Qatar attends meeting of Global Coalition for Implementation of Two-State Solution
Brussels: The State of Qatar has participated in the ninth meeting of the Global Coalition for the Implementation of the Two-State Solution, held in Brussels, Belgium. The meeting was attended by High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy H E Kaja Kallas and D»»»
India-South Korea summit unveils new agreements
India and South Korea unveiled 25 bilateral outcomes on the second day of the ongoing summit between the two countries. The summit is being held as a three day affair, with South Korean President Lee Jae-Myung visiting India's capital New Delhi between April 19 and 21. »»»
Japan remains vigilant despite easing of tsunami threat
A powerful magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck the Sanriku coast off northeastern Japan, triggering tsunami waves of 80cm at Kuji port in Iwate Prefecture, the Japan Meteorological Agency reported on April 20, according to Kyodo News. The tremor hit at 4:52 pm at a depth of 19km, recording a maximum in»»»
India-South Korea summit unveils new agreements
India and South Korea unveiled 25 bilateral outcomes on the second day of the ongoing summit between the two countries. The summit is being held as a three day affair, with South Korean President Lee Jae-Myung visiting India's capital New Delhi between April 19 and 21. »»»
India-South Korea summit unveils new agreements
India and South Korea unveiled 25 bilateral outcomes on the second day of the ongoing summit between the two countries. The summit is being held as a three day affair, with South Korean President Lee Jae-Myung visiting India's capital New Delhi between April 19 and 21. »»»
India-South Korea summit unveils new agreements
India and South Korea unveiled 25 bilateral outcomes on the second day of the ongoing summit between the two countries. The summit is being held as a three day affair, with South Korean President Lee Jae-Myung visiting India's capital New Delhi between April 19 and 21. »»»
Nigeria fintech Flutterwave denies $75mn government investment, imminent IPO plans
Nigerian fintech Flutterwave has denied reports that the country’s federal government plans to invest $75mn in the company, pushing back against claims that the move was linked to a potential initial public offering. Local»»»
Romania’s Social Democrats withdraw support for PM Bolojan forcing coalition reset
Romania’s Social Democratic Party (PSD) has voted overwhelmingly to withdraw political support for Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan, raising the prospect of a government collapse, Agerpres reported on April 20. While the PSD aims to increase its influence over the executive, the attempts may end in»»»
SHEVCHENKO: Money for Ukraine - between speed and control
When Europe finances Ukraine, it does so through a complex web of institutions: the European Commission — via the Ukraine Facility, macro-financial assistance and potentially the new €90bn Ukraine Support Loan for 2026-2027 — the World Bank, the European Investment Bank and other multilateral partn»»»
Belarus plans to actively attract labor migrants from Kyrgyzstan - | 24.KG
Belarus plans to actively attract labor migrants from Kyrgyzstan. Gennady Kazakevich, Deputy Minister of Internal Affairs of the republic, reported. According to him, the roadmap for developing relations between the two countries for 2025-2027 is aimed, among other things, at attracting labor migra»»»
Fatal road accident in Kara-Suu leaves four village heads dead - | 24.KG
A fatal road accident in Kara-Suu district of Osh region has claimed the lives of four people, the Main Traffic Safety Department of the region reported. The traffic accident occurred on April 20 at around 1:30 p.m. According to preliminary information, a vehicle traveling from the village of Zhany»»»
Kyrgyzstan increases diplomatic employees’ liability on foreign trips - | 24.KG
Kyrgyzstan is increasing the liability of diplomatic employees traveling on foreign business trips. Deputy Foreign Minister, Almaz Imangaziev, announced at a meeting of the Committee on Constitutional Legislation, State Structure, Local Government, and Regulations of the Zhogorku Kenesh. According »»»
How a Paris-Area Wildlife Hospital Keeps Rescued Animals Wild
A wildlife hospital in a southeastern Paris suburb is a place of no cuddles but lots of care. It helps injured, sick and orphaned animals — often victims of human activity and increasing urbanization — heal so they can return to their natural habitat. Last week, a female fox cub was found alone in »»»
Late Queen Elizabeth II's Legacy Still Looms Over British Monarchy 100 Years After Her Birth
Queen Elizabeth II lives on at the Cool Britannia gift shop across the road from Buckingham Palace. Four years after the queen’s death, the shop is doing a brisk business in mugs, tea towels and key rings bearing the likeness of Britain’s longest-reigning monarch as the nation marks the centenary o»»»
Iran War Fuel Hike Adds $100 to Long-Haul Flight Cost, Study Says
Disruption to global oil supplies from the Iran war has added more than $100 to the price of long-haul flights from Europe, a cost likely to trigger higher ticket prices, campaign group Transport & Environment (T&E) said. The rise in jet fuel prices has increased the average fuel cost by 88 euros (»»»
CRA participates in ‘Safe Surfing’ initiative
Doha, Qatar: The Communications Regulatory Authority (CRA) participated in Phase Two of the ‘Safe Surfing’ Initiative under the ‘My Values Shape My Identity’ project, which is implemented by the Ministry of Education and Higher Education, by delivering 13 workshops to 879 middle and high school stu»»»
Intermittent Fasting Can Boost Longer Life
A new study published in the journal Nature Communications showed how intermittent fasting can boost longevity in small worms often used in aging research. Researchers from the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas compared worms that were fed normally to those that underwent a »»»
Spring Flowers Bloom Early in UK Due to Plenty of Sunshine
A warm start to spring after a mild, wet winter has meant optimal conditions for a vivid display of spring flowers in some places this year. Wet earth, plenty of sunshine and a lack of frosts have combined to give some plants a noticeable head start, according to BBC. Gardens in southern England in»»»
Gulf screen legend Hayat Al Fahad passes away at 78 after illness
Iconic Kuwaiti actress Hayat Al Fahad, widely known as the “Lady of the Gulf Screen”, has died at the age of 78 after a prolonged illness, in a loss that has reverberated across the Arab artistic community. The announcement was made on Tuesday via the official account of the Al Fahad Artistic Produ»»»
HMC wins first place across healthcare sector at 12th National Cyber Drill Ceremony
Doha, Qatar: Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) has been awarded the Golden Award by Qatar’s National Cyber Security Agency (NCSA) at the 12th National Cyber Drill Ceremony (2025), recognising HMC’s outstanding performance across the entire healthcare sector. The National Cyber Drill, conducted annual»»»
FAO: Conflict in Middle East adds pressure on agrifood systems
Rome: The 2026 conflict in the Middle East is adding further pressure on fragile agrifood systems and global supply chains, threatening the availability, accessibility, and affordability of food, the Director-General of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) QU Dongyu tol»»»
2 Filipino workers shot dead by employer in Beirut hostage incident
Dubai: Two Filipino household workers were fatally shot by their employer inside a residential property in Beirut, Lebanon on April 15, 2026, the Department of Migrant Workers confirmed, adding that the suspect has been arrested and remains in police custody pending formal charges. The victims, bot»»»
2.8-magnitude earthquake hits Kyrgyzstan - | 24.KG
Another earthquake was registered in Kyrgyzstan at 9.17 a.m. today, April 21. The Institute of Seismology of the National Academy of Sciences of the Kyrgyz Republic reported. According to the Institute, the earthquake’s epicenter was located in Naryn region: The magnitude of the tremors was 2.8, an»»»
EBRD to provide €61.7 million loan to Kyrgyzstan for energy sector - | 24.KG
The Committee on International Affairs, Defense, Security, and Migration of the Zhogorku Kenesh of Kyrgyzstan approved in the third reading a bill on the construction of a new high-voltage power line from Kemin to Balykchy and a 500-kilovolt substation. The project cost is €67.7 million. The Europe»»»
Kyrgyzstan will become Central Asia's hub for cryptocurrency and AI — Justin Sun - | 24.KG
Kyrgyzstan will become Central Asia’s hub for cryptocurrency and artificial intelligence. Justin Sun, founder of Tron blockchain platform, posted on X after visiting Kyrgyzstan. He said Kyrgyzstan left a deep impression on him. «From the city to the mountains, from conversations to culture, every d»»»
Canadian tourist killed, six injured in shooting at Mexico pyramids
Mexico City: A gunman killed a Canadian tourist and wounded six other people on Monday at Mexico's famed Teotihuacan archaeological site, authorities said. The gunman killed himself after opening fire at the heavily visited destination in central Mexico, home to pre-Aztecan pyramids, according to a»»»
US limits intel sharing on North Korea over Seoul comments: reports
SEOUL: The United States has partly restricted the sharing of satellite intelligence on North Korea with South Korea due to recent remarks by Seoul’s unification minister about one of Pyongyang’s nuclear facilities, reports said on Tuesday. Chung Dong-young told South Korea’s parliament last month »»»
Qatar National Library records highest-ever visits as community engagement surges in 2025
Doha, Qatar: Qatar National Library (QNL) has reached a new milestone, recording 1.25 million visits in 2025 as the highest since it opened its doors to the public in November 2017, underscoring its growing role as a vibrant cultural and knowledge hub in the country. The figure marks a rise from 1.»»»
U.S. imposes visa restrictions on 75 people tied to Sinaloa Cartel - UPI.com
Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced visa restrictions Monday on 75 people closely tied to members of Mexico's infamous Sinaloa Cartel. File Photo by Will Oliver/UPI | License Photo April 21 (UPI) -- The State Department has imposed visa restrictions on 75 people with close ties to the Sinaloa »»»
Treasure forgotten on bus returned to elderly owner
An elderly woman who forgot a bag containing €30,000, gold sovereigns and jewelry on an Athens bus was reunited with her belongings after the items were found and returned, according to state broadcaster ERT on Monday. The incident occurred on Route 856 when the woman stepped off the bus without re»»»
Third Annual SUMMIT Project Conference to Be Held at Sofia University
The third annual conference under the SUMMIT (Sofia University Marking Momentum for Innovation and Technological Transfer) project will take place at the Rectorate of Sofia University St. Kliment Ohridski, the university's press office said. The scientific forum will officially open on April 21 at »»»
Aman Center unveils 2026-2030 strategy to boost social protection, empower women and children
Doha, Qatar: The Protection and Social Rehabilitation Center (Aman), one of the centers under the Qatar Foundation for Social Work yesterday launched its new strategy for 2026-2030, marking a significant milestone in its institutional development and a new phase in its efforts to enhance social saf»»»
Nuclear Buildup by UK, France Leads to Arms Race - Russian Foreign Ministry
The buildup of nuclear potential by the United Kingdom and France is leading to an escalating nuclear arms race and is inconsistent with the goals of the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT), Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Alexander Grushko said in an interview with Sputnik. According to the dip»»»
Man City, Inter, Chelsea and Juve to face off pre-season in Hong Kong
Hong Kong: English and Italian football giants Manchester City, Chelsea, Inter Milan and Juventus will square up for pre-season friendlies in Hong Kong in August, the clubs announced on Tuesday. Pep Guardiola's Manchester City, currently arm-wrestling Arsenal for the Premier League title, will take»»»
International Sambo Tournament held in Bishkek - | 24.KG
The International Sambo Tournament was held in Bishkek at the Dynamo Sports Complex from April 18 to April 19. The tournament was dedicated to the memory of Nikolai Mikhailov, USSR Master of Sports in Sambo and Judo, Honored Coach of the Kyrgyz Republic, and international extra-class referee. The S»»»
Sixteen-ministry cabinet planned as government formation advances
Tisza Party leader and prime minister-designate Péter Magyar on Monday named seven ministers of his future government and announced nine additional ministries at a press conference in Budapest following the first meeting of the party’s parliamentary faction. Magyar said the Tisza government, expect»»»
Six People Injured in Israeli Strike on Settlement in Southern Lebanon - Health Ministry
The Israeli air force conducted a strike on the settlement of Qaaqaaiyet El Jisr in southern Lebanon, injuring six people, the Lebanese Health Ministry said on Monday. US President Donald Trump said on Thursday that Lebanese President Joseph Aoun and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu agreed»»»
Japan Lifts Arms Export Restrictions - Cabinet
The Japanese government has amended its arms export regulations, Chief Cabinet Secretary Minoru Kihara announced at a press conference. "Today, at a cabinet meeting, a decision was made to amend some of the three principles for arms exports. These decisions will ensure Japan's security in the rapid»»»
Japan tank misfire kills three soldiers
Tokyo: An explosion Tuesday in a tank during a mililtary exercise in Japan killed three soldiers, Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said. The unusual accident at a training ground used by Japan's Self-Defence Forces in the southwestern Oita region saw "the tank's ammunition misfire inside," killing the»»»
Report: Dual-Use Items Likely Onboard Seized Iranian Ship
The Iranian-flagged container ship Touska, which was boarded and seized by US forces on Sunday, is likely to have what Washington deems dual-use items that could be used by the military onboard, maritime security sources said on Monday, according to Reuters. The small container ship, which is part»»»
128 people suffer from tick bites in Bishkek - | 24.KG
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»»»
Gold Eases on Firmer Dollar as Investors Await Clarity on US-Iran Talks
Gold prices eased on Tuesday as the dollar firmed, while investors waited to see if the US and Iran are meeting this week for peace talks after renewed tensions over the weekend. Spot gold was down 0.2% at $4,807.91 per ounce, as of 0217 GMT, extending its fall from Monday when it hit the lowest le»»»
Dual-Use Items Likely Onboard Seized Iranian Ship
The Iranian-flagged container ship Touska, which was boarded and seized by US forces on Sunday, is likely to have what Washington deems dual-use items that could be used by the military onboard, maritime security sources said on Monday, according to Reuters. The small container ship, which is part»»»
Iran’s strategic depth in Latin America: benefits and limits
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»»»
Japan tank misfire kills three soldiers
TOKYO: An explosion Tuesday in a tank during a military exercise in Japan killed three soldiers, Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said. The unusual accident at a training ground used by Japan’s Self-Defense Forces in the southwestern Oita region saw “the tank’s ammunition misfire inside,” killing the »»»
Part of Bishkek to have no cold water on April 22 - | 24.KG
Supply of drinking water to several districts in Bishkek will be stopped from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. on April 22. The press service of the City Hall reported. Residential buildings, schools, kindergartens, healthcare, and other social and industrial facilities will be left without water. The outage will »»»
US, Iran Warn Ready for War as Talks in Limbo
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»»»
Trump Says Recovering Iran Uranium ‘Will Be a Long and Difficult Process’
US President Donald Trump said late Monday the United States obtaining uranium from Iran would be "long" and "difficult" in the aftermath of last year's US strikes on Tehran's nuclear sites. "Operation Midnight Hammer was a complete and total obliteration of the Nuclear Dust sites in Iran," Trump w»»»
Donald Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’ held talks with DP World over Gaza reconstruction, FT reports
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 »»»
Rep. Nancy Mace files bill to expel Rep. Cory Mills from Congress - UPI.com
The House Ethics Committee is currently investigating Mills over allegations of sexual misconduct and campaign finance violations. Rep. Nancy Mace, R-S.C., on Monday filed a resolution to expel fellow Republican Rep. Cory Mills of Florida. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo April 20 (UPI»»»