Libya’s central bank has announced a 13.3% devaluation of the dinar, setting the new exchange rate at 5.5677 to the U.S. dollar. This decision marks the first official devaluation since 2020 when the bank adjusted the rate to 4.48 dinars per dollar. As the nation grapples with a complex web of econ»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Public Works Authority (Asghal) has achieved a major milestone in sustainable water management by successfully treating and reusing 98 percent of the wastewater, reinforcing national efforts to conserve water resources, enhance environmental sustainability, and support the country’»»»

Two local residents have been detained in Alai district of Osh region on suspicion of illegal firearms trafficking. The press service of the Internal Affairs Department of Osh region reported. According to police, the arrests took place during the preventative operation «Arsenal.» The suspects are »»»

From June 21 to 30, 2026, a Physics Olympiad (ISPhO 2026) was held at the Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology (Russian Federation). According to the Ministry of Education of Kyrgyzstan, ISPhO is one of the most prestigious international competitions in research physics among high school stud»»»

BAR: At the edge of rugged Montenegrin foothills, a years-long effort to save one of the country’s oldest olive trees, which locals say dates back millennia, is finally bearing fruit — literally. The tree in the town of Bar was successfully harvested in October for the first time in four seasons, f»»»

Dubai: Gold prices in Dubai fell again on Thursday morning, giving jewellery buyers a small price break after a volatile month that saw local rates move nearly Dh50 below their June peak. (Check latest UAE gold prices here, alongside prices in Saudi Arabia, Oman, Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait, and India.)»»»

Officers from the Drug Control Service of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Kyrgyzstan detained a 19-year-old resident of the country as part of Canal-Yantarny Bereg anti-drug operation. He is suspected of distributing drugs through stashes in Bishkek. According to the Ministry of Internal Affair»»»

KYIV: In a dark hall of Kyiv’s Holodomor museum, four men were carefully lifting the protective glass cases off robes, icons, books and metal agricultural tools. The items are a memory to the millions that perished in the 1932-33 manmade famine under Soviet dictator Joseph Stalin, which many in Ukr»»»

PARIS: French far-right leader Marine Le Pen faces a make-or-break court ruling on July 7 on her bid ​to overturn an election ban, a verdict that could knock her out of the 2027 presidential race or clear the way for her to seek the top job for a fourth time. France’s political class is anxiously a»»»

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Dubai: Emirates Global Aluminium has restarted 89 reduction cells at its Al Taweelah site in Abu Dhabi, marking early progress in the restoration of one of the world’s major aluminium production complexes after it sustained significant damage in March. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Che»»»

Doha, Qatar: Spain head into today’s FIFA World Cup Round of 32 clash against Austria as overwhelming favourites, but the European champions are taking nothing for granted as they bid to extend their unbeaten run and book a place in the last 16. Luis de la Fuente’s side arrived in North America amo»»»

Former Albanian Prime Minister and Democratic Party leader Sali Berisha has decided not to renominate more than half of the elected members who served on the party's presidency over the past four years, marking a significant reshuffle within the party's top leadership. Of the 17 elected members of »»»

A regional cultural, development, and investment forum Teskey Issyk-Kul will take place on July 3 on the southern shore of Issyk-Kul Lake. The event will serve as a platform to discuss a long-term development strategy for the region and attract investment. The forum was initiated by Member of Parli»»»

The Ministry of Emergency Situations of Kyrgyzstan has issued a weather alert for Bishkek and Chui region. According to Kyrgyz Hydrometeorological Center, easterly wind is expected to strengthen in the capital and the Chui Valley over the next three hours. Thunderstorms are forecast during the day »»»

The state is not considering changing the Kyrgyz alphabet. Daiyrbek Orunbekov, head of the Information Policy Service of the Presidential Administration, said. According to him, the proposals discussed in recent days are the personal initiative of individual representatives of the National Academy »»»

For working parents, an office daycare is supposed to remove one worry from the day. Drop your child off, head to work, and trust they'll be safe just a few buildings away. That's why what happened inside a daycare at Capgemini's campus in Bengaluru has struck such a nerve. Get updated faster and f»»»

Tokyo: Five people needed hospital treatment in Japan after a man accidentally set off an anti-bear spray in a city-centre post office, reports and officials said, as the country grapples with a sharp rise in maulings. A foreign national, who was not named, apologised and told police that he discha»»»

Banks in Belarus, Kazakhstan, and Kyrgyzstan have started charging fees for cash deposits in Russian rubles, RBC reports. It is reported that the countries of the Eurasian Economic Union are tightening the rules for handling Russian ruble cash. In Belarus, more than a third of the country’s banks h»»»

Dubai: The first time Preet Vasudev lived in Dubai, he didn’t stay long. Nine months after arriving in 2013, he left the city, believing it wasn’t the right fit for him. Most people in that situation don’t come back. But in November 2016, he did. It was not the kind of beginning that promises succe»»»

Eurostat data highlight ongoing pressure on the European Union’s migration system, showing a persistent imbalance between decisions to expel third-country nationals and the number of actual returns carried out. Across member states, the gap remains a central challenge for migration policy, driven b»»»

Dubai: A steep hike in Indian passport renewal fees has left thousands of low-income expats in the UAE concerned about how they will pay for the service though most need it just once a decade, say community volunteers. In the UAE, the fees for different types of passport services for Indian expats »»»

Los Angeles, United States: Harry Kane scored twice to rescue England from the brink of a calamitous World Cup exit as co-hosts the United States swept into the last 16 with victory in their primetime clash against Bosnia-Herzegovina. Another breathless day of World Cup action kicked off with Engla»»»

Santa Clara, United States: Folarin Balogun scored and was sent off as the United States beat Bosnia and Herzegovina 2-0 to reach the last 16 of the World Cup on Wednesday. The co-hosts' first World Cup knockout victory in nearly a quarter-century -- and only their second ever -- sets up a clash wi»»»

Heavy rains caused flooding in several villages in Issyk-Kul district. Residential buildings, resorts, and industrial facilities were flooded, and rescuers evacuated 24 people. According to the Ministry of Emergency Situations, on the evening of July 1, heavy rainfall caused canals to overflow, lea»»»

OUPIA, France: A large wildfire raged in southern France on Wednesday, forcing scores of people to be evacuated, emergency services said. Hundreds of firefighters mobilized to battle the blaze in the Herault and Aude departments, fueled by drought and strong winds. It came a year after major blazes»»»

It’s the 1000th day of war since a Hamas-led attack on Israel that sparked the war in Gaza. Other conflicts have emerged in the region, and fragile ceasefires show scars of persistent attacks. Both Israelis and Palestinians are weary of the strain. The fate of over 2 million Palestinians in Gaza, l»»»

Dubai: DP World has launched Egypt’s first fully integrated logistics distribution centre at Sokhna Logistics Park, giving global companies a single hub to serve Egypt, Africa, the Gulf and Europe. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The new centre is located next to Sokhn»»»

Washington: President Donald Trump on Wednesday took his maiden voyage on a new Air Force One - a retrofitted Boeing 747-800 worth $400 million gifted by Qatar that embeds his personality more deeply into the institution of the American presidency. Gone is the trademark light blue hull that helped »»»

Seven countries within the OPEC+ group are planning to increase oil production in August, Reuters reports. They are expected to once again agree on raising oil output quotas by 188,000 barrels per day. The same decision has been taken over the past two months by members of the group — Russia, Saudi»»»

Bulgarian Parliament is scheduled to vote on the appointment of a deputy governor of the National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF), according to the National Assembly's agenda for Thursday. At Wednesday's plenary sitting, lawmakers presented the nomination of Dr Assen Medjidiev, who was put forward by »»»

A quarter of the oil stored in the US Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR) has become inaccessible because of aging infrastructure, caused by large-scale oil withdrawals during the conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East, an analysis of data from the US Government Accountability Office (GAO) by Sputn»»»

The past few days have been defined by oppressive heat, during which Hungary’s all-time temperature record was broken. The prolonged spell has scorched the landscape and drained water from Lake Velence, River Tisza, while the cold front that followed in its wake has brought severe weather — includi»»»

A regional beauty pageant was held in Talas, the organizers announced. According to them, 14 girls who advanced to the finals had to introduce themselves with a welcoming speech. Then, the contestants performed a dance and presented solo numbers to the jury and audience. Finally, the main stage of »»»

The European Union's new Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regime came fully into force on July 1, forcing cryptocurrency exchanges, bitcoin ATM operators and other digital asset providers without an EU license to suspend or significantly limit their services. Poland enters the new regulatory framewo»»»

From July 1, the European Union has abolished the customs exemption for low-value e-commerce imports, replacing it with a temporary €3 customs duty on goods worth up to €150 shipped directly from outside the bloc. The measure is aimed at creating fairer competition for European retailers while addr»»»

More than 4,000 foreign rescuers continue to work in the earthquake zone in Venezuela, with the volume of international humanitarian aid exceeding 7,000 tonnes, Venezuelan National Assembly President Jorge Rodriguez said. "As of today, all 4,099 international rescuers remain in the disaster zone, w»»»

HILL CITY, Kansas/CHICAGO/NEW YORK: Record-breaking temperatures spread to the eastern US from the Midwest on Wednesday, putting tens of millions of people under heat warnings expected to last into the July 4 holiday weekend, when Americans will celebrate the nation’s 250th anniversary. The extreme»»»

DOHA: US and Iran negotiators made “positive progress” during indirect talks in Doha, with the next round expected after the late Iranian supreme leader’s funeral, Qatar’s foreign ministry spokesman said. “Qatar & Pakistan mediators concluded separate meetings with the US & Iranian negotiators in D»»»

Two people who climbed to the top of New York City's iconic Empire State Building and unfurled a peace banner before appearing to get engaged were arrested Wednesday after prompting a major emergency response from the New York City Police Department. The pair, as shown by NYPD bodycam shared with U»»»

Kyrgyzstan has ranked 78th in the latest Global Passport Index (GPI). Unlike the traditional Henley Passport Index, which focuses solely on visa-free mobility, the GPI evaluates three key factors: mobility, investment attractiveness, and quality of life. Kyrgyzstan’s position across these criteria »»»

An eco-activist and founder of Taza Karma Foundation, Andrei Panaev, arrived in Bishkek on July 1, completing a walking campaign aimed at promoting environmental awareness and greening efforts. The Bishkek municipality reported. Related news Eco-activist walks from Karakol to Bishkek to promote tre»»»

Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Tuesday announced the designation of the Ecuadorean gang Chone Killers as a foreign terrorist organization and a specially designated global terrorist. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo July 2 (UPI) -- The State Department designated the Ecuadorean gang»»»

Poland's residential property market is shifting in buyers' favor as developers become increasingly cautious about sales prospects and price growth. According to the latest Tabelaofert Developer Sentiment Index, expectations for sales momentum turned negative in June for the first time since Novemb»»»

Iranian Parliament Speaker and chief negotiator Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf has delivered a firm message on the implementation of the US‑Iran memorandum of understanding, confirming that the release of frozen assets was expedited during talks in Switzerland and that Tehran will strictly limit IAEA acc»»»

Five people needed hospital treatment in Japan after a man accidentally set off an anti-bear spray in a city-centre post office, reports and officials said, as the country grapples with a sharp rise in maulings. A foreign national, who was not named, apologised and told police that he discharged th»»»

The briefing document related to the planning of the 2027 budget is now available. The government will likely set the period of 1–31 October for the submission of the budget bill to the National Assembly, the finance minister announced on his Facebook page on Wednesday. András Kármán explained that»»»

Former Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó rented private aircraft worth more than two billion forints "from Hungarian taxpayers' money" last year, the Parliamentary State Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs wrote on his Facebook page on Wednesday. György László Velkey wrote that it came to t»»»

In the first five months, almost half of all buyers on the property market were under 40 years old. Those aged 30 to 40 accounted for nearly a third of all buyers, making them by far the most active participants in the market, Duna House (DH) announced on Tuesday. This age group is not only the mos»»»

US President Donald Trump said on Wednesday indirect talks with Iran in Qatar were making progress, signalling diplomacy remained on track despite recent hostilities. Iran later said the talks had ended with agreement to establish a communication channel by Thursday to report and document violation»»»