Karakol authorities announce beginning of changes on City Day - | 24.KG
City Day is celebrated today, July 1, in Karakol. One of the most beautiful cities in Kyrgyzstan turns 157 this year. On the holiday, President Sadyr Japarov visited the city and inspected the reconstruction of Pushkin Park in Karakol. The head of state was also presented with a number of infrastru»»»
Trump made more than $1 billion from crypto in 2025, financial disclosure shows
President Donald Trump made more than $1.2 billion from his family's cryptocurrency activities last year, according to the annual disclosure by the US Office of Government Ethics released Tuesday. The president's earnings included $550 million from his ties to World Liberty Financial, which was co-»»»
US export controls lifted on powerful Anthropic AI models
Fable and Mythos are coming back online. Leading US AI company Anthropic says the US Commerce Department has lifted export controls on the AI models, less than three weeks after the company was ordered to suspend access to them over national security risks. Washington has stepped up oversight of ne»»»
'Trump not going to give up easily' on bid to restrict birthright citizenship despite SCOTUS stop
The US Supreme Court on June 30 rejected President Donald Trump's bid to restrict birthright citizenship in a blow to one of his signature anti-immigration initiatives. This comes after Trump had signed an executive order on the first day of his presidency decreeing those born to parents in the US »»»
‘We’ve lost so many’: Venezuelans search for loved ones under quake rubble
Venezuelans in the port city of La Guaira were still searching for their missing loved ones a week after massive earthquakes killed nearly 2,000 and left thousands unaccounted for. FRANCE 24's Maxime Pluvinet reports from the epicentre of the quakes. A young man stands on the rubble of a »»»
IBM names Tamer El Kholy General Manager for North East Africa Arab Finance For Information Technology
Arab Finance: IBM has named Tamer El Kholy as General Manager for North East Africa, succeeding Marwa Abbas, who previously oversaw the company's operations across Egypt and the wider North East Africa region, as per a press release. El Kholy will be responsible for IBM's strategy and operations ac»»»
NOVA Power & Gas plans EUR 1 billion investments to expand customer portfolio
After nearly 20 years of investment in energy infrastructure and the development of an integrated business model, NOVA Power & Gas is entering a new phase focused on expanding its household and industrial customer base. The company has launched an investment programme estimated at EUR 1 billion for»»»
E.ON Energie România to invest EUR 40 million in digital solutions and AI projects by 2030
E.ON Energie România will allocate EUR 40 million over the next five years to digital solutions, including projects supported by artificial intelligence, with the aim of improving customer interaction and responding to their growing need for faster, simpler, and more intuitive services. “We want to»»»
Bengaluru woman went on a Bumble date. Four years later, intimate videos surfaced
Dubai: What began as a promising Bumble date ended in a nightmare nearly four years later for a 28-year-old Bengaluru woman, who alleges that intimate videos of her with the man she met through the dating app were uploaded online without her knowledge or consent, NDTV reported. Also Read: Bengaluru»»»
Israeli Settlers Storm Al-Aqsa in Renewed Provocations
Dozens of Israeli settlers stormed the courtyards of the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound on Wednesday morning, under heavy protection from Israeli occupation forces. The settler groups entered the mosque compound through the Mughrabi Gate and conducted provocative tours and Talmudic rituals near the Dome o»»»
EGX Rebounds as Global Capital Returns to Egyptian Assets
Broad market recovery coincides with renewed foreign appetite for Egyptian debt and diversified sovereign funding strategy Cairo — Egyptian equities staged a broad recovery on Tuesday, 30 June, as buying returned across the market after recent losses, with gains in both blue-chip and small-cap stoc»»»
Dubai property portals urged to crack down on misleading verified listings
Dubai: A growing concern over misleading “verified” property listings has sparked calls for tighter checks on Dubai’s online real estate portals, with industry experts warning that advertisements carrying verification badges should accurately reflect the official permit details attached to the prop»»»
Spotlight - South Africa anti-migrant wave: UN's Türk urges people 'not to dehumanise'
François Picard is pleased to welcome Volker Türk, United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights. In this wide-ranging interview, Türk presents a coherent vision of human rights as the essential framework through which to understand some of the defining global challenges of the 21st century. Ra»»»
France's National Rally targeted as part of Europe-wide raids over alleged far-right embezzlement
France's National Rally was on Tuesday targeted as part of Europe-wide raids following suspicions of the misappropriation of European funds by the now-defunct Identity and Democracy (ID) group of MEPs, the European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO) said, onfirming a report in French daily»»»
Xi vows to strengthen China’s military, fight corruption in key speech
President Xi Jinping on Wednesday stressed the importance of a "strong military" and swore to "uphold the party's absolute leadership" of the armed forces in a speech marking the 105th anniversary of the Chinese Communist Party. Fighting corruption was also a priority, Xi said, after a recent anti-»»»
Syria’s Sharaa appoints lawmakers, paving way for new parliament to convene
Syrian authorities announced the names of 70 lawmakers on Wednesday appointed to a transitional parliament by President Ahmed Al-Sharaa, paving the way to convene the body next week more than eight months after the process of forming it began. The 210-member chamber, two-thirds of which was chosen»»»
Syria’s Sharaa appoints lawmakers, paving way for new parliament to convene
Syrian authorities announced the names of 70 lawmakers on Wednesday appointed to a transitional parliament by President Ahmed Al-Sharaa, paving the way to convene the body next week more than eight months after the process of forming it began. The 210-member chamber, two-thirds of which was chosen»»»
MLA claims Rs35 crore offer: Inside alleged plot to topple Vijay government
Dubai: Tamil Nadu Police are investigating an alleged conspiracy to destabilise the Vijay-led TVK government after the state intelligence department claimed it foiled a purported plot less than two months after the administration took office. According to police sources, the alleged plan involved e»»»
Iranian media says container ship ran aground after sailing non-designated Hormuz route - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Iranian media says container ship ran aground after sailing non-designated Hormuz route 01-07-2026 12:23 PM Latest News Urgent News Iranian»»»
Syria president names last members to finalize first post-Assad parliament
Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa finalized on Wednesday the formation of the country's first parliament in the post-Assad era, which authorities said will hold its first session on July 6. Of the last 70 lawmakers appointed, 15 are women and 13 were previously held in prison under toppled president»»»
France sets presidential election date as Macron finishes final term
France will hold the first round of its next presidential election on April 18, 2027, with a run-off set for May 2, an executive source said on Tuesday. The vote is widely seen as a pivotal test for Marine Le Pen's far-right National Rally as President Emmanuel Macron prepares to leave office after»»»
“This Minimizes the Risk of Potential Attacks Near Sofia”: Bulgaria Ends U.S. Aircraft Deployment
Prime Minister Rumen Radev announced at the start of today’s government meeting that U.S. military tanker aircraft have now fully departed Bulgaria, with the withdrawal completed by the end of June as planned. He linked the departure to security considerations in the capital area. “This minimizes t»»»
Europeans show growing interest in learning new skills during their holidays
The era of “fly and flop” holidays is fading, replaced by the “skilliday” as almost half of Europeans (48%) want to learn a new skill while travelling, according to a Mastercard survey of over 27,000 travellers across 28 European countries. More than a third (37%) have already booked a holiday this»»»
From Paper to Dust: Maariv Predicts Bleak Future for US-Brokered Lebanon Agreement
The newly ratified framework agreement between ‘Israel’ and Lebanon is a “beautiful” diplomatic document on paper, but its prospects for tangible implementation remain critically slim, according to a pointed analysis published Tuesday by the Israeli daily Maariv. The newspaper characterized the acc»»»
CASA-1000, energy, trade: What discussed at IMF meeting in Tashkent - | 24.KG
In Tashkent, at a meeting of the World Bank and International Monetary Fund constituency group, Finance Minister of Kyrgyzstan Ruslan Suinaliev presented Kyrgyzstan’s position on macroeconomic development, regional cooperation, and engagement with international financial institutions, the Ministry »»»
Vucic: I discussed Serbia's EU path with European leaders in Tivat
BELGRADE - Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic said on Wednesday he had discussed the future of the EU and Serbia's European path with the leaders of the EU and chief EU member states at a recent summit in Tivat, Montenegro. Vucic said this in response to an Informer TV request to comment on a repor»»»
Russia Wants ICRC to Be Strengthened Based on Independence, Impartiality - Lavrov
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russia wants the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) to be strengthened based on the principles of independence and impartiality, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said on Wednesday. "Of course, we want to strengthen the International Committee of the Red Cross b»»»
Syria announces presidential list to People’s Assembly, first session set for July 6
Damascus, July 1 (SANA) Syria’s Higher Committee for People’s Assembly Elections on Wednesday announced the names of the members of the new People’s Assembly, including those elected by voters and those appointed by the President of the Republic in accordance with his constitutional powers. Speakin»»»
Bulgaria Approves 2026 Budget: Spending Rises by Billions, Higher Costs for Defense, Pensions, and EU-Funded ProjectsOpinions
The Council of Ministers has approved the draft state budget for 2026, with Finance Minister Galab Donev saying the proposal now moves to the National Assembly for detailed debate and amendments, where he expects “serious, responsible and meaningful work” on its final shape. Presenting the main par»»»
Tourism Minister Dimitrov: Bulgaria Ends "Tourism Hiatus" with New Reform ModelOpinions
Bulgaria is launching a new phase in the management of its tourism sector, with the government and industry representatives beginning joint work on long-standing problems through a new reform framework. Speaking ahead of the inaugural meeting of the Council for Tourism Reforms at the Council of Min»»»
COMMENT: Steadily but surely, Erdogan has broken with Putin
Steadily but surely, almost imperceptibly, Recep Tayyip Erdogan has in the past two years broken from his accommodation with Vladimir Putin. At least that’s the contention of a good many Turkey analysts as the country’s president prepares to host the July 7-8 Nato leaders’ summit that should at lon»»»
COMMENT: Steadily but surely, Erdogan has broken with Putin
Steadily but surely, almost imperceptibly, Recep Tayyip Erdogan has in the past two years broken from his accommodation with Vladimir Putin. At least that’s the contention of a good many Turkey analysts as the country’s president prepares to host the July 7-8 Nato leaders’ summit that should at lon»»»
North Korea's unlikely economic revival reshapes life in Pyongyang as Russia and China deepen support
Pariah no longer, since the war in Ukraine started, Russian and Chinese money has poured into Pyongyang, fuelling a rapid economic development and unexpected real estate boom in a country better known for repression and poverty. Decades of sanctions, international isolation and chronic shortages le»»»
Movement for Rights and Freedoms Calls for Investigation on Alleged Illegal Surveillance of Its Chair Peevski
The Movement for Rights and Freedoms (MRF) has filed a report with the Sofia City Prosecutor’s Office requesting an investigation into whether the General Directorate for Combating Organized Crime (GDCOC) unlawfully collected information on MRF Chair Delyan Peevski or used special surveillance mean»»»
Beccacece steps down as Ecuador manager
Mexico City: Sebastian Beccacece announced he would step down as Ecuador manager after his side's elimination from the World Cup by Mexico on Tuesday. "My contract ends as soon as the World Cup is over, and since we didn't achieve what we promised, the best thing is to step aside," Beccacece told r»»»
Global shares trade mixed while dollar hits 40-year high against yen
Global shares were mixed on Wednesday as uncertainty persisted over conflict in the Middle East and access to the crucial Strait of Hormuz despite an initial deal to end the U.S.-Iran war. France's CAC 40 declined 0.3% in early trading to 8,379.92, while the German DAX added 0.3% to 25,069.53. Brit»»»
US, Canada, Mexico begin bumpy negotiations to renew North American trade pact
Tourists from Chattanooga check into beach resorts in Cancun. Canadian auto parts feed factories in the American Midwest – and vice versa. Happy Hour revelers raise glasses of Mexican tequila and mezcal at bars in Seattle. It adds up. The United States trades $1.9 trillion a year -- $5 billion a da»»»
Anthropic to restore global access to most powerful AI models
Anthropic said on Tuesday it would restore global access to its most advanced AI models after the US government lifted export restrictions imposed earlier this month over national security concerns. The decision marks a reversal after the company worked with Washington to strengthen safeguards arou»»»
Russian Forces Liberate Ukrainskoye Settlement in Kharkov Region - MoD
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Russian armed forces have taken control of the settlement of Ukrainskoye in the Kharkov region, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Wednesday. "As a result of active and decisive actions, units of Battlegroup Sever established control over the Ukrainskoye settlement of the K»»»
Israel defense minister says troops to stay ‘indefinitely’ in Lebanon, Syria, Gaza
JERUSALEM: Israel’s defense minister said Wednesday that Israeli forces would remain in self-proclaimed “security zones” established in Lebanon, Syria and Gaza, without any timeline for withdrawal. “The IDF will remain in the security zones in Lebanon, Syria and Gaza indefinitely in order to protec»»»
Two people die from suffocation during World Cup celebrations in Mexico
MEXICO CITY: Two people died from suffocation as thousands of fans crowded Mexico City streets during World Cup celebrations, the capital’s health secretariat said in the early hours of Wednesday. The incident occurred on Hamburgo and Lancaster Streets, near the Angel of Independence landmar»»»
France introduces extra parental leave to boost birth rates
PARIS: France on Wednesday launched new paid leave for both mothers and fathers, as President Emmanuel Macron seeks to boost the country’s sluggish birth rate. In 2024, Macron unveiled a plan to combat infertility and the declining birth rate, saying it would help pave the way toward what he descri»»»
UAE gets fresh supply of Philippine MD2 pineapples as imports gather pace
Dubai: A fresh shipment of 18 tonnes of Philippine MD2 pineapples has arrived in the Emirates, marking what exporters say is the start of regular deliveries to meet growing demand for tropical fruit in the UAE. The shipment, made up of 1,500 boxes of pineapples grown in South Cotabato in the southe»»»
Labor Minister underscores need to strengthen partnership with private sector
Minister of Labor Hassan Raddad reaffirmed on Tuesday, June 30, 2026, the government’s commitment to enhancing its partnership with the private sector, saying stable employment and safe working conditions are key to sustaining production and attracting investment. During a visit to Rameda Pharmaceu»»»
Amir sends congratulations to President of Burundi
Doha, Qatar:The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani sent a cable of congratulations to the President of the Republic of Burundi HE Evariste Ndayishimiye on the occasion of his country's Independence Day.»»»
Oman to subsidise India-Oman food shipping route to boost national food security and cut logistics costs
Dubai: Oman will subsidise 50% of the fuel and insurance costs for food shipments transported by Asyad Shipping, the maritime arm of Asyad Group, on the maritime route between India and the Sultanate for up to six months, as part of government measures to strengthen food security and reduce logisti»»»
Oman, France sign $400 million Sohar Port deal to build global logistics hub and boost trade
Dubai: Oman's state-owned logistics group Asyad and French shipping giant CMA CGM have signed a $400 million agreement to develop a major logistics terminal at Sohar Port, in a move aimed at transforming the industrial city into a leading regional and international trade hub. The agreement was sign»»»
Seoul mayor begins 5th term with promise of more opportunities for young people - UPI.com
Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon takes the oath of office during his inauguration ceremony at Seoul City Hall on Wednesday. Pool Photo by Yonhap Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon promised Wednesday to provide more opportunities for the younger generation, who are facing severe economic threats, including drastic change»»»
Pavăl Holding’s financing for Carrefour acquisition, the largest in Banca Transilvania’s history
“This is a landmark moment for Banca Transilvania as well, confirming our ability to support local champions and large-scale projects. We are ready to support projects that have a direct impact on millions of customers and the entire business environment. We thank our client, Pavăl Holding, for the»»»
Media Review: July 1
HEADLINES The leading topics across Bulgarian media on Wednesday are the government’s efforts to stabilize Lukoil Neftochim Burgas, the debate over road safety and guardrail contracts after recent fatal crashes, and criticism of the draft 2026 State Budget. Bulgarian National Television (BNT) and T»»»