The Eurasian Development Bank forecasts a slowdown in inflation in Kyrgyzstan to 7 percent by 2028. Central Asian countries will face the impact of rising global prices for energy resources and commodities, Senior Country Analyst of the EDB Country Analysis Center Aigul Berdigulova stated during an»»»

Doha, Qatar: The cats that arrive at Pawmise Rescue are often the ones no one else wants. Some have been hit by cars. Others are blind, paralyzed, abandoned, or born with conditions that make life on the streets impossible. Many arrive carrying physical scars. Some carry emotional ones. A charismat»»»

Tunis, June 17 (TAP) — The weather, on Wednesday, will be partly cloudy skies across most regions of the country, with localized thunderstorms likely to develop during the afternoon. These storms may bring scattered rainfall to the western parts of...»»»

Washington’s senior adviser for ​Arab and African affairs, Massad Boulos, is seeking to broker ‌a powersharing ‌agreement ​between ‌rival ⁠administrations ​in eastern and ⁠western Libya, the Financial Times reported on ⁠Wednesday. In an ‌interview ‌with ​the ‌FT, ‌Boulos said, “Our plan is to have »»»

Israeli forces on Wednesday carried out airstrikes on several areas in south Lebanon, state media reported, despite a peace deal in the Middle East war that includes Lebanon. Lebanon's National News Agency said Israeli warplanes launched raids targeting the Nabatieh al-Fawqa area and the eastern ou»»»

Iran's military threatened on Tuesday to respond to Israel after strikes in southern Lebanon killed four people despite a deal between Tehran and Washington ending the Middle East war, including in Lebanon. "If the child-killing army of the Zionist regime does not put an end to its acts of aggressi»»»

Continue the Change Floor Leader Nikolay Denkov stated in a declaration, read on behalf of the parliamentary group from the parliamentary rostrum on Wednesday, that the arson attack on the diplomatic vehicles of the Bulgarian Embassy in Skopje is, under any circumstances, a provocation. It is the w»»»

The Military Prosecutor’s Office has detained Azamat Dyikanbaev, reportedly the son-in-law of former head of the State Committee for National Security of Kyrgyzstan Kamchybek Tashiev, sources report. According to available information, Dyikanbaev previously worked as Tashiev’s assistant and subsequ»»»

DUBAI: Yemen’s internationally recognized government called on the UN Security Council on Tuesday to take a firmer stance against Iranian support for the Houthis and expand sanctions against individuals and entities accused of undermining the country’s political process. Addressing the council, Yem»»»

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and Prime Minister Narendra Modi once again set social media abuzz at the G7 summit in France, after a light-hearted exchange between the two leaders was caught on camera. Greeting Modi on the sidelines of the summit in Evian, Meloni jokingly remarked: “We’re t»»»

June 17 (UPI) -- A small private jet with six people on board crashed into a southern Texas highway Tuesday night, killing at least one person, authorities said. The plane crashed on the north side of Loop 20 in Laredo, Texas, on Tuesday night. Laredo Police Department Public Information Officer Jo»»»

In a declaration, read on behalf of the Progressive Bulgaria parliamentary group from the parliamentary rostrum on Wednesday, National Assembly Deputy Chair Ivan Angelov said that Progressive Bulgaria condemns the arson attack on the Bulgarian Embassy in Skopje as a most serious violation of the Vi»»»

Ombudsman Velislava Delcheva has objected to a proposal that would include the institution among the bodies authorized to initiate a procedure for the early dismissal of the Prosecutor General, the Ombudsman's Office said. Delcheva sent an opinion to National Assembly Chair Mihaila Dotsova and to Y»»»

As the peak summer season gets underway, prices along Bulgaria’s Black Sea coast have once again become a hot topic. Receipts, restaurant bills, and social media videos are fueling debate over whether a vacation by the sea has become too expensive. Yet industry representatives and analysts argue th»»»

Doha, Qatar: Minister of State for Foreign Affairs HE Sultan bin Saad Al Muraikhi met with the Ambassador of the Republic of Kazakhstan to the State of Qatar, HE Arman Issagaliyev on the occasion of the end of his tenure. HE Minister of State for Foreign Affairs extended thanks to HE Ambassador for»»»

MADRID: Former Spanish prime minister Jose Luis Rodriguez Zapatero on Wednesday began two days of unprecedented court hearings on suspected influence peddling, the latest corruption affair threatening the leftist government. The investigation into the Socialist titan comes as a string of graft prob»»»

SYDNEY: US Marine Corps plans for a crisis-ready stockpile in Australia are part of a “growing US footprint” in the country and important for national security, Defense Minister Richard Marles said Wednesday. The US Marines will include Australia in a global prepositioning program for weapons, ammu»»»

Dubai: Artificial intelligence (AI) is on a run of late trying to prove it can outpace humans in solving decades-old puzzles, mastering games, and writing code at superhuman speed. But when it comes to the cutting edge of mathematical research, humans still have the upper hand. That's the verdict f»»»

Discussions between Canada and Ukraine to enhance their defense industrial partnership fit into the Canadian government's long-term policy of escalating the conflict from the overseas, Russian Ambassador in Ottawa Oleg Stepanov told RIA Novosti on Tuesday. "These discussions do not surprise us. The»»»

The participation of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan in the G7 Summit reflects international recognition of the UAE' growing influence and its inspiring development model, Dr Anwar Mohammed Gargash, Diplomatic Adviser to the UAE President, said on Wednesday. In a post on X»»»

Al-Jomaih and Shell Lubricating Oil Company and Saudi automotive services company Leader Express have agreed to expand co‑branded service centers across Saudi Arabia, offering the latter’s expertise in vehicle maintenance alongside Shell’s globally recognized products. The arrangement aligns with S»»»

London: Britain's annual inflation rate was unchanged at 2.8 percent in May as higher petrol prices caused by the US-Iran war were offset by lower food costs, official data showed Wednesday. The Consumer Prices Index level matched April's reading, the Office for National Statistics said, while an a»»»

Doha, Qatar: The National Cyber Security Agency (NCSA) and the Community College of Qatar signed a cooperation agreement yesterday, aimed at strengthening institutional collaboration in the fields of training, research, and development, while supporting national capacity building in cybersecurity. »»»

Cairo: The State of Qatar participated in the activities of the first Arab Forum for Administrative Justice and Integrity, which was held in Cairo under the title ‘Developing Administrative Investigation Skills and Promoting Governance Principles.’ As part of the Permanent Delegation of the State o»»»

Doha: A committee of Qatar’s Shura Council has reviewed a proposal aimed at regulating wedding ceremonies and addressing associated social practices, as part of ongoing discussions on social policy and community traditions. The Committee on Social Affairs, Labour and Housing held a meeting yesterda»»»

Secretary-General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs H E Dr. Ahmed bin Hassan Al Hammadi separately received yesterday copies of the credentials of Ambassador of Tuvalu (pictured), non-resident, to Qatar H E Dr. Tauisi Minute Taupo and Ambassador of Antigua and Barbuda (non-resident) to Qatar H E T»»»

Doha, Qatar: Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar (WCM-Q) has been named a bronze winner of the 2026 MENASA (Middle East, North Africa and South Asia) Merit Awards in the Student Success category. The MENASA Area of NASPA (Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education) was established to foster engage»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - In a successful security sweep, three Ukrainian perpetrators plotting terror attacks against Russian military personnel, transport and energy facilities were arrested in Russia's Republic of Adygea and in the Tyumen and Krasnodar Regions, the Russian Federal Security Service (FSB»»»

Dubai: The Central Bank of the UAE has completed Project Aperta, a cross-border open finance initiative designed to make international financial data exchange faster, safer and more efficient for businesses and financial institutions. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.Th»»»

Lebanon said Israeli strikes killed four people in the country's south on Tuesday as Israel said it intercepted Hezbollah rockets and launched raids, despite a U.S.-Iran deal that includes Lebanon. Lebanon's official National News Agency (NNA) said Israeli drone strikes targeted two vehicles in the»»»

The leaders of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, UK and the U.S. have called for an immediate ceasefire in Lebanon and for the disarmament of Hezbollah. "In Lebanon, we support, through an immediate robust ceasefire, the Lebanese leadership's efforts to achieve the disarmament of Hezbollah and»»»

Israeli forces on Wednesday carried out airstrikes on several areas in south Lebanon, state media reported, despite a peace deal in the Middle East war that includes Lebanon. Lebanon's National News Agency said Israeli warplanes launched raids targeting the Nabatieh al-Fawqa area and the eastern ou»»»

Akylbek Turatbek uulu, Director of the state enterprise Kyrgyzfarmatsiya, held a working meeting with Mustafa Taşkın, Head of the Department of Emergency Health Services and Overseas Health Units of the Ministry of Health of the Republic of Turkey. According to the state enterprise, the main topic »»»

Doha, Qatar: Just weeks after receiving the Akhlaquna Individual Contributions Award in April, ‘Feed a Friend’ is already seeing the recognition translate into new opportunities to expand the reach of the community initiative founded during the COVID-19 pandemic. The award, which honours individual»»»

Paris, France: France braced for another heat wave on Wednesday, with Paris allowing swimming in one of its canals so residents could cope with the heat. It will be the second spell of hot temperatures this year, after an unusually scorching week in May smashed records in half of the country. "A he»»»

Dubai, UAE: Kabbali Hills by Arif Developments has been recognised with the Gulf News Editor’s Choice Award for Luxury Villa Community of the Year, marking a proud achievement for the developer and strengthening the project’s position as one of the UAE’s notable luxury villa communities. The award »»»

DUBAI: Jordan’s World Cup debut ended in a 3-1 loss to Austria at the San Francisco Bay Area Stadium on Wednesday morning, despite a brave performance that promised a potential point for the newcomers. The loss leaves the Arab nation in third place in Group J, while Austria sit second on goal diffe»»»

PARIS: France braced for another heat wave on Wednesday, with Paris allowing swimming in one of its canals so residents could cope with the heat. It will be the second spell of hot temperatures this year, after an unusually scorching week in May smashed records in half of the country. “A heatwave e»»»

DUBAI: Saudi Arabia began preparations on Wednesday for its second Group H match at the FIFA World Cup 2026 against Spain, with the Green Falcons holding a training session at Q2 Stadium in Austin under the supervision of coach Georgios Donis. The match against Spain will take place on Sunday as Sa»»»

LONDON: Former British health ‌minister Wes Streeting told the BBC he would be prepared to trigger a Labour leadership contest to replace Keir Starmer as Prime Minister as soon as next week, urging a speedy end to the “uncertainty and paralysis.”Streeting, who has said he has the backing of the 81 »»»

"The Cave" at Pont Neuf has finally opened its doors this Monday. The announcement was made by the artist JR in the afternoon, as repairs were nearing completion after the canvas was torn by strong winds on June 2. It is now possible to explore, free of charge and 24 hours a day, the interior of t»»»

On the morning of June 17, minibus drivers in Karakol reportedly walked out of work en masse. Local residents reported this and shared videos from the scene. According to preliminary reports, the drivers organized a strike and gathered to express their dissatisfaction with the state of the city’s r»»»

An inspection was conducted in Solton-Sary Valley of Naryn region to ensure compliance with environmental requirements during the construction of a tailing dump as part of the modernization of a gold mining plant. According to the Ministry of Natural Resources, no serious violations of environmenta»»»

SINGAPORE: Oil prices fell slightly on Wednesday as investors gauged the impact of a US-Iran peace deal, ​while uncertainty over full resumption of shipping through the Strait of Hormuz limited price declines. Both benchmarks were ‌down about 0.2 percent by 09:30 a.m. Saudi time, with Brent crude f»»»

Minister of State for Interior Affairs H E Sheikh Abdulaziz bin Faisal bin Mohammed Al-Thani met yesterday with Undersecretary of the Ministry of Interior of the United Arab Emirates H E Major General Khalifa bin Hareb Al Khaili and his accompanying delegation. During the meeting, they discussed as»»»

The signing of the deal—timed for the 35th anniversary of the two countries’ friendship treaty—is cloaked in rhetoric about “unity.” In reality, this is a half-measure, stemming from yet another bid to brand Russia as the boogeyman and thereby justify Europe’s frenzied military surge.What the deal »»»

On June 17, 2015, Dylann Roof killed nine people at Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church in Charleston, S.C., in a mass shooting. 1 of 2 | A memorial is erected outside the Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church on June 19, 2015 in memory of the the nine people killed in a June 17 shootin»»»

In the first quarter of 2026, job vacancy levels across the euro area stood at 2.3%, marking a slight increase from 2.2% in the previous quarter, but still below the 2.4% recorded a year earlier, according to Eurostat. Across the European Union as a whole, the vacancy rate remained unchanged at 2.1»»»

In 2025, bathing water quality across Europe remained consistently high, with 85% of monitored sites classified as having “excellent” quality under the EU’s strictest standards. The findings come from the European Commission’s annual report on bathing water quality, which also shows that 96% of all»»»

Doha, Qatar: The French Republic yesterday awarded the National Order of the Legion of Honour (France’s highest national decoration) to H E Reem Mohammed Al Mansoori, Assistant Undersecretary for Digital Industry Affairs at the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT), in recogn»»»