Record temperatures push Hungary’s water and transport networks to the brink
In a Facebook message on Tuesday evening, Prime Minister Péter Magyar asked everyone to use tap water only for the most essential purposes in the coming days. The Prime Minister noted that a heat record was broken in Hungary on Tuesday: 42 degrees Celsius was recorded in Szécsény, and temperatures »»»
National Bank of Kyrgyzstan seeks technical support services for VMware licenses - | 24.KG
The National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic is interested in purchasing technical support services for VMware vSphere Foundation software licenses and has announced an open tender. The selection procedure and interaction with potential suppliers include several fixed stages, such as the issuance of te»»»
Issyk-Kul region to host environmental event for children Clean Life - | 24.KG
From July 2 to 4, the villages of Chon Sary-Oi, Bosteri and the city of Cholpon-Ata in Issyk-Kul region will host an interactive environmental event for children Clean Life, dedicated to waste sorting and recycling. The event is organized by the state-owned enterprise Eco Operator under the Ministr»»»
Italy Blocks NATO Military Aid for Ukraine in 2027
NATO member states have failed to agree on next year's military aid commitments for Ukraine ahead of the upcoming summit in Turkiye, with Italy blocking the financial package and the United States watering down political language on Ukraine's European security ties. Italian opposition prevented the»»»
Sanctions Lifted: Iran Selling Oil 20% More Expensive — Ghalibaf
Iranian Parliament Speaker and chief negotiator Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf has confirmed that oil exports are flowing again following the lifting of sanctions, with Tehran selling crude at prices 20% higher than before. "Since the day we lifted the blockade, we have exported more than 40 million barr»»»
Kushner, Witkoff Claim 'Positive' Qatar Talks as Technical Negotiations Move Ahead — Report
US negotiators Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff have held positive discussions with regional leaders in Qatar, and lower‑level technical talks with Iran are progressing, according to a senior administration official cited by Bloomberg. The official, speaking on condition of anonymity, said progress »»»
PARAGON | ADEER brings EGP 70B Sumou Boulevard project to London property expo Arab Finance For Information Technology
Arab Finance: PARAGON | ADEER is presenting Sumou Boulevard, its EGP 70 billion mixed-use development in Mostakbal City, at the 20th edition of the Nile Property Expo in London, as the company expands its outreach to Egyptian expatriates and UK-based investors, as per a press release. The 500,000-s»»»
Kyrgyzstan’s healthcare institutions to receive 100 vehicles - | 24.KG
Healthcare institutions across Kyrgyzstan will receive 100 vehicles ahead of Medical Workers’ Day, which is celebrated annually on the first Sunday of July. The press service of the Ministry of Health told 24.kg news agency that the official vehicles will be distributed across the regions. Benefici»»»
Kyrgyzstan and USA discuss export of agricultural products to U.S. market - | 24.KG
Minister of Water Resources, Agriculture and Processing Industry of Kyrgyzstan Erlist Akunbekov and U.S. Ambassador to Kyrgyzstan Lesslie Viguerie discussed the expansion of cooperation in the agricultural sector, with a focus on exporting Kyrgyz agricultural products to the American market. The tw»»»
Takeaways from US Supreme Court: Citizenship, presidential power, voting, immigration
WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump didn't get what he wanted in some of the biggest Supreme Court cases this year: tariffs, birthright citizenship and the attempted firing of Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook. But he also emerged from the term with even greater power. His immigration crackdown was»»»
Philippine passport climbs anew: Latest index shows Filipinos can now access 79 destinations
Manila: The Philippine passport has posted another modest improvement in global travel mobility, according to the latest Passport Index dashboard. This highlights gradual gains in visa access even as Filipinos continue to face visa requirements across much of Europe -- particularly the 29-member Sc»»»
Health Ministry briefed on modern solutions to protect road accident victims - | 24.KG
Minister of Health of Kyrgyzstan Damir Osmonov and the UN Secretary-General’s Special Envoy for Road Safety Jean Todt discussed road accident prevention and ways to improve medical care for victims. The parties also addressed issues related to strengthening interagency cooperation in the field of r»»»
Dubai’s student drug reality: Why cases stay low
Dubai: Dubai Police have reaffirmed that student drug abuse in the UAE remains limited to isolated cases and does not reflect a wider social trend, stressing that prevention, early detection and family engagement are key to protecting young people. In a podcast discussion on Arabcast, Brigadier Dr »»»
Dubai gold buyers get price relief as rates hit lowest level in weeks
Dubai: Gold prices in Dubai opened lower on Wednesday, giving jewellery buyers another chance to lock in rates after a steady pullback from last month’s highs. (Check latest UAE gold prices here, alongside prices in Saudi Arabia, Oman, Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait, and India.) Sign up for our daily busin»»»
Kyrgyzstan’s taekwondo team wins 10 medals at Astana tournament - | 24.KG
The national taekwondo team of Kyrgyzstan successfully completed its performance at the prestigious international competition in the capital of Kazakhstan. The Taekwondo Association reported. Following the results of two tournaments, Kyrgyz athletes won ten medals (two silver and eight bronze), dem»»»
SCNS gets new head: Maksat Asanaliev appointed to replace Shabdanbekov - | 24.KG
Chairman of the State Committee for National Security of Kyrgyzstan (SCNS) Zhumgalbek Shabdanbekov has been relieved of his duties. The corresponding decree was signed by President Sadyr Japarov. According to sources, Zhumgalbek Shabdanbekov may continue working in another senior government positio»»»
Reconstruction of Chon-Kapka checkpoint on Kyrgyz-Kazakh border completed - | 24.KG
A comprehensive reconstruction of Chon-Kapka-Avtodorozhny checkpoint in Manas district of Talas region has been completed. The State Border Service of the Kyrgyz Republic reported. According to the service, the reconstruction was carried out to increase its throughput capacity. Conditions for cross»»»
AfD co-chair wants Germany to resume Russian energy imports
Germany urgently needs to lift the ban on Russian oil and gas imports to prop up its struggling economy, Alice Weidel, the co-chair of the Alternative for Germany (AfD) party, has said. She also vowed to restore economic ties between the two countries if her party comes to power. The German economy»»»
China rare-earth arrests raise supply risks for South Korea - UPI.com
Two Fuji Electric employees face an alleged license-evasion case as Beijing expands export controls on Japanese companies A rare earth mine in Ganxian county in central China's Jiangxi province. Photo by STR / EPA June 30 (Asia Today) -- China's detention of two Japanese corporate employees over al»»»
Stuck in traffic? Here's where Dubai's busiest roads are congested this morning
Dubai: Commuters are facing another busy morning on Dubai's roads, with congestion building on major routes from Sharjah into the emirate as rush-hour traffic intensifies, according to Google Maps. Motorists travelling from Sharjah towards Dubai are experiencing delays on Sheikh Zayed Road (E11) th»»»
UAE weather forecast: Temperatures to hit 46°C as dust, humidity and low clouds persist this week
Dubai: Temperatures across the UAE are forecast to climb to 46 degrees Celsius inland this week, with fresh winds expected to stir blowing dust, humidity persisting along the coast and a further rise in temperatures from Friday, the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) said. The NCM said Wednesday'»»»
Kyrgyzstan not to be left without fuel after Russia's ban on gasoline exports - | 24.KG
Russia’s ban on the export of gasoline, diesel fuel, and aviation kerosene will also affect Kyrgyzstan. First Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers Daniyar Amangeldiev told 24.kg news agency. According to him, the Cabinet of Ministers has already urgently addressed the issue of duty-free impo»»»
An Egypt-Türkiye reset could anchor a new regional order
On 20 June 2020, Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi drew a red line around the Libyan cities of Sirte and al-Jufra, threatening to intervene militarily if Türkiye-backed forces crossed it. In so doing, he set Cairo on a collision course with Ankara. A year earlier, after the former Egyptian Pr»»»
Transportation, tourism & agriculture are the most affected sectors by the increase in gasoline & diesel prices
How will the increase in gasoline and diesel prices affect prices of other commodities? Will the Government be able to control the markets and prevent the traders from raising prices? Is it possible to increase gasoline and diesel prices while other products’ price remain unaffected? What would hap»»»
International motorcycle expedition Road of Nomads arrives in Osh - | 24.KG
The international motorcycle expedition Road of Nomads has arrived in Osh. Since 2016, it has brought together motorcycle travel enthusiasts from Central Asia, fostering friendships and promoting the region. Deputy Mayor of Osh Masuda Aidarbekova greeted the expedition participants on the city’s ce»»»
New look, same mission: Sharjah police unveil airport uniform
Sharjah: Sharjah Police has unveiled a new official uniform for airport police personnel as part of ongoing efforts to enhance operational readiness, improve workplace conditions and strengthen the quality of security services provided to travellers. The new uniform was launched by Lieutenant Gener»»»
Nine children die after three-wheeler plunges into canal in Upper Egypt
Dubai: Nine children drowned and two others injured after a three-wheeled cargo vehicle carrying children and young workers plunged into the Nag Hammadi Canal in Abu Tig district of Egypt's Assiut governorate on Tuesday, authorities said. Police said they received reports that the vehicle had falle»»»
US envoys met with mediators in Qatar, talks with Iran up in the air
US envoys met Qatari mediators in Doha on Tuesday for discussions on negotiations with Iran, even as both Tehran and Doha dismissed President Donald Trump's suggestion that direct US – Iran talks were taking place. The meetings come as both sides seek to implement a memorandum of understanding aime»»»
Magnitude 5.3 earthquake jolts northwestern China
A magnitude 5.3 earthquake struck a remote area of northwestern China early Wednesday, the US Geological Survey reported. The quake hit at 7:44 am Beijing time (23:44 UTC Tuesday) about 261-268 km (162-167 miles) south-southeast of Dunhuang in Gansu province, near the Qinghai border, at a shallow d»»»
Iran not to enter talks with US unless MoU's certain provisions fulfilled: Ghalibaf
Tehran: Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Ghalibaf said Iran will not enter negotiations with the United States on a final agreement unless certain paragraphs of a recently-signed peace memorandum of understanding (MoU) between the two sides are implemented. Ghalibaf, also the head of Iran'»»»
Business - UK government likely to challenge Paramount takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery
The British government says it could step in to challenge Paramount Skydance's $110 billion takeover of Warner Bros Discovery. French inflation slowed to just 1.8% in June year on year, down from 2.4% in May. And, more than a million undocumented people in Spain apply to obtain legal status as part»»»
Trump disclosure shows billions in income after return to White House - UPI.com
President Donald Trump speaks after signing an executive order on vehicle repairs in the Oval Office at the White House on Monday. A financial disclosure made public on Tuesday shows that Trump reported more than $2 billion last year in income and revenue. File Photo by Samuel Corum/UPI | License P»»»
Counting down to cooler days? Here's when UAE summer officially ends
Dubai: The UAE's astronomical summer will come to an end on September 23, when the autumnal equinox marks the official start of autumn, although meteorologists classify September as the first month of the autumn season, according to Ibrahim Al Jarwan, Chairman of the Emirates Astronomical Society a»»»
Japanese yen at 40-year low: Why care even if you don't own investments?
Dubai: Japan's currency has dropped to its weakest level against the US dollar since 1986, putting global investors on alert and raising fresh concerns about whether Tokyo will step in to support the yen. At first glance, the decline may appear to have little relevance for people living in the UAE.»»»
No diesel, only water: Inside India’s hydrogen train — speed, route and why it matters
India is edging closer to launching its first indigenously developed hydrogen-powered train, marking a significant milestone in the country’s clean energy transition under Indian Railways’ sustainability drive. The hydrogen fuel-cell train is currently being tested on the Jind–Sonipat route in Hary»»»
Magnitude 6.0 earthquake strikes Gulf of California off Mexico
A strong magnitude 6.0 earthquake shook the Gulf of California off western Mexico on Tuesday, the U.S. Geological Survey reported, with the shallow tremor felt in coastal areas but causing no immediate reports of damage or injuries. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - »»»
One killed in car bombing in Israel
A man has been killed in a car bomb blast in northern Israel on Tuesday, Israeli police have reported. While police have attributed the blast to criminal activity, it occurred amid a fragile ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon. Continued fighting between the IDF and Hezbollah in southern Lebanon i»»»
‘Riyadh is the closest thing to home,’ says newly crowned WWE champion Sami Zayn
RIYADH: Few expected the drama that transpired at WWE Night of Champions in Riyadh on Saturday. With Cody Rhodes defending his Undisputed WWE Championship against Gunther and Sami Zayn, it was Gunther who was widely tipped to pry the title from the grasp of “The American Nightmare,” especially as Z»»»
Vance and Rubio take different approaches as Iran tests their 2028 prospects
WASHINGTON: Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio appear to be staking out differing approaches to carrying out President Donald Trump’s national security agenda as the possible 2028 presidential rivals jostle for position in a divided Republican Party. With vastly different ba»»»
Saudi envoy calls for stronger global cooperation against terrorist misuse of AI
NEW YORK: Saudi Arabia’s permanent representative to the UN on Tuesday called for strengthened international cooperation, expertise exchange and investment in capacity building to prevent terrorist groups from exploiting new and emerging technologies. Abdulaziz Alwasil was speaking during a UN Gene»»»
Kylian Mbappe delivers another brace as France routs Sweden
EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ: Kylian Mbappe scored his 17th and 18th career World Cup goals to keep chasing Lionel Messi and tournament history in France’s 3-0 victory over Sweden in Tuesday’s round of 32 clash. Mbappe is now one behind Messi on the all-time tournament list, and with his fifth and sixth g»»»
Police investigating after child found dead in vehicle outside Florida school - UPI.com
June 30 (UPI) -- Authorities in southern Florida said Tuesday that they are investigating the death of a child whose body was found Monday in a car parked outside a school. Officers with the police department in Plantation, a city located just west of Fort Lauderdale, said they found the body at 5:»»»
U.S. government lifts export ban on Anthropic models - UPI.com
Howard Lutnick, U.S. commerce secretary, speaks June 22 during an executive order signing in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, D.C. Anthropic said Tuesday that Lutnick's Department of Commerce has lifted export restrictions on its Fable 5 and Mythos 5 artificial intelligence models.»»»
UAE weather forecast July 2026: The factor that could push heat higher, explained
Dubai: The UAE wakes up to July this morning with the heat already in place. According to the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) and AccuWeather, the month ahead will bring intense daytime heat, warm nights and climbing humidity, continuing a pattern that has built steadily through June. Get upda»»»
Floods in Ghana and Ivory Coast leave at least 24 dead following torrential rains
ACCRA, Ghana: Floods and landslides triggered by days of torrential rain in the capital cities of Ghana and Ivory Coast have left at least 24 people dead, authorities said Tuesday, as emergency workers continued to pull hundreds of stranded residents from submerged buildings. Entire buildings and r»»»
The most important technology in healthcare is still human
Healthcare is entering one of the most technologically advanced periods in its history. Artificial intelligence can now analyse medical images in seconds, identify patterns invisible to the human eye, and support clinicians in making faster decisions. Yet as technology becomes more sophisticated, a»»»
Trump filing shows he took in about $1.2 billion from crypto businesses last year
NEW YORK (AP) — President Donald Trump took in nearly $1.2 billion dollars from his crypto businesses last year, a federal filing released Tuesday shows, locking in profits while his investors were socked with losses. Mere startups when he took the oath of office, the new ventures have now eclipsed»»»
Supreme Court allows states to ban transgender athletes from female sports
The US Supreme Court has ruled that states can forbid biological males from competing as females in school and college sports. US President Donald Trump hailed the ruling as a “big win.” In a unanimous verdict on Tuesday, the court’s nine justices concluded that state bans on transgender athletes c»»»
Vance and Rubio take different approaches as Iran tests their 2028 prospects
WASHINGTON (AP) — Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio appear to be staking out differing approaches to carrying out President Donald Trump’s national security agenda as the possible 2028 presidential rivals jostle for position in a divided Republican Party. With vastly differ»»»
Supreme Court to consider challenge to semiautomatic weapon bans - UPI.com
Supreme Court Associate Justice Brett Kavanaugh, left, speaks with Chief Justice John Roberts in January 2025 in the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C. The Supreme Court on Tuesday announced that it will decide if states and cities can bar people from owning semiautomatic weapons, including AR-15-sty»»»