On April 13, 2026, the international exhibition of Kyrgyz and Kazakh artists, Light Up, opened at HAS SANAT Art Gallery in Astana. The press service of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic reported. The ceremony was attended by the Ambassador of the Kyrgyz Republic to the Republic»»»

In the next 2-3 years, not a single village in Kyrgyzstan will be left without a mini-football field. President Sadyr Japarov announced this during a meeting with residents of Uzgen district. According to him, construction of sports facilities is already underway throughout the country. «We started»»»

Shareholders of Kyrgyzaltyn OJSC have decided to allocate 100 percent of the company’s net profit for 2025 as dividends to the state budget. The decision was made at the annual general meeting of shareholders, where the company’s financial and operational results were reviewed. According to the res»»»

Acting Prime Minister Andrey Gyurov has warned that authorities have received intelligence about a significant volume of counterfeit euros allegedly intended for use in vote-buying schemes ahead of the elections. At a briefing of the Coordination Council on election preparations, Gyurov said the In»»»

Acting Prime Minister Andrey Gyurov has warned that authorities have received intelligence about a significant volume of counterfeit euros allegedly intended for use in vote-buying schemes ahead of the elections. At a briefing of the Coordination Council on election preparations, Gyurov said the In»»»

Dubai: Dubai World Trade Centre’s (DWTC) hospitality arm delivered its strongest-ever annual performance in 2025, serving 1.28 million visitors across 2,578 events. The figure marks a 37 per cent rise from the 930,000 visitors served in 2024, underlining the emirate’s rising appeal as a hub for int»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Islamic Resistance fighters engaged an Israeli warplane over the town of Diba’al using a surface-to-air missile: Hezbollah Military Media s»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Chamber, in cooperation with the Young Entrepreneurs Club (YEC), organized a training course today, April 15, 2026, titled, "Sustainability of Projects in Light of Economic Changes," via video conferencing. The session discussed best practices for mitigating economic risks and en»»»

Eighteen neighbourhoods in Dubai are now enjoying road upgrades thanks to Roads and Transport Authority (RTA)’s latest 13km project. The makeover also included traffic enhancements, provision of roadside parking spaces, pavements, and street lighting. The aim is simple – to enhance the emirate’s ur»»»

Senior UAE and Iranian officials held a call to discuss de-escalation on Wednesday, UAE state media reported, the first high-level call since ties deteriorated over the U.S.-Iran war. UAE Vice President and Deputy Premier Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan "held a phone call with Mohammad Bagher Gh»»»

Dozens of boats carrying activists and aid for Palestinians in Gaza set sail from the northeastern Spanish city of Barcelona on Wednesday. Organizers of the Global Sumud Flotilla say that more than 70 boats and 1,000 people from around the world will participate, with campaigners saying it's the bi»»»

The modern spa centre at the Sunrise Hotel in Golden Sands offers a variety of facilities for rest and relaxation. Combined with the natural surroundings, this is a key factor in visitors’ choice, hotel owner and general manager Yulia Dikova told BTA. The hotel offers a harmonious blend of a seasid»»»

U.S. President Donald Trump said Tuesday that talks to end a seven week-long war with Iran "could be happening in the next two days," most likely in Pakistan. Photo by Salwan Georges/UPI | License Photo April 15 (UPI) -- U.S. President Donald Trump said peace talks with Iran "could be happening in »»»

United Nations refugee chief Barham Salih on Wednesday called on the international community to provide urgent support to Lebanon, with a fifth of the country's population displaced by the Israel-Hezbollah war. "I call upon the international community to provide urgent support and relief to Lebanon»»»

Skopje, 14 April 2026 (MIA) - The Government has adopted the National Energy and Climate Plan 2025-2030, a strategic document that sets the country on a clear path towards energy transformation, sustainable development and full alignment with European policies. The plan, drafted at the proposal of »»»

Eighteen months after the nation's largest Arab American community helped propel Donald Trump to a second term as president, the prayers have not stopped. In Dearborn, just outside of Detroit, families wait restlessly for word from relatives abroad, hoping they are safe, and mourning those already »»»

Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister, Chairman of the Presidential Court, held a phone call with Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf, Speaker of the Parliament of the Islamic Republic of Iran, during which they discussed regional developments and ways to de-escalate tensions»»»

Brussels: The European Union is set to roll out a new age-verification app for online platforms, as governments worldwide step up efforts to shield children from harmful content and curb access to social media. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said the app is “technically ready” a»»»

A total of 10,897 voting screens have been distributed to all municipalities in order to put an end to at least some of the practices involving vote-buying and manipulation, said Vanya Nusheva, advisor to the caretaker Prime Minister on election matters. She was speaking at a briefing of the Coordi»»»

Deputy Interior Minister Ivan Anchev told Wednesday's briefing of the Coordination Council for the preparation of the April 19 snap parliamentary elections that EUR 5,000 and GBP 6,000 intended for vote buying had been seized. Over the past month, every single regional directorate of the Interior M»»»

Jawad Younes, 11, and his cousins were playing soccer in the lot between their houses, as they often did. His little brother, 4-year-old Mehdi, had joined them but grew tired, so Jawad took him home and handed him off to their mother before returning to the game. Minutes later, an Israeli strike ca»»»

There are few precedents for the direct talks between Lebanese and Israeli officials that began in Washington on Tuesday. - 1949, Fragile armistice - The first Arab-Israeli war began on May 15, 1948, the day after the declaration of the establishment of the State of Israel. Five countries -- Egypt,»»»

India’s Central Board of Secondary Education declared the Class 10 board examination 2026 (Session 1) results on Wednesday. Students can check their results on the official websites - cbse.gov.in and results.cbse.nic.in - as well as on the UMANG app and DigiLocker. More than 13,600 students in UAE »»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Labour (MoL) has highlighted its initiatives aimed at empowering the national workforce and promoting family stability as Qatar marks Family Day today, April 15, 2026. In a social media post, the Ministry noted that it continues to focus on empowering and training natio»»»

BELGRADE - Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic met with Belgian Deputy PM and FM Maxime Prevot in Belgrade on Wednesday to discuss advancement of Serbia-Belgium bilateral relations, economic cooperation and Serbia's EU path. "A good and substantial discussion with Maxime Prevot about advancement of »»»

Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and Expatriates Badr Abdelatty said empowering the private sector is a key priority for the Egyptian government, describing it as the main engine of economic growth. His remarks came during a meeting on Tuesday, April 14, 2026, with Managing Di»»»

Iran's military warned on Wednesday it would block trade through the Red Sea, along with the Gulf and Sea of Oman, if the U.S. naval blockade continues. In a statement carried by Iranian state television, the head of Iran's military central command center said if the U.S. continues with its blockad»»»

The revenue part of the Kyrgyz Football Union’s budget for 2026 has been approved at $15,577,000. It was announced at the organization’s Congress. The total budget is made up of the following sources: The final budget also includes surplus funds from 2025, amounting to approximately $2 million. The»»»

United Nations refugee chief Barham Salih on Wednesday called on the international community to provide urgent support to Lebanon, with a fifth of the country's population displaced by the Israel-Hezbollah war. "I call upon the international community to provide urgent support and relief to Lebanon»»»

First published in Respekt. Defending the status quo cannot be exciting for anyone. Europe must be able to imagine a society that is better than ours and see opportunities even where there are objectively many risks. Where do you think the world is heading? In 1643, an English Protestant priest tol»»»

New provisions on administrative penalties imposed for violations of tax laws in the UAE have come into effect. The Federal Tax Authority (FTA) announced that Cabinet Decision No. 129 of 2025 amending certain provisions of Cabinet Decision No. 40 of 2017 had entered into force on April 14. The deci»»»

Hundreds of farmers blockaded the main port of the eastern Aegean Sea island of Lesvos, disrupting ferry services for a second day Wednesday to protest the government’s handling of a deadly livestock disease. Protesters prevented trucks from disembarking from a ferry that had arrived from Piraeus a»»»

Washington: YouTube announced a new update aimed at improving the live streaming experience by reducing the display of ads during moments of high interaction, in order to maintain the lively atmosphere between viewers and content creators. The platform, owned by Google, explained in an official blo»»»

A ceremonial send-off for the national team of Kyrgyzstan was held in Bishkek ahead of their participation in the Asian Beach Games, the State Agency for Physical Culture and Sports reported. According to the agency, the 6th Asian Beach Games will take place from April 22 to 30 in Sanya, bringing t»»»

DOHA: His Highness the Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani received at his office in the Amiri Diwan, President of the European Council HE Antonio Costa, and the accompanying delegation. During the meeting, regional and international developments were reviewed, particularly d»»»

Doha, Qatar: As part of its ongoing efforts to enhance oversight and regulate the air transport sector, Qatar Civil Aviation Authority (QCAA), represented by Air Transport Department, conducted an inspection campaign targeting travel and air cargo agencies to ensure compliance with applicable laws,»»»

Dubai: Cash remittances from overseas Filipinos rose to $2.79 billion in February 2026, reflecting continued resilience in inflows that support millions of households back home. The latest figure is higher than the amount recorded in the same month last year, although it marks a slowdown from Janua»»»

BELGRADE - Serbian First Deputy PM and Finance Minister Sinisa Mali will on Thursday begin a working visit to Washington, where he will attend the IMF/World Bank Spring Meetings, held on April 13-18. The conference has brought together central bank governors, ministers of finance and development an»»»

Kamchybek Tashiev, President of the Kyrgyz Football Union (KFU), announced his resignation. «I would like to wish football success. Football in Kyrgyzstan is not something that can be considered a business. I have fulfilled my mission. I think this is my last time speaking to you as chairman. Now a»»»

Damascus, April 15 (SANA) Syria’s civil aviation head said a memorandum of understanding with Saudi Arabia marks a step toward closer cooperation in air transport between the two countries. Omar Hosari, head of the Syrian Civil Aviation Authority, said in a statement posted on X on Wednesday that t»»»

The head of the General Information Authority (GIA) Abdelbaset Al-Baour revealed last Monday (13 April) that, in line with the implementation of the National Communications and Information Technology Strategy 2023-2027, the General Authority for Communications and Information Technology has adopted»»»

High voter turnout is stronger than all criminal schemes, caretaker Prime Minister Andrey Gurov told a briefing of the Elections Coordination Council on Wednesday updating the media on the preparations for the early parliamentary elections this Sunday. Gurov said that acting Interior Ministry Secre»»»

Israel's army said Hezbollah militants fired around 30 rockets into northern Israel early on Wednesday, just hours after Washington hosted the first direct talks between Israel and Lebanon in decades. The military detected "approximately 30 launches" towards Israel since the early hours, a spokesma»»»

Hezbollah MP Hassan Fadlallah called Wednesday for a referendum, claiming that more than half of the Lebanese people are against the direct Lebanese-Israeli talks that took place Tuesday in Washington. Fadlallah lashed out at Lebanese authorities who "are giving free concessions" to Israel, saying »»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Interior (MOI) has advised beachgoers to avoid all marine activities on Wednesday, April 15, 2026, due to adverse weather conditions, including strong winds and high waves. In a post on its social media, the ministry urged the public to adhere strictly to safety measure»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Russian Armed Forces have taken control of the settlement of Volchanskiye Khutora in the Kharkov region, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Wednesday. "As a result of decisive actions, units of the Sever [North] Battlegroup established control over the settlement of Volchan»»»

Authorities of Kara-Balta city are introducing a humane alternative to the culling of stray animals, with a free sterilization program for cats and dogs that also offers optional microchipping. The initiative is expected to begin in May and is being implemented at the initiative of the City Hall in»»»

A Norwegian patient has achieved what researchers describe as a functional cure from HIV following a stem cell transplant, marking a significant development in global efforts to combat the virus. According to findings reported by Medical Xpress and supported by a study published in Nature Microbiol»»»

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