Over 240 million passengers are planned to be transported in Bishkek this year. Deputy Mayor Ramiz Aliev announced at a meeting of the Bishkek City Council’s Standing Commission on Housing and Public Utilities. He clarified that 248 million passengers are planned to be transported in 2026. Last yea»»»

Manila: After a powerful magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck Mindanao on June 8, 2026, the first day back to school, something extraordinary emerged. It looked like the sea had "disappeared". Residents along parts of Sarangani and Davao Occidental in the southern Philippines now see beaches dramaticall»»»

Ukraine's State Border Guard Service (DPSU) has confirmed that ammunition contracts worth 23 billion hryvnia — more than 1.8 billion zloty — with Polish supplier PHU Lechmar were executed in full, at prices among the lowest available on the market. DPSU spokesman Andrij Demczenko told Interfax-Ukra»»»

A new EY forecast warns that global tensions, especially the Middle East conflict, will slow eurozone growth to just 0.5 percent in 2026 before a gradual recovery. Poland is expected to keep outpacing its neighbours, with 2026 GDP growth projected at 3.6 percent on the back of strong domestic deman»»»

Elsewedy Electric Group has secured a significant engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) contract for the development of Hungary’s largest combined cycle power plant (CCPP). This landmark project, awarded by MVM Matra Energia Zrt., a subsidiary of the Hungarian Electric Company (MVM), sig»»»

In a powerful move to spotlight Atopic Dermatitis (Eczema) Awareness Month, Pfizer Egypt has teamed up with the National Council for Motherhood and Childhood and the Egyptian Society for Dermatology and Cosmetology to roll out the second edition of their impactful “Go Out into the World” campaign. »»»

Preparations for the 2026/2027 autumn-winter period continue at the Bishkek Heating and Power Plant (HPP). The press service of City Hall reported. According to the municipality, scheduled maintenance is being carried out to ensure reliable and uninterrupted heat and electricity supply for consumer»»»

Toronto, Canada: Ghana scored a dramatic 1-0 victory over Panama in their opening World Cup Group L clash in Toronto on Wednesday. Caleb Yirenkyi bundled in the winning goal in the fifth minute of stoppage time, sending thousands of Ghanaians in Canada's largest city into a frenzy and settling an o»»»

Washington, United States: US President Donald Trump and Iran's president signed a deal Wednesday, June 17, 2026, meant to end the Middle East war, with Tehran agreeing to dilute its enriched uranium in return for large-scale economic relief. Trump put his signature to the memorandum of understandi»»»

The Bavarian Administrative Court of Appeal has given the local office of Germany’s domestic intelligence agency the green light to continue surveilling the state chapter of Alternative for Germany (AfD). The right-wing opposition party has consistently polled ahead of its mainstream rivals nationw»»»

As fuel prices at filling stations are expected to fall 10–15 forints below the protected price level later this week, the government decided at its Wednesday meeting to initiate amendments to the relevant legislation in Parliament and phase out the protected fuel price system, Prime Minister Péter»»»

Dubai: Dubai’s planned Gold Line is beginning to influence the investment case for some of the city’s busiest residential districts, with brokers and developers expecting the biggest lift in communities where property demand has grown faster than public transport access. Sign up for our daily busin»»»

Russia attacked Kyiv with missiles and Ukrainian drones hit Moscow’s refinery as both countries exchanged strikes hours after President Volodymyr Zelensky spoke with US President Donald Trump and European leaders. A Reuters witness heard explosions in Kyiv and authorities in the northeastern Ukrain»»»

SEOUL: South Korean police have questioned an executive of Starbucks operator Shinsegae in their investigation of a flopped promotional campaign that evoked a deadly 1980 crackdown, the group told AFP on Thursday. Starbucks Korea, which operates more than 2,000 stores nationwide under a licensing a»»»

Euro news reported that London’s murder rate has surpassed New York for the first time after a man in his twenties was attacked and stabbed to death after leaving a bar in the southern borough of Wandsworth on Sunday. Attacks reveal a worrying trend. According to a report from Britain’s Sunday Time»»»

A B-52 Stratofortress, similar to the one seen here, crashed Monday in California, killing eight people on board. U.S. Air Force officials identified the eight victims on Wednesday. File photo courtesy U.S. Air Force June 17 (UPI) -- U.S. Air Force officials identified Wednesday the eight crew memb»»»

Dubai: As the UAE's summer break approaches and schools across the country prepare for the 2026–27 academic year, leading education providers are in the thick of teacher recruitment and many have already secured the bulk of their hires. With international schools following the British, American, an»»»

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kyrgyzstan announces the launch of Electronic Consul mobile app. According to the ministry’s press service, the service was developed to improve the accessibility and efficiency of consular services for citizens of the country abroad, as well as for those planning»»»

Dubai: Commuters are facing another busy morning on Dubai's roads, with traffic building across key highways from Sharjah into the emirate as rush-hour volumes continue to rise, according to Google Maps. Motorists travelling from Sharjah towards Dubai are experiencing delays on Sheikh Zayed Road (E»»»

Speaker of the Zhogorku Kenesh, Marlen Mamataliev, met with the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States to the Kyrgyz Republic, Lesslie Viguerie, the parliament’s press service reported. During the meeting, the parties discussed issues related to strengthening bilateral re»»»

Central Asia used to be thought of as sitting at the “navel of the world,” about as far away from everywhere as it was possible to be. Today that perception has changed as once again the region finds itself at the centre of things and a key link between east and west. Uzbekistan is the most populou»»»

Dubai: Great Wall Motor (GWM) has strengthened its regional presence with the opening of its largest overseas showroom on Sheikh Zayed Road, one of Dubai’s most prominent automotive and commercial destinations. Opened by GWM’s UAE distributor, Saeed Juma Al Naboodah Group, the showroom displays mor»»»

Saudi Arabia's General Directorate of Traffic has warned motorists against violating vehicle window tinting regulations, saying offenders could face fines ranging from SR500 to SR900. The authority said rear window tinting is permitted provided it does not exceed 30 per cent, a level intended to ba»»»

The Iranian football team have this week criticised their treatment in the US, with the team's head coach saying they're being 'oppressed' at the World Cup. Iran - one of four countries that have been hit by a travel ban - have faced restrictions, visa complications, and logistical disruptions link»»»

Cuba's former president Raul Castro on Wednesday backed sweeping economic reforms proposed by the government to revive the crisis-hit economy amid a longstanding US embargo. The measures would expand private investment, attract capital from Cubans abroad and reduce the state's role, with lawmakers »»»

Senior US officials on Wednesday disclosed the contents of a draft memorandum of understanding with Iran, ending days of secrecy ahead of a planned signing ceremony on Friday. The document outlines an immediate ceasefire, steps toward lifting US sanctions, the restoration of commercial shipping and»»»

The Central Bank of Oman will issue a silver commemorative coin marking the FIFA World Cup 2026. The bank said the coin was produced in cooperation with football's world governing body FIFA and minted to high technical standards using 99.9 per cent pure silver. Get updated faster and for FREE: Down»»»

State Republicans on Wednesday rejected Gov. Brian Kemp's call to consider redrawing the state's district maps. File Photo by Chris Kleponis/UPI | License Photo June 17 (UPI) -- Georgia Republicans on Wednesday rejected GOP efforts to redraw the state's congressional and legislative maps amid a wid»»»

Ukraine has won key pledges of further support from world leaders in defending itself from Russia's full-scale invasion, now in its fifth year. Leaders attending the summit promised to strengthen Ukraine’s air defenses and ensure its energy supply, as well as step up international economic pressure»»»

Share: President Trump defended a memorandum of understanding (MOU) released Wednesday that ends the war with Iran, even as he suggested it may not be “permanent” during a press conference from the Group of Seven (G7) summit in Évian-les-Bains, France. The president noted other G7 members backed th»»»

Saudi Arabia has reduced the maximum number of instant work visas available to newly established businesses to five, as part of measures aimed at regulating recruitment and encouraging compliance with labour market requirements, the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development's Qiwa platform»»»

Fujairah: Marking World Sea Turtle Day, the Fujairah Environment Authority has announced the successful hatching of 93 hawksbill turtles at Al Fuqait Reserve, underscoring ongoing efforts to protect endangered marine species and preserve coastal biodiversity. The authority confirmed that the succes»»»

Temperatures across the UAE are expected to rise gradually today reaching as high as 46°C in inland areas, while humid conditions could lead to fog or mist in parts of the country overnight and early Friday, the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) said. The NCM said weather conditions would remain»»»

Ajman: Ajman Transport Authority has completed the rollout of a fully digital payment system across its taxi fleet, making all taxi fare transactions cashless in a move aimed at advancing smart mobility and supporting the emirate's digital transformation goals. The authority said passengers can now»»»

President Donald Trump signed an agreement with Iran Wednesday that calls for Tehran to dilute its stockpile of highly enriched uranium and waives US-backed sanctions on the country, immediately allowing Iran to sell its oil freely in a major concession from Washington, according to details release»»»

Sharjah: Sharjah: Sharjah Charity International has launched an appeal to donors and philanthropists to help complete the funding for a Dh2.1 million integrated charitable village in the Southern Region of Zamboanga in the Republic of the Philippines , a project designed to provide housing, educati»»»

ABU DHABI: Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler’s Representative in the Al Dhafra Region, received at Al Nakheel Palace in Abu Dhabi a delegation from Modon Holding Group, led by Jassem Mohamed Bu Ataba Al Zaabi, Chairman of the Department of Finance and Chairman of Modon Holding, to review the»»»

MOSCOW: President Vladimir Putin hosted leaders of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations on Wednesday as Russia seeks to bolster business and other ties with the nations of the regional bloc. The two-day meeting, being held in Kazan, is set to consider ways to expand Russia’s “strategic partne»»»

Geneva / Islamabad: Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has confirmed that the official signing ceremony for the US‑Iran peace deal will take place on Friday, June 19, at the Burgenstock resort near Lucerne in Switzerland It marks the culmination of months of mediation and preparing to halt host»»»

Dubai: UAE travellers are increasingly looking beyond popular social media destinations and seeking new experiences this summer, with flexibility and personalisation becoming bigger factors in holiday planning. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.According to recent resear»»»

For more than a century, the idea of a space elevator has belonged to the realm of science fiction: a colossal tether stretching from Earth into space, carrying cargo and people to orbit without the thunderous violence of rockets, their emissions, and residual debris. Today, however, scientists and»»»

The signing of the US-Iran memorandum of understanding to end the Middle East war means Tehran will reopen the Strait of Hormuz "instantly" and the American blockade of Iranian ports will end "immediately", Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said on Thursday. The memorandum "shall enter into »»»

PARIS: Donald Trump explained the appeal in one sentence: “Versailles is not gold leaf — Versailles is the real deal.” For Emmanuel Macron, that was precisely the point. On Wednesday night, the French president threw open Louis XIV’s palace to his US counterpart for a private reception, show and di»»»

Israel has moved to reduce the powers of Palestinian authorities in Hebron, one of the most volatile cities in the occupied West Bank, in a step Palestinians say violates a decades-old agreement and advances annexation. Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich announced on Tuesday that Israel has “abolish»»»

During 111 days of fighting, the US military has left Iran's oil facilities, fully-laden crude oil tankers and much of its infrastructure intact. They were deliberate moves. The US naval blockade and devastating strikes left much of Iran's military weakened and its economy reeling. And if the emerg»»»

WASHINGTON: The interim deal between the United States and Iran is supposed to usher in a two-month period that would address the most divisive issue between the longtime adversaries — Tehran’s nuclear program. Preventing Iran from attaining a nuclear bomb is a key reason that President Donald Trum»»»

ARLINGTON, United States: Harry Kane scored twice in the first half as England eventually saw off Croatia 4-2 to launch their World Cup title assault in Texas on Wednesday. Jude Bellingham, immediately after half-time, and substitute Marcus Rashford with five minutes to go ensured a winning start f»»»

KINGSTON, Jamaica: Jamaica is in discussions with the United States to accept third-country deportees, a move that would add the island nation to a growing number of Caribbean countries working with the Trump administration on its immigration agenda. Jamaica's National Security Minister Dr. Horace »»»

Tribune News Network Vancouver Upbeat Qatar will look to build on their opening day resilience when they face Canada in their FIFA World Cup 2026 Group B tie at BC Place on Thursday (Friday 1am Doha Time). Spanish coach Julen Lopetegui’s side showed character in their 1-1 draw with Switzerland, sta»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Insurance (QIC), the leading insurer in Qatar and the MENA region, has announced the launch of its inaugural AI summer internship programme for university students, introduced as part of the company’s commitment to nurturing national talent and equipping the next gen»»»