The Undersecretary of the Ministry of Industry and Minerals for Public Affairs, Production, and Industrial Zones, Mustafa Ali Al-Samou, received last Thursday (12 February) Hussein Oktem (Hüseyin Öktem), Chairman of Turkish company Al-Sharq Al-Taqni (Partner Teknik), accompanied by Serdar Oktem, th»»»

The National Development Agency (NDA) reported last Thursday (12 February) that it had signed a partnership agreement on the same day in Amsterdam, Netherlands, with Signify Philips. A leader in lighting and lighting technology, including international brand Philips, Signify Philips reports it had »»»

Today, February 14, Bulgarians across the country are raising their glasses to celebrate Trifon Zarezan, the traditional holiday honoring the patron saint of vineyards and wine. Known as the “wine grower’s day,” Trifon Zarezan has been a staple of Bulgarian folklore for centuries, combining agricul»»»

The debate over whether to ban Under-16s from using social media has returned to the fore after Britain’s House of Lords voted in favour of prohibition. The upper house may not be the most social media savvy institution—most of the 800+ Lords are over the age of 70, dozens are over the age of 90, a»»»

KUWAIT, Feb 14 (KUNA) -- The price of Kuwaiti oil barrel went down USD one to reach USD 65.25 per barrel Friday, compared with USD 67.08 pb the day before, according to Kuwait Petroleum Corporation (KPC) on Saturday.In international markets, Brent crude oil price went up 23 cents to USD 67.75 pb, w»»»

Dubai: Dubai’s Islamic Affairs and Charitable Activities Department has moved to standardise the value of Ramadan charity coupons across the emirate, in a step aimed at strengthening oversight, improving efficiency and ensuring that assistance reaches those most in need. Click here for Ramadan pray»»»

Dubai: As Ramadan approaches, bringing with it a surge in charitable giving and social solidarity, authorities in UAE are intensifying public awareness campaigns to warn against begging in all its forms, stressing that it is a criminal offence under federal law. Click here for Ramadan prayer timing»»»

In recent days, Kurdish fighters who spent years building vast tunnel networks in the border area between Syria, Iraq, and Türkiye have begun to emerge from their bunkers and leave Syrian territory, as part of a deal struck with the new leaders in Damascus. Many of those leaving quietly and without»»»

French President Emmanuel Macron on Friday told the Munich Security Conference that it is time for Europe to become a geopolitical power that can provide its own security by rearticulating its nuclear deterrent in the face of an aggressive Russia. “Everyone should take their cue from us,” he said. »»»

The food insecurity crisis in Yemen continues to worsen, especially in Houthi controlled areas, despite relative stabilized conditions in regions controlled by the legitimate government, supported by the resumption of Saudi assistance, said a recent report published by the Famine Early Warning Syst»»»

Well-known travel blogger and founder of the Camperghini project, Connor Camperghini, is set to visit Kyrgyzstan in the near future. He plans to embark on an independent journey across the country and showcase it to an international audience through his original content, the Tourism Department repo»»»

In Kyrgyzstan, over three years of the free hepatitis B vaccination program, approximately 192,000 adults completed the full course of three doses. Umutkan Chokmorova, Director of the Center for Control of Blood-borne Viral Hepatitis and HIV, told 24.kg news agency. According to her, more than 312,»»»

The Ministry of Culture, Information, and Youth Policy of Kyrgyzstan places special emphasis on creating inclusive conditions in libraries and cultural institutions across the country. In this regard, the Kasymaly Bayalinov Youth and Children’s Library is gradually addressing the issue of accessibi»»»

(Photo feature by: Shokry bin Mansour) TUNIS, Feb 14 (KUNA) -- In the heart of the historic Medina of Tunis stands Dar Ben Turkia Palace, an Ottoman-era landmark built in the late 18th century that has become a prominent museum and tourist destination.The palace reflects a unique architectural blen»»»

Berlin: Award-winning Indian writer Arundhati Roy said Friday she was withdrawing from the Berlin Film Festival over jury president Wim Wenders's comments that cinema should "stay out of politics" when asked about Gaza. Roy said in a statement sent to AFP that she was "shocked and disgusted" by res»»»

Kyrgyz wrestler Akzhol Makhmudov won the Super 4 Wrestling International Tournament, which took place at Zhashtyk Arena in Bishkek. In the main event, he faced Aik Mnatsakanian from Bulgaria, bronze medalist at the 2018, 2019, and 2022 World and European Championships. The two wrestlers had previou»»»

A draft law «On Amendments to Certain Legislative Acts on Road Safety» has been submitted for public discussion in Kyrgyzstan. The document proposes requiring citizens of Kyrgyzstan holding national driver’s licenses issued in foreign countries to register them with the authorized vehicle and drive»»»

Kyrgyzstan’s Ministry of Emergency Situations is forecasting an early arrival of spring, with average air temperatures expected to be 1–2 degrees Celsius above the seasonal norm. Deputy Emergency Situations Minister Azamat Mambetov announced at a briefing that spring this year will come earlier tha»»»

Abu Dhabi: President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan today received a telephone call from Shehbaz Sharif, Prime Minister of Pakistan. The two leaders reviewed various avenues for bilateral cooperation and joint action, exploring opportunities to strengthen ties in the economic and d»»»

Deir el-Balah, Palestinian Territories: From a small studio in the central city of Deir el-Balah, Sylvia Hassan's voice echoes across the Gaza Strip, broadcast on one of the Palestinian territory's first radio stations to hit the airwaves after two years of war. Hassan, a radio host on fledgling st»»»

The opening months of 2026 have proven to be a grim era for the Indonesian medical landscape. A controversial mandate issued by Social Affairs Minister Saifullah Yusuf, known as Regulation 3/HUK/2026, has sparked widespread public outcry. »»»

China's foreign minister told his French and German counterparts that Beijing was not to blame for Europe's economic and security problems as he pushed for more cooperation at a summit in Munich, a foreign ministry statement said Saturday. Wang Yi made the comments at a meeting with France's Jean-N»»»

A draft resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan «On Approval of the Rules for the Sanitary Protection of the Territory of the Kyrgyz Republic and the Comprehensive Anti-Epidemic Action Plan for 2026–2030» has been submitted for public discussion. The document establishes unified requir»»»

The feast day of St. Tryphon is celebrated across Bulgaria on Saturday with traditional pruning of the vineyards, free wine and music. Celebrations began as early as Friday. Vine-growers' Day has been marked since 1962 on the day of Tryphon of Campsada, the patron saint of wine, vine-growers, and w»»»

Kazakh figure skater Mikhail Shaidorov delivered a stunning victory in the men’s singles event at the 2026 Winter Olympics, marking Kazakhstan’s first-ever Olympic gold medal in figure skating. Competing at the Games held in Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo, the 21-year-old athlete emerged as an unexpec»»»

KUWAIT, Feb 14 (KUNA) -- 1961 -- Kuwait Amir Sheikh Abdullah Al-Salem Al-Sabah signed a decree that regulated the documentation of official minutes. 1987 -- Abdulwahhab Al-Othman a famous skipper, known locally as Nokhetha, passed away at 82. He was named leader of skippers, or sheikh Al-Nowakhtha,»»»

KUWAIT, Feb 14 (KUNA) -- His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah sent a cable of congratulations to King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa of Bahrain on the 25th anniversary of the endorsement of Bahrain's National Action Charter.In the cable, His Highness the Amir expressed his since»»»

KUWAIT, Feb 14 (KUNA) -- His Highness the Prime Minister Sheikh Ahmad Abdullah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah sent a cable of congratulations to King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa of Bahrain on the 25th anniversary of the endorsement of Bahrain's National Action Charter. (pick up previous) aa»»»

KUWAIT, Feb 14 (KUNA) -- His Highness the Crown Prince Sheikh Sabah Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah sent a cable of congratulations to King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa of Bahrain on the 25th anniversary of the endorsement of Bahrain's National Action Charter.In the cable, His Highness the Crown Prince expres»»»

Gisèle Pelicot, the woman at the centre of France's largest rape trial, has told BBC Newsnight she was "crushed by horror" on discovering that, for years, her husband had repeatedly drugged her unconscious and invited dozens of men to rape her. "Something exploded inside me," says Ms Pelicot, 73, o»»»

Rape survivor Gisèle Pelicot has said she felt "overwhelmed" and "very honoured" to receive a personal letter of support from Queen Camilla. The Queen had commended Ms Pelicot for her "courage" and "grace", writing: "I very much wanted to write to express my heartfelt admiration for the courage, gr»»»

Washington, United States: The US government said Friday it is ending a protected status for migrants from Yemen, which had been in place for the past decade. Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem announced that Temporary Protected Status, or TPS, first designated for the Middle Eastern nation»»»

The US military said Friday that it has carried out another deadly strike on a vessel accused of trafficking drugs in the Caribbean Sea. US Southern Command said on social media that the boat “was transiting along known narco-trafficking routes in the Caribbean and was engaged in narco-trafficking »»»

Munich: Advisor to the Prime Minister and Official Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Dr. Majid bin Mohammed Al Ansari took part today in a panel discussion titled “Regional Challenges and the Role of Qatari Mediation in Conflict Resolution.” The session was organized by the Arab Cult»»»

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un paid tribute to the "matchless bravery" of his country's soldiers fighting in Russia's war with Ukraine as he visited a memorial being built to those killed in the conflict, state media reported Saturday. "The matchless bravery and mass heroism displayed by soldiers »»»

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has attended a vigil in Tumbler Ridge, British Columbia, where hundreds gathered to mourn the eight victims killed in a mass shooting there this week. Carney visited the small town on Friday, along with other federal leaders across the political aisle, as well as»»»

Saudi Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources Bandar Alkhorayef has held separate meetings with European Commissioner for the Mediterranean Dubravka Suica and European Commissioner for Trade and Economic Security Maros Šefcovic in Brussels. The meetings discussed cooperation between the two side»»»

Washington: US President Donald Trump said Friday that a change of government in Iran would be the "best thing that could happen," as he sent a second aircraft carrier to the Middle East to ratchet up military pressure on the Islamic republic. Trump's comments were his most overt call yet for the t»»»

Funding for the US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is expected to lapse this weekend after Senate Democrats rejected Republican proposals, Fox News reported. The lapse would affect DHS only, as roughly 97% of the federal government is already funded through the end of FY2026.Key agencies unde»»»

Fasting during Ramadan can be safe for many people living with diabetes but with careful planning, medical supervision and smart dietary choices. Dr Ihab Eltayeb, Consultant Endocrinologist at Prime Hospital, Dubai, advises that personalised guidance is essential to prevent dangerous blood sugar fl»»»

US President Donald Trump was asked whether he wants regime change in Iran and replied that it “seems like that would be the best thing that could happen,” adding: “Let’s see what happens.” He repeated his claim that Iran’s nuclear sites were “obliterated,” telling reporters the US would “probably »»»

The US military is preparing for the possibility of sustained operations against Iran if President Donald Trump orders an attack, two US officials told Reuters. The planning could extend beyond nuclear sites to Iranian state and security facilities, with officials expecting potential Iranian retali»»»

The European backers of Ukraine who are funding its military have a right to take part in the US-backed peace talks, Polish Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski has claimed. The next trilateral Russia-US-Ukraine negotiations will take place in Geneva next week, with “no Europeans” at the table, Kreml»»»

Kyrgyzstani Artur Saparbekov competed in the 10-kilometer cross-country skiing event at the Winter Olympics in Italy. The freestyle medals were awarded the day before, with 113 athletes competing. The Kyrgyz Olympic team member started 105th and finished in 27 minutes 46.9 seconds. He finished in 1»»»

New Delhi: The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has issued an advisory to schools, students, and parents ahead of the Class 10 and 12 board examinations, scheduled to begin on February 17, 2026. Over 4.6 million students will appear for exams across India and in 26 countries abroad. Also»»»

The State Secretary of Kyrgyzstan Arslan Koichiev met with Vladimir Medinsky, Aide to the President of the Russian Federation and Chairman of the Commission on Historical Education under the President of the Russian Federation. He shared this on social media. According to the State Secretary, the p»»»

The Central Commission for Elections and Referendums of Kyrgyzstan (CEC) reviewed the results of the parliamentary elections in constituency No. 13, where the results had previously been annulled. The CEC recognized the elections as valid and annulled the results of one candidate. The basis for the»»»

DOHA: Saudi Arabia’s Abdullah Alsharbatly produced a thrilling round with his 13-year-old mare Diriyah to win the CSI5* 160cm Grand Prix at the HH The Amir’s Sword Showjumping Championship at Al Shaqab, topping a world-class field in a dramatic jump-off.The blue-riband class, carrying a total prize»»»

President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov received the Foreign Minister of Kazakhstan Yermek Kosherbayev. The presidential press service reported. The two sides discussed current issues of bilateral cooperation and noted the potential for expanding collaboration in all areas. They also exchanged views »»»

Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan Adylbek Kasymaliev and Prime Minister of Tajikistan Kokhir Rasulzoda visited Uchkun OJSC and the state institution Kyzmat under the Presidential Administration. At Uchkun OJSC, the heads of government toured the binding and offset workshops, where »»»