Clear skies are forecast for most of Greece Wednesday, with light winds, unseasonably high temperatures and a chance of rain in the Peloponnese, the Cyclades and Crete. In the Greater Athens region the temperature is expected to range from 7-18 degrees Celsius, while in Thessaloniki the maximum wil»»»

Kanatbek Chynybaev has been appointed Minister of Emergency Situations of Kyrgyzstan. The decree was signed by President Sadyr Japarov. The Parliament approved Kanatbek Chynybaev’s candidacy for the post of Minister of Emergency Situations. The decision was made at a meeting today. On March 10, Pre»»»

Dubai: Gold prices in Dubai edged lower on Wednesday morning after a series of sharp moves earlier in the month. (Check latest UAE gold prices here, alongside prices in Saudi Arabia, Oman, Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait, and India.) Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The price of»»»

Doha, Qatar: Advisor to the Prime Minister and Official Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) Dr. Majed bin Mohammed Al Ansari has said Qatar has warned for many years that escalation left unchecked in the region would lead to catastrophic results. “We are now at that moment where»»»

In a stirring address echoing Abraham Lincoln's resolve to preserve the Union against existential threats, President Donald Trump declared that the US will not falter until the Iranian regime is dismantled, its terror proxies crushed, and the Strait of Hormuz flows freely once more —ushering in an »»»

Two men were charged on Monday with terrorism offences after allegedly throwing a nail bomb near an anti-Islam protest in New York over the weekend. Both US citizens are in custody and told police they were aligned with the Islamic State (IS) group, according to charging documents.  Two men we»»»

Sex toys, body lotion and massage cushions were not the kind of delivery Aleksandr Suranovas usually handled. "What?" he messaged, when he was sent a photograph of the items he was being asked to post in four parcels from Lithuania to the UK and Poland. "It's what they need, and they're offering re»»»

Pro-Iran factions are facing possible prosecution and conviction by Iraq’s Supreme Judicial Council, as US strikes continue to target their positions in areas suspected of launching attacks on diplomatic missions and American interests in the Kurdistan region. On Monday evening, an attack targeted »»»

Iranian protesters will be treated as enemies if they support Tehran's foes, the country's top police officer warned, as the Middle East war sparked fears mass anti-government rallies could reignite. "If anyone comes forward in line with the wishes of the enemy, we will no longer see them as merely»»»

Adilet Kyrgyzstan deputy group has changed its name to Ishenim. Deputy Nurbek Sydygaliev announced at a meeting of the Zhogorku Kenesh. According to him, the decision was made after the group’s meeting. There are five deputy groups operating in the Zhogorku Kenesh: Ala-Too, Yntymak Mekenchil, Ishen»»»

Kyrgyzstan’s Ministry of Labor, Social Security and Migration reminded citizens about upcoming days off in connection with Orozo Ait and Nooruz holidays. According to the ministry, March 20, when Orozo Ait will be celebrated, is officially a non-working day in accordance with the Labor Code of the »»»

The ongoing military conflict in the Middle East is expected to influence fuel prices in Bulgaria with a lag of approximately 7 to 14 days, potentially pushing inflation in the country up by around 0.6%, according to economist Assoc. Prof. Shteryo Nozharov, who shared his assessment on NOVA NEWS. N»»»

Sheikh Hazza bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler’s Representative in Al Ain Region, has offered condolences on the passing of national duty hero Captain PilotSaeed Rashid Al Balushi, martyred following a helicopter crash caused by a technical malfunction while performing his duty in the UAE. Sheikh Hazza bi»»»

FRANCE 24's François Picard welcomes Jon Marks, author, political scientist and chairman/founder of Cross-border Information. Having followed energy markets for decades, Marks warns that we are in uncharted waters: the current crisis bears little resemblance to any previous shock. Analysts instinct»»»

Israel's military said late Tuesday that it had unleashed a new "wave of strikes" on Tehran, shortly after a round of explosions was heard in the Iranian capital. Earlier Tuesday, US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said attacks on Iran would be the “most intense” since the US launched the war 10 day»»»

It is the centerpiece of Iran's oil industry. Located some 25 kilometers, or 15 miles, off the shore of mainland Iran, Kharg Island is a small but vital strip of land, for the Iranian regime. Around 90% of its crude oil exports pass through here. FRANCE 24's Solange Mougin reports.»»»

Some 25 kilometres off Iran’s southern coast lies a tiny island overrun by pipelines, terminals and storage facilities. This is Kharg Island – the beating heart of Iran’s oil exports – and a seemingly perfect target to weaken the Islamic Republic. But despite mounting pressure from Israel, the»»»

Why this war of Donald Trump's choosing? As the death and destruction widen in Iran and around the region, as oil and gas markets take fright, the US president’s reasons for launching what his administration dubs Operation Epic Fury continue to vary as do the stated scale and duration. What’s consi»»»

Reporting from Doha in Qatar for FRANCE 24, journalist Hoda Abdel-Hamid explains that the Gulf region will undergo "a complete reset at the end of this war" as a result of the relentless strikes from Iranian drones and missiles, "whether it is on the military side, rethinking the need or use of the»»»

A newly released video by Iran’s Mehr News Agency - verified and geolocated by fact-checking experts - shows an American Tomahawk cruise missile striking a naval base next to the girls elementary school in Minab, Iran. It puts the US in the spotlight, contradicting Donald Trump’s claims that it was»»»

Tensions in the Middle East escalated on Tuesday as the US destroyed 16 Iranian mine-laying vessels and Iran vowed to block regional oil exports. Heavy strikes hit Iran, Lebanon, and Gulf states, with civilian casualties rising. Global markets and energy supplies face disruption as the conflict ent»»»

The Bishkek City Court has overturned the verdict issued by the Oktyabrsky District Court against former Tokmok mayor Maksat Nusuvaliev. The criminal case has been sent back to the district court for a new review. According to the Bishkek City Court, Nusuvaliev and the other defendants in the case »»»

A drone attack on two markets in paramilitary-controlled towns in Sudan’s West Kordofan state killed at least 33 people, according to a medical source on Sunday. Fighting between Sudan's army and the Rapid Support Forces has recently intensified in the resource-rich Kordofan region. A drone attack »»»

Authorities have dismantled an illegal online gambling ring that allegedly generated at least €16 million over eight years, arresting 17 people, including suspected ringleaders. The network operated across at least 10 unlicensed gaming platforms installed in 37 establishments in Athens, Thessalonik»»»

The relevant committee approved the appointment of Kanatbek Chynybaev as Minister of Emergency Situations of Kyrgyzstan. Bektur Zulpiev, Permanent Representative of the President and Cabinet of Ministers to the Zhogorku Kenesh, presented information about the candidate. During the discussion, MP Ve»»»

The State Committee for National Security of Kyrgyzstan (SCNS) detained former Zhogorku Kenesh (Parliament) member Kuvanychbek Kongantiev in Bishkek. Law enforcement sources and people close to the politician informed 24.kg news agency. According to preliminary reports, investigative measures are u»»»

Istanbul's jailed mayor Ekrem Imamoglu went on trial on Monday in a widespread corruption case which critics say is a politically motivated bid to eliminate his chances of challenging President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.  Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu went on trial on Monday with more than 400 othe»»»

South Korea's defense posture against North Korea will not be hindered by the shift of U.S. military assets to the Middle East, a senior presidential official said Wednesday. In this photo, taken Tuesday, air defense launchers are seen being dismantled at a U.S. THAAD base in Seongju. Photo by Yonh»»»

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un (R) oversaw the test-fire of strategic cruise missiles from the naval destroyer Choe Hyon, state-run media reported Wednesday. In the photo, Kim watches the launch via video feed with his daughter Kim Ju Ae. Photo by KCNA/EPA SEOUL, March 11 (UPI) -- North Korean lea»»»

The Lebanese mother of two had just awakened to prepare the pre-dawn meal before another day of fasting during the holy month of Ramadan when Israeli warplanes began attacking southern Lebanon in retaliation for rockets and drones launched by Hezbollah. The family quickly packed up and headed towar»»»

The Big Data for Smart Society Institute (GATE) with Sofia University will host a forum for the establishment of a National Cancer Mission Hub in Bulgaria on Wednesday, the institute said. The initiative is supported by the European Commission under the Horizon Europe program and is aligned with th»»»

Journalist and head of Temirov LIVE project Makhabat Tazhibek kyzy will be transferred to a pretrial detention facility. Her lawyer, Asel Argymbaeva, told 24.kg news agency. According to her, the defense’s primary action is to demand that the state comply with the decisions of international bodies »»»

President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov will speak in Parliament. Speaker Marlen Mamataliev announced this at a session of the Zhogorku Kenesh. According to him, the new ministers will be sworn in at 11 a.m. «Afterward, Sadyr Japarov will address the session, after which deputies will have the opport»»»

Israeli strikes targeted an apartment building in central Beirut on Wednesday, Lebanese state media said, marking the second strike in the city in recent days. Israeli media said the strike targeted an office used by the Jamaa Islamiya group that has ties with Hezbollah. They said four people were »»»

Dubai: President Donald Trump has announced plans for the first new oil refinery to be built in the US in half a century, with financial backing from Reliance Industries, in a move that could reshape domestic fuel processing capacity amid heightened volatility in global energy markets. Sign up for »»»

An avalanche hit Bishkek—Osh road on March 11, 2026 at 6.50 a.m., temporarily blocking traffic. The incident occurred at the 224th kilometer of the road on Ala-Bel pass. The press service of the Ministry of Transport and Communications of Kyrgyzstan reported. Traffic has been temporarily suspended »»»

European Council President Antonio Costa has issued a rebuke to European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen over her support for the war against Iran, stating on Tuesday that “freedom and human rights cannot be achieved through bombs.” In an address on Monday, von der Leyen spoke of people “»»»

President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov signed a series of orders introducing personnel changes in the State Border Service. Under the decisions, Marat Maralbaev has been relieved of his post as First Deputy Director and Chief of the General Staff of the Border Service. Mirzamir Sydykov has been appo»»»

French President Emmanuel Macron is visiting the Charles de Gaulle aircraft carrier, currently off the coast of Crete and heading towards Cyprus. It had been dispatched days before after the island was targeted by a Shahed drone-attack. FRANCE 24 's Kethevane Gorjestani looks at how Europe is react»»»

On Europe’s eastern flank, the Baltic states – Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania – fear they could become Vladimir Putin’s next target. After several drone incursions from Russia, the three countries are stepping up their defence strategies on the ground and in the air. This report from our collea»»»

Russia's deportation and forcible transfer of "thousands" of Ukrainian children during the war in Ukraine amounts to a crime against humanity, a United Nations team of investigators said Tuesday. Moscow has failed to establish a system facilitating returns, focusing instead on long-term placem»»»

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Tuesday that a "key" military factory in Russia's western city of Bryansk had been targetted and hit in a missile strike. Russia earlier accused Kyiv of a "terrorist" attack in Bryansk that it said killed six civilians and wounded at least 37 peop»»»

Saudi Arabia said Wednesday it had intercepted a wave of seven drones and seven missiles heading towards a strategic oil field, as Iran renewed fire on its Gulf neighbours and their energy infrastructure. "Two drones heading towards the Shaybah oil field were intercepted and destroyed," the defence»»»

Four suspects in the brutal murder of two men have been detained in Chui region. The press service of the Main Department of Internal Affairs of Chui region reported. According to police, on March 7, 2026, at approximately 11:04 a.m., the duty station of the Department of Internal Affairs of Moskov»»»

The Ministry of Interior (MOI) has issued urgent safety guidance on the dangers of handling shrapnel after accidents or explosions. In a statement, the MOI explained the need to stay away from shrapnel and avoid touching it. The ministry noted that shrapnel is often irregular and sharp, which can c»»»

The number of domestic violence cases in Kyrgyzstan increased by 24 percent in 2025. Nurgul Bakirova, Deputy Chairperson of the Supreme Court of the Kyrgyz Republic, announced at the 70th session of the UN Commission on the Status of Women in New York. According to the Supreme Court, in 2025, Kyrgy»»»

Crude oil prices pulled back sharply after brushing $120 a barrel earlier on Monday. After hovering around $100 for most of the day, both Brent and WTI benchmarks reversed course following comments from Donald Trump suggesting the US-Israeli war with Iran could soon come to an end. As Gulf countrie»»»

Global benchmark prices for oil fell, and stocks rose, on the back of US President’s comments signalling the war in Iran could be nearing some form of conclusion. Meanwhile, the Strait of Hormuz is still effectively closed to tanker traffic, and Washington is weighing its options both to clear the »»»

As the Iran war continues to disrupt oil supplies from the Middle East, Paris hosted a summit aiming to boost the use of civilian nuclear energy.  Announcing a plan to provide a €200 million guarantee for innovative nuclear technologies, European Commission President Usrula von der Leyen said »»»

Damage to the forces that attacked Iran will grow exponentially, Iranian Ambassador to Russia Kazem Jalali told Sputnik. "American and Israeli forces are already familiar with some of Iran's defensive capabilities ... As the aggression continues, damage to enemy forces and equipment will grow expon»»»