North Korean leader Kim Jong Un claimed his nuclear-armed country could “completely destroy” South Korea if its security were threatened, reiterating his refusal to engage with Seoul, state media said Thursday. However, he left the door open to dialogue with Washington as he concluded a ruling part»»»

This story contains details and video that some readers may find distressing. Last November, a 14-year-old Palestinian boy named Jad Jadallah was shot at close range by Israeli soldiers in a refugee camp in the occupied West Bank. As Jad lay collapsed in an alley, the soldiers created a cordon arou»»»

A draft law proposing amendments to several legislative acts in the religious sphere has been submitted to the Zhogorku Kenesh of Kyrgyzstan. The document provides for a complete ban on citizens of Kyrgyzstan under the age of 18 traveling abroad to obtain religious education and introduces liabilit»»»

The Plenum of the Supreme Judicial Council (SJC) will meet on Thursday to decide on the appointment of an acting Prosecutor General, according to the Plenum’s agenda published on the Council’s website. This is the sole item on Thursday’s agenda, and the meeting has been convened by caretaker Justic»»»

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has declared the country's military readiness to deliver merciless retaliation in response to any hostile military actions against the country. "Our army will deliver terrible retaliatory attacks to any forces the moment they commit hostile military acts of infringin»»»

On Monday, the UAE Foreign Ministry said Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan had a phone call with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, during which he stressed the importance of a successful outcome of US-Iran negotiations. UAE Foreign Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan discussed the situat»»»

A third round of talks between Iran and the United States regarding Tehran's nuclear program is expected to take place in the Swiss city of Geneva on Thursday. A third round of talks between Iran and the United States regarding Tehran's nuclear program is expected to take place in the Swiss city of»»»

The Saudi Council of Economic and Development Affairs has held a videoconference, reviewing the Ministry of Economy and Planning's quarterly report, which covered developments in the global economy and the impact of geopolitical challenges and fluctuations in global markets on growth prospects. The»»»

The former directors of Poland’s Internal Security Agency (ABW) and the Military Counterintelligence Service (SKW) have been charged for allegedly using Pegasus spyware, the national prosecutor’s office has announced. After Prime Minister Donald Tusk’s government took over in late 2023, it launched»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar’s fintech sector and cross-border expansion, presents significant untapped potential, according to Michael Lints, Partner at Golden Gate Ventures, who outlined growing opportunities for startups and investors. Speaking to The Peninsula, Lints said that the financial technology ta»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Zakat Affairs Department at the Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs has announced the completion of its operational and technical preparations to receive zakat payments during the holy month of Ramadan 2026. The department confirmed that it has activated a comprehensive collectio»»»

Senior advisers to President Donald Trump would prefer Israel strike Iran before the United States launches an assault on the country, according to two people familiar with ongoing discussions. The Trump administration officials are privately arguing that an Israeli attack would trigger Iran to ret»»»

The UAE Public Prosecution has clarified that calling for or promoting fundraising activities without obtaining the required license constitutes a criminal offence, warning that such conduct may result in legal accountability. In an awareness video published yesterday through its social media platf»»»

The Sharjah Criminal Court has sentenced 11 men to three years in prison, fined each Dh100,000 and ordered their deportation after convicting them of robbing Dh600,000 from an employee transporting company funds in the Al Taawun area. Court records show the robbery targeted an Arab accountant who w»»»

Demand for eco-friendly fertilizer made from sheep wool is growing in Kyrgyzstan. The Ministry of Agriculture, Water Resources, and Processing Industry of Kyrgyzstan reported. The ministry cites the example of an individual entrepreneur named Kunduz, who has been processing sheep wool and producing»»»

Vice President JD Vance, seen here on January 9, 2026, announced on Wednesday that the Trump administration was suspending Medicaid payments to Minnesota over alleged fraud. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo Feb. 25 (UPI) -- The Trump administration announced Wednesday it is pausing mor»»»

Kyiv, Ukraine; Several explosions shook central Kyiv early Thursday, AFP journalists heard, after officials warned of air raids in the Ukrainian capital ahead of planned talks in Geneva with US representatives on ending the Russian war. Washington is pushing to bring an end to the war triggered by »»»

The UAE Public Prosecution has clarified that calling for or promoting fundraising activities without obtaining the required license constitutes a criminal offence, warning that such conduct may result in legal accountability. In an awareness video published yesterday through its social media platf»»»

Foreign Minister of Kyrgyzstan Jeenbek Kulubaev met in London with Matteo Patrone, Vice President of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development. The Foreign Ministry’s press service reported. According to the ministry, the parties discussed joint implementation of projects aimed at modern»»»

AMMAN — President of the Jordan and Amman Chambers of Industry (JCI) Fathi Jaghbir announced "large and unprecedented" global participation in the Jordan International Detergents Exhibition and Conference (DETEX 2026).In a statement on Wednesday, Jaghbir said DETEX 2026, organised by the chamber on»»»

AMMAN — Ministry of Industry, Trade and Supply has completed its consultative sessions for the draft document for the 2nd phase of the National Export Strategy for the years 2026-2029.According to a statement issued Wednesday, the ministry held a consultative dialogue with representatives of the in»»»

The 2026 State of the Union address set a record as the longest in US history. While Donald Trump delivered the first such speech of his second presidential term, there were several moments of high drama as a sharply divided Congress watched before a television audience of millions. Here are five t»»»

President Donald Trump focused on the US ​economy, immigration and other domestic policy issues in his 2026 State of the Union address, telling a divided Congress that he has ushered in "the golden age of America". Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger delivered the Democrat's of»»»

US President Donald Trump used his annual State of the Union address on Tuesday to make truth-bending claims of domestic and foreign policy success but failed to confirm whether the US is planning a military strike on Iran or to mention the unfolding scandal surrounding late sex offender Jeffery Ep»»»

The author of a new book that warns of the breakdown of the nation-state – the system that provides essential pillars such as citizenship, the law, the economy and healthcare – is warning that the current system risks collapsing. On the day that US President Donald Trump delivered his State of»»»

What does a boss who’s built an image as a tough guy from Queens do when naysayers claim he's reached his limits? To dispel doubts, he can for instance hold the floor for an hour and 47 minutes. In the longest ever State of the Union address, Donald Trump proving he can stick to script instead of r»»»

This Wednesday it has emerged that there could be missing information in the Epstein Files, in particular relating to a woman who accused Donald Trump of sexual assault decades ago. Democrat lawmaker Robert Garcia has flagged up the missing links. Garcia is on the House Oversight committee. FRANCE »»»

A confrontation in Cuban waters left four people dead on Wednesday after soldiers opened fire on a Florida-registered speedboat that Havana says attacked first. Washington is investigating whether any victims were US citizens, as the incident threatens to deepen already strained relations between t»»»

Speaking with FRANCE 24's Mark Owen, Nathan P. Jones, Associate Professor of Security Studies in the College of Criminal Justice at Sam Houston State University, says that "the Mexican government will be making a strong show of security as a matter of national pride" ahead of the World Cup in the a»»»

Cuba’s government said Wednesday that its soldiers killed four people aboard a speed boat registered in Florida that opened fire on officers in Cuban waters. Cuba’s Interior Ministry issued a statement that provided few details about the shooting, but noted that the boat was roughly 1.6 km northeas»»»