A suspect in a series of fraud cases has been detained in Bishkek, the Department of Internal Affairs of Leninsky district reported. According to police, earlier, a citizen M.B. filed a complaint against U., who in December 2024 allegedly obtained his 135,000 soms under the pretext of arranging emp»»»

A $4.5 billion contract to increase B-21 Raider bomber production capacity has been awarded to Northrop Grumman, the US Air Force said. "The Department of the Air Force and Northrop Grumman Corp. have reached an agreement to expand production capacity for the B-21 Raider, accelerating delivery of t»»»

The administration of US President Donald Trump is exploring new ways to impose tariffs after the US Supreme Court blocked many of the already imposed tariffs last week, The Wall Street Journal newspaper reported. The new tariffs could apply to industries such as large-format batteries, cast iron a»»»

Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico said he wanted to discuss the situation around the Druzhba oil pipeline with Volodymyr Zelensky, but the Ukrainian side was only ready to talk after February 25. "I was interested in speaking with the Ukrainian president by phone and getting an answer to the questi»»»

By Arunabh Saikia and Uzmi AtharKARNAL, India — Hundreds of discarded batteries rattle along a conveyor belt into a crusher in a remote plant in northern India, fuelling a multi-billion-dollar industry that is bolstering the country's geopolitical ambitions.India is cashing in on the growing "e-was»»»

More than 200 Venezuelan political prisoners began a hunger strike on Sunday, demanding inclusion in a new amnesty law they say excludes many detainees, particularly those facing military-related charges. The law, approved by Congress last week, forms part of reforms backed by Washington after form»»»

Mexico’s security forces on Sunday killed Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, the nation's most powerful cartel leader, who was wounded during an attempted arrest in Jalisco state and died while being transferred to Mexico City. His killing marks the highest-profile blow against cartels in a decade and spa»»»

Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, known as "El Mencho", was the feared architect of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel, one of Mexico’s most powerful criminal organisations. Over decades, he expanded the group’s operations across multiple states and international markets, becoming a central figure in the »»»

US District Judge Aileen Cannon permanently banned the Department of Justice on Monday from releasing a report by former special counsel Jack Smith about US President Donald Trump's alleged mishandling of classified government documents at the end of his first term.  A federal judge on Mo»»»

European Union lawmakers Monday put a key trade deal with the United States on hold, demanding clarity after a Supreme Court ruling struck down many of President Donald Trump's tariffs. Speaking on FRANCE 24, Guntram Wolff, Senior Fellow at Bruegel, says that the new tariffs announced by Trump crea»»»

A powerful nor’easter battered the northeastern United States on Monday, dumping record snowfall, grounding thousands of flights and forcing widespread closures from Maryland to Maine as officials warned of dangerous winds, power outages and further storms later in the week. A massive snowstorm pum»»»

Speaking with FRANCE 24's Sharon Gaffney, Valentin Pereda, Assistant Professor at the School of Criminology at the University of Montreal, says that "one of the key elements that gives the Mexican cartels their power is their access to American-made weapons". At least 73 people died in Mexico's att»»»

Talks between the US and Iran are expected to take place on Thursday in Geneva "with a positive push to go the extra mile towards finalising the deal," Badr Albusaidi, foreign minister of regional mediator Oman said on Sunday. Iranian officials held out hope for progress towards a deal amid a »»»

Photos have circulated showing celebrations as formerly exiled Gazans have been able to return home since the partial reopening of the Rafah border crossing between the Gaza Strip and Egypt. However, that isn’t the story for the majority of people seeking to cross: with only a few dozen people allo»»»

Somaliland – a breakaway region of Somalia seeking international recognition – is willing to give the United States access to its minerals and military bases, a minister told AFP on Saturday. Israel became the only country in the world to recognise Somaliland's independence in Decemb»»»

A key border post between the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Burundi reopened Monday after more than two months of closure triggered by an offensive by the Rwanda-backed AFC/M23. The Kavimvira crossing, a vital trade route linking Uvira and Bujumbura, resumed operations on Monday as Congolese»»»

This week, France in Focus takes to the skies to follow the perilous work of French mountain rescuers. This year, unusual weather conditions have led to a deadly winter with far more avalanches than usual. Tragically, 28 lives were lost in the French Alps between late December and mid-February – fa»»»

US Ambassador Charles Kushner "did not appear" after being formally summoned over comments the Trump administration made about the killing of a far-right activist in France, the foreign ministry said on Monday. Kushner will no longer have direct access to government ministers but will be allow»»»

China on Monday urged the United States to cancel unilateral tariffs announced by President Donald Trump after the US Supreme Court struck down many of his measures, ruling he lacked authority under a 1977 law. Trump responded by unveiling new global import duties of up to 15% under different power»»»

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un’s sister, Kim Yo Jong, has been promoted within the ruling Workers’ Party, state media said, as a rare party congress in Pyongyang offers a closely watched window into the regime’s leadership dynamics and future nuclear policy. The powerful sister of North Korean lea»»»

The French foreign ministry says US envoy Charles Kushner should be blocked from access to the government, after he failed to explain comments about an alleged "rise" of violence in France. Kushner, father of Donald Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner, had been summoned to meet French Foreign Minister»»»

On February 23, as part of the high-level segment of the Conference on Disarmament, Foreign Minister of Kyrgyzstan Jeenbek Kulubaev met with United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres. The two sides discussed the current state and prospects of cooperation. According to the press service of t»»»

Dubai: Dense fog blanketed parts of the UAE on Tuesday morning, severely reducing road visibility and causing significant travel disruption across Dubai and Sharjah. The National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) issued an advisory for the early morning hours, when conditions were at their thickest, urgi»»»

President Donald Trump makes disparaging remarks against the U.S Supreme Court justices during a press briefing in the James S. Brady Briefing Room at the White House in Washington, D.C., on Friday, February 20, 2026. That morning, the Supreme Court ruled the president exceeded authority when issui»»»

On February 23, 2026, Foreign Minister of Kyrgyzstan Jeenbek Kulubaev addressed the high-level segment of the Conference on Disarmament, held at the UN Office in Geneva. This was the first time Kyrgyzstan participated in the conference. The press service of the Foreign Affairs Ministry of Kyrgyzsta»»»

A pedestrian crosses Park Avenue with its tress covered in snow as a major winter snow storm continues in New York City and across the Northeast region of the country. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo Feb. 23 (UPI) -- More than 40 million people in the Northeast were under blizzard warni»»»

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is urging citizens of Kyrgyzstan to refrain from traveling to Mexico due to unrest. According to the ministry’s press service, citizens staying there are advised to avoid large gatherings and follow local government recommendations. For questions, please contact Kyrg»»»

Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto has rejected accusations that Budapest hates Ukraine, suggesting that it’s Kiev that’s been pursuing hostile policies toward his country for years. The remarks came in response to questions from reporters on the sidelines of the EU Foreign Affairs Council,»»»

Dubai: The UAE is set for generally fair to partly cloudy weather through Saturday, with fluctuating temperatures, humid nights and periods of rough seas, according to the national forecast. Temperatures are expected to rise today under fair to partly cloudy skies. Conditions will turn humid overni»»»

Manila: Fresh lava effusion and flowing molten rock were observed at Mayon Volcano, over the past 24 hours, according to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology. State volcanologists also reported fiery rock flows, particularly along the Basud, Bonga, and Misi gullies, alongside elev»»»

Dubai: When the call to prayer signals the end of a long day of fasting, the first thing most people in the UAE reach for is not food, it is a drink. Ramadan in the UAE is as much about its iconic beverages as it is about prayer, reflection, and togetherness. (Click here for UAE Ramadan Prayer Timi»»»

Dubai: President Donald Trump is considering a wider range of military options against Iran as diplomatic efforts enter what officials describe as a critical phase, the New York Times reported, citing sources familiar with internal administration deliberations. According to the report, Trump has to»»»

Share: File photo: Former Iranian President Hassan Rouhani and his foreign minister, Mohammad Javad Zarif reportedly tried to topple Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei at the height of the nationwide unrest in January but Ali Larijani thwarted the effort A report by the French newspaper Le Figar»»»

At a defining moment in human history, the world gathered at the AI Impact Summit 2026 in New Delhi. For us in India, it was a moment of immense pride and joy to welcome Heads of State, Heads of Government, delegates and innovators from across the world. India brings scale and energy to everything »»»

A girlfriend of Nemesio Oseguera, the powerful leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel who was killed by the Mexican military, was key to finding him in Tapalpa, a picturesque village of vacation homes in western Mexico. The 59-year-old Oseguera, nicknamed "El Mencho," was wounded in a clash wi»»»

President Donald Trump has claimed that crime and murder in the US are at the lowest level for 125 years, with the White House attributing this to his "unwavering commitment to restoring law and order". Homicides are projected to reach a 125-year low - according to one study - but the same cannot b»»»

Dubai: Drone delivery could start to change how Dubai residents experience traffic in their own neighbourhoods, particularly during peak hours, according to a senior executive at Keeta Drone. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.While the technology will not replace traditi»»»

Manila: In 2016, as he campaigned for the presidency, Rodrigo Duterte made inflammatory remarks about his planned war on drugs, saying that the fish in Manila Bay would grow fat from the bodies of criminals. The statement foreshadowed the violent anti-drug campaign that would define much of his pre»»»

The U.S. military on Monday conducted a strike on a vessel suspected of carrying drugs on an known narco-trafficking route in the Caribbean Sea, killing three alleged narco-terrorists. Photo by U.S. Southern Command/X Feb. 23 (UPI) -- The U.S. military on Monday said it had killed three alleged nar»»»

A major snow storm hit the US east coast on Monday with record-breaking snow, causing disruptions for millions and thousands of flight cancellations. Parts of Rhode Island and Massachusetts have seen nearly 33in (83cm) of snow fall, with more than19in in New York's Central Park, the National Weathe»»»

Former British Ambassador to the U.S. Peter Mandelson, pictured in May 2025 in the White House, was arrested Monday amid an investigation into his ties to disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo Feb. 23 (UPI) -- British police on Monday arrested former Amb»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Tourism hosted the 2nd edition of QT Awards Alumni Network gathering on February 22, 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 se»»»

The Amir His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani hosted an Iftar banquet on the occasion of the Holy Month of Ramadan for scholars, judges, clerics, members of the Public Prosecution, and members of the education and higher education sector at Lusail Palace on Monday. The banquet was attended »»»

Tribune News Network Doha In a deeply moving community event, the Indian community in Qatar formally welcomed a total of 15 wives and mothers of long-serving Indian expatriates who are visiting Qatar on an all-expenses-paid trip under a Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative by Radio Mala»»»

Tribune News Network Doha The Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) has launched three national preventive guidelines aimed at strengthening safety and public health in the State of Qatar. These include the National Preventive Guidelines for Child Injuries, the National Preventive Guidelines for Injurie»»»

QNA Doha The Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MoEHE) has announced that it will organise the 2026 Summer language and culture camps in France, Germany, and Japan for outstanding Grade 11 Qatari students from public schools. In a statement, MoEHE said that this initiative is part of its s»»»

QNA Doha Qatar University (QU) has announced that February 25 will be the final deadline for submitting applications to its graduate programmes for the Fall 2026 semester. In a statement issued on Monday, the university urged prospective students to complete their applications online through the gr»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Charity’s offices in Ghana and Côte d’Ivoire have launched the iftar for the Fasting project, distributing 100,000 hot iftar meals to needy families, sponsored individuals, and the most vulnerable groups in the two countries, as part of the Ramadan campaign “the Good»»»