Kyrgyzstan exported 9,357.3 tonnes of sugar in 2026, the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture and Processing Industry reported. This year, sugar beet was planted on 11,800 hectares. The ministry noted that the development of the sector contributes to strengthening food security, ensuring the st»»»

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s National Development Fund approved over SR421 million ($112 million) in funding for the Esports and Gaming Financing Program by the end of the fourth quarter of 2025, benefiting 82 entities across various sectors. This funding supported the development of more than 127 games,»»»

1 of 2 | Police Constable Tom Clough, 38, was killed early Saturday in a collision on A66 near Teesside, Britain. A total of seven people were killed in the two-vehicle crash. Photo courtesy Cleveland Police/Release Aug. 25 (UPI) -- British authorities said a dozen people have been arrested in an i»»»

Russia has become the fourth-largest economy in the world by purchasing power parity (PPP) and the largest in Europe, according to 2026 estimates based on International Monetary Fund forecasts. Russia’s GDP based on PPP is projected at around $7.34 trillion in international dollars, behind China ($»»»

Teams of the Social Assistance agency will begin visiting properties affected by the heavy rains in the municipalities of Batak and Peshtera from Tuesday, the Labour Ministry said. The teams will assess the flood damage and inform the owners of the affected homes about social assistance available t»»»

Turkey on Tuesday welcomed the United States' decision to remove Syria from its list of state sponsors of terrorism, hoping that it would boost efforts to integrate the war-torn country with the world. "We believe this decision will lend momentum to efforts to strengthen Syria's ties with the inter»»»

Copenhagen: Lego, the world's biggest toy maker by revenue, posted "stronger than expected" earnings for the first half of the year, its chief executive told AFP, with net profit rising 32 percent. "It has been stronger than expected in the first half across the board," Niels Christiansen said, add»»»

The US-Canada trade dispute is not only about tariffs but unacceptable "threats" from Washington on the status of the French language, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said. Washington reportedly wants concessions on Quebec's rules for appliances and instruction manuals, as well as its law promo»»»

Tens of thousands of people faced another night away from home on Monday as a wind-driven wildfire threatened Reno, Nevada, blanketing the city in smoke and closing schools. About 24,000 people remained under evacuation orders, down from more than 40,000 at the peak, while tens of thousands more we»»»

Canada plans to respond to US President Donald Trump's new tariffs on Tuesday, as the once close neighbouring allies spiral into a trade war. Ottawa and Washington failed to reach a deal on Friday to avert new 50 percent US tariffs on select Canadian goods after weeks of talks. Canada will announce»»»

African children’s dance group Moriox Kids from Rwanda will perform in Osh at a concert by Kyrgyz singer Gulnaz Chynybek kyzy. The concert will take place on September 8 in the city’s central square with the support of the Osh City Hall. Admission is free, the concert will begin at 7 p.m. Before th»»»

On August 25, the Ministry of Labor, Social Security, and Migration of Kyrgyzstan sent 30 children of Kyrgyz citizens living in Russia to Meridian health camp in Cholpon-Ata for a summer vacation. Deputy Minister of Labor Kamchybek Dosmatov, Head of the Secretariat of the Council for Migration and »»»

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia retained a merchandise trade surplus of about SR18 billion ($4.8 billion) in June, as a decline in imports partly cushioned a slowdown in exports, official data showed. The General Authority for Statistics reported that merchandise exports fell 4.5 percent in June from a year e»»»

VENICE: Marking the UAE’s ninth participation at the International Art Exhibition at La Biennale di Venezia, Washwasha is whispering its message loud and clear. The group show with six artists — Mays Al-Baik, Jawad Al-Malhi, Farah Al-Qasimi, Alaa Edris, Lamya Gargash and Taus Makhacheva — is perhap»»»

Dubai: YouTube creator MrBeast has put a high-stakes twist on the traditional game of hide-and-seek, taking on 100 Indiana State Police troopers in a 12-hour search filmed at a military training facility in southern Indiana. The challenge featured MrBeast, whose real name is Jimmy Donaldson, and fo»»»

Beijing: China's meteorological authorities on Tuesday upgraded its typhoon alert from yellow to orange, the second-highest in its four-tier system, as two typhoons are expected to make landfall in the country in the coming days. Typhoon Narra, the 19th typhoon of the year, is forecast to land in C»»»

Doha,Qatar: Director of the Schools and Student Affairs Department at the Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MOEHE) Maryam Ali AlNesef Al Buainain, confirmed that all preparations have been completed for the start of the new 2026-2027 academic year next Sunday. Around 148,000 students will»»»

Tunis, Aug. 25 (TAP)- The weather on Tuesday is partly cloudy across the country with storm cells in the northwest and the midland. Rain is expected, moving in the late afternoon to central eastern regions. The wind is blowing south in the...»»»

Arab Finance: Madinet Masr for Housing and Development executed a transaction on Sunday, August 23, involving 121,526 shares worth a total of EGP 929,674, the Egyptian Exchange (EGX) announced. The transaction was carried out as part of the company's employee incentive and reward scheme.»»»

Five microgeneration facilities in Kyrgyzstan have completed the full process of connecting to the power grid and signed agreements to sell the electricity they generate. The Climate Finance Center reported. According to the center, the pilot microgeneration development project is being implemented»»»

The Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan has amended the procedure for transferring state-owned land plots for the implementation of national investment projects and projects of state importance. The decree was signed by Cabinet Chairman Adylbek Kasymaliev on August 24. Under the document, such land »»»

South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Hyun (L) and U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke Monday about issues including North Korea. In this photo, the two diplomats shake hands before talks at the State Department in February. File Pool Photo by Yonhap/EPA SEOUL, Aug. 25 (UPI) -- South Korean Forei»»»

Built for almost EUR 55 million, closed after two years and now on sale for EUR 25 million: the Hungarian central bank’s luxury development on Lake Balaton. Those responsible for a development in Balatonakarattya, on which the Hungarian National Bank’s foundation spent almost EUR 55 million, may so»»»

Appointing Darline Graham to simply finish her brother Lindsey’s Senate term was one thing, but having her run for the next term, with Donald Trump’s support, is simply bonkers. Or does Trump know something we don’t? Darline’s political inexperience was on full display during last week’s debate aga»»»

Ontario Premier Doug Ford has threatened to cut electricity and critical minerals to the US if President Donald Trump continues to escalate his trade war with Canada, drawing an angry response from Trump. The exchange came hours after Trump announced that tariffs on Canadian cars, trucks, auto part»»»

Porsche has agreed to sell MHP GmbH, its management and IT consulting subsidiary, to Indian technology and consulting group Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), as part of a broader strategic partnership focused on artificial intelligence and digital transformation. MHP operates a major Romanian busine»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE) index rose 0.10% at the start of Tuesday's trading, gaining 9.82 points from the previous session's close to reach 9,750 points, supported by gains in three sectors. QSE data showed that the Telecoms sector led the gainers, rising 0.61%, followed by Trans»»»

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The Board of the National Bank of Kyrgyzstan kept the discount rate at 12 percent. The decision came into effect today, August 25, the press service of the National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic reported. As noted in the statement, «external conditions continue to be the main factor determining price»»»

SINGAPORE: Oil prices fell further on Tuesday after settling down more ​than 2 percent in the previous session, with investors brushing off the impact of the latest US sanctions ‌against Iran. Brent crude futures fell 90 cents, or 1 percent, to $91.27 a barrel by 09:30 a.m. Saudi time, while US Wes»»»

A wave of Israeli occupation military raids swept across the occupied West Bank early Tuesday morning, as occupation forces conducted widespread arrests, and checkpoint deployments amid escalating settler attacks that left multiple Palestinians injured, according to local sources. Footage shows Isr»»»

BEIJING: China’s cooperation with Iran is conducted within ​the framework of international law and should not be interfered with or disrupted, a foreign ‌ministry spokesperson said ‌on ​Tuesday ‌when ⁠asked ​about new ⁠US sanctions related to Iran.China is closely monitoring the developments and wi»»»

DOHA: The Qatar Meteorology Department has forecast the possibility of local cloud formation, with chances of rain in some areas on Wednesday and Thursday, according to the latest weather updates. For Tuesday, the department forecast inshore weather to be hazy at first, hot during the day, with a c»»»

Dubai: Iran must work with Gulf Arab countries to de-escalate tensions and seek a political way out of the war rather than target them, Dr Anwar Mohammed Gargash, Diplomatic Adviser to the UAE President, said as the US-Iran confrontation enters a new phase. Gargash said the latest phase of the conf»»»

For an Indian engineer graduating from an American university, or a technology company hoping to hire one, the pathway to an H-1B visa could soon come with a startling new price tag: $103,265. The Trump administration has proposed charging US employers that amount for every new H-1B petition subjec»»»

China's economic hold over Africa increasingly runs through container ships rather than sovereign loans. Chinese exports to Africa have nearly doubled since 2020, jumping about 26% in 2025 and another roughly 25% year on year in the first half of 2026, the fastest growth of any major destination, a»»»

Peach growers in the Sliven region have protested over low purchase prices and difficulties selling their harvest, as the Bulgarian Chamber of Fruits and Vegetables warned that the problems facing the sector are systemic and could eventually affect consumer prices. The protests come despite what pr»»»

With geopolitical upheaval pushing the Arctic higher up Europe’s security agenda, Finland will host a select group of European leaders in Rovaniemi this September to strengthen the EU’s common approach to the region. “The Arctic region is an increasingly important part of Europe’s security environm»»»

Amman, Aug. 25 (SANA) Jordan welcomed the United States’ decision to remove Syria from its list of state sponsors of terrorism. Foreign Ministry spokesperson Ambassador Fouad Majali said on Tuesday, according to Petra News Agency, that the decision marks an important step toward supporting Syria’s »»»

Christian ’76 Tour S.A. reported solid financial and commercial performance in the first half of 2026, with total revenue up 12% year-on-year to RON 184.7 million. EBITDA rose at a faster pace, increasing 24% to RON 9.8 million, while the EBITDA margin improved to 5.3% from 4.8% in H1 2025. Net pro»»»

The complexity of tax regulations, particularly those related to transparency and reporting requirements, remains the most significant tax policy challenge facing multinational companies (65%) for the third consecutive year, while most organizations (84%) expect these obligations to become even mor»»»

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stc group, a leading digital enabler, has concluded its third consecutive year as a founding and elite partner of the Esports World Cup 2026 — closing out the tournament’s first-ever edition outside Saudi Arabia with a grand final at the iconic Accor Arena in Paris, attended by Saudi Crown Prince a»»»

BEIJING (Sputnik) - China launched seven satellites into their designated orbits on Tuesday using a Long March-6C carrier rocket, the China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (CASC) said. "The launch was a complete success," the statement read. One of the satellites launched was Thailand'»»»

DOHA: The State of Qatar welcomed the United States' decision to remove the Syrian Arab Republic from the list of state sponsors of terrorism. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs described the move as a positive development that would support efforts to promote stability in Syria and th»»»

The countdown to the first day of school has a way of turning into a full-scale operation: Earlier bedtimes, tighter screen limits, freshly organised bags, a push for independent mornings, and a mental checklist of how children 'should' behave once term starts. The trouble is, trying to get everyth»»»

Damascus: Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa hailed early on Tuesday the United States' removal of his country from the state sponsors of terror list, a major sanctions relief step. "Today, Syria shakes off a dark stain and tears away a painful chapter of its past to embark on a path of development, »»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russia is not ruling out the possibility of using digital currency for cooperation with friendly countries that have also been subject to Western sanctions, the Russian Foreign Ministry's ambassador-at-large, Alexander Trofimov, said in an interview with Sputnik. "It's worth noti»»»

Artificial intelligence adoption is entering a new stage, with the focus shifting from experimentation to implementation and the creation of business value. According to the “CIO Study 2026” conducted by management consultancy firm Horváth, 75% of Chief Information Officers (CIOs) consider the adop»»»