North Korea was designated a "high-risk jurisdiction" for money laundering and terrorism financing for the 16th consecutive year, Seoul's Financial Action Task Force said Wednesday. File Photo by Stephen Shaver/UPI | License Photo North Korea has been designated a "high-risk jurisdiction" for money»»»

At a meeting of the Ecological Council in Bishkek, urban ecologist Dmitry Pereyaslavsky called for daily publication of emissions data from the new waste-to-energy plant located at the sanitary landfill near Altyn-Kazyk residential area. He noted that the facility is located in a district that has »»»

Ermek Omuraliev has been appointed Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Kyrgyz Republic to Italy. The decree was signed by the President of Kyrgyzstan. He will also serve as Permanent Representative of Kyrgyzstan to the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), t»»»

With the background of price rises in basic commodities, shortages of cooking oil, LC fraud and attempts to preserve Libya’s hard currency reserves, the Minister of Planning, Mohamed Al-Zaidani, met last Monday (16 February) with the Executive Director of the Libyan Industry Union (LIU) to discuss »»»

Doha, Qatar: The 18th Qatar Robotics & AI Competition 2026 concluded at Lusail Hall in Doha yesterday. The three-day tournament was organized by the Ministry of Sports and Youth (MSY), represented by the Qatar Scientific Club (QSC), in collaboration with the Ministry of Education and Higher Educati»»»

Dubai: Gold prices in Dubai moved higher on Wednesday morning, though they remained below the closely watched Dh600 mark that continues to shape buying decisions across the local market. At 9:50 am, 24K gold stood at Dh594.50 a gram compared with Dh590.75 on Tuesday, while 22K rose to Dh550.50 from»»»

Commercial "air taxi" service has been pushed back. Again. Reason: It's not because the technology doesn't work or is unproven. It's because US certification timeline for the next-generation electric vertical-landing-and-takeoff (eVTOL) aircraft — a new mode for human flight — poses complex challen»»»

The Indonesian government, through the Kementerian Agama Republik Indonesia, has officially declared that 1 Ramadan 1447 AH will fall on February 19, after the isbat (confirmation) session concluded that the crescent moon did not satisfy the agreed visibility standards, Jakarta Globe reports. »»»

The Indonesian government, through the Kementerian Agama Republik Indonesia, has officially declared that 1 Ramadan 1447 AH will fall on February 19, after the isbat (confirmation) session concluded that the crescent moon did not satisfy the agreed visibility standards, Jakarta Globe reports. »»»

The Indonesian government, through the Kementerian Agama Republik Indonesia, has officially declared that 1 Ramadan 1447 AH will fall on February 19, after the isbat (confirmation) session concluded that the crescent moon did not satisfy the agreed visibility standards, Jakarta Globe reports. »»»

The Indonesian government, through the Kementerian Agama Republik Indonesia, has officially declared that 1 Ramadan 1447 AH will fall on February 19, after the isbat (confirmation) session concluded that the crescent moon did not satisfy the agreed visibility standards, Jakarta Globe reports. »»»

Persistent severe weather swept across large parts of the country on Tuesday, causing significant disruption, particularly in western Greece, as a third consecutive wave of rainfall battered already strained areas. Two hillside settlements on Mount Taygetos were evacuated after buildings and roads »»»

Dozens of arrests were made in Thessaloniki early Wednesday during a police crackdown on people remaining after hours on the grounds of the northern city’s main university campus. The overnight police operation followed widespread violence on February 7, when youths attending a party in the campus »»»

Doha, Qatar: United Development Company (UDC), the master developer of The Pearl and Gewan Islands, has announced the launch of the fourth edition of The Pearl Ramadan Bazaar, taking place throughout the Holy Month of Ramadan along the waterfront at Porto Arabia (1 to 5 La Croisette) and Qanat Quar»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Navigation (“Milaha”) held its Annual Ordinary General Assembly Meeting virtually via “Zoom”, yesterday, at the Company’s headquarters, during which the Shareholders approved the Ordinary General Assembly Meeting agenda, including the company’s audited financial statements for th»»»

The jailed leader of the Kurdistan Workers Party, Abdullah Ocalan, has said that the Ankara-PKK peace process has entered its “second phase,” as the Turkish parliament sets the stage to vote on a draft report proposing legal reforms tied to peace efforts. A delegation from the pro-Kurdish Peoples' »»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs honoured the winning departments of its Institutional Motivation Awards for the second half of 2025 during a ceremony held under the patronage of Minister of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs H E Ghanem bin Shaheen bin Ghanem Al Ghanim. The event was a»»»

Doha, Qatar: World-class equestrian sport continues in Doha as the star-studded Concours Hippique International (CHI) Al Shaqab Presented by Longines gets underway today. The prestigious event brings together the world’s best horse-and-rider combinations, promising four thrilling days of competitio»»»

Doha: Al Sadd SC secured a place in the AFC Champions League Elite Round of 16 despite a 4-1 defeat to Saudi Arabia’s Al Ittihad Club at the Jassim Bin Hamad Stadium yesterday. The big victory for Al Ittihad still allowed Al Sadd to claim the final Round of 16 spot from the West Zone, edging out fe»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Katara Cultural Village Foundation has announced the opening of nominations for the fifth edition of the Katara Prize for Arabic Poetry, dedicated to the Mothers of the Believers (may Allah be pleased with them). Participation in the competition is open to interested individuals fr»»»

Doha, Qatar: Barzan University College (BUC), in partnership with Swinburne University of Technology, hosted a senior delegation from the State of Victoria, Australia, on February 8, 2026, reinforcing the growing strategic partnership between Qatar and Australia in higher education, innovation, and»»»

1 of 2 | U.S. Capitol Police on Tuesday arrested an 18-year-old accused of running toward the Capitol with a loaded shotgun. Photo courtesy of U.S Capitol Police/Release Feb. 18 (UPI) -- Police have arrested an armed teenager who was running toward the U.S. Capitol building, authorities said. The s»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Education and Higher Education reviewed its achievements and initiatives for 2025 during an extensive meeting held at the Rosewood Hotel in Doha. The event was attended by Minister of Education and Higher Education H E Lolwah bint Rashid bin Mohammed Al Khater, Undersec»»»

Geneva: Permanent Representative of the State of Qatar to the United Nations Office in Geneva H E Dr. Hend bint Abdalrahman Al Muftah participated in a meeting of the Support Group of the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR) in Geneva. In her remarks, Her Excellency affirmed th»»»

Doha, Qatar: Carlos Alcaraz made a victorious start to his Qatar ExxonMobil Open campaign at the Khalifa International Tennis and Squash Complex in Doha yesterday, withstanding a challenge from Arthur Rinderknech to advance with a 6-4, 7-6(5) win. Playing his first match since lifting the Australia»»»

Doha, Qatar: The launch of the 2026 Qatar Nationalisation Award for the Private Sector marks the culmination of Amir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani’s vision that humans are the lynchpin of the development engine and its advancement, Assistant Undersecretary for Manpower Affairs in the Private »»»

Doha, Qatar: Registration has officially opened for the Senyar Festival 2026, offering marine enthusiasts and traditional fishing communities an opportunity to participate in one of Qatar’s most distinctive heritage-inspired sporting events. According to a post on the official X account of Katara C»»»

UNDP Libya reported yesterday that, as part of a series of introductory workshops, national Libyan institutions explored how emerging technologies can strengthen education and scientific research. In partnership with the Ministry of Planning and the Institute of Planning discussions held at the Ins»»»

US special envoy Steve Witkoff said talks between Ukraine and Russia had "brought about meaningful progress" to end the war, as both sides prepared for a second day of negotiations in Geneva on Wednesday. "President Trump's success in bringing both sides of this war together has brought about meani»»»

Kyrgyzstan is preparing for the possible importation of various infectious diseases into the country, Deputy Minister of Health and Chief State Sanitary Doctor, Ryspek Sydygaliev, said on Birinchi Radio. According to Sydygaliev, the Republican Center for the Prevention and Control of Especially Dan»»»

Doha, Qatar: Under the patronage of Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs H E Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani, and in the presence of Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Defence Affairs H E Sheikh Saoud bin Abdulrahman bin Hassan bin Ali Al Thani, the Minist»»»

Nissan Chief Executive Ivan Espinosa has singled out Saudi Arabia as a cornerstone of the automaker’s global ambitions, calling the kingdom and the wider Middle East a “golden jewel” in the company’s international portfolio, driven by strong brand equity, steady profitability, and a deep, loyal cus»»»

The Central Commission for Elections and Referendums of the Kyrgyz Republic (CEC) adopted a resolution at its meeting today, February 18, «On the registration of elected deputies of the Zhogorku Kenesh of the Kyrgyz Republic in multi-mandate electoral district No. 13.» This decision was made regard»»»

Nearly two weeks after the deadly explosion at the Violanta biscuit factory in Trikala, a 10-year employee told fire investigators he had smelled “at least for two months” an odor “like LPG” (liquefied petroleum gas) in Building 2, strongest in restrooms and the dishwashing area. The worker, assign»»»

In 2025, the incidence of syphilis, brucellosis, and influenza increased in Kyrgyzstan. Deputy Minister of Health and Chief State Sanitary Doctor, Ryspek Sydygaliev, announced on Birinchi Radio. According to him, at year-end 2025, a total of 491,516 cases of infectious diseases were registered in t»»»

Dubai: Emirates Group confirmed that its Chief Financial and Group Services Officer, Michael Doersam will step down from his role at the end of June 2026. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.In a statement to Gulf News, the company said, “We can confirm that Michael Doersa»»»

A British national was among at least three people killed in two avalanches in the French Alps on Tuesday. The man in his 30s and another Polish citizen were part of a group of five people who were skiing off-piste near the resort town of La Grave when the avalanche struck. Several hikers were also»»»

The Central Election Commission of Kyrgyzstan (CEC) has handed a parliamentary mandate to a new lawmaker. The decision was made at its meeting. Following the revocation of the mandate of Eldar Sulaimanov, the next candidate on the list in the Aravan multimandate constituency No. 5 has become a depu»»»

New Delhi: President of Spain Pedro Sanchez Perez-Castejon arrived in India to attend the AI Impact Summit 2026 and was greeted by Minister of State for Skills Development and Entrepreneurship Jayant Singh. Ministry of External Affairs Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal in a post on X wrote, "Welcome, Pr»»»

Two victims shot dead at a high school ice hockey game in Rhode Island have been identified as the suspect's ex-wife and son, police said on Tuesday. Robert Dorgan - who police said also went by the names Roberta Esposito and Roberta Dorgan - was found dead inside the Dennis M Lynch Arena in Pawtuc»»»

WASHINGTON (Sputnik) – The United States launched three massive projects with Japan on oil and gas production, power generation, and critical minerals, US President Donald Trump said on Tuesday. “Today, I am pleased to announce three TREMENDOUS Projects in the Strategic Areas of Oil & Gas in the Gr»»»

Feb. 17 (UPI) -- Search-and-rescue personnel were working through dangerous weather conditions Tuesday to reach a group of six stranded skiers and locate 10 others unaccounted for in Northern California's backcountry following an avalanche, authorities said. Rescue ski teams from Boreal Mountain Sk»»»

Graduates of driving schools in Kyrgyzstan will no longer be able to immediately obtain a permanent driver’s license. Instead, a «provisional national driver’s license» valid for one year is being introduced, a draft government resolution says. Under the document, standard training lasts 10 months.»»»

Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetuer adipiscing elit. Nullam at arcu a est sollicitudin euismod. Etiam quis quam. Maecenas ipsum velit, consectetuer eu lobortis ut, dictum at dui. Nullam at arcu a est sollicitudin euismod. Mauris elementum mauris vitae tortor. Etiam quis quam. Mauris tincidunt »»»

Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetuer adipiscing elit. Nullam at arcu a est sollicitudin euismod. Etiam quis quam. Maecenas ipsum velit, consectetuer eu lobortis ut, dictum at dui. Nullam at arcu a est sollicitudin euismod. Mauris elementum mauris vitae tortor. Etiam quis quam. Mauris tincidunt »»»

EU member states have approved Poland’s participation in the €150 billion SAFE defense program, concluding the bloc’s review of Warsaw’s plan. Poland will receive €43.7 billion in low-interest loans to finance 139 military procurement projects, largely sourced from European manufacturers. The loans»»»

Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetuer adipiscing elit. Nullam at arcu a est sollicitudin euismod. Etiam quis quam. Maecenas ipsum velit, consectetuer eu lobortis ut, dictum at dui. Nullam at arcu a est sollicitudin euismod. Mauris elementum mauris vitae tortor. Etiam quis quam. Mauris tincidunt »»»

Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetuer adipiscing elit. Nullam at arcu a est sollicitudin euismod. Etiam quis quam. Maecenas ipsum velit, consectetuer eu lobortis ut, dictum at dui. Nullam at arcu a est sollicitudin euismod. Mauris elementum mauris vitae tortor. Etiam quis quam. Mauris tincidunt »»»

Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetuer adipiscing elit. Nullam at arcu a est sollicitudin euismod. Etiam quis quam. Maecenas ipsum velit, consectetuer eu lobortis ut, dictum at dui. Nullam at arcu a est sollicitudin euismod. Mauris elementum mauris vitae tortor. Etiam quis quam. Mauris tincidunt »»»

The supply of drinking water will be suspended on February 19 from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. in Kalys-Ordo and Muras-Ordo residential areas. The press service of the Bishkek City Hall reported. Residential buildings, schools, preschool institutions, healthcare facilities, and other social and industrial fac»»»