Magyar says rule-of-law process nearing conclusion
The Article 7 procedure launched against Hungary eight years ago on the basis of the Sargentini Report could be concluded in October, Prime Minister Péter Magyar said on Friday afternoon at a press conference following the two-day meeting of the European Council in Brussels. Magyar, who attended an»»»
Mbappé’s critique of the far right underscores France’s cultural divide
First published in Respekt. One of the most famous footballers in the world has repeatedly called on people not to vote for the National Rally. The party has responded by mocking him. French football star Kylian Mbappé has thrown himself into a match on home turf. His opponent is the National Rally»»»
Bechtel Awarded Two Contracts For Petrochemical Projects in Egypt
Bechtel, a company in engineering, procurement, and construction, announced that the company has been awarded two contracts by Carbon Holdings of Egypt: one to provide project management services for the Tahrir Petrochemicals Complex at Ain Sokhna, Egypt, and the other to build two new polypropylen»»»
On This Day, June 20: Arctic Circle reaches record-setting 100 degrees - UPI.com
On June 20, 2020, the town of Verkhoyansk, Russia, reached a temperature of 100.4 degrees Fahrenheit, the highest temperature ever recorded in the Arctic Circle. 1 of 5 | On June 20, 2020, the town of Verkhoyansk, Russia, reached a temperature of 100.4 degrees Fahrenheit, the highest temperature ev»»»
Fidesz accuses prime minister of abandoning Hungarian interests
According to a statement sent to MTI on Friday, Fidesz said that Prime Minister Péter Magyar had given up fundamental Hungarian interests in Brussels “in exchange for a few pats on the back and smiles.” Reacting to the EU summit in Brussels, the party said that the prime minister had abandoned Hung»»»
Constitutional change on prime ministerial terms approved
President Tamás Sulyok signed the sixteenth amendment to the Fundamental Law and ordered its publication in the Hungarian Gazette, according to a statement published on the president’s Facebook page on Friday. The National Assembly adopted the sixteenth amendment to the Fundamental Law on June 15. »»»
Two roadside blasts in northwest Pakistan kill 7: police
Peshawar, Pakistan: Twin roadside blasts killed at least seven people in Pakistan's northwest Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, police said on Saturday. "A private pickup truck carrying passengers was targeted with a remote-controlled IED... the injured were being transported to hospital in a car for em»»»
US-Funded Labs in Ukraine Focused on Lethal Bioagents ‘Tailored to Kill Russians’ — Larry Johnson
US-funded research into disease-causing properties of anthrax, plague, tularemia Marburg, and Ebola was about developing biological agents "tailored to specific genetic profiles,” ex-CIA intelligence officer Larry Johnson tells Sputnik. The US has been running a covert military-biological program r»»»
Spain seek Yamal spark to end World Cup drought
Atlanta: Lamine Yamal is hard to avoid on the approach to Atlanta's futuristic stadium where adverts featuring the 18-year-old adorn the sides of giant skyscrapers, but it is on the pitch that Spain desperately need the Barcelona superstar. The European champions flunked their opening test of the W»»»
Hungary’s 15% flat tax explained: Why expats, workers and investors are paying attention
Hungary is often mentioned in discussions about Europe’s tax systems, and one of the most talked-about features is its 15% flat personal income tax. Unlike many European countries that use progressive tax brackets, Hungary applies a single, uniform rate to most personal income. For expats, remote w»»»
Peeling paint adds to woes of Trump's pool project
Washington, United States: The blue paint is peeling on the renovation championed by President Donald Trump to spruce up Washington's iconic Reflecting Pool ahead of the 250th anniversary celebrations of independence in the United States. An AFP photographer on Friday saw that bits of blue paint we»»»
Minor defrauded of 500,000 soms in Tokmok city - | 24.KG
A minor girl in Tokmok was deceived into handing over 500,000 soms and gold jewelry to fraudsters posing as mobile operator employees and officers of the State Committee for National Security (SCNS). According to the Internal Affairs Department of Chui region, a Tokmok resident filed a fraud compla»»»
Al-Manar correspondent: Enemy warplanes attacked the town of Arab Salim in southern Lebanon - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Al-Manar correspondent: Enemy warplanes attacked the town of Arab Salim in southern Lebanon 20-06-2026 08:47 AM Latest News Urgent News Al-»»»
Al-Manar Correspondent: Israeli drone strike targets Doueir, Nabatieh District - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Al-Manar Correspondent: Israeli drone strike targets Doueir, Nabatieh District 20-06-2026 08:45 AM Latest News Urgent News Al-Manar Corresp»»»
President Iliana Iotova to Attend 10th Kableshkov Family Gathering in Koprivshtitsa
President Iliana Iotova will take part in the 10th gathering of the Kableshkov family in the town of Koprivshtitsa, the presidential press service said. The lineage includes renowned Bulgarian revolutionary Todor Kableshkov. The event will begin at 11:00 a.m. in the courtyard of the Church of the D»»»
The Thanawya Amma Journey Begins Arab Finance For Information Technology
General secondary education in Egypt serves as a critical stage in determining students’ academic pathways and future career opportunities. Every year, students enrolled in both the literary and scientific streams sit for the General Secondary Certificate examinations, which represent a decisive mi»»»
Lebanon state media says five dead in fresh Israeli strikes on south
Beirut, Lebanon: Lebanese official media said fresh Israeli strikes on the country's south on Saturday killed five people, despite a ceasefire between Israel and the Iran-backed Hezbollah group announced a day earlier. The state-run National News Agency (NNA) reported Israeli airstrikes on more tha»»»
How an Indian expat built a UAE tech firm with Dh350 borrowed from his mother
Dubai: When Anas Abdul Latheef looks back on his journey in the UAE, he does not think first about career milestones or business achievements. He thinks about a phone call to his mother. It was 2014, and Latheef needed Dh350. Today, the amount sounds insignificant. But at the time, it was money he »»»
One person in intensive care, 3 children injured after road accident in Bishkek - | 24.KG
A road accident in Bishkek on July 19 left five people injured, including three minors. According to the press service of the Patrol Police Department, at around 00:45 a.m., the driver of a Honda Fit was traveling north along Yunusaliev Street. While making a left turn at the intersection with Mede»»»
Would you fly for 20 hours nonstop? Qantas says science makes it possible
For decades, airlines have focused on making long-haul flights more comfortable with bigger seats, better entertainment and improved meals. Now, Australia’s Qantas believes the answer lies in something passengers cannot easily see: biology. As the airline prepares to launch the world’s longest comm»»»
Paraguay save World Cup skins with win over eliminated Turkiye
Santa Clara, United States: Ten-man Paraguay beat Turkiye 1-0 at the World Cup on Friday, a result that kept their hopes alive and also guaranteed that co-hosts the USA win Group D. Turkiye's defeat means they become the second team after Haiti to be eliminated from contention. Can Uzun #26 of Turk»»»
Two strategically important bridges built across Sary-Zhaz River - | 24.KG
Emergencies Minister of Kyrgyzstan Kanatbek Chynybaev inspected the construction of strategically important bridges across Sary-Zhaz River. According to the ministry, Chynybaev visited the construction site, inspected the ongoing work, and monitored the project’s timelines and quality. The construc»»»
Brazil cruise past Haiti to re-ignite World Cup campaign
Philadelphia: Matheus Cunha scored twice as Brazil eased past Haiti 3-0 on Friday to breathe life into their World Cup campaign and close in on a spot in the last 32. After a much-criticised display in their opening 1-1 draw with Morocco, the five-time world champions underlined the gulf in class w»»»
Israel Bombs Southern Lebanon Despite Announced Ceasefire
Israeli forces continued heavy artillery shelling of southern Lebanon, striking the Ali Taher hill area despite a new ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hezbollah that had been announced just hours earlier. The attacks have killed at least 47 people and wounded 97 others since Friday, according»»»
Deep-sea creature survives five years without food
A creature that resembles the humble pill bug found under garden pots has revealed one of the ocean’s most remarkable survival secrets. Deep beneath the ocean surface, where food is so scarce it can take years for a meal to arrive, giant deep-sea isopods have evolved a sophisticated biological syst»»»
Five killed in Israeli strikes on south Lebanon despite ceasefire
DUBAI: At least five people were killed in an Israeli air strike on the southern Lebanese town of Arabsalim on Saturday morning, Lebanon’s state news agency NNA reported, despite a ceasefire agreed on Friday between Israel and Hezbollah. NNA said Israeli warplanes and drones carried o»»»
Paraguay’s Almiron sent off under new FIFA ‘mouth-covering’ rule
SANTA CLARA: Paraguay’s Miguel Almiron claimed an unwanted piece of football history on Friday after becoming the first player to be sent off for covering his mouth during an on-field confrontation under new FIFA rules. Former Newcastle player Almiron was given his marching orders in first half sto»»»
Neymar expected to return from right calf injury and play for Brazil in World Cup against Scotland
PHILADELPHIA: Neymar is expected to return from a right calf injury and play for Brazil in its final World Cup group match, coach Carlo Ancelotti said Friday night. Neymar missed Brazil’s first two games of the tournament, including Friday’s 3-0 win over Haiti. Ancelotti said Neymar would go throug»»»
Nigerian migrants returning from South Africa face the same economic issues they left behind
LAGOS: When the flight carrying hundreds of Nigerians fleeing South Africa landed in Lagos last week, the first feeling of passenger Iniebong James was one of relief. Then came worry.Nearly two weeks after his return to his homeland, James, 52, is trying to settle back into the life he left 10 year»»»
Norway moves to nearly ban AI in primary schools
Norway is set to impose one of Europe’s toughest restrictions on the use of artificial intelligence in classrooms, announcing a near-total ban on generative AI tools for elementary school pupils from the start of the new academic year in August. The move marks the latest step in the Nordic country’»»»
One dead and dozens injured after passenger trains collide north of London
One person was killed and dozens were injured, including 11 seriously, after two London-bound passenger trains collided near Bedford on Friday. Emergency services mounted a major response, deploying air ambulances as investigators began examining the cause of one of Britain's most serious rail inci»»»
Trump says there are ‘no limits’ to his power
US President Donald Trump has denied that the war on Iran has highlighted the limits of his ability to project power, telling Axios on Thursday that “there are no limits.” On Tuesday, Washington and Tehran signed a memorandum of understanding, extending a 60-day ceasefire and laying the ground for »»»
Three major sports facilities to be opened in Jalal-Abad region on same day - | 24.KG
The official opening ceremony of three major sports facilities aimed at developing the region’s football infrastructure will take place in Jalal-Abad region. The Kyrgyz Football Union (KFU) reported. The Shakhter Stadium is considered the main facility. It was built in 1963 and has only recently un»»»
Film created using artificial intelligence screened in Bishkek - | 24.KG
The feature-length AI film Hell Grind, which debuted at Cannes and was featured in the WSJ, BBC, and Variety, premiered in Bishkek on June 17. A closed screening of Hell Grind, a 95-minute film created entirely using artificial intelligence on the Higgsfield AI platform, was held in Bishkek, the or»»»
Europe should pay the $350B bill for Biden's weapons to Ukraine — Trump
US President Donald Trump said that European countries should pay for weapons worth $350 billion that were provided to Ukraine during Joe Biden's presidency. "A lot was given away by Biden to Ukraine, and they should pay for it, meaning the Europeans should pay for it," the US president declared.Ru»»»
NATO Chief Heads to White House After Hegseth Called Alliance 'Paper Tiger'
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte will travel to Washington on June 24 for talks with President Donald Trump and senior administration officials, the alliance announced, as transatlantic tensions simmer over defense spending and burden-sharing. "From 23 to 25 June 2026, the NATO Secretary General, »»»
'Never before seen' pre-Hispanic ruins discovered in Mexico
Mexican archaeologists unearthed ancient ruins with signs of Mayan culture as well as "never before seen" characteristics in the eastern state of Veracruz. President Claudia Sheinbaum called the discovery "very relevant" during her morning press conference on Friday, saying her government would all»»»
Massive fire destroys resort in Dominican Republic and forces evacuation of almost 1,700 tourists
SANTO DOMINGO: A large fire almost completely destroyed a luxury resort in the Dominican Republic on Friday, forcing the evacuation of almost 1,700 tourists, authorities said. Local media reported an Italian tourist died in the fire and several other tourists required medical assistance. The Viva D»»»
Saudi relief agency trains over 1,000 vulnerable Gazans in vocational and digital skills
RIYADH: The King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief) is continuing to implement training programs for vulnerable groups and persons with disabilities in Gaza under its Economic Empowerment Project, in partnership with the Saudi Center for Culture and Heritage, the Saudi Press Agenc»»»
Brazil cruise past Haiti to re-ignite World Cup campaign
PHILADELPHIA: Matheus Cunha scored twice as Brazil eased past Haiti 3-0 on Friday to breathe life into their World Cup campaign and close in on a spot in the last 32. After a much-criticized display in their opening 1-1 draw with Morocco, the five-time world champions underlined the gulf in class w»»»
OPEC to support priority projects in Kyrgyzstan - | 24.KG
Finance Minister of Kyrgyzstan Ruslan Suinaliev met with Abdulhamid Alkhalifa, Director General of the OPEC Fund for International Development, in Baku during the annual meeting of the Islamic Development Bank Group. The parties discussed prospects for further cooperation and possible financing of »»»
At least 1 dead, dozens hurt after two trains collide near London
London: Two trains collided north of London on Friday, killing a driver and seriously injuring dozens of people on board. A passenger described being thrown forward by the impact then seeing fellow travelers with broken bones and bloody injuries. Both trains were traveling south to London St. Pancr»»»
Ambassador of Kyrgyzstan presents his credentials to President of Italy - | 24.KG
Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Kyrgyzstan Ermek Omuraliev presented his credentials to the President of Italy Sergio Mattarella. The ceremony took place at the Quirinal Palace in Rome, the press service of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic reported. The parties»»»
Intersection of Southern Highway, Baitik Baatyr Street opened to traffic - | 24.KG
The intersection of the Southern Highway and Baitik Baatyr Street in Bishkek has been reopened to traffic. The press service of the City Hall reported. Road markings will be applied when weather conditions improve. «The intersection of Aaly Tokombaev Avenue and Baitik Baatyr Street is reopened to t»»»
Albania ready to share its experience in tourism sector with Kyrgyzstan - | 24.KG
Speaker of the Zhogorku Kenesh, Marlen Mamataliev, met with Albanian President Bajram Begaj. The parliament’s press service reported. According to the press service, the parties discussed the development of bilateral relations between the two countries, including expanding interparliamentary cooper»»»
UK train collision leaves dozens seriously injured (VIDEOS)
A rush-hour rail horror unfolded near Bedford on Friday evening when two East Midlands Railway passenger trains crashed into each other, killing one person and injuring dozens more. According to the operator, the trains were the 4:40pm service from Corby and the 3:50pm service from Nottingham, both»»»
Bishkek City Hall sets date of Olympic Day sports event - | 24.KG
The International Olympic Day sports event will take place on June 21 at Turdakun Usubaliev Square in Bishkek, the City Hall reported. Participants will begin gathering at 9 a.m., and the run is scheduled to start at 10 a.m. The route will run along Abdymomunov, Orozbekov, Razzakov, and Ryskulov St»»»
Saudi Navy floats first Sarawat Phase II warship at Spanish shipyard
RIYADH: The Royal Saudi Naval Forces (RSNF) on Friday floated HMS AlMadinah, the first vessel of the second phase of the Sarawat Program, at Spanish shipbuilder Navantia’s shipyard in San Fernando, Spain, marking a major milestone in the Kingdom’s naval modernization efforts. The float-out follows »»»
Without the injured Christian Pulisic, US beats Australia 2-0 to advance to World Cup knockout round
SEATTLE: Christian Pulisic’s injury absence didn’t hurt the Americans one bit.The US national soccer team found a way to advance to the knockout round without the injured forward on the field, beating Australia 2-0 Friday for its second straight victory at the largest World Cup in history.“C.P. is »»»
UN Sudan envoy urges paramilities to halt El-Obeid assault
UNITED NATIONS: The UN secretary-general’s special envoy for Sudan on Friday called the head of rebel paramilitary forces to urge him not to attack the major city of El-Obeid, where the United Nations fears an imminent offensive. In a phone call with General Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo, Pekka Haavisto “m»»»