Dubai: Across the globe, a quiet but profound urban transformation is underway. Cities are reimagining how people live, work, and move, ushering in a new era of smarter, more sustainable living. With rising populations and mounting infrastructure demands, the focus is shifting. It’s no longer about»»»

Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan Edil Baisalov, in an interview with 24.kg news agency, stated his confidence in the reelection of incumbent President Sadyr Japarov. According to Baisalov, under Sadyr Japarov’s leadership, the country has demonstrated sustainable developmen»»»

Prior to the consultations on the caretaker prime minister appointment procedure with Continue the Change - Democratic Bulgaria (CC-DB) here on Tuesday, President Iliana Iotova said that the public's expectations of fair and transparent elections need to be covered. Iotova stated: "We must respond »»»

President Iliana Yotova held a meeting with representatives of the parliamentary group “We Continue the Change-Democratic Bulgaria” (WCC-DB) as part of the consultations for appointing a caretaker prime minister. On the WCC-DB side, participants included Nikolai Denkov, Nadezhda Yordanova, Asen Vas»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - French law enforcement officers summoned Elon Musk and ex-CEO of social network X Linda Yaccarino to testify amid recent searches at X offices in France, the Paris prosecutor's office said on Tuesday. Earlier in the day, Paris Prosecutor's Office said that it is conducting search»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Bolivia will honor lithium agreements concluded by the previous government with Russia and China if the integrity and transparency of those deals are confirmed, President Rodrigo Paz said. The deals will be reviewed and made public to allow proper scrutiny, Paz told the Financial»»»

Colonel Maksat Dzhumataev has been appointed Deputy Chairman of the State Penitentiary Service and Head of the Department of Security and Escort. The press service of the Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan reported. The appointment document, dated February 3, 2026, was signed by Chairman of the Cab»»»

Kyrgyzaltyn OJSC held a series of meetings with representatives of major U.S. companies—Pangea Global, Mooney Group, TETHYS Gateway Investment—as well as the Nasdaq stock exchange during the B5+1 Business Forum. The negotiations were chaired by Kyrgyzaltyn Management Board Chairman Kubat Abdraimov.»»»

A meeting with representatives of the American company All American Rail Group was held at the National Investment Agency under the President of the Kyrgyz Republic. During the meeting, the parties discussed the progress of the public-private partnership project Construction of Makmal — Karakol Rai»»»

Ambassador Sergio Gor, the U.S. Special Envoy to South and Central Asia, will visit Kyrgyzstan from February 3 to 6, 2026, at the invitation of the Kyrgyz side. The press secretary of the President of Kyrgyzstan reported. During the visit, Ambassador Gor is scheduled to meet with President Sadyr Ja»»»

Doha, Qatar: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani has taken part in the opening of the second edition of the global investor meeting, held on the sidelines of Web Summit Qatar 2026. During the event, His Excellency also met with found»»»

Doha, Qatar: Lusail University and the Qatar Aeronautical Academy (QAA) signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) for cooperation in relevant fields, with Minister of Transport HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdullah bin Mohammed Al-Thani in attendance. This signing was part of strengthening academic part»»»

Dubai: After reports of widespread fake Kuwait e-visa services cheating Indian job-seekers, investigators say scammers are using increasingly sophisticated methods — from professional-looking websites to forged digital documents that appear official at first glance. Victims are often approached thr»»»

View this post on Instagram A post shared by Ian Scott (@fujilab.salisbury) Feb. 2 (UPI) -- A photography shop in England is trying to solve the mystery of undeveloped photos found inside a used camera dating from the 1930s. Employees at the Salisbury Photo Centre said the camera, a Zeiss Ikon Baby»»»

A conference, titled “The European Union: to be or not to be?”, was held on Tuesday in Sofia. Bulgarian MPs, Members of the European Parliament, and analysts discussed the future of the European Union (EU). The event was organized by the Europe of Sovereign Nations group in the European Parliament »»»

Bulgaria's Defence Ministry has announced a public procurement procedure for the repair of up to ten engines for MiG-29 aircraft at an estimated cost of slightly over EUR 21 million. The notice has been published in the Public Procurement Register. The procurement is for the overhaul/major overhaul»»»

The Abu Dhabi Civil Defence Authority organized a specialized awareness workshop for suppliers of fire alarm and fire safety systems, as part of its ongoing efforts to enhance compliance with approved requirements and to strengthen the overall fire prevention and safety framework in residential bui»»»

KUWAIT, Feb 3 (KUNA) -- The National Smart Transport and Services Forum is a strategic platform that brings together government entities and private-sector institutions to build effective partnerships and develop smart transport services, said First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Sh»»»

According to the National Statistical Committee, Kyrgyzstan’s permanent population reached 7,395 million people as of December 1, 2025. From January to November 2025, the country’s population increased by 112,800, with natural growth remaining the main driver. Data from the state enterprise Kyzmat »»»

The Eurasian Economic Commission (EEC) commented on the recent accumulation of freight transport at certain checkpoints along the Kyrgyz-Kazakh border. According to official information, the delays are related to planned inspection measures conducted by the Kazakh side. Kazakh authorities stated th»»»

An expert discussion on the challenges in Bulgarian health care organized by the Continue the Change party Tuesday, drew a picture where medical establishments are understaffed, nurses are ageing, general practitioners are not enough access to services is patchy. "If we don't solve the real issues,»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Foreign troops will appear in Ukraine immediately after the conclusion of a peace agreement, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said on Tuesday. As soon as a peace agreement is concluded, armed forces from those NATO countries that agreed to deploy troops will immediately appear i»»»

Dubai: Kuwait has resumed issuing licences for prize draws linked to bank accounts and products after the Central Bank of Kuwait completed an updated governance framework for such promotions, the Ministry of Commerce and Industry said. Marwa Al Jaidan, Acting Undersecretary of the Ministry, said th»»»

His Holiness Patriarch Daniil, the Bulgarian Patriarch and Metropolitan of Sofia, led a Patriarchal Divine Liturgy at the Russian church-courtyard “St. Nicholas the Wonderworker of Myra” to mark the 10th anniversary of the canonization of Saint Seraphim (Bogucharsky), the Wonderworker of Sofia, BGN»»»

Works have officially started on Lot 2 of the M4 metro line extension in Bucharest, marking a key step forward in one of the capital’s largest public transport projects. The new section will run between Eroii Revoluției and Gara Progresul and is part of a broader plan to extend the M4 line southwar»»»

Sharjah: The Sharjah Charity Association has launched a humanitarian relief campaign to support families affected by severe flooding in several parts of Sri Lanka, as part of a nine-day field mission aimed at assessing urgent needs and delivering immediate assistance. The campaign was carried out u»»»