How this Emirati turned a question about food security into a homegrown nutrition brand
Dubai: Most entrepreneurs start with a product idea. Rashid Gargash started with a question. The Emirati entrepreneur has found himself thinking about something bigger than snacks, health trends, or consumer demand. He has wondered what would happen if a crisis disrupted global supply chains and th»»»
Qatar unveils Digital Transformation Program to build national talent
Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Education and Higher Education has launched the Digital Transformation Program as part of the Government Scholarship Plan for the 2026-2027 academic year, in cooperation with the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT) and the Civil Service and Gove»»»
Kumtor Chef enters top 10 of Chef of the World 2026 Championship - | 24.KG
Representatives of dozens of professions work at Kumtor mine. Some operate heavy machinery, some mine ore, and others ensure a hot, delicious dinner awaits after a hard shift. And each of them is a true professional. Kumtor’s Chef, Alexander Ipatov, entered the top ten competitors in the Chef of th»»»
About one kilogram of drugs hidden in washing machine sent to Bishkek - | 24.KG
Officers from the Ministry of Internal Affairs’ Drug Control Service prevented the distribution of over 7,000 single doses of synthetic drugs and detained a suspect in their trafficking. According to the Ministry of Internal Affairs, 22-year-old citizen E.N.B. was detained during an operational sea»»»
Why Abu Dhabi is placing entrepreneurs at the heart of growth
Abu Dhabi’s long-term economic competitiveness will not be determined solely by its ability to attract global companies, but increasingly by its ability to cultivate a new generation of founders capable of creating the Emirate’s next wave of high-value enterprises. As global markets accelerate towa»»»
Trump Lashes out over Senate Vote to Curb Iran War Powers
“So, I have Iran on the ‘ropes,’ ready to go down for the fall, willing to give us practically anything... and the U.S. Senate decides to have a poorly timed and meaningless War Powers Act Vote,” US President Donald Trump wrote on Truth Social. Trump was commenting on the Senate vote aimed at limit»»»
US War on Venezuela Has Paid off '28 Times' With Venezuelan Oil — Trump
US President Donald Trump said the US had already recovered the cost of its war on Venezuela “28 times” through Venezuelan oil, adding that the US is “making a lot of money, too.” “48 minutes to win that war,” Trump said. “We brought millions of barrels of oil out.”The figure marks a shift from Tru»»»
France’s latest heatwave: ‘Temperatures will fall, and we won’t talk about it anymore’
The heatwave that has engulfed France is underscoring the country’s lack of preparedness for climate change. Researcher and climate scientist François Gemenne laments that this is only considered a crisis during heatwaves, saying that France urgentl»»»
Top Army general who was last US soldier to leave Afghanistan is suddenly leaving his post
WASHINGTON: The Army’s commander of its forces in Europe and Africa — who was famously the last American soldier to leave Afghanistan in 2021 — is unexpectedly stepping down from his post after just 18 months in the job, the Army confirmed late Tuesday. Gen. Christopher Donahue, commanding general »»»
South African prisons open art galleries to showcase inmates’ work
JOHANNESBURG: When most people think of prison, they picture steel bars, locked gates and lost freedom. But at a correctional facility in Johannesburg, South Africa’s largest city, visitors are greeted by something unexpected: an art gallery. The exhibition of inmates’ artwork is part of the countr»»»
Hanoi residents mount silent protest over home demolitions
HANOI: Silent prayer vigils, cautiously worded protest banners and T-shirts pleading for neighborhoods to be spared — Hanoi residents are showing rare public opposition to a massive redevelopment scheme that could displace hundreds of thousands. Authorities in Vietnam’s capital have been on a demol»»»
Japan PM heckled at WWII memorial
TOKYO: Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi was heckled at a World War II memorial event by protesters angry about Tokyo’s further shift away from its decades-long pacifist stance, television footage showed. Close US ally Japan in April loosened rules on lethal arms exports and Takaichi, long see»»»
Bishkek – Balykchy train to run daily - | 24.KG
Bishkek- Balykchy train will switch to a daily schedule starting June 26, 2026. State-owned enterprise Kyrgyz Temir Zholu announced. Passenger train No. 608/609 will depart from Bishkek-2 station at 8:06 a.m. and arrive in Balykchy at 12:12. The train will then continue to the final stop, Balykchy »»»
Emirates to inspect A380 jets after Airbus wing crack concerns
Dubai: Dubai’s flagship Emirates will begin inspections of its Airbus A380 aircraft within the next 48 hours after European aviation regulators ordered urgent checks of the superjumbo’s wing structure following the discovery of cracks during routine maintenance inspections. The airline said it woul»»»
The fall of Keir Starmer
Keir Starmer was always a curious choice for Labour Party leader; he never got the hang of politics and often gave the impression he didn’t want to. Britain’s former chief prosecutor imperceptibly rose up the party ranks at a time when Labour was desperate for someone with the basic commodity of co»»»
US Senate Votes to Halt Trump’s Iran War Powers — Reports
The US Senate voted 50–48 to approve a measure aimed at blocking further military action against Iran unless Congress authorizes it, American media reported. Four Republicans joined Democrats in backing the resolution, marking another political blow to President Donald Trump after the House passed »»»
Imamoglu trial hears of strip search ordeal at Istanbul police station
Fatos Pinar Turker, general manager of Istanbul Municipality’s Medya media and communications unit, raised allegations of police station strip searches during a court hearing held at Silivri Prison, according to local media reports. Turkey is not unfamiliar with claims of torture by law enforcement»»»
New initiative launched to redirect Gulf energy flows away from Strait toward Mediterranean
The extended disruption caused by the US-Iran conflict highlights a need for diversifying energy export routes to reduce dependency on shipping via the Strait of Hormuz. A new initiative launched by the Washington, DC-based New Lines Institute seeks to develop Syria and Turkey into major energy dis»»»
Ugandan general (the president's son) says $3.1bn railway project with Turkish contractor "cancelled"
Uganda's €2.7bn ($3.1bn) Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) project could be under threat, with Chief of Defence Forces Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba proclaiming on June 16 that the contract awarded to Turkey’s Yapi Merkezi had been “cancelled”. There has been no confirmation or denial from the government mini»»»
Turkey’s foreign minister meets Trump’s co-in-law 'fixer' in Cairo
Turkey’s foreign minister Hakan Fidan met with Donald Trump’s co-in-law Massad Boulos in Cairo, the Turkish ministry (@TC_Disisleri) said in a tweet on June 21. Fidan was in Cairo during June 20-21 to attend the fourth meeting of the top diplomats of Turkey, Egypt, Pak»»»
UK, Indian, Australian and Egyptian buyers led betterhomes’ latest data
Dubai: British nationals were the top buyers of Dubai property ahead of Indian, Australian and Egyptian buyers, as international demand continues to support the emirate’s residential market despite tighter bank checks and a more selective lending environment. Sign up for our daily business newslett»»»
Who is Keir Starmer’s replacement, Andy Burnham?
British Labour MP Andy Burnham looks set to be airdropped into Downing Street to replace Prime Minister Keir Starmer. He’s promising “renewal for our party and our country,” after the sitting prime minister effectively burned the greatest parliamentary majority in over a hundred years with scandals»»»
Mamdani-backed progressives win in N.Y. as states hold primaries - UPI.com
1 of 4 | New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has endorsed three candidates in New York Democratic primary races on Tuesday. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo June 23 (UPI) -- Mamdani-backed progressives scored big wins Tuesday night in New York state's Democratic primary, as voters cast ba»»»
New road from Kochkor to Tokmok planned through Shamsi Gorge - | 24.KG
A new road project linking Kochkor and Tokmok is under consideration in Kyrgyzstan. The proposed road would pass through Shamsi Gorge and could reduce the distance between the two locations by nearly half. The project was discussed during President Sadyr Japarov’s working visit to Naryn region. At »»»
Bosnia gas pipeline risks deepening political rifts, think-tank says
A planned EU-backed gas pipeline linking Bosnia & Herzegovina to Croatia could intensify political divisions within the country rather than easing its energy vulnerabilities, according to a new analysis by the Bloomsbury Intelligence and Security Institute (BISI), which also questions the trans»»»
Oil prices extend slide: Brent crude falls below $77 as Iran ceasefire holds, Strait of Hormuz fears ease
Crude oil prices extended losses in Asian trading on Wednesday (June 24) as easing fears of supply disruptions in the Middle East outweighed lingering geopolitical tensions, with traders betting that the fragile ceasefire between Israel and Iran would hold and keep oil flowing through the Strait of»»»
US Congress passes symbolic Iran war rebuke to Trump
The US Senate passed a largely symbolic resolution Tuesday calling for an end to President Donald Trump's war with Iran, delivering a fresh rebuke to the White House as it tries to negotiate a lasting settlement with Tehran. The House-passed measure, adopted by the Senate in a 50-48 vote, directs T»»»
First meeting of human rights institutions of SCO member states held in Bishkek - | 24.KG
The first consultative meeting of the national human rights institutions of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) member states was held in Bishkek. The press service of the Ombudsman of the Kyrgyz Republic reported. The event was attended by heads and representatives of national human rights»»»
Spotlight - Irish company 'assisting in commission of crimes' by supplying alumina to Russia for Ukraine war
François Picard is pleased to welcome Wayne Jordash, President of Global Rights Compliance Foundation. He argues that the European Union's approach to alumina exports exposes a fundamental flaw: while seeking to constrain Russia's military-industrial capabilities through sanctions, European authori»»»
Viral video leads to arrest of 25 in Dafna restaurant altercation: MOI
Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Interior announced that 25 individuals of Arab nationality were arrested for an altercation at a restaurant, in which unlawful conduct constituted an assault on the safety of individuals and property, as well as a breach of public security and order. This action comes f»»»
RAGOZIN: "Russia Is Losing" — We've heard this before
Ukrainian drone strikes on transport links and fuel depots have succeeded in creating acute fuel shortages and blackouts across the Russian-occupied Crimean peninsula. Additionally, an attack on the Kapotnya oil refinery in Moscow last week has produced spectacular footage of fumes rising above the»»»
South Korea's LS Electric builds Utah growth on Korean War ties - UPI.com
"Trust beyond business": LS Electric Chairman Ja-Kyun Koo finds a global growth strategy in Utah South Korean soldiers escort a group of Korean War veterans from Commonwealth nations during a ceremony marking the 73rd anniversary of the Battle of Kapyong, in Gapyeong County, northeast of Seoul, Sou»»»
UAE braces for rain clouds, dust and fog as temperatures climb to 48°C
The UAE is expected to see a mix of rain-bearing clouds, blowing dust, humid conditions and fog through the weekend, while temperatures are forecast to reach as high as 48°C in inland areas, according to the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM). The NCM said Wednesday's weather would be fair to par»»»
South Africa's MTN eyes Iran exit as potential US sanctions relief hopes revive
MTN Group (JSE: MTN), Africa's largest mobile operator by subscribers, said it would welcome any easing of tensions between the United States and Iran amid reports that diplomatic discussions could eventually pave the way for sanctions relief and potentially unlock the South African company's long-»»»
Tech rout deepens as rate jitters spark AI stock pullback, wiping billions off global markets
Asian stocks experienced a volatile trading session on Wednesday, June 24, 2026, as regional markets navigated the aftershocks of a severe global tech and semiconductor selloff driven by concerns over frothy AI valuations and a hawkish Federal Reserve. A global selloff in technology shares intensif»»»
Trump administration touts Iran deal as a payday for US farmers, but Iran denies it
WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance say their interim deal to end the war with Iran will deliver a financial windfall to American farmers. But the Iranians deny it. And in the absence of more details, sanctions experts are flummoxed over exactly how billions of dollars»»»
Croatia push past Panama 1-0, remain third in Group L
Halftime substitute Ante Budimir scored in the 54th minute and Croatia eliminated Panama from World Cup contention with a tightly fought 1-0 victory in a Group L clash at Toronto on Tuesday. It was the first World Cup goal for Budimir, 34, and fifth in a competitive fixture for his country, all o»»»
US slaps new sanctions on Cuban companies key to island's crumbling economy
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico: The US hit Cuban state companies on Tuesday with new sanctions that analysts say are expected to spook foreign investors and deepen a severe economic crisis. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the sanctions target five Cuban entities, including three linked to Grupo de Ad»»»
Rubio calls out Iranian proxies for threatening regional peace, says Lebanon ceasefire 'separate' from Iran deal
Abu Dhabi: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Tuesday (local time) said that lasting peace and stability in West Asia cannot be achieved as long as Iranian-backed proxy groups continue launching attacks and engaging in militant activities across the region, while stressing that discussions over a»»»
Four reasons to be positive about the future of medicine
Medical research conferences are not known for wild emotion. They are usually sober, technical gatherings where experts discuss trial design, survival curves, biomarkers, and statistical significance. So when a room full of oncologists and researchers rises to its feet in a standing ovation, the re»»»
Mood swings, self-harm and deepfake fears: UAE doctors share case studies on how social media is stealing childhood from under-15s
Dubai: When a mother in Dubai discovered her 14-year-old daughter was running three separate social media accounts — one public, one private, and a third for a tight circle of friends — little did she assume that things were not under control. When she had access to one account, what she found in t»»»
Iraq rice production rebounds as drought ends, but future uncertain
AL-MISHKHAB, Iraq: Alaa Al-Ibrahimi is planting rice again for the first time in years at his farm in Al-Mishkhab, in Iraq’s Najaf region. “Last year, I did not cultivate a single dunam ... This year, by God’s will, we got water,” he said, as workers sowed Anbar rice — his preferred variety — on h»»»
Trump administration touts Iran deal as a payday for US farmers, but Iran denies it
WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance say their interim deal to end the war with Iran will deliver a financial windfall to American farmers. But the Iranians deny it. And in the absence of more details, sanctions experts are flummoxed over exactly how billions of dollars»»»
UK must speed up switch to electric to hit climate goals: report
The UK needs a faster transition to electric cars and heat pumps to meet its 2030 target on cutting carbon emissions, a group of independent experts advising the government said Wednesday. Published two days after the resignation of Prime Minister Keir Starmer, the Climate Change Committee's (CCC) »»»
England left frustrated by Ghana in World Cup draw
FOXBOROUGH, United States: England suffered a World Cup setback on Tuesday as Thomas Tuchel’s side were held to a frustrating 0-0 draw by Ghana, leaving them with work still do as they bid to progress to the knockout stage as Group L winners. Nico O’Reilly came closest to scoring with a late header»»»
Trains resume after radio issue resolved, Deutsche Bahn says
BusinessGermanyTrains resume after radio issue resolved, Deutsche Bahn saysRoshni Majumdar | Wesley Dockery with Reuters, AFP, AP, dpaA radio fault at the German rail network has now been solved and trains have resumed. https://p.dw.com/p/5FwpiDB trains frequently run into issues and are often unre»»»
California intends to sue Trump administration over deal to end offshore wind project
California intends to sue the Trump administration over its deal to end an offshore wind project proposed off the state's central coast. State officials said they are combating the administration's attacks on their offshore wind industry by sending a notice of their intention to sue to the Departme»»»
Technical glitch paralyses Germany's rail network
All trains in Germany were "immobilised at stations" on Tuesday evening due to a breakdown in the railway radio communication systems, national state-run rail operator Deutsche Bahn said. After decades of underinvestment which have led to trains often running late, Germany is trying to rapidly mode»»»
Deputy PM attends National Service Academy graduation
QNA Doha Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Defence Affairs HE Sheikh Saoud bin Abdulrahman bin Hassan Al Thani attended the graduation ceremony for the 26th cohort of national service recruits at the National Service Academy on Tuesday. The graduates completed a year-long training pro»»»
Qatar launches digitaltransformation programmeunder Govt Scholarship Plan
QNA Doha The Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MoEHE), in cooperation with the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT) and the Civil Service and Government Development Bureau, has announced the launch of the Digital Transformation Programme as part of the Government S»»»