DOHA: The Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the University of Doha for Science and Technology (UDST) to establish a framework for cooperation in research, education and community services. The MoU was signed on behalf of MoPH by Sheikh Dr Mohamed b»»»

The 5th People’s Kurultai will take place in Bishkek on December 18. President Sadyr Japarov signed the decree. According to the document, 700 delegates will be elected to the Kurultai. The decree approved the quota distribution for delegates, the composition of the organizing committee, and the in»»»

German police have launched an investigation into a suspected arson attack near the Munich premises of defense contractors Rohde & Schwarz and Helsing, detaining two Bulgarian nationals in connection with the incident. Two incendiary devices were thrown from a car at a construction site around midn»»»

Western countries will do everything they can to continue the Ukraine conflict, Russian presidential adviser Anton Kobyakov said during a press briefing wrapping up the 2026 Eastern Economic Forum in Vladivostok. “The West will dodge, intimidate, pressure, flatter, deceive and engage in intrigues,”»»»

Melis Mamadaliev has been appointed Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Kyrgyzstan to the Republic of Korea. President Sadyr Japarov signed the decree, the Presidential Administration reported. Prior to this appointment, Melis Mamadaliev served as Director of the Department of Internati»»»

Tunisia's top court on Thursday upheld prison sentences of up to 45 years for opposition leaders, lawyers and businessmen convicted in a major conspiracy case, in a ruling opponents said further entrenches President Kais Saied's authoritarian rule.  Tunisia's Cassation Court on Thursday upheld»»»

Emirates, Etihad and flydubai continue selected services as airlines monitor the situation Dubai: UAE travellers flying today face a mixed picture as airlines continue to operate services amid renewed escalation in the US-Iran conflict, with some flights running normally while others have been canc»»»

Rights advocates condemn Rio Grande chase game as dehumanising and ‘inhuman’ The Trump White House has turned its hard-line immigration agenda into an arcade-style video game, prompting rights groups to condemn the online stunt as “sick,” “cruel,” “inhuman” and deeply insensitive at a time when the»»»

US Vice President JD Vance delivered a remarkably blunt assessment of America’s military record while defending the need for a culture shift at the Pentagon. “America has fought a lot of wars since I’ve been alive — 42 years. And we have won almost none of them,” JD Vance admitted.The US vice presi»»»

US Vice President JD Vance defended the US military amid an investigation into the deadly strike on a wedding in Kuhestak. “The United States never targets civilians in combat. We never will do that. We never have done that,” US Vice President JD Vance declared amid an investigation into the deadly»»»

US President Donald Trump told a British reporter that the US is supposedly protecting Britain from an Iranian nuclear threat. “I’m saving your country from the threat, too. Because if Iran had a nuclear weapon, they’re more likely to use it in Europe, where they do have missile capability, than th»»»

Lausanne: The International Hockey Federation has announced the launch of the FIH Youth Hockey5s World Cup Egypt 2026, an initiative guided by FIH President Tayyab Ikram, to be held in Ismailia from December 7 to 12. Following the postponement of the Youth Olympic Games in 2022 due to the COVID-19 »»»

It was a relatively subdued Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit for Chinese leader Xi Jinping. He departed the host city Bishkek having made few attention-grabbing headlines.  There were no big announcements or the viral moments unlike at 2025’s SCO summit on Xi’s home turf in the C»»»

A chill seems to be creeping into Uzbek-Russian relations at a time when the Kremlin needs all the friends it can keep.  A major factor for the sudden frost in relations appears to be Russian leader Vladimir Putin’s tendency to react vindictively when developments aren’t to his liking.  T»»»

It was a relatively subdued Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit for Chinese leader Xi Jinping. He departed the host city Bishkek having made few attention-grabbing headlines.  There were no big announcements or the viral moments unlike at 2025’s SCO summit on Xi’s home turf in the C»»»

A chill seems to be creeping into Uzbek-Russian relations at a time when the Kremlin needs all the friends it can keep.  A major factor for the sudden frost in relations appears to be Russian leader Vladimir Putin’s tendency to react vindictively when developments aren’t to his liking.  T»»»

Edil Baisalov has identified three political mistakes made by Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov. The Kyrgyz Ambassador to the United States made the remarks in an interview with Radio Azattyk. According to him, a great deal of work has been done in the country recently, but there are also shortcomings»»»

The high-profile opening ceremonies of the World Nomad Games and the SCO summits, the state and official visits to Bishkek by the top leadership of two major nations—China and Pakistan—as well as the Games themselves, have captured the attention of the global community. Eduard Kubatov, head of the »»»

US Vice President JD Vance declines to reveal plans as Washington-Tehran conflict drags on Washington: US Vice President JD Vance on Thursday (local time) said that the Trump administration has a range of options at its disposal to deal with Iran, including economic, military, diplomatic and covert»»»

Strait of Hormuz tensions, oil swings and flight risks: new normal in the region? As the US-Iran war enters its seventh month, President Donald Trump has again sought to emphasise the strength of the US military arsenal, saying Washington has virtually "unlimited" supplies of ammunition for the cam»»»

Controversial monument to reshape views between Lincoln Memorial and Arlington Work is set to begin in Washington this month on an enormous arch proposed by President Donald Trump, a US official announced Thursday, signaling rapid advancement on a project that has raised hackles across the capital.»»»

The years keep adding up, but somehow we never feel quite as old as the number suggests Every Sunday, we go to church in Jebel Ali, and it is usually packed to the gills. People stand at the back, squeeze into corners and spend the first few minutes looking around for a vacant seat. Yet there are t»»»

National Service shapes loyal youth, united families and a stronger homeland First Sermon (Khutbah One) All praise is due to Allah, the Bestower of abundant favours. He has planted within human souls the love of their homeland, made loyalty to it a quality of the noble, and made serving and defendi»»»

New decrees let Cuban firms bypass state in imports, exports and banking Foreigners can now invest in Cuban real estate and domestic companies can import and export without government intermediaries under reforms implemented this week aimed at ending a severe economic crisis. The free-market reform»»»

Iran said on Thursday it hit US military bases in Kuwait and the UAE in retaliation for a US strike on a wedding party that killed four people and injured nearly 70. While the US military has reiterated that it never targets civilians, Vice President JD Vance said the strike was being investigated.»»»

Renewed Gulf tensions stoke energy fears as Trump vows freedom to hit Iran again President Donald Trump on Thursday assailed media reports about strained American munitions stockpiles, and threatened further US strikes against Iran “any time we want”. In a post on his Truth Social platform, Trump s»»»

QNA Doha The General Tax Authority (GTA) signed today two memorandums of cooperation with Qatar Finance and Business Academy (QFBA) and Qatar University (QU), each separately, within the framework of developing the Tax Specialist certificate program, which contributes to enhancing the readiness of »»»

Tribune News Network Doha Mall of Qatar (MoQ) and AlRayyan Hotel Doha, Curio Collection by Hilton have officially announced partnership with Al Rayyan Sports Club, with Mall of Qatar becoming an official sponsor of the Club and AlRayyan Hotel Doha, Curio Collection by Hilton serving as the Club’s e»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Qatar University (QU) signed a cooperation agreement with Snoonu Trading and Services W.L.L., aimed at strengthening collaboration in community, educational and humanitarian initiatives, and supporting initiatives designed to empower students facing financial difficulties.»»»

QNA Doha The Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the University of Doha for Science and Technology (UDST) to establish a framework for cooperation in research, education and community services. The MoU was signed on behalf of MoPH by Director of the »»»

QNA New York Permanent Representative of the State of Qatar to the United Nations HE Sheikha Alya Ahmed bin Saif Al Thani met with President-elect of the 81st Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) Dr. Khalilur Rahman. Sheikha Alya commended the ongoing cooperation with the Office of»»»

New York: Permanent Representative of the State of Qatar to the United Nations HE Sheikha Alya Ahmed bin Saif Al-Thani met with President-elect of the 81st Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) HE Dr. Khalilur Rahman. HE the Permanent Representative of the State of Qatar to the Unit»»»

Muscat: Minister of Commerce and Industry HE Sheikh Faisal bin Thani bin Faisal Al-Thani highlighted the importance of strengthening bilateral cooperation between the State of Qatar and the Sultanate of Oman. His Excellency underscored the necessity of continued coordination and exchange of visits »»»

Ruler of Dubai meets senior officials and local dignitaries Dubai: His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister, and Ruler of Dubai, said that investing in human capital and inspiring a passion for learning and knowledge are key to building a more advanced futu»»»

The Prime Minister also reported on a two-stage pay rise for social workers, a 10 percent increase in benefits for people with reduced work capacity, the development of juvenile detention facilities and their reintegration into the child protection system, as well as plans to establish a new enviro»»»

Speaking at the Eastern Economic Forum on Thursday, President Putin said the key to preventing Ukrainian drone and missile attacks lies in strengthening air defenses. Russia is making it happen - National Defense Magazine editor-in-chief Igor Korotchenko told Sputnik - with the following key ingred»»»

The West is not interested in Ukraine’s security and well-being, but rather in continuing the war against Russia and inflicting maximum damage on it, ideally leading to its strategic defeat, Dmitry Suslov of the Russian Council on Foreign and Defense Policy told Sputnik commenting on President Puti»»»

NEW YORK: Permanent Representative of the State of Qatar to the United Nations HE Sheikha Alya Ahmed bin Saif Al Thani met with President-elect of the 81st Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) HE Dr Khalilur Rahman. The Permanent Representative of the State of Qatar to the United N»»»

Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema was sworn in for a second five-year term on September 1 after an election that delivered policy continuity but left a trail of disputed results, a contested attempt to challenge the outcome in court, and treason charges against his main rival. Zambians voted on »»»

When you’ve burned all your bridges, go and burn some more. That seems to be the unspoken strategy of Berlin’s policy toward Moscow, which is the only plausible interpretation of Germany’s fresh efforts to damage its already abysmal relationship with Russia. Not that they have come as a surprise. S»»»

The Norwegian authorities have seized a Russian research vessel in Svalbard at the request of Ukraine’s state-owned energy company, Naftogaz, amid growing tensions between Moscow and NATO states over access to and control of the Arctic. The Professor Molchanov was detained on Wednesday while docked»»»

UAE President directs $10 million aid and rescue mission for flood-hit Nepal Abu Dhabi: The UAE has dispatched an emergency relief mission to Nepal to support people affected by deadly floods and landslides that have killed, injured or left dozens missing and caused widespread damage. The mission w»»»

In an interview with FRANCE 24, the secretary general of the Palestinian National Initiative (PNI) party Mustafa Barghouti said the level of Israeli attacks on Palestinians in the West Bank had become "totally unprecedented". With tensions escalating, activists accuse settlers of operating wit»»»

The Consultative Council on National Security (CCNS) will not be turned into an election campaign arena, President Iliana Iotova pledged to reporters on Thursday. The CCNS brings together political parties, security services and institutions to recommend courses of action to other institutions, Iot»»»

Bulgarian Prime Minister Rumen Radev and European Council President Antonio Costa held talks in Sofia on Thursday focusing on the European Union's competitiveness, the next long-term EU budget, energy security, connectivity and enlargement. Costa's visit is part of his tour of EU capitals dedicated»»»

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Hungary has once again blocked progress in Ukraine’s EU accession talks, saying it is waiting for Kyiv to implement an agreement on the rights of the Hungarian minority in Ukraine. Budapest did not approve the screening reports for the second and third negotiating clusters, preventing the accession»»»

Iran doesn’t need to defeat US — it only needs to remain dangerous enough to prolong war Dubai: On almost every conventional measure of military power, the contest between the United States and Iran should be hopelessly unequal. The US can send advanced aircraft deep into Iranian territory, destroy»»»

Speaking to journalists at the Sofia Philharmonic on Thursday, President Iliana Iotova has named Bulgarian News Agency Director General Kiril Valchev as her candidate for vice president. Iotova announced her running mate for the upcoming presidential election in October while attending the opening »»»