Compliance with state language law inspected in Karakol city - | 24.KG
Karakol City Hall, together with the regional office of the Antimonopoly Regulation Service, conducted a raid to inspect compliance with state language laws. The raid covered retail outlets, stores, cafes, food service establishments, pharmacies, and other public spaces. During the inspection, spec»»»
Who said what at 2025 Africa Cup of Nations
Rabat: Who said what during the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), which ended on Sunday with Senegal beating hosts Morocco1-0 after extra time in the final in Rabat: “The AFCON is the most difficult competition in the world to win. We have won it again.” -- Senegal star Sadio Mane after their dra»»»
Saudi Arabia in Davos: Participation in Dialogues on World Economy, Geopolitical Changes
The Saudi delegation led by Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah is gearing up to participate in the World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting 2026 in Davos, Switzerland, from Monday to January 23. This year’s forum, themed "A Spirit of Dialogue," comes amid swift chang»»»
More than 20 killed in high-speed train collision in Spain
At least 21 people have been killed and 73 others injured after two high-speed trains collided in southern Spain, the local emergency services have said. Twenty-four people are in serious condition, including four minors, they added. The incident happened in the Adamuz municipality, near the city o»»»
Saudi Arabia welcomes the integration of the SDF into Syrian state institutions
Riyadh, Jan. 19 (SANA) The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia expressed its welcome of the ceasefire agreement and the integration of the SDF, with all their civil and military institutions, into the Syrian state.The Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs said in a statement on Sunday: “The Kingdom hopes this agre»»»
Centuries of Tradition: Bulgarian Yogurt Seeks UNESCO Cultural Heritage Status
Bulgaria has formally submitted its candidacy for UNESCO recognition of its yogurt, joining Romania and Turkey in the initiative. The evaluation process is already underway, with an assessment of Bulgaria’s application expected this autumn. The bid highlights the long-standing tradition and cultura»»»
UN Human Rights Commissioner Calls for Accountability for Atrocity Crimes in Sudan
UN Human Rights commissioner Volker Turk said on Sunday he is alarmed by the increasing militarization of society by all parties to the conflict in Sudan, also expressing his worries that the atrocity crimes committed during and after the takeover of El Fasher would be repeated in the Kordofan regi»»»
Four Parties Come Together with Ambition to Build Anti-Corruption Alliance
Four political parties are planning to form a civic–political alliance against corruption. The four - Edinenie (Unity), Here We Come, the Green Movement, and European Middle Class. Today - held a national meeting at the Inter Expo Center in Sofia on Sunday. “Four parties are forming a coalition, or»»»
Beyond business cards: How Happy People Doha is redefining networking in Qatar
Doha, Qatar: In an age where networking is often reduced to hurried introductions and the exchange of business cards, Happy People Doha (HPD) is reshaping what professional connection looks like. At its core is a simple but powerful idea: intentional networking focused on building trust and mutual »»»
QFA set to host Amir Cup draw
Doha, Qatar: The Qatar Football Association (QFA) yesterday confirmed that the draw for the Round of 16 of the 54th Amir Cup will be held tomorrow in Doha. The draw comes after the conclusion of the preliminary stage, which featured second division clubs competing in a single-elimination knockout f»»»
Center holds lecture at Beta Cambridge School
Doha, Qatar: The Sheikh Abdulla Bin Zaid Al Mahmoud Islamic Cultural Center organised a lecture on bullying at Beta Cambridge School, attended by 56 students. The initiative aims to instil virtuous values among non-Arabic-speaking students of various nationalities, in cooperation with the Ministry »»»
Doha Fencing Grand Prix 2026 to kick off on Friday
Doha, Qatar: The organizing committee of the Doha Fencing Grand Prix 2026 has unveiled the particulars of the new edition of this tournament, slated to be held at Aspire Hall from January 23 to 25. The announcement came during a press conference held at Aspire Academy, in the presence of President »»»
Islamic Cultural Center launches Arabic language course for South African scholars
Doha, Qatar: The Sheikh Abdulla Bin Zaid Al Mahmoud Islamic Cultural Center has launched an Arabic language course for native speakers, organised for the benefit of the Dar Al-Ifta affiliated with the Association of Scholars in the Republic of South Africa. The course is attended by 15 students and»»»
The Pearl leads Qatar’s real estate market recording over QR2.08bn in transaction value
Doha, Qatar: The Pearl Island maintained the highest trading levels during the first three quarters of last year. This confirms the strength of demand and reinforces its position as a prime investment destination in Qatar. The Pearl leads Qatar’s real estate market across all asset classes recordin»»»
Commercial Bank reports net profit before Pillar Two Tax of QR2,384.4m
Doha, Qatar: The Commercial Bank and its subsidiaries (the “Group”) announced yesterday its financial results for the year ended 31 December 2025. The Group reported net profit before Pillar Two Tax of QR2,384.4m for FY 2025, down from QR3,032.1m in FY 2024. Core income momentum remained positive s»»»
Islamic Cultural Center hosts ‘Be Our Friend’ programme for students
Doha, Qatar: In the presence of 120 students from Al-Furqan Primary, Preparatory, and Secondary Schools, the Sheikh Abdulla Bin Zaid Al Mahmoud Islamic Cultural Center organised the “Be Our Friend” programme, which aims to introduce school students to the nature of the Center’s work. This comes as »»»
Dukhan Bank announces final winner of Thara’a savings account QR1m grand prize
Doha, Qatar: In the final draw for the Thara’a Savings Account for 2025, Dukhan Bank is pleased to announce Sharifa Mohamed Al-Romaihias the winner of the QR1m Thara’a grand prize. The winner was selected through an electronic draw, conducted under the supervision and in the presence of a represent»»»
Mitsubishi L200 launches with unmatched performance in Qatar
Doha, Qatar: The Mitsubishi L200 reflects Mitsubishi Motors’ unwavering commitment to innovation, excellence, and meeting the evolving needs of the Middle East & Africa and Qatar markets. It represents a paradigm shift in the pickup truck segment, featuring a host of groundbreaking enhancements des»»»
Artemis II Moon mission: Launch date, crew, flight time — all you need to know
The Artemis II mission, launching in early February, is set to shine a spotlight on the Moon once again. Potentially, it could also helpe pave the way for future missions to Mars. Also In This Package Watch: NASA names crew for Artemis II moon mission Indian-American Raja Chari picked for moon miss»»»
Thousands March in US to Back Iranian Anti-government Protesters
Thousands in the United States staged large demonstrations Sunday denouncing the Iranian government's deadly crackdown on anti-government protesters in Iran. Several thousand people marched in Los Angeles, home to the world's largest Iranian diaspora, while several hundred others gathered in New Yo»»»
More than 5,500 job vacancies available in Kyrgyzstan’s labor market - | 24.KG
As of January 1, 2026, there are 5,547 job vacancies available in Kyrgyzstan. The Ministry of Labor, Social Security and Migration reported. The highest demand is for blue-collar positions. The official unemployment rate in the country currently stands at 1.3 percent. The number of unemployed regis»»»
Kyrgyzstan among top five countries in domestic film production per capita - | 24.KG
According to a global ranking, Kyrgyzstan is among the world’s top five countries in terms of domestic film production per capita. It was announced today at a meeting of the Committee on Science, Education, Innovative Development, Information Technologies, Culture, Sports, and Youth Affairs of the »»»
ADRL: New champions emerge in exciting second round
Doha, Qatar: The second round of the Arabian Drag Racing League (ADRL) 2026 concluded at Qatar Racing Club (QRC) amid high-energy competition and a strong spectator turnout. Held under the patronage of QRC Chairman H E Sheikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Thani, the event featured an expanded field of partic»»»
Star Contender: Qihao shines as Yuling completes Doha double
Doha, Qatar: China’s Zhou Qihao secured his maiden WTT Star Contender singles crown, while Zhu Yuling of Macau continued her flawless start to 2026, winning her second title in a week at the Lusail Sports Hall yesterday. Qihao, who had failed to go beyond the Round of 16 at the WTT Champions at the»»»
QSL Cup: Teams battle for knockout spots as Round 10 gets underway
Doha, Qatar: The 10th round of the QSL Cup begins today, with teams fighting for the remaining knockout spots while teams already through look to improve their rankings before the first stage ends. The QSL Cup’s new format features 20 Qatar Stars League (QSL) and Second Division teams competing in »»»
Trap competition kicks off at Asian Shotgun Championship Doha 2026
Doha, Qatar: The trap competition began on the seventh day of the Asian Shotgun Championship Doha 2026, currently underway at the Lusail Shooting Complex. The event will run until next Wednesday, with 196 male and female shooters from 17 countries taking part. Competition on the opening day was int»»»
Nicaraguan man arrested in Minneapolis dies in ICE custody - UPI.com
An immigrant from Nicaragua detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents earlier this month in Minneapolis has died of an apparent suicide at a detention facility in Texas. Photo by Craig Lassig/UPI | License Photo Jan. 19 (UPI) -- A Nicaraguan immigrant detained earlier this month in the»»»
Portugal socialist wins first round, to face far-right rival in presidential runoff
Portugal’s Socialist candidate António José Seguro won the first round of the presidential election and will face far-right rival André Ventura in a runoff, near-complete results showed on Sunday. With 95% counted, Seguro led with 30.6%, ahead of Ventura on 24.2%. Portugal's socialist candida»»»
Will Dhurandhar 2 starring Ranveer Singh release this March in India? Director Aditya Dhar has all answers
Dubai: Director Aditya Dhar, who is riding high after the gargantuan success of his thriller Dhurandhar, has seemingly shut down speculation surrounding the release date of the highly anticipated sequel. But just like his off-screen demeanor, Aditya chose to do so in a quiet manner. Recent rumours »»»
Pakistan: Gul Plaza fire death toll rises to 14, over 60 feared missing
Dubai: The death toll from the devastating fire at Karachi’s Gul Plaza shopping complex has risen to 14, as rescue teams recovered more bodies during an ongoing search and recovery operation, officials said on Monday. The blaze broke out late Saturday night at the multi-storey mall on M.A. Jinnah R»»»
Tripartite Council to Discuss Social Insurance Code Amendments
The National Council for Tripartite Cooperation (NCTC) 0f the government, trade unions and employers will be meeting Monday at the Council of Ministers to discuss a draft bill to amend and supplement the Social Insurance Code, submitted by the Minister of Finance, said the government press office. »»»
Morta.com unveils first all-in-one software for UK and UAE property developers
Morta.com, a new technology platform purpose-built for property developers, has officially launched in the UK and UAE, positioning itself as the first fully specialised software designed to manage the entire property development lifecycle in one system. The launch addresses a long-standing technolo»»»
Philippines: Natural gas discovered in Malampaya East-1
Manila: In a significant boost to the nation's energy security, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. announced on Monday the discovery of natural gas at Malampaya East-1 (MAE-1), located 6km east of the existing Malampaya field off Palawan, local media reported. This marks the Philippines' first major fi»»»
Vodafone Qatar showcases smart technology and connectivity solutions at DIMDEX 2026
Doha, Qatar: Vodafone Qatar is participating in the Doha International Maritime Defence Exhibition and Conference (DIMDEX 2026), taking place at the Qatar National Convention Centre (QNCC), under the patronage of Amir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani. This participation underscores Vodafone Qata»»»
UK Minister for Defence Readiness and Industry to attend DIMDEX
Doha, Qatar: The United Kingdom’s Minister for Defence Readiness and Industry H E Luke Pollard is in Doha to attend DIMDEX 2026 and hold meetings with senior Qatari officials. The visit takes place within the framework of the growing strategic relationship between the UK and Qatar. Discussions will»»»
Military Sports Association wraps up armed forces cross‑country championship
Doha: The 2025–2026 Armed Forces 5km Cross-Country Championship, organised by the Military Sports Association, concluded in Doha with 15 teams from the Qatar Armed Forces and the Internal Security Force (Lekhwiya) taking part. Capt. Faisal Hassan Al Qahtani of Lekhwiya won the individual officers’ »»»
Syrian Government Announces Ceasefire with Kurdish-led SDF
The Syrian government Sunday announced a ceasefire with the Syrian Democratic Forces, taking almost full control of the country and dismantling the Kurdish-led forces that controlled the northeast for over a decade. The announcement comes as tensions between government forces and the SDF boiled ove»»»
Education Minister meets Canadian, Lebanese Ministers
Minister of Education and Higher Education H E Lolwah bint Rashid bin Mohammed Al Khater met yesterday in her office separately with Canada’s Minister of Industry and Minister responsible for Economic Development for the Quebec region H E Mélanie Joly (pictured) and Minister of Education and Higher»»»
MoJ, Qatar International Court weigh up Doha Legal Forum agenda
Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Justice (MoJ) and Qatar International Court and Dispute Resolution Centre (QICDRC) have organised a press conference on the inaugural Doha Legal Forum, slated to be convened from January 26 to 27, 2026. The forum will be held under the title “Emerging Trends and Forward»»»
Qinwan opens two additional branches at Dubai Mall and DXB
Qinwan, the leading Qatari brand specialized in premium dates took a major step in expanding its regional presence by launching two additional branches in Dubai in the United Arab Emirates. This milestone comes as a culmination of the remarkable success harnessed by the brand since its inception, a»»»
Four flights canceled at Manas airport due to fog - | 24.KG
Four flights were canceled at Manas International Airport due to fog, with runway visibility ranging from 400 to 800 meters, the airport’s press service reported. According to the statement, takeoffs and landings are proceeding as usual. However, two Turkish carriers—Pegasus Airlines and Turkish Ai»»»
El Umutu scholarship: Alumni ready to contribute to country’s development - | 24.KG
Graduates of the international presidential scholarship El Umutu have expressed their readiness to contribute to the development of Kyrgyzstan. They shared this view during a meeting with Minister of Science, Higher Education and Innovation of Kyrgyzstan Gulzat Isamatova. According to the ministry,»»»
Gold hits new all-time high at $4,700 per ounce - | 24.KG
Gold has set a new historical record, with prices surpassing $4,700 per ounce today. Data from trading platform say. Analysts attribute the current surge to heightened geopolitical tensions—including escalating developments around Iran and criticism by U.S. President Donald Trump of the Federal Res»»»
Two high-speed trains derail in southern Spain, killing 21, leaving dozens injured - UPI.com
Relatives of victims arrive seeking information about the derailment at Huelva train station in Huelva, Spain, on Sunday. At least 21 people were killed and dozens more were injured after the derailment of two high-speed trains in the municipality of Adamuz in Cordoba. Photo by Alberto Diaz/EPA Jan»»»
Meteorologists uncover how long Siberia's chill grips Hungary
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NMDC enters Europe with 51% stake in Spain’s Lantania Aguas
Dubai: NMDC Group has entered the European market for the first time after its infrastructure arm agreed to acquire a controlling stake in Spain’s Lantania Aguas. The Abu Dhabi-listed engineering and dredging company will take a 51% share in the desalination and water treatment specialist, expandin»»»
Largest DIMDEX edition opens today
Doha, Qatar: Ninth edition of the Doha International Maritime Defence Exhibition and Conference (DIMDEX 2026), Qatar’s flagship defence industry trade show, will open at the Qatar National Convention Center (QNCC) today. Held under the esteemed patronage of Amir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani,»»»
Eight visiting international warships berth at Hamad Port
Doha, Qatar: Qatar is set to witness an impressive display of naval power and maritime cooperation over the next four days as eight visiting international warships have berthed at the Hamad Port ahead of the Doha International Maritime Defence Exhibition and Conference (DIMDEX) 2026. The arrival of»»»
Federal prosecutors investigating after anti-ICE protest at St. Paul church - UPI.com
Anti-Immigration and Customs Enforcement protesters march after groups from competing protests confronted each other in downtown Minneapolis, Minn., on Saturday, January 17, 2026. Photo by Craig Lassig/UPI | License Photo Jan. 18 (UPI) -- Federal prosecutors are investigating anti-Immigration and C»»»
AR Rahman controversy: Tamil singer Chinmayi Sripaada throws her weight behind Oscar-winning composer
Dubai: Oscar-winning composer AR Rahman has found support from fellow artists after facing online criticism over comments made in a recent interview. In an in-depth interview with BBC Asian Network's Haroon Rashid, the Slumdog Millionaire composer spoke about a decline in Hindi film offers over the»»»