Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico said he wanted to discuss the situation around the Druzhba oil pipeline with Volodymyr Zelensky, but the Ukrainian side was only ready to talk after February 25. "I was interested in speaking with the Ukrainian president by phone and getting an answer to the questi»»»

By Arunabh Saikia and Uzmi AtharKARNAL, India — Hundreds of discarded batteries rattle along a conveyor belt into a crusher in a remote plant in northern India, fuelling a multi-billion-dollar industry that is bolstering the country's geopolitical ambitions.India is cashing in on the growing "e-was»»»

AMMAN — The Jordan Strategy Forum (JSF), in partnership with PwC Jordan, launched on Monday the results of the 2025 CEO Survey, during an event that brought together public and private sector leaders to discuss global and local economic transformations.The event was attended by Minister of Industry»»»

Dubai: Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence, and Chairman of the Executive Council of Dubai, shared a striking image of the emirate’s skyline on Tuesday morning as a dense blanket of fog descended across the UAE. The »»»

More than 200 Venezuelan political prisoners began a hunger strike on Sunday, demanding inclusion in a new amnesty law they say excludes many detainees, particularly those facing military-related charges. The law, approved by Congress last week, forms part of reforms backed by Washington after form»»»

Mexico’s security forces on Sunday killed Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, the nation's most powerful cartel leader, who was wounded during an attempted arrest in Jalisco state and died while being transferred to Mexico City. His killing marks the highest-profile blow against cartels in a decade and spa»»»

Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, known as "El Mencho", was the feared architect of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel, one of Mexico’s most powerful criminal organisations. Over decades, he expanded the group’s operations across multiple states and international markets, becoming a central figure in the »»»

US District Judge Aileen Cannon permanently banned the Department of Justice on Monday from releasing a report by former special counsel Jack Smith about US President Donald Trump's alleged mishandling of classified government documents at the end of his first term.  A federal judge on Mo»»»

Mexico was on high alert Monday with schools closed and travelers stranded, as members of a powerful cartel launched violent rampages after the death of the country's most-wanted drug lord. In some towns tourists and residents were urged to stay indoors. Airlines, including Air Canada, United Airli»»»

FRANCE 24's Mexico City correspondent Ioan Grillo says that the loss of 25 National Guard troops will be devastating for Mexico. News of the death of Nemesio "El Mencho" Oseguera, leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel, triggered spasms of violence, with cartel members blocking roads in 20 sta»»»

European Union lawmakers Monday put a key trade deal with the United States on hold, demanding clarity after a Supreme Court ruling struck down many of President Donald Trump's tariffs. Speaking on FRANCE 24, Guntram Wolff, Senior Fellow at Bruegel, says that the new tariffs announced by Trump crea»»»

Speaking with FRANCE 24's Sharon Gaffney, Valentin Pereda, Assistant Professor at the School of Criminology at the University of Montreal, says that "one of the key elements that gives the Mexican cartels their power is their access to American-made weapons". At least 73 people died in Mexico's att»»»

A powerful nor’easter battered the northeastern United States on Monday, dumping record snowfall, grounding thousands of flights and forcing widespread closures from Maryland to Maine as officials warned of dangerous winds, power outages and further storms later in the week. A massive snowstorm pum»»»

Speaking with FRANCE 24's Sharon Gaffney, Valentin Pereda, Assistant Professor at the School of Criminology at the University of Montreal, says that "one of the key elements that gives the Mexican cartels their power is their access to American-made weapons". At least 73 people died in Mexico's att»»»

Talks between the US and Iran are expected to take place on Thursday in Geneva "with a positive push to go the extra mile towards finalising the deal," Badr Albusaidi, foreign minister of regional mediator Oman said on Sunday. Iranian officials held out hope for progress towards a deal amid a »»»

Photos have circulated showing celebrations as formerly exiled Gazans have been able to return home since the partial reopening of the Rafah border crossing between the Gaza Strip and Egypt. However, that isn’t the story for the majority of people seeking to cross: with only a few dozen people allo»»»

Forget the capture of Nicolas Maduro in Caracas and those zero U.S. casualties.Iran’s not Venezuela. The Pentagon knows it, deploying a second aircraft carrier to the Middle East along with a fleet of ships, aircraft and support to take on a weakened regime, but still a nation of 90 million that bo»»»

Kyrgyzstan has updated its list of legal agencies for employment abroad. According to the Center for Employment Abroad, the decision was made by an interdepartmental commission. Applications for the issuance, extension, and revocation of work permits in Turkey, Germany, Bulgaria, Slovakia, and the »»»

Somaliland – a breakaway region of Somalia seeking international recognition – is willing to give the United States access to its minerals and military bases, a minister told AFP on Saturday. Israel became the only country in the world to recognise Somaliland's independence in Decemb»»»

A key border post between the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Burundi reopened Monday after more than two months of closure triggered by an offensive by the Rwanda-backed AFC/M23. The Kavimvira crossing, a vital trade route linking Uvira and Bujumbura, resumed operations on Monday as Congolese»»»

This week, France in Focus takes to the skies to follow the perilous work of French mountain rescuers. This year, unusual weather conditions have led to a deadly winter with far more avalanches than usual. Tragically, 28 lives were lost in the French Alps between late December and mid-February – fa»»»

US Ambassador Charles Kushner "did not appear" after being formally summoned over comments the Trump administration made about the killing of a far-right activist in France, the foreign ministry said on Monday. Kushner will no longer have direct access to government ministers but will be allow»»»

As France and India kick off the 2026 "Year of Innovation", Access Asia is on the ground in New Delhi, just weeks after landmark free trade agreements were signed with the EU and the United States.  We explore how the textile industry is adjusting after recent 50 percent tariffs»»»

In an interview with FRANCE 24, Thai Foreign Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow called for de-escalation with Cambodia, warning that "further conflict means more losses". However, he dismissed Phnom Penh's territorial claims as "totally not correct" and accused Cambodia of "internationalising the »»»

China on Monday urged the United States to cancel unilateral tariffs announced by President Donald Trump after the US Supreme Court struck down many of his measures, ruling he lacked authority under a 1977 law. Trump responded by unveiling new global import duties of up to 15% under different power»»»

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un’s sister, Kim Yo Jong, has been promoted within the ruling Workers’ Party, state media said, as a rare party congress in Pyongyang offers a closely watched window into the regime’s leadership dynamics and future nuclear policy. The powerful sister of North Korean lea»»»

On February 23 in Geneva, on the sidelines of the high-level segment of the 61st session of the UN Human Rights Council, Foreign Minister of Kyrgyzstan Jeenbek Kulubaev met with Ignazio Cassis, Head of the Federal Department of Foreign Affairs of the Swiss Confederation. The press service of the Fo»»»

The French foreign ministry says US envoy Charles Kushner should be blocked from access to the government, after he failed to explain comments about an alleged "rise" of violence in France. Kushner, father of Donald Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner, had been summoned to meet French Foreign Minister»»»

On February 23, as part of the high-level segment of the Conference on Disarmament, Foreign Minister of Kyrgyzstan Jeenbek Kulubaev met with United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres. The two sides discussed the current state and prospects of cooperation. According to the press service of t»»»

The world’s largest warship, the nuclear-powered USS Gerald R. Ford, has arrived in Souda Bay, in Greece, en route to the Middle East. Souda Bay is a strategic Nato base, and as a vital hub for the US, Greece, and the alliance in the eastern Mediterranean. On a straight line, it’s a few-hours hop (»»»

Dubai: Dense fog blanketed parts of the UAE on Tuesday morning, severely reducing road visibility and causing significant travel disruption across Dubai and Sharjah. The National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) issued an advisory for the early morning hours, when conditions were at their thickest, urgi»»»

President Donald Trump makes disparaging remarks against the U.S Supreme Court justices during a press briefing in the James S. Brady Briefing Room at the White House in Washington, D.C., on Friday, February 20, 2026. That morning, the Supreme Court ruled the president exceeded authority when issui»»»

On February 23, 2026, Foreign Minister of Kyrgyzstan Jeenbek Kulubaev addressed the high-level segment of the Conference on Disarmament, held at the UN Office in Geneva. This was the first time Kyrgyzstan participated in the conference. The press service of the Foreign Affairs Ministry of Kyrgyzsta»»»

A pedestrian crosses Park Avenue with its tress covered in snow as a major winter snow storm continues in New York City and across the Northeast region of the country. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo Feb. 23 (UPI) -- More than 40 million people in the Northeast were under blizzard warni»»»

On February 23, an extended meeting reviewing the 2025 performance of local courts in Chui region was held with the participation of Chairman of the Supreme Court Mederbek Satyev. The press service of the Supreme Court of Kyrgyzstan reported. According to the statement, in 2025 the Chui Regional Co»»»

Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto has rejected accusations that Budapest hates Ukraine, suggesting that it’s Kiev that’s been pursuing hostile policies toward his country for years. The remarks came in response to questions from reporters on the sidelines of the EU Foreign Affairs Council,»»»

Dubai: The UAE is set for generally fair to partly cloudy weather through Saturday, with fluctuating temperatures, humid nights and periods of rough seas, according to the national forecast. Temperatures are expected to rise today under fair to partly cloudy skies. Conditions will turn humid overni»»»

Dubai: When the call to prayer signals the end of a long day of fasting, the first thing most people in the UAE reach for is not food, it is a drink. Ramadan in the UAE is as much about its iconic beverages as it is about prayer, reflection, and togetherness. (Click here for UAE Ramadan Prayer Timi»»»

An explosion outside a train station in Moscow has killed one traffic police officer and injured two others, the Russian Interior Ministry said in a statement. Police had been patrolling their vehicle at Savyolovsky Station Square, north of the city centre, when it said "an unidentified device was »»»

Dubai: President Donald Trump is considering a wider range of military options against Iran as diplomatic efforts enter what officials describe as a critical phase, the New York Times reported, citing sources familiar with internal administration deliberations. According to the report, Trump has to»»»

Share: File photo: Former Iranian President Hassan Rouhani and his foreign minister, Mohammad Javad Zarif reportedly tried to topple Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei at the height of the nationwide unrest in January but Ali Larijani thwarted the effort A report by the French newspaper Le Figar»»»

At a defining moment in human history, the world gathered at the AI Impact Summit 2026 in New Delhi. For us in India, it was a moment of immense pride and joy to welcome Heads of State, Heads of Government, delegates and innovators from across the world. India brings scale and energy to everything »»»

A girlfriend of Nemesio Oseguera, the powerful leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel who was killed by the Mexican military, was key to finding him in Tapalpa, a picturesque village of vacation homes in western Mexico. The 59-year-old Oseguera, nicknamed "El Mencho," was wounded in a clash wi»»»

President Donald Trump has claimed that crime and murder in the US are at the lowest level for 125 years, with the White House attributing this to his "unwavering commitment to restoring law and order". Homicides are projected to reach a 125-year low - according to one study - but the same cannot b»»»

The global transportation and postal company FedEx has filed a lawsuit for a "full refund" for US President Donald Trump's emergency tariffs. Trump introduced higher tariffs on most countries last April under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA), but in a ruling last week the US »»»

Dubai: Investors should increase exposure to scarce assets such as real estate, infrastructure, commodities and precious metals as inflation risks build beneath a surface of strong global liquidity, according to DBS Bank Chief Investment Officer Hou Wey Fook. Sign up for our daily business newslett»»»

Police have issued a stern warning against hit-and-run incidents, highlighting that such actions are not only serious traffic violations but also grave breaches of human responsibility. “Leaving the scene of an accident deprives victims of urgent medical care and obstructs emergency response,” said»»»

The White House has celebrated Team USA’s gold-medal victory over Canada at the 2026 Winter Olympics by sharing an image of a bald eagle mauling a goose, the birds symbolizing the two nations. Tensions between the two neighbors have been elevated due to a trade dispute and US President Donald Trump»»»

Lima: A military Mi-17 helicopter crashed in Peru's Arequipa region, killing all 15 people on board. The Peruvian Air Force confirmed the deaths of four crew members and eleven passengers after the aircraft lost radio contact on Sunday. A search operation located the wreckage on Monday, confirming »»»

Dubai: Drone delivery could start to change how Dubai residents experience traffic in their own neighbourhoods, particularly during peak hours, according to a senior executive at Keeta Drone. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.While the technology will not replace traditi»»»