Kyrgyzstan has a unique opportunity to accelerate economic growth by investing in the human capital of children and young people. Tomas Lievens, managing partner of the human capital practice at Genesis Analytics, said during the presentation of the Generation 2025 study. According to him, investme»»»

Italy and France have plenty of investment plans on the table. New energy work, factory upgrades, transport projects, defense sites, warehouses, and construction jobs all need steady equipment. Money matters, but it does not move soil, install machines, or keep production lines running. That is whe»»»

Documents obtained during the special military operation provide further evidence that US-backed biological laboratories in Ukraine were engaged in research beyond the country's public health needs, with findings it says are consistent with previously disclosed information, Chief of Russia's Radiat»»»

Trust in real estate professionals in 2026 is built mainly on accurate information, transparency, and predictability, according to the latest survey conducted by real estate platform Storia. Overall, the highest trust scores were recorded by notaries public, with 2.78 out of 5, and lawyers speciali»»»

London: Arsenal will kick off their Premier League title defence against promoted Coventry on August 21. The Premier League fixtures for the 2026-27 campaign were released on Friday, with the Gunners' home game against Frank Lampard's Coventry among the highlights in the opening round of matches. C»»»

The Israeli enemy launched on Friday an aggression on Baalbek in Bekaa, in a new escalation targeting eastern Lebanon. Al-Manar correspondent in Bekaa reported two Israeli strikes in Baalbek, causing in casualties. The first strike targeted a residential building in Ain Burdai, while the second tar»»»

JERUSALEM: Israel’s military said Friday that it had struck more than 80 Hezbollah targets in Lebanon and killed dozens of its members in response to what it described as ceasefire violations. “Overnight, the IDF (military) struck more than 80 command centers, terrorists, launch positions, and addi»»»

Israel's military said Friday its forces struck targets throughout southern and eastern Lebanon overnight into Friday as Hezbollah reported intense fighting in the area, threatening the nascent agreement between Iran and the United States to end their war. Talks planned for Friday in Switzerland be»»»

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia has an opportunity to turn retirement savings into a new source of long-term capital that could deepen financial markets and support economic diversification, according to a report by BlackRock. The world’s largest asset manager said expanding funded retirement schemes could he»»»

Romania’s media market reached an estimated net value of €838 million in 2025, up 5.4% compared to the previous year, according to Media Fact Book 2026, an annual report by Initiative. For 2026, forecasts indicate a stable market evolution, against an economic and political backdrop that continues »»»

Minister of Industry Khaled Hashem affirmed that the 2026 Al-Ahram Commercial Vehicles (ACV) Show serves as an important platform for supporting the state’s efforts to deepen and localize domestic manufacturing and increase the local component ratio in the commercial vehicle industry. He noted that»»»

WASHINGTON: The US Defense Department will ask Congress to approve around $80 billion to cover costs from the Iran war and other expenses, the Wall Street Journal reported Thursday.President Donald Trump has faced backlash from Americans who accuse him of pouring billions of taxpayer dollars into t»»»

Q Mobility has announced the launch of the Free Flow Paid Parking System at Mushrif Mall in collaboration with Line Investments & Property SP LLC, to enhance visitor experience and deploy advanced digital solutions for parking management. The system enables automatic payment for parking fees throug»»»

Continue the Change warned on Friday that Bulgaria risks political and economic isolation within the European Union if it follows through on a threat to block a new sanctions package against Russia over the inclusion of Russian Patriarch Kirill. The party's parliamentary group leader, Nikolay Denko»»»

Tokyo: A fire that broke out at an elementary school in Tokyo on Friday injured around 10 people, including children, media reports said. Thick black smoke billowed from a top-floor window after the blaze reportedly started in a music room at Takinogawa Dai-san School in the Kita area of the Japane»»»

Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan will attend a session of the Intergovernmental Council of the Eurasian Economic Union, scheduled for August 6-7. According to Armenpress, Pashinyan made this announcement during a briefing with journalists following a government meeting. Nikol Pashinyan said »»»

Milan, Italy: A robot with expressive eyebrows that is designed to perform basic tasks to free up healthcare workers is being given a trial run by a hospital in Milan. Named "Alter-Ego", the 1.2-metre tall robot can stand in for a doctor working remotely, bring a patient a bottle of water or guide »»»

President Sadyr Japarov signed a decree introducing amendments to the procedure for reviewing citizenship matters in the Kyrgyz Republic. The document amends the August 10, 2013 decree approving regulations on citizenship procedures and the Commission on Citizenship under the President. According t»»»

Dubai: DFM-listed Amanat Holdings PJSC has completed the full acquisition of Cambridge Health Group after buying an additional 10.03 per cent stake for Dh105 million. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The deal gives Amanat 100 per cent ownership of Cambridge Health Group»»»

On Sustainable Gastronomy Day, celebrated annually on June 18, the Sărbătoarea Gustului Association, with the support of the Auchan Foundation, brought together representatives from government institutions, relevant ministries, retailers, local producers, and chefs for a gastrodiplomacy event aimed»»»

Dubai: India's latest move arrives at a crucial time for NRIs in the UAE. Indian expats are being offered some of the most attractive returns in years on foreign-currency deposits after the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) temporarily relaxed key rules governing NRI savings products. Get updated faster »»»

Democratic Bulgaria criticized the government's reported readiness to block a new EU sanctions package against Russia over the inclusion of Russian Patriarch Kirill, calling the move a strategic mistake that could isolate Bulgaria at a critical moment for European security. Speaking to reporters in»»»

Abu Dhabi, June 19 (SANA) Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) said on Friday it has instructed customers to resume loading crude oil shipments from its ports in the Arabian Gulf, citing improved maritime conditions following a recent U.S.-Iran agreement. According to Reuters, ADNOC said in a not»»»

Dubai: Emirates will add four more weekly flights between Dubai and Ghana’s capital Accra from July 12, increasing its services on the route to 11 flights a week. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The additional services will operate on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays and»»»

The Sibiryachok-5 has demonstrated remarkable resilience, cutting through icy downpours and active signal suppression to fulfill mission-critical ops. And if the signal is lost? Its standout, sophisticated visual odometry system ensures a safe, autonomous return to base the moment any radio link is»»»