Kuwait’s Ministry of Interior has launched a new electronic service allowing citizens to issue entry visas for new domestic drivers through the government’s unified “Sahel” application without visiting service centres, in a major digital government push, cutting paperwork and streamlining procedure»»»

BRICS foreign ministers, including from Iran and Russia, met in New Delhi on Thursday, where India warned of "considerable flux" with conflict driving economic uncertainty and energy insecurity. War in Iran and the related fuel crisis are dominating discussions in the two-day gathering, said AFP. I»»»

Technology investor SoftBank Group reported on Wednesday that its net profit more than tripled to 1.83 trillion yen ($11.60 billion) in the January-March quarter, as it booked gains on the value of its investment in ChatGPT-maker OpenAI. It was SoftBank's fifth consecutive quarterly profit, with th»»»

Dubai: ADGM has updated its money laundering and terrorist financing risk assessment for legal persons and arrangements after the number of registered structures in the Abu Dhabi financial centre rose 72% in two years. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The number of lega»»»

A sweeping daytime Russian drone assault killed at least six people and wounded dozens across Ukraine on Wednesday, marking a shift in Moscow’s bombardment tactics. Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky said more than 800 drones were launched, accusing Russia of timing the attack to coincide with US»»»

The Parliament of Kyrgyzstan has approved a draft law in its second reading that, for the first time, establishes a legal framework for inheriting electronic money. The document introduces amendments to several laws in order to classify electronic money as a form of civil property and ensure its tr»»»

On May 13, the Board of the National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic decided to issue licenses for banking operations in national and foreign currencies to two new financial institutions: Kylym Bank OJSC and Muras Bank CJSC. Both institutions received the right to work with both national and foreign cu»»»

Abu Dhabi: Collaboration, long-term planning, and integrated delivery models are becoming essential to executing large-scale infrastructure projects efficiently, speakers said during a panel discussion on the second day of the Abu Dhabi Infrastructure Summit (ADIS) 2026. The session, titled ‘Execut»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Justice and the General Secretariat of the Council of Ministers will participate in the Doha International Book Fair with a joint pavilion. In a reflection of both entities’ commitment to supporting legal culture and enhancing public awareness, the pavilion will present»»»

Six passengers who sailed on a hantavirus-affected cruise will fly to Australia from the Netherlands on Thursday while dressed in full protective gear, the Australian government said. The six -- four Australians, a Briton who lives in Australia, and a New Zealander -- were in "good health", showed »»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Islamic Resistance fighters targeted a gathering of Israeli enemy army vehicles and soldiers in the town of Al-Bayyada with artillery shell»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Digital Communication and Media Production (DCMP) Program Advisory Committee (PAC) meeting was held yesterday under the College of Computing and Information Technology (CCIT) at the University of Doha for Science and Technology (UDST). The meeting brought together faculty members, »»»

The volume of industrial production grew by 6.7%, based on working-day adjusted data it rose year-on-year by 3.7% in March 2026. A production increase occurred in the great majority of the manufacturing subsections. According to seasonally and working-day adjusted data industrial output was 3.1% hi»»»

Foreign Minister Anita Orbán summoned Russia’s ambassador to Budapest on Thursday morning over the Russian drone attack on Transcarpathia, Prime Minister Péter Magyar said on Wednesday in Ópusztaszer during a press conference held in a break of the first meeting of the Tisza government. The prime m»»»

Doha: Ambassador of Türkiye to Qatar H E Dr. Mustafa Göksu (pictured) affirmed that the visit of Foreign Minister H E Hakan Fidan to Doha carries exceptional significance, as it comes at a highly sensitive regional time characterised by increasing challenges and critical developments. The Ambassado»»»

Convoys of heavy-duty trucks barreling across the Arabian desert have become an escape valve for the global economy, according to a Wall Street Journal report published on Wednesday. In a mechanized revival of the caravans of goods-laden camels that once sustained Arabian commerce, highways, railro»»»

Dubai: Space42 reported higher first-quarter revenue and strong margins, helped by record quarterly performance in its Space Services business and continued demand from government customers. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The Abu Dhabi-listed AI-powered SpaceTech comp»»»

A smart robot offering religious services and multilingual translations has been employed at Mecca’s Grand Mosque and the Prophet’s Mosque in Medina as part of Saudi Arabia’s broader efforts to enhance digital religious services and enrich the experience of pilgrims. The Presidency of Religious Aff»»»

At a meeting of the Zhogorku Kenesh, deputies considered the draft law «On the ratification of the Agreement on Partnership in the Field of the Digital Economy between the Governments of the Organization of Turkic States, signed on November 6, 2024, in Bishkek.» The bill was submitted for a second »»»

Kyrgyzstan has not been subject to international sanctions. Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan, Adylbek Kasymaliev, stated during a meeting with journalists as part of «Open Cabinet: Territory of Responsibility» project. According to him, the restrictions only apply to the supply of»»»

Doha: Qatar Science and Technology Park (QSTP), a member of Qatar Foundation (QF), announced the launch of its $30m Tech Venture Fund alongside its first cohort of co-investment partner funds. The fund invests in early-stage deep tech startups headquartered in Qatar that deliver measurable social o»»»

The state of emergency in Hungary, introduced in 2020 because of the coronavirus pandemic and later extended in 2022 due to the Russia-Ukraine war, has ended after six years. According to data available in the online national legal database, more than 170 government decrees were issued over the pas»»»

A routine workday in eastern China ended with an office reduced to blackened rubble after a 12-year-old boy, brought to work by a parent during the school holiday period, accidentally triggered a fire that rapidly tore through the premises. The incident happened in Ningbo, Zhejiang province, on Apr»»»

Lebanon's Simon Karam and Israel's Yechiel Leiter, both political veterans with entrenched views, will come face to face in Washington for talks Thursday after decades in a state of war. Lebanon and Israel have no formal ties, but US President Donald Trump is hoping for a historic breakthrough even»»»

Gold prices are holding firm as geopolitical tensions in the Middle East continue to shape market sentiment, even as investors remain cautious ahead of key signals from the US Federal Reserve. The precious metal has attracted renewed interest in recent sessions, with spot prices consolidating near »»»

Dubai: Global Infrastructure Partners, part of BlackRock, will partner with L’IMAD, ADNOC and Temasek to launch a new infrastructure investment platform targeting $30 billion of investments across the Gulf Cooperation Council and Central Asia. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Ba»»»

A large-scale upgrade of the water supply and sewerage systems is planned in Karakol city in 2026. The information was announced during a meeting between city residents and Mayor Talantbek Imanov. The main issue discussed was access to clean drinking water. Residents reported weak water pressure in»»»

A 5.5-carat triangular-cut diamond billed as the largest fancy vivid blue-green diamond known to exist sold for more than 13.5 million Swiss francs ($17.3 million) on Wednesday, Christie’s said, calling it a record price for a stone of its kind sold at auction. The “Ocean Dream,” the standout offer»»»

A new section of the terminal complex at Manas International Airport has been put into operation today following a large-scale reconstruction. The press service of Airports of Kyrgyzstan OJSC reported. With the opening of the upgraded terminal, the passenger and visitor flow scheme has been changed»»»

During the Great Depression, as he saw ordinary people’s purchasing power collapse, Federal Reserve Chairman Marriner Eccles warned that excessive saving by the rich was draining demand and deepening the downturn. “To protect them from the results of their own folly,” Eccles told the Senate in»»»

During the Great Depression, as he saw ordinary people’s purchasing power collapse, Federal Reserve Chairman Marriner Eccles warned that excessive saving by the rich was draining demand and deepening the downturn. “To protect them from the results of their own folly,” Eccles told the Senate in»»»

During the Great Depression, as he saw ordinary people’s purchasing power collapse, Federal Reserve Chairman Marriner Eccles warned that excessive saving by the rich was draining demand and deepening the downturn. “To protect them from the results of their own folly,” Eccles told the Senate in»»»

During the Great Depression, as he saw ordinary people’s purchasing power collapse, Federal Reserve Chairman Marriner Eccles warned that excessive saving by the rich was draining demand and deepening the downturn. “To protect them from the results of their own folly,” Eccles told the Senate in»»»

Government measures aimed at curbing rising prices, improving pricing transparency, countering unfair trade practices, and protecting Bulgarian producers and food quality will be the focus of a meeting that will take place Thursday at the Council of Ministers at the initiative of Prime Minister Rum»»»

During the Great Depression, as he saw ordinary people’s purchasing power collapse, Federal Reserve Chairman Marriner Eccles warned that excessive saving by the rich was draining demand and deepening the downturn. “To protect them from the results of their own folly,” Eccles told the Senate in»»»

Doha: The 35th edition of the Doha International Book Fair, the largest in its history, will open today at the Doha Exhibition and Convention Centre, showcasing Qatar’s enduring commitment to culture, knowledge, and intellectual exchange. Organised by the Ministry of Culture, the fair runs until Ma»»»

OPEC on Wednesday lowered its forecast for global oil demand growth in 2026, joining other forecasters in cutting expectations due to the Iran war. But OPEC said consumption would rebound later and raised its demand growth forecast for 2027. The war has effectively closed the Strait of Hormuz, a ke»»»

‌A federal judge on Wednesday temporarily blocked US sanctions against Francesca Albanese, a UN expert on the Palestinian territories, finding that the Trump administration likely violated her free-speech rights by imposing the measures after she criticized US ally Israel’s war in Gaza. The sanctio»»»

WASHINGTON: US Vice President JD Vance said on Wednesday he believes progress is being made in negotiations ‌with Iran ‌to end ‌hostilities, ⁠after President Donald Trump ⁠rejected Tehran’s latest proposal as unacceptable. “I think that we are making progress. The ⁠fundamental question is do ‌we ‌m»»»

NEW DELHI: Foreign ministers from the BRICS group of nations, including Iran and Russia, meet in India on Thursday, with the Middle East conflict and related fuel crisis set to dominate discussions. India, which holds the BRICS chair this year, is hosting the two-day gathering of foreign ministers »»»

Dubai: Dana Gas reported a 72% rise in first-quarter profit, helped by a one-off gas metering adjustment in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq and the first return to production growth in Egypt since 2017. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The Sharjah-based company, the Middle»»»

A mass brawl involving approximately 60 migrants from Central and South Asia occurred at a poultry farm in Leningrad Oblast of Russia. According to Fontanka, police are investigating the circumstances of the clash at Sinyavinskaya poultry farm, after which 20 people were hospitalized. Seven of them»»»

Beijing: Chinese President Xi Jinping warned his US counterpart Donald Trump that the issue of Taiwan could push their two countries into "conflict" if mishandled, a stark opening salvo as a superpower summit set to tackle numerous thorny issues began in Beijing Thursday. Trump had arrived in China»»»

Egypt will begin issuing instant digital visas at Cairo International Airport in August, as part of efforts to facilitate tourist entry into the country, ahead of expanding the service to other airports. President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi affirmed last week Egypt’s keenness to continue developing the t»»»

Presidents Xi Jinping and Donald Trump on Thursday wrapped up a meeting in Beijing after about two hours of discussions focusing on trade, Taiwan and other differences in the US-China relationship. In a closed-door meeting, Xi told Trump that if Taiwan is handled well, US-China relations “will enjo»»»

MANILA: Police said Thursday they detained a person in connection with gunfire the previous night inside the Philippine senate, where a lawmaker wanted by the International Criminal Court took refuge. The shooting did not result in any casualties and came as the one-time enforcer of ex-president Ro»»»

HAVANA: Protests broke out across the Cuban capital of Havana on Wednesday evening as the city confronted its worst rolling blackouts in decades amid a US blockade that has starved the island of fuel. Crowds of hundreds of angry Cubans poured onto the streets in several outlying neighborhoods, bloc»»»

New York: Madonna, Shakira and K-pop megastars BTS will headline a Super Bowl-style half-time show at the World Cup final on July 19 at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, organizers said Thursday. Coldplay's Chris Martin is curating the show, which is a first for a football World Cup final. The biggest»»»

US President Donald Trump is expected to land in China this Wednesday ahead of a summit with his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping. Trump is accompanied by a large delegation of US executives and has promised to ask Xi to "open up" the country to US business. In this edition, we explore what "opening »»»

'They shot my neighbour in the head' - the lakeside city traumatised by war Just nowShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleThomas MukhwanaBBC News ReutersConflict in eastern DR Congo has caused a massive humanitarian crisis Summary executions and rape were among the atrocities committed by the M23 rebe»»»