Dollars in exchange for cryptocurrency: Foreigner sought on fraud suspicion - | 24.KG
On April 19, a citizen B.M. filed a written complaint requesting action against an unidentified foreign national and a man named D. The press service of the Main Internal Affairs Department of Bishkek reported. According to the complainant, on April 19, at one of the currency exchange offices on Ab»»»
50 million soms allocated for pasture restoration in 2026 - | 24.KG
At least 50 million soms have been allocated from the national budget for 2026 to restore degraded and unproductive pastures, the Ministry of Agriculture reported. According to the ministry, these funds were used to purchase 186,440 kilograms of pasture grass seeds. These include: • awnless brome g»»»
Media Review: May 21
Corruption, administrative reforms, proposed changes to Parliament’s Rules of Organization and Procedure, fuel prices, education, and others are the leading topics in Thursday’s news media. POLITICS Mediapool.bg has published the first part of a series of articles by former Prime Minister Ivan Kost»»»
Qatar to experience hot weekend with strong winds and high waves
Doha, Qatar: The Qatar Meteorology Department (QMD) forecast hot weather conditions across the country during the weekend, with temperatures expected to reach up to 39°C along with strong winds and high waves offshore. In a weather forecast on social media, QMD said that Thursday, May 21, will see »»»
Saudi Traveler Showcases Al-Ahsa’s Beauty and the Rise of Solo Camping Adventures
In recent years, Saudi Arabia has undergone a transformation in the way travel is perceived. Journeys are no longer viewed simply as movement from one place to another, but as immersive cultural experiences that deepen people’s connection to places and redefine the meaning of discovery. Interest in»»»
Troicki officially named Djokovic's new coach
PARIS - Viktor Troicki has officially been named Novak Djokovic's new coach, Serbia's top-ranked tennis player announced on Wednesday evening. "Welcome my friend, teammate and now coach," Djokovic wrote in an Instagram post that also included a photo of him and Troicki. As Serbia head coach, Troick»»»
Checkpoints on Kyrgyz-Uzbek border switch to 24-hour operation - | 24.KG
Three checkpoints on the Kyrgyz-Uzbek border have switched to 24-hour operation, the Border Service of Kyrgyzstan reported. The Kadamdzhai — Avtodorozhny, Chechme — Avtodorozhny, and Ak-Kiya — Avtodorozhny checkpoints have resumed operations according to the new schedule, introduced for the summer »»»
Saudi Arabia’s trade surplus jumps 219% in March to $15bn
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s trade surplus surged 218.9 percent year on year to SR57 billion ($15.2 billion) in March, marking its sharpest annual increase in nearly five years as oil exports jumped and imports declined sharply. Figures released by the General Authority for Statistics showed merchandise »»»
Iran’s Diplomacy Gains Regional Backing Amid Netanyahu’s Push for War
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is extremely skeptical about negotiations with Iran and wants to resume hostilities, a news portal reported, citing sources. On Tuesday, US President Donald Trump and Netanyahu discussed new attempts to reach an agreement with Iran during»»»
Ukraine Allowed Construction of Biolabs to Draw US Into Conflict With Russia - Ex-Diplomat
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - Ukraine's willingness to host American biological laboratories on its territory directly indicates Kiev's desire to involve the United States in a conflict with Russia, former UK Ambassador to Syria Peter Ford told Sputnik. "Ukraine's willingness to make itself a hospitable s»»»
New Arabian Travel Market 2026 dates revealed
Dubai: Dubai’s flagship travel trade event, Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2026, has been moved to new dates, with organisers confirming that the show will now take place from September 14 to 17 at Dubai World Trade Centre. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The date change »»»
Vietnam’s net-zero push tests limits of state-led climate governance - UPI.com
Can the country achieve its goal without more rigorous, independent environmental reporting? A farmer transports rice on a boat along the Ngo Dong River in Tam Coc, a part of the Hoa Lu limestone mountain range about 75 miles from Hanoi, Vietnam. As one way to reduce carbon emissions, the country i»»»
Lebanon continues its gamble in U.S.-backed peace talks with Israel - UPI.com
A damaged mosque is shown Wednesday, a day after an Israeli airstrike hit the village of Maashouk in southern Lebanon. According to the Disaster Management Unit of the Lebanese government, Israeli attacks across Lebanon have killed more than 3,045 people and injured more than 9,310 others since the»»»
DR Congo cancels World Cup training camp over Ebola outbreak
DR Congo cancels World Cup training camp over Ebola outbreak 11 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleWedaeli Chibelushi Getty Images The Democratic Republic of Congo has cancelled its pre-World Cup training camp in the capital, Kinshasa, because of an Ebola outbreak in the east of the coun»»»
Airports Authority and Civil Aviation Authority review visual presentation by Spanish company Indra on Modern Aviation Technologies
As part of ongoing efforts to modernize systems and enhance the efficiency of technical services at airports, an expanded meeting was held at the Airports Authority headquarters yesterday where a visual presentation by Spanish Company was made on Modern Aviation Technologies. Attendees included the»»»
Rare Black Vultures from Spain to Be Released in the Eastern Rhodopes
Five black vultures from Spain will be released in the Eastern Rhodope Mountains, according to an announcement published on the official website of the Bulgarian Society for the Protection of Birds (BSPB). After arriving in Bulgaria, the birds will first be placed in an adaptation aviary, where the»»»
Qatar Central Bank launches working capital stabilisation programme for private sector
Doha, Qatar: Qatar Central Bank (QCB) has announced the Working Capital Stabilization Financing Guarantee Program to support the national economy, ensure stability of the private sector and enhance the business environment. As part of this initiative, it has directed all banks operating in the Stat»»»
Sri Lanka investigates disappearance of 42 ancient paintings from national art gallery
Colombo: Sri Lankan authorities have launched an investigation into the disappearance of 42 ancient paintings from the National Art Gallery, Minister of Buddhasasana, Religious and Cultural Affairs Sunil Senevi told Parliament on Thursday. The minister said a physical verification survey carried ou»»»
As international stars reshape the NBA, Abu Dhabi invests in basketball’s next generation
ABU DHABI: When Canadian star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander added another NBA Most Valuable Player award to his growing list of achievements this season, it reinforced a trend that has increasingly defined basketball’s modern era. The NBA’s highest individual honor has now remained in international hands»»»
Pakistan PM Sharif to visit China May 23-26
BEIJING: Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will visit Beijing from Saturday to Tuesday for talks, the Chinese foreign ministry said, without specifying whether the war in Iran would be discussed. Pakistan and China have both sought to mediate in the Middle East conflict, sparked by US and Isra»»»
Best and Worst: Mona Hasbini, the UAE-based Lebanese influencer talks jobs, productivity and travel
DUBAI: The UAE-based Lebanese influencer talks jobs, productivity and travel. Best job you’ve ever had? Working on my mom’s jewelry brand, Hiba Hasbini. I love being able to design, create, and build a business with my mom. I really enjoy seeing the fruits of my labor and bringing ideas to life. Wo»»»
Eissa, Khaseif and Ramadan eye President’s Cup final glory
DUBAI: This week’s President’s Cup Final at Mohammed bin Zayed Stadium is more than a football match. It is an occasion defined by the honor of lifting a trophy that carries immense national significance, presented in the presence of Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al-Nahyan, president of the UAE. The sho»»»
US Inspection of Biolabs in Ukraine Is 1st Step Towards Recognizing Problem - Moscow
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The inspection by the United States of biological laboratories in Ukraine is the first step towards recognizing the problem and resolving it, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said on Thursday. "Now the Americans will be inspecting ... We consider the revelatio»»»
Russian Aviation Units Practice Equipping Kinzhal Missiles With Special Warheads
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Aviation units of the Russian aerospace forces, as part of the nuclear forces exercise, are practicing equipping Kinzhal missiles with special warheads and flying into patrol areas, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Thursday. Russia is holding exercises on the preparation and »»»
Barnacles, jellyfish and heat are now damaging ships trapped in the Gulf: Reports
Dubai: Ships stranded in Gulf waters for weeks are now facing an unusual new problem — barnacles, algae and jellyfish are building up on their hulls and propellers, raising concerns that some vessels could struggle to leave even after the regional conflict eases. Sign up for our daily business news»»»
Anthony Stalker, CEECAT Capital: Investors are increasingly prioritizing regional growth platforms
Romania’s private equity market is entering a new stage of maturity, driven by founder transitions, regional consolidation opportunities, and growing institutional interest across Central and Eastern Europe. In an exclusive interview for Business Review, Anthony Stalker, Managing Partner at CEECAT »»»
Abu Dhabi pushes Emirati representation in classrooms with new education partnership
Dubai: Abu Dhabi is stepping up efforts to increase Emirati representation in classrooms through a landmark partnership between the Abu Dhabi Department of Education and Knowledge (ADEK) and Aldar Education. The strategic agreement aims to create a stronger pipeline of UAE national educators throug»»»
Middle East live: Outcry escalates over Israeli minister’s video of Gaza flotilla activists
Australia, New Zealand and several EU officials joined the chorus of condemnations Thursday over a video clip of Israeli Minister Itmar Ben-Gvir heckling detained activists from a Gaza-bound aid flotilla. European Council President Antonio Costa said he was "appalled" by their treatment and »»»
Commander of the Israeli military’s 401st Brigade, who was seriously wounded in Lebanon, remains under anesthesia and on a ventilator after undergoing surgery to remove shrapnel from his head, Walla News reports - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Commander of the Israeli military’s 401st Brigade, who was seriously wounded in Lebanon, remains under anesthesia and on a ventilator after»»»
Kyrgyzstan reduces cattle purchases by 73.4 percent - | 24.KG
Foreign trade in live animals in Kyrgyzstan declined significantly from January to March 2026. According to the National Statistical Committee, cattle purchases fell by 73.4 percent. Imports: Decline in cattle purchases In the first three months of this year, 2,902 head of cattle worth $802,500 wer»»»
Turkish institutions ready to contribute to implementation of joint Libyan marine sector projects: Turkish Ambassador Güven Beginç
Turkey’s Ambassador to Libya, Güven Beginç, said Turkish institutions are ready to contribute to the implementation of joint Libyan-Turkish marine projects in coordination with the Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TİKA). The Turkish Ambassador was quoted by the Libyan Ministry of Marine»»»
Plovdiv Court Suspends Karlovo Referendum on Ammunition Plant
The Plovdiv Administrative Court has suspended a decision of the Karlovo Municipal Council to hold a local referendum on June 28, 2026, on plans to build an ammunition and gunpowder plant in the area, the municipal administration said on Thursday. The referendum was set to ask residents whether the»»»
Pakistan PM Sharif to visit China: Beijing
Beijing, China: Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will visit Beijing from Saturday May 23 to Tuesday May 26, 2026 for talks, the Chinese foreign ministry said. "The leaders of China and Pakistan will have an in-depth exchange of views on bilateral relations and issues of common concern," minis»»»
Eye on Africa - DR Congo's Ebola responders decry lack of supplies
In tonight's edition: First responders to DR Congo's Ebola outbreak say they're struggling to source the basic supplies they need. Plus Kenyan campaigners give their government an ultimatum to deliver on promises to bring down the number of femicides.»»»
SpaceX Reveals Plans for What Could be Biggest-ever Initial Public Offering
Elon Musk announced plans Wednesday for one of the biggest stock sales ever by taking public a space company that is currently losing billions of dollars a year. A filing shows that his SpaceX lost $2.6 billion from operations last year on $18.7 billion in revenue, and the losses kept piling up at »»»
Qatar affirms continued efforts in preventing conflicts, addressing their root causes
NEW YORK: The State of Qatar affirmed its continued efforts at both the regional and international levels in the areas of preventing conflicts and mitigating them, as well as addressing their root causes, alongside mediation endeavors and peacebuilding, and humanitarian diplomacy aimed at bolsterin»»»
Iran Ready to Use New Weapons in Case of US Attack - Source
TEHRAN (Sputnik) - Iran has advanced weapons that have not yet been used on the battlefield in the conflict with the US and Israel, an Iranian military source told Sputnik. CNN reported on May 18 citing sources familiar with the matter that the Pentagon had prepared a list of targets for strikes in»»»
Norway paper under fire over Modi ‘snake charmer’ cartoon
A leading Norwegian newspaper has come under intense criticism after publishing a cartoon depicting Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi as a snake charmer, triggering accusations of racism, colonial stereotyping and cultural insensitivity across India. The cartoon, published by Norway’s largest dai»»»
Illegal migration channel using forged medical certificates uncovered in Bishkek - | 24.KG
The State Committee for National Security of Kyrgyzstan (SCNS) detained a foreign citizen in Bishkek suspected of organizing an illegal migration channel using forged medical certificates. According to the security service, the suspect, identified by the initials L.Ts., acted in collusion with cert»»»
Kyrgyz school student wins bronze medal at International Olympiad in Taiwan - | 24.KG
At the 20th Asia-Pacific International Informatics Olympiad (APIO 2026), a school student from Kyrgyzstan won a bronze medal, and five other students received honorary certificates. According to the press service of the Ministry of Education, approximately 900 school students from 36 countries part»»»
Cabinet Chairman of Kyrgyzstan to pay working visit to Turkmenistan - | 24.KG
The Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers and Head of the Presidential Administration of the Kyrgyz Republic, Adylbek Kasymaliev, will make a working visit to Turkmenistan on May 21-22 of this year. During his visit, the Cabinet Chairman will participate in the regular meeting of the Council of Head»»»
Chinese company fined for illegal construction in Osh region - | 24.KG
The territorial office of the Land and Water Supervision Service in Osh region fined the construction company Zhu-Zhu-Xi LLC 117,000 soms for illegal construction outside the allocated land plot and violating topsoil management regulations. According to the press service of the Ministry of Water Re»»»
Weather slightly cloudy on Thursday
Tunis, May 21 (TAP)- The weather on Thursday is slightly cloudy in most regions, according to the National Institute of Meteorology.The wind is blowing north in the north and the midland and east in the south, relatively strong near eastern coasts...»»»
Bulgarian Livestock Breeders Warn Sector Is Near Collapse as Milk Prices CrashOpinions
Bulgarian livestock breeders are warning that the sector is approaching a breaking point because of low purchase prices, weak market oversight, and growing pressure from imported products. Boyko Sinapov, chairman of the Association “United Bulgarian Livestock Breeders,” said producers are strugglin»»»
Qatar Central Bank Governor meets Bridgewater Chief Executive Officer
Doha, Qatar: Governor of Qatar Central Bank and Chairman of Qatar Investment Authority, HE Sheikh Bandar bin Mohammed bin Saoud Al Thani, met today with the Chief Executive Officer of Bridgewater, Nir Bar Dea. During the meeting, they discussed the latest developments in global finance and investme»»»
Clashes ongoing near Haddatha amid relative calm
Israeli strikes targeted Thursday Touline, and the Toura-Jannata road, while artillery shelled Qabrikha in south Lebanon and troops detonated houses in the border town of Khiam. Hezbollah said it targeted Israeli troops and equipment in the southern border towns of Debel, Rshaf, al-Bayyada and arou»»»
Pakistan Army Chief Due in Iran as Trump Says Talks on 'Borderline'
Pakistan's army chief was due in Iran Thursday, Iranian media reported, with Islamabad mediating as Iran examines a new US proposal to end the Middle East war. The reported visit by Field Marshal Asim Munir, a powerful figure with a growing role in Pakistan's foreign relations, comes a day after Pr»»»
From 4Ps to condo owners: Housing drive hands Davao families their first homes
Manila: Seven beneficiaries of the government’s conditional cash transfer (CCT) program, known as "4Ps" formally received socialized condominium units on Thursday (May 21, 2026) under the administration’s flagship housing initiative. This marks what officials described as a "milestone" in President»»»
Dubai’s property boom fuels rise of integrated fit-out firms
Dubai: Dubai’s booming real estate sector is accelerating a major transformation in the UAE’s fit-out and construction industry, as developers and investors increasingly turn to integrated delivery models that combine design, construction, and post-handover services under a single platform. Amid ri»»»
Senior attrition tax: UAE family businesses are quietly paying
“Salary isn’t the issue.” That’s what the chairman of a family-run trading firm told me a few weeks ago in his office off Sheikh Zayed Road. His CEO of 19 years had just left for a competitor. He shrugged. Said they’d find a replacement. He wasn’t wrong about the salary. The trouble is, that’s exac»»»