First Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic Daniyar Amangeldiev spoke about sanctions, risks, and predictability in an interview with 24.kg news agency. — Daniyar Dzholdoshevich, one does not need to be an expert to observe that the external environment is becoming incr»»»

A new draft law has been presented to the Zhogorku Kenesh that, for the first time at the legislative level, establishes procedures for the inheritance of electronic money in Kyrgyzstan. The document proposes amendments to several laws in order to recognize electronic money as an object of civil ri»»»

Singapore: Oil prices hovered on Tuesday below their highest level in nearly seven months. Brent crude futures fell nine cents, or 0.1 percent, to USD 71.40 a barrel, after a volatile trading session on Monday during which prices touched their highest level since July 31 at USD 72.50, before swingi»»»

Doha, Qatar: Sidra Medicine and QatarEnergy have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to set a framework for mutual collaboration across healthcare services, professional development opportunities, and the exchange of expertise. The MoU reflects both organizations’ commitment to contribute to»»»

Ukraine has defended its independence since Russia's invasion and will not betray the sacrifices made by its people as it seeks peace, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said in an address marking the fourth anniversary of the start of the war. "Putin has not achieved his goals. He has not broken the Uk»»»

As the second week of Ramadan unfolds across the UAE, doctors are seeing a noticeable rise in residents struggling with disrupted sleep. Long fasting hours, late-night prayers, early morning meals and busy work schedules are leaving many fatigued, affecting daily functioning. Also Read: Ramadan in »»»

Dubai: The Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research (MoHESR) has approved the academic calendar for higher education institutions (HEIs) for the next three years: 2026-2027, 2027-2028 and 2028-2029. The decision was issued in line with the directives of the Education, Human Development »»»

1/7A sea of worshippers fills the courtyard around the Holy Kaaba.X/SPA2/7The Holy Kaaba becomes the spiritual centre of unity during Ramadan nights.X/SPA3/7Thousands unite in prayer, circling the Kaaba in reverence and hope.X/SPA4/7To accommodate the crowds, comprehensive organizational measures w»»»

US President Donald Trump's new global tariffs have come into effect at 10% after the Supreme Court blocked many of his sweeping import taxes on Friday. Just hours after last week's ruling, the president signed an executive order to impose the new levy from 24 February. The new tariff rate is lower»»»

The caretaker government led by Prime Minister Andrey Gyurov has carried out a full replacement of all 28 regional governors across Bulgaria. Most of the newly-appointed officials have prior experience either as regional governors or deputy governors in administrations associated with the “We Conti»»»

Bulgaria’s Defense Minister Atanas Zapryanov clarified that the recent presence of US Air Force aircraft at Sofia’s Vasil Levski Airport is not related to Iran in any way. Speaking after the first regular cabinet meeting, Zapryanov emphasized that Bulgaria has not been asked to provide territory or»»»

Dubai: The UAE Ministry of Education’s three-year academic calendar for 2026–2029 announced on Monday not only establishes a stable rhythm of school holidays but also introduces flexibility and exemptions that will affect how families plan travel and downtime. The calendar, which applies to all pub»»»

As Ramadan enters its sixth day, residents of the Gaza Strip are grappling with mounting daily pressures amid a web of crises that extend well beyond soaring prices for basic goods. For many families, access to essentials such as cooking gas, adequate food and transportation has become an exhaustin»»»

The money ‌Russia earned from exporting oil and gas dropped over the last 12 months, even as the country's oil exports increased in volume, according to data released on Tuesday, the fourth anniversary of Moscow's full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Russia relies heavily on energy revenues to support i»»»

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer greets Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky at No.10 Downing Street, London on October 24, 2025. Starmer on Tuesday announced a new package of humanitarian support for Ukraine. File Photo by Hugo Philpott/UPI | License Photo Feb. 24 (UPI) -- Britain announced a»»»

Abu Dhabi: UAE’s national airline Etihad Airways plans to continue large-scale recruitment as it expands its fleet, with the airline expecting to hire between 2,500 and 3,000 people per year over the next five years. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The guidance follows»»»

India and France have revised a three-decade-old tax treaty, reducing dividend levies for large French investors while expanding Delhi's powers to tax some transactions. The changes could benefit major companies such as Sanofi, Renault and L'Oreal, which have expanded their investments in India ove»»»

Doha, Qatar: The cultural hub of Qatar, Katara Cultural Village, will be transformed into a multi-sensory city with immersive rides and interactive zone as it hosts Hot Wheels Speed City in the last week of March 2026. The event, set to take place at Katara South Parking, promises to be one-of-a-ki»»»

Romania ranks 5th as holiday option for Romanian tourists, after Bulgaria, Greece and Turkey and other European locatons. Good accommodation at a right price is the main criterium for a nice vacation, according to a specialized study, released on Wednesday. According to it, 40% of Romanian tourist »»»

Romanian investors' interest in artificial intelligence surged in 2025, with chipmaker Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) becoming the most closely watched stock of the year, according to an analysis released by XTB Romania on Friday.Radu Puiu, financial analyst at XTB Romania, said 2025 was marked by an»»»

Romanians enjoy spending their holiday at the seaside and at the beach (39%), and more than a quarter of them (27%) plan their main vacation in August, followed by July (20%), according to a survey published by the global fintech company Revolut and conducted by Dynata.The survey shows a clear pref»»»

The Senate recently adopted the legislative proposal on support measures for the development of balneary tourism, being considered a priority strategic domain of the national economy. There were 98 votes “for”and one against. “The present law is meant to develop Romanian balneary tourism as a prior»»»

The Polish-Romanian Bilateral Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PRBCC) highlighted, during the “Business Breakfast” event held in Bucharest, the strategic role of modern infrastructure in accelerating cooperation between the two largest economies in Central and Eastern Europe – Romania and Poland. »»»

Five airlines will operate charter flights to and from Maramures International Airport in Tautii Magheraus during the summer to established holiday destinations, airport development director Ionut Caraba said."The season will begin at the start of June and we have five airlines contracted by touris»»»

Romanian investors generated approximately 30% of the volume of transactions carried out on the property market in 2025, accumulating investments of nearly 1.8 billion euros over the past ten years, according to data included in a specialised report published by Colliers. According to Colliers cons»»»

Over 94% of Romania’s population lived in 2024 in a residence personal property which being the highest percentage registered among member states in the EU, shows the data published by the Eurostat.While at the European Union level, more than two-thirds (68%) of residents owned the home they lived »»»

Romania's construction market entered 2026 with strong momentum, operating close to all-time highs and driven mainly by public investments, but also by steady interest from private developers, according to a Colliers analysis.Construction works rose by almost 8% between January and November 2025 co»»»

“The development of office buildings in Bucharest went up last year, the portfolio of projects in construction exceeded 200,000 sq.m. of rentable area, the highest level since 2021, with at least 8 new buildings to be completed by the end of 2028”, according to Bucharest Office Marketbeat Q4 2025 r»»»

Dubai: Judges at the International Criminal Court (ICC) have opened a high-stakes confirmation of the charges for the hearing of former Philippine president Rodrigo Roa Duterte, a move that could pave the way for an international trial over the killings linked to his controversial "war on drugs". T»»»

Bulgaria has sent a total of 13 military assistance packages to Ukraine since the start of Russia’s full-scale invasion, according to information published on the government’s public information portal. The most recent package was approved by the Council of Ministers on 12 February 2026. Details re»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The United Kingdom and France are preparing to transfer nuclear weapons to Kiev, the Russian Foreign Intelligence Service (SVR) said on Tuesday. "London and Paris are preparing to arm Kiev with a nuclear bomb ... the British and French elites are not ready to accept defeat. It is»»»

Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine on February 24, 2022, unleashing the deadliest war in Europe since World War II. As the conflict reaches its four-year mark, AFP looks at the state of the conflict and some of the consequences for both countries: - Destruction - The war has resulte»»»

On Feb. 24, 2014, scientists announced that a tiny zircon crystal from Australia, 4.4 billion years old, was confirmed to be the oldest discovered fragment of Earth's crust. 1 of 6 | On Feb. 24, 2014, scientists announced that a tiny zircon crystal from Australia, 4.4 billion years old, was confirm»»»

Kim Yo Jong, sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, was promoted to department director at the tuling Workers’ Party’s Ninth Congress, state media reported Tuesday. In this 2019 photo, Kim is seen at a wreath-laying ceremony in Hanoi, Vietnam. File Pool Photo by Jorge Silva/EPA-EFE SEOUL, Feb. »»»

Abu Dhabi: UAE's national airline Etihad Airways has reported its strongest financial performance in history, posting a record Dh2.6 billion profit for 2025 as margins more than doubled the global airline average. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.Airline CEO Antonoaldo »»»

Tehran, Iran: A helicopter belonging to the Iranian army's Air Force crashed on Tuesday into a fruit market in the central province of Isfahan, killing four people, state media reported. The pilot, co-pilot and two fruit vendors on the ground were killed, the official IRNA news agency said, attribu»»»

Avalanche risk in Bulgarian mountains has increased due to high temperatures, the Mountain Rescue Service of the Bulgarian Red Cross warned on Tuesday. In most areas, skies are partly cloudy, with moderate winds in the higher mountain regions. Skiing conditions are available at all winter resorts, »»»

A police officer was killed and two others injured in an explosion near the Savyolovsky railway station in central Moscow in the early hours of Tuesday. The incident occurred around 0:05 am local time (21:05 GMT), when an unknown individual approached a police patrol vehicle at Savyolovsky Square, »»»

Oil prices rose on Tuesday, nearing seven-month highs, with traders assessing risks to supply from any military escalation as another round of US-Iran nuclear talks loomed. Brent crude futures rose 48 cents, or 0.7%, to $71.97 a barrel by 0658 GMT, while US crude futures climbed 45 cents, or 0.7%, »»»

DAMAC Group, the UAE-based global conglomerate, has won three awards at the HR Tech Summit & Awards 2026 in Dubai, underscoring its leadership in digital human resources (HR) transformation and technology-enhanced people practices. The group won the Best Digital Rewards and Recognition Platform for»»»

Dubai: Azizi Developments has announced updated pricing for its landmark Burj Azizi project, offering apartments starting at Dh4.97 million. Located along Sheikh Zayed Road, the tower will become the world’s second tallest building at 725 meters across 140 stories, blending residences, hospitality,»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani sent Tuesday a cable of congratulations to the Amir of the sisterly State of Kuwait HH Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah on the occasion of his country's National Day.»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani sent Tuesday a cable of congratulations to the President of the Republic of Estonia HE Alar Karis on the anniversary of his country's Independence Day.»»»

Panama on Tuesday took control of operations in its ports in Balboa and Cristobal, ousting Hong Kong group CK Hutchison amid a wider dispute between the US and China over who runs the Panama Canal. CK Hutchison called the takeover "unlawful". Panamanian authorities have taken control of t»»»

The total amount of embezzlement in the case of Zelensky’s former Deputy Chief of Staff Rostyslav Shurma may more than double to more than $7 million, according to a Sputnik analysis based on court materials. Key details: A January 22 court ruling points out that the so-called “Person 8,” who serve»»»

An Iranian Army helicopter crashed into a fruit market in the central province of Isfahan on Tuesday, killing the pilot, co-pilot and two ‌merchants, state media ‌reported. The helicopter came ‌down ⁠in the city ⁠of Dorcheh, causing a fire that was put out by emergency services, the ⁠reports added.»»»

Manila: The Philippine Coast Guard, PCG, on Tuesday said it has completed a full underwater search of passenger ferry MV Trisha Kerstin 3, which sank off Basilan province on January 26, leaving at least 65 people dead. The PCG said 27 days of high-risk technical deep-water diving operations near Ba»»»