Doha, Qatar: The Indian community in Qatar accorded a warm farewell to Ambassador of India to Qatar H E Vipul, at the conclusion of his three-year tenure, with the envoy expressing gratitude to Qatar’s leadership and the Indian diaspora while reaffirming the strength of the India-Qatar partnership.»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Capital Intelligence Ratings (CI Ratings or CI) announced yesterday that it has affirmed the Long-Term Foreign Currency Rating (LT FCR) and LT Local Currency Rating (LT LCR) of Qatar at ‘AA’. At the same time, CI Ratings has affirmed the sovereign’s Short-Term (ST) FCR and ST LCR a»»»

MOSCOW: Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov and US Secretary of State Marco ‌Rubio ‌held a ‌meeting ⁠on the sidelines of ⁠a forum in Manila on Thursday, ⁠the ‌TASS news agency ‌reported. The meeting ‌lasted ‌over half an hour, it ‌added. Lavrov and Rubio planned to ⁠discuss ⁠issues relating to t»»»

Iran’s southern provinces of Hormozgan, Bushehr, and Khuzestan came under renewed US military aggression early Thursday, coinciding with a statement from US Central Command (CENTCOM) confirming that American forces had launched fresh attacks against the Islamic Republic. Local media outlets reporte»»»

Seoul's military warned Thursday that North Korean landmines in the DMZ may have washed across the border after heavy rainfall. In this photo, water from the Imjin River is released from Gunnam Dam on Tuesday. Photo by Yonhap SEOUL, July 23 (UPI) -- South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff on Thursday w»»»

Russia’s Federal Service for Veterinary and Phytosanitary Supervision (Rosselkhoznadzor) has decided to restrict imports of fruits and vegetables from Uzbekistan, a statement from the agency says. The restrictions will take effect on July 23 and apply to produce supplied by five Uzbek exporters due»»»

As Dubai’s property market continues to attract strong interest from both investors and end users, early access to new developments is increasingly becoming a key differentiator for buyers seeking value, choice and long-term growth potential. Against this backdrop, Realtor Signature Properties in a»»»

In January—May 2026, Kyrgyzstan’s foreign and mutual trade turnover totaled $6,257 billion. The geography of trade shows a high level of concentration, with more than 67 percent of all foreign trade operations involving just three countries, data from the National Statistical Committee say. The lea»»»

Dubai: Gold buyers in Dubai saw prices retreat below the Dh500 mark on Thursday morning, following a strong surge that pushed the 24-karat rate above the threshold during the previous session. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The 24-karat variety stood at Dh496.25 at 8.»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs has announced the winners of the latest editions of the Sheikh Ali bin Abdullah Al Thani Endowment Peer-Reviewed Research Award, recognising outstanding scholarly contributions at both the international and local levels. More than 70 researcher»»»

Riyadh: An official source at the Transport General Authority in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia announced that the ship (ENCELIA), owned by a Saudi company, was targeted while sailing in the Red Sea, resulting in a fire at the front of the ship. The source, according to Saudi Press Agency (SPA), confi»»»

July 23 (UPI) -- Arizona health officials have confirmed the state's first infection of an mpox strain responsible for a global outbreak, identifying the case as having been infected while traveling outside the United States. The Arizona Department of Health and Services said in a statement Wednesd»»»

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Doha: The Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MoCI), in collaboration with the Ministry of Social Development and Family (MSDF) and Qatar Tourism represented by Visit Qatar, has officially launched the second edition of the “Purple Saturday 2026” initiative. The campaign aims to further promote the »»»

MANILA: Top diplomats from Asia, Europe and North America gathered on Thursday for the security-focused ASEAN Regional Forum in Manila, where ministers were expected to issue calls for a peaceful settlement after renewed and intensifying hostilities in the Middle East. The war in Iran and the block»»»

Dubai: Emirates NBD expanded its loan book by Dh114 billion during the first half of 2026, taking gross lending to Dh771 billion after strong growth across its core markets and the consolidation of RBL Bank. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The Dubai-based lender report»»»

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday announced the setting up of fast-track courts to ensure swift and stringent punishment for those involved in examination paper leaks, declaring that anyone who harms the future of India's youth "will not be spared." The announcement marked his first d»»»

2026 marks the 110th anniversary of the Urkun tragedy. To mark this anniversary, a memorial hike will be held from July 25 to 31 from the village of Tosor in Issyk-Kul region to Sook pass. The organizers are Esimde research site and the local organization Tosor Koomu. This is the sixth joint memori»»»

Dubai: Emirates Islamic increased customer financing by 9.1% during the first six months of 2026 to Dh97 billion, while deposits grew 8.3% to Dh110.6 billion. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The Islamic lender reported an operating profit of Dh2.2 billion for the perio»»»

The National Assembly will elect a member of the new Anti-Corruption Commission on Thursday, according to the sitting's agenda available on Parliament's website. There is a single candidate for the position, Plamen Todorov, nominated for membership by the ruling Progressive Bulgaria. Todorov curren»»»

Around 150 students from Kyrgyzstan who traveled to Germany under the summer employment program Ferienjob say they may be left without work and accommodation. The company Samara Academy, which organized the trip, has partially denied the claims. The situation was reported by blogger Melisa Zhokieva»»»

Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi’s visit to Washington earlier this month was an effort to move the US-Iraq relationship “from managing crises to creating opportunities”. That phrase appeared in an article he wrote for The Washington Post on the day of his arrival, before meeting US President Dona»»»

Dubai: First Abu Dhabi Bank’s loan book grew 7% during the first six months of 2026 to Dh661 billion, while customer deposits reached Dh853 billion. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.Profit before tax rose 16% compared with the previous quarter and 6% year on year to Dh7»»»

Tokyo recorded on Wednesday the most daily heat-related hospitalisations since 2010, emergency services said as Japan sweltered in a severe heatwave, with one person dead and four in a critical condition. The Tokyo Fire Department said 453 people were taken to hospital on Wednesday, the highest dai»»»

Hungary’s public broadcaster says its interim leadership has saved almost HUF 7 billion (around EUR 17 million) during its first two weeks in charge, while launching a comprehensive financial and organisational review and preparing a major overhaul of programming. In a statement released on Wednesd»»»

The Hydrometeorological Service under Kyrgyzstan’s Ministry of Emergency Situations (Kyrgyzhydromet) plans to improve the accuracy and quality of its weather forecasts, the agency’s head, Daurbek Sakyev, said. According to him, the volume of hydrometeorological data has increased significantly. Whi»»»

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia and the US has signed an agreement for cooperation on the peaceful uses of energy, the Kingdom’s energy ministry said. The agreement builds on the historic strategic partnership between the two friendly countries and follows the announcement made during the visit of Crown Princ»»»

Dubai: Travellers flying from the UAE on Thursday should expect some disruption as airlines continue to adjust operations amid the escalating conflict in the Gulf. While UAE airports remain operational and the majority of flights are operating as scheduled, some services to Bahrain and Kuwait have »»»

Washington and Riyadh have reached a nuclear cooperation deal, which provides US companies with greater access to the Saudi nuclear energy program, the US Department of Energy said. "U.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright and Saudi Minister of Energy His Royal Highness (HRH) Prince Abdulaziz bin Sal»»»

Yemen's Ansar Allah movement, also known as the Houthis, said on Thursday that it had attacked two Saudi oil tankers in the Red Sea for violating the naval blockade imposed on Saudi Arabia. On Monday, a Houthi military spokesman announced that the movement had imposed a naval blockade against Saudi»»»

Chief Prosecutor Gábor Bálint Nagy submitted his resignation on Wednesday; the announcement was published on the prosecution service's website. In a statement also sent to MTI, Gábor Bálint Nagy wrote that safeguarding the independence and authority of the justice system, including the prosecution »»»

According to Tamás Sulyok, the rule of law ceased to exist when he was removed from office, and he was unconstitutionally stripped of the presidency. The former head of state — who previously served as a member and president of the Constitutional Court — said in an interview published on Wednesday »»»

Three foreign nationals have been detained in Bishkek for public order violations, including urinating and smoking in a public place. They will be deported from Kyrgyzstan after legal procedures are completed. According to the Main Department of Internal Affairs of Bishkek, officers from the Servic»»»

Tropical Storm Bertha was moving a little south of west over southeastern Louisiana as of Wednesday night. Image courtesy of NOAA. July 23 (UPI) -- Tropical Storm Bertha was nearing southern coast of Louisiana late Wednesday, hours after it made landfall over the state, according to forecasters. Th»»»

The war between the US and Iran has entered a more dangerous phase, with fighting spreading across the Gulf, Red Sea and key shipping lanes that are critical to the Gulf and regional security, and the global economy. While the UAE has not been directly targeted, residents are closely watching devel»»»

ROME: Wildfires swept across parts of Italy, France and Spain on Wednesday, killing three firefighters and forcing thousands to flee as scorching temperatures and strong winds fueled the blazes. The fires come as southern Europe endures another spell of severe heat, with temperatures topping 40°C i»»»

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday announced the setting up of fast-track courts to ensure swift and stringent punishment for those involved in examination paper leaks, declaring that anyone who harms the future of India's youth "will not be spared." In a post on X, the Indian PM said »»»

US President Donald Trump warned on Wednesday that the US would destroy an Iranian bridge or power plant every time Tehran attacked shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. The threat came as Washington and Iran exchanged fresh strikes, regional missile alerts sounded and diplomatic efforts remained stall»»»

President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov signed a decree dismissing Azamat Zhamangulov from the post of Minister of Digital Development and Innovative Technologies. According to the decree, Zhamangulov was relieved of his duties at his own request following the submission of his resignation letter. Ea»»»

Republicans in the U.S. House of Representatives passed a massive defense spending bill on Wednesday. Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo July 22 (UPI) -- House Republicans narrowly passed a massive $1.15 trillion defense authorization bill Wednesday, despite strong Democratic opposition to th»»»

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture has highlighted afforestation as a key natural solution to rising summer temperatures, saying trees help cool urban areas, improve air quality and enhance quality of life, SPA reported. The ministry’s remarks came as the Executiv»»»

SINGAPORE: Two Chinese very large crude carriers carrying a combined 4 million barrels of Saudi Arabian oil are heading toward the Bab El-Mandeb strait to exit the Red Sea on Thursday, shipping data showed, even as a Saudi vessel came under attack in the region. The ships’ attempt to transit the st»»»

SEOUL: South Korean investigators raided the election commission on Thursday over indications officials falsified voter turnout figures in June local elections, a spokesman told AFP. Dozens of polling stations experienced unprecedented ballot paper shortages on the June 3 nationwide vote, the first»»»

On the night of July 22, Wildberries logistics centers in Krasnodar and Nevinnomyssk (Stavropol Krai) were attacked by drones in Russia. According to preliminary information from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kyrgyzstan, received from company management, as well as representatives of the Kyrgy»»»

Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Kyrgyzstan Meder Abakirov received copies of credentials from the newly appointed Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Kazakhstan to the Kyrgyz Republic, Abylkair Skakov. The parties also discussed current issues of Kyrgyzstan — Kazak»»»

NEW DELHI: Youth protesters demanding the education minister’s resignation clashed briefly with police on the streets of New Delhi late on Wednesday, with officers firing tear gas and wielding canes to push them back, police and witnesses said. More than 10,000 people were estimated to have gathere»»»

The Kyrgyzstan’s national football team is ranked 106th in the updated FIFA ranking. The ranking was released on July 20, after the 2026 World Cup. The Kyrgyz national team did not participate in the World Cup and remained in 106th place, the same position it held a month earlier.»»»

An earthquake measuring magnitude 3 occurred near Naryn. The Institute of Seismology of the National Academy of Sciences of Kyrgyzstan reported. The tremors were recorded on Wednesday at 8:53 p.m. The earthquake’s epicenter was located within the Kyrgyz Republic: 7 kilometers north of the village o»»»

Poland’s retail sector delivered a stronger-than-expected performance in June, reinforcing signs that domestic consumption remains a key driver of economic growth. According to the Central Statistical Office (GUS), retail sales rose 6.2% year-on-year in constant prices, comfortably exceeding econom»»»

The Polish government has unveiled one of Europe’s most ambitious rail investment programmes, with plans to build 4,700 km of new railway lines, modernise a further 5,600 km and create an integrated high-speed rail network worth around PLN 610 billion. Prime Minister Donald Tusk said the project ai»»»