Fitch Ratings has affirmed Bulgaria’s credit rating at ‘BBB+’ and upgraded the outlook from stable to positive, citing lower political uncertainty after the formation of a government supported by a single-party parliamentary majority. The agency said the more stable political environment could prov»»»

Road freight transport across the European Union increased in 2025, while Bulgaria recorded a 28% decline in the volume of hazardous goods transported over the year, although the country's dangerous goods transport grew by an average of 5.2% annually between 2021 and 2025. The contrasting results c»»»

Bangkok: Bangkok authorities declared on Saturday a disaster across all 50 districts of the Thai capital after heavy rain for a third consecutive day caused heavy flooding. The disaster designation, which gives local organisations authority to take action, came after the governor said almost 300 mi»»»

Exclusive Global Village VIP packs on sale today with premium perks and surprise Dubai: Global Village Season 31 VIP and Mega VIP Packs go on sale today, September 26, from 10am, giving visitors access to exclusive benefits throughout the upcoming season. The limited-edition packs are available on »»»

Check before you fly: UAE airports report changing schedules and disruptions UAE travellers are being urged to check their flight status before heading to the airport on Saturday, with delays reported at Dubai International Airport, Zayed International Airport in Abu Dhabi and Sharjah International»»»

On September 25, police received information from the emergency medical service that a 32-year-old man with a gunshot wound had been taken to hospital from Chekish-Ata market, the Internal Affairs Department of Sverdlovsky district of Bishkek reported. A criminal case was opened under the article o»»»

The Pentagon has added 37 more wounded service members to its public casualty database for the Iran conflict — 29 sailors and eight Marines — bringing the total to 861, The Washington Post reported. US officials have provided no public explanation of when or how the newly listed personnel were woun»»»

On September 25, the body of a woman identified as S.I. (73) was discovered in an apartment on Zhantaev Street in Tokmok. The Department of Internal Affairs of Chui region reported the incident. According to the department, injuries were found on the body. A criminal case has been initiated. Invest»»»

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi delivered a blistering account of the civilian toll of the US-Israeli war on Iran, slamming the US and Israel for trying to whitewash their crimes from the UN podium. Araghchi detailed a horrific toll of over 5,000 dead, including hundreds of women and childr»»»

In January—July 2026, Kyrgyzstan exported 227.1 tonnes of natural honey worth $780,300, exceeding imports by more than 650.25 times. The trade surplus amounted to $779,100, data from the National Statistical Committee say. In July, honey exports to Kuwait began, with 5.9 tonnes worth $62,000 suppli»»»

A Pakistani Muslim cleric honored by Archbishop of Canterbury Sarah Mullally has been accused of protecting an alleged extortion gang linked to abductions and torture, The Telegraph reported on Thursday. The head of the Church of England withdrew an interfaith award from Tahir Ashrafi, Pakistan’s s»»»

Off-plan sales made up 89% of H1 value, while Saadiyat and Yas led property price gains Abu Dhabi's residential market has spent 2026 defying the usual script. The city posted its strongest first half on record, with direct foreign investment surging 309 per cent year on year to Dh13,8 billion and »»»

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Tehran has sent Washington, through Qatar, a concrete seven-day plan to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and restart negotiations if the US fulfills agreed conditions. “If the necessary conditions are met, the strait can be reopened and normal maritime passag»»»

Capital under strain as relentless rain floods homes, roads and canals Bangkok authorities declared on Saturday a disaster across all 50 districts of the Thai capital after continuous rain caused heavy flooding. The designation, which gives local organisations authority to take action, came after t»»»

Kyrgyzstan has negotiated electricity imports from Kazakhstan, Russia, Uzbekistan, and Turkmenistan to meet demand during the autumn-winter season. Kursant Omurbekov, First Deputy Minister of Energy, announced on Birinchi Radio. According to him, the repair of energy equipment is approximately 85 p»»»

Construction of a transport and trade logistics complex valued at approximately 3 billion soms has begun in the city of Kyzyl-Kiya. The press service of the Presidential Plenipotentiary Representative in Batken region reported. According to the press service, a capsule was laid at the site to mark »»»

The national Greco-Roman wrestling team of Cuba has arrived in Kyrgyzstan on a visit, the Kyrgyz Wrestling Federation reported. The Cuban delegation includes Olympic and world champion Luis Alberto Orta Sánchez and Olympic bronze medalist Gabriel Alejandro Rosillo Kindelán. The Wrestling Federation»»»

Old Abu Dhabi market traditions guide a Danish chef’s modern dishes ‘Every time we doubt the quality of vegetables from the hypermarkets, we get the chance to come here and pick out each one ourselves,’ says Clara Ida Jensen, sous chef at Restaurant Blue, describing her story at the Mina Zayed (Min»»»

Kyrgyzstan’s Cabinet Chairman Adylbek Kasymaliev met with the UK Trade Envoy to Central Asia and Azerbaijan, Lord John Alderdice, the Cabinet’s press service reported. Kasymaliev noted the friendly relations between Kyrgyzstan and the United Kingdom, as well as the increased cooperation between the»»»

Cotton harvesting has begun in Aravan district of Osh region, the Agriculture Ministry reports. This year, cotton was planted on a total area of 1,252 hectares. According to local farmers, the cotton harvest is good this year, with yields of 60 to 70 centners per hectare. The district mainly grows »»»

In August, Russia supplied more than 72,000 tonnes of diesel fuel to Kyrgyzstan, compared with 4,400 tonnes in July. The volume increased more than 16-fold month on month, traders told Reuters. According to the report, the sharp increase in supplies came amid a recovery in diesel fuel production in»»»

Trump rejects Iran’s seven-day Hormuz plan, keeping key trade route in limbo Iran has proposed a seven-day plan to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and restore normal maritime traffic, but reports say US President Donald Trump has rejected the proposal, leaving the key shipping route at the centre of th»»»

A meeting of the Coordinating Council of the UN Development Programme (UNDP) project «Strengthening People-Centered Anti-Corruption and Accountability Efforts in the Kyrgyz Republic» was held in Bishkek, the Prosecutor General’s Office reported. Deputy Prosecutor General Zalkarbek Aknazarov noted t»»»

The annual horse race in the Israeli-occupied West Bank had been suspended for two years Dubai: The thunder of hooves and clouds of dust returned to the hills west of Hebron as Palestinian riders raced Arabian horses through Al-Majd village, drawing cheers from residents. The annual race in the Isr»»»

Controversy erupts over Karnataka CM Shivakumar’s claim that some MLAs have two marriages Dubai: Karnataka Chief Minister D K Shivakumar has sparked a political controversy after saying that around a dozen MLAs who came to Bengaluru from other parts of the state had married twice. Shivakumar remark»»»

Kyrgyzaltyn OJSC Chairman of the Management Board Kubat Abdraimov visited Togolok gold deposit on a working trip, where he reviewed the progress of mining operations, geological exploration and infrastructure construction. According to the company, Abdraimov held an on-site meeting at the open pit »»»

Starting October 31, 2026, Aero Nomad Airlines will begin operating scheduled flights on the international Bishkek—Phu Quoc—Bishkek route. Airports of Kyrgyzstan OJSC reported. Flights will be operated three times a week, providing a direct air link between Kyrgyzstan and Phu Quoc, a popular touris»»»

Company-level tactical exercises were held from September 21 to 25 in military units of the Southwestern Operational Command of the Armed Forces of Kyrgyzstan, the Defense Ministry’s press service reported. The servicemen practiced unit operations in various conditions and improved their tactical s»»»

The German defence minister promised a strengthening of Hungarian-German cooperation and, with it, a growth in defence capabilities, at a press conference in Budapest on Friday following talks with his Hungarian counterpart. Berlin and Budapest will once again work more closely together, and this i»»»

Iran offers seven-day plan to ease Hormuz crisis if Washington meets demands Iran has offered to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and resume talks on its nuclear programme within seven days if the United States lifts its naval blockade of Iranian ports, waives sanctions on Iranian oil sales and observes»»»

Two-day event focuses on knowledge and skills for the next career move Gulf News LevelUP opens today, bringing universities, professional education providers and industry experts together with graduates and working professionals for two days focused on advanced education, specialist skills and care»»»

Military chiefs condemn attacks on Mecca, pledge stronger collective defence The defence chiefs of Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Turkey met in Riyadh on Friday, reaffirming their commitment to collective defence and the immediate implementation of the Mecca Joint Defence Agreement, according to the Sa»»»

Police activated 80km/h limits on major roads after fog sharply reduced visibility Abu Dhabi: Fog spread across parts of the UAE early on Saturday, reducing visibility and prompting Abu Dhabi Police to cut speed limits to 80km/h on a series of major roads across the emirate. The National Centre of »»»

Dubai community rallies online to fund life-saving transplant for toddler Ayaan Dubai: On September 10, Abbie Kadom posted a message on the Hope Amel Instagram page about a two-year-old boy named Ayaan and his urgent need for a bone marrow transplant. Within three days, Dh390,000 had been pledged. »»»

Houthi official calls attacks a rehearsal as Saudi defences foil strikes Saudi air defences intercepted and destroyed two drones launched by Yemen’s Houthi movement towards the Riyadh area, the Saudi-led coalition said on Saturday. Major General Turki Al Malki, spokesman for the Coalition to Suppor»»»

Fair to partly cloudy skies continue, with eastern clouds developing from Monday afternoon Abu Dhabi: Temperatures could reach 46°C in parts of the UAE on Saturday, with humid conditions expected to bring a chance of fog or mist overnight and into Sunday morning, according to the National Centre of»»»

Undelivered balikbayan boxes leave families in limbo and savings at risk Dubai: For overseas Filipino workers (OFWs), a balikbayan box is more than a package. It is often a collection of carefully chosen gifts, household essentials, and items bought with months of hard-earned savings for families b»»»

An Israel-backed influence campaign has sought to flood the internet with generated content targeting young Americans and shape how AI chatbots answer their questions, RT’s America Now has found. Host Ben Swann and investigative journalist Elizabeth Lane reviewed a US foreign-agent (FARA) filing by»»»

Crowds of displaced Lebanese from the country’s south have gathered outside the United Nations offices in Beirut to protest Israeli attacks that have led to the destruction of homes, towns, and villages. The protest on Thursday came amid a major escalation in Lebanon that began in early March, afte»»»

US President Donald Trump wants to “colonize” Brazil and gain control of its natural resources by interfering in the country’s upcoming presidential election, President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva’s campaign has said. Meta blocked the advertising account used by Lula’s campaign on Facebook just days »»»

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s humiliating run of regional election defeats has reignited a bitter fight over his unpopular pension reform, with his Social Democratic coalition partners pushing back against plans that could make Germans work longer, national media have reported.Merz’s Christian»»»

Vladimir Zelensky put his personal interests first when he breached an agreement with Seoul not to disclose the transfer of two North Korean prisoners of war captured in Russia, South Korean President Lee Jae-myung has said. Zelensky touted the arrangement during his speech to the UN General Assemb»»»

TUNIS, Sept. 25, 2026 (TAP) - Minister of Foreign Affairs, Migration and Tunisians Abroad Mohamed Ali Nafti participated on Friday in New York in the 50th Ministerial Meeting of Group of 77 + China, held under the theme "The Global South and the...»»»

New Delhi: India’s foreign exchange reserves fell by $14.881 billion to stand at $765.901 billion, according to the latest figures released by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). This was the second consecutive week when the country's forex reserves had declined. The previous week, they fell by 4.92 b»»»

Riyadh, Sept. 25 (SANA) Chiefs of army staff from the signatory states of the Mecca Joint Defense Agreement—Saudi Arabia, Türkiye, and Pakistan—convened in Riyadh on Friday to operationalize joint military coordination, enhance defense integration, and reinforce mutual deterrence. According to a Sa»»»

DOHA: Qatar Media Corporation (QMC) has won six silver awards at the 26th Arab Radio and Television Festival in Tunisia, recognizing a range of its television and radio productions. A QMC statement said that Qatar TV received four awards, including two in the festival's program exchange categories.»»»

In an interview with FRANCE 24 on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly, Anwar Gargash, senior diplomatic adviser to the UAE president, said Iran "has dragged us into this conflict", after the UAE was "the target of 3,300 missiles and drones" fired by Iran. After US President Donald Trump said h»»»