Outbound travel demand surge during Eid Al-Adha
Doha, Qatar: Outbound travel demand from Qatar is showing strong recovery during Eid Al-Adha, with tourism experts reporting higher booking activity, stronger consumer confidence, and growing interest in regional and international leisure destinations compared with Eid Al Fitr earlier this year. Sp»»»
Kenya school fire kills at least 10 students, media say
NAIROBI: A dormitory fire in Kenya’s central region of Nakuru killed at least 10 students, media said on Thursday, citing a senior police official. Emergency rescue teams were searching the dormitory at Utumishi Girls Academy, where the fire started at about 1 a.m. (2200 GMT), radio station Ca»»»
Trump voices support for Armenia PM ahead of tense vote
WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump voiced support on Wednesday for Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan in the upcoming elections, which polls show as an exceedingly tight race. The June 7 parliamentary vote is seen as a litmus test for Pashinyan’s moves to loosen Armenian dependence on Mosco»»»
Moscow Mayor's Cup in Russian Billiards: Arsen Kalybek uulu takes 2nd place - | 24.KG
Kyrgyzstani Arsen Kalybek uulu took second place at the 14th Moscow Mayor’s Cup 2026 International Free Pyramid Tournament, which concluded in Russia. He advanced to the finals but lost to Rostislav Guzov from Russia (1:9). The final round of the 2026 Moscow Mayor’s Cup in Russian Billiards is one »»»
Brazil moves toward five-day workweek
Brasília: Brazil's Chamber of Deputies advanced a reform on Wednesday that would shorten the workweek and give workers two days of rest, a pre-election victory for President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva. Latin America's biggest economy currently has workers hustling six days a week. Backed by labor un»»»
Kyrgyzstan's loan portfolio exceeds 569 billion soms - | 24.KG
Kyrgyzstan’s loan portfolio exceeds 569 billion soms. Azat Kozubekov, Deputy Chairman of the Board of the National Bank, told reporters. According to him, the loan portfolio as of the end of April 2026 amounted to 569,800 billion soms. Since the beginning of the year, loan volume has grown by 12 pe»»»
National Bank sells $893.45 million on foreign exchange market in 2026 - | 24.KG
Since the beginning of the year, the National Bank of Kyrgyzstan has sold $893.45 million on the foreign exchange market. Azat Kozubekov, Deputy Chairman of the National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic, told reporters. According to him, the total volume of U.S. dollar sales on the domestic foreign exch»»»
Trump’s sound-and-fury diplomacy produces unclear outcomes
Deal or no deal? That has been the central question looming in the standoff between Iran and America since a fragile ceasefire was announced on 8 April before being extended indefinitely by US President Donald Trump weeks later. There has been a flurry of diplomacy, leaks, and mixed messages about »»»
US Strikes Iran, Drawing Retaliatory Attack on American Base
The United States struck southern Iran on Thursday, drawing retaliation from Tehran against a US military base, in the most serious clashes since an April ceasefire began. The fighting threatened to jettison a fragile diplomatic push to forge a peace agreement and open the Strait of Hormuz, which h»»»
Parking in Budapest goes fully digital
From July 1, all parking machines in Budapest will be removed. Parking in the capital will then only be possible via app or SMS. As reported by RTL Híradó, the city administration considers operating parking meters too expensive. In some districts, annual maintenance costs amount to HUF 100 million»»»
Thai court acquits opposition politician accused of royal insult
BANGKOK: A Thai criminal court has acquitted a prominent Thai opposition political figure charged with cybercrimes and insulting the royal family during a 2021 Facebook livestream, his lawyer said on Thursday. Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit, the 47-year-old founder of the progressive political move»»»
Capital returns
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Towarowa fills up
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Empik signs lease
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Resi4Rent record
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Trans Polonia places
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Industrial agency reshuffle
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Inter Cars lifted
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Economy holds pace
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Germany slows again
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Fuel costs surge
Polish households and companies have absorbed an estimated PLN 10bn in additional fuel costs following renewed instability in the Middle East and higher global oil prices. Analysts at Warsaw-based think tank Instrat argue that transport operators, logistics groups and manufacturing businesses are p»»»
ASelvita downgraded
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Asseco profits jump
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Fashion discounts probed
Poland’s competition and consumer watchdog UOKiK has launched proceedings against the online stores of H&M and Peek & Cloppenburg over the way they advertised discounts to shoppers. Regulators allege the retailers either failed to display the lowest price from the previous 30 days — a legal require»»»
Government orders reviews of hospitals, schools and private funds
The government adopted decisions at Tuesday’s meeting on, among other issues, reviewing the Chamber of Agriculture and the Klebelsberg Centre, increasing transparency and identifying the owners of private equity funds, and making hospital infection data public, government spokespersons said at a pr»»»
Newsom signs bill to protect California elections from Trump - UPI.com
California Gov. Gavin Newsom (sitting) signed legislation Wednesday to curb federal interference in the state's elections. Photo courtesy Office of California Gov. Gavin Newsom/Release May 27 (UPI) -- California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed legislation Wednesday aimed at protecting the state's election»»»
Think it’s hot now? UN warns next five years could shatter heat records
Washington: In the next five years, the Earth is overwhelmingly likely to surge again and again past the international climate threshold set as safe and shatter its hottest-year record along the way, according to new United Nations climate projections. The World Meteorological Organization also for»»»
Iran Strikes US Airbase in Response to Bandar Abbas Attack — IRGC
Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps said it targeted a US airbase at 4:50 a.m. after an early morning US attack near Bandar Abbas airport, IRNA reported. The American base was the “origin of the aggression,” according to the statement.“Aggression will not go unanswered,” the IRGC said, warning»»»
US Sanctions Iran’s Persian Gulf Strait Authority
The US Department of the Treasury said it has imposed sanctions on Iran’s Persian Gulf Strait Authority, a body created to review passage requests through the Strait of Hormuz. The US labeled the authority an Iranian “scheme” of “maritime extortion,” claiming it is linked to the IRGC and warning th»»»
Human Rights Collapse in Ukraine Under Neo-Nazi Regime — Russian MFA
The Russian Foreign Ministry has published a 2026 report on the human rights situation in Ukraine, stating that the situation has “seriously degraded” under the open neo-Nazi regime in Kiev. Western sponsors continue to ignore and justify the crimes of the ruling clique in Kiev, while pumping money»»»
UN: Temperatures likely to remain at record levels in 2026-2030
GENEVA: Global average temperatures are likely to continue at or near record levels this year and for the next four years afterwards, the United Nations warned Thursday. The 11 hottest individual years ever recorded all happened from 2015 onwards and the UN’s weather and climate agency said the tre»»»
Middle East war live: US carries out strikes in Iran targeting military site
The US military on Wednesday conducted its second defensive strike this week against Iran after officials said they observed aggressive activity from the Iranian military. This comes shortly after US President Donald Trump threatened to "finish the job" if Tehran didn't agree to a deal. Follow our »»»
AEC presents African Energy Person of Year 2026 award to Nigeria’s Aliko Dangote
The billionaire entrepreneur and philanthropist Aliko Dangote is recognised for his efforts to strengthen energy security in Africa. What: The AEC has named Nigeria’s Aliko Dangote African Energy Person of the Year 2026. Why: Dangote has invested heavily in the physical infrastructure needed for in»»»
Three oil, LNG tankers exit Hormuz with transponders off
SINGAPORE: Two supertankers and one liquefied natural gas (LNG) tanker exited the Strait of Hormuz earlier this week with their transponders switched off, and are heading for India and China, shipping data from LSEG and Kpler showed. The vessels joined a number of tankers leaving the Gulf this mont»»»
Chinese doctors treat over 1,500 citizens of Kyrgyzstan for cataracts - | 24.KG
Chinese doctors have treated over 1,500 citizens of Kyrgyzstan for cataracts. A humanitarian ophthalmological mission by Chinese specialists concluded at the National Hospital as part of Express Health — Bright Journey project, the Ministry of Health’s press center reported. Chinese doctors perform»»»
Russian President Vladimir Putin arrives in Kazakhstan on state visit - | 24.KG
Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in Kazakhstan on a state visit. He was welcomed at the Astana airport by President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, Akorda reports. The Russian leader will also participate in a meeting of the Supreme Eurasian Economic Council and the Eurasian Economic F»»»
Foreign Minister of Kyrgyzstan meets with UN Secretary-General - | 24.KG
Foreign Minister of Kyrgyzstan Jeenbek Kulubaev met with UN Secretary-General António Guterres. The parties discussed current international and regional issues, as well as prospects for expanding cooperation between Kyrgyzstan and the United Nations. According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Je»»»
Israel carries out strikes on Lebanon’s southern city of Tyre
JERUSALEM: Israel’s military said on Thursday it had begun striking Hezbollah infrastructure around Tyre after issuing an evacuation warning for residents of the southern Lebanese city. “The IDF is compelled to take forceful action against it,” the Israeli military’s order said, in reference to the»»»
Kuwait Air defences intercept hostile missile and Drone attacks, no casualties reported
Kuwait's General Staff of the Army has announced that air defence systems were intercepting hostile missile and drone attacks targeting the country’s airspace early on Thursday. In a statement, the General Staff of the Kuwaiti Army said air defence systems were currently responding to a wave of hos»»»
Saudi Arabia expands Hajj field services; teams tracking ill or lost pilgrims
MINA: Saudi authorities have intensified field, medical and humanitarian services across Makkah and the holy sites during the peak days of Hajj, deploying specialized teams, emergency units and volunteers to support millions of pilgrims, according to reports carried by the Saudi Press Agency. The G»»»
Kulubaev meets with Chinese Foreign Minister to discuss Xi Jinping's visit - | 24.KG
Foreign Minister of Kyrgyzstan Jeenbek Kulubaev met with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in New York. The two sides discussed preparations for Chinese President Xi Jinping’s state visit to Kyrgyzstan and his participation in the 25th Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit in Bishkek. The F»»»
Egypt eye World Cup breakthrough in Salah’s likely last World Cup
CAIRO: Mohamed Salah has unfinished business in what could be his final World Cup as Egypt’s superstar seeks to deliver a first win at the tournament for the Pharaohs. Powerhouses of African football with a record seven continental titles, Egypt have struggled to make a dent on the global stage in »»»
Kuwait: air defenses confront missile and drone attacks
RIYADH: Kuwait’s air defenses were confronting missile and drone attacks early Thursday, the army said, after air raid sounded across the country. Any explosion sounds heard are the result of air defense systems intercepting the attacks, the army said in a note on social media. Iran spent weeks att»»»
UAE weather: Temperatures to decline, coast set for cooler days
The UAE will see fair weather over the coming days, with temperatures expected to gradually decline, particularly along coastal areas, while sea conditions in the Arabian Gulf are set to become rough by early next week, according to the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM). The NCM said the country»»»
US probing Trump accuser in sexual assault case: US media
The US Justice Department has launched a criminal probe into E. Jean Carroll, a former columnist whom President Donald Trump was found liable for sexually assaulting, US media reported late Wednesday. Trump has repeatedly urged his Justice Department to take action against his enemies, and the late»»»
Amit Shah to begin two-day Gujarat visit today, launch multiple development projects
Gandhinagar: Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah will begin his two-day visit to Gujarat on Thursday, during which he is scheduled to inaugurate and lay foundation stones for multiple development projects across the Gandhinagar Lok Sabha constituency and Ahmedabad, and to hold organisatio»»»
U.S. kills two in second suspected drug boat strike in two days - UPI.com
The U.S. military under Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth attacked a suspected drug boat Wednesday in the eastern Pacific, killing two people. Photo by Kyle Mazza /UPI | License Photo May 27 (UPI) -- The U.S. military killed two men in a "lethal kinetic strike" of a suspected drug trafficking boat »»»
Medicine supply still sees growing disruption risks worldwide: Moody’s
Dubai: Global pharmaceutical supply chains are facing mounting pressure from geopolitical tensions, shipping disruptions and manufacturing bottlenecks, raising concerns over medicine availability and costs worldwide, according to a new Moody’s report. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the G»»»
Brazil revives plan to pave highway through Amazon
Nature and EnvironmentBrazilBrazil revives plan to pave highway through AmazonRoshni Majumdar with AP, ReutersBrazil will invest $75 million to pave a highway that cuts through the center of the Amazon rainforest. Environmentalists argue for strong protections to conserve the ecosystem so crucial t»»»
Ex-CIA official charged with stealing millions of dollars in gold bars from the federal government
WASHINGTON: A former senior CIA official with top secret-level clearance is accused of stealing hundreds of gold bars worth more than $40 million from the federal government and stashing them in his home. David Rush was arrested and charged with criminal theft of public money last week, according t»»»