The defense of former State Committee for National Security Chairman Kamchybek Tashiev plans to appeal the Bishkek City Court’s ruling in the «Letter of 75» case. His lawyer, Ikramidin Aitkulov, told journalists. According to him, the court’s decision is illegal and unfounded. «Well, honestly, it i»»»

A foreign national identified as R.I.A. was detained at Osh International Airport on suspicion of smuggling a large shipment of Esse Change cigarettes, the State Committee for National Security (SCNS) reported. The special operation was carried out on September 6 jointly with officers of the State »»»

BELGRADE - Serbia's caretaker PM Djuro Macut opened a World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) Executive Committee meeting at the Palace of Serbia in Belgrade on Thursday. Macut noted that hosting the important gathering in Belgrade was a major recognition for the country and its sports system. He said it w»»»

Two homes, one bond: expats in fields from HR to horse and camel coaching reflect on ties Dubai: From building thriving businesses to raising families in a new culture, German expats in the UAE say the country has given them far more than they expected when they first arrived. This week, as UAE Pre»»»

Animal spends nearly 2 days stranded above Indian village before rescuers bring in a crane Villagers looked up — and saw something they probably never expected to find on top of their water tank. A bull. The animal had somehow made its way onto a water tank about 60 feet above the ground in a villa»»»

Standards will strengthen academic and career guidance from the early years to graduation Dubai: Dubai’s Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) has launched a new framework to prepare students for future learning, work, and life as technology, artificial intelligence, and the world of emp»»»

Hourly paid parking to start in JVC District 16 from October 15 Dubai: Residents and visitors in Dubai’s Jumeirah Village Circle (JVC) District 16 will have to pay for on-street parking from October 15, with parking services in the area operated by Parkonic. Parking will be charged by the hour, or »»»

Second runway marks the next step in DWC’s expansion towards 150 million passengers Dubai: Dubai World Central’s second runway is expected to open by the end of 2027, marking the next major step in the expansion of Al Maktoum International Airport. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques»»»

The Bishkek City Court has issued a ruling in the «Letter of 75» case. Journalists were not allowed into the courtroom to hear the verdict, although it had previously been announced that media representatives would be granted access. According to lawyer Latypbek Nuralimov, who spoke after the heari»»»

BELGRADE - The National Bank of Serbia (NBS) Executive Board decided on Thursday to keep the key policy rate at 5.75 pct, and also kept the deposit facility and lending facility rates unchanged at 4.5 pct and 7.0 pct, respectively, the NBS said in a statement. "In making this decision, the Executiv»»»

Iran and Ukraine wars loom large as expanded 11-member bloc struggles to bridge divisions Dubai: India will host some of the world’s most powerful leaders this weekend as Chinese President Xi Jinping, Russian President Vladimir Putin and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian converge on New Delhi for»»»

Continue the Change (CC) submitted a request for a parliamentary hearing of Bulgarian National Television (BNT) Director General Milena Milotinova and Council for Electronic Media (CEM) Chair Gabriela Naplatanova over the removal of long-serving journalist and TV anchor Georgi Angelov from its prog»»»

UAE firms rush to appoint accredited providers ahead e-invoicing mandate Ministry of Finance Approved Accredited Service Provider Tax Star has reported a strong rise in enquiries and sign-ups from businesses looking to get ahead of the UAE's e-invoicing deadline, reflecting growing awareness of the»»»

New Rest Points for tourists were opened today in Talas and on the grounds of Manas Ordo national complex. The opening ceremony was attended by Director of the State Tourism Development Agency Eduard Kubatov. The new Rest Point centers are designed to provide tourists and travelers with a place to »»»

GERB will not offer unsolicited support to any presidential candidate in the October 25 election, party leader Boyko Borissov told reporters in Vidin Thursday following a meeting with local party structures. Borissov emphasized that GERB will not nominate its own presidential candidate, stressing t»»»

Democrats for Strong Bulgaria (DSB) party has notified the European Commission (EC) and the European Council (EUCO) and is awaiting an explanation from the Bulgarian National Television (BNT) over journalist Georgi Angelov’s removal from the air, the party’s press office said. DSB’s national leader»»»

The election of the Supreme Judicial Council (SJC) is exceptionally important for Bulgaria’s development in all areas, Prime Minister Rumen Radev told reporters in Paris on Thursday. He is in the French capital at the invitation of President Emmanuel Macron to participate in the International Space»»»

MP Hassan Fadlallah of Hezbollah on Thursday emphasized that "the Resistance is committed to confronting the presence of the occupation using all available and feasible means and capabilities.” “The enemy is currently attempting to impose a new equation to make the cost of liberation hefty and high»»»

Israel’s Yedioth Ahronoth daily on Wednesday quoted a senior Lebanese official as telling it that Lebanon may be facing its “last chance” to achieve peace with Israel, urging the Israelis to give the Lebanese government time and political space to weaken Hezbollah and warning that continued Israeli»»»

Medical jet has flown across 20 countries, carrying patients needing intensive care A UAE-based aeromedical service has completed nearly 1,000 flying hours across 20 countries and five continents in its first five months of operation, transporting critically ill patients who require specialised car»»»

Attend Gulf News LevelUP to find out how an Executive MBA can boost your career and salary Is experience alone enough to reach the C-suite? For many mid-career professionals, the answer is often no. While years of experience build technical expertise, senior leadership demands a broader understandi»»»

Tokyo: Japan said on Thursday it had asked for the revision of a new world map adopted by the United Nations because it made the disputed Kuril islands appear to belong to Russia. The UN General Assembly voted on Friday to adopt the new map, which makes the African continent larger while also shrin»»»

Tunis, Sept. 10 (TAP)- Thundery rain is forecast on Thursday afternoon in the north and in parts of the midland, the National Institute of Meteorology (INM) said in an update.Heavy rainfall of 40mm to 60mm is expected in the governorates of El Kef,...»»»

Young Kyrgyzstanis are more confident in navigating digital finance and assessing their financial situation than older people. This finding comes from the 2025 Financial Literacy Survey published by the National Bank. Among participants aged 18 to 29, the digital financial literacy score was 56.9 o»»»

Deputy Head of the National Investment Agency of Kyrgyzstan Meerimbek Koichumanov is taking part in the 26th China International Fair for Investment and Trade (CIFIT), held in Xiamen, China, from September 8 to 11. CIFIT is one of the largest international platforms bringing together representative»»»

BELGRADE - Serbia's public debt amounted to 41.82 bln euros at end-July, accounting for 43.9 pct of GDP, according to figures released by the Ministry of Finance. Relative to December 31, 2025, Serbia's public debt was up from 39.34 bln euros, while its share in the GDP was down from 44.4 pct. Serb»»»

BELGRADE - The Serbian dinar's official median exchange rate against the euro is 117.3625 dinars for one euro on Thursday, which is a slight change relative to Wednesday, the National Bank of Serbia said. The dinar is steady against the euro m-o-m, down by 0.2 pct y-o-y and down by 0.1 pct relative»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russian President Vladimir Putin will fly to India on Thursday to attend the BRICS summit, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said. "The president continues to prepare for the upcoming BRICS summit, which will be held in New Delhi, where, in fact, the president will fly out tonight,»»»

National Ombudsman Velislava Delcheva has sent a recommendation to Energy Minister Iva Petrova, proposing changes in the regulatory framework on heat energy cost allocation and financial support for low-income households, the Ombudsman’s Office said Thursday. The proposal follows complaints from ci»»»

As the US and Iran trade air strikes in the vital Strait of Hormuz and Yemen's Houthi rebels step up their campaign against Saudi Arabia, surging oil prices have seen stocks falling across Asia. Investors appear to be holding their breath for the news that the Federal Reserve and other central bank»»»

PRESS REVIEW – Thursday, September 10: US papers react to the first night of the Republicans' midterm convention in Dallas. Also: five baby orangutans from Southeast Asia have been found in a forest in India. Then some dystopian science news. Finally, perhaps we don't need to do as much sport as we»»»

Dubai Metro became a silent companion through school runs to work runs for 17 years I was twelve, the first time I tapped a Nol card at Dubai Airport Freezone metro station, backpack heavier than it needed to be, uniform still creased from my mother's iron, and I didn’t realize I was boarding not j»»»

Public told to avoid intermediaries and unofficial websites for housing services Abu Dhabi: The Abu Dhabi Housing Authority has warned citizens against fraudulent social media accounts and websites claiming to facilitate housing applications, process transactions or help applicants secure housing b»»»

PARIS - Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic, who is attending the International Space Summit in Paris, said on Thursday the summit was very important for Serbia, too, and that the country could have its own small satellites. "Today's summit is very important, of course - it is taking place in an era»»»

French President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday called for the "shared governance" of space in a speech delivered at the two-day International Space Summit held in Paris. He also called on Europe to develop its own crewed spaceflight capability as part of the broader push to strengthen the continent's»»»

France's far-right National Rally (RN) has expelled a policeman from its ranks after bodycam footage of him making racist, homophobic and sexist remarks was published on Wednesday. The controversy threatens to revive scrutiny of the party's efforts to distance itself from its extremist past ahead o»»»

Centuries before becoming a war prize, Red Sea port sent Yemeni coffee around the world Dubai: Order a mocha in a cafe almost anywhere in the world and you are invoking the name of a small Yemeni port that once stood at the centre of the global coffee trade. Now Mocha — also spelled Mokha or Al Mak»»»

Milestone highlights decades of innovation in metabolic surgery and patient outcomes Al Taie Center for Laparoscopic and Obesity Surgery has announced a significant milestone in its journey of advancing obesity treatment in the UAE. The founder, Dr. Abdulsalam Al Taie, has now completed over 75,000»»»

Vienna, Sept. 10 (SANA) The United States welcomed the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Board of Governors’ decision to close Syria’s non-compliance file, saying the Syrian government had set an example in meeting its international nuclear non-proliferation obligations. Preston Wells Griff»»»

MP from the "Progressive Bulgaria" party, Petar Vitanov, said Ukraine cannot realistically return to its 1991 borders, arguing that the war has no military solution and that continued fighting is only producing more casualties and escalation. “I do not think it is objective to think that Ukraine ca»»»

GERB leader Boyko Borissov said presidential candidates Andrey Gyurov and Kandev cannot win over GERB voters, while describing presidential candidate Iliana Yotova as an ideological opponent of his party. Borissov made the comments in Vidin during his first public appearance after GERB decided not »»»

Moldova’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mihai Popsoi visited Sofia on Wednesday for talks focused on Moldova’s European integration, the Bulgarian community in the Taraclia region and the further development of bilateral relations. Popsoi was in Bulgaria at the invitation of Bulgarian »»»

Key figures from Europe’s space industry and other international players have converged on Paris to discuss how to advance the continent’s ambitions in a global market dominated by the United States. The two-day International Space Summit that started Wednesday gathers officials, astronauts, resear»»»

The 33-year-old woman accused of killing a one-year-old boy in Varna has been remanded in custody permanently after a court hearing. Alexandrina Toteva was brought to the courthouse in handcuffs, while the court rejected her defense’s request for the proceedings to be held behind closed doors. Tote»»»

Thirteen teenagers between the ages of 12 and 15 have been detained in Plovdiv after a peer was allegedly beaten and burned with lighters during a violent confrontation near a shopping center. According to the city police, the incident took place near the shopping center on Ruski Boulevard. Eyewitn»»»

The number of foreign students in Kyrgyzstan has declined in recent years. According to the National Statistical Committee, about 81,000 foreign students were studying in the country in 2021, compared with fewer than 38,000 in 2025. In March 2026, a Cabinet resolution established the state enterpri»»»

Parliament on Thursday passed on first reading amendments to the Civil Procedure Code submitted by the Council of Ministers. The bill transposes the requirements of an EU directive aimed at protecting people engaged in public participation from manifestly unfounded claims or abusive court proceedin»»»

Creators, artists, writers, university lecturers, and scientists are among the founders of the Nomination Committee to back Andrey Gyurov and Georgi Kandev as candidates for president and vice president in the October 25 elections. The founding meeting took place at the Toplocentrala Centre for Con»»»

Gold bar and dollars Gold prices advanced on Thursday, buoyed by a softer US dollar as investors closely await key inflation data out of the United States. Spot gold rose zero point three percent to US$4,412.84 per ounce by 02:34 GMT. Meanwhile, US gold futures for December delivery dipped zero poi»»»

Abu Dhabi-based Mal aims to take AI-native financial services platform to global markets Abu Dhabi: A new AI-native Islamic finance platform has opened its global waitlist as it prepares to launch financial services across multiple international markets, just three months after receiving In-Princip»»»