Damascus, Feb.12 (SANA) The Ministry of Energy signed Wednesday a “Wind Power Project” agreement with Marv Energy to generate 700 megawatts of electricity, during a ceremony at the ministry’s headquarters in Damascus. The agreement was signed by Energy Minister Mohammad Al-Bashir and Marv Energy bo»»»

Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan Edil Baisalov announced the launch of an accelerated modernization of state universities, the Cabinet’s press service reported. According to Baisalov, the decision to establish a new ministry was a deliberate step by the country’s leadership»»»

Officers of the State Committee for National Security discovered a cache of firearms in the village of Pristan-Przhevalsk near Karakol. The State Committee’s press center reported. The following items were seized: According to information received, the cache belonged to members of the disbanded org»»»

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has stepped up the size and scale of commercial and strategic investment activity across Africa in recent months, with initiatives spanning ports and logistics, renewable energy, digital infrastructure and financial services, as Emirati state-backed groups and corpora»»»

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has stepped up the size and scale of commercial and strategic investment activity across Africa in recent months, with initiatives spanning ports and logistics, renewable energy, digital infrastructure and financial services, as Emirati state-backed groups and corpora»»»

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has stepped up the size and scale of commercial and strategic investment activity across Africa in recent months, with initiatives spanning ports and logistics, renewable energy, digital infrastructure and financial services, as Emirati state-backed groups and corpora»»»

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has stepped up the size and scale of commercial and strategic investment activity across Africa in recent months, with initiatives spanning ports and logistics, renewable energy, digital infrastructure and financial services, as Emirati state-backed groups and corpora»»»

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has stepped up the size and scale of commercial and strategic investment activity across Africa in recent months, with initiatives spanning ports and logistics, renewable energy, digital infrastructure and financial services, as Emirati state-backed groups and corpora»»»

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has stepped up the size and scale of commercial and strategic investment activity across Africa in recent months, with initiatives spanning ports and logistics, renewable energy, digital infrastructure and financial services, as Emirati state-backed groups and corpora»»»

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has stepped up the size and scale of commercial and strategic investment activity across Africa in recent months, with initiatives spanning ports and logistics, renewable energy, digital infrastructure and financial services, as Emirati state-backed groups and corpora»»»

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has stepped up the size and scale of commercial and strategic investment activity across Africa in recent months, with initiatives spanning ports and logistics, renewable energy, digital infrastructure and financial services, as Emirati state-backed groups and corpora»»»

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has stepped up the size and scale of commercial and strategic investment activity across Africa in recent months, with initiatives spanning ports and logistics, renewable energy, digital infrastructure and financial services, as Emirati state-backed groups and corpora»»»

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has stepped up the size and scale of commercial and strategic investment activity across Africa in recent months, with initiatives spanning ports and logistics, renewable energy, digital infrastructure and financial services, as Emirati state-backed groups and corpora»»»

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has stepped up the size and scale of commercial and strategic investment activity across Africa in recent months, with initiatives spanning ports and logistics, renewable energy, digital infrastructure and financial services, as Emirati state-backed groups and corpora»»»

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has stepped up the size and scale of commercial and strategic investment activity across Africa in recent months, with initiatives spanning ports and logistics, renewable energy, digital infrastructure and financial services, as Emirati state-backed groups and corpora»»»

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has stepped up the size and scale of commercial and strategic investment activity across Africa in recent months, with initiatives spanning ports and logistics, renewable energy, digital infrastructure and financial services, as Emirati state-backed groups and corpora»»»

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has stepped up the size and scale of commercial and strategic investment activity across Africa in recent months, with initiatives spanning ports and logistics, renewable energy, digital infrastructure and financial services, as Emirati state-backed groups and corpora»»»

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has stepped up the size and scale of commercial and strategic investment activity across Africa in recent months, with initiatives spanning ports and logistics, renewable energy, digital infrastructure and financial services, as Emirati state-backed groups and corpora»»»

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has stepped up the size and scale of commercial and strategic investment activity across Africa in recent months, with initiatives spanning ports and logistics, renewable energy, digital infrastructure and financial services, as Emirati state-backed groups and corpora»»»

The Saudi Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources has announced record growth in the number of new mining exploitation licenses issued in 2025, showing a remarkable increase of 220% compared to 2024. The surge highlights the appeal of the mining investment environment and the ministry's ongoing »»»

President Iliana Iotova Thursday told a news conference that if presented with a caretaker cabinet lineup within the required time frame, she will issue the necessary decrees to set April 19 as the day for the snap parliamentary elections. Earlier on Thursday, she tasked caretaker prime minister-de»»»

Eight people were killed in two shootings - at a school and at a home - in the Canadian Rockies town of Tumbler Ridge, British Columbia. Another 27 people were injured, meaning many people in the community of just 3,000 people will know someone who was a casualty of Tuesday's attacks. Here is what »»»

BRUSSELS - EU foreign policy and security chief Kaja Kallas said on Wednesday the formation of a new government in Pristina was a "new momentum" to advance on the Belgrade-Pristina dialogue and that she was ready to host a high-level meeting soon. In a post on X, Kallas wrote that, after more than »»»

The UAE’s Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation has announced that private sector employees will work two hours less per day during Ramadan. Companies are also allowed to introduce flexible or remote work arrangements, depending on the nature of their business, to help staff balance work an»»»

Damascus, Feb. 12 (SANA) Syria’s Ministry of Defense said Thursday that Syrian forces have taken control of the al-Tanf military base from U.S. troops and begun deploying along the country’s borders with Iraq and Jordan. In a statement posted on its Telegram channel, the ministry said the handover »»»

Bulgaria ranks third in the European Union in terms of the share of women working as scientists and engineers, according to Eurostat, highlighting the country’s strong representation of women in STEM fields. This achievement coincides with the celebration of the International Day of Women and Girls»»»

Deputy Marlen Mamataliev was elected Speaker of the Zhogorku Kenesh (Parliament) of Kyrgyzstan. His candidacy was supported by 77 deputies, while five voted against. One ballot was declared invalid, and four were annulled. Marlen Mamataliev was the only candidate for the post of Speaker. Who is Mar»»»

Britain's economy barely grew in the final quarter of 2025 as activity fared worse than initially estimated during the run-up to finance minister Rachel Reeves' budget, official figures showed on Thursday. Gross domestic product grew by 0.1% in the October-to-December period, the same slow pace as »»»

Washington, United States: Ticket prices for the 2026 World Cup have skyrocketed on FIFA's official resale platform, with seats for many matches listed at several times their face value even though most tickets have only recently been distributed following the end of the main sales phase in January»»»

President Iliana Iotova said in Sofia on Thursday she did not expect to refuse to appoint a caretaker cabinet. She tasked Caretaker Prime Minister nominee Andrey Gurov with proposing the lineup and said she could return it if it included someone working against Bulgarian citizens’ interests. “I am »»»

Malaysian carrier AirAsia X has launched flights to Bahrain and London, with fares starting from as low as RM99 (around Dh93). Commencing on June 26, 2026, these routes, both served by A330s, establish Bahrain as the airline’s first global hub, strengthening its role as a key gateway between Southe»»»

London: England football coach Thomas Tuchel is set to sign a new contract that will see the German remain in charge of the national side until 2028, according to a report in The Times. An update on the former Chelsea boss's position is expected to be issued by England's governing Football Associat»»»

Most foreign families have fled northeast Syria's Al-Hol camp, which holds relatives of suspected Islamic State group fighters, since the departure of Kurdish forces who previously guarded it, humanitarian sources said Thursday. Speaking on condition of anonymity, one source told AFP that "since la»»»

"The right to elect is one of the greatest achievements of human society. In my person, people have a champion of their rights," Bulgarian President Iliana Iotova told a news conference at the President's Administration on Thursday. She was asked for comment on a suspensory veto she imposed on Wedn»»»

Dubai: BBD Education, the management consultancy based out of Dubai, known for their track record of opening private schools in the region, has supported the opening of two new private schools in Dubai that opened in September 2025. Dubai English Speaking School (DESS) Academic City, a new premium,»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russian Armed Forces has launched a retaliatory strike on energy facilities of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Thursday. "In response to the terrorist attacks by the Ukrainian regime on civilian infrastructure facilities... the Armed Forces of th»»»

US Attorney General Pam Bondi on Wednesday forcefully defended her department's handling of the files related to convicted paedophile Jeffrey Epstein, an issue that has dogged her tenure. With victims of Epstein seated behind her, Bondi tried to deflect from relentless criticism by m»»»

US Attorney General Pam Bondi faced intense questioning over the handling of Jeffrey Epstein files after documents released victims’ personal information while redacting many alleged abusers’ names. Bondi denied wrongdoing but faced criticism from both Democrats and some Republicans.»»»

Protests erupted in Buenos Aires as thousands, including unions, gathered outside Congress against a labour reform bill championed by President Javier Milei. Clashes broke out when demonstrators approached the building, with police using tear gas and water cannons after objects were thrown. The bil»»»

Doha, Qatar: President of the Public Works Authority, Ashghal, HE Eng. Mohammed bin Abdulaziz Al-Meer accompanied by HE Dr. Omar Mohamed Al-Ansari, President of Qatar University, and a number of officials, made a field visit to inspect the progress of the College of Medicine and College of Health S»»»

Leventer Medical Group has announced the opening of the private Băneasa Tumor Center Hospital, a project dedicated to the integrated treatment of tumor pathologies, aiming to contribute to the development of good practices within the Romanian medical system, following an investment of over 30 milli»»»

Dubai: Turkey and Singapore have officially declared Thursday, February 19, as the first day of the holy month of Ramadan, after astronomical calculations showed the crescent moon cannot be sighted on the preceding observation date. Turkey determines the start of all Hijri months using pre-calculat»»»

In early February 2026, Bulgaria was rocked by a grim discovery that would spiral into one of the country's most disturbing cases in recent memory. On February 2nd, authorities found three dead men inside the Petrohan mountain lodge: 49-year-old Ivaylo Ivanov, 45-year-old Decho Iliev, and 51-year-o»»»

Dubai: Adam Vital Hospital has announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Siemens Healthineers, in collaboration with Modern Pharmaceutical LLC (MPC). The MoU marks the start of a strategic partnership to support the development of next-generation, AI-driven diagnostic infras»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russia will not be represented at a meeting of US President Donald Trump's Board of Peace, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said on Thursday. "Russia will not be represented at the meeting of the Board of Peace. Work on forming a position continues," Zakharova»»»

Bangladeshis voted on Thursday in the first election since a deadly 2024 uprising, with parties sidelined under Sheikh Hasina returning to contest power against a formidable political heir leading an Islamist-backed coalition. Long queues formed at polling stations in the capital Dhaka as voting be»»»

New York: Permanent Representative of the State of Qatar to the United Nations HE Sheikha Alya Ahmed bin Saif Al-Thani met with Under-Secretary-General of the United Nations and High Representative for the Least Developed Countries, Landlocked Developing Countries and Small Island Developing States»»»

Dubai: What began as a romance on social media ended in a chilling murder, investigators say, with a young man’s body allegedly hidden in a septic tank for months before a grim discovery exposed the truth. Six months after a 22-year-old man was reported missing in Madhya Pradesh, police recovered s»»»

"I selected Andrey Gurov because he was the only one to resign his office as deputy governor of the Bulgarian National Bank," Bulgarian President Iliana Iotova told a news conference at the President's Administration on Thursday after mandating Gurov, in his capacity as caretaker prime minister, to»»»

A new administrative structure for the president's office will be introduced soon, President Iliana Iotova told a press conference on Thursday. Approached whether Nikolay Koprinkov continues to work as an adviser at the President’s Administration, Iotova said “No.” Koprinkov has served as senior ad»»»