Education Ministry Implements 2,457 Projects Financed by Recovery and Resilience Plan
The Ministry of Education and Science is implementing 2,457 projects under four investments financed by the Recovery and Resilience Plan (RRP), the Ministry's press service reported in response to a question from BTA. The first investment under the name "Centres for STEM (science, technology, engin»»»
US considering total Cuba oil blockade – Politico
The US is considering imposing a total blockade on oil imports to Cuba, Politico has reported. News of the possible blockade comes as Washington reportedly searches for Cuban insiders to help topple Miguel Diaz-Canel’s government. The plan is being “sought by some critics of the Cuban government” w»»»
Snow and heavy rain kill 61 in three days in Afghanistan: authorities
Kabul, Afghanistan: Snow and heavy rain have killed 61 people in Afghanistan, the disaster management authority said on Saturday. "Initial figures of casualties and destruction caused by snowfall and rain in the last three days; 61 dead, 110 injured and 458 houses partially or fully destroyed," the»»»
Over 140 Riot Ringleaders Captured in Iran’s Hamedan - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Over 140 Riot Ringleaders Captured in Iran’s Hamedan 24-01-2026 13:28 PM Iranian security forces have managed to identify and arrest 148 ri»»»
Ljutkov attends opening of international tourism fair FITUR 2026 in Madrid
Skopje, 22 January 2026 (MIA) - Minister of Culture and Tourism, Zoran Ljutkov, who is leading the Macedonian delegation on a working visit to the Kingdom of Spain, attended the official opening of the 46th international tourism fair FITUR 2026 in Madrid on Thursday. At the FITUR 2026 fair in Madri»»»
BSP's Gabriel Valkov Says He Sees Rumen Radev as Partner in Next Parliament
Speaking on bTV on Saturday, Gabriel Valkov MP of BSP - United Left said that he sees former president Rumen Radev as a partner once they enter the next parliament. "We, the BSP, have elected him president twice. I worked for him during his election campaign," Valkov added. He was confident that th»»»
Cabinet members led by Adylbek Kasymaliev take hike in Ala-Archa - | 24.KG
Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan Adylbek Kasymaliev, along with members of the Cabinet and members of the Presidential Administration, took a hike in Ala-Archa State Nature Park. The event was organized to promote a healthy lifestyle, strengthen team spirit among government employ»»»
Doha Legal Forum reflects Qatar's commitment to rule of law, enhancing investment environment: QICDRC CEO
DOHA: CEO of Qatar International Court and Dispute Resolution Centre (QICDRC) Faisal Rashid Al Sahouti affirmed that the State of Qatar’s hosting of the first edition of the Doha Legal Forum, scheduled to take place from January 26 to 27, represents an important milestone in highlighting the legisl»»»
Kyrgyz Republic elected chair of SPECA Programme for 2026 - | 24.KG
On January 23, the 20th session of the SPECA Governing Council and the second meeting of the SPECA Fund Steering Committee were held in Ashgabat as part of SPECA Week. The press service of the Ministry of Economy reported. According to the ministry, during these meetings the Kyrgyz Republic was ele»»»
Qatar Airways named among top-five safest airline ranking for 2026
Doha: Qatar Airways ranked fourth among the Top 25 Safest Full-Service Airlines for 2026, according to safety experts at AirlineRatings, who examined 320 airlines around the globe to calculate their overall safety scores. It named Etihad Airways as the safest airline, followed by Cathay Pacific in »»»
Greece seeks to toughen penalties for migrant smuggling
Athens, Greece: Greece's migration ministry on Saturday said it had submitted a new bill to parliament aimed at toughening penalties for migrant trafficking, including life sentences. There are several legal proceedings underway against aid workers and migrants accused of being people smugglers. "P»»»
New equipment makes work of Kyrgyzstan’s Emergency Ministry divers easier - | 24.KG
As the material and technical base of the Ministry of Emergency Situations of Kyrgyzstan is being strengthened, the work of rescuers and divers has become noticeably easier. Ministry’s units have been equipped with new boats, modern summer and winter wetsuits, as well as underwater drones. Accordin»»»
China's Top General under Investigation in Latest Military Purge
The Chinese military's top general is being investigated for suspected serious violations of discipline and law the Defense Ministry said Saturday, Zhang Youxia, the senior of the two vice chairs of the powerful Central Military Commission, is the latest figure to fall in a long-running purge of mi»»»
Snow and heavy rain kill 61 in three days in Afghanistan
Snow and heavy rain have killed 61 people in Afghanistan, the disaster management authority said on Saturday. "Initial figures of casualties and destruction caused by snowfall and rain in the last three days; 61 dead, 110 injured and 458 houses partially or fully destroyed," the Afghanistan Nationa»»»
Indonesia landslide kills eight, more than 80 missing
A landslide killed at least eight people and left more than 80 missing on Indonesia's main island of Java on Saturday, a disaster official said. Triggered by heavy rainfall, it struck villages in Java's West Bandung region in the early hours and buried residential areas. Floods and landslides are c»»»
Hungary interested in use of digital technologies in Kyrgyzstan’s elections - | 24.KG
Deputy Chairperson of the Central Commission for Elections and Referendums of Kyrgyzstan, Aidana Zhupueva, met with Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Hungary to Kyrgyzstan, Sándor Dorógi, on January 23. The CEC press service reported. According to it, during the meeting, the parties d»»»
Libya to Sign 25-year Deal with TotalEnergies, ConocoPhillips to Bring over $20 Billion in Investment
Libya will sign a 25-year oil development agreement on Saturday with France's TotalEnergies and US-based ConocoPhillips, involving more than $20 billion in foreign-financed investment and aimed at boosting production capacity by up to 850,000 barrels per day, Prime Minister Abdulhamid al-Dbeibah s»»»
Argaam Warns Against Fraudulent Digital Currency Claims Using Its Name
Saudi financial information platform Argaam has issued a sharp warning after uncovering coordinated fraud attempts carried out through unofficial channels, exploiting its name and reputation in the Saudi market. According to Argaam, the schemes seek to deceive the public by promoting false claims a»»»
Dubai Police's Esaad card to offer greater benefits to retirees
Dubai Police is expanding the usefulness of its discount-and-offer card, Esaad, to benefit retired beneficiaries. With the new Memorandum of Understanding that the authority has signed with the General Pension and Social Security Authority (GPSSA), a whole new range of offers will now be available »»»
France probes deaths of two babies after powdered milk recall
Bordeaux: France's health minister on Friday sought to reassure consumers that all suspicious infant formula had been withdrawn, as an investigation began into the deaths of two babies who drank possibly contaminated powdered milk. The infant formula industry has been rocked in recent weeks by seve»»»
Gold nears $5,000, silver shines as stocks churn to end turbulent week
NEW YORK — Global stocks were subdued and precious metals hit new highs Friday as US President Donald Trump followed up conciliatory comments on Greenland with a fresh warning on Iran.Trump, who on Wednesday backed away from threatened tariffs on Europe over Greenland, told reporters the United St»»»
White House Hails ‘Productive’ US-Russia-Ukraine Talks in UAE
Trilateral conversations between the United States, Ukraine, and Russia will continue in the UAE capital, Abu Dhabi, on Saturday, a White House official told NBC News. The trilateral meeting in Abu Dhabi between the United States, Ukraine, and Russia "was productive," the publication cited the WH o»»»
Egypt stocks hit record highs as market cap tops LE3.15 trillion
CAIRO, Jan 23 (MENA) – Egypt’s stock market hit new record levels last week, with strong gains lifting the market capitalization of listed companies above LE 3.15 trillion for the first time, reflecting improved investor sentiment. Market capitalization rose by about LE 180 billion to LE 3.153 tril»»»
Greenland, Denmark Set Aside Troubled History to Face Down Trump
Greenland and Denmark have formed a united front to face down US President Donald Trump, momentarily setting aside the troubled history between them. The Arctic island, a Danish colony for three centuries, still has a complicated relationship with Denmark, which now rules it as an autonomous territ»»»
California becomes 1st U.S. state to join WHO disease network
Sacramento, United States: California became the first U.S. state to join the World Health Organization's (WHO) Global Outbreak Alert and Response Network (GOARN) on Friday, one day after the United States officially withdrew from the WHO. California Governor, Gavin Newsom announced the decision fo»»»
Wawrinka, 40, out in third round on fond Australian Open farewell
Melbourne: The 40-year-old Stan Wawrinka said a heroic final farewell to the Australian Open on Saturday as he bowed out of Melbourne in the third round in a battling loss to Taylor Fritz. The ninth seed from the United States sent the wildcard and popular former champion from Switzerland spinning »»»