KOCHI, India: ‌Heavy rains and floods battered parts of southern India over the weekend, killing at least 11 and displacing thousands in the state of Kerala, and setting off a landslide that killed at least three in neighboring Karnataka, authorities and news reports said. ‌The death ‌toll in rain-»»»

Over the weekend, tourists in Ton district of Issyk-Kul region witnessed a spectacular Salbuurun ethnic show featuring berkutchi, mounted archers, horse riders, musicians and singers. The sound of galloping hooves, the twang of bowstrings and the sweep of huge wings — for several hours, spectators »»»

At least nine people were killed in Russia and five in Ukraine on Sunday as Kyiv and Moscow intensified long-range attacks on each other. US-led talks on ending the war in Ukraine have been effectively frozen since February, when the United States and Israel launched joint strikes on Iran. Ukrainia»»»

Doha, Qatar: The representation office of Qatar Red Crescent Society (QRCS) has completed all the furnishing and equipment arrangements for a new dialysis center at Ibn Khaldoun Hospital in Lahij Governorate, Yemen, at a total cost of $711,150, funded by a benevolent Qatari donor. The project invol»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Department of Da’wah and Religious Guidance at the Ministry of Endowments (Awqaf) and Islamic Affairs concluded its annual summer programme, which attracted more than 1,100 students across throughout Qatar. “Our Summer, Our Way 2026” programme was held from July 5 to July 30 and it»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar has achieved a new international scientific milestone, with student Ethan Joel P Nepomuceno from the Philippine School, representing the Qatari team, winning the bronze medal at the 37th edition of the International Biology Olympiad (IBO 2026), held in Vilnius, Republic of Lithua»»»

Dubai: Former International Air Transport Association (IATA) Director General Willie Walsh has officially taken charge as the CEO of India's largest airline by market share, IndiGo, marking the beginning of what the carrier describes as "its next phase of growth and global expansion." Sign up for o»»»

Police in Alamedin district are investigating the circumstances surrounding the hospitalization of a 16-year-old teenager, the press service of the Main Internal Affairs Department of Chui region reported. The minor was found unconscious on July 31 on Akmatov Street in the village of Arashan. Polic»»»

Several European countries are having their worst wildfire year in more than a decade and worst than last year’s record wildfires that burnt over one million hectares, according to data from the EU's Global Wildfire Information System published this week. France's cumulative burnt area through July»»»

The two operating units of Bulgaria's Kozloduy Nuclear Power Plant continue to function normally despite the record low water level of the Danube River, the Ministry of Energy said in an updated statement. According to the ministry, the unusually low level of the Danube has already forced Hungary's»»»

Far from getting rid of its myriad armed factions, the Iraqi government has watched uncomfortably as more have sprung up over recent months, adding urgency and importance to a problem that is increasingly becoming a Western and regional deal-breaker for the new government of Ali al-Zaidi. These arm»»»

Armenia and Russia have signalled a potential dispute over the management of Armenia’s railway network, with Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan saying Yerevan could seek international arbitration if talks fail, while Russian Railways warned it would seek compensation for its investments if the concessi»»»

Armenia and Russia have signalled a potential dispute over the management of Armenia’s railway network, with Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan saying Yerevan could seek international arbitration if talks fail, while Russian Railways warned it would seek compensation for its investments if the concessi»»»

Doha, Qatar: As part of its commitment to safeguarding the health and safety of its employees, the Qatar General Electricity and Water Corporation (Kahramaa) continues to implement its awareness and training programme for the prevention of heat stress. The programme is aimed at employees working in»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Sheikh Abdulla Bin Zaid Al Mahmoud Islamic Cultural Center held a lecture titled “Trust in Allah” for the university students of Education City in the activities hall. The event was attended by more than twenty students of various nationalities. The center aims, through organising »»»

Dubai: Invest in Dubai now facilitates approximately 1.5 million transactions every year, with more than half of its services delivered instantly as the emirate expands its single digital gateway for starting and managing businesses. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The»»»

The fourth round of the university admissions campaign has started in Kyrgyzstan. According to the automated information system Abiturient Online, applicants can register until 2 p.m. on August 5. During the first three rounds, applicants submitted 70,500 electronic applications, including 24,400 f»»»

For sceptics, it is no coincidence that there is renewed fighting in the West Bank in the run-up to an Israeli election in which settler-supported far-right religious nationalists hope to do well. Indeed, recent events, such as in the Palestinian village of Tel, have not come from nowhere. Accordin»»»

Doha, Qatar: The National Planning Council (NPC), in coordination with the Civil Service and Government Development Bureau, has announced the launch of the official survey to measure customer satisfaction with government services. The survey aims to gather the views of service users and assess thei»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Labour (MoL) has underscored the critical importance of coordinated national efforts under the National Referral Mechanism for Combating Human Trafficking, highlighting its role in identifying cases, protecting victims and ensuring comprehensive support while advancing »»»

PESHAWAR: A suspected suicide bomber killed at least 14 people, including police officers and civilians, in Pakistan’s northwestern Swat district on Sunday after a rally calling for lasting peace in the valley concluded, officials said. The blast occurred outside Kabal police station as participant»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Central Bank (QCB) yesterday reported the resilience of the country’s financial system despite global economic challenges, alongside 2.9 percent real GDP growth and sustained strength in the banking sector. In its 2025 Financial Stability Review announced on X, the report notes t»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Career Development Center (QCDC), founded by Qatar Foundation (QF), has launched the eighth and largest edition of its flagship ‘My Career – My Future’ job-shadowing programme, bringing together 350 high school students and a record 33 host organisations for a week of career expl»»»

The Russian armed forces continued at night to strike at the transport infrastructure of Ukraine, used in the interests of the armed forces of Ukraine, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Monday. "During the night, the Russian troops continued attacks on the transport infrastructure of Ukraine, in»»»

Doha, Qatar: Safety remains the top priority as Qatar moves into the next phase of testing electric robotaxis, with vehicles now operating without a driver on board after successfully completing thousands of supervised trial journeys. Mohammed Jassim Al Shaibani, Head of Traffic Engineering and Roa»»»

JAKARTA: At least five people were killed and 41 others remain missing after a ferry caught fire off Indonesia's Madura Island on Sunday, according to the country's search and rescue agency. The agency said the ferry was carrying 271 passengers and crew members, of whom 225 have been rescued. Searc»»»

Barley exports from Russia to Kyrgyzstan increased more than 280-fold in January—May 2026 compared with the same period in 2025, official trade statistics data say. Between January and May, Kyrgyzstan imported 14,053.7 tons of barley from Russia worth $2.76 million. This represents a 281-fold incre»»»

The Spanish enclave of Ceuta regained a measure of calm after a mass crossing of thousands of Moroccans that left at least 67 people dead, as arrivals from Morocco slowed to sporadic attempts, El País reported on August 1. The crisis has exposed Spain to a fresh confrontation over migration policy »»»

During his recent White House meeting with President Donald Trump, Lebanese President Joseph Aoun – referring to heavy civilian casualties and massive property destruction – asserted that Israel is not “fighting smart” in Lebanon. “Fighting smart,” in Aoun’s view, begins and ends with the people as»»»

Far from getting rid of its myriad armed factions, the Iraqi government has watched uncomfortably as more have sprung up over recent months, adding urgency and importance to a problem that is increasingly becoming a Western and regional deal-breaker for the new government of Ali al-Zaidi. These arm»»»

Dubai: Gold prices moved higher on Monday morning, raising rates for jewellery buyers after remaining unchanged throughout the weekend. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The 24-karat variety stood at Dh488.50 per gram at 8.17 am, up Dh1.25 from Dh487.25 on Sunday, while »»»

A nine-year-old boy who suffered an electric shock in Bishkek has died, his mother announced on social media. The incident occurred on July 26 in the city’s 6th microdistrict. The children were playing near irrigation canals on Aitiev Street when they approached the water and several of them felt a»»»

Budapest has switched off 40 public fountains and artificial waterfalls as authorities step up emergency measures to conserve water during Hungary’s worsening drought and heatwave. The announcement was made by Péter Dezsényi, managing director of the city’s park maintenance company FŐKERT, who said»»»

Passengers flying to and from the UAE are being advised to confirm their flight status before heading to the airport, with airlines continuing to update schedules on selected regional routes. While flight operations remain largely stable across UAE carriers, Etihad Airways, Emirates and Air Arabia »»»

An earthquake hit southern Kyrgyzstan early this morning, at 5:35 a.m., the Seismology Institute of the National Academy of Sciences of the Kyrgyz Republic reported. According to the Institute, the earthquake’s intensity at the epicenter was approximately magnitude 3. The epicenter was located on t»»»

BEIJING (Sputnik) - A group of Chinese scientists is developing a method for destroying large asteroids with nuclear weapons, the South China Morning Post reported. A team of scientists from the China Rocket Research Institute in Beijing is working on a method for destroying large asteroids that th»»»

BANGKOK: Myanmar’s detained former leader Aung San Suu Kyi met with a representative of the International Committee of the ‌Red Cross ‌on Monday, ‌a ⁠spokeswoman for the Myanmar ⁠government said. The meeting came amid concerns over the health ⁠of the 81-year-old Nobel ‌Peace ‌Prize winner, ‌who has»»»

NEW YORK: Around 60,000 people have been ordered to evacuate as wildfires threaten the city of Spokane in Washington state, local officials said Sunday, adding the fires in the region had destroyed 600 buildings, including homes and businesses.The Spokane Area Fire, which contains ‌three separate ‌»»»

Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan Adylbek Kasymaliev and his wife, Zamira Kasymalieva, took part in the closing ceremony of the UIM F1H2O World Powerboat Championship, the Grand Prix of Kyrgyzstan Issyk-Kul 2026. The Cabinet of Ministers’ press service reported. «These days, Issyk-»»»

The United States and Iran will hold talks on Monday, US President Donald Trump claimed. "We are talking to them in the form of negotiation. It begins tomorrow afternoon," Trump told reporters aboard Air Force One.He said the US was “all set to go” with a “massive attack” on Iran, describing it as »»»

WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - US arms deliveries to Ukraine at the beginning of 2026 fell by almost 80% compared to Joe Biden's presidency, Sputnik calculated based on a report to the US Congress. From March 2022 to December 2024, the US sent approximately $43.4 billion in arms to Ukraine. This amount inc»»»

Brazil's Workers' Party on Sunday formally endorsed President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva for what is expected to be his final reelection bid, setting up an October election increasingly shaped by concerns over foreign influence and an unusually internationalized campaign. Brazilian President Luiz In»»»

The main race of the F1H20 Powerboat World Championship round, the 2026 Grand Prix of the Kyrgyz Republic, concluded in Issyk-Kul region on August 2. Victory Team pilot Shaun Torrente took first place in the final race. Eighteen athletes took part in the final race. The racers competed on the water»»»

Palestinian Civil Defense teams continued search and rescue operations on Saturday. File Photo by Palestinian Civil Defense/UPI | License Photo Aug. 3 (UPI) -- The top envoy for President Donald Trump's Board of Peace lamented Sunday that Israeli forces continued attacking Gaza despite Iran-backed »»»

Starting August 3, 2026, the U.S. visa bond program for citizens of 50 countries, including Kyrgyzstan, will become permanent. The U.S. Department of State website says. For tourist and business visas, applicants will be required to post a refundable bond of up to $20,000 (previously, the amount wa»»»

In the first half of 2026, 6,278 new dwellings were built, 22% more than a year earlier. The number of dwellings to be built based on issued construction permits and simple declarations was 16,588, 29% more than in the same period of 2025. In the first half of 2026, 6,278 dwellings were put to use,»»»

Heavy rainfall continued across Kerala on Monday, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) warning of more showers, strong winds and possible flash flood risks in parts of the state. The IMD has issued an orange alert for Pathanamthitta, Alappuzha, Kottayam, Idukki, Ernakulam, Malappuram, Koz»»»

The Strait of Hormuz crisis continues to dominate regional headlines on Monday as diplomatic efforts race against ongoing maritime incidents and travel issues. US President Donald Trump has announced that negotiations with Iran are set to resume Monday (August 3) afternoon, even as he emphasised a »»»

President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov and Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates, exchanged congratulatory messages on August 1 on the occasion of the 30th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the countries. According to the presidenti»»»

US President Donald Trump has emphasised that a negotiated outcome in the Middle East would save lives and avoid widespread destruction. Trump emphasised preference for diplomacy with Iran: “I’d rather make a deal. I’m not looking to kill people,” as he spoke to reporters aboard Air Force One and a»»»