In 2026, at least 2,186 units of equipment worth 6.7 billion soms were leased to farmers in Kyrgyzstan. The Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry reported. According to the ministry, seven leasing projects have been implemented in the country since 2011, providing agricu»»»

The Ministry of Transport and Communications of Kyrgyzstan warned of a possible mudflow hazard in the country’s mountainous and foothill regions. According to the ministry, there is a risk of mudflows and rising river water levels due to expected heavy rainfall in the mountainous and foothill regio»»»

RIYADH: The discussion around Saudi Arabia’s digital economy is no longer centered on plans and initiatives, but on the economic impact now reflected in the numbers. Saudi Arabia’s digital economy expanded to SR522 billion ($139.2 billion) last year, up from SR297 billion in 2017, according to Al-E»»»

Meanwhile, France’s vast wildfire near Bordeaux remains contained. Most of the 200,000 people who were told to evacuate have now returned home, although parts of the fire are still burning. The blaze has scorched an area four times the size of Paris. James Andre has the latest.»»»

A Paris court on Monday rejected an appeal by a Russian television commentator Xenia Fedorova against an order to leave France after authorities accused her of spreading pro-Kremlin propaganda. A Paris court on Monday rejected an appeal by a Russian television commentator against an order to l»»»

On Sicilian beaches, it wasn’t drugs but wads of banknotes that washed up from the sea. Holidaymakers were surprised to discover bags full of small denominations. The total value of the find? Nearly 700,000 euros. Two men were arrested, and the third is still on the run. As for the money, it has be»»»

Greece is facing a growing wildfire catastrophe after a week of destructive blazes across the country was compounded by a deadly mid-air collision between two firefighting helicopters. Fires have sparked across the country, including just seventy kilometres from Athens, forcing many residents to fl»»»

Tunis, Aug. 3 (TAP)- The Technical Centre for Mechanical and Electrical Industries announced the organisation of two events in November, namely the Exhibition of Spare Parts, Industrial Equipment and Services (SAPRI 2026) and the African Conference...»»»

In Bishkek, dismantling of the arch of the Kyrgyz-Turkish Manas University on Tynaliev Street side has begun. Footage posted on social media by eyewitnesses shows workers dismantling the structure. On June 11, construction of Minzhylkiev Street began in the capital, which is designed to connect Chi»»»

JEDDAH: Syria will receive larger World Bank grant allocations in 2027 after meeting reform targets tied to the lender’s concessional financing program, the country’s finance minister said. The successful review qualifies Syria for a 2027 incentive allocation under the Sustainable Development Finan»»»

Iran executed two men early Monday after the Supreme Court upheld their death sentences for spying for the Israeli regime’s Mossad. The judiciary identified the men as Omid Behzad and Pouria Safvat. Officials said the Mossad spy service attempted to recruit agents inside Iran using a network of dir»»»

Dubai: Dr Emmadi Vishnu Vardhan Reddy has been appointed the new Consul General of India in Dubai, the Indian Consulate in Dubai confirmed to Gulf News on Monday. He is scheduled to assume office once he presents his credentials to the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs. He succeeds Satish Kumar Sivan»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe US Ambassador to Lebanon: It is Better Pilot Zones “Take Time Needed” to Move Forward More Efficiently 03-08-2026 13:48 PM In continuation »»»

As I sat in the Olympic Stadium in Athens on Thursday night, I would like to say I felt the hand of history on my shoulder, but instead I felt a sick feeling in my stomach at how European football has been irreversibly damaged by the holier than thou brigade at UEFA. UEFA, the governing body for fo»»»

Dubai: Emirates SkyCargo transported more than 57,000 tonnes of exports from the UK during the 2025-26 financial year, with growing demand for British food, pharmaceuticals and aerospace components helping lift cargo volumes by 11 per cent year on year. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Ch»»»

LONDON: Managerless Newcastle announced the signing of Czech goalkeeper Lukas Hornicek from Portuguese side Braga on Monday. Hornicek has agreed a five-year deal after the Magpies activated his 30-million-euro (£25.7 million, $34.6 million) release clause, and he becomes the club’s fifth signing of»»»

XTB Group ended the first six months of 2026 with record results, as consolidated net profit exceeded EUR 240 million, up 148.7% compared with the same period last year, while operating revenue reached EUR 490.7 million, an increase of 78.4%. The group attracted more than 703,000 new users, 94.5% m»»»

Musafir Cafe review: Love, loss and second chancesDirector: Ruchir ArunCast: Vedika Pinto, Mahima Makhwana, Vikrant Massey, Adil Hussain, Rajeev Siddhartha Loveleen Mishra, Sadiya Siddiqui, Anubha Fatehpuria, Ashi Malviya★★★Dubai: If Hollywood has The Summer I Turned Pretty, Hindi audiences now hav»»»

US President Donald Trump said talks with Iran would resume Monday, claiming a deal on the Strait of Hormuz and Iran’s nuclear programme could be close. Iran, however, denied that direct negotiations with Washington are underway, saying its current discussions are with Oman over a temporary route t»»»

Doha, Qatar: The first-ever drone footage of a humpback whale giving birth has been captured off the coast of Australia, documenting an exceptionally rare event that is expected to contribute to marine mammal research. Australia-based photographer Alexander Forrest was filming whale movements on Ju»»»

Dubai: Annual trade between the UAE and the United Kingdom has exceeded $30 billion, with more than 14,000 active UK exporters participating in one of the region’s largest economic relationships. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The next phase of cooperation will focus »»»

DUBAI: United States Ambassador to Lebanon, Michel Issa, said on Monday talks in Rome remained ongoing, but expressed hope that both sides could reach a successful outcome. While stressing the need for careful implementation, Issa said significant technical work remained to ensure civilian safety o»»»

Dubai: There are not many places in the world where you can do an obstacle course in the snow in September, and fewer still where it is 45C in the car park outside. The Ice Warrior Challenge returns to Ski Dubai on Sunday 20 September for its 17th year, run in partnership with Dubai Sports Council.»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Museums (QM) unveiled Pink Convertible Big, a bold installation by internationally acclaimed Austrian artist Erwin Wurm, at Place Vendome. The sculpture gleams in vibrant pink lacquer, immediately drawing attention and inviting viewers to engage with its striking and thought-prov»»»

Dubai: Customers will be able to use Aani and Jaywan as new payment channels for federal service fees and fines, giving them more flexible and faster ways to complete government payments. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The Ministry of Finance has become the first fede»»»

SEOUL: South Korea’s weather agency issued a “severe heatwave warning” for Seoul on Monday, the first such advisory since introducing the designation this year to alert the public about extreme temperatures. New national heat records were set on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, with the mercury soaring»»»

DHAKA: Bangladesh’s deadliest measles outbreak in decades, which has killed hundreds of children, has had a crippling economic impact on families, aid groups warned Monday. At least 844 children have died and more than 112,000 people have sought hospital treatment for the preventable disease since »»»

RIYADH: Jordan’s Samra Electric Power Generation Co. has signed an engineering, procurement and construction contract with SITE Technology General Contracting to develop a 25-megawatt wind power project in Ma’an Governorate, fully funded by the UAE government. The contract, which covers the design,»»»

Foreign Minister Anita Orbán has selected foreign policy expert Botond Feledy to lead the Hungarian Institute of International Affairs, Hungary’s state-backed foreign policy research institute. Feledy accepted the position, saying his two decades of professional experience had prepared him for the »»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Israeli occupation forces torch homes in the southern Lebanese town of Al-Qantara, Al-Manar correspondent reports 03-08-2026 12:52 PM Lates»»»

Doha, Qatar: The National Cyber Security Agency (NCSA) has warned travellers to be cautious and to refrain from sharing boarding pass photos on social media while travelling. In a social media post on Monday, August 3, 2026, the agency stated that sharing such information can expose travellers’ per»»»

Seoul: Republic of Korea's weather agency issued a "severe heatwave warning" for Seoul on Monday, the first such advisory since introducing the designation this year to alert the public about extreme temperatures. New national heat records were set on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, with the mercury s»»»

Dubai: Customers will be able to use Aani and Jaywan as new payment channels for federal service fees and fines, giving them more flexible and faster ways to complete government payments. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The Ministry of Finance has become the first fede»»»

The Iraqi Security Media Office announced on Monday that the number of pilgrims arriving in the country to commemorate the Arba’een pilgrimage of Imam Hussein (peace be upon him) has exceeded 4.8 million, with the influx of pilgrims continuing from around the world. In a statement, the Office said »»»

Romania's military has resumed an operation to carry out a controlled demolition of the Prajoaia rock formation in order to divert more water from the Danube to the Cernavoda Nuclear Power Plant (NPP), local news media reported. After an initial attempt to completely destroy the rock formation on S»»»

London: Pulling his face away from an immersive 3D headset looking deep inside a patient's lung, doctor Sasha Stamenkovic recounted the final steps of an operation using robots to remove a tumour. "We've done some very, very intricate operating today," said the 60-year-old consultant thoracic surge»»»

The first case of Bourbon virus has been confirmed in New York, prompting researchers to call for expanded surveillance and testing amid warnings that the rare tick-borne infection may be more widespread than currently known. Discovered in 2014 and named after Bourbon County, Kansas, where it was f»»»

KYIV: Russian planes dropped eight powerful glide bombs in a span of 90 minutes on residential districts of the southern Ukrainian city of Zaporizhzhia, killing one person and wounding dozens of others, regional chief Ivan Fedorov said Monday. Russia has used glide bombs to smash Ukrainian towns an»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Russian armed forces have taken control over the settlements of Bely Kolodez and Ustinovka in the Kharkov region, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Monday. "Units of Battlegroup Sever have actively established control over the settlements of Bely Kolodez and Ustinovka in t»»»

TEHRAN (Sputnik) - Iran has evidence that Ukraine deliberately attacked an Iranian cargo ship in the Caspian Sea on July 25, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Ismail Baghaei said on Monday. "There is clear evidence, including Vladimir Zelensky's statements, that proves that Ukraine struck the Iran»»»

BELGRADE - The Serbian dinar's official median exchange rate against the euro is 117.3863 dinars for one euro on Monday, which is a slight change relative to Friday, 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 t»»»

BELGRADE - Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic thanked US President Donald Trump on Sunday for "noticing Serbia." "I am happy that a sports event went well and that we were good hosts. (Ultimate Fighting Championship President) Dana White is a great guy and I hope they will be organising the event i»»»

Kerala intensified rescue and relief operations on Monday as the death toll from days of torrential rain and flooding rose to 15, even as authorities said the overall situation was gradually coming under control in most parts of the state despite forecasts of more heavy rain. More than 11,000 peopl»»»

The US military is asking its troops for new ideas for pressuring Iran, CNN reported on Monday, citing an email by a US Central Command (CENTCOM) intelligence officer. “We are looking for new creative and unconventional ways to pressure and punish Iran,” the officer wrote in a message sent Wednesda»»»

A warehouse east of Moscow belonging to Russia's largest online retailer, Wildberries, was set ablaze after being struck by Ukrainian drones overnight, the second such attack in two days. File photo by Stringer/EPA Aug. 3 (UPI) -- A warehouse east of Moscow belonging to Russia's largest online reta»»»

Dubai: Nine months after winning Dh100,000 in The UAE Lottery's Lucky Day Draw, Abdul Salam Muhammad Ashraf, Pakistani expat, is reflecting on how his win helped him support his family during some of their most important moments. A 55-year-old limousine chauffeur from Sahiwal, Abdul Salam won the D»»»

MedLife, Romania’s largest private healthcare network, has announced the rebranding of its SWEAT fitness network, which will operate under the new Level Up identity, and the opening of a new location in Bucharest’s Vitan area following an investment of approximately EUR 500,000. The move marks the »»»

Cuba's ​electricity grid collapsed late on Sunday, the state-owned ​grid operator said, plunging the island into darkness. The country has faced a series of total collapses of its electricity grid since the US imposed an energy embargo that halted regular deliveries of fuel for power stat»»»

At least 600 buildings have been destroyed in wildfires in the US state of Washington. One of 15 fires currently burning tore through the state's second-largest city Spokane. A number of unfavourable weather conditions have made this summer's fire season in the state particularly strong, with over »»»

In Brazil, President Lula has officially kicked off his re-election campaign, seeking a fourth term in October's vote. While recent polling puts him ahead of far-right candidate Flavio Bolsonaro, after decades on the political stage, he now faces a battle against voter fatigue. It's a campaign cent»»»