President Sadyr Japarov said that Kyrgyzstan’s total public debt currently stands at 39 percent of GDP. According to him, before 2020 the country’s external debt reached approximately 120 percent of GDP. The head of state instructed the Cabinet of Ministers to ensure that the level of public debt d»»»

President Sadyr Japarov said that Kyrgyzstan, despite having significant water resources, still has to purchase electricity from neighboring countries. According to him, throughout the entire period of independence, the country has commissioned only one generating unit at the Kambar-Ata-2 hydropowe»»»

Every last Saturday of the month, a special event is held in Graz, organised by the Communist Party of Austria (KPÖ). Its supporters gather in their Volkshaus, or people’s house, to bake Neapolitan pizza. It also has a telling name – pizza comunista. They hand it out for free. The project also has »»»

India on Tuesday summoned Russia’s chargé d’affaires in New Delhi and lodged a strong protest over an attack on a commercial vessel off Ukraine’s coast that killed four Indian seafarers. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said Russian envoy Vladimir Ladanov was summoned and conveyed India’s “gr»»»

Hungary’s Foreign Minister and Deputy Prime Minister Anita Orbán has outlined a packed week of political, economic and diplomatic developments, highlighting constitutional reforms, new government programmes and efforts to strengthen the country’s position within Central Europe. In a Facebook post r»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Lebanese Army Deploys to Zawtar Al-Gharbiya in Southern Lebanon, Urges Public Caution (Video) 21-07-2026 11:03 AM A Lebanese Army soldier s»»»

London, United Kingdom: New UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham announced a tax cut to ease cost-of-living pressures as he was set to convene his first cabinet meeting on Tuesday. After a day earlier replacing Keir Starmer in Downing Street and purging the government of his predecessor's loyalists, the »»»

Traffic restrictions will be introduced on the northern shore of Issyk-Kul Lake from July 30 to August 2 due to Kyrgyzstan Grand Prix — F1H2O World Championship — Issyk-Kul 2026, which will be held in the village of Baet. According to the Traffic Safety Department of the Issyk-Kul Regional Police D»»»

Around 60–70 percent of equipment in Kyrgyzstan’s energy sector is outdated, Energy Minister Altynbek Rysbekov said at a briefing. According to him, power transformers, for example, are designed to operate for 25 years, while some transformers in Kyrgyzstan have been in service for 45 years or even»»»

NATO countries are running short of the cotton linter needed to make explosives for ammunition, reports The Wall Street Journal. Nitrocellulose, used to make explosive material for "virtually all" modern ammunition, is produced from so-called cotton linters."NATO does not have sufficient resources.»»»

Dubai: When the alleged NEET-UG paper leak triggered nationwide protests, millions of students found their voices. Parents took to the streets. Teachers, activists and education experts weighed in. Politicians including actor-turned-parliamentarian Kangana Ranaut debated the issue. Social media bec»»»

Singapore: A Singapore court sentenced an Indian tourist to more than two years in jail over a failed bid to steal a diamond by hiding it in his accomplice's mouth. Mangroliya Manojkumar Kurjibhai, 41, and his accomplice visited a jewellery store in Singapore's Chinatown on June 19 with their eyes »»»

The Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) announced Tuesday that it carried out a new wave of missile and drone strikes targeting US military infrastructure in Kuwait and Bahrain in ongoing retaliatory attacks. In a statement, the IRGC said the attack targeted “a long-range radar site, a communicat»»»

At least $300 million will be allocated from the presidential fund for the development of the energy sector of Kyrgyzstan. Energy Minister Altynbek Rysbekov announced at a briefing. According to the official, he outlined to the head of state ways to solve the sector’s long-standing problems, and Sa»»»

New Delhi: India's "Cockroach" party movement vowed Tuesday to press ahead with their campaign until the education minister resigns, a day after at least 180 people were injured in protests in New Delhi. Thousands of protesters gathered in the heart of the Indian capital on Monday, demanding Dharme»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The United States cannot protect its 50,000 troops stationed in the Middle East from attacks by Iran, whose arsenal of missiles and drones remains substantial, the Wall Street Journal reported. On July 18, the US Central Command (CENTCOM) said that two US soldiers were killed and»»»

Dubai: Small businesses trying to cut costs by choosing the cheapest available tax advice could end up paying far more through incorrect filings, penalties and compliance problems, according to the founder of a new professional tax platform launched in Dubai on Tuesday. Sign up for our daily busine»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Interior (MoI) has urged travellers using the Abu Samra Border Crossing to complete pre-registration through the Metrash app before travelling, highlighting the service as an effective way to speed up border procedures, reduce congestion, and enhance the overall travel »»»

Tokyo: The Japanese weather agency warned Tuesday that temperatures could soar to dangerous levels in some areas, urging caution against heatstroke. Scorching heat gripped wide areas of Japan from the Tohoku region in the northeast to Kyushu in the southwest on Monday, with the mercury soaring to e»»»

Doha: The Primary Health Care Corporation (PHCC) announced it would provide physiotherapy services at 15 health centers across the country’s northern, central, and western regions through a specialised team of around 69 physiotherapists, bringing the service closer to patients. In a press release o»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Internal Security Force (Lekhwiya), in cooperation with the Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs, honoured the winners of the inaugural Lekhwiya branch of the Sheikh Jassim bin Mohammed bin Thani Holy Quran Competition, celebrating strong participation from the force’s military an»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - A terrorist attack in Russia's Urals, where Tyumen resident, on the instructions of the Ukrainian special services, was preparing an explosion at a large industrial enterprise, was prevented, the Russian Investigative Committee told Sputnik. The 60-year-old native of the Ukrainia»»»

Corporate: experiences move from rewards to retention and loyalty-building For years, the budget for a team experience sat under the “reward” category: a nice gesture, but an optional one, often among the first to be cut when budgets tightened. Complice.ro’s data for the first half of 2026 shows th»»»

One week after the cyberattack, Land Book excerpts and property title registrations, the documents without which no transaction can be completed, remain unavailable. The blockage comes just days before August 1, the date on which VAT rises from 9% to 21% for new homes pre-contracted before August 1»»»

BEIJING: Beijing said it summoned the Philippine ambassador to China on Tuesday over an encounter a day earlier between the two countries in the Second Thomas Shoal, according to a statement from its foreign ministry. China and the Philippines traded accusations on Monday after an encounter between»»»

NEW DELHI: At least nine people have died and 15 others remained trapped after a tunnel collapsed at an under-construction hydroelectric project in India’s remote northeast, officials said Tuesday. The incident occurred Monday in the Himalayan state of Sikkim, where workers were constructing a tunn»»»

DUBAI: A new musical celebrating the life and career of music icon Dalida will premiere in Egypt this autumn, marking the 40th anniversary of the singer's death. “Dalida: The Song That Never Ends” was unveiled at a press conference at the French Embassy in Cairo on Sunday, attended by French Ambass»»»

President Joseph Aoun will meet with U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday to wrap up a four-day visit to Washington, in a bid to bring about long-term calm in the war-torn country after months of war between Israel and Iran-backed Hezbollah. Aoun's landmark meeting with Trump comes as Lebanon and»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Lebanese Army calls on citizens not to go to southern town of Zawtar Al-Gharbiya until the security situation stabilizes 21-07-2026 10:20 A»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Lebanese Army says units start deploying in southern town of Zawtar Al-Gharbiya, based on communications with military coordination group 2»»»

Washington, USA: The X platform announced the launch of a new version of its Android app, following a nearly year-long development project to improve user experience and accelerate the rollout of new features for users of the world's most popular mobile operating system. The company that owns the p»»»

SINGAPORE: Oil prices fell on Tuesday, with markets ​weighing reports of mediation efforts between the US and Iran against an exchange of ‌fresh attacks between the two and threats of a naval blockade of Saudi Arabia by Yemen’s Houthis. Brent crude futures fell 96 cents, or 1.1 percent, to $88.26 p»»»

Seoul: The 48th session of the World Heritage Committee of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (Unesco) kicked off in Busan, the Republic of Korea, on Sunday. The State of Qatar is participating in this event, which was officially inaugurated by President of the Rep»»»

Doha,Qatar: The State of Qatar has strongly condemned and denounced remarks by the Houthi military spokesman accusing the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia of imposing a blockade on the Yemeni people and enforcing a maritime embargo. In a statement issued on Tuesday, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs called on»»»

Doha: Qatar, represented by its Youth Delegates to the United Nations, Munira Fahad Al-Attiyah and Ahmed Mohammed Al-Ansari, participated in the High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development (HLPF), held at the United Nations Headquarters in New York City. The forum saw broad participation »»»

A heavy storm swept through Bulgaria on Monday evening, prompting numerous reports of fallen trees and property damage in Plovdiv, Yambol, Sandanski, Petrich, and Blagoevgrad, among others. In Plovdiv, the storm prompted reports of flooded streets and toppled trees. The municipality warned that som»»»

Nairobi: Team Qatar from QatarDebate Centre, a member of Qatar Foundation, is competing in the 2026 World Schools Debating Championship (WSDC), currently underway in Nairobi, Kenya, with the participation of more than 80 countries. In a statement on Sunday, QatarDebate Centre said Team Qatar’s part»»»

Doha, Qatar: McDonald’s Qatar successfully concluded its annual voluntary blood donation drive under Rahlatuna, its ‘Our Journey’ CSR platform, in collaboration with Hamad Medical Corporation’s Qatar National Blood Donation Centre. Held on July 9 at McDonald’s Qatar Old Airport branch, the activati»»»

Doha, Qatar: Members of the expatriate community in Qatar gathered recently at the MIE-SPPU Institute of Higher Education (Pune University), located in Barwa Commercial Avenue, to offer their condolences and pay tribute to late Father Amir H H Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani. The solemn gathering»»»

Doha, Qatar: In a world shaped by change and competing narratives, the ability to listen, question and engage in constructive dialogue has never been more critical. Through the Doha Debates Ambassador Programme, a production of Qatar Foundation, young people from around the world are not only learn»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Probashi Bondhushava, a Bangladeshi expatriate social and voluntary organisation, has distributed cold drinks and light meals to nearly 200 migrant food delivery riders in Qatar as part of a humanitarian initiative aimed at supporting workers during the summer heat. The programme»»»

Thousands of young protesters have taken to the streets of Delhi as part of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) movement, demanding action over alleged exam paper leaks and calling for the resignation of India’s Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan. What started as a satirical online campaign months a»»»

On July 21, 1925, the so-called Monkey Trial, which pitted Clarence Darrow against William Jennings Bryan in Dayton, Tenn., in one of the great confrontations in legal history, ended with John Thomas Scopes convicted and fined $100 for teaching evolution in violation of state law. 1 of 3 | On July »»»

Abu Dhabi: Motorists whose vehicles are damaged by an unidentified driver can file an official accident report online through the UAE Ministry of Interior's digital platforms, without visiting a traffic service centre. The service is intended for incidents in which a vehicle has been damaged by an »»»

New Delhi, India: At least nine people have died and 15 others remained trapped after a tunnel collapsed at an under-construction hydroelectric project in India's remote northeast, officials said Tuesday. The incident occurred Monday in the Himalayan state of Sikkim, where workers were constructing»»»

Singapore: Gold prices rose Tuesday as oil prices declined amid signs of diplomatic efforts to de-escalate tensions between the US and Iran. Spot gold rose 0.5% to $4,023.56 per ounce as of 0146 GMT, while US gold futures for August delivery gained 0.3% to $4,028. Among other precious metals, spot »»»

Doha, Qatar: Ahli Bank announced its financial results for the six months ended 30 June 2026, reporting a net profit of QR407m compared to QR402m for the corresponding period in 2025, representing an increase of 1.2%. Commenting on the results, Hassan Ahmed AlEfrangi, Ahlibank’s Chief Executive Off»»»

Over three-quarters of Romanians (75.4%) see digitalisation as "beneficial" or "very beneficial", while 81.6% say that the Romanian state is digitalising at too slow a pace, according to a survey recently released.According to data centralised by AtlasIntel, negative perceptions about digitalisatio»»»

The number of electronic communications users in Romania and the Republic of Moldova has risen by 14% in the four years since the implementation of the agreement to reduce roaming and international call rates between the two countries, the National Authority for Management and Regulation in Communi»»»

More than 17.7 million passengers travelled through Bucharest's Henri Coanda and Aurel Vlaicu (Baneasa) airports in 2025, an increase of more than 10% compared with the previous year, while European air traffic reached a new all-time high in the first week of July 2026, with 37,447 flights in a sin»»»