Zagreb: Two people were found dead late Friday night after a small plane flying from the Czech Republic crashed close to the coastal city of Zadar, Croatia, the authorities said. According to the Croatian police, a search was launched after air traffic control sounded the alarm that the plane's sig»»»

A national Thracian commemorative gathering will be held in the Petrova Niva area near Malko Tarnovo, Southeastern Bulgaria, on Saturday to mark the 123rd anniversary of the Ilinden-Preobrazhenie Uprising, the Malko Tarnovo Municipality said. The national commemoration is held under the patronage o»»»

Montreal, Canada: One person has been killed in western Canada after a small passenger plane struck a vehicle while making an emergency landing on a road, police said. The incident occurred on Thursday afternoon in Prince George, British Columbia, more than 700 kilometres (435 miles) north of Vanco»»»

Miami, USA: Major League Soccer fined Inter Miami's Argentine superstar Lionel Messi an undisclosed amount on Friday for slapping Philadelphia's Quinn Sullivan on the back of the neck in the clubs' 2-2 draw on Wednesday. The league's disciplinary committee said it had levied the fine "for violating»»»

The 149th anniversary of the Shipka Epopee will be marked on Saturday with an official ceremony at the foot of the Monument to Freedom on Shipka Peak, the organizers from the Gabrovo Regional Administration said. Bulgarian President and Supreme Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces Iliana Iotova w»»»

Cincinnati: Sara Bejlek rallied to reach the semi-finals of the ATP-WTA Cincinnati Masters on Friday, beating Madison Keys 3-6, 6-4, 7-6 (7/5). The 20-year-old Czech backed up her fourth-round win over world number one Aryna Sabalenka with a determined victory over fifth-ranked Keys, a former Austr»»»

Washington, United States: US President Donald Trump thanked the Supreme Court on Friday after it allowed him to continue building his huge White House ballroom for now. "We are grateful for the Decision of the United States Supreme Court," Trump said on his Truth Social network. "The Military/Ball»»»

The Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan has amended the terms of employment and remuneration for workers hired by local government bodies under employment contracts. The corresponding resolution was adopted in accordance with a presidential decree dated March 26, 2026, on improving pay conditions fo»»»

According to the results of the first half of 2026, a decrease in a number of infectious diseases, including vaccine-preventable infections, has been registered in Kyrgyzstan. According to the Ministry of Health, the number of measles cases has decreased 20 times: 433 cases in 2026 compared to 8,57»»»

Three hydropower units — No. 2, 3 and 5 — have been repaired at the Kurpsai hydropower plant (HPP). The work is being carried out as part of preparations for the 2026–2027 autumn-winter period. Repairs of four power transformers have been also completed at the HPP. Maintenance and repair of electri»»»

Washington, United States: The US Supreme Court on Friday allowed President Donald Trump to continue building his massive White House ballroom for now. Chief Justice John Roberts temporarily lifted a lower court ruling that had demanded a halt to construction of the ballroom by midnight on Friday. »»»

Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan Adylbek Kasymaliev signed amendments to the Cabinet resolution «On Approval of the Procedure for Additional (Final) Legalization of Vehicles with Foreign Registration Plates,» dated July 9, 2026, No. 470. It was previously reported that vehicles wi»»»

Riga: Latvia issued its highest-level weather warning for parts of the country on Friday as a powerful cyclone was forecast to bring torrential rain and strong winds over the weekend, raising the risk of flooding, power outages and transport disruption. The Latvian Environment, Geology and Meteorol»»»

US sailors conducted nighttime flight operations aboard the USS George Washington as the aircraft carrier sailed through the Arabian Sea, highlighting the continued US military presence in the region amid the ongoing conflict with Iran. US Central Command (CENTCOM) shared images on Friday showing s»»»

Zurich: FIFA announced today imposing sanctions against several players involved in the violence that followed the 2026 World Cup final at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, USA, which ended with Argentina losing to Spain 1-0. In a statement, FIFA's Disciplinary Committee revealed that it had suspended»»»

New York, USA: Former world number four Holger Rune, sidelined since October by an Achilles tendon injury, has withdrawn from the US Open, organizers said Friday. The 23-year-old Dane hasn't played since he was hurt in the semi-finals at Stockholm last year. There had been indications that he was n»»»

San Francisco, United State: TikTok has agreed to pay $400 million to settle a lawsuit with the US Department of Justice over claims that the video-sharing platform violated federal children's privacy laws, the department announced on Friday. Regulators around the world have been ramping up enforce»»»

The work is progressing well, meaning the sunken barges can be removed and will then be able to assist with the scattering of stones — the defence minister announced on Friday on his Facebook page in connection with works being carried out to ensure the operation of the Paks nuclear power plant. St»»»

Two opposing demonstrations took place simultaneously in central Budapest on Friday afternoon, with a pro-Palestinian solidarity rally held near the Central Market Hall and a pro-Israel demonstration organised outside the Dohány Street Synagogue. Both events began at 2 PM, reflecting the sharply di»»»

Hefty US tariffs on some Canadian products took effect on Saturday after days of last-minute negotiations failed to produce a trade agreement between Washington and Ottawa. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney vowed that Canada would match the US tariffs “dollar for dollar to protect our workers and»»»

Iran's weapons and defense equipment production has doubled over the past year, a senior defense official announced, even as the country's military industry came under repeated US and Israeli strikes during the conflict. Brigadier General Reza Talaei-Nik, spokesperson for Iran's Ministry of Defense»»»

Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman has accused the United States of waging economic warfare that goes far beyond targeting Tehran, warning that Washington's sanctions and naval blockade constitute an assault on the entire UN‑based international system. Spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei said in a post on X t»»»

The Russian embassy has been receiving a steady stream of inquiries from Swedish citizens interested in the possibility of moving to Russia using the “traditional values” visa scheme, Russian Ambassador to Stockholm Sergey Belyaev tells Sputnik. The mechanism was introduced by President Vladimir Pu»»»

Washington's transition to a strategy of economic warfare against Iran does not mean the United States is abandoning any military options, US President Donald Trump said. "No, not at all," Trump told reporters when asked whether the US military options in the region were limited in connection with »»»

In the first half of 2026, exports of natural honey generated $662,800 in revenue for Kyrgyzstan, exceeding imports more than 550 times. As a result, the country’s net earnings reached $661,600, according to data from the National Statistical Committee. Who buys Kyrgyz honey From January to June 20»»»

As part of his working visit to Issyk-Kul region, Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan Adylbek Kasymaliev participated in the opening ceremonies of a history museum and park in the city of Karakol. According to the Cabinet’s press service, a comprehensive renovation of the local histo»»»

TradeCanadaUS imposes 50% tariffs on Canada as trade talks failEmmy Sasipornkarn with AFP, ReutersUS Trade Representative Jamieson Greer said Canada was "continuing its retaliation against the US," minutes before fresh Trump tariffs were due to come into effect. Canada says the terms proposed were »»»

Tensions between the US and Iran remain high, with the Strait of Hormuz at the centre of the latest developments. President Donald Trump has stepped up economic pressure on Tehran, while Iran has rejected the measures and Oman continues diplomatic efforts over the strategic waterway. For UAE reside»»»

TradeCanadaUS says Canada declines to finalize trade deal Emmy Sasipornkarn with AFP, ReutersUS Trade Representative Jamieson Greer said Canada was "continuing its retaliation against the US," minutes before fresh Trump tariffs were due to come into effect. Canada says the terms proposed were "unfa»»»

Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan Adylbek Kasymaliev inspected the progress of construction of several facilities in the city of Karakol. According to the Cabinet, he inspected the construction of a wastewater treatment facility in Karakol, as well as a new 1,500-seat Congress Hall»»»

Kyrgyzstan continues to digitalize the circulation of medicines and medical devices, the Ministry of Health reported. According to the ministry, the newly created state information system provides digital tracking of the key pharmaceutical product circulation processes, from import into the country»»»

TradeCanadaUS says Canada declines to finalize trade deal Emmy Sasipornkarn with AFP, ReutersUS Trade Representative Jamieson Greer said Canada was "continuing its retaliation against the US," minutes before fresh Trump tariffs were due to come into effect. https://p.dw.com/p/5JEgKTop Canadian nego»»»

First Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan Daniyar Amangeldiev told Azattyk that the government will continue providing subsidies to companies importing fuel and lubricants. According to him, a special commission will separately review each contract signed by companies for the »»»

Ticket prices have been set for events to be held as part of the VI World Nomad Games, the Ministry of Culture, Information and Youth Policy reported. Ticket prices for the closing ceremony of the VI World Nomad Games will depend on the seating category: Tickets for the final kok-boru and kokpar ma»»»

An Illegal Migrant Operation was conducted in Bishkek, with inspections carried out at more than 20 construction sites. According to the Main Department of Internal Affairs of Bishkek, 71 foreign nationals were brought to the police station as a result of the operation. Of them, 64 were released af»»»

US forces have assisted approximately 1,300 commercial vessels in transiting the Strait of Hormuz since early May 2026, enabling the movement of more than 660 million barrels of crude oil, the Central Command (CentCom) reported on Friday. Recent activity implies an average of roughly 7 million barr»»»

Dubai: The first thing Shyam Ghimire learned about building a future in Dubai was that sometimes, you have to start with the jobs nobody dreams of doing. Ghimire has come to the UAE from Nepal with a simple purpose, to find better opportunities, build a future, and support his family. At the same t»»»

Dubai: Dubai’s iconic Toyota Building on Sheikh Zayed Road is set to be demolished in 2027, with almost 70 per cent of its tenants having already moved out but the situation has also brought wider questions over tenant rights, illegal partitions and the rules governing shared housing in the emirate»»»

Walk into any electronics store this month and the sales pitch is the same everywhere: newer, faster, more. But a child heading into Grade 3 does not need the same processor as a video editor, and a school laptop's job is to survive a backpack, not win a benchmark test. The real back-to-school ques»»»

A US judge in Virginia has ruled that three researchers did not defame Johnson & Johnson by publishing research linking cosmetic talcum powder products to mesothelioma, a rare form of cancer, Reuters reported. Johnson & Johnson sued doctors Theresa Emory, John Maddox and Richard Kradin, alleging th»»»

Abu Dhabi City Municipality has announced the reopening of its parks, recreational facilities and affiliated beaches after temporarily closing them as a precaution during unstable weather. Abu Dhabi City Municipality said the facilities have reopened following the improvement in weather conditions.»»»

Ethel Caterham, the world’s oldest living person, has celebrated her 117th birthday, becoming the first British person to reach the milestone. Caterham, who lives in a care home in Surrey, marked her birthday on Friday with family and friends. She was recognised as the world’s oldest living person »»»

HOUSTON, Texas: International and US crude oil futures rose on Friday after US President Donald Trump threatened economic sanctions on Iran’s trading partners, raising expectations of tighter supply in the coming weeks. International benchmark Brent crude futures settled at $94.39 a barrel, up 61 c»»»

Dubai: Rain, strong winds and blowing dust are forecast across parts of the UAE on Saturday as unstable weather continues into the new week, with further chances of showers expected on Sunday, Tuesday and Wednesday. The National Centre of Meteorology forecasts fair to partly cloudy conditions on Sa»»»

TradeCanadaCanada says more work needed as US trade deal deadline loomsEmmy Sasipornkarn with AFP, ReutersWashington ‌and ​Ottawa are pushing to finalize an agreement before steep new US tariffs were due to kick in on Saturday. President Donald Trump has said the US "should be able to have a deal w»»»

For decades, warehousing was largely viewed as a necessary cost of doing business. Warehouses were designed to receive inventory, store pallets and dispatch products when required. That view no longer reflects reality. Today, the warehouse sits at the heart of the customer experience, business resi»»»

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s government on Friday rejected allegations by the family and party of imprisoned former Prime Minister Imran Khan that he was being subjected to “cruelty, mental torture, punitive solitary confinement and medical neglect” as baseless, saying the accusations weren’t supported by»»»

SAN FRANCISCO, United States: TikTok has agreed to pay $400 million to settle a lawsuit with the US Department of Justice over claims that the video-sharing platform violated federal children’s privacy laws, the department announced on Friday. Regulators around the world have been ramping up enforc»»»

TUNIS: At ​least 13 Tunisians are missing after ‌a ‌migrant ​boat ‌sank ⁠off ​the Tunisian ⁠coast while they ⁠were sailing ‌toward Italy, ‌and ​two ‌people ‌were rescued, the ‌head of a migrant rights ⁠group ⁠told Reuters on Saturday.»»»

WASHINGTON: The Pentagon on Friday fired the editor-in-chief of Stars and Stripes and a top reporter for insubordination after they spoke publicly against any interference by the Defense Department in the military news outlet that has a long history of editorial independence. It was the latest move»»»