The 29th St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF) took place from June 3 to June 6, 2026, at the ExpoForum Convention and Exhibition Centre in Russia's St. Petersburg. "The American side was very pleased with the trip," Rodney Cook, head of the US Commission of Fine Arts, told Sputnik, d»»»

The patient is a 60-year-old resident of Russia’s Kursk region who received the first dose of the "Neoonkovak" vaccine in April. The man with melanoma that had spread to lymph nodes despite prior surgeries will receive the final dose of the vaccine in early September, Alexander Gintsburg, director »»»

The Tisza government is scrapping the Orbán government’s 300 billion forint office deal in the Zugló district of Budapest, PM Péter Magyar said on Facebook on Monday. Péter Magyar found irregularities concerning the Zugló office building contract “The Tisza government is withdrawing from the purcha»»»

Europe's record-breaking hot and dry summer continues to take its toll on France and Greece, where firefighters fought to contain major blazes, while the UK recorded its driest July in nearly two centuries. Europe is Earth’s fastest-warming continent, heating at more than twice the g»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar’s national under-23 football team continued their preparations for the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Games during an overseas training camp in the Netherlands, with the squad aiming to reach peak technical and physical condition ahead of the continental event. As part of the camp’s pro»»»

Bulgaria is expected to receive another EUR 109 million this week under the National Recovery and Resilience Plan (NRRP), Deputy Prime Minister Atanas Pekanov said on bTV on Tuesday. Bulgaria has received just over 70% of the funds under the Recovery and Resilience Plan. “My goal is for us to reach»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Sports and Youth participated in the opening ceremony of the eighth edition of the “My Career-My Future 2026” programme, organised by the Qatar Career Development Center from August 2 to 6, 2026. The programme, which includes 350 male and female high school students, is»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar General Electricity and Water Corporation (Kahramaa) has called on customers to take special care of the electricity and water number plates fixed to the walls of homes and buildings when carrying out any maintenance or renovation works. In a public advisory posted on its social »»»

Doha, Qatar: The Qatar Athletics Federation (QAF) has announced the selection of six athletes to represent Qatar at the World Athletics U20 Championships to be held in Oregon, USA, from August 5-9. The list includes four athletes in field events: Abdullah Al Abdullah (pole vault), Abdulrahman Al Ma»»»

Cairo: The State of Qatar has taken part in the Second International Conference to Combat Discrimination Against Islam and Muslims, opened yesterday at the Arab League headquarters in Cairo. The conference convenes under the theme “Islamophobia: Concept and Practice in the Current Global Context”. »»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Millions mark Imam Hussein’s Arbaeen anniversary in Karbala 04-08-2026 09:43 AM Latest News Urgent News At least six Palestinians were abdu»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe At least six Palestinians were abducted this morning by Israeli occupation forces during an incursion into the city of Qalqilia in the occu»»»

Romania's National Meteorological Administration (ANM) has extended its nationwide heatwave advisory until Friday morning, warning of persistent and expanding extreme heat across most of the country.The advisory is in force from 10:00 on Aug. 3 until 10:00 on Aug. 7, with forecasters expecting heat»»»

Internet advertising and digital film and music streaming services are expected to be the fastest-growing segments of Romania's media and entertainment industry, which is projected to reach EUR 5.22 billion this year, up about 2% from 2025, according to a consultancy report.The market is expected t»»»

The number of significant incidents affecting the security of electronic communications networks and services increased in 2025 from the previous year, but the impact on users decreased, with the average number of users affected by each incident being almost 27% lower, according to a report publish»»»

On 31 July 2026, the National Bank of Romania's foreign exchange reserves stood at EUR 63,230 million, compared to EUR 63,493 million on 30 June 2026, according to the data published by the central bank.In July, the following flows were recorded: EUR 988 million worth of inflows representing change»»»

The Ministry of Finance is launching the eighth edition of the Fidelis Program for this year between August 7 and 14, offering interest rates of up to 7.50% for government securities denominated in lei and up to 6.30% for those in euros, according to a statement from the institution.For the August »»»

The European Commission's pillar assessment of the Investment and Development Bank (BID) enables Romania to establish an alternative financing mechanism for strategic sectors and represents a milestone under the National Recovery and Resilience Plan (PNRR), according to specialists at Deloitte Roma»»»

Dacia and Ford will voluntarily halt production until August 19, resulting in energy savings of approximately 200 MW, Ilie Bolojan?Acting Prime Minister and Acting Minister of Energy?stated on Monday during a press conference at Victoria Palace."Evening hours are the peak-demand periods, and in the»»»

*The drought triggered the crisis, but the root causes lie in years of incompetence and systemic corruption Romania has come to import energy from Ukraine, a war-torn country whose energy infrastructure is one of the main targets of Russian attacks. The extreme drought explains the timing, but not »»»

Romania has a significant energy deficit in the evening, between 19:00hrs and 23:00hrs, which it is covering from imports, but there is also significant pressure on this segment because the entire region has an energy deficit of over 4,000 megawatts, interim Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan said on Mond»»»

Acting prime minister, Ilie Bolojan stated on Monday that, as head of the executive he obtained ‘the best possible’ outcome after renegotiating with the European Commission the target in the National Recovery and Resilience Plan (PNRR) regarding decarbonisation. He warned that not meeting the commi»»»

The total number of citizens with voting rights registered in the Electoral Register on 31 July is 19,031,458, up by 3,725 compared with end-June, the Permanent Electoral Authority (AEP) announced on Monday.According to an AEP release, of the total number of Romanian voters listed in the Electoral »»»

The General Court of the European Union has rejected Romanian MEP Diana Iovanovici Sosoaca‘s request to suspend the European Parliament’s decision to partially lift her parliamentary immunity, marking the first legal setback in her challenge against the measure. In an ...»»»

Acting Defense Minister Radu Miruta stated on Monday that there is no universally applied solution for shooting down drones that illegally enter Romania's airspace, and that the response involves using "whatever means are available for the specific drone's context.""It is not a one-size-fits-all so»»»

A total of 6,163 structures were demolished in Bishkek during the first six months of 2026, according to data presented at a meeting held at the City Hall. It was reported that Bishkek Mayor Aibek Dzhunushaliev called for stronger oversight of task implementation and compliance with deadlines. Acco»»»

A road accident in Issyk-Kul region has resulted in the death of an eight-year-old child. Several other people were injured. According to the Main Traffic Safety Department, the accident occurred on the 100th kilometer of Balykchy—Bokonbayevo—Karakol highway. A Volkswagen Golf driven by Bishkek res»»»

NEW YORK: The United Nations on Monday condemned civilian killings in Gaza and said health care facilities must be protected after a strike near Al-Aqsa Martyrs Hospital damaged a medical storage facility. UN deputy spokesperson Farhan Haq said the World Health Organization reported the Saturday st»»»

DUBAI: Saudi oil giant Aramco reported a 44 percent increase in second-quarter net profit on Tuesday, as it ​reaped higher prices for crude oil, refined products and chemicals while forced to reroute shipments to avoid the war-hit Strait of Hormuz.The world’s top oil exporter posted net profit of $»»»

Spokane, United States: US authorities arrested a man Monday on suspicion of arson in connection with the biggest of three fires burning around the northwestern city of Spokane, as firefighters raced to contain flames that have displaced tens of thousands. Wildfires supercharged by drought and inte»»»

KUALA LUMPUR: Singapore has banned the two core members of British band Massive Attack from reentering the country after they displayed a Palestinian flag and expressed support for the Palestinian cause during their concert in the city-state last week. Singapore police said in a recent statement th»»»

Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly confirmed that Chinese investments in Egypt have surpassed US$ 10 billion, RT reported on Monday. During the third meeting of the Ministerial Committee for China Affairs, he explained that a large number of companies operating in various economic sectors rep»»»

Doha: The Katara Cultural Village Foundation has announced the opening of submissions for the 10th Katara Quran Recitation Award, themed “Adorn the Quran with Your Voices,” starting yesterday. The deadline for submissions is September 30. The Katara Quran Recitation Award aims to encourage and disc»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Public Works Authority ‘Ashghal’ continues the Construction of a New Rainwater Pump Station in Semaisma, as part of its ongoing efforts to develop sustainable infrastructure and enhance the efficiency of rainwater drainage networks. The project aims to improve road safety, enhance »»»

Doha: The Al Dana Girls Center, affiliated with the Ministry of Sports and Youth, organised an interactive workshop entitled “create your initiative from idea to project,” targeting girls aged (15-35 years), at the headquarters of the Qatar Scouts and Guides Association. Presented by trainer Hessa »»»

Employees of the State Tax Service of the Kyrgyz Republic, during a tax inspection raid in Talas region, uncovered an attempt to illegally import unregistered flour from Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) member states through Chon-Kapka checkpoint. During the inspection of four trucks, officials found»»»

Moscow industrialists will be presenting food and high-tech goods at an exhibition in Vietnam, said Maxim Liksutov, Deputy Mayor of Moscow for Transport and Industry. On August 5-8, a delegation of Moscow industrialists will hold talks in Ho Chi Minh City. Food industry players will present their p»»»

Doha, Qatar: Safari Group, which has earned a distinguished place in the hearts of customers in Qatar’s retail sector for over two decades through its unique marketing approach, customer-centric services, and unmatched promotions, officially commenced operations of its eighth outlet, Safari Shoppin»»»

Doha, Qatar: Pakistan International School Doha (PISQ) has announced the exceptional performance of students in the Federal Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education (FBISE), Islamabad, SSC Part-II (Matric) First Annual Examination 2026. The FBISE officially declared the results of SSC Part-I a»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Endowments (Awqaf) and Islamic Affairs, represented by its Department of Islamic Research and Studies, has published the 15th book in the series of the Sheikh Ali bin Abdullah Al Thani International Endowment Award for Peer-Reviewed Research, titled “Social Solidarity a»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar General Electricity and Water Corporation (Kahramaa), through its National Programme for Conservation and Energy Efficiency (Tarsheed), organised the Tarsheed Summer Camp 2026 under the theme “Innovate and Conserve” at the Kahramaa Awareness Park from July 21 to 30. The camp targ»»»

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As of August 4, 2026, the average price of AI 92 gasoline in Bishkek stands at 86.9 soms per liter. Data from the State Antimonopoly Regulation Agency of the Kyrgyz Republic say. For comparison, the same type of fuel costs 46.8 soms per liter in Kazakhstan, 78.3 soms in Russia, and 78.5 soms in Bel»»»

MOSCOW: ‌Russia said on Tuesday it had struck four cargo vessels used by Ukraine’s military and a vehicle parts plant at the Ukrainian port of Chornomorsk. Russia’s Defense ‌Ministry said ‌that two ‌dry ⁠cargo ships had been hit ⁠in the Ukrainian ports of Mykolaiv and Pivdennyi on Monday evening an»»»

Sadly, grimly, but unsurprisingly, the fears of atrocities envisaged in the Sudanese city of El-Fasher, in the western region of Darfur, were realised once the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) paramilitary group finally overran the besieged hold-out in 2025. There are now similar fears of atrocities envi»»»

Spokane, United States: US authorities arrested a man Monday on suspicion of arson in connection with the biggest of three fires burning around the northwestern city of Spokane, as firefighters raced to contain flames that have displaced tens of thousands.Wildfires supercharged by drought and inten»»»

Doha, Qatar: From advanced road networks to autonomous vehicles, Qatar is accelerating efforts to build an integrated, resilient transportation system that supports economic growth and enhances quality of life through safer, smarter, and more sustainable mobility. At the heart of this transformatio»»»

Doha, Qatar: The General Directorate of Endowments at the Ministry of Endowments (Awqaf) and Islamic Affairs has launched the Cancer Patients Treatment Endowment under the Healthcare Endowment Fund, with the aim of supporting the treatment of cancer patients and ensuring the sustainability of healt»»»

Latin American mercenaries - mainly Colombians and Mexicans - represent “an endless source of cannon fodder” for the Ukrainian military, a commander of the "Akhmat" special forces battalion tells Sputnik. Cartels are sending their fighters to Ukraine for combat training, where they replace other fo»»»

1 of 2 | Sen. Tim Kaine on Monday said that some of those killed in U.S. military strikes in the Caribbean and Pacific were not involved in drug crimes. File Photo by U.S. Southern Command/X Aug. 4 (UPI) -- The U.S. military's strikes on alleged drug-smuggling boats in the Caribbean and eastern Pac»»»