LAHORE: The Punjab government in Pakistan has unveiled plans to introduce 10,000 electric bikes in Lahore as part of a large-scale initiative aimed at reducing air pollution, easing commuting costs and encouraging the adoption of environmentally friendly transportation. The project comes as authori»»»

Kuwait's Interior Ministry has issued a new circular restricting the recruitment of domestic workers to 10 approved countries, while banning recruitment from 27 others, as part of updated regulations governing the domestic labour sector, local media reported. The measure was adopted based on observ»»»

Kenyan police fire tear gas at protest against US Ebola quarantine centre plan 12 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleBasillioh RukangaNairobi AFP via Getty ImagesProtesters say there is a lack of transparency over the building of the quarantine centre Police in Kenya have fired tear gas »»»

Doha, Qatar: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani, today received the Secretary-General of the Cooperation Council for the Arab States of the Gulf, HE Jasem Mohamed Al-Budaiwi, who is currently visiting the country. During the meetin»»»

Doha Qatar: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani, today received the former president of the Progressive Socialist Party in the sister Lebanese Republic, HE Walid Jumblatt, who is currently visiting the country. During the meeting, t»»»

The Japanese city of Utsunomiya captured a wild black bear on Tuesday after a dramatic multi-day search that gripped the nation, as local schools closed and residents were urged to stay indoors. The city closed all 94 municipal primary and middle schools for a second straight day on Tuesday after i»»»

China's export sector is proving exceptionally strong, fueled by global demand for AI hardware and green energy tech, China Chamber of Commerce data shows. Global AI investment surge plays to China’s strengths, as Chinese firms lead in printed circuit boards, optical components, and memory chips.In»»»

First Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan, Daniyar Amangeldiev, chaired the 17th meeting of the commission on combating the financing of criminal activities and the legalization of criminal proceeds. The meeting was attended by the heads of more than 20 ministries and agencies»»»

The Ministry of Health of Kyrgyzstan has donated 10 specialized vehicles for the safe transportation of medical waste to primary healthcare organizations. According to the ministry’s press center, the equipment was purchased through a World Bank project using grant funds. Health Minister Damir Osmo»»»

Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan, Adylbek Kasymaliev, met with a delegation from the United Arab Emirates to discuss prospects for cooperation in tourism, air connectivity, trade, and investment. Kasymaliev noted that the UAE is one of Kyrgyzstan’s key economic partners in the Mid»»»

Zojila, India: Indian engineers broke through the final rock section in the strategic Zojila tunnel through a Himalayan mountain on Tuesday, a milestone in providing all-weather access to the frontier Ladakh region with China. The tunnel forms part of a broader infrastructure push, creating a link »»»

The “support war” waged by Lebanon’s Hezbollah in backing Hamas in late 2023 shattered the doctrine of “deterrence” that the Iranian-backed group had embraced and promoted for nearly two decades in its confrontation with its traditional adversary, Israel. Israel, for its part, also helped reinforce»»»

DUBAI: Iranian state television on Tuesday reported that at least two members of an air defense unit were killed in the Israeli attacks that rocked the country the day before.The report represented the first time Iran acknowledged fatalities from the attacks, which have put the Mideast on edge and »»»

JEDDAH: Saudi Arabia has awarded a container terminal concession at Jubail Commercial Port worth more than SR2 billion ($533 million), in a move aimed at expanding port capacity, attracting private investment, and reinforcing the Kingdom’s position as a global logistics hub. The Saudi Ports Authori»»»

The Russian forces struck Ukraine's ammunition and fuel depots, as well as transport and energy infrastructure facilities, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Tuesday. "Operational-tactical aviation, strike unmanned aerial vehicles, missile forces, and artillery of the Russian Armed Forces battleg»»»

DUBAI: It has been more than two months since US President Donald Trump declared that a deal with Iran was within reach and announced a ceasefire intended to create space for negotiations. Since then, Trump has repeatedly insisted that an agreement is just around the corner. Yet despite dozens of p»»»

Dubai: More than 400 Charlie Chaplin lookalikes gathered in western Switzerland on Sunday to celebrate the 10th anniversary of Chaplin’s World, the museum located at the legendary filmmaker’s former home in Corsier-sur-Vevey. A total of 429 participants of all ages arrived dressed as the iconic sil»»»

The news media cover extensively Monday's top domestic events: the surprise resignation of acting Interior Ministry Secretary General Georgi Kandev and supermarket chains pledging price cuts for staple foods for six months. KANDEV'S RESIGNATION Kandev's move is open to speculation since he did not »»»

Colombo: Sri Lanka sentenced a former deputy minister to 16 years in prison for graft on Tuesday, as it intensifies a corruption crackdown after the toppling of its powerful political clan. Sarana Gunawardena, who served as a junior minister under former president Mahinda Rajapaksa, is the latest m»»»

Dubai: The videos started arriving before many had even finished breakfast. Buildings shaking. People running into the streets. Frightened voices filling social media feeds. Then came the messages. For many Filipinos living and working in the UAE, the powerful 7.8-magnitude earthquake in Mindanao h»»»

NATO has launched a new experimental unit to test assorted unmanned systems in the Arctic, as the US-led bloc continues to increase its military presence in the region. The bloc has consistently cited an alleged Russian threat to justify its Arctic buildup. Moscow has rejected the claims, arguing t»»»

Damascus, June 9 (SANA) Syrian and Turkish officials met in Gaziantep on Tuesday for the “Anadolu City Economies Summit, Gaziantep-Aleppo”, where they discussed expanding bilateral trade, investment opportunities and measures to facilitate production, exports and customs procedures. The summit brou»»»

The number of aftershocks recorded following the magnitude 7.8 earthquake that struck off Sarangani on Monday has climbed to 1,100 even as the death toll rose to 41 as of 8 am Tuesday, according to authorities. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said that the aftersho»»»

Abu Dhabi: He created his Big Ticket account just a month ago, bought his first ticket as part of a group of friends and walked away with Dh150,000. For Indian expat Lovie Preet Singh, luck did not take long to arrive. Originally from Punjab, and currently based in Bahrain, Lovie was one of four wi»»»

Rio de Janeiro: Oman Air says airlines are unable to fully pass soaring fuel costs onto passengers despite ticket prices rising across the industry, as Middle East carriers grapple with the financial fallout from the US-Israel-Iran conflict. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Bala»»»

In a week marked by volatile trading, Egypt’s stock market (EGX) closed in negative territory on Thursday, December 26. The benchmark EGX30 index dipped by 0.16%, finishing at 29,957.97 points. Similarly, the Shariah-compliant EGX33 index saw a decrease of 0.12%, landing at 3,077.31 points. The sma»»»

The Minister of Agriculture and Livestock, Abdel Latif Al-Taher, participated in the Zero Waste International Forum held in Istanbul, Turkey, last Friday (5 June). The forum is considered one of the most prominent global gatherings dedicated to reshaping the relationship between humans, resources, »»»

Dubai: The late Sheikh Rashid bin Saeed Al Maktoum attended the 1966 FIFA World Cup final between England and West Germany at Wembley Stadium in London on July 30, 1966, according to an account by a former British official documented in an oral history interview. Get updated faster and for FREE: Do»»»

The world-renowned Giza Pyramids are set to host a fascinating blend of old and new this October, as the fourth edition of the art exhibition “Forever Is Now” takes center stage. Running from October 24 to November 16, 2024, this event, curated with the support of Egypt’s Ministry of Culture, Minis»»»

AI is saving clinicians ‌time, but the majority of healthcare professionals say training in the technology is inadequate, inconsistent or unavailable, a global survey ​by Philips showed on Tuesday. The study, Philips Future Health Index, was carried out through two quantitative surveys, one with 2,»»»

KYIV: Russian strikes killed three people and wounded 10 others in Ukraine’s northeastern Kharkiv region, its governor said early Tuesday. “The enemy has hit the city of Chuguiv,” Kharkiv regional governor Oleg Synegubov wrote on Telegram, adding that three people had been killed. “The strikes caus»»»

TALLINN: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky arrived in Estonia on Tuesday to attend a summit of Nordic and Baltic leaders and to meet with Estonian President Alar Karis, Estonian public broadcaster ERR reported.Estonia is hosting the summit in its capital, Tallinn. The country holds the rotatin»»»

PARIS: Diogo Jota’s widow said in a letter to Scotland captain Andy Robertson she is sure her late husband will be in his “heart” when he leads the side out for their opening match in the World Cup on Saturday.Jota and Robertson became close friends during their time at Liverpool before the former’»»»

KYIV: Russian strikes killed three people and wounded 10 others in Ukraine’s northeastern Kharkiv region, its governor said early Tuesday. “The enemy has hit the city of Chuguiv,” Kharkiv regional governor Oleg Synegubov wrote on Telegram, adding that three people had been killed. “The strikes caus»»»

AFP/Getty Images Deputy Prime Minister for Economic Affairs Hussein Eissa reaffirmed the Egyptian government’s commitment to implementing a comprehensive program to support investment, improve the business climate and provide incentives aimed at attracting high-quality investments, transferring adv»»»

Humberts Real Estate and Itihad Community Management have been awarded the prestigious Accredited Management Organisation (AMO) designation by the Institute of Real Estate Management (IREM) of the National Association of Realtors (NAR), becoming one of the first firms in the UAE and wider Middle Ea»»»

The Central Election Commission (CEC) is one of the institutions that form the foundation of democratic processes, President Iliana Iotova said at the beginning of consultations with the parliamentary represented parties in the 52nd National Assembly, during which their nominees for membership in t»»»

BELGRADE - The Serbian dinar's official median exchange rate against the euro is 117.3910 dinars for one euro on Tuesday, which is a slight change relative to Monday, 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 »»»

Arab Finance: AD Ports Group has launched trial operations at the Noatum Ports - Safaga Terminal in Egypt ahead of the facility's full operational launch later this year, the group stated. Kamel El Wazir, Egypt's Minister of Transport, and Captain Mohamed Juma Al Shamisi, Managing Director and Grou»»»

The Chairman of the Libyan Export Development Authority (LEDA), Mohamed Al-Hangari, met with the Minister of Marine Resources, Adel Sultan, to discuss avenues for cooperation and to review several files of mutual interest that contribute to supporting the national economy and enhancing investment a»»»

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia: The GCC Customs Union Authority has announced the launch of the 'Taiseer System', a centralized electronic system concerned with monitoring and addressing obstacles to trade exchange between GCC countries. In a social media post, the Authority stated that the establishement of»»»

The KOICA Office in the Kyrgyz Republic held the 2026 Partner Consultative Meeting for the WFK (World Friends Korea) Volunteer Program, bringing together representatives of volunteer host institutions from across the country. The meeting aimed to enhance local partners’ understanding of the WFK Vol»»»

President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov signed a decree introducing amendments to the regulations governing the Special Representative of the Head of State for Special Assignments. The powers of the position have been expanded to improve efficiency and strengthen oversight over the implementation of »»»

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s capital market assets under management surpassed SR1.2 trillion ($320 billion) in 2025, registering an 18 percent increase, according to official figures. The annual report released by the Kingdom’s Capital Market Authority showed that the growth was accompanied by a 53 perce»»»

Israeli authorities are directly involved in settler attacks that have killed, injured and displaced Palestinians in the occupied West Bank, while Israeli security forces provide protection to settlers, a UN inquiry said on Tuesday. The report by the Commission of Inquiry on the Occupied Palestinia»»»

The tenuous ceasefire in the Middle East has held up, sometimes barely, despite being shaken by repeated flare-ups over the past two months. But it is now coming the closest yet to blowing apart and sending the region back into full-scale war — and the detonator is Lebanon. Israeli strikes against »»»

Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) militants killed six paramilitary personnel and abducted eight others during an attack on a checkpoint in northwestern Pakistan, security officials said on Tuesday. Dozens of members of the militant group, which claimed responsibility for the attack, stormed a check»»»

The Middle East is bracing for war again. Iran fired missiles at Israel late Sunday in the first such bombardment in the two months since a ceasefire. Israel launched airstrikes early Monday targeting central and western Iran in response. The truce in the Iran war that was reached in April has not »»»

TEHRAN: Iran’s football federation on Tuesday said the United States has revoked its allocation of tickets for its World Cup group games, accusing the co-host of obstructing the attendance of Iranian supporters under the shadow of a bitter diplomatic row. The US has presented a number of bureaucrat»»»

GENERAL SANTOS: Rescuers searched ruined buildings in the southern Philippines on Tuesday to ensure no one was still trapped a day after one of the strongest earthquakes to hit the country in a half-century killed at least 37 people and displaced more than 20,000. Only four people were considered m»»»