Doha, Qatar: Strong defensive performances marked matches in the third edition of the Al Thumama Ramadan Tournament on Monday night at Al Furjan Stadium in Al Thumama. The tournament is being held in cooperation with the Qatar Sports for All Federation. Only three goals were scored across three mat»»»

Los Angeles: Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao will meet in a long-awaited rematch of the highest-grossing clash in boxing history this September at the Sphere in Las Vegas, Netflix announced on Monday. The bout between two of boxing’s biggest names -- who famously fought a blockbuster clash in 2»»»

Doha, Qatar: Apex Group Ltd. (“Apex Group”), a leading global financial services provider with over $3.5 trillion in assets serviced, announces the successful licensing and opening of its new office in Qatar at the Qatar Financial Centre (QFC), a top-tier onshore financial and business hub in the r»»»

The Hamas movement denied an Israeli media report alleging it had taken steps to reactivate its rocket system, calling the claims a “pretext” Israel was promoting to justify a return to war and the occupation of the Gaza Strip. The Israeli Public Broadcasting Corporation said on Monday that vital m»»»

Concern is mounting in Lebanon as tensions between the United States and Iran intensify, stoking fears that any direct military clash could spill onto Lebanese soil. The evacuation of non-essential staff from the US embassy in Beirut has deepened unease, especially as it coincided with official Leb»»»

Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger, seen here in November 2025, gave the Democratic response to President Donald Trump's State of the Union on Tuesday night. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo Feb. 25 (UPI) -- President Donald Trump is not working for the American people but enriching hims»»»

Doha, Qatar: Despite his extensive experience in international football with Spain, Julen Lopetegui (pictured) has never coached at a FIFA World Cup. He came close to leading La Roja in Russia in 2018, only for fate to deny him that moment at the final hurdle. Now, the opportunity returns – this ti»»»

Mayor of Shopokov Radzhu Noruzbaev has resigned. He submitted a letter of resignation. The municipality’s office confirmed this information. Radzhu Noruzbaev was appointed to this position in the summer of 2025. He previously served as the chief of staff at Kara-Balta City Hall.»»»

Former Deputy Prosecutor General of Kyrgyzstan Kuban Adyl uulu has been sentenced to 12 years in prison with confiscation of property. He was found guilty of preparing mass riots with the aim of overthrowing the government. The verdict was handed down by the Alamedin District Court. Eight other def»»»

Doha, Qatar: Aspetar has launched a series of initiatives under the 16th edition of its annual Ramadan campaign, “Healthy Ramadan”, as part of the hospital’s ongoing efforts to enhance health and fitness awareness throughout the holy month. The yearly campaign aims to provide the community with rel»»»

President of Sri Lanka H E Anura Kumara Dissanayake received the credentials of H E Hamad bin Mohammed Al-Dosari as Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the State of Qatar to Sri Lanka. The Ambassador conveyed the greetings of Amir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani to His Excellency th»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs is continuing the Baraim Category (Far‘ Al-Baraim) examinations as part of the 31st edition of the Sheikh Jassim bin Mohammed bin Thani Qur’an Competition, reinforcing the competition’s role as a leading educational platform that encourages chi»»»

Doha, Qatar: Al Gharafa have been one of the standout sides for much of the ongoing Qatar Stars League (QSL) season, but a recent dip in form has complicated their pursuit of the title. The Pedro Martins-coached side had been sitting at the top of the standings before a costly three-match losing st»»»

Dubai: South Indian actor and beloved celebrity couple Vijay Deverakonda and Rashmika Mandanna are all set to tie the knot tomorrow, February 26, 2026 at a plush hotel in Udaipur. Unlike many high-profile celebrity couples, the actors confirmed their wedding just days ahead, giving fans the “happil»»»

Ajman: Authorities in Ajman have intensified efforts to enhance building safety and sustainability with the rollout of the second phase of the Building Compliance Package, a key initiative aligned with Ajman Vision 2030 and aimed at improving overall quality of life across the emirate. The Departme»»»

Doha, Qatar: Registration for the Youth Creativity in Data Award, organised by the Ministry of Sports and Youth in Qatar in cooperation with the Gulf Statistical Centre, the National Planning Council, and national statistical centres in the GCC countries, has closed amidst a high level of participa»»»

Doha, Qatar: The “On the Shoulder of the Letter” exhibition by Iraqi artist Diaa Al-Jazairi opened yesterday evening at the Katara Cultural Village Foundation. The opening was attended by Deputy General Manager of Katara Saif Saad Al-Dosari along with a number of interested individuals, artists, an»»»

Homes r Us has launched its Ramadan Collection, introducing a curated range of furniture and decor designed to meet the changing needs of homes across the UAE during the holy month. With Ramadan traditionally centred around gathering, reflection and hospitality, the new collection responds to how p»»»

Dubai: The Dubai Civil Court has ordered a medical centre to refund Dh159,000 to a patient after ruling that the facility failed to carry out an agreed surgical procedure despite receiving full payment. Also Read: Client wins case against immigration consultancy in Dubai courtThe court cancelled th»»»

US President Donald Trump boasted Tuesday of a "turnaround for the ages" in his State of the Union speech, saying he had ushered in a "golden age" ahead of crucial midterm elections. Trump spent the first hour of his televised speech focused on the economy, saying he had curbed inflation, driven th»»»

Officers of the Internal Affairs Department of Leninsky district of Bishkek detained a 20-year-old resident of Osh region on suspicion of organizing the illegal sale of bank cards. The police reported that K.I., 21, was identified and brought to the investigative service following operational measu»»»

Doha, Qatar: Persistent pain is often dismissed as something to “push through,” but specialists warn that waiting too long can allow a manageable condition to become debilitating. According to Attending Physician at the Adult Pain Clinic at Sidra Medicine, Dr. Mohammed Al-Hejji early intervention p»»»

On Wednesday, the National Assembly will debate the veto that President Iliana Iotova imposed on February 11 on amendments to the Election Code that limit to 20 the number of voting sections in any country which is not an EU Member State, not counting the voting sections at Bulgarian embassies and »»»

US President Donald Trump delivered the longest-ever State of the Union address on Tuesday, beating Bill Clinton's 2000 record of one hour and 20 minutes. Republican Trump also smashed his own 1 hour and 40 minute record for a presidential speech to Congress, which he set last March in an annual ad»»»

The State Committee for National Security of the Kyrgyz Republic (SCNS) reported the arrest of a police officer who, according to the security agency, embezzled a large sum of money received from a Turkish citizen. According to the SCNS, E.M.A., an officer of the Internal Investigations Unit of the»»»

A suspect in a series of pickpocketing incidents, a repeat offender and active member of an organized crime group, has been detained in Bishkek. The suspect was traced during an investigation into the theft of an iPhone 17 Pro Max, the Main Internal Affairs Department of Bishkek reported. According»»»

Doha, Qatar: Minister of Labour and Chair of the Workforce Planning Committee H E Dr. Ali bin Smaikh Al Marri yesterday presided over the Committee’s second regular meeting of 2026. During the session, the Committee reviewed the latest developments in the country’s workforce sector and examined the»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Labour (MoL) yesterday invited all entities and individuals wishing to apply for the prestigious Qatar Private Sector Nationalisation Award to attend a dedicated guidance workshop that will offer full clarity on every aspect of the programme. The session, set for Sunday»»»

Dubai: Astronomical calculations in Oman indicate that Friday, March 20, is likely to mark the first day of Eid Al Fitr, subject to the official moon sighting, local media reported. According to estimates, the crescent moon of Shawwal is expected to be born before sunset on Thursday, March 19, maki»»»

Dubai: Sixteen people were killed on Tuesday after a heavy truck collided head-on with a passenger minibus on a road linking Al Mahfad district and the Lahmar area, east of Abyan governorate in southern Yemen, local medical reported. Eyewitnesses said the minibus burst into flames moments after the»»»

US President Donald Trump on Tuesday claimed Iran is seeking to develop missiles that can strike the United States and accused Tehran of working to rebuild a nuclear program that was targeted by American strikes last year. The United States and Iran are engaged in high-stakes negotiations over Iran»»»

Doha, Qatar: Commending Qatar’s mediation endeavous to end conflicts in the region and beyond, Pakistan’s Minister for Information and Broadcasting H E Attaullah Tarar has described Qatar as “an important stabilising force” contributing to peace and regional stability. During an official visit to Q»»»

Dubai: A juvenile court in Egypt’s Ismailia governorate has ordered a 13-year-old boy to be placed in a youth detention facility for 15 years after he was convicted of killing and dismembering a schoolmate in a case that stirred widespread public outrage. According to local media reports. the case,»»»

President Donald Trump has provided his annual update on America as part of his annual State of the Union address. In what became the longest-ever address of its kind, Trump offered victorious - and sometimes combative - remarks, praising the work of fellow Republicans and outlining his future agen»»»

Construction of a cableway station is underway at the ski cluster in Jyrgalan, the press service of Ala-Too Resort OJSC reported. According to the company, the work is progressing ahead of schedule. The facility is being built using the Doppelmayr D-Line technological system, which combines chairli»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Interior, through the General Directorate of Traffic, has launched a forward-looking initiative aimed at achieving zero road accidents in the future by transforming the behavior of the next generation of road users. The initiative is rooted in a preventive vision that p»»»

Opening the 2026 spring parliamentary season, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán placed Hungary’s energy security and the war in Ukraine at the center of his address, warning that Brussels and Kyiv are applying coordinated political pressure on Hungary just weeks before national elections. Prime Minister »»»

The volume of investments was 1.3% lower according to raw data in the 4th quarter of 2025 compared to the same period of the previous year. The total value of investments at comparative prices, based on seasonally adjusted data, exceeded the previous quarter by 0.1%. The performance of investments »»»

Dubai: Dubai gold prices edged higher on Wednesday morning, extending a volatile month shaped by global trade tensions, geopolitical risks and shifting expectations around US interest rates, all of which continue to steer investor appetite toward safe-haven assets. (Check latest UAE gold prices her»»»

Two heads of parliamentary committees have resigned. Speaker Marlen Mamataliev announced at a meeting of the Parliament of Kyrgyzstan. He stated that the resignation letters were received from Bolotbek Borbiev, head of the Committee on Judicial and Legal Affairs, Law and Order, Combating Crime, and»»»

The Ministry of Economy and Commerce of Kyrgyzstan has become the owner of 100 percent of the shares of National Investment Fund OJSC, the Kyrgyz Stock Exchange reported. The transaction took place on February 19. Previously, the fund’s sole shareholder was the State Property Management Agency. A t»»»

Ata-Zhurt deputy group has changed its name. Its head, Dastanbek Dzhumabekov, announced at a meeting of the Parliament. According to him, the decision was made by the group’s members. «Our group is now officially called El Umutu Ata-Zhurt. I would also like to note that we have a new member, Taalai»»»

Colombo: Sri Lanka's criminal investigators arrested the country's former intelligence chief on Wednesday in connection with the 2019 Easter Sunday bombings that killed 279 people, police said. Retired Major-General Suresh Sallay was taken into custody at dawn in a suburb of the capital, police sai»»»

Donald Trump delivered a combative State of the Union address on Tuesday night that trumpeted what he said was an American "turnaround for the ages". At a time when polls suggest many in the US continue to be dissatisfied with the current state of the nation – and with Trump's leadership of it - th»»»

Kyrgyzstani Talant Duishebaev has been appointed coach of the French national handball team. The French Handball Federation announced. According to the Federation, Talant Duishebaev will begin his new role on March 16. «It’s a great honor for me to coach the French national team. This is what I wan»»»

Kathmandu: Nepal's interim government has said preparations are on track for parliamentary elections next week, the first since a deadly 2025 uprising, urging voters to exercise their right "without fear". The Himalayan republic of 30 million people holds elections on March 5, less than six months »»»

18 former Marines corroborate cash delivery claims in relation to kickbacks from flood-control projects The former soldiers alleged that they delivered kickbacks from anomalous flood control projects to resigned AKO Bicol Party-list Representative Zaldy Co, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr and former »»»

A Turkish F-16 fighter jet crashed after taking off from an airbase, killing the pilot, the Turkish Defense Ministry said. A fighter jet of the Turkish Armed Forces went down around 12:50 am local time. Search and rescue teams reached the wreckage. The pilot did not survive.AmericasUS F-16 Fighter »»»

US President Donald Trump said that he prefers diplomacy with Iran but has never heard "secret words" from the Islamic Republic that it will never have nuclear weapons. The president confirmed that negotiations are ongoing but insisted that Tehran has not given up developing nuclear weapons."They w»»»

More than 2.5 million people in Kyrgyzstan have undergone free screening for viral hepatitis. Deputy Health Minister Bakytbek Kadyraliev said at a meeting of the Parliamentary Committee on Labor, Healthcare, Women’s Affairs, and Social Issues. According to him, from 2023 through early February 2026»»»