Adylbek Kasymaliev: Our agricultural products are exported to over 80 countries - | 24.KG
Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan Adylbek Kasymaliev participated in Agrodialogue forum. The Cabinet of Ministers’ press service reported. In his speech, he noted the results achieved in agriculture, highlighting last year’s key indicators. Agricultural production volume amounted t»»»
Navy Reinforces Dive Team for Maslen Nos Wreck
The Defence Ministry said on Saturday that an additional Navy diving team and a remotely operated underwater vehicle were redeployed overnight from Varna to the Burgas Naval Base to continue the inspection of the fishing vessel sunk east of Cape Maslen Nos. In an effort to get ahead of an expected »»»
Amir sends congratulations to Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques
Doha, Qatar: The Amir, HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani sent a cable of congratulations to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, on the occasion of his country's Founding Day.»»»
Hezbollah MP: Lebanese Blood Not Cheap, Condemnations Fall Short as Israeli Attacks Continue
Member of Hezbollah’s Loyalty to Resistance parliamentary bloc MP Rami Abu Hamdan said on Saturday condemnations are no longer effective regarding the Israeli attacks, stressing that the Lebanese blood “is not to be treated as cheap.” In remarks commenting on the Israeli massacre that killed at lea»»»
Multiple factors behind the rise in Japanese bond yields: QNB
Doha, Qatar: Qatar National Bank (QNB) attributed the rise in long-term Japanese government bond yields to several factors, most notably a structural shift in nominal growth driven by changes in political leadership, in addition to declining institutional demand amid regulatory changes. In its week»»»
Which AI tools can students use in UAE schools? Ministry names four approved platforms
Dubai: The UAE Ministry of Education has approved a list of generative artificial intelligence platforms for use in schools, setting out a formal framework aimed at promoting safe and responsible use of the technology in classrooms. The move, outlined in an annex to the ministry’s Safe and Responsi»»»
Lijiang .. charming ancient Chinese town embraced by mountains, heritage
Photo feature by Safiyah Al-Hajri BEIJING, Feb 21 (KUNA) -- In southwestern Yunnan, the Old Town of Lijiang, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is surrounded by snowcapped mountains, while waters flow toward Black Dragon Pool, branching into canals that wind through alleys and wooden houses.Despite Chin»»»
Hong Kong to offer buy-outs for flats damaged in deadly fire
Hong Kong: Hong Kong authorities announced on Saturday a buy-out offer for owners who lost their homes in last year's deadly housing complex fire, rather than rebuilding the charred apartment blocks as some residents had hoped for. The blaze, the world's deadliest residential building fire since 19»»»
Macron Urges 'Calm' ahead of Tense Rally for Slain Far-right Activist
French President Emmanuel Macron appealed on Saturday for cooler heads to prevail ahead of a rally for a far-right activist whose killing, blamed on the hard left, has put the country on edge. Macron also said his government would hold a meeting next week to discuss "violent action groups" in the w»»»
Italian toddler dies after transplant with heart 'burned by frostbite'
A toddler in Italy who received a damaged donor heart has died, the family's lawyer has said. Two-year-old Domenico died shortly before 09:30 local time (08:30 GMT) on Saturday, Francesco Petruzzi told reporters. Monaldi Hospital, where he was being treated, said he had suffered a "sudden and irrev»»»
Tehran Rejects Trump’s Riot Death Toll, Demands Proof
Iran’s foreign minister has categorically dismissed US President Donald Trump’s claim that 32,000 people were killed in just two days of riots across Iran last month, urging him to prove the claim. “Fulfilling our pledge of full transparency towards our own people, Iran’s Government has already pub»»»
Vazrazhdane Leader Kostadinov: Caretaker Cabinet Prepares Vote Manipulation, Settles Scores
Vazrazhdane leader Kostadin Kostadinov accused the caretaker government lead by caretaker PM Andrey Gurov of preparing election manipulation and clearing the way for a future four-way arrangement involving former president Rumen Radev, Turkiye President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, Continue the Change (CC»»»
Eight Hezbollah Members Killed in Israel’s Friday Strikes on Lebanon
Attacks carried out by Israel on Friday in eastern Lebanon killed eight members of Hezbollah, an official from the group told AFP on Saturday. Lebanon's health ministry said Friday that a total of 10 people were killed in strikes that hit the eastern Bekaa region. The Israeli military said it targe»»»
8 Hezbollah members, including commander, killed in Israel's Bekaa strikes
Attacks carried out by Israel on Friday in eastern Lebanon killed eight members of Hezbollah, an official from the group told AFP on Saturday. Hezbollah had earlier confirmed that a commander was killed in the strikes. Lebanon's health ministry said Friday that a total of 10 people were killed in s»»»
Pakistani expat wins Dh50,000 on Big Ticket after 10 years of trying
Dubai: A Pakistani expat has kicked off February with a life-changing moment, winning Dh50,000 in Big Ticket's second weekly e-draw. Riasat Khan never stopped believing. For the past 10 years, he purchased Big Ticket entries every single month without fail, first as part of one colleague group, the»»»
France's New Nuclear Doctrine Contradicts Non-Proliferation Treaty - Russian Ambassador
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The new French nuclear doctrine reportedly includes elements that completely contradict the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) and violate the Russia-NATO Founding Act, Russian Ambassador to France Alexey Meshkov told Sputnik. In March 2025, French President Emmanuel Macron »»»
At least 10 killed, 30 wounded by Israeli strikes on Bekaa Valley
Israeli strikes on the country's east and south killed at least twelve people on Friday, with Israel's army saying it targeted militant group Hezbollah and its Palestinian ally Hamas. A Hezbollah source told AFP that a military leader from the Iran-backed group was among the dead in the strikes in »»»
Aoun strongly condemns Israeli strikes on Bekaa and Sidon, urges int'l action
President Joseph Aoun on Saturday strongly condemned deadly Israeli attacks on the Bekaa and the Ain al-Helweh camp carried out a day prior, the latest despite a ceasefire with Hezbollah. In a statement, Aoun called the attacks "a blatant act of aggression aimed at thwarting diplomatic efforts" by »»»
India, Brazil sign agreement on critical minerals: Modi
New Delhi, India: India and Brazil signed an agreement on critical minerals and rare earths on Saturday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said after talks in New Delhi with Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva. The agreement "is a major step towards building resilient supply chains", Modi said»»»
Bulgaria Moves to Introduce European Digital Identity Wallet, Bill Set for Public Consultation
A draft law on the European Digital Identity Wallet was published on the Public Consultation Portal of the Council of Ministers of Bulgaria on February 17, marking the first formal step toward introducing a Bulgarian digital identity wallet. The bill seeks to establish the national legal framework »»»
Serbia urges citizens to quit Iran 'as soon as possible'
Serbia has urged its citizens in Iran to leave the country "as soon as possible", after US President Donald Trump threatened military action over the Islamic republic's nuclear program. The Balkan nation had already invited Serbian nationals in mid-January to leave Iran and not to travel there, as »»»
‘It’s a living classroom’: How this Emirati guide turns zoo visits into lessons about wildlife
As the gates of Al Ain Zoo open each morning, Khaled Salem Alaryani is already reviewing the day’s schedule. Before the first visitors arrive, he checks in with the animal care team for updates – perhaps a special feeding session, a behavioural milestone or a moment worth highlighting during a tour»»»
Dubai’s Al Barsha South 2 gets new Zamzam mosque
Dubai: The Islamic Affairs and Charitable Activities Department (IACAD) has opened the new Zamzam mosque in Al Barsha South 2. The mosque can host up to 850 worshippers, including 700 men and 150 women, and is set to serve residents in Al Barsha South 2 and nearby communities. Designed in a modern »»»
US Military Strikes Another Alleged Drug Boat in Eastern Pacific, Killing 3
The US military said Friday that it has carried out another deadly strike on a vessel accused of trafficking drugs in the Eastern Pacific Ocean. US Southern Command said on social media that the boat “was transiting along known narco-trafficking routes in the Eastern Pacific and was engaged in narc»»»
Araghchi, Qatari PM Discuss Latest Iran-US Talks in Phone Call - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Araghchi, Qatari PM Discuss Latest Iran-US Talks in Phone Call 21-02-2026 10:55 AM In a telephone conversation on, Iranian Foreign Minister»»»
Afghanistan Quake Causes No ‘Serious’ Damage, Injuries, Says Official
A 5.8-magnitude earthquake that rocked eastern Afghanistan including the capital Kabul has resulted in only minor damage and one reported injury, a disaster official told AFP on Saturday. The quake hit on Friday just as people in the Muslim-majority country were sitting down to break their Ramadan »»»