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National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF) Governor Petko Stefanovski has submitted his resignation, the Fund's press centre said on Tuesday. “It is clear to everyone that I do not have the political support necessary to work calmly and without causing turbulence in the system. I believe that my resigna»»»

Abu Dhabi: Dr Shamsheer Vayalil, an Abu Dhabi-based entrepreneur, philanthropist, and Chairman and CEO of Burjeel Holdings, has announced a Dh1 million humanitarian recovery programme for the families of those killed and injured in the tragic road accident on Dubai’s Emirates Road. The support will»»»

A meeting of the headquarters on reducing infant and child mortality was held in Osh region with the participation of regional health coordinator Konush Sakmamatov and heads of healthcare organizations in the area. According to operational data from the regional service, the first quarter of 2026 s»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs, in partnership with the Ministry of Sports and Youth, has announced the launch of the third edition of the Outstanding Youth Researcher Award, focusing this year on the theme “The Impact of Role Models on Shaping the Behaviours of Qatari Youth»»»

The world has just experienced the second-hottest May since records began, as climate change and the developing El Niño weather pattern conspired to push up average land and sea temperatures, the European Union's Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S) said on Wednesday. The hottest May on record w»»»

A resident of Chui region was detained for illegal hunting of wild animals in the mountains of Kemin district, the Ministry of Natural Resources of the Kyrgyz Republic reported. During the arrest, the following were found and confiscated: two wild boars, one roe deer, two pheasants, and one chukar »»»

A huge treasure trove of ancient DNA from animals including extinct woolly mammoths has been discovered in frozen squirrel feces in Canada's remote Yukon territory, scientists said Tuesday. The DNA found deep inside sealed-off burrows is between 3,000 and 700,000 years old, offering a rare window i»»»

Saudi Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources Bandar Alkhorayef visited the gold refinery operated by Tau-Ken Altyn in Kazakhstan's capital, Astana, on Tuesday. The minister reviewed the technologies and processes used in gold processing and refining and met with Tau-Ken Altyn chief executive Ar»»»

Over the past two years, 167 people drowned in Kyrgyzstan. The press service of the Ministry of Emergency Situations reported this data to 24.kg news agency. According to the ministry, 81 people drowned in the country in 2025 and 86 in 2024. Most of these cases were recorded in Chui and Issyk-Kul r»»»

Starting July 1, the capital will revise its public transport routes and introduce a unified bus numbering system ranging from No. 1 to No. 72. Talantbek Kaparov, director of the Bishkek Municipal Enterprise Bishkek City Transport reported. He said that the city also plans to launch night bus servi»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani sent on Wednesday a cable of congratulations to HE President of the Portuguese Republic Antonio Jose Seguro on the occasion of his country's National Day.»»»

A fire broke out at a landfill in the village of Iskra in Chui district. The fire was reported on the evening of June 9. A team from Fire and Rescue Unit No. 24 in Chui district was dispatched to the scene at 7:38 p.m. to extinguish the fire. Later, at 11:35 p.m., another team from Fire and Rescue »»»

Kuwait: Kuwaiti air defense systems are engaging with hostile objects as per the regular operational procedures, the Army's General Staff said on early Wednesday morning. The General Staff urged citizens, in a brief statement, to abide by the safety instructions specified by the competent authoriti»»»

Doha, Qatar: Education Above All (EAA) Foundation, a global foundation for education and development, in partnership with the General Directorate of Endowments (Awqaf) yesterday honoured graduates, academically outstanding students and welcomed the eighth cohort of beneficiaries of the Qatar Schola»»»

Riyadh Air has completed its structural setup phase and has moved formally into operations, advancing a gradual, carefully planned expansion strategy built around rapid fleet growth and the approaching commercial launch of Saudi Arabia’s new national carrier. The arrival of its third Boeing 787 Dre»»»

The issue of weapons outside state control has returned to the center of Iraq’s political and security scene after Akram al-Kaabi, secretary-general of Harakat Hezbollah al-Nujaba, rejected any understandings with what he called “international forces backing Israel” and reaffirmed his movement’s co»»»

Author honoured with Caribbean literature prize 11 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleNeve Gordon-Farleigh Cameron Noble/BBCTessa McWatt wrote about the grief of losing her mother to dementia as part of her memoir, The Snag: A Mother, A Forest and Wild Grief An author from Guyana said sh»»»

Dubai: Gold prices in the UAE fell by more than Dh10 per gram on Wednesday, taking local rates to their lowest level in over a month as global bullion extended losses amid renewed inflation concerns, higher oil prices and pressure from a stronger dollar. (Check latest UAE gold prices here, alongsid»»»

Dubai: Dubai’s luxury real estate market has recorded another major deal after AHS Properties acquired the Shangri-La Dubai hotel property on Sheikh Zayed Road for an eye-watering Dh1.1 billion. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The acquisition marks one of Dubai’s large»»»

Inspectors of the Naryn Regional Department of the Environmental and Technical Supervision Service under the Ministry of Natural Resources, together with officers from the Department of the State Committee for National Security (SCNS) for Naryn region, identified a resident of Naryn city who was dr»»»

Saudi Arabia and Türkiye have taken a major step toward forming a new regional logistics corridor that could reshape trade flows between the Gulf and Europe. Saudi Transport and Logistics Services Minister Saleh bin Nasser Al-Jasser and Turkish Transport and Infrastructure Minister Abdulkadir Uralo»»»

President Iliana Iotova will host the anniversary Summit of the South-East European Cooperation Process (SEECP), marking the 30th anniversary of the regional cooperation format launched on Bulgaria’s initiative in 1996, Iotova's press service said here on Wednesday. The event will take place at the»»»

Former member of Kyrgyzstan’s Parliament Irina Karamushkina has been denied a presidential pardon. Her lawyer informed the Telegram channel Tandyr Media about the decision. According to him, the refusal was issued on May 29. Earlier, Irina Karamushkina had appealed to President Sadyr Japarov for cl»»»

Officers of the State Committee for National Security of Kyrgyzstan (SCNS) conducted a special operation to neutralize active members of the international terrorist organizations Khatiba al-Tawhid wal-Jihad and the Islamic State. The SCNS press center reported. The special operation was supervised »»»

The concert «Traditional Music of the Kyrgyz People — Heritage of the Centuries» was held at the Moscow Tchaikovsky Conservatory, the National Manas Theater reported. The performance by Kyrgyz artists took place as part of the 24th International Music Festival World of Sounds. Performers included m»»»

An additional shipment of vegetable oil from Russia has arrived in Osh, consisting of 121 tons. The supplies will be distributed under social and infrastructure projects in the southern regions of Kyrgyzstan. The Ministry of Labor, Social Security and Migration reported. The deliveries are carried »»»

The Jordanian military said on Wednesday it shot down five missiles launched from Iran, as Tehran and Washington engaged in tit-for-tat strikes after the downing of a US helicopter. "We intercepted and shot down five missiles launched from Iran towards Azraq. The interception resulted in debris fal»»»

KABUL, Afghanistan: Afghanistan said Wednesday that Pakistan launched new airstrikes targeting the country, killing at least 13 people and wounding 14 others. Taliban chief spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid announced the airstrikes, which he said targeted the Afghan provinces of Khost, Kunar and Pakt»»»

The United States military has completed a series of “self‑defense” strikes against Iranian targets near the Strait of Hormuz, the US Central Command (CENTCOM) announced on Tuesday, hours before Iran launched its own wave of drone and missile attacks on American facilities in Bahrain and Jordan. CE»»»

Tehran: Iran attacked US bases in Jordan and Bahrain on Wednesday, the latest salvo in tit-for-tat strikes with the United States after the downing of a US helicopter over the Strait of Hormuz. The worst bout of fighting between Washington and Tehran since their April 8 ceasefire has cast further d»»»

Deputy Speaker of the Zhogorku Kenesh, Zhyldyz Taalaibek kyzy, met with Riza Duishon kyzy and Gulsanat Beishen kyzy, who made a horseback journey from China to Kyrgyzstan. The Parliament’s press service reported. Zhyldyz Taalaibek kyzy praised the courage of the women who retraced their ancestors’ »»»

The national football team of Kyrgyzstan played its second friendly match against Palestine. The game took place at the Dolon Omurzakov stadium in Bishkek and ended 0-0. The teams’ first match on June 6 also ended in a goalless draw.»»»

Kyrgyzstan and Italy discussed preparations for the Global Mountain Summit in Bishkek. According to the press service of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic, Ermek Omuraliev, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Kyrgyzstan to Italy, met with Stefano Gatti, Director Gen»»»

Iran attacked US bases in Jordan and Bahrain on Wednesday, the latest salvo in tit-for-tat strikes with the United States after the downing of a US helicopter over the Strait of Hormuz. The worst bout of fighting between Washington and Tehran since their April 8 ceasefire has cast further doubt on »»»

China is on track to surpass the United States as the world’s leading nuclear power generator within the next five years, driven by surging electricity demand from artificial intelligence and the ongoing closure of the Strait of Hormuz, according to a new analysis by Gavekal Technologies. While the»»»

The US Air Force is requesting $2.2 billion for fiscal year 2027 — a 23.2% increase over 2026 funding — to develop the new E-4C Survivable Airborne Operations Center (SAOC), designed to serve as a command post in the event of a nuclear conflict, Sputnik has learned after reviewing the agency's budg»»»

The Ministry of Defense has announced that children of Qatari mothers and non-Qatari residents born in Qatar are now eligible to join the national service programme, widening access to military service opportunities in the country. In a statement posted on X, the ministry said applicants must meet »»»

The Ministry of Defense has announced that children of Qatari mothers and non-Qatari residents born in Qatar are now eligible to join the national service programme, widening access to military service opportunities in the country. In a statement posted on X, the ministry said applicants must meet »»»

Consumer prices were 1.8% higher on average in May 2026 than a year earlier. Prices remained unchanged on average compared to April. Food prices increased by 0.5% (and went down by 2.1% excluding food and beverage serving services), within which the price of other bakery products by 9.2%, that of b»»»

Significant progress has been made in many important areas over the past three weeks, the prime minister said on Tuesday evening in ATV’s Straight Talk programme, assessing the period since the formation of the government. Péter Magyar stated that in the future, anyone who submits intentionally fal»»»

Dubai: He arrived in the UAE as a 27-year-old with a designer's eye and the determination to build something lasting. Thirteen years later, Indian expat Shafid Ebrahim had left his mark on some of the most recognisable commercial spaces across the UAE and on the people who worked beside him every d»»»

KHOST, Afghanistan: Pakistani strikes killed at least 12 people in Afghanistan near their border, Afghan government officials and local sources said Wednesday, the deadliest in weeks and following a period of relative calm. “Last night, the Pakistani military once again violated Afghanistan’s airsp»»»

Natalia Nikitenko has been appointed Director of the state institution Parliament and Democracy Development Center under the Zhogorku Kenesh. The corresponding order was signed by Marlen Mamataliev, Speaker of the Parliament of Kyrgyzstan. Natalia Nikitenko is known as a member of the Zhogorku Kene»»»

Kyrgyzstan is a dynamically developing country today, and this is evident during every visit to the republic. Mikhail Shvydkoy, Special Representative of the President of Russia for International Cultural Cooperation, stated at the 19th Forum of Creative and Scientific Intelligentsia of the CIS Cou»»»

Saudi ‌Arabia was held to a goalless draw against 10-man Senegal on Wednesday in the two ​teams’ final friendly before the start of the World Cup. Giorgos Donis, Saudi Arabia’s Greek coach, fielded a strong starting line-up in the first half before making 10 changes after the break. Senegal finishe»»»

President Donald Trump vowed on Tuesday to respond after he accused Iran of shooting down a US military helicopter the previous night, hours after he said negotiations to end the Middle East war were in their final stages. FRANCE 24's Fraser Jackson reports from Washington.»»»

Iran's Revolutionary Guards said Wednesday they had struck four targets at a US base in Jordan and one in Bahrain, as Tehran pressed its attack in response to fresh US strikes over the downing of a helicopter. Follow our liveblog for the latest updates. Please find all the latest updates from Monda»»»

Sharjah: The Sharjah Executive Council (SEC) has approved a new decision regulating the work and payment of supervisors and teachers at the Sharjah Noble Quran and Sunnah Establishment (SNQSE), aimed at enhancing educational performance, attracting qualified teaching professionals and strengthening»»»

Saudi Arabia's Border Guard rescued seven people after their vessel suffered a mechanical failure while at sea off the coast of Rabigh in the Mecca region, authorities said. The General Directorate of the Border Guard said the rescued group comprised six Saudi citizens and one Egyptian resident. Se»»»