The U.S. Ambassador to Kyrgyzstan, Lesslie Viguerie, visited Kumtor mine. Kumtor Gold Company reported. During the introductory visit, the diplomat visited the central open pit mine, a heavy mining equipment repair shop, and a gold recovery plant. He was also shown the operation of equipment of the»»»

Israeli media acknowledged on Thursday that several soldiers were wounded after a drone explosion in the settlement of Shomera in the Western Galilee, in the latest escalation along the northern fron Reports indicated that a Hezbollah drone accurately struck a target in the area, igniting a fire an»»»

There is a useful diagnostic for the state of an empire: count its ambassadors. In April 2026, more than 15 months into the second Trump administration, the United States has no Senate-confirmed ambassador in Riyadh, none in Doha, and none in Abu Dhabi. The Saudi post is occupied by a chargée d'aff»»»

The core motivation to orchestrate a coup was to revert the nationalization of Iranian oil by the country’s authorities, international relations expert Somayeh Pasandideh tells Sputnik. At first, the UK tried suffocating Iran with sanctions but the approach didn’t work, so a coup plan was crafted —»»»

Amazon Leo, the low Earth orbit (LEO) satellite venture formerly known as Project Kuiper, is seeking regulatory approval to operate in Kenya, where global rival Starlink has already established a foothold. The application »»»

The world's largest battery maker has just placed a very large bet on a technology that, until recently, most of the industry considered was science fiction. Last week China’s CATL (Contemporary Amperex Technology Co. Limi»»»

There is a useful diagnostic for the state of an empire: count its ambassadors. In April 2026, more than 15 months into the second Trump administration, the United States has no Senate-confirmed ambassador in Riyadh, none in Doha, and none in Abu Dhabi. The Saudi post is occupied by a chargée d'aff»»»

There is a useful diagnostic for the state of an empire: count its ambassadors. In April 2026, more than 15 months into the second Trump administration, the United States has no Senate-confirmed ambassador in Riyadh, none in Doha, and none in Abu Dhabi. The Saudi post is occupied by a chargée d'aff»»»

There is a useful diagnostic for the state of an empire: count its ambassadors. In April 2026, more than 15 months into the second Trump administration, the United States has no Senate-confirmed ambassador in Riyadh, none in Doha, and none in Abu Dhabi. The Saudi post is occupied by a chargée d'aff»»»

There is a useful diagnostic for the state of an empire: count its ambassadors. In April 2026, more than 15 months into the second Trump administration, the United States has no Senate-confirmed ambassador in Riyadh, none in Doha, and none in Abu Dhabi. The Saudi post is occupied by a chargée d'aff»»»

There is a useful diagnostic for the state of an empire: count its ambassadors. In April 2026, more than 15 months into the second Trump administration, the United States has no Senate-confirmed ambassador in Riyadh, none in Doha, and none in Abu Dhabi. The Saudi post is occupied by a chargée d'aff»»»

There is a useful diagnostic for the state of an empire: count its ambassadors. In April 2026, more than 15 months into the second Trump administration, the United States has no Senate-confirmed ambassador in Riyadh, none in Doha, and none in Abu Dhabi. The Saudi post is occupied by a chargée d'aff»»»

There is a useful diagnostic for the state of an empire: count its ambassadors. In April 2026, more than 15 months into the second Trump administration, the United States has no Senate-confirmed ambassador in Riyadh, none in Doha, and none in Abu Dhabi. The Saudi post is occupied by a chargée d'aff»»»

There is a useful diagnostic for the state of an empire: count its ambassadors. In April 2026, more than 15 months into the second Trump administration, the United States has no Senate-confirmed ambassador in Riyadh, none in Doha, and none in Abu Dhabi. The Saudi post is occupied by a chargée d'aff»»»

There is a useful diagnostic for the state of an empire: count its ambassadors. In April 2026, more than 15 months into the second Trump administration, the United States has no Senate-confirmed ambassador in Riyadh, none in Doha, and none in Abu Dhabi. The Saudi post is occupied by a chargée d'aff»»»

A wave of multi-billion-dollar agreements between the United States and countries in the Western Balkans is reshaping the region’s energy and investment landscape, combining strategic geopolitical goals with an expanding footprint by companies linked to US President Donald Trump and his associates.»»»

There is a useful diagnostic for the state of an empire: count its ambassadors. In April 2026, more than 15 months into the second Trump administration, the United States has no Senate-confirmed ambassador in Riyadh, none in Doha, and none in Abu Dhabi. The Saudi post is occupied by a chargée d'aff»»»

Hungary is close to reaching a political agreement with the European Commission on securing the release of EU funds, incoming Prime Minister Peter Magyar announced on his Facebook page on April 29. Magyar said he held "hig»»»

The Linataawan – EU for Civil Society in Libya Project concluded its second phase with a closing event held in Tripoli on 29 March 2026, bringing together representatives from civil society, programme participants, public institutions, international partners and diplomatic missions. Funded by the E»»»

An U.S. Army helicopter is unloaded from an C-5M Galaxy at Ramstein Air Base, southwest of Frankfurt, amid NATO's Operation Atlantic Resolve in 2017. Home to around 27,000 troops and their families, "Little America" has been the headquarters for U.S. Air Forces in Europe and a critical NATO facilit»»»

The bodies of three citizens of Kyrgyzstan who died in Russia are being transported back home. According to preliminary information, the men died from carbon monoxide poisoning in the Moscow Oblast. Earlier, Russian media reported that the incident occurred at a construction site in Dmitrov distric»»»

JEDDAH: Qatar’s real estate trading volume fell by 5.7 percent week on week to 438.52 million riyals ($120.5 million) in the period from April 19 to 23, official data showed. The figure declined from more than 465 million riyals in the previous week, according to the Real Estate Registration Depart»»»

In 1988, the chickpeas and rice in this curry were part of a well-balanced meal - a serving of each provided a plethora of essential nutrients, including roughly 22 percent of the zinc a person needs to consume each day. Today, the very same meal has become a little less wholesome, meeting only 20 »»»

Oslo: The Norwegian Nobel Institute on Thursday announced that 287 nominations had been submitted for this year's Nobel Peace Prize. The list comprised 208 individuals and 79 organisations, it said, without identifying them. While fewer than the record 376 registered in 2016, the institute said the»»»

Sixty days into the US-Israeli war on Iran, peace talks are stalled and the world is bracing for yet more economic pain. RT asks how we got here, and who – if anyone – is really winning in the Persian Gulf? April 29 marks 60 days since the US and Israel launched their war on Iran. The initial hours»»»

A Democratic-led effort to limit US President Donald Trump’s authority to use military force against Cuba without congressional authorization has failed in the Senate. The Republican-majority Senate’s vote on the measure on Tuesday narrowly dismissed it as out of order in a 51-47 tally on grounds t»»»

BELGRADE - Parliamentary cooperation between Serbia and Czechia is exceptionally good and on par with the close and friendly ties between the two countries, Serbian Parliament Speaker Ana Brnabic said on Thursday after a meeting with Czech Parliament Speaker Tomio Okamura in Belgrade. Brnabic thank»»»

Dubai: A tragic incident has shaken the community of Kidangoor in the Kottayam district of Kerala after two sisters, who were settled in the United States, were found dead in Kanyakumari. The deceased, identified as Annie Philip (35) and Meera Philip (32), reportedly died by suicide after jumping i»»»

Abu Dhabi: Ferrari World Yas Island Abu Dhabi has added another milestone to its record list, with its flagship ride Formula Rossa earning a new Guinness World Records title for the fastest rollercoaster launch. The ride now holds the record for the highest speed achieved during a rollercoaster lau»»»

According to statistics, Romania (11.79 dentists per 10,000 inhabitants) ranks ahead of countries that are significantly more developed in terms of economy and population, such as the United States (11.13/10k), the United Kingdom (8.97/10k), Germany (6.71/10k), France (9.34/10k), and Switzerland (6»»»

Police and health officials in central Athens have raided an unlicensed retirement home where four elderly women were found allegedly living in unhygienic conditions without proper medical care, officials said Thursday. The operation followed a tip-off and focused on a flat in the Ambelokipi distri»»»

Rosie Birchard | Nadia PontesAfter decades of stalled talks, Europe has hit a trade turning point, signing deals with India, Indonesia, Brazil, and Argentina as the world adjusts to an unpredictable US and races to reduce reliance on China. https://p.dw.com/p/5D4i7AdvertisementSend us your feedback»»»

April 30 (UPI) -- Thursday's Google Doodle spotlights the iconic U.S. road Route 66 on its 100th birthday. "From Chicago to Santa Monica, the Mother Road has connected Americans through iconic neon signs, classic diners, and roadside wonders for a century," Google said. "To celebrate the highway's »»»

The Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Ports Security (ICP), in collaboration with the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation, has announced the launch of an advanced project designed to enhance labour market productivity. The initiative is built on artificial intellige»»»

The Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security (ICP) has warned customers against fraudulent attempts exploiting its name and logo through fake phone calls and websites run by unknown parties. The authority said the scams aim to hack personal data and carry out financial»»»

Doha, Qatar :HE Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulaziz bin Saleh Al Khulaifi held Thursday a telephone conversation with HE Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of the Republic of Mali Abdoulaye Diop. Discussion during the call focused o»»»

The State’s performance in caring for children over the past 15 years has been rated at an average of 3.28, Maria Brestnichka from the National Network for Children (NNC) told journalists on Thursday. The NNC presented data from its “Report Card 2026: What Is State’s Average Performance in Caring f»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Ayatollah Sayyed Mojtaba Khamenei: Today, with two months having passed since the largest military campaign and aggression by the world’s t»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Ayatollah Sayyed Mojtaba Khamenei: The brilliant future of the Persian Gulf region will be a future without America and in the service of t»»»

The Strait of Hormuz is right at the heart of a serious strategic stalemate. Trump is adamant: no end to the war without a nuclear deal – which will be, at best, a diluted JCPOA, tore up by Trump himself.Tehran for its part now rules no nuclear discussion until the war ends.While the gap may not be»»»

DOHA: Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs HE Dr Mohammed bin Abdulaziz bin Saleh Al Khulaifi held a telephone conversation with Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of the Republic of Mali HE Abdoulaye Diop. Discussion during the call focused on Qatar-Mali rela»»»

The so-called ‘Mini Meeting’ to discuss the first two steps of the UN Roadmap held its first meeting yesterday in Rome under the auspices of the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL), hosted by the Republic of Italy.‎ ‎UNSMIL reported that the discussions took place in a constructive and»»»

Dubai: The UAE is marking International Workers’ Day on May 1 with a wide range of programmes and community initiatives aimed at recognising the contribution of workers to the country’s development. The initiative, announced by the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE), has been dev»»»

President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov and Chairman of the Council of Ministers of the Togolese Republic Faure Essozimna Gnassingbé attended a demonstration of traditional equestrian games at the hippodrome in the village of Baktuu-Dolonotu. The guests were welcomed in national costumes to the sound»»»

TUNIS: The jailed leader of Tunisia's Islamist Ennahdha party and key opposition figure Rached Ghannouchi has been hospitalised following a "serious deterioration in his health", his party said on Thursday.Ennahdha did not say when he was hospitalised nor did it give any details on his condition.Gh»»»

More than 19 tonnes and over 28,000 litres of plant protection products and fertilizers - banned for use in Bulgaria, lacking Bulgarian-language labels, or past their expiration dates - have been discovered in warehouses that belong to a large agricultural holding in the village of Vardim, near Svi»»»

Colombo: Sri Lanka's inflation more than doubled to 5.4 percent in April, mainly because of higher energy prices linked to the ongoing Middle East conflict, official data showed on Thursday. Higher fuel and electricity tariffs pushed up transport costs as well as food prices, according to the Depar»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Sayyed Mojtaba Khamenei: The Iranian nation, which has the longest coastline on the Persian Gulf, has made the»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Ayatollah Sayyed Mojtaba Khamenei: The Islamic Revolution was the turning point of the struggles in cutting off the hands of the arrogant p»»»

Dubai: Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) is proposing an overhaul of its Prescribed Company (PC) system that could make it significantly easier — and more attractive — for UAE residents, investors and family offices to set up low-cost holding structures in the financial free zone. Sign up»»»