Kyrgyzstan's financial system demonstrates sustainable development - | 24.KG
Kyrgyzstan’s financial system demonstrates sustainable development and strengthening thanks to systematic public financial management, the Ministry of Finance’s press service reported. The ministry announced data on changes in consolidated budget resources from 2021 to 2025. According to official s»»»
Von der Leyen proposes beefing up the EU’s own Article 5 collective security deal
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen proposed beefing up the EU’s own Article 5-like collective security deal, Article 42/7 of the EU founding treaty, that like the Nato treaty, requires member states to come to each other’s military aid if they are attacked. »»»
Von der Leyen proposes beefing up the EU’s own Article 5 collective security deal
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen proposed beefing up the EU’s own Article 5-like collective security deal, Article 42/7 of the EU founding treaty, that like the Nato treaty, requires member states to come to each other’s military aid if they are attacked. »»»
Von der Leyen proposes beefing up the EU’s own Article 5 collective security deal
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen proposed beefing up the EU’s own Article 5-like collective security deal, Article 42/7 of the EU founding treaty, that like the Nato treaty, requires member states to come to each other’s military aid if they are attacked. »»»
Von der Leyen proposes beefing up the EU’s own Article 5 collective security deal
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen proposed beefing up the EU’s own Article 5-like collective security deal, Article 42/7 of the EU founding treaty, that like the Nato treaty, requires member states to come to each other’s military aid if they are attacked. »»»
Von der Leyen proposes beefing up the EU’s own Article 5 collective security deal
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen proposed beefing up the EU’s own Article 5-like collective security deal, Article 42/7 of the EU founding treaty, that like the Nato treaty, requires member states to come to each other’s military aid if they are attacked. »»»
Von der Leyen proposes beefing up the EU’s own Article 5 collective security deal
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen proposed beefing up the EU’s own Article 5-like collective security deal, Article 42/7 of the EU founding treaty, that like the Nato treaty, requires member states to come to each other’s military aid if they are attacked. »»»
Von der Leyen proposes beefing up the EU’s own Article 5 collective security deal
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen proposed beefing up the EU’s own Article 5-like collective security deal, Article 42/7 of the EU founding treaty, that like the Nato treaty, requires member states to come to each other’s military aid if they are attacked. »»»
Von der Leyen proposes beefing up the EU’s own Article 5 collective security deal
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen proposed beefing up the EU’s own Article 5-like collective security deal, Article 42/7 of the EU founding treaty, that like the Nato treaty, requires member states to come to each other’s military aid if they are attacked. »»»
Von der Leyen proposes beefing up the EU’s own Article 5 collective security deal
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen proposed beefing up the EU’s own Article 5-like collective security deal, Article 42/7 of the EU founding treaty, that like the Nato treaty, requires member states to come to each other’s military aid if they are attacked. »»»
Von der Leyen proposes beefing up the EU’s own Article 5 collective security deal
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen proposed beefing up the EU’s own Article 5-like collective security deal, Article 42/7 of the EU founding treaty, that like the Nato treaty, requires member states to come to each other’s military aid if they are attacked. »»»
What does Greenland's mining industry look like?
LONDON — Greenland's natural resources, including potential vast rare earths deposits vital to the AI boom, have attracted attention since US President Donald Trump showed interest in the Danish self-governing territory.Harsh conditions and weak infrastructure make mining a difficult task, however.»»»
Jordanian-Italian business forum highlights Kingdom as regional trade, reconstruction hub
AMMAN — Speakers at the Jordanian-Italian Business Forum affirmed that Jordan is consolidating its position as a regional hub for trade and investment, a centre for reconstruction efforts, and a strategic gateway to Arab and African markets.The forum, held on Sunday and organised by the Jordan Cham»»»
Industrial Producer prices down 0.75% in 2025 — DoS
AMMAN — Department of Statistics has released its monthly report on the Industrial Producer Price Index (PPI), showing a 0.75 per cent decline in producer prices in 2025 compared with the same period in 2024.On a monthly basis, the general PPI decreased by 1.33 per cent in December 2025 compared wi»»»
‘Amra City’ to offer infrastructure, facilities, building projects for investment, says Mheidat
During a panel discussion organised by the Jordan Economic Forum (JEF) to discuss the “Amra City” project, and attended by Forum President Mazen Homoud underscored that the city, in its final concept, is neither a new capital nor an administrative hub for relocating ministries or consolidating gove»»»
'Clown show': Obama speaks out on Trump's racist monkey clip and 'rogue' Minneapolis crackdown
Former US president Barack Obama on Saturday addressed a racist video posted on President Donald Trump's social media account, telling a podcast that the "decorum" that once guided public officials has been lost. Obama also lamented the "rogue behaviour" of federal agents involved in a deadly immig»»»
Cubans struggle with fuel shortages
Cuba has announced the cancellation of its iconic cigar festival due to a major energy crisis on the island triggered by a US blockade of oil shipments, which has worsened a severe fuel shortage and caused widespread blackouts. The United States cut off oil deliveries from key ally Venezuela after »»»
US forces board oil tanker in Indian Ocean that fled Caribbean blockade
The United States intercepted a new oil tanker in the Indian Ocean that had fled the blockade ordered by US President Donald Trump against sanctioned ships leaving or heading to Venezuela, the Pentagon announced on Sunday. US forces boarded an oil tanker in the Indian Ocean that violated US Preside»»»
Israeli strikes kill at least 12, Gaza civil defence agency says
At least 12 Palestinians were killed by Israel air strikes on the Gaza Strip Sunday, Palestinian officials said, while the Israeli military said the attacks targeted Hamas for violating the October ceasefire. The civil defence agency said one air strike hit a tent of displaced people in northe»»»
Iranian Foreign Minister heads to Geneva for renewed talks with US
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi left for Geneva on Sunday, where talks between Iran and the United States are set to continue, his ministry said in a statement. According to the Foreign Ministry, these “indirect” talks will be held on Tuesday under the mediation of Oman, where a first sessi»»»
France's Macron urges restraint after right-wing youth fatally beaten
French President Emmanuel Macron on Saturday urged calm and restraint after a far-right aligned 23-year-old man identified only as Quentin was fatally beaten on the sidelines of a conference by a hard-left lawmaker in the southeastern city of Lyon. The incident has intensified t»»»
Paris mayoral hopeful Dati takes campaign inspiration from New York’s Mamdani
Paris mayoral hopeful Rachida Dati is running her campaign almost entirely on social media, posting videos with everyday Parisians to drive home her campaign promises. The strategy echoes that of socialist newcomer turned New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani – but can right-wing veteran Dati achieve the s»»»
French President Macron urges calm after fatal beating
In France, President Emmanuel Macron has called for calm and restraint following the fatal beating of a 23-year-old man aligned with the far right. The victim, identified only as Quentin, was hospitalized in Lyon on Thursday after clashes between far-right and far-left youths on the margins of a co»»»
Bangladesh's Tarique Rahman poised to become PM as Islamists concede defeat
Bangladesh's largest Islamist party conceded defeat in elections on Saturday, despite earlier alleging problems with the vote count, clearing the way for Bangladesh Nationalist Party leader Tarique Rahman to become prime minister after 17 years in self-imposed exile. Bangladesh's largest Islamist p»»»
Accused Bondi beach killer appears in Sydney court for first hearing
Accused Bondi Beach killer Naveed Akram appeared in a Sydney court via video link on Monday for his first hearing, after authorities said he and his father carried out a December attack on a Jewish Hanukkah celebration. Akram faces terrorism and 15 murder charges. His father was shot by police. Acc»»»
Riyadh airport begins biggest overhaul in 40 years with terminal reshuffle
Dubai: King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh has begun implementing its largest operational transformation since opening more than 40 years ago, marking the first comprehensive overhaul of airline operations across its terminals. The phased redistribution came into effect today. Also Read: Ki»»»
Uzbek security services intercept shipment of drugs on border with Kyrgyzstan - | 24.KG
The activities of a transnational group supplying drugs from Kyrgyzstan have been stopped in Uzbekistan. Podrobno.uz reported, citing law enforcement agencies. The operation was carried out by officers from the Operational and Investigative Department of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Repu»»»
Tête à tête - "NATO has been woken up by President Trump, and it’s stronger because of it" says Mark Rutte
In an exclusive interview with FRANCE 24, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte discussed the evolving role of Europe in global security, emphasising that the alliance is stronger today than it was a year ago. Reflecting on NATO's transformation, Rutte highlighted how the leadership of U.S. President D»»»
Europe bashing: EU's top diplomat rejects US talk of 'civilizational erasure'
EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas pushed back against what she described as "European bashing" in a speech at the Munich Security Conference on Sunday. Kallas welcomed the message of unity delivered by US Secretary of State Marco Rubio at the annual gathering but dismissed the Trump adm»»»
Dubai moves to strengthen parachute safety with new Police–DCAA pact
Dubai: Dubai Police and the Dubai Civil Aviation Authority (DCAA) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to regulate parachute activities across the emirate and further enhance air safety, in line with national strategic priorities and Dubai’s broader public safety framework. Also Read: Du»»»
Talantbek Kenzheev elected President of International Kok Boru Association - | 24.KG
Talantbek Kenzheev was elected President of the International Kok Boru Association. The decision was made at the organization’s extraordinary reporting and election congress. The meeting was attended by representatives of international sports organizations, national federations of kok boru and rela»»»
Von der Leyen proposes beefing up the EU’s own Article 5 collective security deal
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen proposed beefing up the EU’s own Article 5-like collective security deal, Article 42/7 of the EU founding treaty, that like the Nato treaty, requires member states to come to each other’s military aid if they are attacked. »»»
The world’s largest spherical resort is being planned across 10 countries
Dubai: A massive tourism concept designed to recreate the Moon on Earth is moving closer to reality, with developers revealing plans for the project to launch across ten countries and attract millions of visitors annually. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The project, c»»»
Asian leaders invited as new government takes power in Bangladesh
The Bangladesh Nationalist Party's (BNP) election victory has cleared the way for a new government to take office on February 17, 2026, marking a significant political shift in Dhaka and prompting renewed regional engagement. »»»
Asian leaders invited as new government takes power in Bangladesh
The Bangladesh Nationalist Party's (BNP) election victory has cleared the way for a new government to take office on February 17, 2026, marking a significant political shift in Dhaka and prompting renewed regional engagement. »»»
India accelerates S-400 missile procurement from Russia
Geopolitical tensions and the need to bolster layered air defence are driving India to fast-track additional interceptors for its Russian-supplied S-400 systems, underscoring New Delhi’s focus on deterrence and readiness. »»»
Asian leaders invited as new government takes power in Bangladesh
The Bangladesh Nationalist Party's (BNP) election victory has cleared the way for a new government to take office on February 17, 2026, marking a significant political shift in Dhaka and prompting renewed regional engagement. »»»
Asian leaders invited as new government takes power in Bangladesh
The Bangladesh Nationalist Party's (BNP) election victory has cleared the way for a new government to take office on February 17, 2026, marking a significant political shift in Dhaka and prompting renewed regional engagement. »»»
China launches world’s first commercial 10G broadband network in Hebei
China has rolled out the world’s first commercial 10G broadband network in Sunan County, Hebei Province, taking the lead in next-generation fixed-line internet infrastructure. The service, developed through a partnership b»»»
China launches world’s first commercial 10G broadband network in Hebei
China has rolled out the world’s first commercial 10G broadband network in Sunan County, Hebei Province, taking the lead in next-generation fixed-line internet infrastructure. The service, developed through a partnership b»»»
Asian leaders invited as new government takes power in Bangladesh
The Bangladesh Nationalist Party's (BNP) election victory has cleared the way for a new government to take office on February 17, 2026, marking a significant political shift in Dhaka and prompting renewed regional engagement. »»»
Kyrgyzstan: Surprise sacking of president’s right-hand man undoes delicate political balance
For the past five-plus years, they had been known as the “two friends” who ran Kyrgyzstan. Then, on February 10, they were friends no more. With ruthless efficiency, Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov took out his erstwhile sidekick, state security service chief Kamchybek Tashiyev, and proceeded to pur»»»
Ukraine’s anti-corruption officers detain Energoatom scandal-linked former energy minister at border
Detectives from Ukraine’s National Anti-Corruption Bureau have detained former energy minister Herman Halushchenko, a central figure in the $100mn Energoatom corruption scandal, while he was attempting to cross the state border, according to Kyiv Post. »»»
Navalny killed with deadly frog poison
Russian opposition figure Alexei Navalny was killed using a toxin derived from a deadly frog poison, according to an investigation by five western governments, the Wall Street Journal reports. Russia’s most high profile op»»»
Ukraine’s anti-corruption officers detain Energoatom scandal-linked former energy minister at border
Detectives from Ukraine’s National Anti-Corruption Bureau have detained former energy minister Herman Halushchenko, a central figure in the $100mn Energoatom corruption scandal, while he was attempting to cross the state border, according to Kyiv Post. »»»
Thousands of protesters block roads in Sarajevo after fatal tram crash
A thousands-strong protest in Bosnia’s capital blocked major roads for more than three hours on February 14 as demonstrators demanded political accountability following a fatal tram crash that killed a 23-year-old man and seriously injured a teenage girl. »»»
Russia to challenge Starlink with stratospheric Zeplin platforms
Russia has conducted the first launch of an unmanned stratospheric platform designed as a potential alternative to Elon Musk’s Starlink satellite network. Starlink relies on expansive satellites in space, but the Russian p»»»
India accelerates S-400 missile procurement from Russia
Geopolitical tensions and the need to bolster layered air defence are driving India to fast-track additional interceptors for its Russian-supplied S-400 systems, underscoring New Delhi’s focus on deterrence and readiness. »»»
Former head of SCNS Department for Bishkek detained - | 24.KG
The former head of the Department of the State Committee for National Security (SCNS) for Bishkek, Eldar Zhakypbekov, has been detained and placed in a temporary detention facility at the Main Department of Internal Affairs of Bishkek. He is a defendant in a case being investigated by the Military »»»
Ex-church minister who admitted child sexual abuse to BBC still free years later
An ex-minister of a shadowy Christian church who told the BBC he sexually abused a child in Canada is still free more than two years after he made his admission. Robert Corfield admitted when confronted by the BBC that he sexually abused a boy, Michael Havet, in the 1980s. Corfield's was one of mor»»»