Doha, Qatar: Web Summit Qatar 2026 provided a platform for international investors and innovators to explore Qatar’s future-focused growth agenda, from knowledge management to high-end capabilities and economic diversification, according to senior officials at Alvarez & Marsal (A&M), the global pro»»»

Remittances from Russia to Kyrgyzstan totaled a record $2.99 billion in the first 11 months of 2025. RBC reported, citing an analysis of central bank statistics from neighboring countries based on partial-year data. According to the report, remittance inflows to Kyrgyzstan from Russia reached $2.99»»»

Doha, Qatar: Web Summit Qatar 2026 concluded yesterday after four days of intensive networking, deal-making, discussions and sessions firmly cementing Doha’s position as a major global technology hub. The third edition of the event closed with record-breaking participation, attracting 30,274 attend»»»

Doha, Qatar: Director of the Government Communications Office (GCO) and Chairman of the Permanent Web Summit Organising Committee, H E Sheikh Jassim bin Mansour bin Jabor Al-Thani, yesterday emphasised the transformative power of storytelling and digital innovation in government communication durin»»»

Libya discussed with Turkey ways to increase the number of flights to Libyan airports and facilitate direct flights between Turkish Airlines and Sabha International Airport, which would contribute to supporting air transport and enhancing regional connectivity. The discussion came during a meeting »»»

Tokyo: The first permanent Pokemon theme park opened in Tokyo on Thursday, featuring cute rides and a woodland area where visitors can try and "catch 'em all". It is Japan's latest tourist attraction catering to a record influx of overseas travellers, and tickets are already sold out for the next t»»»

Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers and Minister of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry of Kyrgyzstan Bakyt Torobaev, speaking at the Sustainable Impact Forum during the World Governments Summit in Dubai, emphasized the negative impact of climate change on Issyk-Kul Lake. »»»

Manila: In a move that underscores a new phase in strengthening national energy security, Aboitiz Power Corporation is advancing the deployment of large-scale battery energy storage systems (BESS) co-located with existing hydropower assets in Benguet. It's one of the first such installations in the»»»

Kyrgyzstan has called for mountain regions to be recognized as a priority of global climate policy. Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers and Minister of Water Resources, Agriculture and Processing Industry Bakyt Torobaev said at the Global Summit on the Sustainable Development Goals. He stre»»»

Kyrgyzstani Imandos Bektenov won a silver medal at the Asian Shooting Championships, which kicked off in New Delhi, India. The State Agency for Physical Culture and Sports reported. On the first day of competitions, Imandos Bektenov took second place in the 10-meter Air Pistol event among juniors. »»»

Ministry of Labor, Social Security and Migration of Kyrgyzstan signed a memorandum with the International Organization for Migration (IOM) to open a pre-departure orientation center for migrants in the city of Osh, the ministry’s press service reported. In addition, the Memorandum on Cooperation pr»»»

The Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock reported last Tuesday (3 February) that its Undersecretary, Mohammed Al-Turki, chaired an expanded meeting on the same day in Tripoli to discuss the integration of solar energy solutions into agricultural projects. This initiative aligns with the government»»»

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said nuclear talks with the United States are scheduled to take place in Muscat at around 10 a.m. on Friday. "Nuclear talks with the United States are scheduled to be held in Muscat on about 10 am [06:30 GMT] Friday. I'm grateful to our Omani brothers for mak»»»

PARIS, France — President Donald Trump's administration is set Wednesday to host ministers from the European Union and other countries in a major meeting on "critical minerals".This broad category includes dozens of materials such as cobalt, nickel, manganese, graphite, and lithium — as well as "ra»»»

AMMAN — The international audit team from the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) on Wednesday concluded its mission in the Kingdom following intensive inspections that involved a comprehensive audit of civil aviation security and facilitation procedures in Jordan.During the closing se»»»

Dubai: Dubai gold prices eased again on Thursday, extending a cooling trend that has crept into the local market after January’s sharp rally. By 8 am, 24-karat gold was quoted at Dh586.25 per gram, down from Dh593.50 a day earlier, while 22-karat slipped to Dh542.75 from Dh549.50. The softer pricin»»»

Kyrgyzstan’s mineral resources are estimated at $177 billion. Executive Director of the International Business Council (IBC) Askar Sydykov said at B5+1 Dialogue on Critical Minerals panel session of the B5+1 Business Forum. According to him, more than 1,000 mineral deposits are registered in the co»»»

Thousands of supporters of Venezuela’s former president Nicolas Maduro marched through Caracas to demand his release, one month after he was ousted in a US military operation and taken to New York to face drug charges, underscoring the political tightrope faced by interim leader Delcy Rodriguez. Th»»»

US President Donald Trump on Tuesday renewed the African Growth and Opportunity Act – a 25-year-old agreement which allows 32 African countries duty-free access to the US market. The United States on Tuesday renewed the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) through the end of the year»»»

Poland is to launch an investigation into possible links between Jeffrey Epstein and Russian authorities. Prime Minister Donald Tusk wants to determine whether the convicted paedophile was working for the country's secret services. James Vasina reports.»»»

Top US border official Tom Homan on Wednesday said the Trump administration is reducing the number of immigration enforcement officers in Minnesota by 700, "effective immediately". The deployment of some 3,000 federal security officers around Minnesota have drawn huge protests, particular»»»

After around five months of peace talks in Qatar, Colombia's most powerful cartel the Gulf Clan on Wednesday said it was walking away from negotiations. The announcement came a day after Colombian President Gustavo Petro and US President Donald Trump agreed on a new offensive against drugs, which t»»»

Moving day at the palace. Or should we say moving night. The former prince Andrew exiting Windsor Castle under the cover of dark for his brother’s private Sandringham estate in Norfolk. The latest document dump about late financier Jeffrey Epstein providing more lewd allegations around the for»»»

The Washington Post has announced sweeping newsroom job cuts, citing the need for “painful” restructuring as the newspaper grapples with financial pressures and a rapidly changing media landscape, prompting sharp criticism from former editors and journalists’ unions. The Washington Post, owned by b»»»

The latest Jeffrey Epstein file dump by the US Department of Justice saw a number of high profile individuals named, one of them being Microsoft founder Bill Gates. The documents alleged new details of his ties to the sex offender, including claims Gates hid a sexually transmitted disease from his »»»

Israeli air strikes on Wednesday pounded Gaza, killing at least 24 people including children, according to medical officials. The Israeli Defence Forces (IDF) said it retaliated after gunfire wounded an officer; Israel and Hamas accused each other of breaching a US-brokered ceasefire. Gaza's health»»»

In an interview with FRANCE 24, the co-founder of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), the exiled dissident Mohsen Sazegara, said the organisation has "converted to a monster" and is the "backbone of keeping the dictator in power," referring to Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Kha»»»

Israeli proscutors on Wednesday filed charges against 12 suspects for smuggling goods into besieged Gaza. The suspects included reservist soldiers and the brother of the chief of Israel's domestic intelligence agency Shin Bet. The charge sheet for "assisting the enemy in wartime" listed goods such »»»

In tonight's edition: Ghana freezes its warm welcome to African diaspora would-be citizens as the government shakes up the application process. Also, cancer is one of the leading causes of death in Africa, and rates are projected to go up more on the continent than anywhere else. Plus the picturesq»»»

Libyan prosecutors said on Wednesday they will investigate the death of Saif al-Islam Gaddafi, son of the country's longtime leader Muammar Gaddafi, who was shot dead in his home in the city of Zintan on Tuesday. Saif al-Islam's lawyer said he had been killed by a "four-man»»»

The sport of Quidditch – inspired by the fictional game in the Harry Potter books – is growing in popularity in Uganda, where there is now a national tournament and more than 200 players. Organisers hope that Ugandan players of the land-based version of the magical game, officially known as qu»»»

"It's not if there will be another pandemic, but when it will happen." Dr Christian Happi and his team have just won a $100 million grant that enables them to expand their vital work to try to identify threats to provide the world with an early warning system for future pandemics. His project comes»»»

Understanding the experience of young people as they cross borders is the aim of a new project. The GRABS project, funded by the European Research Council, is documenting the lives of migrants, but instead of just talking in an interview with the youngsters, it's trying to understand their situatio»»»

In tonight's edition, gunmen set fire to  shops and homes in a suspected extremist attack on two villages in Nigeria's Kwara State. Also, a Doctors Without Borders hospital is hit in an airstrike by government forces in South Sudan. And Quidditch takes off in Uganda as the team sport drea»»»

French prosecutors urged on Tuesday an appeal court to uphold far-right leader Le Pen’s five-year ban from public office over an EU parliament fake jobs scandal, threatening her 2027 presidential bid.  French prosecutors on Tuesday demanded that an appeal court maintain a five-year ban on far-»»»

A 14-year-old student in southern France stabbed an art teacher multiple times on Tuesday, leaving her in critical condition. Authorities said the attack appears linked to personal tensions, with no known political or religious motive, and the suspect has been arrested on suspicion of attempted mur»»»

Netflix will livestream BTS’s comeback concert to around 190 countries on March 21, marking one of the largest live K-pop events to date. The band, on hiatus since 2022 for mandatory military service, will release their new album ARIRANG on March 20 and perform a free concert in Seoul before starti»»»

Iran has demanded that this week’s talks with the US be held in Oman rather than Turkey, with the agenda narrowed to nuclear issues only, a regional source said on Tuesday. The move adds new complications to an already delicate diplomatic effort amid heightened military tensions in the region. Iran»»»

Foreign Affairs Minister of Kyrgyzstan Jeenbek Kulubaev met with Sergio Gor, the U.S. Special Envoy for South and Central Asia. According to the Foreign Ministry’s press service, the parties discussed the current state and prospects of Kyrgyzstan — USA relations. «Regional cooperation was also disc»»»

Dubai: Commuters across the UAE are navigating a busy Thursday morning, February 5, with typical end-of-the-week congestion patterns forming in Dubai and Sharjah, while Abu Dhabi motorists prepare for significant rolling closures due to the UAE Tour Women’s Event. Also Read: UAE traffic alert: Duba»»»

Dubai: Fertility journeys are often marked by appointments, numbers and waiting rooms — but rarely by spaces where women can simply talk, feel seen and be understood. Orchid Fertility is changing that narrative with its upcoming Fertility Support Group Morning, inviting women to come together for a»»»

Around 55,000 Ukrainian troops have been killed since the start of Russia's full-scale invasion in 2022, President Volodymyr Zelensky said Wednesday. The first day of US-brokered Ukraine-Russia talks in Abu Dhabi were "substantive and productive", top Ukrainian  negotiator ⁠Rustem Umerov said »»»

As Ukrainian, Russian and US negotiators gather in Abu Dhabi for peace talks, Ukrainian's have "little hope" that the meeting will end the four-year conflict says FRANCE 24's Emmanuelle Chaze reporting from Kharkiv. The talks come as Russia continues to target Ukraine's energy infrastructure, »»»

Russia on Wednesday said it was no longer bound by limits on the number of nuclear warheads under the bilateral New START treaty, which is set to end Thursday after the Trump administration failed to follow up with negotiations. Moscow vowed to act "responsibly" as its last nuclear treaty with»»»

Speaking with FRANCE 24's Sharon Gaffney, Nando Sigona, Professor of International Migration and Forced Displacement at the University of Birmingham, explains that Spain's decision to regularise more than half a million illegal migrants is a 'pragmatic choice' but stresses that the registering proc»»»

Speaking with FRANCE 24's Sharon Gaffney, Nando Sigona, Professor of International Migration and Forced Displacement at the University of Birmingham, explains that Spain's decision to regularise more than half a million illegal migrants is a 'pragmatic choice' but stresses that the registering proc»»»

Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan Adylbek Kasymaliev met with UAE Minister of Energy Suhail Al Mazrouei and Masdar CEO Mohamed Jameel Al Ramahi on the sidelines of the World Governments Summit. The Cabinet of Ministers’ press service reported. According to the press service, the pa»»»

Speaking with FRANCE 24's Sharon Gaffney, Martin Hullin, Director of the Network for Technological Resilience and Sovereignty at the Bertelsmann Stiftung, says that US political coercion through big tech firms provides "an opportunity for Europe to look into not only funding alternatives but actual»»»

As policymakers and researchers assess the risks and governance needs of AI at the upcoming Global AI Safety Summit in India, Charles Pellegrin is pleased to welcome Dr. Melanie Garson, a leading cyber expert and Associate Professor in International Security at University College London. AI is adva»»»

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has downplayed the viral AI-only social network Moltbook as a likely passing trend. Launched just last week, the platform is designed exclusively for AI bots, but Altman noted that the technology enabling bots to act autonomously and interact with one another—much like humans »»»