The KGST stablecoin has been listed on the HTX cryptocurrency exchange. Farkhat Iminov, head of the Secretariat of the National Council for the Development of Virtual Assets and Blockchain Technologies under the President of Kyrgyzstan, told journalists. A cryptocurrency listing is the process of i»»»

Doha, Qatar: Minister of Education and Higher Education H E Lolwa bint Rashid Al-Khater highlighted the significance of National Sport Day in a post on on X. The Minister said, “Since the establishment of National Sport Day under Amiri Decree No. (80) of 2011, this day has become a national occasio»»»

Doha, Qatar: As thousands of technology leaders, innovators and investors gathered in Doha for Web Summit Qatar 2026, Shell demonstrated how digital solutions are delivering safer, more efficient and more secure energy operations. Shell concluded its participation at Web Summit Qatar 2026 following»»»

Doha, Qatar: The National Human Rights Committee (NHRC) participated in the activities of National Sport Day 2026, held this year under the slogan “I Chose Sport,” reaffirming its role in supporting national efforts aimed at entrenching the practice of physical activity and raising public awareness»»»

Doha: The Ministry of Defense organised a variety of sports and recreational activities at Al Bidda Park to mark National Sports Day. The events were attended by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Defense Affairs H E Sheikh Saoud bin Abdulrahman bin Hassan Al-Thani, and Chief of Staff »»»

Doha, Qatar: Under the slogan “Our Legacy in the Lead,” the four-day H H The Amir Sword Festival gets underway today at the Qatar Racing & Equestrian Club (QREC), marking the first time that the flagship event is staged over four days, coinciding with the 50th anniversary of QREC. The Festival feat»»»

Doha, Qatar: As part of its commitment towards supporting national initiatives that promote the culture of sports and physical activity, and reinforce the concepts of public health and an active lifestyle, the Qatar Stars League (QSL), in co-operation with participating entities, took part in the N»»»

The United States will deploy 200 troops to Nigeria to train its armed forces in their fight against militant groups, Nigerian and US officials said Tuesday, as Washington increases military cooperation with the West African country. "We are getting US troops to assist in training and technical sup»»»

Some residents of Tehran on Tuesday chanted slogans against supreme leader Ali Khamenei on the eve of the most significant annual commemoration of the 1979 Iranian revolution, according to footage posted on social media. Iran was rocked by protests last month opposing, which were put down by what a»»»

The fully renovated underground parking facility at Terminal 2 of Vasil Levski Airport in Sofia has officially opened, offering parking for over 900 vehicles. The inauguration was attended by high-level representatives from both the airport concessionaire and construction companies, including Thier»»»

Two more Canadian airlines have suspended their service to Cuba, where fuel stocks are dwindling fast as US President Donald Trump tightens pressure on the island. Air Transat and WestJet, which both specialise in vacation travel, announced a halt in Cuba flights after national carrier Air Canada s»»»

The Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan put forward for public discussion a draft resolution introducing a temporary ban on the export of agricultural animals from the country. The proposal aims to restrict the export of cattle, horses, sheep, and goats for a period of six months. The ban is intende»»»

Rome: The State of Qatar took part in the 49th session of the Governing Council of the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) in Rome, Italy. The State of Qatar was represented at the meetings by Minister of State for International Cooperation H E Dr. Maryam bint Ali bin Nasser Al M»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Investment Promotion Agency Qatar (Invest Qatar) yesterday concluded its annual Sport Day celebration, held in collaboration with the Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MOCI), the Qatar Free Zones Authority (QFZ) and the Qatar Financial Centre (QFC). The event brought together staf»»»

Doha, Qatar: Katara Cultural Village hosted the National Sport Day (NSD) events yesterday, with broad participation from national and international organisations and institutions, and a remarkable public turnout from various nationalities and age groups. This reflected Katara’s growing role in supp»»»

Doha, Qatar: United Development Company (UDC), a leading Qatari public shareholding company and the master developer of The Pearl and Gewan Islands, celebrated Qatar’s National Sport Day by hosting a full-day community sports and wellness program held simultaneously across both destinations. The in»»»

Doha, Qatar: QIIB participated in the activities organised by Qatar Central Bank (QCB) on the occasion of National Sport Day of the State, in a scene reflecting the Bank’s commitment to entrenching a culture of sport as a healthy and sustainable lifestyle within Qatari society. The activities witne»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Federation of GCC Chambers (FGCCC) recently announced the transfer of its presidency for the 24th session to Chairman of the Qatar Chamber (QC), Sheikh Khalifa bin Jassim bin Mohamed Al-Thani, succeeding Chairman of the Oman Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Sheikh Faisal bin Abdul»»»

A Russian drone strike on the Ukrainian city of Bogodukhiv killed three children and their father, an official said on Wednesday. Two one-year-old boys and a two-year-old girl died as a result of an enemy strike on a "private residential house" in the eastern city that sits close to Russia's border»»»

Two men have been detained in Panfilovsky district of Chui region on suspicion of murdering a man, police reported. According to the Main Department of Internal Affairs of the region, on February 8 at 3.56 a.m., a report was received from the district hospital that a man had been shot and died duri»»»

Doha, Qatar: Top seeds Iga Swiatek and Elena Rybakina delivered commanding wins, while world No. 5 Coco Gauff suffered a shock exit at the Qatar TotalEnergies Open in Doha yesterday. World No. 1 Swiatek opened her campaign in dominant fashion, brushing aside American teenager Janice Tjen 6-0, 6-3 i»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar’s Al Sadd handed Iran’s Tractor FC their first defeat of the AFC Champions League Elite season, sealing a crucial 2-0 victory in a must-win clash at Jassim Bin Hamad Stadium yesterday. Second-half goals from Rafa Mujica and Roberto Firmino lifted the Wolves to eighth in the stand»»»

Doha, Qatar: Minister of Municipality H E Abdullah bin Hamad bin Abdullah Al Attiyah participated in the Ministry of Municipality’s activities on the occasion of the National Sport Day, held at Rawdat Al Hamama Park, in the presence of Undersecretary of the Ministry of Municipality H E Ali bin Moha»»»

Doha: As part of its efforts to promote a culture of health and physical activity, the Public Prosecution actively participated in the 2026 National Sport Day celebrations. The event was attended by H E Dr. Issa bin Saad Al-Jafali Al-Nuaimi, Attorney General, along with several members of the Publi»»»

Doha, Qatar: The University of Doha for Science and Technology (UDST) showcased the critical role of wellness in driving productivity and engagement during its National Sport Day 2026 celebrations, bringing together a vibrant, community-focused celebration designed to promote physical activity, wel»»»

Doha, Qatar: The University of Doha for Science and Technology (UDST) earned second place at the National Sport Day Award, marking a notable achievement among government and private entities nationwide. The recognition followed the university’s delivery of more than 37 sports and wellness initiativ»»»

Ethiopia is hosting a secret camp to train thousands of fighters for the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces in neighboring Sudan, Reuters reporting has found, in the latest sign that one of the world’s deadliest conflicts is sucking in regional powers from Africa and the Middle East. The camp is the»»»

Rain is forecast again Wednesday for most of Greece, starting in the west and gradually moving to soak the rest of the country with heavy precipitation expected in the evening. The temperature will remain unseasonably warm overall, reaching a high of 19 Celsius in the southern Aegean Sea islands. E»»»

Dubai: An Al Ain civil court has ordered a trading broker to repay $124,361 to a young investor after finding he breached their agreement by using high-risk strategies and oversized leveraged trades that wiped out the account in a short period. The Civil, Commercial and Administrative Court ruled t»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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 »»»

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 »»»

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 »»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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. »»»

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»»»

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»»»

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 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 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»»»

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»»»

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: 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 »»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»