Russia has every right to consider the United Kingdom a de facto party to the conflict in Ukraine, Russian Ambassador to London Andrey Kelin said in an interview with Sputnik. "Britain provides political guidance, financial and military-technical support, intelligence, equipment, training, and figh»»»

Last year, women entrepreneurs received a significant share of guarantee support. This enabled them to increase access to bank financing and expand their businesses in the regions. The Guarantee Fund of Kyrgyzstan reported. At year-end 2025, women received 40 percent of the total number of issued g»»»

An accident occurred at Kashka-Kulak ski resort. According to the press service of the Main Internal Affairs Department of Chui region, at around 9.40 p.m. on February 8, the Internal Affairs Department of Alamedin district received a report that a female skier had fallen into a ravine. According t»»»

The Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), led by Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, won a resounding victory in the elections to the key lower house of parliament, securing more than two-thirds, or 316 of the 465, seats, the best result in two decades. This will allow the party to pass bills even if»»»

The situation near the Zaporozhye Nuclear Power Plant (ZNPP) is assessed as tense due to attacks by Ukrainian forces, ZNPP spokeswoman Yevgenia Yashina told Sputnik on Sunday. Previously, ZNPP management and regional emergency services reported attacks by Ukrainian militants using attack drones in »»»

Embattled British Prime Minister Keir Starmer's chief of staff resigned on Sunday over the appointment of Peter Mandelson as ambassador to Washington despite links to US convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. "After careful reflection, I have decided to resign from the government. The decision to »»»

The State Financial Supervision Service of Kyrgyzstan has authorized six companies to exchange virtual assets. The registry of the Financial Market Regulation and Supervision Service of Kyrgyzstan contains such data. It is noted that these firms have received licenses to operate as virtual asset ex»»»

Industrial robots are rapidly becoming a common part of manufacturing in some countries. The chart here shows how many new ones are installed each year in the industrialized countries for which we have available data from the International Federation of Robotics (IFR), Our World in Data  »»»

Industrial robots are rapidly becoming a common part of manufacturing in some countries. The chart here shows how many new ones are installed each year in the industrialized countries for which we have available data from the International Federation of Robotics (IFR), Our World in Data  »»»

Industrial robots are rapidly becoming a common part of manufacturing in some countries. The chart here shows how many new ones are installed each year in the industrialized countries for which we have available data from the International Federation of Robotics (IFR), Our World in Data  »»»

Industrial robots are rapidly becoming a common part of manufacturing in some countries. The chart here shows how many new ones are installed each year in the industrialized countries for which we have available data from the International Federation of Robotics (IFR), Our World in Data  »»»

The National Bank of Kyrgyzstan conducted its second intervention in 2026. On February 6, the bank sold $109.95 million on the interbank market. Of this, $65.5 million was for transactions with settlement on the same day, and $44.45 million was for transactions with settlement on a date other than »»»

American football fans are gearing up for the annual title decider, the Super Bowl. The Seattle Seahawks are up against the New England Patriots. But as always, the half time performance is arguably the bigger story. Bad Bunny, the Grammy winning Puerto Rican superstar, is expected to sing his set »»»

Thousands of mourners gathered in the western Libyan town of Bani Walid on Friday for the funeral of former Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi's son, Saif al-Islam Gaddafi, who was killed this week. The turnout in a town that has long been a Gaddafi stronghold underscored the divisions that have split L»»»

Talantbek Tashibekov, Head of the National Agency for Religious Affairs and Interethnic Relations, met with Abdulaziz Zakirov, Head of the Spiritual Directorate of Muslims of Kyrgyzstan (SDMK), and Zamir Rakiev, Chairman of the Ulema Council. The parties discussed the implementation of state policy»»»

A meeting between the Ambassadors of Central Asian countries and the leadership of the European External Action Service (EEAS) took place in Brussels. The main focus of the talks was strengthening cooperation in the extraction and supply of critical raw materials. Audrone Perkauskiene, Deputy Manag»»»

One of the players died during ulak-tartysh game in Uzgen district of Osh region. The Internal Affairs Department of the region confirmed the death. According to preliminary reports, a 26-year-old resident of Jalal-Abad region went to Yassy River to water his horse. The horse slipped and, along wit»»»

The President of Kyrgyzstan and the founder of Binance, the largest international cryptocurrency exchange, visited Jyrgalan. During a working visit to Issyk-Kul region, Sadyr Japarov and Changpeng Zhao toured the complex. They then reviewed the construction of the all-season ski resort Ala-Too Reso»»»

Dubai: Commuters across the UAE are facing a busy Monday morning, with heavy traffic forming on key routes in Dubai and Sharjah. Peak-hour congestion is affecting major roads, slowing journeys and prompting authorities to advise drivers to plan ahead and consider public transport. Also Read: Big re»»»

Bad Bunny's Super Bowl half-time show was one big love letter to his native Puerto Rico. The 14-minute set included guest performances from Lady Gaga and Ricky Martin, along with cameos from the likes of Pedro Pascal, Cardi B, Karol G and Jessica Alba, who could be seen dancing on the porch of his »»»

The President of Kyrgyzstan has changed the composition of the Citizenship Commission. Sadyr Japarov signed a corresponding decree. According to the document, Rustam Mamasadykov and Anara Tilenova have been removed from the commission. They will be replaced by Kurvanbek Avazov, First Deputy Chairma»»»

In 2025, the Sulaiman-Too National Historical and Archaeological Museum Complex was visited by over 369,000 tourists. The press service of the Ministry of Culture, Information, Sports, and Youth Policy of Kyrgyzstan reported. According to the press service, the museum served 369,880 visitors. It wa»»»

Train drivers in Spain are due to begin a three-day nationwide strike on Monday in protest of what they say is a lack of safety guarantees on the country's rail system. The action follows two fatal train crashes in January, one in Adamuz in the country's southern region which killed 46 people, and »»»

Media mogul Jimmy Lai (C), seen here in February 2021, was sentenced to 20 years in prison on Monday. File Photo by Jerome Favre/EPA-EFE Feb. 8 (UPI) -- A Hong Kong court on Monday sentenced Jimmy Lai, a prominent pro-democracy figure and the founder of the now-defunct progressive Apple Daily, to 2»»»

Share: File photo: Sheikh Naim Qassem Hezbollah’ Secretary General The resignation of Wafiq Safa, head of Hezbollah’s Liaison and Coordination Unit, a move that bore the hallmarks of a dismissal, has lifted the lid on a far-reaching internal shake-up of the group’s organizational structure after th»»»

A recurring theme has gained traction in transatlantic analysis and media commentary lately: Russia and China are said to be ‘abandoning their allies’, triggering growing ‘concern in Africa’. From the Sahel chapter of the Munich Security Report to briefings on West Africa, the cases of Syria and Ve»»»

Hong Kong: Hong Kong pro-democracy media tycoon Jimmy Lai was sentenced to 20 years in prison for foreign collusion and sedition, ending a high-profile national security trial that drew international condemnation. Judges said Lai’s sentence reflects “serious and grave criminal conduct.” Two of the »»»

Dubai: Winning gold at the 2026 Winter Olympics will carry a higher financial value than at any previous Games, driven by record precious-metal prices and expanded cash incentives from governments. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.Each gold medal to be awarded at the Mi»»»

Dubai: Fair to partly cloudy weather is expected across the UAE through Friday, with periods of humidity, mist and fresh winds, according to the National Centre of Meteorology. Also Read: Why the UAE will now see warmer weather in the middle of winter Conditions will be fair to partly cloudy today,»»»

Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) is expected to take a significant minority stake in Serbian oil company Naftna industrija Srbije (NIS) as part of a deal to acquire Russian Gazprom Neft’s holding, Serbia’s energy ministry said on February 5. »»»

Iran's judiciary announced the detention of four political activists on charges of activity in favour of Israel and the United States, part of a broader crackdown following nationwide protests that began in late December 2025, Hamshahri Online reported on February 8. »»»

Saudi Arabian low-cost carrier Flynas will establish a Syrian division operating under the Flynas Syria brand, with operations commencing in the fourth quarter of this year, SPNA reported on February 8. Flynas Syria w»»»

Saudi Arabian low-cost carrier Flynas will establish a Syrian division operating under the Flynas Syria brand, with operations commencing in the fourth quarter of this year, SPNA reported on February 8. Flynas Syria w»»»

Residents of Baghdad and Basra woke on February 8 to find shops and markets closed after traders launched a general strike in protest against a decision to raise customs tariffs, Baghdad Today reported. As part of the acti»»»

Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) is expected to take a significant minority stake in Serbian oil company Naftna industrija Srbije (NIS) as part of a deal to acquire Russian Gazprom Neft’s holding, Serbia’s energy ministry said on February 5. »»»

Annual inflation in Uzbekistan in January amounted to 7.2% y/y, a 2.7pp improvement on the 9.9% posted a year earlier and very slightly down on December’s 7.3% y/y, according to the national statistical committee. Mon»»»

Russian forces have encountered operational problems and a decline in assault activity along parts of the frontline after unregistered Starlink satellite internet terminals used by Moscow’s troops were blocked, a source in Ukraine’s armed forces told Interfax-Ukraine. »»»

Leaders from Bosnia & Herzegovina’s Serb-dominated Republika Srpska entity said on February 6 that their delegation’s visit to Washington marked a diplomatic breakthrough The delegation included former Republika Srpska»»»

Manila: An American fugitive wanted for sexual offenses in the United States has been arrested in Lucena City, Quezon, the Bureau of Immigration (BI) announced on Sunday. Immigration authorities apprehended the suspect, identified only as 56-year-old “Jan,” on January 28. The BI said Jan is not onl»»»

Bangkok: Fresh from an election win that far surpassed expectations, Thailand's prime minister sat casually on the floor of a conference room at his party headquarters Sunday, joking with reporters before getting up to declare victory. Anutin Charnvirakul is the scion of a construction dynasty and »»»

Ottawa: India and Canada have agreed to establish security and law-enforcement liaison officers during a meeting with National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval and Nathalie Drouin, Deputy Clerk and National Security and Intelligence Advisor to the Prime Minister of Canada, as part of the former's »»»

Russian forces have encountered operational problems and a decline in assault activity along parts of the frontline after unregistered Starlink satellite internet terminals used by Moscow’s troops were blocked, a source in Ukraine’s armed forces told Interfax-Ukraine. »»»

LISBON, Portugal (AP) — Center-left Socialist candidate António José Seguro recorded a thumping victory over hard-right populist André Ventura in Portugal’s runoff presidential election Sunday, according to official results with 99% of votes counted. Seguro won a five-year term in Lisbon’s riversid»»»

Japan's benchmark stock index soared more than five percent Monday on the back of Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's election triumph, with her ruling coalition projected to have won a two-thirds majority in the powerful lower house. The Nikkei 225 briefly jumped over five percent before settling up 4»»»

US President Donald Trump has said he will host Chinese leader Xi Jinping at the White House late this year, as the world's top two economies look to reset ties marred by a roiling trade war. Trump made the comment in an interview with NBC News taped Wednesday — the same day he and Xi had a wide-ra»»»

JERUSALEM: Israel ’s security cabinet on Sunday approved measures that aim to deepen Israeli control over the occupied West Bank and weaken the already limited powers of the Palestinian Authority. Also Read: Israeli troops kill 5 Palestinians in W.Bank, GazaThe office of far-right Finance Minister »»»

Vatican City: Pope Leo XIV on Sunday expressed sorrow over the recent wave of deadly violence in Nigeria, as reports of mass killings and abductions underscore the country's deepening security crisis. In a post on X, Pope Leo XIV said, "It is with sorrow and concern that I learned of the recent att»»»

For years Stephen Miller has been a conservative firebrand in Donald Trump's political orbit. Now, he has become a lightning rod. His relentless, combative style at the policymaking helm of the White House has set the president's hardline immigration agenda in motion, and he has developed a growing»»»

Nuuk: France and Canada have formally opened diplomatic consulates in Nuuk, the capital of Greenland, in a strategic move that underscores growing international engagement in the Arctic amid heightened tensions over US interest in the territory, reported CNN. Also Read: Greenland purchase? How much»»»

Washington, DC: The administration of US President Donald Trump on Sunday congratulated Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on her "big victory" in the general election, as Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) won a two-thirds majority in the House of Representatives. US Treasury Secret»»»