The results of large-scale searches carried out among members of the religious extremist organization Yakyn Inkar have been disclosed. The operational measures were conducted on January 22 as part of a criminal investigation, the press center of the State Committee for National Security of Kyrgyzst»»»

The Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan issued a resolution «On Pawnshop Activities,» bringing the most extensive changes to regulation of the sector in recent years. The document aims to increase transparency, strengthen capital requirements, and protect citizens from illegal operations. The draft »»»

Dubai: A man in Fort Worth, Texas, died last week after being shot in the head during a confrontation that began over a serving of French fries inside a residential complex, according to local police. Officers were dispatched to an apartment complex in the city’s West Division following reports of »»»

Every 2 February since the late 1880s, people have gathered in the Pennsylvanian town of Punxsutawney to watch a groundhog be pulled out of his burrow and presented to the crowd. Legend has it that if Punxsutawney Phil sees his shadow there will be six more weeks of winter, if not, spring is around»»»

1 of 6 | Princess Ingrid Alexandra, left, and Crown Princess Mette-Marit of Norway attend the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize presentation ceremony at Oslo City Hall on Dec. 10 in Oslo, Norway. The latest cache of Epstein files shows a friendship between Mette-Marit and Epstein. File Photo by Paul Treadway/»»»

The Congressional Budget Office estimates that 4 million people are projected to lose coverage at some point, becoming uninsured due to being unable to keep up with the costs, after U.S. Congress failed to extend enhanced premium tax credits at the end of last year. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | »»»

Three individuals have been formally charged following a large-scale international operation that targeted Bulgaria’s largest pirate platforms - Arena, Zamunda, and Zelka. The initiative involved the National Anti-Corruption Agency, the Bulgarian State Security Agency, Europol, and US authorities, »»»

On January 30, 2026, the Pervomaisky District Court of Bishkek considered the motions of the investigative bodies of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic and imposed preventive measures on the directors of private driving schools who are involved in criminal cases. The press serv»»»

Dubai: Security forces continued sweeping counterterror operations across Balochistan on Monday, killing 22 more militants and taking the total number of terrorists neutralised over the past three days to 177, security sources said, as Parliament’s upper house unanimously condemned the recent wave »»»

Dubai: A nationwide anti-polio vaccination campaign was launched on Monday, aiming to inoculate more than 45 million children across Pakistan against the crippling poliovirus, Geo News reported. Health workers have begun going door-to-door in Sindh, Punjab, Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa to adm»»»

A new one-day electronic vignette will enter into force from midnight on February 3, priced at BGN 8 (EUR 4.09), the Road Infrastructure Agency (RIA) has announced. The new product is being introduced for the first time in Bulgaria and will allow access to the national road network for a period of »»»

"The collapse of the EU, the long-term collapse, began long ago, but it will become palpable on January 1, 2027, when Ukraine joins the EU... Because this shows that all those reforms and the speeches of politicians - they are the most ordinary lies, not even concealed," former Serbian Deputy Prime»»»

Damirbek Bikulov has been dismissed from his position as Deputy Head of the National Investment Agency under the President of the Kyrgyz Republic. The press service of the Cabinet of Ministers announced. According to the press service, the order was signed by Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of»»»

At a meeting of the Parliament’s Committee on Finance, Budget, Entrepreneurship, and Competition Development, the Ministry of Finance of the Kyrgyz Republic presented a draft loan agreement between Kyrgyzstan and the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank. According to Deputy Finance Minister Nurbek »»»

Dubai: For decades, Pakistan’s film industry, once the beating heart of cultural life in Lahore and Karachi, has struggled to recover from a prolonged decline marked by shuttered cinemas, dwindling audiences and the migration of creative talent to television and digital platforms. Now, as policymak»»»

BELGRADE - Serbian Minister of Mining and Energy Dubravka Djedovic Handanovic met with the French Development Agency (AFD) deputy director for Europe, Anne Ross-Weil, to discuss cooperation with the AFD in energy transition, technical support to Serbia on that path, especially in development of nuc»»»

While extending the New START treaty – as Russia suggests – is a “pragmatic option,” the ideal outcome would be a new text that takes into account not only the nuclear arsenals of the US and Russia, but also those of China, France, and the UK, says Dmitry Stefanovich, founder of the Vatfor Project.»»»

Dubai: Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has ordered the start of nuclear talks with the United States, Iranian media reported on Monday, as tensions remain high following a deadly crackdown on nationwide protests and mounting international pressure. The move came after US President Donald Trump »»»

The Ministry of Construction has begun construction of 20 schools in Bishkek and presented a full list of their locations (Oktyabrsky district — 6 sites, Leninsky district — 6 sites, Pervomaisky district — 5 sites, and Sverdlovsky district — 3 sites). On January 31, Minister of Construction, Archit»»»

The first working day with the euro (only!) in Bulgaria passed without major disruptions, although authorities received numerous complaints, mostly linked to technical issues rather than deliberate overcharging or misunderstandings by businesses. Ignat Arsenov, Director of the Main Directorate "Mar»»»

The Nordic country is investing 19 billion kroner (€1,65 billion) in the acquisition of the South Korean Chunmoo missile system. From the base in Bardufoss, the missiles will have the capacity to wipe out Russia's forces in the Pechenga Valley. The Norwegian government has chosen the South Korean c»»»

In a surprising turn of events, Steve Wright, who is convicted of the murder of five women in 2006 and is serving a life sentence, has pled guilty to the kidnap and killing of another woman in 1999. The now 67 year old, dubbed the Suffolk Strangler by media, pled guilty to the murder of 17-year-old»»»

Bulgaria will submit application forms for the inscription of the Rose Valley on the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage List and for its registration in the Global Agricultural System of the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO). This was announced during a discussion between representatives of »»»

Gold and silver prices pared some losses but remained under pressure on Monday, after increased CME margin requirements added to the selling pressure following last week's selloff sparked by Kevin Warsh's nomination as the incoming Federal Reserve chair. Spot gold was 2.3% lower at $4,754.51 per ou»»»

Sharjah: The fifth Sharjah International Summit on Improvement in Education will bring together 120 speakers from 30 countries for 130 sessions, including keynote addresses, panel discussions and interactive workshops, organisers announced on Sunday. Held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh »»»

Bilateral meetings are being held on February 2–3, 2026 at the National Investment Agency under the President of the Kyrgyz Republic, featuring leading American companies of international standing and representatives of government agencies of Kyrgyzstan. The meetings aim to strengthen investment an»»»

At year-end 2025, the total volume of Russian gasoline shipped by rail amounted to 2.6 million tons, Kommersant reported. According to it, Kyrgyzstan took a key position among importers, purchasing 526,000 tons of fuel. Other key destinations for rail shipments were Mongolia (820,000 tons), Uzbekis»»»

China executed another four people for murder, kidnappping and drugs and sex trafficking offenses as part of a campaign tackling online scam centers in neigboring Mynamar that ran on forced labor. File photo by Mark R. Cristino/EPA-EFE Feb. 2 (UPI) -- China executed another four people Monday for m»»»

The Ionian Motorway in western Greece was closed in both directions early Monday after a major landslide blocked traffic between Arta and Amfilochia. Large volumes of soil and rocks buried both lanes at the 127th kilometer, between Kompoti and the Menidi toll plaza, forcing an immediate shutdown of»»»

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Doha, Qatar: Old Doha Port has announced that the tickets are now on sale for MOVE, the first-of-its-kind six-day sports festival transforming Old Doha Port into a vibrant hub of fitness, wellness, and sports from February 5 to 10. The festival invites athletes, families, and fitness enthusiasts to»»»

The Department of Municipalities and Transport (DMT), in cooperation with relevant entities, has commenced a comprehensive study for the redevelopment of the Musaffah area in Abu Dhabi, aimed at strengthening its position as a sustainable industrial and commercial destination. The initiative forms »»»

Libya’s Tripoli based Ministry of Health is discussing reactivating the local pharmaceutical industry. This came during the holding of the first meeting of the Board of Directors of the General Company for Pharmaceutical Industries and Medical Supplies yesterday at the Ministry of Health’s Tripoli »»»

Dhurandhar Review: Controversial and violent spy thriller shines despite goreDirector: Aditya Dhar Cast: Ranveer Singh, Akshaye Khanna, Sara Arjun, Sanjay Dutt, Arjun Rampal★★★★Dubai: There are many things that go through your mind as you watch Dhurandhar, the controversial blockbuster that has rak»»»

Cluster2 Airports, which operates 22 airports across the Kingdom, achieved remarkable performance in 2025, recording significant growth in both air traffic and passenger numbers. The cluster reported that its airports welcomed over 19.9 million passengers in 2025, an 11% increase from the previous »»»

Singapore: Gold extended falls on Monday, pressured by a firm dollar, as ‍investors gauged US President Donald Trump's Fed chair pick Kevin Warsh's approach to interest ⁠rate cuts. Spot gold was down 1.5% at $4,793.97 per ounce, after touching ‌a more ‌than one-week low on Friday. Bullion scaled a »»»

German politician Sahra Wagenknecht has condemned growing calls for her country to take part in nuclear rearmament, calling the proposals “madness.” Germany is prohibited from developing nuclear weapons under international law, including the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons and th»»»

Israel has informed Washington that any Hezbollah strike on Israel will be met with a response resembling the 2024 war against the Iran-backed group, U.S. sources said. “The U.S. ambassador to Beirut has requested a grace period for Hezbollah’s arms, but it is not open-ended,” the sources told Al-A»»»

Doha, Qatar: Five films supported by the Doha Film Institute (DFI) have been selected to screen at the 76th Berlin International Film Festival (Berlinale), taking place from February 12 to 22. The films will be showcased across three of the festival's prestigious sections - Perspectives, Panorama a»»»

Over the past two years, Bulgaria has imported coins from Estonia totaling 70.15 million euros, according to BGNES. In 2024 alone, imports reached 33.615 million euros, equivalent to 0.527 tons. Data from January to September 2025 shows an increase, with coin imports valued at 36.535 million euros,»»»

London: Sarah Ferguson, the ex-wife of Britain’s former prince Andrew, called late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein a “legend” and the “brother I have always wished for”, according to newly-released documents. While the friendship between Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor - who was stripped of his royal title»»»

Doha: The Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE) index closed Monday's trading higher by 64.71 points, or 0.57 percent, to settle at 11,405.01 points. During the session, a total of 118,667,413 shares were traded, with a value of QR 413,598,055.427, through 29,253 transactions across all sectors. Shares of 27 »»»

Dubai: As the holy month of Ramadan approaches, teachers and school administrators across the UAE say this year’s academic calendar has been deliberately structured to reduce pressure on students while maintaining learning continuity. Ramadan, expected to begin on 19 February, will include a total »»»

KUWAIT, Feb 2 (KUNA) - The Ministry of Interior on Monday affirmed its commitment to boost partnerships with the private sector and provide a regulatory environment to develop the delivery services market in Kuwait.The remarks came from Assistant Director-General for Coordination and Education Affa»»»

The first week of February started with high-level diplomatic missions as Israel intensified its strikes on Lebanon, wounding at least 20 people and killing at least two over the weekend and into Monday. As President Joseph Aoun kicked off a two-day visit to Spain, with Foreign Minister Youssef Raj»»»

BELGRADE - Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic met with Uzbek Ambassador to Belgrade Oybek Shakhavdinov on Monday to discuss further advancement of bilateral relations and possibilities for strengthening political dialogue and advancement of economic cooperation. "We exchanged views on current topic»»»

US President Donald Trump has said the world would soon “find out” whether Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was correct in warning that an American attack would ignite a regional war, adding that there is still time to make a deal. In recent weeks, the United States has increased its mi»»»

Abu Dhabi: Reem Al Hashimy, Minister of State for International Cooperation, categorically denies the false and unfounded claim that the UAE will assume civilian administration of Gaza. The UAE has repeatedly reaffirmed that Gaza’s governance and administration are the responsibility of the Palesti»»»