Deputy Turkish FM: We support the Syrian government in facing security challenges
Ankara , Jan.25 (SANA)Deputy Turkish Foreign Minister Musa Kulaklıkaya underlined his country’s full support for the Syrian government in its efforts to address security challenges and maintain stability in Syria. In an interview with Al Jazeera on Sunday, Kulaklıkaya explained that Turkey has been»»»
Earthquake recorded in Kyrgyzstan tonight - | 24.KG
An earthquake measuring approximately magnitude 4 was recorded in Kyrgyzstan tonight, the Seismology Institute of the National Academy of Sciences reported. According to the Institute, the tremors occurred at 3:54 a.m. on January 26. The earthquake’s epicenter was located 3 kilometers southwest of »»»
'Risk of Mass Violence against Civilians' in S.Sudan, Say UN Experts
The situation in South Sudan is heightening "the risk of mass violence against civilians", independent UN experts warned on Sunday as fresh conflict and violent rhetoric grips the country. The UN Commission on Human Rights in South Sudan in a statement expressed "grave alarm" at fighting in Jonglei»»»
Abu Dhabi court orders man to repay insurer Dh488,062 over stolen car
The Abu Dhabi Commercial Court has ordered a man to pay Dh488,062 to an insurance company after stealing a vehicle insured by the firm and exporting it out of the UAE. The court said the defendant’s liability had been confirmed by a final criminal conviction, which the civil court was obliged to up»»»
Strong northwesterly winds to bring colder conditions
Doha, Qatar: Strong northwesterly winds are expected to cause a noticeable drop in temperatures across the country, accompanied by an increased feeling of cold, according to Saqr Al-Suwaidi, weather forecaster at the General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA), who reviewed the latest weather developme»»»
QNB named Best Trade Finance Provider in Qatar for 2026 by Global Finance
Doha, Qatar: QNB has been named Best Trade Finance Provider in Qatar for 2026 by Global Finance magazine, reaffirming the Group’s leadership in delivering innovative, reliable, and client-centric trade finance solutions The recognition forms part of Global Finance’s 26th annual World’s Best Trade F»»»
Qatar banks’ non-performing loan ratio expected to decline to 3.4% in 2026-2027
Doha, Qatar: The non-performing loan (NPL) ratio of Qatari banks is expected to decline to 3.4 percent in 2026-2027 which signals enhanced bank soundness and asset quality, attributable to improved credit risk management. In a post on its X platform, Qatar Central Bank (QCB) noted that according to»»»
Commercial Bank unveils enhanced ‘Corporate Digital Account Platform’
Doha, Qatar: Commercial Bank, the first bank in the market to introduce digital account opening, has further strengthened its leadership in innovation with the launch of its newly enhanced Corporate Digital Account Opening platform, offering businesses a faster, more secure, and fully digital onboa»»»
Winter storm: 11 dead, thousands of flight cancelled - UPI.com
1 of 3 | A young boy sleds down the Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., during a winter storm on Sunday. Heavy snow, sleet and freezing rain are expected across large parts of the United States as the dangerously cold weather causes major power outages and travel disruptions. Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI»»»
Almost 21 million people enter Kyrgyzstan in 2025 — Border Service - | 24.KG
A significant increase in the number of foreigners entering the country was recorded in Kyrgyzstan in 2025. The Border Service of the State Committee for National Security (SCNS) reported. According to it, inbound travel last year increased by 18.6 percent compared to 2024 and by 20 percent compare»»»
Dubai Police’s secret weapon: Insects now help solve deaths with no clues
Dubai Police’s forensic entomology programme — the first of its kind in the Middle East — has evolved from a pilot project into a national reference system, with plans to share its expertise across the Gulf as regional interest in insect-based forensics grows. In an exclusive interview with Gulf Ne»»»
Qatar book semis spot at Asian Handball Championship
Doha, Qatar: Qatar stayed on course for a seventh successive Asian crown after defeating the United Arab Emirates 25-20 in a Group stage match of the 22nd Asian Men’s Handball Championship at the Sheikh Saad Al Abdullah Al Salim Al Sabah Covered Halls in Sabah Al Salem, Kuwait, yesterday. The victo»»»
Al Ahli beat Al Jazira to win Challenge Cup
Doha, Qatar: Al Ahli claimed the Qatar-UAE Challenge Cup title after edging Al Jazira 4-3 in a penalty shootout in a thrilling final at Mohammed Bin Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi yesterday. Julian Draxler scored the equaliser in the third minute of stoppage time to take the match into penalties, after»»»
Sheikha Hind honours FEI Epee Grand Prix winners
Vice-Chairperson of Qatar Foundation H E Sheikha Hind bint Hamad Al Thani crowned the winners on the final day of 2026 FEI Epee Grand Prix at Aspire Dome yesterday. Honorary President of the International Olympic Committee Thomas Bach and Qatar Fencing Federation President Abdulla Ali Al Ghanim wer»»»
Awqaf Ministry to offer 360,000 iftar meals
Doha, Qatar: The General Directorate of Endowments at the Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs has announced the launch of the Iftar Al-Sa’im (Iftar for the Fasting) project for the holy month of Ramadan 2026 at a press conference held yesterday at its headquarters. The project has expanded to nin»»»
5 workers missing after fire at biscuit factory in Trikala
A large fire broke out early Monday at a biscuit factory in Trikala, in the central Greek region of Thessaly, with authorities reporting that five female workers were missing, according to local media. The blaze erupted around 4 a.m. at the Violanta factory, located on the Trikala-Karditsa national»»»
Israel launches search of northern Gaza for last remaining hostage - UPI.com
A man pushes a baby stroller past a large banner with photos of Israeli hostages on Monday, July 7, 2025, in Jerusalem. Israel on Sunday confirmed that the military has launched a search of a cemetery in northern Gaza for the body of the final hostage remaining in the Palestinian enclave. File Phot»»»
Small HPPs cascade planned for construction on Tar River in Osh region - | 24.KG
The Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic and Kyrgyzstan Reclaim Co. Ltd. signed a memorandum of understanding on a project to construct a cascade of small hydroelectric power plants (HPP) on Tar River in Kara-Kuldzha district of Osh region. The Ministry of Energy reported. The document was s»»»
World Bank opens Doha office at Qatar Fund for Development headquarters
Doha: The World Bank Group (WBG) and the Qatar Fund for Development (QFFD) signed a Memorandum of Understanding yesterday during the official inauguration of the World Bank Group’s office in Doha. This event represents a significant advancement in enhancing strategic collaboration aimed at providin»»»
Why cars from BMW, Mercedes and Volkswagen could soon cost less in India
Dubai: India is preparing to cut import tariffs on cars from the European Union, a move that would mark the country’s most significant opening of its tightly protected auto market and reshape pricing dynamics for buyers. The plan comes as New Delhi and Brussels close in on a long-awaited free trade»»»
Safari Hypermarket's popular 10-20-30 Promotion begins
Doha, Qatar: Safari, one of the leading hypermarket chains in Doha, has launched its much-anticipated 10, 20, 30 Promotion starting from January 2026. The Safari 10, 20, 30 Promotion is one of Safari’s most popular and attention-grabbing promotions among the public. This 10, 20, 30 Promotion has be»»»
Ferry sinks in southern Philippines, at least 15 dead: Coast Guard
Manila: A passenger vessel operated by Aleson Shipping Lines, M/V Trisha Kerstin 3, sank in the early hours of Monday, January 26, 2026, just hours after leaving Zamboanga Port on its way to Jolo, Sulu. At least 15 people died, the Philippine Coast Guard said. Basilan Governor Mujiv Hataman told lo»»»
Why Karan Johar is betting on Border 2 and Dhurandhar to revive Bollywood
Dubai: Filmmaker Karan Johar, who has directed blockbusters like Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahani and Ae Dil Hai Mushkil, believes Bollywood has found its box-office mojo again. The producer-director took to social media to celebrate what he called a defining moment for Hindi cinema, declaring that t»»»
Minneapolis protesters march against ICE as governor urges Trump to remove agents
Protests continued in Minneapolis and other US cities on Sunday over the fatal shooting by immigration agents of 37-year-old intensive care nurse Alex Pretti in Minneapolis on Saturday. Minnesota Governor Tim Walz said America was at an "inflection point" and repeated calls for US President Donald »»»
Ecuador, Colombia ramp up trade war with tit-for-tat energy levies
BOGOTÁ — Colombia and Ecuador punished each other with duelling levies recently on fuel and other imports, escalating a trade and diplomatic feud over narco activity on their shared border.Quito accuses Colombia — the world's biggest cocaine producer — of falling short in the fight against drug car»»»
Critical phase for sheep pox
Greece is at a critical point in containing sheep and goat pox, with signs of slowing transmission but warnings against easing measures. From August 2024 to January 18, 472,928 animals were culled and 2,061 cases recorded in 2,559 farms, according to the National Scientific Committee. Prime Ministe»»»
Rubio Warns Iraq on Iran Ties as Maliki Sets Return
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio warned Iraq on Sunday against a pro-Iranian government as the expected return of Nouri al-Maliki as prime minister stirs Washington's concern. Maliki, who left power in 2014 following heated pressure from the United States, has been chosen by Iraq's largest Shiite »»»
Qatar Foundation showcases bilingual, identity-based education
Doha, Qatar: Qatar Foundation (QF) marked the International Day of Education with a two-day community celebration highlighting immersive learning, educational innovation, and global dialogue on multilingualism, with a strong focus on the Arabic language and cultural identity. The event spotlighted »»»
Bishkek set for transformation: Master plan 2050 put up for public discussion - | 24.KG
The Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic has submitted for public discussion a draft resolution «On Approval of the Master Plan of the City of Bishkek Until 2050.» The document outlines the strategic development of the capital over the next 25 years and will serve as the key instrument for t»»»
UN Palestinian Refugee Agency Says Demolished HQ Set on Fire
The United Nations' agency for Palestinian refugees said Sunday that its partially demolished headquarters in east Jerusalem was set on fire. The agency, UNRWA, did not offer details on the cause of the incident at their premises, which Israeli authorities seized and began dismantling last week aft»»»
Gold rally explained. Five reasons prices keep climbing
Dubai: Dubai gold prices opened the week at new record levels, extending a rally that has gathered pace through January and shows little sign of cooling. By 9:00 am on Monday, 24-carat gold was priced at Dh610.75 per gram, up sharply from Dh601 over the weekend. The 22-carat variety followed the sa»»»
Israel Agrees to ‘Limited Reopening’ of Rafah Crossing
Israel said Monday it would allow a "limited reopening" of the Rafah border crossing between Gaza and Egypt once it had recovered the remains of the last hostage in the Palestinian territory. Reopening Rafah, a vital entry point for aid into Gaza, forms part of a truce framework announced by US Pre»»»
Amir sends congratulations to President of India
Doha, Qatar: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani sent on Monday a cable of congratulations to President of the Republic of India HE Droupadi Murmu on the occasion of her country’s Republic Day.»»»
Amir sends congratulations to Governor-General of Australia
Doha, Qatar: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani sent on Monday a cable of congratulations to Governor-General of Australia HE General Sam Mostyn on the occasion of her country’s National Day.»»»
Indian expats in UAE brave rain, cold to celebrate 77th Republic Day
Dubai: Hundreds of Indian expats in the UAE braved rain and chilly weather to mark their country’s 77th Republic Day celebrations at the Indian diplomatic missions with colourful celebrations, despite Monday being a working day. Commemorating the day the Indian Constitution came into effect on Janu»»»
Turkey among Kyrgyzstan's top three largest investors - | 24.KG
Turkey has become one of Kyrgyzstan’s top three largest investors. Turkish investment in the first nine months of last year nearly doubled, increasing by 95.5 percent, TRT reports. In the first nine months of 2025, investment reached $139.5 million, compared to $71.3 million in the same period in 2»»»
New Kelechek market in Osh city to open in March - | 24.KG
Construction of a new Kelechek market in Osh is nearing completion, with plans to open it in March. The City Hall announced. According to the city administration, the necessary agreements have been signed between the city market management and the retail owners, and the numbering of the retail spac»»»
Another Kyrgyzstan’s representative appointed to EEC management - | 24.KG
Another representative of Kyrgyzstan will join the leadership of the Eurasian Economic Commission (EEC). According to the EEC press service, Ainura Usenbekova has been appointed Deputy Director of the Department for Entrepreneurship Development. She was born in 1984 in Issyk-Kul region. In 2006, sh»»»
Organizing committee for Bishkek+25 Global Mountain Summit formed - | 24.KG
The Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan has formed an organizing committee for the preparation and hosting of the 2nd Global Mountain Summit Bishkek+25. The corresponding order was signed by Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers Adylbek Kasymaliev. The event will be held in the Kyrgyz capital in 2027»»»
Real earnings increase by 6 percent
Full-time employees’ average gross earnings were HUF 756,400 and average net earnings reached HUF 525,900 in November 2025. Average gross earnings grew by 8.9%, net average earnings increased by 10.2% and real earnings were 6.2% higher than a year earlier. The increase in net average earnings excee»»»
South Korea mourns former PM Lee Hae-chan’s sudden death
Lee Hae-chan, a titan of South Korean politics and a former prime minister, died on January 25 while on an official visit to Vietnam, according to Yonhap News Agency. The 73-year-old statesman, who was serving as the senior vice chairperson of the Peaceful Unification Advisory Council (PUAC), passe»»»
South Korea mourns former PM Lee Hae-chan’s sudden death
Lee Hae-chan, a titan of South Korean politics and a former prime minister, died on January 25 while on an official visit to Vietnam, according to Yonhap News Agency. The 73-year-old statesman, who was serving as the senior vice chairperson of the Peaceful Unification Advisory Council (PUAC), passe»»»
The big freeze
A big freeze is sweeping the globe that has seen extreme snowfall from the US to Japan, burying entire cities under metres of snow in a matter of a few hours. And it’s not going to stop. This is happening because extreme Arctic warming has weakened the polar vortex allowing polar air that is normal»»»
The big freeze
A big freeze is sweeping the globe that has seen extreme snowfall from the US to Japan, burying entire cities under metres of snow in a matter of a few hours. And it’s not going to stop. This is happening because extreme Arctic warming has weakened the polar vortex allowing polar air that is normal»»»
The big freeze
A big freeze is sweeping the globe that has seen extreme snowfall from the US to Japan, burying entire cities under metres of snow in a matter of a few hours. And it’s not going to stop. This is happening because extreme Arctic warming has weakened the polar vortex allowing polar air that is normal»»»
The big freeze
A big freeze is sweeping the globe that has seen extreme snowfall from the US to Japan, burying entire cities under metres of snow in a matter of a few hours. And it’s not going to stop. This is happening because extreme Arctic warming has weakened the polar vortex allowing polar air that is normal»»»
The big freeze
A big freeze is sweeping the globe that has seen extreme snowfall from the US to Japan, burying entire cities under metres of snow in a matter of a few hours. And it’s not going to stop. This is happening because extreme Arctic warming has weakened the polar vortex allowing polar air that is normal»»»
The big freeze
A big freeze is sweeping the globe that has seen extreme snowfall from the US to Japan, burying entire cities under metres of snow in a matter of a few hours. And it’s not going to stop. This is happening because extreme Arctic warming has weakened the polar vortex allowing polar air that is normal»»»
EU 'Identity Politics' Blocks Turkiye’s Membership – Fidan
Turkish FM Hakan Fidan told Sky News Arabia the EU “failed to become a supracivilizational” institution and follows “identity politics” toward Turkiye. “But when Mr. Sarkozy came to power, he changed this understanding… He adopted identity politics: ‘we are a Christian Europe, so we don’t want to s»»»
Winter Storm Leaves Over 1 Million Without Power Across US — Reports
More than 1 million households across the United States were left without electricity as a major winter storm brought snow, ice and freezing rain from Texas to New England, according to BBC and NBC News. US authorities reported storm-related hypothermia deaths in Louisiana and Texas, while nearly 1»»»