Russian Ambassador to Kyrgyzstan Sergei Vakunov spoke at a state reception to mark Russia Day, celebrated on June 12. In his speech, the diplomat emphasized that relations between Kyrgyzstan and Russia continue to strengthen thanks to close political, economic, and humanitarian cooperation. Accordi»»»

Bulgaria has stated that it has no financial obligations toward the Gaza Board of Peace initiative and is not expected to contribute funding, as the country has not ratified the relevant charter establishing the body. The clarification was provided by Foreign Minister Velislava Petrova-Chamova in r»»»

Doha, Qatar: The National Museum of Qatar (NMoQ) opened yesterday the ‘On the Move’ exhibition at the National Museum of China, marking the first collaboration between the two institutions and a new milestone in the exhibition’s international journey as a legacy project of Years of Culture. Present»»»

Doha, Qatar: As Canada prepares to co-host the 2026 FIFA World Cup alongside the United States and Mexico, the country is drawing valuable lessons from Qatar’s successful organisation of the 2022 tournament, particularly in delivering exceptional fan experiences and ensuring robust security, accord»»»

Russian retail investors poured RUB138bn ($1.7bn) into mutual funds in May, with bond funds accounting for more than four-fifths of net inflows as punters expect more Central Bank of Russia (CBR) rate cuts boosting the demand for fixed-income products, Kommersant reports. Data from Investfunds show»»»

The leaders of Ukraine, the United Kingdom, France and Germany emerged from Downing Street on June 7 with a joint statement that lays down five conditions to underpin any sustainable settlement to Russia's war. The list lays out the core terms of any peace deal before the G7 are due to meet at a su»»»

The European Union’s long-awaited migration pact comes into force on Friday, though—contrary to earlier government messaging—it is not designed to loosen controls or unleash a wave of migrants across member states, including Hungary. Rather, it seeks to streamline the rejection and effective remova»»»

Dubai: Jazeera Airways has launched a limited-time summer sale offering 50% off fares to several European destinations, giving travellers from Kuwait a cheaper way to book city breaks and leisure trips during the peak holiday period. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Public Health (MoPH), in collaboration with Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU), has launched the assessment phase of the National Survey on Developmental Disabilities Diagnostics and Interventions in the State of Qatar, during an event attended by representatives from »»»

Doha: The Qatar Photography Center (QPC) opened its World Cup Legacy exhibition at Building 18 in Katara Cultural Village, featuring works by six photographers who captured memorable moments from the 2022 FIFA World Cup. Speaking to Qatar News Agency (QNA), Director of the center Jassim Ahmed Al Bu»»»

More than 1,100 migrants have been rescued off the coast of Mauritania in less than two weeks, its coastguard said Tuesday, signaling a resurgence in migration along the perilous Atlantic route. Thousands of people, most of them young, have tried to reach Europe from west Africa in recent years, ma»»»

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National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF) Governor Petko Stefanovski has submitted his resignation, the Fund's press centre said on Tuesday. “It is clear to everyone that I do not have the political support necessary to work calmly and without causing turbulence in the system. I believe that my resigna»»»

Abu Dhabi: Dr Shamsheer Vayalil, an Abu Dhabi-based entrepreneur, philanthropist, and Chairman and CEO of Burjeel Holdings, has announced a Dh1 million humanitarian recovery programme for the families of those killed and injured in the tragic road accident on Dubai’s Emirates Road. The support will»»»

A meeting of the headquarters on reducing infant and child mortality was held in Osh region with the participation of regional health coordinator Konush Sakmamatov and heads of healthcare organizations in the area. According to operational data from the regional service, the first quarter of 2026 s»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs, in partnership with the Ministry of Sports and Youth, has announced the launch of the third edition of the Outstanding Youth Researcher Award, focusing this year on the theme “The Impact of Role Models on Shaping the Behaviours of Qatari Youth»»»

The world has just experienced the second-hottest May since records began, as climate change and the developing El Niño weather pattern conspired to push up average land and sea temperatures, the European Union's Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S) said on Wednesday. The hottest May on record w»»»

A resident of Chui region was detained for illegal hunting of wild animals in the mountains of Kemin district, the Ministry of Natural Resources of the Kyrgyz Republic reported. During the arrest, the following were found and confiscated: two wild boars, one roe deer, two pheasants, and one chukar »»»

A huge treasure trove of ancient DNA from animals including extinct woolly mammoths has been discovered in frozen squirrel feces in Canada's remote Yukon territory, scientists said Tuesday. The DNA found deep inside sealed-off burrows is between 3,000 and 700,000 years old, offering a rare window i»»»

Saudi Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources Bandar Alkhorayef visited the gold refinery operated by Tau-Ken Altyn in Kazakhstan's capital, Astana, on Tuesday. The minister reviewed the technologies and processes used in gold processing and refining and met with Tau-Ken Altyn chief executive Ar»»»

Over the past two years, 167 people drowned in Kyrgyzstan. The press service of the Ministry of Emergency Situations reported this data to 24.kg news agency. According to the ministry, 81 people drowned in the country in 2025 and 86 in 2024. Most of these cases were recorded in Chui and Issyk-Kul r»»»

Starting July 1, the capital will revise its public transport routes and introduce a unified bus numbering system ranging from No. 1 to No. 72. Talantbek Kaparov, director of the Bishkek Municipal Enterprise Bishkek City Transport reported. He said that the city also plans to launch night bus servi»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani sent on Wednesday a cable of congratulations to HE President of the Portuguese Republic Antonio Jose Seguro on the occasion of his country's National Day.»»»

A fire broke out at a landfill in the village of Iskra in Chui district. The fire was reported on the evening of June 9. A team from Fire and Rescue Unit No. 24 in Chui district was dispatched to the scene at 7:38 p.m. to extinguish the fire. Later, at 11:35 p.m., another team from Fire and Rescue »»»

Kuwait: Kuwaiti air defense systems are engaging with hostile objects as per the regular operational procedures, the Army's General Staff said on early Wednesday morning. The General Staff urged citizens, in a brief statement, to abide by the safety instructions specified by the competent authoriti»»»

Doha, Qatar: Education Above All (EAA) Foundation, a global foundation for education and development, in partnership with the General Directorate of Endowments (Awqaf) yesterday honoured graduates, academically outstanding students and welcomed the eighth cohort of beneficiaries of the Qatar Schola»»»

Riyadh Air has completed its structural setup phase and has moved formally into operations, advancing a gradual, carefully planned expansion strategy built around rapid fleet growth and the approaching commercial launch of Saudi Arabia’s new national carrier. The arrival of its third Boeing 787 Dre»»»

The issue of weapons outside state control has returned to the center of Iraq’s political and security scene after Akram al-Kaabi, secretary-general of Harakat Hezbollah al-Nujaba, rejected any understandings with what he called “international forces backing Israel” and reaffirmed his movement’s co»»»

Author honoured with Caribbean literature prize 11 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleNeve Gordon-Farleigh Cameron Noble/BBCTessa McWatt wrote about the grief of losing her mother to dementia as part of her memoir, The Snag: A Mother, A Forest and Wild Grief An author from Guyana said sh»»»

Dubai: Gold prices in the UAE fell by more than Dh10 per gram on Wednesday, taking local rates to their lowest level in over a month as global bullion extended losses amid renewed inflation concerns, higher oil prices and pressure from a stronger dollar. (Check latest UAE gold prices here, alongsid»»»

Dubai: Dubai’s luxury real estate market has recorded another major deal after AHS Properties acquired the Shangri-La Dubai hotel property on Sheikh Zayed Road for an eye-watering Dh1.1 billion. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The acquisition marks one of Dubai’s large»»»

Inspectors of the Naryn Regional Department of the Environmental and Technical Supervision Service under the Ministry of Natural Resources, together with officers from the Department of the State Committee for National Security (SCNS) for Naryn region, identified a resident of Naryn city who was dr»»»

Saudi Arabia and Türkiye have taken a major step toward forming a new regional logistics corridor that could reshape trade flows between the Gulf and Europe. Saudi Transport and Logistics Services Minister Saleh bin Nasser Al-Jasser and Turkish Transport and Infrastructure Minister Abdulkadir Uralo»»»

President Iliana Iotova will host the anniversary Summit of the South-East European Cooperation Process (SEECP), marking the 30th anniversary of the regional cooperation format launched on Bulgaria’s initiative in 1996, Iotova's press service said here on Wednesday. The event will take place at the»»»

Former member of Kyrgyzstan’s Parliament Irina Karamushkina has been denied a presidential pardon. Her lawyer informed the Telegram channel Tandyr Media about the decision. According to him, the refusal was issued on May 29. Earlier, Irina Karamushkina had appealed to President Sadyr Japarov for cl»»»

Officers of the State Committee for National Security of Kyrgyzstan (SCNS) conducted a special operation to neutralize active members of the international terrorist organizations Khatiba al-Tawhid wal-Jihad and the Islamic State. The SCNS press center reported. The special operation was supervised »»»

An additional shipment of vegetable oil from Russia has arrived in Osh, consisting of 121 tons. The supplies will be distributed under social and infrastructure projects in the southern regions of Kyrgyzstan. The Ministry of Labor, Social Security and Migration reported. The deliveries are carried »»»

The Jordanian military said on Wednesday it shot down five missiles launched from Iran, as Tehran and Washington engaged in tit-for-tat strikes after the downing of a US helicopter. "We intercepted and shot down five missiles launched from Iran towards Azraq. The interception resulted in debris fal»»»

The United States military has completed a series of “self‑defense” strikes against Iranian targets near the Strait of Hormuz, the US Central Command (CENTCOM) announced on Tuesday, hours before Iran launched its own wave of drone and missile attacks on American facilities in Bahrain and Jordan. CE»»»

Tehran: Iran attacked US bases in Jordan and Bahrain on Wednesday, the latest salvo in tit-for-tat strikes with the United States after the downing of a US helicopter over the Strait of Hormuz. The worst bout of fighting between Washington and Tehran since their April 8 ceasefire has cast further d»»»

Deputy Speaker of the Zhogorku Kenesh, Zhyldyz Taalaibek kyzy, met with Riza Duishon kyzy and Gulsanat Beishen kyzy, who made a horseback journey from China to Kyrgyzstan. The Parliament’s press service reported. Zhyldyz Taalaibek kyzy praised the courage of the women who retraced their ancestors’ »»»

Kyrgyzstan and Italy discussed preparations for the Global Mountain Summit in Bishkek. According to the press service of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic, Ermek Omuraliev, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Kyrgyzstan to Italy, met with Stefano Gatti, Director Gen»»»

Iran attacked US bases in Jordan and Bahrain on Wednesday, the latest salvo in tit-for-tat strikes with the United States after the downing of a US helicopter over the Strait of Hormuz. The worst bout of fighting between Washington and Tehran since their April 8 ceasefire has cast further doubt on »»»

China is on track to surpass the United States as the world’s leading nuclear power generator within the next five years, driven by surging electricity demand from artificial intelligence and the ongoing closure of the Strait of Hormuz, according to a new analysis by Gavekal Technologies. While the»»»

The US Air Force is requesting $2.2 billion for fiscal year 2027 — a 23.2% increase over 2026 funding — to develop the new E-4C Survivable Airborne Operations Center (SAOC), designed to serve as a command post in the event of a nuclear conflict, Sputnik has learned after reviewing the agency's budg»»»

The Ministry of Defense has announced that children of Qatari mothers and non-Qatari residents born in Qatar are now eligible to join the national service programme, widening access to military service opportunities in the country. In a statement posted on X, the ministry said applicants must meet »»»

The Ministry of Defense has announced that children of Qatari mothers and non-Qatari residents born in Qatar are now eligible to join the national service programme, widening access to military service opportunities in the country. In a statement posted on X, the ministry said applicants must meet »»»

Consumer prices were 1.8% higher on average in May 2026 than a year earlier. Prices remained unchanged on average compared to April. Food prices increased by 0.5% (and went down by 2.1% excluding food and beverage serving services), within which the price of other bakery products by 9.2%, that of b»»»

Significant progress has been made in many important areas over the past three weeks, the prime minister said on Tuesday evening in ATV’s Straight Talk programme, assessing the period since the formation of the government. Péter Magyar stated that in the future, anyone who submits intentionally fal»»»

Dubai: He arrived in the UAE as a 27-year-old with a designer's eye and the determination to build something lasting. Thirteen years later, Indian expat Shafid Ebrahim had left his mark on some of the most recognisable commercial spaces across the UAE and on the people who worked beside him every d»»»