The European Broadcasting Union (EBU) has rejected Kazakhstan’s Khabar media holding’s application to participate in the Eurovision Song Contest, Politico reports. According to the EBU, the state broadcaster does not meet the criteria for full membership in the union. Kazakhstan is located outside »»»

Budapest Airport has suffered a sharp fall in direct cargo capacity from China and Hong Kong. According to analysis by Rotate, capacity between 1 and 21 August dropped by 58 per cent compared with June levels, before the European Union’s new tariff regime came into force. The collapse at Budapest A»»»

BusinessWhy are European banks moving their gold out of the US?Arthur SullivanThe Netherlands and France have moved their gold out of US vaults. Part of the reason is fear over US reliability, but equally important is the need to have their gold closer to home in the event of a crisis. https://p.dw»»»

Stationary traffic cameras monitoring compliance with road rules began operating fully in Bishkek and Issyk-Kul region on September 11. They have been installed at three locations: The cameras automatically detect violations of speed limits, seatbelt usage, and adherence to road markings.»»»

President Sadyr Japarov said Kyrgyzstan must learn from the past and strengthen national unity. He made the remarks today at a ceremony of raising the national flag in Talas’ central square marking the 35th anniversary of the country’s independence. «We have gone through various trials, made mistak»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Education and Higher Education has launched two new policies governing school programmes and activities and student behaviour in government schools and kindergartens, as part of efforts to enhance the quality of the educational environment and establish a more integrate»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar aims to build a highly educated and driven generation through strategic investments in human capital that align with the Third National Development Strategy (NDS3) and the Qatar National Vision (QNV) 2030. The National Planning Council (NPC) stated that the country views educatio»»»

From ground zero to classrooms, Americans honor 9/11’s enduring shadow NEW YORK: Americans are commemorating the 25th anniversary of 9/11, remembering the shock, the dead and the sweeping consequences of the al-Qaida attacks on symbols of U.S. might and prosperity. Friday's milestone anniversary wi»»»

Yemen’s Houthis seized the strategic Red Sea port city of Mocha on Thursday as their offensive against Saudi-backed government forces intensified. Saudi Arabia launched dozens of airstrikes over the past 24 hours, the Houthis said, after the Iran-backed group carried out attacks on Saudi territory »»»

WASHINGTON, United States — The IMF has pushed borrowing countries to make bigger austerity cuts over the past decade, charity Oxfam said Thursday, urging for alternatives to such measures.

"These cuts undermine vital spending on public services — from health care to education and housing — that p»»»

President Sadyr Japarov called on the people of Kyrgyzstan to maintain unity and demonstrate their love for the homeland through concrete actions. He made this statement today during the national flag-raising ceremony in the central square of Talas. The head of state arrived in the region to partic»»»

Acting US Secretary of the Navy Hung Cao said that Iranian forces had inflicted significant damage on US facilities in Bahrain, including infrastructure essential for basing and supplying the Navy. Iranian forces "blew the hell out of Bahrain," Cao told The Epoch Times. Damage to the Fifth Fleet he»»»

Parliament will devote its entire sitting on Friday to question time, having completed its legislative agenda for the week. MPs approved a proposal by presiding officer Ivan Angelov on Thursday. Question time will continue until ministers have answered all questions from MPs. Minister of Regional D»»»

Producer Islam Satarov commented on reports of a possible Shakira concert in Bishkek and provided an update on his meeting with representatives of Vi Project KG and a private investor involved in the project. According to Satarov, Vi Project KG is directly handling negotiations over the singer’s pe»»»

The average price of diesel fuel in the United States has topped $6 per gallon for the first time in history, the fuel price tracking service GasBuddy said. "The national average price of diesel has climbed to $6.00 per gallon for the first time in history, according to GasBuddy, whose live, real-t»»»

The Greek and Libyan ambassadors to Bulgaria will receive high state honours from President Iliana Iotova at separate ceremonies on Friday, her press secretariat said. The ceremonies will take place in the Coat of Arms Hall at the President’s administration. Iotova will award Greek Ambassador to Bu»»»

OPM icons unite for a nostalgic, love-filled Pre-Valentine’s night in Dubai Dubai: The celebrated Filipino artists will share the stage for a special one-night concert titled “Sponge Cola & Karylle: Mundong Puno ng Pag-ibig” (A World Full of Love). Set for February 13, 2027, at The Agenda in Dubai »»»

A working meeting on launching direct air service between Bishkek and the Chinese resort city of Sanya was held on Hainan Island, Airports of Kyrgyzstan OJSC reported. The talks took place in Haikou with the support of the Kyrgyz Embassy in China and the regional project support center for SCO coun»»»

A fire broke out on Boz-Boltok mountain in Alamedin district today. Dry grass caught fire. According to the Ministry of Emergency Situations, three firefighting crews, six rescuers and the district department’s emergency response headquarters were involved in extinguishing the blaze. The fire was b»»»

The Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan has removed one category of pipes used in the construction of small hydropower plants from the list of goods exempt from VAT upon import. The relevant resolution was signed by Cabinet Chairman Adylbek Kasymaliev. The tenth paragraph was removed from the «Small»»»

Tourists visiting the glacier near Chamonix can see the dramatic effects of climate change France’s iconic Mer de Glace glacier is shrinking rapidly as record summer heat accelerates melting in the Alps. Tourists visiting the glacier near Chamonix can see the dramatic effects of climate change, wit»»»

More than 3,500 police officers will ensure security and public order in Talas region, where celebrations marking Independence Day will begin today, the regional police department reports. A meeting attended by Deputy Interior Ministers Oktyabr Urmambetov and Suyunbek Niyazbekov focused on measures»»»

Rising oil, shipping risks as Houthis threaten Saudi routes and Red Sea chokepoint UAE airports remain open and major flights are operating, though the regional security environment remains a challenge. The immediate risks for residents are flight changes, higher fuel and transport costs, shipping-»»»

The Ministry of Economy of Kyrgyzstan is conducting an inventory of all ongoing and completed international grant and technical assistance projects. According to the ministry, this measure will improve the efficiency of use of the funds attracted. At a meeting with foreign partners, Deputy Minister»»»

During a working visit to Talas region on Thursday, Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers Adylbek Kasymaliev inspected the preparations of facilities for the celebration of the 35th anniversary of the independence of the Kyrgyz Republic. He visited all the social and infrastructure facilities in the»»»

What is needed is not a rapid introduction of the euro, but a successful one — the President of the National Bank of Hungary (MNB) declared on Thursday, at the opening day of the 64th Economists' Itinerant Conference in Eger. Mihály Varga stressed that if the introduction of the common European cur»»»

In August, housing prices nationwide were still 11.5% above the previous year's level, while in Budapest the rate of price growth slowed to 6.5%. As the specialist portal ingatlan.com reported, prices in the capital actually fell slightly compared to July. A year ago, for comparison, the rate of pr»»»

It is not yet official, but a specialist portal has already calculated how vignette prices are likely to rise in 2027. If the Tisza government retains the relevant regulation introduced by its predecessor in 2020, the vignette prices for the use of motorways can be derived from the August inflation»»»

An opening ceremony for an automated air quality monitoring station was held at Osh State University as part of an international project to study and assess atmospheric air pollution. The City Hall of the southern capital announced. Attendees included Deputy Mayor Masuda Aidarbekova, Osh State Univ»»»

The state-run Kyrgyzserial Creative and Production Association, the Department of Cinematography, and the production company 1.1 Studio present Top United—the country’s first TV series dedicated to football. The Ministry of Culture announced. Filmed in the Kyrgyz language, the series is set to prem»»»

Their remarks trigger sharp backlash, condemnation from hardliners and loyalist rallies Former Iranian presidents Mohammad Khatami and Hassan Rouhani have broken with hardline rhetoric from Tehran to call for an “honourable peace”. More importantly, they have called fro greater public consultation »»»

A South Korean spy agency on Thursday revealed that North Korean leader Kim Jong-un could have a child born before his chosen successor, daughter Kim Ju Ae, which raises questions about succession. Information about the Kim dynasty is scarce and often difficult to verify.  North Korean leader »»»

Port Polska and the City of Kielce signed a letter of intent to cooperate on preparations for a rail freight terminal in Obice near Kielce. The proposed investment is intended to expand freight transport capacity and support industrial and logistics development in the Świętokrzyskie region. Port Po»»»

Tauron Polska Energia reported PLN 586 million in consolidated net profit attributable to shareholders for the second quarter of 2026, down from PLN 923 million a year earlier. Operating profit reached PLN 915 million, compared with PLN 1.24 billion in the corresponding period of 2025. Quarterly co»»»

Poland’s commercial real estate market attracted €3.06 billion of investment in the first half of 2026, up 72% year on year, according to Colliers’ Market Insights H1 2026 report. Poland accounted for more than half of total investment volume across the CEE-6 region. Retail drew the most capital, w»»»

Unconfirmed blaze raises concerns for Saudi Arabia’s vital Red Sea oil lifeline Satellite imagery and fire-detection data are raising questions over whether Yemen’s Iran-aligned Houthi movement has struck Saudi Arabia’s strategically important East-West oil pipeline. There is no independent confirm»»»

Autumn equinox, Harvest Moon and five planets light up UAE’s September nights Dubai: We are eleven days into September, and there is still plenty to see in the UAE's night sky. Saturn is already out for most of the night. Mars and Jupiter can be seen before sunrise. Venus is fading fast in the west»»»

Tailored solar upgrades keep Dubai Police operations running efficiently DUBAI: Dubai Police has completed the first phase of an ambitious solar energy project that has transformed 28 police sites, delivering an estimated annual reduction of 26,000 tonnes of carbon emissions. The reduction represen»»»

The eastern German state of Saxony-Anhalt could face an EU funding freeze after the right-wing Alternative for Germany (AfD) scored a landslide victory in regional elections last week, German broadcaster ARD has reported. The party, which won 43.8% of the vote, has long challenged Berlin and Brusse»»»

Eligible applicants can stay for 60, 90 or 120 days without a local employer or sponsor Dubai: Skilled professionals looking to find work in the UAE can apply for a Dubai job exploration visit visa without a local employer or sponsor. Issued by the General Directorate of Identity and Foreigners Aff»»»

Share: Photo- Israel says destroyed key Hezbollah tunnels in south Lebanon The Lebanese army came out strongly against Israeli military action in the southern part of Lebanon on Wednesday, as the country has worked to achieve peace and fight the Iran-backed Hezbollah militia within its borders. “In»»»

Israel said on Thursday it destroyed key tunnels built by Iran-backed Hezbollah beneath the strategic Ali al-Taher ridge in southern Lebanon, completing what it called operational control of the area. Lebanon reported a massive explosion, while the US Geological Survey recorded a magnitude 4.1 trem»»»

Meta is expanding its shift away from professional fact-checking. The tech giant announced it's trialling it's crowdsourced "Community Notes" system across 16 countries in Latin America. Meta says the system will only fully roll out once it is confident it works, but critics warn that with mis»»»

Leaders to weigh defence projects, global issues as India hosts BRICS Summit New Delhi: Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in New Delhi on Friday (Sept. 11, 2026) to attend the 18th BRICS Summit and is scheduled to hold bilateral talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Confirming Putin’s arr»»»

Closer calls and manoeuvrable warheads raise fears Tehran’s targeting ability has improve Dubai: Iran has spent much of its six-month war with the United States trying to make the Strait of Hormuz dangerous for commercial shipping. Now it is taking a far bigger risk: Firing increasingly sophisticat»»»

Fog or mist could form over coastal areas before spreading to some inland areas The UAE is set for another hot and humid Friday, with temperatures reaching 46°C in parts of the country and a chance of fog developing along some coastal areas overnight. The National Center of Meteorology said conditi»»»

As UAE President visits Germany, meet a cultural ambassador between two nations, aged 64 Dubai: As the UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan held talks in Berlin this week, one Dubai-based artist is a living symbol of the friendship being celebrated between the two nations. »»»

Today’s threats are different, but the challenge of anticipating the unexpected remains Twenty-five years after the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, the world’s security landscape has changed almost beyond recognition. Al Qaida no longer dominates strategic thinking as it once did. Instead,»»»