Rumen Radev – President of Bulgaria from 2017 to 2026 – confirmed on the programme Panorama BNT that he is entering parliamentary politics in an active role. His decision is motivated by a desire to put an end to the country’s model of corruption and lawlessness. “I have not used the office of pres»»»

Tunis, Jan. 31 (TAP) — The National Institute of Meteorology (INM) has placed 20 of Tunisia’s 24 governorates under an orange alert due to forecast weather disturbances and strong winds. A yellow alert has been issued for four governorates: Sousse,...»»»

Dubai: As India heads into Union Budget 2026 on Sunday, UAE-based NRIs are watching closely. Here is a clear breakdown of what industry leaders and NRI community representatives say should be on the government’s agenda: Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.1. Make homes che»»»

The Syrian government and the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) said on Friday they had reached a “comprehensive” agreement to halt fighting across the country and begin a phased integration of military, security, and administrative institutions. If carried out, the agreement would end the»»»

New York: Jeff Bezos's space company Blue Origin said Friday it would temporarily pause flights of its space tourism rocket to focus more resources on its lunar ambitions. The company said in a statement it would "pause New Shepard flights for no less than two years" in order to "further accelerate»»»

The United Nations said on Friday that the Houthi group in Sanaa has taken unilateral steps that undermine its humanitarian operations in Yemen, seizing UN equipment and assets and blocking humanitarian flights at a time when aid needs are mounting for millions of people. In an official statement i»»»

Director Alina Baitokova’s film Kyzyl Tufli (Red Heels) will be screened at the Tampere International Film Festival (Finland), which will take place on March 4-8, 2026. The Kyrgyz Cinema Development Fund reported. The international premiere of the film, a pitching winner at the 11th Umut Young Cine»»»

It's not the electricity cuts that Yulia Hailunas struggles with most after the Russian airstrikes. It's the fact that it's so bitterly cold inside her own home. Like so many Ukrainians, she's had no central heating since Russia launched a wave of targeted attacks on the power grid in January. So Y»»»

From easier European travel rules to public health alerts, celebrity legal battles, and viral moments in Dubai’s skies, this week’s headlines covered a wide spectrum of issues shaping daily life. Travel and mobility remained in focus, with visa-free access updates and record licence exchanges in th»»»

Police in Bishkek have detained a suspect in a series of thefts from mosques, the press service of the Main Internal Affairs Department of Bishkek reported. According to the statement, on January 7, 2026, a citizen identified as B.A. filed a written complaint with the Internal Affairs Department of»»»

The United Arab Emirates has offered its heartfelt condolences and solidarity to Portugal following Storm Kristin, which swept through Lisbon and central regions, causing multiple deaths and widespread damage. In a statement, the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs extended sympathy to the families of »»»

A 56-year-old man accused of raping his 78-year-old bedridden aunt in the northern Greek city of Serres is scheduled to give testimony Monday, authorities said. The man was brought Friday before a prosecutor, who granted him additional time to prepare his defense. According to state broadcaster ERT»»»

Melbourne: History is on the line in the Australian Open men's final on Sunday with tennis gladiators Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz each vowing no surrender. Separated by 16 years, the pair stand at opposite ends of their careers and are pursuing significant but different milestones. The 38-yea»»»

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said on Saturday that US ⁠President Donald Trump, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin ⁠Netanyahu and Europe had stirred tensions in the recent protests that gripped ⁠the country and "provoked" people. Trump predicted on Friday that Iran would seek to negotiate a deal»»»

KUWAIT, Jan 31 (KUNA) -- Swiss Federal President Guy Parmelin is due to arrive in Kuwait on Sunday, accompanied by an official delegation, on an official visit to the country.During the visit, President Parmelin will hold official talks with His Highness the Amir of Kuwait, Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad A»»»

KUWAIT, Jan 31 (KUNA) -- His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah will graciously patronize and attend the flag-raising ceremony at Bayan Palace at 10:00 am on Sunday. (end) aa»»»

A working meeting was held under the chairmanship of Minister of Construction, Architecture, Housing, and Communal Services Nurdan Oruntaev and attended by Bishkek Mayor Aibek Dzhunushaliev, President of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry Temir Sariev, and representatives of major construction co»»»

The Russian-Kyrgyz Dictionary of Terms in International Relations and Diplomacy was presented at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kyrgyzstan on January 30. The press service of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic reported. The event was attended by Foreign Minister Jeenbek Kulu»»»

Prague: For Jaromir Cervenka, the Hermes boat anchored in Prague and accommodating the Czech capital's homeless has become more than a temporary home. The 49-year-old ended up on the street after a divorce more than two decades ago, sleeping on benches or in dormitories. He moved to Hermes when it »»»

Hospitals in Gaza said Israeli strikes killed at least 12 Palestinians Saturday, one of the highest tolls since an October agreement aimed at stopping the fighting. The strikes hit locations in northern and southern Gaza, including an apartment building in Gaza City and a tent in Khan Younis, offic»»»

According to oncologists, up to 80 percent of cases of tongue, lip, oral cavity, and larynx cancer are directly linked to nasvay use. The Bishkek Health Promotion Center reported. According to experts, the sale of nasvay in Kyrgyzstan is not prohibited by law. It is readily available, sold in compa»»»

Internet use has expanded dramatically over the past three decades, evolving from a niche technology into an essential part of everyday life. From fewer than 1% of users globally in 1995, today nearly two-thirds of the world’s population is online. Data compiled by DataReportal shows that the avera»»»

US's emergency regime against Cuba marks radical return to strategy of pressure on country, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova says. "In this case, we are talking about another, very radical recurrence of Washington's repeatedly used strategy of maximum pressure on the Island of F»»»

Scientists think they may have unlocked a key secret to long life – quite simply, genetics, according to The Guardian. Writing in the journal Science, the researchers described how previous studies that had attempted to unpick the genetic component of human lifespan had not taken into account that »»»

A group of NATO countries is working to set up a new bank by 2027 to help fund military spending and prepare for a potential conflict with Russia, Izvestia reports, citing sources. Western officials and media outlets have speculated that Russia could be in a position to attack NATO within several y»»»

The European Union plans to impose sanctions against Kyrgyzstan for aiding Russia. Bloomberg reported, citing sources. According to the media outlet, as part of the new sanctions package currently under discussion against Russia, the EU intends to apply for the first time a mechanism to combat alle»»»

A vast stockpile of potatoes is being given away for free by a farm in the German state of Saxony, after a bumper national harvest. Thousands of tasty tubers have been rolling into the country's capital, Berlin, since mid-January, with residents risking icy streets to bag their share, according to »»»

The Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic approved the transformation of a 31.59-hectare land plot in the village of Kanysh-Kiya, Chatkal district, for the construction of a small hydropower plant (HPP). According to the document, the state-owned land plot was transferred from the category of»»»

Bern, Jan. 31 (SANA) Switzerland has welcomed an agreement between the Syrian government and the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), saying it would contribute to stability in Syria. In a statement posted on X on Friday, the Swiss Foreign Ministry said the agreement provides “an important framework for»»»

Millions of new files relating to the late Jeffrey Epstein were made public by the US Department of Justice on Friday, marking the largest release of documents since the Epstein Files Transparency Act was signed into law last year. Also Read: Zohran Mamdani was right: Snow storm in New York City or»»»

The number of unemployed people in Germany has hit a 12-year high, surpassing the 3 million ⁠mark, while inflation moved back above the European Central Bank's 2% target, clouding the outlook for Europe's largest economy after a stronger-than-expected end to 2025. German Chancellor Friedrich Merz s»»»

WASHINGTON, Jan 31 (KUNA) -- The United States has partially shut down despite the Senate's passage of a government funding bill covering the remainder of the current fiscal year, except for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).The partial shutdown is due to the House of Representatives being »»»

I just ate a chicken taco for breakfast, and it hit the spot perfectly. Some might consider it odd, but I often eat non-breakfast foods in the morning, usually leftovers from dinner the night before - a bowl of bean and vegetable soup, a slice of pizza, a piece of salmon with half a bagel. Who made»»»

Madrid, Jan. 31 (SANA) Spain welcomed on Friday the agreement between the Syrian government and the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), describing it as a significant step toward enhancing prospects for stability in the country. “The agreement paves the way for a definitive end to hostilities and impro»»»

Dubai Police has cautioned drivers taking Sheikh Zayed Road this morning. On social media, it put out a warning about an accident before Emirates Mall Bridge towards the Business Bay area. The authorities have called on people to be cautious on the roads and if they are taking Sheikh Zayed, to take»»»

The Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic has approved new requirements for the safe transportation of radioactive materials, substances, and sources of ionizing radiation. The document is aimed at bringing national legislation into line with international standards in the field of radiation »»»

A modern entertainment center Balastan will be built in Talas. Maksat Baizhigitov, First Deputy Plenipotentiary Representative of the President of Kyrgyzstan in the region, inspected the construction progress. According to the Office of Plenipotentiary Representative, the center will feature innova»»»

Israel has only twice used the death penalty against a convicted prisoner. The last time was more than sixty years ago, to hang the notorious Nazi war criminal, Adolf Eichmann. But in the wake of the Hamas-led attacks on 7 October 2023, Israel's deadliest ever day, there is a political push to pass»»»

KUWAIT, Jan 31 (KUNA) -- 1965 -- Kuwait Writers Association was officially launched. The association, which was established in November 1964, consisted of poets, storywriters, novelists, men of letters and critics. 1972 -- Former member of Kuwait Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) Abdulrahman »»»

Caracas: In one fell swoop, decades of oil sector nationalization ended in Venezuela this week, as the global leader in known reserves opened up to private firms while seeking Washington's benediction. Parliament on Thursday approved a reform of Venezuela's Hydrocarbons Law, tightened under sociali»»»

Abu Dhabi/Dubai: The UAE fuel price committee on Saturday announced petrol and diesel rates for February 2026, with prices rising across all categories. Here’s a quick breakdown: Super 98: Dh2.45 per litre(up from Dh2.53 per litre in January) Special 95: Dh2.33 per litre(up from Dh2.42 per litre la»»»

China's fiscal revenue fell 1.7% in 2025 from a year earlier, the finance ministry said on Friday, the first contraction since 2020 as a protracted property slump and weak domestic demand saddled the economy. Fiscal revenues in 2025 totaled 21.6 trillion yuan ($3.11 trillion), a ministry official s»»»

Washington, United States: US President Donald Trump on Friday named a new nominee to head the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), after he controversially fired the previous officeholder last year for reporting underwhelming jobs numbers. Trump announced on his Truth Social platform that he would be»»»

Jeff Bezos's space company Blue Origin said Friday it would temporarily pause flights of its space tourism rocket to focus more resources on its lunar ambitions. According to AFP, the company said in a statement it would "pause New Shepard flights for no less than two years" in order to "further ac»»»

New York: UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres warned today of the imminent financial collapse facing the international organization, urging member states to fulfill their financial obligations. In an email circulated to member states, Guterres called on them to "pay their dues in full and without»»»

Mumbai: Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) MP Sunetra Pawar, widow of late Ajit Pawar, is set to take oath as Maharashtra’s Deputy Chief Minister on Saturday, party spokesperson Rupali Patil Thombare confirmed. Ajit Pawar, 66, died in a plane crash on January 28, leaving the Deputy CM post vacant. Al»»»

The police passport directorate cannot deny passport renewal based on an outdated identity card photo, according to a Council of State ruling. A citizen who renewed his passport in 2015 using his May 1972 police ID – issued 54 years ago – requested another renewal last year. Police rejected it, sta»»»

Russia's security is the best guarantee of Ukraine's security, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Alexander Grushko told Sputnik. "Everyone is talking about the need to provide security guarantees to Ukraine, but I don't recall a single statement in recent months, or even years, where anyone has said »»»

The United States federal government has partially shutdown despite a last-ditch funding deal approved by the US Senate. The funding lapse officially began at midnight US eastern time on Saturday, hours after senators agreed to fund most agencies until September. The bill carved out a two-week exem»»»

US government shuts down, but quick resolution expected»»»