The aid payments for the victims of the floods in Strumyani, Ilindentsi, Peshtera and Batak have begun, said the Labour and Social Policy Ministry here on Friday. A one-time payment of up to EUR 1,171 has already been granted to 20 families – 14 in Batak and six in Strumyani and Ilindentsi. So far,»»»

Istanbul: The death toll from a ferry accident off northern Cyprus rose to 12 on Friday after rescuers found the bodies of two women, with another 16 people still missing, officials said. The FiloJet ferry was carrying 267 people when it capsized shortly after departing from Kyrenia port on the nor»»»

UAE says it has supplied no arms or related materiel to any party since war began Abu Dhabi: The UAE has stressed that it is not involved in Sudan’s civil war and has not supplied weapons or related materiel to any party since the conflict began in April 2023, responding to the latest report by a U»»»

The capital of the Azerbaijan-Kyrgyzstan Development Fund has been increased to $200 million. Adylbek Kasymaliev, chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic, signed a second supplementary agreement amending the agreement with Azerbaijan on the establishment of the fund. The parties»»»

The Soviet Union's role in helping Africa break free from colonial dependence is still remembered across the continent, according to Jose Fernando Sambu, who heads the Africa division of the International Congress for Cooperation with Government Bodies and Diplomatic Missions of African Countries. »»»

Iran is planning "a dangerous scenario" after it drew lessons from October 7, an Israeli media report said. The report published in Maarif said Iran is preparing a coordinated attack on several fronts at the same time, including Iran, Hezbollah, Hamas, Yemen's Houthis, and Iraqi militias. According»»»

A worker at Hungary’s National Ambulance Service headquarters has died after falling from the building’s seventh floor in Budapest. Police say there is currently no suspicion of foul play, while the circumstances of the fatal incident are being investigated. A tragic incident occurred at the headqu»»»

Energy is the foundation of the economies of Bulgaria and Slovakia, Prime Minister Rumen Radev said here on Friday after a tete-a-tete meeting with his Slovak counterpart, Robert Fico, who is on an official visit to Bulgaria. Earlier in the day, Radev welcomed Fico with an official ceremony at St A»»»

Tickets for the final matches in kok-boru and zher ulak (kokpar) at the VI World Nomad Games have been completely sold out. The matches will take place on September 6 at the Kok-Boru Arena in Cholpon-Ata. The zher ulak final, featuring the national teams of Kyrgyzstan and Kazakhstan, will begin at »»»

Kyrgyzstan’s Ministry of Transport and Communications plans to strengthen cooperation with universities to train specialists needed by the transport sector. Deputy Minister of Transport and Communications Kubanychbek Turganbaev held a meeting with heads and representatives of higher education insti»»»

BELGRADE - Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic congratulated Italian PM Giorgia Meloni on the historic achievement of her cabinet, which has become the longest-serving government in modern Italian history. "In today’s world, full of uncertainty and complex global challenges, this remarkable achievem»»»

Family says woman had been distressed after plans to pursue higher studies were disrupted A 25-year-old woman who had reportedly been distressed after her UK student visa applications were rejected twice has been found dead at her home in Kerala’s Thiruvananthapuram district. The woman, identified »»»

No single issue dominates Friday's media. POLITICS Marchella Abrasheva, Regional Managing Director of Kantar BBSS, shared her insights on Bulgarian National Radio regarding the upcoming October 25 presidential election. She describes the vote as a majoritarian choice where citizens will decide betw»»»

From school runs to packed events, the UAE’s new season brings fresh energy I’ve brought one big British tradition with me to the UAE: Talking about the weather on an hourly basis. Recently, that has mainly been me pestering colleagues with questions such as ‘can it get any hotter?’, ‘how is it so »»»

From privacy screens to legroom and 4K screens, here’s how Emirates stacks up Dubai: Dubai’s flagship airline Emirates has unveiled a new Premium Economy seat that gives passengers something they do not typically associate with the cabin: a full-height privacy screen that can be raised and lowered »»»

Participants and guests of the 6th World Nomad Games arrived at Kyrchyn jailoo (pasture) wearing national costumes. The venue showcases both traditional attire and modern outfits with ethnic elements. Several foreign visitors also opted for national-style looks for their trip to Kyrchyn. 24.kg news»»»

Fair recruitment, social protection, and skills development among key priorities Dubai: The Philippines is preparing to put migrant worker protection high on the agenda of the Abu Dhabi Dialogue as it takes over the chairmanship of the regional labour migration forum for 2026 to 2028. The Philippin»»»

Brasilia, Sept. 4 (SANA) Brazil warned Friday it could impose reciprocal measures on the European Union if talks fail to resolve EU restrictions on imports of Brazilian animal protein products.In a joint statement, Brazil’s foreign and agriculture ministries said the government was in talks with th»»»

The Al-Quds Brigades, the military wing of the Islamic Jihad Palestinian resistance group, said its fighters confronted a force of Israeli-backed collaborators early Friday during an attempted abduction operation north of Khan Yunis in the southern Gaza Strip. The brigades said a force of collabora»»»

Manila: A Philippine court on Friday issued an arrest warrant for Vice President Sara Duterte over an alleged death threat against the country's president, with her defence team saying she would "exercise all her legal remedies". Duterte was charged last month with "grave threats" stemming from a l»»»

In a significant diplomatic development, Qatar has formally confirmed that Iran’s defensive military operations against American forces were precisely directed at US military installations, with no civilian areas affected, according to an official document submitted to the International Telecommuni»»»

Two zher ulak (kokpar) matches took place today, September 4, at Kok-Boru Arena in Cholpon-Ata as part of the 6th World Nomad Games. The Kazakhstan’s national team defeated Hungary 9–4. In the second match, Uzbekistan defeated Mongolia 12–1. Following the group stage, the national teams of Kyrgyzst»»»

As part of the VI World Nomad Games, an exhibition of works by Kyrgyz artists and sculptors is being held at the Kurmanjan Datka Nomadic Civilization Center in the village of Ornok, Issyk-Kul region. The exhibition features around 90 works of art reflecting the history, culture, traditions and way »»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Russian armed forces have taken control of the settlement of Gruzskoye in the Donetsk People's Republic (DPR), the Russian defense Ministry said on Friday. "During the week, as a result of active offensive actions by units of Battlegroup Tsentr, the settlements of Rubezhnoye,»»»

Weather phenomenon near certain to persist through to February Geneva: El Nino is forecast to be the strongest since comparable records began four decades ago, the United Nations’ climate agency warned Thursday, with the UN chief saying the world was in the “danger zone of extreme weather”. The wea»»»

Damascus, Sept. 4 (SANA) The 63rd Damascus International Fair reflects renewed momentum in Syria’s economy and the revival of specialized trade exhibitions, according to Mazen Derwan, chairman of the Federation of Syrian Chambers of Industry. Speaking to SANA, Derwan said economic liberalization an»»»

Proposals for the nomination of Mladen Dimitrov, President of the Veliko Tarnovo Regional Court; Veselka Zlateva-Kozhuharova, President of the Pazardzhik Administrative Court; Mariya Terziyska, head of the Commercial Division and Deputy President of the Varna District Court; Todor Todorov, a judge »»»

Nearly 80% of the students in Bulgaria are active online before turning 10 years old and more than half of them have a screen time of over 4 hours a day. This data was presented by the study author David Kyuranov of the Parents Association at the “Growing Up Online” round table organised by UNICEF »»»

Clashes between Yemen's Houthis and Saudi-backed government forces have killed 81, military and medical sources said on Friday, as the Iran-backed rebels push towards territory bordering a chokepoint in the strategic Red Sea. Fighting erupted on Thursday, after the Houthis launched a ground assault»»»

NEW DELHI: The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) successfully launched EOS-05, India's first imaging satellite designed to operate from geosynchronous orbit, from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota, southern India. The EOS-05 satellite, weighing 2,367 kilograms, was launched aboa»»»

The 6th World Nomad Games are proving to be an event accessible to people with special needs. Among the international sporting event’s guests is Juliana from Brazil, who came to Kyrgyzstan to attend the Games and visit their venues. Juliana uses a wheelchair and admits that before arriving in Kyrgy»»»

A new Public Council has been established under the Institute of the Ombudsman of Kyrgyzstan. The institute’s press service reported. According to Ombudsperson Jamilya Jamanbaeva, the professional experience and expertise of the council members will help ensure an objective review of systemic issue»»»

Four prisoners from Lebanon held in Israel were released and handed over to the International Committee of the Red Cross Friday as part of a deal between the two countries. In return, Lebanon agreed to search for the bodies of Jewish Lebanese citizens who went missing during the country's civil war»»»

Pro-Israel lobby group UN Watch has alleged that UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres referred to Francesca Albanese, the UN's Special Rapporteur on Palestine, as "out of control", saying he'd previously called her a "horrible woman". But Guterres named no one in his remarks. He said "many" indepe»»»

Bulgarian lawmaker Dimitar Avramov (Movement for Rights and Freedoms) has agreed to the continuation of criminal proceedings before the Supreme Court of Cassation (SCC) following a request by acting Prosecutor General Vanya Stefanova to lift his parliamentary immunity, Parliament Chair Mihaela Dots»»»

From two caregivers to a 21-strong network saving Al Quoz’s street cats It was April when we last spoke to Kaleem and Fatima. At the time, Kaleem, a Talabat rider, had described his daily routine caring for more than 70 cats, relying on whatever food he could source through a helpful volunteers' Fa»»»

BREAKING NEWSLeader grants clemency after 10-year cybercrime sentence and Dh200,000 fine Abu Dhabi: UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has pardoned Abdul Rahman Yusuf Al Qaradawi, who was sentenced last month to 10 years in prison and fined Dh200,000. The pardon was issue»»»

Russia’s Rostec has unveiled the Mi-38PS, a heavy helicopter built for the Northern Sea Route and Russia's far‑northern reaches. Developed by Russian Helicopters, the rotorcraft is set to bolster emergency response where brutal weather and scarce infrastructure make traditional transport nearly unf»»»

BELGRADE - The Serbian dinar's official median exchange rate against the euro is 117.3598 dinars for one euro on Friday, which is a slight change relative to Thursday, the National Bank of Serbia said. The dinar is steady against the euro m-o-m, down by 0.2 pct y-o-y and down by 0.1 pct relative to»»»

Prime Minister Rumen Radev defended Bulgaria’s decision not to explicitly blame Russia for a suspected Russian hybrid attack involving a drone found near a Ukrainian cargo plane at Leipzig Airport, while warning that Europe’s military support for Ukraine is increasing the risk of a wider conflict. »»»

Meloni’s government has become the longest-serving in the history of the Italian Republic Abu Dhabi: President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has congratulated Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni after her government became the longest-serving government in the history of the Ita»»»

The mystical horror film OT (Burning), produced by Kyrgyz film studio 1.1 STUDIO, will be released on Amazon Channels in the United States on September 4. According to the filmmakers, it is the first feature film from Kyrgyzstan to become available to American audiences through the platform. The fi»»»

The book traces her journey from Italy to India and life in the Nehru-Gandhi family HarperCollins India will publish Congress leader Sonia Gandhi’s memoir 'Belonging: A Journey of Love' on November 10, ending weeks of uncertainty over the book’s publication in the country. The publisher announced t»»»

Lifting sanctions against Russia concerning oil supplies is a matter requiring an EU-wide decision, Prime Minister Rumen Radev said responding to a question from Vazrazhdane MP Kostadin Kostadinov about the possibility of importing cheaper Russian oil and lifting the sanctions related to oil suppli»»»

From two caregivers to a 21-strong network saving Al Quoz’s street cats It was April when we last spoke to Kaleem and Fatima. At the time, Kaleem, a Talabat rider, had described his daily routine caring for more than 70 cats, relying on whatever food he could source through a helpful volunteers' Fa»»»

Jordan, a staunch U.S. ally that hosts American forces in the Mideast, has paid a price for its relationship with Washington, which has made the kingdom's military bases a target of repeat Iranian strikes. Hundreds of drone and missile attacks have added to other strains on Jordan that include a sl»»»

75,000 samples in: inside Abu Dhabi's AI wastewater early-warning system Abu Dhabi: Wastewater collected from across Abu Dhabi is being analysed using artificial intelligence to help authorities identify potential public health and environmental risks before they become more serious. The technology»»»

Tunis, Sept. 4 (TAP)- The weather on Friday is slightly cloudy across the country with scattered showers during the afternoon in the far southeast, the National Institute of Meterology said. The wind is blowing north in the north and east in the...»»»

Kyrgyzstan’s Cabinet of Ministers has introduced a temporary special visa-free regime for Chinese citizens working as truck drivers and engaged in international road transportation of petroleum products to Kyrgyzstan. The decision was made to ensure economic security, maintain an uninterrupted supp»»»