President of Tajikistan proposes building large oil refinery in Central Asia - | 24.KG
President of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon proposed considering the construction of a large oil refinery in Central Asia. He made this initiative at an informal consultative meeting of the Heads of State of Central Asia and the President of Azerbaijan in Cholpon-Ata. According to Rahmon, energy securit»»»
Russia donates over 1,700 tons of food aid to Kyrgyzstan - | 24.KG
Russia donated over 1,700 tons of enriched flour and over 200 tons of vegetable oil to Kyrgyzstan to provide food aid to citizens in need. A ceremony to hand over the humanitarian aid, as part of the UN World Food Programme (WFP), took place in Bishkek. Russian Ambassador to Kyrgyzstan Sergei Vakun»»»
From a tiny home to global recognition: Kerala's cardboard robot boy Levin Paulose continues to inspire after his remarkable inventions
Dubai: The remarkable journey of Kerala schoolboy Levin Paulose continues to inspire thousands after his cardboard humanoid robot and other homemade inventions captured widespread attention online. Beyond the ingenious creations themselves, it is the story behind the young innovator that has touche»»»
At least 18 die after breach of border between Morocco and Spanish exclave of Ceuta
CEUTA, Spain: At least 18 migrants died trying to reach the Spanish territory of Ceuta after thousands of people breached the frontier with Morocco and poured into the tiny Spanish territory. The border crisis boiled over Thursday and overnight. Spain’s state broadcaster RTVE broadcast images of bu»»»
People allowed back home in southwestern France as fire weakens
BORDEAUX, France: Thousands of people evacuated in southwestern France due to a major wildfire were gradually allowed back home on Friday after authorities said the fire, which has burned for more than a week, was contained. French authorities have ended the evacuation of 12 districts in the west a»»»
EU accuses Temu of hindering raid in Ireland
Brussels: The European Union on Friday accused Temu of failing to hand over information during an inspection as part of a probe into the Chinese-owned online retailer. The EU's powerful antitrust sheriff said it carried out surprise raids between December 2 and 5, 2025, seeking evidence in an inves»»»
Leaders of Central Asian states and Azerbaijan sign Cholpon-Ata Declaration - | 24.KG
The Heads of the Central Asian countries and Azerbaijan have signed the Cholpon-Ata Declaration. According to President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov, the document sets out the countries’ common approaches to further development of regional cooperation. Following the signing, Japarov declared the mee»»»
Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan support Kyrgyzstan's initiative on single tourist visa - | 24.KG
Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan supported Kyrgyzstan’s initiative to introduce a single tourist visa for foreign citizens wishing to travel to Central Asian countries. President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov announced at an informal consultative meeting of the Heads of State of Central Asia and Azerbaijan »»»
Critical situation: PM Magyar and MOL CEO on Hungary's fuel supplies, Russian oil, power station and tourist boats
Hungary is preparing for a critical period in its energy system after Prime Minister Péter Magyar announced that the Paks Nuclear Power Plant is expected to be shut down from Monday due to the Danube’s exceptionally low water level. Speaking alongside MOL Chairman and CEO Zsolt Hernádi on Friday, t»»»
GERB-UDF, Continue the Change Challenge 2026 State Budget in Constitutional Court
GERB-UDF and Continue the Change (CC) have both filed Constitutional Court challenges against the 2026 state budget, with CC also contesting the public social insurance budget. Speaking at a news briefing on Friday, Vladislav Goranov MP of GERB–UDF said: "We have filed a request with the Constituti»»»
Iran Warns US to “Pay Heavy Price” for Killing Civilians
Speaker of the Iranian Parliament Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf has strongly condemned the latest US missile strikes on the residential areas in southern Iran, warning that Washington “will pay the price” for these crimes. In a post on his X account, Ghalibaf denounced the US attack on civilian homes on»»»
Pax Silica and the water question: Central Luzon has water — the real question is how to manage it
The loudest argument against Pax Silica is increasingly becoming a simple one: “There won’t be enough water.” That concern should not be dismissed. But neither should it be allowed to become an argument against the Philippines joining the global AI economy. The more important question is: Does Cent»»»
Asman Airlines extends special offer for Bishkek—Naryn flights through August - | 24.KG
Asman Airlines has extended its special offer for domestic flights on Bishkek — Naryn — Bishkek route. The special fare will be valid until August 31, 2026. The promotion was originally scheduled to end on July 31, but due to high passenger demand, it has been extended for another month, Airports o»»»
Dinar-to-euro exchange rate at RSD 117.3963
BELGRADE - The Serbian dinar's official median exchange rate against the euro is 117.3963 dinars for one euro on Friday, which is a slight change relative to Thursday, the National Bank of Serbia said. The dinar is steady against the euro m-o-m, down by 0.2 pct y-o-y and down by 0.1 pct relative to»»»
Vojvodina, Zeleznicar knocked out of UEFA Conference League qualifiers, Partizan march on
AMSTERDAM/BRAGA/LUXEMBOURG - Serbian football clubs Vojvodina Novi Sad and Zeleznicar Pancevo are out of the UEFA Conference League qualifiers, while Partizan Belgrade are through to the competition's third qualifying round. In Thursday's return leg of their second qualifying round tie against Dutc»»»
QatarEnergy announces petrol, diesel prices for August 2026
Doha, Qatar: QatarEnergy has announced the fuel prices for August 2026. According to the announcement on its website, the price of premium-grade petrol has reduced, while the price of super-grade petrol remains unchanged. Super-grade petrol will cost QR2.10 per litre, while premium-grade petrol wil»»»
Egypt approves TMG’s 506-acre ‘The Spine’ investment zone in New Cairo
Egypt’s Cabinet has approved the establishment of a special investment zone, The Spine, within the Madinaty development in New Cairo, paving the way for one of the country’s largest mixed-use investment projects with planned investments of approximately EGP 1.4tn. The decision, approved during the »»»
Spain sends in military to Ceuta amid influx of illegal migrants - UPI.com
Spain announced Friday that it was deploying troops to Ceuta, a tiny Spanish territory on the coast of North Africa, to deal with an influx of tens of thousands of migrants who entered from Morocco illegally, overwhelming border security by their sheer numbers. File photo by Jalal Morchidi/EPA July»»»
Ilham Aliyev invites Sadyr Japarov to Azerbaijan for state visit - | 24.KG
Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev invited President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov to visit Azerbaijan on a state visit. He made the statement during a joint press statement following talks in Cholpon-Ata. «For my part, I would like to invite you to visit Azerbaijan again on a state visit at a time c»»»
Pakistan rescuers find 4 bodies as search for remaining 6 climbers continues on Broad Peak
Rescuers searching for 10 climbers missing after an avalanche on Pakistan's Broad Peak located four bodies Friday and were continuing to search for the other six despite adverse weather that hampered helicopter flights, officials said. Efforts were underway to retrieve the bodies of the four climbe»»»
Etihad flight from Pakistan to Abu Dhabi returns after take-off due to technical issue
Abu Dhabi: An Etihad Airways flight travelling from Karachi to Abu Dhabi returned to its departure airport shortly after take-off on Friday, July 31, after the airline identified a technical issue. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The airline confirmed that flight EY299»»»
The question that brought me back to my ‘why’
Yes, it’s that time of year. I’m about to fly back to the UK for a couple of weeks and with that comes the usual pre-travel chaos. I’m sure you all know the feeling. I’ve started creating lists about the lists I have yet to complete. I haven’t been back to ‘Blighty’ for a year as I’ve been so busy »»»
Sadyr Japarov and Ilham Aliyev sign number of cooperation agreements - | 24.KG
Following the talks between the Presidents of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov and Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev, the parties signed several bilateral documents. Related news Six cities in Kyrgyzstan and Azerbaijan establish sister-city relations According to the administration of the President of the Kyrgyz Rep»»»
Saudi gold market to outshine regional peers: World Gold Council
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia is poised to outperform other Middle Eastern gold markets in the coming months as resilient domestic demand and rising investor interest offset weaker jewelry consumption, according to the World Gold Council. The Kingdom’s gold market is benefiting from a growing shift toward i»»»
Jaissle has a lot to prove at Newcastle after Asian success
LONDON: It’s not just Newcastle United fans who will be scrutinizing Matthias Jaissle in the coming days and weeks. Fans around the world, and especially Saudi Arabia, will be curious to see if he can translate his success in Asia to the unforgiving English Premier League. At just 38, the German le»»»
Jaissle has a lot to prove at Newcastle after Asian success
LONDON: It’s not just Newcastle United fans who will be scrutinizing Matthias Jaissle in the coming days and weeks. Fans around the world, and especially Saudi Arabia, will be curious to see if he can translate his success in Asia to the unforgiving English Premier League. At just 38, the German le»»»
Pakistan rescuers find 4 bodies as search for 10 missing climbers continues on Broad Peak
Rescuers searching for 10 climbers missing after an avalanche on Pakistan's Broad Peak located four bodies Friday and were continuing to search for the other six despite adverse weather that hampered helicopter flights, officials said. Efforts were underway to retrieve the bodies of the four climbe»»»
10 Palestinians, Including Four Children, Injured as Israeli Settlers Raid Nablus Towns
Ten Palestinians, including four children, were injured during a raid by Israeli settlers and occupation army forces targeting the Junaid neighborhood west of Nablus, the Palestinian Red Crescent said on Friday, as renewed clashes erupted in the area. Dozens of settlers, escorted by Israeli militar»»»
Media Review: July 31
LABOUR MARKET SHIFT According to a signed commentary in Capital.bg (“The Labour Market Is Beginning to Turn”), after several years of exceptionally strong demand for workers, Bulgaria's labour market is beginning to show signs of cooling. So far, these changes have translated into fewer job adverti»»»
Russian Forces Liberate Verovka Settlement in Kharkov Region - MoD
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Russian armed forces have taken control over the settlement of Verovka in the Kharkov region, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Friday. "Yesterday control was established over the village of Verovka in the Kharkov region," the ministry said in a statement. Additionally, th»»»
Al-Manar correspondent reports constant activity of Israeli unmanned aerial aircraft over Beirut’s Dahiyeh - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Al-Manar correspondent reports constant activity of Israeli unmanned aerial aircraft over Beirut’s Dahiyeh 31-07-2026 11:00 AM Latest News »»»
Israeli occupation forces torch farmlands in southern Lebanese village of Mais Al-Jabal, Al-Manar correspondent reports - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Israeli occupation forces torch farmlands in southern Lebanese village of Mais Al-Jabal, Al-Manar correspondent reports 31-07-2026 11:49 AM»»»
Asian Football Confederation backs UEFA, CONCACAF against FIFA proposal
Kuala Lumpur: The Asian Football Confederation said on Friday it was backing UEFA and CONCACAF over serious concerns about FIFA's proposal to sell a stake in the business operations of the World Cup. "The AFC stands in solidarity with UEFA and CONCACAF in expressing serious concerns over FIFA's pro»»»
flydubai opens doors to Emirati aviation careers
Dubai: UAE nationals interested in aviation careers will be able to explore pilot, engineering, flight dispatch and graduate programmes at flydubai’s Careers Open Day on August 16. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click here.The event will be held at the flyd»»»
UAE fintech KamelPay wins Central Bank licences to expand digital payment services
Dubai: UAE-born fintech KamelPay has secured two key licences from the Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE), allowing the company to expand its regulated digital payment services as it grows its presence in the country's fast-evolving fintech sector. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & »»»
Swiss Neutrality Bends Where Convenient - Russia's Zakharova
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Swiss neutrality bends exactly where it is convenient, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said on Friday, adding that in the 1940s it leaned toward Berlin, while today it bends toward Kiev and Brussels. Citing the Swiss foreign ministry, Zakharova said that on S»»»
Anthropic's AI Model Hacks 3 Real Systems During Training
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - US artificial intelligence lab Anthropic said an internal investigation revealed that its Claude AI model had hacked into real-world systems on three occasions during training. Anthropic reviewed over 141,000 test runs of its Claude models after its rival, OpenAI, disclosed s»»»
Onager returns to Saudi deserts after 100 years with landmark birth
JEDDAH: The birth of an onager foal in Saudi Arabia after more than a century marks a major milestone in the Kingdom’s efforts to restore native species and revive ecosystems that once shaped the Arabian Peninsula. “There is something profoundly beautiful about an animal once sung of by poets in th»»»
Thousands lose water supply in Hungary as Paks output is cut and red warnings are issued
Hungary is facing mounting pressure from an unprecedented heatwave, with thousands of residents temporarily left without drinking water, water restrictions introduced in several municipalities, and the Paks Nuclear Power Plant forced to reduce electricity production as the Danube reaches record-low»»»
Philippines QR code scams: How to spot fake codes and protect your data
Dubai: Whether you're paying for parking, scanning a restaurant menu, or making a digital payment, chances are you've used a QR code without giving it much thought. That convenience is exactly what scammers are counting on. The Philippine National Police Aviation Security Group has warned that cybe»»»
34 miners killed in explosion at coal mine in Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: At least 34 miners were killed in a methane gas explosion at a coal mine in Balochistan province, southern Pakistan. According to information from rescue teams deployed at the site, 34 bodies have been recovered, the provincial disaster management authority said in a statement. It added »»»
Parliament Adopts Rules for Selecting SJC Members from Its Quota
On Friday, Bulgarian lawmakers approved by 180 votes in favour, with no votes against and eight abstentions, the procedural rules governing the conditions and procedure for electing members of the Judges Chamber and Prosecutors Chamber of the Supreme Judicial Council (SJC) from the quota of the Nat»»»
Karakol airport to welcome first international flight in August - | 24.KG
Karakol International Airport is completing preparations to handle its first international flights. According to Airports of Kyrgyzstan OJSC, the runway extension project is 95 percent complete. The main construction work has already been completed, and modern lighting equipment has been installed »»»
Spain Deploys Military to Ceuta Border as Thousands of Illegal Migrants Enter
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - More than 20,000 migrants have crossed the land border into the autonomous Spanish city of Ceuta in North Africa without encountering resistance from Moroccan security forces, a Spanish newspaper reported, citing law enforcement sources. After the bulk of the migrants had already»»»
Europe Grows Weary of Iran Conflict, Looks to Avoid Further Involvement
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - As Europe grows weary of the US conflict with Iran, the European leaders are trying to stay off US President Donald Trump's radar to avoid new demands to intervene, media reported. "At this point, European leaders are doing their best to fly under Trump’s radar to avoid new deman»»»
Iran FM Warns of Israeli False-Flag Plots after Unclaimed Drone Attack in Egypt
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has affirmed that Egypt is an important friend and partner in the region whose security is of utmost importance to the Islamic Republic, while calling on all parties to remain vigilant against Israeli plots and false-flag operations designed to undermine regi»»»
What UAE families paid for summer camps in 2026: Dh125 to Dh5,000
As the school holidays will draw to a close this month, thousands of children across the UAE are packing away football boots, paintbrushes and science kits after another summer spent at camp. For many families, these programmes have become less of a childcare solution and more of an annual traditio»»»
He stole Dh75,000. CCTV caught more than one crime
Sharjah: A man has been sentenced to one year in prison and deportation after being convicted of stealing Dh75,000 from a shared accommodation and attempting to carry out another theft, with both incidents uncovered through CCTV footage. The Sharjah Misdemeanours Court sentenced the defendant to si»»»
President Urges Military Academy Graduates to Serve Bulgaria with Honour and Dignity
President and Commander-in-Chief of the Bulgarian Armed Forces Iliana Iotova urged officers graduating from the G. S. Rakovski Military Academy's Class of 2026, "Aprilski", to serve Bulgaria with honour and dignity, reminding them that every decision they make will affect the future of a nation wit»»»
Iran receives bodies of Guards killed in US-Saudi strikes in Iraq
Iranian state media said on Friday that the bodies of five members of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) killed in joint U.S.-Saudi strikes in Iraq this week had been returned. "The bodies of five IRGC members killed in the recent US-Saudi attacks on Iraq were brought into the country thr»»»