On January 3, the US launched a massive attack on Venezuela, capturing President Nicolas Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, and taking them to New York. According to US authorities, they were allegedly involved in "narco-terrorism." During their court appearance in New York, Maduro and Flores plead»»»

Presidential aide Yuri Ushakov praised the talks on Ukraine between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump’s special envoy Steve Witkoff as “constructive” and “extremely candid.” The Kremlin “is not going to let up on its current” special military operation and will “continue to consiste»»»

France must first restore credibility as a trusted interlocutor if it wants to engage in a dialogue with Russia that was undermined by President Emmanuel Macron's brash rhetoric, French member of the European Parliament Thierry Mariani told Sputnik. Macron has recently toned down his language, sugg»»»

Consultations in Central Asia — Russia format were held in Moscow on practical cooperation to implement the joint action plan for 2025–2027, adopted following the 2nd Central Asia — Russia summit in Dushanbe on October 9, 2025, as well as the initiatives put forward by the leaders of Central Asian »»»

President Donald Trump said on Thursday that the United States has an "armada" heading toward Iran but hoped ​he would not have to use it, as he renewed warnings to Tehran against killing protesters or restarting its nuclear program. US officials, speaking on condition of anonymity, say the aircraf»»»

Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam said on Thursday the International Monetary Fund will send a mission to ‌Lebanon from ‌February ‌9 ⁠to 13 ‌to continue technical discussions, with the aim of agreeing on a ⁠program between Lebanon and ‌the Fund. Salam ‍said ‍he had ‍held a meeting with IMF chief »»»

Kyrgyzstan’s public debt as of November 30, 2025 amounted to $8,850.12 billion, the Ministry of Finance reported. According to it, the largest part of the domestic debt—$3,527.41 billion (99 percent)—is loans on long-term securities. External debt largely includes loans from Export-Import Bank of C»»»

TikTok announced on Thursday that it has finalised a deal that will allow the hugely popular short-video app to continue operating in the US. The deal comes after a years-long tussle between Washington and Beijing that began in Trump's first term in the White House when he tried unsuccessfully to b»»»

U.S. President Donald Trump (R) meets with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney (L) in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, D.C., on Tuesday, October 7, 2025. Late Thursday, Trump disinvited Carney from joining the U.S.-led Board of Peace. File Photo by Shawn Thew/UPI | License Photo Ja»»»

Officers of the Internal Affairs Department of Oktyabrsky district of Bishkek detained a suspect in a large-scale cyber fraud case, the district police reported. On January 14, a citizen M.N. filed a complaint stating that unknown individuals, operating through the Instagram account bella_gadane.kg»»»

“Close your eyes and remember,” writes one social media user, “any day last year in August. Enjoy it [the cold] while it lasts.” If you’ve woken up with clutching your blanket just a little bit closer and with a hankering for a warm drink, you are definitely not alone. Over the past few days, the U»»»

The Constitutional Court will hold a sitting on Case No. 3 of 2026 in connection with President Rumen Radev's resignation on Friday morning. Judge Pavlina Panova is rapporteur in the case. Under the Constitutional Court Act, the sessions of the Court are held without the participation of the intere»»»

Dubai: Dubai gold prices climbed again on Friday morning, extending a record-setting run that has brought the Dh600 level firmly into view for retail buyers and investors. (Check latest UAE gold prices here, alongside prices in Saudi Arabia, Oman, Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait, and India.) Sign up for our»»»

Several officials have been detained in Talas region on suspicion of illegal land allocation and unlawful logging of forest resources. The State Committee for National Security of Kyrgyzstan (SCNS) reported. According to the SCNS, the head of Bakai-Ata district, A.B.M., and the director of Talas fo»»»

The IIHF Ice Hockey U20 World Championship, Division III B, continues in Bishkek. Broadcast can be watched on NTRK-Sport YouTube channel. The team of Kyrgyzstan defeated their counterparts from Luxembourg 5-2 in the fourth round. Goals were scored by Emir Melisov, Alikhan Ali-Askarov, Zakhar Bem, S»»»

The women’s national volleyball team of Kyrgyzstan will take part in the Asian Volleyball Confederation (AVC) Nations Cup for the first time in the country’s history. The Volleyball Federation of Kyrgyzstan reported. The historic qualification was made possible thanks to the team’s high internation»»»

Traffic on Dubai’s roads remains generally smooth, except in Dubai International Financial Centre where it’s seeing a flare up, according to real-time data from Google Live road maps. Other roads that are seeing a bit of a slowdown include the Ras A Khor Road, the area near Dubai Design District, a»»»

European leaders met for emergency talks on Thursday, expressing relief after Donald Trump backed away from threats over Greenland, but bracing for further shocks. A crisis eased after a framework deal with NATO chief Mark Rutte, diplomats said. One crisis defused, how»»»

As part of the World Nomad Games, preparations are underway to implement the regional cultural project Caravan of Unity, the press service of the Bishkek City Hall reported. According to the statement, the initiative reflects the value of water as a source of life and its deep symbolic meaning in t»»»

A video about Kyrgyz Greco-Roman wrestler Akzhol Makhmudov, known to fans by the nickname Shark, has been published on the official social media accounts of United World Wrestling (UWW). The post was published in TuesdayThrows section and is accompanied by a caption: " If the person you’re wrestlin»»»

The death toll from a shopping centre fire in Pakistan’s largest city, Karachi, has risen to at least 55. Relatives of those still missing have criticized the slow rescue operation at the three-storey Gul Plaza, where teams continue to search the wreckage for human remains. Gabrielle Nadler reports»»»

The diplomatic window for the final settlement of the Ukrainian conflict remains open, but Moscow’s territorial demands are non-negotiable, says former CIA officer Larry Johnson. US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, President Donald Trump’s son-in-law, held talks in Moscow with Russian»»»

TikTok announced Thursday that its U.S. business has been sold to a consortium of U.S.-majority investors to comply with U.S. law. File Photo by Alex Plaveski/EPA-EFE Jan. 22 (UPI) -- Following years of wrangling and political uncertainty, TikTok announced Thursday that its China-based parent compa»»»

President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov signed a decree «On Conducting a Temporary National Campaign for the Free Replacement of Driver’s Licenses.» The campaign began on January 15, 2026, and will continue until the authorized state body decides to conclude it. Under the decree, driver’s licenses pr»»»

Poland’s industrial sector closed 2025 on a stronger footing. Industrial production rose 7.3% year-on-year in December, beating forecasts from PAP Biznes (2.9% y/y). On a monthly basis, output slipped 0.1%, though analysts had expected a deeper drop. After seasonal adjustments, production was 4.7% »»»

Poland’s GDP growth is forecast to accelerate to 3.7% in 2026, according to Velo Bank chief economist Piotr Arak. He argues the country could rank among the EU’s top performers thanks to solid growth paired with low inflation and unemployment. Unlike recent years, when consumption led expansion, 20»»»

Superauto.pl, Poland’s biggest online new-car retailer, logged a record 2025. The WP Holding–backed platform (51% stake) sold 7,300 cars, up 33% year on year, far outpacing the 8.3% rise in nationwide registrations and 13.5% growth in leasing. Sales value across Superauto.pl and affiliated sites to»»»

Heavy snowfall, fog, and icy conditions have been recorded on Bishkek—Osh highway in the area of Too-Ashuu mountain pass. Icy roads and difficult traffic conditions are also reported on bypass roads in Issyk-Ata and Kemin districts, as well as in mountainous areas. The press service of the Main Dep»»»

Ministry of Finance of Kyrgyzstan forecasts tax revenues of up to nearly 578 billion soms in the current year. The figures are contained in the ministry’s materials on fiscal risks for 2025–2030. Finance Ministry specialists have developed three scenarios for state budget tax revenues: Data on actu»»»

Kremlin meeting with Trump’s special envoy Steve Witkoff, Jared Kushner, and Josh Gruenbaum lasted for more than 3.5 hours. Russian President Vladimir Putin has held talks with Witkoff in the Kremlin.WorldTrump Expects Resolution to Ukraine Conflict 'In The Near Future'Yesterday, 10:36 GMTRussia st»»»

US President Donald Trump said that a large number of US military ships are moving toward Iran "just in case." "You know we have a lot of ships going in that direction just in case. We have a big flotilla going in that direction, and we will see what happens. We have a big force going to Iran. I wo»»»

The Director of the Consular Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kyrgyzstan, Seitek Zhumakadyr uulu, met with the Head of the Delegation of the European Union to the Kyrgyz Republic, Remi Duflot. The ministry’s press service reported. The parties discussed issues of Kyrgyz-European con»»»

New Delhi: European leaders feeling the heat from Washington’s trade tariffs might take note of the way Prime Minister Narendra Modi has handled the situation with some “nimble footwork”, according to reports. In a recent newsletter introducing a series of articles in its latest issue, The Economis»»»

US President Donald Trump has withdrawn an invite for Canada to join his newly constituted Board of Peace, in the latest spat between the North American neighbours. "Please let this Letter serve to represent that the Board of Peace is withdrawing its invitation to you regarding Canada's joining," T»»»

Dubai: With India’s Union Budget 2026–27 due next week, business owners and investors across the UAE are closely tracking the policy signals that could shape capital flows, operating costs, and expansion decisions tied to India. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.For many»»»

The Dubai Court of First Instance dismissed a civil claim seeking Dh150,000 in damages arising from an allegation of abusive reporting, holding that the filing of criminal complaints constitutes a lawful exercise of a protected legal right unless bad faith and intent to cause harm are established o»»»

Russian President Vladimir Putin's meeting with US envoy Steve Witkoff has concluded after talks that stretched nearly four hours, the Kremlin said in a statement early Friday. Witkoff was accompanied by US President Donald Trump's son-in-law, Jared Kushner, as Washington pushes a plan to end the U»»»

The search continues for missing people after a landslide hit a popular campsite in Mount Maunganui, on New Zealand's North Island. Six people remain unaccounted for, and police are seeking information on another three. Two teenagers are among the missing, with the youngest aged 15 years old, polic»»»

Dubai: The UAE is set to experience a stretch of unsettled winter weather over the coming days, as cloud cover increases, humidity rises overnight and light rainfall becomes possible in parts of the country, according to the National Center of Meteorology. A weak surface low-pressure system extendi»»»

SEOUL, South Korea: Dozens of South Koreans detained in Cambodia for alleged involvement in online scams will be sent home this week to face investigations, officials said Thursday, in what would be the largest group repatriation of Korean criminal suspects from abroad. The 73 South Korean suspects»»»

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Activists said Friday the death toll from a crackdown over Iran’s nationwide protests topped 5,000 people killed, with many more still feared dead. The US-based Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA) offered the toll. The agency has been accurate in previous rounds of unrest in Iran and relies »»»

NEW YORK: The US has finalised its withdrawal from the World Health Organization, one year after President Donald Trump announced America was ending its 78-year-old commitment, federal officials said Thursday. But it's hardly a clean break. The US owes more than $130 million to the global health ag»»»

Turbulence often dominates the headlines across the Middle East, but these reports capture only part of the story. Political divisions, humanitarian crises, and fragile trade routes create enduring challenges that demand measured, principled action. The true test of foreign policy, then, is not in »»»

Question: I am a Muslim woman. I would like to know whether the husband is responsible, under the new Personal Status Law, for documenting the divorce and the “take back” (revocation). Are there any penalties if he fails to do so? Answer: Yes, the husband is required to document the divorce and may»»»

Top US negotiators including Steve Witkoff met Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow late Thursday for talks on a US-drafted plan to end the Ukraine war, just as Kyiv announced it had agreed on post-war security guarantees with Washington. Diplomatic efforts to end Europe's deadliest conflict »»»

TikTok announced Thursday it has established a majority American-owned joint venture to operate its US business, allowing the company to avoid a ban over its Chinese ownership. The TikTok USDS Joint Venture LLC will serve more than 200 million users and 7.5 million businesses while implementing str»»»

Speaking with FRANCE 24's Sharon Gaffney, Georgios Samaras, Assistant Professor of Public Policy at the School for Government at King’s College London, says that Donald Trump is deeply unpopular among the general population across Europe and that for far right parties in Europe 'there's no way to w»»»

Spanish investigators on Thursday recovered two more bodies from the wreckage of a high-speed train collision last weekend, raising the death toll to 45. The back-to-back rail accidents have fuelled safety concerns in Spain, which observed three days of mourning after the crash in Andalus»»»

Manila: Filipinos are about see a dramatic showdown: an unprecedented scenario potentially impeaching both the President and Vice President simultaneously. In theory, impeachment proceedings serve to uphold democratic values, and an important safeguard for truth, justice, and equal access to govern»»»