Ivanka Dineva, Director of the Medical Supervision Executive Agency, has been relieved of her post for personal reasons, the Ministry of Health confirmed to BTA on Wednesday. Dineva had been reappointed to the position in June following the dismissal of the agency's previous director, Dr. Atanas At»»»

Immigration screening led authorities to a woman wanted under an alias warrant Dubai: A 41-year-old Filipino woman travelling to Dubai was arrested at Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminal 3 on September 27 after immigration screening flagged an alias warrant against her. Philippine Bu»»»

Syimyk Zhapykeev has announced his intention to participate in the upcoming presidential election in Kyrgyzstan. He posted this on social media after appearing on a podcast hosted by journalist Ernis Kiyazov. According to Zhapykeev, he spoke during the recording about President Sadyr Japarov’s perf»»»

14-karat gold, popular for light everyday pieces, is trading under Dh300 at Dh297.50 Dubai: Gold prices managed to stabilize across the globe as lower oil prices took some of the heat out of inflation fears, while high treasury yields kept traders cautious. In the UAE, prices didn’t move much with »»»

A Kyrgyz-Chinese laboratory for studying extreme climate events in Central Asia has been opened in Bishkek, the National Academy of Sciences announced. Scientists will research climate change in the region, assess its environmental impacts, and improve forecasting models. Another area of research w»»»

Operators of unmanned aerial systems from the 11th Army Corps of the Sever battlegroup have established round-the-clock control over Ukrainian logistics routes on the Kharkov axis, a UAV unit commander told Sputnik. More than 150 Ukrainian warehouses have been destroyed since the beginning of Septe»»»

Asphalt paving has been completed on a five-kilometer section of the road to Tash Rabat in Naryn region’s At-Bashy district. The road is 15 kilometers long in total. Under the 2026 plan, five kilometers have been paved, while work on the remaining 10-kilometer section is scheduled to continue next »»»

On October 1–2, 2024, Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan Adylbek Kasymaliev will pay a working visit to the Republic of Belarus (Minsk). During the visit, Adylbek Kasymaliev will participate in the upcoming meetings of the Eurasian Intergovernmental Council, held in both narrow and »»»

Air France extends Dubai suspension to October 24 as UAE airports report fresh delays Dubai: UAE travellers are facing another morning of flight disruption, with some departures delayed at both Dubai International Airport (DXB) and Abu Dhabi’s Zayed International Airport as the regional security si»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar’s leadership is determined to remain actively engaged in efforts to resolve regional conflicts, with mediation forming a key pillar of the country’s foreign policy, despite the challenges and attacks it has faced, said Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs H E Sheikh Moh»»»

The staff of Kyrgyzstan’s Customs Service will total 1,800 employees. The relevant Cabinet of Ministers resolution was signed by Chairman Adylbek Kasymaliev. According to the document, 1,529 positions will be allocated to the main staff, while another 271 will be technical and support positions. Th»»»

Prime Minister Rumen Radev will participate in the Euronews Defence and Space Summit 2026, which will take place on Wednesday in Brussels, the Government Information Service said. During the forum, at 11:45 a.m., Radev will give an individual interview to Euronews, in which he will comment on curre»»»

Parliament will hear Interior Minister Ivan Demerdzhiev regarding data on corrupt practices linked to public procurement contracts for motorway crash barriers. The hearing will also cover available information concerning the diversion of funds paid under these contracts to finance international fli»»»

The number of pensioners in Kyrgyzstan has increased by approximately 9.9 percent over the past three years, data from the Social Fund say. The agency told 24.kg news agency that the growth rate slowed somewhat in 2025, with the number of pensioners increasing by 19,200, compared with 26,000–27,000»»»

Kyrgyzstan has committed to combating cybercrime through 2031 as part of the international Pledge4Justice initiative, which aims to strengthen cooperation on criminal matters in the digital age and facilitate the implementation of the UN Convention against Cybercrime. The press service of the Prose»»»

Slow-moving traffic reported on major Dubai and Sharjah routes, motorists warned Dubai: Commuters heading to work on Wednesday morning are facing heavy traffic on several main routes across Dubai and Sharjah, with vehicles moving slowly on key roads. The usual morning bottleneck between the two emi»»»

Hormuz remains the key flashpoint as Gulf oil continues moving, diplomacy stays alive As US-Iran conflict enters its 215th Day, the two rivals remain locked between military pressure and diplomacy. The latest data show that the Strait of Hormuz is carrying substantially more oil than feared, helped»»»

Historic passenger rail link ushers in a new era of Dubai–Abu Dhabi travel A new journey begins! Etihad Rail’s first Dubai–Abu Dhabi passenger service marks a new chapter in travel between the two emirates. From the excitement at Al Yalayis Station to the arrival at Mohamed Bin Zayed City Station, »»»

A major transformation is under way at the Buda Health Centre. While the Budapest hospital’s nearly 90-year-old buildings have been completely modernised, a new hospital wing covering more than 22,000 square metres is also taking shape. Remarkably, patient care has continued throughout the large-sc»»»

QNA GENEVA The State of Qatar affirmed that the continued Israeli occupation, grave violations and crimes against Palestinians, illegal settlement expansion, attempts to forcibly displace Palestinians, and attacks on Syria and Lebanon constitute grave violations of international law. The statement »»»

Tribune News Network Doha Visit Qatar, the marketing and promotional arm of Qatar Tourism, has won the ‘Best Alternative Identification Technology’ prize at the 2026 Digiday Technology Awards for its global “Arrivals” campaign, which is delivered in partnership with Hearts & Science and Seedtag. Th»»»

As part of Carrefour Qatar’s 26th anniversary celebrations, and in collaboration with the Economic and Commercial Office of Spain in Doha, Carrefour is hosting “Eat Spain, Drink Spain” at its City Center store from September 23 to 29. The event features a selection of authentic Spanish products, in»»»

The United States is preparing to launch the production line of Boeing's F-47 sixth generation fighter jet, The War Zone reported on Tuesday, citing Air Force Brig. Gen. Timothy Helfrich. "We need to grow the existing production lines," Helfrich said as quoted in the report. "We're not too far away»»»

The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) is ready to immediately send inspectors to Iran to fully resume operations in the country if it receives such a request, IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi told Sputnik. "Immediately. If we were asked, tomorrow," Grossi said when asked about the timefr»»»

Tehran has warned Abu Dhabi of the consequences of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's visit to the United Arab Emirates, the Iranian Foreign Ministry said on Tuesday. "The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran strongly condemns the visit of Benjamin Netanyahu ... to t»»»

Specialists from the Ministry of Emergency Situations (MES) are inspecting hazardous areas in Uzgen district, the ministry’s press service reported. According to the ministry, the Department for Monitoring and Forecasting of Emergencies has begun inspecting mudflow channels, riverbank sections pron»»»

Kyrgyz wrestler Kanybek Abdulkhairov will not be able to continue his bid for a medal at the Asian Games in Japan. The member of Kyrgyzstan’s freestyle wrestling team suffered an injury and withdrew from the competition. He was entered in the 97kg weight category but will be unable to compete. Five»»»

Kyrgyzstan’s first satellite will be displayed at the AgroTechExpo 2026 in Bishkek, the press service of the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture and Processing Industry reports. The AgroTechExpo 2026 and Altyn Kuz agricultural fair are scheduled to take place at the Old Square on October 23–25»»»

Agencies US-Canada relations, already tense, are likely to deteriorate further after the United States went ahead early Tuesday with a decision to ban nearly $1 billion worth of Canadian imports, including alcoholic beverages, dairy products and motorcycles. The ban amounts to barely a ripple in $8»»»

QNA Toronto Minister of State for International Cooperation HE Dr. Maryam bint Ali bin Nasser Al Misnad met with Minister of Foreign Affairs of Canada Anita Anand on Tuesday. During the meeting, they discussed bilateral cooperation, in addition to issues of mutual concern. The minister of state for»»»

Minister of Public Health HE Mansoor bin Ebrahim Al Mahmoud met with Ambassador of Oman to Qatar HE Ammar bin Abdullah bin Sultan Al Busaidi on Tuesday. During the meeting, the two sides discussed bilateral cooperation and ways to further strengthen and enhance it in the health sector. (TNN)»»»

QNA New York The State of Qatar participated in the High-level Meeting to Commemorate the 25th Anniversary of the Adoption of the Durban Declaration and Programme of Action, held on the sidelines of the 81st session of the UN General Assembly in New York. Director of the International Organizations»»»

QNA Kingstown Governor-General of St. Vincent and the Grenadines Sir Stanley John met Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs HE Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulaziz bin Saleh Al Khulaifi in Kingstown on Tuesday. The meeting dealt with discussing bilateral cooperation between the two countries a»»»

QNA DOHA The Ministry of Environment and Climate Change is accepting entries for the 2026-27 Gulf Cooperation Council Environment and Wildlife Award, according to a ministry statement on Tuesday. The statement invited government and semi-government bodies, academic and research institutions, privat»»»

QNA Toronto Minister of State for International Cooperation HE Dr. Maryam bint Ali bin Nasser Al Misnad has reiterated Qatar’s support for all international efforts to find a peaceful solution to the Russia-Ukraine crisis through dialogue and diplomatic means. She emphasised Qatar’s continued convi»»»

QNA DOHA The Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MoEHE) announced the opening of the online application process for the Qatar Education Excellence Award running from October 1 to 31. Prospective candidates are invited to review the approved criteria and requirements for each category and to»»»

QNA Cairo Qatar took part in the second Arab Youth Leaders Forum, which opened at the headquarters of the Arab League General Secretariat in Cairo on Tuesday. The two-day forum is being organised in cooperation with the Arab Youth Council for Integrated Development. Qatar’s delegation was headed by»»»

QNA Doha The Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MoEHE) has honoured 82 students for outstanding achievements in international and Gulf competitions during the 2025-26 academic year. The students were recognised at a ceremony attended by Minister of Education and Higher Education HE Lolwah »»»

Sohni Dharti Welfare Forum organised a special patriotic programme for children to commemorate Pakistan Defence Day at Al Khor. The event, under the theme ‘Hamari Shan, Hamara Pakistan’ (Our Pride, Our Pakistan), was attended by a large number of families and children, with more than 100 children p»»»

PBCQ delegation explores Lusail real estate investment opportunitiesA high-level delegation from the Pakistan Business Council Qatar (PBCQ) visited Rawah Residence in Lusail, highlighting growing interest among members of Qatar’s Pakistani business community in the country’s real estate sector. The»»»

Skyra Consultancy and Tourism, a newly established travel and tourism company, was officially inaugurated in Doha on September 26, marking its entry into Qatar’s expanding travel and tourism sector. Osama Idrees, Community Welfare Attaché at the Embassy of Pakistan, attended the ceremony as Chief G»»»

In Balázs Hankó's assessment, a politically motivated show trial is being conducted against him and his colleagues in connection with the National Cultural Fund (NKA) — driven by both political and cultural-political objectives. Balázs Hankó, a Fidesz member of parliament and former minister of cul»»»

Seoul: South Korea’s spy agency believes Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky may have disclosed the transfer of two North Korean POWs to boost public support in South Korea for Seoul providing arms to Ukraine, a lawmaker said Wednesday. According to the National Intelligence Service’s assessment»»»

According to the National Statistical Committee, people aged 65 and over account for about 6 percent of Kyrgyzstan’s population. This was reported at an interagency conference discussing the draft of Kyrgyzstan’s report on the Fifth Review of the Madrid International Plan of Action on Ageing. Accor»»»

The supply of drinking water to residential buildings, schools, preschools, healthcare facilities, as well as other social and industrial facilities will be suspended from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. on October 1, Bishkek City Hall reports. The water supply disruption will affect Kalys-Ordo residential area. »»»

The prime minister wrote on his Facebook page on Tuesday that further hearings in the gold convoy case should be forthcoming. “The former chief prosecutor claims that the former prime minister gave instructions to the intelligence services and other authorities to carry out the unlawful operation i»»»

Shakira will visit Kyrgyzstan on October 18. Head of Presidential Affairs Department Kanybek Tumanbaev announced. According to him, the world-famous singer will perform at Bishkek Arena as part of her Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran World Tour. «This will be Shakira’s first performance in Central Asia,» T»»»

The European Parliament group of Fidesz-KDNP stated in a press release on Tuesday that Péter Magyar and the Tisza Party have taken the construction of an autocratic regime in Hungary to a new level by initiating show trials. According to the press release, Tamás Deutsch, the head of the Fidesz-KDNP»»»

The Minister of Foreign Affairs of Kyrgyzstan, Jeenbek Kulubaev, met with the British Minister of State for Defense, Lord Vernon Coaker. According to the Foreign Ministry, Kulubaev informed the British side in detail about the practical work being carried out to prevent possible circumvention of sa»»»

Inclusive design drive boosts children’s play, cuts screen time across Abu Dhabi Abu Dhabi- Abu Dhabi is working to make inclusion part of how the city plans public spaces and delivers services, officials said during a panel discussion on inclusive cities at LIVEX 2026. The UAE’s minister of famili»»»