Robert Prosinečki leaves post as head coach of Kyrgyzstan’s national team - | 24.KG
The Kyrgyz Football Union (KFU) and head coach of the national team Robert Prosinečki have mutually agreed to end their cooperation. Prosinečki became head coach of the Kyrgyzstan’s national team on December 10, 2025. During his tenure, the team played four matches, with two ending in draws and two»»»
NATO Expands Arctic Presence With New Iceland Air Defense Mission
NATO has expanded its Icelandic air policing mission, which has been in place since 2008, by integrating it into a broader air and missile defense system designed to counter “the full spectrum of threats in all operational environments,” according to NATO’s Joint Air Command. This change in the for»»»
Russia, Vatican Manage to Keep Faithful, Trustful Dialogue - Lavrov
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russia and the Vatican have managed to maintain a faithful and trustful dialogue despite the events in the world, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said on Tuesday. "We note that despite all the turbulence in the world, we have managed to maintain a trusting, mutually respec»»»
Russia's Roscosmos Chief Says Humanity Will Colonize Mars
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russian state space corporation Roscosmos Director General Dmitry Bakanov said he believes that humanity will establish colonies on Mars in the future. "One hundred percent. First on the Moon, and then on Mars," Bakanov told Life journalist Alexander Yunashev in an interview out »»»
Qatar, Turkiye hold talks on boosting economic, trade and investment ties
ANKARA: Minister of State for Foreign Trade Affairs HE Dr Ahmad bin Mohammed Al Sayed held separate meetings in Ankara with Minister of Trade of the Republic of Turkiye HE Prof Dr Omer Bolat and Minister of Treasury and Finance of the Republic of Turkiye HE Mehmet Simsek. The discussions focused on»»»
Emirates Skywards is changing its Miles expiry rules – here’s what UAE travellers need to know
Dubai: Emirates has revised the way it calculates the expiry of Skywards Miles from next year, replacing its current birth-month-based system with a simpler three-year validity period linked to when the Miles were earned. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & BalancesUnder the new po»»»
No Plans for US Tanker Aircraft to Return to Bulgaria, Defence Minister Says
There are currently no stated plans for US tanker aircraft to return to Bulgaria, Defence Minister Dimitar Stoyanov told journalists on Tuesday after a meeting of the parliamentary Defence Committee. "At present, we have a document stating that the aircraft are leaving the country," he said. The au»»»
Union of Democratic Forces Rules Out Support for Andrey Gurov Even If GERB Backs Him
The Union of Democratic Forces (UDF) will not support Andrey Gurov even if GERB backs him, UDF Chair Iliya Lazarov said in a statement to the media on Tuesday. “If GERB nominates a presidential candidate, we will support that candidate. We will not nominate our own presidential ticket, and we are n»»»
WNG 2026: Free master classes to be held at Nomadic Civilization Center - | 24.KG
From September 1 to 6, the Kurmanjan Datka Center of Nomadic Civilization will host a cultural and scientific program as part of the VI World Nomad Games. The World Nomad Games media headquarters reported. The main event will be the exhibition «Uulu Toolor Bayany,» featuring painting, sculpture and»»»
National Asset Recovery and Protection Office: top 3 candidates
Hungary’s new National Asset Recovery and Asset Protection Office (NVVH) is tasked with protecting public assets, investigating suspected misuse of state property and helping recover unlawfully acquired public wealth. The relevant legistlation establishing the new body was accepted by the Parliamen»»»
Belarus Considers It 'Honor to Cooperate With Russia,' Lukashenko Says
MINSK (Sputnik) - Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko said on Tuesday that Belarus considers it an honor to cooperate with Russia and will continue such ties. "Unlike all other countries, which are naturally friends of Russia but don't want to publicly voice anything, we don't shy away from a»»»
Deployment of NATO Contingents in Ukraine Unacceptable for Russia - Kremlin
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The deployment of NATO contingents in Ukraine is unacceptable for Russia, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Tuesday. "This is a very important issue and a very important topic. This is not the first time that there has been talk of the intention to deploy military contingen»»»
Shura Council speaker meets Kyrgyz, Romanian ambassadors
DOHA: Speaker of the Shura Council HE Hassan bin Abdullah Al Ghanim met on Tuesday with Ambassador of the Kyrgyz Republic to the State of Qatar HE Aibek Toktobolotov and Ambassador of Romania to the State of Qatar HE Daniel Tanase, separately. During the two meetings, relations between the State of»»»
7 questions to ask before you choose an upskilling programme
A qualification is no longer something you earn once and rely on for the rest of your career. Today’s professionals are expected to keep learning as industries evolve and job roles change. From Executive MBAs to industry certifications and specialised diplomas, every programme promises to boost you»»»
Interior Minister Demerdzhiev Says Personnel Changes within Ministry to Continue
Interior Minister Ivan Demerdzhiev said on Tuesday that personnel changes within the Interior Ministry will continue. "I hope they will be completed soon, because I would like police officers to be able to do their jobs without unnecessary pressure. But before that can happen, we need to complete t»»»
MoCI reinforces auditing profession standards and requirements through regulations
Doha, Qatar: Minister of Commerce and Industry HE Sheikh Faisal bin Thani bin Faisal Al-Thani issued on Tuesday Ministerial Decision No. 56 of 2026 on the Executive Regulations of the Law Regulating the Auditing Profession, reinforcing the organization of the profession and advancing its practices »»»
Armenian police arrest opposition leader, son on graft charges
Armenian police have arrested the leader of the country's second-largest opposition party and his son on corruption charges, alleging the former bought state property illegally while in office, authorities said Tuesday. Robert Kocharyan was Armenia's president between 1998 and 2008. Get updated fas»»»
Nine killed, eight injured in collision on Egypt’s Dabaa road in Matrouh
Dubai: Nine people were killed and eight others injured on Tuesday when a minibus collided with a vehicle carrying workers on a road in Egypt’s Matrouh governorate, local media reported. The collision occurred on an extension of the Dabaa Corridor in the Al Deek area, on the carriageway heading tow»»»
UAE credit reports now include micro-loans such as CashNow
Dubai: Micro-loans are now being reflected in UAE credit reports, expanding the financial commitments that banks and other authorised lenders can see when assessing a consumer’s credit position. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click here.Etihad Credit Bureau»»»
Ukraine: Syria’s removal from terrorism list to boost economic progress
Kyiv, Aug. 25 (SANA) Ukraine welcomed the U.S. decision to remove Syria from the list of state sponsors of terrorism after nearly five decades, saying the move would support the country’s economic recovery and development. Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha said in a post on X that Ukraine ha»»»
UAE debt market hits $320bn as dollar issuance surges 40%: Fitch
RIYADH: The UAE’s debt capital market grew 3 percent year on year to about $320 billion outstanding at the end of the first half of 2026, while US dollar debt issuance reached $24 billion, according to Fitch Ratings. US dollar issuance during the six-month period was 40 percent higher than in the s»»»
Tom Cruise, watch out! Sydney Sweeney pulls off daring plane stunt
Hollywood actress Sydney Sweeney has taken her love for adrenaline to new heights with a daring wing-walking stunt that had fans wondering if Tom Cruise has found some competition. The 28-year-old Euphoria star shared a video on Instagram showing herself strapped to the top of a flying biplane, wea»»»
Sanjeev Mansotra Foundation empowers Tanzanian youth with state-of-art schools in Dodoma
The Sanjeev Mansotra Foundation has completed two schools in Dodoma and officially handed them to the City Council, giving hundreds of young people greater access to quality education. The schools, equipped with state-of-the-art classrooms and world-class science laboratories, now offer dedicated f»»»
Education Committee in Parliament Reviews University Fee, Scholarship Changes
A bill amending the Higher Education Act was considered at first reading by the National Assembly Committee on Education and Science on Tuesday. The Council of Ministers submitted the bill on August 10. The extraordinary sitting was attended by Minister of Education and Science Georgi Valchev, Depu»»»
Israeli forces begin destruction of UNRWA campus in East Jerusalem
DUBAI: Israeli forces began demolition of UNRWA Kalandia Training Centre premises in East Jerusalem with armored vehicles on Tuesday morning. “At least four armoured vehicles entered the premises, accompanied by more than 50 Israeli security personnel,” UNRWA told Arab News. “UNRWA condemns today's»»»
Trump’s ‘economic D-Day’ to strangle Iran’s economy: But first he must take on China
Dubai: Donald Trump has declared an “economic D-Day” designed to choke off Iran’s remaining financial lifelines. Less than 24 hours later, however, the biggest obstacle to his new strategy is becoming clear: China. Iran says its current oil exports have collapsed under the US blockade, but China re»»»
Can new US sanctions cripple Iran's shadow economy?
BusinessIranCan new US sanctions cripple Iran's shadow economy?Amir SoltanzadehThe US is expanding sanctions on Iran's financial networks, targeting crypto, gold, aviation and shipping. Analysts say the measures may fuel inflation and strengthen informal markets without changing Tehran's behavior. »»»
Opposition MPs Urge Defence Minister to Name Bulgarian Politicians Who Participated in Iran's Hybrid Operation
Members of Parliament from GERB–UDF, Democratic Bulgaria, and Continue the Change urged Defence Minister Dimitar Stoyanov to name the politicians whom he claims participated in an Iranian hybrid operation. Earlier on Tuesday, before the extraordinary meeting of the parliamentary Defence Committee, »»»
Sharjah Airport handles over 390,000 passengers during peak summer travel week
Sharjah International Airport handled more than 390,000 passengers in a single week during the peak summer travel period as holidaymakers returned ahead of the start of the new academic year. The passenger traffic was recorded between August 10 and 16, reflecting strong demand during one of the bus»»»
Media Review: August 25
POLITICS bTV reported that MPs returned early from their summer recess, with integrity tests for positions at high corruption risk, the election of a new Supreme Judicial Council (SJC) and the State budget among their priorities. The broadcaster also covered the debate over judicial reform and the »»»
Siika Mileva Nominated for Prosecutors’ Seat on Bulgaria’s SJC
Siika Mileva, a prosecutor at Bulgaria’s Supreme Cassation Prosecution Office, has been nominated for election to the Supreme Judicial Council (SJC) representing the prosecutors’ quota, the Council said. Mileva has more than 22 years of legal experience. She began her career as an investigator in S»»»
Nepal PM allowed to wear signature sunglasses in parliament
Kathmandu, Nepal: Nepal's Prime Minister Balendra Shah may keep his signature dark sunglasses on in the legislature due to medical reasons, an official said Tuesday, after the parliament speaker had advised against it. The rapper-turned-politician better known as "Balen" has rarely been seen in pub»»»
Euronews CEO: It’s time for Europe to take a closer look at Central Asia - | 24.KG
Euronews CEO Claus Strunz spoke of the growing importance of Central Asia for Europe and called strengthening ties between the regions one of the key challenges of our time. He made this statement at the International Media Forum «Islamic Civilization: A New Perspective — New Discoveries» currently»»»
Oil extends losses as investors shrug off U.S. sanctions on Iran
London, Aug. 25 (SANA) Oil prices fell further on Tuesday after dropping more than 2% in the previous session, as investors assessed the impact of expanded U.S. sanctions against Iran. Brent crude futures fell 90 cents, or 1.0%, to $91.27 a barrel, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude declined »»»
PM follows up with CBE governor on joint coordination efforts in several economic files
Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly affirmed full coordination between the government and the Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) as part of preparations for the National Economic Transformation Program, based on an integrated vision reflecting the state’s economic priorities for the coming period. This is bei»»»
Trump’s Intelligence Chief Warned Him against Iran War: Report
Tulsi Gabbard, the former US director of national intelligence, warned US President Donald Trump against the war on Iran, days before its eruption on February 28, The Wall Street Journal reported. “Days before going to war with Iran in February, President Trump summoned his intelligence chief to th»»»
Israeli lawmaker under army escort smashes Palestinian memorial
RAMALLAH, Palestinian Territories: A far-right Israeli lawmaker took a sledgehammer to a Palestinian memorial in the occupied West Bank on Tuesday while under military escort, a move that was later condemned both by the army and Israeli politicians.Footage circulating online showed Zvi Sukkot, who »»»
Dependence Day: A generation after the Soviet Union fell, Ukraine is a ruined proxy of the West
There is one feeling I often recall from having lived and worked in Ukraine – to be precise, in its most nationalist, full-of-itself city, Lviv – for a total of five years in the 2000s: Thank God, at least there’s no violence! That is what I, some other foreigners, and quite a few Ukrainians, too, »»»
Ruse Prosecutor Radoslav Gradev Nominated for SJC
Radoslav Gradev, head of the Ruse District Prosecution Office, has been nominated for election to the Supreme Judicial Council (SJC) representing the prosecutors’ quota, the SJC said. He was nominated by magistrates from the Ruse District and Regional Prosecution Offices and the Sofia City Prosecut»»»
HEC Paris, Doha launches public masterclass to explore the rules of successful dealmaking
Doha, Qatar: HEC Paris, Doha invites professionals and business leaders across Qatar to explore a public masterclass on rules of successful negotiations on Wednesday, September 9, 2026. Led by Professor Gonçalo Pacheco de Almeida, Dieter Schwarz Foundation Chaired Full Professor of Strategy and Neg»»»
Chancellor of Justice Ulle Madise set to become Estonia's next president
Seventy-five members of Estonia's 101-seat parliament, the Riigikogu, have formally nominated Chancellor of Justice Ulle Madise as a candidate for president, giving her more than the number of votes theoretically required to secure the post, Estonia’s national broadcaster ERR.ee reported on August&»»»
International Media Forum Islamic Civilization underway in Tashkent - | 24.KG
The International Media Forum «Islamic Civilization: A New Perspective — New Discoveries» is taking place in Tashkent and Samarkand from August 24 to 28, 2026. Around 300 media and expert community representatives from nearly 50 countries are participating. Participants include heads of leading med»»»
Russian Forces Liberate Annovka Settlement in Donetsk People’s Republic - MoD
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russian forces took control of Annovka settlement in the Donetsk People’s Republic (DPR), the Russian Defense Ministry said on Tuesday. "As a result of active operations, Russia's Battlegroup Tsentr, have liberated the settlement of Annovka in the Donetsk People's Republic," the »»»
Emirati women now lead much of DIFC Courts: Al Mheiri
Emirati women have moved from being underrepresented in leadership positions to playing a major role across the UAE’s justice sector, according to Justice Omar Al Mheiri, Director of DIFC Courts. Speaking exclusively to Gulf News for Emirati Women’s Day, Al Mheiri reflected on the changes he has wi»»»
How close are Russia and the UK to war?
Russia just pulled its ambassador to the UK, as British Prime Minister Andy Burnham doubles down on open involvement in the Ukraine conflict. The risk of open war has never been higher, but Burnham is writing checks that he can’t cash. Relations between Russia and the UK are at an “unprecedentedly »»»
Tornado tears through French village, dozens injured
Pomas: A tornado tore through a village in southwestern France on Monday, injuring 41 people and damaging hundreds of homes, authorities said. French authorities had placed swathes of the country’s southwest on orange alert for storms, and numerous areas were hit by power outages and transport chao»»»
Zafranović: “The Children of Kozara” – A Cry to Ensure the Horror of Jasenovac Never Happens Again
The film “The Golden Cut 42 – The Children of Kozara,” about the suffering of the people of Kozara in the Jasenovac concentration camp, is uncompromising and even brutal because it represents a kind of cry that such a horror should never happen again, the film’s director, Lordan Zafranović, said in»»»
AI is changing the way job seekers look for work
This need is also reflected at a local level in the data collected by Simplon Romania from the 68 applicants to the first edition of the AI Pathways to Employment Masterclass. Half of them say they do not know how to use artificial intelligence tools to improve their chances of finding employment, »»»
Marina Nenkova Nominated for Prosecutors’ Seat on Supreme Judicial Council
Marina Nenkova, a prosecutor at the Sofia City Prosecution Office, has been nominated for an elected seat on the Supreme Judicial Council (SJC) representing the prosecutors’ quota, the SJC said. She was nominated by magistrates from the Sofia City and Sofia District Prosecution Offices, who highlig»»»
Parliamentary Committee Approves Ratification Bill for Acquisition of Dutch Minehunters
The parliamentary defence committee approved at first reading, by a 16-1 vote, a bill to ratify the Sales Agreement between the Ministry of Defence of Bulgaria and the Netherlands for the purchase of the Tripartite-class minehunters HNLMS Zierikzee (hull number M862), HNLMS Willemstad (M864), and H»»»