Omorbek Torobaev has been appointed First Deputy Mayor of Osh city. The press service of Osh City Hall reported. The corresponding order was signed by Mayor Zhanarbek Akayev. Prior to his appointment, Omorbek Torobaev served as the head of the Department of the State Tax Service for Control over La»»»

Dubai Police have urged motorists to exercise heightened caution and reduce speed while driving in foggy conditions, warning that dense fog significantly reduces horizontal visibility and increases the likelihood of serious multi-vehicle collisions that can result in injuries, fatalities and major »»»

Dubai Police’s Mobile Iftar Cannon, Al Rahal, is continuing its Ramadan tour across the emirate, bringing the spirit and traditions of the holy month closer to communities and visitors. (Click here for UAE Ramadan Prayer Timings 2026) The mobile cannon will stop at the Makan residential area in Hat»»»

The terminal stop of Athens Tram Line 6 will temporarily shift from Syntagma to the Fix stop, just short of the city center, from Tuesday through March 9 as a result of road works. Line 6 normally operates between Pikrodafni on Poseidonos Avenue in southern Athens and Syntagma. According to STASY, »»»

Former caretaker Deputy Prime Minister Stoil Tzitzelkov said on Sunday he will not resign from the Public Council with the Central Election Commission (CEC), speaking on bTV. Tzitzelkov, who stepped down as deputy prime minister on Friday, said there was no legal or moral reason for him not to work»»»

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine four years ago launched Europe’s biggest conflict since World War II, causing immense suffering for civilians and harrowing ordeals for soldiers while rewriting the post-Cold War security order. The fighting enters its fifth year on Tuesday, and it shows no signs of sto»»»

‎Misrata Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with the Libya Trade Network, organized, last Saturday (21 February) at its Misrata headquarters, a workshop on ‘‘Implementation of the Unified Digital System and the Sub-Components of the PTS System for Trade’’, ‎The workshop was delivered by Mohamed Al»»»

President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov signed decrees conferring military and special ranks to individual leaders of law enforcement and security agencies. In accordance with the decrees of the head of state, Ulan Niyazbekov was awarded the highest special rank of Colonel General of Police. The high»»»

In Kyrgyzstan, 9,119 cases of acute respiratory viral infections (ARVI) and influenza were registered during the week from February 16 to 22. The Department of Disease Prevention and State Sanitary and Epidemiological Surveillance informed 24.kg news agency. According to specialists, the incidence »»»

Four citizens of Kyrgyzstan are currently serving prison sentences in Italy. Deputy Prosecutor General of Kyrgyzstan, Umutkan Konkubaeva, said during a meeting of the parliamentary committee on international affairs, defense, security and migration. The statement was made while discussing a draft a»»»

Doha: Qatar's Shura Council has considered draft legislation on drones and property owners' associations, and reviewed reports on international parliamentary engagements, as part of its weekly sitting in Doha. This came during Monday's meeting, which was held at the Tamim bin Hamad Hall at the coun»»»

Doha, Qatar: A FIFA seminar for elite referees shortlisted to officiate at the 2026 FIFA World Cup kicked off on Monday and will run through February 27. The seminar brings together 21 referees from three continents, including 10 from Asia, among them Qatari referees Abdulrahman Al Jassim and Salma»»»

Pallekele, Sri Lanka: Pakistan on Monday warned England's inconsistent batting line-up to expect a trial by spin when the teams clash in the T20 World Cup Super Eights. Pakistan batsman Sahibzada Farhan told reporters that England struggled to 146-9 against Sri Lanka's spinners on Sunday. Farhan sa»»»

EU lawmakers said on Monday they would put on hold a key trade deal with the United States after a Supreme Court ruling struck down President Donald Trump's tariffs. European Parliament negotiators will meet later on Monday to formally agree to freeze plans to approve the deal agreed last year. The»»»

Abu Dhabi: In a landmark effort to fight food waste, ne’ma, the National Food Loss and Waste Initiative, is scaling up its ‘Valuing Our Roots’ campaign for Ramadan 2026, marking the largest nationwide food rescue operation in the UAE to date. The initiative will operate simultaneously across Abu Dh»»»

Romanian startups attracted total investments of EUR 103.2 million in 2025 across 40 transactions, according to the Venture in Eastern Europe 2025 Report by How to Web, a study that analyses venture capital investments in Eastern Europe. The total investment volume in Romania was around 20% lower t»»»

BELGRADE - The Serbian dinar's official median exchange rate against the euro is 117.4200 dinars for one euro on Monday, which is a slight change relative to Friday, the National Bank of Serbia said. The dinar is steady against the euro m-o-m, down by 0.2 pct y-o-y and down by 0.1 pct relative to t»»»

BELGRADE - Former FM and one-time ambassador to the UN Vladislav Jovanovic died on Saturday at the age of 92, his family has announced. Born in Zitni Potok, southern Serbia, in 1933, Jovanovic graduated from a grammar school in Belgrade in 1951 and went on to obtain a degree from the Belgrade Facul»»»

BELGRADE - Serbian Minister of Mining and Energy Dubravka Djedovic Handanovic met on Monday with a delegation of the Russian state-owned nuclear power corporation Rosatom, headed by the firm's Director-General Alexey Likhachev, to discuss bilateral cooperation in the nuclear power sector. Djedovic »»»

DOHA: The British Embassy in Doha has announced that, starting February 25, 2026, Qatari nationals travelling to the United Kingdom will be required to obtain an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) prior to departure. The embassy said passengers without an approved ETA will not be allowed to boar»»»

Speaker of the Zhogorku Kenesh of Kyrgyzstan Marlen Mamataliev received the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Russia to Kyrgyzstan, Sergei Vakunov. The parties discussed the development of Kyrgyzstan — Russia cooperation and exchanged views on a number of pressing issues. The parliame»»»

Doha, Qatar: Starting February 25, 2026, Qatar citizens will require an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) before travelling to the United Kingdom. The UK Embassy to Qatar in a statement said that passengers without an appoved ETA will not be permitted to board their flight. "Passengers can appl»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Public Works Authority, Ashghal, announced the closure of the Thumama Stadium Interchange Exit No. 32A for traffic coming from Mesaieed Road towards Sabah Al Ahmed Corridor. The closure, in coordination with the General Directorate of Traffic, will be in place for a duration of 8 h»»»

The Sharjah Department of Human Resources has announced the Eid Al Fitr holiday schedule for employees working in government departments, authorities and institutions across the emirate. (Click here for UAE Ramadan Prayer Timings 2026) According to the announcement, the holiday will begin on Thursd»»»

Speaker Nabih Berri on Monday clarified that he has said that “the atmosphere of the five-nation group for Lebanon is in favor of postponing the elections.” Berri added that he has not at all mentioned “any ambassador, neither from the Quintet, nor from other sides.” In remarks to Asharq al-Awsat n»»»

As of February 23, more than 86% of the levs have been withdrawn, with about BGN 4.4 billion still remaining among citizens, Vladimir Ivanov, head of the Coordination Centre for the Introduction of the Euro said here Monday. He was speaking during a news briefing at the Council of Ministers. Accord»»»

Dubai: In time for the Holy Month, Cancro has announced its retail expansion into Al Maya Group stores across the UAE, alongside enhanced online availability designed to support Ramadan wellness routines. With hydration and recovery becoming central to health conversations during Ramadan, Cancro’s »»»

Following its record-breaking run at Expo 2025 Osaka, where it welcomed more than five million visitors, the UAE Pavilion has been awarded Gold at the German Design Award 2026. The German Design Council announced the win in the 'Fair and Exhibition – Exhibition Design' category, marking a prestigio»»»

Bulgarian grain producers are warning of a surge in sunflower imports from Argentina, raising concerns over both market stability and food safety. According to Nova TV, six shipments totaling approximately 200,000 tons are on their way to Bulgaria, with one already docked. Iliya Prodanov, chairman »»»

The topics of the newly appointed caretaker government and the Petrohan case dominate Monday’s press. POLITICS 24 Chasa presents the results of a Trend opinion poll, according to which if elections were held today, the coalition of former president Rumen Radev would win 32.7% of the votes, followed»»»

At the end of last week, global stock market index provider FTSE Russell announced the indicative results of its semi-annual review, which will take effect starting 23 March 2026. According to a statement by the Bucharest Stock Exchange (BVB), eight Romanian companies included in the FTSE Global Al»»»

The European Union is poised to freeze the ratification process of its trade deal ‌with the ‌US and is ‌seeking ⁠more details from ⁠President Donald Trump’s administration on its new tariff program, Bloomberg News reported on Monday. Zeljana ⁠Zovko, the lead ‌trade ‌negotiator in the ‌European Peop»»»

Central Bank of Libya (CBL) statistics published by the Tripoli based Libyan government yesterday show unprecedented growth in electronic payment (e-payment) indicators from to 15 February 2026. This reflects a shift towards digital electronic payments and the increasing reliance on digital service»»»

Libya’s state National Oil Corporation’s (NOC) reported yesterday that as part of its ongoing efforts to increase production rates and develop its operations, the Arabian Gulf Oil Company (AGOCO) has resumed production at the Sinawen oil field, located in the Nalut region. This follows a hiatus of »»»

As of February 23, more than 86% of the levs have been withdrawn, with about BGN 4.4 billion still remaining among citizens, Vladimir Ivanov, head of the Coordination Centre for the Introduction of the Euro said here Monday. He was speaking during a news briefing at the Council of Ministers. Accord»»»

As tensions and public order disturbances are reported in parts of Mexico, Bulgarian citizens – tourists or permanent residents in the country – are advised to avoid all travel to the affected Mexican states for the time being, minimize their movements, refrain from visiting public places, and foll»»»

The media office of Lebanese Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri issued a clarification on Monday addressing reports by Asharq Al-Awsat about postponing parliamentary elections scheduled for May 2026. In a statement, the office said Berri’s remarks were confined to describing a general atmosphere within»»»

Here comes the 1st battalion of desk jockeys to lecture you about your dinner’s carbon footprint. Daily life in France used to be simple, until the government decided to appoint itself Mother Nature’s personal bodyguard, and the average citizen was declared her number one threat. Their latest salvo»»»

CAIRO, Feb 22 (MENA) – Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly said the Ministry of Planning and Economic Development plays a central role in shaping Egypt’s economic direction, noting that the government has finalized a post-IMF agreement national economic program based on the National Narrative for Compr»»»

Dubai: Dubai’s office market recorded its strongest performance in more than a decade in 2025, with total sales values more than doubling to Dh13.1 billion amid strong demand from investors and businesses seeking limited high-quality space. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balan»»»

Brussels, Belgium: The EU executive has again delayed presenting a fiercely contested plan to favour European companies over foreign rivals in key sectors, pushing it back to March 4 to give more time for talks, officials said Monday. The proposal was expected Thursday but there has been strong pus»»»

New Delhi: India’s foreign ministry urged its citizens Monday to leave Iran, against a backdrop of fears of a possible US strike on Tehran. “In view of the evolving situation in Iran, Indian nationals who are currently in Iran... are advised to leave Iran by available means of transport, including »»»

Russian forces carried out strikes on the transport, energy, fuel infrastructure facilities used in the interests of the armed forces of Ukraine, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Monday. Russia's Battlegroup Tsentr eliminated up to 390 Ukrainian soldiers over the past 24 hours, the Russian Defe»»»

During a gathering in Stara Zagora with nearly 1,000 mayors from villages, municipalities, and regional cities, GERB leader Boyko Borissov spoke candidly about the party’s achievements and the upcoming electoral challenges. He questioned how President Rumen Radev could compete with him after ten ye»»»

Norofert, the leading producer of organic agricultural inputs and biotechnology provider for agriculture in Romania, listed on the AeRO market of the Bucharest Stock Exchange (BVB symbol: NRF), has announced the signing of an agreement for the acquisition of a 60% stake in Expert Agribusiness SRL, »»»

President Lee Jae Myung (R) and Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva enter a state welcome dinner at Cheong Wa Dae in Seoul on Monday. Photo by Yonhap President Lee Jae Myung and Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva agreed to elevate bilateral ties during their summit Monday and e»»»

In this photo released Monday, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un (C) and officials applaud during the fourth day of the Ninth Congress of the Workers' Party of Korea in Pyongyang. According to KCNA, Kim was re-elected Sunday as the general secretary of the ruling Workers' Party. Photo by KCNA/EPA Nor»»»

Sharjah: UAE residents planning Ramadan or early summer travel can now save on flights, with Sharjah-based Air Arabia announcing discounts of up to 40 per cent. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The low-cost carrier has rolled out a Ramadan promotion offering savings acr»»»

What the drama will bringLee Jong-suk's casting marks his return to a full romantic lead in several years, a shift that is welcomes by fans who have long associated him with the genre. In Iseop's Romance viewers can expect to see his trademark charm applied to a character who's handsome witty, conf»»»

Caretaker Finance Minister Georgi Klisurski has urged all departments, ministries, and municipalities to implement the planned 5 percent salary increase for public sector employees, noting that many have not yet done so despite it being provided for in the budget extension law. He made this call du»»»