Kyrgyzstan is continuously working with partners from the European Union, the United States, and the United Kingdom on sanctions issues. Foreign Minister Jeenbek Kulubaev made this statement at a press conference in response to a question about Western sanctions imposed on domestic companies. «We h»»»

Jordanian Prime Minister Jafar Hassan met Thursday with President Joseph Aoun at the Baabda Palace. Hassan had arrived Wednesday in Beirut where he met with his Lebanese counterpart Nawaf Salam. The two countries signed at the Grand Serail twenty-two agreements and Memoranda of Understanding for in»»»

Bangkok: The collapse of a highway construction crane killed two people near Bangkok on Thursday, with a Thai minister saying the building firm was also involved in a crane failure the day before that left 32 dead. Car dashcam footage verified by AFP showed the moment the massive crane fell on Thur»»»

The democratic world must take a clear stand with the Iranian people in the face of Tehran’s crackdown, Israel’s ambassador to Bulgaria, Yosef Levi-Sfari, told BGNES. Speaking on the ongoing unrest in Iran, Sfari emphasized that the international community cannot remain passive in the face of the r»»»

At a press conference, Foreign Minister of Kyrgyzstan Jeenbek Kulubaev responded to a journalist’s question about what the Ministry of Foreign Affairs thinks about the statements made by Russian propagandist Vladimir Solovyov. Recall, in one of his broadcasts, he suggested «starting a special milit»»»

Kyrgyzstan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs is holding negotiations aimed at reducing the visa bond required for travel to the United States. Foreign Minister Jeenbek Kulubaev said this at a press conference while answering journalists’ questions. «The amount is extremely high. If we compare it with o»»»

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Dubai: After more than two years of devastating war, Gaza is moving into a critical and uncertain new chapter. The United States says the ceasefire plan brokered under President Donald Trump is entering phase two — a stage that goes beyond silencing the guns and aims to dismantle Hamas’ rule, rebui»»»

Russia said Thursday it was expelling a British diplomat, calling him an undercover spy in the latest espionage accusation between Moscow and London. The Kremlin has long singled out Britain as one of the most hostile Western states -- with relations virtually frozen even before Moscow's full-scale»»»

Bulgarian diplomat Nickolay Mladenov has personally selected the members of a 14-member committee of Palestinian technocrats set to take over the governance of the Gaza Strip, Reuters reported, citing a document obtained by the agency. The committee is composed of representatives from the private s»»»

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, honoured the six winners of the Great Arab Minds 2025 Award at a ceremony held at the Museum of the Future in Dubai. The third edition of the award, the largest of its kind in the Ar»»»

Mediators from Egypt, Qatar, and Türkiye announced on Wednesday the formation of a Palestinian technocratic committee to administer the Gaza Strip, headed by Ali Shaath. The move follows changes to the committee’s membership and broader political maneuvering that point to an imminent transfer of go»»»

Jordanian Prime Minister Jafar Hassan met Thursday with President Joseph Aoun at the Baabda Palace. Hassan had arrived Wednesday in Beirut where he met with his Lebanese counterpart Nawaf Salam. The two countries signed twenty-two agreements and Memoranda of Understanding at the Grand Serail. Aoun »»»

Riyadh: Qatar has participated in a ministerial roundtable on the minerals sector held in Riyadh, on the sidelines of 5th Future Minerals Forum program (FMF 2026) hosted by Saudi Arabia. The meeting, organised by the Saudi Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources, brought together ministers and r»»»

Singapore's Leader of the Opposition in parliament, Pritam Singh, has been stripped of his title by the prime minister following a vote by lawmakers. The vote took place on Wednesday in parliament, which is overwhelmingly dominated by the ruling People's Action Party (PAP). The move follows Singh's»»»

In a television interview, BSP-United Left MP Nataliya Kiselova said here on Thursday that changes to election legislation should aim to increase voter turnout and public trust. Kiselova noted that one of the reasons Bulgaria is facing an acute political crisis is the lack of trust in the National »»»

President Rumen Radev said there is clearly a political force that represents what he described as an "anti-mafia consensus", stressing that its core demand is the holding of fair elections in Bulgaria. Speaking in Belovo, Radev commented that after extensive public debate, it is evident such a par»»»

Marat Nuraliev has been relieved of his duties as Kyrgyzstan’s Ambassador to Qatar for violating the ethics of a civil servant. Foreign Minister Jeenbek Kulubaev said at a press conference in Bishkek while answering journalists’ questions. He noted that Marat Nuraliev had performed well in his post»»»

The geography of diplomatic activity has significantly expanded over the past year, Foreign Affairs Minister of Kyrgyzstan Jeenbek Kulubaev announced while summing up results of the ministry’s activities for 2025. According to him, Kyrgyzstan’s positions in traditional regions have been strengthene»»»

Energy Minister Bogdan Ivan says Romania’s gas storage is 15% above the EU average. The National Energy Command has been convened for Monday at 12:00, amid the frost forecast issued for the coming days. The meeting will take place at the headquarters of the National Energy Dispatcher. “Last week we»»»

The Neptun Deep project is ahead of schedule, with first gas extraction expected in the first half of 2027, Energy Minister Bogdan Ivan said on Monday after a meeting of the National Energy Task Force."Progress on the Neptun Deep project is slightly ahead of the schedule set at the start of the pro»»»

Romania's power grid is working stably in severe winter weather, as the morning and evening consumption peaks are covered without problems and natural gas storage facilities are 65% filled, according to Energy Minister Bogdan Ivan."We have summoned the National Energy Command again, to check the si»»»

Doha, Qatar: Chairman of the Real Estate Regulatory Authority (Aqarat) Khalid Ahmed Saleh Al Obaidli affirmed that H E the Minister of Justice and Minister of State for Cabinet Affairs’ issuance of the decision regulating the Preliminary Real Estate Register, defining its data and procedures, enhan»»»

Doha, Qatar: The fourth edition of the “Private Sector Social Responsibility and Its Role in Sustainable Development” Conference opened yesterday, at the Qatar Chamber’s headquarters, bringing together a distinguished gathering of officials, experts, and representatives of regional and internationa»»»

On Jan. 15, 2009, all 155 people aboard US Airways Flight 1549 escaped serious injury when pilot Chesley Sullenberger gently landed his disabled aircraft in the Hudson River between New York and New Jersey. 1 of 9 | On January 15, 2009, all 155 people aboard US Airways Flight 1549 escaped serious i»»»

Some 75% of South Koreans registered as separated from family in the North have died of old age, government data showed Thursday. In this 2018 file photo, North Korean women react after seeing off a family member during a reunion at the Mount Kumgang resort, North Korea. Pool File Photo by O Jongch»»»

European military personnel were due to begin arriving in Greenland on Thursday, shortly after a meeting between American, Danish and Greenlandic officials in Washington failed to resolve "fundamental disagreement" over the mineral-rich, strategic Arctic island. US President Donald Trump has repeat»»»

The European Union and the Government of Lebanon have signed six new Financing Agreements, totaling €110.5 million in grants, to support Lebanon’s security sector, recovery in conflict-affected areas, and key reform priorities. All agreements were signed with the Minister of Finance Yassine Jaber. »»»

Dubai: Kuwait’s Public Authority for Manpower has introduced a new “multiple-trip exit permit” service for expatriate workers, in a move aimed at simplifying procedures, improving efficiency, and reducing administrative burdens for both employers and employees, local media reported. The initiative »»»

After nearly 500 days spent in the mountains and highlands, Sheikh Amr bin Habrish, First Deputy Governor of Hadhramaut and commander of the Hadhramaut Protection Forces, has returned to the provincial capital, Mukalla, declaring what he described as the beginning of a “new phase” that will shape a»»»

US President Donald Trump said Wednesday he had been told the killings of protesters in Iran had been halted, but added that he would "watch it and see" about threatened military action. Trump had repeatedly talked in recent days about coming to the aid of the Iranian people over the crackdown on p»»»

Oil prices retreated from multi-month highs on Thursday and gold eased from a record peak after US President Donald Trump calmed market anxiety over potential US military action against Iran. A selloff in tech stocks extended into Asian trading, following declines on Wall Street, as investors rotat»»»

Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan on Tuesday stated that the state budget for 2026 should be adopted by the end of February."We should have it adopted by the end of February. However, this is not entirely up to the Government. There will also be discussions in Parliament, so it also depends on the Parlia»»»

Romania is ready for 2026 to be the year of its official accession to the OECD, and for us to sit on the other side of the table at the next economic assessment, as a full member, Finance Minister Alexandru Nazare informs on his Facebook page, on Wednesday."Yesterday, in Paris, we concluded a very »»»

Improving Romanian-Polish cooperation on the eastern European flank was one of the topics discussed on Wednesday at a meeting of Chairman of the Romanian Senate Mircea Abrudean and Polish Defence Minister Wladislaw Kosiniak-Kamysz."In the context of my visit to Poland, at this morning's meeting wit»»»

Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan on Tuesday said that the European Union made the right decision by approving the EU-Mercosur Agreement and that Romania did well to support this decision.The Prime Minister was asked how the decision on the EU-Mercosur Agreement was made and whether this topic had been d»»»

Damascus, Jan.15 (SANA) Syria’s Minister of Economy and Industry, Nidal al-Shaar, met on Wednesday with Marion Weichelt Krupski, Head of the Swiss Mission in Damascus, to discuss ways to support Syria’s economic recovery and strengthen bilateral economic ties. Talks focused on developing economic r»»»

Iran closed its airspace to commercial flights for hours without explanation early Thursday as tensions remained high with the United States over Tehran’s bloody crackdown on nationwide protests. The closure ran for over four hours, according to pilot guidance issued by Iran, which lies on a key Ea»»»

The Indian Navy's hand-stitched wooden sailing vessel INSV Kaundinya arrived in Oman on Wednesday to a water salute after completing 17 days at sea. The ship began sailing from Porbandar on India's west coast on 29 December and arrived in Muscat, retracing the ancient maritime route that connected »»»

Saudi Arabia has expanded its network of international partnerships after the Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources signed three memorandums of understanding on cooperation in mineral resources with Chile, Canada, and Brazil, aimed at strengthening frameworks for technical and investment coope»»»

Advisor to the Prime Minister and Official Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Dr. Majid bin Mohammed Al Ansari met yesterday with Norwegian Special Envoy to Yemen, Heidi Johansen, who is visiting Doha. The meeting discussed cooperation between the two countries and ways of strengtheni»»»

Hezbollah escalated its response to Lebanese President Joseph Aoun and Prime Minister Nawaf Salam over plans to press ahead with restricting weapons to the state and extending the move to areas north of the Litani River, raising the specter of civil war as tensions over the issue intensify. Mahmoud»»»

Foreign Affairs Minister of Kyrgyzstan Jeenbek Kulubaev reported on the ministry’s performance for 2025 at a press conference. He stated that in 2025, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) continued its multi-vector approach and sought to strengthen mutually beneficial relations. «Last year was a p»»»

The Philippines and Japan on Thursday signed an agreement allowing for the resupply of fuel and ammunition to each other's forces, the latest in a series of pacts aimed at countering China's regional assertiveness. Tokyo and Manila have significantly deepened military ties in recent years, with bot»»»

Ukraine has declared a state of emergency in the country's energy sector, with a particular focus on Kyiv, as ongoing Russian strikes continue to leave thousands of residents without power. President Volodymyr Zelensky accused Moscow of deliberately exploiting the harsh winter conditions as part of»»»

Palestinian sources reported that figures nominated to lead a temporary Gaza Administration Committee are scheduled to meet on Thursday with Bulgarian diplomat Nickolay Mladenov, the nominee to head the executive body of the Board of Peace, at the US embassy in Cairo. Sources from civil society and»»»

Madrid: Saleh Ahmad Al Suwaidi presented his credentials as Ambassador of the UAE to the Kingdom of Spain to Felipe VI, King of Spain, during an official ceremony in Madrid. Al Suwaidi conveyed the greetings of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed »»»

Cairo: The State of Qatar participated in the 49th session of the Council of Arab Youth and Sports Ministers, which was held at the headquarters of the General Secretariat of the League of Arab States in Cairo. The State of Qatar’s delegation was headed by Minister of Sports and Youth H E Sheikh Ha»»»

It was a piece of audio obtained by the BBC that revealed what worries the Taliban's leader most. Not an external danger, but one from within Afghanistan, which the Taliban seized control of as the previous government collapsed and the US withdrew in 2021. He warned of "insiders in the government" »»»