Manila: At least five people were killed and 86 remain missing after a fire erupted aboard a ferry near a tourist hotspot in the Philippine province of Palawan, the coast guard said Thursday. The blaze broke out on the M/V June Aster Wednesday evening about 2.2 kilometres (1.3 miles) offshore, the »»»

A meeting of the Board of the Eurasian Economic Commission (EEC) was held in Moscow on September 9. Kyrgyzstan was represented by First Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers Daniyar Amangeldiev. The EEC amended food safety standards and updated the list of standards for voluntary application »»»

MOSCOW, September 10 (Sputnik) - Russia's Federal Security Service (FSB) said the Kiev regime, in the interest of self-preservation, is even prepared to carry out acts of sabotage and terrorism even against its own strategic allies. "The Russian FSB draws the attention of the UK and other sponsors »»»

EXPLAINER15 Duterte-Carpio accounts 'matched' AMLC records as 1,800 records enter impeachment trial MANILA: House prosecutors said that an initial cross-check found that 15 bank accounts linked to Vice President Sara Duterte and her husband, Manases Carpio, matched information provided by the Anti-»»»

Peak-hour delays hit Dubai’s busiest corridors, from Business Bay to airport roads Dubai: Commuters across Dubai and the Sharjah border are facing a slow start to Thursday morning, with live traffic maps showing heavy delays stretching across several of the emirate's busiest corridors, according to»»»

The most sustained congestion is around Mohamed Bin Zayed City through the ME4 to ME14 Traffic is slow in several parts of Abu Dhabi this morning, with Google Maps showing heavy congestion around Al Ain Road in Khalifa City and Al Rawdah Road in Mohamed Bin Zayed City. Roads across central and west»»»

There is a more than 10% chance that artificial intelligence could wipe out humanity within the next ten years, a senior Anthropic researcher has warned amid mounting concerns over increasingly powerful systems slipping beyond human control. Evan Hubinger, who works on aligning advanced AI systems »»»

First Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic Daniyar Amangeldiev took part in a regular meeting of the Council of the Eurasian Economic Commission, held in Moscow. According to the Cabinet’s press service, the meeting addressed 48 issues related to the development of the»»»

The US federal budget deficit has reached $2 trillion in the first 11 months of fiscal year 2026, the Congressional Budget Office said. "The federal budget deficit totaled $2.0 trillion in the first 11 months of fiscal year 2026, the Congressional Budget Office estimates. That amount is $6 billion »»»

US President Donald Trump promised to pay a $5,000 dividend to every adult US citizen if the Republican Party gains control of both chambers of Congress in the November midterm elections. "If the Republicans win the House of Representatives and the United States Senate, both of them ... I will issu»»»

Three earthquakes occurred in Kyrgyzstan yesterday, September 9, the Institute of Seismology of the National Academy of Sciences reported. The first tremors, with an intensity of approximately magnitude 3, were recorded on September 9 at 11:54 a.m. The epicenter was located within Kyrgyzstan: 20 ki»»»

Secretary of State says vast areas of Mexico are controlled by narco-terrorist organizations, not the state. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has declared that large parts of Mexico are not under the control of the Mexican government, raising questions about the country's sovereignty over its own »»»

The opening ceremony of the II International UmutDoc Documentary Film Festival will be held in Bishkek on September 10. The ceremony will begin at 6 p.m. at Ala-Too cinema. The festival is being held with the support of the Cinematography Department of the Kyrgyz Republic. This year, it is dedicate»»»

Israel must do more to explain to its nationals how they are expected to behave in Thailand, according to remarks by Bangkok’s foreign minister, Sihasak Phuangketkeow. Sihasak, who also serves as deputy prime minister, met Israeli Ambassador Alona Fisher-Kamm on Tuesday following a series of scanda»»»

A mission from Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, has arrived in Kyrgyzstan, the Ministry of Health reported. According to the ministry, the visit included the second meeting of the working group preparing Kyrgyzstan’s country application for support under Gavi 6.0 for 2026–2030. The meeting was attended »»»

Kyrgyzstan has ordered the necessary certification procedures to be carried out to ensure uninterrupted exports to Russia of fish raised using domestically produced feed. The Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture and Processing Industry reported. The issue was discussed at a meeting between Depu»»»

Conflict shifts into Gulf shipping lanes, pushing oil above $100 The six-month US-Iran war has entered a new phase, with the fight moving directly into commercial shipping lanes near the UAE, oil prices breaking above $100 a barrel and Iran facing renewed international scrutiny over its nuclear pro»»»

New US cybercrime unit aids crackdown on global crypto fraud rings US judicial authorities said Wednesday they played a key role in smashing online scam centres in Madagascar that were operated by citizens of China. Late last year the US Justice Department created a unit tasked with fighting online»»»

Iran and the US on Wednesday traded their biggest wave of attacks on shipping since the war began, with Iran saying it struck 10 vessels near the Strait of Hormuz after US forces sank five Iranian oil tankers. Brent crude oil surged above $100 a barrel as fears grew over global energy supplies. Ira»»»

Share: Dialogue with Shiite religious leaders could help secure Hezbollah’s disarmament through the Lebanese state—not to weaken the Shiite community, but to protect it from another devastating war. By : Ya Libnan Editorial Board, Opinion The recent meeting between United States Ambassador Michel I»»»

Verification gaps and hardened sites complicate US response to Iran’s nuclear moves The Pentagon is examining how US forces could strike and destroy Iran’s deepest underground nuclear facilities, as satellite imagery shows construction accelerating at a suspected site beneath Pickaxe Mountain near »»»

The government has reduced the state budget deficit by approximately 1,000 billion forints in three months, the Prime Minister announced on Wednesday in a video posted on his Facebook page. Before Wednesday’s cabinet meeting — at which 38 items are on the agenda — Péter Magyar said that while the F»»»

The government has published the first batch of so-called "three-thousand" government decrees — classified until now — issued over the past 16 years, government communications announced to MTI on Wednesday. The "first package" concerns Századvég, showing what government decisions and commissions fo»»»

A court hearing took place on September 9 in Turkey regarding the criminal case against Kyrgyz citizen Ermek Sabyrzhanov, who had been detained in the country. He was released directly in the courtroom. The hearing was held in the city of Izmir, and he was granted permission to return to his home c»»»

Ministry says paid holiday will also apply to employees in the non-profit sector Dubai: Saudi Arabia has declared Wednesday, September 23, an official holiday for employees in the private and non-profit sectors to mark the Kingdom’s 96th National Day, the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Deve»»»

Kyiv, Chisinau downplay claim Zelensky’s plane nearly hit by Russian drone Ukraine and Moldova on Wednesday played down claims from Norway's prime minister that a plane carrying President Volodymyr Zelensky was almost hit by a drone as it flew to Oslo. Jonas Gahr Store told Norwegian public broadca»»»

Traffic authorities warn illegal races and convoys endanger road users and disrupt traffic Dubai: Motorists in Saudi Arabia face fines of up to SR6,000 for organising car races or driving in convoys on public roads without a permit, traffic authorities have warned as enforcement teams step up actio»»»

NCM forecasts humid nights, stronger winds and possible convective clouds through weekend Dubai: Temperatures are forecast to reach 47°C in parts of the UAE on Thursday, with humid conditions bringing a chance of mist in coastal areas overnight and early Friday, according to the National Centre of »»»

86-year-old Yesudas attended Kerala Association of Dallas’ golden jubilee event recently Dubai: Legendary playback singer K J Yesudas has spent much of the past few years away from the public spotlight, making his appearances increasingly rare. His latest return to the stage in Dallas, however, off»»»

UK air traffic chaos deepens as probe launched into major system failure UK air travellers faced more misery Wednesday with nearly 400 flights scrapped across the country, as Britain's air traffic control service scrambled to recover from a technical glitch which it ruled out as a "cyberattack". Af»»»

Xinhua: African aviation leaders and policymakers gathered in Nairobi on Wednesday to push for stronger regional civil aviation collaboration and the swift implementation of the Single African Air Transport Market (SAATM) to accelerate economic integration and connectivity within the continent. The»»»

Bessent vows US crackdown as Southeast Asia scam centres steal billions Washington is escalating the battle against Southeast Asia's scam centres, by going after the people, money, technology and political protection that allow them to thrive. US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent warned that Washing»»»

Republicans opened their highly unusual midterm convention in Dallas on Wednesday afternoon, a “Trump-a-Palooza” that is putting the president at the center of this fall’s midterm elections — whether the candidates running like it or not. Speaking with FRANCE 24's Sharon Gaffney, Professor Todd Bel»»»

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Wednesday that Washington would seek $45 million in additional security funding for Ecuador and provide military equipment as the two countries deepen cooperation against drug trafficking. During a visit to Quito, Rubio also announced new sanctions and a terro»»»

The aviation sector is one of the India's strongest-performing industries. More than 70 airports have been built over the past decade, and the country counts over 400 million air passengers annually. In just ten years, India has become the world's third-largest aviation market, behind China and the»»»

US President Donald Trump is addressing the Republican Party’s first-ever midterm convention in Dallas, Texas, as the GOP rallies supporters ahead of crucial congressional elections in November. The two-day gathering at the American Airlines Center brings together Republican officials, candidates, »»»

Tourist hub Coron reeling as passenger ferry fire leaves scores unaccounted for MANILA: At least five people have died and 87 remain unaccounted for after a passenger ferry caught fire off Coron, Palawan, as rescuers raced Thursday to find survivors in one of the Philippines' most popular tourist d»»»

Iran leans on Houthis, Iraqi militias as Hezbollah and Hamas emerge weakened Dubai: Iran is reshaping its network of armed allies across the Middle East, increasingly relying on groups in Iraq and Yemen after Hamas and Hezbollah suffered major losses — and there are signs that these forces are now »»»

Iran widens maritime ‘prohibited zone’ as clash with US sends oil above $100 Iran said it attacked more than a dozen vessels trying to pass through the Strait of Hormuz on Wednesday, as it announced an expansion of a "no-go" zone outside the strategic waterway it has blockaded for months. The fresh»»»

Switzerland: Two workers were killed Wednesday following an explosion described as a "serious workplace accident" at a hydroelectric power plant in southern Switzerland, local authorities confirmed. The incident occurred at the Ritom hydroelectric power plant in the small village of Piotta shortly »»»

From gaming scams to deepfakes, online risks now follow children into the classroom Back-to-school used to mean new stationery, lunchboxes and backpacks. Today, it includes mobile phones, school-issued laptops, tablets, and a dashboard full of educational apps. While these digital tools unlock lear»»»

Putin eager to reach a peace agreement to end the war in Ukraine: Trump Washington, DC: US President Donald Trump said on Wednesday (local time) that Russian President Vladimir Putin is eager to reach a peace agreement to end the war in Ukraine, but argued that deep personal animosity between Putin»»»

EU candidate countries should cut ties US President Donald Trump’s MAGA movement as they conflict with Brussels’ long-term interests, European Commissioner for Enlargement Marta Kos has said. Speaking at a Centre for European Policy Studies event in Brussels on Tuesday, Kos warned that prospective »»»

Head of Dubai Opera on how she keeps Dubai’s most adaptable stage magical after a decade Dubai: "Our calendar for the 2026–2027 season is looking pretty full!” That’s Lara Ewing with a bright, proud smile as the UAE's iconic cultural landmark Dubai Opera prepares to celebrate its 10th year of exist»»»

Harare: Zimbabwe's tourism sector experienced strong growth in the first half of 2026, marking a sharp increase from the 5 million visitors recorded during the same period last year with tourist arrivals rising to 6.4 million, according to President Emmerson Mnangagwa. Officially opening the 2026 S»»»

Bangkok: Thailand’s industrial confidence fell in August as surging production expenses, sluggish consumer demand, as well as widespread flooding and rainfall dampened manufacturing output across the country. The Thai industrial sentiment index dipped to 89.7 last month from 90.0 in July, as key co»»»

New satellite images show Iran expanding fortified underground site near Natanz Satellite imagery has revealed a significant increase in construction activity at Pickaxe Mountain, a deeply buried Iranian facility near Natanz that has attracted growing attention from US and Israeli intelligence offi»»»

Doha: A solemn United Nations session has paid rich tribute to the memory and enduring legacy of late Father Amir H H Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani, highlighting his role in transforming Qatar into a modern state and strengthening its position as a leading international partner in diplomacy, me»»»