UAE: Employee sues company after 12 years of service over unpaid wages
Abu Dhabi: For nearly 12 years, he showed up to work each month for Dh4,000, half of it basic salary, the rest allowances. When his employment ended, he says, the money he had earned did not follow him. This week, the Abu Dhabi Labour Court of First Instance ruled in his favour. The court ordered t»»»
Min. Al-Mashaan chairs 46th meeting on major projects
KUWAIT, Feb 12 (KUNA) -- Minister of Public Works Dr. Noura Al-Mashaan chaired on Thursday the 46th meeting of the ministerial committee tasked with following up the executive status of major development projects in the country.The meeting reviewed updates on major projects included in memoranda of»»»
After a steep fall, Dubai gold makes a quick comeback
Dubai: Gold prices in Dubai recovered early Friday, clawing back ground after a steep global selloff that shook precious-metals markets in the previous session. (Check latest UAE gold prices here, alongside prices in Saudi Arabia, Oman, Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait, and India.) Sign up for our daily busi»»»
24 rescuers deployed to search for man caught in avalanche in Suusamyr - | 24.KG
An avalanche in Boroonduu area of Suusamyr aiyl aimak buried a 57-year-old man, 50 sheep, and a horse. The incident occurred on February 12. The Ministry of Emergency Situations of Kyrgyzstan reported. On the instructions of Emergency Situations Minister Boobek Azhikeev, 24 rescuers from the minist»»»
President comments on resignation of Speaker of Parliament - | 24.KG
The President of Kyrgyzstan commented on the resignation of the Speaker of Parliament in an interview with Kabar news agency. Sadyr Japarov was asked whether the voluntary resignation of the Speaker of the Zhogorku Kenesh was connected to recent events, including a letter signed by 75 individuals. »»»
US Hardly Working to End Military Conflict in Ukraine - Rubio
The United States is working hard to put an end to the military conflict in Ukraine, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said. Secretary of State Marco Rubio confirmed that the US is pushing to end the conflict, and there's a possibility of a Zelensky meeting on the margins of Munich."It's a war. Tha»»»
Trump's Board of Peace Welcomes Israel as Founding Member
Israel officially joined the Board of Peace before the first formal meeting of the body. According to Reuters, delegations from over 20 countries are expected to attend the meeting in Washington on February 19.Two senior US officials told that President Trump will announce a multi-billion dollar re»»»
West is Deliberately Destroying Arctic Cooperation — Deputy Foreign Minister
All peaceful tools of Arctic cooperation are being deliberately destroyed, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Alexander Grushko said. "All peaceful instruments of cooperation are being deliberately destroyed, the work of the Arctic Council, which was the main international platform for managing the si»»»
Taiwanese prefer peace over outright independence: study
Support in Taiwan for formal, de jure independence remains limited and highly sensitive to both Chinese pressure and the posture adopted by Washington, according to new academic research examining how shifts in US foreign policy could influence public opinion on the island, a new report issued by I»»»
Taiwanese prefer peace over outright independence: study
Support in Taiwan for formal, de jure independence remains limited and highly sensitive to both Chinese pressure and the posture adopted by Washington, according to new academic research examining how shifts in US foreign policy could influence public opinion on the island, a new report issued by I»»»
Taiwanese prefer peace over outright independence: study
Support in Taiwan for formal, de jure independence remains limited and highly sensitive to both Chinese pressure and the posture adopted by Washington, according to new academic research examining how shifts in US foreign policy could influence public opinion on the island, a new report issued by I»»»
Taiwanese prefer peace over outright independence: study
Support in Taiwan for formal, de jure independence remains limited and highly sensitive to both Chinese pressure and the posture adopted by Washington, according to new academic research examining how shifts in US foreign policy could influence public opinion on the island, a new report issued by I»»»
Taiwanese prefer peace over outright independence: study
Support in Taiwan for formal, de jure independence remains limited and highly sensitive to both Chinese pressure and the posture adopted by Washington, according to new academic research examining how shifts in US foreign policy could influence public opinion on the island, a new report issued by I»»»
Sadyr Japarov: Our friendship with Kamchybek Tashiev will continue - | 24.KG
«Our friendship with Kamchybek Tashiev will continue,» President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov said in an interview with Kabar news agency. He was responding to a question about the well-known fact that the head of state and Kamchybek Tashiev are known as «two friends», and whether the recent decisio»»»
President: There is no division into “Japarov’s team” or “Tashiev’s team” - | 24.KG
«There is no division into a ‘Japarov’s team’ or a ‘Tashiev’s team,’» President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov said in an interview with Kabar news agency. According to him, there is no such division in personnel appointments. «Every appointment undergoes a thorough review. Previously, I set the same »»»
UAE: Threats and defamation cost man Dh90,000 in civil damages
Al Ain: A man has been ordered to pay Dh40,000 in compensation to a woman after a civil court found that his unlawful conduct, including insults, threats, defamation and reckless behaviour that endangered her life, caused her psychological and material harm. The decision, issued by the Al Ain Court»»»
Prime Minister of Tajikistan arrives in Kyrgyzstan - | 24.KG
The Prime Minister of Tajikistan, Kokhir Rasulzoda, arrived in Kyrgyzstan on a working visit, the Cabinet of Ministers’ press service reported. Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers and Minister of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry Bakyt Torobaev welcomed the guest at Mana»»»
President: High-quality reform will be carried out at SCNS - | 24.KG
A high-quality reform will be carried out at the State Committee for National Security (SCNS), President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov stated in an interview with Kabar news agency. According to him, the State Committee has fully accomplished its mission. «Furthermore, it can be said that in some are»»»
Net wars: Japan moves against Chinese vessel as tensions come to the boil
Japan has seized a Chinese fishing vessel operating inside its exclusive economic zone off Nagasaki in the south west of the country, in the latest flashpoint in what is becoming an increasingly combustible maritime stand-off with Beijing. »»»
India rolls out semiconductor mission 2.0
In an attempt to increase India’s role in the global semiconductor value chain, the budget 2026-27 has unveiled the India Semiconductor Mission 2.0 (ISM 2.0). With an initial allocation of INR10bn ($110mn) for FY 2026-27, ISM2.0 looks to strengthen manufacturing, design, research, and skill develop»»»
Net wars: Japan moves against Chinese vessel as tensions come to the boil
Japan has seized a Chinese fishing vessel operating inside its exclusive economic zone off Nagasaki in the south west of the country, in the latest flashpoint in what is becoming an increasingly combustible maritime stand-off with Beijing. »»»
Net wars: Japan moves against Chinese vessel as tensions come to the boil
Japan has seized a Chinese fishing vessel operating inside its exclusive economic zone off Nagasaki in the south west of the country, in the latest flashpoint in what is becoming an increasingly combustible maritime stand-off with Beijing. »»»
India rolls out semiconductor mission 2.0
In an attempt to increase India’s role in the global semiconductor value chain, the budget 2026-27 has unveiled the India Semiconductor Mission 2.0 (ISM 2.0). With an initial allocation of INR10bn ($110mn) for FY 2026-27, ISM2.0 looks to strengthen manufacturing, design, research, and skill develop»»»
Net wars: Japan moves against Chinese vessel as tensions come to the boil
Japan has seized a Chinese fishing vessel operating inside its exclusive economic zone off Nagasaki in the south west of the country, in the latest flashpoint in what is becoming an increasingly combustible maritime stand-off with Beijing. »»»
Net wars: Japan moves against Chinese vessel as tensions come to the boil
Japan has seized a Chinese fishing vessel operating inside its exclusive economic zone off Nagasaki in the south west of the country, in the latest flashpoint in what is becoming an increasingly combustible maritime stand-off with Beijing. »»»
India rolls out semiconductor mission 2.0
In an attempt to increase India’s role in the global semiconductor value chain, the budget 2026-27 has unveiled the India Semiconductor Mission 2.0 (ISM 2.0). With an initial allocation of INR10bn ($110mn) for FY 2026-27, ISM2.0 looks to strengthen manufacturing, design, research, and skill develop»»»
Takaichi landslide strengthens case for fiscal easing in Japan
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s decisive election victory on February 8 has increased the likelihood of more expansionary fiscal policy in Japan over the coming years, according to Fitch Ratings. While the agency had already incorporated post-election easing and wider deficits into its overall Janu»»»
Net wars: Japan moves against Chinese vessel as tensions come to the boil
Japan has seized a Chinese fishing vessel operating inside its exclusive economic zone off Nagasaki in the south west of the country, in the latest flashpoint in what is becoming an increasingly combustible maritime stand-off with Beijing. »»»
India rolls out semiconductor mission 2.0
In an attempt to increase India’s role in the global semiconductor value chain, the budget 2026-27 has unveiled the India Semiconductor Mission 2.0 (ISM 2.0). With an initial allocation of INR10bn ($110mn) for FY 2026-27, ISM2.0 looks to strengthen manufacturing, design, research, and skill develop»»»
India rolls out semiconductor mission 2.0
In an attempt to increase India’s role in the global semiconductor value chain, the budget 2026-27 has unveiled the India Semiconductor Mission 2.0 (ISM 2.0). With an initial allocation of INR10bn ($110mn) for FY 2026-27, ISM2.0 looks to strengthen manufacturing, design, research, and skill develop»»»
Net wars: Japan moves against Chinese vessel as tensions come to the boil
Japan has seized a Chinese fishing vessel operating inside its exclusive economic zone off Nagasaki in the south west of the country, in the latest flashpoint in what is becoming an increasingly combustible maritime stand-off with Beijing. »»»
India rolls out semiconductor mission 2.0
In an attempt to increase India’s role in the global semiconductor value chain, the budget 2026-27 has unveiled the India Semiconductor Mission 2.0 (ISM 2.0). With an initial allocation of INR10bn ($110mn) for FY 2026-27, ISM2.0 looks to strengthen manufacturing, design, research, and skill develop»»»
India rolls out semiconductor mission 2.0
In an attempt to increase India’s role in the global semiconductor value chain, the budget 2026-27 has unveiled the India Semiconductor Mission 2.0 (ISM 2.0). With an initial allocation of INR10bn ($110mn) for FY 2026-27, ISM2.0 looks to strengthen manufacturing, design, research, and skill develop»»»
India rolls out semiconductor mission 2.0
In an attempt to increase India’s role in the global semiconductor value chain, the budget 2026-27 has unveiled the India Semiconductor Mission 2.0 (ISM 2.0). With an initial allocation of INR10bn ($110mn) for FY 2026-27, ISM2.0 looks to strengthen manufacturing, design, research, and skill develop»»»
Step inside Abu Dhabi’s Natural History Museum for a breathtaking journey through billions of years of Earth’s history
1/12The Natural History Museum Abu Dhabi officially opened to the public on November 22, 2025, in the Saadiyat Cultural District. Spanning 35,000 square metres, it became the largest museum of its kind in the region, featuring iconic exhibits such as the Tyrannosaurus rex skeleton ‘Stan’ and the Mu»»»
Trump revokes Obama-era climate finding on greenhouse gas risks
The Trump administration on Thursday revoked a long-standing scientific finding underpinning US efforts to regulate greenhouse gas emissions, marking its most sweeping rollback of climate policy. The Environmental Protection Agency rescinded the 2009 “endangerment finding,” which determined carbon »»»
Iranian teen protester risks execution over policeman's killing: NGO
An Iranian teenager who took part in nationwide protests in January is facing execution after being convicted on charges of killing a policeman during the demonstrations, an NGO said on Thursday. Norway-based Iran Human Rights (IHR) said that Saleh Mohammadi, 18, had already been sentenced to death»»»
Sadyr Japarov: Kamchybek Tashiev was informed of his dismissal - | 24.KG
«Before making the decision to dismiss the head of the State Committee for National Security, I called my friend, explained the situation, informed him that I was relieving him of his post, and then made my decision,» President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov said in an interview with Kabar news agency»»»
Bangladesh political heir Tarique Rahman poised for PM
Dhaka: Long overshadowed by his parents and heir to one of Bangladesh's most powerful political dynasties, Tarique Rahman has finally stepped into the spotlight. At 60, the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) leader is preparing to take charge of the South Asian nation of 170 million, driven by what»»»
Officials and World Bank discuss investor rights protection in Kyrgyzstan - | 24.KG
Ravshanbek Sabirov, Head of the National Investment Agency, discussed investment regulatory reform in Kyrgyzstan with the World Bank Group Country Manager for the Kyrgyz Republic Hugh Riddell. According to the agency’s press service, the parties discussed priority areas of cooperation, the developm»»»
Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan extends zero VAT rate on fish feed - | 24.KG
The Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan has extended the zero VAT rate on fish feed until December 31, 2027. Cabinet Chairman Adylbek Kasymaliev signed the corresponding amendments to the resolution «On measures to ensure food security and stabilize market prices.» The decision was made to support d»»»
UAE morning traffic snarls: Dubai and Sharjah commuters face delays
Traffic is building across several key commuter routes in Dubai this Friday morning, with slow-moving sections reported on both major highways and inner-city roads as motorists head into the workday, according to Google Maps traffic data. Also Read: Dubai road congestion: RTA rolls out rapid traffi»»»
Subsistence minimum in Bishkek amounts to 8,984 soms in 2025 - | 24.KG
In 2025, the subsistence minimum in Bishkek amounted to 8,984 soms. The figure was announced at a board meeting of City Hall by First Vice Mayor Mirlanbek Baigonchokov. He noted that over the past five years the subsistence minimum has increased by 169.4 percent. He also clarified that the per capi»»»
Another Illegal Migrant raid in Bishkek: 90 foreign nationals taken to police - | 24.KG
The Service for Combating Extremism and Illegal Migration of the Main Internal Affairs Department of Bishkek continues its operational and preventive campaign called «Illegal Migrant». According to the agency’s press service, police officers inspected garment workshops and other production faciliti»»»
US judge blocks Pentagon from punishing Navy-captain-turned-Senator Mark Kelly over video
A US judge on Thursday temporarily blocked the Pentagon's efforts to punish Democratic Senator Mark Kelly over a video in which he and other lawmakers urged military and intelligence personnel to refuse illegal orders. The preliminary injunction is the latest blow to President Donald Trump's push t»»»
BNP likely to win a landslide in Bangladesh vote
Bangladesh’s parliamentary election points to a strong showing for the Bangladesh Nationalist Party(BNP) as counting continues after largely peaceful voting on February 12, 2026, in the country of about 170mn people. The 3»»»
BNP likely to win a landslide in Bangladesh vote
Bangladesh’s parliamentary election points to a strong showing for the Bangladesh Nationalist Party(BNP) as counting continues after largely peaceful voting on February 12, 2026, in the country of about 170mn people. The 3»»»
'Everyone knows somebody affected' - small Canadian town united in grief after mass shooting
In the small town of Tumbler Ridge, British Columbia, residents are reeling after a mass shooting left nine people dead, including six children. "We've been insulated," Tracy Krauss, a local pastor, told the BBC. "A newcomer comes to town and they're locking up, and everyone laughs, because why are»»»
Kamchybek Tashiev returns to Kyrgyzstan - | 24.KG
Former Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers and former head of the State Committee for National Security Kamchybek Tashiev returned to Kyrgyzstan early this morning. Journalist Aibek Biybosunov reported on social media. The former head of the security services reportedly arrived at Manas Int»»»
Bangladesh Nationalist Party claims victory in country's first election since 2024 uprising
The Bangladesh Nationalist Party has claimed victory in the country's first election since the 2024 uprising, positioning itself to form the next government and potentially reshape Bangladesh's political landscape after years of intense rivalry and disputed polls. The party's media unit in a post o»»»