The parliamentary Defence Committee approved at first reading, by a 16-1 vote, a bill ratifying amendments to three international contracts covering the acquisition of Stryker armoured combat vehicles, Javelin anti-tank guided missiles and ammunition for the Stryker vehicles. As early as May 2025, »»»

The Issyk-Kul Region Development Fund financed projects for 572.1 million soms from January to June 2026. This is stated in a report by the fund’s management directorate. During the first six months of the year, the fund received 810.6 million soms from Kumtor Gold Company and another 125.2 million»»»

For the first time at the VI World Nomad Games, spectators will be able to see kok-boru and kokpar from the perspective of the ulakchi (players). POV cameras will be mounted on the players’ headgear to record the matches from a first-person view. This will allow spectators to experience the speed o»»»

King Harald V of Norway at the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize presentation ceremony at Oslo City Hall on December 10, 2025. File Photo by Paul Treadway/ UPI | License Photo Aug. 25 (UPI) -- King Harald V of Norway's condition has deteriorated as he undergoes treatment in an Oslo hospital for an infection o»»»

EuPlătesc, one of Romania’s leading payment processors and a payment institution authorised by the National Bank of Romania (NBR), is implementing the first phase of its direct connection to the RoPay infrastructure developed by TRANSFOND. Access for Processor-type participants to the RoPay scheme »»»

The Kyrgyz Football Union (KFU) and head coach of the national team Robert Prosinečki have mutually agreed to end their cooperation. Prosinečki became head coach of the Kyrgyzstan’s national team on December 10, 2025. During his tenure, the team played four matches, with two ending in draws and two»»»

NATO has expanded its Icelandic air policing mission, which has been in place since 2008, by integrating it into a broader air and missile defense system designed to counter “the full spectrum of threats in all operational environments,” according to NATO’s Joint Air Command. This change in the for»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russia and the Vatican have managed to maintain a faithful and trustful dialogue despite the events in the world, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said on Tuesday. "We note that despite all the turbulence in the world, we have managed to maintain a trusting, mutually respec»»»

Dubai: Emirates has revised the way it calculates the expiry of Skywards Miles from next year, replacing its current birth-month-based system with a simpler three-year validity period linked to when the Miles were earned. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & BalancesUnder the new po»»»

Hungary’s new National Asset Recovery and Asset Protection Office (NVVH) is tasked with protecting public assets, investigating suspected misuse of state property and helping recover unlawfully acquired public wealth. The relevant legistlation establishing the new body was accepted by the Parliamen»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The deployment of NATO contingents in Ukraine is unacceptable for Russia, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Tuesday. "This is a very important issue and a very important topic. This is not the first time that there has been talk of the intention to deploy military contingen»»»

A qualification is no longer something you earn once and rely on for the rest of your career. Today’s professionals are expected to keep learning as industries evolve and job roles change. From Executive MBAs to industry certifications and specialised diplomas, every programme promises to boost you»»»

The SMARTA Podcast, hosted by 18-year-old author and youth leadership advocate Sonia Marta, reaches a major milestone with the release of its 100th episode, marking more than 800 days of conversations, ideas, and stories dedicated to the next generation. To celebrate this landmark, Episode 100 adop»»»

Dubai: Micro-loans are now being reflected in UAE credit reports, expanding the financial commitments that banks and other authorised lenders can see when assessing a consumer’s credit position. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click here.Etihad Credit Bureau»»»

Kyiv, Aug. 25 (SANA) Ukraine welcomed the U.S. decision to remove Syria from the list of state sponsors of terrorism after nearly five decades, saying the move would support the country’s economic recovery and development. Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha said in a post on X that Ukraine ha»»»

RIYADH: The UAE’s debt capital market grew 3 percent year on year to about $320 billion outstanding at the end of the first half of 2026, while US dollar debt issuance reached $24 billion, according to Fitch Ratings. US dollar issuance during the six-month period was 40 percent higher than in the s»»»

Hollywood actress Sydney Sweeney has taken her love for adrenaline to new heights with a daring wing-walking stunt that had fans wondering if Tom Cruise has found some competition. The 28-year-old Euphoria star shared a video on Instagram showing herself strapped to the top of a flying biplane, wea»»»

The Sanjeev Mansotra Foundation has completed two schools in Dodoma and officially handed them to the City Council, giving hundreds of young people greater access to quality education. The schools, equipped with state-of-the-art classrooms and world-class science laboratories, now offer dedicated f»»»

Dubai: Donald Trump has declared an “economic D-Day” designed to choke off Iran’s remaining financial lifelines. Less than 24 hours later, however, the biggest obstacle to his new strategy is becoming clear: China. Iran says its current oil exports have collapsed under the US blockade, but China re»»»

BusinessIranCan new US sanctions cripple Iran's shadow economy?Amir SoltanzadehThe US is expanding sanctions on Iran's financial networks, targeting crypto, gold, aviation and shipping. Analysts say the measures may fuel inflation and strengthen informal markets without changing Tehran's behavior. »»»

Sharjah International Airport handled more than 390,000 passengers in a single week during the peak summer travel period as holidaymakers returned ahead of the start of the new academic year. The passenger traffic was recorded between August 10 and 16, reflecting strong demand during one of the bus»»»

POLITICS bTV reported that MPs returned early from their summer recess, with integrity tests for positions at high corruption risk, the election of a new Supreme Judicial Council (SJC) and the State budget among their priorities. The broadcaster also covered the debate over judicial reform and the »»»

Kathmandu, Nepal: Nepal's Prime Minister Balendra Shah may keep his signature dark sunglasses on in the legislature due to medical reasons, an official said Tuesday, after the parliament speaker had advised against it. The rapper-turned-politician better known as "Balen" has rarely been seen in pub»»»

Euronews CEO Claus Strunz spoke of the growing importance of Central Asia for Europe and called strengthening ties between the regions one of the key challenges of our time. He made this statement at the International Media Forum «Islamic Civilization: A New Perspective — New Discoveries» currently»»»

London, Aug. 25 (SANA) Oil prices fell further on Tuesday after dropping more than 2% in the previous session, as investors assessed the impact of expanded U.S. sanctions against Iran. Brent crude futures fell 90 cents, or 1.0%, to $91.27 a barrel, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude declined »»»

Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly affirmed full coordination between the government and the Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) as part of preparations for the National Economic Transformation Program, based on an integrated vision reflecting the state’s economic priorities for the coming period. This is bei»»»

Colombo: Sri Lanka is seeking international bids for offshore oil and gas exploration, authorities announced Tuesday, more than a decade after an Indian firm abandoned commercial drilling citing high costs. The island nation said it was offering four offshore blocks covering about 34,000 square kil»»»

There is one feeling I often recall from having lived and worked in Ukraine – to be precise, in its most nationalist, full-of-itself city, Lviv – for a total of five years in the 2000s: Thank God, at least there’s no violence! That is what I, some other foreigners, and quite a few Ukrainians, too, »»»

Doha, Qatar: HEC Paris, Doha invites professionals and business leaders across Qatar to explore a public masterclass on rules of successful negotiations on Wednesday, September 9, 2026. Led by Professor Gonçalo Pacheco de Almeida, Dieter Schwarz Foundation Chaired Full Professor of Strategy and Neg»»»

The International Media Forum «Islamic Civilization: A New Perspective — New Discoveries» is taking place in Tashkent and Samarkand from August 24 to 28, 2026. Around 300 media and expert community representatives from nearly 50 countries are participating. Participants include heads of leading med»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russian forces took control of Annovka settlement in the Donetsk People’s Republic (DPR), the Russian Defense Ministry said on Tuesday. "As a result of active operations, Russia's Battlegroup Tsentr, have liberated the settlement of Annovka in the Donetsk People's Republic," the »»»

Emirati women have moved from being underrepresented in leadership positions to playing a major role across the UAE’s justice sector, according to Justice Omar Al Mheiri, Director of DIFC Courts. Speaking exclusively to Gulf News for Emirati Women’s Day, Al Mheiri reflected on the changes he has wi»»»

Russia just pulled its ambassador to the UK, as British Prime Minister Andy Burnham doubles down on open involvement in the Ukraine conflict. The risk of open war has never been higher, but Burnham is writing checks that he can’t cash. Relations between Russia and the UK are at an “unprecedentedly »»»

This need is also reflected at a local level in the data collected by Simplon Romania from the 68 applicants to the first edition of the AI Pathways to Employment Masterclass. Half of them say they do not know how to use artificial intelligence tools to improve their chances of finding employment, »»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Israeli High Court questions Knesset’s approval of funds for Haredi schools, settlements during recess 25-08-2026 11:18 AM Latest News Urge»»»

Public backing for U.S. military action against Iran has dropped to its lowest point since the conflict’s earliest days, according to a new Reuters/Ipsos poll that also places President Donald Trump’s approval rating at a near-record low, as reported by The Independent. The four-day survey, conduct»»»

New evidence caused the trial of a Libyan man charged with building the bomb that brought down Pan Am Flight 103 over Lockerbie, Scotland, to be postponed for a third time in Federal Court in Washington. File Photo by Mike Theiler/UPI | License Photo Aug. 25 (UPI) -- New evidence caused the trial o»»»

One of the Hungarian Defence Forces’ Gripen fighter jets crashed on the grounds of Szolnok military airfield on Monday after suffering a malfunction during a training mission. The pilot ejected from the aircraft. Romulusz Ruszin-Szendi, the Defence Minister and former Chief of the General Staff, ha»»»

Dubai: Dubai's healthcare community is mourning the loss of Dr Mary John, the veteran gynaecologist from Kerala, India, credited with helping deliver nearly 3,000 babies during a career that spanned almost three decades in the emirate. Dr John, fondly known as "Girly" to friends and family, passed »»»

Addis Ababa: Ethiopia has formally submitted its bid to host the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in 2028, which would be its first in more than half a century. The Ethiopian Football Federation confirmed its bid in a post on X late Monday. It last hosted the continental tournament in 1976. Ethiopia h»»»

The Akylman Presidential Lyceum in Manas is scheduled to open in September, at the start of the new academic year. The Ministry of Construction, Architecture, Housing and Communal Services of Kyrgyzstan reported. The lyceum is designed for 360 students. The project includes a 410-bed dormitory, acc»»»

Israeli occupation forces intensified their systematic destruction of southern Lebanon on Tuesday, carrying out demolition operations across multiple towns amid continued artillery shelling and widespread drone activity. Israeli forces conducted demolitions at dawn on the outskirts of Haris in Bint»»»

DUBAI: Arsenal have put a price tag of nearly $52m (€45m) on Gabriel Martinelli amid interest from Saudi Pro League club Al-Hilal and other parties, according to ESPN Brazil. The network claimed the Brazilian international was close to completing a move to Riyadh, citing his admiration for the city»»»

CAIRO: ​Gaza parents have been warned to stop their children flying kites in the war-ravaged enclave, after Israel threatened a forceful response if the Hamas militant group revives a tactic of launching incendiary kites over the border. The popular committees, comprising representatives of local n»»»

А memorial service, honoring police officers Atanas Gradev and Yordan Iliev, took place in Burgas on Tuesday, near the intersection where they died on August 25, 2022. The two lost their lives while trying to stop a bus illegally transporting migrants through Bulgaria. A memorial prayer service was»»»

Ivanka Kotorova, a prosecutor at the Supreme Cassation Prosecution Office, has been nominated for election to the Supreme Judicial Council (SJC) from the prosecutors’ quota, the Council said. The nomination was submitted by prosecutors from several offices, who cited her 35 years of professional ex»»»

A 4,050-meter-high mountain peak in Kyrgyzstan has been renamed in honor of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO). Eduard Kubatov, head of the State Agency for Tourism Development, told journalists about the renaming. Pioner Peak in the Ala-Archa National Nature Park will now be called SCO Pe»»»

LONDON: Israeli attacks on post-Assad Syria are nothing new. But when Israeli jets bombed a Syrian airbase last week, even Washington sat up and took notice — and issued a strongly worded, and very public, reprimand. Despite repeated reassurances from Damascus that Syria poses no threat to Israel, »»»

RIYADH: The Middle East is emerging as a major driver of the next global gas-turbine growth cycle, with the region’s gas-fired capacity projected to rise from 385 gigawatts in 2025 to 530 GW by 2035, according to S&P Global Energy CERA. According to new data from S&P Global Energy CERA, the region’»»»

* Popular committees issue kite warning to kids ‌late on Monday* Warning is coordinated with Hamas authorities, Hamas source says* Israel complains to Trump’s Board of Peace about kites, second Israeli official saysBy Nidal Al-MughrabiCAIRO, Aug 25 : ​Gaza parents have been warned to stop their chi»»»