On February 11, 2026, the President of the Kyrgyz Republic signed a decree establishing National Organic Agriculture Day. From now on, the country will annually mark the day dedicated to the development of organic production on the last Friday of September. The Ministry of Agriculture announced. Ac»»»

Kazakhstan’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yermek Kosherbayev, will pay an official visit to the Kyrgyz Republic on February 12–13, 2026. During the visit, talks are scheduled with Kyrgyzstan’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Jeenbek Kulubaev, as well as meetings with the country’s leadership. At the me»»»

US messenger app WhatsApp, owned by Meta Platforms, accused authorities in Russia on Thursday of trying to fully block its service in order to drive Russians to a state-owned app, which it alleged was used for surveillance. "Trying to isolate over 100 million users from private and secure communica»»»

WhatsApp said Thursday that Russia was trying to block its service. File Photo by Hayoung Jeong/EPA-EFE Feb. 12 (UPI) -- Russia has attempted to block access to WhatsApp, the Meta-owned encrypted smartphone messaging application said, accusing the Kremlin of trying to force its citizens to use a st»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Ukraine will ask countries that have granted asylum to Ukrainians to help organize voting at polling stations abroad, as well as require the participation of foreign intelligence services to vet local officials to prevent alleged Russian interference, The Times newspaper reported»»»

NEW DELHI (Sputnik) - Russia remains India's largest oil supplier, Russian Ambassador Denis Alipov said in an interview with Sputnik. "Despite Western opposition and a temporary decline in volumes to 1.2 million barrels per day in December-January, we remain India's largest oil supplier," Alipov sa»»»

Skopje, 11 February 2026 (MIA) – At the end of January 2026, foreign exchange (FX) reserves amounted to €5,600.5 million, marking an increase of €675.3 million compared to the previous month, the National Bank said. The majority of foreign exchange reserves are invested in securities (74.8%), follo»»»

Leaders from across the European Union are meeting Thursday in a Belgian castle as the 27-nation bloc faces antagonism from U.S. President Donald Trump, strong-arm economic tactics from China and hybrid threats from Russia — challenges that have prompted a rethink of Europe's approach to diplomacy »»»

Police officers in Bishkek have detained a man suspected of systematically torturing his ex-wife. According to the Department of Internal Affairs of Leninsky district of the capital, on February 11, 2026, M.E., 34, contacted the police. She asked to take action against her ex-husband. According to »»»

Doha, Qatar: The Qatar Meteorology Department (QMD) warns of poor horizontal visibility at some areas in the country from today until tomorrow, February 13, 2026. On Friday, weather conditions will be misty to foggy in some places at first, followed by moderate temperatures to relatively hot daytim»»»

Dubai: Allegations of racial discrimination have surfaced against Phuket’s Yona Beach Club after an Indian tourist claimed he and others were denied entry despite confirmed reservations and valid tickets. The floating beach club has denied any wrongdoing, saying its policies are not based on nation»»»

Dubai: “I wish Gen Zs all the very best in their experiences. But I’ll buy property,” says Bollywood actor John Abraham with an open laugh during a sit-down interview in Dubai with Gulf News. Hear him out, he adds. “You need a roof on your head. You need that security. And I encourage everybody, in»»»

IT and digital transformation company Zitec has announced the acquisition of Romanian technology company Equilobe, specialised in the development of complex software solutions based on .NET technologies. The transaction creates one of the strongest .NET capability hubs in Romania, strengthening Zit»»»

Israeli President Isaac Herzog was due to end a contentious four-day visit to Australia on Thursday that brought comfort to Sydney's Jewish community traumatized by a recent antisemitic mass shooting, but also attracted large-scale demonstrations protesting the civilian toll of the Gaza war. Herzog»»»

The Agriculture Ministry on Thursday reported a drop in new cases of the sheep and goat pox epidemic causing havoc in Greece’s livestock breeding industry, which has seen nearly 477,000 animals culled so far. A ministry statement said 10 new cases were recorded in seven regions in the first week of»»»

Over the last two decades, we have witnessed something genuinely unusual in public health: a medical breakthrough that has rapidly moved from specialist clinics into everyday conversation. GLP-1 drugs such as Wegovy and Mounjaro are no longer just diabetes medications but have become symbols of hop»»»

Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Chairman of the Education, Human Development and Community Development Council, has issued a decision to establish the National Identity Committee. The Committee will be chaired by Sheikha Mariam bint Moh»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - European Council President Antonio Costa on Thursday supported the EU's retaliatory measures against US tariffs targeting bloc member states. In January, the European Parliament halted ratification of the EU-US trade deal after US President Donald Trump threatened duties on Europ»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - A US Boeing P-8A Poseidon anti-submarine reconnaissance aircraft and a Northrop Grumman-made MQ-4C Triton surveillance drone were detected near Iran's border, according to flight tracking data seen by Sputnik. The P-8A departed from Bahrain and conducted circling maneuvers over t»»»

Real estate developer Alesonor has announced the appointment of STRABAG Romania as general contractor for the construction of Phase II of the Amber Forest suburb, located in Tunari, Ilfov County. In Phase II, STRABAG Romania is building a residential area that will include 172 housing units, compri»»»

Israeli troops advanced Thursday at dawn into al-Nouriyeh neighborhood in central Kafr Kila, where they blew up a building. Another force had pushed into the southern border town of Odaisseh overnight, demolishing another two houses on the outskirts of the town. On Wednesday, Israeli drones dropped»»»

The US House voted 219-211 on Wednesday to challenge President Donald Trump’s tariffs on Canada, with several Republicans joining Democrats in a rare rebuke of his trade policy. The largely symbolic measure seeks to end the national emergency underpinning the tariffs and now heads to the Senate. Th»»»

Rodney Mims Cook Jr., the newly appointed chairman of the U.S. Commission on Fine Arts (CFA), is overseeing the project for the new White House Ballroom, writes Intelligence Online. While his role in this high-profile initiative is clear, Cook also maintains ties to international foundations and fi»»»

Gold prices ticked lower on Thursday, after unexpectedly strong US jobs data for January dented hopes for more interest rate cuts from the Federal Reserve in the near term, while a firmer dollar added to pressure on the market. Spot gold edged 0.3% lower to $5,064.90 per ounce by 0820 GMT. US gold »»»

Ursus Breweries, the leader of the Romanian beer market and part of Asahi Europe & International, has announced the appointment of Roman Trzaskalik as Managing Director, effective March 1, 2026. Trzaskalik joined Asahi Europe & International in 2018 as Marketing Director for the Czech Republic and »»»

Dubai: Homeowners upgrading kitchens, bathrooms and living spaces are becoming a key driver in the UAE construction supply chain, shifting demand away from a purely developer-led cycle toward consumer-driven spending that is changing how building materials companies plan growth. Sign up for our dai»»»

Dubai: More than two million e& money users in the UAE will soon be able to apply for loans and other credit products through the app after the company received a Finance Company licence from the Central Bank of the UAE. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The licence allo»»»

The Ministry of Education has announced the introduction of 25 prohibitions governing the use of generative artificial intelligence tools within schools, as part of its commitment to strengthening academic integrity, protecting students, and ensuring a safe and well-regulated learning environment. »»»

MP Kliment Shopov from the "Revival" party announced on Thursday that his party has submitted amendments to the Child Protection Act, calling for the establishment of a national public register of pedophiles. According to Shopov, providing parents with access to this information is essential to saf»»»

The Israeli army continues its violations of the ceasefire agreement on its 125th day across various areas of the Gaza Strip. Over the past 24 hours, Israeli violations have led to the deaths of five civilians and injured several others in different parts of Gaza. At dawn on Thursday, the Israeli a»»»

Defense modernization programs around the world are increasingly shaped by one central requirement: adaptability. Armed forces today must be prepared to operate across a wide range of environments, from open terrain to dense urban areas, against threats that are often unpredictable and asymmetric i»»»

BusinessUnited States of AmericaDeutsche Bank faces pressure over Epstein tiesDirk KaufmannThe latest release of Epstein files show the late financier and convicted sex offender had up to 40 accounts with Deutsche Bank. https://p.dw.com/p/58Y0SDeutsche Bank should have known better than to deal wit»»»

DOHA: Minister of State for Foreign Affairs HE DrMohammed bin Abdulaziz bin Saleh Al Khulaifi hasheld a phone call with Commissioner-General of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East 'UNRWA'Philippe Lazzarini. During the call, they reviewed the cooperatio»»»

Ras Al Khaimah: The General Headquarters of Ras Al Khaimah Police, in coordination with the Public Resources Authority, is finalising administrative regulations and a detailed implementation framework for a new distinguished number plate system set to be introduced soon. Authorities said the new sy»»»

Dubai: With just one week remaining until Ramadan begins, millions of Muslims around the world are preparing their hearts, homes, and routines for one of the most sacred months of the year. Ramadan, the ninth month of the Islamic lunar calendar, is a time of spiritual reflection, self-discipline, p»»»

President Iliana Yotova officially entrusted Andrey Gyurov, Deputy Governor of the Bulgarian National Bank, with the task of forming a caretaker government. Gyurov has a one-week deadline to present the proposed cabinet. Further reading: Bulgaria: President Yotova Appoints Gyurov to Lead Interim Go»»»

Kyrgyzstan’s Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers Adylbek Kasymaliev presented the keys to 95 new buses and 42 units of specialized equipment to the Mayor of Bishkek. The event took place at Depot No. 1, the Cabinet’s press service reported. «This is another important step in modernization of publi»»»

The United States and Iran are showing flexibility on a nuclear deal, with Washington appearing "willing" to tolerate some nuclear enrichment, Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan told the Financial Times in an interview published Thursday. “It is positive that the Americans appear willing to toler»»»

Antisemitism in Australia is "frightening" but most people want good relations, Israel's President Isaac Herzog said on Thursday as he wrapped up a four-day visit and was met by protests in the city of Melbourne. Herzog's tightly policed visit to Australia this week was meant to offer consolation t»»»

Bulgarian National Bank (BNB) Deputy Governor Andrey Gurov Thursday accepted the mandate to form a caretaker government after being tasked by President Iliana Iotova, pledging to act with reason and responsibility amid deep political distrust in the country. “You are placing your trust in me, and I»»»

Skopje, 10 February 2026 (MIA) - The Federation of Trade Unions of Macedonia (SSM) said it will block access to Parliament at 9 am on Tuesday, beginning blockades of institutions that it claims are preventing an increase of the minimum wage. The streets near the Parliament building will be blocked.»»»

A brawl erupted in Turkey’s parliament on February 11 following a decision by President Recep Tayyip Erdogan to appoint as justice minister the Istanbul chief prosecutor who has led the heavy crackdown on the country’s opposition. »»»

A brawl erupted in Turkey’s parliament on February 11 following a decision by President Recep Tayyip Erdogan to appoint as justice minister the Istanbul chief prosecutor who has led the heavy crackdown on the country’s opposition. »»»

State Security Service of Georgia chief Mamuka Mdinaradze is in the US from February 7-10 following an invitation from his American counterparts, the agency disclosed on February 11, Civil Georgia reported. The journey was»»»

Authorities are investigating the imposter who posed as a Saudi prince, extorting several politicians with the help of a religious figure, a judicial official said. A former prime minister and several other politicians, most of them Sunni Muslim, were caught up in the scandal that exposed the count»»»

Istanbul, Feb. 12 (SANA) A Syrian delegation headed by Minister of Transport Yarub Badr is participating in the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) meeting on the transport sector in Istanbul. The Conference brings together ministers and high-level delegations in a strategic platform aimed at»»»

The Riyadh Infrastructure Projects Center said it coordinated and delivered more than 8,000 infrastructure projects across the Saudi capital in 2025 under a comprehensive master plan launched last year. The center explained that the plan is built on an integrated spatial and scheduling methodology »»»

DOHA: President of the Public Works Authority ‘Ashghal’ Eng Mohammed bin Abdulaziz Al Meer, accompanied by President of Qatar UniversityDrOmar Mohamed Al Ansari, and a number of officials, made a field visit to inspect the progress of the College of Medicine and College of Health Sciences buildings»»»

Authorities on Thursday reported that a man died after falling onto the tracks of the Syntagma metro station, following an earlier announcement of service disruptions. The Athens-Macedonian News Agency said the man was 65 years old, but did not confirm whether his death was the result of an acciden»»»

A man has been arrested in the western outskirts of Thessaloniki on suspicion of assaulting and robbing a passenger on a local transport bus, police said Thursday. A police statement said the 22-year-old suspect is one of two men who allegedly attacked a 20-year-old man on the bus in the Dendropota»»»