The Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan has approved a procedure for providing palliative care and free access to narcotic and other strong pain-relief medications for patients in terminal stages of illness. The document was adopted to implement the Law «On Public Health» and is aimed at supporting »»»

Doha, Qatar: Undersecretary of the Ministry of Education and Higher Education H E Dr. Ibrahim bin Saleh Al Nuaimi, inspected the examination process at Abdullah Bin Ali Al Musnad Secondary School for Boys in Al Khor. He was accompanied by Assistant Undersecretary for Evaluation Affairs Khalid Abdul»»»

DOHA: The State of Qatar, represented by the Ministry of Interior, participated via video conferencing yesteray in the 12th meeting of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Technical Team for Security Media Awareness. The Ministry of Interior’s delegation was led by Assistant Director of the Public Re»»»

MIAMI: For 80 minutes, with a storm brewing high above the Miami Stadium, it looked like lightning might strike twice. Saudi Arabia, in the opening match of a World Cup and against blue-and-white-shirted South Americans once again, appeared destined to cause another shock, four years after their la»»»

HANOI: More than 40 abducted cats have been reunited with owners after Vietnam police busted a feline theft ring and rescued 400 pets destined to be slaughtered for food, an animal rights group said Tuesday. Nine people were arrested last week in connection with the “criminal group specializing in »»»

LOS ANGELES, United States: Tunisia have responded to their 5-1 World Cup thrashing by Sweden by sacking coach Sabri Lamouchi and replacing him with Frenchman Herve Renard, the federation announced on national TV on Monday. Renard coached Saudi Arabia to a shock win against eventual winners Argenti»»»

BOGOTA: Philosopher-turned-politician Ivan Cepeda, who made his first public appearance following his father’s assassination by paramilitaries, is decades later running for president of Colombia — one of two candidates in this weekend’s runoff election. Losing his parent, a communist senator, prove»»»

LONDON: Labour mayor of Greater Manchester Andy Burnham has emerged in the past decade as one of Britain’s most recognizable regional leaders, and a persistent thorn in Westminster’s side.Now all eyes are on him as a potential usurper of Prime Minister Keir Starmer, with a historic by-election loom»»»

LOS ANGELES: Coach Amir Ghalenoei said Iran is the “most oppressed team in the World Cup” after his players were suddenly informed they must travel back to Mexico immediately after their opening game ended in Los Angeles late Monday. The coach of Iran’s World Cup team said it was ordered to leave t»»»

BANGUI: A UN-backed court in the the Central African Republic will on Tuesday begin the trial in absentia of former president Francois Bozize, over crimes against humanity committed between 2009 and 2013. The alleged crimes committed by members of Bozize’s security forces include murder, enforced d»»»

DUBAI/LONDON: Iran’s theocratic rulers have seen off a US military campaign but their real problems may be about to begin: managing the competing demands of hard-liners buoyed by surviving the onslaught and those of an impoverished, angry people. Iran’s powerful hard-liners ​are energized by a thre»»»

Only some of the Roman fortresses along the Danube in Tulcea County are expected to be included on UNESCO's World Heritage List, as research continues on the Danube Limes nomination launched more than a decade ago, with the final dossier to be submitted jointly by Romania, Bulgaria, Croatia and Ser»»»

The ministry of finance (MoF) borrowed 975.1 million lei from banks on Monday, through an issue of benchmark government bonds, with a residual maturity of 49 months, at an average yield of 6.59% per year, according to data published by the National Bank of Romania (BNR). The nominal value of Monday»»»

In January - April 2026, the balance-of-payments current account posted a deficit of EUR 7,980 million, compared with EUR 9,101 million in the same year-ago period, the National Bank of Romania (BNR) announces in a press release.The breakdown shows that the deficit on trade in goods declined by EUR»»»

Acting Minister of Foreign Affairs, Oana Toiu, spoke on the phone on Monday with her Pakistani counterpart, Mohammad Ishaq Dar, on which occasion the Romanian official highlighted Romania's participation in international diplomatic efforts aimed at reopening the Strait of Hormuz.According to a stat»»»

The National Liberal Party (PNL) leadership on Monday reaffirmed, through a vote, the party's previous decision not to join a government together with the Social Democratic Party (PSD)."Vote against governing with the PSD reaffirmed: 39 in favour, 10 against, five abstentions," Robert Sighiartau, a»»»

Doha, Qatar: Defending champions Argentina will launch their FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign tomorrow (4am, Qatar time) when they face Algeria in a Group J encounter that marks the beginning of their quest to retain football’s most coveted trophy. Standing across from them will be an Algerian side eag»»»

Doha, Qatar: As summer temperatures in Qatar climb well above 40°C, residents across the country are once again adjusting their daily routines to cope with the intense heat. In a country home to people from more than 100 nationalities, the ways of dealing with summer may differ, but many residents »»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar are gearing up for their crucial Group B clash against co-hosts Canada with renewed belief after a gallant performance against Switzerland that earned them their first-ever World Cup point. Al Annabi head into the contest brimming with confidence after their 1-1 draw in their ope»»»

Both the surface and underground areas of Budapest’s Nyugati Square may undergo a major transformation as part of a planned municipal development project. The proposals include demolishing the existing overpass, modernizing the long-neglected underpass, and redesigning the surrounding public spaces»»»

Dubai: Dubai gold prices dipped slightly on Tuesday morning, but remained above the Dh520 mark after a volatile month that saw local rates swing from early-June highs to a sharp mid-month drop before recovering again. (Check latest UAE gold prices here, alongside prices in Saudi Arabia, Oman, Qatar»»»

New Delhi: In a major move aimed at curbing examination-related fraud, the Central government has imposed a temporary restriction on the messaging platform Telegram across India until June 22, following recommendations from the National Testing Agency (NTA). The measure has been taken to prevent al»»»

Amid the rapid adoption of digital technologies worldwide, the National Bank of Kyrgyzstan trained its employees in virtual asset oversight and blockchain analytics tools. National Bank employees examined in detail modern approaches to overseeing virtual asset-related activities, explored the poten»»»

Alfardan Equipment and Mobility, the authorized distributor of Scania trucks in Qatar, has announced the delivery of a new batch of advanced Scania vehicles to Teyseer Building Materials & Transport Company (TBMTC), reinforcing a business relationship that has flourished for more than two decades. »»»

Dubai: Abu Dhabi’s Dh55 billion public-private partnership pipeline marks a major expansion of private-sector participation in infrastructure delivery, moving the emirate’s PPP model beyond its traditional base in power and water projects, according to S&P Global Ratings. Sign up for our daily busi»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar is reinforcing its status as one of the Gulf region’s leading tourism destinations this summer, supported by robust visitor growth, strategic tourism campaigns, world-class hospitality offerings, and a packed calendar of entertainment, sporting, and family-oriented events. Touris»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Shura Council convened yesterday at the Tamim bin Hamad Hall at its headquarters, chaired by Speaker H E Hassan bin Abdullah Al Ghanim. At the outset of the session, the Council welcomed the declaration of an agreement reached between the United States of America and the Islamic Re»»»

DUBAI: Uruguay dominated but had to settle for a 1-1 draw against Saudi Arabia in the sweltering heat of Miami on Monday to leave an intriguing Group H wide open. The stalemate came hours after one of the biggest shocks in World Cup history when European champions Spain were held 0-0 by debutants C»»»

More than one billion children face at least three overlapping climate hazards, UNICEF warned Monday, while highlighting the disproportionate impact in some regions of the world. For the report, the UN agency cross-referenced data showing where the roughly 2.4 billion children on the planet live wi»»»

Saudi Arabia’s Qiddiya Investment Company has unveiled plans for the Middle East’s largest National Tennis Centre, a landmark project designed to position the Kingdom as a leading destination for international tennis while accelerating the development of local talent and expanding community partici»»»

Turkish actress Ece Irtem, best known for portraying Isil in the popular television drama 'One Love', has died at the age of 35 after suffering a suspected heart attack, her lawyer said. Irtem was found unresponsive at her home around midday on Monday, one day after celebrating her 35th birthday, a»»»

President Iliana Iotova will participate in the opening of the sixth edition of the Science for Business forum, the President's press service announced. The event is organized by the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences and the Bulgarian Small and Medium Enterprises Promotion Agency. According to the orga»»»

The Integrated Civil Monitoring and Analysis System (SIGMA) will be presented to the Council of Ministers, the government's press service announced on Tuesday. The presentation will be attended by Prime Minister Rumen Radev and Minister of Innovation and Digital Transformation Ivan Vasilev. SIGMA i»»»

Kabir Malik has been appointed the new World Bank Project Manager in Kyrgyzstan. Energy Minister Altynbek Rysbekov met with World Bank representatives led by Hugh Riddell, head of the Kyrgyz Republic office, during which the newly appointed official was formally introduced. The parties also discuss»»»

At the phytosanitary control post Chaldybar- Avtodorozhny, inspectors identified violations during the inspection of a shipment of rice weighing 23,800 kilograms imported from Kazakhstan. The packaging lacked mandatory product labeling. According to Decision No. 157 of the Council of the Eurasian E»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar’s diplomatic efforts have drawn widespread international praise following the agreement on a memorandum of understanding between the United States and Iran, with world leaders crediting the State of Qatar and other mediators for facilitating a breakthrough seen as a potential tur»»»

Los Angeles: A B-52 bomber crashed shortly after takeoff at a U.S. Air Force base in Southern California's Mojave Desert and burst into flames Monday, killing all eight people aboard, military officials said. Aerial footage showed virtually nothing left of the aircraft that went down around 11:20 a»»»

“While criminals are supporting Tisza, we’re seen as corrupt because of insinuations and inuendo — this is the absurdity of the situation,” former Prime Minister Viktor Orbán said in an interview published by Index on Monday evening. Orbán: Hatvanpuszta is a fake scandal Responding to corruption al»»»

The 10th meeting of the Interdepartmental Commission on Debureaucratization of the Public Administration System was held at the Presidential Administration, chaired by Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers Adylbek Kasymaliev. The results of the ongoing work were reviewed and new initiatives were dis»»»

Palu, Indonesia: A shallow 6.7 magnitude earthquake struck central Indonesia on Tuesday, the US Geological Survey said, with no immediate reports of casualties or damage. The tremor hit east southeast of Palu, Central Sulawesi province, at 10:27 am (0227 GMT). The earthquake was felt quite strongly»»»

Colombo: Fifteen-year-old cricket sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi blew his fuse in an India A game in Sri Lanka and pushed an opposition player after a heated on-field exchange. The spotlight has been on Sooryavanshi since his batting heroics in the recent Indian Premier League (IPL) won him a place»»»

A magnitude 6.7 earthquake struck near the city of Palu in Indonesia’s Central Sulawesi province early Tuesday, causing strong shaking, damage to buildings and a series of aftershocks. The US Geological Survey and Indonesian authorities reported the quake’s epicenter about 43 kilometers (27 miles) »»»

JAKARTA: A 6.7 magnitude earthquake shook part of Indonesia on Tuesday and was followed by strong aftershocks. The initial temblor caused strong shaking lasting more than a minute in Palu, a city of about 400,000 people and the capital of Central Sulawesi province. Scattered damage was reported, an»»»

The Ministry of Natural Resources, Ecology, and Technical Supervision of Kyrgyzstan conducted a large-scale inventory of all previously issued subsoil use licenses and verified compliance with license agreements. To date, approximately 2,000 subsoil use licenses have been issued. During the invento»»»

Arab Finance: Oil tanker traffic through Egypt’s Suez Canal jumped by nearly one-third in April, as the Strait of Hormuz closure boosted demand for the Red Sea shipping route, Bloomberg reported. This growth drove the canal's revenues to their highest monthly figure since early 2024, reaching $419 »»»

Special Representative of the President of Kyrgyzstan for Special Assignments, Bakyt Torobaev, participated in a business meeting with representatives of the business community of China’s Shandong Province as part of his working visit to China. He noted that Kyrgyzstan is interested in further stre»»»

Minister of Construction, Architecture, Housing and Communal Services Nurdan Oruntaev inspected the progress of the reconstruction of the History Museum in Karakol. According to the Ministry of Construction, the project is being financed from the local budget. The total cost amounts to 159 million »»»

NEW YORK (Sputnik) - US President Donald Trump dismissed reports that Washington would pay Tehran $300 million as fake news. "The story that the U.S. is paying Iran 300 million Dollars is Fake News," he said on Truth Social. Trump himself didn't specify which $300 million he was referring to. He ma»»»

Ukraine is preparing a new phase of banking sector reforms that could see major state-owned lenders privatised and shares in the country's largest bank offered to investors, as authorities seek to attract foreign capital and reduce the state's dominant role in the financial system, reported Ukraine»»»

Manila: A little-noticed ceremony in Central Luzon last month could signal one of the most significant shifts in the Philippines’ economic strategy in decades. On May 30, Jacob Helberg, the US Undersecretary of State for Economic Affairs, visited New Clark City to unveil a ceremonial marker for a p»»»