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In the first five months of 2026, Kyrgyzstan exported 186.1 tonnes of natural honey, an increase of 33.6 percent compared with January—May 2025. Data from the National Statistical Committee say. In monetary terms, honey exports reached $640,700 (or 56,028,500 million soms), with export revenue grow»»»

US President Donald Trump publicly thanked Bulgarian Prime Minister Rumen Radev after Bulgaria approved the deployment of US tanker aircraft at Bezmer Air Base. In a brief post on his social media platform Truth Social, Trump wrote, "Thank you Prime Minister Radev!" The message accompanied a shared»»»

The Abu Dhabi Civil Defence Authority has called on businesses and workplace operators to strengthen preventive safety measures, urging organisations to ensure fire protection systems are fully operational and employees are prepared to respond to emergencies. The authority stressed the importance o»»»

Tunis, July 25 (TAP) - The weather is sunny to a bit cloudy in most regions, with scattered showers expected in the afternoon on western-northern and midland heights, gradually reaching eastern regions. The wind is blowing south in the north and...»»»

Imports of petroleum products to Kyrgyzstan decreased in the first five months of 2026, while supplies of liquefied gas saw significant growth, data from the National Statistical Committee say. Petroleum products and gasoline market From January to May 2026, Kyrgyzstan imported 413,136.3 tonnes of »»»

The European Union has banned transactions involving Kyrgyzstan’s EcoIslamicBank. The decision is included in the EU’s 21st package of sanctions, which will enter into force on August 13, 2026. According to the EU registry, restrictions were imposed because the bank allegedly used a financial messa»»»

Hungary has only a few days of relatively comfortable summer weather left before another long-lasting heatwave arrives, according to medium-range weather forecasts. Forecasters say temperatures will begin rising steadily from next Tuesday, with early August expected to bring widespread highs above »»»

Punch, the orphaned monkey at a Japanese zoo that stole many people's hearts by clinging to an orangutan plushie, is marking his first birthday with a flood of well-wishing messages from his fans around the world — even though he now has friends and is no longer holding on to the toy. Punch was aba»»»

Rhiya Ahir, whose image became one of the defining visuals of the recent CJP protests and was widely shared across social media as a symbol of the student-led movement, has alleged that there is a concerted attempt to discredit her and distract from the larger cause by targeting her personally. Get»»»

A man has been detained in Bishkek on suspicion of calling for participation in an unauthorized rally through the internet, the Main Department of Internal Affairs of Bishkek reported. According to the police, during monitoring of social networks, officers identified a Threads account Slivy_telegra»»»

Human rights organization Bir Duino—Kyrgyzstan issued a statement marking the anniversary of the death of human rights defender and journalist Azimzhan Askarov, who died on July 25, 2020, at correctional facility No. 47. The organization stated that Kyrgyz authorities have still not conducted an in»»»

Nearly three months after a botched shooting cut the annual White House press gala short, US President Donald Trump is expected to speak at a rescheduled dinner held at the Waldorf Astoria hotel Friday. The event will take place under heightened security. US President Donald Trump will address the »»»

Yemen's Houthi rebels have claimed responsibility for a missile attack on the city of Jizan in Saudi Arabia on Saturday as the fallout of the US-Israeli war against Iran spreads further across the Middle East. The Iran-backed group last week announced a maritime blockade on Saudi Arabia and has tar»»»

Iran on Friday said it carried out attacks targeting US military assets and bases with US forces in Bahrain, Jordan and Kuwait in retaliation for Washington's latest strikes across the country. The US meanwhile bombarded sites across Iran as the conflict escalated, leading US embassies to alert its»»»

Moroni, Comoros: UNESCO on Saturday added six centuries-old medinas in the Comoros -- once historic sultanates along Indian Ocean trading routes -- to its World Heritage List, raising hopes for their preservation. The ancient cities of palaces, mosques, public squares and narrow streets, some datin»»»

Bucharest: Romania shot down a drone in its airspace on Saturday for the second day in a row, marking the second time since the start of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, it said. The NATO member bordering Ukraine has seen frequent drone incursions, including drones crashing on its soil, sin»»»

Beirut, July 25 (SANA) Lebanese Economy and Trade Minister, Amer Bisat, said his recent visit to Syria laid the groundwork for broader economic cooperation and investment in key sectors, describing it as a significant step toward strengthening bilateral ties. Speaking after meeting Lebanese Preside»»»

On Monday, July 20, Hungary officially entered a new political reality. For the first time in 16 years, the Fidesz party lost control of the country’s most important institution – its presidency. Viktor Orban’s last remaining pillar of power collapsed. The situation, initially perceived by Fidesz s»»»

BEIRUT: Attention is turning to the first phase of “pilot zones” in southern Lebanon, the first practical step in a mechanism being developed alongside US-sponsored negotiations between Lebanon and Israel. The outcome is expected to determine whether the model can be expanded to other areas, as a s»»»

Saudi Ambassador to Saudi Arabia Mohammed Al-Jaber said on Saturday that the Houthi militia has turned Yemen into a bargaining chip in the hands of foreign parties aiming to achieve their interests at the expense of its security and stability despite the suffering of its people. In a series of twee»»»

NEW DELHI: ‌The Indian government was set to begin a fresh round of talks on Saturday with leaders of a Gen-Z protest that led to disruptions in the ​capital this week, as demonstrators press a demand for the education minister to resign. The protests represent the biggest youth challenge to Prime »»»

ICHIKAWA: Punch, the orphaned monkey at a Japanese zoo that stole many people’s hearts by clinging to an orangutan plushie, is marking his first birthday with a flood of well-wishing messages from his fans around the world — even though he now has friends and is no longer holding on to the toy. Pun»»»

Member states of the International Criminal Court (ICC) on Friday voted to dismiss chief prosecutor Karim Khan following allegations of sexual ⁠misconduct. The International Criminal Court member states voted to dismiss prosecutor ​Karim Khan ‌for serious misconduct, the ICC said on Friday. Diploma»»»

French authorities ordered the evacuation of towns near the southwestern city of Bordeaux on Saturday "as a precaution", as wildfires moved towards the area. Intense wildfires have forced more than 200,000 people to flee their homes in southwestern France and central Spain. Follow our liveblog for »»»

US President Donald Trump publicly thanked Bulgarian Prime Minister Rumen Radev after Bulgaria approved the deployment of US tanker aircraft at Bezmer Air Base. In a brief post on his social media platform Truth Social, Trump wrote, "Thank you Prime Minister Radev!" The message accompanied a shared»»»

President Iliana Yotova announced that she will run in Bulgaria's presidential election in the fall of 2026, confirming for the first time that she will seek a full term as head of state. Speaking on BNT's Panorama program, Yotova gave a direct answer to months of speculation about her political fu»»»

Canada: The UAE and Canada have announced the successful conclusion of negotiations for a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA), reflecting the strength and depth of their growing bilateral economic relationship. Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, UAE Minister of Foreign Trade, and Manin»»»

The Consulate General of India in Dubai has announced emergency services for issuing NRI certificates in view of upcoming college admission deadlines in India. The consulate said a limited walk-in facility will be available on Saturday, July 25, 2026, from 8.30am to 12pm at its Dubai premises. Get »»»

Dubai Police have disclosed new details of one of the most complex anti-narcotics investigations carried out by the force, revealing how a five-year intelligence operation led to the conviction of a man investigators dubbed the "drug emperor" for allegedly running an international trafficking netwo»»»

In an interview for the Bulgarian National Television aired on Sunday night, President Iliana Iotova said that Bulgaria must participate within the existing structures of the EU and NATO, in accordance with the Bulgarian government’s decision from December 2022. She added that what has been missing»»»

The Embassy of India in Tehran has confirmed that all 28 Indian crew members aboard the Mozambique-flagged LPG tanker DISHA (IMO No. 8818219) are safe after the vessel came under attack in Iranian territorial waters. In a statement issued on July 24, the embassy said it was aware of the incident an»»»

China will resolutely respond to the EU's inclusion of Chinese companies in anti-Russian sanctions, Zhou Mi, a senior researcher at the Chinese Academy of International Trade and Economic Cooperation, said. On Friday, Chinese authorities added 14 EU organizations to the list of export control entit»»»

Dubai: A fresh confrontation between the Philippines and China unfolded in the disputed South China Sea on July 24, with both countries accusing each other of provoking the latest maritime incident near Scarborough Shoal. The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) has shared that Chinese Coast Guard (CCG) ve»»»

Jakarta, Indonesia: A search and rescue operation is underway for a speedboat carrying 11 foreign tourists that went missing off Gorontalo province in eastern Indonesia, local authorities said on Saturday. The speedboat, carrying 11 tourists from European countries as well as two Indonesian crew me»»»

Oslo: Norway on Friday strongly opposed a new 12.5 percent U.S. tariff on its imports, calling Washington's unilateral measure unjustified. "We strongly disagree with the United States' unilateral use of tariffs against Norway and other countries. We also disagree with the justification for this ne»»»

On July 25, 2000, an Air France Concorde supersonic jet crashed on takeoff from Paris, killing 113 people, including four on the ground. 1 of 5 | Rescue workers put out the fire that consumed the wreckage of an Air France Concorde after it crashed killing all on board plus four on the ground outsid»»»

For years, efficiency was measured in one way. That approach worked until AI changed the equation. Traditional efficiency metrics no longer tell the full story. Liquid cooling is becoming the default for AI infrastructure, but the way we measure efficiency must evolve beyond Power Usage Effectivene»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar National Bank (QNB) said in its latest weekly economic commentary that while mounting structural headwinds continue to weigh on the US dollar's long-term outlook, cyclical factors remain the dominant drivers underpinning the currency's resilience against most major peers. The rep»»»

Spanish firefighters hoped to get control of wildfires raging near Madrid on Saturday but an official warned that erratic winds threatened to fan the blazes further. The fires in the parched countryside have forced 63,000 people to flee their homes or remain indoors, the interior ministry said, in »»»

Fresh revelations have surfaced about one of the Hungarian state’s most opaque ventures in Africa’s Sahel region. Citing multiple independent sources, Magyar Hang reports that Gáspár Orbán was not merely a participant in the Chadian deployment but, from the outset, served as its commander in the ra»»»

US authorities have extended by another month the period during which certain transactions involving Lukoil's foreign assets are permitted, a decision announced on the same day that Bulgarian Prime Minister Rumen Radev held a telephone conversation with US Energy Secretary Chris Wright focused on b»»»

The hot climate in Tucson, Arizona (US), and the need to absorb a vast amount of information are the main challenges facing Bulgarian pilots training on the F-16, pilots Captain Svetoslav Angelov and First Lieutenant Dimitar Tashev shared with BTA. Both are currently in the active phase of their fi»»»

Washington, USA: The US military said it had disabled an oil tanker after it attempted to breach the US-imposed blockade on Iranian ports. Navy Capt. Tim Hawkins, a spokesman for US Central Command (CENTCOM), said the tanker was disabled after its crew attempted to breach the blockade at least four»»»

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres arrived in Syria on Saturday on the first visit by a chief of the global body since before the country's civil war erupted, state media reported. During the three-day visit, Guterres is set to reaffirm support for Syria's transition, more than a yea»»»

Washington, United States: Massive wildfires in Europe on Friday forced NASA to evacuate one of its three global deep space communications facilities in Spain, impacting the agency's ability to communicate with space probes. The Madrid Deep Space Communications Complex (MDSCC) is located in Robledo»»»

A pension increase in Kyrgyzstan is planned for the autumn, First Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers Daniyar Amangeldiev said on Birinchi Radio. According to him, the size of the indexation of the basic pension component will depend directly on the actual revenues of the republican budget.»»»

The Russian army continued to carry out group strikes on Saturday night, targeting both infrastructure and vessels involved in military logistics, the Russian Defense Ministry said. Russian forces struck a dry cargo ship carrying materials for the Ukrainian forces while it was unloading in port of »»»