Manila: The impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte entered its 8th day on Tuesday (July 21) with investigators revealing they have identified "persons of interest" in the probe into Duterte's alleged threat against President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., one of the key issues under Article IV of »»»

Employees of the State Drug Control Service of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Kyrgyzstan, together with Severnaya Railway Customs Office, have disrupted a channel for supplying marijuana from Thailand to Kyrgyzstan. According to the Interior Ministry, the drugs were smuggled into the country t»»»

The State Border Service of the Kyrgyz Republic announced that, following joint discussions with the Kazakh side, a decision was made to extend the operating hours of Karkyra-Avtodorozhny checkpoint on the Kyrgyz-Kazakh section of the state border. Due to increased passenger traffic and in order to»»»

Doha, Qatar: Al Rawabi Wholesale Division, the FMCG wholesale arm of Al Rawabi Group of Companies, has officially launched its ‘Shop & Win QAR100,000 Worth Gifts’ campaign, a three-month customer rewards initiative offering shoppers the opportunity to win 100 exciting prizes worth a total of QR100,»»»

Arab Finance: Egypt’s automotive sales increased by 18.2% year on year (YoY) to approximately 16,900 vehicles in May 2026, compared to 14,300 vehicles in the same month of 2025, according to the Automotive Market Information Council (AMIC). Month-on-month (MoM), sales grew by 10.3% from 15,330 vehi»»»

Doha: The Ministry of Youth and Sports participated in the Moroccan-Gulf Forum on the Economic and Social Empowerment of Youth, hosted by Casablanca, Kingdom of Morocco. The forum brought together a number of officials, experts, and representatives of youth-related organisations from the Gulf Coope»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Endowments and Islamic Affairs (Awqaf), represented by the Institute of Dawah and Islamic Sciences, has organised a specialised educational seminar titled ‘Knowledge Pathway for Imams 2026’ under the theme ‘Parenting… A Responsibility’, as part of its efforts to enhance»»»

Doha, Qatar: An advanced, minimally invasive, incisionless procedure for treating gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) was the topic for discussion at Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar’s (WCM-Q) Grand Rounds Live Webinar Series. The procedure, called transoral endoscopic fundoplication (TIF), involves»»»

The MoveGreen team has prepared an analytical review of the El Niño climate phenomenon, examining its potential impact on weather patterns and natural hazards in Central Asia, particularly in Kyrgyzstan. On June 2, 2026, the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) announced that conditions for the »»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar participated with a student delegation in the fourth session of the Arab Parliament for the Child (APC), which was hosted by the Emirate of Sharjah in the United Arab Emirates recently, alongside student delegations from various Arab countries. The Qatari student delegation inclu»»»

Doha: Qatar National Library (QNL) and the Institute of Arabic Manuscripts held an extensive virtual meeting yesterday to explore prospects for cooperation in various fields related to Arabic manuscripts and manuscript studies. This comes as part of their efforts to strengthen joint initiatives to »»»

Doha: Qatar Railways Company (Qatar Rail), in collaboration with the Qatar Chess Association, announced the conclusion of the fourth edition of the Qatar Rail Chess Open, which was held from July 17 to 20 this year, in conjunction with the celebration of World Chess Day, observed annually on July 2»»»

Foreign trade in live animals and livestock products in Kyrgyzstan has shown significant changes. According to data from the National Statistical Committee, in the first five months of 2026, the country recorded an increase in imports of livestock and poultry, while export supplies declined. Where »»»

Doha: The Attorneys’ Admission Committee met yesterday under the chairmanship of Minister of Justice and Minister of State for Cabinet Affairs H E Ibrahim bin Ali Al Mohannadi, to discuss the items on its agenda. During the meeting, three new lawyers took the legal oath after completing their train»»»

According to Fidesz's own statement, investigators carried out a search and seizure today in connection with servers belonging to Viktor Orbán's party. "We are waiting for the prosecutor's office to brief us!" wrote Prime Minister Péter Magyar on his Facebook page on Tuesday. In a comment attached »»»

The national presidency and parliamentary group of Fidesz published a declaration of resistance, in which they described as illegitimate the new political system that, in their wording, the government had created in flagrant violation of the Basic Law, with the aim of holding exclusive power. In a »»»

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani on Tuesday called on the federal government to arrest Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who is expected to be in Manhattan in September to attend the United Nations General Assembly. Pool Photo by Anna Connors/UPI | License Photo July 22 (UPI) -- New York City Ma»»»

Abu Dhabi: The United Arab Emirates has condemned in the strongest terms the statements made by the Houthi group against the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, including threats to impose a maritime blockade on the kingdom. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) called on the international co»»»

Parliament is scheduled to hold second-reading debates on the 2026 State Social Security (SSI) Budget Bill and the National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF) Budget Bill this week, according to the draft agenda of the National Assembly. The SSI budget bill retains the maximum monthly pension at EUR 1,73»»»

Doha, Qatar: Government entities operating through Qatar’s integrated service centres have recorded a notable achievement, completing 46,786 services during June 2026, reflecting the continued momentum in enhancing public service delivery and supporting the objectives of the Third National Developm»»»

The State Committee for National Security of the Kyrgyz Republic (SCNS) detained D.N.I., the head of the Sary-Koo aiyl aimak in Zhaiyl district of Chui region, on suspicion of abuse of office. In early 2026, D.N.I., pursuing his own selfish interests and based on a fictitious service contract with »»»

Around 3,800 families in Kyrgyzstan are currently living in areas at risk of landslides, the Ministry of Emergency Situations reported. Of this number, 2,415 families continue to reside in hazardous zones despite the state having allocated land plots and provided assistance for relocation. The larg»»»

Dubai: Gold shoppers in Dubai are again seeing prices close to Dh500 per gram after a five-day rebound pushed the 24-karat rate to Dh495.75 on Wednesday morning. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The price rose by Dh3.75 from Dh492 on Tuesday, leaving 24K gold only Dh4.2»»»

The US and Iran edged closer to another escalation on Wednesday as President Donald Trump warned that a strike on Iran’s heavily fortified “Pickaxe Mountain” nuclear tunnel complex could come “pretty soon”, while Washington carried out its 11th consecutive night of military operations against Irani»»»

Dubai: Hundreds of Indian nationals turned up early Wednesday morning as the UAE’s new network of Indian Consular Application Centres (ICACs) officially opened after weeks of uncertainty and legal challenges. This marks the biggest overhaul of Indian passport and consular services in the country in»»»

Washington: President Donald Trump has approved an agreement with Saudi Arabia that could potentially provide the kingdom with uranium enrichment capability for its civilian nuclear program, according to two people familiar with the matter quoted by both AP and Reuters. The people, who were not aut»»»

Two people were killed in a road accident in Kochkor district of Naryn region, the regional Traffic Safety Department reported. The accident occurred on July 21 at around 11.55 a.m. at the 111th kilometer of the North—South alternative highway. Preliminary information indicates that a Mercedes-Benz»»»

The draft 2026 State Budget Bill was approved at second reading by Parliament's Budget and Finance Committee after an extraordinary session lasting more than 12 hours. Lawmakers considered 69 amendments submitted between the first and second readings of the bill, which envisages a deficit of 5.7% o»»»

Dubai: Emirati engineers and aerospace workers are set to gain access to specialist training, knowledge transfer and placements at Embraer facilities under a new agreement that could also bring more UAE-made components into the Brazilian aircraft manufacturer’s global supply chain. Sign up for our »»»

The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) announced Tuesday that it has successfully disabled multiple radar systems across Kuwait in the latest phase of its ongoing retaliatory operations against the United States, marking the 24th wave of the military campaign. In a formal statement, the Corps c»»»

The national executive committee and parliamentary group of opposition Fidesz have issued a “declaration of resistance”, in which they called “the new political regime” illegitimate, saying it was established “in gross violation of the Fundamental Law and because its goal is the exclusive exercise »»»

Heavy rainfall on July 21 caused damage to a bridge and several roads in Kyrgyzstan’s Issyk-Kul region, the Ministry of Emergency Situations reported. In Kaiyndy area of the Syrt Valley in Ak-Suu district, a sharp rise in the water level washed away a wooden bridge over Kaiyndy River. As a result, »»»

Dubai: Saudi Arabia has introduced a new multiple-entry Umrah visa that allows eligible Muslims to perform Umrah several times throughout the year without needing to apply for a new visa before every trip. The initiative, launched by the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah, is designed to make religious tra»»»

WASHINGTON: Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Tuesday the Iran war has cost the United States $37.5 billion so far, up from a previous estimate of nearly $29 billion in mid-May. “The estimate we have as of today is $37.5 billion,” Hegseth testified during a Senate Appropriations Committee hearing»»»

The United States has spent $37.5 billion on the military campaign against Iran as of today, US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth. "The estimate we have as of today is 37.5 billion," Hegseth said before the US Senate Appropriations Committee when asked about the costs of the operation.On the night of J»»»

The US Central Command (CENTCOM) said it had completed the 11th consecutive wave of strikes against Iran. "At 8:15 p.m. ET [00:00 GMT, July 22] on July 21, U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) successfully completed the 11th consecutive evening of strikes against Iran," the command said in a statement on»»»

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio accused Iran of not being serious about negotiations with the United States. "The problem we're having right now is that they're not serious about talks. If they're serious, we're serious. If they're not, then we will do what is necessary to protect our interests a»»»

Tropical Storm Bertha, which formed Monday, continued to move along the Gulf Coast on Tuesday. Image courtesy of NOAA July 22 (UPI) -- Conditions from Tropical Storm Bertha will continue to spread into Wednesday across parts of the north Gulf Coast, forecasters said. Tropical storm conditions are p»»»

Kyrgyzstan’s Cabinet of Ministers has once again extended the period of temporary external management at Kum-Shagyl CJSC. The decision was made through amendments to Resolution No. 89 of February 29, 2024, «On the Introduction of Temporary External Management at Kum-Shagyl Closed Joint-Stock Compan»»»

Kyrgyzstan intends to comply with ICAO requirements on aircraft noise and emissions. The State Civil Aviation Agency is submitting for public discussion a draft order approving a new version of the aviation regulations «Environmental Protection. APKR-16.» The updated national requirements on aircra»»»

Travellers flying from the UAE are advised to check their flight status before heading to the airport, as several services to Kuwait and Bahrain have been cancelled or affected amid the ongoing regional situation. Airlines are expecting a surge in passenger numbers during the summer peak travel sea»»»

NEW YORK: New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani said late Tuesday that the city would not be able to execute an arrest warrant issued by the world’s top war-crimes court for Israel’s Benjamin Netanyahu, but urged the federal government to do so. In the video Mamdani described the Israeli prime minister as »»»

Officials in Kyrgyzstan are now prohibited from requiring citizens to submit documents that are already available in government electronic databases. President Sadyr Japarov has signed the Law «On Services Provided by State Bodies and Local Government Authorities.» The new law prohibits all governm»»»

Athletes from Kyrgyzstan won eight medals at the Asian Junior Judo Championships in Jordan, the sport’s federation reported. The tournament for athletes aged 18 and under was held on July 16-17 in Amman. Athletes competed for a total of 16 sets of medals. Kyrgyzstanis won one silver and seven bronz»»»

On July 23, from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., the supply of drinking water will be temporarily suspended in Bishkek’s 12th microdistrict, affecting residential buildings, schools, preschool institutions, healthcare facilities, as well as other social, public service, and industrial facilities. The Bishkek Cit»»»

Washington: President Donald Trump has approved an agreement with Saudi Arabia that could potentially provide the kingdom with uranium enrichment capability for its civilian nuclear program, according to two people familiar with the matter. The people, who were not authorized to comment publicly ab»»»

Ágnes Forsthoffer, the Speaker of Parliament exercising the powers of the President of the Republic, has expressed her commitment to fostering less animosity and greater mutual respect — a goal she addressed in a pre-agenda speech at the National Assembly's session on Tuesday. “During this transiti»»»

As part of familiarization with the work of customs authorities, the Chairman of the State Customs Service of Kyrgyzstan, Almaz Saliev, visited Irkeshtam checkpoint. He inspected the facility, including the work of state regulatory agencies to ensure the smooth functioning of the checkpoint and cre»»»

Inflationary trends developed more favourably than indicated in June, while the lower risk premium on domestic assets was maintained — these factors together resulted in the preservation of monetary policy room for manoeuvre, said Mihály Varga, governor of the central bank, at an online press confe»»»

Hormuz and a handful of maritime straits around the world have served as the linchpin of global trade since the 16th century and have fuelled geopolitical rivalries throughout history. As Iran tightens its grip on the Strait of Hormuz, its Yemeni allies, the Houthi rebels, want to disrupt shipping »»»