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Kyrgyzstan changes rules for foreigners and labour migrants - | 24.KG

The Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan has approved a temporary regulation governing the issuance of visas, unified permits for residence and employment of foreign citizens, as well as residence cards. Until the end of 2026, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kyrgyzstan will be responsible for issu»»»

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Modern poultry complex for 1.7 billion soms to be built in Kemin - | 24.KG

Ravshanbek Sabirov, head of the National Investment Agency of Kyrgyzstan, and Askat Abdrakhmanov, CEO of Agro Kush company, signed an investment agreement. The agreement provides for the expansion of an existing poultry complex by constructing new production facilities in Kemin district of Chui reg»»»

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The Peninsula 6m

VCUarts Qatar presents 2026 graduation showcase

Doha, Qatar: What is an astrolabe? Can karak tea reveal a deeper story of cultural connection? How has digital media changed the way we remember? These questions were explored by senior students at Virginia Commonwealth University School of the Arts in Qatar (VCUarts Qatar) as part of the 2026 Grad»»»

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Actmedia 7m

Minister Nazare: Rapid adoption of 2027 budget would confirm for rating agencies continuation of fiscal consolidation

Adopting the 2027 budget as early as this autumn would be a confirmation for rating agencies that Romania will continue the consolidation program according to the assumed targets, the Acting Minister of Finance, Alexandru Nazare says."The sooner we have an approved budget this year, the more financ»»»

Actmedia 7m

Trade balance deficit declines by more than 9% in first quarter

The trade balance deficit (Free on Board - FOB / Cost, Insurance, Freight - CIF) in the first three months of the year stood at 7.704 billion euro, declining by 9.3%, or 792.1 million euro, compared with the level recorded in January-March 2025, according to the National Institute of Statistics (IN»»»

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Nazare: Very good Q1 budget deficit strengthens Romania's position in talks with rating agencies

Romanian authorities have maintained a very open and transparent attitude toward rating agencies, ensuring they have all necessary data, while the narrowing of the budget deficit, as well as the improvement in the trade balance and current account deficit, send a positive signal, acting Finance Min»»»

Actmedia 7m

Analysis: Macroeconomic prospects are positive for Romania; political squabbling is seen only as background noise

Romania will attract certain investments worth more than 25 billion euro over the next five years in vital sectors such as defence, energy, infrastructure and the extraction of critical mineral resources, which will provide an extremely attractive framework for the horizontal development of busines»»»

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Minister of Economy : SAFE is a huge opportunity for Romania's defence industry

The European SAFE instrument represents a major opportunity for the development of the defence industry in Romania, by attracting investments, technology transfer and increasing the localisation of production, the acting Minister of Economy, Irineu Darau, said on Monday, after a meeting with repres»»»

Actmedia 7m

Romanian Army to participate in Black Sea Defense and Aerospace

The Ministry of National Defense announced on Monday that it would participate in the tenth edition of the "International Exhibition dedicated to the aeronautical industry, defense, national security and private security - BSDA 2026", which will take place from Wednesday to Friday at ROMAERO Buchar»»»

Actmedia 7m

Sosoaca announces the start of the process to suspend President Nicusor Dan

Diana Sosoaca’s party initiates the procedure to suspend Nicusor Dan from the position of president. „S.O.S. Romania party announces that it initiates the political and constitutional procedure to remove Nicusor Dan from the position of president of Romania.S.O.S. Romania considers that Romania can»»»

Actmedia 7m

Chamber of Deputies Speaker Sorin Grindeanu meets EU ambassadors in Bucharest

Chamber of Deputies Speaker Sorin Grindeanu, leader of the Social Democratic Party (PSD), met on Monday at the Palace of Parliament with ambassadors of European Union member states accredited to Bucharest."I had a meeting with EU ambassadors, most of them, one or two I believe were absent, accredit»»»

Actmedia 7m

Kelemen Hunor: A technocratic government will be abandoned at the first 'turn'

Asked at Antena 3 if he sees as possible a technocratic government for this period of transition, the Democratic Alliance of Hungarians in Romania (UDMR) chairman, Kelemn Hunor answered that a technocratic government does not represent a viable solution for the transition period as it would lack po»»»

Actmedia 7m

Official consultations at Cotroceni Palace on forming new government Thursday, Friday

President Nicusor Dan will hold official consultations with all parliamentary parties on Thursday and Friday at the Cotroceni Presidential Palace with a view to forming a new government, political sources said on Monday.According to the sources, "all government scenarios" are being considered, but »»»

Actmedia 7m

Interim PM Bolojan: Discussions with President Dan focused on various possibilities for overcoming political crisis

Interim Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan, president of the liberal party (PNL), declared on Monday that during the informal consultation he had last week with President Nicusor Dan, the discussions focused on different possibilities and perspectives for overcoming the political crisis, in order to resol»»»

Actmedia 7m

Minister Darau: We're strengthening partnership with Ukraine; we're drawing inspiration from successful digitalisation models

Romania and Ukraine are strengthening their partnership in the fields of digitalisation, artificial intelligence and cybersecurity, as the Romanian authorities are considering adopting successful models developed by the Ukrainian side for the digital transformation of public services, interim Minis»»»

Actmedia 7m

Defense minister to attend EU's Foreign Affairs Council meeting

The Minister of National Defense, Radu Miruta, will participate on Tuesday in the meeting of the Foreign Affairs Council (FAC) of the European Union, in the format of defense ministers, which will take place in Brussels.According to a press release from the Ministry of National Defense, during the »»»

Actmedia 7m

ForMin Toiu: Romania firmly continues its European and transatlantic path

Acting Minister of Foreign Affairs, Oana Toiu, declared on Monday, before participating in the Foreign Affairs Council in Brussels, that Romania firmly maintains its European and transatlantic path, despite the internal political changes generated by the censure motion that led to the dismissal of »»»

Actmedia 7m

President of European Parliament briefed on Romania's political crisis during Yerevan Summit

President of the European Parliament Roberta Metsola was informed by President Nicusor Dan about the political crisis in Romania during the European Political Community Summit, which was held on 4 May in Yerevan (Armenia), context in which the head of the European legislature postponed her visit to»»»

Actmedia 7m

President Dan to welcome Speaker of Moldova's Parliament Grosu

President Nicusor Dan will on Tuesday will welcome Speaker of the Parliament of Moldova Igor Grosu at the Cotroceni Presidential Palace.Grosu is scheduled the same day to participate on the same in the Black Sea and Balkans Security Forum, an event organised in Bucharest.He will address the panels »»»

Actmedia 7m

Zelensky to Attend B9 Summit in Bucharest, Will Be Accompanied by His Wife

The President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, will visit Bucharest to attend the B9 Summit taking place on Wednesday at the Cotroceni Palace, according to official sources. The Kyiv leader is expected to arrive in the capital on Tuesday and will be accompanied by his wife, Olena Zelenska. Volodymy»»»

Actmedia 7m

Polish President and NATO secretary general to arrive in Bucharest on Tuesday ahead of B9 Summit

The President of Poland, Karol Nawrocki, and NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte will arrive in Bucharest on Tuesday ahead of the Bucharest Nine (B9) Summit, scheduled to take place on Wednesday at Cotroceni Palace, official sources said.Karol Nawrocki will be received by the President of Romania, Ni»»»

The Peninsula 10m

Minister of Municipality meets Azerbaijan Ambassador

Minister of Municipality H E Abdullah bin Hamad bin Abdullah Al Attiyah met yesterday at his office with Ambassador of the Republic of Azerbaijan to Qatar H E Dr. Adish Mammadov. During the meeting, they reviewed the cooperation relations between the two countries and ways to support and further de»»»

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The Peninsula 10m

Qatar Hajj Medical Unit finalises preparations for pilgrimage season

Doha, Qatar: The Medical Services Unit of the Qatari Hajj Mission has held a coordination meeting with its teams of doctors, pharmacists, nurses and paramedics as part of intensive preparations for the 2026 Hajj season, reaffirming Qatar’s commitment to providing comprehensive healthcare and medica»»»

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The Peninsula 10m

Al Faisal Without Borders Foundation celebrates winning schools in ‘Farm Your Country’ programme

Doha, Qatar: Al Faisal Without Borders Foundation (ALF), in partnership with the Ministry of Municipality represented by the Public Parks Department, and in collaboration with the Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MoEHE), held the closing ceremony of the “Farm your Country” programme for »»»

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Arab News 12m

Venezuela’s acting president defends country’s territory and rejects Trump’s 51st state remarks

THE HAGUE, Netherlands: Venezuela ‘s acting President Delcy Rodríguez told journalists Monday that her country had no plans to become the 51st US state after President Donald Trump said he was “seriously considering” the move. Rodríguez was speaking at the International Court of Justice in The Hagu»»»

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Kathimerini 17m

European prosecutors’ terms renewed, averting legal clash

Greece defused a months-long standoff with the European Public Prosecutor’s Office on Monday after its Supreme Judicial Council approved the continued appointment of three prosecutors handling sensitive EU fraud investigations, including the OPEKEPE case. The council unanimously backed the renewal »»»

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The Peninsula 22m

NUQ Global Undergraduate Fellowship continues to empower student researchers

Doha, Qatar: Fifteen undergraduate student researchers from Northwestern University in Qatar have been selected to join the Institute for Advanced Study in the Global South (#IAS_NUQ) as part of the 2026 cohort of its flagship Global Undergraduate Fellowship program. The year-long fellowship is des»»»

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Gulf News 23m

Survey work begins for contested Trump Triumphal Arch project in Washington

WASHINGTON: Workers began preliminary surveys and testing Monday of the proposed site of a Triumphal Arch sought by President Donald Trump, the latest step in plans for the contentious project in the nation's capital. Workers were seen inspecting the site of the proposed arch between the Lincoln Me»»»

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Arab News 24m

Russian strikes kill one person in eastern Ukraine: regional authorities

KYIV: Russian strikes in eastern Ukraine killed one person and wounded at least four others, regional military authorities said Tuesday, following the expiration of the three-day truce. The strikes killed a man and wounded a woman in the area of Synelnykove in the Dnipropetrovsk region, the head of»»»

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Arab News 24m

Lakers eliminated from NBA playoffs as Thunder seal sweep

LOS ANGELES: The Oklahoma City Thunder swept the Los Angeles Lakers out of the NBA playoffs on Monday, winning 115-110 to wrap up a 4-0 series victory in what could turn out to be the final game of LeBron James’ career. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 35 points as the Thunder advanced to the Western»»»

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Arab News 24m

Brazilian flotilla activist returns home, alleges torture during Israel detention

SAO PAULO: Brazilian activist Thiago Avila ​returned to Sao Paulo on Monday following his detention and deportation from Israel, where he alleged he was tortured and witnessed abuses of Palestinian prisoners during 10 days in custody. Avila and Spanish national Abu Keshek were part of the second Gl»»»

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Al Awsat 24m

Riyadh, Moscow Take Strategic Step toward Free Movement, Support for Investment and Tourism

The mutual visa waiver for visits between Saudi Arabia and Russia took effect on Monday, marking a significant strategic step to strengthen economic and tourism openness between them. The waiver helps save time and simplify procedures, and reduces costs for businesspeople, investors, and tourists, »»»

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Al Awsat 24m

International, Local Bodies Warn of Impending Famine in Yemen

A number of UN, international and local bodies said Yemen is again on the brink of widespread humanitarian disaster, characterized by accelerated hunger, widespread displacement, funding shortfall, in addition to worsening economic and climate pressures that are leaving millions in deeper levels of»»»

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24 News Agency 27m

2,500 structures dismantled as part of improvement efforts in Bishkek - | 24.KG

During a meeting with residents of Sverdlovsky district, Bishkek Mayor Aibek Dzhunushaliev announced that city authorities continue their systematic efforts to restore order and develop the capital’s infrastructure. According to him, approximately 2,500 illegal structures were dismantled in Bishkek»»»

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24 News Agency 27m

Kyrgyzstan and Japan intend to eliminate double taxation - | 24.KG

The Parliament’s Committee on International Affairs, Defense, Security, and Migration reviewed the draft law «On Ratification of the Agreement between the Kyrgyz Republic and Japan on the Elimination of Double Taxation with Respect to Taxes on Income and the Prevention of Tax Evasion and Avoidance,»»»

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France24 29m

Business - Crude oil prices rise as Trump calls Iran's offer 'totally unacceptable'

Benchmark crude oil prices rose on Monday as US President Donald Trump rejected Iran's latest counterproposal to find an end to the war in the Middle East. The continued closure of the Strait of Hormuz is leaving its mark on economies around the world, with India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi call»»»

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France24 29m

French prosecutors seek charges against Musk and X over Grok content

French prosecutors said Wednesday that they have opened an investigation into Elon Musk and social media platform X over the distribution of child sexual abuse images, deepfakes, disinformation and alleged complicity in denying crimes against humanity linked to the platform’s artificial intelligenc»»»

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The Peninsula 30m

2026-2027 WISE Prize for Education invites next generation of learning solutions

Doha, Qatar: The World Innovation Summit for Education (WISE), a global initiative of Qatar Foundation, has officially opened applications for the 2026–27 cycle of the WISE Prize for Education, a programme that funds and offers technical support to the world’s most promising solutions to education’»»»

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The Peninsula 30m

Ministry expands waste segregation programme in Al Rayyan

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Municipality (MoM), represented by the General Cleanliness Department, has continued implementing the National Waste Segregation at Source Programme across Al Rayyan Municipality as part of ongoing efforts to promote environmental sustainability and improve waste manage»»»

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Business-review 34m

Rediscovering Romania through tourism, design, and heritage

In 2025, Romania’s tourism sector reflected a complex and somewhat paradoxical evolution: while the country attracted more foreign visitors, overall performance declined, driven by a significant drop in domestic travel. According to data from the National Institute of Statistics (INS), total arriva»»»

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24 News Agency 39m

Residents of Batken region raise schools, roads, mudflow protection issues - | 24.KG

The Presidential Plenipotentiary Representative in Batken region, Mamyrzhan Rakhimov, held a meeting with residents of Uch-Korgon rural area in Kadamdzhai district. According to the press service of the presidential envoy, the meeting was held on the instruction of President Sadyr Japarov. Around 3»»»

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24 News Agency 39m

Chinese doctors to perform free cataract surgeries in Bishkek - | 24.KG

From May 18 to 27, 2026, ophthalmologists from the People’s Republic of China will provide free consultations and cataract surgeries at the National Hospital of the Kyrgyz Republic as part of the international project «Express Health — Bright Journey.» According to the Ministry of Health’s press ce»»»

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The Peninsula 46m

Ministry of Justice launches new electronic system for internal audit operations

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Justice has launched a new electronic system for managing internal audit operations as part of activities marking the Global Internal Audit Awareness Month. The event, organised in cooperation with the State Audit Bureau, was held under the patronage of Justice Minister»»»

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The Peninsula 46m

Minister of Justice meets US Charge d’Affaires

Minister of Justice and Minister of State for Cabinet Affairs H E Ibrahim bin Ali Al Mohannadi meeting with Charge d’Affaires at the United States Embassy in Qatar, Mo Barghouty yesterday. During the meeting, they discussed legal and judicial cooperation and relations between the two countries, and»»»

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The Peninsula 46m

MSY, QCDC to strengthen youth readiness for labour market

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Sports and Youth (MSY) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Qatar Career Development Center (QCDC), founded by Qatar Foundation, to strengthen national partnerships that support youth empowerment and enhance young people’s readiness for the evolving needs of th»»»

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The Peninsula 46m

Awqaf registers 819,000 shares in investment endowment to support community initiatives

Doha, Qatar: The General Directorate of Endowments at the Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs has announced the registration of a new investment endowment consisting of 819,184 shares in several companies listed on the Qatar Stock Exchange. They are donated by two benefactors under the supervisio»»»

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Gulf News 54m

KHDA announces Eid Al Adha holiday for Dubai private schools

Private educational institutions in Dubai will observe the Eid Al Adha holiday from Monday, May 25, to Friday, May 31, according to the unified academic calendar. Classes are scheduled to resume on Monday, June 1. The announcement comes ahead of one of the most significant religious celebrations in»»»

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The Peninsula 54m

Junior Astronomy and Astrophysics Olympiad national camp concludes

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MoEHE) concluded the activities of the first national camp for the Junior Astronomy and Astrophysics Olympiad, which was held at the headquarters of the Qatar Scouts and Guides Association, with the participation of 30 male and female stu»»»

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The Peninsula 58m

Zebrafish research at Sidra Medicine set to transform personalised medicine

Doha, Qatar: Advances in zebrafish research at Sidra Medicine are set to play a transformative role in shaping personalised medicine in Qatar, helping researchers bridge the gap between genetic discoveries and clinical care. Speaking to The Peninsula Research Manager, Zebrafish Facility at Sidra Me»»»

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Gulf News 59m

What to know about Trump-Xi summit with trade, Taiwan and Iran on the agenda

BEIJING: As Presidents Xi Jinping and Donald Trump prepare for a highly anticipated summit, both China and the United States say their ties have been broadly stable in recent months — and they are planning on keeping it that way. But a long list of issues are at stake in one of the world’s most con»»»

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