Kazakhstan's grain exports to Kyrgyzstan increases 1.7 times - | 24.KG
Grain exports from Kazakhstan to Kyrgyzstan increased 1.7 times. Data from the National Company Kazakhstan Temir Zholy JSC say. From September 2025 to February 19, 2026, at least 6.4 million tons of new-harvest grain were exported to foreign markets. This represents a 19.7 percent increase compared»»»
Kunduzbek Sulaimanov voluntarily resigns as member of Zhogorku Kenesh - | 24.KG
Kunduzbek Sulaimanov voluntarily resigned as a member of the Zhogorku Kenesh. He submitted a corresponding letter to the Central Election Commission of Kyrgyzstan (CEC). The CEC confirmed this information. The matter will be considered at its meeting today. Earlier, Kunduzbek Sulaimanov also volunt»»»
Can you swap any foreign driving licence for a UAE one?
Dubai: Dubai Police have dismissed circulating social media rumours claiming that driving licences issued from any country can now be replaced with a UAE driving licence, confirming that the information is false. Official sources at Dubai Police said the claims, which spread widely over the past tw»»»
Emirates, Etihad cancel more US–UAE flights amid winter storm
Emirates and Etihad Airways have cancelled additional flights to and from the United States on Monday as a powerful winter storm sweeps across the Northeast. The blizzard has prompted travel bans, flight suspensions and widespread shutdowns across major cities, including New York, New Jersey and Bo»»»
Kyrgyzstan to purchase English-bred horses for World Nomad Games - | 24.KG
A total of 147 million soms will be allocated for the World Nomad Games. Member of Parliament Dastan Bekeshev announced on his Telegram channel. According to him, members of Parliament will review a draft Cabinet of Minister’s decree. «147 million soms are allocated for the purchase of English-bred»»»
Russia's Advanced Military Equipment Will Always Be in Good Hands - Putin
Russia will increase the pace of developing advanced systems for its army, and this equipment will always be in good hands, Russian President Vladimir Putin said. In a video address, the head of state congratulated Russians on Defender of the Fatherland Day. The president emphasized that Russia wou»»»
Mexican President Urges Citizens to Remain Calm Amid Unrest
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum urged citizens to remain calm and stay informed amid unrest in several regions of the country following the death of the leader of Mexico's largest cartel, and expressed gratitude to the army and security forces for their work. On February 22, the Mexican Defense»»»
Kim Jong Un Re-Elected as Secretary General of Workers' Party of Korea - Reports
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has been re-elected as Secretary General of the Workers' Party of Korea, the Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) reported. This congress fully supported and approved the proposal to re-elect Kim to the highest post of the WPK, the state-run agency said.WorldKim Inaugur»»»
North Korea’s Kim re-elected Workers’ Party general secretary at congress
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has been re-elected general secretary of the ruling Workers’ Party at a rare congress, state media said Monday, calling the decision unanimous among delegates. KCNA said the country’s nuclear-based “war deterrence” had been “radically improved” under Kim’s leadership»»»
Part of Bishkek to have no water on February 24 - | 24.KG
A large-scale drinking water outage is expected in Bishkek on February 24. From 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., water supply to residential buildings, schools, kindergartens, medical, as well as industrial and social facilities will be stopped. The City Hall reported. The outage zone: Oktyabrskaya Street, Easter»»»
Spotlight - AI analytics giant, Palantir: More scrutiny needed?
There are growing calls across Europe for tighter scrutiny of the American AI firm Palantir Technologies, amid concerns over privacy and its expanding role in military and government operations across the US and its allies. The company, led by CEO Alex Karp, provides battlefield analytics to the US»»»
Crashes and poor visibility cause major UAE traffic delays
Dubai: Daily commutes across Dubai and the Northern Emirates were severely disrupted on Monday morning as a series of accidents and heavy peak-hour congestion coincided with challenging weather conditions across the country. The National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) has urged motorists to exercise c»»»
Bishkek City Hall begins dismantling metal structures near TSUM - | 24.KG
Bishkek City Hall has begun dismantling metal structures near the Central Department Store (TSUM). Mayor Aibek Dzhunushaliev is on the scene. According to the City Hall’s press service, the first phase of demolition of structures erected outside the approved design began today. Construction work on»»»
Trump curious why Iran has not 'capitulated', US envoy Witkoff says
US President Donald Trump is questioning why Iran has not yet "capitulated" in the face of Washington's military build-up in the Middle East, the US president's special envoy Steve Witkoff has said. Witkoff told Fox News on Saturday that Trump was "curious" about Iran's position after he had warned»»»
Kyrgyzstan has three factors attracting investors — expert - | 24.KG
Three key factors are turning Kyrgyzstan into an attractive destination for investors in the region. Anton Sobin, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Investment Fund Central Asia Capital, stated. According to him, these include a liberal foreign exchange regime, unique transit potential drive»»»
Kyrgyzstan and TRON discuss cooperation in virtual assets sector - | 24.KG
A video conference meeting was held between Farkhat Iminov, head of the Secretariat of the National Council for the Development of Virtual Assets and Blockchain Technologies under the President of the Kyrgyz Republic, and Justin Sun, founder of the global blockchain platform TRON, the council’s pre»»»
Osh park retail pavilions demolished: Owners complain to Zhanar Akayev - | 24.KG
In Osh city, owners of business located in Alisher Navoi Park complained to the new mayor, Zhanar Akayev, about the demolition of their retail outlets. According to the municipal press service, the mayor visited the site. Along with the heads of relevant agencies, the mayor met with owners of the r»»»
Single weapons operator Asker Service established in Kyrgyzstan - | 24.KG
A single weapons operator, the state-owned enterprise Asker Service, has been established in Kyrgyzstan. Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers Adylbek Kasymaliev signed a decree reorganizing the Ministry of Defense’s departmental enterprises, renaming the state-owned enterprise Kyrgyzkorgooservice t»»»
Foggy mornings, warmer afternoons: What’s ahead for UAE weather
Dubai: Fog and mist are expected to affect parts of the UAE through Thursday, with temperatures set to rise on Tuesday, according to the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM). The NCM said today would be fair to partly cloudy at times, with humid conditions overnight and into Tuesday morning bringin»»»
What does Trump want in Iran?
President Donald Trump's threats to attack Iran provide little detail on what the long-term US goal would be in the event of a sustained or even brief conflict. Trump sent warships and dozens of fighter planes to the Middle East and has several options to choose from that could destabilize the regi»»»
Mukul Roy, Former Railway Minister and Trinamool Congress leader dies aged 71
Mukul Roy, the former Indian Railway Minister and a founding member of the Trinamool Congress (TMC), has died at the age of 71 following a cardiac arrest. Roy passed away at approximately 1.30 am on Monday at the Apollo Hospital in Salt Lake, Kolkata, his son, Subhranshu Roy, confirmed to local med»»»
Foggy mornings, warmer afternoons: What’s ahead for UAE weather
Dubai: Fog and mist are expected to affect parts of the UAE through Thursday, with temperatures set to rise on Tuesday, according to the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM). The NCM said today would be fair to partly cloudy at times, with humid conditions overnight and into Tuesday morning bringin»»»
ICC to begin pre-trial hearing for Philippines' Duterte
The International Criminal Court will begin a hearing on Monday to decide whether former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte should stand trial for crimes against humanity linked to his deadly anti‑drug crackdown. The "confirmation of charges" hearing, taking place over four days, will determine w»»»
Why is Khamenei securing succession now?
Dubai: Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has initiated contingency measures to safeguard the Islamic Republic amid escalating tensions with the United States and Israel, according to a report published Sunday by The New York Times, which cited senior Iranian officials and individuals fam»»»
The curious arithmetic of friendship: Why the numbers always change
Do you remember when having a “best friend” wasn’t just important, but a matter of honour? Losing one felt like a personal catastrophe; keeping one meant navigating secret handshakes, playground politics, and endless disputes over who was actually number one. Each friendship, each falling out, each»»»
Mexican army kills drug lord 'El Mencho' during operation to capture him
The Mexican army on Sunday announced they had killed drug lord Nemesio Rubén Oseguera Cervantes – leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel, which is responsible for trafficking huge quantities of fentanyl and other drugs to the United States. Cervantes, who was better known as “El»»»
'Sewage crisis' hits USS Gerald Ford aircraft carrier: report
The USS Gerald R. Ford, the US Navy's flagship aircraft carrier and a symbol of American military might, remains beset by chronic sewage system failures, US media reported. Persistent plumbing problems continue to dog America's newest and biggest supercarrier, nearly a decade after its commissionin»»»
Dh800 fine reminder as Sharjah Police crack down on distracted driving
Sharjah: Just a few seconds of inattention behind the wheel can turn a routine drive into tragedy, Sharjah Police have warned. Negligence and distracted driving from mobile phone use to other in-car distractions remain leading causes of serious traffic accidents, police added. Traffic reports show »»»
Washington-Iran nuclear deal talks continue in Geneva Thursday - UPI.com
US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff and US businessman Jared Kushner deliver a press conference on January 6. They will meet with Iran's foreign minister Abbas Araghchi on Sunday. File Photo by Ukrainian President Office/UPI | License Photo Feb. 22 (UPI) -- A nuclear deal will be the subject of negotiat»»»
Meet the entrepreneur revolutionising content creation with AI in Dubai
Dubai: Former investment banking consultant turned entrepreneur, Neil Sheth, did not set out to build a content technology company. His journey into entrepreneurship began after years spent helping founders and leaders build their personal brands through a storytelling agency, where he repeatedly e»»»
Uzbekistan signs several big business deals during Mirziyoyev's Board of Peace trip to US
Uzbekistan signed a series of bilateral agreements with companies in the US after the country’s president, Shavkat Mirziyoyev, travelled to Washington for the inaugural meeting of American President Donald Trump’s Board of Peace. »»»
Qatar announces full solidarity with Kuwait, affirms support for its sovereignty over its maritime zones
DOHA: The State of Qatar announced its full solidarity with the sisterly State of Kuwait, affirming that it is following the coordinates lists and map submitted by the sisterly Republic of Iraq to the United Nations, which infringe upon the sovereignty of the State of Kuwait over its maritime areas»»»
Strong 7.1-magnitude quake hits off eastern Malaysia
A strong 7.1-magnitude quake struck early Monday off Malaysia's Sabah state on Borneo island, US seismologists said. The epicentre of the quake was located less than 100 kilometres (62 miles) northeast of the coastal state capital Kota Kinabalu at a depth of 619.8 kilometres, the US Geological Surv»»»
Mexican cartel leader Oseguera killed in army dragnet
The powerful drug cartel leader Nemesio Oseguera died Sunday of wounds suffered in a raid by security forces, the army said. The head of the Jalisco New Generation cartel was wounded during the raid in the town of Tapalpa in Jalisco state and died while being flown to Mexico City, the army said in »»»
Pakistan launches border strikes on Afghanistan
Islamabad said it carried out strikes along the border with Afghanistan early Sunday, targeting what it called hideouts of Pakistani militants it blamed for recent attacks inside Pakistan. The Afghan Red Crescent Society said more than a dozen people were killed. Pakistan didn't specify the locatio»»»
Why are so many elite skaters Russian?
People have noticed something strange about the US Olympic figure skating team this year. It includes Ilia Malinin, Andrew Torgashev, and Maxim Naumov – the children of Russians who emigrated to the US after the collapse of the Soviet Union. In the comments section of the video presentation, many p»»»
Danish defense minister says there is 'no need' for U.S. hospital boat - UPI.com
Danish Defence Minister Troels Lund Poulsen and Danish Justice Minister Peter Hummelgaard speak during a press conference in September. Poulsen said there was no need for Trump's hospital boat. File Photo by Emil Helms/EPA Feb. 22 (UPI) -- Danish defense minister Troels Lund Poulsen does not want P»»»
Trump tariffs ruled illegal — why new 15% tax keeps UAE investors watching
Dubai: The US Supreme Court struck down a major part of President Donald Trump’s global tariff programme, ruling that he exceeded his authority by imposing sweeping duties without congressional approval. The conservative-majority decision blocks one of the central tools Trump used to pursue his eco»»»
Qatar announces full solidarity with Kuwait, affirms support for its sovereignty over its maritime zones
Doha: The State of Qatar announced its full solidarity with the sisterly State of Kuwait, affirming that it is following the coordinates lists and map submitted by the sisterly Republic of Iraq to the United Nations, which infringe upon the sovereignty of the State of Kuwait over its maritime areas»»»
Israel carries out more strikes in Lebanon – Ya Libnan
Share: People gather near a building damaged in an Israeli strike in the village of Bednayel in eastern Lebanon, 21 February 2026. EPA/WAEL HAMZEH Lebanese officials say the country has yet to obtain firm or decisive Western guarantees that it will be spared from a larger confrontation in the regio»»»
‘Give your best in everything you do’: Qatar’s top educational award winner
Tribune News Network Doha When Waad Al-Maadeed graduated from university last year, she wasn’t just top of her class at Georgetown University in Qatar, her academic career earned her the top honour for all of Qatar. At last week’s Educational Excellence Award ceremony, the Amir His Highness Tamim b»»»
ENVIRONMENT MINISTER MEETS AMBASSADOR OF RWANDA
ENVIRONMENT MINISTER MEETS AMBASSADOR OF RWANDA Minister of Environment and Climate Change HE Dr. Abdullah bin Abdulaziz bin Turki Al Subaie met with Ambassador of Rwanda to HE Igor Marara. During the meeting, they discussed ways to enhance joint cooperation between the two countries in the areas o»»»
MoPH launches third edition of Public Health Sector Football Tournament
Tribune News Network Doha The Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) recently organised the opening ceremony of the Third Public Health Sector Football Tournament at Aspire Athletics Track Stadium, with the attendance of a large number of health sector leaders and employees. The tournament comes as part »»»
Trump hikes US global tariff rate to 15%
WASHINGTON, United States — President Donald Trump raised the global duty on imports into the United States to 15 per cent on Saturday, doubling down on his promise to maintain his tariff policy a day after the Supreme Court ruled much of it illegal.Shortly after the court's 6-3 ruling that rejecte»»»
Ministry of Endowments affirms support for Al Tamakon School
QNA Doha The General Directorate of Endowments at the Ministry of Endowments and Islamic Affairs has reaffirmed its continued support for Al Tamakon Comprehensive School - also known as Al Tamakon for Comprehensive Education - to strengthen the stability of the educational journey for students with»»»
Amir hosts iftar banquet for ruling family, dignitaries
The Amir His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani hosted an iftar banquet for Their Excellencies members of the ruling family and dignitaries on the occasion of the Holy Month of Ramadan at Lusail Palace on Sunday. The banquet was attended by Personal Representative of HH the Amir HH Sheikh Jas»»»
NEASC recognises ACS Doha Int’l School for academic standards
Tribune News Network Doha ACS Doha International School, an Artemis Education School, has been recognised for its excellent standards in both academic and pastoral benchmarks, following the latest inspection by NEASC New England Association of Schools and Colleges that took place in Semester 1 of t»»»
Thousands attend Ramadan awareness programme for non-Arab communities
QNA Doha An outreach initiative organised by the Sheikh Abdullah bin Zaid Al Mahmoud Islamic Cultural Center has attracted thousands of non-Arabic-speaking Muslims as part of programmes for the Holy Month of Ramadan, the Ministry of Endowments and Islamic Affairs said on Sunday. The programme featu»»»
BUC enhances its strategic tie-up with Australia’s Swinburne University
Tribune News Network Doha Barzan University College (BUC), in partnership with Swinburne University of Technology, hosted a senior delegation from the State of Victoria, Australia, on February 8, reinforcing the growing strategic partnership between Qatar and Australia in higher education, innovati»»»
Here is how Qatar Foundation’s Ability Friendly Programme is shaping sport and inclusion
Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Foundation’s Ability Friendly Programme began in 2018 with just 21 swimmers and nine footballers, offering a safe, supportive environment where children and adults with special needs could build skills and confidence. Today, it welcomes over 300 participants each wee»»»