DOHA: Summer camps across Qatar in 2026 have provided children and young people with more than a way to pass the long school holiday. Government ministries, Cultural Village Katara, sports bodies and community institutions have used the summer season to offer structured programmes combining educati»»»

President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov spoke about the further construction of Balykchy—Kochkor—Kara-Keche—Makmal railway in an interview with journalist Ali Toktakunov. The section from Balykchy to Kochkor was completed this year. He noted that once the project is completed, passengers will be able»»»

DOHA: The National Cyber Security Agency (NCSA), represented by the National Cyber Security Academy, yesterday took part in the eighth edition of the ‘My Career – My Future’ job-shadowing programme. The initiative provided diverse secondary students with hands-on insight into cyber specialisations,»»»

President Sadyr Japarov said that anti-China sentiments in Kyrgyzstan are being fueled by both external and domestic forces. In an interview with journalist Ali Toktakunov, he linked these sentiments, among other things, to opposition to the construction of China—Kyrgyzstan—Uzbekistan railway and o»»»

Washington: US Energy Secretary Chris Wright has said eight million to nine million barrels of oil are moving through the Strait of Hormuz each day, disputing estimates that suggested traffic through the vital waterway had fallen sharply during the conflict with Iran. Wright told Fox News that comm»»»

President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov answered a question about the country’s external debt in an interview with journalist Ali Toktakunov. The journalist noted that there is public concern over Kyrgyzstan’s debt to China and whether it could put the country in a position of dependence on the Peopl»»»

1 of 3 | Oklahoma executed Carlos Cuesta-Rodriguez, 70, on Thursday morning for the 2003 murder of his common-law wife, Olimpia Fisher, 43. Photo courtesy Oklahoma Department of Corrections/Website Aug. 13 (UPI) -- Three states executed death row inmates on Thursday, marking the first time in more »»»

President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov has once again commented on proposed changes to the procedure for leasing land. In an interview with journalist Ali Toktakunov, he said long-term land use should be granted to investors only if they fulfill their commitments. According to the president, current»»»

As UAE airports enter one of the busiest periods of the summer travel season, the US-Iran standoff is entering a new phase, with the Strait of Hormuz remaining at the centre of the crisis affecting the entire planet. The UAE said early on Friday that two vessels affiliated with Abu Dhabi National O»»»

Venezuela's interim government and members of opposition parties ended their first round of talks Wednesday with agreements to reform the Supreme Tribunal of Justice and seek access to the country's frozen reserves in order to finance recovery from June's devastating earthquakes. Venezuela's interi»»»

COPENHAGEN — Shipping giant Maersk raised its full-year earnings guidance Thursday as it reported a doubling of profits in the second quarter, driven by strong demand in Asia in particular.From April to June, net profit was $1.3 billion, up from $614 million a year earlier, the company said.Maersk »»»

AMMAN — The Audit Bureau on Thursday hosted the Golden Jubilee celebration of the Arab Organisation of Supreme Audit Institutions (ARABOSAI), marking 50 years of joint Arab auditing work and highlighting the need to modernise oversight in response to rapid technological and economic changes.The cel»»»

In an interview with journalist Ali Toktakunov, President Sadyr Japarov answered a question about rising fuel prices and how Kyrgyzstan can become independent from imported fuel. The head of state noted that the country is currently dependent on Russia for fuel and lubricants, importing 90 percent »»»

President Sadyr Japarov said he had previously considered not running in the 2027 presidential election and supporting Kamchybek Tashiev’s candidacy. He stated this in an interview with journalist Ali Toktakunov. According to the head of state, after completing his first presidential term, he had p»»»

MOKHA, Yemen: Crew members of a Yemeni commercial ship who survived a deadly attack by Houthi rebels earlier this week said a second missile struck the vessel just as rescue efforts from the initial strike were underway, causing even more chaos and casualties.In all, three ballistic missiles fired »»»

WASHINGTON: Vice President JD Vance said Thursday that the top US priority in the Iran war was keeping oil and gasoline prices low for Americans, with preventing Tehran from acquiring a nuclear weapon ranking second. The remarks contrasted with President Donald Trump’s repeated framing of the fight»»»

Mali President Assimi Goïta on Thursday pardoned a French ​national who had been sentenced to 20 years in prison. Last year, Mali's military-led government accused Yann ​Vézilier, an official from the French embassy, of being involved in a plot ​to destabilise the West ‌African country.&n»»»

An elderly dancing duo has become a viral sensation in Italy after a tour operator shared one of their street performances online last week, striking a chord with many in Italy, whose population is the oldest in the EU. The pair said they hope their sudden popularity will push their peers off the s»»»

In an interview with journalist Ali Toktakunov, President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov explained how the money received from the development of Kumtor gold mine is spent. Toktakunov noted that since Japarov took office, Kumtor’s total revenue has amounted to $5.1 billion, and net profit has exceeded»»»

In June 2026, construction output volume, based on raw data, was 1.2% lower than a year earlier. Based on working-day adjusted data, it lessened by 5.0%. Among the main construction groups, output in the construction of buildings decreased by 5.5%, while that of civil engineering grew by 5.6%. Base»»»

President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov said that the amounts of funds reportedly recovered through the anti-corruption campaign by former State Committee for National Security (SCNS) chief Kamchybek Tashiev may have been overstated due to the valuation of confiscated assets. He made the remarks in a»»»

The government has decided on extraordinary measures in response to this year's drought, with farmers set to receive immediate assistance to maintain their solvency, according to a notice published on the kormany.hu website on Thursday. It was disclosed that by the end of July, damage reports had b»»»

The Integrity Authority will establish a registry of economic operators excluded from public procurement due to criminal offences, the authority announced in a statement sent to MTI on Thursday. They stated that this measure is indispensable for the resumption of EU funding, and that in addition to»»»

The European Union has published its 2025 Report on Human Rights and Democracy in the World. The document also includes information on the Kyrgyz Republic. According to the report, the human rights situation in Kyrgyzstan continued to deteriorate in 2025. Growing concerns included restrictions on c»»»

US President Donald Trump’s envoy and son-in-law, Jared Kushner, may visit Israel next week for talks on Gaza, a source familiar with the matter said on Thursday. The plans were reported earlier by Axios, which also said that Kushner was planning to meet mediators from Egypt, Qatar and Turkiye as w»»»

The Trump administration is signaling its naval pressure campaign against Iran could continue for as long as necessary. US War Secretary Pete Hegseth said Thursday that the US could maintain the blockade of Iranian ports “indefinitely,” because American warships can be "rotated" in and out of the r»»»

KUWAIT CITY: Kuwait’s once prosperous oil sector has stood largely paralyzed for months, with petroleum exports plummeting as fighting raged across the Gulf — triggering the country’s largest crisis in decades. Half a year into the war, Kuwait remains a hostage to its uncompromising need to access »»»

Abu Dhabi cements global leadership in organ transplantation as 2,150 patients receive life-saving procedures 631 organ transplants performed across the emirate in 2025, up 118% from 2024 Achievement reflects Abu Dhabi’s integrated organ transplantation ecosystem It brings together advanced infrast»»»

A page of a 1969 newspaper shows three stories. Two are about unresolved murders. One involves a famous actress. Next to the story is a shorter article about a raid on an auto theft ring. 26 people have been arrested. You start picturing a person living in 1960s LA, reading that paper after bolting»»»

Sharjah: The buffet plates were cleared just before 9pm on Thursday, the lights at the Mleiha Eye Lounge dimmed, and a few hundred people settled onto carpets with their necks tilted back. For the next four hours, until 1am, everyone was waiting for the same thing: a streak of light. This was Mleih»»»

Dubai: For centuries, Arab navigators, fishermen and farmers have watched the summer sky for Suhail, or Canopus, a key seasonal marker whose appearance signals the gradual retreat of the Arabian Peninsula’s intense summer heat and the arrival of cooler nights. Ibrahim Al Jarwan, chairman of the Emi»»»

PANAMA CITY: The United States on Thursday said that it could maintain a naval blockade of ​Iran indefinitely and would ratchet up economic pressure on Tehran as ceasefire talks have floundered, global oil supply is dropping and regional tensions are rising. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth told repo»»»

WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump is ordering the US Navy to remove the advanced system used to launch fighter jets from its newest type of aircraft carrier and return to using older steam catapults that he has long said he prefers, according to a directive issued Thursday. The new mandate would l»»»

The Trump administration has accused Chinese exporters of building a sprawling system to circumvent US tariffs by routing goods through third countries turning what has long been a familiar feature of global trade — "transshipment" — into a new front in Washington’s economic confrontation with Beij»»»

WASHINGTON: The Pacific-based aircraft carrier USS George Washington has begun heading toward the Middle East as reports have emerged of mental health and supply issues aboard the long-deployed USS Abraham Lincoln. The Lincoln has been supporting the US war against Iran, and its deployment has incl»»»

WASHINGTON: The Pacific-based aircraft carrier USS George Washington has begun heading toward the Middle East as reports have emerged of mental health and supply issues aboard the long-deployed USS Abraham Lincoln.The Lincoln has been supporting the US war against Iran, and its deployment has inclu»»»

A 2025 Deloitte survey found that around half of Gen Z and millennial audiences feel a stronger personal connection to the creators they follow on social media than to television personalities or actors. It reflects a generation drawn to spaces where they can respond, participate and create, rather»»»

Dubai: UAE parents facing large school-fee payments this month can choose from a range of credit-card instalment facilities, but the cost, repayment period and eligibility rules differ sharply between banks. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click here.The pay»»»

Have you noticed how everyone seems to be an expert these days — and how little clarity that actually brings? We are living in a time where expertise is everywhere, but something quieter and more essential is becoming harder to find - thinking and reasoning. It sometimes feels as though everyone is»»»

People gather to cool off at the World War II Memorial in Washington, D.C. on July 5, 2023. the memorial was vandalized Thursday with graffiti and bubbles. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo Aug. 13 (UPI) -- A section of the World War II Memorial in Washington, D.C. was vandalized Thursd»»»

Dubai: The family of an Indian expat in Dubai, who died last week during a vacation in Kerala, has confirmed that final laboratory results show he had contracted leptospirosis, commonly known as rat fever, highlighting risks of infection during rainy-season travel and from rat-infested surroundings»»»

WASHINGTON: The US has received several warnings from Israel over the past year that Iran intended to assassinate President Donald ​Trump, including before a secret Air Force One ruse in Turkiye, that US intelligence officials could not independently verify, according to a current US official and t»»»

WASHINGTON: US ​Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said on Thursday that the United States is going to apply measures that have “never ‌been seen” ‌on Iran. “Watch ​this ‌space ⁠for ​more announcements ⁠coming next week because we are going to apply measures like have never been ⁠seen in the history »»»

The US State Department reportedly ordered Israel to stick to its word and pull its troops out of Lebanon after Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz said his forces were “here to stay” in the south of the country. Under a US-brokered framework signed on June 26, Israel agreed to leave the territory»»»

ABU DHABI: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has strongly condemned and denounced the hostile Iranian attack that targeted two vessels affiliated with ADNOC as they transited the Strait of Hormuz, with no injuries reported. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) underscored that this a»»»

Abu Dhabi: ADNOC confirmed that two of its vessels were attacked while transiting the Strait of Hormuz in the evening of Thursday, August 13, according to official news agency WAM. The incident resulted in no injuries, and the situation has been brought under control. In a statement, ADNOC stressed»»»

The US Navy is preparing to send the aircraft carrier USS George Washington to the Middle East to relieve the USS Abraham Lincoln, whose deployment has stretched to more than eight months as the Iran war continues. The rotation, reported by the Wall Street Journal, was planned before the latest con»»»

President Donald Trump announced on Thursday tariffs of up to 100 percent on imports of unmanned drones and their components to reduce US reliance on imports in an industry dominated by China. The US president justified the decision on national security grounds, according to a White House statement»»»

A sweeping overhaul of Germany’s intelligence services proposed by the government could infringe on police powers in violation of constitutional safeguards, opposition politicians have warned. On Wednesday, Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt presented a 730-page package comprising three draft law»»»

The Kuril Islands will forever remain Russian land, with Japan looking for trouble by continuing to stick to its claim over the archipelago, former Russian President Dmitry Medvdev has said. The Kuril archipelago came under Soviet control at the end of World War II following Japan’s defeat and was »»»