The Director of the State Civil Aviation Agency, Daniyar Bostonov, answered on Birinchi Radio whether flights from Kyrgyzstan to the United States could be launched. According to him, this requires passing a special audit. «Any country that wants to operate flights to the United States must undergo»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Municipality, represented by the Public Cleanliness Department, has invited members of the public to participate in a series of beach and island clean-up campaigns as part of its 2026 community initiatives aimed at promoting environmental sustainability and civic engage»»»

Doha, Qatar: Doha’s reputation for producing high quality javelin competitions looks set to continue as world leader Rumesh Tharanga Pathirage of Sri Lanka – who threw a national record of 92.62m to win the Diamond League meeting in Rome on June 4 – will line up at the Qatar Sports Club on Friday. »»»

Doha, Qatar: The QREC-sponsored Qatar Derby des Pur-Sang Arabes de 4 Ans, was held at Chantilly, France, yesterday. Hamad bin Abdulrahman Al-Attiyah, QREC Chairman, awarded the winners following the Gr.1 contest. The four-year-old colt, Sab’aan Al Shahania (Amer) proved his quality with a gritty vi»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE) had a very positive trading session, with its main index rising by 197.12 points (1.92 percent) to close at 10,461 points, yesterday. The increase was largely driven by gains in banking, industrial, transportation, and real estate stocks. The index conclu»»»

Doha, Qatar: Bait Al-Mashura Finance Consultations released the ninth edition of its annual report on the performance of Islamic finance sector in Qatar for 2025. The report reviews the results of Islamic financial institutions and provides a comprehensive overview of the performance of Islamic fin»»»

Doha: Dukhan Bank announced the names of the most recent round of draw winners for Thara’a, its Shariah compliant savings account, at the Bank’s headquarters. The draw was conducted on 8 June 2026,under the supervision of a representative of the qualitative license and market control department at »»»

NOUADHIBOU: From the Mauritanian coast, Ahmed, a Senegalese man, looks toward Europe, the place he dreams of being but fears he will never reach due to heightened security against migrants in the west African country. “Everyone wants to leave,” said the 34-year-old, who keeps a low profile in Mauri»»»

LONDON: It is not just Saudi Arabia that have had an uncertain preparation period for the 2026 World Cup. Opening game opponents Uruguay have also not been at their best, and still remember how their South American neighbors Argentina fared in the first opening match against the Green Falcons in 20»»»

The average monthly pension in Romania stood at 2,934 lei in the first quarter of 2026, down 0.8% from the previous quarter, while the average number of pensioners was 4.92 million, a decrease by 7,000 people, according to data published on Friday by the National Institute of Statistics (INS).The a»»»

A persistently high government deficit is the main factor fuelling inflation in Romania, while the rise in fuel prices and the depreciation of the local currency, the leu (RON), had an additional effect on the increase in prices, CFA Romania Chairman Adrian Codirlas said on Friday.In his opinion, n»»»

Average gross monthly wages in April 2026 stood at 9,740 lei, down 162 lei (-1.6%) from March 2026, while the average net wage was 5,843 lei, decreasing by 95 lei (-1.6%) compared with the previous month, according to the National Institute of Statistics (INS) data published on Friday.Compared with»»»

The National Strategy and Forecast Commission (CNSP) expects a medium-term correction of the current account deficit, more pronounced in 2026, driven by budget deficit-reduction measures, weaker domestic demand, higher absorption of EU funds and improved external competitiveness of Romanian goods.A»»»

Inflation remains Romania's main economic problem and the main factor that keeps the economy in a zone of stagflation, characterised by economic growth close to zero and persistent price increases, economic consultant Adrian Negrescu said on FridayAccording to him, energy, gas and fuel are among th»»»

Net investments in the national economy totalled 41 billion lei in the first quarter of this year, up 4.8% compared with the first quarter of 2025, according to data published the National Institute of Statistics (INS) on Friday.The increase in investment was driven by growth in key components: mac»»»

Electricity prices rose by 55.49% in May 2026 compared with the same month last year, rents by 43.56% and diesel by 36.85%, marking the largest price increases in a context of annual inflation of 10.9%, according to the National Institute of Statistics (INS) analysis."In May 2026 annual inflation r»»»

Romania's annual inflation rate rose to 10.85% in May, up from 10.71% in April, as service prices increased by 13.53%, non-food goods by 12.54%, and food products by 6.78%, according to data published on Friday by the National Institute of Statistics (INS).'The Consumer Price Index (CPI) stood at 1»»»

Timis County Prefect Elena Micicoi declared on Friday, after the European Public Prosecutor's Office (EPPO) carried out a search at her home, that she has no procedural status in the investigation - not even as a witness - and that no accusations have been brought against her.Micicoi described the »»»

On Friday, the Government approved, by decision, the payment of the lei equivalent of 140,000 euros, representing Romania's financial contribution to the budget of the Secretariat of the Regional Cooperation Council (RCC) for 2026.According to a press release issued by the Government, this measure »»»

President Nicusor Dan on Friday signed into law legislation approving the emergency ordinance establishing the Security Action for Europe (SAFE) instrument aimed at strengthening the European defence industry.The law addresses "the need to create a clear, coherent and functional institutional frame»»»

The Government approved on Friday through a memorandum, the revised version of the Interreg VI-A Romania-Bulgaria 2021-2027 Programme and authorised the Minister of Development, Public Works and Administration to finalise the process of negotiating and approving the amendments with the European Com»»»

Romanian President Nicusor Dan announced on Sunday morning that Eugen Tomac has submitted his mandate and will no longer seek a parliamentary vote of confidence to form a government. Following Tomac’s withdrawal, the president designated Adrian Vestea, a senior member of the National Liberal Party »»»

The United Arab Emirates continues its efforts to strengthen workers’ rights and provide a safe and sustainable working environment through an integrated framework of legislation and policies that place workers’ health, safety, and quality of life among its top priorities, supporting economic devel»»»

Human rights defender Aziza Abdirasulova has been summoned to the Internal Affairs Department of Nooken district as a witness, the Internal Affairs Department of Jalal-Abad region told 24.kg news agency. «Currently, she is giving testimony in the capacity of a witness. Investigative actions are und»»»

Doha, Qatar: Egypt will begin their FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign today carrying both ambition and history on their shoulders as the Pharaohs attempt to secure their first-ever victory at football's biggest tournament when they face Belgium in their Group G opener. The clash at Seattle Stadium is ex»»»

Doha, Qatar: Following a breakout performance at the FIFA U-17 World Cup Qatar 2025, 18-year-old Egyptian forward Hamza Abdelkarim is set to make his debut at the FIFA World Cup 2026. Taking place from June 11 to July 19 across the USA, Canada and Mexico, the 2026 edition marks the historic partici»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Public Works Authority (Ashghal) continues to strengthen its leadership in occupational health and safety, achieving more than 5,460,209 injury-free work hours as of April 2026 on the Qatar University Colleges of Medicine and Health Sciences Building Project. This milestone reflect»»»

JERUSALEM: Israel’s far-right national security minister, Itamar Ben Gvir, on Monday denounced the deal between the United States and Iran to end the Middle East war, including in Lebanon, insisting his country was not bound by it. “Trump’s agreement does not bind us... we are not party to this agr»»»

Following Kyrgyzstan’s removal from the European Union aviation blacklist, the country has intensified negotiations on launching flights to Europe. The Director of the State Civil Aviation Agency, Daniyar Bostonov, said on Birinchi Radio. According to him, discussions are currently underway with Ge»»»

Doha, Qatar: “It’s coming home.” Since the release of the Three Lions ahead of Euro 96, the phrase has become far more than a football song. It is England’s annual declaration of faith, a slogan that returns before every major tournament regardless of what happened before. Semi-final defeats, penal»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Municipality, represented by the Public Cleanliness Department, has continued implementing the National Waste Segregation at Source Programme, distributing hundreds of additional recycling and organic waste containers across Al Rayyan Municipality as part of Qatar’s eff»»»

Doha, Qatar: The new multi-year collaboration between Qatar Foundation(QF) and the Basketball Africa League (BAL) will expand efforts to harness the power of sport to advance education, leadership, inclusion, and community development across Africa. The collaboration unveiled recently as the 2026 B»»»

Doha, Qatar: Spain will begin their FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign against Cabo Verde today, with the former world champions aiming to make a strong start in Group H and take an early step towards the knockout stages. The match, scheduled for 7pm (Qatar time) at Atlanta Stadium, marks the opening fix»»»

EVIAN:France’s president on Monday said that a military mission set up by Paris and Britain to help with Strait of Hormuz traffic was ready to deploy, following the announcement of a deal to end the Middle East war.His comments came after Washington and Tehran said they reached an agreement to end »»»

BISHKEK: For weeks, 33-year-old civil servant Aizaratbek Esenov and around half a dozen other government employees have been exercising in front of cameras for a reality TV show in Kyrgyzstan. Broadcast nationwide, they run, swim and train together, all with the aim of getting their bodies physical»»»

JEDDAH: The inaugural edition of the WRC Rally Saudi Arabia in 2025 brought the FIA World Rally Championship to the Kingdom for the first time, providing an opportunity to host one of the most demanding and prestigious events on the global stage. With Saudi Arabia already hosting major internationa»»»

BEIJING: ‌Myanmar’s Min Aung Hlaing arrived in Beijing on Monday for a five-day visit at the invitation of Chinese leader Xi Jinping, China’s state media reported, marking his ‌first trip ‌to the world’s ‌second-largest economy ⁠since being elected ⁠president. Min Aung Hlaing, 69, the former junta »»»

Doha, Qatar: Head coach Julen Lopetegui praised Qatar’s mentality and discipline after Al Annabi secured their first-ever FIFA World Cup point with a dramatic 1-1 draw against Switzerland, insisting his side must now quickly turn their attention to another challenge against co-hosts Canada. Breel E»»»

RIYADH: “My son wanted to play for Tunisia, but I asked him to represent Sweden instead, as it is the country that welcomed and developed him,” said Yasin Ayari’s father, Azzouz, in May in an interview with Swedish newspaper Aftonbladet. “It was his duty to give something back.” And give back he di»»»

Well-known human rights defender Aziza Abdirasulova has been taken to the Internal Affairs Department of Nooken district in Jalal-Abad region, her daughter Gulshaiyr Abdirasulova said. Another human rights activist, Dinara Oshurakhunova, stated that her colleague had been under surveillance. «They »»»

According to preliminary estimates, the volume of gross domestic product amounted to 781,061.4 billion soms in January—May 2026, the National Statistical Committee reported. Compared to January—May 2025, the indicator increased by 12.2 percent. The services sector accounted for more than 51.1 perce»»»

Doha, Qatar: The National Cyber Security Agency (NCSA) has launched a public awareness campaign reminding citizens and residents that protecting personal information begins with individual responsibility. In a message shared on X, the agency emphasised that every permission granted to an organisati»»»

The Russian forces have carried out a massive strike in response to the terrorist acts committed by the Kiev regime, the Russian Defense Ministry has said. The targets included defense industry facilities in Kiev, Kharkov, and Dnepropetrovsk, as well as military airfields and territorial recruitmen»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Al-Manar correspondent: Israeli enemy forces have carried out two demolitions of residential buildings in the towns of Haddatha and Kafr Te»»»

The US military has received instructions to lift the naval blockade in the Strait of Hormuz on Friday, pending the formal signing of an agreement with Iran, a US official told CNN. The official, speaking on condition of anonymity, said this was the current directive but cautioned that the situatio»»»

LONDON: London’s High Court will on Monday rule on a legal standoff between the government and activist group Palestine Action that has seen thousands of people — from students to an 83-year-old retired vicar — arrested and carried away from protests by police. The ban, which came into force on Jul»»»

IERAPETRA, Greece: On his fishing boat moored in the Greek port of Ierapetra in southwestern Crete, Alexis Charlambakis pries open the mouth of a freshly-caught pufferfish to reveal two massive teeth on each jaw. “If one of these bites you, it will take your finger clean off,” the 43-year-old said.»»»

Iran and the United States have finalized the text of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) that would immediately end all military operations across every front including Lebanon and terminate the US naval blockade against Iran, according to a late-night announcement from Tehran’s top security body.»»»

Traicho Traikov, nominated by Continue the Change – Democratic Bulgaria, was elected Mayor of Sofia's Sredets District, Polina Vitanova of the Sofia Municipal Election Commission told BTA on Sunday night. Traikov received 77.33% of the vote. The partial local elections for mayor of the Sredets dist»»»

The Department for Combating Extremism and Illegal Migration of the Main Internal Affairs Department of Bishkek received information regarding possible illegal activity involving the organization of intimate services by foreign citizens in the capital. The press service of the Main Internal Affairs»»»