Overstaying in Kyrgyzstan could lead to entry ban: Cabinet amends rules - | 24.KG
Foreign nationals who overstay their permitted period of stay in Kyrgyzstan will be denied re-entry into the country for a period corresponding to the visa-free stay allowed for them. The Cabinet of Ministers has introduced the relevant amendments to the rules governing the stay of foreign national»»»
PM declares Orbán left Hungary in ruins — and names it treason
Over the past 16 years, "our own people" turned against the Hungarian nation; the country was plundered by those who swore their oath in Hungarian to serve the Hungarian people — said Péter Magyar, Prime Minister, at Monday's session of the National Assembly, speaking before the agenda. At the begi»»»
L’IMAD’s AD Ports offer clears key conditions, settlement due by October 9
L’IMAD’s Dh6.25-a-share AD Ports offer clears key conditions ahead of settlement Dubai: All key conditions attached to L’IMAD’s voluntary cash offer for the remaining shares in AD Ports Group have been satisfied, with settlement expected to take place no later than October 9, 2026. Sign up for our »»»
Dubai’s biometric Red-Carpet processes 745,188 travellers in eight months of 2026
Dubai’s AI border system cuts processing to 3.4 seconds as DXB handles 25.8m passengers Dubai: Dubai’s AI-powered Red Carpet biometric border clearance system processed 745,188 passengers in the first eight months of 2026, allowing travellers to complete immigration procedures while walking through»»»
Flights resume gradually in Indonesia after volcanic eruption
Jakarta: Indonesia had planes flying again on Tuesday after a volcanic eruption forced the country's major airports to close for days, with authorities saying that flights would resume gradually. The disruption, caused by the eruption of Anak Krakatau, halted nearly 3,000 flights and stranded more »»»
Protecting education from attack requires resilience and accountability: EAA official
Doha, Qatar: Attacks on education have surged by more than 40 percent, with 8,566 incidents recorded globally in 2024–25, underscoring the urgent need to move beyond emergency responses towards prevention, preparedness and community resilience, according to Executive Director of the Protect Educati»»»
New timelines and procedures: Kyrgyzstan changes foreigner registration rules - | 24.KG
The Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan has approved a new procedure for the registration of foreign citizens and stateless persons within Kyrgyzstan. The resolution also establishes a list of countries whose citizens are exempt from registering at their place of stay with authorized state bodies an»»»
Mi Hazánk leader banned from parliament for calling Magyar a ‘disgusting worm’
The Speaker of the House excluded László Toroczkai, the parliamentary group leader of Mi Hazánk, from this week's session of parliament — Ágnes Forsthoffer announced this on her Facebook page on Monday evening. The Speaker justified her decision by stating that László Toroczkai “used unacceptable e»»»
PM to Attend Opening of Production at ZS Europe High-tech Plant
Prime Minister Rumen Radev will attend the opening of production at the high-tech plant of ZS Europe in Maritsa Industrial Zone, part of the Trakia Economic Zone, the Government Press Service said on Tuesday. Later in the day, Radev will break ground for the new facility of Advanced Medical Care. T»»»
Gold builds momentum again with Dubai prices climbing
24K rises to Dh534.50 while global gold remains biased higher ahead of key US data Dubai: Gold prices in Dubai moved higher again on Tuesday morning, taking the 24-karat rate to Dh534.50 per gram and pushing 22-karat gold back to Dh495. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.»»»
FM Anita Orbán reports progress on minority rights for Hungarians in Ukraine
Hungary says progress has been made in securing minority rights for the Hungarian community in Ukraine’s Transcarpathia region, with Kyiv beginning preparations for the legislation needed to implement previous commitments. Hungarian Foreign Minister Anita Orbán said on Monday that the latest develo»»»
From food safety officer to social media star: Who is Tukaram Mundhe
Inside the tough crackdown turning a low‑profile IAS officer into a folk hero A no‑nonsense food safety crackdown in Maharashtra has turned Tukaram Mundhe, a career civil servant, into an unlikely celebrity across India. With graphic inspection videos and strict enforcement, a visible public health»»»
Driving in Abu Dhabi this morning? Here are the areas facing heavy traffic
Heavy congestion is reported around the ME9, ME10 and ME11 intersections in MBZ City Commuters travelling through Abu Dhabi’s industrial and southern districts are facing significant delays this morning, with congestion building around key junctions in Musaffah and Mohamed Bin Zayed City, according»»»
Fund to protect glaciers and Issyk-Kul Lake to be established in Kyrgyzstan - | 24.KG
President Sadyr Japarov has signed a decree establishing a fund for the protection and preservation of Kyrgyzstan’s glaciers and Issyk-Kul Lake. The fund will mobilize resources from international organizations, foreign states, climate funds, financial institutions, and donors. Funds are intended t»»»
Suez Canal Authority, Lloyd’s List Intelligence seek closer maritime cooperation Arab Finance For Information Technology
Arab Finance: The Suez Canal Authority (SCA) and Lloyd’s List Intelligence explored ways to strengthen cooperation and coordination during a meeting between SCA Chairman Osama Rabie and Lloyd’s List Intelligence CEO Waqas Samad in Ismailia, as per a statement. Rabie outlined the SCA’s efforts to st»»»
ADQ says key conditions are met, with settlement expected by October 9
ADQ’s Dh6.25-a-share AD Ports offer clears key conditions ahead of October settlement Dubai: All key conditions attached to ADQ’s voluntary cash offer for the remaining shares in AD Ports Group have been satisfied, with settlement expected to take place no later than October 9, 2026. Sign up for ou»»»
Grossi Thanks Russia, Ukraine for Ceasefire to Repair ZNPP Power Supply
International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Director General Rafael Grossi thanked Russia and Ukraine for their cooperation with the agency and for agreeing to a ceasefire, which allowed the restoration of external power to the Zaporozhye (Zaporizhzhya) Nuclear Power Plant, the IAEA reported. "Grossi»»»
Trump Promises Lower Gasoline Prices in US After Conflict With Iran Ends
US President Donald Trump promised a drop in gasoline prices in the United States after the conflict with Iran ends. Earlier, US Vice President JD Vance said he didn't know when gasoline prices in the country might fall again. "Oil prices will drop precipitously, like everything else is dropping (b»»»
Polish Soldiers to Take Part in Exercises in Arctic - Defense Ministry
Polish soldiers will take part in exercises in the Arctic, the country's defense minister, Wladyslaw Kosiniak-Kamysz, said. He announced that he signed a memorandum on bilateral defense cooperation with Canadian Defense Minister David McGuinty on Monday. "Canada brought 250 companies to Kielce for »»»
Dubai traffic today: Major roads see heavy delays during Tuesday morning commute
Multiple bottlenecks from Al Rashidiya to Al Quoz slow traffic across the city Dubai: Commuters across Dubai are encountering sustained congestion this morning, with live traffic maps showing heavy delays stretching across several of the emirate's busiest corridors, from the Dubai-Sharjah border cr»»»
King Charles clarifies Prince Harry and Meghan’s status after UK return
Any charity work the couple undertakes will be carried out in a private capacity London: King Charles III has reiterated that Prince Harry and his wife, Meghan, remain non-working members of the royal family following their return to the United Kingdom. A letter sent on behalf of the king to senior»»»
SCNS disrupts route for supply of narcotics and psychotropic drugs to Osh - | 24.KG
The State Committee for National Security (SCNS) of Kyrgyzstan has dismantled a cross-border criminal group that had organized a network for supply and trafficking of narcotics, precursors, and potent psychotropic substances intended for sale in the city of Osh. According to the security services, »»»
Spotlight - 'Polarised Brazil': Lula remains a ‘strong candidate’ despite the challenges of incumbency
François Picard is pleased to welcome Andreza Aruska de Souza Santos, Director of King’s Brazil Institute at the School of Global Affairs, King’s College London and Associate Professor in Brazil and Latin American Studies. According to Aruska, Brazil’s approaching elections can be viewed through th»»»
EU says no place for 'glorification of war criminals' as Mladic buried
The European Union on Monday denounced any "glorification" of convicted war criminal Ratko Mladic in Serbia, as thousands gathered in Belgrade for his funeral. FRANCE 24's James Vasina reports.»»»
Road to recovery: 700 kilometres of repairs and counting
Magyar Közút has this year renovated nearly 140 kilometres of secondary roads, the Minister of Transport and Investment announced on Monday on his Facebook page. Dávid Vitézy wrote that works have been completed on a total of nearly 132 kilometres across 19 counties, while the “final touches” are s»»»
New Justice Minister appointed in Kyrgyzstan - | 24.KG
Ayaz Bayetov has been relieved of his post as Minister of Justice due to transfer to another position, the Presidential Administration announced. According to the administration, Almaz Aiylchiev—currently the Head of the Legal Support Department and Deputy Head of the Legal Support Directorate of t»»»
Transport and electronics power a strong July for industry
The volume of industrial production increased by 4.7% year-on-year in July 2026. The working-day adjusted index is equal to the non-adjusted one. According to seasonally and working-day adjusted data, industrial output was 1.7% higher than in June 2026. Production volume decreased in the majority o»»»
Flight recorders recovered as investigators probe deadly Miami plane crash
Hundreds of flights were delayed as investigators began probing the crash site Miami: Officials have recovered the flight data recorders from an Amazon cargo plane that overran the runway in Miami and slammed into two vehicles, killing five people, authorities said Monday. One of the vehicles struc»»»
Why the battle for Bab al-Mandab is so important
Yemen’s Houthi movement has stepped up efforts to gain full control of the Bab al-Mandab Strait, which would allow it to restrict maritime shipping in the Red Sea. Controlling these waters would give Tehran more leverage against the US, which is waging a multi-front war against it. To this end, the»»»
Manipuri rock pioneer Chongtham Vikram Singh beaten to death outside Delhi home after objecting to noise
Manipuri music icon killed after confronting late-night noise outside Delhi home One of the founding figures of Manipur's rock music movement, guitarist Chongtham Vikram Singh, has died after being attacked outside his residence in South Delhi. The 55-year-old leaves behind his wife and son. Family»»»
'Display of strategic confusion': Baghaei slams Canada for accusing Iran of 'destabilising activities'
Baghaei claims Canada chose to 'appease their bullying neighbour' Tehran: Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Esmail Baghaei on Monday launched a scathing verbal assault against Canada, accusing it of "strategic confusion" and endorsing US-Israel military aggression after Canadian Foreign Ministe»»»
US-Iran conflict: What UAE residents need to know today
Rising Gulf tensions, new Hormuz curbs and what they mean for UAE residents Iran has threatened to widen the battlefield beyond the Strait of Hormuz, warning US warships and countries helping Washington, while a new “restricted zone” threatens to further complicate shipping through the Gulf. The co»»»
Abu Dhabi sets new Emirati hospitality standards for hotels from 2027
65 standards across eight stages of guest journey to be fully implemented in 2027 Abu Dhabi has launched new “Emirati Hospitality Standards” for hotels and hotel apartments across the emirate, with full implementation to begin in the first quarter of 2027 as part of efforts to embed Emirati culture»»»
Saudi Arabia bans 30 foods and drinks from school canteens
Education Ministry tightens food safety rules and pushes healthier choices for pupils Dubai: Dubai: Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Education has banned the sale and marketing of 30 food and drink items in school canteens, including processed meat, chips, cold tea and fizzy drinks, as part of new measur»»»
Oman introduces new EV charging fees of up to 120 baisa per kWh
New rates will vary according to charging capacity, with three tariff categories Dubai: Dubai: Oman will introduce regulated fees for electric vehicle charging from October 1, with motorists paying between 50 and 120 baisa per kilowatt-hour depending on the capacity and speed of the charger. The Mi»»»
‘We had to rebook our flights’: Dubai families rethink holidays after October break change
Shorter gap after summer sees some UAE parents opt for staycations and day trips Dubai: For some Dubai families, the October half-term break has meant going back to the drawing board, with schools bringing the holiday forward by a week and parents having to adjust travel and family plans made aroun»»»
UAE braces for 46°C heat as winds whip up blowing dust
NCM forecasts stronger winds on Tuesday, with fog and mist possible later this week Dubai: Temperatures are forecast to reach 46°C in parts of the UAE on Tuesday, with freshening winds expected to cause blowing dust during the day and clouds developing over eastern and southern areas, according to »»»
Thai stock investor sentiment 'very bullish': August survey
Bangkok: According to a survey released Monday by the Federation of Thai Capital Market Organizations (FETCO), confidence among investors in Thailand's stock market grew for the second straight month in August, boosted chiefly by consistent capital inflows, healthy corporate earnings, and governmen»»»
Empowered to lead: How Emirati women are shaping the UAE’s future
Decades of investment are opening pathways to expertise, leadership and innovation Emirati Women’s Day has never only been about individual achievement. It reflects something larger: a national belief that women are essential partners in building the UAE, strengthening its economy and shaping its f»»»
How US used Navy divers, underwater drones to clear Strait of Hormuz mines
Covert 4-month mission saw US teams hunt explosives on seabed, mostly under cover of nigh Dubai: For four months, largely under the cover of darkness, small teams of US Navy divers and SEALs carried out one of the most dangerous missions in the battle for the Strait of Hormuz: Hunting for mines ben»»»
Over 3,600 schools in 11 prefectures across Japan closed over heavy rain
Tokyo: Japan’s education ministry confirmed that a total of 3,661 schools across 11 prefectures were forced to close on Monday due to rainfall lashing eastern Japan and surrounding regions. As heavy rain lashed eastern Japan and elsewhere from the early hours of Monday, schools, including elementar»»»
Missile War Monitor: Zelenskiy says the war will continue, Russia shuts Volga airports
“We expect the war will continue,” Zelenskiy said in Kyiv on September 6, after US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner left without a deal. The pause the two governments agreed for the visit was widely read as a step towards stopping. It covered aerial strikes on Kyiv city and Moscow city, for t»»»
From Covid videos to 2.8m fans and Hyderabad airport detention: The meteoric rise of Nandu’s World
Family comedy brought billions of views before an airport detention changed the picture Dubai: A few years ago, Rama Nandana was making videos for fun from her home in Britain. Then came millions of followers, billions of views, a family turned into an online cast and even an appearance alongside o»»»
India joins US and 24 nations in global 6G alliance
Union Minister of State Prasada leads Indian team at G20 Innovation Ministers' meeting Washington, DC: India has joined the United States and 24 other nations in a global initiative to guide the development and deployment of next-generation 6G telecommunications networks, the US Department of Comme»»»
Brent crude oil nears $100 as US-Iran war chokes Hormuz, rattles oil markets
US-Iran clashes hit tankers, choke key Gulf route and lift crude prices Oil prices climbed to a six-week high as renewed fighting between the US and Iran intensified concerns about disruptions to crude supplies through the Strait of Hormuz, with Brent crude moving toward $97 a barrel. Brent crude, »»»
The most expensive decision is the one we never make
We measure the risks of acting, but rarely calculate what indecision costs us In 2021, a friend decided not to buy an apartment in Dubai. The market was climbing out of Covid and he did not believe it would last. A rebound, he called it. Everyone remembered 2008. He would rent another year, see whe»»»
4,000-year-old Egyptian Old Kingdom tomb found at Saqqara
Cairo: Egypt's Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities announced the discovery of an ancient tomb dating back to the late Fifth Dynasty (2494–2345 BC) at the Mariette Cemetery north of Saqqara. According to a statement from Egypt's Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities, the tomb, discovered by a joint Eg»»»
Jakarta airport and others reopen after volcanic ash crisis
Indonesia restores key routes after ash forced thousands of flight cancellations Indonesia's main airport and several other air travel hubs reopened early Tuesday after days of closure due to ash from a volcanic eruption, the Transport Ministry said. The ministry wrote on Instagram that the airport»»»
Arab League backs Qatar's bid for 2036 Olympic and Paralympic Games
CAIRO: The Council of the Arab League at the ministerial level affirmed its support for the State of Qatar's bid to host the 2036 Olympic and Paralympic Games. The endorsement came in a resolution issued during the 166th Ordinary Session of the Arab League Council at the ministerial level, held Mon»»»
Iran says improved ballistic missile shows it will take preemptive action against threats
Iran’s Qassem Basir missile seen as ‘turning point’ amid rising Gulf tensions WASHINGTO: Iran state media on Monday said a ballistic missile with improved capabilities was demonstrating a new doctrine: Tehran “will take action against any threat, even before it is carried out.” The report by Iran’s»»»