International Ice Hockey Federation delegates awarded Certificates of Honour - | 24.KG
Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan Adylbek Kasymaliev received a delegation from the International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) represented by Franz Reindl and Clifton Wrottesley. The Cabinet of Ministers’ press service reported. Adylbek Kasymaliev noted that hosting IIHF Ice Hockey»»»
Death toll from southern Spain rail crash climbs to 43 - UPI.com
The Iryo high-speed train, that collided with an Alvia high-speed train after derailing, remains on the train tracks in Adamuz, Andalusia, Spain, on January 21, 2026. Photo by J.J. Guillen/EPA Jan. 21 (UPI) -- The death toll from Sunday's train crash in southern Spain rose to 43 on Wednesday when a»»»
Qatar sees over 54 million passengers in 2025
Doha, Qatar: The aviation sector is increasingly aligning growth with sustainability, as rising passenger numbers and aircraft movements are accompanied by targeted efforts to reduce environmental impact and improve operational efficiency, according to industry experts and official data. Air transp»»»
Top 10 most polluted cities: Where air quality remains dangerously high
Dhaka, Bangladesh, has ranked on top of the world's cities with a "very unhealthy" air quality index (AQI) of 299, placing it in the purple category just below hazardous levels, according to the latest industry report. Delhi, India follows at 264, Lahore, Pakistan at 228, and Kolkata, India at 225 »»»
Expert explains reasons behind rising electricity consumption in Kyrgyzstan - | 24.KG
An expert has outlined the reasons for the growing electricity consumption in Kyrgyzstan. Speaking on Birinchi Radio, Kundus Kyrbasheva, head of the Energy Committee at the Chamber of Commerce and Industry, said that electricity demand in the country has increased 3-4 times over the past decade. Sh»»»
Kyrgyzstan attracts $50 million for construction of new schools - | 24.KG
A draft law ratifying the loan agreement between Kyrgyzstan and the Saudi Fund for Development for Public School Construction Project (Phase 2) has been submitted to the Zhogorku Kenesh (Parliament). The document provides for the approval of the contract signed on October 9, 2025, in Bishkek. Accor»»»
IIHF Ice Hockey U20 World Championship: Kyrgyzstan defeats Iran - | 24.KG
The IIHF Ice Hockey U20 World Championship (Division III, Group B) continues in Bishkek, the National Ice Hockey Federation reported. In the third round, the Kyrgyzstan’s national team defeated their peers from Iran with a score 15–1. The goals were scored by Alikhan Ali-Askarov (4), Umar Egemberdi»»»
Fire breaks out in warehouse of Bishkek FEZ, foreigner killed - | 24.KG
A foreigner died in a warehouse fire in the capital. The press service of the Ministry of Emergency Situations reported. According to it, the fire broke out in a warehouse in the Bishkek Free Economic Zone (FEZ) in Leninsky district. Five fire crews and staff of the emergency response center were d»»»
Kuwait condemns Israeli occupation's demolition of UNRWA buildings
KUWAIT, Jan 21 (KUNA) -- The Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed on Wednesday Kuwait's condemnation and denunciation of the Israeli occupation forces' demolition of buildings belonging to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA).Kuwait described t»»»
UAE workforce jumps 12.4% in 2025 as new firms surge, MoHRE says
The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) announced that the UAE workforce recorded a growth rate of 12.4% in 2025, marking an increase compared to 10.9% in 2024. The Ministry also reported that the private-sector labor market saw a 7.8% growth in the number of companies in 2025, un»»»
Aziza Abdirasulova awarded Council of Europe Raoul Wallenberg Prize - | 24.KG
Kyrgyz human rights defender Aziza Abdirasulova has been awarded the Council of Europe Raoul Wallenberg Prize, the organization’s media department reported. The award recognizes her efforts «to protect fundamental human rights, with a particular focus on the rights of prisoners, freedom from tortur»»»
Texas jury clears police officer for Uvalde school shooting response
A Texas jury has found a police officer who responded to the 2022 mass shooting in Uvalde, Texas, not guilty of child endangerment charges. Officer Adrian Gonzales was charged with failing to act during the fatal shooting at Robb Elementary School in May 2022, when an 18-year-old gunman shot dead 1»»»
Is Israel annexing more than half of Gaza?
Early in December, Israel’s military chief raised the alarm of the international community, saying the so-called yellow line in Gaza is the country’s new boundary with the enclave. “We will not allow Hamas to reestablish itself. We have operational control over extensive parts of the Gaza Strip, an»»»
Why Syrian army gains against the SDF unnerve Israel
The resumption of negotiations between Israel and Syria in Paris earlier this month didn't capture a lot of Israeli media attention at the time, but the issue has returned to the headlines in recent days, after the Syrian army's gains against the Syrian Democratic Forces and an agreement was reache»»»
In Davos, a tale of two speeches
DAVOS, Switzerland: Let’s get the headline out of the way first. After reading out a long speech from a teleprompter that listed out various domestic accomplishments without once mentioning his recent threats against Denmark, US President Donald Trump, ever the showman, realised what the hundreds o»»»
Slashed incomes and gamers go cold turkey - fallout from Uganda's internet shutdown
Mobile money agent Mirembe Tracy laments that her business in Uganda's bustling capital Kampala was paralysed when the government shut the internet during last week's fiercely contested general election. "All withdrawals were disconnected," she tells the BBC, adding that she gets nearly all of her »»»
Greenland government unveils new "crisis" handbook amid US threats
Greenlanders are expressing relief after Donald Trump said in Davos that he would not use force to take the semi-autonomous territory. But at the same time, they’re not letting down their guard. In fact, Greenland's government unveiled a new handbook on Wednesday offering advice to the population i»»»
New visa requirements: U.S. Embassy in Kyrgyzstan provides clarifications - | 24.KG
The U.S. Embassy in Kyrgyzstan has provided clarifications for applicants for B1/B2 tourist and business visas regarding the new rules and has urged them not to pay the visa bond in advance. According to information published on the embassy’s website, instructions on how to pay the bond will be pro»»»
Over 3,000 power transmission poles upgraded in Naryn region - | 24.KG
More than 3,000 power transmission line poles have been upgraded in Kyrgyzstan’s Naryn region, the National Electric Network of Kyrgyzstan (NENK) reported. According to the company, electricity grid infrastructure in the region was modernized last year, with 3,200 reinforced concrete poles installe»»»
Sharjah ramps up daily inspections to prevent industrial fires and hazards
The Sharjah civil defence authority continues to carry out its field inspection campaigns across various industrial areas in the emirate, as part of its ongoing efforts to protect lives and property and to enhance preventive preparedness within industrial and commercial facilities. The ongoing camp»»»
Dubai Police launch Lawyers Platform with seven digital legal services
Dubai: Dubai Police has launched a dedicated Lawyers Platform offering seven fully digital legal services, aimed at streamlining procedures, reducing in-person visits and strengthening integration between police entities and justice partners. The announcement was made during a press conference mark»»»
After Venezuela, US Now Seeks Regime Change in Cuba — Report
The Trump administration is actively looking for insiders within the Cuban government to strike a deal to end Communist rule, emboldened by the ouster of Nicolas Maduro and viewing it as a blueprint for Havana. Officials see Cuba’s economy as "close to collapse" and the regime as uniquely fragile a»»»
Tajikistan increases exports to Kyrgyzstan 19-fold - | 24.KG
Tajikistan has increased its exports to Kyrgyzstan 19 times. The Customs Service of Tajikistan says. Exports of goods to Kyrgyzstan amounted to just $475,000 in 2024, while in the past year this figure reached $9 million. Kyrgyzstan is the only member state of the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) tha»»»
Textile production in Kyrgyzstan increases by 9.6 percent - | 24.KG
Textile production in Kyrgyzstan increased by 9.6 percent. Statistical materials for the last year say. Overall production of textiles, clothing, footwear, and leather goods at current prices amounted to 25.12 billion soms. This represents a 9.6 percent increase compared to the same period in 2024.»»»
Israel Defense Forces Says Struck Four Border Crossings on Syria-Lebanon Border
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said it struck four border crossings on the Syrian-Lebanese border that it said were being used by Lebanese Hezbollah movement forces to smuggle weapons. "A short while ago, the IDF struck four border crossings on the Syria-Lebanon Border used by Hezbollah to smuggle»»»
Bishkek's waste processing plant processed 49,000 tons of waste - | 24.KG
Bishkek’s waste processing plant has already processed 49,000 tons of waste. Mayor Aibek Dzhunushaliev announced in an interview with Kabar news agency. He called the plant’s launch his most recent source of pride and noted that it was built entirely with private funding. «Bishkek, without spending»»»
Trump Announces Framework of Greenland Deal after Meeting NATO's Rutte
US President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that the concept of the agreement on Greenland is elaborated, and opined that the future deal would be beneficial for the United States and its partners. President Trump announced on Truth Social that after meeting NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte, a "fr»»»
Peace Council offer under review
President Karol Nawrocki is considering an invitation from U.S. President Donald Trump to join a newly announced Peace Council, but Warsaw stresses the move must follow Polish law. On Monday, presidential aide Marcin Przydacz confirmed the offer and said the Foreign Ministry had been asked for guid»»»
Modern investment in Poznań
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Retail supply surges
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Mennica Towers fully leased
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Dekpol outlines 2026 goals
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Funds face tougher choices
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Mortgage rates ease again
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UniCredit targets ETF investors
UniCredit has re-entered Poland with ETF portfolios aimed at retail savers, positioning itself against XTB and Slovakia’s Finax. With a €100 minimum, clients choose among four risk strategies—conservative, stable, dynamic, and offensive—each available in euro or USD and in an inflation-hedged varia»»»
Judges to choose judges
The Sejm held a first reading of the government’s bill to reform the National Council of the Judiciary (KRS) and the Electoral Code. The proposal shifts selection of 15 judge-members of the KRS from parliament to direct, secret elections by all judges, supervised by the National Electoral Commissio»»»
Fund boosts green investment
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Modlin targets profitability
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Debt amnesty for ZUS
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Newag wins Małopolska order
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Best teacher of year Elzat Asanova presented with keys to one-room apartment - | 24.KG
Elzat Asanova, the winner of the national competition Best Teacher of the Year — 2025, was presented with the keys to a one-room apartment in Bishkek. The press service of the Ministry of Education of Kyrgyzstan reported. The teacher is a mother of five children. Her eldest daughter is in 9th grade»»»
UMEX and SimTEX: Dh2.3 billion in Tawazun deals for the Ministry of Defence
The Tawazun Council for Defence Enablement announced a new package of contracts awarded in favour of the Ministry of Defence on the second day of the Unmanned Systems Exhibition (UMEX) and the Simulation and Training Exhibition (SimTEX) 2026. The package comprised four contracts with a total value »»»
Bezos' Blue Origin announces satellite rival to Musk's Starlink
Blue Origin, the rocket company owned by Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, says it will launch more than 5,400 satellites to create a new communications network. Named TeraWave, it will offer continuous internet access around the world, with the ability to move large amounts of data much more quickly than»»»
Jury finds ex-Uvalde officer not guilty of endangering student in school shooting - UPI.com
Mourners gather at a memorial of flowers at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas on Monday, May 30, 2022. Photo by Jon Farina/UPI | License Photo Jan. 21 (UPI) -- A Texas jury on Wednesday found former school police officer Adrian Gonzales not guilty of felony charges accusing him of endangering»»»
National security trial for HK's Tiananmen activists begins
Three activists who organised annual vigils to commemorate the 1989 Tiananmen Square crackdown have gone on trial in Hong Kong, facing charges under the city's controversial national security law. Chow Hang-tung, 40, Lee Cheuk-yan, 68, and Albert Ho, 74, are accused of inciting others to subvert st»»»
UAE weather: Cooler temperatures, rough seas and chance of rain ahead
Dubai: Unsettled weather conditions are set to affect large parts of the UAE, with rough seas, falling temperatures and strong winds expected through Friday, according to the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM). The NCM said an extension of a surface low-pressure system from the east, combined wit»»»
Philippine journalist found guilty of 'terror financing': up to 18 years in jail
Manila: A young Philippine journalist who spent nearly six years in a crowded provincial prison was found guilty of "terror financing" on Thursday (January 22, 2026) in a case rights groups and a UN rapporteur had labelled a "travesty of justice". Community journalist and radio broadcaster Frenchie»»»
Asian shares track Wall St rally as Trump cools tariff threats in Davos
Asian stocks rose Thursday while safe-haven precious metals extended losses after Donald Trump rowed back on his threat to hit key European countries with tariffs over their opposition to the US takeover of Greenland. The gains were also fuelled by a surge in regional tech giants as the artificial »»»
Israeli fire strikes journalists and children on one of Gaza's deadliest days since ceasefire
CAIRO: Israeli forces on Wednesday killed at least 11 Palestinians in Gaza, including two 13-year-old boys, three journalists and a woman, hospitals said, on one of the war-battered enclave 's deadliest days since the ceasefire between Hamas and Israel took effect in October. The United States is t»»»
ICE's warrant policy could lead to 4th Amendment challenge - UPI.com
Whistleblower Aid on Wednesday said Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., received a copy of a Department of Homeland Security memo revising its policy on forcible entry of homes, which could face a Fourth Amendment challenge. File Photo by Annabelle Gordon/UPI | License Photo Jan. 21 (UPI) -- Immigrat»»»