Kyrgyzstan bans export of catalytic converters and precious metal waste - | 24.KG
The Cabinet of Ministers imposed a temporary ban on the export of used catalytic converters and waste containing precious metals from Kyrgyzstan. The corresponding resolution was adopted to prevent the illegal export of valuable materials and preserve strategic raw materials within the country. Acc»»»
From game night to electric drive: Virtuocity guest wins brand-new Tesla
Doha, Qatar: Virtuocity, Qatar’s largest purpose-built esports arena located in Doha Festival City, has marked a significant milestone with one of the most notable prize moments ever seen at the venue. One lucky guest, Mr Weam Mersel Daaibess from Lebanon, has driven away in a brand-new Tesla, turn»»»
MoI urges residents to take precautions against cooking oil fires at home
Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Interior (MoI) has urged all residents to be more vigilant in the kitchen and implement crucial safety measures to avert cooking oil fires, which are among the most frequent causes of household accidents, particularly during this holy month of Ramadan. In an awareness c»»»
Ministry of Municipality launches 2026 Ramadan Football Tournament
Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Municipality officially inaugurated its 2026 Ramadan Football Tournament on Sunday, at the Al Sadd Sports Club fields. Featuring teams representing various sectors of the Ministry and different municipalities, the event opened in a highly competitive atmosphere reflecti»»»
Al Sadd staying ‘focused’ in QSL title race
Doha, Qatar: Al Sadd have opened a four-point lead in the Qatar Stars League (QSL) following a strong run of results, but forward Rafa Mujica insists the defending champions are staying grounded as the season enters a crucial phase. After a difficult start to their title defence, Al Sadd have respo»»»
Qatar Tourism hosts QT Awards Alumni Network Ghabga
Doha, Qatar: Qatar Tourism hosted the second edition of QT Awards Alumni Network gathering on Sunday, bringing together winners from all editions of the Qatar Tourism Awards, alongside sector stakeholders. Held during Ghabga in the holy month of Ramadan, the gathering strengthened sector engagement»»»
Trump Organization launches 91-storey luxury hotel and apartments in Australia
Dubai: The Trump Organization has unveiled plans to develop a landmark luxury hotel and residential tower on Australia’s Gold Coast, marking its first official project in the country. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The proposed Trump International Hotel & Tower, Gold »»»
Ukraine's Violation of Friendship Treaty With Russia Led to Start of Special Operation - MFA
Ukraine's violation of the treaty of friendship, cooperation and partnership with Russia led to Moscow's decision to launch the special military operation, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova told Sputnik. "For a number of years, the Ukrainian leadership has pursued a policy of gro»»»
EU Diplomats Meet Board of Peace Director over Gaza's Future
The European Union's top diplomats met Monday in Brussels with the director of the Board of Peace after a shaky and controversial embrace of US President Donald Trump's efforts to secure and rebuild the war-ravaged Gaza Strip. Nikolay Mladenov, a former Bulgarian politician and UN diplomat chosen b»»»
Live: EU chief von der Leyen arrives in Ukraine to mark four years since Russian invasion
EU chief Ursula von der Leyen arrived in Kyiv on Tuesday to mark the fourth anniversary of Moscow's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, Europe’s bloodiest conflict since World War II. Tens of thousands of lives have been lost, cities and infrastructure remain devastated, and Kyiv faces the monumental t»»»
U.S. Coast Guard investigating swastika found at training center - UPI.com
Coast Guard Commandant Adm. Kevin Lunday held a mandatory meeting with all nearly 900 recruits and staff at Training Center Cape May about the recent discovery of a swastika on the premises. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo Feb. 24 (UPI) -- The U.S. Coast Guard has launched an internal»»»
Legal training programmes launched to strengthen national workforce
Doha, Qatar: The Civil Service and Government Development Bureau (CGB) unveiled two major national initiatives aimed at reinforcing the country’s human capital in priority sectors, including legal professions and nuclear engineering. In a statement yesterday on X, CGB stated that it has launched th»»»
Qatar reaffirms support to UN work for refugees
Doha, Qatar: Minister of State for International Cooperation H E Dr. Mariam bint Ali bin Nasser Al-Misnad met yesterday with the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees H E Dr. Barham Salih, on the sidelines of the High-Level Segment of the 61st session of the Human Rights Council held in Gen»»»
Russia soldiers tell BBC they saw fellow troops executed on commanders' orders
Warning: This story contains details of extreme violence and reference to suicide. Four Russian soldiers have exposed the horror and brutality of conditions on their side of the front lines in Ukraine, with two men telling the BBC they saw soldiers being executed on the spot for refusing orders. On»»»
Key Dates and Deadlines Set for Bulgaria’s April 19 Parliamentary Elections
The Central Election Commission (CEC) has finalized the official schedule for organizing and conducting the parliamentary elections on April 19, following the presidential decree issued on February 19. The chronogram outlines all key deadlines and the responsibilities of various institutions involv»»»
Municipality Ministry delivers nearly one million services
Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Municipality has recorded a remarkable year in customer service performance, delivering a total of 984,787 services in 2025 through its Customer Service and Unified Call Center Department. The achievement reflects the Ministry’s ongoing commitment to faster response tim»»»
Kyrgyzstan introduces banking support for large procurement by state enterprises - | 24.KG
The Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan has approved new regulations on mandatory banking support for contracts concluded by state and municipal enterprises, as well as companies in which the state holds a 50 percent or greater share in the authorized capital, including their subsidiaries. The docum»»»
Muscat to Tashkent: Your new direct gateway to Central Asia starts soon
Dubai: Oman Air has announced the launch of direct flights between Muscat and Tashkent, marking its entry into the Central Asian market as part of its ongoing international expansion. The new service will begin on 1 June 2026 and operate twice weekly, linking the capitals of Oman and Uzbekistan. Th»»»
Man convicted of killing a grocery store owner set to be executed in Florida
STARKE, Florida: A man convicted of killing a grocery store owner during a robbery is set Tuesday evening to become the second person executed in Florida this year. Melvin Trotter, 65, is scheduled to receive a three-drug injection starting at 6 pm at Florida State Prison near Starke. Trotter was i»»»
Dubai rental contracts reach Dh126 billion amid strong demand
Dubai: Dubai’s rental sector recorded solid growth through 2025. According to the data released by the Dubai Land Department, registered tenancy contracts rose 6% in volume and 17% in value compared with the previous year, reaching 1.38 million contracts worth Dh126.4 billion. The increase points t»»»
Archaeologists just found a lost 18th-century city hidden beneath the Egyptian sand
Dubai: The remains of an 18th-century mudbrick residential city, and a Coptic necropolis dating to the Byzantine period, have been uncovered by a joint Egyptian–French archaeological mission, Egypt’s Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities said. The discovery was made at the Sheikh Al Arab Hammam site »»»
Bulgaria Has Supplied 13 Aid Packages to Ukraine Since War Started Four Years Ago
On the fourth anniversary of Russia's war on Ukraine, the Bulgarian government said that the Defence Ministry has provided 13 aid packages to Ukraine since the outbreak of the conflict. The information is available on the Council of Ministers’ Public Access to Information Platform. The Defence Mini»»»
Energy Ministry introduces ban on hazardous autonomous power sources - | 24.KG
The Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan has amended the rules on electricity use in force since 2012. The primary objective of the changes is to adapt legislation to the rapid development of renewable energy and microgeneration, as well as to strengthen the safety of the national power system. The p»»»
Kyrgyzstan to introduce new mandatory livestock marking - | 24.KG
The Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan approved amendments to Resolution No. 105, dated March 3, 2025, concerning the identification of animals and animal products. The updates are aimed at aligning the regulations with the law and clarifying the procedure for visual livestock identification. Accor»»»
New US tariffs take effect after Supreme Court ruling
Washington, United States: Fresh US tariffs on imported goods came into effect Tuesday, as President Donald Trump moved to rebuild his trade agenda after the Supreme Court ruled against a swath of his global duties. The new tariffs, initially set at 10 percent, are justified as a means "to deal wit»»»