At least 128 people contacted the Bishkek State Sanitary and Epidemiological Surveillance Center regarding tick bites. According to the center, including eight people (four adults and four children) were vaccinated with immunoglobulin against tick-borne encephalitis. A total of 189 people have been»»»

Ever since the US and Israel began their war against Iran on 28 February, attention has naturally focused on the Gulf and the wider Middle East, with some looking as far as Russia and China as Iran’s natural allies. Yet on the other side of the world, in Latin America, Iran has also had ties. Polit»»»

The United States and Iran each warned they were ready for war as the clock ticked down Tuesday on a ceasefire, with uncertainty on talks that President Donald Trump had announced would resume in Pakistan. The White House said Vice President JD Vance was ready to fly back to the Pakistani capital I»»»

‌Representatives for Donald Trump’s “Board of Peace” have held discussions with state-owned Dubai multinational DP World ‌about managing ‌supply chains ‌and ⁠other infrastructure projects in ⁠Gaza, the Financial Times reported on Tuesday, citing ⁠three people familiar ‌with ‌the matter. The ‌talks »»»

A Canadian woman was shot dead and five other people injured by a gunman on Monday at Mexico's famed Teotihuacan archaeological site, authorities said. The gunman killed himself after opening fire at the popular tourist destination, home to pre-Aztecan pyramids, said Cristobal Castaneda, the securi»»»

More than 3,000 people have reportedly suffered sexual abuse as minors within the Spanish Catholic Church, according to a eight-year investigation by the El Pais newspaper which published its latest findings on Monday. The outlet began collecting data on sex crimes within the church in 2018, when o»»»

Israel is promoting a new Dead Sea festival, Pride Land, as the “biggest LGBTQ+ festival ever in the Middle East,” with the event billed as a four-day gathering focused on performances, parties, exhibitions, and queer culture. The official Israel account on X claimed on Monday that the festival wou»»»

Ras Al Khaimah: The Ras Al Khaimah Court of First Instance has ordered a man to repay Dh128,333.33 to his brother, along with 9 per cent annual legal interest from the date the lawsuit was filed until full settlement, after unlawfully withholding proceeds from the sale of inherited land. The court »»»

US Central Command said American forces have directed 27 vessels to turn around or return to Iranian ports since the blockade of Iranian maritime routes began last week. According to the military statement, the measure targets ships entering or leaving Iranian ports and coastal waters, as tensions »»»

The presentation of Manas trilogy in the Dungan language took place in Bishkek. The book includes the sections «Manas,» «Semetey,» and «Seitek.» According to the organizers, the translation was completed by a Candidate of Philological Sciences Fatima Mashinkhaeva. The work took approximately 4-5 ye»»»

A deal with Iran under Trump would unlock a broader security framework that benefits not just Israel and the Middle East, but also Europe, the United States and other regions tied to energy, trade and shipping stability, the White House argues in an X post. The White House's claim is anchored on th»»»

SHREVEPORT, Louisiana: A stunned Louisiana city struggled to come to grips Monday with the massacre of eight children carried out by a father who was separating from his wife and used an assault-style weapon despite a 2019 felony firearms conviction. The violence reverberated across Shreveport a da»»»

LONDON: Even before the outbreak of the latest war, Iran was in deep economic trouble. In the immediate aftermath of the 12-Day War in June and July last year, during which the US and Israel struck Iranian nuclear facilities, an analysis by independent nonprofit Iran Focus laid bare the reality of »»»

MEXICO CITY: A Canadian woman was shot dead and 13 others were hurt in a shooting Monday at Mexico’s famed Teotihuacan archaeological site, authorities said. The gunman, whose nationality was unknown, killed himself after opening fire at the popular tourist destination in central Mexico, home to pr»»»

With a star-studded line-up of influential leaders who have made their mark across sectors, Limitless: The UAE Power Women’s Forum gets under way today at Taj Exotica Resort & Spa, The Palm, Dubai. Presented by Tristar in association with Gulf News, the forum centres on the theme of leadership and »»»

From the announcement of a new EU age-verification app to a video summit of European leaders and legal threats in Australia, governments moved quickly this week on a debate years in the making. FRANCE 24's Charlotte Lam has more in Tech 24. The European Commission, on Wednesday, unveiled what Bruss»»»

Squeezed by a sanctioned Russia to the north and a war prone Middle East to the south, the Middle Corridor that runs through Central Asia and the Caucasus is back in play as the main route connecting Europe to Asia by land and is already the only functioning corridor connecting the two by plane. »»»

Squeezed by a sanctioned Russia to the north and a war prone Middle East to the south, the Middle Corridor that runs through Central Asia and the Caucasus is back in play as the main route connecting Europe to Asia by land and is already the only functioning corridor connecting the two by plane. »»»

Squeezed by a sanctioned Russia to the north and a war prone Middle East to the south, the Middle Corridor that runs through Central Asia and the Caucasus is back in play as the main route connecting Europe to Asia by land and is already the only functioning corridor connecting the two by plane. »»»

Argentine President Javier Milei signed a sweeping bilateral framework agreement with Israel and declared his unequivocal support for the US-Israeli military campaign against Iran during a three-day state visit to Jerusalem, as he received the country's highest civilian honour and planned to overse»»»

Squeezed by a sanctioned Russia to the north and a war prone Middle East to the south, the Middle Corridor that runs through Central Asia and the Caucasus is back in play as the main route connecting Europe to Asia by land and is already the only functioning corridor connecting the two by plane. »»»

Squeezed by a sanctioned Russia to the north and a war prone Middle East to the south, the Middle Corridor that runs through Central Asia and the Caucasus is back in play as the main route connecting Europe to Asia by land and is already the only functioning corridor connecting the two by plane. »»»

Squeezed by a sanctioned Russia to the north and a war prone Middle East to the south, the Middle Corridor that runs through Central Asia and the Caucasus is back in play as the main route connecting Europe to Asia by land and is already the only functioning corridor connecting the two by plane. »»»

Squeezed by a sanctioned Russia to the north and a war prone Middle East to the south, the Middle Corridor that runs through Central Asia and the Caucasus is back in play as the main route connecting Europe to Asia by land and is already the only functioning corridor connecting the two by plane. »»»

US President Donald Trump has called for regime change in Iran in a post on his Truth Social account on April 20, signalling Washington's wider war aims as the Pakistan-brokered ceasefire enters its final 48 hours. "Israel»»»

Squeezed by a sanctioned Russia to the north and a war prone Middle East to the south, the Middle Corridor that runs through Central Asia and the Caucasus is back in play as the main route connecting Europe to Asia by land and is already the only functioning corridor connecting the two by plane. »»»

Squeezed by a sanctioned Russia to the north and a war prone Middle East to the south, the Middle Corridor that runs through Central Asia and the Caucasus is back in play as the main route connecting Europe to Asia by land and is already the only functioning corridor connecting the two by plane. »»»

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Squeezed by a sanctioned Russia to the north and a war prone Middle East to the south, the Middle Corridor that runs through Central Asia and the Caucasus is back in play as the main route connecting Europe to Asia by land and is already the only functioning corridor connecting the two by plane. »»»

Squeezed by a sanctioned Russia to the north and a war prone Middle East to the south, the Middle Corridor that runs through Central Asia and the Caucasus is back in play as the main route connecting Europe to Asia by land and is already the only functioning corridor connecting the two by plane. »»»

Squeezed by a sanctioned Russia to the north and a war prone Middle East to the south, the Middle Corridor that runs through Central Asia and the Caucasus is back in play as the main route connecting Europe to Asia by land and is already the only functioning corridor connecting the two by plane. »»»

US President Donald Trump has called for regime change in Iran in a post on his Truth Social account on April 20, signalling Washington's wider war aims as the Pakistan-brokered ceasefire enters its final 48 hours. "Israel»»»

Squeezed by a sanctioned Russia to the north and a war prone Middle East to the south, the Middle Corridor that runs through Central Asia and the Caucasus is back in play as the main route connecting Europe to Asia by land and is already the only functioning corridor connecting the two by plane. »»»

  ↵ Israel blew up civilian homes in Ainata, a centuries-old village in South Lebanon  »»»

Argentine President Javier Milei signed a sweeping bilateral framework agreement with Israel and declared his unequivocal support for the US-Israeli military campaign against Iran during a three-day state visit to Jerusalem, as he received the country's highest civilian honour and planned to overse»»»

Squeezed by a sanctioned Russia to the north and a war prone Middle East to the south, the Middle Corridor that runs through Central Asia and the Caucasus is back in play as the main route connecting Europe to Asia by land and is already the only functioning corridor connecting the two by plane. »»»

US President Donald Trump has called for regime change in Iran in a post on his Truth Social account on April 20, signalling Washington's wider war aims as the Pakistan-brokered ceasefire enters its final 48 hours. "Israel»»»

Squeezed by a sanctioned Russia to the north and a war prone Middle East to the south, the Middle Corridor that runs through Central Asia and the Caucasus is back in play as the main route connecting Europe to Asia by land and is already the only functioning corridor connecting the two by plane. »»»

Squeezed by a sanctioned Russia to the north and a war prone Middle East to the south, the Middle Corridor that runs through Central Asia and the Caucasus is back in play as the main route connecting Europe to Asia by land and is already the only functioning corridor connecting the two by plane. »»»

Squeezed by a sanctioned Russia to the north and a war prone Middle East to the south, the Middle Corridor that runs through Central Asia and the Caucasus is back in play as the main route connecting Europe to Asia by land and is already the only functioning corridor connecting the two by plane. »»»

Squeezed by a sanctioned Russia to the north and a war prone Middle East to the south, the Middle Corridor that runs through Central Asia and the Caucasus is back in play as the main route connecting Europe to Asia by land and is already the only functioning corridor connecting the two by plane. »»»

Squeezed by a sanctioned Russia to the north and a war prone Middle East to the south, the Middle Corridor that runs through Central Asia and the Caucasus is back in play as the main route connecting Europe to Asia by land and is already the only functioning corridor connecting the two by plane. »»»

Squeezed by a sanctioned Russia to the north and a war prone Middle East to the south, the Middle Corridor that runs through Central Asia and the Caucasus is back in play as the main route connecting Europe to Asia by land and is already the only functioning corridor connecting the two by plane. »»»

Squeezed by a sanctioned Russia to the north and a war prone Middle East to the south, the Middle Corridor that runs through Central Asia and the Caucasus is back in play as the main route connecting Europe to Asia by land and is already the only functioning corridor connecting the two by plane. »»»

Squeezed by a sanctioned Russia to the north and a war prone Middle East to the south, the Middle Corridor that runs through Central Asia and the Caucasus is back in play as the main route connecting Europe to Asia by land and is already the only functioning corridor connecting the two by plane. »»»

Squeezed by a sanctioned Russia to the north and a war prone Middle East to the south, the Middle Corridor that runs through Central Asia and the Caucasus is back in play as the main route connecting Europe to Asia by land and is already the only functioning corridor connecting the two by plane. »»»

A view of the Teotihuacan archaeological zone shows the area where a shooting occurred in Mexico, on Monday, April 20, 2026. Authorities in the State of Mexico confirmed that the attack left two dead, including the suspected shooter. Photo by Madla Hartz/EPA April 20 (UPI) -- A gunman opened fire M»»»

AMMAN — Chairman of Jordanian Businessmen Association (JBA) Ayman Alawneh, said on Monday that the national economy was on a "positive" trajectory in 2025, characterised by resilience and the capacity to withstand regional challenges.He told the JBA's annual general meeting, which he chaired Sunday»»»

— Highest load factor in the company’s history at 81%— 4.4m passengers carried and 11% growth in operating revenue— Enhancing operational efficiency was key priority, directly reflected in performance— 2025 performance indicators confirm success of modernization, expansion strategyAMMAN — The Gener»»»

PRESS REVIEW – Monday, April 20: British Prime Minister Keir Starmer's troubles continue after it emerged last week that he sent Peter Mandelson to Washington as ambassador despite him failing to meet Foreign Office security standards. Also, anger mounts in Peru after the first round of t»»»