Kyrgyzstan’s gross domestic product reached 1,396,798.8 trillion soms in January—August 2026, according to a preliminary estimate by the National Statistical Committee. Compared with the same period in 2025, GDP increased by 11 percent. Services accounted for more than 49.2 percent of total GDP, go»»»

Riga: Latvia’s Prime Minister Andris Kulbergs on Sunday dismissed Welfare Minister Reinis Uzulnieks after the minister was detained by police on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol. The dismissal followed the police detention over the alleged drunk-driving incident. According to the»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Civil Service and Government Development Bureau, in coordination with the General Tax Authority, has announced job opportunities through the Kawader platform. In a social media post on Monday, the Bureau said the vacancies are open to both males and females holding a bachelor's deg»»»

Xiengyod - Wikimedia Commons Deputy Prime Minister for Economic Affairs Hussein Issa affirmed the Egyptian government’s keenness to develop cooperation with Thailand across various sectors, especially economic, industrial, educational, and cultural fields, noting that the state prioritizes attracti»»»

An Iranian cargo vessel was struck off Qeshm Island in the Strait of Hormuz on Sunday, killing one person and wounding four, Iranian state media said. Tehran blamed a “terrorist enemy” for the attack, which came as threats to shipping intensified around the Hormuz and Bab el-Mandeb straits. An Iran»»»

US President Donald Trump brushed aside a report that Iran ​acquired satellite images of a base in Jordan from Chinese entities before a July attack that killed three US troops. Oman postponed a meeting set for Monday with Iran and other regional countries to discuss the Strait of Hormuz, sett»»»

Etihad says flights are full as it expands, but fuel prices could pressure fares next year Dubai: Etihad Airways CEO Antonoaldo Neves has one major concern as the airline heads into the final months of 2026: jet fuel prices. Demand is not keeping him awake. Fuel is. Sign up for our daily business n»»»

Luxury landmark in Burj Khalifa to unveil revamped spaces by March 2027 Dubai: The world’s first Armani hotel, inside Dubai’s Burj Khalifa, will unveil its renovated ballroom and event spaces in January, ahead of a full reopening to guests in March 2027, Gulf News can reveal. The re-opening comes o»»»

Damascus, Sept. 14 (SANA) U.S. officials and business leaders on Monday highlighted investment and private-sector partnerships as a key next step in expanding economic ties with Syria, as a large American business delegation held a series of ministerial meetings in Damascus.U.S. Deputy Assistant Se»»»

Emilbek Urkunbaev has been appointed prosecutor of Osh, the press service of the City Hall reported. The new prosecutor was introduced to the staff by Osh Mayor Zhanarbek Akayev. Urkunbaev previously held various positions in the prosecution agencies. In 2024, he served as a prosecutor and special »»»

Personalised financial planning, more effective dialogue with the bank ERIC does not replace the banking specialist, but rather prepares the entrepreneur for a more in-depth and effective discussion. By organising information, clarifying needs and formulating relevant questions, ERIC contributes to»»»

Meanwhile, processes such as Know Your Client (KYC) and Customer Due Diligence (CDD) have been refined and intensified, especially after several failures involving Politically Exposed People (PEP), which is the definition of individuals entrusted with a prominent public function who carry a higher »»»

Rogue attacks, a ‘phantom’ leader and a push for war expose deep divisions in Tehran Dubai: Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian was in Iraq in early July, attending funeral ceremonies for Iran’s slain supreme leader, when extraordinary news arrived from the Strait of Hormuz. Iranian forces had atta»»»

C The request was prompted by the latest explosion at an EMCO ammunition storage facilty near Dryanovo (central Bulgaria), which occurred a month after an explosion and fire at another company site near Belitsa, in the central Bulgarian Municipality of Tryavna, DB said. The party said the grounds f»»»

New verification solution enables organisations to independently validate credentials Dun & Bradstreet South Asia, Middle East & Africa (SAME) announced the launch of its Business Credibility Report (BCR), a business verification solution designed to help organizations independently validate and pr»»»

BREAKING NEWSMiral plans new attractions, hotel rooms and upgrades over the next five years Dubai: Miral will invest more than Dh12 billion in Yas Island over the next five years, with plans to add new attractions, expand existing theme parks and increase the island’s hotel capacity. Sign up for ou»»»

Former Israel Defense Forces (IDF) chief of staff Dan Halutz has accused Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of concealing warnings ahead of the October 7 attack and laid ultimate responsibility for the deadly security failure on him. Halutz was responding to a Haaretz report alleging that UA»»»

A small group of senior Tisza figures reportedly challenged Péter Magyar’s leadership style and campaign strategy just five months before the 2026 election, with some fearing the conflict could derail the party’s campaign. A confrontation inside Tisza According to an investigation by Hungarian news»»»

Ministry extends condolences to families of Major Al Menhali and candidate Al Shamsi The UAE Ministry of Defence on Monday mourned two servicemen who died while carrying out a training mission in the country. The ministry identified the two as Major Abdallah Shamis Al Menhali and candidate Saeed Ab»»»

Emiratis can travel to 182 destinations through visa-free, visa-on-arrival Dubai: The UAE passport has retained its position as the world’s most powerful passport in 2026, giving its holders facilitated access to 182 destinations worldwide, according to the latest September report by Passport Repor»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Israeli occupation forces carry out demolition operation in the southern Lebanese town of Bint Jbeil: Al-Manar reporter 14-09-2026 11:58 AM»»»

BELGRADE - The Serbian dinar's official median exchange rate against the euro is 117.3607 dinars for one euro on Monday, which is a slight change relative to Friday, the National Bank of Serbia said. The dinar is steady against the euro m-o-m, down by 0.2 pct y-o-y and down by 0.1 pct relative to t»»»

Gaza’s youngest already face an extremely precarious entry into the world Khan Younis: As monitors beep and doctors consult near them, two tiny newborns lie silently side-by-side, sharing a single incubator in a southern Gaza hospital running short on space and supplies. Gaza’s youngest already fac»»»

At the same time, nearly 10,800 homes were completed in Bucharest–Ilfov in the first six months of this year, an increase of 53.6% compared with the same period last year. Nationally, housing completions rose by around 30% in the first half of the year. Excluding Bucharest–Ilfov, the strongest incr»»»

According to an analysis conducted by Global Payments, the world’s largest payment processor, between July and August 2026, the value of transactions made at the company’s terminals in Romania with cards issued abroad, increased by 63% compared to last summer, reaching almost a quarter of a billion»»»

Ansarallah military spokesperson Yahya Saree said the movement will continue targeting Saudi military positions until what he described as the aggression against Yemen ends and the blockade on Ansarallah-controlled areas is lifted. Ansarallah military spokesperson Yahya Saree said the movement will»»»

Talking to reporters here on Monday, Interior Minister Ivan Demedrzhiev said that there is an underestimation of the risk not only at EMCO but also among all those who manage and guard ammunition depots. “This work is obviously dangerous, and the current global situation - not just in Bulgaria - cr»»»

The next evolution of property search is all about helping users make better decisions For most of the digital era, property portals have asked users to do the same thing: tell us what you want, and we will show you what is available. Choose a location. Set a budget. Select the number of bedrooms. »»»

Berlin: The United States secured a record-extending 12th FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup title after defeating France 97-79 in the final in Berlin on Sunday. The USA delivered a dominant second-half performance to overcome a spirited French side and claim another Women’s Basketball World Cup cha»»»

Amazon.com Inc. suspended work with cargo carrier 21 Air LLC, which operated the Sept. 6 flight that overran the runway at Miami and killed five people on the ground. “We’ve spent time supporting the investigation and reviewing some of the surrounding circumstances, and we’ve decided to pause our o»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Gaza: An Israeli drone strike near the Dream Palace intersection west of Khan Yunis, has wounded five Palestinians, with one sustaining ser»»»

Composer Ryspai Abdykadyrov has been posthumously awarded the honorary title of «Hero of Labor.» The musician received the award for his significant contribution to the development of Kyrgyzstan’s socioeconomic, intellectual and cultural potential, as well as for outstanding achievements in his pro»»»

Under the new agreement, Shell will supply MET with LNG from its US portfolio over a multi-year period, further strengthening MET Group’s access to flexible US LNG supply. The transaction represents the latest step in the growing strategic relationship between the two companies. In July 2024, MET a»»»

The conclusion that there was no outside involvement in the Petrohan multiple murders case remains unchanged, Deputy Sofia Appellate Prosecutor Natalia Nikolova said at a news conference at the Palace of Justice. Nikolova assured reporters that work on the case had not stopped over the past seven m»»»

Keeta Drone starts operations from Silicon Central Mall, connect customers surrounding DSO Food delivery is entering a new phase in Dubai with Silicon Central Mall serving as the launchpad for Keeta Drone’s aerial delivery service, introducing an innovative era of airborne food and beverage deliver»»»

Barcelona: Lamine Yamal believes he and Kylian Mbappe are the two best players in the world and said he deserves to win the 2026 Ballon d'Or after a trophy-laden year with Barcelona and Spain. "For me, Mbappe and me, we're the two best players in the world," the 19-year-old Barcelona winger said in»»»

Yemen's Houthis said Monday they had fired dozens of drones and ballistic missiles at military targets in Saudi Arabia, in retaliation for airstrikes by Riyadh. "The Yemeni armed forces conducted a large-scale military operation targeting military installations and infrastructure, including fighter»»»

President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov called for strict adherence to the principle that state awards should be given only to people who truly deserve them. He made the remarks at a ceremony honoring citizens who have contributed to the development of Kyrgyzstan. The president recalled that on April»»»

Nikkhil on Revolutionaries, patriotism & why he refuses to separate politics from art For a filmmaker who gave us Kal Ho Naa Ho, Nikkhil Advani has certainly kept audiences guessing. His filmography has swung from romance and family drama to terrorism, war, history, patriotism and social injustice.»»»

Sydney, Australia: A surfer in his fifties was rushed to hospital on Monday after being bitten by a shark in Western Australia, the state government and local ambulance service said. Authorities said they received a report of a "shark incident" around 9:45 am (0145 GMT) at Glenfield Beach, just ove»»»

Damascus, Sept. 14 (SANA) U.S. Deputy Assistant Secretary of State Jacob McGee on Monday encouraged American companies to invest in Syria, saying the country offers significant opportunities across a wide range of sectors. “We encourage U.S. businesses to invest in the Syrian market, which offers s»»»

Warsaw-bound locomotive hit just after train carrying British ex-PM passed through Kyiv: Poland and Ukraine denounced on Sunday Russian strikes close to the Polish border that hit a Warsaw-bound train near a frontier checkpoint just after another train carrying several EU officials and British ex-P»»»

The funding is split across two main vectors: private companies can access grants for regional development, manufacturing, transport, logistics, and decarbonization, while local public administrations can submit projects targeting renewable energy and storage, energy efficiency, seismic retrofittin»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Education and Higher Education honored 56 outstanding graduates from evening education centers for the 2025/2026 academic year, coinciding with International Literacy Day. During the ceremony, held in collaboration with the Sheikh Abdullah Al Ansari Complex and attended»»»

Presidential adviser says nations build their standing through achievements, not arguments Dubai: The UAE will remain steadfast in its approach based on political stability, economic achievement and social and religious tolerance despite regional noise and misinformation, Dr Anwar Mohammed Gargash,»»»

Iran said a planned meeting with Gulf countries in Oman on Monday to discuss the Strait of Hormuz was postponed at the request of Saudi Arabia, which cited the war in Yemen. "It is true that Saudi Arabia asked for this meeting to be postponed," said foreign ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei. "Invok»»»

Iran's foreign ministry on Monday denied the country had any involvement in the war in Yemen, after the Iran-backed Houthi movement seized more territory. "Iran does not interfere in Yemeni affairs," ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei told reporters, saying the Houthis are "entirely independent acto»»»

Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan Adylbek Kasymaliev took part in the 18th meeting of the Interagency Commission on Combating the Financing of Criminal Activities and Money Laundering, the Cabinet’s press service reported. The meeting was attended by experts from the Eurasian Group»»»

The Rubezh-2026 exercise is being held from September 13 to 18 with troops from Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Russia and Tajikistan taking part, the CSTO Joint Staff says. "We are talking about a fundamental change in the nature of combat operations. The massive use of precision-guided weapons, UAVs and »»»