaliatory strike, including using Kinzhal hypersonic missiles, on Ukrainian defense industry enterprises, military airfields, fuel and transport infrastructure facilities used in the interests of the armed forces of Ukraine, the Rus»»»
Pakistan orders cybercrime probe into Cambridge exam paper leak
Dubai: Pakistan’s interior ministry has ordered a cybercrime investigation into the alleged leak of Cambridge examination papers, as outrage grows among students and parents over repeated breaches during the ongoing exam session, according to reports by Dawn and Geo News. The ministry on Thursday d»»»
Satheesan promises ‘new Kerala’ as Congress picks CM
V.D. Satheesan on Thursday pledged to usher in “a new Kerala” focused on young people, clean governance and economic revival after the Congress leadership formally picked him to head the next United Democratic Front (UDF) government in the state. The announcement ended days of intense speculation a»»»
Donald Trump and Xi Jinping hold high-stakes meeting in Beijing
Donald Trump is in China where he's set to take part in highly-anticipated talks with President Xi Jinping. The two sides are to discuss trade, the war in Iran, and Taiwan. This is the US President's first visit to the country in ten years. Details by FRANCE 24 correspondent in Beijing, Yena Lee.»»»
China's Xi promises more trade but warns Trump over Taiwan as summit kicks off in Beijing
China's President Xi Jinping told his US counterpart Donald Trump that Chinese markets will be more open to US and global trade in the future as a two-day summit got under way in Beijing on Thursday but warned that persistent disagreements over Taiwan could send relations down a dangerous»»»
Taiwan says China 'sole risk' to peace after Xi warned Trump over Taiwan issue
It's an honor to be your friend - Donald Trump told Xi Jinping. Xi Jinping, however, responded by offering a cautionary warning about avoiding a possible clash between the two nations. A contrast in tone underscoring then just how far apart the leaders remain on thorny issues including the war in I»»»
Israeli nationalists hold parade marking their capture of East Jerusalem
JERUSALEM: Thousands of Israeli nationalists will march on Thursday through the Muslim quarter of Jerusalem’s walled Old City under heavy security, in an annual event marking Israel’s capture of the city’s east in a war nearly six decades ago. The parade, the main celebration of Jerusalem Day, has»»»
Pope Leo decries European military spending as ‘betrayal’ of diplomacy
ROME: Pope Leo on Thursday decried rising European military spending, which grew last year by the highest amount since the end of the Cold War amid pressure from US President Donald Trump, saying it was a betrayal of diplomacy.Leo, who has drawn Trump’s ire in recent weeks after criticizing the Ir»»»
Hezbollah MP says direct talks 'free concessions' to Israel
Hezbollah lawmaker Ali Ammar reiterated Thursday his group's rejection of the direct talks, as Lebanon and Israel are to hold new peace talks in Washington starting Thursday. Ammar said direct talks amount to "free concessions" to Israel. Earlier this week, Hezbollah leader Sheikh Naim Qassem calle»»»
UAE launches AI-powered skills platform for future jobs
Abu Dhabi: Following the directions of the Education, Human Development and Community Development Council, the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research and the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation have launched the “UAE Skills Platform”. This launch reflects a national directio»»»
Sofia Municipality to Acquire Sculptural Figures of Soviet Army Monument from State
The Sofia Municipal Council (SMC) Thursday accepted the proposal of Sofia Mayor Vassil Terziev for the Sofia Municipality to acquire the sculptural figures and bas-reliefs from the Monument to the Soviet Army free of charge from the State. “We are the owners of the land. It is normal that the figur»»»
Qatar Meteorology warns of rising temperatures and strong winds this weekend
Doha, Qatar: Temperatures are expected to rise further this weekend, with warnings issued for strong wind and high seas. The Qatar Meteorology Department said in its weather forecast that temperatures will range between a minimum of 31°C and a maximum of 41°C. On Thursday, May 14, 2026, the weather»»»
Vucic: EXPO 2027 a historic project
BELGRADE - Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic said on Thursday EXPO 2027 was an incredible, historic project and noted that, every day, there were more than 3,500 workers at the EXPO construction site in Belgrade's suburban municipality of Surcin. During a tour of the site, Vucic said all buildings»»»