Letter of 75: Court reclassifies charges, imposes two-year probation - | 24.KG
The Bishkek City Court has issued a ruling in the «Letter of 75» case. Journalists were not allowed into the courtroom to hear the verdict, although it had previously been announced that media representatives would be granted access. According to lawyer Latypbek Nuralimov, who spoke after the heari»»»
NBS keeps key policy rate at 5.75 pct
BELGRADE - The National Bank of Serbia (NBS) Executive Board decided on Thursday to keep the key policy rate at 5.75 pct, and also kept the deposit facility and lending facility rates unchanged at 4.5 pct and 7.0 pct, respectively, the NBS said in a statement. "In making this decision, the Executiv»»»
BRICS Summit 2026: Xi, Putin and Pezeshkian head to India as Iran, Ukraine wars test unity
Iran and Ukraine wars loom large as expanded 11-member bloc struggles to bridge divisions Dubai: India will host some of the world’s most powerful leaders this weekend as Chinese President Xi Jinping, Russian President Vladimir Putin and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian converge on New Delhi for»»»
Continue the Change Seeks Parliamentary Hearing of BNT, CEM Heads over Georgi Angelov's Removal from Air
Continue the Change (CC) submitted a request for a parliamentary hearing of Bulgarian National Television (BNT) Director General Milena Milotinova and Council for Electronic Media (CEM) Chair Gabriela Naplatanova over the removal of long-serving journalist and TV anchor Georgi Angelov from its prog»»»
Tax Star reports strong rise in e-invoicing enquiries as UAE businesses race to beat 30 October deadline
UAE firms rush to appoint accredited providers ahead e-invoicing mandate Ministry of Finance Approved Accredited Service Provider Tax Star has reported a strong rise in enquiries and sign-ups from businesses looking to get ahead of the UAE's e-invoicing deadline, reflecting growing awareness of the»»»
New Rest Points opened in Talas and at Manas Ordo complex - | 24.KG
New Rest Points for tourists were opened today in Talas and on the grounds of Manas Ordo national complex. The opening ceremony was attended by Director of the State Tourism Development Agency Eduard Kubatov. The new Rest Point centers are designed to provide tourists and travelers with a place to »»»
GERB Will Not Offer Unsolicited Support to Presidential Candidates, Party Leader Borissov Says
GERB will not offer unsolicited support to any presidential candidate in the October 25 election, party leader Boyko Borissov told reporters in Vidin Thursday following a meeting with local party structures. Borissov emphasized that GERB will not nominate its own presidential candidate, stressing t»»»
DSB Urges Media Regulator to Look into Removal of Journalist Georgi Angelov by Public Boadcaster, Refers Case to EC
Democrats for Strong Bulgaria (DSB) party has notified the European Commission (EC) and the European Council (EUCO) and is awaiting an explanation from the Bulgarian National Television (BNT) over journalist Georgi Angelov’s removal from the air, the party’s press office said. DSB’s national leader»»»
Electing Supreme Judicial Council Is Exceptionally Important for Bulgaria's Development in All Areas - PM Radev
The election of the Supreme Judicial Council (SJC) is exceptionally important for Bulgaria’s development in all areas, Prime Minister Rumen Radev told reporters in Paris on Thursday. He is in the French capital at the invitation of President Emmanuel Macron to participate in the International Space»»»
Fadlallah: We will not allow this occupation to remain on our land
MP Hassan Fadlallah of Hezbollah on Thursday emphasized that "the Resistance is committed to confronting the presence of the occupation using all available and feasible means and capabilities.” “The enemy is currently attempting to impose a new equation to make the cost of liberation hefty and high»»»
'Lebanese official' to Israeli daily: This is the last chance for peace
Israel’s Yedioth Ahronoth daily on Wednesday quoted a senior Lebanese official as telling it that Lebanon may be facing its “last chance” to achieve peace with Israel, urging the Israelis to give the Lebanese government time and political space to weaken Hezbollah and warning that continued Israeli»»»
Inside the UAE ‘flying ICU’ transporting critically ill patients worldwide
Medical jet has flown across 20 countries, carrying patients needing intensive care A UAE-based aeromedical service has completed nearly 1,000 flying hours across 20 countries and five continents in its first five months of operation, transporting critically ill patients who require specialised car»»»
6 reasons why it’s worth investing in an Executive MBA
Attend Gulf News LevelUP to find out how an Executive MBA can boost your career and salary Is experience alone enough to reach the C-suite? For many mid-career professionals, the answer is often no. While years of experience build technical expertise, senior leadership demands a broader understandi»»»
Japan seeks change to new UN world map over Russia 'misconception'
Tokyo: Japan said on Thursday it had asked for the revision of a new world map adopted by the United Nations because it made the disputed Kuril islands appear to belong to Russia. The UN General Assembly voted on Friday to adopt the new map, which makes the African continent larger while also shrin»»»
Thundershowers expected on Thursday afternoon in north, parts of midland (weather update)
Tunis, Sept. 10 (TAP)- Thundery rain is forecast on Thursday afternoon in the north and in parts of the midland, the National Institute of Meteorology (INM) said in an update.Heavy rainfall of 40mm to 60mm is expected in the governorates of El Kef,...»»»
Young Kyrgyzstanis outperform older people in digital financial literacy - | 24.KG
Young Kyrgyzstanis are more confident in navigating digital finance and assessing their financial situation than older people. This finding comes from the 2025 Financial Literacy Survey published by the National Bank. Among participants aged 18 to 29, the digital financial literacy score was 56.9 o»»»
Kyrgyzstan presents investment potential at international CIFIT fair - | 24.KG
Deputy Head of the National Investment Agency of Kyrgyzstan Meerimbek Koichumanov is taking part in the 26th China International Fair for Investment and Trade (CIFIT), held in Xiamen, China, from September 8 to 11. CIFIT is one of the largest international platforms bringing together representative»»»
Serbian public debt at 41.82 bln euros at end-July
BELGRADE - Serbia's public debt amounted to 41.82 bln euros at end-July, accounting for 43.9 pct of GDP, according to figures released by the Ministry of Finance. Relative to December 31, 2025, Serbia's public debt was up from 39.34 bln euros, while its share in the GDP was down from 44.4 pct. Serb»»»
Dinar-to-euro exchange rate at RSD 117.3625
BELGRADE - The Serbian dinar's official median exchange rate against the euro is 117.3625 dinars for one euro on Thursday, which is a slight change relative to Wednesday, the National Bank of Serbia said. The dinar is steady against the euro m-o-m, down by 0.2 pct y-o-y and down by 0.1 pct relative»»»
Putin Will Fly to India on Thursday to Attend BRICS Summit - Kremlin
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russian President Vladimir Putin will fly to India on Thursday to attend the BRICS summit, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said. "The president continues to prepare for the upcoming BRICS summit, which will be held in New Delhi, where, in fact, the president will fly out tonight,»»»
25 years on: Remembering the 9/11 attacks in pictures
The 9/11 attacks killed 2,977 people from 90 countries and changed the world forever On September 11, 2001, 19 Islamist Al Qaida terrorists hijacked four commercial passenger planes in a coordinated attack that changed the course of modern history. Two aircraft were deliberately flown into the Nort»»»
Ombudsman Proposes Changes to Heat Energy Cost Allocation Rules, Financial Support for Low-Income Households
National Ombudsman Velislava Delcheva has sent a recommendation to Energy Minister Iva Petrova, proposing changes in the regulatory framework on heat energy cost allocation and financial support for low-income households, the Ombudsman’s Office said Thursday. The proposal follows complaints from ci»»»
Oil spike past $100 dampens stock prices, fans inflation fears
As the US and Iran trade air strikes in the vital Strait of Hormuz and Yemen's Houthi rebels step up their campaign against Saudi Arabia, surging oil prices have seen stocks falling across Asia. Investors appear to be holding their breath for the news that the Federal Reserve and other central bank»»»
Press Review - 'Egomaniac': Papers discuss 'Trumpapalooza' midterm convention
PRESS REVIEW – Thursday, September 10: US papers react to the first night of the Republicans' midterm convention in Dallas. Also: five baby orangutans from Southeast Asia have been found in a forest in India. Then some dystopian science news. Finally, perhaps we don't need to do as much sport as we»»»
As Dubai Metro turns 17, so does a lifetime of memories
Dubai Metro became a silent companion through school runs to work runs for 17 years I was twelve, the first time I tapped a Nol card at Dubai Airport Freezone metro station, backpack heavier than it needed to be, uniform still creased from my mother's iron, and I didn’t realize I was boarding not j»»»
Abu Dhabi Housing Authority warns of fake online housing service accounts
Public told to avoid intermediaries and unofficial websites for housing services Abu Dhabi: The Abu Dhabi Housing Authority has warned citizens against fraudulent social media accounts and websites claiming to facilitate housing applications, process transactions or help applicants secure housing b»»»
Vucic: Space summit important for Serbia, too, we could have small satellites
PARIS - Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic, who is attending the International Space Summit in Paris, said on Thursday the summit was very important for Serbia, too, and that the country could have its own small satellites. "Today's summit is very important, of course - it is taking place in an era»»»
Macron calls for 'shared governance' of space at Paris summit
French President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday called for the "shared governance" of space in a speech delivered at the two-day International Space Summit held in Paris. He also called on Europe to develop its own crewed spaceflight capability as part of the broader push to strengthen the continent's»»»
France's far-right National Rally fires policeman from security team over racist, sexist comments
France's far-right National Rally (RN) has expelled a policeman from its ranks after bodycam footage of him making racist, homophobic and sexist remarks was published on Wednesday. The controversy threatens to revive scrutiny of the party's efforts to distance itself from its extremist past ahead o»»»
Houthis seize Mocha: How Yemen port gave its name to world-famous coffee
Centuries before becoming a war prize, Red Sea port sent Yemeni coffee around the world Dubai: Order a mocha in a cafe almost anywhere in the world and you are invoking the name of a small Yemeni port that once stood at the centre of the global coffee trade. Now Mocha — also spelled Mokha or Al Mak»»»
Al Taie Center announces new milestone as Dr Abdulsalam Al Taie surpasses 75,000 bariatric procedures in the UAE
Milestone highlights decades of innovation in metabolic surgery and patient outcomes Al Taie Center for Laparoscopic and Obesity Surgery has announced a significant milestone in its journey of advancing obesity treatment in the UAE. The founder, Dr. Abdulsalam Al Taie, has now completed over 75,000»»»
US says Syria sets example in meeting nuclear non-proliferation obligations
Vienna, Sept. 10 (SANA) The United States welcomed the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Board of Governors’ decision to close Syria’s non-compliance file, saying the Syrian government had set an example in meeting its international nuclear non-proliferation obligations. Preston Wells Griff»»»
Bulgarian MP: Ukraine Cannot Return to 1991 Borders
MP from the "Progressive Bulgaria" party, Petar Vitanov, said Ukraine cannot realistically return to its 1991 borders, arguing that the war has no military solution and that continued fighting is only producing more casualties and escalation. “I do not think it is objective to think that Ukraine ca»»»
Borissov: Gyurov and Kandev Cannot Win GERB Voters
GERB leader Boyko Borissov said presidential candidates Andrey Gyurov and Kandev cannot win over GERB voters, while describing presidential candidate Iliana Yotova as an ideological opponent of his party. Borissov made the comments in Vidin during his first public appearance after GERB decided not »»»
Defense Minister Authorizes Foreign Troop Transit Through Bulgaria
Bulgaria’s Defense Minister Dimitar Stoyanov has authorized the passage of allied and foreign military forces through Bulgarian territory, as well as the deployment of military personnel outside the country to participate in exercises. The decision was announced in Parliament by Speaker Mihaela Dot»»»
Bulgaria Backs Moldova’s EU Bid and Its Bulgarian Community
Moldova’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mihai Popsoi visited Sofia on Wednesday for talks focused on Moldova’s European integration, the Bulgarian community in the Taraclia region and the further development of bilateral relations. Popsoi was in Bulgaria at the invitation of Bulgarian »»»
'Passengers or pilots?' Europe looks to challenge US dominance in space sector with €10 billion plan
Key figures from Europe’s space industry and other international players have converged on Paris to discuss how to advance the continent’s ambitions in a global market dominated by the United States. The two-day International Space Summit that started Wednesday gathers officials, astronauts, resear»»»
Varna: Woman Accused of Killing Baby Remanded in CustodyOpinions
The 33-year-old woman accused of killing a one-year-old boy in Varna has been remanded in custody permanently after a court hearing. Alexandrina Toteva was brought to the courthouse in handcuffs, while the court rejected her defense’s request for the proceedings to be held behind closed doors. Tote»»»
Teens Beat and Burn Peer With Lighters in PlovdivOpinions
Thirteen teenagers between the ages of 12 and 15 have been detained in Plovdiv after a peer was allegedly beaten and burned with lighters during a violent confrontation near a shopping center. According to the city police, the incident took place near the shopping center on Ruski Boulevard. Eyewitn»»»
No middlemen, shady schemes: Kyrgyzstan changes admission for foreign students - | 24.KG
The number of foreign students in Kyrgyzstan has declined in recent years. According to the National Statistical Committee, about 81,000 foreign students were studying in the country in 2021, compared with fewer than 38,000 in 2025. In March 2026, a Cabinet resolution established the state enterpri»»»
Parliament Passes Bill to Curb SLAPP Lawsuits Against Journalists, Public-Interest Advocates
Parliament on Thursday passed on first reading amendments to the Civil Procedure Code submitted by the Council of Ministers. The bill transposes the requirements of an EU directive aimed at protecting people engaged in public participation from manifestly unfounded claims or abusive court proceedin»»»
Artists, University Lecturers, Scientists Among Founders of Nomination Committee for Gurov-Kandev Presidential Bid
Creators, artists, writers, university lecturers, and scientists are among the founders of the Nomination Committee to back Andrey Gyurov and Georgi Kandev as candidates for president and vice president in the October 25 elections. The founding meeting took place at the Toplocentrala Centre for Con»»»
Gold prices rise as US dollar drops
Gold bar and dollars Gold prices advanced on Thursday, buoyed by a softer US dollar as investors closely await key inflation data out of the United States. Spot gold rose zero point three percent to US$4,412.84 per ounce by 02:34 GMT. Meanwhile, US gold futures for December delivery dipped zero poi»»»
AI-powered Islamic finance platform opens global waitlist
Abu Dhabi-based Mal aims to take AI-native financial services platform to global markets Abu Dhabi: A new AI-native Islamic finance platform has opened its global waitlist as it prepares to launch financial services across multiple international markets, just three months after receiving In-Princip»»»
Indonesia rescues six orangutans from fires in a week
Jakarta: Six orangutans including two nursing infants have been rescued from fires raging on Borneo island in the past week, Indonesian authorities and rescuers said Thursday, bringing the total to 15 in a month. The apes were saved from plantations in deep rural West Kalimantan province, on the In»»»
'Heavy casualties' in fire on foreign-flagged ship at China port
Beijing: A fire on a foreign-flagged cargo ship docked in an eastern Chinese port caused "heavy casualties" on Thursday, state media said, with President Xi Jinping calling for urgent search and rescue operations. "A foreign cargo ship of Beihai Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. in Qingdao, Shandong Province,»»»
Agricover Group reports agribusiness revenue growth to RON 872.6 million as loan portfolio reaches RON 4.49 billion
Consolidated results: operating profit up 36% The Group’s operating profit reached RON 100.1 million in the first half of 2026, up 36% compared with the same period last year. Consolidated net profit stood at RON 81.2 million, 30% higher than the figure reported in H1 2025. This growth was driven b»»»
India looks to steer BRICS away from anti-Western turn
BusinessIndia looks to steer BRICS away from anti-Western turnArthur SullivanThe BRICS summit 2026 takes place in Delhi this weekend. Unlike last year, Putin and Xi are expected to attend. Can India keep the expanded bloc united? https://p.dw.com/p/5MIIUThis year's BRICS host India has to balance w»»»
Yemeni Armed Forces Say Downed Saudi Karayel Reconnaissance Drone
The Yemeni Armed Forces shot down a Saudi Karayel armed reconnaissance aircraft while it was conducting a hostile activity over Yemen’s Hajjah Governorate, military spokesman Brigadier General Yahya Saree said. “With God’s help, the Yemeni Armed Forces were able to shoot down an armed reconnaissanc»»»
Egypt’s auto sales up 29.7% YoY in 7 months Arab Finance For Information Technology
Arab Finance: Automotive sales in Egypt rose 29.7% year on year (YoY) to 116,869 units during the first seven months of 2026, compared with 90,104 units in the same period of 2025, according to the latest report from the Automotive Market Information Council (AMIC). Passenger car sales rose by 25% »»»