Manila: The impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte entered its 8th day on Tuesday (July 21) with investigators revealing they have identified "persons of interest" in the probe into Duterte's alleged threat against President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., one of the key issues under Article IV of »»»

Employees of the State Drug Control Service of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Kyrgyzstan, together with Severnaya Railway Customs Office, have disrupted a channel for supplying marijuana from Thailand to Kyrgyzstan. According to the Interior Ministry, the drugs were smuggled into the country t»»»

Doha: The Ministry of Youth and Sports participated in the Moroccan-Gulf Forum on the Economic and Social Empowerment of Youth, hosted by Casablanca, Kingdom of Morocco. The forum brought together a number of officials, experts, and representatives of youth-related organisations from the Gulf Coope»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Endowments and Islamic Affairs (Awqaf), represented by the Institute of Dawah and Islamic Sciences, has organised a specialised educational seminar titled ‘Knowledge Pathway for Imams 2026’ under the theme ‘Parenting… A Responsibility’, as part of its efforts to enhance»»»

Doha, Qatar: An advanced, minimally invasive, incisionless procedure for treating gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) was the topic for discussion at Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar’s (WCM-Q) Grand Rounds Live Webinar Series. The procedure, called transoral endoscopic fundoplication (TIF), involves»»»

The MoveGreen team has prepared an analytical review of the El Niño climate phenomenon, examining its potential impact on weather patterns and natural hazards in Central Asia, particularly in Kyrgyzstan. On June 2, 2026, the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) announced that conditions for the »»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar participated with a student delegation in the fourth session of the Arab Parliament for the Child (APC), which was hosted by the Emirate of Sharjah in the United Arab Emirates recently, alongside student delegations from various Arab countries. The Qatari student delegation inclu»»»

Doha: Qatar National Library (QNL) and the Institute of Arabic Manuscripts held an extensive virtual meeting yesterday to explore prospects for cooperation in various fields related to Arabic manuscripts and manuscript studies. This comes as part of their efforts to strengthen joint initiatives to »»»

Doha: Qatar Railways Company (Qatar Rail), in collaboration with the Qatar Chess Association, announced the conclusion of the fourth edition of the Qatar Rail Chess Open, which was held from July 17 to 20 this year, in conjunction with the celebration of World Chess Day, observed annually on July 2»»»

Foreign trade in live animals and livestock products in Kyrgyzstan has shown significant changes. According to data from the National Statistical Committee, in the first five months of 2026, the country recorded an increase in imports of livestock and poultry, while export supplies declined. Where »»»

Doha: The Attorneys’ Admission Committee met yesterday under the chairmanship of Minister of Justice and Minister of State for Cabinet Affairs H E Ibrahim bin Ali Al Mohannadi, to discuss the items on its agenda. During the meeting, three new lawyers took the legal oath after completing their train»»»

According to Fidesz's own statement, investigators carried out a search and seizure today in connection with servers belonging to Viktor Orbán's party. "We are waiting for the prosecutor's office to brief us!" wrote Prime Minister Péter Magyar on his Facebook page on Tuesday. In a comment attached »»»

The national presidency and parliamentary group of Fidesz published a declaration of resistance, in which they described as illegitimate the new political system that, in their wording, the government had created in flagrant violation of the Basic Law, with the aim of holding exclusive power. In a »»»

Parliament is scheduled to hold second-reading debates on the 2026 State Social Security (SSI) Budget Bill and the National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF) Budget Bill this week, according to the draft agenda of the National Assembly. The SSI budget bill retains the maximum monthly pension at EUR 1,73»»»

Doha, Qatar: Government entities operating through Qatar’s integrated service centres have recorded a notable achievement, completing 46,786 services during June 2026, reflecting the continued momentum in enhancing public service delivery and supporting the objectives of the Third National Developm»»»

The State Committee for National Security of the Kyrgyz Republic (SCNS) detained D.N.I., the head of the Sary-Koo aiyl aimak in Zhaiyl district of Chui region, on suspicion of abuse of office. In early 2026, D.N.I., pursuing his own selfish interests and based on a fictitious service contract with »»»

Around 3,800 families in Kyrgyzstan are currently living in areas at risk of landslides, the Ministry of Emergency Situations reported. Of this number, 2,415 families continue to reside in hazardous zones despite the state having allocated land plots and provided assistance for relocation. The larg»»»

Dubai: Gold shoppers in Dubai are again seeing prices close to Dh500 per gram after a five-day rebound pushed the 24-karat rate to Dh495.75 on Wednesday morning. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The price rose by Dh3.75 from Dh492 on Tuesday, leaving 24K gold only Dh4.2»»»

The US and Iran edged closer to another escalation on Wednesday as President Donald Trump warned that a strike on Iran’s heavily fortified “Pickaxe Mountain” nuclear tunnel complex could come “pretty soon”, while Washington carried out its 11th consecutive night of military operations against Irani»»»

Dubai: Hundreds of Indian nationals turned up early Wednesday morning as the UAE’s new network of Indian Consular Application Centres (ICACs) officially opened after weeks of uncertainty and legal challenges. This marks the biggest overhaul of Indian passport and consular services in the country in»»»

Washington: President Donald Trump has approved an agreement with Saudi Arabia that could potentially provide the kingdom with uranium enrichment capability for its civilian nuclear program, according to two people familiar with the matter quoted by both AP and Reuters. The people, who were not aut»»»

Two people were killed in a road accident in Kochkor district of Naryn region, the regional Traffic Safety Department reported. The accident occurred on July 21 at around 11.55 a.m. at the 111th kilometer of the North—South alternative highway. Preliminary information indicates that a Mercedes-Benz»»»

The draft 2026 State Budget Bill was approved at second reading by Parliament's Budget and Finance Committee after an extraordinary session lasting more than 12 hours. Lawmakers considered 69 amendments submitted between the first and second readings of the bill, which envisages a deficit of 5.7% o»»»

Dubai: Emirati engineers and aerospace workers are set to gain access to specialist training, knowledge transfer and placements at Embraer facilities under a new agreement that could also bring more UAE-made components into the Brazilian aircraft manufacturer’s global supply chain. Sign up for our »»»

The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) announced Tuesday that it has successfully disabled multiple radar systems across Kuwait in the latest phase of its ongoing retaliatory operations against the United States, marking the 24th wave of the military campaign. In a formal statement, the Corps c»»»

The national executive committee and parliamentary group of opposition Fidesz have issued a “declaration of resistance”, in which they called “the new political regime” illegitimate, saying it was established “in gross violation of the Fundamental Law and because its goal is the exclusive exercise »»»

Heavy rainfall on July 21 caused damage to a bridge and several roads in Kyrgyzstan’s Issyk-Kul region, the Ministry of Emergency Situations reported. In Kaiyndy area of the Syrt Valley in Ak-Suu district, a sharp rise in the water level washed away a wooden bridge over Kaiyndy River. As a result, »»»

WASHINGTON: Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Tuesday the Iran war has cost the United States $37.5 billion so far, up from a previous estimate of nearly $29 billion in mid-May. “The estimate we have as of today is $37.5 billion,” Hegseth testified during a Senate Appropriations Committee hearing»»»

The United States has spent $37.5 billion on the military campaign against Iran as of today, US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth. "The estimate we have as of today is 37.5 billion," Hegseth said before the US Senate Appropriations Committee when asked about the costs of the operation.On the night of J»»»

Tropical Storm Bertha, which formed Monday, continued to move along the Gulf Coast on Tuesday. Image courtesy of NOAA July 22 (UPI) -- Conditions from Tropical Storm Bertha will continue to spread into Wednesday across parts of the north Gulf Coast, forecasters said. Tropical storm conditions are p»»»

Travellers flying from the UAE are advised to check their flight status before heading to the airport, as several services to Kuwait and Bahrain have been cancelled or affected amid the ongoing regional situation. Airlines are expecting a surge in passenger numbers during the summer peak travel sea»»»

NEW YORK: New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani said late Tuesday that the city would not be able to execute an arrest warrant issued by the world’s top war-crimes court for Israel’s Benjamin Netanyahu, but urged the federal government to do so. In the video Mamdani described the Israeli prime minister as »»»

On July 23, from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., the supply of drinking water will be temporarily suspended in Bishkek’s 12th microdistrict, affecting residential buildings, schools, preschool institutions, healthcare facilities, as well as other social, public service, and industrial facilities. The Bishkek Cit»»»

Washington: President Donald Trump has approved an agreement with Saudi Arabia that could potentially provide the kingdom with uranium enrichment capability for its civilian nuclear program, according to two people familiar with the matter. The people, who were not authorized to comment publicly ab»»»

Ágnes Forsthoffer, the Speaker of Parliament exercising the powers of the President of the Republic, has expressed her commitment to fostering less animosity and greater mutual respect — a goal she addressed in a pre-agenda speech at the National Assembly's session on Tuesday. “During this transiti»»»

As part of familiarization with the work of customs authorities, the Chairman of the State Customs Service of Kyrgyzstan, Almaz Saliev, visited Irkeshtam checkpoint. He inspected the facility, including the work of state regulatory agencies to ensure the smooth functioning of the checkpoint and cre»»»

Inflationary trends developed more favourably than indicated in June, while the lower risk premium on domestic assets was maintained — these factors together resulted in the preservation of monetary policy room for manoeuvre, said Mihály Varga, governor of the central bank, at an online press confe»»»

Hormuz and a handful of maritime straits around the world have served as the linchpin of global trade since the 16th century and have fuelled geopolitical rivalries throughout history. As Iran tightens its grip on the Strait of Hormuz, its Yemeni allies, the Houthi rebels, want to disrupt shipping »»»

President Donald Trump warned he was "not finished" with a war with Iran that has already cost his nation $37.5 billion. Fresh US strikes triggered air defences in Tehran on Wednesday. After the foes' fighting over the strategic Strait of Hormuz led to the collapse of a preliminary deal, the Middle»»»

DUBAI/MANILA: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Wednesday the United States is still willing to negotiate an end to the Iran crisis but Tehran is not serious about talks, as the widening conflict disrupted two of the world’s most critical energy chokepoints. Rubio made his comments in a mee»»»

Chubak Musaev has been appointed Deputy Head of the Chui Regional Department of Urban Development and Architecture of the Department of Urban Development and Architecture. According to the Ministry of Construction, the corresponding order was signed by the head of the ministry, Nurdan Oruntaev. Chu»»»

Construction of a large mineral fertilizer plant with a capacity of 500,000 tons per year has begun in the Kulatov aiyl aimak of Nookat district. The project is being implemented in three stages, the Ministry of Agriculture of Kyrgyzstan reported. The first stage, with the construction of an admini»»»

WASHINGTON/BEIRUT: Lebanese President Joseph Aoun told US President Donald Trump on Tuesday that a full Israeli withdrawal from Lebanese territory was essential to consolidating stability and enabling the state to extend its authority, the Lebanese presidency said. In their first meeting, the two l»»»

President ​Volodymyr ​Zelensky said on Tuesday that Major ​General ‌Mykhailo ⁠Drapaty ‌will take over as Ukraine's ⁠commander-in-chief after firing Soviet-trained top commander Oleksandr Syrsky. "This is a victory for the protestors who took to the streets a week ago, when Zelensky fired Fedorov," »»»

The US military identified Sgt. Michael Emmanuel Swinton as the third American service member to die following recent Iranian attacks in Iraq and Jordan, underscoring the continuing dangers facing US forces even after missile and drone strikes have ended. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download t»»»

Share: In a statement, the Lebanese Presidency reported that U.S. President Donald Trump emphasized that Lebanon “has not been treated well and has been subjected to a great deal of mistreatment—despite being home to distinguished individuals, including professors, doctors, lawyers, and leading thi»»»

July 21 (UPI) -- The Pentagon said Tuesday night that a U.S. soldier reported missing following Friday's attack on a base in Jordan is believed to be dead, identifying the soldier as 28-year-old Sgt. Angel Rampersad of Ozone Park, N.Y. The Department of Defense's determination that Rampersad is bel»»»

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky late on Tuesday sacked his Soviet-trained army chief Oleksandr Syrsky following a political crisis triggered by the removal of a popular, young and tech-savvy defence minister. The Ukrainian leader announced he was appointing joint forces commander Mykhailo Dr»»»

RIYADH: A Houthi threat to impose a naval blockade on Saudi Arabia and disrupt global energy supplies has sparked fresh concerns over the security of one of the world’s most important maritime corridors. But according to former senior CIA intelligence officer Norman Roule, the Iran-backed group now»»»

ROME: Conflicts and disruptions to global energy markets could push millions more people into hunger by driving up fuel, fertilizer and food costs, the head of the Rome-based International Fund for Agricultural Development warned, as a new United Nations report showed global progress against hunger»»»