All parking areas in Bishkek will transition to QR code—only payment. The plans were announced by Bakai Asylbek uulu, Director of City Road and Transport Infrastructure municipal enterprise, at a joint meeting of Emgek and Zhany Kuch factions of the Bishkek City Council. According to him, the capit»»»

Deputy Chairman of the Association of International Road Carriers of the Kyrgyz Republic, Igor Golubev, commented to journalists on the congestion of heavy trucks at Kazakh—Kyrgyz section of the border. According to him, inspections have been intensified by Kazakhstan’s Border Service and the State»»»

Doha, Qatar: QatarEnergy signed a 20-year Sales and Purchase Agreement (SPA) with Petronas for the supply of two million tons per annum (MTPA) of LNG from Qatar to Malaysia starting 2028. The agreement was signed by HE Saad Sherida Al-Kaabi, the Minister of State for Energy Affairs, the President a»»»

As the general election on February 8 approaches, the Japanese political climate is split between a governing bloc prioritising geopolitical clout and an opposition focused on domestic relief. Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi of the Liberal Democratic Party is campaigning on a platform of sovereign st»»»

A digital registry of available land plots will be created in Kyrgyzstan’s capital, Bishkek. The announcement was made by First Vice Mayor Mirlan Baigonchokov at a meeting of the Bishkek City Council’s Standing Commission on Economy, Budget, Finance, and Investments. According to him, relevant work»»»

AMMAN — The Amman Stock Exchange (ASE) extended its gains on Tuesday, with the All-Share Index closing at 3,611 points, up 39 points, continuing a positive trend seen since the beginning of 2026.The Premier Companies Index rose to 1,978.17 points, while the Total Return Index advanced to 2,601.50 p»»»

AMMAN — The Central Bank of Jordan (CBJ) will issue on Wednesday the sixth tranche of Treasury bonds for this year on behalf of the government, with a total value of JD200 million.According to data released by the bank and cited by Al Mamlaka, the bonds will mature on February 5, 2036, while the se»»»

State owned Libya Post announced yesterday the opening of partnership opportunities with entities and companies wishing to provide diverse services and products through its post offices across Libya. This initiative is part of the company’s plan to transform its offices into integrated service cent»»»

The United States has sent a small group of soldiers to Nigeria, marking the first confirmed presence of US forces on the ground since airstrikes carried out in December, Reuters reported. "That has led to increased collaboration between our nations to include a small US team that brings some uniqu»»»

Venezuela’s interim president Delcy Rodriguez consolidated her new government on Monday by appointing key ministers and meeting Washington’s new chargé d’affaires, Laura Dogu, in Caracas to discuss US plans for “stabilisation, economic recovery, reconciliation and transition". Foreign Minister Yvan»»»

Less than two weeks after Donald Trump suggested Colombian President Gustavo Petro could face a fate similar to Nicolás Maduro’s, Petro is now visiting the White House, showing efforts to ease months of intense diplomatic tension. The two leaders, who have traded harsh public insults and disagreed »»»

Iran has signalled readiness to negotiate with the United States, with President Masoud Pezeshkian instructing his foreign minister to pursue talks despite recent tensions and unrest. The negotiations are expected to take place on Tuesday in Turkey, with the apparent backing of Supreme Leader Ayato»»»

Bill and Hillary Clinton will testify in a US House investigation surrounding deceased sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, a spokesman for the ex-president said, heading off a potential vote to hold the couple in contempt. The Epstein affair continues to cast a long shadow over Washington, entangling som»»»

Bill and Hillary Clinton have agreed to testify in the House’s Jeffrey Epstein investigation, though terms aren’t finalized. Rep. James Comer continues to push for contempt charges while negotiating deposition dates, pausing the House Rules Committee’s consideration of the resolution, as detailed b»»»

François Picard is pleased to welcome Elizabeth Dickinson, Deputy Director for Latin America at the International Crisis Group. She offers a nuanced, clear-eyed perspective on the shifting dynamics between the United States and Colombia. Through the lens of US domestic politics, Colombia’s internal»»»

For this edition of VIEW FROM RIO, Carys Garland is pleased to welcome our Jan Onoszko. In Brazil, nearly 24,000 children and adolescents were reported missing in 2025. The figures represent not just a statistical spike, an 8% increase from the previous year, but a deeper, systemic challenge. In th»»»

Jack Lang is mentioned in the newly released Epstein files, revealing a long-standing acquaintance with Jeffrey Epstein, including visits to the Louvre together. The ex-French minister said he cut ties after learning Epstein was likely a sex offender, but the files show Lang maintained deep connect»»»

A samba school’s decision to honour Brazilian President Inacio Lula da Silva at this year’s Rio de Janeiro Carnival has sparked controversy, with critics accusing organisers of turning the spectacle into a premature campaign event months before national elections. The face of the Brazilian presiden»»»

Poland ​will launch an investigation into possible links between the late sex offender Jeffrey ⁠Epstein and Russian intelligence, as well as any impact on Poland, Prime Minister Donald Tusk said on Tuesday. "More and more leads, more ​and more information, and more and more commentary in the global»»»

Colombian President Gustavo Petro and US President Donald Trump appeared to reset strained relations during a White House meeting, signalling cooperation on drug trafficking and trade after months of sharp rhetoric and diplomatic friction. Colombian President Gustavo Petro and US President Donald T»»»

US President Donald Trump signed a sweeping $1.2 trillion government funding package to end a partial federal shutdown, while leaving unresolved a looming battle in Congress over short-term Homeland Security funding and immigration enforcement. US President Donald Trump signed a roughly $1.2 trilli»»»

Forces reporting to Syria’s interior ministry on Monday entered the strategic city of al-Hassakeh in the northeast as part of an agreement with the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF). Under the deal, the security forces were given permission to enter two Kurdish-controlled cities in exchang»»»

Israel has reopened the Rafah border crossing into Gaza, but movement remains tightly restricted, with only a dozen people allowed to enter and a small number of wounded evacuated to Egypt. While the reopening is seen as a key step in the ceasefire process, far fewer people crossed than expected, l»»»

Despite the ceasefire in place in Gaza since October 2025, the Israeli bombing continues. Residents are suffering dire conditions while winter has made things worse: heavy rains have flooded the camps and cold weather has led to the death of at least ten children due to a lack of adequate heating o»»»

One month after the US captured Nicolas Maduro, is Washington trying its Venezuela template on Iran? Not the part where special forces swoop for foreign leaders. Rather the part where the regime and its apparatus can stay so long as Washington gets what it wants. In the case of Iran, maximum pressu»»»

A US stealth warplane shot down an Iranian drone that "aggressively" approached an American aircraft carrier as it sailed in the Arabian Sea on Tuesday, a US military spokesman said. The incident occurred with the carrier about 800 kilometers from Iran's coast, and came on the same day that America»»»

Speaking with FRANCE 24's Mark Owen, Sina Azodi, Director of the Middle East Studies program at George Washington University and author of "Iran & the Bomb: United States, Iran &the Nuclear Question", says that 'Iranians since the June 2025 conflict do not have many cards to play with, the »»»

In tonight's edition: Former South African president Jacob Zuma crops up in the US Justice Department's latest Epstein files drop. Also, three years after the last devastating conflict in the region, Tigrayans living in northern Ethiopia are increasingly worried that their lives could tip back»»»

Saif al-Islam Gaddafi, a son of Libya’s late longtime ruler Muammar Gaddafi and once seen as his heir, has died, relatives said Tuesday, without providing details on the circumstances. His death was confirmed by an adviser on social media, while his cousin told Libyan media he had been killed in hi»»»

France’s former culture minister Jack Lang and his film-producing daughter Caroline have both been named in the latest release of documents related to late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. While Lang, who currently leads the prestigious Arab World Institute in Paris, said he had not known about Epstei»»»

Today in Paris, prosecutors are presenting their “réquisitions” in Marine Le Pen’s appeal trial over the European Parliament assistants’ case. The trial is complex and politically sensitive, as it could affect her eligibility to run in the 2027 presidential election. A final decision is not expecte»»»

The cybercrime unit of the Paris prosecutor's office on Tuesday launched a search of the French offices of social media platform X. The raid was connected to an ongoing investigation launched in January 2025 over alleged algorithm manipulation and illicit data extraction that has since expanded to »»»

French prosecutors are seeking to uphold convictions and disqualify Marine Le Pen in her appeal trial over alleged fraud, which could significantly impact the 2027 presidential election. If convicted, the Rassemblement National (RN) might consider appealing the decision, reducing her ineligibility »»»

French prosecutors have searched the offices of Elon Musk’s social media platform X as part of an investigation into alleged offences, including spreading child sexual abuse images and deepfakes.»»»

Social media and instant messaging platform Snapchat has blocked almost half a million accounts believed to belong to people under 16 as tech companies try to comply with Australia's age-based social media ban, the company said Monday. Governments across the world are watching the ban's implementat»»»

The official line these days out of China is that it's a stable partner "in an uncertain world." So what to make of the bombshell news out of Beijing? Xi Jinping has purged his top general Zhang Youxia, with accusations against the 75-year-old loyalist that range from corruption to leaking nuclear »»»

A US fighter jet shot down an Iranian drone that "aggressively" approached the USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier in the Arabian Sea on Tuesday, the US military said, describing it as an act of self-defence. Earlier, a US-flagged oil tanker was approached and challenged by Iranian gunboats while »»»

A Malaysian court on Tuesday acquitted 34-year-old French national Tom Félix on eight drug-related charges. The Veolia executive spent nearly two and a half years behind bars. A French national facing a possible death penalty in Malaysia on eight drug-related charges was acquitted Tuesday, freeing »»»

China will ban hidden car door handles from January 1, 2027, citing safety concerns, phasing out the minimalist designs popularised by Tesla. The new rules require doors to have both interior and exterior mechanical releases and could influence global EV design as China asserts itself as a standard»»»

Teenager Austin Appelbee swam four hours through the ocean to find help for his mother and two siblings after they were swept out to sea while kayaking. A 13-year-old boy is credited with saving the lives of his mother and two younger siblings by swimming four hours through choppy waters to get hel»»»

The US Department of War said it has invited 25 companies, including two Ukrainian firms, to compete in Phase I of its Drone Dominance Program, aimed at rapidly fielding large numbers of low-cost, one-way attack drones. According to the Pentagon, the program is designed to build an arsenal of “hund»»»

Bus drivers in Bishkek will receive additional pay for maintaining a high standard of customer service. The decision was announced by Talantbek Kaparov, Director of Bishkek City Transport municipal enterprise, at a joint meeting of Emgek and Zhany Kuch factions at the Bishkek City Council. Accordin»»»

Sen. Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., was hospitalized Monday night after experiencing flu-like symptoms over the weekend. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo Feb. 3 (UPI) -- Sen. Mitch McConnell was hospitalized Monday night after experiencing what his spokesperson said were "flu-like symptoms" o»»»

US President Donald Trump has not let go of his dream to some day “own” Greenland and is still exploring ways to take control of the Arctic island, Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen warned in a speech to parliament in Nuuk on Monday. Greenland Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen warned on Monda»»»

In the name of sustainability, organisers of the 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics are using a host of existing venues stretching between the Alpine ski resort of Cortina to the fashion capital of Milan in northern Lombardy. The Games open this Friday with a ceremony in Milan's San Siro stadium. T»»»

More than 1,100 buildings were left without power in Kyiv on Tuesday after Russia resumed its attacks on Ukraine's energy infrastructure after a brief period where Moscow stopped targeting energy facilities. A second round of trilateral peace talks between Ukraine, Russia and the US will take place»»»

PRESS REVIEW – Tuesday, February 3: The British and Norwegian papers examine the fallout from the latest release of the Epstein files, which are incriminating Labour peer Peter Mandelson and the crown princess of Norway. In Italy, anarchist protesters' clashes with police make front-page news. A ne»»»

On January 1, Bulgaria officially joined the eurozone, becoming the 21st country to use the European single currency. Sofia's adoption of the euro brings hope of major economic benefits, but it also comes at a moment of deep political polarisation and mass anti-corruption protests, which »»»

Marius Borg Hoiby, 29, son of Norway’s Crown Princess Mette-Marit, stood trial on Tuesday facing 38 charges, including rape, domestic violence, assault, and drug possession, pleading not guilty to the most serious counts. The case has shaken and shocked the whole country.»»»

Carys Garland is pleased to welcome the Director of the Eurasia Democracy Initiative, Peter Zalmayev. Russia carried out a major attack on Ukraine across five regions, specifically taking aim at Ukraine's power grid, as representatives of the two warring countries are due to attend US-bro»»»