Doha, Qatar: Under the patronage, and in the presence, of Amir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, the 21st International Conference and Exhibition on Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG2026) was inaugurated yesterday at the Qatar National Convention Centre in Doha. LNG2026, the world’s premier LNG event, »»»

Dubai: Ifunanya Nwangene, a rising singer who gained recognition on The Voice Nigeria, has died after being bitten by a snake while she slept. She was just 26 years old. The tragic incident occurred in Abuja, where Nwangene lived and worked as both a singer and architect. Her death on January 31 ha»»»

Egypt's non-oil private sector output grew for the third consecutive month in January, marking the longest period of expansion since late 2020, S&P Global reported on Tuesday, but demand conditions eased. The headline seasonally adjusted S&P Global Egypt Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) fell slight»»»

Under the patronage of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Saudi Minister of Media Salman Al-Dossary launched on Monday the fifth edition of the Saudi Media Forum 2026 in Riyadh. The minister stressed that the royal patronage of the forum by King Salman is a badge o»»»

Iran's president said Tuesday that he instructed the country’s foreign minister to “pursue fair and equitable negotiations” with the United States, the first clear sign from Tehran it wants to try to negotiate as tensions remain high with Washington after the Mideast country's bloody crackdown on n»»»

Dubai: ADNOC Distribution, the UAE’s largest fuel and convenience retailer, posted full-year EBITDA of $1.16 billion, up 11.1% year on year, while net profit climbed 15.4% to $761 million. The company said earnings growth reflected sustained demand across fuel and retail segments, alongside rising »»»

Snow Leopard Protection 2026 Festival was held in Jeti-Oguz district of Issyk-Kul region of Kyrgyzstan, the Presidential Administration reported. A key event of the festival was the official opening of a new bridge and observation deck near the nephritoid stone. These landmarks have joined the list»»»

President Iliana Iotova will hold the first consultations with representatives of parliamentary groups in the 51st National Assembly as part of the procedure for appointing a caretaker prime minister, the President’s Press Secretariat said on Tuesday. Iotova will meet with representatives of GERB-U»»»

President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov signed a decree establishing a consortium of institutions to support small and medium-sized businesses. According to the decree, the new structure will unite government agencies, financial institutions, educational institutions, and international partners to im»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Qatar Meteorology Department has warned of reduced horizontal visibility along coastal and offshore areas, particularly during the early hours. It said foggy conditions have been observed across most parts of the country, reducing visibility to less than 1km. The Ministry of Interi»»»

President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov has signed amendments to the Decree No. 388 of December 31, 2025 «On Urgent Measures to Improve the Efficiency of Vehicle Technical Inspections.» The document has been officially published. The amendments are aimed at strengthening state control over vehicle in»»»

BERLIN — Public transport across Germany ground to a halt on Monday in a strike called by one of the country's biggest unions in a dispute over pay and conditions.Bitter winter weather and icy surfaces in large parts of the country mean that alternatives for commuters such as walking or cycling are»»»

AMMAN — The Telecommunications Regulatory Commission (TRC) and Syria’s Telecommunications and Postal Regulatory Authority on Monday signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) aimed at strengthening cooperation in the telecommunications, information technology and postal sectors.In a statement, TRC »»»

AMMAN — Minister of Industry, Trade, and Supply Yarub Qudah on Monday underlined the "genuine opportunities" available for Jordan and Syria to forge a strategic economic partnership aimed at achieving sustainable development and addressing regional challenges.Speaking at the Jordanian-Syrian Econom»»»

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has released the admit cards for Class 10 and Class 12 board exams 2026. The hall tickets are available on the official CBSE portal, but students cannot download them directly. School administrations must log in to the Pariksha Sangam portal using the»»»

A major channel aiding international phone scammers has been dismantled in Kyrgyzstan, the press center of the State Committee for National Security (SCNS) reported. According to the SCNS, the group was engaged in the mass activation of WhatsApp, Telegram, and Lalafo accounts using SIM cards issued»»»

Bad Bunny, a Grammy-winning Puerto Rican star and Billboard’s 2025 Artist of the Year, rose to fame after his 2017 hit Soy Peor. A vocal critic of US immigration enforcement, he has avoided US tour dates, making his upcoming Super Bowl halftime show a high-profile and divisive choice.»»»

Cuba faces worsening daily hardships, including power outages, fuel shortages, and medicine scarcity, as US sanctions and the cutoff of Venezuelan oil strain the island’s economy. Havana rejects foreign ultimatums, insisting any agreement must respect its sovereignty. US President Donald Trump, how»»»

Venezuelan human rights activist Javier Tarazona was released after more than four years in a Caracas prison as part of a government amnesty for political detainees. His release came following pressure from the US after last month’s removal of Nicolás Maduro. Dozens of other political prisoners hav»»»

Carys Garland is pleased to welcome former New York State Assistant Attorney General Reed Brody who shines a cruel light on the systemic failures and disturbing patterns within the newly released Epstein files. Mr. Brody exposes a justice system compromised by conflicts of interest, reckless redact»»»

For our inaugural Spotlight, François Picard is pleased to welcome Ellis Cashmore, Sociologist, Honorary Professor at Aston University, UK and Author of "Celebrity Culture". As music is a conduit for political expression, explains Professor Cashmore, sport is becoming a "hugely influ»»»

Chile’s outgoing president on Monday said he is officially backing his predecessor Michelle Bachelet’s bid to become the first woman to head the United Nations. Brazil and Mexico are also supporting her candidacy. Chile has officially backed the candidacy of its former president Michelle Bachelet t»»»

The fallout continues after the US Department of Justice released over 3 million documents pertaining to disgraced sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. New York mayor Zohran Mamdani's mother, film director Mira Nair was named in an email, in reference of attending a film party. But AI-generated images by »»»

Former US President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton will testify in a congressional investigation into the late financier Jeffrey Epstein, a staffer said on Monday. The move could avert a Republican-led House vote to hold the two Democrats in contempt of Congress, potenti»»»

Jeffrey Epstein denied he was the “devil” and said he was only a low-level sexual predator in a video interview released by US authorities, according to the latest files. The roughly two-hour interview was conducted by Steve Bannon, a former adviser to Donald Trump, and appears to have be»»»

After more than three million documents related to Jeffrey Epstein were released last Friday, tensions are growing across the globe. The disclosures have raised fresh questions about the convicted sex offender's relationships with the rich and powerful. Britain's former prince Andrew, his ex-w»»»

A tragedy occurred in Sokuluk district of Chui region: three four-year-old children drowned. The incident occurred on February 2 in the village of Zhany-Pakhta. The Ministry of Internal Affairs’ press service informed 24.kg news agency. According to preliminary reports, the children fell through th»»»

Gaza's Rafah border crossing with Egypt reopened to a limited number of people on Monday, allowing the first Palestinian medical evacuees to pass through. According to an Egyptian official, 50 Palestinians were expected to cross in each direction on the first day. The first medical evacuees from Ga»»»

Iraq has begun to launch investigations into more than 1,300 suspected members of the Islamic State (IS) group that have been transferred from Syrian detention camps. Some 7,000 suspects were moved from Syria to Iraq after the Syrian army seized territory in the country's northeast previously held »»»

Tensions between the United States and Iran are escalating amid mutual threats and fears of a wider conflict. Despite deploying a powerful naval force near Iran, US President Donald Trump expressed optimism that a nuclear agreement could be reached soon. Iran’s leadership warned that any war would »»»

As the Rafah Crossing to Gaza opens, Charles Pellegrin is pleased to welcome Olivier ROUTEAU, Director of Operations at Première Urgence Internationale. Mr. ROUTEAU calls Israel’s vetting demands on Gaza aid groups “fully illegal” and “dangerous,” citing the deaths of 500 Doctors without Borders st»»»

The Rafah border crossing between Gaza and Egypt has partially reopened, allowing limited pedestrian crossings after months of closure, offering a rare lifeline for Palestinians. Thousands of patients, students, and displaced families hope to cross for medical treatment, education, and aid, with Ga»»»

Gaza’s Rafah border with Egypt partially reopened Monday under very strict conditions, allowing only limited crossings after nearly a year of closure, as FRANCE 24's Shirli Sitbon explains. The move follows recent Israeli airstrikes and months of appeals from aid groups. The crossing, Gaza’s only n»»»

Recent protests in Iran erupted over economic collapse and political repression. But beneath the discontent, analysts also point to a deeper ecological crisis. The country has been gripped by a severe drought for six consecutive years, and many cities including its capital Tehran are on the verge o»»»

Iran is considering resuming nuclear talks with the US, possibly in Turkey between envoy Steve Witkoff and Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi. Tensions remain high after a deadly crackdown on protests and a US naval buildup, as Reza Sayah, Tehran correspondent, explains.»»»

Dubai: Dhurandhar, the high-octane spy thriller directed by Aditya Dhar which made massive waves at the box office, is all set to roll out the second chapter of the franchise. The makers of Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge will release the teaser this afternoon at 12:12 PM IST (10.42pm UAE time), and ahea»»»

A leading photographer has spoken to FRANCE 24 about how his exhibition is a good excuse to talk about how the jungles of the Congo and the whole ecosystem of Central Africa are about to become potentially the most important site in the fight against climate change. The water there sustains the liv»»»

A massive landslide this week killed at least 200 people in the Rubaya mine in the eastern DR Congo province of North Kivu, the local governor said on Sunday. The Rubaya mine produces 15 to 30 percent of the world's supply of coltan and was seized by the M23 rebel group in May 2024. The Democratic »»»

In tonight's edition: The Islamic State group claims responsibility for a deadly attack on the airport in Niger's capital Niamey. The ruling military accuses Benin, France and Ivory Coast of sponsoring the assailants. Also, there are fears of renewed conflict in in Ethiopia's Tigray region. Cl»»»

An attack on Niamey’s Base 101 at the international airport left four soldiers wounded after two hours of heavy fighting. France 24’s Wassim Nasr takes a close look at the assault and reveals key details: the base’s sensitivity, the presence of Russian mercenaries and Italian troops, drone defenses»»»

A federal judge on Monday halted the Department of Homeland Security from ending Temporary Protected Status for people from Haiti living in the United States. The island nation has experienced a series of natural disasters and political chaos for decades and, as a result, people living in the Unite»»»

French technology company Capgemini has been assisting ICE immigration agents with expelling illegal immigrants from the United States, it has emerged. The discovery has led some to question whether this is work the company should be doing. Also in this edition: The sale of a French military suppli»»»

In this edition we're talking about a tradition known as Candelmas or La Chandeleur in French, with pastry chef Céline Lecœur. Céline has a pâtisserie in Paris's 9th arrondissement. She tells us where the tradition of eating pancakes comes from and why we always seem to mess up the f»»»

The French IT giant Capgemini announced on Sunday that it will sell its US subsidiary following controversy sparked by a contract it held with US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) amid weeks of protests against US President Donald Trump's immigration crackdown. French tech ​company Cap»»»

Rare earth elements are crucial for defence, auto and electronic industries and have become a geopolitical battleground. China controls 95 percent of the world's supply, thanks to cheap labour, vast deposits and lax environmental regulations. But a young French-American scientist has deve»»»

France is set to adopt its 2026 budget on Monday, pending Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu surviving a no-confidence vote. The budget freezes income tax for many, keeps domestic help credits, and offers €1 student meals, but introduces a €2 import tax and a large company profit tax. Passed via 49.3»»»

The long-awaited French budget for 2026 was finally adopted on Monday, after Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu had taken to a constitutional provision to force it through – then survived two no-confidence votes after doing so. The budget includes a major boost in French military spending, a move whi»»»

Japan retrieved sediment containing rare earth minerals from a depth of 6,000 metres during a test mission aimed at reducing reliance on China, the government said on Monday. Officials said the world-first operation would be analysed to determine mineral content, calling it a significant step for e»»»

Dubai: Gold prices in Dubai staged a sharp recovery early Tuesday, after a dramatic two-day slide that followed one of the strongest rallies on record. At 8.20 am, 24-karat gold was priced at Dh579 per gram, up from Dh564.25 on Monday, while 22-karat gold rose to Dh536 from Dh522.50. (Check latest »»»

Kyrgyzstan’s Consul General Rustam Koshonov briefed members of a parliamentary committee on international affairs about Kyrgyz nationals convicted in the Turkish city of Antalya. MP Ulan Bakasov asked about the fate of the compatriots. In response, the Consul General said that there are currently f»»»