Instead of the usual 10 days, schoolchildren in Kyrgyzstan will have only one day off during the spring break. According to the basic curriculum for general education institutions in the Kyrgyz Republic, school students will rest only on Friday, March 6. After the weekend on Saturday and Sunday, th»»»

The car and the entrance to the home of Samuil Popov, mayor of the village of Bistritsa, were deliberately set on fire in the early hours of the morning, shortly after 1:30 a.m. Popov said he was awakened by a loud sound similar to an explosion, which initially made him think thunder had struck nea»»»

Dubai: Carriers based in the United Arab Emirates are not pressing the brakes on expansion in 2026 — with new destinations across Europe, North America, Central Asia and beyond planned by Emirates, Etihad and other operators. Travellers from the UAE will for the first time see direct flights to Hel»»»

Washington is preparing to send the final draft of a proposed UN-backed mechanism to monitor a humanitarian ceasefire in Sudan to the warring parties, according to Massad Boulos, special adviser to US President Donald Trump for Middle East affairs. Speaking at a Sudan session during the Munich Secu»»»

Downtown Munich is best-known for chic shops and flashy fast cars but right now its streets are bedecked with posters advertising next generation drones. "Europe's security under construction" boasts the slogan on an eye-catching set of sleek black-and-white photographs, festooned across a scaffold»»»

The Military Medical Academy Monday announced Open Days for prospective military doctors and nurses. The initiative will run for four days until February 20. The Academy is delivering its training programme jointly with the Naval Academy in Varna, and the Medical University of Varna. Graduates rece»»»

Authorities are actively working on the case involving the arson attack on the car and front door of the Mayor of Bistritsa village (near Sofia), Samuil Popov, the Interior Ministry told BTA on Monday. Active investigative measures are underway. A report was received between 1:30 a.m. and 1:40 a.m.»»»

1/15Shukla, whose images helped shape the visual memory of a young nation, died at Rashid Hospital in Dubai, his family said. Gulf News archives2/15An iconic picture of the UAE’s rulers, captured by Ramesh Shukla in 1971. Ramesh Shukla3/151967. Aerial view of Maktoum Bridge, which crosses Dubai Cre»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Former Ukrainian Energy Minister German Galushchenko has been charged with money laundering, the National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine (NABU) said on Monday. "NABU and SAPO [Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office] have broadened the list of suspects in the 'Midas ca»»»

Iran is ready to consider compromises to reach a nuclear deal with the US if the Americans are willing to discuss lifting sanctions, an Iranian minister has told the BBC. US officials have repeatedly emphasised that Iran, not the US, is holding up progress in this protracted negotiating process. On»»»

A new survey by the sociological agency Market Links shows that if parliamentary elections were held now, five political formations would enter the National Assembly, with the future coalition around Rumen Radev clearly in the lead. According to the data, Radev’s formation would win 25.6% of the vo»»»

A man accused of killing 15 people in a mass shooting at a Jewish festival on Sydney's Bondi Beach appeared in court Monday for the first time since his release from the hospital. Naveed Akram appeared in Sydney’s Downing Center Local Court via a video link from the maximum security Goulburn Correc»»»

On Feb. 16, 2005, after a five-month lockout, the National Hockey League canceled its entire 2004-05 season. 1 of 5 | NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman meets the New York media on February 16, 2005, to announce the cancellation of the 2004-05 hockey season. File Photo by Ezio Petersen/UPI | License Pho»»»

German Galushchenko, Ukraine's former energy minister, pictured here in Britain in April 2025, was detained Sunday while attempting to leave Ukraine. Photo by Chris J. Ratcliffe/EPA Feb. 16 (UPI) -- A Ukrainian anti-corruption law enforcement initiative on Monday announced it has detained former En»»»

The demand for qualified chefs in Bulgaria continues to grow, driven by tourism, urban development, and rising expectations in the hospitality sector. Restaurants, hotels, and catering businesses are no longer looking only for short-term solutions—they need reliable professionals who can contribute»»»

Washington: US President Donald Trump announced that the recently formed Board of Peace will unveil a humanitarian and reconstruction aid package for Gaza, along with a major international security commitment, during the Board's inaugural meeting in Washington scheduled for next Thursday. In a post»»»

Doha, Qatar: Estithmar Holding announced yesterday the establishment of its fifth group, “Estithmar Capital,” in a strategic step aimed at strengthening the company’s expansion and diversifying the sectors in which it operates. Estithmar Capital will specialize in managing financial investments, st»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Insurance (QIC, the Company), the leading insurer in Qatar and the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, yesterday reported a net profit of QR791m for the full year 2025, a rise of 9% from QR725m in the previous year. Following a meeting of the Board of Directors yesterday,»»»

Unknown vandals attacked the National Resistance Memorial of Kaisariani, a former shooting range where 200 Greek resistance fighters were executed by Nazi occupation authorities on May 1, 1944. Images showed a black granite monument engraved with the victims’ names smashed, with shattered pieces sc»»»

Two female Israeli soldiers had to be rescued by police after being chased by a crowd of ultra-Orthodox Jewish men. Footage from the city of Bnei Brak showed the women running through streets strewn with rubbish and overturned bins as police officers formed a protective barrier. More than 20 people»»»

Heavy rain and strong winds disrupted flights, trains and ferries, forcing the closure of roads across large parts of New Zealand's North Island on Monday, while snapping power links to tens of thousands. Domestic media reported a few flights had resumed operating by afternoon from the airport in W»»»

Israel's government has approved a process to register land in the West Bank, drawing condemnation from Arab nations and critics who labelled it a "mega land grab" that would accelerate annexation of the Palestinian territory. Israel's foreign ministry said the measure would enable "transparent and»»»

Dubai: Oman has opened the Al Rawdah border crossing for commercial goods in a move aimed at strengthening trade links with the United Arab Emirates, the Royal Oman Police (ROP) said. The Directorate General of Customs, under the ROP, said the crossing in Al Buraimi Governorate will facilitate the »»»

Three minutes. That is all it takes to secure an insurance policy through Siguu.ro to protect a business and the owners family’s finances from disaster. The launch of this innovative digital solution, fast and easy to use, marks a significant step in the digitalization of the insurance market and r»»»

In such an environment of stagflation, bankruptcies may occur in certain sectors, and additional caution could be adopted by the banking system and private equity investors, the president of the CFA Romania Association, Adrian Codirlasu, told a Wednesday's specialized event."Last year we had modest»»»

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi was in Geneva on Monday ahead of a second round of negotiations with the United States, saying he had “real ideas to achieve a fair and equitable deal.” According to Tehran, "indirect" Iran-US nuclear talks mediated by Oman will be held on Tuesday, although W»»»

A legal opinion issued by Lebanon’s Ministry of Justice’s Legislation and Consultations Authority, responding to a query from Interior and Municipalities Minister Brig. Gen. Ahmad Hajjar on expatriate voting, has further unsettled the electoral scene in the country. The opinion addresses whether Le»»»

The idea of introducing an automatic mechanism for commercial addition ceiling when inflation exceeds the alert level of 5% is an economic policy measure very attractive from the election point of view, but full of structural traps, according to an analysis made by Frames, a consulting company. Alt»»»

The Young Entrepreneurs' Association from Romania (PTIR) is calling for the urgent adoption of a comprehensive package of measures to revive the economy and restore predictability and confidence in the business environment, following Romania's entry into a technical recession.According to a press r»»»

The Government welcomes the transaction nearing completion by the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development for the purchase of the operator of the Giurgiulesti International Port, ICS Danube Logistics, by the National Company Maritime Ports Administration SA Constanta.According to a Governm»»»

After 20 years as a makeup artist for TV and cinema, Noel Jacoboni sees few other options than to leave New York City, where she has been "priced out" by the soaring cost of living. Affordability issues, which Mayor Zohran Mamdani made a core part of his election campaign, are increasingly driving »»»

Doha, Qatar: Virgin Active, a world leader in health and wellness, has officially launched its flagship ‘Social Wellness Club’ in the heart of Msheireb Downtown Doha. The opening marks a milestone for the Gulf’s wellness market, introducing to the region a revolutionary luxury ‘Second Space’ concep»»»

Doha, Qatar: With the attendance of 23 participants, Sheikh Abdulla Bin Zaid Al Mahmoud Islamic Cultural Center hosted the Qatari Majlis programme titled “Ramadan Is Not Just Fasting.” The programme aimed to introduce the holy month of Ramadan, highlighting fasting as a religious obligation and its»»»

Dubai: The sighting of the crescent moon, known in Arabic as “Ru’yat Al Hilal”, is the traditional Islamic practice used to mark the beginning of a new month in the Hijri calendar, most notably the start of Ramadan, and Shawwal, which signals Eid Al Fitr. Also Read: How the UAE determines the first»»»

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says the US must require Iran to relinquish all of its enriched uranium and be barred from enriching more, as part of any nuclear deal with Tehran. In a speech in Jerusalem on Sunday, he outlined several conditions he wanted, including that "all enriched ma»»»

Criminals who are suspected to be making bombs on a rooftop in a Bhubaneswar, India, airfield turned into victims of their own handy work on January 27, reported Times of India. Sehnawaz Malik, 26, who had a long rap sheet and his mother, 51-year-old Lizatun Bibi, suffered critical injuries when th»»»

Bulgaria remains at the bottom of the European Union in terms of minimum wage, lagging behind not only EU neighbors but also countries outside the bloc such as Turkey, Serbia, and Albania. This was highlighted by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Atanas Atanasov, Chairman of the National Statistical Institute (NSI)»»»

Doha, Qatar: The American School of Doha (ASD) Parent Teacher Association (PTA) successfully held its annual Friendship Festival, a signature event that beautifully celebrated the “One ASD Family” spirit. The festival serves as a primary community gathering, bringing together students, faculty, and»»»

One person was killed and 13 were injured after a fire broke out at ‌a ‌shopping mall ‌in ⁠the city of Marib, ⁠Yemen, on Sunday, state news agency Saba ⁠said. The fire, ‌which ‌broke out ‌after midnight ‌on Saturday, destroyed the mall and damaged ‌nearby shops, Saba added. The death ⁠and ⁠injuries»»»

US President Donald Trump said Sunday that members of his Board of Peace have pledged more than $5 billion to reconstruct Gaza. File Photo by World Economic Forum/Benedikt von Loebel/UPI | License Photo Feb. 16 (UPI) -- President Donald Trump said member states of his newly created Board of Peace h»»»

Sydney: Australian police have recovered a trove of stolen Egyptian artefacts and charged a 52-year-old man with a nighttime smash-and-grab at a museum. The man was accused of breaking a window and making off with the priceless treasures in the early hours of Friday from the Abbey Museum of Art and»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Katara Cultural Village Foundation has announced the organisation of its 15th Holy Quran Memorisation Competition for the holy month of Ramadan 2026. The competition will be held from February 22 to March 5, 2026, at the Katara Mosque, immediately after the Asr prayer. This initiat»»»

The International Astronomy Center has confirmed that the crescent marking the end of Shaaban 1447 AH was photographed from Abu Dhabi by the Khatm Astronomical Observatory, affiliated with the Center. Also Read: How the UAE determines the first day of Ramadan each yearThe crescent was captured on M»»»

The road to Ksiaz Castle feels almost too peaceful. Forested hills roll off into the distance, yew trees as far as the eye can see. And then a colossal building rears up over the landscape of Lower Silesia — dramatic and impossible to ignore. Part Baroque palace, part Renaissance fortress, Poland’s»»»

Doha, : Qatar International Islamic Bank (QIIB) has marked a significant new milestone by securing two prestigious accolades at the International Finance Awards 2025, further strengthening its distinguished track record of excellence and reaffirming its position as a leading institution in the regi»»»

Doha, Qatar: Cristo Gonzalez delivered a superb hat-trick to inspire Umm Salal to a 4-2 comeback victory over Al Ahli in the concluding Round of 16 fixture of the Amir Cup at Abdullah bin Khalifa Stadium yesterday. Al Ahli, coached by Younes Ali, broke the deadlock in the 37th minute through Erik E»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Mitsubishi Xpander is a versatile 7-seat SUV that offers comfort, functionality, quality and value for money. Customers can explore the at Qatar Automobiles Company, the authorized general distributor of Mitsubishi Motors in Qatar, at its showrooms on Salwa road in Doha and Alkhor.»»»

Doha, Qatar: Swissôtel Doha Corniche Park Towers marks its first Ramadan season in Doha with the introduction of Nasmah, a new Ramadan tent at The Quarter. Inspired by the spirit of the Holy Month and reimagined through Swissôtel’s refined approach to hospitality, Nasmah presents a thoughtfully cur»»»

Russia has repeatedly said that Western arms supplies to Ukraine hinder the resolution of the military conflict and make NATO countries a party to the crisis. Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has warned that any cargo containing weapons for Ukraine will be a legitimate target for the Russian »»»

A fatal traffic accident occurred near Teplye Klyuchi recreation area near Bishkek on February 15 at approximately 4.30 p.m. A car veered off the road and plunged into a cliff, ending up in the river below. Three people are believed to have died as a result. Witnesses reported that the driver alleg»»»