LONDON: The Palestinian president, Mahmoud Abbas, on Thursday ratified a voting system for the Palestinian National Council election scheduled for November. It will be the first time that members of the council, which was established in 1964 and is the Palestinian parliament, have been chosen by a »»»

Kyrgyzstan’s election to the UN Security Council is a victory of our diplomats, President Sadyr Japarov stated in an interview with Kabar news agency. According to the head of state, the authorities began working with all the countries of the world two years ago. An attempt was made to elect Kyrgyz»»»

Kyrgyzstan will propose fundamental changes to the United Nations Charter. President Sadyr Japarov stated this in an interview with Kabar news agency. According to him, he was confident back in February that Kyrgyzstan would be elected and instructed Foreign Minister Jeenbek Kulubaev to begin the n»»»

President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov signed a decree appointing Minister of Economy and Commerce Bakyt Sydykov as his Special Representative for Special Assignments (on sanctions policy and minimizing sanctions risks). The purpose of the document is to ensure coordination of government agencies’ a»»»

German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul has blamed Berlin’s failure to secure a seat at the UN Security Council on his country’s superior moral positions. If only there were a German word for that… Read more Germany blames Russia over UN Security Council humiliation Germany failed to win a temporar»»»

US President Donald Trump said his administration had considered sending forces into Iran to seize its highly enriched uranium, but rejected the idea due to the risk of American casualties. Such an operation would have required US forces to remain in a war zone for “a week to two weeks,” with heavy»»»

GENEVA: The Palestinian ambassador to the UN, surrounded by his counterparts from Arab and Muslim countries, called on the United States on Thursday to stop Israel’s annexation of its territories.“I know that President (Donald) Trump is capable, and he has the tools to stop Netanyahu in his tracks,»»»

Human rights are respected in Kyrgyzstan and will continue to be respected, while freedom of speech exists and will continue to exist in the country, President Sadyr Japarov said in an interview with Kabar news agency, commenting on the new obligations Kyrgyzstan will assume regarding human rights »»»

The third Ulaanbaatar Open ranking wrestling tournament is being held in the capital of Mongolia on June 4-7. The Federation of Wrestling of Kyrgyzstan announced. In the Greco-Roman wrestling tournament, Azat Salidinov defeated athletes from Mongolia and Korea in the 87-kilogram weight class, but l»»»

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has stated that he plans to visit Central Asian countries in 2026. During a hearing before the House Foreign Affairs Committee of the U.S. Congress, Rubio confirmed that the administration of President Donald Trump supports the repeal by the U.S. legislature of t»»»

Police officers and representatives of the State Tax Service arrived at Tyubeteyka café in Bishkek to conduct special operations. A video was posted on the establishment’s Instagram account. The footage shows police officers and tax officials inviting witnesses to observe the procedure. During the »»»

First Sermon (Khutbah One) All praise is due to Allah, the Possessor of perfect strength and unassailable power. Glory be to Him, the One who grants success and assistance. I bear witness that there is no god but Allah, and I bear witness that our master and Prophet Muḥammad is the Messenger of All»»»

The US House of Representatives has voted 226-195 to pass a legislative package imposing new sanctions on Russia and delivering more weapons to Ukraine, American media reported. Defying their own party leadership, a faction of Republicans joined Democrats to force the bill through, choosing to fuel»»»

The US Treasury and State Departments have introduced a new wave of sanctions against Cuba, targeting President Miguel Diaz-Canel, family members of Raul Castro, and key institutions including the Ministry of the Revolutionary Armed Forces (MINFAR). When asked if the new restrictions were meant to »»»

KIRYAT SHMONA: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu faces plunging support in the electorally vital north where Hezbollah rocket fire has been heaviest, a new poll has shown, putting pressure on him to take a more hawkish stance as elections loom. Wednesday night’s ceasefire agreement between »»»

Question Time with members of the government and a regular parliamentary oversight session are included in the agenda published on the website of the National Assembly for Friday. Under Parliament's Rules of Procedure, during the first Friday sitting of each month the Prime Minister and Deputy Prim»»»

Wildlife officers have busted an illegal cockroach-breeding operation in rural Australia, seizing a skin-crawling haul worth more than $100,000 on the black market for exotic bugs. More than 100,000 contraband cockroaches were found in a raid on a commercial breeder in the town of Bathurst, west of»»»

SINGAPORE: Oman’s Mina al Fahal terminal has suspended ​oil loading following an explosion near its single-buoy mooring (SBM) berths, two people familiar with the matter said on Friday.The explosion ‌occurred between ‌SBM 1 ​and ‌2 ⁠berths ​due to ⁠an alleged drone attack, they said.It was not imme»»»

LONDON: The UN’s World Food Programme on Thursday repeated its warning over the energy and food shock arising from the Iran war, raising the alarm that 45 million people worldwide could be pushed into hunger. It came during a briefing by Carl Skau, acting executive director of WFP, which has been b»»»

LUXEMBOURG: European Union ministers on Thursday broadly supported a proposal to limit access to temporary protection for Ukrainian men of military age, reflecting a growing debate over how the bloc can continue supporting refugees while also helping Ukraine sustain its war effort against Russia. T»»»

KYIV, Ukraine: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Thursday called for face-to-face negotiations in a public letter addressed directly to Russian President Vladimir Putin. The letter, the first public message Zelensky has written directly to Putin since Russia launched its full-scale invasion»»»

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar ‌Ibrahim’s ruling coalition will face a test of its public support amid signs of internal tensions after two states this week called snap ​elections, as speculation mounts over an early national poll. Two of Anwar’s national coalition partners lead the g»»»

WASHINGTON: The House passed legislation Thursday that would aid Ukraine and sanction key segments of the Russian economy, overriding objections from Republican leaders who warned the bill would undermine negotiations designed to achieve a comparable but stronger result.The legislation, sponsored b»»»

BEIJING: Chinese leader Xi Jinping will travel to North Korea next week, both countries announced Friday, in what will be his first visit in nearly seven years. His trip will the latest in a series of steps by China to reinforce its close ties with its nuclear-armed neighbor, whose leader Kim Jong »»»

Thursday marked the fourth straight day of protests in Albania, that erupted over a proposed billion-dollar luxury resort backed by Jared Kushner, married to Donald Trump's daughter, Ivanka. Online though, false videos about the rallies are going viral, with internet users sharing dated and out of »»»

Dubai: Dubai Police is participating in the Dubai Esports and Games Festival 2026, which begins today at the Dubai World Trade Centre and continues until Sunday, 7 June, as part of its ongoing efforts to strengthen digital awareness among young people and gaming communities. The participation, led »»»

Chinese President Xi Jinping will pay a state visit to North Korea next week at the invitation of the country’s leader, Kim Jong Un, Chinese and North Korean state media reported on Friday. Xi, who is also general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, will visit the Democrati»»»

Russian crude oil deliveries to Hungary and Slovakia through the Soviet-era Druzhba pipeline returned to normal levels in May, marking the first full month of uninterrupted supplies since transit resumed in April after a disruption that highlighted the continuing importance of one of Europe's last »»»

SpaceX, Elon Musk’s rocket and satellite company, said on Wednesday it plans to raise about $75 billion in an initial public offering, valuing the company at $1.765 trillion. The company will offer 555.6 million shares at $135 each, surpassing Saudi Aramco’s record $25.6 billion IPO in 2019. SpaceX»»»

A graphic shows where United Airlines Flight 169 clipped a 15-foot-high light post along the New Jersey Turnpike as it was approaching Newark Liberty International Airport on May 3. Image courtesy National Transportation Safety Board June 4 (UPI) -- The pilots of a United Airlines flight that flew »»»

The Osh City Hall and Araket project have signed an agreement to build a clinic in the new Alai-1 and Alai-2 residential areas. The City Hall of the southern capital of Kyrgyzstan reported. According to the municipality, the project is being implemented with the support of the Swiss government. The»»»

During a working visit to Jalal-Abad region, Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan Erlist Akunbekov held a meeting on the construction of China — Kyrgyzstan — Uzbekistan international railway. The press service of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic reported. The pro»»»

The Minister of Internal Affairs of Kyrgyzstan, Ulan Niyazbekov, met with the Secretary General of Interpol, Valdecy Urquiza. The talks took place in Bishkek on the sidelines of the Meeting of Ministers of Internal Affairs and Public Security of the SCO Member States. According to the Ministry of I»»»

As part of the digitalization of document management, laws adopted by the Zhogorku Kenesh have started being sent to the president for signature in electronic format starting June 4. The parliament’s press service reported. According to the press service, Speaker Marlen Mamataliev on June 4 affixed»»»

Dubai: A Dubai court has ordered a developer behind a hotel unit in the Heart of Europe project on the World Islands to refund more than Dh1.37 million to an investor and pay an additional Dh150,000 in compensation after finding that the property could not be transferred because of multiple legal a»»»

In April 2026, the volume of retail trade was 1.7% higher according to raw data, or 3.6% higher in calendar (and Easter effects) adjusted terms, than in the same month of the previous year. Compared to the same period of the previous year, calendar-adjusted sale volumes expanded by 3.4% in speciali»»»

RIYADH: King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre (KFSH) has earned Diamond status in the World Stroke Organization Awards, the latest in a string of international recognitions that have reinforced the Saudi institution’s standing among the world’s leading academic medical centers. Accord»»»

No signs of fatigue are visible in Viktor Orbán, chairman of Fidesz. On the contrary, he may be capable of renewing the party and keeping the community united and strengthened, former Minister of Public Administration and Regional Development Tibor Navracsics said in a podcast published on Thursday»»»

Dubai: A spell of dusty and unsettled weather is set to affect the UAE on Friday and through the weekend, with strong winds expected to stir up sand and dust, reduce visibility and create rough sea conditions, according to the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM). The NCM forecast said Friday will »»»

WASHINGTON: The House passed legislation Thursday that would aid Ukraine and sanction key segments of the Russian economy, overriding objections from Republican leaders who warned the bill would undermine negotiations designed to achieve a comparable but stronger result. The legislation, sponsored »»»

Newly obtained video published exclusively by CNN shows extensive damage aboard the aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford following a March fire, raising questions about the severity of the incident and the Navy's initial characterisation of the blaze. The video, which CNN said was recorded aboard th»»»

Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., was the target of murder threats allegedly issued by a 63-year-old Oklahoma man, prosecutors said Thursday. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo June 4 (UPI) -- A 63-year-old Oklahoma man has been charged with threatening to assault and murder a U»»»

Tunis, June 5 (TAP) – U.S. Ambassador to Tunisia Bill Bazzi on Thursday, during a ceremony marking the 250th anniversary of American independence (Freedom 250), attended by Minister of Foreign Affairs, Migration and Tunisians Abroad Mohamed Ali...»»»

WASHINGTON: An American journalist who has lived in China since 2010 and worked for several state media organizations there pleaded guilty in a U.S. court Thursday to acting as an illegal agent for the Chinese government, the Justice Department said. Thomas Pauken II is set to be sentenced Septembe»»»

Tunis, June 5 (TAP) – Tunisia has called for stronger bilateral cooperation with the United States, notably urging the revival of consultation mechanisms and easier mobility between the two countries.Speaking at a reception held Thursday at the U.S....»»»

Tunis, June 5 (TAP) - President Kaïs Saïed met on Thursday at the Carthage Palace with Ambassador of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to Tunisia, Abdulaziz bin Ali Al-Saqr, who paid a farewell visit to the Head of State at the end of his mission.The...»»»

GENEVA: Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Human Resources and Social Development Ahmed Al-Rajhi called on Thursday for the responsible use of artificial intelligence to build a more inclusive, productive and sustainable future of work, as labor leaders gathered in Geneva for the International Labour Confe»»»

The family of a young Palestinian man who was shot dead by Israeli forces near the concrete barrier separating the occupied West Bank from Jerusalem, has told RT that his determination to find work drove him to his death. Imad Ishtayeh’s death was confirmed by the Palestinian Health Ministry on Sun»»»

US President Donald Trump has ramped up pressure on the island in recent months and has discussed taking the country over. The United States announced fresh economic sanctions Thursday on Cuba's president and some of his immediate family, alongside members of the Castro family, in Washington's late»»»

The US State Department has issued a security alert across the Middle East, warning of the "potential for hostilities" and urging American citizens to identify the nearest shelter immediately. The alert comes as reports indicate Washington has given Iran an end-of-week ultimatum: reach a deal or fa»»»