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»»»

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 »»»

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»»»

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 »»»

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov is holding a meeting with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio in the Philippine capital of Manila on the sidelines of the ASEAN ministerial events, a Sputnik correspondent reported. On Wednesday, Lavrov announced that a meeting with Rubio had been agreed upon an»»»

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»»»

Dubai: Motorists are facing a slow morning commute across Dubai and Sharjah, with multiple incidents and heavy congestion affecting several major routes, according to real-time Google Maps traffic data. Traffic is moving slowly on Al Ittihad Street near Al Mamzar, while congestion has built up on S»»»

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»»»

The intersection of Leo Tolstoy Street and Molodaya Gvardiya Boulevard in Bishkek was completely closed to traffic on Wednesday. The closure is due to the start of the second phase of construction of a new interchange and bridge, the City Hall reported. Посмотреть эту публикацию в Instagram Публика»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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 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»»»

Namchi (Sikkim): The death toll in the NHPC Teesta Stage VI Hydropower Project tunnel incident in Sikkim's Namchi district rose to 22 after nine more bodies were recovered during overnight rescue operations, officials said on Thursday. Search and rescue operations continued through the night as res»»»

The countries of Central Asia will receive World Bank support to address one of the region’s most pressing challenges—water resources management. The funds will be used to modernize water management systems, develop digital metering systems, and prepare new transboundary projects. The project will »»»

KUWAIT CITY: Kuwait’s army said early Thursday it was intercepting hostile drones, following several days of Iranian strikes on the country. “Kuwaiti air defenses are currently responding to hostile drone threats,” the army said in an overnight message on X. “Any explosions that may be heard are th»»»

India’s passport ranking has fluctuated over the past two decades, reflecting changing global mobility trends, visa policies and diplomatic ties. In the latest Henley Passport Index 2026, India ranks 81st globally, with passport holders having access to 55 visa-free or visa-on-arrival destinations.»»»

GLASGOW: The president of Commonwealth Sport, Dr. Donald Rukare, told AFP the Commonwealth Games remains a stage “where champions are made” as Glasgow prepares to host a slimmed down version of the event. The Games were plunged into crisis when the Australian state of Victoria withdrew as hosts in »»»

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Air Connectivity Program (ACP) has signed a memorandum of understanding with premium leisure carrier beOnd to explore direct air routes linking the Red Sea destination with six major European cities, SPA has reported. The agreement was signed during Saudi Arabia’s participati»»»

Dubai: Picture a choir. Now make the youngest voice in it six years old, and the oldest seventeen. Now make every single one of them sing in a language none of them grew up speaking. That's "Junūd al-Imārāt", Soldiers of the Emirates. A tribute song to the UAE's Armed Forces, sung entirely in Arabi»»»

The UAE Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) has outlined a comprehensive framework governing the handling of occupational injuries and work-related diseases. This forms part of its occupational health and safety regulations aimed at reducing workplace accidents and strengthening t»»»

ABUJA/GUSAU, Nigeria: President Donald Trump praised Nigerian President Bola Tinubu for his actions against violence, according to a letter released by Nigeria’s presidency on Wednesday, in contrast to the US leader’s threats late last year over treatment of that country’s Christians.Trump said he »»»