Asman Bank CJSC received a banking license from the National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic. According to the regulator, Asman Bank CJSC was licensed to conduct banking operations in national and foreign currencies. The decision was made by the Board of the National Bank. It was previously reported th»»»

A man who promised to organize the Hajj took the money and disappeared in Bishkek. A citizen named Zh.Zh. filed a complaint with the police. According to the press service of the Department of Internal Affairs of Oktyabrsky district, on January 12, a citizen named Kh. A. received 110,000 soms for o»»»

Bulgaria’s demographic crisis has moved beyond the realm of statistics and has become a matter of national security, according to Associate Professor Spas Tashev. Speaking on Radio Blagoevgrad, the demographer and researcher at the Institute for Population and Human Studies at the Bulgarian Academy»»»

Cuba detailed a wide-ranging plan on Friday to protect essential services and ration fuel as the communist-run government dug in its heels in defiance of a US effort to cut off oil supply to the Caribbean island. The rationing measures are the first to be announced since President Donald Trump thre»»»

The White House is planning the first leaders meeting for President Donald Trump's so-called "Board of Peace" in relation to Gaza on February 19, Axios reported on Friday, citing a US official and diplomats from four countries that are on the board. The plans for the meeting, which would also be a »»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The United States will strengthen oversight of US-made weapons transfers from buyers to third parties, according to a new decree from US President Donald Trump. "Within 90 days of the date of this order, the Secretary of War, in coordination with the Secretary of State, shall dev»»»

A nationwide forum on road traffic accidents, road safety, and the strengthening of preventive measures was held in Bishkek. Key topics discussed by officials from the Main Traffic Safety Department of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, the Patrol Police Department of Bishkek, the City Hall, the Min»»»

An investment project has been presented to Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan Adylbek Kasymaliev. According to the Cabinet of Ministers’ press service, Adylbek Kasymaliev met with a delegation from the Chinese company Minshan, who presented an investment proposal to build a low-car»»»

The Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan approved amendments to Resolution No. 481 dated August 19, 2024, which regulates the activities of the Disaster Medicine Service under the Ministry of Emergency Situations. The changes are aimed at improving the effective use of medical equipment and mobile ho»»»

Sydney: Australia's royal mint has defended a widely-lampooned image of the late Queen Elizabeth II on new commemorative coins celebrating her life. The "stunning heavenly" 50 cent and $5 Australian coins were revealed by the mint this week, featuring a front-facing effigy of the queen to celebrate»»»

MILAN: The Milan-Cortina Winter Olympic Games are officially under way after a vibrant opening ceremony split across four locations. Milan's iconic San Siro stadium was the primary venue, with elements of the ceremony also taking place in Cortina, Livigno and Predazzo. Despite concerns over the log»»»

A man wearing an explosives belt blew himself up Friday while a security force was trying to arrest him in western Iraq near the Syrian border, killing himself and wounding two security members, an Iraqi security official said. The raid was being conducted in the al-Khaseem area in Qaim district th»»»

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday hailed an interim trade agreement with the United States, saying it would bolster global growth and deepen economic ties between the two countries. The pact cuts US "reciprocal" duties on Indian products to 18 percent from 25 percent, and commits Indi»»»

Since the start of the special military operation, Russian forces have been using various types of drones on a massive scale. They range from low-cost FPV kamikaze drones to high-tech systems like the Lancet and the Geran. Right now, “Ukrainian frontline soldiers are in greater danger than” at the »»»

Abu Dhabi: Abu Dhabi continues to consolidate its leadership in smart mobility, with more than 120 Level 4 autonomous vehicles now operating across the emirate without safety drivers. The rollout marks the full commercial deployment of autonomous vehicles under the supervision of the Smart and Auto»»»

Dubai: The UAE’s Ministry of Education has approved a sweeping change to the language of instruction for mathematics and science subjects in private schools that follow the ministry curriculum, mandating English as the medium of teaching for advanced-track students beginning in the 2026-2027 academ»»»

An on-site meeting on preparations for the World Nomad Games was held in Cholpon-Ata city. Officials discussed key aspects of organizing the global cultural and sporting event, including the progress of preparatory work, the condition of infrastructure facilities, arrangements for hosting internati»»»

MILAN: His Highness the Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani attended the opening ceremony of the Winter Olympic Games Milano Cortina 2026, in its 25th edition, held at the San Siro Stadium in Milan, the Italian Republic. The ceremony was attended by a number of heads of state»»»

DOHA: In a weather update, the Department of Meteorology said it observed scattered rain in different areas of the country. In its forecast, the Met department warned of scattered rain and possible thundershowers at times, saying partly cloudy to cloudy skies will prevail. Offshore, conditions will»»»

UN peacekeepers patrolling southern Lebanon have faced a dramatic surge of “aggressive behavior” by Israeli forces over the last year, including drone-dropped grenades and machine-gun fire, according to an internal report seen by The Associated Press. The report by one of the 48 nations that togeth»»»

Dubai: An Asian driver has been fined Dh15,000 and had his driving licence suspended for three months after Dubai traffic court found him guilty of driving under the influence of alcohol and causing a crash on Emirates Road. The incident occurred on the highway heading towards Abu Dhabi, shortly be»»»

Seoul: A South Korean cryptocurrency exchange apologised on Saturday after mistakenly transferring more than $40 billion worth of bitcoin to users, which briefly prompted a selloff on the platform. Bithumb said it accidentally sent 620,000 bitcoins, currently worth more than $40 billion, and blocke»»»

France said on Friday that Lebanon's recovery remains precarious despite positive signs following a ceasefire and government transition, and it stood ready to support the country's reconstruction if it continues with reforms. French Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Jean-Noel Barrot, addressi»»»

The newly appointed bishop of the Sofia–Plovdiv Diocese, Monsignor Rumen Stanev, will be ordained on Saturday at a divine liturgy at the Cathedral of St. Ludwig in Plovdiv. On January 7, Pope Leo XIV appointed him bishop of the diocese. For the occasion, Cardinal Ladislav Nemet of Belgrade, Archbis»»»

Washington, United States: US President Donald Trump on Friday signed an executive order threatening tariffs on Iran's trade partners, after he pledged a further round of talks with Tehran next week. The order, effective from Saturday, called for a fresh "imposition of tariffs" on countries still d»»»

Sweden has provided Ukraine with $9 billion in military aid since the start of Russia’s special military operation. Sweden has provided Ukraine with $9 billion in military aid since the start of Russia’s special military operation and plans to allocate another $8 billion to Ukraine for the purchase»»»

This week’s top stories span aviation, education, tech, and lifestyle. Airbus flagged China’s Comac as a rising global competitor, while India’s CBI busted a fake Kuwaiti e-visa scam. Indian expat Shanthanu Shettigar won Dh20 million in Abu Dhabi’s Big Ticket, and UAE students will have fewer full »»»

A bombing at a Shiite mosque on the outskirts of Islamabad during Friday prayers killed 31 people and wounded at least 169, marking one of the deadliest attacks in the capital in nearly two decades. Officials are investigating whether it was a suicide attack. Residents criticized authorities for fa»»»

The Congress of the Bulgarian Socialist Party (BSP) is meeting on Saturday and Sunday at the National Palace of Culture in Sofia, the party said. The agenda includes an analysis of the participation of BSP–United Left in the 51st National Assembly and in the government of Prime Minister Rosen Zhely»»»

Chairman of Yemen’s Presidential Leadership Council Dr. Rashad al-Alimi announced on Friday the formation of a new government. The lineup was presented by Prime Minister Shaie Mohsen Al-Zindani and approved by al-Alimi. Al-Zinadani retained his position of PM, as did Muammar Al-Iryani as Minister o»»»

The Ajman federal appeal court has convicted a 48-year-old Gulf national social media influencer of cyber defamation after finding that she used the social media platform Snapchat to publish defamatory content intended to harm the reputation and marital stability of her former friend. In a verdict »»»

Doha, Qatar: MOVE, Old Doha Port's six-day sports and wellness festival, continues today, inviting visitors to explore expert-led panels, interactive fitness zones, and a diverse lineup of sports and wellness experiences at Mina Park. Day two featured the Erada Ladies' Throwdown Competition 2026, i»»»

Doha, Qatar: The draw for the 2026 Qatar TotalEnergies Open, the first WTA 1000 women’s tennis event of the season, was conducted today at the Khalifa International Tennis and Squash Complex in Doha. The tournament will feature a strong field of world-class players competing on outdoor hard courts »»»

US President Donald Trump on Friday signed an executive order threatening tariffs on Iran's trade partners, after he pledged a further round of talks with Tehran next week. The order, effective from Saturday, called for a fresh "imposition of tariffs" on countries still doing business with Iran. It»»»

US President Donald Trump said Friday Washington held "very good talks" on Iran after the two sides held an indirect dialogue in Oman. Iran for its part said it expected to hold more negotiations with the United States, hailing a "positive atmosphere" during a day of talks in the Gulf sultanate. Wi»»»

Yemen’s Presidential Leadership Council renewed its appreciation to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for its continued support of the Yemeni people, the Saudi Press Agency said on Saturday. The council praised the Kingdom’s leadership under Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al »»»

BusinessCubaUS oil blockade: How long before Cuba collapses?Andreas KnoblochAs the US oil embargo on Cuba takes hold, the country is rapidly running out of fuel. The effects on the country's economy and population could be devastating, a Latin America expert in Havana told DW. https://p.dw.com/p/58»»»

Milan: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani attended the opening ceremony of the Winter Olympic Games Milano Cortina 2026, in its 25th edition, held at the San Siro Stadium in Milan, the Italian Republic. The ceremony was attended by a number of Their Excellencies and Highnesses heads of sta»»»

For decades, airport economics rested on a simple assumption: more passengers meant more money. A new study by Airports Council International (ACI) Asia-Pacific & Middle East released in Dubai shows that equation no longer holds true. Instead, airport retail growth is now shaped by who is travellin»»»

WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - Members of Congress will be able to start reviewing the unredacted version of the US Department of Justice’s (DOJ) files regarding Jeffrey Epstein beginning Monday morning, NBC News reported, citing two sources. The review will be held in person at the DOJ, according to a let»»»

The White House said the US and India agreed on a framework for an interim trade arrangement, with further talks planned toward a broader bilateral trade deal. Under the framework, India would eliminate or reduce tariffs on a range of US industrial and agricultural products. The US would apply an 1»»»

US President Donald Trump moved Friday to lift an additional 25 percent tariff he imposed on goods from India over its purchases of Russian oil - a step to implement a trade deal announced this week. "India has committed to stop directly or indirectly importing Russian Federation oil," according to»»»

Authorities have launched a secondary investigation into the owner of the Violanta biscuit factory in Trikala following discoveries made during a fire department probe into a lethal explosion on January 26 that killed five workers. During searches of the owner’s office and residence, investigators »»»

The White House published an executive order authorizing additional tariffs of up to 25% on imports from foreign countries that directly or indirectly trade with Iran. The order says “an additional ad valorem rate of duty — for example, 25 percent” may be imposed on goods imported into the United S»»»

The Tripoli based Libyan government reported last Thursday (5 February) that a warehouse in the Injila area, south of Tripoli, was raided and approximately 84,000 boxes of illegally stored cooking were seized. The action was executed by the Committee, appointed by Tripoli based Libyan Prime Ministe»»»

The XXV Winter Olympic Games officially opened in Italy on February 6. For the first time in Olympic history, the opening ceremony was held simultaneously in four cities—Milan, Cortina d’Ampezzo, Predazzo, and Livigno—allowing athletes to attend ceremonies in the cities where they will compete. The»»»

The Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan has amended Resolution No. 66 dated February 16, 2024, which concerns additional measures to ensure quarantine phytosanitary security. The changes are aimed at strengthening control mechanisms and preventing the import of dangerous plant pests and diseases. Un»»»

A worshipper at the Imam Bargah Qasr-e-Khadijatul Kubra mosque in Islamabad described an “extremely powerful” explosion just after Friday prayers began, killing dozens. Muhammad Kazim, 52, told AFP he was seated seven or eight rows from the Imam when the blast hit. “During the first bow of the Nama»»»

ABOARD AIR FORCE ONE: US President Donald Trump said Friday Washington held "very good talks" on Iran after the two sides held an indirect dialogue in Oman. Iran for its part said it expected to hold more negotiations with the United States, hailing a "positive atmosphere" during a day of talks in »»»

Two young judokas from Kyrgyzstan have entered the top 10 of the World Judo Federation rankings. Bayel Isakov is ranked tenth in the world judo rankings among cadets in the 73-kilogram weight class (104 points), and 19-year-old Daut Poltushev is ninth among juniors in the 100-kilogram weight class »»»