Two people were killed in a road accident in Kochkor district of Naryn region, the regional Traffic Safety Department reported. The accident occurred on July 21 at around 11.55 a.m. at the 111th kilometer of the North—South alternative highway. Preliminary information indicates that a Mercedes-Benz»»»

The draft 2026 State Budget Bill was approved at second reading by Parliament's Budget and Finance Committee after an extraordinary session lasting more than 12 hours. Lawmakers considered 69 amendments submitted between the first and second readings of the bill, which envisages a deficit of 5.7% o»»»

At the invitation of the Foreign Minister of Kyrgyzstan Jeenbek Kulubaev, Belarusian Foreign Minister Maxim Ryzhenkov will pay an official visit to the Kyrgyz Republic on July 22-23, 2026. During the visit, the two countries’ foreign ministers are scheduled to hold talks to discuss current issues o»»»

Dubai: Emirati engineers and aerospace workers are set to gain access to specialist training, knowledge transfer and placements at Embraer facilities under a new agreement that could also bring more UAE-made components into the Brazilian aircraft manufacturer’s global supply chain. Sign up for our »»»

The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) announced Tuesday that it has successfully disabled multiple radar systems across Kuwait in the latest phase of its ongoing retaliatory operations against the United States, marking the 24th wave of the military campaign. In a formal statement, the Corps c»»»

The national executive committee and parliamentary group of opposition Fidesz have issued a “declaration of resistance”, in which they called “the new political regime” illegitimate, saying it was established “in gross violation of the Fundamental Law and because its goal is the exclusive exercise »»»

Heavy rainfall on July 21 caused damage to a bridge and several roads in Kyrgyzstan’s Issyk-Kul region, the Ministry of Emergency Situations reported. In Kaiyndy area of the Syrt Valley in Ak-Suu district, a sharp rise in the water level washed away a wooden bridge over Kaiyndy River. As a result, »»»

Dubai: Saudi Arabia has introduced a new multiple-entry Umrah visa that allows eligible Muslims to perform Umrah several times throughout the year without needing to apply for a new visa before every trip. The initiative, launched by the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah, is designed to make religious tra»»»

WASHINGTON: Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Tuesday the Iran war has cost the United States $37.5 billion so far, up from a previous estimate of nearly $29 billion in mid-May. “The estimate we have as of today is $37.5 billion,” Hegseth testified during a Senate Appropriations Committee hearing»»»

The US Central Command (CENTCOM) said it had completed the 11th consecutive wave of strikes against Iran. "At 8:15 p.m. ET [00:00 GMT, July 22] on July 21, U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) successfully completed the 11th consecutive evening of strikes against Iran," the command said in a statement on»»»

Tropical Storm Bertha, which formed Monday, continued to move along the Gulf Coast on Tuesday. Image courtesy of NOAA July 22 (UPI) -- Conditions from Tropical Storm Bertha will continue to spread into Wednesday across parts of the north Gulf Coast, forecasters said. Tropical storm conditions are p»»»

NEW YORK: New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani said late Tuesday that the city would not be able to execute an arrest warrant issued by the world’s top war-crimes court for Israel’s Benjamin Netanyahu, but urged the federal government to do so. In the video Mamdani described the Israeli prime minister as »»»

Officials in Kyrgyzstan are now prohibited from requiring citizens to submit documents that are already available in government electronic databases. President Sadyr Japarov has signed the Law «On Services Provided by State Bodies and Local Government Authorities.» The new law prohibits all governm»»»

Washington: President Donald Trump has approved an agreement with Saudi Arabia that could potentially provide the kingdom with uranium enrichment capability for its civilian nuclear program, according to two people familiar with the matter. The people, who were not authorized to comment publicly ab»»»

Ágnes Forsthoffer, the Speaker of Parliament exercising the powers of the President of the Republic, has expressed her commitment to fostering less animosity and greater mutual respect — a goal she addressed in a pre-agenda speech at the National Assembly's session on Tuesday. “During this transiti»»»

Inflationary trends developed more favourably than indicated in June, while the lower risk premium on domestic assets was maintained — these factors together resulted in the preservation of monetary policy room for manoeuvre, said Mihály Varga, governor of the central bank, at an online press confe»»»

Hormuz and a handful of maritime straits around the world have served as the linchpin of global trade since the 16th century and have fuelled geopolitical rivalries throughout history. As Iran tightens its grip on the Strait of Hormuz, its Yemeni allies, the Houthi rebels, want to disrupt shipping »»»

President Donald Trump warned he was "not finished" with a war with Iran that has already cost his nation $37.5 billion. Fresh US strikes triggered air defences in Tehran on Wednesday. After the foes' fighting over the strategic Strait of Hormuz led to the collapse of a preliminary deal, the Middle»»»

Sheikh Abdulla bin Mohammed bin Butti Al Hamed, Chairman of the National Media Office and Chairman of the UAE Media Council, has reaffirmed the strength of relations between the UAE and Saudi Arabia, saying they are rooted in a shared history and enduring fraternal bonds between two brotherly peopl»»»

DUBAI/MANILA: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Wednesday the United States is still willing to negotiate an end to the Iran crisis but Tehran is not serious about talks, as the widening conflict disrupted two of the world’s most critical energy chokepoints. Rubio made his comments in a mee»»»

WASHINGTON: The US military said late on Tuesday it ended its latest round of strikes on Iran that marked the 11th consecutive night of American attacks.Here are quotes and details:“CENTCOM assets targeted Iranian military operations centers, maritime capabilities, aircraft hangars, drone storage f»»»

Construction of a large mineral fertilizer plant with a capacity of 500,000 tons per year has begun in the Kulatov aiyl aimak of Nookat district. The project is being implemented in three stages, the Ministry of Agriculture of Kyrgyzstan reported. The first stage, with the construction of an admini»»»

To digitalize the state veterinary control system, ensure transparency of government services, and strengthen food security, inspections of goods imported from third countries are now conducted through the Sanarip VET information system. The Ministry of Agriculture of Kyrgyzstan reported. According»»»

WASHINGTON/BEIRUT: Lebanese President Joseph Aoun told US President Donald Trump on Tuesday that a full Israeli withdrawal from Lebanese territory was essential to consolidating stability and enabling the state to extend its authority, the Lebanese presidency said. In their first meeting, the two l»»»

The US military identified Sgt. Michael Emmanuel Swinton as the third American service member to die following recent Iranian attacks in Iraq and Jordan, underscoring the continuing dangers facing US forces even after missile and drone strikes have ended. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download t»»»

Share: In a statement, the Lebanese Presidency reported that U.S. President Donald Trump emphasized that Lebanon “has not been treated well and has been subjected to a great deal of mistreatment—despite being home to distinguished individuals, including professors, doctors, lawyers, and leading thi»»»

July 21 (UPI) -- The Pentagon said Tuesday night that a U.S. soldier reported missing following Friday's attack on a base in Jordan is believed to be dead, identifying the soldier as 28-year-old Sgt. Angel Rampersad of Ozone Park, N.Y. The Department of Defense's determination that Rampersad is bel»»»

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky late on Tuesday sacked his Soviet-trained army chief Oleksandr Syrsky following a political crisis triggered by the removal of a popular, young and tech-savvy defence minister. The Ukrainian leader announced he was appointing joint forces commander Mykhailo Dr»»»

Dubai: Indian nationals applying for passport, visa, consular and attestation services in the UAE will now need to use a new process after the Government of India officially outsourced these services to Al Hind Tours & Travels from July 22, 2026. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf N»»»

RIYADH: A Houthi threat to impose a naval blockade on Saudi Arabia and disrupt global energy supplies has sparked fresh concerns over the security of one of the world’s most important maritime corridors. But according to former senior CIA intelligence officer Norman Roule, the Iran-backed group now»»»

ROME: Conflicts and disruptions to global energy markets could push millions more people into hunger by driving up fuel, fertilizer and food costs, the head of the Rome-based International Fund for Agricultural Development warned, as a new United Nations report showed global progress against hunger»»»

When you walk into a pharmacy, supermarket or health store, the choices for supplements are overwhelming. There are supplements for energy, immunity, hair, skin, sleep, focus, bones and just about every other wellness concern. Feeling tired? A quick Google search may point you towards iron or vitam»»»

Dubai: Free EV charging in the UAE still exists, malls, hotels and select private locations offer it, but it's not always obvious which stations are genuinely free without turning up and finding out the hard way. PlugShare is a crowd-sourced map that EV drivers use to track this down, alongside off»»»

Dubai: Ever sprayed perfume and watched it spread through the air? That, according to the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM), is the simplest way to understand the science it is now using to make rain enhancement more effective. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - si»»»

Dubai: Temperatures across the UAE are set to climb as high as 49C inland on Wednesday, while fresh winds are expected to kick up blowing dust in exposed areas, according to the National Centre of Meteorology. The forecast calls for fair to partly cloudy conditions, particularly over eastern and no»»»

The US military has confirmed new airstrikes against Iran for the 11th consecutive night, per CentCom. Widespread attacks were reported on Bushehr, Parchin, Behbahan, Mahshahr, Bandar Abbas, Chabahar, Urmia, West of Tabriz, Baneh, Sirik, Urmia and Tehran, according to local media reports in Iran. M»»»

WASHINGTON: A planned joint US-Canada ceremony Friday celebrating the opening of the Gordie Howe International Bridge connecting Detroit and Windsor, Ontario, is no longer expected to take place after President Donald Trump announced a 50 percent tariff on most Canadian goods. In announcing the tar»»»

RIYADH: The UAE has condemned statements made by Yemen’s Houthi militia about Saudi Arabia, including the threat to impose a maritime blockade, the foreign ministry said early on Wednesday. The ministry called on the international community to “ensure the implementation of the relevant UN Security »»»

GUANGZHOU: : A UAE corporate services provider, a UAE law firm and a leading Chinese legal practice have joined forces in a strategic move to strengthen cross-border business, investment and advisory support between the Middle East and East Asia. The Corporate Group (TCG), Ahmed AlRaeesi Advocates »»»

Share: Lebanese President Joseph Aoun meets with President Trump in the Oval Office on Tuesday. (Aaron Schwartz/CNP/Bloomberg via Getty Images) Lebanese President Joseph Aoun met with his US counterpart Donald Trump in Washington on Tuesday as Beirut’s military moved into an area in the southern pa»»»

The tit-for-tat missile war escalated at the weekend after Ukraine hit the largest distribution centre belonging to Wildberries, the “Amazon of Russia.” The Kremlin hit back the next day with a massive drone and missile barrage. The war has entered a new and brutally destructive phase with both sid»»»

President Donald Trump said the US was "not finished" attacking Iran on Tuesday as the conflict widened, with Tehran launching strikes on Gulf states and its Houthi allies threatening to blockade Saudi ports. The escalation came amid fresh US strikes, rising military casualties and continued diplom»»»

Dubai: Reality television has always thrived on conflict and drama (ok, melodrama), but every so often a controversy escapes the confines of a game show and taps into a much larger societal conversation. The latest row involving veteran television actor Ram Kapoor and Lock Upp Season 2 contestant S»»»

US President Donald Trump said that the United States could strike Iran's heavily-fortified Pickaxe Mountain tunnel complex "pretty soon," escalating pressure on Tehran as tensions over its nuclear programme and regional military activities continue to rise. Speaking to reporters, Trump suggested t»»»

Inventory of Turkish fashion retailer Koton (KOTON) held at fulfillment centres belonging to Russian ecommerce giant Wildberries has been damaged by Ukrainian drone attacks, Koton said on July 20. The apparel group said the damaged stocks at two major Wildberries logistics facilities was equiv»»»

Britain’s new prime minister, Andy Burnham, has appointed former Labour leader and ‘net-zero’ architect Ed Miliband as foreign secretary despite concerns over his past record and lack of conventional diplomatic experience. Burnham made the announcement after formally taking office on Monday. He rep»»»

New York, July 21 (SANA) An Arria-formula meeting of the UN Security Council on Tuesday focused on transitional justice and missing persons in Syria, with Syrian officials outlining new national mechanisms and international partners voicing support for a victim centered process that upholds truth, »»»

BAGHDAD: ‌Iraq’s oil minister said on Tuesday that agreements ​signed between the oil ministry and US companies during the Iraqi Prime Minister Ali Al-Zaidi’s visit to US were estimated ‌at $200 billion. In ‌an interview ​with ‌Iraqi ⁠state ​television, the ⁠minister Basim Mohammed said the agreeme»»»

KYIV, Ukraine: President Volodymyr Zelensky on Tuesday fired Gen. Oleksandr Syrskyi as commander-in-chief of Ukraine’s armed forces and named his replacement, following days of mass protests in Kyiv, the country’s capital, and other cities across the nation demanding his removal. It was the second »»»

New York: A former US Army soldier was charged with arson and jailed without bail after prosecutors say he confessed to carrying out a fiery attack on a Manhattan federal office building where immigration hearings are held. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply cl»»»