President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov met with the Vice President of Vietnam, Vo Thi Anh Xuan, who arrived in Kyrgyzstan to participate in the SCO Plus meeting and the opening ceremony of the 6th World Nomad Games. The parties discussed the development of Kyrgyzstan — Vietnam cooperation in trade, »»»

Kyrgyz entrepreneurs have preliminary estimated losses from goods damaged or destroyed in attacks on Wildberries warehouses in Russia at around $65 million, or more than 5.45 billion soms, data from the Ministry of Economy and Commerce say. A total of 460 entrepreneurs have reported losses, includi»»»

Petition seeks age checks and stronger safeguards to protect children from online harm Dubai: Should children under 16 be allowed unrestricted access to social media? Pakistan may soon have to confront that question as the Islamabad High Court examines a petition seeking age verification, tougher s»»»

A 48-year-old Hungarian man arrested in Győr and wanted by the authorities over child pornography has been extradited to the United States, the National Bureau of Investigation of Hungary’s Rapid Response Police told police.hu on Monday. Hungarian man handed over to the FBI According to the stateme»»»

First Lady of Kyrgyzstan Aigul Japarova and First Lady of China Peng Liyuan visited the Kyrgyz State History Museum, where they learned about the cultural heritage of the Kyrgyz people. The cultural program for the distinguished guests opened with a children’s choir performing welcoming songs in Ky»»»

CIA Director John Ratcliffe proposed a trilateral meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin, US President Donald Trump and Vladimir Zelensky during his covert trip to Moscow in an effort to find a resolution to the ongoing Ukraine conflict, Axios has reported, citing sources familiar with th»»»

European real asset investment platform MetaWealt has reached financial close on a EUR 19 million funding package for Dumbrava, a 50 MW / 100 MWh standalone battery energy storage (BESS) project in Neamț County. Dumbrava now becomes the first project to reach financial close under MetaWealth’s Roma»»»

Albanian Prime Minister and Socialist Party leader Edi Rama is expected to meet with the Socialist parliamentary group and members of his government on Thursday, September 3, following a series of meetings with ministers and the party’s political leaders. According to reports, the meeting is schedu»»»

Renewable energy capacity rose from 129MW in 2015 to more than 8.2GW by the end of 2025 Abu Dhabi: The UAE's renewable energy capacity has grown more than 63-fold over the past decade, rising from 129 megawatts in 2015 to more than 8.2 gigawatts in 2025, according to Sharif Al Olama, Undersecretary»»»

A monument to Vietnamese statesman Ho Chi Minh has been unveiled at the Royal Central Park complex in Bishkek. The ceremony was attended by Speaker of the Zhogorku Kenesh Marlen Mamataliev, Vietnamese Vice President Vo Thi Anh Xuan, representatives of government agencies, the diplomatic corps and i»»»

LISBON: Thirty Portuguese companies and institutions are set to explore investment, expansion, and partnership opportunities with Saudi Arabia, as part of an intensive economic program accompanying Saudi Health Minister Fahad Al-Jalajel’s visit to Portugal. The initiative marks a fresh sign of grow»»»

More than 100 organisations, including OpenAI and Anthropic, called governments and technology companies Thursday to strengthen cyber defences against increasingly sophisticated AI-powered attacks. The open letter warned of widespread threats in coming months as artificial intelligence models »»»

The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit gets underway in Kyrgyzstan, with the leaders of China and Russia attending. But first: the US hosts G20 finance ministers, while America's massive debt may be painting its new central banker into a corner. »»»

Israeli artillery shelling targeted overnight into Monday the southern border towns of Houla, al-Mansouri and Bouyout al-Siyyed. Strikes on Sunday night hit Kfar Remman, al-Mansouri, Zawtar al-Sharqiyeh, Mayfadoun and Arnoun, while Israeli forces detonated houses in Arnoun and Yohmor.»»»

OAG data puts DXB ahead of Heathrow, Incheon, Amsterdam and Istanbul for September 2026 Dubai: Dubai International Airport has retained its position as the world’s busiest airport for international traffic in September, with airlines scheduling 4.34 million departing international seats for the mon»»»

A Russian attack on Kyiv overnight destroyed a printing plant that was in the process of turning out 1.3 million school text books, about 10% of the total required, just before the start of the academic school year which gets underway on Tuesday. File photo by Maxym Marusenko/EPA Aug. 31 (UPI) -- A»»»

Iceland has narrowly rejected the idea of resuming talks on joining the EU, public broadcaster RUV has reported. Previous negotiations were halted 13 years ago. The referendum on Saturday saw a high turnout, with more than 225,000 people out of a population of just over 394,000 coming to the polls.»»»

Istanbul: Rescuers were on Monday still hunting for survivors a day after a ferry capsized off Northern Cyprus, leaving eight dead and more than a dozen missing, authorities said. The ferry left the northern port of Girne around midday (0900 GMT) on Sunday en route for the Turkish mainland but caps»»»

Maria Montessori Home, an education provider with more than ten years of experience in Montessori program, is expanding its presence in Bucharest and will open its first kindergarten in the eastern part of the capital on September 1st, through a partnership with premium residential complex Liziera »»»

President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov met with U.S. Special Envoy to South and Central Asia, U.S. Ambassador to India Sergio Gor. The head of state raised the issue of simplifying visa requirements for citizens of Kyrgyzstan traveling to the United States. Specifically, the sides discussed the poss»»»

Doha, Qatar: QatarEnergy has announced the fuel prices for September 2026. According to the announcement, the prices will remain unchanged for Premium-grade and Super-grade petrol as well as Diesel. The Premium-grade petrol will amount to QR2 per litre, while the Super-grade petrol will cost QR2.10»»»

The European Union and leading European countries are implementing a large-scale strategy to destabilize the situation in Russia ahead of the unified voting day, the Russia's Foreign Intelligence Service (SVR) reported. "Neither Ukraine, with its corrupt and 'expired' regime, nor the Russophobic po»»»

Romania’s consolidated general budget recorded a deficit of RON 48.1 billion in the first seven months of 2026, down by RON 28.4 billion from RON 76.4 billion in the same period of 2025, according to data released on Monday by the Ministry of Finance. The deficit fell by 37% in nominal terms and na»»»

Minister of Industry Khaled Hashem said Egypt has established itself as a major global producer and exporter of fertilizers, supported by a strong industrial base, reliable energy supplies, and abundant natural resources, particularly phosphate, that are essential to fertilizer production. Hashem s»»»

TEHRAN: Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi on Monday accused Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of tricking Washington into going to war with the Islamic republic, calling him a “serpent.”“In Hebrew, Netanyahu openly crows that he suckered the US Administration into a war on Iran on beha»»»

DUBAI: Senior officials from Saudi Arabia, Turkiye and Pakistan have arrived in Istanbul to attend their first meeting under the Makkah Joint Defense Agreement. Saudi Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman headed the Saudi delegation, joined by Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan and»»»

Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev and his wife, Mehriban Aliyeva, arrived in Kyrgyzstan on a working visit. They were welcomed at Manas International Airport by Adylbek Kasymaliev, Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers and Head of the Presidential Administration. Ilham Aliyev arrived in Bishkek to »»»

Also Read: What’s next in Iran war? Trump ends talks, tightens squeeze as Tehran vows to break US naval blockadeAlso Read: Trump vs Iran: A battle of two clocks over HormuzFirst exchange in a monthAlso Read: Iran sees control of Strait of Hormuz as path to victoryTwo visions of victoryPragmatists: »»»

A sharp increase in westerly winds is expected in Bishkek and Chuy Valley within the next hour and on the evening of August 31, forecasters warned. Wind gusts may reach 15–20 meters per second. Residents are advised to stay away from advertising structures and trees, avoid parking vehicles near the»»»

President of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon arrived in Kyrgyzstan on August 31 for a working visit. He was welcomed at Manas International Airport by Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers Adylbek Kasymaliev. Emomali Rahmon arrived in Bishkek to participate in the regular meeting of the Council of Heads o»»»

RIYADH: Saudi-listed Arabian Drilling Co. signed a five-year contract worth about SR3 billion ($800 million) with SLB Middle East to provide 11 land rigs for integrated gas drilling operations. The contract, signed Aug. 30, covers rigs that were previously deployed under an integrated gas drilling »»»

Kyustendil’s Iztok neighborhood is an example of good practice in gradually improving living conditions through cooperation between local authorities, institutions and the community, Bulgaria’s Ombudsman Velislava Delcheva said during a working visit here on Monday. The visit focused on sustainable»»»

KYIV: Russian drone attacks on the Ukrainian capital Kyiv and the surrounding region stretched into the fifth day on Monday, with near round-the-clock air raid sirens disrupting daily life for millions. The attacks early on Monday injured four people and damaged warehouse facilities, an apartment b»»»

The United Arab Emirates on Monday condemned an Iranian drone attack intercepted over its territorial waters, calling it a "dangerous escalation". The foreign ministry said in a statement on X that it "strongly condemned the hostile Iranian attack on the country involving a drone that was intercept»»»

Iran’s Foreign Ministry has strongly condemned a US military attack on parts of Larak Island, saying the Iranian Armed Forces targeted American military bases in Jordan in exercise of the country’s inherent right to legitimate defense. The ministry said in a statement early Monday that the US milit»»»

Abu Dhabi: The UAE has strongly condemned the missile attacks targeting Jordan, describing them as a flagrant violation of the kingdom’s sovereignty and a threat to its security and stability. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said the attacks represented a serious infringement of Jor»»»

President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov met today, August 31, with UN Secretary-General António Guterres, who arrived in the country to attend the SCO Plus meeting and the opening ceremony of the 6th World Nomad Games. The parties discussed cooperation between Kyrgyzstan and the UN, pressing internat»»»

Russian Armed Forces have struck targets including Ukraine's fuel and energy infrastructure, transportation facilities, and logistical hubs used by the Ukraine's military, the Russian Ministry of Defense said on Monday. "Operational-tactical aviation, strike unmanned aerial vehicles, missile troops»»»

US special envoy ‌John Coale has said he hopes to secure the release of hundreds of additional prisoners from Belarus next ​month and will go there in person to try to seal the deal. Coale, who said his diplomacy had already persuaded Belarus to free up to 800 political prisoners in return for the »»»

DUBAI: Tickets are now on sale for Emirates Dubai 7s, with the Middle East’s largest sports and entertainment festival returning to The Sevens Stadium from Nov. 27-29. Featuring an expanded program of sport, music, entertainment, family experiences and hospitality, it will take place on the final w»»»

ISTANBUL: Rescuers were on Monday still hunting for survivors a day after a ferry capsized off Northern Cyprus, leaving eight dead and more than a dozen missing, authorities said. The ferry left the northern port of Girne around midday (0900 GMT) on Sunday en route for the Turkish mainland but caps»»»

BISHKEK: China’s Xi Jinping and Iranian President Massoud Pezeshkian were in Kyrgyzstan for a summit of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization, with Russia’s Vladimir Putin expected later on Monday for the two-day event that will involve over a dozen other leaders. The regional SCO bloc — which seek»»»

TYRE: Eleven-year-old Fatima Khashab helps her mother tidy the small area where their family sleeps, in a row of makeshift living quarters in a school gymnasium.About 200 families are sheltering in the school in Lebanon’s southern coastal city of Tyre. Most are from villages farther south that have»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Israeli occupation forces torch houses in the southern Lebanese border town of Houla: Al-Manar reporter 31-08-2026 11:56 AM Latest News Urg»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Al-Manar reporter i Gaza: Two martyrs, others wounded in Israeli strike targeting entrance of a residential building near the municipal par»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Al-Quds Governorate: Israeli occupation authorities barring Palestinians from accessing lands in occupied East Al-Quds, claiming they are ‘»»»

Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan arrived in Kyrgyzstan on a working visit. He was welcomed at Manas International Airport by Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers and Head of the Presidential Administration Adylbek Kasymaliev. The Armenian Prime Minister was presented with a stuffed snow leop»»»

A fire broke out at a foil manufacturing facility in Kara-Suu town, the Ministry of Emergency Situations’ department for Osh region reported. According to the ministry, the fire broke out on August 31 at a facility located on Nurakunov Street. Two fire and rescue crews were deployed to extinguish t»»»

Péter Magyar, the prime minister, and Judit Lannert, the education minister, made a series of long-awaited and reassuring promises to pupils and teachers at the start of the new school year, setting out their vision for the future of Hungary’s schools, education system and its objectives. Photo: MT»»»

A man has been ordered to pay a woman Dh50,000 in compensation after an assault left her with a double fracture of the nasal bones, a nosebleed and psychological distress. The Al Ain Civil, Commercial and Administrative Claims Court awarded the woman compensation for the material and moral harm cau»»»