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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

A small commercial aircraft operated by Smart Air was attacked shortly after landing at Korowai Batu Danowage (WAKY) airstrip in Boven Digoel Regency, South Papua province. Local media reported that the incident took place on Wednesday (February 11), in which two pilots were killed while all passen»»»

Friday the 13th is here – the first of three in 2026 – and superstition is trending online. But is the fear real, or fuelled by culture, films and social media? A UAE-based psychologist who previously practised in London said the fear, known as ‘paraskevidekatriaphobia’, is far more common in Weste»»»

Dubai: The UAE is set for largely fair conditions on Friday, with mild winter warmth lingering across much of the country before a noticeable drop in temperatures early next week, according to the National Center of Meteorology. Also Read: UAE winter flu: Taking Dubai Metro or bus? Doctors share ho»»»

Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Thursday shared details from his meeting with President Donald Trump at the White House the day before, saying the US leader believes he is creating the conditions for a “good deal” with Iran. In a video statement, Netanyahu said he had "expressed gener»»»

Bangladesh’s opposition Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), led by Tarique Rahman, was projected to win a landslide in the first election since a deadly 2024 uprising, local television channels said on Friday. Senior BNP leader Ruhul Kabir Rizvi claimed a “sweeping victory” and urged supporters to »»»

A new AI trend is flooding Instagram, LinkedIn, X, and WhatsApp. Users upload selfies and ask ChatGPT to turn them into cartoon-style versions of themselves at work — surrounded by laptops, notebooks, coffee mugs, or office backdrops. The viral prompt is simple: “Create a caricature of me and my jo»»»

Samsung Electronics Chairman Lee Jae-yong (R) and LG Group Chairman Koo Kwang-mo (2-R) take an elevator after a South Korea-US business roundtable on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit at Gyeongju Arts Center in Gyeongju, about 275 kilometers southeast of Seoul, So»»»

In a landmark cultural moment, the UAE’s contemporary art scene is making an unprecedented impact in South Korea. Proximities, presented by the Abu Dhabi Music & Arts Foundation (ADMAF) in collaboration with the Seoul Museum of Art (SeMA), is the largest exhibition of contemporary visual art from t»»»

US President Donald Trump threatened Iran Thursday with "very traumatic" consequences if it fails to make a nuclear deal — though Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he was skeptical about the quality of any such agreement. Speaking a day after he hosted Netanyahu at the White House, Tru»»»

Syrian government forces have assumed control of a strategic military base in the country’s east following the withdrawal of American troops who had been illegally stationed there for nearly a decade, the Defense Ministry in Damascus has announced. The Al-Tanf garrison, established in 2016, sits at»»»

The polls are closing and counting begins in Bangladesh’s first free election in 17 years. The historic vote has sparked hope for an end to corruption, improved security, and better economic conditions, as citizens look for real change in their daily lives.»»»

Dubia: Australia has announced that Ramadan 1447H (2026) will begin on Thursday, 19 February, confirmed by the Australian Fatwa Council based on astronomical calculations. For prayer timings, click here. Also Read: How the UAE determines the first day of Ramadan each yearThe Grand Mufti of Australi»»»

WASHINGTON: The US military on Thursday reported two major incidents that occurred in recent days tied to the massive buildup of forces in the Caribbean Sea — a Marine who died after falling overboard and a collision between two Navy ships that left two sailors with minor injuries. A report was mad»»»

Ajman: Ajman Police has launched its first sub campaign of the year titled “Pedestrian Safety”, reinforcing its commitment to reducing road accidents and protecting lives. The initiative, organised by the Traffic and Patrols Department, began on February 9 and will run until the end of March as par»»»

Sharjah: His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, has directed immediate intervention to resolve humanitarian cases involving government employees and ordered the creation of a fast and flexible mechanism to address similar situations. The d»»»

A monster sinkhole abruptly swallowed a massive part of a roadway in Shanghai, China as shown in a viral video footage that ignited conspiracy fury as well as skepticism amid the city’s history of similar events. The sinkhole swallowed a large section of roadway. The collapse reportedly struck at t»»»

As President Donald Trump changed tariff agreements with a number of countries, there was one constant: goods became more expensive for US companies and consumers. In research released Thursday by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, a group of analysts and economists found that in 2025, the avera»»»

Buddhist monks walk during their March for Peace on day 109 of their journey near the U.S. Capitol in Washington on Wednesday and made a 1.5-mile walk to Maryland's State House on Thursday after state leaders invited them. Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo Feb. 12 (UPI) -- A group of two doz»»»

At Thursday's NATO meeting in Brussels, US Secretary of State Pete Hegseth was absent, highlighting concerns about America stepping back from the alliance. European allies announced Arctic Sentry, a new mission to strengthen Arctic security amid Russian and Chinese activity. While analysts see it l»»»

Japanese authorities seized a Chinese fishing boat and arrested its skipper, authorities said Friday, in a move likely to further heighten tensions with Beijing. In November, Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi enraged China by suggesting that Japan would intervene militarily if Beijing sought to take Ta»»»

Dubai: Workers across major technology hubs are confronting another wave of job losses early in the year, with more than 30,700 layoffs recorded globally in just over a month, according to a February 2026 report by financial research platform RationalFX based on data from TrueUp, TechCrunch, WARN f»»»

The US Senate has failed to advance a bill to fund the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) amid dispute over Democratic demands to place new restrictions on immigration agents. A procedural vote on Thursday fell short of the number required, leaving it stalled ahead of a midnight Saturday deadlin»»»

When 42-year-old Jacob Trigg lost his job as a project manager in the tech industry he didn't think it would take too long to find a new one - he always had before. But more than 2,000 job applications later he is still hunting, trying to make ends meet with jobs in package delivery and landscaping»»»

An Israeli strike on south Lebanon killed one person on Thursday, Lebanon's health ministry reported, while the Israeli military said it killed a member of Iran-backed Hezbollah. The airstrike hit a car in the southern Lebanese town of Al Tiri. The IDF said it had targeted a Hezbollah operative in »»»

A pedestrian navigates through snow on the streets after a major winter snow storm on January 26 in New York City. Another round of major snow storms is expected to hit parts of the Northeast this weekend. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo Two storms with snow will take a swipe at parts o»»»

WASHINGTON, Feb 11 (KUNA) -- The US capital hosted a two-day meeting on Tuesday and Wednesday bringing together defense leaders from Western Hemisphere nations to discuss regional security challenges, including combating transnational organized crime.The US Joint Chiefs of Staff, which hosted the m»»»

Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., points to congressional Democrats' demands after defeating a Department of Homeland Security funding measure on Thursday. Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo Feb. 12 (UPI) -- The Department of Homeland Security likely will shut down early Saturda»»»

KUWAIT, Feb 12 (KUNA) -- The price of Kuwaiti oil went up 58 cents to reach 66.98 per barrel on Wednesday, compared to USD 66.40 pb the previous day, reported the Kuwait Petroleum Corporation (KPC) on Thursday.In global markets, the price of Brent crude went up by 60 cents to reach USD 69.40 per ba»»»

WASHINGTON, Feb 12 (KUNA) -- The US House of Representatives voted to revoke tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump on Canada in February 2025 in a rare move during Trump's tenure.The draft resolution was passed late Wednesday evening by a majority of 219 lawmakers against 211.On his social medi»»»

KUWAIT, Feb 12 (KUNA) - Kuwait Health Minister Dr. Ahmad Al-Awadhi affirmed on Thursday the ministry's keenness on developing the health system and enhancing the quality of services, building and building qualified national cadres.His remarks came during the opening of the three-day Kuwait Conferen»»»

By Abdulaziz Al-Mejren (interview) KUWAIT, Feb 12 (KUNA) - Digital payment adoption in Kuwait has surged, leaving cash with just a 30 percent share of everyday spending, Visa's Country Manager for Kuwait Mohammad Reyad attributes this to a rapid national embrace of digital payment solutions.In an i»»»

KUWAIT, Feb 12 (KUNA) - Head of the Public Affairs Regional Centre (PARC), Lieutenant Colonel Sasho Gelevski, affirmed that NATO-accredited training delivered at the NATO-ICI Regional Centre (NIRC) in Kuwait reflects the Alliance's unwavering commitment to strengthening strategic communication and »»»

NEW DELHI, Feb 12 (KUNA) -- Bangladesh held on Thursday the first Parliament Elections peacefully after the toppling of former government under Sheikh Hasina in August 2024.According to Bangladesh news Prothom Alo, the 13th national Parliament Election and a Referendum on July National Charter 2025»»»

BRUSSELS, Feb 12 (KUNA) -- NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said Thursday that the Alliance has overcome the Greenland crisis, stressing the importance of strengthening Europeآ’s role within NATO amid ongoing shifts in the balance of defense power between the US and Europe.Speaking at a press conf»»»

NEW DELHI, Feb 12 (KUNA) -- Several cities across Indian states witnessed protest strikes on Thursday leaving normal life out of gear.Press Trust of India said that several trade unions and farmers organisations held protest strikes against recent India-US trade deal and government policies that ar»»»

ISTANBUL, Feb 12 (KUNA) -- Turkish Minister of Transport and Infrastructure Abdulkadir Uraloglu said Thursday transport is one of the key pillars of economic development, human solidarity and crisis management, urging cooperation between Muslim states in this field.The minister made the statement w»»»

RIYADH, Feb 12 (KUNA) -- Saudi Arabia's Aramco, one of the world's leading integrated energy and chemicals companies, and Microsoft have inked a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to help the company explore a series of digital initiatives designed to accelerate industrial artificial int»»»

WASHINGTON, Feb 12 (KUNA) -- US President Donald Trump warned on Thursday there should be a deal with Iran next month or it is going to be "very traumatic"."We have to make a deal otherwise it's going to be very traumatic, very traumatic. I don't want that to happen, but we have to make a deal," Tr»»»

KUWAIT, Feb 12 (KUNA) -- Minister of State for Communication and Information Technology Affairs and Acting Minister of Information and Culture Omar Al-Omar said on Thursday that the farmers' market initiative contributes to backing Kuwaiti farmers and enhancing their products at local markets.Speak»»»