A bilateral meeting between Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers and Minister of Water Resources, Agriculture and Processing Industry of the Kyrgyz Republic Erlist Akunbekov and Minister of Agriculture of the Republic of Kazakhstan Aidarbek Saparov took place in Almaty on August 13. The meet»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russian President Vladimir Putin sent congratulations to Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Mohammad Shahbaz Sharif on the country's Independence Day on Friday. "Dear President, Dear Prime Minister, please accept my sincere congratulations on the occasion of »»»

WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - European countries have assumed a leading role in arms supplies to Ukraine, while the United States is no longer Ukraine's main military supporter, Thomas Graham, an ex-diplomat who served as a Russia aide to former US President George W. Bush, told RIA Novosti. "First, the U»»»

Senate Democrats are calling for an audit of President Donald Trump's White House ballroom project, construction of which an appeals court ordered to be stopped last week. Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo Aug. 14 (UPI) -- Senate Democrats are calling for an audit of President Donald Trump's»»»

Doha: Rawabi Group of Companies inaugurated ‘The Flavours of India’ at Rawabi Hypermarket Izghawa yesterday, in celebration of the 80th Independence Day of India. The Flavors of lndia aims to celebrate and showcase the rich cultural heritage of India. Rawabi Hypermarket has been transformed into an»»»

Doha: The Hala Summer Shopping Festival is bringing together leading malls and restaurants from the Taste of Qatar network for a month of shopping, dining, entertainment and exclusive promotions. The festival is being held from August 1 to 31 as part of Visit Qatar’s Hala Summer campaign. The festi»»»

Officials in Kyrgyzstan are now required to report attempts to involve them in corruption. Cabinet Chairman Adylbek Kasymaliev approved a procedure for reporting attempts to induce individuals to commit corruption-related offenses. The document requires civil servants, heads of state institutions a»»»

Russia values the established constructive parliamentary ties, which are developing in a positive manner and contributing to the strengthening of interstate cooperation in various spheres, Russia's Federation Council Speaker Valentina Matvienko stated. "Pakistan is an important partner of Russia in»»»

Due to an acute shortage of Patriot interceptor missiles, Ukraine is forced to prioritize and "forgo intercepting targets deemed not critically important," Chinese military expert Qiu Shiqing tells Sputnik. He points to damning numbers, such as when Ukraine's US-supplied Patriot air defenses failed»»»

Dubai: A Colombian woman was overcome with emotion after rescuers pulled her cat alive from the rubble of her earthquake-damaged home in Cali. Vickye Giraldo, 56, hugged and kissed her cat Polux after the animal was rescued from the wreckage of her apartment following Monday’s 7.4-magnitude earthqu»»»

Doha: Qatar Duty Free (QDF) has marked the conclusion of the Doha edition of Toblerone’s The Ultimate Gift campaign by presenting a donation to Education Above All (EAA) Foundation. The winning bid was the highest recorded across the nine participating airport auctions, with the campaign contributi»»»

DOHA: The Cambridge Wing of Pakistan International School Qatar (PISQ) celebrated the outstanding achievements of its students in the Cambridge AS & A Level examinations. Among the 96 Students, five attained A*, while 44 students achieved A Grades with an overall 93% pass rate. In a statement, the »»»

Doha: Al Sadd Station on the Doha Metro has become a vibrant showcase of public art, featuring striking murals created in collaboration with Qatar Museums that blend culture, creativity and everyday travel. Qatar Rail highlighted the artworks in a recent post, noting that the murals add distinctive»»»

Doha: The Ministry of Sports and Youth, in cooperation with the Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC), organised a youth session on the impact of sports on youth mental health, as part of the International Youth Day celebrations, observed annually on August 12 under this year’s theme, “Different Contexts, »»»

Doha: The Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT), represented by Studio 5 and in collaboration with Qatar Youth Hostels, concluded the ‘Enhanced Tourism in Artificial Intelligence Camps’ camp, held under the theme ‘Enhanced Tourism’ and targeting young participants aged 15 to »»»

Trade in agricultural products between Russia and Kyrgyzstan increased by a quarter in 2025. It was announced at a meeting between the heads of the two countries’ agricultural ministries, Oksana Lut and Erlist Akunbekov. According to the Russian Ministry of Agriculture’s press service, the sides di»»»

Dubai: For centuries, Arab navigators, fishermen and farmers have watched the summer sky for Suhail, or Canopus, a key seasonal marker whose appearance signals the gradual retreat of the Arabian Peninsula’s intense summer heat and the arrival of cooler nights. Ibrahim Al Jarwan, chairman of the Emi»»»

The Perseids may have delivered their headline-making display, but the UAE's night sky has plenty more to offer. The next major meteor shower is the Orionids in October, followed by the Leonids in November and the Geminids in December — with the latter among the strongest and most reliable meteor s»»»

The Sharjah Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has announced a temporary traffic diversion at the intersection of Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Street and Maliha Street as part of ongoing intersection improvement works. The changes are aimed at improving traffic flow and enhancing the efficiency of Sha»»»

Doha: The Centre for Empowerment and Care of the Elderly (Ehsan), affiliated with the Qatar Foundation for Social Work, recently organised a summer programme for senior women titled “Our Summer is a Blessing” (Sayfna Baraka), aimed at enhancing their community participation, improving quality of li»»»

Qatar participated yesterday in the 18th Arab Conference for Heads of Borders, Airports and Port Security, held at the headquarters of the General Secretariat of the Council of Arab Interior Ministers in the Republic of Tunisia. The Ministry of Interior delegation was headed by Director of the Mari»»»

DOHA: The Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) has launched a social media awareness campaign on liver cancer, highlighting the importance of recognising risk factors and warning signs and seeking timely medical evaluation. The campaign emphasises that accurate diagnosis is essential for determining th»»»

DOHA: The General Authority of Civil Aviation (QCAA) convened a comprehensive introductory meeting yesterday, bringing together key industry stakeholders to discuss the implementation of Law No. (3) of 2025 regarding the regulation of travel and air cargo offices. The session hosted representatives»»»

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Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Israeli Channel 14: An attack targeting Defense Minister Yisrael Katz was thwarted this morning in Jenin 13-08-2026 21:34 PM Latest News Ur»»»

London: Britain's economy remained in positive territory in the second quarter of 2026, though it slowed in the second quarter, the national statistics office reported Thursday. The agency said that output remained "robust" despite domestic political unrest and fallout from the US-Iran war. Gross d»»»

British hard-right leader Nigel Farage has won a snap UK election he triggered in Clacton on Friday, comfortably beating satirical opponent Count Binface as was expected, according to results. Farage, who did not attend the result announcement, received 22,239 votes, electoral officials said, while»»»

DOHA: Primary Health Care Corporation (PHCC) continues to implement the activities of ‘Care Summer,’ organised by PHCC for the first time, with the participation of 123 students including 63 female and 60 male across six health centers. The programme combines theoretical and practical components, g»»»

Doha: The Public Works Authority (Ashghal) has installed a total of 4,061 debris traps across the country’s stormwater drainage network as part of ongoing efforts to maintain the efficiency of Qatar’s infrastructure assets and within routine maintenance schedules. The initiative aims to improve the»»»

Minister of Environment and Climate Change H E Dr. Abdullah bin Abdulaziz bin Turki Al Subaie met yesterday with Ambassador of the Republic of Kazakhstan to the State of Qatar H E Bakhyt Batyrshayev. During the meeting, they discussed aspects of cooperation between the two countries in the environm»»»

Doha: The Urology Section at Al Wakra Hospital (AWH), part of Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC), has achieved re-accreditation as a Center of Excellence for Kidney Stone Management (COEKSM) from the USA-based Surgical Review Corporation (SRC), valid from June 2026 to 2029. Additionally, eight urologi»»»

DOHA: Summer camps across Qatar in 2026 have provided children and young people with more than a way to pass the long school holiday. Government ministries, Cultural Village Katara, sports bodies and community institutions have used the summer season to offer structured programmes combining educati»»»

Manila: Filipino motorists may face another round of fuel price increases next week as international oil prices climbed sharply amid renewed uncertainty over the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and the prospects for a US-Iran peace deal. Based on the first two trading days of the week, petroleum »»»

President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov spoke about the further construction of Balykchy—Kochkor—Kara-Keche—Makmal railway in an interview with journalist Ali Toktakunov. The section from Balykchy to Kochkor was completed this year. He noted that once the project is completed, passengers will be able»»»

A tunnel under construction at a hydropower project in India's northern hill state of Uttarakhand collapsed overnight, leaving at least seven workers dead, officials said Friday. A rescue operation was launched after a sudden rush of water and debris entered the tunnel at the Vishnugad-Pipalkoti hy»»»

DOHA: The National Cyber Security Agency (NCSA), represented by the National Cyber Security Academy, yesterday took part in the eighth edition of the ‘My Career – My Future’ job-shadowing programme. The initiative provided diverse secondary students with hands-on insight into cyber specialisations,»»»

President Sadyr Japarov said that anti-China sentiments in Kyrgyzstan are being fueled by both external and domestic forces. In an interview with journalist Ali Toktakunov, he linked these sentiments, among other things, to opposition to the construction of China—Kyrgyzstan—Uzbekistan railway and o»»»

A new section of Line 3 of Sofia's Metro underground railway along Vladimir Vazov Boulevard will be officially opened today, August 14, by Mayor Vasil Terziev, Metropoliten EAD Executive Director Nikolay Naydenov and Prof. Stoyan Bratoev, a member of the company's Board of Directors. The extension »»»

Washington: US Energy Secretary Chris Wright has said eight million to nine million barrels of oil are moving through the Strait of Hormuz each day, disputing estimates that suggested traffic through the vital waterway had fallen sharply during the conflict with Iran. Wright told Fox News that comm»»»

President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov answered a question about the country’s external debt in an interview with journalist Ali Toktakunov. The journalist noted that there is public concern over Kyrgyzstan’s debt to China and whether it could put the country in a position of dependence on the Peopl»»»

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President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov has once again commented on proposed changes to the procedure for leasing land. In an interview with journalist Ali Toktakunov, he said long-term land use should be granted to investors only if they fulfill their commitments. According to the president, current»»»

NEW DELHI: At least seven workers were killed and 13 injured following a landslide that sent water and debris gushing into a tunnel under construction in north India, officials said Friday. The incident occurred late Thursday in the Himalayan state of Uttarakhand, where workers were constructing a »»»

As UAE airports enter one of the busiest periods of the summer travel season, the US-Iran standoff is entering a new phase, with the Strait of Hormuz remaining at the centre of the crisis affecting the entire planet. The UAE said early on Friday that two vessels affiliated with Abu Dhabi National O»»»

Dubai: UAE travellers flying today are advised to check their flight status before leaving for the airport, as Emirates, Etihad Airways and Air Arabia continue to report changes on selected regional services, while other flights remain scheduled. The latest changes are concentrated on services betw»»»

A group of 18 US senators introduced the Honoring the Sacrifice of Troops in War Act of 2026 to prevent the Pentagon from manipulating casualty records and benefits during US military operations. The bill states that no administrative reclassification should be allowed to “obscure the human cost of»»»

Traffic is building across major Dubai and Sharjah roads this Friday morning, with heavy congestion reported on E11 and E311 and several routes around Al Qusais, Al Nahda and Sharjah Industrial Areas. Amid the morning traffic and rising temperatures, Dubai Police has reminded motorists to ensure th»»»

President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov announced his intention to participate in the next presidential elections and seek a second term. He made this statement in an interview with journalist Ali Toktakunov. «I intend to run for another term and continue working. Anyone else who wants to participate»»»

US Vice President JD Vance tried to explain the chaos of US aggression against Iran, naming two main goals in the war. “Goal number one, keep oil and gas cheap for Americans all over our country,” Vance said.“Goal number two is ensure that Iran never gets a nuclear weapon.”Iran was not building a n»»»

US President Donald Trump signed a proclamation imposing new tariffs on drones and their parts, saying the move is aimed at strengthening US supply chains and “American drone dominance,” the White House said. The measures include:100% tariffs on certain larger drones, drones with thermal imaging ca»»»