Doha: The Centre for Empowerment and Care of the Elderly (Ehsan), affiliated with the Qatar Foundation for Social Work, recently organised a summer programme for senior women titled “Our Summer is a Blessing” (Sayfna Baraka), aimed at enhancing their community participation, improving quality of li»»»

Qatar participated yesterday in the 18th Arab Conference for Heads of Borders, Airports and Port Security, held at the headquarters of the General Secretariat of the Council of Arab Interior Ministers in the Republic of Tunisia. The Ministry of Interior delegation was headed by Director of the Mari»»»

DOHA: The Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) has launched a social media awareness campaign on liver cancer, highlighting the importance of recognising risk factors and warning signs and seeking timely medical evaluation. The campaign emphasises that accurate diagnosis is essential for determining th»»»

DOHA: The General Authority of Civil Aviation (QCAA) convened a comprehensive introductory meeting yesterday, bringing together key industry stakeholders to discuss the implementation of Law No. (3) of 2025 regarding the regulation of travel and air cargo offices. The session hosted representatives»»»

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London: Britain's economy remained in positive territory in the second quarter of 2026, though it slowed in the second quarter, the national statistics office reported Thursday. The agency said that output remained "robust" despite domestic political unrest and fallout from the US-Iran war. Gross d»»»

British hard-right leader Nigel Farage has won a snap UK election he triggered in Clacton on Friday, comfortably beating satirical opponent Count Binface as was expected, according to results. Farage, who did not attend the result announcement, received 22,239 votes, electoral officials said, while»»»

DOHA: Primary Health Care Corporation (PHCC) continues to implement the activities of ‘Care Summer,’ organised by PHCC for the first time, with the participation of 123 students including 63 female and 60 male across six health centers. The programme combines theoretical and practical components, g»»»

Doha: The Public Works Authority (Ashghal) has installed a total of 4,061 debris traps across the country’s stormwater drainage network as part of ongoing efforts to maintain the efficiency of Qatar’s infrastructure assets and within routine maintenance schedules. The initiative aims to improve the»»»

Minister of Environment and Climate Change H E Dr. Abdullah bin Abdulaziz bin Turki Al Subaie met yesterday with Ambassador of the Republic of Kazakhstan to the State of Qatar H E Bakhyt Batyrshayev. During the meeting, they discussed aspects of cooperation between the two countries in the environm»»»

Doha: The Urology Section at Al Wakra Hospital (AWH), part of Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC), has achieved re-accreditation as a Center of Excellence for Kidney Stone Management (COEKSM) from the USA-based Surgical Review Corporation (SRC), valid from June 2026 to 2029. Additionally, eight urologi»»»

Kyrgyzaltyn OJSC has been granted the right to conduct geological exploration for iron, titanium and vanadium at Bala-Chichkan deposit. The relevant Cabinet of Ministers resolution was signed by Chairman Adylbek Kasymaliev. The subsoil-use rights were granted for geological exploration. The deposit»»»

DOHA: Summer camps across Qatar in 2026 have provided children and young people with more than a way to pass the long school holiday. Government ministries, Cultural Village Katara, sports bodies and community institutions have used the summer season to offer structured programmes combining educati»»»

Manila: Filipino motorists may face another round of fuel price increases next week as international oil prices climbed sharply amid renewed uncertainty over the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and the prospects for a US-Iran peace deal. Based on the first two trading days of the week, petroleum »»»

President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov spoke about the further construction of Balykchy—Kochkor—Kara-Keche—Makmal railway in an interview with journalist Ali Toktakunov. The section from Balykchy to Kochkor was completed this year. He noted that once the project is completed, passengers will be able»»»

Another earthquake was recorded in Kyrgyzstan. According to the Institute of Seismology of the National Academy of Sciences, the earthquake occurred on August 13 at 2:49 a.m. The intensity of the tremors is estimated at magnitude 3.5. The earthquake’s epicenter was located within the Kyrgyz Republi»»»

A tunnel under construction at a hydropower project in India's northern hill state of Uttarakhand collapsed overnight, leaving at least seven workers dead, officials said Friday. A rescue operation was launched after a sudden rush of water and debris entered the tunnel at the Vishnugad-Pipalkoti hy»»»

DOHA: The National Cyber Security Agency (NCSA), represented by the National Cyber Security Academy, yesterday took part in the eighth edition of the ‘My Career – My Future’ job-shadowing programme. The initiative provided diverse secondary students with hands-on insight into cyber specialisations,»»»

President Sadyr Japarov said that anti-China sentiments in Kyrgyzstan are being fueled by both external and domestic forces. In an interview with journalist Ali Toktakunov, he linked these sentiments, among other things, to opposition to the construction of China—Kyrgyzstan—Uzbekistan railway and o»»»

A new section of Line 3 of Sofia's Metro underground railway along Vladimir Vazov Boulevard will be officially opened today, August 14, by Mayor Vasil Terziev, Metropoliten EAD Executive Director Nikolay Naydenov and Prof. Stoyan Bratoev, a member of the company's Board of Directors. The extension »»»

Washington: US Energy Secretary Chris Wright has said eight million to nine million barrels of oil are moving through the Strait of Hormuz each day, disputing estimates that suggested traffic through the vital waterway had fallen sharply during the conflict with Iran. Wright told Fox News that comm»»»

President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov answered a question about the country’s external debt in an interview with journalist Ali Toktakunov. The journalist noted that there is public concern over Kyrgyzstan’s debt to China and whether it could put the country in a position of dependence on the Peopl»»»

1 of 3 | Oklahoma executed Carlos Cuesta-Rodriguez, 70, on Thursday morning for the 2003 murder of his common-law wife, Olimpia Fisher, 43. Photo courtesy Oklahoma Department of Corrections/Website Aug. 13 (UPI) -- Three states executed death row inmates on Thursday, marking the first time in more »»»

President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov has once again commented on proposed changes to the procedure for leasing land. In an interview with journalist Ali Toktakunov, he said long-term land use should be granted to investors only if they fulfill their commitments. According to the president, current»»»

NEW DELHI: At least seven workers were killed and 13 injured following a landslide that sent water and debris gushing into a tunnel under construction in north India, officials said Friday. The incident occurred late Thursday in the Himalayan state of Uttarakhand, where workers were constructing a »»»

As UAE airports enter one of the busiest periods of the summer travel season, the US-Iran standoff is entering a new phase, with the Strait of Hormuz remaining at the centre of the crisis affecting the entire planet. The UAE said early on Friday that two vessels affiliated with Abu Dhabi National O»»»

Dubai: UAE travellers flying today are advised to check their flight status before leaving for the airport, as Emirates, Etihad Airways and Air Arabia continue to report changes on selected regional services, while other flights remain scheduled. The latest changes are concentrated on services betw»»»

A group of 18 US senators introduced the Honoring the Sacrifice of Troops in War Act of 2026 to prevent the Pentagon from manipulating casualty records and benefits during US military operations. The bill states that no administrative reclassification should be allowed to “obscure the human cost of»»»

Traffic is building across major Dubai and Sharjah roads this Friday morning, with heavy congestion reported on E11 and E311 and several routes around Al Qusais, Al Nahda and Sharjah Industrial Areas. Amid the morning traffic and rising temperatures, Dubai Police has reminded motorists to ensure th»»»

President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov announced his intention to participate in the next presidential elections and seek a second term. He made this statement in an interview with journalist Ali Toktakunov. «I intend to run for another term and continue working. Anyone else who wants to participate»»»

US Vice President JD Vance tried to explain the chaos of US aggression against Iran, naming two main goals in the war. “Goal number one, keep oil and gas cheap for Americans all over our country,” Vance said.“Goal number two is ensure that Iran never gets a nuclear weapon.”Iran was not building a n»»»

US President Donald Trump signed a proclamation imposing new tariffs on drones and their parts, saying the move is aimed at strengthening US supply chains and “American drone dominance,” the White House said. The measures include:100% tariffs on certain larger drones, drones with thermal imaging ca»»»

Venezuela's interim government and members of opposition parties ended their first round of talks Wednesday with agreements to reform the Supreme Tribunal of Justice and seek access to the country's frozen reserves in order to finance recovery from June's devastating earthquakes. Venezuela's interi»»»

Cuba's Raul Castro made a rare public appearance on Thursday at a celebration marking the centenary of his brother Fidel's birth. The 95-year-old former president received a standing ovation at the secure event in Havana as the island grapples with a deepening economic crisis and frequent blackouts»»»

COPENHAGEN — Shipping giant Maersk raised its full-year earnings guidance Thursday as it reported a doubling of profits in the second quarter, driven by strong demand in Asia in particular.From April to June, net profit was $1.3 billion, up from $614 million a year earlier, the company said.Maersk »»»

AMMAN — The Audit Bureau on Thursday hosted the Golden Jubilee celebration of the Arab Organisation of Supreme Audit Institutions (ARABOSAI), marking 50 years of joint Arab auditing work and highlighting the need to modernise oversight in response to rapid technological and economic changes.The cel»»»

In an interview with journalist Ali Toktakunov, President Sadyr Japarov answered a question about rising fuel prices and how Kyrgyzstan can become independent from imported fuel. The head of state noted that the country is currently dependent on Russia for fuel and lubricants, importing 90 percent »»»

President Sadyr Japarov said he had previously considered not running in the 2027 presidential election and supporting Kamchybek Tashiev’s candidacy. He stated this in an interview with journalist Ali Toktakunov. According to the head of state, after completing his first presidential term, he had p»»»

MOKHA, Yemen: Crew members of a Yemeni commercial ship who survived a deadly attack by Houthi rebels earlier this week said a second missile struck the vessel just as rescue efforts from the initial strike were underway, causing even more chaos and casualties.In all, three ballistic missiles fired »»»

WASHINGTON: Vice President JD Vance said Thursday that the top US priority in the Iran war was keeping oil and gasoline prices low for Americans, with preventing Tehran from acquiring a nuclear weapon ranking second. The remarks contrasted with President Donald Trump’s repeated framing of the fight»»»

Mali President Assimi Goïta on Thursday pardoned a French ​national who had been sentenced to 20 years in prison. Last year, Mali's military-led government accused Yann ​Vézilier, an official from the French embassy, of being involved in a plot ​to destabilise the West ‌African country.&n»»»

An elderly dancing duo has become a viral sensation in Italy after a tour operator shared one of their street performances online last week, striking a chord with many in Italy, whose population is the oldest in the EU. The pair said they hope their sudden popularity will push their peers off the s»»»

In an interview with journalist Ali Toktakunov, President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov explained how the money received from the development of Kumtor gold mine is spent. Toktakunov noted that since Japarov took office, Kumtor’s total revenue has amounted to $5.1 billion, and net profit has exceeded»»»

In June 2026, construction output volume, based on raw data, was 1.2% lower than a year earlier. Based on working-day adjusted data, it lessened by 5.0%. Among the main construction groups, output in the construction of buildings decreased by 5.5%, while that of civil engineering grew by 5.6%. Base»»»

The volume of industrial production increased by 10.1%, while based on working-day adjusted data, production rose by 4.1%, year-on-year in June 2026. Compared to crude data, the significant difference is due to the fact that there were two more working-days in this month than in June 2025. Producti»»»

President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov said that the amounts of funds reportedly recovered through the anti-corruption campaign by former State Committee for National Security (SCNS) chief Kamchybek Tashiev may have been overstated due to the valuation of confiscated assets. He made the remarks in a»»»

The government has decided on extraordinary measures in response to this year's drought, with farmers set to receive immediate assistance to maintain their solvency, according to a notice published on the kormany.hu website on Thursday. It was disclosed that by the end of July, damage reports had b»»»

The Integrity Authority will establish a registry of economic operators excluded from public procurement due to criminal offences, the authority announced in a statement sent to MTI on Thursday. They stated that this measure is indispensable for the resumption of EU funding, and that in addition to»»»

During a working visit to Turkey, Ulan Niyazbekov, Minister of Internal Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic, met with Mustafa Çiftçi, Minister of Internal Affairs of the Turkish Republic. According to the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Kyrgyzstan, the parties discussed the further development of cooper»»»