Trump threatens Starmer with ‘big tariff’ over tech tax, Telegraph reports
US President Donald Trump said he would impose tariffs on Britain if Prime Minister Keir Starmer does not drop the digital service tax, The Telegraph reported on Friday, citing an interview with the president. Trump told The Telegraph he would “put a big tariff on the UK” if it did not drop its»»»
Over 3,000 families in Kyrgyzstan sign social contracts in 2025 - | 24.KG
In Kyrgyzstan, over 3,000 families signed social contracts under the state program to support low-income citizens. Deputy Minister of Labor, Social Security, and Migration, Mirlan Baigonchokov, said at a meeting of Ishenim parliamentary group. According to him, the number of recipients has grown fr»»»
EU PMI contracts on the back of Middle-East conflict
Brussels: Economic activity in the euro area contracted in April, marking its first decline in 16 months, amid pressures stemming from the conflict in the Middle East and the resulting rise in energy prices and disruption of global supply chains. The composite Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) for t»»»
Central Asia, EU pledge deeper cooperation on water and energy
Central Asian countries and European partners pledged to deepen cooperation on water and energy challenges exacerbated by climate change, officials said at the Regional Ecological Summit 2026 (RES2026). Central Asia is amo»»»
Central Asian countries commit to stronger action on air pollution at Astana summit
Central Asian governments pledged to step up efforts to tackle air pollution, with officials calling for deeper regional cooperation and greater international support at a ministerial dialogue in Kazakhstan’s capital. Offi»»»
Central Asia, EU pledge deeper cooperation on water and energy
Central Asian countries and European partners pledged to deepen cooperation on water and energy challenges exacerbated by climate change, officials said at the Regional Ecological Summit 2026 (RES2026). Central Asia is amo»»»
Central Asia, EU pledge deeper cooperation on water and energy
Central Asian countries and European partners pledged to deepen cooperation on water and energy challenges exacerbated by climate change, officials said at the Regional Ecological Summit 2026 (RES2026). Central Asia is amo»»»
Central Asia, EU pledge deeper cooperation on water and energy
Central Asian countries and European partners pledged to deepen cooperation on water and energy challenges exacerbated by climate change, officials said at the Regional Ecological Summit 2026 (RES2026). Central Asia is amo»»»
Central Asian countries commit to stronger action on air pollution at Astana summit
Central Asian governments pledged to step up efforts to tackle air pollution, with officials calling for deeper regional cooperation and greater international support at a ministerial dialogue in Kazakhstan’s capital. Offi»»»
Central Asia, EU pledge deeper cooperation on water and energy
Central Asian countries and European partners pledged to deepen cooperation on water and energy challenges exacerbated by climate change, officials said at the Regional Ecological Summit 2026 (RES2026). Central Asia is amo»»»
Romanian PM installs interim cabinet, announces reforms after PSD withdrawal
Romania’s Social Democratic Party (PSD) withdrew its six ministers from Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan’s cabinet on April 23, triggering a shift to an interim government and deepening the political standoff at the centre of the ruling coalition, according to a PSD statement. The move comes as the»»»
Kyrgyzstan extends compulsory health insurance coverage until 18 - | 24.KG
Kyrgyzstan has extended the age limit for compulsory health insurance for children. President Sadyr Japarov signed the law. The document, adopted by the Zhogorku Kenesh on April 1, 2026, aims to improve access to medical services. According to the amendments, the state will now pay compulsory healt»»»
Saudi Arabia, Switzerland Sign Agreement on Reciprocal Protection of Investments
Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah and Minister of Investment Fahad Al-Saif have participated in the Saudi-Swiss Investment Roundtable Meeting in Jeddah, which was followed by the signing of an investment agreement between the two countries. The meeting took pla»»»
France, UK Eye 'Real Progress' in Hormuz Plan
Britain and France Thursday voiced hope that military plans to secure the Strait of Hormuz were coming together and would succeed in restoring trade flows through the vital passage. At a two-day meeting in London, military planners discussed the practicalities of a multinational mission led by the »»»
What to know if your flight is canceled amid rising jet fuel costs
Airlines worldwide have begun canceling flights as the war in the Middle East strains jet fuel supplies and pushes up prices — but the disruption doesn’t end there. For travelers, it can mean having to navigate a confusing web of passenger protections that vary widely depending on where they’re fly»»»
Kyrgyzstan plans to commission 17 small hydropower plants in 2026 - | 24.KG
Energy Minister Taalaibek Ibraev spoke on Birinchi Radio about the progress of the small hydropower plant construction project in Kyrgyzstan. He stated that 17 facilities are planned to be commissioned in 2026, two of which are already operational. By 2030, the combined capacity of the small hydrop»»»
King Charles to visit US as political ties fray under Trump
London: King Charles III heads to the United States on Monday with transatlantic tensions over the Iran war and the Epstein scandal's long shadow threatening to intrude on the landmark visit. Both Buckingham Palace and the British government have said the four?day trip will honour the historic rela»»»
Saudi Team Successfully Separates Filipino Conjoined Twins in Highly Complex Surgery
The specialized medical and surgical team of the Saudi Conjoined Twins Program achieved on Thursday a new medical milestone by successfully separating the Filipino conjoined twins Klea and Maurice Ann following a highly complex surgical procedure, considered among the most challenging cases worldwi»»»
Meta, Microsoft purge jobs amid AI build-up
BusinessNorth AmericaMeta, Microsoft purge jobs amid AI build-upWesley Rahn with AP, AFP, dpaFacebook's parent company said it would slash 10% of its workforce, while Microsoft is offering an early retirement scheme. The cuts come as both tech giants make massive investments in AI. https://p.dw.com»»»
Israeli-Lebanese Talks Went Very Well, Ceasefire Will Be Extended for 3 Weeks - Trump
The negotiations between Israel and Lebanon went very well, and the ceasefire in southern Lebanon will be extended for three weeks, US President Donald Trump said. "The President of the United States, DONALD J. TRUMP, Vice President of the United States, JD Vance, Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, A»»»
US Still Working on Solving Conflict in Ukraine - Trump
The United States is still working on solving the conflict in Ukraine, US President Donald Trump said. "We are working on trying to get that one [conflict] solved," Trump told reporters. President Trump added that he was unaware whether Russian President Vladimir Putin had been invited to the G20 S»»»
EU approves a $106 billion loan package to help Ukraine after Hungary lifts veto
Brussels: The European Union on Thursday approved a 90-billion-euro ($106-billion) loan package to help Ukraine meet its economic and military needs for two years after oil began flowing through a key pipeline to Hungary and Slovakia, ending months of political deadlock. The EU also approved a new »»»
Shandong Province to help Kyrgyzstan train engineers - | 24.KG
A meeting was held in Bishkek between Benazir Nurlanova, Deputy Minister of Economy and Commerce of the Kyrgyz Republic, and a delegation from Shandong Province (China). According to the Ministry of Economy, the Kyrgyz side expressed interest in attracting high-tech investments aimed at modernizing»»»
Lebanon and Israel: negotiations and the end of Hezbollah
The meeting between the Lebanese and Israeli ambassadors in Washington on 23 April, held under US sponsorship, was the first such encounter in decades. Despite fierce opposition and violent threats from Iran and Hezbollah, Beirut pressed ahead with what was an exceptionally difficult decision. Leba»»»
Kyrgyzstan's aviation development, maintenance projects discussed in Germany - | 24.KG
Airports of Kyrgyzstan OJSC participated in the Aircraft Interiors Expo 2026 international exhibition held in Hamburg, Germany, where it held talks with leading global aviation companies. During the event, the delegation discussed cooperation with leaders such as Airbus, Panasonic Avionics, and Tha»»»
UAE in food security 'golden age'
AL AIN: The Sharjah Department of Agriculture and Livestock stated that the current agricultural and food sector landscape is characterised by a wide range of service providers, research institutions, and development platforms, all working together to explore opportunities for integration. Dr Khali»»»
Largest catch-up initiative delivers over 100 million childhood vaccinations
GENEVA: The Big Catch-Up (BCU), a historic multi-year, multi-country effort to address vaccination declines driven largely by the COVID-19 pandemic, has reached an estimated 18.3 million children aged 1 to 5 across 36 countries. More than 100 million doses of life-saving vaccines were dispatched, h»»»
Lebanon-Israel Ceasefire Extended by 3 Weeks after White House Meeting
Lebanon and Israel extended their ceasefire for three weeks after a high-level meeting at the White House, US President Donald Trump said on Thursday. Trump hosted Israel's ambassador to Washington Yechiel Leiter and Lebanese ambassador to the US Nada Moawad in the Oval Office for a second round of»»»
Italy dismisses replacing Iran at the World Cup after suggestion by Trump official
ROME: Italian sports officials say four-time champion Italy is not interested in replacing Iran at the upcoming World Cup following a suggestion to that effect by a Trump administration official. Iran has not withdrawn from the World Cup, and the team is preparing to play in the US despite the war »»»
Oil prices rise, stocks mostly fall as US-Iran peace talks stall
Oil prices jumped on Friday as Iran vowed it would not reopen the Strait of Hormuz, through which one-fifth of global oil is shipped, as long as the United States blocks its ports. The price of US crude oil WTI increased 1.23% to $97.03 per barrel early on Friday; Brent crude, the international sta»»»
US invites Putin to G20 summit but Trump doubts he’ll come
WASHINGTON: The United States will invite Russian President Vladimir Putin to a G20 summit in Miami, a US official said Thursday, but President Donald Trump said he doubted his counterpart would come.The invitation would mark a major easing of international pressure on Putin, who has been shunned b»»»
Child vaccine catch-up drive on course to hit target: UN
GENEVA: The United Nations on Friday said a three-year effort to immunize children who missed routine vaccinations due to the Covid-19 crisis was on course to reach the 21 million target. The pandemic, which swept around the world in 2020, severely strained health systems and disrupted vaccination »»»
WB approves $225m for water, health services in Syria
WASHINGTON: The World Bank (WB) Board of Executive Directors approved on Thursday $225 million in grant financing from the International Development Association (IDA) to support Syria to enhance the delivery of public services in its water and health sectors. Also Read: Syria needs to rebuild insti»»»
Live updates: Trump orders U.S. military to ‘shoot and kill’ Iranian boats mining Strait of Hormuz – Ya Libnan
Share: An IRGC boat off the coast of Bandar Abbas, Iran .President Trump orders U.S. military to ‘shoot and kill’ Iranian boats mining Strait of Hormuz[File: Nazanin Tabatabaee/WANA via Reuters] The U.S. also boarded another tanker it said was involved in smuggling Iranian oil, as the intensifying »»»
Ex-Philippine President Duterte to face trial on crimes against humanity charges
The Hague, Netherlands: Judges at the International Criminal Court on Thursday confirmed charges of crimes against humanity against former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte for deadly anti-drug crackdowns he allegedly oversaw while in office. A three-judge panel found unanimously there were “sub»»»
Trump's 'gold card' visa starting at $1 million granted to just 1 person so far, White House says
President Donald Trump's “gold card” visa, where a foreigner can shell out at least $1 million to legally live and work in the U.S., has been approved for one person, said Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick Thursday — appearing to fall a bit short of an earlier claim. After it launched in December, »»»
Hezbollah fires rockets at northern Israel – Ya Libnan
Share: President Trump meets with U.S., Israeli and Lebanese officials in the Oval Office on April 23. Photo: Alex Wong/Getty Images Hezbollah said on Thursday it fired rockets at northern Israel in response to the country’s ceasefire “violations”, as Lebanon and Israel’s US ambassadors were set to»»»
Ex-Philippine President Duterte to face trial on crimes against humanity charges
The Hague, Netherlands: Judges at the International Criminal Court on Thursday confirmed charges of crimes against humanity against former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte for deadly anti-drug crackdowns he allegedly oversaw while in office. A three-judge panel found unanimously there were “sub»»»
Business - With travel chaos looming, Brittany Ferries vows no price hikes
With a summer of travel chaos looming for many European holidaymakers, one ferry operator is promising smooth sailing. Christophe Mathieu, CEO of Brittany Ferries, tells France 24 the line has enough supplies of maritime fuels to last the season, and vows not to raise ticket prices despite the glob»»»
Trump says Israel-Lebanon ceasefire extended by three weeks – Ya Libnan
Share: U.S. President Donald Trump speaks in the Oval Office, with Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio standing behind him, at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., April 23, 2026. SUMMARY Israel and Lebanon agreed to extend their ceasefire by three weeks following a mee»»»
Trump’s Iran gambit leaves APAC region ‘Quad’ dead in the water
For years, the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue - the so-called “Quad” linking the United States, Australia, India and Japan - has been presented as a cornerstone of Indo-Pacific stability. The Quad was never a formal allia»»»
Trump’s Iran gambit leaves APAC region ‘Quad’ dead in the water
For years, the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue - the so-called “Quad” linking the United States, Australia, India and Japan - has been presented as a cornerstone of Indo-Pacific stability. The Quad was never a formal allia»»»
Trump’s Iran gambit leaves APAC region ‘Quad’ dead in the water
For years, the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue - the so-called “Quad” linking the United States, Australia, India and Japan - has been presented as a cornerstone of Indo-Pacific stability. The Quad was never a formal allia»»»
Trump’s Iran gambit leaves APAC region ‘Quad’ dead in the water
For years, the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue - the so-called “Quad” linking the United States, Australia, India and Japan - has been presented as a cornerstone of Indo-Pacific stability. The Quad was never a formal allia»»»
Trump’s Iran gambit leaves APAC region ‘Quad’ dead in the water
For years, the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue - the so-called “Quad” linking the United States, Australia, India and Japan - has been presented as a cornerstone of Indo-Pacific stability. The Quad was never a formal allia»»»
Trump’s Iran gambit leaves APAC region ‘Quad’ dead in the water
For years, the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue - the so-called “Quad” linking the United States, Australia, India and Japan - has been presented as a cornerstone of Indo-Pacific stability. The Quad was never a formal allia»»»
Trump’s Iran gambit leaves APAC region ‘Quad’ dead in the water
For years, the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue - the so-called “Quad” linking the United States, Australia, India and Japan - has been presented as a cornerstone of Indo-Pacific stability. The Quad was never a formal allia»»»
Trump’s Iran gambit leaves APAC region ‘Quad’ dead in the water
For years, the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue - the so-called “Quad” linking the United States, Australia, India and Japan - has been presented as a cornerstone of Indo-Pacific stability. The Quad was never a formal allia»»»
Trump’s Iran gambit leaves APAC region ‘Quad’ dead in the water
For years, the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue - the so-called “Quad” linking the United States, Australia, India and Japan - has been presented as a cornerstone of Indo-Pacific stability. The Quad was never a formal allia»»»
Trump’s Iran gambit leaves APAC region ‘Quad’ dead in the water
For years, the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue - the so-called “Quad” linking the United States, Australia, India and Japan - has been presented as a cornerstone of Indo-Pacific stability. The Quad was never a formal allia»»»