The Department of Chemicalization, Plant Protection, and Quarantine has issued an order banning the circulation of pesticides containing the active ingredient isofenphos-methyl in the Kyrgyz Republic. According to the order, pesticides containing this substance are prohibited from: ▪️ production; ▪»»»

DUBAI: A report from Axios said that US and Iran are close to signing a memorandum of understanding, which particularly calls for the immediate reopening of the Strait of Hormuz without tolls. The MoU also states Iran will receive sanctions relief based on compliance, Axios said, quoting a diplomat»»»

MOSCOW: Three civilians died in Russian and Ukrainian border regions, officials said on Friday, as the two sides lobbed overnight strikes at each other in the latest exchange of fire in the grinding war. In Russia, two civilians were killed and two wounded in the border region of Bryansk after Kyiv»»»

Arab Finance: Marseilia Almasreia Alkhalegeya for Holding Investment registered an annual leap of 405% in consolidated net profit attributable to the shareholders in the first quarter (Q1) of 2026, the financial results revealed. Marseilia logged net profits amounting to EGP 54.209 million, compare»»»

Dubai: Dubai gold prices climbed back above the Dh500 mark on Friday morning, recovering from a sharp midweek slide that briefly pulled 24-karat gold below Dh500 per gram and gave shoppers a short buying window. (Check latest UAE gold prices here, alongside prices in Saudi Arabia, Oman, Qatar, Bahr»»»

Washington: US Park Police opened an investigation on Thursday into giant markings of the numbers "8647" - which have been associated with opposition to President Donald Trump - on the grass of the National Mall. A spokesperson for the Department of the Interior, which manages the National Mall in »»»

The unemployment rate in the European Union increased slightly by 0.1% to 6% in 2025, according to figures published by Eurostat. Among the member states, Spain had the highest unemployment rate last year (10.5%) followed by Finland (9.7%) and Greece (8.9%). The countries with the lowest unemployme»»»

Minister of Economy, Digitalisation, Entrepreneurship and Tourism Irineu Darau informed representatives of the Navalistul Free Trade Union that the Mangalia shipyard could be among the beneficiaries of the production localisation policy under the SAFE programme.According to a ministry release, Dara»»»

Nearly three-quarters (72%) of Romanian consumers describe the country's economic situation in negative terms, up eight percentage points compared with last year and significantly above the European average of 56%, with energy prices and inflation ranking as the main concerns and reaching the highe»»»

The National Bank (BNR) said on Thursday that the Competition Council's decision regarding the activity of several banks on the money market requires further clarification in order to avoid confusion, unrealistic expectations or unfounded accusations that could affect financial stability."The Compe»»»

Romania's economy is expected to post zero growth this year, down sharply from the 1.3% expansion projected in January, according to the World Bank's latest semi-annual Global Economic Prospects report published on Thursday.The Bank now sees Romania's GDP rising 1.7% in 2027, compared with a previo»»»

Romania is seeking to reduce the impact on the state budget of its obligation to pay approximately 680 million euros to Pfizer following the loss of a lawsuit concerning the purchase of COVID-19 vaccines, and is looking for a better solution than making the full payment immediately, Finance Ministe»»»

Electrica concluded, on Wednesday, in Washington, a five-year strategic partnership with the Atlantic Council, one of the most important public policy organizations in the United States of America.According to a company press release, the agreement was signed by Alexandru Chirita, CEO of Electrica,»»»

Prosecutor Claudiu Sandu, member of the Supreme Council of Magistrates (CSM), sharply criticised the "blacklists" of journalists, NGOs and politicians compiled by the CSM's Judges' Section in a 76-page document published on Wednesday, calling it "a lie" that 3,580 judges support the initiative.The »»»

The National Liberal Party (PNL) decided not to support the investiture of the government proposed by Prime Minister-designate Eugen Tomac, party leader Ilie Bolojan announced on Thursday."Having analysed the political context, the PNL has decided not to support the investiture of this government. »»»

Romania's Foreign Affairs Ministry has received so far 21 requests for consular assistance from people in Northern Ireland seeking emergency travel documents following the recent unrest in Belfast, Ministry sources inform.The group includes 20 Romanian citizens - 13 adults and seven children - and »»»

June 11, 2026 Today, government officials and civil society leaders from the United States of America and Romania met for their Annual Dialogue to review the progress, address challenges, and outline future priorities for the U.S.-Romania Child Protection Compact (CPC). ? Launched in 2024, the Chil»»»

The Defence Staff, through the Romanian Land Forces, Romanian Naval Forces, Romanian Air Force and the Space and Radiocommunications Agency, will take part on Friday and Saturday in ASTROFEST 2026 - the European Space & Science Festival.According to a Ministry of National Defence (MApN) press relea»»»

Interim Foreign Affairs Minister Oana Toiu held a telephone conversation on Thursday with Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha, during which she conveyed Romania's concerns over the spillover effects of the war in Ukraine on neighbouring countries."Neighbours and strategic partners build strong»»»

Prime Minister Rumen Radev is expected to answer a question from Peter Petrov from Vazrazhdane about the general policy of the government regarding the long-term supply of guaranteed water quantities to the Republic of Greece, according to the programme for parliamentary question time published on »»»

Elon Musk has become the first trillionaire in history. He reportedly increased his wealth after his company SpaceX went public. The IPO raised $75 billion, marking an all-time record in stock market history, Reuters reports. However, the Washington Post notes that he has become a trillionaire «on »»»

Polewali Mandar, Indonesia: On the balcony of his house in Indonesia, Muhammad Yusuf swayed to blaring music and waved a replica of the World Cup trophy as hundreds paraded past, many decked out in Argentina's colours. The 54-year-old fisherman from a small village in Polewali Mandar, West Sulawesi»»»

Hungary is unlikely to meet its previously discussed 2030 target for adopting the euro, as a number of economic requirements could push back the timeline for joining the eurozone. According to a report by Portfolio, analysts at MBH Bank believe Hungary may need more time than previously expected be»»»

Dogs of the Kyrgyz national breed, the Taigan, have achieved major success at the World Dog Show held from June 3 to 7, 2026, in Bologna, Italy, under the auspices of the Fédération Cynologique Internationale (FCI). Kyrgyzstan was represented at the international event by Taigans from the Favorite-»»»

HANOI: Vietnamese police have ‌busted a group suspected of trying to establish a large-scale online scam center in the country, authorities said ​on Friday, as criminal networks spread their operations across Southeast Asia. Police in Phu Tho province uncovered and disrupted a transnational group l»»»

MANILA: The Philippines defense chief said on Friday he would continue to do his duty in the face of China’s “wickedness,” a day after he was sanctioned by Beijing for what it described as repeated “erroneous remarks.” Ties between China and US ally the Philippines have soured in the past few years»»»

Speaker of the Zhogorku Kenesh of Kyrgyzstan Marlen Mamataliev met with Chairman of the Mazhilis Yerlan Koshanov during his official visit to Kazakhstan. The press service of the Parliament reported. The sides discussed the development of political, economic, cultural and humanitarian relations bet»»»

Traffic restrictions will be temporarily introduced at several intersections along Kievskaya Street in Bishkek due to heating network reconstruction works. Municipal enterprise Bishkekteploset will replace worn-out underground utility lines crossing the roadway from June 15 to August 15 on the sect»»»

Doha, Qatar: Hamad Port has advanced three places in the 2025 Container Port Performance Index (CPPI), securing the eighth position globally and second place in the Gulf region, according to the latest rankings by the World Bank and S&P Global Market Intelligence. In a post on its X platform yester»»»

WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump said on Thursday he wants to take over Kharg Island, Iran’s oil infrastructure hub. Analysts say the US military could seize the island quickly, but the move could leave US troops in great peril and prolong rather than shorten the war. WHERE IS KHARG ISLAND AND WH»»»

VINNYTSIA: The two burly men stare straight ahead, hands intertwined on a pottery wheel, fingers buried in the clay. They sense each other’s presence through touch alone. One is a veteran who lost his sight in combat and now teaches other blind veterans. Slowly, a piece resembling a cup takes form.»»»

President Iliana Iotova will hold a public hearing of the candidates proposed by the parliamentary parties and coalitions in the 52nd National Assembly for members of the Central Election Commission (CEC) on Friday, as announced by the press service of the presidential institution. The head of Stat»»»

A computed tomography (CT) scanner has been purchased for the General Medical Practice Center in Kyzyl-Kiya, Batken region, using the institution’s own funds. The Ministry of Health recalled that a CT scanner had previously been installed at the General Medical Practice Center in Kadamdzhai distric»»»

Doha, Qatar: Ministry of Education and Higher Education has unveiled a new policy governing tuition fees in private schools and kindergartens, introducing a transparent framework that gives parents up to 18 months’ advance notice of approved fee increases while linking future tuition hikes to schoo»»»

JERUSALEM: Israel’s cabinet on Thursday referred a plan to allocate 1 billion shekels ($339.7 million) for the establishment of new settlements in the occupied West Bank to the security cabinet, deferring a vote on the funds, Israeli anti-settlement group Peace Now said. The plan was promoted by fa»»»

Dubai: The 2026 FIFA World Cup is set to give the Arab world its biggest stage yet, with a record eight teams from the region qualifying for the tournament across the US, Canada and Mexico. World Cup 2026 wall chart: Download it free with fixtures and full scheduleSaudi Arabia, Qatar, Jordan, Moroc»»»

Washington: Tehran said Friday it had not reached a final decision on a deal to end the Middle East war, despite US President Donald Trump claiming an agreement could be signed in days and cancelling threatened strikes on Iran. Trump's statements fuelled a stock market rally and tanked oil prices, »»»

Deputy Foreign Minister of Kyrgyzstan Meder Abakirov and State Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs of Slovakia Marek Eshtok held interagency consultations and discussed the current state and prospects for the development of Kyrgyzstan — Slovakia relations, trade, economic, inv»»»

Doha, Qatar: Four years ago, Qatar’s World Cup debut never truly got going. A nervy opening defeat to Ecuador set the tone for a difficult campaign that ended without a point and with hopes fading before the knockout rounds even came into view. As Al Annabi prepare to begin their FIFA World Cup 202»»»

Former Hungarian National Bank (MNB) governor György Matolcsy received a gross departure package of more than HUF 170.8 million (approximately EUR 483,000) when he left office after 12 years at the helm of Hungary’s central bank, according to information obtained through a public data request. The »»»

Arab Finance: Construction has officially begun on the first phase of Citystars Park St., a large-scale mixed-use development in New Cairo with planned investments exceeding EGP 100 billion, as per an emailed press release. The project is being developed by Sky Innovo Developments, a subsidiary of »»»

Washington: President Donald Trump has long been looking for this weekend to be a big one for his presidency. The World Cup returns to the US on Friday for the first time in 32 years after Trump threw himself into winning the bid to co-host the soccer tourney during his first term. He'll be feted S»»»

A newborn Asian elephant calf at UK's Whipsnade Zoo has captured public attention after being seen playfully kicking and chasing a large red ball shortly after making his public debut. The endangered calf was born to mother Donna at the UK's largest zoo and quickly became a favorite among visitors »»»

President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov signed a law ratifying the agreement between Kyrgyzstan and Japan on the elimination of double taxation on income taxes. The document was signed on December 19, 2025, in Tokyo. Previously, the Zhogorku Kenesh adopted a law on its ratification, which is necessar»»»

PARIS : Israeli and Palestinian civil society groups will meet in France on Friday to urge the international community not to abandon a two-state solution, as Paris seeks to keep the issue alive amid the Middle East war.The meeting, attended by foreign ministers and senior officials from dozens of »»»

JESSORE: Rice farmer Mohammad Ismail Hossain fears violence could blight his quiet fields in southwestern Bangladesh, on the front line of a growing Indian push to expel undocumented migrants. The countries share a porous 4,096-kilometer (2,500-mile) border, with communities on either side often so»»»

The government decided at its Wednesday meeting to extend the student loan interest freeze and the repayment moratorium on the baby-expecting loan scheme, while also approving a HUF 3.6 billion hospital cooling reconstruction programme. Budapest was granted a postponement until October 15 to meet i»»»

Foreign Minister of Kyrgyzstan Jeenbek Kulubaev held talks with his Georgian counterpart Maka Botchorishvili. According to the press service of the Foreign Affairs Ministry of Kyrgyzstan, the sides discussed the current state and prospects of Kyrgyzstan — Georgia cooperation, emphasizing the import»»»

Chinese ports once again topped the World Bank and S&P Global Container Port Performance Index (CPPI) for 2025, with seven of the world's ten most efficient trade hubs located in China, according to the annual report. The port of Fuzhou in southeastern Fujian province claimed the top spot globally,»»»

Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump have "personal chemistry" and direct diplomats to restore normal intergovernmental relations between Russia and the United States, Russian Ambassador to the US Alexander Darchiev said. "Yes, it might be true that the process [of restori»»»