Internationally wanted Russian citizen detained in Bishkek - | 24.KG
A Russian citizen who was on the international wanted list has been detained in Bishkek. The press service of the Main Department of Internal Affairs reported. According to the press service, M.I., 37, was wanted internationally for crimes under Articles 228.1 (Illegal sale of narcotics in large or»»»
Education Minister discusses cooperation in education with Chinese Ambassador - | 24.KG
Minister of Education of Kyrgyzstan Dogdurkul Kendirbaeva met with the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of China to Kyrgyzstan Liu Jiangping. According to the ministry’s press service, the two sides discussed bilateral cooperation in education. Particular attention was paid to developin»»»
Dubai-Sharjah traffic alert: Major congestion this Monday morning
Dubai: Monday morning sees heavy traffic across Dubai’s main roads, with congestion reported on both highways and inner-city streets as commuters head into work, according to real-time data from Google Maps and Waze. Also Read: RTA announces more dedicated bus and taxi lanes, trackless tram Dubai P»»»
Ulan Biybosunov appointed head of SCNS Department for Bishkek - | 24.KG
Ulan Biybosunov has been appointed head of the Department of the State Committee for National Security (SCNS) for Bishkek. Sources in the security forces informed 24.kg news agency. Biybosunov is a Colonel of the Ministry of Internal Affairs. He previously served as an advisor to the Minister of In»»»
Boeing 737 pilots divert aircraft after engine horror
On February 11, 2026, what began as a routine domestic flight from Lagos to Port Harcourt turned into a heart-stopping ordeal for approximately 80 passengers and crew aboard an Arik Air Boeing 737-700. A catastrophic failure in the left engine forced an emergency diversion to Benin Airport. But tha»»»
UAE’s new end-of-service scheme: MoHRE launches consultation to boost savings
The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) has announced the completion of the evaluation phase for policies related to the Alternative End-of-Service Benefits Savings Scheme, with further enhancements expected in the coming period. This follows the review of feedback and proposals s»»»
Suicide or hit-and-run? How Dubai Police solved rider’s bridge fall with Digital Twin tech
Dubai: A delivery rider initially thought to have jumped from a bridge was later identified as a victim of a hit-and-run, after Dubai Police digitally reconstructed the incident using advanced “Digital Twin” technology. Investigators had initially relied on witness accounts suggesting suicide. Virt»»»
Israeli strike near Lebanese Syrian borders kills 4, targets Islamic Jihad – Ya Libnan
Share: Lebanon said an Israeli strike near the Syrian border on Sunday killed four people, while Israel said it targeted operatives from the Palestinian militant group Islamic Jihad. Despite a November 2024 truce intended to end over a year of Israel-Hezbollah hostilities, Israel has continued carr»»»
In fuel-starved Cuba, the e-tricycle is king
A green revolution is taking place on the streets of Havana, but it's by necessity rather than design. Faced with a severe fuel crisis, which intensified after the United States placed the island under a de facto oil blockade last month, taxi drivers are ditching their cars and whisking passengers »»»
Rough seas and dust storms ahead — what’s next for UAE weather?
Dubai: The UAE is set for a marked drop in temperatures, dusty conditions and rough seas over next four days, the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) said in its daily bulletin. The weather is expected to be dusty to partly cloudy today, with clouds developing eastwards that may bring light rainfa»»»
Pakistan travel update: Full visa-free list as passport rises in Feb 2026
Pakistani citizens are enjoying growing travel freedom as the Henley Passport Index for February 2026 ranks their passport 97th, up from 98th in January and 103rd last year. More destinations unlockedPakistani passport holders can now visit 32 countries visa-free, with visa-on-arrival, or via eTA, »»»
If talks fail: Trump would back Israeli strikes against Iran, says report
Washington: US President Donald Trump said he would support Israeli strikes on Iran's ballistic missile program if negotiations between Washington and Tehran fail, US media reported. Also Read: US, Iran to hold new round of nuclear talks in Geneva this week, Swiss government saysTrump made the rema»»»
Aliens are ‘real’ – Obama
Former US President Barack Obama has said he believes that aliens are “real” but dismissed longstanding conspiracy theories that the US is concealing proof of extraterrestrial life at a secretive military facility called Area 51. Obama made the remarks on the No Lie podcast with Brian Tyler Cohen r»»»
North Korea opens housing district for families of Ukraine war dead
SEOUL, South Korea: North Korea said Monday it completed a new housing district in Pyongyang for families of North Korean soldiers killed while fighting alongside Russian forces in Ukraine, the latest effort by leader Kim Jong Un to honour the war dead. State media photos showed Kim Jong Un walking»»»
Why 2025 was transformative year for the UAE’s non-oil foreign trade
Trade isn’t always the most newsworthy topic. The movement of goods and services between nations is such an accepted – and necessary – component of the global economy that it only makes the headlines when it suddenly ceases, or at least slows to the point when consumers, retailers and manufacturers»»»
Look: Rajasthan constable celebrates wedding with criminals — then this happened
Dubai: A Rajasthan Police constable was dismissed from service just two days after his wedding after a video from the ceremony went viral, allegedly showing several wanted criminals among the guests. Ashok Bishnoi, posted with a special police team in Jhalawar district, was removed following the ci»»»
Video: Dogs parade at Rio Carnival as their owners protest against animal cruelty
RIO DE JANEIRO: Dozens of dogs dressed as alligators, fairies and superheroes gathered Saturday at a Rio de Janeiro Carnival street party as their owners protested cruelty against pets. The canines wagged their tails to samba music, ate a delicious breakfast from several bowls and made new friends »»»
Diplomat quits politics to build Dubai’s sugar-free bakery dream
Dubai: A former diplomat who once worked in government corridors in Europe is now spending her days perfecting croissants and chocolates in Dubai. For Maria Galabova, founder of Keto Kartel, the move from politics to pastry was not a career pivot made on impulse. It followed a family health scare, »»»
Ukrainian drone strike sparks fires at Russian Black Sea port ahead of US-brokered peace talks
A Ukrainian drone strike ignited fires at one of Russia’s Black Sea ports, officials said Sunday, ahead of fresh talks aimed at ending the nearly 4-year-old war. Two people were wounded in the attack on the port of Taman in the Krasnodar region, which damaged an oil storage tank, warehouse and term»»»
Orban slams Brussels as ‘threat’ to Hungary’s sovereignty
Hungary should fear the EU, not Russia, Prime Minister Viktor Orban has warned, arguing that the bloc poses a “direct threat” to his country’s sovereignty. In his annual state-of-the-nation address on Saturday, he said Brussels’ “oppressive machinery” is attempting to steer the upcoming parliamenta»»»
$5 billion pledged for Gaza, first-ever Board of Peace summit set
West Palm Beach, Florida: President Donald Trump said Sunday that members of his newly created Board of Peace have pledged $5 billion toward rebuilding war-ravaged Gaza and will commit thousands of personnel to international stabilisation and police forces for the territory. The pledges will be for»»»
US, Iran to hold new round of nuclear talks in Geneva this week, Swiss government says
GENEVA: Iran and the United States will hold a second round of talks over Tehran’s nuclear program next week, the Swiss Foreign Ministry said Saturday. Oman, which welcomed the first round of indirect talks on Feb. 6, will host the talks in Geneva, the Swiss ministry said, without specifying which »»»
US military reports a series of airstrikes against Daesh targets in Syria
WASHINGTON: The US military on Saturday reported a series of strikes against Daesh targets in Syria in retaliation for the December ambush that killed two US soldiers and one American civilian interpreter. US Central Command said in a statement that American aircraft had conducted 10 strikes agains»»»
10 dead as Army unit hit in northern Burkina Faso, the latest in a series of militant attacks
Suspected Islamist militants attacked an army unit in northern Burkina Faso Sunday, the latest in a series of alleged militant attacks that have killed at least 10 people in four days, security sources told AFP. The west African country, ruled by a military junta since a 2022 coup, has been plagued»»»
No more Epstein files will be released, DOJ tells Congress - UPI.com
Attorney General Pam Bondi, pictured speaking during a House Judiciary Committee oversight hearing on Wednesday, sent a letter to Congress notifying leaders of the judiciary committees that the Department of Justice has released all the Jeffrey Epstein files it plans to, and included a list of "pol»»»
Putin envoy comments on Rubio’s ‘we care deeply about EU’ claim
The US may be unable to prevent EU bureaucrats from destroying Western civilization, Russian President Vladimir Putin’s envoy Kirill Dmitriev has suggested. The remark came in response to US Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s speech at the Munich Security Conference, where he sought to ease tensions »»»
Netanyahu says all enriched uranium 'has to leave Iran'
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Sunday that any deal between the United States and Iran must involve the removal of all enriched uranium from Iran as well as Tehran's ability to enrich more. His comments came as Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi headed to Switzerland on Sunda»»»
The post included a video of US forces boarding a helicopter and then boarding the tanker ship.
US forces boarded an oil tanker in the Indian Ocean that violated President Donald Trump's blockade of sanctioned vessels in the Caribbean and fled the region, the Pentagon said Sunday. The Panamanian-flagged Veronica III "tried to defy President Trump's quarantine -- hoping to slip away. We tracke»»»
Amir graces QEEA ceremony, meets AWARD winners
The Amir His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani patronised the 19th Qatar Education Excellence Award ceremony at the Sheraton Doha Hotel on Sunday. The ceremony was attended by Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani, Speaker of th»»»
QEEA showcases education as a human-building priority: Minister
QNA Doha Minister of Education and Higher Education HE Lolwah bint Rashid Al Khater has affirmed that the Qatar Education Excellence Award 2026 (QEEA 2026) carries special significance, with the number of winners from both genders reaching 108 - the most significant figure since the award’s incepti»»»
OCA President chairs Council's Executive Board meeting
Kuwait: HE President of the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al-Thani chaired the 108th meeting of the Council's Executive Board, which was held Sunday at its headquarters in Kuwait. During the meeting, the minutes of the previous Executive Board meeting, held in Tashkent on 26 »»»
QIIB wins two prestigious awards
Tribune News Network Doha Qatar International Islamic Bank (QIIB) has achieved a significant milestone by winning two prestigious honours at the International Finance Awards 2025, reinforcing its standing as a leading player in Qatar’s Islamic banking sector and a key contributor to capital market »»»
QIB partners up with Visa to launch exclusive offers for FIFA World Cup 2026
Tribune news network Doha Qatar Islamic Bank (QIB), Qatar’s leading digital bank, has announced the launch of a new Spends campaign offering its QIB Visa Credit card holders the opportunity to win an exclusive experience at the FIFA World Cup 2026, courtesy of Visa, reinforcing the Bank’s commitmen»»»
18th Qatar Robotics and AI Competition begins in Doha
QNA Doha The 18th Qatar Robotics & AI Competition kicked off Sunday in Doha. The contest is organized by the Ministry of Sports and Youth, represented by the Qatar Scientific Club (QSC), in collaboration with the Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MoEHE), buoyed by support from the Social »»»
QRCS sends specialisedmedical convoy to Syria
Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Red Crescent Society (QRCS) has launched a specialised medical convoy for Syria, with a group of consultant cardiac catheterisation doctors and orthopaedic surgeons deployed to provide life-saving health care for Syrian patients, amid the tough challenges facing the »»»
Doha Forum convenes discussion on sustainable peace in Gaza at MSC
QNA Munich Doha Forum participated in the Munich Security Conference (MSC) 2026, convening a high-level panel discussion titled ‘Conversation on Sustainable Peace in Gaza’, addressing pathways toward durable peace amid a fragile ceasefire, an ongoing humanitarian emergency, and the risk of renewed »»»
WTA 2025: Wyndham Grand Doha West Bay Beach named Qatar’s Leading Serviced Apartments
Tribune News Network Doha Wyndham Grand Doha West Bay Beach has earned the title of Qatar’s Leading Serviced Apartments at the 2025 World Travel Awards, marking another milestone for a destination that has quickly become a preferred choice for guests seeking homelike space, refined style, and seaml»»»
Ministry of Environment hosts symposium on air quality
QNA Doha The Ministry of Environment and Climate Change, represented by the Environmental Monitoring and Inspection Department, organised a symposium on Sunday entitled “Improving Air Quality and Supporting Environmental Sustainability in Qatar,” bringing together government officials, industry rep»»»
Al Mannai, US officials discuss ways to enhance technological ties
Minister of Communications and Information Technology HE Mohammed bin Ali Al Mannai on Sunday met separately with Undersecretary of Commerce for Industry and Security of the United States of America Jeffrey Kessler, and Director of the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) Mich»»»
QCDC, Snoonu ink MoU to strengthendigital infra for career guidance
Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Career Development Centre (QCDC), founded by Qatar Foundation (QF), signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Snoonu Trading and Services L.L.C to support QCDC’s digital transformation and expand how career development services are delivered across Qatar’s educ»»»
Amouage introduces three new perfumes to its acclaimed Essences Collection
Tribune News Network Doha Time is central to Amouage’s Essences Collection. When he conceived it, Renaud Salmon, chief creative officer at the esteemed Omani High Perfumery House, decided that every aspect of the range – from the narratives behind the perfumes, to their formulation and visual repre»»»
MoPH develops comprehensive food safety inspection plan for Ramadan
Tribune News Network Doha The Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) has developed a comprehensive food safety inspection plan during the holy month of Ramadan, as part of ongoing efforts to safeguard food safety and public health, and to protect consumers during a period when demand for food products si»»»
2,000 students take part in Al Faisal Without Borders Foundation’s DI programme
Tribune News Network Doha Al Faisal Without Borders Foundation, in cooperation with the Ministry of Education and Higher Education, organised the National Championship of the Destination Imagination (DI) programme, which the foundation runs in public and private schools across Qatar. A total of 110»»»
HEC Paris, Doha welcomes Executive MBA Class of 2027 to advancing national leadership, economic development
Tribune News Network Doha HEC Paris, one of the world’s top-ranked business schools, has welcomed its Executive MBA (EMBA) Class of 2027 to its state-of-the-art Doha campus, reaffirming its role in developing senior leaders ready to contribute to regional transformation and long-term economic progr»»»
Municipalities step up health surveillance on food enterprises
QNA DOHA Several municipalities announced that they had stepped up their readiness for the holy month of Ramadan by conducting surveillance inspections on food enterprises nationwide. They confirmed that the objective is to ensure food safety and protect the well-being of both citizens and resident»»»
Empowering Arab women key to sustainable development and social stability: Al Nuaimi
QNA Doha Minister of Social Development and Family HE Buthaina bint Ali Al Jabr Al Nuaimi has stressed that empowering Arab women, safeguarding their rights, and enhancing their full participation constitute fundamental pillars for achieving sustainable development and strengthening societal stabil»»»
Police Academy honours new diploma courses graduates
QNA Doha In presence of Minister of State for Interior Affairs HE Sheikh Abdulaziz bin Faisal bin Mohammed Al-Thani, the Police Academy organised a certificate award ceremony for the second batch of Diploma in Police Sciences graduates at the Police Institute, and the first batch of Diploma in Inte»»»
Diplomatic Institute and Lekhwiya sign pact to expand cooperation
QNA Doha The Diplomatic Institute at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Internal Security Force (Lekhwiya) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on joint cooperation and the exchange of expertise. This agreement aims to strengthen institutional partnerships and develop training and c»»»
RACA forum highlights ways to develop charitable work system
QNA Doha Regulatory Authority for Charitable Activities (RACA) launched a forum on innovation, sustainability and achieving social impact, held over two days in partnership with the Doha Institute for Graduate Studies, with the participation of a select group of experts, academics and specialists. »»»
Municipality minister announces launch of Sustainable Agricultural Production award
QNA Doha Minister of Municipality HE Abdullah bin Hamad bin Abdullah Al Attiyah has announced the launch of the “Sustainable Agricultural Production Award,” effective this year. This initiative aims to recognize farmers as well as livestock and fish producers for adopting best modern agricultural p»»»