Seedling exports decline in Kyrgyzstan - | 24.KG
In 2024, more than 13.3 million seedlings were imported into Kyrgyzstan, while in 2025 the figure fell to 6.86 million, significantly lower than the previous year. Seedling exports have also declined, the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture and Processing Industry reported. According to the mi»»»
Orbán: The Tisza program would crush Hungarian families
Prime Minister Viktor Orbán warned on Saturday that opposition economic plans would impose severe financial burdens on Hungarian families, while reaffirming his government’s commitment to keeping the country out of the war in Ukraine and protecting households from soaring energy costs. At an anti-w»»»
Icy weather spreads across southern US, disrupting travel
Travel misery was poised to continue Sunday as a powerful snowstorm ravaged southern US states, inflicting subzero temperatures upon regions not used to such life-threatening winter weather. The latest bout of extreme weather came about a week after a monster storm pummeled a wide swath of the Unit»»»
US envoy Witkoff holds ‘constructive’ Ukraine talks with Russia
US envoy Steve Witkoff on Saturday said he had "productive and constructive meetings" with Kirill Dmitriev, Russian President Vladimir Putin's top economic adviser and special envoy, in Florida. The talks came a day before a scheduled meeting in Abu Dhabi between Ukrainian and Russian negotiators a»»»
Judge declines to halt immigration enforcement surge in Minnesota as a lawsuit proceeds
Protests are continuing across the US against the Trump administration's immigration policies. Since Renée Goode and Alex Pretti were killed by Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents in Minneapolis, the anger has shown little signs of stopping. President Donald Trump has directed the Department»»»
From Elon Musk to the former Prince Andrew, new revelations from the Epstein files
From tech titans to Wall Street power brokers and British royalty, a who’s who of powerful men make appearances in the huge trove of documents released Friday by the Justice Department in connection with its investigations of Jeffrey Epstein. Story by Nicholas Rushworth.»»»
Former ICE inmate speaks to FRANCE 24 about detention conditions
Julien Pereira is a 26 year old French citizen. In 2025, he was arrested and detained by ICE for a month. Speaking to FRANCE 24, he dives into his detention conditions, why he got arrested, and how he sees the current situation in the US.»»»
Costa Ricans head to the polls amid surge in narco violence
Costa Rica, a beacon of stability in Central America that is battling a surge in violence related to drug trafficking, goes to the polls on Sunday in elections that are expected to bring a tough-on-crime right-winger to power. Laura Fernandez, the 39-year-old candidate of outgoing President Rodrigo»»»
Five-year-old Liam Conejo Ramos and father return to Minnesota after ICE detention
A five-year-old boy whose detention in the Trump administration's aggressive immigration raids in Minneapolis shocked the world returned to Minnesota, a lawmaker said Sunday. Liam Conejo Ramos and his father, Adrian Conejo Arias, were detained in a Minneapolis suburb on January 20 an»»»
Venezuela frees prominent human rights activist Javier Tarazona
Prominent Venezuelan human rights activist Javier Tarazona was released after more than four years in jail, a legal rights group said Sunday. Tarazona was arrested in July 2021, and is the latest in a spate of high-profile political prisoner releases by Venezuela's interim authorities since th»»»
Economy shows promising signs in Q4
The volume of Hungary’s gross domestic product was 0.7% higher according to raw data and 0.5% higher according to seasonally and calendar adjusted and reconciled data in the 4th quarter of 2025 than in the corresponding period of the previous year. Compared to the previous quarter, the economic per»»»
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). »»»