During a two-day working visit to Batken region, Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan, Adylbek Kasymaliev, visited several facilities in Leilek district, including the district General Medical Practice Center, an industrial plant, and new settlements built after the border conflict. T»»»

The Kyrgyz Football Union (KFU) announced a charity initiative as part of friendly matches between the national teams of Kyrgyzstan and Palestine. According to the KFU, part of the proceeds from ticket sales for the games will be donated to support the people of Palestine. The matches will be held »»»

1 of 2 | U.S. Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs Allison Hooker (C) arrives at South Korea's foreign ministry building in Seoul on Tuesday for talks on security-related agreements. Photo by Yonhap South Korea and the United States launched new high-profile talks Tuesday to discuss the i»»»

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The transaction was preceded by an extensive “stay versus go” analysis, during which Global Technical Systems evaluated several options for the company’s future headquarters. Following this process, the northern area of Bucharest emerged as the natural choice due to its developed infrastructure, ea»»»

HELSINKI- Serbian FM Marko Djuric met with members of the Foreign Affairs Committee and the Grand Committee of the Finnish parliament on Tuesday to discuss advancement of bilateral relations, Serbia's EU integration and current regional and international affairs. In the parliament building in Helsi»»»

This funding targets, on one hand, companies aiming to invest in regional development across sectors such as manufacturing, green energy, transport, logistics, and decarbonization, among others. On the other hand, local public authorities can apply for non-reimbursable support for investments in en»»»

Israel has portrayed the capture of a Crusader-era fortress as a turning point in its offensive against Hezbollah, but the operation has also sparked fears of a new quagmire in south Lebanon. Israeli authorities praised the symbolism of the capture of Beaufort, perched atop a rocky outcrop, as they»»»

The Interior Ministry told BTA that police had investigated bomb threats at schools in several cities across the country on Tuesday. Reports of planted explosive devices were sent to email addresses of schools in Plovdiv, Varna, Kardzhali, Karlovo, Asenovgrad, Blagoevgrad, Kyustendil and Razgrad. S»»»

All media outlets report the power-holders' plans to take out new debt, remove COVID-related pension supplements and cut the per-vote subsidy for parties. The measures were presented to journalists Monday in the National Assembly by Konstantin Prodanov, Chair of the Ad Hoc Parliamentary Committee o»»»

Dubai: The United States has stopped issuing new Employment-Based Second Preference (EB-2) immigrant visas to Indian applicants after reaching its annual limit for the 2026 fiscal year, according to the US Department of State. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.In an anno»»»

RIYADH: Oman’s OQ Exploration and Production and the Libyan Investment Authority have signed a memorandum of understanding to explore joint investment opportunities in the oil and gas sector, deepening energy cooperation between the two countries. The agreement establishes a framework for collabora»»»

ROME: Italian police have arrested two Pakistani nationals for the murder of four Pakistani farm workers found dead in a burnt-out minivan in southern Italy, Corriere della Sera daily reported Tuesday. The burnt-out vehicle was found at a petrol station near the village of Amendolara in a vast farm»»»

DUBAI: Jordanian filmmaker Zaid Abu Hamdan’s latest feature “BOOMAH” — which was partly supported by Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea Film Fund — is set to make its world premiere at the Shanghai International Film Festival in June. The movie stars Jordanian actress Rakeen Saad, known for her roles in Netfli»»»

Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri praised Tuesday Iran for insisting that a ceasefire in Lebanon remains a key condition for any deal with the United States. Iran's parliament speaker and chief negotiator Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf had said on Monday night that he and Berri had spoken by phone. Ghalibaf»»»

PoliticsTaiwanTaiwan's Lai: Status quo is key to secure tech supply chainsMark Hallam with dpa, ReutersPresident Lai Ching-te has opened an AI and tech summit in Taipei, saying preserving the status quo is key to securing supply chains. Taiwan is a crucial chipmaker, but its ties with China are a c»»»

The St. Kitts and Nevis Citizenship Unit has activated biometric enrolment centres in London, Abu Dhabi and Toronto on 1 June, 2026, taking the live network to six cities ahead of the 31 July 2027 compliance deadline for all citizens. The three new locations join St Kitts, Hong Kong and Dubai, whic»»»

Winemakers across France are experimenting with the ancient practice of "vitiforestry" – growing trees alongside vines – to tackle the modern issue of climate change, and many are impressed with the results. As the world faces increasingly unpredictable weather, trees can help protec»»»

A Tian Shan white-clawed brown bear, a rare subspecies of the brown bear listed in the Red Book of the Kyrgyz Republic, has been recorded for the first time on the territory of Kumtor mine. According to specialists, the appearance of this rare predator indicates favorable conditions for wildlife ha»»»

The Ministry of Natural Resources, Ecology and Technical Supervision of the Kyrgyz Republic has conducted an environmental campaign in Issyk-Kul region. The measures focused on inspecting wastewater treatment systems at resort and health facilities, as well as restricting the circulation of polymer»»»

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s financial market is approaching a regulatory step that could open a broader path for mortgage securitization, after Saudi Exchange, or Tadawul, proposed draft amendments to market rules allowing special purpose entities to issue and list debt instruments. The significance of »»»

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un honored members of Naegohyang Women's FC at an event, state media reported Tuesday. The team is seen here on May 23 after winning the AFC Women's Champions League title in Suwon, South Korea. File Photo by Yonhap SEOUL, June 2 (UPI) -- North Korean leader Kim Jong Un»»»

Lebanese parliament Speaker Nabih Berri, a key Hezbollah ally, will guarantee the Iran-backed group's adherence to a "global ceasefire" with Israel, his adviser told AFP on Tuesday. Berri, who heads the Hezbollah-allied Amal party, has long acted as an intermediary between the group and the United »»»

Manila: The Department of Transportation (DOTr) on Sunday moved to dispel reports that a key Bulacan station had been removed from the long-delayed Metro Rail Transit Line 7 (MRT-7) project, saying all 14 stations remain part of the approved alignment and that partial operations are still targeted »»»

The European Commission has issued opinions on the temporary reintroduction of internal border controls by Austria, Denmark, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Slovenia, Sweden and Norway. Brussels said countries maintaining checks within the Schengen area should now work towards phasing them»»»

Doha, Qatar: Speaker of the Shura Council HE Hassan bin Abdullah Al Ghanim met on Tuesday, separately, with Ambassador of the French Republic to the State of Qatar, HE Arnaud Pescheux and Ambassador of the Portuguese Republic, HE Ana Filomena da Costa Rocha. During the two meetings, cooperation rel»»»

WASHINGTON: Secretary of State Marco Rubio is set to face a litany of questions Tuesday about the Trump administration’s fragile or stalling diplomatic efforts around the world when he appears for back-to-back hearings on Capitol Hill for the first time since the Iran war began. The Republican form»»»

The European Union on Monday agreed a deal to allow countries to send migrants ordered to leave the bloc to third-country "return hubs". The legislation, which still requires formal approval by EU governments and the European Parliament, has drawn criticism from human rights groups. European U»»»

Dec 19 Egypt’s stock index jumped 2.5 percent in heavy trade by mid-afternoon on Monday as the Egyptian pound depreciated against the US dollar, and on news that a state-owned bank signed a loan with a big Chinese bank, portfolio managers said. Twenty-five of the 30 most liquid Egyptian shares rose»»»

Bulgaria’s defense spending is set to continue rising in line with NATO commitments, Defense Minister Dimitar Stoyanov said during remarks in the southeastern city of Haskovo. He confirmed that the government remains committed to a long-term trajectory of increased military expenditure. According t»»»

Parliament speaker Nabih Berri, a Hezbollah ally, will guarantee the Iran-backed group's adherence to a "global ceasefire" with Israel, his adviser told AFP on Tuesday. Berri, who heads the Hezbollah-allied Amal party, has long acted as an intermediary between the group and the United States, which»»»

WASHINGTON: Secretary of State Marco Rubio is set to face a litany of questions Tuesday about the Trump administration’s fragile or stalling diplomatic efforts around the world when he appears for back-to-back hearings on Capitol Hill for the first time since the Iran war began. The Republican form»»»

In a historic move, the United Arab Emirates has unveiled its most ambitious national budget to date for the fiscal year 2025. With a total expenditure set at AED71.5 billion ($19.5 billion), this budget highlights the nation’s commitment to expansive growth and socio-economic development. This fin»»»

Cairo — Egypt’s discussions with China’s SANY Group have evolved beyond plans for a wind turbine factory to encompass renewable-energy projects with a combined capacity of up to 2,000 MW, as Cairo seeks to build a domestic clean-energy industrial base and position itself as a regional manufacturing»»»

Customs officers at the Kapitan Andreevo border checkpoint on the Bulgarian-Turkish border seized over EUR 96,000 in undeclared cash during two separate inspections of passenger vehicles, the Customs Agency in Svilengrad said on Tuesday. In the first case, officers discovered euro banknotes wrapped»»»

The grand opening of the new head office of Eldik Bank OJSC took place in Bishkek, marking the 100th anniversary of savings system in the Kyrgyz Republic. President of the Kyrgyz Republic Sadyr Japarov attended the event. The head of state noted that the opening of the bank’s new building coincided»»»

‎The General Directorate of Environmental Sanitation Affairs at the Ministry of Local Government announced yesterday the results of its annual water quality assessment of summer beaches for 2026, during a press conference held in Tripoli.‎ ‎The Director General of the Department stated that the mon»»»

Tokyo: A bear attack left four people injured in two factories and a residential area in northern Japan's Fukushima on Tuesday, police and media reports said. A record 13 people were killed by bears in Japan last year, and there has been a jump in sightings as the animals emerge hungry from hiberna»»»

Russia has urged the International Atomic Energy Agency to provide an adequate response and take practical steps over Ukrainian attacks on the Zaporozhye Nuclear Power Plant and the nearby city of Energodar, according to Rosatom CEO Aleksey Likhachev. Likhachev held an “extraordinary unscheduled” p»»»

Paris: Several non-profit organisations announced Monday they are ramping up efforts to rapidly develop a vaccine for the rare strain of Ebola driving a deadly outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Nearly 250 people are suspected to have died and more than 1,100 infected with the strain in »»»

Dubai: The UAE flag was proudly unfurled on the summit of Mount Everest as a Dubai-based teen became the youngest Brit to reach the world's highest peak. Gabriel Middleton climbed to the top of the Himalayan mountain aged just 17 years, one month and 28 days old, at 9:20 am on May 27. The teenager »»»

BEIRUT: Lebanese parliament speaker Nabih Berri, a Hezbollah ally, will guarantee the Iran-backed group’s adherence to a “global ceasefire” with Israel, his adviser told AFP on Tuesday.Berri, who heads the Hezbollah-allied Amal party, has long acted as an intermediary between the group and the Unit»»»

WELLINGTON: Fatima Yousufi escaped the Taliban, arriving in Australia with a backpack and a burning ambition to play international football. Through their own determination and courage, and with family support, Yousufi and others like Mona Amini had been able to study, to play football for clubs an»»»

Hezbollah said Tuesday its fighters fired anti-tank missiles on Israeli troops who were pushing into the southern village of Hadatha, about 7 kilometers from the Israeli border. Sirens sounded in several areas in northern Israel, the military said in a statement, adding that "a suspicious aerial ta»»»

They first made headlines by bolting facial recognition onto Meta's Ray-Bans to show how easily the technology could identify strangers in the street. Now AnhPhu Nguyen and Caine Ardayfio have a product of their own: Mira, a $650 pair of AI glasses, with no camera this time, that quietly trans»»»

The State Commission for Religious Affairs of Kyrgyzstan has reminded the public of liability for organizing religious camps and courses without state registration and the required permits. The agency reported that, under the Law «On Freedom of Religion and Religious Organizations,» only registered»»»

A ceremony was held in the Kyrgyz Republic to launch the second phase of the Integrated Rural Development Project. The project is implemented by KOICA and Good Neighbors in cooperation with the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture and Processing Industry of the Kyrgyz Republic and local governm»»»

BELGRADE - Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic said on Monday evening Serbia would not introduce a visa regime for the Russian Federation, noting that the move had not even been considered. In an appearance on a Happy TV talk show, Vucic said he did not know where reports about a visa regime for Rus»»»

Frontera, a leading player in the bakery industry in southeastern Romania, is consolidating its market share via its B2B division, currently accounting for around 65% of total turnover. This growth is driven by strategic partnerships across modern retail, traditional trade, and the HoReCa channel. »»»

Gorenje, one of Europe’s leading home appliance manufacturers and part of Hisense Europe, celebrates the approach of one of the most anticipated moments of the European women’s handball season: the Raiffeisen Bank EHF FINAL4 2026. As Official Partner of the EHF Champions League Women, Gorenje reaff»»»