Kyrgyzstan and Germany discuss economic and energy cooperation - | 24.KG
Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan Adylbek Kasymaliev met with German Minister of State for Europe Gunther Krichbaum, during which the two sides discussed expanding bilateral cooperation. According to the Cabinet of Ministers’ press service, the talks focused on the further developm»»»
Restaurant in Al Ain shut over repeated food safety violations
The Abu Dhabi Agriculture and Food Safety Authority (ADAFSA) has ordered the administrative closure of a restaurant in Al Ain City, citing repeated violations of food safety regulations and risks to public health. ADAFSA said “FULL KOHLI RESTAURANT - L.L.C” was shut down after inspections revealed »»»
Hezbollah’s Military Media has issued since midnight 15 statements detailing strikes on Israeli targets across border and in occupied Palestinian territories - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Japan plans to release additional oil reserves next month
Tokyo: Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi announced that her government plans to release additional volumes from oil reserves next May to help stabilize supply. Speaking during a Cabinet meeting Friday, Takaichi said the new release would follow a similar move carried out last month as part of »»»
New Batken: Eco-city to be built on 760 hectares - | 24.KG
As part of the long-term program for development of Batken region, the initiative to build a new city of Batken aims to create comfortable and modern conditions for residents. The press service of the Plenipotentiary Representative of the President of the Kyrgyz Republic in Batken region reported. »»»
Israeli media: Power outages in Kiryat Shmona and Metula due to rocket fire from Lebanon - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Ashdod municipality orders opening of shelters until a further notice: Zionist media - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Israeli Ministry of Health reports 7,993 casualties since the war on Iran and Lebanon started - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Gold Set for Third Weekly Gain as US Rate Outlook Offsets Dollar Strength
Gold steadied on Friday as US-Iran ceasefire uncertainty lingered, but the metal stayed on course for a third consecutive weekly climb as investors priced in earlier and deeper US rate cuts, supporting non-yielding bullion. Spot gold held its ground at $4,764.54 per ounce by 0532 GMT. The metal, ho»»»
Emrić Warns of Negative Impact of Nuclear Facility Near BiH Border
Member of the House of Representatives of the Parliamentary Assembly of BiH Jasmin Emrić stated yesterday that any nuclear facility on the border with BiH would have negative consequences for life and the prospects of the region. “We believe that any nuclear facility, whether a storage site or a di»»»
Fashion Fund Unveils New Identity as Saudi Arabia's First Fashion Investment Fund
The Fashion Fund unveiled its new identity under the name “ZYA Fund,” marking Saudi Arabia's first private equity fund dedicated to the fashion sector. The fund was established through a partnership between the Cultural Development Fund (CDF) and Merak Capital. The Fund's Board of Directors held it»»»
Oil prices jump back toward $100 on Mideast ceasefire doubts
LONDON — Oil prices jumped and most stock markets fell Thursday as investors weighed the prospects of a shaky Middle East ceasefire lasting the Strait of Hormuz fully reopening.Traders were also locking in profits from Wednesday's relief rally as the first-quarter earnings season gets under way, wh»»»
IMF expects to provide vulnerable economies hit by Iran war up to $50b
WASHINGTON, United States — The International Monetary Fund expects to have to provide up to $50 billion in immediate financial assistance to countries affected by the Middle East war, its managing director said on Thursday, with the crisis likely to have lasting economic effects."Given the spillov»»»
Asian stocks extend gains on Iran talks optimism, markets watch next move closely
Dubai: Asian equities climbed on Friday, extending their first weekly gain since the Middle East conflict began, with investors leaning into optimism ahead of planned US-Iran talks this weekend. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The MSCI Asia Pacific Index rose 0.8%, whi»»»
Bishkek asks Moscow to increase duty-free fuel and lubricants supplies - | 24.KG
Bishkek has requested an increase in duty-free fuel and lubricants supplies from Moscow for next year and expects a positive outcome. First Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan, Daniyar Amangeldiev, said. According to him, Kyrgyzstan is counting on Russia’s positive decision on»»»
CGB organises workshop to develop Ministry of Sports and Youth’s unified digital platform
Doha, Qatar: The Civil Service and Government Development Bureau (CGB), in collaboration with the Ministry of Sports and Youth, yesterday held an idea-generation workshop to advance the ministry’s unified digital platform project. According to posts on CGB’s official social media accounts, the sess»»»
Katara to host roundtable on social cohesion and community resilience on Sunday
Doha, Qatar: Katara Cultural Village will host an important roundtable discussion titled “Enhancing Social Cohesion and Building Community Resilience in the Face of Crises” on Sunday, April 12, at Building 15. The event, scheduled for 6pm, brings together a distinguished group of specialists and ac»»»
Lebanon on the brink as government moves against Hezbollah
Lebanon on the brink as government moves against Hezbollah In one of the most consequential moments in Lebanon’s modern history, this could be the moment the country crossed a dangerous threshold: a moment when the aftersh»»»
Lebanon on the brink as government moves against Hezbollah
Lebanon on the brink as government moves against Hezbollah In one of the most consequential moments in Lebanon’s modern history, this could be the moment the country crossed a dangerous threshold: a moment when the aftersh»»»
Diesel price plunge: Rollback of up to ₱6.50/L seen in the Philippines next week
Manila: A major rollback in diesel fuel prices, possibly as high as ₱6.50/L, may hit the pumps next week as the fragile US‑Iran ceasefire holds in the Middle East. The projected cut would translate into a potential savings of about $0.11–0.12 per liter (roughly $1.10–1.20 per 10 liters) for drivers»»»
Dubai gold slips again as global rally holds, buyers eye dip after Dh4 drop
Dubai: Dubai gold prices slipped on Friday morning, extending a cautious trend even as global markets point to a stronger weekly finish. (Check latest UAE gold prices here, alongside prices in Saudi Arabia, Oman, Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait, and India.) Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques»»»
Pharmaceutical plant to be built in Mailuu-Suu - | 24.KG
Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan, Adylbek Kasymaliev, held a meeting with investors regarding the construction of a pharmaceutical plant. Representatives of the Chinese companies EHD (Eurasian Healthcare Development), Qinhuangdao Taizhi Medical Technology Company Limited, and the »»»
Calls to invoke the 25th Amendment after Trump's Iran threats 'useless'
US President Donald Trump’s threat to destroy “a whole civilisation” in Iran has reignited calls to invoke the 25th Amendment and drawn condemnation across the political spectrum. Yet despite a growing chorus of critics, from Democrats to former MAGA allies, the mechanism remains politically out of»»»
Worship Starts Again at Al-Aqsa Mosque, Israel Approves New Settlements
Thousands of Palestinians prayed at the Al-Aqsa Mosque at dawn Thursday, according to Jerusalem’s Islamic Waqf, the Jordanian religious authority that administers the compound. For the first time in 41 days, Muslim worshippers returned to Al-Aqsa, which had been shuttered since the start of the war»»»
Eduard Kubatov appointed Director of State Agency for Tourism Development - | 24.KG
Eduard Kubatov has been appointed Director of the State Agency for Tourism Development of Kyrgyzstan. The corresponding personnel decision was made by the country’s leadership. Eduard Kubatov is a renowned mountaineer, entrepreneur, and public figure in the Kyrgyz Republic. He is the President of t»»»
The Debate - Who profits off Iran war? Strait of Hormuz toll talk fuels outrage
A most confusing Wednesday it was. In the space of six minutes during the same press conference, the White House spokesperson first hailed the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz then called on Iran to immediately reopen the planet’s most oil sensitive shipping lane. Five weeks of contradictory »»»
Sidelined by Trump’s truce with Iran, Israel pummels Lebanon – then agrees to talks
The ceasefire between the US and Iran has sidelined Israel and left its war goals largely unmet, leading Benjamin Netanyahu’s critics to lament a “strategic failure” that has damaged Israel’s standing in Washington. With his hands tied on Iran, the Israeli PM has agreed to peace talks with Lebanon »»»
Trump Claims That Iranian Actions on Strait of Hormuz Not in Line With Ceasefire Agreement
US President Donald Trump claims that the Iranian actions on the Strait of Hormuz are not in line with the ceasefire agreement. "Iran is doing a very poor job, dishonorable some would say, of allowing Oil to go through the Strait of Hormuz. That is not the agreement we have!" Trump wrote on Truth S»»»
Business - Energy crisis not over despite relief rally
Oil prices have plunged and stock markets soared after the announcement of a two-week ceasefire between the US and Iran. But regardless of whether the deal holds, the energy crisis unleashed by the war is far from over. Damage to infrastructure in the region means it could take years for oil and ga»»»
Land transformation procedures to be simplified — Cabinet decision - | 24.KG
Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan, Adylbek Kasymaliev, chaired a meeting of the commission monitoring the implementation of the presidential decree on debureaucratization and improving public administration efficiency. He noted that reforms aimed at reducing excessive regulation ha»»»
Netanyahu reiterates no Lebanon cease-fire, announces talks - UPI.com
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, seen here in a March 19, 2026, press conference, announced talks with Lebanon in an address to the nation on Thursday. Pool File Photo by Ronen Zvulun/UPI | License Photo April 10 (UPI) -- Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reiterated Thursday that there wa»»»
Gulyás: “Hungary’s energy supply is secure despite growing risks”
Minister Gergely Gulyás said Hungary’s energy supply remains stable despite mounting external risks, while also addressing a leaked recording involving opposition leader Péter Magyar. Speaking at the Government Info press conference alongside government spokesperson Eszter Vitályos, Minister Gulyás»»»
Trump Handed the Arab Gulf to Iran – Ya Libnan
Share: From Reagan’s resolve to today’s drift—how a war meant to tame Tehran left it controlling Hormuz and dictating Gulf security- The Arab Gulf has rarely looked this vulnerable. By : Ya Libnan Editorial Board What was presented as a war to weaken Iran has done the opposite. Instead of isolating»»»
Israel to hold direct talks with Lebanon but no ceasefire: Netanyahu – Ya Libnan
Share: Israel launched a blitz of air strikes on Lebanon on Wednesday, hitting over 100 targets in 10 minutes Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has ordered his government to begin direct talks with Lebanon, he said in a statement on Thursday. Netanyahu said the talks would focus on the disa»»»
Gen Z steadily using AI, but skepticism rising, Gallup reports - UPI.com
Although people in Generation Z -- those born between 1997 and 2012 -- continue to use artificial intelligence tools at a steady clip, there is growing skepticism among people in their teens and 20s about the benefits and harms of the technology. File Photo by Wu Hao/EPA-EFE April 9 (UPI) -- Use of»»»
Islamic Resistance fighters targeted at 14:00 on Thursday 09-04-2026 a gathering of “Israeli” enemy army vehicles at Jeebia Point opposite to Meiss El Jabal the border town with a rocket barrage: statement 48 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Islamic Resistance fighters targeted a gathering of Israeli enemy soldiers in the town of Mays al-Jabal with a rocket barrage: statement 49 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Qatar hosts high-level panel on Gulf security amid global shifts
QNA Doha Qatar’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs hosted a panel discussion on transformations in regional security in the Gulf amid shifting international dynamics. The session was organised by the ministry’s Diplomatic Institute in Doha on Thursday and featured senior diplomats and representatives fro»»»
Hostile drone attack against Kuwait causes damage, no casualties
KUWAIT: The Kuwaiti National Guard announced early on Friday that one of its sites was targeted by hostile drones, resulting in significant material damage without any human casualties recorded. Brigadier General Dr Jadaan Fadel, Director of the Moral Guidance Directorate and spokesperson for the N»»»
Islamic Resistance fighters targeted at 18:30 on Thursday 09-04-2026 a gathering of “Israeli” enemy army soldiers on the Rashaf–Sribbine road with artillery shells: statement 37 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Islamic Resistance fighters targeted at 18:45 on Thursday 09-04-2026 a gathering of “Israeli” enemy army soldiers in the vicinity of Bint Jbeil city with a rocket barrage: statement 38 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Islamic Resistance fighters targeted infrastructure belonging to the Israeli enemy army in the occupied city of Haifa with a barrage of sophisticated missiles: 39 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Islamic Resistance fighters targeted at 14:00 on Thursday 09-04-2026 a gathering of “Israeli” enemy army soldiers in Shamaa town with artillery shells: statement 35 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Islamic Resistance fighters targeted infrastructure belonging to the Israeli enemy army in the settlement of Ma’alot-Tarshiha with a rocket barrage: statement 30 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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House Democrats’ effort to limit Trump’s war powers blocked by GOP - UPI.com
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Lebanon Maintains Exclusive Negotiations and State Control of Weapons
In Beirut, Lebanon’s leadership signaled it is moving forward with its decision to keep negotiations in official hands, alongside efforts to place all weapons under state control. The government took a further step by ordering the army and security forces to immediately reinforce full state authori»»»
Hezbollah MP comments on issue of Lebanon-Israel talks
A Hezbollah lawmaker on Thursday reiterated his group's rejection of any direct negotiations between Lebanon and Israel, after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he had ordered his cabinet to begin talks with Beirut. "We reiterate our rejection of any direct negotiations between Lebanon»»»
Oil prices rise as concerns persist over shipping through Strait of Hormuz
New York: Oil prices rose by about five percent on Thursday, as doubts surrounding the two-week ceasefire in the Middle East raised concerns about continued restrictions on energy flows through the vital Strait of Hormuz, with shipping companies hesitant to resume vessel transit. Brent crude future»»»
Eli Lilly's GLP-1 weight-loss pill now available - UPI.com
April 9 (UPI) -- Eli Lilly announced that its GLP-1 weight-loss pill is available for purchase in the United States starting Thursday, little more than a week after the Food and Drug Administration approved it. The Indianapolis-based pharmaceutical company said orforglipron, which goes by the brand»»»
Islamic Resistance fighters targeted the settlements of Shlomi, Nahariya, and Kabri with rocket salvos: statement 29 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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