Following Kyrgyzstan’s removal from the European Union aviation blacklist, the country has intensified negotiations on launching flights to Europe. The Director of the State Civil Aviation Agency, Daniyar Bostonov, said on Birinchi Radio. According to him, discussions are currently underway with Ge»»»

Doha, Qatar: “It’s coming home.” Since the release of the Three Lions ahead of Euro 96, the phrase has become far more than a football song. It is England’s annual declaration of faith, a slogan that returns before every major tournament regardless of what happened before. Semi-final defeats, penal»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Municipality, represented by the Public Cleanliness Department, has continued implementing the National Waste Segregation at Source Programme, distributing hundreds of additional recycling and organic waste containers across Al Rayyan Municipality as part of Qatar’s eff»»»

Doha, Qatar: The new multi-year collaboration between Qatar Foundation(QF) and the Basketball Africa League (BAL) will expand efforts to harness the power of sport to advance education, leadership, inclusion, and community development across Africa. The collaboration unveiled recently as the 2026 B»»»

Doha, Qatar: Spain will begin their FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign against Cabo Verde today, with the former world champions aiming to make a strong start in Group H and take an early step towards the knockout stages. The match, scheduled for 7pm (Qatar time) at Atlanta Stadium, marks the opening fix»»»

EVIAN:France’s president on Monday said that a military mission set up by Paris and Britain to help with Strait of Hormuz traffic was ready to deploy, following the announcement of a deal to end the Middle East war.His comments came after Washington and Tehran said they reached an agreement to end »»»

BISHKEK: For weeks, 33-year-old civil servant Aizaratbek Esenov and around half a dozen other government employees have been exercising in front of cameras for a reality TV show in Kyrgyzstan. Broadcast nationwide, they run, swim and train together, all with the aim of getting their bodies physical»»»

JEDDAH: The inaugural edition of the WRC Rally Saudi Arabia in 2025 brought the FIA World Rally Championship to the Kingdom for the first time, providing an opportunity to host one of the most demanding and prestigious events on the global stage. With Saudi Arabia already hosting major internationa»»»

BEIJING: ‌Myanmar’s Min Aung Hlaing arrived in Beijing on Monday for a five-day visit at the invitation of Chinese leader Xi Jinping, China’s state media reported, marking his ‌first trip ‌to the world’s ‌second-largest economy ⁠since being elected ⁠president. Min Aung Hlaing, 69, the former junta »»»

Doha, Qatar: Head coach Julen Lopetegui praised Qatar’s mentality and discipline after Al Annabi secured their first-ever FIFA World Cup point with a dramatic 1-1 draw against Switzerland, insisting his side must now quickly turn their attention to another challenge against co-hosts Canada. Breel E»»»

RIYADH: “My son wanted to play for Tunisia, but I asked him to represent Sweden instead, as it is the country that welcomed and developed him,” said Yasin Ayari’s father, Azzouz, in May in an interview with Swedish newspaper Aftonbladet. “It was his duty to give something back.” And give back he di»»»

Well-known human rights defender Aziza Abdirasulova has been taken to the Internal Affairs Department of Nooken district in Jalal-Abad region, her daughter Gulshaiyr Abdirasulova said. Another human rights activist, Dinara Oshurakhunova, stated that her colleague had been under surveillance. «They »»»

According to preliminary estimates, the volume of gross domestic product amounted to 781,061.4 billion soms in January—May 2026, the National Statistical Committee reported. Compared to January—May 2025, the indicator increased by 12.2 percent. The services sector accounted for more than 51.1 perce»»»

Doha, Qatar: The National Cyber Security Agency (NCSA) has launched a public awareness campaign reminding citizens and residents that protecting personal information begins with individual responsibility. In a message shared on X, the agency emphasised that every permission granted to an organisati»»»

The Russian forces have carried out a massive strike in response to the terrorist acts committed by the Kiev regime, the Russian Defense Ministry has said. The targets included defense industry facilities in Kiev, Kharkov, and Dnepropetrovsk, as well as military airfields and territorial recruitmen»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Al-Manar correspondent: Israeli enemy forces have carried out two demolitions of residential buildings in the towns of Haddatha and Kafr Te»»»

The US military has received instructions to lift the naval blockade in the Strait of Hormuz on Friday, pending the formal signing of an agreement with Iran, a US official told CNN. The official, speaking on condition of anonymity, said this was the current directive but cautioned that the situatio»»»

LONDON: London’s High Court will on Monday rule on a legal standoff between the government and activist group Palestine Action that has seen thousands of people — from students to an 83-year-old retired vicar — arrested and carried away from protests by police. The ban, which came into force on Jul»»»

IERAPETRA, Greece: On his fishing boat moored in the Greek port of Ierapetra in southwestern Crete, Alexis Charlambakis pries open the mouth of a freshly-caught pufferfish to reveal two massive teeth on each jaw. “If one of these bites you, it will take your finger clean off,” the 43-year-old said.»»»

Iran and the United States have finalized the text of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) that would immediately end all military operations across every front including Lebanon and terminate the US naval blockade against Iran, according to a late-night announcement from Tehran’s top security body.»»»

Traicho Traikov, nominated by Continue the Change – Democratic Bulgaria, was elected Mayor of Sofia's Sredets District, Polina Vitanova of the Sofia Municipal Election Commission told BTA on Sunday night. Traikov received 77.33% of the vote. The partial local elections for mayor of the Sredets dist»»»

The Department for Combating Extremism and Illegal Migration of the Main Internal Affairs Department of Bishkek received information regarding possible illegal activity involving the organization of intimate services by foreign citizens in the capital. The press service of the Main Internal Affairs»»»

Philadelphia: Ivory Coast winger Yan Diomande said his team haven't come to the World Cup simply to make up the numbers after they struck late to beat Ecuador 1-0 in their opening match on Sunday. Diomande was a lively presence in attack for Ivory Coast in Philadelphia, where Manchester United's Am»»»

The United States and Iran have reached an interim deal aimed at ending the war and reopening the Strait of Hormuz. There are plans for a signing of the deal on Friday in Switzerland. However, previous announcements fell through, and what the deal contained remained in dispute Monday. Here's a time»»»

On June 16, temporary interruptions in drinking water supply to residential buildings, schools, preschools, healthcare, and other social and industrial facilities will be possible from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The municipal enterprise Bishkekvodokanal reported. Outage area: The outage is due to maintenanc»»»

The Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers and Head of the Presidential Administration of the Kyrgyz Republic, Adylbek Kasymaliev, will pay a working visit to Tashkent, Uzbekistan, on June 16-17, 2026. As part of his working visit, Adylbek Kasymaliev will participate in the 5th Tashkent International»»»

The trial of former chairman of the State Committee for National Security of Kyrgyzstan (SCNS) Kamchybek Tashiev continues in Bishkek’s Pervomaisky District Court on June 15. The former head of the state committee arrived in court, and journalists attempted to ask him questions outside the courthou»»»

Keeping the camp together requires Viktor Orbán, which is why the former prime minister is accepting the Fidesz party presidency for one year, Gergely Gulyás, the party’s parliamentary group leader said at Fidesz’s 32nd renewal congress in Budapest on Saturday. To renew the party, the goals of a “c»»»

London: British Prime Minister Keir Starmer welcomed the agreement reached today between the United States and Iran, stressing that it represents a very important step towards ending the war, ensuring regional stability, and reopening the Strait of Hormuz. In a statement issued on Monday, Starmer p»»»

Monterrey, Mexico: Sweden crushed Tunisia 5-1 on Sunday to leave the North African nation's defensive reputation in tatters and seize control of World Cup Group F. Graham Potter's men took the lead in Guadalupe in the seventh minute courtesy of Brighton midfielder Yasin Ayari's thunderbolt from out»»»

Twenty people were injured and Kyiv’s historic Pechersk Lavra monastery was set on fire after a major Russian air attack on the Ukrainian capital, authorities said on Monday. Drone and missile strikes left widespread damage, caused power outages for hundreds of thousands of residents, and prompted »»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Pakistan’s Foreign Minister: We stand ready to support any effort aimed at consolidating this progress while negotiations continue on outst»»»

Six liver transplants have been performed in Kyrgyzstan. Deputy Minister of Health Bakyt Kadyraliev announced this to members of Ala-Too parliamentary group in Zhogorku Kenesh. According to him, access to liver transplants for children with cirrhosis remains challenging due to insufficient resource»»»

The United States has committed to suspending sanctions on Iranian oil and petroleum product exports, not imposing new sanctions against Tehran, and not building up its military forces in the Middle East, the Iranian news agency Mehr reported citing a draft memorandum of understanding between the t»»»

In Kyrgyzstan, the official exchange rates of three more currencies will be determined against the som. The decision was made by the National Bank. The regulator approved a board resolution amending the rules for determining the official exchange rates of foreign currencies against the Kyrgyz som. »»»

The National Bank of Kyrgyzstan plans to simplify loan refinancing conditions for the country’s garment industry. The National Bank’s board has adopted a resolution establishing a special procedure for classifying loans issued for refinancing businesses operating in the garment sector, the regulato»»»

Russia’s Federal Service for Veterinary and Phytosanitary Supervision (Rosselkhoznadzor) has tightened its control over agricultural product deliveries from Kyrgyzstan. Raila Kabylova, chief specialist of the External Plant Quarantine Department of the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and »»»

EVIAN-LES-BAINS: Leaders of the Group of Seven wealthy nations meet at ​a French lakeside resort on Monday shortly after the US and Iran said they had reached a preliminary deal to end their war. Discussing next steps on Iran will be one of several issues the global leaders will wrestle with during»»»

President Trump turns 80 today, and the White House lawn has been transformed into a giant arena, complete with floodlights, cameras, giant Star-Spangled Banners and a 90-foot scaffold known as “The Claw,” as 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue hosts “Freedom 250”, a celebration featuring professional UFC cag»»»

President Sadyr Japarov has responded to criticism over the growing number of foreign workers in Kyrgyzstan. The president explained that when the country has sufficient resources and capabilities, it implements projects independently, citing Balykchy—Cholpon-Ata railway project, whose construction»»»

This week’s agenda — at glance G7 leaders meet Donald Trump in Évian amid growing tensions over Nato, Russia, and Iran EU formally opens accession talks with Ukraine and Moldova EU foreign ministers adopt new sanctions on Russia and discuss measures against Israel MEPs vote on tariffs on US imports»»»

Construction of the new Balykchy—Cholpon-Ata railway has begun in Issyk-Kul region of Kyrgyzstan. President Sadyr Japarov gave start to the project by taking part in a capsule-laying ceremony at the site of the future railway. As the head of state noted, the new railway line will be 86 kilometers l»»»

Paris: Iranian parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf has emerged as the key negotiator and one of the most high-profile figures in the Islamic republic's leadership as it enters a new phase after the US-Israeli war. A pillar of the Iranian establishment for some three decades and one of its m»»»

Paris: Over the course of the US-Israeli war on Iran, waves of airstrikes killed an entire echelon of the Islamic republic's political and military elite, starting with supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. President Donald Trump had claimed in March that the campaign had achieved "regime change",»»»

President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov attended the launch of a solar power plant in Issyk-Kul region with a total design capacity of 1,900 megawatts. The plant currently produces 175 megawatts. Investment at this stage has amounted to $130 million. This plant will be the second largest after the To»»»

US and Iran agreed to an “immediate and permanent” end to military operations under a surprise memorandum of understanding, announced via mediator Pakistan on Sunday, with both sides confirming a signing ceremony in Switzerland. The agreement includes plans to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, ease sanc»»»

BRUSSELS: The EU on Monday moves Ukraine’s bid to join onto the next stage after a long delay — but that doesn’t mean Kyiv’s path to full membership is getting easier. Foreign ministers from the 27-nation bloc will formally kick off negotiations with Ukraine, and neighboring Moldova, on aligning wi»»»

KYIV: The death toll from a wave of Russian strikes across Ukraine rose to nine on Monday, authorities said, after attacks on Kyiv and Kharkiv killed emergency workers, wounded dozens of civilians and damaged one of the country’s most important religious landmarks. The head of Kyiv’s military admin»»»

LOS ANGELES: Iran’s coach Amir Ghalenoei said on Sunday political tensions and visa issues have damaged his side’s preparations for the World Cup but insisted his players will not “pay attention to any of the hype.” Iran have arrived at the tournament under the shadow of a bitter diplomatic row, af»»»

Four years ago, in Doha’s Souq Waqif, thousands gathered night after night in the colours of their national teams, supporting their countries in the 2022 Qatar World Cup. Speaking in the many accents of the Arab world, chanting and mingling, theirs was an unplanned harmony among supporters of Arab »»»