Parliament to Hear Economy Minister on Price Hikes
MPs will hear from outgoing Economy and Industry Minister Peter Dilov on Wednesday on a significant and unjustified increase in prices for essential goods and services, including food and energy. The hearing tops the National Assembly’s agenda. Later, MPs will hear Dimitar Velichkov, Director of th»»»
Kyrgyzstan voices concern over European Union sanctions policy - | 24.KG
On February 11, 2026, in Berlin, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic Jeenbek Kulubaev took part in a ministerial meeting in Central Asia—Germany format. The press service of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kyrgyzstan reported. The meeting was also attended by the Foreign Ministers»»»
President Iotova to Nominate Central Bank Deputy Governor Andrey Gurov for Caretaker PM
President Iliana Iotova will appoint Bulgarian National Bank's deputy governor Andrey Gurov as the candidate for caretaker PM, tasking him with forming a caretaker government, the President’s press secretariat said on Thursday. On Wednesday, Iotova said Gurov will be her choice of a caretaker PM. I»»»
INTERVIEW: Liban Yusuf Osman - former Deputy Foreign Minister of Somaliland
When Somaliland in the Horn of Africa established diplomatic relations with Israel on December 26, 2025, it made headlines around the world. Almost six-years prior, authorities in Hargeisa – the Somaliland capital – had al»»»
QatarEnergy wins offshore exploration licence in Libya
Tribune News Network Doha QatarEnergy won an offshore exploration licence in the State of Libya following the conclusion of the “Libya Bid Round”, marking QatarEnergy’s first entry into the country’s upstream sector. The results of the competitive bid process, the first to be held in Libya since 20»»»
Cabinet welcomes outcomes of Qatar-Kuwait Joint Higher Committee for Cooperation
This is in light of the extensive and fruitful discussions that took place, which included strengthening bilateral cooperation in various fields, and the most prominent regional and international issues and developments, in addition to the results of the Qatari-German Business Roundtable meeting, w»»»
PM, Turkish FM discuss regional developments
QNA ANKARA Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani has met in Ankara with Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Turkiye HE Hakan Fidan. They discussed relations between the two countries and ways to support and enhance them, and»»»
AL MURAIKHI BIDS FAREWELL TO THAILAND’S AMBASSADOR
Minister of State for Foreign Affairs HE Sultan bin Saad Al Muraikhi on Wednesday met with Ambassador of Thailand to Qatar HE Sira Swangsilpa, on the occasion of the end of his tenure. The Minister of State for Foreign Affairs thanked the ambassador for his efforts in supporting and strengthening b»»»
HMC’s Celebration of Life 2025 honours 94 organ donors, families
Tribune News Network Doha Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) yesterday hosted the Celebration of Life 2025, its annual Organ Donor Honouring Ceremony in the presence of Minister of Public Health HE Mansoor bin Ebrahim Al Mahmoud, and HMC Managing Director Mohammed bin Khalifa Al Suwaidi. The Celebrati»»»
Qatar is committed to eliminating all forms of child labour: Dr Al Marri
QNA Marrakech Qatar is resolutely committed to eliminating all forms of child labour, underpinned by a comprehensive legal framework and robust policy measures that prohibit child employment without exception, Minister of Labour HE Dr. Ali bin Samikh Al Marri. The minister was speaking at the high-»»»
PM, Iran’s top security official discuss efforts to de-escalate tensions
QNA Doha Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani met with Secretary of the Supreme National Security Council of the Islamic Republic of Iran Dr. Ali Larijani in Doha on Wednesday. During the meeting, they discussed ongoing efforts to de-»»»
INTERVIEW: Liban Yusuf Osman - former Deputy Foreign Minister of Somaliland
When Somaliland in the Horn of Africa established diplomatic relations with Israel on December 26, 2025, it made headlines around the world. Almost six-years prior, authorities in Hargeisa – the Somaliland capital – had al»»»
INTERVIEW: Liban Yusuf Osman - former Deputy Foreign Minister of Somaliland
When Somaliland in the Horn of Africa established diplomatic relations with Israel on December 26, 2025, it made headlines around the world. Almost six-years prior, authorities in Hargeisa – the Somaliland capital – had al»»»
INTERVIEW: Liban Yusuf Osman - former Deputy Foreign Minister of Somaliland
When Somaliland in the Horn of Africa established diplomatic relations with Israel on December 26, 2025, it made headlines around the world. Almost six-years prior, authorities in Hargeisa – the Somaliland capital – had al»»»
INTERVIEW: Liban Yusuf Osman - former Deputy Foreign Minister of Somaliland
When Somaliland in the Horn of Africa established diplomatic relations with Israel on December 26, 2025, it made headlines around the world. Almost six-years prior, authorities in Hargeisa – the Somaliland capital – had al»»»
Abu Dhabi’s BAPS Hindu Mandir turns 2 on Feb 14: What’s planned
The iconic BAPS Hindu Mandir in Abu Dhabi, the first traditional pink sandstone Hindu temple in the region, will mark its second anniversary on Saturday, February 14, with a series of prayers, rituals and community-focused programmes celebrating peace, harmony and family values. The celebrations wi»»»
Kazakhstan plans to share internet access with Kyrgyzstan via Starlink - | 24.KG
Kazakhstan intends to provide internet access to neighboring countries using Starlink satellite infrastructure deployed within its territory. Zhaslan Madiyev, Minister of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Development of the Republic of Kazakhstan, announced at a government meeting. According to h»»»
Kyrgyz Foreign Minister discusses logistics cooperation with German company - | 24.KG
Foreign Minister of Kyrgyzstan Jeenbek Kulubaev met with Heinrich Kerstgens, authorized representative of the Board of Directors of Rhenus SE, in Berlin. The press service of the Foreign Affairs Ministry of Kyrgyzstan reported. The purpose of the meeting was to discuss prospects for cooperation in »»»
As Bangladesh heads to polls, economy and regional stability hangs in the balance
As Bangladesh continues to struggle with maintaining law and order as well as protecting its minority citizens from violence a landmark election is about to get underway - today - February 12 2026. However despite the»»»
As Bangladesh heads to polls, economy and regional stability hangs in the balance
As Bangladesh continues to struggle with maintaining law and order as well as protecting its minority citizens from violence a landmark election is about to get underway - today - February 12 2026. However despite the»»»
As Bangladesh heads to polls, economy and regional stability hangs in the balance
As Bangladesh continues to struggle with maintaining law and order as well as protecting its minority citizens from violence a landmark election is about to get underway - today - February 12 2026. However despite the»»»
As Bangladesh heads to polls, economy and regional stability hangs in the balance
As Bangladesh continues to struggle with maintaining law and order as well as protecting its minority citizens from violence a landmark election is about to get underway - today - February 12 2026. However despite the»»»
As Bangladesh heads to polls, economy and regional stability hangs in the balance
As Bangladesh continues to struggle with maintaining law and order as well as protecting its minority citizens from violence a landmark election is about to get underway - today - February 12 2026. However despite the»»»
As Bangladesh heads to polls, economy and regional stability hangs in the balance
As Bangladesh continues to struggle with maintaining law and order as well as protecting its minority citizens from violence a landmark election is about to get underway - today - February 12 2026. However despite the»»»
The Debate - Epstein-proof? US Justice Department so far spares Trump
Here in Europe, the heads have started to roll. As journalists and prosecutors continue to speed read their way through the more than three million documents dumped a week ago Friday in the Epstein Files, the revelations have already led to resignations, sackings and criminal probes in Norway,»»»
Trump ‘insisted’ that US talks with Iran will continue as Netanyahu pushes for their expansion
US President Donald Trump on Wednesday said he had “insisted” in a meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that Washington’s resumed talks with Iran over its nuclear programme will continue, but that no “definitive” agreement had been reached. Netanyahu wants to expand the negotiatio»»»
'Netanyahu concerned that Trump wants to make a deal with Iran', expert says
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stressed to US President Donald Trump that his country's security was his priority in Washington's nuclear talks with Iran, Netanyahu's office said in a statement after the two leaders met at the White House. FRANCE 24's Mark Owen speaks with Dr H.A. Hellye»»»
Trump hails ‘very good’ meeting with Netanyahu on Iran, says ‘nothing definitive’ reached
US President Donald Trump on Wednesday said he had had “a very good” meeting with Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House, but that “nothing definitive had been reached” aside from the fact that he had insisted Washington’s resumed talks with Iran must continue. Read our »»»
Bangladesh vote 'a canary in a coalmine for developments in the Global South', expert says
Millions of young Bangladeshis will vote for the first time on Thursday in a landmark election to determine the country's leadership following a 2024 student-led uprising that ended former prime minister Sheikh Hasina's autocratic rule. FRANCE 24's Sharon Gaffney speaks with Dr Chietigj Bajpaee, Se»»»
A propos - Bangladesh vote 'a canary in a coalmine for developments in the Global South', expert says
Millions of young Bangladeshis will vote for the first time on Thursday in a landmark election to determine the country's leadership following a 2024 student-led uprising that ended former prime minister Sheikh Hasina's autocratic rule. FRANCE 24's Sharon Gaffney speaks with Dr Chietigj Bajpaee, Se»»»
Ak-Ilbirs Biodiversity Conservation Center under construction in Ananyevo - | 24.KG
The press service of the Ministry of Natural Resources, Ecology, and Technical Supervision of Kyrgyzstan reported that the Ak-Ilbirs Biodiversity Conservation Research Center is being built in the village of Ananyevo in Issyk-Kul region. Construction workers have dug the foundation pit and poured t»»»
UAE launches National Zakat Platform to unify donations
The UAE on Tuesday launched the National Zakat Platform, an official digital channel designed to receive and manage zakat funds from individuals and companies across the country with full transparency and in accordance with Islamic law. The platform was unveiled by the General Authority of Islamic »»»
Bangladesh to vote Thursday in first election since 2024 protests
Dhaka: Bangladesh is set to hold its crucial parliamentary elections on Thursday, nearly 18 months after the collapse of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s 15-year rule following massive nationwide protests. The country has since been governed by an interim administration, during which Banglades»»»
In Cambodia, thousands flood out of 'scam compounds' and find increasingly little help
BANGKOK: One recent night, Youga was grateful when he finally slept in a bed — even though it had neither pillow nor blanket. For two days, the African man said, he slept on the street after he reached Cambodia's capital, Phnom Penh, following his escape from a scam compound in O'Smach, which borde»»»
Trump says 'insisted' to Netanyahu that Iran talks continue
US President Donald Trump said Wednesday he told Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in a meeting at the White House that nuclear talks with Iran must continue. "There was nothing definitive reached other than I insisted that negotiations with Iran continue to see whether or not a Deal can be»»»
India: Morphine worth Rs3.5 crore seized in Mizoram
Aizawl: Assam Rifles troops, in a joint operation with the state Police, seized 3.518 kg of morphine by arresting two drug peddlers in Mizoram, officials said on Wednesday. A defence spokesman said that acting on specific intelligence inputs about narcotics trafficking in the Ngopa area under Saitu»»»
Video: Brawl erupts in Turkey’s parliament over justice minister appointment
ANKARA, Turkey: A brawl erupted in Turkey’s parliament on Wednesday after lawmakers from the ruling party and the opposition clashed over the appointment of a controversial figure to the Justice Ministry in a Cabinet reshuffle. Opposition legislators tried to block Istanbul Chief Prosecutor Akin Gu»»»
Azerbaijan expands cyber and AI agenda amid concerns over security and civil liberties
Azerbaijan has stepped up its focus on digitalisation, cyber security and artificial intelligence as part of a broader state-led transformation agenda, senior officials said at the sixth graduation ceremony of the Azerbaijan Cybersecurity Centre on February 9, while analysts and rights researchers »»»
Hungarian PM calls early EU accession for Ukraine an "open declaration of war"
The "five-point Zelenskiy plan" is an open declaration of war on Hungary, Prime Minister Viktor Orban declared on Facebook in response to a report by Politico that EU leaders are drawing up plans to speed up Ukraine's EU membership and circumvent a veto by Budapest. »»»
Bulgaria’s president appoints caretaker PM to prepare for snap election
Bulgaria’s President Iliana Yotova has nominated Deputy Governor of the Bulgarian National Bank (BNB) Andrey Gyurov as caretaker prime minister, the president’s office said on February 11, as the country prepares for another snap parliamentary election. »»»
Police identify 18-year-old as suspect in Tumbler Ridge shooting
An 18-year-old has been named as the suspect in a shooting that killed eight people and injured dozens more in British Columbia, Canada. Police said Jesse Van Rootselaar was found dead at the scene from a self-inflicted gunshot injury. The motive for the attack is not yet known. Six people were kil»»»
Hungarian PM calls early EU accession for Ukraine an "open declaration of war"
The "five-point Zelenskiy plan" is an open declaration of war on Hungary, Prime Minister Viktor Orban declared on Facebook in response to a report by Politico that EU leaders are drawing up plans to speed up Ukraine's EU membership and circumvent a veto by Budapest. »»»
'I just want him home', says wife of Irish man detained by ICE
The wife of an Irish man being held in a US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detention facility in El Paso, Texas, has said she wants her husband "home where he belongs". Tiffany Smith was speaking at a press conference when she described the experience as "overwhelming". Her husband Seamu»»»
Bulgaria and Azerbaijan Sign Agreement for Development of Veliko Tarnovo Park
Bulgaria and Azerbaijan on Wednesday signed an intergovernmental agreement for the construction and renovation of Shusha Park in Veliko Tarnovo, North Central Bulgaria, the Foreign Ministry said in a press release. Foreign Minister Georg Georgiev and the Chair of the State Committee on Urban Planni»»»
Russia not planning to attack NATO – Estonian intelligence
Moscow poses no threat to Estonia in the coming years, the NATO member’s Foreign Intelligence Service (EFIS) has concluded in its annual report. The document was published as the US-led military bloc’s European members are conducting a massive military buildup, citing an alleged Russian threat. Wes»»»
VIPs and public join Aspire Academy to mark Sport Day
Tribune News Network Doha Aspire Academy continued its tradition of celebrating Qatar’s National Sport Day as it welcomed over a thousand visitors to take part in its activities at its event in Aspire Park. The event was part of the events organised by Aspire Zone Foundation (AZF). People of all ag»»»
Gaddafi’s son killed by foreign powers – ex-minister (VIDEO)
The assassination of Saif al-Islam Gaddafi, son of late Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi, was ordered by foreign powers, the country’s former information minister, Moussa Ibrahim, has said. Saif al-Islam was killed by gunmen at his residence in the city of Zintan in northwestern Libya last week. The 5»»»
Prime minister, Turkish FM discuss latest regional developments
ANKARA: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani has met in Ankara with Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Turkiye HE Hakan Fidan. They discussed relations between the two countries and ways to support and enhance them, and th»»»
Prime Minister meets Turkish Foreign Minister
Ankara: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani, met today in Ankara with HE Hakan Fidan, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Türkiye. During the meeting, the two sides reviewed bilateral cooperation and discussed ways to sup»»»
MODEE launches first integrated business hub platform in Jordan funded by U.S. Government
AMMAN — Under the patronage of the Minister of Digital Economy and Entrepreneurship, represented on his behalf by Executive Director of Digital Transformation, the Informal Livelihoods Advancement Activity (Iqlaa) Sinan Kamal, funded by the United States Government, launched the first "fully" integ»»»