"On September 22, 1908, our forefathers proclaimed Bulgaria an independent State and returned it to the family of sovereign European states," Prime Minister Rumen Radev wrote on his official Facebook page on the occasion of Independence Day. “Having long outgrown their vassal dependence on the Otto»»»

Independence requires institutions that serve citizens and a justice system that delivers fairness, Yes, Bulgaria Co-Chair and Democratic Bulgaria MP Ivaylo Mirchev wrote Wednesday on his official Facebook page on the occasion of Independence Day. On September 22, 1908, Bulgaria declared its indepe»»»

National Geographic has published a photograph of Turgen jailoo, located among the Tien Shan mountain ranges in Kyrgyzstan, on social media. The photo was taken by photographer Anton Lindstrom. «Turgen Jailoo, nestled in the Tian Shan ranges of Kyrgyzstan, is a remote alpine valley where emerald me»»»

Independence begins with the free person – free to work, create, undertake and determine their own future, GERB leader Boyko Borissov wrote Wednesday on his official Facebook page on the occasion of the 118th anniversary of the declaration of Bulgaria’s independence on September 22, 1908. “I believ»»»

“On this day, we must not forget and must remember that independence must be defended every day with great wisdom, firm resolve and a great deal of effort,” Parliament Chair Mihaela Dotsova said in here Wednesday, where she took part in the celebrations marking the 118th anniversary of the declarat»»»

The National History Museum of Kyrgyzstan has received a donation of books from Hungary. The handover ceremony was held at the museum as part of efforts to strengthen cultural cooperation between the two countries. The event was attended by the Deputy Minister of Culture, Information and Youth Poli»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar’s civil aviation system maintains round-the-clock operational readiness to respond to sudden airspace disruptions, with continuous training, contingency planning and coordination among state authorities, airlines and neighbouring countries forming the backbone of the country’s av»»»

Pilot could raise output and cut energy use across two Al Taweelah potlines Dubai: Emirates Global Aluminium is testing a technology upgrade at its Al Taweelah smelter that could eventually lift annual hot metal production from two potlines by 67,000 tonnes while cutting energy use and associated c»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Russian armed forces carried out a massive overnight strike, hitting enterprises in the metallurgical and chemical industries, the fuel and energy sector, and the defense industry complex of Ukraine that are involved in supporting the army, the Russian Defense Ministry said o»»»

Iranian leader promises strong stand at UN General Assembly in New York Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian on Tuesday vowed to "firmly defend" his country's positions before departing for New York to attend the UN General Assembly. Get it: Fast, verified news for FREE ... download the Gulf News app»»»

In Kyrgyzstan, the monthly pension supplement for mothers awarded the «Baatyr Ene» or «Mother Heroine» orders is proposed to be increased from 1,000 to 5,000 soms starting in January 2027. A draft law has been submitted for public discussion. The amendments were initiated by members of the Zhogorku»»»

Arab Finance: Gulf Egypt Hotels & Tourism, a subsidiary of United Real Estate Company - Kuwait (URC), has signed a protocol agreement with the Armed Forces Engineering Authority to begin developing a mixed-use destination in Heliopolis, as per an emailed press release. Planned for a 31,780-square-m»»»

The possibility of U.S. Citibank opening a branch in Kyrgyzstan was discussed by President Sadyr Japarov and Citibank Managing Director Stephanie von Friedeburg. According to the president’s press service, the meeting took place in New York during Sadyr Japarov’s working visit to the United States.»»»

Kyrgyzaltyn has been allocated a 8.6-hectare plot of land in Zhaiyl district of Chui region for the construction and operation of a fuel and lubricants storage facility. The Cabinet of Ministers adopted the relevant resolution. The plot will be formed from a sanitary protection zone with a total ar»»»

Veliko Tarnovo will be the centre of celebrations marking the 118th anniversary of the declaration of Bulgaria’s independence on September 22, 1908. Ceremonies will also be held in Sofia, Varna, Burgas and a number of other cities across the country. In Veliko Tarnovo, the day will begin with a fes»»»

Doha, Qatar: The sixth session of the Conference of States Parties to the Arab Anti-Corruption Convention opened in Doha yesterday, bringing Arab countries together to strengthen preventive measures, financial investigations, mutual legal assistance and transparency in beneficial ownership. Hosted »»»

Two people, 18, have been detained in Chui region on suspicion of distributing synthetic drugs through stashes. According to the Interior Ministry’s Service for Combating Illicit Drug Trafficking, a personal search of one of the detainees uncovered 120 packets containing a synthetic substance. His »»»

New York: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani met today with US Senator for New Hampshire HE Jeanne Shaheen, on the sidelines of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly. The meeting dealt with discussing the strong an»»»

New York: Advisor to the Prime Minister and Official Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Dr. Majed bin Mohammed Al Ansari, participated in a dialogue session titled "Qatar's Strategic Role in a Changing Middle East" as part of the 2026 Concordia Annual Summit, held in New York on the »»»

The powers to electronically monitor defendants will be transferred from the justice authorities to the Ministry of Internal Affairs. The Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan adopted the relevant resolution. The Justice Ministry must, within one month, transfer information and materials on defendants»»»

Remittances to Kyrgyzstan totaled $279.5 million in July 2026, down from the local peak of $292.1 million recorded in June, the National Bank of Kyrgyzstan reported. Outflows from the country also declined to $24.4 million, compared with $35.5 million in June. CIS countries accounted for the bulk o»»»

24/7 Trump TV debuts after CNN, Politico and MS NOW barred from briefings The White House has launched a 24-hour streaming channel called “Trump TV” amid an escalating confrontation with US news teams, days after President Donald Trump barred CNN, Politico and MS NOW reporters from the White House »»»

Salman Khan’s Bigg Boss rebuke prompts apology over Katrina weight jibe Dubai: Pakistani RJ Dr Ejaz Waris has apologised to Bollywood star Katrina Kaif after facing backlash for comments about the actor’s post-pregnancy weight. His apology came after Salman Khan called out people who had been troll»»»

The shareholder powers for Kyrgyz Pochtasy OJSC have been transferred from the Ministry of Digital Development and Innovative Technologies to the Presidential Affairs Department. The Cabinet of Ministers adopted the relevant resolution. The decision was made as part of the implementation of the pre»»»

The British Museum said on Monday that it has banned people from taking photos of the Bayeux Tapestry to prevent crowds from backing up at the new exhibit. The 1,000-year-old artwork is on display in the UK after an unprecedented loan from France, and tickets are sold out until December 31. The Bri»»»

EU countries failed Monday to reach a final deal that would remove Russian billionaires Alisher Usmanov and Mikhail Fridman from the bloc's sanctions list, with diplomats set to resume talks Tuesday. EU countries failed Monday to finalise a deal that involved lifting sanctions on Russian oligarchs »»»

US President Donald Trump said he expects the legal battle over his decision to bar CNN, MS NOW and Politico from the White House to continue on appeal if necessary. “Why should I have to give ‘access’ to such people?” Trump wrote on Truth Social, accusing the outlets of publishing false and damagi»»»

Despite US restrictions on Russian low-enriched uranium, Russia remains the largest supplier of enrichment services to US nuclear utilities, Foreign Policy reported. In 2025, Rosatom supplied 26% of the enrichment services purchased by US nuclear operators, worth about $1 billion — more than the on»»»

Over 1,000 flights delayed or cancelled as FAA radar, radio systems fail New York: New York's John F Kennedy International Airport, LaGuardia Airport and Newark Liberty International Airport were among several airports affected by ground stops on Monday (local time) following an equipment outage at»»»

President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov has delegated the authority to further implement reforms aimed at enhancing public administration efficiency and debureaucratization to Minister of Justice Almaz Aiylchiev. The president amended Decree No. 387 of December 30, 2025. In the second paragraph of th»»»

Ras Al Khor, Al Garhoud, Al Khan emerge as major bottlenecks for commuters Dubai: Motorists across Dubai and Sharjah are facing sluggish commutes this Tuesday morning, with live traffic data showing red and amber congestion spreading across several major corridors and interchanges as the working we»»»

Flights and shipping continue, but UAE travellers urged to stay alert and flexible UAE aviation remains open, though the US-Iran conflict remains volatile amid renewed Iranian warnings, a reported strike on a tanker in the Strait of Hormuz and uneven airline operations across the UAE. Dubai and Abu»»»

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un oversaw the successful test of a new-type weapon system on September 20, KCNA reported. The test marked another step in the DPRK’s weapons modernization program and “did not have any adverse impact on the security of neighboring countries.”“The test was undoubtedly a»»»

Aiymkyz Aidaralieva has set a new Kyrgyzstan’s national swimming record at the Asian Games in Japan, the Swimming Federation reported. The new national record was set in the women’s 200-meter freestyle. «2:05.23 — a new national record!» the sports organization said. Ulanbek Akmatbaev, President of»»»

A criminal case has been opened in Bazar-Korgon district regarding the illegal issuance of certificates and diplomas to students who were outside Kyrgyzstan. The Prosecutor General’s Office reported. An investigation revealed that during the 2024–2025 academic year, officials at vocational lyceum N»»»

US and Chinese delegations held "succesful" and "constructive" talks in New York on Sunday on Artificial Intelligence and trade, ahead of Chinese President Xi Jinping's visit to Washington later this week. The two countries discussed setting up a dialogue mechanism as fears over AI security keep ri»»»

Police and protesters clashed in Paris over the weekend as thousands demonstrated against a proposed law that critics claim would give law enforcement officers a “license to kill.” Video from the French capital showed police firing tear gas and chasing demonstrators as the streets filled with smoke»»»

UNGA visit heightens speculation over possible Trump-Pezeshkian meeting Iran’s foreign minister arrived in New York on Monday as President Donald Trump prepares to meet Gulf leaders and weighs a possible encounter with Iran’s president during the annual United Nations General Assembly (UNGA). Forei»»»

President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov met with representatives of the U.S. business community during his working visit to the United States. The meeting took place in New York. According to the presidential press service, the meeting provided a platform for direct dialogue on the current state of K»»»

Saudi Arabia is weighing Washington’s refusal to help fend off Houthi attacks after Riyadh requested US assistance, despite the two countries being longstanding allies and President Donald Trump and his family maintaining close personal ties with Saudi leaders. France 24 International affairs comme»»»

US media outlets CNN, MS NOW and Politico announced Monday they were filing suit after US President Donald Trump banned their journalists from the White House last week. The ban on the three outlets marks an escalation in the Trump administration's years-long assault on the country's pres»»»

Report from Santa Catarina, Brazil – Flavio Bolsonaro is not the only member of his family campaigning in his father’s shadow. The former president's eldest son, who is now polling neck and neck with incumbent President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, can count on two of his brothers»»»

Ed Sheeran’s controversial US tour has sparked a wave of viral rumours. A false claim that his music was removed from Spotify racked up more than 3 million views on X, despite his his music remaining available. Another video, viewed over 14 million times, falsely suggested Sheeran was now defi»»»

Paramount has reached a settlement with California and 11 other states that clears a major legal hurdle to its $110 billion takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery, with the deal imposing commitments on film production, jobs and editorial independence at CNN and CBS News. Paramount has reached a settlem»»»

The United States, Denmark and Greenland are set to sign a security agreement Tuesday expanding US involvement in Greenland’s defense while affirming Danish sovereignty over the Arctic territory. The United States, Denmark and Greenland will on Tuesday sign the announced US security deal for Greenl»»»

AMMAN — The Jordan Strategy Forum (JSF) has urged Jordanian companies to make greater use of advanced artificial intelligence tools to improve productivity, drive innovation and strengthen their competitiveness.In a newly published paper, titled “The Nature of AI Use in Jordanian Companies,” the fo»»»

AMMAN — The Ministry of Labour said on Monday that investors in the Maan Industrial City can apply for government wage support incentives for a period of three years.The incentives were approved by the cabinet and are administered through the Maan Development Company, in accordance with the conditi»»»

Hungary is lobbying Washington for temporary relief from new Russian energy sanctions as the country continues to buy Russian crude while attempting to diversify its oil and gas supplies. The move follows new US legislation giving President Donald Trump powers to impose tariffs of up to 100% on cou»»»

President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov visited the New York office of StoneX Group during his working visit to the United States and met with the corporation’s management. He familiarized himself with StoneX Group’s main areas of activity, its international financial infrastructure and experience op»»»