Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs has honoured the winners of the inaugural global “Rufaqa” Orphans’ Branch of the Sheikh Jassim bin Mohammed bin Thani Quran Competition, bringing together Quranic excellence and humanitarian care for orphans from 20 countries. Undersecretary of»»»

Geneva: The Permanent Mission of Qatar to the United Nations Office at Geneva organised on Wednesday a side event entitled, “Can Education Survive Attack? The Resilience of Human Communities,” in cooperation with the Education Above All (EAA) Foundation, marking the 7th International Day to Protect»»»

Doha, Qatar: Minister of State for Foreign Trade, H E Dr. Ahmad bin Mohammed Al-Sayed, participated in the 11th Belt and Road Summit, hosted by the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region under the theme “Advancing High-Quality Development • Embarking on a New Journey.” The Summit was inaugurated b»»»

Doha, Qatar: The University of Doha for Science and Technology (UDST) brought its campus community together for this year’s Clubs Fair, transforming the University’s campus into a vibrant celebration of student talent, creativity, leadership, and connection. Organised by the Student Engagement & Al»»»

Doha, Qatar: The organising committee of the School Olympic Programme announced the completion of all arrangements for the launch of the twentieth edition of the season (2026-2027), which will be held at the Aspire Academy Dome in October. The organisation of this new edition comes as a continuatio»»»

Doha, Qatar: Northwestern University in Qatar (NU-Q) will host communications scholar Cheryll Soriano for the fourth annual NU-Q Lecture on the Global South. titled “Politics of Suturing: Infrastructural Labour and Survival in Platform Work,” her lecture will explore the experiences of workers navi»»»

Luanda, Angola: Angola has channelled approximately $99bn into its oil sector over the past nine years, Minister of State for Economic Coordination José de Lima Massano has said. Speaking at the opening of the 7th Angola Oil & Gas (AOG 2026) International Conference and Exhibition in Luanda, Massan»»»

Talas has received 30 electric buses for city routes and transportation to nearby villages. President Sadyr Japarov attended the handover ceremony during his working visit to the region. Charging stations have also been delivered for the buses. Sites for the stations and electric bus parking have b»»»

Arab Finance: Egyptian real estate developer Hyde Park Developments has launched One Hyde Park, a 240-feddan residential project in New Cairo’s Fifth Settlement comprising approximately 8,500 homes, as per an emailed press release. The development is the company’s ninth project in Egypt and its fou»»»

Three activists who had held annual vigils commemorating the Tiananmen Square crackdown were sentenced to between five and seven years in prison Friday for calling for an "end to one-party dictatorship". Prosecutors had argued that China's constitution enshrines the primacy of the Communist Party. »»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Municipality, represented by the General Cleanliness Department, has announced a September beach and island cleaning campaign, inviting community members to take part in a series of clean-up activities across several coastal locations in Qatar. The campaign, part of the»»»

Doha, Qatar: The third day of the Katara International Hunting and Falconry Exhibition - “S’hail 2026” - witnessed strong public interest in various specialised pavilions, particularly those offering birds, falconry and hunting equipment, hunting gear, desert trips and camping supplies. The exhibit»»»

Doha, Qatar: A new building of the Islamic Council in Gjilan, Kosovo, has been officially opened following a €2.4m support from Qatar, providing the city with a new five-storey centre for religious, educational, cultural and social activities. Covering more than 5,000 square metres, the new facilit»»»

Doha, Qatar: The State of Qatar participated in the Global Public Security Cooperation Forum 2026, held yesterday in Lianyungang, China. Assistant Undersecretary of the Ministry of Interior for Security Affairs, H E Sheikh Nayef bin Faleh bin Saud Al-Thani let the delegation representing Qatar at t»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Qatar Philharmonic Orchestra will present ‘Tchaikovsky’s Piano Concerto No. 1’, which is expected to take place on September 14, 2026 at 7.30pm at the Qatar National Convention Centre (QNCC), Auditorium 3, offering audiences an evening of dramatic expression, virtuosity, and some o»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Center for Empowerment and Care of the Elderly (Ehsan) has opened the expansion of its Ehsan Al Wakrah Day Club at the Old Al Wakrah Souq, coinciding with the launch of the new season of Ehsan’s day clubs for older women. The expansion is part of the centre’s ongoing efforts to dev»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Oral Health Promotion and Prevention Section at the Primary Health Care Corporation (PHCC) has issued the Annual Report of the Asnani School Oral Health Programme for the 2025–2026 academic year. Manager of the Oral Health Promotion and Prevention Section, stated that the Asnani Sc»»»

Geneva: The State of Qatar affirmed that protecting the dignity, humanity and rights of older persons remains a longstanding priority, regardless of age or changes in their health and cognitive abilities. Delivering Qatar’s statement during the interactive dialogue with the Independent Expert on th»»»

The United States is observing National Translation Month, an initiative highlighting works of world literature translated into English. Among the books featured is Kara by Kyrgyz writer Sultan Raev, published in New York under the English title Castigation. The English-language edition is already »»»

Dozens missing as rescuers battle thick smoke aboard burned Philippine ferry A deadly blaze that swept through a Philippine ferry happened "in seconds", the coast guard said Friday, as rescuers battled heavy smoke in the search for dozens of missing people. The fire that tore through the M/V June A»»»

The Russian armed forces hit military facilities and port infrastructure facilities of Ukraine, as well as naval vessels delivering military cargo to the armed forces of Ukraine at night, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Friday. "Last night, the armed forces of Russia launched group strikes wit»»»

Air France suspends Dubai flights until September 15 as regional airspace risks persist Dubai: Multiple flight delays were recorded at UAE airports this morning, while several UAE and international carriers continue to operate with cancellations, reduced services or schedule changes. Etihad reporte»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) has launched an optional service that allows candidates to take the Food Handler Licensing Examination outside the State of Qatar at accredited examination centres in several countries. By enabling the early assessment of prospective workers’ compet»»»

Luanda, Angola: The recent signing of a Heads of Terms agreement between QatarEnergy and Angola’s National Oil, Gas and Biofuels Agency (ANPG) has been described as a significant step towards strengthening energy cooperation and deepening the broader bilateral relationship between Angola and Qatar.»»»

The European Broadcasting Union (EBU) has rejected Kazakhstan’s Khabar media holding’s application to participate in the Eurovision Song Contest, Politico reports. According to the EBU, the state broadcaster does not meet the criteria for full membership in the union. Kazakhstan is located outside »»»

Budapest Airport has suffered a sharp fall in direct cargo capacity from China and Hong Kong. According to analysis by Rotate, capacity between 1 and 21 August dropped by 58 per cent compared with June levels, before the European Union’s new tariff regime came into force. The collapse at Budapest A»»»

BusinessWhy are European banks moving their gold out of the US?Arthur SullivanThe Netherlands and France have moved their gold out of US vaults. Part of the reason is fear over US reliability, but equally important is the need to have their gold closer to home in the event of a crisis. https://p.dw»»»

Stationary traffic cameras monitoring compliance with road rules began operating fully in Bishkek and Issyk-Kul region on September 11. They have been installed at three locations: The cameras automatically detect violations of speed limits, seatbelt usage, and adherence to road markings.»»»

President Sadyr Japarov said Kyrgyzstan must learn from the past and strengthen national unity. He made the remarks today at a ceremony of raising the national flag in Talas’ central square marking the 35th anniversary of the country’s independence. «We have gone through various trials, made mistak»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Education and Higher Education has launched two new policies governing school programmes and activities and student behaviour in government schools and kindergartens, as part of efforts to enhance the quality of the educational environment and establish a more integrate»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar aims to build a highly educated and driven generation through strategic investments in human capital that align with the Third National Development Strategy (NDS3) and the Qatar National Vision (QNV) 2030. The National Planning Council (NPC) stated that the country views educatio»»»

From ground zero to classrooms, Americans honor 9/11’s enduring shadow NEW YORK: Americans are commemorating the 25th anniversary of 9/11, remembering the shock, the dead and the sweeping consequences of the al-Qaida attacks on symbols of U.S. might and prosperity. Friday's milestone anniversary wi»»»

Yemen’s Houthis seized the strategic Red Sea port city of Mocha on Thursday as their offensive against Saudi-backed government forces intensified. Saudi Arabia launched dozens of airstrikes over the past 24 hours, the Houthis said, after the Iran-backed group carried out attacks on Saudi territory »»»

WASHINGTON, United States — The IMF has pushed borrowing countries to make bigger austerity cuts over the past decade, charity Oxfam said Thursday, urging for alternatives to such measures.

"These cuts undermine vital spending on public services — from health care to education and housing — that p»»»

President Sadyr Japarov called on the people of Kyrgyzstan to maintain unity and demonstrate their love for the homeland through concrete actions. He made this statement today during the national flag-raising ceremony in the central square of Talas. The head of state arrived in the region to partic»»»

Acting US Secretary of the Navy Hung Cao said that Iranian forces had inflicted significant damage on US facilities in Bahrain, including infrastructure essential for basing and supplying the Navy. Iranian forces "blew the hell out of Bahrain," Cao told The Epoch Times. Damage to the Fifth Fleet he»»»

Parliament will devote its entire sitting on Friday to question time, having completed its legislative agenda for the week. MPs approved a proposal by presiding officer Ivan Angelov on Thursday. Question time will continue until ministers have answered all questions from MPs. Minister of Regional D»»»

Producer Islam Satarov commented on reports of a possible Shakira concert in Bishkek and provided an update on his meeting with representatives of Vi Project KG and a private investor involved in the project. According to Satarov, Vi Project KG is directly handling negotiations over the singer’s pe»»»

The average price of diesel fuel in the United States has topped $6 per gallon for the first time in history, the fuel price tracking service GasBuddy said. "The national average price of diesel has climbed to $6.00 per gallon for the first time in history, according to GasBuddy, whose live, real-t»»»

The Greek and Libyan ambassadors to Bulgaria will receive high state honours from President Iliana Iotova at separate ceremonies on Friday, her press secretariat said. The ceremonies will take place in the Coat of Arms Hall at the President’s administration. Iotova will award Greek Ambassador to Bu»»»

OPM icons unite for a nostalgic, love-filled Pre-Valentine’s night in Dubai Dubai: The celebrated Filipino artists will share the stage for a special one-night concert titled “Sponge Cola & Karylle: Mundong Puno ng Pag-ibig” (A World Full of Love). Set for February 13, 2027, at The Agenda in Dubai »»»

A working meeting on launching direct air service between Bishkek and the Chinese resort city of Sanya was held on Hainan Island, Airports of Kyrgyzstan OJSC reported. The talks took place in Haikou with the support of the Kyrgyz Embassy in China and the regional project support center for SCO coun»»»

A fire broke out on Boz-Boltok mountain in Alamedin district today. Dry grass caught fire. According to the Ministry of Emergency Situations, three firefighting crews, six rescuers and the district department’s emergency response headquarters were involved in extinguishing the blaze. The fire was b»»»

The Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan has removed one category of pipes used in the construction of small hydropower plants from the list of goods exempt from VAT upon import. The relevant resolution was signed by Cabinet Chairman Adylbek Kasymaliev. The tenth paragraph was removed from the «Small»»»

Tourists visiting the glacier near Chamonix can see the dramatic effects of climate change France’s iconic Mer de Glace glacier is shrinking rapidly as record summer heat accelerates melting in the Alps. Tourists visiting the glacier near Chamonix can see the dramatic effects of climate change, wit»»»

More than 3,500 police officers will ensure security and public order in Talas region, where celebrations marking Independence Day will begin today, the regional police department reports. A meeting attended by Deputy Interior Ministers Oktyabr Urmambetov and Suyunbek Niyazbekov focused on measures»»»

Rising oil, shipping risks as Houthis threaten Saudi routes and Red Sea chokepoint UAE airports remain open and major flights are operating, though the regional security environment remains a challenge. The immediate risks for residents are flight changes, higher fuel and transport costs, shipping-»»»

The Ministry of Economy of Kyrgyzstan is conducting an inventory of all ongoing and completed international grant and technical assistance projects. According to the ministry, this measure will improve the efficiency of use of the funds attracted. At a meeting with foreign partners, Deputy Minister»»»

During a working visit to Talas region on Thursday, Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers Adylbek Kasymaliev inspected the preparations of facilities for the celebration of the 35th anniversary of the independence of the Kyrgyz Republic. He visited all the social and infrastructure facilities in the»»»

What is needed is not a rapid introduction of the euro, but a successful one — the President of the National Bank of Hungary (MNB) declared on Thursday, at the opening day of the 64th Economists' Itinerant Conference in Eger. Mihály Varga stressed that if the introduction of the common European cur»»»