Avalanche cannons: 130,000 cubic meters released on Bishkek-Osh road - | 24.KG
Artillery units of the Ministry of Defense of Kyrgyzstan conducted a planned march to avalanche-prone areas and began forced snow removal operations on strategically important roads in the country, including Bishkek — Osh road. The military deployed equipment and weapons on dangerous mountain slope»»»
Music world mourns Ghana's Ebo Taylor, founding father of highlife
Accra: Tributes have been pouring in from across Ghana and the world since the death of Ghanaian highlife legend Ebo Taylor. A guitarist, composer and bandleader who died on Saturday, Taylor's six-decade career played a key role in shaping modern popular music in West Africa. Often described as one»»»
53 migrants dead or missing in shipwreck off Libya: UN
Geneva: The UN migration agency on Monday said 53 people were dead or missing after a boat capsized in the Mediterranean Sea off the Libyan coast. Only two survivors were rescued. The International Organization for Migration said the boat overturned north of Zuwara on Friday. "Only two Nigerian wom»»»
Eight Muslim Countries Condemn Israel’s ‘Illegal’ West Bank Control Measures
Saudi Arabia and seven other Muslim countries on Monday condemned new Israeli measures to tighten control of the West Bank and pave the way for more settlements on the occupied Palestinian territory. Saudi Arabia, Jordan, the UAE, Qatar, Indonesia, Pakistan, Egypt and Türkiye "condemned in the stro»»»
Road Accident in Nigeria Kills at Least 30 People
At least 30 people have been killed and an unspecified number of people injured in a road accident in northwest Nigeria, authorities said. The accident occurred Sunday in Kwanar Barde in the Gezawa area of Kano state and was caused by “reckless driving” by the driver of a truck-trailer, Gov. Abba Y»»»
Financial prosecutor opens probe into alleged €73 million embezzlement
Greece’s financial prosecutor, Panagiotis Kapsimalis, has received a report from the country’s Anti-Money Laundering Authority detailing the alleged embezzlement of more than €73 million in state and European Union funds between 2020 and 2025. The investigation names Yiannis Panagopoulos, the longt»»»
Media Review: February 9
HEADLINES Monday’s news media are dominated by reports and speculation about the latest developments in the Petrohan triple murder case. All major print dailies report that the bodies of the three missing men - Petrohan Lodge owner Ivaylo Kalushev, 23-year-old Nikolay Zlatkov, and 15-year-old Alexa»»»
Sofia District Prosecutor's Office Remands British Citizen who Committed Acts of Hooliganism at Vasil Levski Airport
The Sofia District Prosecutor's Office announced on Monday, that, at their request, the Sofia District Court had remanded a UK citizen in custody for committing acts of hooliganism at Sofia's Vasil Levski International Airport. According to the Prosecutor’s Office, the defendant, S.F., has been cha»»»
Vucic congratulates Karan on winning repeat presidential elections in R Srpska
BELGRADE - Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic has congratulated Alliance of Independent Social Democrats (SNSD) candidate Sinisa Karan on winning Sunday's repeat presidential elections in Republika Srpska. "I am confident you will perform the new duty with the commitment of a wise and responsible l»»»
Desert Rise Founder and CEO honored at One UAE International Business Awards 2026
Dubai: Riazul Islam Fihan, Founder and CEO of Desert Rise and Rover Cyber, has been honored with the “Visionary Excellence in Real Estate Innovation & Fintech” award at the prestigious One UAE International Business Awards 2026. The accolade recognises Riazul’s dual impact on the region's economic »»»
AMT announces new Executive Bureau composition
Tunis, Feb. 9 (TAP) – The Tunisian Association of Magistrates announced on Monday morning the new composition of its Executive Bureau as follows:President: Anas HemadiVice President: Aïcha Ben BelhassenSecretary General: Amir KoubaaTreasurer: Ridha...»»»
AI videos create buzz for ByteDance after US TikTok deal
Beijing: Cinematic clips generated by ByteDance's latest artificial intelligence video model have sparked an online buzz for the Chinese company that recently ceded majority control of TikTok in the United States. ByteDance is best known globally as the company behind TikTok, but it is also a major»»»
Japan's Takaichi says will 'steadfastly protect' territorial waters
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said Monday that Japan would steadfastly protect its territory, territorial waters and airspace, pledging to bolster the country's defences and intelligence capacity. Also Read: Who is Sanae Takaichi, Japan’s first woman prime minister?"No one will come to the aid of a»»»
Building Collapse in Lebanon's Tripoli Kills 14
The death toll from the collapse of residential buildings in the Lebanese city of Tripoli rose to 14 after search and rescue operations ended, Lebanon's National News Agency said on Monday citing the civil defense chief. Civil defense director general Imad Khreiss said rescue teams recovered»»»
Survivors dispute Coast Guard account of fatal migrant shipwreck
Survivors of a shipwreck that killed 15 Afghan migrants off Greece last week said that the dinghy they were in did not change course or ram a Coast Guard vessel, contradicting the official account by authorities. Fifteen people died in the shipwreck off the island of Chios on February 3. Two dozen »»»
Child among 3 killed in Israeli strike on Yanouh
An Israeli drone struck a car in the southern Lebanese village of Yanouh 9n Monday, killing three people, including a child, Lebanon's state-run National News Agency said. The Israeli army said the strike targeted a "Hezbollah member." Israel has carried out almost daily airstrikes and ground incur»»»
Dinar-to-euro exchange rate at RSD 117.3716
BELGRADE - The Serbian dinar's official median exchange rate against the euro is 117.3716 dinars for one euro on Monday, which is a slight change relative to Friday, the National Bank of Serbia said. The dinar is nearly steady against the euro m-o-m, down by 0.3 pct y-o-y and down by 0.1 pct relati»»»
EU seeks self-reliance as US, China dominate defense sector
GlobalizationEuropeEU seeks self-reliance as US, China dominate defense sectorGianna-Carina GrünThe United States exports more weapons than any other country. Data shows which regions buy the most US-made weapons — and experts discuss strategies for escaping dependence. https://p.dw.com/p/57kvxFor »»»
UAE central bank issues limited-edition gold and silver commemorative coins
The Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) has issued gold and silver commemorative coins to mark the fifth anniversary of Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence (MBZUAI). The University is celebrating five years since welcoming its first cohort in 2020 and highlighting its achievements f»»»
Israeli president lays wreath at Bondi at start of controversial visit
Israeli President Isaac Herzog has laid a wreath and two stones from Jerusalem at Bondi Beach, the site of a shooting that targeted a Jewish festival in December, at the start of a controversial visit. "When one Jew is hurt, all Jews feel their pain," he said, adding he was there to "embrace and co»»»
Eight Arab, Islamic countries condemn illegal Israeli measures to impose unlawful sovereignty in occupied West Bank
Doha, Qatar: The Ministers of Foreign Affairs of the State of Qatar, the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, the United Arab Emirates, the Republic of Indonesia, the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, the Republic of Türkiye, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and the Arab Republic of Egypt strongly condemned the il»»»
New maritime tugboat “Maktaris” docks at Bizerte commercial port
Tunis, Feb. 8 (TAP) – The Office of the Merchant Marine and Ports (OMMP) on Sunday took delivery of a fifth maritime tugboat, “Maktaris,” at the Port of Bizerte–Menzel Bourguiba. The new vessel is described by the OMMP as “a major asset for the...»»»
US Vice President Vance Heads to Armenia, Azerbaijan to Push Peace, Trade
US Vice President JD Vance will visit Armenia and Azerbaijan this week to push a Washington-brokered peace agreement that could transform energy and trade routes in the strategic South Caucasus region. His two-day trip to Armenia, which begins later on Monday, comes just six months after the Armeni»»»
Israeli forces abduct Jamaa Islamiya official from Lebanese town
In an operation in southern Lebanon early on Monday, Israelis forces seized a local official with the Jamaa Islamiya group and took him to Israel for questioning, the Israeli military and Lebanese state media reported. According to the NNA agency, Atwi Atwi — a local official with the Sunni Islamis»»»
Egypt among Africa’s top capital markets as depth, liquidity draw investors
Egypt ranks among Africa’s most prominent financial markets, supported by its large market size, diversified asset base and a relatively advanced investment environment that attracts both domestic and international investors. Market depth is typically measured by liquidity levels, the range of list»»»
Shibani Meets Barrack in Riyadh
Syrian Foreign Minister, Asaad al-Shibani, met on Monday in Riyadh with US Special Envoy for Syria, Tom Barrack, the Syrian Foreign Ministry reported via its Telegram channel. According to the Syrian Arab News Agency (SANA), the meeting took place on the sidelines of the meeting of political leader»»»
Russian official suspected of ordering arson in Crete
A 78-year-old Russian government official is suspected of orchestrating an arson attack on a real estate office in Almyrida, near Hania, last month. According to local reports, the Russian national allegedly hired three young men to set fire to the business, which belonged to his former partner. Au»»»
Magnitude 3.9 Earthquake Registered Near Border with Greece, No Damage Reported
An earthquake with a magnitude of 3.9 was registered near the border between Greece and Bulgaria, the National Seismological Centre of the National Institute of Geophysics, Geodesy and Geography of the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences said here on Monday. The earthquake was registered by the institute»»»
Lebanon surprised after Kuwait includes hospitals on 'terror' list
Lebanon's health ministry expressed surprise and said it would seek clarification after Kuwait inscribed several private hospitals in the Mediterranean country on its "terror" list on Sunday. Kuwait's foreign ministry issued a circular indicating that it had listed the eight hospitals as part of re»»»
14 killed, 8 rescued in Tripoli building collapse
The death toll in a building collapse in the northern Lebanese city of Tripoli rose to 14 after search and rescue operations ended, the civil defense chief said Monday. The building consisted of two blocks, each containing six apartments in the Bab al-Tabbaneh neighborhood, one of the poorest areas»»»
Work on Ukrainian Settlement Process Continues - Kremlin
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Work on the Ukrainian settlement process continues, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Monday. "Work continues," Peskov told reporters, commenting on the Ukrainian settlement process.The understandings reached between Russia and the United States in Anchorage are crucial poi»»»
Elderly Pedestrian Killed by Truck in Sofia, Driver Flees Scene
A fatal accident occurred on Shipchenski Prohod Boulevard in Sofia this morning when a truck struck an elderly pedestrian, police confirmed. The collision took place near Ivan Dimitrov-Kuklata Street, close to tram stop No. 20. Witnesses reported that the victim, believed to be between 75 and 80 ye»»»
Street Maths initiative engages 2,000+ students in Dubai's Schools of Research Science
Schools of Research Science launched the second edition of the “Street Maths” initiative, which witnessed strong engagement and remarkable success. More than 2,000 students from Schools of Research Science took part in the initiative across selected outdoor areas surrounding the school, solving mat»»»
Fourteen killed in latest Lebanon building collapse, as warnings of neglect grow
The death toll from the collapse of two residential buildings in the northern Lebanese city of Tripoli has risen to 14, state media say. Eight people were rescued alive, Civil Defence director general Imad Khreiss said. Khreiss said the two adjoining buildings were home to 22 residents, but local m»»»
Imam Khamenei: The enemy must be driven to despair, this can be achieved through unity of the Iranian people - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Imam Khamenei: The enemy must be driven to despair, this can be achieved through unity of the Iranian people 09-02-2026 12:02 PM Latest New»»»
Kyrgyzstanis urged to refrain from using dietary supplements: List - | 24.KG
In order to prevent potential harm to public health, residents of Kyrgyzstan are advised to refrain from purchasing and consuming a number of dietary supplements (biologically active additives, or BAAs). The recommendation was issued by the Department of Disease Prevention and State Sanitary and Ep»»»
Al Wakra intersection to be closed temporarily for two days
Doha, Qatar: The Public Works Authority, Ashghal, announced the night-time closure of Al Wakra Intersection, while keeping the right-turn lanes open for traffic. The road closure will be in place on Thursday and Friday, February 12 and 13, 2026, from midnight until 5am, to carry out maintenance wor»»»
Russia says two detained suspects confess to general's shooting - UPI.com
Russian authorities on Sunday announced the arrest of a suspect in Friday's failed assassination attempt of Lt. Gen. Vladimir Alexeyev. File Photo by Russian Defense Ministry/EPA Feb. 9 (UPI) -- Two detained Russian nationals have confessed to their roles in the failed assassination attempt of a se»»»
Canadian snowbirds still avoid Florida, state's tourist hotspots - UPI.com
Visits by Canadians to Florida dropped by 15% in the third quarter of 2025 as political tensions triggered by U.S. President Donald Trump's imposition of tariffs and other economic factors extended a chill for "snowbird" travelers. File Photo by Graham Hughes/EPA Feb. 9 (UPI) -- As strained relatio»»»
Senior Indian politician Sharad Pawar hospitalised after breathing issues in Pune
Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leader Sharad Pawar was moved to a private hospital in Pune on Monday after experiencing health complications, party sources confirmed. He was taken to Ruby Hall Clinic due to a throat infection and persistent cough, reported news agency PTI. Also Read: Ajit Pawar: »»»
Adviser to Iran's Supreme Leader to Visit Oman on Tuesday
Ali Larijani, an adviser to Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, will visit Oman accompanied by a delegation on Tuesday, the semi-official Tasnim news agency reported on Monday. American and Iranian diplomats held indirect talks in Oman last week, aimed at reviving diplomacy amid a US naval bu»»»
Board of Peace Should Consider Root Causes of Palestinian-Israeli Conflict - Lavrov
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said on Monday that he would like the Board of Peace to address the underlying causes of the Palestinian-Israeli conflict. "I would really like this collective body, which was created on the initiative of [US] President Trump, to really cons»»»
What UAE businesses can learn from early e-invoicing adopters
Mandatory e-invoicing in the UAE is described as a 2026 tax compliance requirement. That understates its impact. In an economy where non-oil trade has already surpassed Dh3 trillion and continues to grow rapidly, e-invoicing will reshape how money, data, and trust flow through the system. Beyond co»»»
From “rags to riches” and back again: addressing root causes of conflict in family enterprises
It is often said that family businesses can achieve outstanding success in the first generation, but can just as easily experience decline by the third generation. Many of these businesses flourish under the clear vision and entrepreneurial drive of their founders, yet fail to transition successful»»»
Minister of Public Health meets Senegalese Minister of Health and Public Hygiene
Doha, Qatar: Minister of Public Health HE Mansoor bin Ebrahim Al Mahmoud met on Monday with Minister of Health and Public Hygiene of the Republic of Senegal HE Dr. Ibrahima Sy, who is visiting the country. During the meeting, they discussed means of cooperation between the two countries in the heal»»»
Epizootic situation remains stable in KR amid foot-and-mouth disease cases - | 24.KG
The epizootic situation in Kyrgyzstan remains stable amid foot-and-mouth disease cases. Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers, Bakyt Torobaev, announced at a meeting of the Committee on Agrarian Policy, Water Resources, Subsoil Use, Ecology, and Environmental Protection of Zhogorku Kenesh. Ac»»»
Personal assistants exempt from purchasing insurance policies in Kyrgyzstan - | 24.KG
As of February 1, 2026, the remuneration for personal assistants providing care for children and persons with Group I disabilities since childhood who require constant care and supervision has been revised in accordance with a regulatory legal act, the Ministry of Labor of Kyrgyzstan reported. Acco»»»
Lee congratulates Japan's Takaichi on election victory - UPI.com
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung congratulated Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi Monday on her party's landslide election victory. In this photo, the two leaders shake hands at a press conference in Japan on Jan. 13. File Photo by Yonhap. President Lee Jae Myung on Monday congratulated Jap»»»
Karnataka woman found dead; family alleges harassment, forced prostitution
Dubai: A 22-year-old woman allegedly died by suicide after facing sustained harassment and abuse by her husband and his family in Karnataka’s Bidar district, police said. The woman, Anjanabai Shekhar Patil, a resident of Bhalki, was found dead at her marital home in Basavakalyan, also in Bidar dist»»»
Prince William, Kate 'Deeply Concerned' by Latest Epstein Revelations
Britain's Prince William and his wife Catherine have been "deeply concerned" by the latest revelations linking William's uncle Prince Andrew to late US sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, Kensington Palace said Monday. "I can confirm that the Prince and Princess of Wales have been deeply concerned by the»»»