France24 4m

EU leaders back major economic overhaul to counter pressure from US, China and Russia

European Union leaders on Thursday agreed on an action plan to overhaul the bloc’s economy and boost competitiveness amid pressure from US President Donald Trump, China and Russia. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said the March plan would upgrade energy grids, deepen financial in»»»

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Gulf News 4m

UAE sets five mandatory health and safety standards for employers

Dubai: The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation has reaffirmed five key conditions that companies must meet to comply with occupational health and safety standards in the UAE. In a statement, the ministry said that establishments covered by the regulations must ensure the provision of medi»»»

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Gulf News 4m

UAE Lottery launches new game Quick 5 : Win 550 times entry amount starting from Dh2

Dubai: The UAE Lottery on Friday launched Quick 5, its newest online game, with tickets starting at just Dh2 and prizes reaching up to 550 times the entry amount. With draws every two minutes, Quick 5 offers fast-paced action, multiple ways to win, and instant energy that puts every player in the r»»»

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BNE 9m

China dodging sanctions by smuggling western-made cars into Russia

China is busting sanctions with a scheme to smuggle cars into Russia, allowing vehicles from Toyota, Mazda and German premium brands to reach markets in Moscow and beyond via grey schemes, Reuters reports. Most of the vehi»»»

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BNE 9m

China dodging sanctions by smuggling western-made cars into Russia

China is busting sanctions with a scheme to smuggle cars into Russia, allowing vehicles from Toyota, Mazda and German premium brands to reach markets in Moscow and beyond via grey schemes, Reuters reports. Most of the vehi»»»

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24 News Agency 11m

First regional helicopter repair center opened in Kyrgyzstan - | 24.KG

The first regional center for helicopter repair and specialist training for Mi-171 and Mi-8 helicopters has been opened in Ak-Chiy Free Economic Zone in Kyrgyzstan. Head of the National Investment Agency Ravshanbek Sabirov reviewed the project’s implementation, highlighting its significance. Accord»»»

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24 News Agency 11m

Suspect in illegal drug trafficking detained in Chui region - | 24.KG

On February 11, the Department of Internal Affairs of Issyk-Ata district received information that narcotics may be stored and distributed in a house in the village of Novopokrovka. The press service of the Main Department of Internal Affairs of Chui region reported. The information was confirmed d»»»

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Al Awsat 11m

Saudi Industry Minister Discusses Localization of Medical Device Manufacturing with Global Firms in Belgium

Saudi Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources Bandar Alkhorayef held talks in Brussels on Thursday with Pfizer Global President of Emerging Markets Nick Lagunowich and a number of the company’s leaders to discuss ways to boost industrial cooperation and explore opportunities to localize pharmace»»»

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Al Awsat 11m

Moscow Warns of Possible US Military Operation in Iran

Russian Deputy Foreign ‍Minister Sergei Ryabkov has warned it was still possible that the United States will carry out a new military operation in Iran. "The situation in the Middle East, where the Americans have deployed huge numbers of attack systems, increasing pressure by the day and threatenin»»»

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Al Awsat 11m

Saudi General Authority of Civil Aviation to Hold 4th Future Aviation Forum 2026 in April 

Under the patronage of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, the General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) will organize the fourth annual Future Aviation Forum in Riyadh from April 20 to 22. Minister of Transport and Logistic Services and GACA Board Chairman Saleh A»»»

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24 News Agency 35m

Kyrgyzstan plans to phase out subsidies for heating enterprises - | 24.KG

President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov signed a decree providing for the gradual discontinuation of subsidies to heat supply companies. The document, signed on February 11, stipulates that measures to phase out subsidies will be implemented by 2033. According to the Ministry of Energy, due to low ta»»»

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Al Awsat 35m

Humanitarian Organizations: Most Families of Foreign Militants Left Al-Hol Camp in Syria

Most foreign families have left northeast Syria's Al-Hol camp, which holds relatives of ISIS militants, since the departure of Kurdish forces who previously guarded it, humanitarian sources told AFP on Thursday. The defense ministry meanwhile announced that the army had taken control of the Al-Tanf»»»

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Al Awsat 35m

Trump Warns Iran of 'Very Traumatic' Outcome if No Nuclear Deal

US President Donald Trump threatened Iran Thursday with "very traumatic" consequences if it fails to make a nuclear deal -- but Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he was skeptical about the quality of any such agreement. Speaking a day after he hosted Netanyahu at the White House, Trump»»»

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Gulf News 39m

SFTC 2026 highlights decarbonisation and financial innovation amidst industry challenges

Dubai, UAE, 9 February 2026: TMS Ship Finance and Trade Conference 2026 (SFTC) 2026 concluded successfully on 9 February at Grosvenor House, Dubai, following a full day of high-level discussions held under the theme “Ship Finance - helping the industry navigate through increasingly uncertain waters»»»

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24 News Agency 47m

Blogger detained in Bishkek for distributing negative videos - | 24.KG

Officers from the Service for Combating Extremism and Illegal Migration of the Main Department of Internal Affairs of Bishkek, while monitoring the internet space, discovered an account on Facebook named «Zholdosh Syrgakov» that was distributing negative videos. The department’s press service repor»»»

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The Budapest Times 57m

Gulyás: Ukrainian threats have entered a new phase

At today’s Government Info press conference, Minister Gergely Gulyás announced that Ukrainian threats against Hungary have entered a new phase, while confirming that the government will maintain the price margin reduction measure to help contain inflation. Opening the briefing, Minister Gulyás said»»»

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24 News Agency 59m

Intraregional investments in Central Asia quadruple — EDB - | 24.KG

Intraregional investments in Central Asia have increased fourfold over the past five years, a report by the Eurasian Development Bank (EDB) says. The report notes that accumulated mutual investments between the countries of the region are growing rapidly. In 2024–2025 alone, their increase amounted»»»

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The Budapest Times 1h

Inflation drops to 2.1 percent

Consumer prices were 2.1% higher on average in January 2026 than a year earlier. Over one month, consumer prices rose by 0.3% on average. In 12 months, compared to January 2025 the price of food increased by 1.3% (and went down by 2.0% excluding food and beverage serving services), within which fre»»»

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24 News Agency 1h

Sadyr Japarov: Fight against corruption and crime will never stop - | 24.KG

The fight against corruption and crime will never stop, President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov stated in an interview with Kabar news agency. According to the head of state, it is currently ongoing 24 hours a day. «I have always strictly demanded results in these two areas, and I will continue to do»»»

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24 News Agency 1h

Expansion of Kant airbase not required, Russian Ambassador says - | 24.KG

The current parameters of the Russian airbase in Kyrgyzstan are sufficient to counter existing threats facing the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO), and no expansion is required, Russian Ambassador to Bishkek Sergei Vakunov said. «According to relevant specialists, the current operatin»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Second US aircraft carrier sent to the Middle East amid rising tensions

The world’s largest aircraft carrier, the USS Gerald R. Ford, has been ordered to sail from the Caribbean Sea to the Middle East, a person familiar with the plans said Thursday, as US President Donald Trump weighs possible military action against Iran. The deployment, first reported by The New York»»»

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Gulf News 1h

UAE: Employee sues company after 12 years of service over unpaid wages

Abu Dhabi: For nearly 12 years, he showed up to work each month for Dh4,000, half of it basic salary, the rest allowances. When his employment ended, he says, the money he had earned did not follow him. This week, the Abu Dhabi Labour Court of First Instance ruled in his favour. The court ordered t»»»

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Kuna 1h

Min. Al-Mashaan chairs 46th meeting on major projects

KUWAIT, Feb 12 (KUNA) -- Minister of Public Works Dr. Noura Al-Mashaan chaired on Thursday the 46th meeting of the ministerial committee tasked with following up the executive status of major development projects in the country.The meeting reviewed updates on major projects included in memoranda of»»»

Gulf News 1h

After a steep fall, Dubai gold makes a quick comeback

Dubai: Gold prices in Dubai recovered early Friday, clawing back ground after a steep global selloff that shook precious-metals markets in the previous session. (Check latest UAE gold prices here, alongside prices in Saudi Arabia, Oman, Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait, and India.) Sign up for our daily busi»»»

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24 News Agency 1h

24 rescuers deployed to search for man caught in avalanche in Suusamyr - | 24.KG

An avalanche in Boroonduu area of Suusamyr aiyl aimak buried a 57-year-old man, 50 sheep, and a horse. The incident occurred on February 12. The Ministry of Emergency Situations of Kyrgyzstan reported. On the instructions of Emergency Situations Minister Boobek Azhikeev, 24 rescuers from the minist»»»

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24 News Agency 1h

President comments on resignation of Speaker of Parliament - | 24.KG

The President of Kyrgyzstan commented on the resignation of the Speaker of Parliament in an interview with Kabar news agency. Sadyr Japarov was asked whether the voluntary resignation of the Speaker of the Zhogorku Kenesh was connected to recent events, including a letter signed by 75 individuals. »»»

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Sputnik 1h

US Hardly Working to End Military Conflict in Ukraine - Rubio

The United States is working hard to put an end to the military conflict in Ukraine, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said. Secretary of State Marco Rubio confirmed that the US is pushing to end the conflict, and there's a possibility of a Zelensky meeting on the margins of Munich."It's a war. Tha»»»

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Sputnik 1h

Trump's Board of Peace Welcomes Israel as Founding Member

Israel officially joined the Board of Peace before the first formal meeting of the body. According to Reuters, delegations from over 20 countries are expected to attend the meeting in Washington on February 19.Two senior US officials told that President Trump will announce a multi-billion dollar re»»»

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Sputnik 1h

West is Deliberately Destroying Arctic Cooperation — Deputy Foreign Minister

All peaceful tools of Arctic cooperation are being deliberately destroyed, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Alexander Grushko said. "All peaceful instruments of cooperation are being deliberately destroyed, the work of the Arctic Council, which was the main international platform for managing the si»»»

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BNE 1h

Taiwanese prefer peace over outright independence: study

Support in Taiwan for formal, de jure independence remains limited and highly sensitive to both Chinese pressure and the posture adopted by Washington, according to new academic research examining how shifts in US foreign policy could influence public opinion on the island, a new report issued by I»»»

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BNE 1h

Taiwanese prefer peace over outright independence: study

Support in Taiwan for formal, de jure independence remains limited and highly sensitive to both Chinese pressure and the posture adopted by Washington, according to new academic research examining how shifts in US foreign policy could influence public opinion on the island, a new report issued by I»»»

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BNE 1h

Taiwanese prefer peace over outright independence: study

Support in Taiwan for formal, de jure independence remains limited and highly sensitive to both Chinese pressure and the posture adopted by Washington, according to new academic research examining how shifts in US foreign policy could influence public opinion on the island, a new report issued by I»»»

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BNE 1h

Taiwanese prefer peace over outright independence: study

Support in Taiwan for formal, de jure independence remains limited and highly sensitive to both Chinese pressure and the posture adopted by Washington, according to new academic research examining how shifts in US foreign policy could influence public opinion on the island, a new report issued by I»»»

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BNE 1h

Taiwanese prefer peace over outright independence: study

Support in Taiwan for formal, de jure independence remains limited and highly sensitive to both Chinese pressure and the posture adopted by Washington, according to new academic research examining how shifts in US foreign policy could influence public opinion on the island, a new report issued by I»»»

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24 News Agency 1h

Sadyr Japarov: Our friendship with Kamchybek Tashiev will continue - | 24.KG

«Our friendship with Kamchybek Tashiev will continue,» President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov said in an interview with Kabar news agency. He was responding to a question about the well-known fact that the head of state and Kamchybek Tashiev are known as «two friends», and whether the recent decisio»»»

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24 News Agency 1h

President: There is no division into “Japarov’s team” or “Tashiev’s team” - | 24.KG

«There is no division into a ‘Japarov’s team’ or a ‘Tashiev’s team,’» President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov said in an interview with Kabar news agency. According to him, there is no such division in personnel appointments. «Every appointment undergoes a thorough review. Previously, I set the same »»»

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Gulf News 1h

UAE: Threats and defamation cost man Dh90,000 in civil damages

Al Ain: A man has been ordered to pay Dh40,000 in compensation to a woman after a civil court found that his unlawful conduct, including insults, threats, defamation and reckless behaviour that endangered her life, caused her psychological and material harm. The decision, issued by the Al Ain Court»»»

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24 News Agency 1h

Prime Minister of Tajikistan arrives in Kyrgyzstan - | 24.KG

The Prime Minister of Tajikistan, Kokhir Rasulzoda, arrived in Kyrgyzstan on a working visit, the Cabinet of Ministers’ press service reported. Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers and Minister of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry Bakyt Torobaev welcomed the guest at Mana»»»

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24 News Agency 2h

President: High-quality reform will be carried out at SCNS - | 24.KG

A high-quality reform will be carried out at the State Committee for National Security (SCNS), President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov stated in an interview with Kabar news agency. According to him, the State Committee has fully accomplished its mission. «Furthermore, it can be said that in some are»»»

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BNE 2h

Net wars: Japan moves against Chinese vessel as tensions come to the boil

Japan has seized a Chinese fishing vessel operating inside its exclusive economic zone off Nagasaki in the south west of the country, in the latest flashpoint in what is becoming an increasingly combustible maritime stand-off with Beijing. »»»

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BNE 2h

India rolls out semiconductor mission 2.0

In an attempt to increase India’s role in the global semiconductor value chain, the budget 2026-27 has unveiled the India Semiconductor Mission 2.0 (ISM 2.0). With an initial allocation of INR10bn ($110mn) for FY 2026-27, ISM2.0 looks to strengthen manufacturing, design, research, and skill develop»»»

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BNE 2h

Net wars: Japan moves against Chinese vessel as tensions come to the boil

Japan has seized a Chinese fishing vessel operating inside its exclusive economic zone off Nagasaki in the south west of the country, in the latest flashpoint in what is becoming an increasingly combustible maritime stand-off with Beijing. »»»

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BNE 2h

Net wars: Japan moves against Chinese vessel as tensions come to the boil

Japan has seized a Chinese fishing vessel operating inside its exclusive economic zone off Nagasaki in the south west of the country, in the latest flashpoint in what is becoming an increasingly combustible maritime stand-off with Beijing. »»»

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BNE 2h

India rolls out semiconductor mission 2.0

In an attempt to increase India’s role in the global semiconductor value chain, the budget 2026-27 has unveiled the India Semiconductor Mission 2.0 (ISM 2.0). With an initial allocation of INR10bn ($110mn) for FY 2026-27, ISM2.0 looks to strengthen manufacturing, design, research, and skill develop»»»

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BNE 2h

Net wars: Japan moves against Chinese vessel as tensions come to the boil

Japan has seized a Chinese fishing vessel operating inside its exclusive economic zone off Nagasaki in the south west of the country, in the latest flashpoint in what is becoming an increasingly combustible maritime stand-off with Beijing. »»»

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BNE 2h

Net wars: Japan moves against Chinese vessel as tensions come to the boil

Japan has seized a Chinese fishing vessel operating inside its exclusive economic zone off Nagasaki in the south west of the country, in the latest flashpoint in what is becoming an increasingly combustible maritime stand-off with Beijing. »»»

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BNE 2h

India rolls out semiconductor mission 2.0

In an attempt to increase India’s role in the global semiconductor value chain, the budget 2026-27 has unveiled the India Semiconductor Mission 2.0 (ISM 2.0). With an initial allocation of INR10bn ($110mn) for FY 2026-27, ISM2.0 looks to strengthen manufacturing, design, research, and skill develop»»»

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BNE 2h

Takaichi landslide strengthens case for fiscal easing in Japan

Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s decisive election victory on February 8 has increased the likelihood of more expansionary fiscal policy in Japan over the coming years, according to Fitch Ratings. While the agency had already incorporated post-election easing and wider deficits into its overall Janu»»»

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BNE 2h

Net wars: Japan moves against Chinese vessel as tensions come to the boil

Japan has seized a Chinese fishing vessel operating inside its exclusive economic zone off Nagasaki in the south west of the country, in the latest flashpoint in what is becoming an increasingly combustible maritime stand-off with Beijing. »»»

intellinews.com
BNE 2h

India rolls out semiconductor mission 2.0

In an attempt to increase India’s role in the global semiconductor value chain, the budget 2026-27 has unveiled the India Semiconductor Mission 2.0 (ISM 2.0). With an initial allocation of INR10bn ($110mn) for FY 2026-27, ISM2.0 looks to strengthen manufacturing, design, research, and skill develop»»»

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