The Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan has plans to switch the heating and power plant (HPP) in Bishkek to gas within one to two years. First Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers, Daniyar Amangeldiev, said at a session of Parliament. According to him, the HPP has been undergoing modernizatio»»»

Unknown individuals have begun sending messages via WhatsApp using the name and photo of Alexandra Solovyova, the Resident Representative of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Kyrgyzstan, posing as her, UNDP reported. It was noted that the head of the UNDP office does not use WhatsA»»»

Doha, Qatar: QNB Group, the largest financial institution in the Middle East and Africa (MEA) is advancing a forward‑looking innovation agenda focused on scaling AI‑driven capabilities, enhancing digital banking ecosystems, and accelerating fintech partnerships. This includes expanding cloud‑enable»»»

Questions are mounting over events Tuesday night off the island of Chios that resulted in the deaths of 15 Afghan migrants, as investigations seek to determine how the tragedy occurred and whether it could have been prevented. A preliminary inquiry by the Chios Port Authority is underway, alongside»»»

Doha, Qatar: At Web Summit Qatar, founder of Lumo Hubs and African Women in Technology, Anie Akpe believes the conversation between Africa and the Middle East is shifting from aspiration to action. According to Akpe, the key lies in intent and access. Speaking to The Peninsula on the sidelines of t»»»

Azat Salmurbek uulu has been relieved of his post as Mayor of Kara-Balta city in Chui region. The presidential press service announced. He was appointed to this position on October 14, 2025. He had served as First Deputy Mayor of Tokmok for two years. Photo Internet. Azat Salmurbek uulu By another »»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar has built a comprehensive, end-to-end digital innovation ecosystem that supports startups from early incubation through to global expansion, as the country positions technology as a central pillar of its economic diversification strategy, a senior official from the Ministry of Co»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Qatar Media Corporation (QMC) has announced its comprehensive Ramadan programme lineup for the holy month of Ramadan 2026, across its television channels and radio stations. The announcement was made at a press conference at QMC premises yesterday. The Ramadan schedule features a w»»»

In a shocking turn, Nestle has had to issue another recall order for a batch of its SMA baby formula, reports Sky News. This is because of the suspected presence of a toxin that induces vomiting in children. This takes the list of recalled batches of SMA up to 60 due to the suspected presence of ce»»»

Trading on the Warsaw Stock Exchange delivered fresh milestones on Wednesday, with the broad-market WIG index touching an intraday high of 128,173 points before closing slightly lower at 127,584, up 0.08 percent. It was also a standout day for exchange-traded funds, which logged a record PLN 60.79 »»»

Global inflation is set to ease over the next two years, according to International Monetary Fund forecasts. Speaking to Reuters, IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva said price growth should slow to 3.8 percent this year and decline further to 3.4 percent in 2027. Addressing the Annual Arab »»»

After its February 3–4 meeting, the Monetary Policy Council kept interest rates unchanged, signaling a wait-and-see approach as inflation and growth risks remain balanced. The benchmark reference rate stays at 4.00%, with the Lombard rate at 4.50% and the deposit rate at 3.50%. Discount and redisco»»»

Doha, Qatar: Web Summit Qatar 2026 provided a platform for international investors and innovators to explore Qatar’s future-focused growth agenda, from knowledge management to high-end capabilities and economic diversification, according to senior officials at Alvarez & Marsal (A&M), the global pro»»»

Remittances from Russia to Kyrgyzstan totaled a record $2.99 billion in the first 11 months of 2025. RBC reported, citing an analysis of central bank statistics from neighboring countries based on partial-year data. According to the report, remittance inflows to Kyrgyzstan from Russia reached $2.99»»»

Doha, Qatar: Web Summit Qatar 2026 concluded yesterday after four days of intensive networking, deal-making, discussions and sessions firmly cementing Doha’s position as a major global technology hub. The third edition of the event closed with record-breaking participation, attracting 30,274 attend»»»

Doha, Qatar: Director of the Government Communications Office (GCO) and Chairman of the Permanent Web Summit Organising Committee, H E Sheikh Jassim bin Mansour bin Jabor Al-Thani, yesterday emphasised the transformative power of storytelling and digital innovation in government communication durin»»»

Libya discussed with Turkey ways to increase the number of flights to Libyan airports and facilitate direct flights between Turkish Airlines and Sabha International Airport, which would contribute to supporting air transport and enhancing regional connectivity. The discussion came during a meeting »»»

Tokyo: The first permanent Pokemon theme park opened in Tokyo on Thursday, featuring cute rides and a woodland area where visitors can try and "catch 'em all". It is Japan's latest tourist attraction catering to a record influx of overseas travellers, and tickets are already sold out for the next t»»»

Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers and Minister of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry of Kyrgyzstan Bakyt Torobaev, speaking at the Sustainable Impact Forum during the World Governments Summit in Dubai, emphasized the negative impact of climate change on Issyk-Kul Lake. »»»

Manila: In a move that underscores a new phase in strengthening national energy security, Aboitiz Power Corporation is advancing the deployment of large-scale battery energy storage systems (BESS) co-located with existing hydropower assets in Benguet. It's one of the first such installations in the»»»

Kyrgyzstan has called for mountain regions to be recognized as a priority of global climate policy. Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers and Minister of Water Resources, Agriculture and Processing Industry Bakyt Torobaev said at the Global Summit on the Sustainable Development Goals. He stre»»»

Kyrgyzstani Imandos Bektenov won a silver medal at the Asian Shooting Championships, which kicked off in New Delhi, India. The State Agency for Physical Culture and Sports reported. On the first day of competitions, Imandos Bektenov took second place in the 10-meter Air Pistol event among juniors. »»»

Ministry of Labor, Social Security and Migration of Kyrgyzstan signed a memorandum with the International Organization for Migration (IOM) to open a pre-departure orientation center for migrants in the city of Osh, the ministry’s press service reported. In addition, the Memorandum on Cooperation pr»»»

The Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock reported last Tuesday (3 February) that its Undersecretary, Mohammed Al-Turki, chaired an expanded meeting on the same day in Tripoli to discuss the integration of solar energy solutions into agricultural projects. This initiative aligns with the government»»»

PARIS, France — President Donald Trump's administration is set Wednesday to host ministers from the European Union and other countries in a major meeting on "critical minerals".This broad category includes dozens of materials such as cobalt, nickel, manganese, graphite, and lithium — as well as "ra»»»

AMMAN — Jordan Export organised the Kingdom’s pavilion at the 49th edition of the Baghdad International Fair, currently underway in the Iraqi capital and is scheduled to run through February 7.According to a company statement issued on Wednesday, the pavilion features participation of 30 Jordanian »»»

AMMAN — The international audit team from the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) on Wednesday concluded its mission in the Kingdom following intensive inspections that involved a comprehensive audit of civil aviation security and facilitation procedures in Jordan.During the closing se»»»

Dubai: Dubai gold prices eased again on Thursday, extending a cooling trend that has crept into the local market after January’s sharp rally. By 8 am, 24-karat gold was quoted at Dh586.25 per gram, down from Dh593.50 a day earlier, while 22-karat slipped to Dh542.75 from Dh549.50. The softer pricin»»»

Kyrgyzstan’s mineral resources are estimated at $177 billion. Executive Director of the International Business Council (IBC) Askar Sydykov said at B5+1 Dialogue on Critical Minerals panel session of the B5+1 Business Forum. According to him, more than 1,000 mineral deposits are registered in the co»»»

Thousands of supporters of Venezuela’s former president Nicolas Maduro marched through Caracas to demand his release, one month after he was ousted in a US military operation and taken to New York to face drug charges, underscoring the political tightrope faced by interim leader Delcy Rodriguez. Th»»»

Colombian President Gustavo Petro and US President Donald Trump appeared to reset strained relations during a conciliatory White House meeting, signalling cooperation on drug trafficking and trade after months of sharp rhetoric and diplomatic friction.»»»

US President Donald Trump on Tuesday renewed the African Growth and Opportunity Act – a 25-year-old agreement which allows 32 African countries duty-free access to the US market. The United States on Tuesday renewed the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) through the end of the year»»»

Poland is to launch an investigation into possible links between Jeffrey Epstein and Russian authorities. Prime Minister Donald Tusk wants to determine whether the convicted paedophile was working for the country's secret services. James Vasina reports.»»»

Top US border official Tom Homan on Wednesday said the Trump administration is reducing the number of immigration enforcement officers in Minnesota by 700, "effective immediately". The deployment of some 3,000 federal security officers around Minnesota have drawn huge protests, particular»»»

Canada and the United States share the world's longest border. But tensions are rising over trade and politics. US President Donald Trump has threatened Canada with unprecedented tariffs and has expressed a desire to annex the country and turn it into the 51st US state. In the Canadian border town »»»

After around five months of peace talks in Qatar, Colombia's most powerful cartel the Gulf Clan on Wednesday said it was walking away from negotiations. The announcement came a day after Colombian President Gustavo Petro and US President Donald Trump agreed on a new offensive against drugs, which t»»»

Moving day at the palace. Or should we say moving night. The former prince Andrew exiting Windsor Castle under the cover of dark for his brother’s private Sandringham estate in Norfolk. The latest document dump about late financier Jeffrey Epstein providing more lewd allegations around the for»»»

President Donald Trump's administration on Wednesday announced the removal of 700 immigration officers from Minnesota after weeks of aggressive and sometimes violent operations and the fatal shooting of two protesters that sparked outrage across the United States. FRANCE 24's Monte Francis reports.»»»

The Washington Post has announced sweeping newsroom job cuts, citing the need for “painful” restructuring as the newspaper grapples with financial pressures and a rapidly changing media landscape, prompting sharp criticism from former editors and journalists’ unions. The Washington Post, owned by b»»»

The latest Jeffrey Epstein file dump by the US Department of Justice saw a number of high profile individuals named, one of them being Microsoft founder Bill Gates. The documents alleged new details of his ties to the sex offender, including claims Gates hid a sexually transmitted disease from his »»»

Iguanas stunned by cold temperatures dropped from trees in usually balmy Florida on Sunday as icy conditions blasted southern US states, dumping nearly a half-meter of snow in some areas and whipping up high winds that caused traffic chaos. FRANCE 24's Monte Francis reports.»»»

US Vice President JD Vance said President Donald Trump will “keep his options open” on Iran, pursue “non-military means” first, and could ultimately use force. “If he feels like the military is the only option, then he’s ultimately going to choose that option,” Vance told US journalist Megyn Kelly.»»»

President Donald Trump said he had heard Iran may be trying to restart its nuclear program, and warned that if it does, the US would “send them right back” and “do their job again.” "They were thinking about starting a new [nuclear] site in a different part of the country. We found out about it. I »»»

At least two people were killed by a Russian drone strike on Ukraine’s Dnipropetrovsk region on Wednesday, just hours before negotiators from Kyiv, Moscow and the United States are due to enter peace talks in Abu Dhabi. Several rounds of diplomacy between the sides have failed to strike a deal on e»»»

Negotiators from Ukraine, Russia and the United States began a second round of peace talks in Abu Dhabi on Wednesday, with the long-term fate of territory in eastern Ukraine the main sticking point in ending the four-year war. The head of the Ukrainian delegation, Rustem Umerov, said Kyiv's team is»»»

Israeli air strikes on Wednesday pounded Gaza, killing at least 24 people including children, according to medical officials. The Israeli Defence Forces (IDF) said it retaliated after gunfire wounded an officer; Israel and Hamas accused each other of breaching a US-brokered ceasefire. Gaza's health»»»

In an interview with FRANCE 24, the co-founder of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), the exiled dissident Mohsen Sazegara, said the organisation has "converted to a monster" and is the "backbone of keeping the dictator in power," referring to Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Kha»»»

Israeli proscutors on Wednesday filed charges against 12 suspects for smuggling goods into besieged Gaza. The suspects included reservist soldiers and the brother of the chief of Israel's domestic intelligence agency Shin Bet. The charge sheet for "assisting the enemy in wartime" listed goods such »»»

Saif al-Islam Gaddafi, a son of Libya’s late longtime ruler Muammar Gaddafi and once seen as his heir, has died, relatives said Tuesday, without providing details on the circumstances. His death was confirmed by an adviser on social media, while his cousin told Libyan media he had been killed in hi»»»

In tonight's edition: Ghana freezes its warm welcome to African diaspora would-be citizens as the government shakes up the application process. Also, cancer is one of the leading causes of death in Africa, and rates are projected to go up more on the continent than anywhere else. Plus the picturesq»»»