ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has played a key role in efforts to halt war between Iran and the United States, with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announcing a deal and “immediate and permanent” end to military operations this week. Pakistan signaled it will continue to lay the groundwork for further talks, w»»»

MANILA: German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier said in the Philippines on Tuesday that Europe is worried over tensions in the disputed South China Sea where a major flare-out could endanger freedom of navigation as has happened in the Strait of Hormuz. In a joint appearance with Philippine Presid»»»

COPENHAGEN: The vast majority of Europe’s beaches offer “excellent” water quality for swimming, the EU environment agency said on Tuesday ahead of the summer season, with coastal nations and inland Austria topping the list. “This summer we can all reap the benefits of solid implementation of EU bat»»»

JEDDAH: At the beginning of the new Hijri year, the Holy Kaaba was covered with its new kiswa, reflecting Saudi Arabia’s care for the holiest site in Islam and its expertise in producing Islamic craftsmanship. The replacement of the kiswa is one of the key rituals at the Grand Mosque and marks the »»»

It is scandalous for the Parliamentary Budget and Finance Committee amend the budget extension law by raising the ceiling for new government debt by up to EUR 3.8 billion without receiving calculations from the Ministry of Finance that indicate how much new debt is actually needed, Assen Vassilev o»»»

PARIS: News consumers around the world are now turning more to social media and video platforms than traditional outlets for information, a respected report said Tuesday, warning that old-style business models are under threat. The year 2026 marks “a significant milestone: for the first time, socia»»»

Law enforcement officers detained a Bishkek resident suspected of distributing pornographic materials online. According to the Ministry of Internal Affairs, they received information that activities related to the distribution of prohibited online content were taking place in a building in the capi»»»

Dubai: The UAE distributed more than Dh46 billion in Value Added Tax and Excise Tax revenues to federal and local governments by the end of 2025, marking a 15% increase from the previous year, the Ministry of Finance said on Tuesday. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now -»»»

Qatar announced on Monday that it played a pivotal role in bridging “gaps in viewpoints” between Tehran and Washington, helping finalize a landmark settlement that Doha describes as the first step toward a broader regional consensus guaranteeing long-term stability. Speaking to reporters, Qatari Fo»»»

U.S. Vice President JD Vance said Monday that as part of an agreement due to be formally signed this week, International Atomic Energy Agency inspectors would be allowed into Iran to oversee the dismantling of its nuclear program. File Photo by Aaron Schwartz/UPI | License Photo June 16 (UPI) -- U.»»»

A Hague-based arbitration tribunal has rejected Ukrainian maritime claims against Russia, including attempts to challenge Moscow’s sovereignty over Crimea and surrounding waters. Ukraine launched the case in 2016 before the Permanent Court of Arbitration under the UN Convention on the Law of the Se»»»

The UK’s move to ban social media for under-16s is a ruse to implement digital surveillance of all internet users, X owner Elon Musk has declared, accusing the British government of building a “police state.” British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced the ban on Monday, promising that the measur»»»

A traveling exhibition «Museum of the Founding Fathers of the USA» has been opened at the National History Museum in Bishkek. The exhibition is dedicated to the history of the formation of the United States. The exposition was organized jointly with the Ministry of Culture, Information and Youth Po»»»

Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic, Adylbek Kasymaliev, has arrived in Uzbekistan on a working visit to participate in the 5th Tashkent International Investment Forum. The plane carrying the head of the Cabinet landed at Humo International Airport, where he was welcomed by »»»

Los Angeles, United States: Eight people died when a US B-52 bomber crashed and erupted into a catastrophic fire shortly after takeoff at an air force base in California on Monday, officials said. The heavy bomber was on a routine testing mission with a mixture of military, government and civilian »»»

RIYADH: Gold is becoming an increasingly deliberate component of central bank reserve strategies as geopolitical tensions, concerns over the concentration of assets in the US dollar, and questions surrounding the resilience of traditional holdings reshape official-sector thinking, analysts told Ara»»»

The parliamentary Budget and Finance Committee Tuesday approved on second reading a raise of the new debt ceiling to EUR 3.8 billion through amendments to the so-called budget extension law (formally the Act on the Collection of Revenues and the Commitment of Expenditures in 2026 until the Passage »»»

Sydney: The US military is planning a permanent war-ready weapons stockpile for its Marine Corps on Australia's southeast coast beyond the range of most Chinese missiles, tender documents show and officials confirmed to AFP. The development of the stockpile, a first for the Marine Corps in Australi»»»

London: Serena Williams will play at Wimbledon for the first time since 2022 after the American legend was given a wildcard to play the doubles event with her sister Venus on Tuesday. Williams made a sensational return to tennis last week when she won her first-round doubles match at Queen's Club w»»»

Doha, Qatar: Chief Executive Officer of the Qatar Media Corporation (QMC) HE Sheikh Khalid bin Abdulaziz bin Jassim Al-Thani met today with HE Dr. Abdulrahman bin Abdulaziz Al-Hazzaa, Director General of the Gulf Radio and Television Organisation of the Cooperation Council for the Arab States of th»»»

Dubai: For UAE restaurants, hotels and sports lounges, the FIFA World Cup is usually a major opportunity to boost footfall, food and beverage sales, and customer engagement. But this year, operators are facing a different set of challenges — from matches running as late as 5 am (UAE time) to the pr»»»

Trus Holding Group, a dynamic and rapidly growing multinational conglomerate, has inaugurated its new corporate office at Garhoud Business Center in Dubai. The state-of-the-art facility marks a significant milestone in the Group's expansion journey, coinciding with its 20th anniversary celebrations»»»

This year’s list of the wealthiest Hungarians is once again topped by the entrepreneur Lőrinc Mészáros, followed by Sándor Csányi, chairman of OTP Bank, while Zsolt Felcsuti, who has interests in the machinery manufacturing sector, retains third place, according to a statement published on the rank»»»

Aero Nomad Airlines is launching direct flights from Bishkek to Urumqi. The inaugural flight is scheduled for August 3, 2026. According to Airports of Kyrgyzstan OJSC, the flights will be operated on modern Airbus A320 aircraft. To celebrate the launch of the new route, the airline has prepared spe»»»

More than 10,000 people are expected to attend the UIM F1H2O World Championship stage (international Formula 1-class powerboat racing) on Issyk-Kul Lake. Director of the State Agency for Tourism Development of Kyrgyzstan, Eduard Kubatov, said at a press conference. According to him, there is a sign»»»

Kyrgyzstan will simplify the process of recovery of child support from debtors located in Russia, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, Belarus, Armenia, and Azerbaijan. The draft law on ratifying the protocols to the Minsk and Chisinau Conventions was approved by the relevant Committee of the Zhogor»»»

EVIAN: US President Donald Trump said Tuesday that “Russia should make a deal” to end its war against Ukraine, after meeting Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky at the G7 summit in France. Trump said he “had a meeting” with Zelensky at the summit in the spa town of Evian-les-Bains and more talks»»»

DUBAI: FIFA is considering an Israel versus Palestine opening match for its new under-15 football festival in the US this September, according to The Athletic. The tournament is expected to be open to all 211 FIFA member associations including Russia, which remains suspended from senior internation»»»

ROVINJ: A month-old pony named Mile is the newest resident of an apartment building in the northern Croatian coastal town of Rovinj. Mile has moved in temporarily to his owners’ fourth-floor flat because his mother rejected him at birth. He also needs round-the-clock care after undergoing an operat»»»

PARIS: The head of the International Energy Agency said Tuesday that “unconditionally” opening the Strait of Hormuz to Gulf tanker traffic was essential to ending the shock from soaring oil and gas prices to economies worldwide. “The single most important solution to this problem is the fully and u»»»

U.S. President Donald Trump said Tuesday he had suggested to Israel that Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa should deal with Lebanon's Iran-backed Hezbollah seeing as the Israeli campaign was causing too many casualties. Praising Sharaa as doing an "amazing job", Trump said at a G7 summit: "If Israel»»»

Obzor Central Beach has introduced online reservations for umbrellas and sun loungers through the My Spot platform, with visitors having now the opportunity to reserve and pay in advance or scan a QR code on-site, beach manager Stanislava Stoyanova-Belchinova told BTA. The system allows bookings se»»»

London: Serena Williams will play at Wimbledon for the first time since 2022 after the American legend was given a wildcard to play the doubles event with her sister Venus on Tuesday. Williams, 44, made a sensational return to tennis last week when she won her first-round doubles match at Queen's C»»»

The Commission on a Common Alphabet for Turkic Countries has developed a recommended version of the Kyrgyz alphabet. The latest expert meeting was held in Astana and organized by the Turkic Academy jointly with the Turkish Linguistic Community. Representatives from Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzsta»»»

At least 14,591 Pakistani citizens entered Kyrgyzstan in 2025, while 15,280 Pakistanis left the country. Deputy Prosecutor General, Umutkan Konkubaeva, announced at a meeting of the Parliament’s Committee on Judicial and Legal Issues, Law and Order, Crime and Corruption Control. According to inform»»»

RIYADH: Remittances from Egyptians working abroad rose by 33.2 percent year on year during the first 10 months of fiscal year 2025/2026, reaching a record $39.2 billion, new figures showed. Data released by the country’s central bank showed that on a monthly basis, remittance inflows climbed 44 per»»»

Doha, Qatar: Shura Council Speaker HE Hassan bin Abdullah Al Ghanim has held talks with HE Ambassador of the United Mexican States to the State of Qatar Jose Guillermo Ordorica Robles, focusing on strengthening parliamentary cooperation and broader bilateral relations. During the meeting in Doha on»»»

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NEW YORK: Saudi Arabia, on behalf of the Arab Group, reaffirmed support for the UN and its role in promoting peace, security and sustainable development during the hearing of secretary-general candidate Maria Fernanda Espinosa. Abdulaziz Al-Wasil, the Kingdom’s permanent representative to the UN, e»»»

The state intends to borrow $1.9 billion in 2026. Deputy Finance Minister of Kyrgyzstan, Umutzhan Amanbaev, stated at a meeting of the Zhogorku Kenesh Committee on Finance, Budget, Entrepreneurship, and Competition Development. Deputy Dastan Bekeshev noted that Kyrgyzstan is attracting numerous loa»»»

An environmental impact assessment (EIA) was conducted prior to the International Motorsports Championship UIM F1H2O round on Issyk-Kul Lake. Eduard Kubatov, Director of the State Agency for Tourism Development of the Kyrgyz Republic, announced at a press conference. According to him, organizing su»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Public Health officially opened a Maternal Support Room at its main headquarters for female employees, reinforcing its commitment to promoting maternal and child health and fostering a supportive workplace environment for women. In a statement by the Ministry, the room »»»

The US and Iran have reached a preliminary agreement to end the hostilities in the Middle East, following weeks of direct and indirect negotiations mediated by Pakistan. A formal ceremony to sign the Iran-US Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) will take place in Geneva on Friday. According to Washing»»»

White Lagoon Beach in Kavarna Municipality has received the international Blue Flag award for the 10th consecutive year in 2026, White Lagoon Resort Executive Director Irina Shishkova told BTA. She emphasized that the recognition strengthens the resort’s reputation and is highly valued by visitors,»»»

There is limited or no control over the number of hospitalizations in Bulgaria, the Institute for Market Economics (IME) says in an analysis presented at a forum here on Tuesday. According to the study, hospitalizations in Bulgaria exceed many times those in European Union countries for most of the»»»

The official inauguration of Bulgaria’s new pilgrimage route, known as the first section of “Camino Bulgaria,” is set to connect Malko Tarnovo with the relics of St. John the Baptist in Sozopol. Upon completing the journey, participants will receive a church-issued certificate signed by Sliven Metr»»»

Cherry picking in Bulgaria’s Kyustendil region has begun with farmgate prices set at around 80 euro cents per kilogram, according to local producers. Farmers say the level is significantly low, while seasonal workers are currently being paid up to 50 euro cents per kilogram for harvesting. Growers »»»

Simeon Dyankov, head of Bulgaria’s Fiscal Council and former Finance Minister, estimates that the country’s total budget deficit for 2025 will reach around 5.5 percent of GDP, warning that the figure could even approach 6 percent depending on final calculations. Speaking on BNT, he said the project»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russia appreciates Turkiye's interest in helping resolve situation around Ukraine, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said on Tuesday. "We appreciate the sincere interest of our Turkish friends in helping to find a just, sustainable, long-term settlement of the situation arou»»»