At least 128 people contacted the Bishkek State Sanitary and Epidemiological Surveillance Center regarding tick bites. According to the center, including eight people (four adults and four children) were vaccinated with immunoglobulin against tick-borne encephalitis. A total of 189 people have been»»»

Gold prices eased on Tuesday as the dollar firmed, while investors waited to see if the US and Iran are meeting this week for peace talks after renewed tensions over the weekend. Spot gold was down 0.2% at $4,807.91 per ounce, as of 0217 GMT, extending its fall from Monday when it hit the lowest le»»»

The Iranian-flagged container ship Touska, which was boarded and seized by US forces on Sunday, is likely to have what Washington deems dual-use items ‌that could be used by the military onboard, maritime security sources said on Monday, according to Reuters. The small container ship, which is part»»»

Ever since the US and Israel began their war against Iran on 28 February, attention has naturally focused on the Gulf and the wider Middle East, with some looking as far as Russia and China as Iran’s natural allies. Yet on the other side of the world, in Latin America, Iran has also had ties. Polit»»»

TOKYO: An explosion Tuesday in a tank during a military exercise in Japan killed three soldiers, Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said. The unusual accident at a training ground used by Japan’s Self-Defense Forces in the southwestern Oita region saw “the tank’s ammunition misfire inside,” killing the »»»

Supply of drinking water to several districts in Bishkek will be stopped from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. on April 22. The press service of the City Hall reported. Residential buildings, schools, kindergartens, healthcare, and other social and industrial facilities will be left without water. The outage will »»»

The United States and Iran each warned they were ready for war as the clock ticked down Tuesday on a ceasefire, with uncertainty on talks that President Donald Trump had announced would resume in Pakistan. The White House said Vice President JD Vance was ready to fly back to the Pakistani capital I»»»

US President Donald Trump said late Monday the United States obtaining uranium from Iran would be "long" and "difficult" in the aftermath of last year's US strikes on Tehran's nuclear sites. "Operation Midnight Hammer was a complete and total obliteration of the Nuclear Dust sites in Iran," Trump w»»»

‌Representatives for Donald Trump’s “Board of Peace” have held discussions with state-owned Dubai multinational DP World ‌about managing ‌supply chains ‌and ⁠other infrastructure projects in ⁠Gaza, the Financial Times reported on Tuesday, citing ⁠three people familiar ‌with ‌the matter. The ‌talks »»»

The House Ethics Committee is currently investigating Mills over allegations of sexual misconduct and campaign finance violations. Rep. Nancy Mace, R-S.C., on Monday filed a resolution to expel fellow Republican Rep. Cory Mills of Florida. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo April 20 (UPI»»»

DUBAI: A warning by former Russian president Dmitry Medvedev has crystallized fears among Gulf states that reopening the Strait of Hormuz may be the most Iran-US talks can achieve, falling short of the broader de-escalation they regard as vital. Officials and analysts expect the next round of negot»»»

The national judo team of Kyrgyzstan won bronze medals at the Asian Championships in China, the International Federation reported. Ten teams participated in the tournament—three women’s teams and three men’s teams. In the quarterfinals, the athletes defeated their opponents from Tajikistan, but los»»»

LONDON: The Iranian-flagged container ship Touska, which was boarded and seized by US forces on Sunday, is likely to have what Washington deems dual-use items that could be used by the military onboard, maritime security sources said on Monday. The small container ship, which is part of the Islamic»»»

WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump said late Monday the United States obtaining uranium from Iran would be “long” and “difficult” in the aftermath of last year’s US strikes on Tehran’s nuclear sites.“Operation Midnight Hammer was a complete and total obliteration of the Nuclear Dust sites in Ira»»»

A Canadian woman was shot dead and five other people injured by a gunman on Monday at Mexico's famed Teotihuacan archaeological site, authorities said. The gunman killed himself after opening fire at the popular tourist destination, home to pre-Aztecan pyramids, said Cristobal Castaneda, the securi»»»

Increased military use has put strain on the key NATO jet fuel pipeline, the Central Europe Pipeline System (CEPS), disrupting deliveries of commercial supplies, Bloomberg has reported. The Cold War-era pipeline, which runs through Belgium, France, Germany, Luxembourg, and the Netherlands, has long»»»

More than 3,000 people have reportedly suffered sexual abuse as minors within the Spanish Catholic Church, according to a eight-year investigation by the El Pais newspaper which published its latest findings on Monday. The outlet began collecting data on sex crimes within the church in 2018, when o»»»

Israel is promoting a new Dead Sea festival, Pride Land, as the “biggest LGBTQ+ festival ever in the Middle East,” with the event billed as a four-day gathering focused on performances, parties, exhibitions, and queer culture. The official Israel account on X claimed on Monday that the festival wou»»»

Ras Al Khaimah: The Ras Al Khaimah Court of First Instance has ordered a man to repay Dh128,333.33 to his brother, along with 9 per cent annual legal interest from the date the lawsuit was filed until full settlement, after unlawfully withholding proceeds from the sale of inherited land. The court »»»

US Central Command said American forces have directed 27 vessels to turn around or return to Iranian ports since the blockade of Iranian maritime routes began last week. According to the military statement, the measure targets ships entering or leaving Iranian ports and coastal waters, as tensions »»»

From April 9 to 15, 2026, the 15th European Girls’ Mathematical Olympiad (EGMO) was held in Bordeaux, France. At least 260 schoolgirls from 67 countries participated in it. According to the Ministry of Education, Kamila Aliyarova, a 10th-grade student at Gazprom Kyrgyzstan School, won a bronze meda»»»

The presentation of Manas trilogy in the Dungan language took place in Bishkek. The book includes the sections «Manas,» «Semetey,» and «Seitek.» According to the organizers, the translation was completed by a Candidate of Philological Sciences Fatima Mashinkhaeva. The work took approximately 4-5 ye»»»

A unique concert «Symphony Without Borders» harmoniously intertwines classical and ethnic music, uniting the musical traditions of Germany and Kyrgyzstan. The organizers announced. According to them, on April 30, the ODK Orchestra (Germany) will perform in the Great Hall of the Kyrgyz National Phil»»»

A deal with Iran under Trump would unlock a broader security framework that benefits not just Israel and the Middle East, but also Europe, the United States and other regions tied to energy, trade and shipping stability, the White House argues in an X post. The White House's claim is anchored on th»»»

UNITED NATIONS: The UN Security Council on Monday condemned the recent killing of a French peacekeeper in Lebanon, whose death France has blamed on Hezbollah. The Frenchman was killed and three others wounded when their unit was ambushed on Saturday as it headed to a UN Interim Force in Lebanon (UN»»»

SHREVEPORT, Louisiana: A stunned Louisiana city struggled to come to grips Monday with the massacre of eight children carried out by a father who was separating from his wife and used an assault-style weapon despite a 2019 felony firearms conviction. The violence reverberated across Shreveport a da»»»