Belarus has announced plans to open an embassy in North Korea following talks between President Alexander Lukashenko and DPRK leader Kim Jong-un in Pyongyang. The two leaders signed a Treaty of Friendship and Cooperation, aiming for deeper coordination at a time of “global transformation.” Speaking»»»

Thousands of protesters against the Trump administration policies rallied as part of the nationwide No Kings protest in front of City Hall in downtown Orlando, Fla., on October 18. No Kings organizers expect even more people to turn out for protests Saturday. File Photo by Chris Chew/UPI | License »»»

Dubai: Two Ghana national football team players had luxury watches stolen from their hotel rooms in Vienna ahead of a friendly match against Austria on Friday, according to local police. A Vienna police spokesperson said the stolen items included Rolex watches valued in the “low to mid five-figure »»»

The four astronauts making NASA’s next lunar leap bear little resemblance to the Apollo era. The Americans who blazed the trail to the moon more than half a century ago were white men chosen for their military test pilot experience. This first Artemis crew includes a woman, a person of color and a »»»

The US president “essentially views NATO as an obsolete relic of the Cold War,” and allies’ refusal to help in Iran demonstrates that the US-European defense dynamic as it has existed since the late 1940s “is no longer necessary,” says Joe Siracusa, dean of Global Futures at Australia’s Curtin Univ»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Education and Higher Education announced that all preparations have been completed across public and private schools to resume in-person classes starting Sunday, following completion of comprehensive arrangements aimed at preparing a suitable school environment to recei»»»

One year after a package of landmark decisions issued by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on March 29, 2025 to rebalance Riyadh’s real estate market, a new trajectory is taking hold across the capital, particularly in its northern districts. Data from the Real Estate Exchange showed a clear retreat»»»

Joanna Czapska, CEO of Partners International, says restored historic tenement buildings in central Warsaw are gaining importance in the premium office market. While a building’s history adds prestige, location in the city center remains the key factor driving value and demand. Well executed renova»»»

According to a report by UKNF, 72.2 percent of retail investors lost money on the forex market in 2025, slightly more than 70.6 percent a year earlier. However, the average loss decreased from PLN 6.5k to PLN 5.2k. At the same time, the average profit for successful traders increased from PLN 6.5k »»»

According to data from BIG InfoMonitor and BIK, overdue debt in Poland’s woodworking sector exceeded PLN 155 mln, while furniture manufacturers’ liabilities reached nearly PLN 381 mln. Debt is rising despite a decline in the number of indebted firms, suggesting structural changes such as consolidat»»»

Karol Nawrocki has signed new laws aimed at lowering fuel prices in Poland. The measures include a maximum price mechanism at gas stations, as well as planned cuts to excise duty and VAT, which will drop from 23 percent to 8 percent. According to Donald Tusk, these changes could reduce fuel prices »»»

Poland’s airport sector is investing about PLN 50 bln in expansion, including over PLN 8 bln by regional airports. With no more EU funding available, the industry must find new financing sources to support rapidly growing passenger traffic and continuous infrastructure development. Many regional ai»»»

The National Oil Corporation (NOC) announced yesterday that it is officially celebrating the issuance of the strategic decision to separate SLB’s (formerly Schlumberger) operations in Libya from the North Africa management, establishing them as an independent operating entity under the name (LIG), »»»

The Future Investment Initiative (FII) Institute concluded FII PRIORITY Miami 2026 with conversations about how the global economic outlook is being reshaped in real time by disruption, and how capital is adapting and reinventing itself accordingly. Across the day’s plenary sessions, speakers provi»»»

Karol Nawrocki has signed new laws aimed at lowering fuel prices in Poland. The measures include a maximum price mechanism at gas stations, as well as planned cuts to excise duty and VAT, which will drop from 23 percent to 8 percent. According to Donald Tusk, these changes could reduce fuel prices »»»

Burjeel Holdings, a leading super-specialty healthcare services provider in the MENA, has announced a strategic collaboration through its premium cosmetics and aesthetics brand, Tajmeel, with Türkiye-based Suzermed Clinic, a specialist provider in advanced hair transplant procedures with an establi»»»

The annual ITEC alumni reunion, organized by the Indian Embassy in Kyrgyzstan, took place in Bishkek. During the event, it was noted that over 17,000 Indian students are currently studying in the country, demonstrating the dynamic development of educational cooperation between the two countries. Th»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Interior has reiterated its commitment to school safety rules and guidelines in ensuring the security of children and students in Qatar. This comes as educational institutions across the country resume in-person learning tomorrow, Sunday, March 29, 2026. In a social med»»»

The transaction will be completed upon obtaining all regulatory approvals. The closing of the transaction is expected for the fourth quarter of 2026. Until this process is finalized, the two entities will continue to operate independently, each functioning as before, with no changes to existing con»»»

Dubai: As holy week begins tomorrow, many UAE residents are preparing in more subdued and reflective ways, with changes in routine shaping how the season is observed this year. Among the Christian community, the focus has shifted towards personal prayer, online gatherings and small, meaningful acts»»»

Bulgaria ranks 25th globally in the latest outsourcing competitiveness assessment, according to the 2026 Global Outsourcing Talent Index, which evaluates a total of 195 countries. The country is classified in the report as an emerging leader in the sector. Within the European Union, Bulgaria is pos»»»

In Part 1, the Kurdish-Syrian leader Sipan Hamo spoke of his upbringing, politicisation, and participation in armed struggle, which led him to found the Kurdish People’s Protection Units (YPG), and to several periods of detention, both in Syria and abroad. Recognised as a hardliner and known as a f»»»

The Libyan – Bosnian Business Forum (First Edition) will be held in Misrata from 29 to 30 March. The organisers say this high-level economic forum brings together business leaders, investors, and decision-makers from Libya and Bosnia & Herzegovina. It is designed as a platform to build long-term ec»»»

Dubai: Egypt will impose earlier closing hours for shops, malls, restaurants and cafés starting Saturday as part of a temporary package of measures aimed at managing energy consumption and easing economic pressures, the government has announced. Under the decision, commercial establishments will cl»»»

A construction boom and the modernization of production facilities in Kyrgyzstan drove a sharp increase in industrial imports in January 2026. A report of the National Statistical Committee of the Kyrgyz Republic says. Technical import of Kyrgyzstan Imports of base metals rose 2.3-fold to $79.7 mil»»»

A fatal traffic accident occurred in Issyk-Kul region of Kyrgyzstan. The regional traffic safety department reported to 24.kg news agency. According to the department, on March 27 at approximately 3 p.m., 38-year-old M.D., driving a Mercedes-Benz E420, was traveling east along Balykchy — Ananyevo —»»»

New Delhi, India: India opened a second international airport in the capital New Delhi on Saturday, as part of the country's rapid push to expand its air industry. The Noida International Airport is 75 kilometres (45 miles) from the city, and will serve 12 million passengers a year in its initial p»»»

Iranian-backed Houthi rebels claimed a missile launch toward Israel early Saturday, their first since the war in the Middle East started. The Israeli military said it intercepted the projectile. The war, now marking its one-month anniversary, erupted after the United States and Israel attacked Iran»»»

Traffic schemes for seven public transport routes in Bishkek will change starting April 1 due to major roadworks on Kozhevennaya Street, the City Hall’s press service reported. The street, which leads toward the Dordoi market, will be closed for major repair and expansion. As a result, temporary ro»»»

Libya’s state National Oil Corporation (NOC) reported yesterday that the production rates of the B1-NC 216A exploration well, located within Block NC 216 in the Ghadames Basin of western Libya, have achieved outstanding and unprecedented results, exceeding expectations. The well recorded a flow rat»»»

A 60-year-old climber from the Czech Republic died Friday afternoon after falling from a height of about 10 meters while climbing on the Greek island of Kalymnos, authorities said. Rescue teams were immediately mobilized and found the man unconscious at the scene. He was transported to the island’s»»»

Dubai: A couple have appeared before the Old Bailey charged with the murder of their three-year-old daughter, who prosecutors say died from severe malnutrition. Manpreet Jatana, 34, and Jaskirat Singh Opal, 36, are accused of starving their daughter, Penelope Chandley, leading to her death. The pai»»»

In 2025, leasing in Kyrgyzstan grew significantly: 28 companies signed 6,900 contracts, 1.9 times higher than in 2024. The total value of transactions reached 14.8 billion soms, a two-fold increase, the National Statistical Committee reported. A significant shift in priorities has been noted over t»»»

The Department of Municipalities and Transport (DMT) has announced a package of four administrative decisions to implement Law No. (3) of 2015, as amended by Law 2 of 2025, regulating Abu Dhabi’s real estate sector. The measures aim to boost transparency, strengthen governance, and create a flexibl»»»

The Central Election Commission (CEC) is expected on Saturday to determine the locations in the countries where polling stations will be set up abroad, as well as their number. According to the schedule for the April 19 vote, March 28 is the deadline for the CEC to do so. “We expect to receive the »»»

Dubai: What began in 2007 as a symbolic gesture has grown into one of the world’s largest environmental movements. The World Wildlife Fund (WWF) International has launched "Earth Hour" to encourage people to switch off non-essential lights for one hour, raising awareness about climate change and bi»»»

Abu Dhabi: The National Emergency, Crisis and Disasters Management Authority (NCEMA), in coordination with the Ministry of Interior, has announced the end of the recent weather situation and confirmed that conditions across the country have stabilised. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the »»»

Singapore: Singapore has seized over 830 kilograms of Asian pangolin scales hidden in a shipment bound for Cambodia, authorities said Saturday, calling it the largest haul of its kind discovered in the city-state. Falsely declared as "dried fish skin", the scales -- estimated to be from more than 2»»»

Singapore has seized over 830 kilograms of Asian pangolin scales hidden in a shipment bound for Cambodia, authorities said Saturday, calling it the largest haul of its kind discovered in the city-state. Falsely declared as "dried fish skin", the scales -- estimated to be from more than 2,200 pangol»»»

Police in Athens said they have launched all “necessary procedural and official actions” after a foreign detainee died in administrative custody on Friday. The man was found unresponsive in a detention cell at Omonia Police Station on Friday evening. An ambulance crew called to the scene declared h»»»

Softbank Group said on Friday it has secured a $40 billion bridge loan to bolster investments in ChatGPT-maker OpenAI and for general corporate purposes, marking another significant step in its artificial intelligence strategy. The Japanese investment conglomerate, led by founder Masayoshi Son, con»»»

Manila: The Philippines faces ongoing energy security pressures. This was highlighted by recent government actions amid global oil market volatility induced by the Mideast war. According to data from the Philippine National Oil Co (PNOC) and the Department of Energy references cited in recent analy»»»

The Dubai Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has announced that bus service E315, operating between Etisalat Bus Station and Muwailih in Sharjah, will resume today from 11:00 am. Commuters are advised that minor delays may occur as services gradually return to full capacity. RTA confirmed that all»»»

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs calls on citizens of Kyrgyzstan currently staying in the Middle East to leave the region due to the escalation of tensions. Citizens of the Kyrgyz Republic are also advised to refrain from traveling to the region until the situation fully stabilizes. It is noted that»»»

Brussels, March 28 (SANA) The European Commission and European Union member states said on Friday that the security of oil and gas supplies remains stable at present, despite the ongoing war in the Middle East, noting that oil reserves continue to stand at high levels. The official website of the E»»»

The European Central Bank should not rush to raise rates in response to surging energy costs, as its “baseline” outlook remains intact and there is no sign yet that inflation is becoming entrenched, Cypriot central bank chief Christodoulos Patsalides said. With energy prices surging on the US-Israe»»»

Perhaps the worst-case scenario long feared in decision-making circles has come true. With the assassination of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, Washington and Tel Aviv used the same “shock and awe” approach Israel has relied on in recent years, one that delivers rapid gains before losing momentum by t»»»

Washington: President Donald Trump has listed five objectives that the US wants to achieve before ending its war with Iran. Now, one month into the conflict, he has suggested the US may soon be “winding down” the operation, even though some of his key aims remain undefined or unfulfilled. Trump las»»»

Miami: Tiger Woods was arrested and charged with driving under the influence Friday after a rollover crash near his Florida home, authorities said, as the 15-time major champion's golf career veered into fresh turmoil. Woods, 50, escaped injury but was detained after his vehicle clipped a truck whi»»»

The Kuwait Airways Corporation (KAC) announced it will resume commercial flights to and from Istanbul, Turkey, via Saudi Arabia’s Dammam Airport starting April 1, with two weekly flights on Wednesdays and Fridays. Acting CEO Abdulwahab Al-Shatti told KUNA that KAC continues to operate efficiently, »»»