24 News Agency 5m

Construction sector’s contribution to economy grows eightfold for six years - | 24.KG

Over the past five years, the government has allocated more than 170 billion soms to the construction sector, enabling the completion of 936 social facilities. The information was announced at a meeting of the Ministry of Construction, Architecture, Housing and Communal Services of Kyrgyzstan. Acco»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 5m

Parliament to Hear Officials over Kozloduy NPP Repair Costs, Rising Electricity Bills

The National Assembly of Bulgaria is scheduled to hear a caretaker Deputy Energy Minister and the executive director of Kozloduy Nuclear Power Plant, Ivan Andreev, over “escalating costs for the annual planned maintenance programmes of Units 5 and 6 in 2026, including multimillion-euro deliveries i»»»

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Gulf News 37m

Here are the latest updates, from missile interceptions and travel disruptions to school holidays

Dubai: As the US-Israeli war with Iran enters Day 6, UAE authorities have issued key updates affecting residents, from missile interceptions and travel disruptions to school holidays, market monitoring and warnings about online scams. Officials say security systems remain on alert while essential s»»»

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24 News Agency 41m

Teacher shortage, pedagogical education reform discussed at Science Ministry - | 24.KG

An expanded meeting on the transformation of teacher education amid the transition to a 12-year general secondary education system was held at the Ministry of Science, Higher Education and Innovations of Kyrgyzstan. According to the ministry’s press service, the meeting brought together rectors of »»»

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24 News Agency 53m

25 new schools, 7 school buildings to be constructed in Bishkek in 2026 - | 24.KG

In 2026, funds from the national budget will be allocated for the construction of 36 schools in three major cities of Kyrgyzstan. These are regions experiencing a high load on educational institutions due to internal migration. The press service of the Ministry of Construction, Architecture, Housin»»»

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The Peninsula 54m

LIVE UPDATES: Qatar evacuates near US embassy; Oil spill near Kuwait

A tankers was hit by 'large explosion' in waters off Kuwaiti causing an oil spill, British maritime security agency UKMTO said. Meanwhile in Qatar the Ministry of Interior announced precautionary evacuations near US Embassy in Doha. In another update US Senate on Wednesday rejected a resolution aim»»»

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Qatar Tribune 55m

Portuguese legal expert Ricardo Cid reflects on eight-year journey in Qatar’s legal landscape

Ashraf Siddiqui Ricardo Cid, Partner at Essa Al Sulaiti Law Firm, has completed eight years with the firm, marking his first professional role in Qatar since relocating from Portugal. Expressing his deep appreciation for his experience, he shared his hope that Qatar will continue to be his long-ter»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Kuwait bans export of all food products to protect supply

Dubai: Kuwait has banned the export of all types of food products through its land, sea and air ports, according to urgent instructions issued by the General Administration of Customs. The directive follows Ministerial Decision No. (20) of 2026 issued by the Minister of Commerce and Industry, which»»»

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24 News Agency 1h

Four children killed in fire in residential building in Uzgen district - | 24.KG

A fire broke out in Uzgen district of Osh region, killing four children. The press service of the Ministry of Emergency Situations reported. The fire broke out in a residential building located in the village of Myrza-Aryk in Karool rural district. At 2 a.m. one crew from Uzgen district fire and re»»»

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Sputnik 1h

Macron's Initiative on Nuclear Deterrence in EU to Strengthen NATO — Rutte

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said that France's initiative on nuclear deterrence in Europe will strengthen the alliance's capabilities. On Monday, French President Emmanuel Macron said that France was entering a period of "advanced nuclear deterrence." He outlined plans to increase the stockpi»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Air India offers free rescheduling, refunds amid ongoing tensions: What passengers need to know

Air India has introduced flexible travel options as ongoing tensions in the Middle East continue to impact flight operations. Passengers with confirmed bookings made on or before February 28, 2026 for flights to and from the Middle East, the UK, and Europe—travel scheduled up to March10, 2026—can n»»»

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Gulf News 1h

UAE urges public to report food price hikes

Abu Dhabi: The UAE’s Ministry of Economy and Tourism has called on the public to report any cases of food price increases or commercial violations, urging consumers to submit complaints through the ministry’s official channels. The ministry said reports can be filed through the electronic consumer »»»

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24 News Agency 1h

20 subsoil development licenses issued in Kyrgyzstan since start of year - | 24.KG

Since the beginning of 2026, the Ministry of Natural Resources, Ecology and Technical Supervision of Kyrgyzstan has approved license applications from 20 companies, the ministry’s press service reported. According to the statement, most of the permits were issued in the fuel and energy sector: The »»»

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24 News Agency 1h

National Bank terminates special regulatory regime for two companies - | 24.KG

The National Bank of Kyrgyzstan has terminated the special regulatory regime for Regional Payment Systems and Quickpay System, the bank announced. This terminates the previously issued temporary licenses. The decision was made by the National Bank’s Committee on Payment Systems and Digital Financia»»»

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BBC 1h

Global order is 'breaking down' Carney tells Australian parliament

With the post-war "global architecture breaking down from consecutive crises" Australia and Canada should work together as "strategic cousins", Mark Carney has told the Australian parliament. The question for middle powers was whether they would write the new rules that determine security and prosp»»»

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24 News Agency 1h

Kyrgyzstan's fuel and lubricant reserves sufficient for 2 months – oil traders - | 24.KG

Representatives of the Antimonopoly Regulation Service held a meeting with Kyrgyzstan’s largest oil traders. According to the agency, the parties discussed fuel reserves, the pricing situation, and measures to ensure stable supplies of petroleum products to the domestic market. «Amid ongoing geopol»»»

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Gulf News 1h

UAE flight status March 5: Latest updates and guidance travellers should follow

Due to ongoing regional airspace disruptions, UAE carriers have adjusted schedules across major airports. While most regular flights remain suspended, limited and special services are operating to support passengers with confirmed bookings, repatriation needs, cargo, and essential travel. Stay upda»»»

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24 News Agency 1h

Women's football team of Kyrgyzstan loses friendly match to Saudi Arabia - | 24.KG

The women’s national football team of Kyrgyzstan lost to Saudi Arabia. The team’s official social media page says. The friendly match took place at Prince Saud Bin Jalawi Stadium in Al Khobar. The match ended 2-0 in favor of the home team. These teams will play each other again on March 6. The wome»»»

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France24 1h

Hezbollah leader vows to fight on as Israel expands operations in Lebanon

Cross-border fighting between Israel and Hezbollah intensified for a third consecutive day on Wednesday, with Israeli ground incursions and air strikes across Lebanon and the group’s leader pledging continued resistance. The leader of the Tehran-backed militant group Hezbollah vowed Wedne»»»

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24 News Agency 2h

Escalation in the Middle East: Kyrgyzstan officially supports Bahrain and Oman - | 24.KG

Foreign Minister of Kyrgyzstan Jeenbek Kulubaev had a telephone conversation with Bahraini Foreign Minister Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani. The Foreign Ministry’s press service reported. According to the press service, Jeenbek Kulubaev, on behalf of President Sadyr Japarov, expressed sincere solid»»»

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BNE 2h

Mojtaba Khamenei front-runner for supreme leader

Iran's 88-member Assembly of Experts met in an undisclosed location on March 4 to deliberate over the selection of a new supreme leader, with the late Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's son Mojtaba emerging as the clear front-runner despite concerns that naming him could make him a target for the US and Isra»»»

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Gulf News 2h

Will it rain today? NCM expects cloudy skies and rainfall across parts of the UAE

Dubai: The UAE is expected to experience partly cloudy to cloudy conditions on Thursday, with a chance of rainfall in some coastal, northern and eastern areas, according to the National Center of Meteorology (NCM). In its daily weather bulletin, the NCM said temperatures will decrease slightly, wit»»»

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Gulf News 3h

Canada PM Carney says can't rule out military participation in Iran war

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said Thursday that he couldn't rule out his country's military participation in the escalating war in the Middle East. Carney's visit to Australia this week has been overshadowed by expanding war in the Middle East, sparked by a massive US-Israeli strike on Iran »»»

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Gulf News 3h

Qatar evacuates residents near US Embassy in Doha

Dubai: Qatar’s authorities have begun evacuating residents living near the US Embassy in Doha as a temporary precautionary measure, according to the Qatar Ministry of Interior. The ministry said in a social media statement early on Thursday that the evacuation is being carried out by the relevant a»»»

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Jordan Times 3h

US Treasury chief says 15% global tariff likely implemented this week

WASHINGTON, United States — US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Wednesday that Donald Trump's 15-per cent global tariff is likely to be rolled out this week, as the president moves to rebuild his trade agenda after a major legal setback.The Supreme Court last month struck down Trump's country-»»»

jordantimes.com
Gulf News 4h

UAE condemns Iran missile launch targeting Turkey

ABU DHABI: The United Arab Emirates has strongly condemned the attempted targeting of the Republic of Turkey with an Iranian ballistic missile. The North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (Nato) air defense systems successfully destroyed the missile before it reached Turkish territory. Serious escalatio»»»

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BBC 4h

Venezuela and US to work together on mining developments, Rodríguez says

Venezuela's interim president Delcy Rodríguez and US interior minister Doug Burgum have said the two countries will be working together to develop mining in the country. Burgum, who leads President Donald Trump's National Energy Dominance Council, met Rodríguez at the presidential palace in Caracas»»»

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Gulf News 4h

Iran-US tensions: Why stock market dips can be buying opportunities for UAE investors

Dubai: UAE residents investing in global stocks may see current market dips as opportunities to buy rather than signs of a long downturn, according to strategists at Goldman Sachs Group Inc. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.Markets face pressure from the war in the Midd»»»

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Gulf News 4h

Iran signals willingness to talk: US says diplomacy still far off

Iranian intelligence has quietly conveyed to the United States that Tehran may be open to discussions on ending the war, CNN reported Thursday quoting sources "familiar with indirect communications". The messages were reportedly passed through a third country to the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA»»»

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BNE 5h

Pakistan-Afghanistan conflict scrambling Central Asia’s trade aspirations

Largely overlooked because of the burgeoning conflict in the Middle East, “open war” has erupted between Pakistan and Afghanistan’s Taliban leadership. The fighting all along its southern rim represents a major setback for Central Asia’s global trade agenda. »»»

intellinews.com
BNE 5h

Pakistan-Afghanistan conflict scrambling Central Asia’s trade aspirations

Largely overlooked because of the burgeoning conflict in the Middle East, “open war” has erupted between Pakistan and Afghanistan’s Taliban leadership. The fighting all along its southern rim represents a major setback for Central Asia’s global trade agenda. »»»

intellinews.com
BNE 5h

Pakistan-Afghanistan conflict scrambling Central Asia’s trade aspirations

Largely overlooked because of the burgeoning conflict in the Middle East, “open war” has erupted between Pakistan and Afghanistan’s Taliban leadership. The fighting all along its southern rim represents a major setback for Central Asia’s global trade agenda. »»»

intellinews.com
BNE 5h

Pakistan-Afghanistan conflict scrambling Central Asia’s trade aspirations

Largely overlooked because of the burgeoning conflict in the Middle East, “open war” has erupted between Pakistan and Afghanistan’s Taliban leadership. The fighting all along its southern rim represents a major setback for Central Asia’s global trade agenda. »»»

intellinews.com
BNE 5h

Pakistan-Afghanistan conflict scrambling Central Asia’s trade aspirations

Largely overlooked because of the burgeoning conflict in the Middle East, “open war” has erupted between Pakistan and Afghanistan’s Taliban leadership. The fighting all along its southern rim represents a major setback for Central Asia’s global trade agenda. »»»

intellinews.com
BNE 5h

Pakistan-Afghanistan conflict scrambling Central Asia’s trade aspirations

Largely overlooked because of the burgeoning conflict in the Middle East, “open war” has erupted between Pakistan and Afghanistan’s Taliban leadership. The fighting all along its southern rim represents a major setback for Central Asia’s global trade agenda. »»»

intellinews.com
BNE 5h

Pakistan-Afghanistan conflict scrambling Central Asia’s trade aspirations

Largely overlooked because of the burgeoning conflict in the Middle East, “open war” has erupted between Pakistan and Afghanistan’s Taliban leadership. The fighting all along its southern rim represents a major setback for Central Asia’s global trade agenda. »»»

intellinews.com
BNE 5h

Pakistan-Afghanistan conflict scrambling Central Asia’s trade aspirations

Largely overlooked because of the burgeoning conflict in the Middle East, “open war” has erupted between Pakistan and Afghanistan’s Taliban leadership. The fighting all along its southern rim represents a major setback for Central Asia’s global trade agenda. »»»

intellinews.com
BBC 5h

Trade court orders tariff refunds in setback for Trump administration

A federal judge has cleared the way for thousands of businesses to receive refunds for tariffs that the Supreme Court struck down last month. The US Court of International Trade on Wednesday ordered Customs and Border Protection to issue refunds for levies US President Donald Trump introduced last »»»

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BNE 5h

Pakistan-Afghanistan conflict scrambling Central Asia’s trade aspirations

Largely overlooked because of the burgeoning conflict in the Middle East, “open war” has erupted between Pakistan and Afghanistan’s Taliban leadership. The fighting all along its southern rim represents a major setback for Central Asia’s global trade agenda. »»»

intellinews.com
BNE 5h

Bombing blitz on Iran has paralysed Russia-to-India sanctions-evading north-south trade corridor

The US-Israel bombing campaign against Iran has disrupted the International North–South Transport Corridor (INSTC). INSTC primarily involves moving freight from Russia, Azerbaijan, Iran and India via ship, rail a»»»

intellinews.com
BNE 5h

Bombing blitz on Iran has paralysed Russia-to-India sanctions-evading north-south trade corridor

The US-Israel bombing campaign against Iran has disrupted the International North–South Transport Corridor (INSTC). INSTC primarily involves moving freight from Russia, Azerbaijan, Iran and India via ship, rail a»»»

intellinews.com
BNE 5h

Beijing’s next five-year plan tests climate ambition

China’s forthcoming five-year plan, due to be published this week, will play a decisive role in determining how rapidly the world’s largest emitter can curb greenhouse gas emissions and how far it will extend support to clean technology industries – all deemed policy choices central to the global f»»»

intellinews.com
BNE 5h

Beijing’s next five-year plan tests climate ambition

China’s forthcoming five-year plan, due to be published this week, will play a decisive role in determining how rapidly the world’s largest emitter can curb greenhouse gas emissions and how far it will extend support to clean technology industries – all deemed policy choices central to the global f»»»

intellinews.com
BNE 5h

Bombing blitz on Iran has paralysed Russia-to-India sanctions-evading north-south trade corridor

The US-Israel bombing campaign against Iran has disrupted the International North–South Transport Corridor (INSTC). INSTC primarily involves moving freight from Russia, Azerbaijan, Iran and India via ship, rail a»»»

intellinews.com
BNE 5h

Bombing blitz on Iran has paralysed Russia-to-India sanctions-evading north-south trade corridor

The US-Israel bombing campaign against Iran has disrupted the International North–South Transport Corridor (INSTC). INSTC primarily involves moving freight from Russia, Azerbaijan, Iran and India via ship, rail a»»»

intellinews.com
BNE 5h

Ecuador and US launch joint military operations against drug cartels

Ecuador and the United States have begun joint military operations targeting drug-trafficking criminal organisations, the US military's Southern Command announced on March 3, the most tangible sign yet of Washington's deepening security engagement across Latin America under President Donald Trump. »»»

intellinews.com
BNE 5h

Ecuador and US launch joint military operations against drug cartels

Ecuador and the United States have begun joint military operations targeting drug-trafficking criminal organisations, the US military's Southern Command announced on March 3, the most tangible sign yet of Washington's deepening security engagement across Latin America under President Donald Trump. »»»

intellinews.com
BNE 5h

Iranian missile headed for Turkey shot down by Nato

A ballistic missile fired ​from Iran and on course for Turkish airspace was ​destroyed by Nato air and missile defence ⁠systems in ​the Eastern Mediterranean Sea, ​the Turkish Defence Ministry said on March 4. The missile »»»

intellinews.com
BNE 5h

Is the US in danger of running out of missiles?

The conflict in Iran is made-up of two components: the Navy and the missile arsenal. But after the US burned through more missiles in the first four days of Operation Epic Fury than in the four-year Ukrainian conflict, some are already asking if the US has enough munitions to sustain the Iranian ca»»»

intellinews.com
BNE 5h

Is the US in danger of running out of missiles?

The conflict in Iran is made-up of two components: the Navy and the missile arsenal. But after the US burned through more missiles in the first four days of Operation Epic Fury than in the four-year Ukrainian conflict, some are already asking if the US has enough munitions to sustain the Iranian ca»»»

intellinews.com