Several girls were feared dead in a school fire in Kenya, local media said Thursday. The fire broke out at around 1:00 am local in Utumishi Girls Academy in Nakuru County, local media said, but was only reported at around 3:30 am, according to the Kenyan Red Cross. Several local media reported that»»»

The Israeli military said on Thursday it had begun new strikes on Hezbollah infrastructure around the southern Lebanese city of Tyre after issuing an evacuation warning to its residents. Israel the previous day had declared all areas south of Lebanon's Zahrani River - an area roughly 40 kilometers »»»

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Doha, Qatar: Qatar’s industrial and logistics sectors showed mixed performance during the first quarter of 2026, with warehouse rents continuing to rise despite softer maritime activity and broader regional disruptions, according to ValuStrat. The report, citing the latest data from the National Pl»»»

A-level students in several countries, including the UK, have had their exam papers voided after it emerged they had been leaked online, according to BBC. Cambridge International Education, the exam board affected, said it had “moved quickly to put alternative measures in place for impacted student»»»

According to the World Health Organization, more than 6,000 people aged 30 and older die annually in Kyrgyzstan from diseases caused by tobacco use. Deputy Health Minister Gulbara Ishenapysova announced at a press conference. According to her, 80 percent of these deaths are due to non-communicable »»»

In the first quarter of 2026, commercial fish production in the Kyrgyz Republic totaled 4,029.1 tons. Currently, 545 fish farms are operating across the country, the Ministry of Agriculture reported. Fish farming is one of the priority and steadily developing sectors of the country’s agricultural i»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar will take on Republic of Ireland as part of their preparations ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup at Dublin’s Aviva Stadium today, with kick-off scheduled for 9.45pm Qatar time. The match marks the start of the final phase of Al Annabi’s build-up to the global showpiece which will »»»

Israel on Wednesday launched an electronic land registration system in the occupied Palestinian territories, a move aimed at cementing Israeli control over the West Bank and advancing the territory’s de facto annexation. Branded by Israeli authorities as a modernization of the digital property regi»»»

From January to March 2026, Kyrgyzstan executed its national budget with a surplus of 77,400 billion soms (or $900 million). Compared to the same period in 2025, the positive balance increased 1.7 times. The Statistics Department of the Eurasian Economic Commission (EEC) recorded the highest growth»»»

The legalization of vehicles with foreign number plates in the Kyrgyz Republic will be extended. Speaker of the Parliament, Marlen Mamataliev, announced at a meeting of the Zhogorku Kenesh. He was responding to a statement by MP Dastan Bekeshev, who noted that many citizens had requested an extensi»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar’s enduring folk vocabulary carried forward despite rapid modern change remains viscerally ingrained in the nation’s collective memory, serving as a living archive of ancestral identity, heritage, and long-held traditions passed from generation to generation. At the heart of this »»»

Doha, Qatar: In an atmosphere of faith filled with tranquility and devotion, the Qatari Hajj Mission continued implementing its integrated operational plan for the Hajj season 1447 AH. The supporting units accompanied Qatari pilgrims during their departure from Arafat to Muzdalifah on the evening o»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Education and Higher Education has launched the digital service “Where Is My Center” to help the public and investors easily locate 182 licensed educational and training centres operating across the country. The ministry’s Educational and Training Services Centers Depar»»»

The Ministry of Internal Affairs of Kyrgyzstan issued an appeal to citizens regarding provocative and unverified reports circulating on social media. The ministry paid particular attention to discussions surrounding the F1H2O World Championship, which will be held in Kyrgyzstan. The ministry emphas»»»

The United States carried out strikes on a ground control station in the south of Iran on Thursday, prompting retaliation from Tehran which targeted a US base in the most serious clashes since the April ceasefire began. The United States struck southern Iran on Thursday, drawing retaliation from Te»»»

Doha, Qatar: With a distinctive cultural and entertainment program, Katara Cultural Village transformed into a vibrant destination on the first day of Eid Al-Adha, where the melodies of heritage blended with the spirit of celebration. The Eid nights sparkled with artistic performances and a family-»»»

Doha, Qatar: General Directorate of Endowments of the Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs distributed 4000 gifts as part of the ‘Joy of Eid’ initiative coinciding with Eid Al-Adha, to children at 19 main mosques where Eid prayer was held across different places across the country. This comes as p»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Minaretein Center at Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU), in collaboration with the Ministry of Endowments and Islamic Affairs (Awqaf), organised and hosted Eid Al-Adha prayers at the Education City Stadium. The event brought together the University, wider Qatar Foundation communit»»»

There has been a “tenfold increase” since the start of May in misinformation circulating online in Armenia ahead of the June 7 parliamentary elections, according to Artur Papyan, the director of Armenia’s Media Diversity Institute. Both the ruling party and the opposition – as well as foreign inter»»»

Canada and Germany’s state-owned energy firm SEFE said on Wednesday they had reached what Canada described as its first LNG supply ‌deal with a European buyer, underscoring efforts on both sides to diversify energy trade amid global market uncertainty. Earlier, sources familiar with the matter said»»»

Bulgarian Prime Minister Rumen Radev used his first official visit to Paris as head of government to call for a fundamental shift in how Europe approaches the war in Ukraine, saying the continent had been too slow to take the lead on negotiations with Moscow and warning that the current trajectory »»»

The death of a 16-year-old girl in Blagoevgrad and the hospitalization of another teenager with serious injuries after both fell from the fifth floor of an apartment building on Sunday has reignited concerns in Bulgaria over drug distribution among minors, institutional failures, and the accessibil»»»

The opening ceremony of Sogment border post of Charbak outpost, which is part of the Batken Regional Department of the State Border Service of the Kyrgyz Republic, took place in the village of Sogment in Batken district. The press service of the Plenipotentiary Representative of the President of th»»»

When the lights went out across almost all of Spain and Portugal last year in one of the biggest blackouts since the war, experts quickly blamed the explosion of renewable generating capacity as the cause. They were partly right. Europe’s electricity generating profile has been transformed in recen»»»

Doha, Qatar: Families across Qatar embraced the spirit of sacrifice, unity, and joy as Eid Al-Adha celebrations commenced yesterday, with vibrant events lighting up popular destinations in Doha and beyond. The first day of the holy festival saw thousands gather for prayers at mosques, followed by f»»»

Positive expectations about Bulgaria’s future have increased following the April 19 elections, with optimists rising by 5 percentage points to 52%, while 36% express pessimism, according to a Trend survey. Public confidence in the 52nd National Assembly has improved significantly, with positive ass»»»

Kyrgyzstan’s public debt as of April 1, 2026, increased by 47.7 percent compared to April 1, 2025. The Statistics Department of the Eurasian Economic Commission (EEC) recorded the highest borrowing growth rate among EAEU countries in Kyrgyzstan. The country’s total public debt reached 856,900 billi»»»

Doha, Qatar: Outbound travel demand from Qatar is showing strong recovery during Eid Al-Adha, with tourism experts reporting higher booking activity, stronger consumer confidence, and growing interest in regional and international leisure destinations compared with Eid Al Fitr earlier this year. Sp»»»

NAIROBI: A dormitory fire in Kenya’s central region of Nakuru killed at least 10 students, media said on Thursday, citing a senior police official. Emergency rescue teams ‌were searching ‌the dormitory ‌at Utumishi ⁠Girls Academy, where the ⁠fire started at about 1 a.m. (2200 GMT), radio station Ca»»»

WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump voiced support on Wednesday for Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan in the upcoming elections, which polls show as an exceedingly tight race. The June 7 parliamentary vote is seen as a litmus test for Pashinyan’s moves to loosen Armenian dependence on Mosco»»»

Kyrgyzstani Arsen Kalybek uulu took second place at the 14th Moscow Mayor’s Cup 2026 International Free Pyramid Tournament, which concluded in Russia. He advanced to the finals but lost to Rostislav Guzov from Russia (1:9). The final round of the 2026 Moscow Mayor’s Cup in Russian Billiards is one »»»

Brasília: Brazil's Chamber of Deputies advanced a reform on Wednesday that would shorten the workweek and give workers two days of rest, a pre-election victory for President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva. Latin America's biggest economy currently has workers hustling six days a week. Backed by labor un»»»

Since the beginning of the year, the National Bank of Kyrgyzstan has sold $893.45 million on the foreign exchange market. Azat Kozubekov, Deputy Chairman of the National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic, told reporters. According to him, the total volume of U.S. dollar sales on the domestic foreign exch»»»

Deal or no deal? That has been the central question looming in the standoff between Iran and America since a fragile ceasefire was announced on 8 April before being extended indefinitely by US President Donald Trump weeks later. There has been a flurry of diplomacy, leaks, and mixed messages about »»»

The United States struck southern Iran on Thursday, drawing retaliation from Tehran against a US military base, in the most serious clashes since an April ceasefire began. The fighting threatened to jettison a fragile diplomatic push to forge a peace agreement and open the Strait of Hormuz, which h»»»

From July 1, all parking machines in Budapest will be removed. Parking in the capital will then only be possible via app or SMS. As reported by RTL Híradó, the city administration considers operating parking meters too expensive. In some districts, annual maintenance costs amount to HUF 100 million»»»

BANGKOK: A ‌Thai criminal court has acquitted a prominent Thai opposition political figure charged with cybercrimes and insulting the royal family during a 2021 Facebook livestream, his lawyer said on Thursday. Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit, the 47-year-old founder of the progressive political move»»»

Polish households and companies have absorbed an estimated PLN 10bn in additional fuel costs following renewed instability in the Middle East and higher global oil prices. Analysts at Warsaw-based think tank Instrat argue that transport operators, logistics groups and manufacturing businesses are p»»»

Poland’s competition and consumer watchdog UOKiK has launched proceedings against the online stores of H&M and Peek & Cloppenburg over the way they advertised discounts to shoppers. Regulators allege the retailers either failed to display the lowest price from the previous 30 days — a legal require»»»

The government adopted decisions at Tuesday’s meeting on, among other issues, reviewing the Chamber of Agriculture and the Klebelsberg Centre, increasing transparency and identifying the owners of private equity funds, and making hospital infection data public, government spokespersons said at a pr»»»

California Gov. Gavin Newsom (sitting) signed legislation Wednesday to curb federal interference in the state's elections. Photo courtesy Office of California Gov. Gavin Newsom/Release May 27 (UPI) -- California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed legislation Wednesday aimed at protecting the state's election»»»

Washington: In the next five years, the Earth is overwhelmingly likely to surge again and again past the international climate threshold set as safe and shatter its hottest-year record along the way, according to new United Nations climate projections. The World Meteorological Organization also for»»»

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps said it targeted a US airbase at 4:50 a.m. after an early morning US attack near Bandar Abbas airport, IRNA reported. The American base was the “origin of the aggression,” according to the statement.“Aggression will not go unanswered,” the IRGC said, warning»»»

The US Department of the Treasury said it has imposed sanctions on Iran’s Persian Gulf Strait Authority, a body created to review passage requests through the Strait of Hormuz. The US labeled the authority an Iranian “scheme” of “maritime extortion,” claiming it is linked to the IRGC and warning th»»»

The Russian Foreign Ministry has published a 2026 report on the human rights situation in Ukraine, stating that the situation has “seriously degraded” under the open neo-Nazi regime in Kiev. Western sponsors continue to ignore and justify the crimes of the ruling clique in Kiev, while pumping money»»»

GENEVA: Global average temperatures are likely to continue at or near record levels this year and for the next four years afterwards, the United Nations warned Thursday. The 11 hottest individual years ever recorded all happened from 2015 onwards and the UN’s weather and climate agency said the tre»»»

The US military on Wednesday conducted its second defensive strike this week against Iran after officials said they observed aggressive activity from the Iranian military. This comes shortly after US President Donald Trump threatened to "finish the job" if Tehran didn't agree to a deal. Follow our »»»

The billionaire entrepreneur and philanthropist Aliko Dangote is recognised for his efforts to strengthen energy security in Africa. What: The AEC has named Nigeria’s Aliko Dangote African Energy Person of the Year 2026. Why: Dangote has invested heavily in the physical infrastructure needed for in»»»