France24 5m

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 5m

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 10m

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 12m

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 12m

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 12m

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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Al Awsat 36m

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 36m

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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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 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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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

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

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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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 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

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

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

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. »»»

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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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Gulf News 2h

Step inside Abu Dhabi’s Natural History Museum for a breathtaking journey through billions of years of Earth’s history

1/12The Natural History Museum Abu Dhabi officially opened to the public on November 22, 2025, in the Saadiyat Cultural District. Spanning 35,000 square metres, it became the largest museum of its kind in the region, featuring iconic exhibits such as the Tyrannosaurus rex skeleton ‘Stan’ and the Mu»»»

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France24 2h

Trump revokes Obama-era climate finding on greenhouse gas risks

The Trump administration on Thursday revoked a long-standing scientific finding underpinning US efforts to regulate greenhouse gas emissions, marking its most sweeping rollback of climate policy. The Environmental Protection Agency rescinded the 2009 “endangerment finding,” which determined carbon »»»

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Gulf News 2h

Iranian teen protester risks execution over policeman's killing: NGO

An Iranian teenager who took part in nationwide protests in January is facing execution after being convicted on charges of killing a policeman during the demonstrations, an NGO said on Thursday. Norway-based Iran Human Rights (IHR) said that Saleh Mohammadi, 18, had already been sentenced to death»»»

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Gulf News 2h

Bangladesh political heir Tarique Rahman poised for PM

Dhaka: Long overshadowed by his parents and heir to one of Bangladesh's most powerful political dynasties, Tarique Rahman has finally stepped into the spotlight. At 60, the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) leader is preparing to take charge of the South Asian nation of 170 million, driven by what»»»

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24 News Agency 2h

Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan extends zero VAT rate on fish feed - | 24.KG

The Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan has extended the zero VAT rate on fish feed until December 31, 2027. Cabinet Chairman Adylbek Kasymaliev signed the corresponding amendments to the resolution «On measures to ensure food security and stabilize market prices.» The decision was made to support d»»»

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24 News Agency 2h

Another Illegal Migrant raid in Bishkek: 90 foreign nationals taken to police - | 24.KG

The Service for Combating Extremism and Illegal Migration of the Main Internal Affairs Department of Bishkek continues its operational and preventive campaign called «Illegal Migrant». According to the agency’s press service, police officers inspected garment workshops and other production faciliti»»»

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Gulf News 2h

US judge blocks Pentagon from punishing Navy-captain-turned-Senator Mark Kelly over video

A US judge on Thursday temporarily blocked the Pentagon's efforts to punish Democratic Senator Mark Kelly over a video in which he and other lawmakers urged military and intelligence personnel to refuse illegal orders. The preliminary injunction is the latest blow to President Donald Trump's push t»»»

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BNE 2h

BNP likely to win a landslide in Bangladesh vote

Bangladesh’s parliamentary election points to a strong showing for the Bangladesh Nationalist Party(BNP) as counting continues after largely peaceful voting on February 12, 2026, in the country of about 170mn people. The 3»»»

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BNE 2h

BNP likely to win a landslide in Bangladesh vote

Bangladesh’s parliamentary election points to a strong showing for the Bangladesh Nationalist Party(BNP) as counting continues after largely peaceful voting on February 12, 2026, in the country of about 170mn people. The 3»»»

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BBC 3h

'Everyone knows somebody affected' - small Canadian town united in grief after mass shooting

In the small town of Tumbler Ridge, British Columbia, residents are reeling after a mass shooting left nine people dead, including six children. "We've been insulated," Tracy Krauss, a local pastor, told the BBC. "A newcomer comes to town and they're locking up, and everyone laughs, because why are»»»

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Gulf News 3h

Bangladesh Nationalist Party claims victory in country's first election since 2024 uprising

The Bangladesh Nationalist Party has claimed victory in the country's first election since the 2024 uprising, positioning itself to form the next government and potentially reshape Bangladesh's political landscape after years of intense rivalry and disputed polls. The party's media unit in a post o»»»

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Gulf News 3h

Indonesia: 2 pilots killed after a plane lands in South Papua

A small commercial aircraft operated by Smart Air was attacked shortly after landing at Korowai Batu Danowage (WAKY) airstrip in Boven Digoel Regency, South Papua province. Local media reported that the incident took place on Wednesday (February 11), in which two pilots were killed while all passen»»»

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Gulf News 3h

Afraid of Friday the 13th? UAE psychologist on why fear spreads faster than facts

Friday the 13th is here – the first of three in 2026 – and superstition is trending online. But is the fear real, or fuelled by culture, films and social media? A UAE-based psychologist who previously practised in London said the fear, known as ‘paraskevidekatriaphobia’, is far more common in Weste»»»

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