Authorities in Bishkek plan to install payment terminals at public transport stops as part of a transition away from cash payments on municipal buses. The initiative was discussed at a meeting of the Standing Committee of the Bishkek City Council on Housing and Communal Services, Transport, Communi»»»

RIYADH: New regulations governing non-Saudi ownership of real estate will boost business expansion and competitiveness of the Kingdom’s investment environment, ministers have said. The changes, including the geographical zones for non-Saudi real estate ownership, were approved by the Cabinet — chai»»»

Romania recorded a solid performance in attracting foreign direct investment (FDI) in 2025, contrasting with the broader trend in Europe, where the number of projects declined and job creation slowed. According to the Attractiveness Survey Romania 2026, conducted by EY, Romania is consolidating its»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Only nuclear weapons are now safeguarding the world from global war, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Wednesday. "Now it [world security] is pretty eroded, in many ways, in fact. Apart from nuclear deterrence, we have nothing left in the world. This is the only thing that »»»

The United Nations' maritime organization said Tuesday that it will begin evacuating thousands of sailors who have been stranded by the U.S.-Iran war in the Strait of Hormuz. File Photo by Ismael Mohamad/UPI | License Photo June 24 (UPI) -- The United Nations' maritime organization said it will beg»»»

Fortech Ventures announces the launch of a €34 million investment fund and its transition to a new public identity, Nucleo Ventures. Developed in partnership with the North-West Regional Development Agency (ADR Nord-Vest), the fund will invest in startups and innovative companies across Romania and»»»

The President of the Confederation of Independent Trade Unions in Bulgaria (CITUB), Plamen Dimitrov, warned on Wednesday that if civil servants start paying their own social security contributions, there will be no point in having a Civil Servants Act that brings them only disadvantages and no bene»»»

Doha, June 24 (SANA) Qatar expects liquefied natural gas (LNG) production to return to normal within weeks, Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani said on Wednesday, as the country prepares to restart operations disrupted by regional tensions. In an interview with the»»»

Donald Trump said he ordered an investigation into major oil companies over high gasoline prices as the U.S. leader faces criticism over the impact of the Mideast war. Global petroleum prices soared after Iran blocked the flow of oil through the vital Strait of Hormuz in response to U.S.-Israeli st»»»

Oman said it would keep the Strait of Hormuz open to shipping without imposing any tolls and had designated two temporary routes north and south of the existing shipping lane to facilitate the safe passage of vessels departing the region. In coordination with the International Maritime Organization»»»

Dubai: Most entrepreneurs start with a product idea. Rashid Gargash started with a question. The Emirati entrepreneur has found himself thinking about something bigger than snacks, health trends, or consumer demand. He has wondered what would happen if a crisis disrupted global supply chains and th»»»

Dubai: Emirates has issued a summer travel advisory for passengers flying from Dubai, warning of higher passenger volumes during the peak holiday season. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The airline said in an advisory that travellers should arrive at least three hours »»»

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia raised SR10.57 billion ($2.81 billion) through its June sukuk issuance, up 338.58 percent from the previous month, official data showed. In a press statement, the Kingdom’s National Debt Management Center revealed that the June issuance was divided into six tranches, maturing b»»»

McKinsey & Company has published a new study titled Central Europe’s AI Opportunity, which analyses the economic potential of artificial intelligence in the region. According to the study, AI could unlock at least EUR 280 billion in economic value across the region, equivalent to at least 6% of Cen»»»

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The government will not carry out mass layoffs or sweeping staff cuts in the public administration without a well-founded analysis, Prime Minister Rumen Radev said at the start of the regular Cabinet meeting on Wednesday. Radev said the government relies on the administration to carry out key proce»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Sultanate of Oman, in coordination with International Maritime Organization (IMO), announced the provision of a shipping transit corridor in the Strait of Hormuz. In a social media statement published on Wednesday, June 24, 2026, the Maritime Security Centre of Oman stated, “The Su»»»

DUBAI: Iran’s parliamentary speaker said on ​Wednesday regional countries alone should determine the Middle East’s political and ‌security ‌order, ​rejecting ‌external involvement ⁠and ​calling for expanded ⁠intra-regional cooperation. Mohammad Baqer Ghalibaf made his remarks at ⁠a meeting ‌of ‌the»»»

MADRID: Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez on Wednesday dismissed allegations of “widespread corruption” against his Socialists after his ex-top aide was jailed for a graft scandal that risks toppling the government. “Certain actors in politics and the media are trying to mix, to put on the same »»»

CBRE Romania, the global leader in commercial real estate consulting and workplace services, has released the findings of the “Noaptea Companiilor – Workplace Survey 2026,” conducted among more than 500 participants at the May 2026 edition of the Noaptea Companiilor event. Representative of the Rom»»»

The Egyptian Exchange (EGX) concluded the trading week predominantly in positive territory, with the benchmark EGX30 index climbing by 1.05% to settle at 31,677.58 points on Thursday. This performance reflects a bolstered investor sentiment, driven by strong foreign participation. The market’s tota»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The situation at the front for Kiev is deteriorating from day to day, the dynamics are obvious, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Wednesday. "The situation on the fronts is such that it is getting worse day by day for the Kiev regime, the dynamics are obvious. Our military »»»

Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced sanctions Tuesday against five Cuban state entities. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo June 24 (UPI) -- The United States has sanctioned five Cuban state companies and the wife of Raul Castro's son, as the Trump administration continues to apply »»»

Sisak, Croatia: Spring brings flocks of noisy visitors to the sleepy Croatian village of Cigoc, outnumbering the locals, filling prime rooftop real estate and flying off again without spending a single cent. But for the locals, it's a good omen. For decades, villagers have welcomed dozens of white »»»

TEHRAN: Iran’s top diplomat spoke with a senior official from the Palestinian militant group Hamas regarding talks between Iran and the United States, state television reported on Wednesday. Abbas Araghchi discussed the “latest developments” in the region with Basem Naeem, a member of Hamas’s polit»»»

A regional dialogue has started in Bishkek aimed at harmonizing policies and developing unified digital tools to coordinate efforts among Central Asian countries in addressing climate-related threats. The meeting is held within the framework of the Restoring Sustainable Landscapes in Central Asia (»»»

Manila: The Philippines is moving to place dozens of trade-related government agencies on a unified digital system in a bid to cut red tape, speed up customs processes, and strengthen the country’s competitiveness in global trade. The platform is set to replace fragmented manual approval systems wi»»»

What began as a suspected trekking accident is now being investigated as an alleged murder plot, with fresh details throwing light on how police say they cracked the case. Pune businessman Ketan Agarwal's death at Lohagad Fort, initially treated as an accidental fall, was later linked by investigat»»»

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Albania's Prime Minister, Edi Rama, has dismissed accusations leveled against him during recent weeks of protests, sparked by the $4 billion luxury project linked to Jared Kushner and his wife, Ivanka Trump. In an interview for Financial Times, Rama denied claims that he is the "Godfather" behind a»»»

Doha, Qatar: Invest Qatar, the country’s investment promotion agency, today announced the launch of the Venture Capital (VC) Funding Module on the Invest Qatar Gateway, developed in collaboration with Qatar Investment Authority (QIA). The new offering enhances startups access to capital and investm»»»

SINGAPORE: Oil prices fell more than 1 percent on ​Wednesday, extending this week’s losses and trading near four-month lows, on signs that more oil ‌tankers stranded in the Gulf are set to move out of the Strait of Hormuz. Brent crude futures fell 78 cents, or 1 percent, at $76.30 a barrel as of 06»»»

North Korea has officially commissioned the Choe Hyon, a 5,000-ton destroyer that Pyongyang describes as a symbol of the country's advancing naval and nuclear capabilities. At a ceremony in the western port of Nampo, Kim declared that the era of the navy existing merely as a coastal defense force i»»»

Doha, Qatar: It is six months since Qatar Foundation’s Lawh Wa Qalam: M. F. Husain Museum opened its doors in Education City, establishing itself as a vibrant cultural destination that celebrates the life and work of one of the most influential figures in the history of modern art: Maqbool Fida Hus»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Information Systems Department of the Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs has achieved a significant institutional and digital milestone by obtaining the internationally recognised ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System certification, reaffirming the ministry’s commitment to exc»»»

Geneva: Chairperson of the National Human Rights Committee (NHRC), H E Maryam bint Abdullah Al Attiyah, underscored yesterday the importance of Human Rights Council Resolution (59/17) on ramping up efforts to empower women and girls in and through sport. She described this resolution as a vital ste»»»

Doha, Qatar: Chairman of Qatar Chamber (QC), Sheikh Khalifa bin Jassim bin Mohammed Al Thani, met yesterday, at his office at the Chamber’s headquarters with H E Didio Othman Sidibé, Ambassador of the Republic of Mali to the State of Qatar; H E Amadou Madoukou, Ambassador of the Republic of Niger t»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MoCI) has issued a public advisory urging citizens, residents, and business owners to exercise caution when accessing electronic links related to government services. The warning comes amid growing concerns over online fraud attempts that target u»»»

Geneva: Permanent Representative of the State of Qatar to the UN Office in Geneva, H E Dr. Hind Abdulrahman Al Muftah, participated in a panel discussion on the intensification of efforts to empower women and girls in and through sport within the 62nd session of the United Nations Human Rights Coun»»»

US ‌President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that he has instructed the Department of Justice to look into oil companies for not lowering ​gasoline pump prices in line with falling crude costs, and accused the companies of “gouging” customers. Trump did not name any companies in his social media po»»»

During a working visit to Naryn region, President Sadyr Japarov reviewed the socioeconomic development results of At-Bashy district and the promising projects planned for implementation in the coming years. District head Mukhtar Sherbaev reported that from 2021 to 2025, 17 facilities were built in »»»

The Romanian consumer has started to use technology to optimise their personal life, not just for consumption, and a third (33%) of those surveyed say that education and learning were the second most important reason for using Artificial Intelligence (AI), according to a specialist study released o»»»

Social Democratic Party (PSD) leader Sorin Grindeanu said on Tuesday, following consultations with President Nicusor Dan, that the PSD is ready to assume government responsibility."Today, the PSD informed the President of Romania that it is prepared to assume government responsibility. We have said»»»

The option that seems to be taking shape after Tuesday's consultations at Cotroceni is that of a minority government, and the process of forming a new government must be "accelerated", Nicusor Dan said on Tuesday evening."Today we had consultations with the parliamentary parties and groups to ident»»»

Doha, Qatar: Julen Lopetegui has called on his players to embrace one final opportunity and fight for Qatar’s World Cup dream as Al Annabi meet Bosnia-Herzegovina in a must-win Group B clash in Seattle today. For Qatar, the equation is straightforward as they must secure three points in their final»»»

Doha: Qatar General Insurance & Reinsurance Company (QGIRCO) has been awarded the title of ‘Most Innovative Motor Insurance Company in Qatar 2026’ by the internationally recognised publication, Global Business Outlook. The award honours QGIRCO’s continued investment in digital transformation, makin»»»

Rawajeh Group, the leading Saudi investment and real estate development entity, and Flow, a global real estate brand and operator with an established presence in the Kingdom, have announced the signing of a strategic partnership agreement that establishes an integrated model combining professional »»»

CAIRO: Paramilitary attacks on a strategic city of a half-million people in central Sudan have raised international alarm that another round of mass violence against civilians is being planned as the country’s war surges into its fourth year. “We must not allow the horrors of El Fasher to be repeat»»»

Vice Speaker of the Parliament of Kyrgyzstan Meder Aliev stated during a plenary session that there is a «thaw» in cooperation with Russian colleagues. According to him, a parliamentary delegation recently returned from a working visit to Brest, where a forum was held. «On June 22, the 85th anniver»»»

US ‌President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that he has instructed the Department of Justice to look into oil companies for not lowering ​gasoline pump prices in line with falling crude costs, and accused the companies of “gouging” customers.Trump did not name any companies in his social media pos»»»