Dr CJ Roy’s diary reveals struggles, Dubai ties, politicians, and actors: Reports
The diary of Dubai-based industrialist and Confident Group chairman CJ Roy, who died by suicide during an Income Tax raid on January 30, reportedly reads like a suicide note, local media reports. According to Manorama News, the nine-page diary details setbacks in foreign ventures, personal debts, c»»»
Rosatom plans to introduce 3D technologies into Kyrgyzstan's hydropower sector - | 24.KG
Rosatom plans to introduce 3D technologies into Kyrgyzstan’s hydropower sector. The corporation will be implementing additive technologies in the republic’s renewable energy sector, its press service reported. A corresponding agreement has been signed. The document provides, among other things, for»»»
Live: Trump hopes to reach a deal with Iran, keeps military option on table
US President Donald Trump said he hoped to reach a deal with Iran, easing fears of conflict and pushing oil prices sharply lower. He confirmed talks were under way but did not retract earlier threats, reiterating that Tehran would accept limits on nuclear and missile programmes rathe»»»
Asian and Middle Eastern capital floods into Eurasia despite global slowdown
Asian investors poured about $20bn into Eurasian economies in 2024-2025, bucking a broader global downturn in cross-border investment, with nearly half of that growth coming from the Gulf states, according to a new report from the Eurasian Development Bank (EDB). »»»
Asian and Middle Eastern capital floods into Eurasia despite global slowdown
Asian investors poured about $20bn into Eurasian economies in 2024-2025, bucking a broader global downturn in cross-border investment, with nearly half of that growth coming from the Gulf states, according to a new report from the Eurasian Development Bank (EDB). »»»
Almost 100 killed in Balochistan by Pakistan military
Pakistan’s military says it has killed at least 92 militants following a wave of co-ordinated attacks in the south-western province of Balochistan. According to military sources, actions throughout January 31 in at least 1»»»
Asian and Middle Eastern capital floods into Eurasia despite global slowdown
Asian investors poured about $20bn into Eurasian economies in 2024-2025, bucking a broader global downturn in cross-border investment, with nearly half of that growth coming from the Gulf states, according to a new report from the Eurasian Development Bank (EDB). »»»
Fiscal gamble in Japan over proposed tax suspension
The political landscape in Japan has shifted dramatically as the nation approaches the February 8 general election. Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, leading the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), has placed a radical fiscal manoeuvre at the heart of her campaign: the complete removal of the 8% consumpti»»»
Unsettled by Greenland annexation threats, EU seeks to diversify way from US LNG dependency
Out of the frying pan and into the fire. Having struggled to reduce its dependency on Russian gas at enormous cost to its economy, the EU now finds itself with a new energy dependency that is potentially even more damaging than relying on cheap Russian gas. The problem has been made worse as the US»»»
Almost 100 killed in Balochistan by Pakistan military
Pakistan’s military says it has killed at least 92 militants following a wave of co-ordinated attacks in the south-western province of Balochistan. According to military sources, actions throughout January 31 in at least 1»»»
Asian and Middle Eastern capital floods into Eurasia despite global slowdown
Asian investors poured about $20bn into Eurasian economies in 2024-2025, bucking a broader global downturn in cross-border investment, with nearly half of that growth coming from the Gulf states, according to a new report from the Eurasian Development Bank (EDB). »»»
Unsettled by Greenland annexation threats, EU seeks to diversify way from US LNG dependency
Out of the frying pan and into the fire. Having struggled to reduce its dependency on Russian gas at enormous cost to its economy, the EU now finds itself with a new energy dependency that is potentially even more damaging than relying on cheap Russian gas. The problem has been made worse as the US»»»
COMMENT: India's budget balances fiscal discipline with defence muscle
India’s Union Budget for FY2026–2027 was framed against a backdrop of fragile global growth, unsettled trade routes and persistent geopolitical strain. Presented on February 1, 2026, the plan positions India as a source of relative stability at a time when investors are reassessing risk across emer»»»
Unsettled by Greenland annexation threats, EU seeks to diversify way from US LNG dependency
Out of the frying pan and into the fire. Having struggled to reduce its dependency on Russian gas at enormous cost to its economy, the EU now finds itself with a new energy dependency that is potentially even more damaging than relying on cheap Russian gas. The problem has been made worse as the US»»»
Venezuela's new government proposes amnesty for political prisoners
Venezuela's acting president Delcy Rodríguez has announced plans to introduce legislation granting amnesty to political prisoners detained since 1999, in yet another major policy shift following the recent ousting of Nicolás Maduro by US forces. »»»
Asian and Middle Eastern capital floods into Eurasia despite global slowdown
Asian investors poured about $20bn into Eurasian economies in 2024-2025, bucking a broader global downturn in cross-border investment, with nearly half of that growth coming from the Gulf states, according to a new report from the Eurasian Development Bank (EDB). »»»
COMMENT: India's budget balances fiscal discipline with defence muscle
India’s Union Budget for FY2026–2027 was framed against a backdrop of fragile global growth, unsettled trade routes and persistent geopolitical strain. Presented on February 1, 2026, the plan positions India as a source of relative stability at a time when investors are reassessing risk across emer»»»
COMMENT: India's budget balances fiscal discipline with defence muscle
India’s Union Budget for FY2026–2027 was framed against a backdrop of fragile global growth, unsettled trade routes and persistent geopolitical strain. Presented on February 1, 2026, the plan positions India as a source of relative stability at a time when investors are reassessing risk across emer»»»
Asian and Middle Eastern capital floods into Eurasia despite global slowdown
Asian investors poured about $20bn into Eurasian economies in 2024-2025, bucking a broader global downturn in cross-border investment, with nearly half of that growth coming from the Gulf states, according to a new report from the Eurasian Development Bank (EDB). »»»
Asian and Middle Eastern capital floods into Eurasia despite global slowdown
Asian investors poured about $20bn into Eurasian economies in 2024-2025, bucking a broader global downturn in cross-border investment, with nearly half of that growth coming from the Gulf states, according to a new report from the Eurasian Development Bank (EDB). »»»
Asian and Middle Eastern capital floods into Eurasia despite global slowdown
Asian investors poured about $20bn into Eurasian economies in 2024-2025, bucking a broader global downturn in cross-border investment, with nearly half of that growth coming from the Gulf states, according to a new report from the Eurasian Development Bank (EDB). »»»
Asian and Middle Eastern capital floods into Eurasia despite global slowdown
Asian investors poured about $20bn into Eurasian economies in 2024-2025, bucking a broader global downturn in cross-border investment, with nearly half of that growth coming from the Gulf states, according to a new report from the Eurasian Development Bank (EDB). »»»
Asian and Middle Eastern capital floods into Eurasia despite global slowdown
Asian investors poured about $20bn into Eurasian economies in 2024-2025, bucking a broader global downturn in cross-border investment, with nearly half of that growth coming from the Gulf states, according to a new report from the Eurasian Development Bank (EDB). »»»
Asian and Middle Eastern capital floods into Eurasia despite global slowdown
Asian investors poured about $20bn into Eurasian economies in 2024-2025, bucking a broader global downturn in cross-border investment, with nearly half of that growth coming from the Gulf states, according to a new report from the Eurasian Development Bank (EDB). »»»
Asian and Middle Eastern capital floods into Eurasia despite global slowdown
Asian investors poured about $20bn into Eurasian economies in 2024-2025, bucking a broader global downturn in cross-border investment, with nearly half of that growth coming from the Gulf states, according to a new report from the Eurasian Development Bank (EDB). »»»
Asian and Middle Eastern capital floods into Eurasia despite global slowdown
Asian investors poured about $20bn into Eurasian economies in 2024-2025, bucking a broader global downturn in cross-border investment, with nearly half of that growth coming from the Gulf states, according to a new report from the Eurasian Development Bank (EDB). »»»
Asian and Middle Eastern capital floods into Eurasia despite global slowdown
Asian investors poured about $20bn into Eurasian economies in 2024-2025, bucking a broader global downturn in cross-border investment, with nearly half of that growth coming from the Gulf states, according to a new report from the Eurasian Development Bank (EDB). »»»
Epstein files force resignation of Slovak diplomat Lajčák as PM Fico’s security advisor
Slovak and EU diplomat Miroslav Lajčák resigned as Prime Minister Robert Fico’s foreign and security advisor after the publication of the latest round of the so-called Epstein files. The files appear to show Lajčák d»»»
Unsettled by Greenland annexation threats, EU seeks to diversify way from US LNG dependency
Out of the frying pan and into the fire. Having struggled to reduce its dependency on Russian gas at enormous cost to its economy, the EU now finds itself with a new energy dependency that is potentially even more damaging than relying on cheap Russian gas. The problem has been made worse as the US»»»
Unsettled by Greenland annexation threats, EU seeks to diversify way from US LNG dependency
Out of the frying pan and into the fire. Having struggled to reduce its dependency on Russian gas at enormous cost to its economy, the EU now finds itself with a new energy dependency that is potentially even more damaging than relying on cheap Russian gas. The problem has been made worse as the US»»»
Unsettled by Greenland annexation threats, EU seeks to diversify way from US LNG dependency
Out of the frying pan and into the fire. Having struggled to reduce its dependency on Russian gas at enormous cost to its economy, the EU now finds itself with a new energy dependency that is potentially even more damaging than relying on cheap Russian gas. The problem has been made worse as the US»»»
Unsettled by Greenland annexation threats, EU seeks to diversify way from US LNG dependency
Out of the frying pan and into the fire. Having struggled to reduce its dependency on Russian gas at enormous cost to its economy, the EU now finds itself with a new energy dependency that is potentially even more damaging than relying on cheap Russian gas. The problem has been made worse as the US»»»
Unsettled by Greenland annexation threats, EU seeks to diversify way from US LNG dependency
Out of the frying pan and into the fire. Having struggled to reduce its dependency on Russian gas at enormous cost to its economy, the EU now finds itself with a new energy dependency that is potentially even more damaging than relying on cheap Russian gas. The problem has been made worse as the US»»»
Unsettled by Greenland annexation threats, EU seeks to diversify way from US LNG dependency
Out of the frying pan and into the fire. Having struggled to reduce its dependency on Russian gas at enormous cost to its economy, the EU now finds itself with a new energy dependency that is potentially even more damaging than relying on cheap Russian gas. The problem has been made worse as the US»»»
Unsettled by Greenland annexation threats, EU seeks to diversify way from US LNG dependency
Out of the frying pan and into the fire. Having struggled to reduce its dependency on Russian gas at enormous cost to its economy, the EU now finds itself with a new energy dependency that is potentially even more damaging than relying on cheap Russian gas. The problem has been made worse as the US»»»
Zelenskiy says territorial talks with Russia require direct meeting with Putin
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on February 1 negotiations over territorial issues with Russia cannot be resolved without direct contact with Russian President Vladimir Putin, as diplomatic efforts to end the war continue in the Gulf. »»»
Ukraine faces mounting IMF repayment pressure as February deadline looms
Ukraine is under renewed pressure from the International Monetary Fund as it approaches a major repayment deadline, with rising debt obligations raising questions over the sustainability of its wartime financing model. Acc»»»
Zelenskiy says territorial talks with Russia require direct meeting with Putin
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on February 1 negotiations over territorial issues with Russia cannot be resolved without direct contact with Russian President Vladimir Putin, as diplomatic efforts to end the war continue in the Gulf. »»»
Asian and Middle Eastern capital floods into Eurasia despite global slowdown
Asian investors poured about $20bn into Eurasian economies in 2024-2025, bucking a broader global downturn in cross-border investment, with nearly half of that growth coming from the Gulf states, according to a new report from the Eurasian Development Bank (EDB). »»»
Unsettled by Greenland annexation threats, EU seeks to diversify way from US LNG dependency
Out of the frying pan and into the fire. Having struggled to reduce its dependency on Russian gas at enormous cost to its economy, the EU now finds itself with a new energy dependency that is potentially even more damaging than relying on cheap Russian gas. The problem has been made worse as the US»»»
Ukraine faces mounting IMF repayment pressure as February deadline looms
Ukraine is under renewed pressure from the International Monetary Fund as it approaches a major repayment deadline, with rising debt obligations raising questions over the sustainability of its wartime financing model. Acc»»»
Gold price crash sparks panic: Long lines form outside Kyrgyzaltyn store - | 24.KG
Kyrgyzstan has been drawn into a global gold storm. Following the sharpest collapse in precious metals prices in recent years, residents have rushed en masse to Kyrgyzaltyn store to sell their gold bullion bars in an effort to avoid further losses. Over the weekend, the line stretched to more than »»»
One officer killed, another wounded in suburban Atlanta hotel shooting - UPI.com
1 of 2 | Officer Pradeep Tamnag with the Gwinnett County Police Department was shot and killed Sunday morning while responding to a report concerning a stolen credit card in Stone Mountain, Ga. Photo courtesy of Gwinnett County Police/X Feb. 1 (UPI) -- One police officer was killed and another woun»»»
Venezuela Sends First-Ever Export Cargo of Liquefied Petroleum Gas
Venezuela has sent its first-ever cargo of liquefied petroleum gas abroad, Acting President Delcy Rodriguez said. "I am proud to share this moment: the Chrysopigi Lady has left Venezuela with its first cargo of liquefied petroleum gas. Together with the working class, we celebrate this historic mil»»»
US, Russia Can Launch Nuclear Disarmament Talks Even After New START Expires – US Expert
The United States and Russia can launch talks on nuclear disarmament even after the expiration of the New Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (New START), Executive Director of the Arms Control Association Daryl Kimball told Sputnik. The New START treaty between the US and Russia expires on February 5.»»»
Irbid Chamber of Industry exports up 19% in January 2026
AMMAN — Exports of the Irbid Chamber of Industry (ICI) rose by 19 per cent in January compared with the same month in 2025, reflecting improved performance across "key" industrial sectors in northern Jordan.ICI Chairman Hani Abu Hassan, said exports reached $86.7 million last month, up from $73.1 m»»»
Industrial exports hit decade high, up 9.3%
AMMAN — Jordan industrial exports grew by 9.3 per cent during the first 11 months of 2025, reaching their highest level in more than a decade, the Jordan Chamber of Industry (JCI) announced on Sunday.The chamber reported that industrial exports climbed to JD7.969 billion in the January–November per»»»
Zarqa January exports hit JD33.9m, down from JD83m in December — ZCC
AMMAN — Chairman of the Zarqa Chamber of Commerce (ZCC) Hussein Shreim said the value of Zarqa’s commercial exports, including re-exports, reached around JD33.9 million in January.In a press statement issued on Sunday, Shreim said the figures are based on certificates of origin issued by the chambe»»»
Jordan Securities Commission approves registration of Capital Global Investment Fund
AMMAN — The Jordan Securities Commission’s Board of Commissioners on Wednesday has approved the registration of the Capital Global Investment Fund (JCIF) established by the United Arab Jordan Company for Investment and Financial Brokerage.The fund’s establishment comes as part of the initiative to »»»
Save In Gold expands platform to enhance real-time gold transactions in UAE
UAE-based gold investment platform Save In Gold has expanded its offering for physical gold transactions, aiming to provide retail and institutional investors with a more accessible means to buy, sell, and manage tangible gold through its mobile application. The platform allows users to transact in»»»