In 2026, 75 new processing plants and production facilities are planned to be commissioned across all regions of Kyrgyzstan, the Ministry of Agriculture reported. According to the ministry, this represents an almost 19 percent increase in the number of new enterprises compared to 2025. The new ente»»»

Twenty military personnel are working on site in the flood-affected municipality of Strumyani, the Bulgarian Land Forces said on their official Facebook page. Personnel from the 3rd Mechanized Battalion of the 3rd Brigade Command, led by Senior Lieutenant Valeri Yotov, are working alongside represe»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Iran’s IRGC Dismisses US “Lies”, Highlights Decisive Control over Hormuz 29-08-2026 13:37 PM Ships anchored in the Strait of Hormuz on Augu»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Public Works Authority (Ashghal) has urged motorists to exercise caution and follow traffic safety rules when driving in the vicinity of schools, particularly during student drop-off and pick-up times. In a social media post, Ashghal advised drivers to stop and refrain from overtak»»»

Dubai: Dubai Police officers have won praise online after joining Onam celebrations in Karama, with a video showing their participation in the festivities gaining attention on social media. The footage, shared by Ente Karama on Instagram, shows Dubai Police officers interacting with members of the »»»

Kathmandu, Nepal: Nepal's reconstruction bill after devastating floods could run into "billions of dollars", Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal said Saturday, as authorities grapple with the scale of the destruction. "The reconstruction and rehabilitation would entail perhaps billions of dollars," he t»»»

London: Reigning F1 world champion Lando Norris has committed his long-term future to McLaren after signing a contract extension that will keep him at the team until 2030. The new deal comes less than a week after Norris secured back-to-back wins with victory at the Dutch Grand Prix, rekindling hop»»»

Reykjavik: Icelanders began voting Saturday in a referendum expected to go down to the wire on whether to resume membership negotiations with the European Union, 13 years after they were suspended. Voting stations opened at 9am (0900 GMT) and were to close at 10pm. Opinion polls have indicated the »»»

Abu Dhabi: The UAE Cyber Security Council has warned people to think carefully before giving artificial intelligence tools access to their cameras, locations and other device features, saying some services may collect personal information without users realising it. The Council said the greatest pr»»»

NEW DELHI: A group of volunteers from Gulf countries has been traveling across the northern city of Agra this week to meet Indian communities as part of a humanitarian mission aimed at reaching under-resourced communities through health, education and empowerment programs. A 30-member team organize»»»

Since the United States went to war with Iran six months ago, Courtney Sanders has been helping soldiers’ families fill the gaps left by their loved ones. There are school pickups to ​coordinate, lost incomes to supplement — and the ever-present separation anxiety. “It’s like being on pins and need»»»

Abu Dhabi: Dr Anwar Gargash, Diplomatic Adviser to the UAE President, has criticised media campaigns directed against the UAE, describing them as “desperate” and arguing that the country’s record of achievement is a stronger response than engaging with attacks against it. In a post on X on Saturday»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Gaza Health Ministry updates toll of Israeli violations of ceasefire on October 11: 1,313 martyrs and 4,361 injuries 29-08-2026 12:36 PM La»»»

Doha, Qatar: As the new school year starts tomorrow, the Ministry of Transport has highlighted the role of Qatar’s integrated and sustainable transport network in supporting the safe and efficient return to schools. The Ministry in a social media post stated that Qatar’s transport network helps fac»»»

Kathmandu: As many as 934 people associated with 11 hydropower projects in Nepal's flood-affected Rasuwa and Nuwakot districts have remained out of contact, an association representing the country's private power producers said. The Independent Power Producers' Association, Nepal (IPPAN), said 730 »»»

Iran has left the door open to diplomacy, six months into a war with the United States that has upended the Middle East, but only if Washington abandons its pressure campaign. "Putting diplomacy back on track isn't impossible. It hinges on U.S. understanding of one simple fact: pressure doesn't wor»»»

The U.S. Treasury Department is due to cut off a major Egyptian bank's operations in the United Arab Emirates from the U.S. financial system, an official said Friday, as Washington pushes to choke Iran off economically. The move impacts UAE branches of Egypt's second-largest bank, Banque Misr, bloc»»»

Iran's economy, already strained by high inflation, years of Western sanctions and a war that has sharply reduced oil revenue, is poised for more instability as the Trump administration tries to coerce other countries into ending all financial dealings with the Islamic Republic. A decision by the U»»»

Washington and Caracas announced Friday that they had reached a “historic” oil agreement, under which the United States will take majority control of more than 65 billion barrels of Venezuela's reserves. US President Donald Trump said Friday his administration has reached a huge oil deal with Venez»»»

Hungary’s Tiszalök Hydroelectric Power Plant has halted electricity generation because of exceptionally low water levels on the Tisza River, amid a severe drought affecting the region. The shutdown was reported by Péter Lajos Szakács, a Tisza party MP for the area, who stressed that the facility’s »»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Israeli occupation forces set fire to area in the outskirts of Ayta Al-Jabal southern Lebanese town: Al-Manar correspondent 29-08-2026 11:5»»»

Sao Paulo: Qatar Chamber participated in the fifth edition of the Arab-Brazilian Economic Forum in Sao Paulo, Brazil. The event brought together government officials, private sector representatives, and prominent business leaders from across Arab nations and Brazil to explore new avenues for econom»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Trump Announces ‘Biggest Oil Deal in World History’ with Venezuela 29-08-2026 11:50 AM US President Donald Trump during a joint session of »»»

Iceland will vote Saturday in a tight referendum on whether to reopen membership negotiations with the European Union. Reykjavik applied for EU membership in 2009, following a financial crisis that devastated its economy, but a eurosceptic government suspended the process in 2013. Icelanders go to »»»

A Russian drone strike on a warehouse on the outskirts of Ukraine's capital Kyiv on Friday killed at least 27 people and forced hundreds to evacuate the region, Ukrainian authorities said Saturday. A Russian drone strike triggered a major fire and explosions at a warehouse on the outskirt»»»

The Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) has said the persistence of the Iran-US conflict continues to weigh on the global and domestic economies, with lingering effects on economic activity, foreign investment, and domestic inflation. The CBE added in its recently issued Monetary Policy Report (MPR) that r»»»

A day after meeting with ministers and senior Socialist Party officials, Prime Minister Edi Rama is set to convene the Tirana branch of the Socialist Party on Saturday, amid growing political uncertainty surrounding the capital’s municipality. The meeting comes one day after Tirana Mayor Erion Veli»»»

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Kuwait: The price of Kuwaiti oil rose by $2.88 to $87.44 a barrel in Friday's trading, compared with $84.56 a barrel in Thursday's trading, according to the price announced by the Kuwait Petroleum Corporation (KPC). In global markets, Brent crude futures fell 39 cents to settle at $89.31 a barrel, »»»

The routes of several public transport lines have been changed in Bishkek due to a temporary restriction on traffic along Zhusuр Abdrakhmanov Street between Chui Avenue and Zhumabek Street, the City Hall reported. The temporary changes affect routes No. 3, 4, 17, 21, 24, 30, 50, 77 and 226. The Cit»»»

Abu Dhabi: Falcons carrying price tags of up to Dh1 million are among the highlights drawing visitors to the Abu Dhabi International Hunting and Equestrian Exhibition (ADIHEX) 2026, as the event entered its second day on Saturday. The exhibition saw strong public turnout, with visitors exploring 15»»»

Dubai Police has organised a series of traffic safety training sessions for more than 140 security guards working across 35 schools in Dubai. The sessions aimed to help security guards manage traffic more effectively around school premises and improve the safety of students during busy drop-off and»»»

The director of the Blagoevgrad Regional Directorate of the Ministry of Interior, Iliya Tuparov, has been removed from his post following the controversial detention of activist and journalist Gergana Petrova during Prime Minister Rumen Radev’s visit to flood-hit Strumyani. Interior Minister Ivan D»»»

New York, USA: The UN's International Maritime Organization (IMO) said around 6,000 seafarers remain stranded in the Strait of Hormuz. IMO Secretary-General Arsenio Dominguez said that six months after the conflict began, up to 400 ships carrying around 6,000 seafarers remained unable to depart the»»»

Muscat: Six people were killed and 18 others injured in a major road accident in Oman’s Wilayat of Samail on Friday night, with eight of the injured in critical condition, the Royal Oman Police said on Saturday. The collision involved a truck and several vehicles on Sultan Thuwaini bin Said Road in»»»

New Delhi, India: India is stepping up monitoring of its Himalayan regions bordering China and Nepal, days after deadly floods apparently triggered by a glacial collapse, authorities said Saturday. The US Geological Survey said the disaster on Wednesday on the Tibet-Nepal border was caused by a gla»»»

A new park has been opened on the banks of Ak-Buura River in Osh, the City Hall of the southern capital of Kyrgyzstan reported. The new 15-hectare recreational park is the largest and most modern in the city. Its grounds have been landscaped and decorated with various flowers. The park also has aes»»»

JEDDAH: Saudi Arabia’s office market is evolving beyond traditional workplaces, with flexible space emerging as part of a broader ecosystem shaped by demand for regional headquarters, tight Grade A supply and changing tenant needs. From multinational corporations establishing operations in the King»»»

JEDDAH: Saudi Arabia’s office market is evolving beyond traditional workplaces, with flexible space emerging as part of a broader ecosystem shaped by demand for regional headquarters, tight Grade A supply and changing tenant needs. From multinational corporations establishing operations in the King»»»

Washington: US President Donald Trump said Friday he would mark the 25th anniversary of the September 11, 2001, attacks at the Pentagon -- but angrily denied skipping a memorial in New York because of a row over a speech. The New York Times reported that Trump originally intended to commemorate the»»»

The US-Iran war reached six months on Friday, and American diplomats began returning to embassies in the Gulf, the first easing of wartime staffing restrictions since the fighting started. There was no sign of a breakthrough elsewhere. Iran said it would return to talks if Washington drops its pres»»»

The Russian armed forces have carried out strikes targeting the Fim Service transport and logistics center in the settlement of Chaiky near Kiev, where components for long-range Flamingo cruise missiles were stored, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Saturday. The Russian armed forces have also s»»»

Los Angeles, USA: US President Donald Trump signed an executive order at NASA's Johnson Space Center in Houston on Friday to begin the process of establishing the first US Space Academy. "Given the rapid growth of the US Space Force and commercial space industry, and the expansion of our ambitions »»»

Dubai: Parents making a final dash for school bags, uniforms, stationery and electronics before classrooms reopen on Monday are being urged to look beyond eye-catching discounts, with Dubai consumer protection officials stepping up scrutiny of prices and promotions during one of the busiest shoppin»»»

Washington: American diplomats and at least some of their family members are beginning to return to US embassies in the Middle East after many were ordered to leave their posts during the early days of the war with Iran. Although most embassies are not returning to full strength immediately, starti»»»

Kinshasa, Congo: At dawn, dozens of passengers crowded along dusty tracks to board the only urban rail link serving downtown Kinshasa, the Democratic Republic of Congo's congested capital. Recently brought back into service after nearly 15 years out of operation, the sky-blue train sporting the nat»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar National Bank (QNB) expects the need for further monetary policy tightening by the European Central Bank (ECB) to diminish, as the risks of energy price shocks spilling over into inflation have eased, the growth outlook for the Euro Area has weakened, and ECB policymakers have sh»»»

Nuwakot, Nepal: Rescuers in Nepal and China were still battling Saturday to locate thousands of people missing days after a deadly, tsunami-like wall of water and debris swept through the Himalayan region, engulfing villages. The number of missing soared close to 3,000 Saturday, latest figures from»»»

Nepal’s Disaster Management Authority reported that 538 people have been killed and 73 injured in floods caused by a landslide triggered by melting glaciers in Tibet. China Central Television also reported five deaths on the China-Nepal border the day before. According to the Red Cross, the floodin»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Russian air defense intercepted and destroyed 313 Ukrainian drones over Russia last night, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Saturday. "Over the past night, air defense systems intercepted and destroyed 313 Ukrainian fixed-wing unmanned aerial vehicles," the ministry said.»»»