Dubai: Saudi Arabia’s Public Security has urged citizens and residents to report visit visa holders who overstay their permitted period, warning of fines of up to SR50,000 and imprisonment for up to six months for failing to notify authorities. Also Read: Saudi Arabia deports more than 1,200 law vi»»»

The Governor of the Central Bank of Libya (CBL), Naji Issa, held a meeting in his Tripoli office yesterday with the President and CEO of the Libyan Industries Union (LIU), in the presence of several CBL department directors and a group of food importers. The meeting addressed and resolved difficult»»»

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un (C) inaugurated a new housing district for families of soldiers killed in the Ukraine war, state media reported Monday. In this photo, Kim and his daughter, Kim Ju Ae (back-L), meet bereaved family members in their new home on Saeppyol Street. Photo by KCNA/EPA SEOUL»»»

Japan's economy grew slightly during the fourth quarter of 2025. File Photo by Franck Robichon/EPA Feb. 16 (UPI) -- Japan's economy grew ever so slightly during the fourth quarter of 2025, government data showed Monday, narrowly avoiding a second straight quarter of contraction that would have met »»»

The Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic has undergone personnel changes. Absattar Syrgabaev has been dismissed from his post as Minister of Transport and Communications. Meder Mashiev, Minister of Natural Resources, Ecology, and Technical Supervision, has also been dismissed. Talantbek Solt»»»

Young men suspected of kidnapping a person have been detained in Chui region of Kyrgyzstan. The press service of the Main Department of Internal Affairs of the region reported. According to the press service, citizen N.I. filed a report with the Department of Internal Affairs of Chui district on Fe»»»

Tunis, Feb. 16, 2026 (TAP) – The Prime Ministry said, on Monday, that the working hours for public administrations, local authorities, and public institutions during the holy month of Ramadan 2026 (1447 AH) will be as follows: Monday to Thursday:...»»»

Dubai: Morocco’s AS FAR, also known as the Royal Army club, have lodged an official complaint with the Confederation of African Football (CAF) following crowd disturbances during their African Champions League match against Egypt’s Al Ahly at Cairo International Stadium. Also Read: Fifa president I»»»

Geneva, Switzerland: A train derailed early on Monday in southern Switzerland, police said, adding that people were likely to be injured as a result. "Derailment of train, probably with injuries," regional police said in a post on the social media platform X, adding that the derailment occurred at »»»

Voter mobilization ahead of the upcoming snap elections is high, with 56% declaring firm readiness to cast a ballot, a level that could result in turnout comparable to that of spring 2021, according to data from the Market Links polling agency. The findings come from a nationally representative sur»»»

Tunis, Feb. 16 (TAP) – The national electricity production rose by 6% in 2025, reaching 20,535 GWh (including renewable self-production), compared with 19,442 GWh in 2024, according to the Energy Outlook Report published by the National Observatory...»»»

The Israeli security cabinet has approved a proposal to register large areas in the West Bank as “state property” for the first time since occupation began in 1967 following the Six-Day War. The new decision builds on a move by the cabinet last weekend, when it made it easier for Jewish settlers to»»»

The “woke, decadent” EU is not facing a decline regardless of what critics say, and some people, including nearly half of Canadians, “still want” to join it, the bloc’s foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas has claimed. Kallas made the remarks at the Munich Security Conference on Sunday, as she urged th»»»

A rockfall occurred this morning at the 400th kilometer of Bishkek—Osh road, on the Ak-Sai section near the town of Kara-Kul. The volume of fallen rocks amounted to approximately 80 cubic meters. As a result of the incident, a 50-year-old man was killed and two others sustained minor injuries, the »»»

Major Cabinet changes have occurred in Kyrgyzstan. The press service of the Presidential Administration reported. Minister of Transport and Communications Absattar Syrgabaev has been relieved of his post. Photo Internet. Absattar Syrgabaev Minister of Natural Resources, Ecology, and Technical Super»»»

Singapore: Gold prices declined on Monday as the US dollar strengthened, prompting investors to take profits after the precious metal recorded gains of more than 2% in the previous session. The pullback came despite softer-than-expected US inflation data, which reinforced expectations that the US F»»»

A convicted killer was fatally shot Sunday evening inside Domokos prison in central Greece, prison authorities said Monday. Convict Antonis Papadatos, 43, who was serving a life sentence for the 2021 killing of Zakynthos businessman Dionysis “Dimis” Korfiatis, was shot during an incident in the off»»»

The arson of a car and attempted arson of the home of Bistritsa Mayor Samuil Popov are unacceptable and require an immediate and visible response from the State, especially in light of previous threats and filed reports, Sofia Mayor Vasil Terziev said, as quoted by the press centre of Sofia Municip»»»

Voter mobilization ahead of the upcoming snap elections is high, with 56% declaring firm readiness to cast a ballot, a level that could result in turnout comparable to that of spring 2021, according to data from the Market Links polling agency. The findings come from a nationally representative sur»»»

Tunis, Feb. 16 (TAP) – The national crude oil production totaled 1,184 kilotonnes (kt) in 2025, down 12% compared with 2024, according to the December 2025 Energy Outlook Report published by the National Observatory of Energy and Mines.The decline...»»»

After US President Donald Trump oversaw the seizure of his Venezuelan counterpart Nicolás Maduro last month, he vowed to tap the country's oil reserves – the world's largest. But for the US oil firms that Trump wants to go into Venezuela, the question is a simple one - do the numbers add up? In Tru»»»

An expanded meeting was held yesterday at the headquarters of the General Directorate of Central Support, chaired by the Acting Minister of the Interior, Major General Emad Trabelsi, and attended by the Security Directors and their Deputies from the western and central regions, as well as several o»»»

Occupied Jerusalem, Feb. 16 (SANA) Israeli occupation forces on Monday arrested 19 Palestinians in various areas of the West Bank, Palestinian media reported. According to the WAFA news agency, troops carried out raids in Qalqilya, the suburb of Shuweika and the town of Deir al-Ghusun in Tulkarm, t»»»

Some residents of Tehran on Sunday chanted slogans against the clerical leadership from balconies and windows, reports said, a day after Iranians abroad staged giant opposition rallies in Europe and North America. The country under supreme leader Ali Khamenei was shaken by a protest movement that p»»»

The Undersecretary of the Ministry of Industry and Minerals for Public Affairs, Production, and Industrial Zones, Mustafa Al-Samou, held an extensive meeting yesterday with officials from Chinese company Goodwill Ceramic (Wankang) Ltd to discuss the arrangements and technical procedures related to »»»

President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov gave a detailed interview to Kabar news agency, in which he commented on the public debate following Kamchybek Tashiev’s dismissal as Chairman of the State Committee for National Security. He answered questions about a possible regional split, early elections, »»»

President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov presented a long-term model for training government personnel, which, according to him, should finally eliminate regional divisions in the country. A key element of the reform will be the development of Akylman boarding school network. The existing school in Ch»»»

Shumen remains without water as the city faces an ongoing disruption at its main pumping station, BNT reported. Specialists from Varna have been deployed to assist with repairs, working to assess the facility and safely restart the pumps. Authorities warned that it will take several hours before th»»»

Speaking during Saturday’s of the Ministry of Health’s “100-Day” strategy for reform priorities in the health sector, held at the newly opened Health Specialisations Council in Tripoli, Tripoli based Libyan Prime Minister Abd Alhamid Aldabaiba called for a restructuring of the sector, speaking of i»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Negotiations on Ukraine and Iran will be held in Geneva simultaneously on February 17, a diplomatic source told Sputnik on Monday. "The negotiations on Ukraine and Iran will take place at the same time on Tuesday [February 17]. The negotiations on Iran are being held with Oman ac»»»

Damascus, Feb. 16 (SANA) The Syrian government on Monday launched a new national agricultural strategy aimed at strengthening food security and supporting economic recovery, in cooperation with international organizations. The initiative, organized by the Ministry of Agriculture in cooperation with»»»

Saudi Arabia’s annual inflation eased noticeably in January, rising 1.8 percent year on year, the slowest pace since February last year, signaling positive momentum for the domestic economy. According to official data, inflation in January 2026 was driven mainly by higher housing, water, electricit»»»

The West must provide Ukraine with weapons capable of striking deep into Russian territory, Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen and Finnish President Alexander Stubb have said. Moscow has warned that this would lead to a major escalation and trigger an “overwhelming” response. Speaking at the M»»»

President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov stated in an interview with Kabar news agency that organized crime groups no longer exist in the country in their previous format. According to him, the situation has fundamentally changed after 2020. «Kyrgyzstan in 2020 and Kyrgyzstan after 2020 are different »»»

Dubai: Dubai-based flydubai is expanding again in Southeast Asia, confirming a double-daily service to Bangkok from September that will lift its Thailand operation to 28 flights a week. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The move gives travellers more choice, deepens link»»»

Dubai: Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence of the UAE, extended his condolences to the family and friends of 'royal photographer Ramesh Shukla.' “Heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of Ramesh Shukla, who »»»

Humanitarian operations in Yemen are entering a new and more complex phase after the United Nations was forced to rely on alternative aid-delivery mechanisms in Houthi-controlled areas, following the closure of its offices and the seizure of its assets. The move has reshaped relief efforts in one o»»»

Nearly two weeks have passed since the publication of materials related to the Jeffrey Epstein case, yet public interest shows no sign of fading. On the contrary, the controversy surrounding Epstein’s archive seems only to be intensifying. What was released proved scandalous enough to dominate head»»»

President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov has once again commented on the resignation of former State Committee for National Security (SCNS) Chairman Kamchybek Tashiev, stating that he maintains friendly relations with him, but that his return to public service is out of question. Photo Internet Accord»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Amir, HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani sent a cable of congratulations to the President of the Republic of Lithuania, HE Gitanas Nauseda on the occasion of his country's National Day.»»»

"I was rooting for you! We were all rooting for you! How dare you?" Tyra Banks' rant - angry and disappointed - at America's Next Top Model (ANTM) contestant Tiffany Richardson is the stuff of reality TV legend. Watching the former supermodel lay into the young hopeful in front of millions of viewe»»»

WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump announced that the recently formed Board of Peace will unveil a humanitarian and reconstruction aid package for Gaza, along with a major international security commitment, during the Board's inaugural meeting in Washington scheduled for Thursday. In a post on h»»»

Instead of the usual 10 days, schoolchildren in Kyrgyzstan will have only one day off during the spring break. According to the basic curriculum for general education institutions in the Kyrgyz Republic, school students will rest only on Friday, March 6. After the weekend on Saturday and Sunday, th»»»

The car and the entrance to the home of Samuil Popov, mayor of the village of Bistritsa, were deliberately set on fire in the early hours of the morning, shortly after 1:30 a.m. Popov said he was awakened by a loud sound similar to an explosion, which initially made him think thunder had struck nea»»»

Dubai: Carriers based in the United Arab Emirates are not pressing the brakes on expansion in 2026 — with new destinations across Europe, North America, Central Asia and beyond planned by Emirates, Etihad and other operators. Travellers from the UAE will for the first time see direct flights to Hel»»»

TEHRAN (Sputnik) - Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said on Monday that he will hold technical discussions with International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Director General Rafael Grossi in Geneva ahead of negotiations with the United States. "Joined by nuclear experts, I will meet Rafael Gros»»»

Washington is preparing to send the final draft of a proposed UN-backed mechanism to monitor a humanitarian ceasefire in Sudan to the warring parties, according to Massad Boulos, special adviser to US President Donald Trump for Middle East affairs. Speaking at a Sudan session during the Munich Secu»»»

Downtown Munich is best-known for chic shops and flashy fast cars but right now its streets are bedecked with posters advertising next generation drones. "Europe's security under construction" boasts the slogan on an eye-catching set of sleek black-and-white photographs, festooned across a scaffold»»»

The Military Medical Academy Monday announced Open Days for prospective military doctors and nurses. The initiative will run for four days until February 20. The Academy is delivering its training programme jointly with the Naval Academy in Varna, and the Medical University of Varna. Graduates rece»»»

Authorities are actively working on the case involving the arson attack on the car and front door of the Mayor of Bistritsa village (near Sofia), Samuil Popov, the Interior Ministry told BTA on Monday. Active investigative measures are underway. A report was received between 1:30 a.m. and 1:40 a.m.»»»