Trump says Iran regime change 'best thing that could happen' as second carrier heads to region
US President Donald Trump said Friday that a change in power in Iran "would be the best thing that could happen" as he confirmed the deployment of a second aircraft carrier group to the Middle East. The US president is hoping to strike a deal with Iran to curb its nuclear programme, but has wa»»»
Minister of State for International Cooperation meets Executive Board Member of Board of Peace in Gaza Strip
Munich: Minister of State for International Cooperation HE Dr. Maryam bint Ali bin Nasser Al Misnad met with Executive Board Member of the Board of Peace in the Gaza Strip, HE Sigrid Kaag, on the sidelines of the Munich Security Conference. During the meeting, they discussed the humanitarian situat»»»
US and Iran set to hold second round of nuclear talks in Geneva
The U.S. and Iran are expected to hold a second round of nuclear talks in Geneva next Tuesday in an effort to reach a deal that prevents war, a U.S. official and three sources with knowledge told U.S. news portal Axios. While U.S. President Donald Trump said he prefers a diplomatic solution and wan»»»
How to prepare your body for Ramadan: Experts urge early steps to avoid fatigue and headaches
Dubai: As Ramadan is fast approaching near, many people across the UAE are beginning to think about how to prepare not only spiritually, but physically. Also Read: Ramadan countdown: 10 health tips UAE residents need to prep for fastingHealth experts say the sudden shift from daily eating habits to»»»
After Two Years of War, Tally of Israel-Hamas Prisoner Swaps
Israel’s military on Friday released new footage of the rescue of two hostages, Fernando Simon Marman and Norberto Louis Har, Israeli nationals who also hold Argentine citizenship, from a house in the southern Gaza city of Rafah. The operation was carried out on Feb. 12, 2024, amid intense gunbattl»»»
Beijing vows action after CIA spy video targets Chinese military
China will take “all necessary measures” to fight infiltration and sabotage by foreign forces, the Foreign Ministry in Beijing has said, responding to a recent US Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) recruitment ad targeting Chinese military personnel. The spy agency’s Mandarin-language video, publish»»»
Bloggers extortionists detained in Osh while receiving $500 - | 24.KG
Two young men posing as bloggers and extorting money by threatening to publish incriminating videos have been detained in Osh. The Internal Affairs Department of the city reported. A 22-year-old Osh resident filed a complaint with the police. He claimed that unknown individuals claiming to be blogg»»»
SCNS detains investigator for concealing gang rape in Kemin - | 24.KG
The State Committee for National Security (SCNS) of the Kyrgyz Republic reported the arrest of the head of the Investigative Service of the Department of Internal Affairs of Kemin district in Chui region. According to the SCNS, the operation was conducted jointly with the Internal Investigations Se»»»
Trump says change in power in Iran 'would be the best thing that could happen'
U.S. President Donald Trump said that a change in power in Iran "would be the best thing that could happen" as the U.S. administration weighs whether to take military action against Tehran. Trump made the comments shortly after visiting with troops at Ft. Bragg, North Carolina, and after he confirm»»»
Top trending: Ramadan 2026 timings, Dubai property resale, EU visa updates and more
Dubai: As the holy month of Ramadan approaches, working hours and school schedules across the UAE are being adjusted to accommodate the sacred period. Meanwhile, Dubai is revolutionising property investment with digital tokenisation, and the EU is reshaping its visa policies for select professional»»»
Dubai delivery riders: RTA’s new rules could keep your bike on the road - here's how
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has introduced new inspection standards to extend the operational life of delivery motorcycles, allowing companies to renew bike registrations for an additional year. The move aims to enhance safety, support the growing delivery sector, and promote sustai»»»
140 Qatari businesswomen showcase their innovations at Arab Women Exhibition
DOHA: The 14th edition of the Arab Women Exhibition kicked off at the Doha Exhibition and Convention Center. It will run until Wednesday.Held under the auspices of the Qatari Businesswomen Forum at the Qatar Chamber, the exhibition features 250 local and international booths and includes the partic»»»
Russia Warns NATO Military Preparations in Scandinavia Threaten National Security
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Military preparations by Norway, Sweden and other NATO countries pose a direct threat to Russia's national security and compel Moscow to take military and technical measures in response, Russian Ambassador to Oslo Nikolai Korchunov said in an interview with Sputnik. "Oslo, Stockh»»»
Witkoff, Kushner to Take Part in Talks With Russia, Ukraine in Geneva on Tuesday - Reports
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - US special envoy Steve Witkoff and US President Donald Trump's son-in-law, Jared Kushner, will take part in trilateral talks with representatives of Russia and Ukraine in Geneva on Tuesday, a media reported, citing a source. The second round of talks on Ukraine, involving del»»»
Macron Plans to Set Up Direct Communication Channel With Russia
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - French President Emmanuel Macron said on Friday that he wanted to create a direct communication channel with Russia, arguing that peace in Ukraine was impossible without the European Union's contribution. "No peace without the Europeans … You can negotiate without the Europeans i»»»
FM: Egypt seeks to expand trade, investment ties with Central African Republic
CAIRO, Feb 13 (MENA) – Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and Egyptian Expatriates Badr Abdelatty expressed Egypt’s aspiration to expand trade and investment with the Central African Republic (CAR) during his meeting with Central African Republic Foreign Minister Sylvie Baïpo-Te»»»
High-level Libyan delegation visits Egypt to advance private sector engagement in Solid Waste Management
Germany’s GTZ Libya reported last Thursday (12 February) that a Libyan delegation visited Egypt to advancing private sector engagement in Solid Waste Management. These questions guided The recent field visit of by the Libyan delegation to Egypt aimed to explore the country’s reform experience in in»»»
Kyrgyzstan celebrates International Book Giving Day - | 24.KG
Libraries across Kyrgyzstan are marking February 14 — International Book Giving Day — on a large scale. The initiative is aimed at promoting interest in reading and strengthening the spiritual values of society, the Ministry of Culture of the Kyrgyz Republic reported. According to the ministry, mor»»»
Russian Central Bank and National Bank discuss simplifying money transfers - | 24.KG
The Central Bank of Russia and the National Bank of Kyrgyzstan are working out issues of simplifying money transfers between the two countries. Sergei Vakunov, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Russian Federation in Bishkek, said. «The formation of a reliable financial architectur»»»
President Iotova Meets French President Macron at Munich Security Conference
President Iliana Iotova held talks with French President Emmanuel Macron on the sidelines of the 62nd Munich Security Conference, the Bulgarian head of State's press secretariat reported here on Saturday. Iotova attended Macron’s address to the high-level forum, which focused on the need for Europe»»»
US Pushes Undesirable Foreign Businesses Out of Venezuela - Russian Ambassador
MEXICO CITY (Sputnik) - The US is using unfair competition practices to push foreign businesses it deems undesirable out of Venezuela, Russian Ambassador to Venezuela Sergey Melik-Bagdasarov told Sputnik. "First of all, we are talking about sanctions and financial and economic restrictions of extra»»»
Russian Air Defenses Shot Down 20 Ukrainian Drones Overnight - MoD
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Air defenses destroyed 20 Ukrainian drones overnight, the Russian Defense Ministry told reporters. "This night, air defense systems on duty destroyed and intercepted 20 Ukrainian fixed-wing unmanned aerial vehicles," the ministry said. It said 13 drones were shot down over Crimea»»»
Hamas: Scenes of abuse against Palestinian prisoners in Israeli jail of Ofer a war crime in defiance to int’l law - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Kyrgyzstan intends to attract global hotel chains to its regions - | 24.KG
The Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan has approved a strategy for promoting high-margin tourism. This is outlined in the Republic’s Development Program until 2030. The authorities will focus on international safety standards, infrastructure development, and environmental sustainability. These refo»»»
SCNS detains organizer of "black pawnshop": Documents, weapons seized - | 24.KG
The State Committee for National Security (SCNS) of the Kyrgyz Republic reported the suppression of operation of a so-called «black pawnshop» engaged in illegal loan sharking. According to the SCNS, citizen of Kyrgyzstan A.A.T. was detained on February 12. He is suspected of providing loans at unre»»»
BNP wins Bangladesh election, Tarique Rahman poised to be PM
Dhaka: Bangladesh's largest Islamist party conceded defeat in elections on Saturday, despite earlier alleging problems with the vote count, clearing the way for nationalist leader Tarique Rahman to become prime minister. Election Commission figures showed Rahman's Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP)»»»