First Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic Daniyar Amangeldiev spoke about sanctions, risks, and predictability in an interview with 24.kg news agency. — Daniyar Dzholdoshevich, one does not need to be an expert to observe that the external environment is becoming incr»»»

As the second week of Ramadan unfolds across the UAE, doctors are seeing a noticeable rise in residents struggling with disrupted sleep. Long fasting hours, late-night prayers, early morning meals and busy work schedules are leaving many fatigued, affecting daily functioning. Also Read: Ramadan in »»»

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British Prime Minister Keir Starmer greets Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky at No.10 Downing Street, London on October 24, 2025. Starmer on Tuesday announced a new package of humanitarian support for Ukraine. File Photo by Hugo Philpott/UPI | License Photo Feb. 24 (UPI) -- Britain announced a»»»

Romanian investors generated approximately 30% of the volume of transactions carried out on the property market in 2025, accumulating investments of nearly 1.8 billion euros over the past ten years, according to data included in a specialised report published by Colliers. According to Colliers cons»»»

Romania's construction market entered 2026 with strong momentum, operating close to all-time highs and driven mainly by public investments, but also by steady interest from private developers, according to a Colliers analysis.Construction works rose by almost 8% between January and November 2025 co»»»

“The development of office buildings in Bucharest went up last year, the portfolio of projects in construction exceeded 200,000 sq.m. of rentable area, the highest level since 2021, with at least 8 new buildings to be completed by the end of 2028”, according to Bucharest Office Marketbeat Q4 2025 r»»»

Bulgaria has sent a total of 13 military assistance packages to Ukraine since the start of Russia’s full-scale invasion, according to information published on the government’s public information portal. The most recent package was approved by the Council of Ministers on 12 February 2026. Details re»»»

Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine on February 24, 2022, unleashing the deadliest war in Europe since World War II. As the conflict reaches its four-year mark, AFP looks at the state of the conflict and some of the consequences for both countries: - Destruction - The war has resulte»»»

Tehran, Iran: A helicopter belonging to the Iranian army's Air Force crashed on Tuesday into a fruit market in the central province of Isfahan, killing four people, state media reported. The pilot, co-pilot and two fruit vendors on the ground were killed, the official IRNA news agency said, attribu»»»

Oil prices rose on Tuesday, nearing seven-month highs, with traders assessing risks to supply from any military escalation as another round of US-Iran nuclear talks loomed. Brent crude futures rose 48 cents, or 0.7%, to $71.97 a barrel by 0658 GMT, while US crude futures climbed 45 cents, or 0.7%, »»»

The total amount of embezzlement in the case of Zelensky’s former Deputy Chief of Staff Rostyslav Shurma may more than double to more than $7 million, according to a Sputnik analysis based on court materials. Key details: A January 22 court ruling points out that the so-called “Person 8,” who serve»»»

An Iranian Army helicopter crashed into a fruit market in the central province of Isfahan on Tuesday, killing the pilot, co-pilot and two ‌merchants, state media ‌reported. The helicopter came ‌down ⁠in the city ⁠of Dorcheh, causing a fire that was put out by emergency services, the ⁠reports added.»»»

On a dark and cold night in Donetsk in eastern Ukraine, the netting protecting the road from attacks by explosive drones shimmered and rippled in the headlights of our armoured Toyota Land Cruiser, as we drove down strange and surreal tunnels to get in and out of the most intensive area of fighting»»»

The war in Ukraine started exactly four years ago today. The Kremlin was hoping for a blitzkrieg victory but the heroic resistance by the local forces caught the Russian forces and Ukraine’s Western allies unawares. Four years on and Ukraine remains locked in a grinding war of attrition, but shows »»»

The war in Ukraine started exactly four years ago today. The Kremlin was hoping for a blitzkrieg victory but the heroic resistance by the local forces caught the Russian forces and Ukraine’s Western allies unawares. Four years on and Ukraine remains locked in a grinding war of attrition, but shows »»»

Doha, Qatar: The 13th edition of the Ashghal Ramadan Tournament kicked off on Sunday, with the participation of approximately 186 players competing in seven games, in a sporting atmosphere that reflects the spirit of camaraderie and cooperation among the Authority’s employees during the holy month.»»»

The Turkish Central Bank's total reserves are expected to have decreased by around $5.8 billion last week to $206 billion, due to a eurobond redemption, bankers ‌said. Three bankers ‌consulted by ‌Reuters ⁠calculated that net reserves ⁠decreased by $7 billion to $89 billion in the week ending Febru»»»

While Russian oil exports dropped last year, Russia is still exporting higher volumes than before its invasion of Ukraine in 2022, researchers said Tuesday, calling for stricter sanctions enforcement. The volume of Russian crude oil exports remained six percent above pre-invasion levels in the four»»»

Ukraine marked the fourth anniversary of Russia's full-scale invasion on Tuesday with a show of solidarity from its staunchest allies, but with no end in sight to Europe's bloodiest conflict since World War II. Tens of thousands of lives have been lost since the Kremlin ordered troops into Ukraine »»»

Doha, Qatar: QNB Group, a leading financial institution in the Middle East and Africa, announced the launch of its Annual Report for the year ended 31 December 2025, highlighting another year of strong performance, strategic progress and continued commitment to sustainable value creation. Despite a»»»

The Board of the National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic raised the discount rate by 1 percent to 12 percent. The decision took effect today, February 24. The press service of the bank reported. Prices and reasons for the rate increase It was noted that «the external economic environment remains uneve»»»

Doha, Qatar: DinarStandard, a US-based research and advisory firm, and Elipses, a leading ethical digital finance advisory and investment firm, jointly released the Global Islamic Fintech (GIFT) Report 2025/26. The report was produced in partnership with SalaamGateway.com, the largest Islamic econo»»»

Bulgaria is no longer Europe’s poorest nation, according to the latest Global Wealth Report from Swiss bank UBS. The study shows that in terms of average wealth, Bulgaria has overtaken Romania and Turkey, while its median wealth places it ahead of some traditionally wealthier Eastern European count»»»

Doha, Qatar: QatarEnergy celebrated the graduation of a new group of Qatari nationals who have successfully completed their academic studies and vocational programs and have joined QatarEnergy and other energy sector companies. The energy sector graduates have commenced working with QatarEnergy, Qa»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MoCI) launched 36 new electronic services through its official website, as part of its ongoing efforts to advance digital transformation and enhance service efficiency, in line with the Ministry’s Strategy (2024–2030). In a post on its X platform,»»»

Doha, Qatar: Olympic, world and Commonwealth high jump champion Hamish Kerr (NZL) will return to Qatar for the Mazzraty Doha Meeting – the opening meeting of the 2026 Wanda Diamond league series – on May 8. A proven championship performer, the 29-year-old national record holder has a best of 2.36m,»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Municipality officially inaugurated its 2026 Ramadan Football Tournament on Sunday, at the Al Sadd Sports Club fields. Featuring teams representing various sectors of the Ministry and different municipalities, the event opened in a highly competitive atmosphere reflecti»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Tourism hosted the second edition of QT Awards Alumni Network gathering on Sunday, bringing together winners from all editions of the Qatar Tourism Awards, alongside sector stakeholders. Held during Ghabga in the holy month of Ramadan, the gathering strengthened sector engagement»»»

Dubai: The Trump Organization has unveiled plans to develop a landmark luxury hotel and residential tower on Australia’s Gold Coast, marking its first official project in the country. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The proposed Trump International Hotel & Tower, Gold »»»

Coast Guard Commandant Adm. Kevin Lunday held a mandatory meeting with all nearly 900 recruits and staff at Training Center Cape May about the recent discovery of a swastika on the premises. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo Feb. 24 (UPI) -- The U.S. Coast Guard has launched an internal»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Civil Service and Government Development Bureau (CGB) unveiled two major national initiatives aimed at reinforcing the country’s human capital in priority sectors, including legal professions and nuclear engineering. In a statement yesterday on X, CGB stated that it has launched th»»»

Warning: This story contains details of extreme violence and reference to suicide. Four Russian soldiers have exposed the horror and brutality of conditions on their side of the front lines in Ukraine, with two men telling the BBC they saw soldiers being executed on the spot for refusing orders. On»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Municipality has recorded a remarkable year in customer service performance, delivering a total of 984,787 services in 2025 through its Customer Service and Unified Call Center Department. The achievement reflects the Ministry’s ongoing commitment to faster response tim»»»

Dubai: Oman Air has announced the launch of direct flights between Muscat and Tashkent, marking its entry into the Central Asian market as part of its ongoing international expansion. The new service will begin on 1 June 2026 and operate twice weekly, linking the capitals of Oman and Uzbekistan. Th»»»

Dubai: Dubai’s rental sector recorded solid growth through 2025. According to the data released by the Dubai Land Department, registered tenancy contracts rose 6% in volume and 17% in value compared with the previous year, reaching 1.38 million contracts worth Dh126.4 billion. The increase points t»»»

Dubai: The remains of an 18th-century mudbrick residential city, and a Coptic necropolis dating to the Byzantine period, have been uncovered by a joint Egyptian–French archaeological mission, Egypt’s Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities said. The discovery was made at the Sheikh Al Arab Hammam site »»»

On the fourth anniversary of Russia's war on Ukraine, the Bulgarian government said that the Defence Ministry has provided 13 aid packages to Ukraine since the outbreak of the conflict. The information is available on the Council of Ministers’ Public Access to Information Platform. The Defence Mini»»»

Washington, United States: Fresh US tariffs on imported goods came into effect Tuesday, as President Donald Trump moved to rebuild his trade agenda after the Supreme Court ruled against a swath of his global duties. The new tariffs, initially set at 10 percent, are justified as a means "to deal wit»»»

Ukraine will need $588 billion to rebuild from the destruction caused by Russia's full-scale invasion, a World Bank report said on Monday – a figure almost three times the country's annual economic output. Russian strikes killed three people and wounded several others overnight, regional authoritie»»»

As Ukraine prepares to mark the fourth anniversary of Russia’s brutal invasion, FRANCE 24 spoke to Maryna Kumeda, the Ukrainian author of “Love in Wartime”, about how the war is reshaping attitudes to love and relationships. How to love amid the uncertainty of war? It takes many forms in Maryna Kum»»»

In undisclosed locations, volunteers meet regularly in the Belgian capital to assemble drones destined for Ukraine. Teachers, European civil servants, members of the Ukrainian diaspora and former military personnel are participating in this initiative coordinated by the NGO Wings for Europe. Funded»»»

Dubai: Dubai gold prices edged lower early Tuesday following a sharp run-up a day earlier, giving buyers a brief window after several sessions of steady gains driven by global uncertainty. At 8.30 am, the 24-carat rate stood at Dh623 per gram, down from Dh626.75 on Monday morning, while the 22-cara»»»

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto took to the stage at the headquarters of the US Chamber of Commerce in Washington last week. His message to American executives focused on how Indonesia is open for business, as it intends to remain stable, predictable, and strategically indispensable. As he wa»»»

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto took to the stage at the headquarters of the US Chamber of Commerce in Washington last week. His message to American executives focused on how Indonesia is open for business, as it intends to remain stable, predictable, and strategically indispensable. As he wa»»»

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto took to the stage at the headquarters of the US Chamber of Commerce in Washington last week. His message to American executives focused on how Indonesia is open for business, as it intends to remain stable, predictable, and strategically indispensable. As he wa»»»

Taiwan’s Ministry of Environment has called on motorists to move away from petrol and diesel vehicles, as more than 120,000 fossil fuel vehicles have already been swapped for electric alternatives under a scheme launched in 2022, Taipei Times reports. The initiative helped cut more than 520,000 ton»»»

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto took to the stage at the headquarters of the US Chamber of Commerce in Washington last week. His message to American executives focused on how Indonesia is open for business, as it intends to remain stable, predictable, and strategically indispensable. As he wa»»»

Brazil and India signed a series of agreements during President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva's three-day state visit to New Delhi covering critical minerals and pharmaceutical technology, but the trip fell short of one of its most commercially significant objectives after negotiations to open the Indi»»»

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto took to the stage at the headquarters of the US Chamber of Commerce in Washington last week. His message to American executives focused on how Indonesia is open for business, as it intends to remain stable, predictable, and strategically indispensable. As he wa»»»