On February 6, 2026, a presentation of the book President Sadyr Japarov: Creator of a New Kyrgyzstan, published by the Moscow-based Eksmo Publishing House, was held at the Embassy in Moscow. The author is a prominent political and public figure, diplomat, and Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipoten»»»

Doha, Qatar: Every year, Qatar’s National Sport Day transforms the country into a vibrant hub of physical activity. Established to promote health, wellbeing, and an active lifestyle, the day reflects the country’s commitment to encouraging people of all ages and backgrounds to move, participate, an»»»

Lee Moon-bae, deputy spokesperson for South Korea’s Foreign Ministry, speaks during a regular briefing at the Government Complex Seoul in Jongno-gu, Seoul. Photo by Yonhap News Agency Feb. 9 (Asia Today) -- South Korea's Foreign Ministry on Sunday reiterated its request that media outlets refrain f»»»

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is heading to Washington on Tuesday to encourage President Donald Trump to expand the scope of high-stakes nuclear talks with Iran. The negotiations resumed last week against the backdrop of an American military buildup. Israel has long called for Iran to cease all»»»

President of Russia Vladimir Putin congratulated the employees and veterans of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Russia on Diplomatic Worker Day. The corresponding telegram was published on the Kremlin's website. "To the employees and veterans of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Fede»»»

Doha, Qatar: Es’hailSat, the Qatar Satellite Company, yesterday announced that it has entered into a strategic partnership framework with Telesat, a leading global satellite operator based in Canada, to cooperate on the future delivery of low‑earth‑orbit (LEO) satellite connectivity services in Qat»»»

Doha: The Qatar News Agency (QNA) has organised a training workshop aimed at strengthening the role of development-focused media in supporting Qatar’s Third National Development Strategy. Held on Monday as part of QNA’s 2026 training plan, the workshop brought together media professionals from the »»»

Doha, Qatar: Art Basel Qatar has been deliberately designed to stand apart from the fair’s established editions in Basel, Miami Beach and Hong Kong, reflecting both the cultural specificity of the region and the shifting centre of gravity in the global art world, according to Vincenzo de Bellis, Gl»»»

Dubai: Malayalam actor Jayaram has reportedly been summoned by India's Enforcement Directorate next week for questioning as part of its probe into the alleged Sabarimala gold scam. Reports emerging from Kerala dailies claim officials are focusing on tracing suspected financial irregularities linked»»»

Hanadi Abu Zant hasn’t been able to pay rent on her apartment in the occupied West Bank for nearly a year after losing her permit to work inside Israel. When her landlord calls the police on her, she hides in a mosque. “My biggest fear is being kicked out of my home. Where will we sleep, on the str»»»

The Damascus government kicked off on Monday measures to assume control of the Rmeilan oil field, Syria's second largest, in the northeastern Hasakah province. The move took place after it took over Qamishli airport in line with an agreement with the Kurdish Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) that was »»»

Financial prosecutors are piecing together what authorities describe as a complex embezzlement case involving state and EU funds, centered on the president of the General Confederation of Greek Workers and 11 other defendants. A 65-page anti-money laundering report prompted asset freezes and an urg»»»

Doha, Qatar: Visit Qatar concluded its participation at Outbound Travel Mart (OTM) Mumbai 2026, India’s leading travel trade exhibition held from February 5 to 7 at the Jio World Convention Centre in Mumbai. The participation reinforced Qatar’s positioning as a high-quality, well-connected tourism »»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar University (QU) signed a collaboration agreement with Weill Cornell Medicine in Qatar (WCM–Q) to strengthen joint efforts in graduate education and research training in the health sciences. The agreement was signed in the presence of QU’s Vice President for Health and Medical Sci»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Transport has announced to host the second edition of the Autonomous e-Mobility Forum on April 7-9, at the Qatar National Convention Center (QNCC). Organised by Just us & Otto Marketing Services, the 2026 Forum will highlight some of the latest trends and innovations in»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Career Development Centre (QCDC), founded by Qatar Foundation (QF), and Qatar Finance and Business Academy (QFBA) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to launch a three-year strategic collaboration. This collaboration aims to synchronise training and development initia»»»

Secretary-General of Ministry of Foreign Affairs H E Dr. Ahmed bin Hassan Al Hammadi met yesterday with Ambassador of Georgia to the State of Qatar H E Varlam Avaliani. During the meeting, they discussed cooperation relations between the two countries.»»»

Monterrey, Mexico: A pack of robot dogs will help Mexican police tackle crime during the 2026 World Cup this summer, authorities said Monday. The four-legged robots are designed to enter dangerous areas and broadcast live video back to security forces, who can watch before taking action during the »»»

Doha, Qatar: A comprehensive global study released by the Unesco Chair on Governance and Social Responsibility in Sport at Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU) has mapped the structures and functions of women-in-sport organisations worldwide, revealing significant gaps that present strategic opportu»»»

A White House official on Monday reiterated US President Donald Trump's opposition toward Israel annexing the West Bank. "A stable West Bank keeps Israel secure and is in line with this administration’s goal to achieve peace in the region," the official said. Israel's security cabinet approved a se»»»

President Iliana Iotova will hold consultations with the Alliance for Rights and Freedoms, Morality, Unity, Honour (MECh), and Velichie as part of the procedure for appointing a caretaker prime minister, the head of State's Press Secretariat said. On Wednesday, Iotova held talks with the Movement f»»»

Yerevan: US Vice President JD Vance arrived in Armenia yesterday, before a scheduled trip to Azerbaijan, as Washington seeks to consolidate a peace process between the neighbours. Vance is the most senior US official to visit Armenia, where he is also expected to advance a flagship project to impro»»»

Doha, Qatar: Nearly all CEOs in Qatar expect the economy to improve over the next year, with 97% expressing confidence in domestic growth, according to PwC’s 29th Global CEO Survey. The findings point to record optimism and a decisive shift toward reinvention, as business leaders prioritise artific»»»

Doha, Qatar: During Web Summit Qatar 2026, held from February 1 to 4, 244 interested leads expressed interest to join Media City Qatar over the four-day event, reflecting strong regional and international interest in establishing media and creative businesses in Qatar. Applications submitted during»»»

Doha, Qatar: The National Planning Council (NPC) has released the monthly Producer Price Index (PPI) of the Industrial sector for December 2025, calculated based on 2018. The data show that the PPI recorded a monthly increase of 0.64% compared to November 2025, while registering an annual decline o»»»

Doha, Qatar: Minister of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs H E Ghanem bin Shaheen bin Ghanem Al Ghanem, along with Undersecretary of the Ministry, H E Dr. Sheikh Khalid bin Mohammed bin Ghanem Al Thani, crowned the Financial and Administrative Affairs Department team with the cup of the Second Sports Footb»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar University (QU) organised its annual Alumni Reunion 2026, attended by a number of distinguished guests, senior officials from within and outside the university, faculty members, administrative staff, and a wide audience of QU alumni from various graduating cohorts. During the eve»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs is participating in the activities of the National Sports Day, observed on Tuesday, February 10, 2026, by organising a range of diverse sports programmes and activities at the ministry’s grounds in the Abu Hamour area. This participation reflec»»»

Doha, Qatar: KPMG announced the official launch of the KPMG Learning Academy, an initiative designed to serve organizations, and its people, in Qatar with critical skills to thrive in today’s dynamic business environment. The Academy aims to foster a culture of lifelong learning, innovation, and ca»»»

Doha, Qatar: Japan and Qatar’s ties continue to deepen across diplomacy, defence, investment and people-to-people exchanges, Japan’s Ambassador to Qatar H E Naoto Hisajima said at a reception in Doha yesterday, marking the 66th birthday of H M Emperor Naruhito. Addressing guests, including Minister»»»

An attempted armed robbery of a BTV armored cash-in-transit van was foiled early Monday morning on the State Road 613 (SS 613) highway in Italy’s Puglia region, local authorities confirmed, after a gang ambushed the vehicle in a dramatic incident that brought parts of the highway to a temporary sta»»»

Sudan on Monday announced it was returning to east African bloc IGAD, two years after freezing its membership over a decision to invite rival paramilitary chief Mohamed Hamdan Daglo to a summit. "The government of the Republic of Sudan will resume its full activity in the membership" in the Djibout»»»

Japan has allegedly pledged significant financial support for Ukraine, and committed to providing specialized equipment, with reports indicating long-term assistance. Doubling down on its US-pushed militarization drive, Japan is moving closer to NATO by signing on to the alliance’s Security Assista»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Qatar Racing and Equestrian Club (QREC) yesterday announced its full readiness for the launch of the H H The Amir Sword Festival at Al Rayyan Racecourse, which will run over four days from tomorrow until Saturday. The programme will comprise two days of racing on the sand track, fo»»»

As Qatar celebrates National Sports Day, the sprit of fitness and health is celebrated across the country through various sports activities. Although Qatar Sports Day is observed just one day, everyone is encouraged to take part in sports not just today, but throughout the year, while keeping joint»»»

Doha, Qatar: Snap Inc has signed two Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with the State of Qatar’s Government Communications Office (GCO) during Web Summit Qatar 2026, reinforcing a shared commitment to strengthening Qatar’s creator, media, and digital communications ecosystem. The MoUs outline a mul»»»

Doha, Qatar: Al Duhail SC and Sharjah FC settled for a 1-1 draw which kept their AFC Champions League (ACL) Elite Round of 16 hopes just about alive yesterday. The stalemate at Abdullah Bin Khalifa Stadium took both sides to eight points, with their fates to be decided in next week’s final round of»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Qatar National Committee for International Humanitarian Law (NCIHL), in collaboration with its Moroccan counterpart and the Qatar Museums Authority (QMA), organised a joint panel discussion on the protection of cultural property during armed conflicts. The move was part of efforts »»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar is advancing in its digital transformation journey as recent developments in the country’s digital infrastructure highlight the growing importance of sovereign cloud solutions that meet stringent data sovereignty and regulatory requirements. In an interview with The Peninsula on »»»

Damascus: The Damascus International Book Fair has celebrated Qatar’s participation as guest of honour with a poetry evening. The event featured Qatari poets Mubarak Al Khalifa and Nasser Al Wobair, who presented a variety of readings exploring themes of pride, nostalgia, and beauty. Al Khalifa ope»»»

Doha, Qatar: Britain’s Scott Brash will lead an array of top riders at the four-day H H The Amir’s Sword showjumping and dressage spectacle, which begins at Al Shaqab tomorrow. Organisers confirmed that all preparations have been finalised for the highly anticipated event - part of the Doha Equestr»»»

Doha, Qatar: The National Cyber Security Agency (NCSA) has issued new national Log Management Guidelines aimed at strengthening the country’s cyber resilience and enhancing the ability of public and private entities to detect, respond to, and recover from cyber incidents amid a rapidly evolving thr»»»

Doha, Qatar: Amanda Anisimova’s title defence campaign came to an end while qualifier Tereza Valentova beat crowd favourite Alexandra Eala on second day of the Qatar TotalEnergies Open yesterday. In a battle between two former champions, American world number four Anisimova was forced to retire fro»»»

Doha, Qatar: Global Partnership for Education (GPE) with a long term partnership with Qatar is set to further deepen collaboration with Qatar Fund for Development (QFFD) and Education Above All (EAA) Foundation to get better education for children in lower-income countries. “We agreed to move beyon»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Qatar Cricket Committee held its Ordinary General Assembly meeting, followed by an Extraordinary General Assembly meeting. The meeting was chaired by QCA Chairman Sheikh Abdulaziz bin Saud Al-Thani, while Secretary-General Khalid Saleh Al Rumaihi, Board Member representing the Assi»»»

Brazil and Russia issued a joint statement criticising unilateral sanctions and calling for stronger central bank co-operation, in what appeared to be a veiled swipe at US President Donald Trump's warnings against BRICS nations reducing their dependence on the dollar. »»»

Cuba has warned international airlines that it will halt all aviation fuel supplies from February 9 night for at least one month, threatening to cripple the island's vital tourism sector as Washington's economic pressure pushes the Caribbean nation towards collapse. »»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar is marking National Sport Day (NSD) today with vibrant celebrations and widespread participation across the country, as government entities, sports clubs, educational institutions, and community organisations come together to promote physical activity and healthy living. From ear»»»

Four people, including a two-year-old child, were killed after their car was swept away by sudden flooding in northern Morocco, authorities said on Sunday, adding that a fifth person remained missing as heavy rain continued to batter the region. Four people including a two-year-old child died after»»»

Former Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai, a steadfast critic of Beijing, was sentenced to 20 years in prison on Monday in the longest punishment given so far under a China-imposed national security law that has virtually silenced the city’s dissent. The European Union said it "deplored" the ruling, »»»