Indira Sharshenova has been appointed Director of the state enterprise Single Window Center for foreign trade under the State Customs Service of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic. The corresponding order was signed by Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers Adylbek Kasymaliev. Previously»»»

On February 2, 2026, a meeting was held at the Ministry of Natural Resources, Ecology, and Technical Supervision of the Kyrgyz Republic between Minister Mederbek Mashiev, Deputy Minister Asel Raimkulova and a delegation from the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA). The ministry’s press s»»»

A 55-year-old man who had been sentenced to a total of 73 years and 10 months in prison under nine court rulings for financial crimes, including fraud and embezzlement, was arrested in Asvestochori, near Thessaloniki, on Tuesday. Authorities said the nine convictions were related to acts allegedly »»»

At the start of the consultations between President Iliana Iotova and MRF - New Beginning on the caretaker prime minister appointment procedure here on Wednesday, Iotova said that snap parliamentary elections as soon as possible after Easter should be the goal. The first Sunday after this year's Ea»»»

Australia, which has been so eager to boost its defense spending budget, is hoping to unlock up to $1.8 billion to allow the Australian Defense Force to tackle critical capability gaps, reports ABC News. The money would come from the sale of historic defense properties. Prime Minister Anthony Alban»»»

Spanish and Portuguese authorities braced on ​Wednesday for the impact of Storm Leo, suspending classes in some areas and warning against travel, just one week after deadly Storm Kristin wreaked havoc across the Iberian Peninsula. Spain's state meteorological agency AEMET forecast that some parts o»»»

Women in Iran can now formally obtain a license to ride a motorcycle, local media reported Wednesday, ending years of legal ambiguity surrounding two-wheelers. The law previously did not explicitly prohibit women from riding motorbikes and scooters, but in practice authorities refused to issue lice»»»

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Egyptian Finance Minister Ahmed Kouchouk announced on Tuesday that the ministry plans to issue two billion dollars in international bonds during the second half of the current 2025-2026 fiscal year. He added that favorable financing is available from long-term development partners on concessional t»»»

Indian lawmakers from the ruling coalition praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday for striking a deal with the U.S. that seeks to reduce tariffs on Indian goods, while the opposition raised questions on the impact on sensitive sectors such as agriculture. President Donald Trump on Monday a»»»

Mexico and the United States said Tuesday that they had reached an agreement under which Mexico would send a minimum amount of water annually to the U.S. President Donald Trump had threatened to raise tariffs by 5% on Mexican imports if it did not deliver more water. The countries have been negotia»»»

The first wind power plant in Kyrgyzstan has begun generating its first megawatts of electricity. Kundus Kyrbasheva, Chairperson of the Association of Green Power Plants of the Kyrgyz Republic, posted on social media. According to her, this marks the transition from words to actual generation and a»»»

DOHA: Minister of State for International Cooperation HE Dr Maryam bint Ali bin Nasser Al Misnad has met with Head of the Planning and Statistics Authority in the sisterly Syrian Arab Republic Anas Salim, who is currently visiting the country. During the meeting, the two sides discussed relations b»»»

Gaza's civil defense agency said the death toll from a series of Israeli air strikes and artillery shelling on Wednesday rose to 17, including three children and six women. The Israeli military earlier said it had carried out the attacks in response to gunfire that wounded one of its officers.»»»

From civilisational ties to strategic partnership, expanding trade, defence cooperation, and BRICS alignment underscore a shared Global South vision. As India commemorates its 77th Republic Day on 26 January 2026, the anniversary offers a timely opportunity to reflect not only on India’s constituti»»»

President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi received Abdullah II, King of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, at Al-Ittihadiya Palace on Monday, where the two leaders held extensive talks underscoring the depth of Egyptian-Jordanian relations and their shared positions on the most pressing regional challenges. An »»»

President Iliana Yotova said efforts are under way to schedule the upcoming parliamentary elections for the earliest possible date after the Easter holidays. She made the statement during consultations with representatives of the parliamentary group “DPS-New Beginning” at the presidency. During the»»»

MRF-New Beginning Deputy Floor Leader Iskra Mihaylova-Koparova said the primary task of the caretaker government which will be appointed is to guarantee fair and transparent elections that will restore the trust of the Bulgarian public in the system, political parties and institutions. She spoke at»»»

A Greek coastguard vessel and a boat carrying migrants have collided in the Aegean sea, killing 15 people, authorities said Wednesday, updating the previous toll. The incident occurred Tuesday off the island of Chios, near Türkiye. "The pilot of a high-speed boat without navigation lights and carry»»»

Israeli fire in Gaza killed at least 17 Palestinians, most of them women and children, hospital officials said Wednesday, while Israel said militant gunfire had injured an Israeli soldier. They were the latest Palestinian deaths since a ceasefire, which has been punctuated by deadly Israeli strikes»»»

The Trump administration is expected to unveil its grandest plan yet to rebuild supply chains of critical minerals needed for everything from jet engines to smartphones, likely through purchase agreements with partners on top of creating a $12 billion U.S. strategic reserve to help counter China's »»»

DUBAI, Feb 4 (KUNA) - UAE Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai Sheikh Mohammad bin Rashid Al-Maktoum received on Tuesday His Highness the Prime Minister of Kuwait, Sheikh Ahmad Abdullah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, on the sidelines of the World Government Summit in Dubai.During the meeting, His »»»

KUWAIT, Feb 4 (KUNA) -- The price of Kuwaiti oil went up by 19 cents to reach USD 63.52 per barrel on Tuesday, compared to USD 63.33 the previous day, reported the Kuwait Petroleum Corporation (KPC) on Wednesday.In global markets, the price of Brent crude went up USD 1.03 to reach USD 67.33 per bar»»»

On February 3, 2026, Maksat Tentimishov, Consul General of the Kyrgyz Republic in Yekaterinburg, met with Vyacheslav Shchukin, CEO of the Real Trade Group of Companies. The press service of the Consulate General of the Kyrgyz Republic in Yekaterinburg reported. During the meeting, the parties discu»»»

Seif al-Islam Gadhafi, the son and one-time heir apparent of Libya's late dictator Moammar Gadhafi, was killed in the northern African country, Libyan officials said Tuesday. The 53-year-old was killed in the town Zintan, 136 kilometers (85 miles) southwest of the capital, Tripoli, according to Lib»»»

Saudi Arabia is preparing to host the second annual AlUla Conference for Emerging Market Economies, to be held on February 8 and 9 in AlUla Governorate. The conference is organized in partnership between the Ministry of Finance and the International Monetary Fund (IMF), with broad participation fro»»»

US President Donald Trump made a fresh plea Tuesday for Americans to move on from the Jeffrey Epstein scandal, even as it left a prominent British politician facing a criminal probe on the other side of the Atlantic. Former British ambassador to Washington Peter Mandelson resigned from the upper ho»»»

Saif al-Islam Gaddafi, the son of former Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi, was killed on Tuesday, according to sources close to the family and local media. He had intended to run for president of Libya, which remains divided between rival governments and has been plagued by intermittent civil war sinc»»»

TUNIS, Feb. 4 (TAP) – The Rights and Liberties Committee of the Assembly of People’s Representatives (ARP) held a working session on Tuesday to review its action plan and define its legislative and oversight priorities for the upcoming...»»»

Dubai: Global stability depends on restraint, continuity and effective control, Kuwait’s prime minister said in Dubai, warning that escalating conflicts could push the world into deeper uncertainty. Speaking at the World Governments Summit, Sheikh Ahmed Abdullah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah said the internati»»»

DUBAI, Feb 4 (KUNA) -- President of the United Arab Emirates Sheikh Mohamad bin Zayed Al-Nahyan received on Tuesday His Highness the Prime Minister Sheikh Ahmad Abdullah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, on the sidelines of the World Government Summit currently held in Dubai.During the meeting, His Highness the P»»»

Police officers detained the director of the construction company Arabian Kyrgyz Al Khunaizi LLC on suspicion of fraud. The press service of the Department of Internal Affairs of Oktyabrsky district in Bishkek reported. According to the press service, citizen O.A. filed a written complaint with the»»»

An Iranian drone carried out a surveillance mission over the USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier in the Arabian Sea, before being shot late on Tuesday. The incident in the Arabian Sea came as diplomats sought to arrange nuclear talks between Iran and the United States. Fars News Agency carried the»»»

UNIFIL peacekeepers said two Israeli drones hovered aggressively above them when they were on a routine patrol near Kafer Kela on Tuesday morning. One of the drones was carrying an unidentified object and had entered a range that constituted an immediate threat to the safety and security of peaceke»»»

London: Britain’s former prince Andrew has moved from his luxurious Windsor home to a royal estate in eastern England, the BBC reported Tuesday, as he faces renewed scrutiny over his ties to the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The ex-royal, now known as Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, has come under»»»

Feb. 4 (UPI) -- Authorities in Los Angeles said the brutal death of former Philadelphia Eagles defensive tackle Kevin Johnson may be connected to three other homicides of unhoused people. Johnson, 55, was killed Jan. 21 in a Los Angeles homeless encampment. He died of stab wounds and blunt head tra»»»

Dozens of women in Kazanlak have been left deeply distressed after intimate photos and videos taken during cosmetic procedures were found circulating on pornographic websites. The material dates back to 2023 and is believed to have been recorded inside a local beauty salon. Victims have taken to so»»»

Dubai: The Sharjah Academy for Astronomy, Space Sciences and Technology (SAASST) has released its official astronomical forecast for the start of Ramadan 1447 AH. According to detailed calculations by the University of Sharjah’s specialist team, the holy month is most likely to begin on Thursday, F»»»

TUNIS, Feb 4 (KUNA) -- The Attorney General's Office in Libya affirmed on Wednesday the death of Saif al-Islam Gaddafi, son of the late Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi, noting that he was shot and killed.The office said that they are investigating his death to identify the suspects and take the neces»»»

Russia's attacks on Ukraine's energy sector on Monday night - as temperatures dropped to -20C (-4F) - were "barbaric" and "particularly depraved", UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has said. He made the comments after speaking to US President Donald Trump hours after Russia hit power plants and cr»»»

TUNIS, Feb. 4 (TAP) – The weather, on Wednesday, will be cloudy over most regions, accompanied by scattered showers that may be temporarily thundery, the National Institute of Meteorology (INM) said.Winds will blow from the west. They will be...»»»

The last remaining nuclear arms pact between Russia and the United States is set to expire Thursday, removing any caps on the two largest atomic arsenals for the first time in more than a half-century. The termination of the New START Treaty would set the stage for what many fear could be an uncons»»»

Police and prosecutors continue to work on multiple lines of inquiry into the deaths of three men found near the former Petrohan lodge close to the village of Gintsi, as attention increasingly focuses on the activities of a non-governmental organization linked to the site and possible international»»»

The Minister of Culture, Andras Demeter, announced the extension of the mandate of maestro Cristian Macelaru as artistic director of the Enescu Festival and Competition.Andras Demeter participated in a press conference dedicated to the presentation of the results of the 2025 edition of the George E»»»

A Romanian citizen has been arrested in Germany, along with a Greek, in a sabotage case targeting German Navy military vessels. The investigation by the Hamburg authorities shows that the two would have intentionally intervened on several corvettes located in a shipyard in the Port of Hamburg, incl»»»

The use of AI tools in the daily lives of Romanians is experiencing accelerated growth, from 47% in 2025 to 68% in 2026, and Romanians are becoming increasingly aware of potential risks, given that high and very high trust in the information provided by AI has decreased from 65% in 2025 to 55% in 2»»»

Romania could face a government deficit of no more than 6% of GDP in 2026 after the measures already approved and the control of spending, Nicolaie Alexandru-Chidesciuc, managing director at JP Morgan, said on Monday at the CFA Forecast Dinner."I think it is realistic to expect a deficit of maximum»»»

Small and medium-sized enterprises will be able to access guaranteed loans of up to EUR 150,000 (lei equivalent) for investments, working capital and the development of start-ups or businesses in the consolidation phase, following a collaboration between the National Credit Guarantee Fund for Small»»»

Romania's total trade deficit reached EUR 29.77 billion in the first 11 months of 2025, of which approximately EUR 3.65 billion in the food industry and live animals, according to the study "Strengthening national production in strategic agri-food sectors to reduce Romania's trade deficit."The rese»»»