Former Chairman of the State Committee for National Security of Kyrgyzstan (SCNS) Kamchybek Tashiev is currently undergoing medical treatment in Germany, Azattyk reported, citing one of Kyrgyzstan’s diplomatic missions in Europe. According to the report, Tashiev is receiving treatment at a clinic i»»»

Doha, Qatar: 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 HE Dr. Issa bin Saad Al-Jafali Al-Nuaimi, Attorney General, along with several members of the»»»

DOHA: Under the slogan 'I Chose Sport',Qatar marked the 15th edition of National SportDay with wide-scale celebrations across the country, involving all ministries, government bodies, and public institutions in line with Amiri Decree No. (80) of 2011. The decision designates the second Tuesday of F»»»

DOHA: The Ministry of Interior and Internal Security Force (Lekhwiya), in collaboration with Visit Qatar and Media City Qatar, organized the National SportDay activities at Stadium 974. Patronized and attended by Minister of Interior and Commander of the Internal Security Force (Lekhwiya) HE Sheikh»»»

Nataliya Kiselova of the BSP - United Left parliamentary group Tuesday said that Bulgaria's record-low score in the latest Corruption Perceptions Index of Transparency International is the result of unfinished work from previous years. "We are trying to do something good, but at the same time we ar»»»

The fully renovated multi-storey car park at Terminal 2 of Sofia Airport Vasil Levski was opened on Tuesday. The event was attended amongst others by French Ambassador to Bulgaria Marie Dumoulin, SOF Connect CEO Jesus Caballero, as well as Thierry Deau, Founder, Chair and CEO of the French investme»»»

Dubai: Airfares from major Indian cities to Colombo have shot up dramatically since confirmation that the highly anticipated India-Pakistan T20 World Cup match on February 15 will go ahead. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.UAE- Sri Lanka airfares have also shot up to hi»»»

The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) has set 30 June 2026 as the final deadline for private sector companies to raise salaries of Emirati employees hired before January 1, 2026 to the new mandatory minimum of Dh6,000. The revised minimum wage applies to all new, renewed, or ame»»»

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Transparency International published its annual Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) for 2025. Over the past year, only five post-Soviet countries managed to improve their scores: Kyrgyzstan (26 points, up 1 point), Azerbaijan (30, up 8), Ukraine (36, up 1), Latvia (60, up 1) and Lithuania (65, up 2)»»»

In December 2025, Bulgaria’s industrial sector showed modest growth following two consecutive months of decline, yet on an annual basis, production fell for the 13th month in a row. Meanwhile, the construction sector experienced a significant monthly contraction, although it continued to show weak »»»

Late US financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein maintained far deeper and more extensive ties with the scientific community than previously known, according to a report published by the journal Nature. Citing newly released documents from the US Department of Justice, the report said E»»»

A Greek man who is accused of killing a 36-year-old train conductor in Germany over a ticket dispute had another run-in with police earlier the same day for displaying aggressive behavior in another train, according to a new report by Der Spiegel. The federal police stopped the 26-year-old suspect »»»

Continue the Change leader Assen Vassilev Tuesday commented on a Transparency International report, which registered Bulgaria's worst result since 2012. Bulgaria has a record-low score in the Corruption Perceptions Index 2025, slipping to 40 out of 100 points possible. Bulgaria ranks 84th out of 18»»»

A band of Buddhist monks who have spent four months walking - sometimes barefoot or through the snow - on a 2,000-mile march from Texas to Washington DC is expected to complete their journey on Tuesday. The group's arduous so-called Walk of Peace has gone viral, capturing the attention of millions »»»

François Picard is pleased to welcome legal analyst and former US federal prosecutor Eric Lisann to offer in-depth analysis of the Epstein files in the US and across the globe. Mr. Lisann offers a damning account of the state of American democracy in the wake of the Epstein fall»»»

US President Donald Trump has threatened to bar a new $4.7 billion bridge connecting Michigan and Ontario from opening, in his latest salvo against Canada over trade issues. Trump said the US should own "at least half" of the forthcoming Gordie Howe International Bridge that has been entirely finan»»»

Proposals submitted in the New York City Council and the state legislature aim to establish health and safety standards for cats living in retail stores, and shield the owners of the city's iconic "bodega cats" from penalties. Simba, a large cat with thick ginger and white fur, is one of thousands »»»

The head of France's National Assembly on Tuesday pushed back against opposition calls for a parliamentary inquiry into Jeffrey Epstein's links to the French political and cultural elite, a day after President Emmanuel Macron said the scandal involving the late sex offender was "a matter that mainl»»»

Ghislaine #Maxwell invoked her Fifth Amendment right and refused to answer questions at a #US House deposition. Convicted in 2021 in the #Epstein case, she is serving a 20-year sentence as new #DOJ documents bring the case back into focus.»»»

Several Deputy Chairmen of the State Committee for National Security of Kyrgyzstan (SCNS) have been relieved of their duties, the Presidential Administration told 24.kg news agency. Those dismissed include: Earlier on Tuesday, President Sadyr Japarov dismissed Kamchybek Tashiev from the post of Cha»»»

Rustam Mamasadykov has been appointed First Deputy Chairman of the State Committee for National Security (SCNS) of Kyrgyzstan. The presidential press service reported. The head of state signed decrees dismissing Rustam Mamasadykov from his position as Secretary of the Security Council. Rustam Mamas»»»

Singapore: Gold prices eased on Tuesday but remained above the $5,000-an-ounce level, as investors adopted a cautious stance ahead of key US employment and inflation data due later this week, which are expected to provide further insight into the future path of interest rates set by the US Federal »»»

Saudi Export-Import Bank (Saudi EXIM Bank) has signed a memorandum of understanding with two Polish financial institutions, Bank Gospodarstwa Krajowego (BGK) and Polish export credit agency (KUKE), strengthening cooperation in export support, financing, and insurance, and expanding trade and invest»»»

The nomination of the candidate for caretaker prime minister will take place in the next few days, President Iliana Iotova said here on Tuesday. She was speaking at the start of consultations with representatives of the Velichie parliamentary group on the procedure for appointing a caretaker govern»»»

After attending a meeting with President Iliana Iotova here on Tuesday, Velichie Floor Leader Ivelin Mihaylov told reporters that Bulgarian National Bank Deputy Governor Andrey Gurov should be appointed as the caretaker prime minister. Mihaylov said that while he does not know any of the other cand»»»

The Vazrazhdane parliamentary group has submitted a request to the National Assembly Chair for a hearing of the heads of all institutions working on the Petrohan mystery deaths case: the Interior Ministry, the State Agency for National Security, the General Directorate Combating Organized Crime and»»»

What has become clear over the past few days is that the State Agency for National Security (SANS) and the Prosecution Office have “slept through the case”. There were signals and an investigation that ended in December, without it being clear what it led to, said here on Tuesday Continue the Chang»»»

BELGRADE - Serbia's EXPO 2027 Commissioner Jagoda Lazarevic, who is also minister of internal and external trade, EXPO 2027 Director Danilo Jerinic and Libya's EXPO 2027 Commissioner Isam Abu Abdullah Aloul signed on Tuesday in Belgrade a contract on Libya's participation in the specialised expo. T»»»

Mumbai, India: QNA Marcom & Events, a global leader in strategic marketing, B2B conferences, and brand-building platforms, has announced the launch of its Asia-Pacific (APAC) headquarters in Mumbai, marking a significant milestone in the company’s expansion across the region. The launch coincides w»»»

Thumbay Group announced the launch of Thumbay Medicity Dubai, a new academic healthcare destination in Al Qusais, on Feb 10, which brings together education, patient care, research, alternative medicine, laboratory, home care and innovation within one integrated medical city. Designed as a “city wi»»»

The Border Service of the State Committee for National Security of the Kyrgyz Republic announces that in connection with the Spring Festival (Chinese New Year) celebrations, the following checkpoints located on the Kyrgyz-Chinese section of the state border will be temporarily closed: Passage of pe»»»

Zhumgalbek Shabdanbekov was appointed Acting Chairman of the State Committee for National Security of Kyrgyzstan (SCNS). The presidential press service reported. Zhumgalbek Shabdanbekov’s candidacy is being submitted to the Zhogorku Kenesh for approval for appointment as Chairman of the State Commi»»»

President of the Kyrgyz Republic Sadyr Japarov commented on his decision to dismiss Kamchybek Tashiev from the post of Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers and Chairman of the State Committee for National Security (SCNS). Related news President of Kyrgyzstan dismisses SCNS Chairman Kamchybek»»»

Russia and France have restored technical-level diplomatic contacts, but no presidential-level talks are planned, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Tuesday, responding to comments by French President Emmanuel Macron. Renewed communications “would allow swift organization of top-level dialogue, s»»»

Oil prices edged up on Tuesday as traders gauged the potential for supply disruptions after US guidance for vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz kept attention squarely on tensions between Washington and Tehran. Brent crude oil futures were up 37 cents, or 0.5%, at $69.41 a barrel by 1136 GMT. U»»»

Abu Dhabi: LuLu marked a significant chapter in its convenience retail expansion with the inauguration of the first-ever LuLu Daily store to be situated at an ADNOC Distribution property. Located at the new The Hub by ADNOC location on Saadiyat Island, Abu Dhabi, the move underscores LuLu’s belief »»»

DOHA: His Highness the Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani has sent a cable of congratulations to HE Antonio Jose Seguro on his election as President of the Portuguese Republic, wishing him success and for bilateral relations between the two countries to further progress and »»»

The Yes, Bulgaria party is introducing amendments to the Non-Profit Legal Entities Act and the Commerce Act “so that the prohibition on using names resembling those of administrative bodies and state authorities is clearly regulated,” the party wrote on Facebook on Tuesday. The move is related to t»»»

BELGRADE - Serbian FM Marko Djuric met with Deputy Managing Director for Western Europe at the European External Action Service Emanuele Giaufret in Belgrade on Monday to discuss Serbia-EU relations, the pace of the EU accession process, regional cooperation and current international developments. »»»

Dubai: His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, announced on Tuesday the launch of a new large-scale tourism destination, Al Layan Oasis, as part of a Dh4 billion package of green and water-based development projects. Also »»»

Dubai Police have intensified traffic control measures across the emirate as dense fog reduced visibility on major roads, in a bid to enhance road safety and prevent accidents. Brigadier Jumaa Salem bin Suwaidan, Director of the General Department of Traffic at Dubai Police, said a series of field »»»

Riyad, Feb.10 (SANA) U.S. Special Envoy to Syria Tom Barrack said Syria’s participation in the meeting of the Global Coalition to Defeat ISIS in Riyadh represents a new chapter in collective security, describing the move as part of a broader approach based on regional solutions and shared responsib»»»

Thiruvananthapuram The investigation into the multi-crore land grab case at a plush locality in the state capital city reached a crucial stage with the arrest of Sasthamangalom Sub-Registrar K.S. Lakshmi for allegedly facilitating the fraudulent transfer of a house and land worth early Rs 4.5 crore»»»

The highly anticipated India vs Pakistan match, part of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, will be held in Colombo, Sri Lanka, sparking a surge in cross-border travel as fans rush to book flights and accommodation. Scheduled for February 15 at 7pm IST at R. Premadasa Stadium, the historic rivalry of»»»

Dubai: Pakistan has recorded a marginal improvement in Transparency International’s Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) 2025, moving up one position to 136th out of 182 countries, while its overall score rose to 28, up from 27 last year. The annual index, released on Tuesday, measures perceived leve»»»

New Delhi: India is set to seal its largest-ever weapons purchase, with the Defence Ministry likely to clear a deal worth about $39 billion (Rs3,500 billion) this week to buy 114 French-made Rafale fighter jets for the Indian Air Force’s Multi-Role Fighter Aircraft (MRFA) programme, sources told ND»»»

Tunis, Feb. 10 (TAP) – The government has decided to renew in 2026 the subsidy scheme for air and sea tickets for the summer return of Tunisian expatriates, Director General of the Office of Tunisians Abroad (OTE) Helmi Tlili told a press briefing...»»»

The Council of Ministers published on Tuesday its decision to join the Board of Peace, an initiative launched by U.S. President Donald Trump. The decision has a clearly political character and was adopted by full consensus of the members of the Council of Ministers at an in-person meeting. It refle»»»