The Debate - Inside Iran's crackdown: Legacy of a bloodbath
Imagine having to mourn a loved one in secret. One month on, that seems to be the lot of many inside a shellshocked Iran, this after seeing the regime shut the Internet and start the shooting at unarmed protesters across the country in towns big and small. And when the lights came back on, the»»»
Ministry of Justice, Cabinet General Secretariat organise multiple events for NSD
Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Justice and the General Secretariat of the Council of Ministers celebrated the National Sport Day by holding joint events on the campus of the University of Doha for Science and Technology (UDST), with broad participation from the staff of the ministry and UDST and thei»»»
MCIT, CRA and Qatar Post organise joint event to mark occasion
Doha, Qatar: In celebration of National Sport Day under the theme, ‘I Chose Sports,’ the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT), in collaboration with the Communications Regulatory Authority (CRA) and the Qatar Postal Services Company (Qatar Post), organised a sports event at »»»
‘AlUla Manifesto’ Ends Era of ‘Economic Dependency’
A joint statement issued by Mohammed Aljadaan, the Saudi Minister of Finance, and International Monetary Fund (IMF) Managing Director Dr. Kristalina Georgieva following the second annual Conference for Emerging Market Economies held in AlUla could be described as the “AlUla Manifesto.” A manifesto »»»
Kyrgyzstan launches program to attract young professionals to employment - | 24.KG
The Ministry of Labor, Social Security and Migration of Kyrgyzstan, in partnership with the World Bank, is implementing the Youth Internship program, which enables employers to recruit young specialists aged 16 to 35. Under the program, young people complete short-term training and are then placed »»»
Inclusive Center planned at National History Museum in Bishkek - | 24.KG
An Inclusive Center is planned to be established at the National History Museum in Bishkek. It was announced at a meeting between the museum’s director, Jyldyz Bakashova, and the head of Eurasia KG Public Foundation, Kymbat Urumkulova, the Ministry of Culture reported. According to the ministry, th»»»
Awqaf Minister leads Ministry’s participation in National Sport Day
Doha, Qatar: Under the leadership of H E Sheikh Ghanim bin Shaheen bin Ghanim Al Ghanim, Minister of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs, the Ministry took part in the National Sport Day 2026 through a series of diverse sporting and health-focused activities held at the Ministry’s sports grounds in Abu Hamou»»»
Minister of Interior highlights importance of sports
Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Interior and Internal Security Force (Lekhwiya), in collaboration with Visit Qatar and Media City Qatar, organised the National Sport Day activities at Stadium 974. Patronised and attended by Minister of Interior and Commander of the Internal Security Force (Lekhwiya) H»»»
Environment Minister participates in Sport Day activities
Doha, Qatar: In the presence of Minister of Environment and Climate Change, H E Dr. Abdullah bin Abdulaziz bin Turki Al Subaie, the Ministry organised a range of sporting activities as part of the celebrations marking National Sport Day, held at the Khalifa International Tennis and Squash Complex. »»»
Al Khulaifi discusses cooperation with Turkish FM
Ankara: Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs H E Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulaziz bin Saleh Al Khulaifi met yesterday in Ankara with Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Turkiye H E Hakan Fidan. The meeting discussed relations between the two countries and ways to advance them a»»»
Qatar’s embassies abroad mark Sport Day
Doha: The State of Qatar’s diplomatic, consular, and representative missions abroad organized a variety of sports activities marking the 15th National Sports Day, under the theme “I Chose Sport.” The agenda included wide-ranging sports activities amid broad participation from diplomats, staffers, a»»»
Qatar Foundation marks National Sport Day with community-focused, inclusive activities
Doha, Qatar: Chairperson of Qatar Foundation, H H Sheikha Moza bint Nasser, yesterday attended National Sport Day 2026 activities at Qatar Foundation’s Education City. The event brought together thousands of community members, reinforcing Education City as a hub for connection, inclusivity, and bel»»»
Oman Stresses Importance of Resumption of Negotiations between US and Iran
Oman stressed on Tuesday the importance of the resumption of dialogue and negotiations between the United States and Iran in wake of talks hosted in Muscat on Friday between the two sides. Tehran said last week’s indirect talks allowed it to assess how serious Washington was about resuming that pat»»»
Ten Dead After Shooter Opens Fire at High School in Canada
Ten people including the shooter are dead after an assailant opened fire at a high school in western Canada on Tuesday in one of the country's deadliest mass casualty events in recent history. The outburst brought to Canada the type of mass shooting more common in the neighboring United States, and»»»
Bekbolot Talgarbekov's son reports his father's detention for questioning - | 24.KG
Public figure Bekbolot Talgarbekov has been detained by law enforcement agencies, his son, Arstan Talgarbekov, told 24.kg news agency. According to him, police arrived at Talgarbekov’s apartment in Bishkek’s 8th microdistrict this morning to conduct a search. After conducting investigative measures»»»
Efforts to encourage more young women into STEM gain renewed attention
Doha, Qatar: As the world marks the International Day of Women and Girls in Science on February 11, efforts to encourage more young women into STEM fields are gaining renewed attention. At Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar (CMU-Q), Dr. Layan El Hajj, associate teaching professor of mathematical s»»»
Dubai gold is moving again. Here’s what’s driving the surge
Dubai: Dubai gold prices moved higher again on Wednesday morning, tracking gains in global bullion markets and reviving buying interest across jewellery counters. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.At 9.10 am, 24K gold was priced at Dh608.25 per gram, up from Dh604.75 on »»»
Russian strike near Kharkiv kills four, including children, official says
A Russian strike has killed at least four people, including three young children, in a town west of Kharkiv, a Ukrainian official says. Oleg Synegubov, head of the Kharkiv Regional Military Administration, said two boys, both 1, a two-year-old girl and a 34-year-old man died after a drone hit a hou»»»
Qatar’s luxury growth attracts German investors
Doha, Qatar: Qatar’s rapid growth in luxury hospitality, residential development, and visionary urban projects is drawing increased interest from German manufacturers and investors seeking long-term partnerships in the country, according to Stephan Patrick Tahy, CEO of Duravit AG. Speaking to The P»»»
Trump Hints at Second Carrier in Middle East as Iran and US Near Talks
US President Donald Trump on Tuesday said he was considering sending a second aircraft carrier to the Middle East, even as Washington and Tehran prepare to resume negotiations aimed at averting a new conflict. Oman facilitated talks between Iran and the US last week, which a spokesperson for Iran's»»»
Stadium 974 sets Guinness World Record with NSD activities
Doha, Qatar: Stadium 974 hosted National Sport Day activities for the first time, earning official recognition from Guinness World Records as the world’s largest temporary sports arena. The record-breaking celebration, delivered through a collaboration between the Ministry of Interior, the Internal»»»
Village in Southern Lebanon Buries a Child and Father Killed in Israeli Drone Strike
Mourners in southern Lebanon on Tuesday buried a father and his young son killed in an Israeli drone strike that targeted a Hezbollah member. Hassan Jaber, a police officer, and his child, Ali, were on foot when the strike on Monday hit a passing car in the center of their town, Yanouh, relatives s»»»
US Sanctions Target Alleged Hezbollah Gold Exchange
The United States on Tuesday imposed sanctions against a gold exchange it said facilitates Iranian financial support to Lebanon’s Hezbollah. The Treasury Department said the targeted gold exchange was part of Al-Qard al-Hassan, a Hezbollah financial institution already under US sanctions and whose »»»
Avalanches expected in mountainous areas of Kyrgyzstan - | 24.KG
According to the Hydrometeorological Service, from February 11t to 13, due to precipitation, the risk of avalanches and snowdrifts remains in several mountainous areas of Kyrgyzstan. The Ministry of Emergency Situations reported. Dangerous sections have been identified on the country’s key roads: •»»»
Government entities mark National Sport Day with community events at Aspire Park
Doha, Qatar: Government entities marked Qatar’s National Sport Day with a wide range of sporting, recreational and awareness activities at Aspire Park, reaffirming the State’s commitment to promoting physical activity as a way of life and enhancing the health and wellbeing of society. The celebrati»»»
This Week in Parliament
On Wednesday, February 11, the National Assembly is expected to debate at first reading amendments to the Social Security Code tabled by the Council of Ministers, according to the legislature's draft agenda this week, published on its website. The draft amendments are aimed to introduce a multi-fun»»»
Department of Migrant Workers moves to fast-track services for OFWs with digital reforms
The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) has moved to improve and speed up its services for Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) as it bared its reform plans for this year. During its Central Office - Regional Office (CORO) Consultation 2026 held in Quezon City, Philippines, DMW Secretary Hans Cacdac sa»»»
Fatima Sana Shaikh on bulimia, binge eating, and the pressure of Bollywood fitness: 'I had no control'
Dubai: Bollywood actress Fatima Sana Shaikh opened up about battling bulimia for a year during her candid conversation on the Chapter 2 with Rhea Chakraborty podcast. The actress revealed how the discipline she maintained for her transformation in Dangal slowly gave way to cycles of binge eating, r»»»
US to expand passport revocations for parents who owe child support: report
WASHINGTON: Parents who owe a significant amount of child support soon could lose their ability to travel internationally as the Trump administration expands and steps up enforcement of a 30-year-old law that allows the federal government to revoke American passports until payments are made, three »»»
Health Minister of Kyrgyzstan meets with his Russian counterpart - | 24.KG
Minister of Health of the Kyrgyz Republic Kanybek Dosmambetov held a bilateral meeting with his Russian counterpart, Mikhail Murashko. According to the press center of the Ministry of Health of the Kyrgyz Republic, the parties discussed areas that directly affect the interests of citizens of both c»»»
Nine dead, dozens injured in shootings at school, residence in rural B.C. - UPI.com
Feb. 10 (UPI) -- Ten people were dead, including the suspect gunman, and dozens were injured Tuesday in two connected shootings at a high school and a residence in rural British Columbia, Canadian authorities said. Six people were found dead at the high school in Tumbler Ridge, a town of about 2,40»»»
Peace in Middle East Impossible Without Resolution of Palestinian Issue - Ambassador
The resolution of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict is the key to ensuring genuine peace in the Middle East, Russian Ambassador to Jordan Gleb Desyatnikov told Sputnik. "Moscow has consistently insisted that without a comprehensive and just settlement of the Palestinian-Israeli conflict, genuine pea»»»
All Subsequent Versions of Ukraine Peace Plan Are Attempt to ‘Rape’ US Initiative - Lavrov
All subsequent versions of the plan to resolve the Ukraine conflict are attempts to "rape" the American version by Ukraine, the United Kingdom, Germany, France, and the Baltic states, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said. "We saw only one [version of the peace plan for Ukraine]. Or rather, t»»»
SB Girls bring ‘Get, Get, Aw!’ fever to UAE with Dubai, Abu Dhabi shows
Filipino pop icons Sexbomb (SB) girls are set to reunite with fans across the UAE as they announce back-to-back concerts in Dubai and Abu Dhabi this March. In a Facebook post, group leader Rochelle Pangilinan confirmed that they will perform in Dubai on March 27 at the Dubai Exhibition Centre, foll»»»
At least ten killed in school shooting in Canada - | 24.KG
At least ten people were killed in a school shooting in Canada. The incident occurred at Tumbler Ridge Secondary School in the province of British Columbia. Global News reported, citing the Royal Canadian Mounted Police. Upon arriving at the scene, police found the bodies of six victims inside the »»»
Penalties to be introduced for use of fake halal certificates - | 24.KG
The parliamentary committee on law and order has approved amendments to the Code of Offenses of Kyrgyzstan aimed at protecting consumer rights and introducing liability for falsifying halal product labeling. Manufacturers will be penalized for using fake certificates and other forms of misleading c»»»
A French yoga teacher's 'hell' in a Venezuelan jail
A French yoga teacher who was held in a blood and feces-stained Venezuelan jail on suspicion of being a US spy described how guards put him "through hell" in an attempt to break him. Camilo Castro, who has Chilean origins, was detained on June 26, 2025 after crossing into Venezuela from neighbourin»»»
Ghana Interested in Purchasing Floating Nuclear Power Plant From Russia - Envoy
Ghana is interested in purchasing a floating nuclear power plant from Russia, Ghanaian Ambassador to Russian Koma Steem Jehu-Appiah told Sputnik. "I know that our minister of energy was here last year and signed a corresponding agreement. I think this is innovative, and in a conversation with the m»»»
Kuwait declares two-day public holiday for National, Liberation Day
Dubai: Kuwait’s Cabinet has declared a two-day public holiday across government entities to mark National Day and Liberation Day, creating a four-day extended break for most public sector employees when combined with the weekend. The decision was announced after the weekly Cabinet meeting chaired b»»»
Indonesia prepares 8,000 troops for Gaza deployment
Indonesia has announced preparations to deploy up to 8,000 soldiers to Gaza, becoming the first country to signal participation in the second phase of a ceasefire arrangement brokered by the United States late last year, BBC reports. »»»
Indonesia prepares 8,000 troops for Gaza deployment
Indonesia has announced preparations to deploy up to 8,000 soldiers to Gaza, becoming the first country to signal participation in the second phase of a ceasefire arrangement brokered by the United States late last year, BBC reports. »»»
Russia keeps a wary eye on US-backed Caucasus corridor
It is possible to carry goods to and from China overland through the Caucasus, from the Caspian Sea to Türkiye, without having to pass through Iran or Russia, but it involves going through Armenia and Azerbaijan, which have spent decades at loggerheads. Last year, however, there was a breakthrough »»»
Bigger than Maduro: Trump’s real designs on Latin America
The American military operation in Venezuela at the beginning of this year did not end with the echo of its final strike. On the contrary, it marked the advent of a new US approach to managing what Washington calls its “hot files”. What, then, does US President Donald Trump seek in Latin America? C»»»
Address on behalf of Kamchybek Tashiev published on social media - | 24.KG
Kamchybek Tashiev stated that his dismissal from his post was «unexpected» for him. His address to citizens, published on social media by his supporters, says. According to Kamchybek Tashiev, he traveled abroad with the president’s permission to undergo medical examinations following a previous sur»»»
Strong wind expected in Bishkek and Chui region in coming hours - | 24.KG
According to the Hydrometeorological Service of the Ministry of Emergency Situations, strong wind is expected in Bishkek and Chui region in the next three hours and throughout the day. Westerly wind gusts could reach 15-20 meters per second. The Ministry of Emergency Situations urges residents to e»»»
Around 700 Kyrgyz students study at Russian universities each year - | 24.KG
Around 700 students from Kyrgyzstan study at Russian universities each year, including in the field of public administration. First Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic, Daniyar Amangeldiev, stated during a plenary session of the International Congress of Public Admini»»»
Dubai-Sharjah commute: Morning rush builds as traffic slows on key roads
Dubai: Traffic is building across several key commuter routes in Dubai during the morning peak, with slow-moving sections reported on major highways and inner-city roads, according to Google Maps traffic data, as motorists head into the workday. Delays are being reported on the Sharjah-to-Dubai sid»»»
RAHMAN: The geopolitics of the Bangladesh election
On February 12, 2026, the much anticipated 13th general elections will be held in Bangladesh, amid heightened competition between the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), allied with the Twelve-Party Alliance, and the Eleven-Party Alliance led by the Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami. »»»
RAHMAN: The geopolitics of the Bangladesh election
On February 12, 2026, the much anticipated 13th general elections will be held in Bangladesh, amid heightened competition between the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), allied with the Twelve-Party Alliance, and the Eleven-Party Alliance led by the Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami. »»»
RAHMAN: The geopolitics of the Bangladesh election
On February 12, 2026, the much anticipated 13th general elections will be held in Bangladesh, amid heightened competition between the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), allied with the Twelve-Party Alliance, and the Eleven-Party Alliance led by the Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami. »»»