Nuwakot, Nepal: At 12, Nepali schoolgirl Ritu Maya Tamang has already learned how a close-knit family can be torn apart in a matter of minutes. Tamang is among more than 500 children separated from their parents by the catastrophic August 26 flooding that hit the China-Nepal border, sweeping away h»»»

Kyrgyzstan plans to overcome its electricity deficit through Kambar-Ata-1 hydropower plant, develop new transport routes and open part of Ala-Too Resort ski cluster. President Sadyr Japarov spoke about the implementation of major projects on September 11 at celebrations marking the 35th anniversary»»»

A drone show dedicated to the 35th anniversary of Kyrgyzstan’s independence was held in Talas on the evening of September 11. President Sadyr Japarov took part in the celebrations. The illuminated drones formed large-scale displays above the stage. Images of the national emblem, mountain peaks and »»»

BRICS countries should develop cross-border payments to shield their economies from geopolitical risks, while taking into account each country’s level of development and national priorities, Bank of Indonesia Governor Destry Damayanti stressed on the sidelines of a BRICS summit in New Delhi on Satu»»»

President Sadyr Japarov criticized some compatriots living abroad and separately thanked Kyrgyzstanis working overseas for their contribution to the country’s economy. He made the remarks on September 11 at celebrations marking the 35th anniversary of Kyrgyzstan’s independence in Talas. Speaking ab»»»

Strong shifting winds in October could accelerate the transition to milder weather Abu Dhabi: Relief from the UAE’s intense summer heat is drawing closer, with temperatures expected to begin a noticeable decline during the second half of September as the country moves towards milder autumn conditio»»»

Drones, aerial surveys and 3D mapping are being deployed across flood-hit areas Abu Dhabi: The UAE Search and Rescue Team continues its field operations in flood-affected areas of Nepal, in coordination and cooperation with the relevant Nepalese authorities and teams, as part of the UAE’s efforts t»»»

New York: Ben Shelton believes his newly acquired problem-solving skills can carry him to a maiden Grand Slam title when he faces Alexander Zverev in the final of the US Open on Sunday. The big-serving 23-year-old powered into the first major championship final of his career on Friday after musclin»»»

Festivities marking the 36th anniversary of Kyrgyzstan’s independence in 2027 will take place in Naryn region. President Sadyr Japarov announced this on September 11 while concluding his speech at the celebrations in Talas. «Once again, I congratulate you on the 35th anniversary of Kyrgyzstan’s ind»»»

Saudi vows to defend sovereignty while giving Iraq time to rein in armed groups Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Foreign Affairs has strongly condemned the targeting of the East-West Pipeline in the Riyadh and Madinah regions, which was struck by several drones launched from Iraq. The attack caused injur»»»

Paris, France: Celine Dion is set to make her long-awaited return to the stage in Paris on Saturday evening after years battling a rare neurological disorder, with fans counting down the hours until showtime. The "My Heart Will Go On" singer will perform her first full concert in six years, marking»»»

Kyrgyzstan will allow inspections of quarantineable products and facilities by the authorized body responsible for veterinary, phytosanitary and food safety. President Sadyr Japarov has introduced the relevant exemption to the moratorium on business inspections. The changes are set out in Decree No»»»

Arab Finance: Al Fanar for Contracting, Construction, Trade, Import, and Export Company signed a contract to execute carpentry, steel fixing, and finishing works for the Wadi Yemm project within the Ras El Hekma development in Marsa Matrouh, according to a bourse disclosure. The preliminary deal, v»»»

Author events and the second day of the Democratic Mosaic festival are on Saturday's programme at Sofia's Book Alley, which runs until September 13. The fair takes place along Vitosha Boulevard and in the park outside the National Palace of Culture. Dilyana Atanasova, Hayri Hamdan and Manol Peykov »»»

Toronto, Canada: Tiberiu Useriu purged the demons of a violent childhood and a youth marked by crime through grueling races over ice and snow. After nearly a decade in prison, the Romanian sought redemption on some of the world's most extreme routes. His story is portrayed in the documentary "The U»»»

By December, owners of diesel-powered vehicles with a maximum of 150 horsepower will receive a total of 20,000 forints in compensation — the Prime Minister announced on Friday afternoon on his Facebook page. In a video posted alongside the entry, Péter Magyar said the government had decided to prov»»»

On the sidelines of the BRICS Summit in New Delhi, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi presented Russian President Vladimir Putin with a Russian-language edition of the ancient Indian philosophical text Thirukkural. Over the years, Vladimir Putin has also received a range of unusual and symbolic gi»»»

Rome talks pushed to October as US hosts envoys amid rising border tensions The next round of negotiations between Israel and Lebanon in Rome have been delayed until October, a US official said Friday. Last month, the United States had said the next round of talks in the Italian capital would take »»»

A fire broke out at an EMCO ammunition depot near Gorni Varpishta late on Friday, prompting staff evacuations and a BG Alert warning, officials said on Saturday morning. Employees were not in danger, police said, citing the ammunition plant's manager. Three teams from the Regional Fire Safety and C»»»

President Iliana Iotova will take part in Saturday's awards ceremony for the Hedgehogs' Spines children's creative writing competition at Sts Cyril and Methodius National Library, the President's press secretariat said. The competition is now in its 20th edition, organizer the Mormarevi Brothers Fo»»»

The centerpiece of the BRICS program is underway in New Delhi. The group’s Business Forum was held on September 11, and the Indian capital is hosting the 18th BRICS Summit on September 12-13. This year’s gathering is deeply symbolic. Exactly 20 years ago, in September 2006, the foreign ministers of»»»

Doha, Qatar: The State of Qatar is taking part as the guest country of honor at the Costa Rica Reading Festival, being held from September 11 to 13 at the Antigua Aduana cultural center in the capital San Jose. The 5th Fiesta de la Lectura Costa Rica 2026 is showcasing Qatar's literary and cultural»»»

Filipino authorities arrest passenger at Cebu airport under court warrant Dubai: A man wanted in the Philippines over a qualified theft case was arrested at Mactan-Cebu International Airport after arriving from Dubai. The man, whose name was not disclosed, has been arrested on September 8 by person»»»

Former state secretary Vilmos Vályi-Nagy has spoken about government meetings held to resolve “problematic cases”, the increase in the purchase price of telecommunications company Antenna Hungária and what he described as massively overpriced state IT procurements in the second part of his intervie»»»

Berlin: Qatar has highlighted its plans to build a lasting basketball legacy ahead of the 2027 FIBA Basketball World Cup, due to be held in Doha. Secretary-General of the Qatar Olympic Committee, HE Jassem bin Rashid Al Buainain, who is also the deputy chairman of the organizing committee for the t»»»

There are fundamental differences in the views and assessments of OSCE members regarding the causes of the European security crisis and ways to overcome it, which is why a discussion on the matter is not expected in the near future, Russia’s Permanent Representative to the OSCE, Dmitry Polyansky, t