New York, Feb. 13 (SANA) The UN Security Council welcomed a comprehensive agreement between the Syrian government and the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), including a permanent ceasefire and plans for civilian, economic, administrative and military integration in northeast Syria. The council also pr»»»

French police have arrested nine people, including two employees working at the Louvre museum in Paris, suspected of involvement in a “large-scale” ticket fraud ring, a source familiar with the case said Thursday. The fraud scheme was allegedly launched in the summer of 2024 and is thought to have »»»

Inside a heavily guarded detention facility in Baghdad, men from scores of different countries and nationalities were brought one after another into interrogation rooms and questioned by Iraqi officers. The prisoners are suspected members of the militant ISIS goup recently transferred from Syria to»»»

Washington: President Donald Trump on Thursday revoked a landmark scientific finding underpinning US regulations to curb planet-warming pollution, marking his biggest rollback of climate policy to date. The repeal of the Environmental Protection Agency’s 2009 “endangerment finding” was paired with »»»

Dubai: His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, on Friday launched a new humanitarian Ramadan campaign aimed at saving five million children under the age of five from death caused by malnutrition and hunger. The initiative, titled “Had »»»

Tashkent, Feb. 13 (SANA) Syria and Uzbekistan signed a memorandum of understanding on Thursday aimed at strengthening economic cooperation and expanding trade ties between the two countries. The agreement was signed in Tashkent by the Federation of Syrian Chambers of Commerce and Uzbekistan’s Chamb»»»

China is busting sanctions with a scheme to smuggle cars into Russia, allowing vehicles from Toyota, Mazda and German premium brands to reach markets in Moscow and beyond via grey schemes, Reuters reports. Most of the vehi»»»

Doha: The State of Qatar believes that investing in human capital through education is the optimal and sustainable investment for present and future generations, as education is a fundamental pillar of the State’s Permanent Constitution and building educated individuals capable of achieving academi»»»

Thimphu: Chief of Protocol at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Bhutan, Ugen Chozom, has received a copy of the credentials of the State of Qatar’s incoming ambassador to the Kingdom. H E Mohammed Hassan Jaber Al Jaber has been named Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary (non»»»

Doha: Qatar, with its diversified growth, robust institutions and forward-looking partnerships, stands out as a compelling destination for both domestic and international investors seeking resilience and long-term returns in a region navigating global uncertainties, according to the latest S&P Glob»»»

DOHA: The National Conference on Combating Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing held yesterday focused on the importance of compliance and governance in protecting the national economy. It addressed emerging trends in financial crimes and best practices organisations can adopt to mitigate relat»»»

DOHA: The Ministry of Municipality has announced the launch of 34 new electronic services affiliated with the Livestock Department under the Agriculture and Food Security Affairs Sector, marking a significant step in its ongoing digital transformation journey. The new services are part of the Minis»»»

Venezuelan lawmakers on Thursday postponed a landmark amnesty bill meant to halt the use of courts against dissenters after failing to agree on its implementation. Thousands rallied in Caracas demanding the release of political prisoners. The bill would clear charges against opponents of former lea»»»

RCA Living, which is building a large-scale residential complex in Bishkek, has been allocated an additional 0.8 hectares of land. This will add over $1 million to the capital’s budget. Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers says. The total area of ​​land leased by investors now stands at 54.3 hect»»»

The world’s largest aircraft carrier has been ordered to sail from the Caribbean Sea to the Middle East, a person familiar with the plans said Thursday, as US President Donald Trump considers whether to take possible military action against Iran. The move by the USS Gerald R. Ford, first reported b»»»

DOHA: Qatar launched the 13th edition of the International Agricultural Exhibition (AgriteQ 2026) yesterday at the Katara Cultural Village. Held under the patronage of the Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, H E Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani, the five-day exhibitio»»»

Around 450,000 households in southern France were without power on Friday, operator Enedis said, a day after a storm tore through the region, ripping up trees and flooding roads. UpdatesHigh winds and hard rain brought chaos across southern France Northern Spain and parts of Portugal hit hard Storm»»»

As Ramadan 2026 approaches, Muslims worldwide are preparing for a month of fasting, reflection, and charity. Early astronomical predictions suggest the holy month may begin next week (February 18 or 19), but the official start will depend on local crescent moon sightings, which can vary by country »»»

The Trump administration reached a trade deal with Taiwan on Thursday, with Taiwan agreeing to remove or reduce 99% of its tariff barriers, the office of the US Trade Representative said. The agreement comes as the US remains reliant on Taiwan for its production of computer chips, the exporting of »»»

Feb. 13 (UPI) -- Two people are dead and a third is wounded following a shooting on the campus of South Carolina State University, officials said. The shooting occurred Thursday night in an apartment at the Hugine Suites student residential complex on the university's campus in Orangeburg, located »»»

Guatemalan veteran investigative journalist Jose Ruben Zamora, imprisoned since 2022 after covering corruption scandals implicating former president Alejandro Giammattei, was released on Thursday and placed under house arrest. Zamora, 69, is the founder of the now-shuttered newspaper Periodico. Als»»»

The United States and Taiwan said Thursday they signed a deal to confirm lower US tariffs on the democratic island's goods, alongside Taiwanese spending commitments on American products. The announcement formalises an agreement unveiled in January to cut US tariffs on many Taiwanese exports from 20»»»

Israeli President Isaac Herzog’s office said in a statement on Thursday that he is still waiting on a legal opinion from the Justice Ministry as he responded to US President Donald Trump’s comments that he “should be ashamed of himself” for not granting Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s pardon re»»»

The BBC said Thursday it expects to make further savings of around 10 percent of its costs over the next three years in answer to "substantial financial pressures". The British broadcaster did not specify the amount it aims to save, but other UK media reported it was up to £600 million ($817 millio»»»

During a briefing at Sputnik Kyrgyzstan press center, First Deputy Minister of Emergency Situations of Kyrgyzstan (MES) Azamat Mambetov summarized the results of the ministry’s modernization and outlined its plans through 2026. He reported that since 2020, the Ministry of Emergency Situations has a»»»

Lebanon has secured temporary exemptions for freight vehicles hauling certain goods after a recent ban by Damascus on foreign trucks. Damascus had issued a decision on Saturday stipulating that "non-Syrian trucks will not be allowed to enter" the country, and that goods being imported by road must »»»

European Union leaders on Thursday agreed on an action plan to overhaul the bloc’s economy and boost competitiveness amid pressure from US President Donald Trump, China and Russia. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said the March plan would upgrade energy grids, deepen financial in»»»

Dubai: The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation has reaffirmed five key conditions that companies must meet to comply with occupational health and safety standards in the UAE. In a statement, the ministry said that establishments covered by the regulations must ensure the provision of medi»»»

Dubai: The UAE Lottery on Friday launched Quick 5, its newest online game, with tickets starting at just Dh2 and prizes reaching up to 550 times the entry amount. With draws every two minutes, Quick 5 offers fast-paced action, multiple ways to win, and instant energy that puts every player in the r»»»

China is busting sanctions with a scheme to smuggle cars into Russia, allowing vehicles from Toyota, Mazda and German premium brands to reach markets in Moscow and beyond via grey schemes, Reuters reports. Most of the vehi»»»

China is busting sanctions with a scheme to smuggle cars into Russia, allowing vehicles from Toyota, Mazda and German premium brands to reach markets in Moscow and beyond via grey schemes, Reuters reports. Most of the vehi»»»

The first regional center for helicopter repair and specialist training for Mi-171 and Mi-8 helicopters has been opened in Ak-Chiy Free Economic Zone in Kyrgyzstan. Head of the National Investment Agency Ravshanbek Sabirov reviewed the project’s implementation, highlighting its significance. Accord»»»

On February 11, the Department of Internal Affairs of Issyk-Ata district received information that narcotics may be stored and distributed in a house in the village of Novopokrovka. The press service of the Main Department of Internal Affairs of Chui region reported. The information was confirmed d»»»

Russian Deputy Foreign ‍Minister Sergei Ryabkov has warned it was still possible that the United States will carry out a new military operation in Iran. "The situation in the Middle East, where the Americans have deployed huge numbers of attack systems, increasing pressure by the day and threatenin»»»

Under the patronage of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, the General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) will organize the fourth annual Future Aviation Forum in Riyadh from April 20 to 22. Minister of Transport and Logistic Services and GACA Board Chairman Saleh A»»»

Most foreign families have left northeast Syria's Al-Hol camp, which holds relatives of ISIS militants, since the departure of Kurdish forces who previously guarded it, humanitarian sources told AFP on Thursday. The defense ministry meanwhile announced that the army had taken control of the Al-Tanf»»»

US President Donald Trump threatened Iran Thursday with "very traumatic" consequences if it fails to make a nuclear deal -- but Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he was skeptical about the quality of any such agreement. Speaking a day after he hosted Netanyahu at the White House, Trump»»»

Officers from the Service for Combating Extremism and Illegal Migration of the Main Department of Internal Affairs of Bishkek, while monitoring the internet space, discovered an account on Facebook named «Zholdosh Syrgakov» that was distributing negative videos. The department’s press service repor»»»

At today’s Government Info press conference, Minister Gergely Gulyás announced that Ukrainian threats against Hungary have entered a new phase, while confirming that the government will maintain the price margin reduction measure to help contain inflation. Opening the briefing, Minister Gulyás said»»»

Intraregional investments in Central Asia have increased fourfold over the past five years, a report by the Eurasian Development Bank (EDB) says. The report notes that accumulated mutual investments between the countries of the region are growing rapidly. In 2024–2025 alone, their increase amounted»»»

The fight against corruption and crime will never stop, President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov stated in an interview with Kabar news agency. According to the head of state, it is currently ongoing 24 hours a day. «I have always strictly demanded results in these two areas, and I will continue to do»»»

The current parameters of the Russian airbase in Kyrgyzstan are sufficient to counter existing threats facing the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO), and no expansion is required, Russian Ambassador to Bishkek Sergei Vakunov said. «According to relevant specialists, the current operatin»»»

The world’s largest aircraft carrier, the USS Gerald R. Ford, has been ordered to sail from the Caribbean Sea to the Middle East, a person familiar with the plans said Thursday, as US President Donald Trump weighs possible military action against Iran. The deployment, first reported by The New York»»»

Abu Dhabi: For nearly 12 years, he showed up to work each month for Dh4,000, half of it basic salary, the rest allowances. When his employment ended, he says, the money he had earned did not follow him. This week, the Abu Dhabi Labour Court of First Instance ruled in his favour. The court ordered t»»»

Dubai: Gold prices in Dubai recovered early Friday, clawing back ground after a steep global selloff that shook precious-metals markets in the previous session. (Check latest UAE gold prices here, alongside prices in Saudi Arabia, Oman, Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait, and India.) Sign up for our daily busi»»»

The President of Kyrgyzstan commented on the resignation of the Speaker of Parliament in an interview with Kabar news agency. Sadyr Japarov was asked whether the voluntary resignation of the Speaker of the Zhogorku Kenesh was connected to recent events, including a letter signed by 75 individuals. »»»

The United States is working hard to put an end to the military conflict in Ukraine, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said. Secretary of State Marco Rubio confirmed that the US is pushing to end the conflict, and there's a possibility of a Zelensky meeting on the margins of Munich."It's a war. Tha»»»

Israel officially joined the Board of Peace before the first formal meeting of the body. According to Reuters, delegations from over 20 countries are expected to attend the meeting in Washington on February 19.Two senior US officials told that President Trump will announce a multi-billion dollar re»»»

All peaceful tools of Arctic cooperation are being deliberately destroyed, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Alexander Grushko said. "All peaceful instruments of cooperation are being deliberately destroyed, the work of the Arctic Council, which was the main international platform for managing the si»»»

Support in Taiwan for formal, de jure independence remains limited and highly sensitive to both Chinese pressure and the posture adopted by Washington, according to new academic research examining how shifts in US foreign policy could influence public opinion on the island, a new report issued by I»»»