Rare Kyrgyz burial site dating back to 9th-10th centuries discovered in Altai - | 24.KG
Archaeologists have studied a rare Kyrgyz burial site dating back to the 9th-early 10th centuries in Altai, where a cremation rite was used. The Information Center of the Greater Altai Scientific and Educational Center for Altaic and Turkic Studies reported. The burial was discovered in Balchikov-3»»»
Confusion reigns after Trump’s US-Saudi nuclear condition
Since the 1970s, Robert Einhorn has played a prominent role on arms control and nuclear non-proliferation in the United States, either as a federal employee or as a think tank expert. Now a senior fellow at Brookings, he was previously a State Department Assistant Secretary for Non-Proliferation an»»»
Renewed Iran war raises US missile supply concerns
Washington: Tehran's forces have carried out frequent missile and drone attacks in the Middle East since the breakdown of the US-Iran ceasefire, raising renewed concerns about Washington's supply of the weapons needed to intercept them. Highlighting the issue, the US military said it shot down mult»»»
Pentagon Turns to Tech Start-Ups as Iran Conflict Drains Missile Stockpiles
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The US Department of War (DOW) plans to actively involve technology start-ups to refill weapon stockpiles shrunk by the conflict with Iran, The Washington Post reported on Thursday, citing acting Pentagon Press Secretary Joel Valdez. In late June, Secretary of War Pete Hegset»»»
US poll finds little support for Iran war; most Americans say it isn't worth fighting
Washington: Most Americans say the war in Iran has not been worth fighting, and President Donald Trump's approval rating on Iran has fallen slightly since last month, according to a new AP-NORC poll. The results are a stark repudiation of the Republican president's approach to the conflict, which h»»»
Florida announces investigation into Anthony Fauci after US Senate hearing
Former US Coronavirus czar Dr. Anthony Fauci is facing a state investigation after declining to answer questions during a US Senate hearing on the origins of Covid-19 and the government’s handling of the pandemic. Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier announced the probe after Fauci invoked his F»»»
From Wall Street to DNI: Who is Trump intelligence chief Jay Clayton?
Former Wall Street lawyer and federal prosecutor Jay Clayton has been confirmed as the next US Director of National Intelligence (DNI) despite having no traditional intelligence background, following his nomination by President Donald Trump. Following US Senate approval in a 51-47 vote on Tuesday, »»»
Fauci Refused to Answer Questions at US Senate Hearing on COVID Over 100 Times - Reports
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - Former top US infectious disease expert Anthony Fauci refused to answer questions from US senators over 100 times during his three-hour-long testimony on the COVID-19 pandemic, The New York Times has reported. On Wednesday, Fauci invoked his right under the Fifth Amendment of»»»
Fauci pleads the Fifth at Senate Covid hearing
Former US Coronavirus czar Dr. Anthony Fauci was hauled before Congress on Wednesday to testify on the origins of Covid-19. Fauci repeatedly invoked his Fifth Amendment right to silence, but RT kept the receipts. Fauci appeared before the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee,»»»
May, June heatwaves caused 2,877 extra deaths in England: govt
London: Record-breaking heatwaves in May and June led to an estimated 2,877 excess deaths in England, the UK Health Security Agency said Wednesday. The provisional figure is almost double the total for the whole of the summer in 2025, which was 1,504, and represents "a substantial public health imp»»»
Three independent real estate advisory firms launch WAI, an alliance covering six CEE markets
Simon, Iuga & Partners Real Estate Advisors, Space Brokers, and Triflow are launching Worldwide Advisory & Investments (WAI), a regional alliance that provides companies and investors with a single point of access to real estate opportunities across Romania, Poland, the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Hu»»»
MoEHE boosts ‘Where Is My School?’ platform with advanced search options
Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MoEHE) has strengthened its digital services with the “Where Is My School?” electronic platform, offering parents a comprehensive and user-friendly guide to finding the most suitable educational institution for their children. Available t»»»
US Energy Secretary Says Ukraine Conflict Did Not Reduce Russian Oil Exports
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - US Energy Secretary Chris Wright on Wednesday acknowledged that the conflict in Ukraine has not resulted in a reduction in Russian oil exports. "That [conflict in Ukraine] did not interrupt the flow of oil. It was just the fear of the interruption of the flow of oil. The Bide»»»
Americans' confidence in US economy falls as Iran conflict sends gas prices higher
Americans' confidence in the economy fell this month as gas prices resumed their climb after the U.S. and Iran stepped up their fighting. The Conference Board said Tuesday that its consumer confidence index fell to 90.8 in July from 92.2 in June. That's essentially the same tepid range its been in »»»
Magyar says new anti-corruption body will be Europe’s strongest — and fully independent
According to Péter Magyar, Europe's strongest anti-corruption institution could be established with the National Asset Recovery and Asset Protection Office. In a video posted to his social media page on Tuesday, the prime minister stressed that the office will operate completely independently of th»»»
Jay Clayton confirmation advances with no Democrats voting for him - UPI.com
Walter "Jay" Clayton III, nominee to be director of national intelligence, speaks during a Senate Intelligence Committee hearing on his nomination on July 15. The Senate on Tuesday voted to advance his nomination. Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo July 28 (UPI) -- The U.S. Senate voted to ad»»»
Europe's summer heat has broken the Bell curve, as record El Niño builds
This summer’s extreme temperatures have broken the normal “Bell curve” distribution of temperature variations and pushed it sharply to the right into record breaking highs. This is not normal – literally. That is the other name for the Bell curve: “the normal distribution.” First you’ll need a quic»»»
Europe's summer heat has broken the Bell curve, as record El Niño builds
This summer’s extreme temperatures have broken the normal “Bell curve” distribution of temperature variations and pushed it sharply to the right into record breaking highs. This is not normal – literally. That is the other name for the Bell curve: “the normal distribution.” First you’ll need a quic»»»
The best holiday moments are the ones you never post
There was a time when holidays began the moment we stepped out of our front door. The destination mattered, of course, but the journey held equal magic. We wandered into unfamiliar streets with curiosity rather than Google Maps, stumbled upon quaint cafes without consulting ratings, and discovered »»»
The voice behind India’s Gen Z protest: How Saurav Das turned CJP satire into a political challenge
It started as an internet joke. Then it became a movement. When the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) first appeared on social media as a satirical political experiment, few expected it to evolve into a youth-led campaign demanding answers from the government. But as thousands of students gathered at Del»»»
US walks out of UN Security Council meeting as France condemns rights vote
The United States walked out of a UN Security Council meeting on Monday during France's remarks on Ukraine, escalating a public dispute between the longtime allies over human rights. The move followed a clash over Washington's vote against extending the mandate of the UN human rights chief, after F»»»
Qatar University develops smart, non-invasive device for estimating blood sugar levels based on AI
DOHA: Qatar University announced the development of a smart wearable device called 'GlucoWatch', in a continuous research achievement that began years ago, which aims to estimate blood glucose levels non-invasively, without the need to prick fingers or draw blood samples, by relying on artificial i»»»
Potential 2028 US presidential candidate Rahm Emanuel backs Palestinian self-determination
CHICAGO: Rahm Emanuel, widely regarded as a potential Democratic candidate for the 2028 US presidential election, has said Palestinians have a legitimate right to sovereignty and self-determination. In a wide-ranging interview with David Remnick on “The New Yorker Radio Hour,” Emanuel also argued t»»»
Trump set to defend his economic policies in Michigan
President Donald Trump plans to tout his handling of the economy during a visit to suburban Detroit on Monday, defending sweeping tariffs in a swing state where their effects have hurt many businesses as midterm election season heats up. Trump is visiting a General Motors facility in Milford, home »»»
'Guardians of the World': Trump shares barrage of AI-generated images signalling US military might and political ambition
Washington, DC: US President Donald Trump on Sunday shared a series of AI-generated images to project American military supremacy, particularly against Iran, and advance political themes surrounding the 2028 election campaign. The digital artwork, shared by the President on his Truth Social account»»»
U.S. lifts ban on cattle imports from Mexico - UPI.com
All cattle imports from Mexico were halted by the Biden administration in November 2024, when the first cases of the flesh-eating New World screwworm were detected in the south of the country. File Photo by Matias Martin Campaya/EPA July 25 (UPI) -- The Department of Agriculture on Friday lifted a »»»
On This Day, July 25: Air France Concorde jet crashes, killing 113 - UPI.com
On July 25, 2000, an Air France Concorde supersonic jet crashed on takeoff from Paris, killing 113 people, including four on the ground. 1 of 5 | Rescue workers put out the fire that consumed the wreckage of an Air France Concorde after it crashed killing all on board plus four on the ground outsid»»»
Review: ‘Daemons of the Shadow Realm’
Written and illustrated by Hiromu Arakawa I have been looking forward to “Daemons of the Shadow Realm” ever since I heard Hiromu Arakawa was getting another anime adaptation. As someone who considers “Fullmetal Alchemist” one of the greatest anime ever made, my expectations were probably unfairly h»»»
Trump Threatens EU With Big New Tariff, Probe Over Massive Google Fine
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - US President Donald Trump on Friday threatened the European Union with a substantial tariff and an investigation over the bloc's new fine against US tech giant Google. On Thursday, the European Commission said it had fined Google 890 million euros (nearly $1 billion) for viol»»»
Why Trump's 'forced labor' tariffs leave the world puzzled
TradeUnited States of AmericaWhy Trump's 'forced labor' tariffs leave the world puzzledNik MartinAfter the US Supreme Court struck down Donald Trump's emergency tariffs, the White House has turned to another trade law linked to alleged human rights abuses. DW explains the new tariffs and the debate»»»
Karim Khan: Forensic ICC prosecutor with fate in the balance
THE HAGUE: Karim Khan will go down in the history of the International Criminal Court as the prosecutor who clinched arrest warrants against the leaders of Russia and Israel but also as the one who “poisoned the atmosphere” within the institution. Rigour and precision are the watchwords of this 56-»»»
Has Bollywood embraced token activism? Why fans are questioning the industry's perfectly timed posts
Dubai: For an industry that never misses an opportunity to promote a film, celebrate a birthday or plug a brand collaboration, Bollywood's silence over the past several weeks was impossible to ignore. Then, almost in uncanny unison, the statements began to appear. It started Wednesday night (July 2»»»
Analysis: Could the Saudi-US cooperation result in a nuclear Aramco?
LONDON: While the technical particulars and political conditions of the nuclear agreement between Saudi Arabia and the US are yet to be fully revealed, there has been an overwhelmingly positive reaction to the news among experts and commentators in both countries. And, as a statement on Wednesday f»»»
US and Saudi Arabia reach a multi-billion dollar civilian nuclear deal
The United States announced that it had reached a civilian nuclear cooperation deal with Saudi Arabia. Energy Secretary Chris Wright signed the pact and a separate bilateral safeguards deal alongside Saudi Energy Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman. There have been years of discussions even under»»»
Rep. Jim Jordan refers former special council Jack Smith to DOJ - UPI.com
Rep. Jim Raskin on Wednesday referred former Justice Department special counsel Jack Smith to the Justice Department for investigation. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo July 23 (UPI) -- Rep. Jim Jordan, one of President Donald Trump's staunchest allies and head of the GOP-led House Jud»»»
US, Saudi Arabia sign new agreement paving way for kingdom to enrich uranium
The U.S. and Saudi Arabia have forged a new agreement that could potentially provide the kingdom with uranium enrichment capability for its civilian nuclear program. U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright and Saudi Minister of Energy Abdulaziz bin Salman formally signed the nuclear cooperation agreemen»»»
Lindsey Graham was gay and “closeted gay mafia” rules Washington, Hunter Biden claims
Washington is controlled by a “closeted gay mafia” largely made up of Republican politicians, former US President Joe Biden’s scandal-plagued son, Hunter, has claimed, alleging that “everybody knew” late Senator Lindsey Graham was gay. Longtime Russia hawk Lindsey Graham died earlier this month at »»»
US withholding $400 million in Ukraine military aid – senator
The White House is withholding $400 million in military aid for Kiev approved by Congress, US Senator Dick Durbin has said. The funding, allocated by lawmakers in January, will not be available until at least 2029, Durbin said during a hearing on Wednesday. The money is part of the Ukraine Security»»»
The AI alliance rewriting Washington’s Gulf strategy
The Gulf’s importance in US calculations is no longer measured only in barrels of oil, shipping lanes, and military bases. With the rise of artificial intelligence, the states of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) are emerging as partners in the physical infrastructure underpinning one of the most »»»
Orbán declares “We’re fine” as Fidesz launches ‘resistance’ campaign against Hungary’s new government
Former Prime Minister Viktor Orbán insisted that “we’re fine” as Fidesz sought to regroup after its heavy election defeat, unveiling a new strategy that frames the party as the leader of a nationwide “resistance” against what it calls Hungary’s new “authoritarian” political system. Speaking outside»»»
Trump approves landmark nuclear deal with Saudi Arabia — AP
WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump has approved an agreement with Saudi Arabia that could potentially provide the Kingdom with uranium enrichment capability for its civilian nuclear program, according to two people familiar with the matter. The people, who were not authorized to comment publicly»»»
UAE passport’s historic 20-year journey: From 35 to 188 visa-free destinations
The UAE passport has climbed to second place among the world's most powerful travel documents, marking the biggest rise in the 20-year history of the Henley Passport Index. The July 2026 index, based on exclusive IATA Timatic data, shows Emirati passport holders now enjoy visa-free or visa-on-arriv»»»
Andy Biggs claims victory in Arizona GOP gubernatorial primary - UPI.com
Rep. Arizona Andy Biggs was poised Tuesday night to win the Republican nomination for Arizona governor. File Photo by Joe Marino/UPI | License Photo July 22 (UPI) -- Rep. Andy Biggs, a staunch ally of President Donald Trump who supported efforts to overturn the 2020 election results, claimed victor»»»
Trump approves nuclear agreement that may allow Saudi Arabia to enrich uranium, two AP sources say
Washington: President Donald Trump has approved an agreement with Saudi Arabia that could potentially provide the kingdom with uranium enrichment capability for its civilian nuclear program, according to two people familiar with the matter quoted by both AP and Reuters. The people, who were not aut»»»
Trump approves nuclear agreement that may allow Saudi Arabia to enrich uranium, two AP sources say
Washington: President Donald Trump has approved an agreement with Saudi Arabia that could potentially provide the kingdom with uranium enrichment capability for its civilian nuclear program, according to two people familiar with the matter. The people, who were not authorized to comment publicly ab»»»
Houthis should think twice before threatening Red Sea shipping, former CIA officer Norman Roule tells Arab News
RIYADH: A Houthi threat to impose a naval blockade on Saudi Arabia and disrupt global energy supplies has sparked fresh concerns over the security of one of the world’s most important maritime corridors. But according to former senior CIA intelligence officer Norman Roule, the Iran-backed group now»»»
Iran war has cost $37.5 billion so far, Hegseth says - UPI.com
1 of 4 | Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth looks on during a Senate Appropriations Committee hearing Tuesday on President Donald Trump's supplemental funding request at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C. Hegseth told the committee Tuesday that the financial cost of the Iran war has now reached ab»»»
Court upholds Peter Navarro's criminal contempt conviction - UPI.com
Peter Navarro, a senior adviser to the Trump administration for trade and manufacturing, speaks Saturday outside the White House in Washington, D.C. A federal appeals court on Tuesday uphold Navarro's criminal conviction for contempt. Photo by Annabelle Gordon/UPI | License Photo July 21 (UPI) -- A»»»
Appeals court rules against Biden on ghostwriter transcripts, tapes - UPI.com
Former President Joe Biden and former first lady Jill Biden participate in a sendoff ceremony at Joint Base Andrews after President Donald Trump was sworn in as 47th President of the United States in January 2025. On Monday, an appeals court ruled against Biden in a lawsuit to release the transcrip»»»
Novo Nordisk suing Eli Lilly over GLP-1 ‘outdated’ advertisements - UPI.com
Novo Nordisk, the maker of Wegovy, has filed a lawsuit on Tuesday against competitor Eli Lilly alleging that its GLP-1 advertisements are misleading. File Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo July 21 (UPI) -- Novo Nordisk, the maker of Wegovy, filed a lawsuit on Tuesday against competitor El»»»