Kyrgyz mountaineer Damira Sharipbekova has successfully climbed Lenin Peak, which stands at an altitude of 7,134 meters. The head of the Presidential Administration’s Information Policy Service, Daiyrbek Orunbekov, reported. According to him, Sharipbekova previously became a donor for her brother, »»»

Manama: The Bahraini Ministry of Interior announced a short while ago that air raid sirens had been activated across the country. In a post on X platform, the ministry said the sirens sounded, urging citizens and residents to remain calm, head to the nearest safe place, and follow official news cha»»»

Dubai: Economy Class passengers on Emirates could soon have less need to carry neck pillows on long-haul flights, with the airline introducing an adjustable headrest designed to hold the head and neck in place while travellers sleep. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The»»»

President Xi Jinping used the opening of China's flagship AI summit on July 17 to portray Beijing as an alternative rule-setter for artificial intelligence, unveiling a new intergovernmental body and a package of aid for developing nations and dealing yet another direct blow to Washington's long-st»»»

Kyrgyzstan’s Ministry of Natural Resources, Ecology and Technical Supervision announced that the licenses of nearly 100 companies to use mineral resources have been revoked following a recent review. According to the ministry, the licenses were cancelled due to violations of licensing requirements.»»»

Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has claimed responsibility for two major strikes on US military assets in Jordan, publicly thanking local Jordanians for providing intelligence that enabled the attacks. In a statement released by the IRGC's Public Relations, the group said it targete»»»

Relations between Israel and Türkiye are at one of their lowest points, and the rhetoric between the two countries continues to escalate. The latest point of friction came during Donald Trump’s visit to Ankara during the NATO Summit, when the American president went out of his way to praise his Tur»»»

Foreign Minister Velislava Petrova will host an Annual Conference with the participation of the heads of Bulgaria's foreign missions on Monday, the Foreign Ministry's press office reported. The forum will commence at the InterContinental Sofia Hotel at 9 a.m. President Iliana Iotova and Prime Minis»»»

The United States is preparing for large-scale military action against Iran, increasing its military presence in the Middle East, the Washington Post reported citing a US official. The United States is redeploying additional combat aircraft and refueling tankers from Europe to the Middle East, the »»»

The US Armed Forces have completed the ninth wave of strikes on Iran, US Central Command (CENTCOM) announced. "CENTCOM assets targeted Iranian military command centers, air defense and coastal surveillance sites, maritime capabilities, missile and drone launch sites, and communications networks to »»»

Drivers and pedestrians in the village of Alsóörs, on the northern shore of Lake Balaton, were left scratching their heads after an unusual, futuristic-looking vehicle appeared on the roads. Photos and videos of the machine quickly spread across social media, with many wondering whether it was a fi»»»

United Nations experts have expressed concern over the advancement in Kyrgyzstan of a draft law that, in their view, could lead to state discrimination against transgender and gender-diverse people and significantly restrict their fundamental rights and freedoms. According to UN News, the statement»»»

NEW YORK: Superstars Madonna, BTS, Justin Bieber and Shakira offered a high-energy musical medley ​on Sunday in the first halftime show at a World Cup final. Madonna kicked off the Super Bowl-style show, one of several American elements added to this year's tournament, with a performance of her sin»»»

RAMALLAH, West Bank: Picture this: A gas station customer pulls out a wad of bills to pay for a fill-up. The cashier refuses the money, explaining that the station’s bank has stopped accepting notes and coins as deposits because it already is drowning in cash. In most places, cash is king. But in t»»»

A massive traffic jam formed in Boom Gorge on the road toward Bishkek at around 2 a.m. According to drivers, the congestion was caused by a large flow of tourists returning from Issyk-Kul Lake. Due to the extreme heat, many people decided to leave late in the evening or during the night, but the ti»»»

JEDDAH: Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman received a phone call late Sunday from Lebanese President Joseph Aoun, during which they discussed the latest developments in Lebanon and the region and efforts to reinforce security and stability, the Saudi Press Agency reported. Aoun expressed his de»»»

A 35.5-kilometer road leading to Kyrchyn tract in Issyk-Kul region has been fully renovated and asphalted with state funding provided with the support of the President of the Kyrgyz Republic, the Ministry of Transport reported. The work was carried out as part of an approved action plan to prepare »»»

July 19, 2026 became the hottest day in July in the entire history of meteorological observations in Bishkek, data from the Weather and Climate website say. Earlier, on July 17 and 18, daily temperature records were also broken, with temperatures reaching +41.6°C (7.7 degrees above the norm) and +4»»»

UAE airlines have cancelled flights between the UAE and Kuwait amid ongoing regional tensions and operational challenges. Emirates, Etihad Airways and Air Arabia have advised passengers to check the latest flight updates and contact airlines for assistance with affected bookings. Get updated faster»»»

LONDON: Andy Burnham will on Monday become Britain’s seventh prime minister in a decade, with an in-tray overflowing with challenges that have trounced his predecessors and little time to make his mark. The new leader takes over from the unpopular Keir Starmer just two years after the outgoing prim»»»

JOINT BASE ANDREWS, United States: US President Donald Trump said Sunday his new Qatari-gifted Air Force One jet needed to be sent off for a month to be “maxed out,” after reports of security concerns on a trip to Turkiye. Trump took his first flight on the retrofitted Boeing 747-8 plane on July 1,»»»

Iranians walk near a banner of late Iranian leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in Tehran, Iran, on Sunday. The conflicts between Iran and the USA over the Strait of Hormuz continue, as US strikes have targeted several locations across southern Iran. Photo by Abedin Taherkenareh/EPA July 20 (UPI) -- The »»»

The Kyrgyz film Kara Kyzyl Sary (Black, Red, Yellow) has won the Grand Prix at the inaugural International Film Festival of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) member states. The winner was announced during the closing ceremony by Kyrgyzstan’s Minister of Culture, Information and Youth Poli»»»

Riyadh: Saudi Arabia has begun allowing employers to issue or renew residency permits for domestic workers for periods starting from three months, introducing a more flexible payment system for households managing employment costs. The Ministry of Interior, represented by the General Directorate of»»»

The second round of the university admissions campaign has started at higher education institutions across Kyrgyzstan. According to the Abiturient Online automated information system, applicant registration will continue until 2 p.m. on July 22. During the first round, applicants submitted a total »»»

A foreign tourist was killed in a jet ski collision on Kyrgyzstan’s Issyk-Kul Lake. The accident occurred in the village of Bosteri.The regional police confirmed the accident. The Issyk-Kul Regional Department of Internal Affairs received a report from emergency medical services about a fatal accid»»»

The new government has launched intensive reforms to restore the rule of law, the European Commission stressed in this year's rule of law report. The document highlights that several legislative reforms have advanced following dialogue under the Recovery and Resilience Facility and the general cond»»»

Dubai: The General Directorate of Identity and Foreigners Affairs (GDRFA Dubai ) has clarified the UAE's specialised Events Visit Visa, a dedicated entry permit for international visitors travelling to the country for conferences, exhibitions, summits, festivals and other major gatherings. Accordin»»»

The Ministry of Internal Affairs reported on the deportation of foreigners who violated Kyrgyzstan’s law. According to the ministry’s press service, foreign citizens who violated Kyrgyz law were deported. «Every foreign citizen residing in our country is obligated to comply with the law, respect th»»»

Kuwait has introduced new regulations governing places of worship to ensure they are not used for political activities or non-religious purposes, Minister of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs Dr. Mohammad Al Wasmi said on Sunday. According to KUNA, the new rules issued through a decree require managers of »»»

MANILA: Southeast Asia’s top diplomats will express alarm over renewed hostilities in the Middle East when they gather in the Philippine capital Tuesday for talks to be joined by Western and Asian counterparts, including from the United States, China, Russia and the European Union. Some of the worl»»»

MOSCOW: More than 400 drones targeted the Moscow region overnight, the Russian capital’s mayor said on Monday, adding that most of them had been intercepted. “From 8:30 p.m. (1730 GMT) until 5:00 am, more than 400 enemy drones were flying in the direction of Moscow region. Most were neutralized by »»»

US ‌President Donald Trump said on Sunday that he told Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney that Canada must do better at controlling Ontario wildfires whose smoke has affected several US states. The day after threatening to levy additional tariffs on Canadian goods to punish Canada over the wildfir»»»

Spain have been crowned FIFA World Cup champions, claiming the title for the second time in their history after previously winning the tournament in 2010. In the final, Spain scored the only goal of the match in extra time to secure the world title. Substitute midfielder Ferran Torres emerged as th»»»

Freight and passenger traffic in the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) continues to grow, the Eurasian Economic Commission (EEC) reported. According to the EEC, in the period from January to May 2026, compared to the previous year, there was an increase in both total passenger traffic within the EAEU »»»

A magnitude 5 earthquake hit Naryn region of Kyrgyzstan at 2:40 a.m., the Institute of Seismology of the National Academy of Sciences reported. According to the institute, the earthquake’s epicenter was located 5 kilometers from the village of Ottuk and 31 kilometers from Naryn. In populated areas,»»»

Dubai: The US dollar remains the world’s dominant currency for trade and finance. Yet central banks are steadily buying more gold and reducing the share of dollar assets in their reserve portfolios. Here’s what the latest data shows — and why it matters. The US dollar extended its losses on Wednesd»»»

JOINT BASE ANDREWS, United States: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Sunday that Iran is using the Strait of Hormuz as leverage in the ongoing Middle East conflict, adding that other countries needed to step up pressure to protect global shipping.“It’s clear that Iran, at least some people in »»»

US Vice President JD Vance announced on Sunday that his wife, Usha Vance, has given birth to their fourth child, a son. “We are excited to announce that our baby boy, Alec Neel Vance, was born this morning. Usha and the baby are happy and healthy, and our kids are overjoyed to meet their little bro»»»

Vice President JD Vance and second lady Usha Vance announced the birth of their fourth child, Alec Neel Vance, on Sunda. File Photo by Yuri Gripas/UPI | License Photo July 19 (UPI) -- Second lady Usha Vance gave birth Sunday to her fourth child, JD Vance announced, making him the first sitting vice»»»

I was 13, when I picked up a Megadeth cassette in a small store in Trivandrum. I took it home, played it on the music player, rattling the quiet Kowdiar Junction with the beats of Symphony of Destruction. It played for a week, till my horrified mother and grandmother requested to change the cassett»»»

The US is concerned that the Iranian military is growing increasingly effective at penetrating its air defenses in the Middle East, several media outlets have reported, citing anonymous officials. It comes off the back of a deadly missile and drone strike on a military base in Jordan on Friday, whi»»»

Dubai: Temperatures across the UAE are expected to rise on Monday before easing gradually over the following days, with the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) forecasting partly cloudy to cloudy skies and light to moderate winds across much of the country. Monday's weather will be partly cloudy t»»»

Abu Dhabi: With temperatures nearing 50C in parts of the UAE and forecasts pointing to another hot week, many residents may be wondering whether the country has reached the peak of summer. The short answer: not yet. According to astronomy expert Ibrahim Al Jarwan, Chairman of the Emirates Astronomi»»»

I was 13, when I picked up a Megadeth cassette in a small store in Trivandrum. I took it home, played it on the music player, rattling the quiet Kowdiar Junction with the beats of Symphony of Destruction. It played for a week, till my horrified mother and grandmother requested to change the cassett»»»

Fighting between the US and Iran has entered a dangerous new phase, with fresh US airstrikes, Iranian retaliatory attacks and renewed threats to shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. While the conflict remains outside the UAE, it is beginning to affect air travel, energy markets and regional security. »»»

Also In This Package Iran 'responsible' for attack on ship in Gulf of Oman Tanker catches fire after strike in Strait of Hormuz Iran reports explosions on sites around Hormuz Strait Is Hormuz safe? Iran's move sparks shipping fears»»»

New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani has said he is exploring the legal possibility of arresting Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu when he travels to the city for the UN General Assembly in September. The International Criminal Court (ICC) issued an arrest warrant for Netanyahu in November 2024 ov»»»

If you spend even a short time with a young child, one thing becomes immediately clear: they ask plenty of questions - and there is a faint chance that you won’t be able to answer all of them! Why is the sky blue? What is the solar system? Why do birds fly? Why do we grow old? Why can’t I have ice »»»

EAST RUTHERFORD, United States: US President Donald Trump grabbed a share of the spotlight at the World Cup final on Sunday, staying on stage with winners Spain as they lifted the trophy after beating Argentina. Despite being met by resounding boos as he walked on to the pitch with FIFA president G»»»