Air Canada jet collides with vehicle on LaGuardia runway; FAA halts traffic - UPI.com
An Air Canada plane was involved in a collision late Sunday at new York City's LaGuardia Airport. Photo by Graham Hughes/EPA March 23 (UPI) -- An Air Canada regional jet with nearly 80 people onboard collided with an emergency vehicle at LaGuardia Airport, prompting federal officials to halt air tr»»»
ESCWA: Conflict Could Cut Arab Economic Output by $150 Billion in 1 Month
The regional war is imposing heavy economic costs across the Arab region, with preliminary estimates pointing to about $63 billion in regional losses within two weeks, the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia (ESCWA) warned in a recently issued policy brief. Under the titl»»»
IEA warns world faces worst energy crisis in decades
Canberra, March 23 (SANA) International Energy Agency (IEA) Executive Director Fatih Birol warned Monday, in remarks at the National Press Club in Canberra, that the war in the Middle East could plunge the world into its worst energy crisis in decades, describing the situation as “very severe.” Acc»»»
Kyrgyzkomur can now independently perform stripping operations at its sites - | 24.KG
Kyrgyzkomur state enterprise has begun independently performing stripping operations at its mines. Rustam Sadyraliev, the company’s Deputy General Director, announced on Birinchi Radio. According to him, this was made possible through the acquisition of new equipment, as previously, excavation and »»»
Air Canada Express Jet Hits Ground Vehicle, Closing New York's LaGuardia Airport
An Air Canada Express regional jet collided with a ground vehicle upon landing at New York's LaGuardia airport late on Sunday, according to flight tracking website Flightradar24, in an incident that closed the airport. The CRJ-900 plane, which was coming from Montreal, struck the vehicle at a speed»»»
Hamas Moves to Freeze Leadership Vote amid Regional Turmoil
Hamas is moving toward freezing its leadership election process as the US-Israeli war against Iran reshapes the region’s political and security landscape, senior sources in and outside Gaza said. The Palestinian militant group had been preparing to elect a new head of its political bureau, but mult»»»
European Gasoline Heads to Asia as Iran War Sparks Supply Fears
European and US gasoline cargoes are heading to the Asia Pacific after Asian prices surged on tightening supply due to the US-Israeli war with Iran, according to trade sources and shipping data. The war has disrupted crude and oil product shipments from the Middle East to Asia, causing Asian refine»»»
UN: Planet Trapped Record Heat in 2025
The amount of heat trapped by the Earth reached record levels in 2025, with the consequences of such warming feared to last for thousands of years, the UN warned Monday. The 11 hottest years ever recorded were all between 2015 and 2025, the United Nations' WMO weather and climate agency confirmed i»»»
The life of a Muslim after Ramadan and lessons learned
With the conclusion of the blessed month of Ramadan, a Muslim stands at an important stage in their spiritual journey. The end of Ramadan is not seen as the conclusion of worship, but rather the beginning of a new phase of maintaining closeness to Allah. Ramadan is not an end in itself, but a compr»»»
The cutthroat battle for the US weight-loss drug market
When Ruth Gonzalez decided to start taking the weight-loss medicine Zepbound last year, she first had to find a way to afford its roughly $350 (£260) monthly cost. Gonzalez switched her mobile phone plan, dropped all but one of her streaming subscriptions, limited her grocery spending and cut out S»»»
Qatar accelerates AI deployment with focus on autonomous agents
Doha, Qatar: Qatar’s rapidly expanding artificial intelligence (AI) landscape is entering a new phase, with businesses and institutions moving beyond experimentation toward practical, problem-solving applications. Industry leaders say the market is shifting from fast-paced initial adoption to a mor»»»
Israel Launches New Wave of Attacks on Tehran
Israel launched a new wave of attacks early Monday against Tehran and a top American commander told Iranians to remain in shelters for the foreseeable future, while Iran renewed strikes on its Gulf neighbors. As Iran continues its stranglehold on the Strait of Hormuz, US President Donald Trump gave»»»
Goods widely available, public urged to shop responsibly
Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MoCI) reaffirmed that goods remain widely available across retail outlets in Qatar and urged consumers to follow official guidelines and purchase according to their actual needs to encourage responsible consumption. MoCI stated that the public is »»»
Online payment of state fees approved in Kyrgyzstan - | 24.KG
President Sadyr Japarov signed a law introducing amendments to the Code on Non-Tax Revenues. The document was adopted by the Zhogorku Kenesh on February 26, 2026. Under the new provisions, state fees can now be paid not only in cash through banks and financial institutions, but also via remote serv»»»
Head of Border Service included in Security Council of Kyrgyzstan - | 24.KG
President Sadyr Japarov signed Decree No. 348 amending the document «On Certain Issues of the Security Council of the Kyrgyz Republic» dated August 24, 2021. According to the amendments, a new position has been added to the Security Council: the head of the state agency responsible for protecting t»»»
What's next for Germany's troubled car giants?
Cars and TransportationGermanyWhat's next for Germany's troubled car giants?Thomas KohlmannGerman automakers are in a crisis due to stagnant sales, falling profits and constant strategy shifts. Can the industry recover? https://p.dw.com/p/5AmYIGerman carmakers are still struggling to embrace the fu»»»
White House border czar Tom Homan confirms ICE deployment to airports Monday - UPI.com
Travelers wait on long wrapping lines inside terminal B at LaGuardia Airport on Sunday, in New York City. A massive TSA screening line at LaGuardia Airport's Terminal B stretched into the parking garage Sunday afternoon as roughly 50,000 TSA employees continue to work without pay during the ongoing»»»
Air Canada Express plane collides with fire truck at New York airport, firefighters injured
An Air Canada Express CRJ-900, arriving from Montreal, struck a fire truck on a runway at New York’s LaGuardia Airport on Monday, authorities confirmed. The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) temporarily halted all flights at the airport following the incident. New York City firefighters resp»»»
In-person, evening, online: How Category B drivers to be trained in Kyrgyzstan - | 24.KG
New state educational standards for initial vocational training of drivers have been approved in Kyrgyzstan, the Ministry of Education and Science reported. According to the state standard for training Category B drivers, the following study modes are provided: For online programs, practical drivin»»»
King Harold's 200-mile march to the Battle of Hastings was a 'myth', historian says
Rather than enduring a legendary 200-mile (320-kilometre) overland march to confront the invading William the Conqueror at the famous Battle of Hastings in 1066, King Harold Godwinson's forces likely launched a "sophisticated land-sea operation" that ultimately failed to stop the Norman conquest of»»»
On 10th anniversary of Brussels terror attacks, authorities vow to have learnt the 'right lessons'
Ten years after Islamic State (IS) group terrorists staged Belgium’s deadliest attack in peacetime, killing 32 people and wounding more than 300, authorities vow to have learnt the right security lessons. Since the 2016 massacre, a coordinated extremist profile database has been set up, and the num»»»
Tens of thousands rally in Prague to protest new PM Andrej Babis
Tens of thousands of people protested in Prague on Saturday against the policies and plans of the new Czech government led by populist Prime Minister Andrej Babis. The protesters from across the Czech Republic attended the peaceful demonstration at Letná park, the scene of huge gatherings in 1989 t»»»
Italy’s justice referendum becomes key test for PM Meloni’s leadership
Italy’s two-day referendum on whether or not to overhaul the country’s justice system has become a key test for Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni. If the “No” side wins, analysts say it will send a strong political signal and weaken her leadership. Accused by her opponents of threatening the judiciary'»»»
Iran is creating a “safe” oil shipping corridor through the Strait of Hormuz for select nations
Iran has signaled that it is ready to allow passage through the Strait of Hormuz to vessels from certain countries. Media reports and tracker data also suggest that a handful of pre-vetted tankers have already sailed smoothly through the “safe” corridor, with at least one shipping company allegedly»»»
Qatar military helicopter crashes killing seven including Turkish joint forces member
Turkey's Ministry of National Defence confirmed on March 22 that three Turkish nationals were among the seven killed in the Qatari military helicopter crash, including one Turkish Armed Forces officer and two technicians from ASELSAN, Turkey's state-owned defence electronics company. »»»
Qatar military helicopter crashes killing seven including Turkish joint forces member
Turkey's Ministry of National Defence confirmed on March 22 that three Turkish nationals were among the seven killed in the Qatari military helicopter crash, including one Turkish Armed Forces officer and two technicians from ASELSAN, Turkey's state-owned defence electronics company. »»»
Will GCC be drawn into war and unite against Iran?
Will the GCC be drawn into the war and unite against Iran? The foreign ministers of Turkey, Saudi Arabia, Egypt and Pakistan met in Riyadh on March 18 to discuss a possible security pact and taking up arms against Iran as it continues to target their oil and gas cash cows. The Turkish foreign »»»
Will GCC be drawn into war and unite against Iran?
Will the GCC be drawn into the war and unite against Iran? The foreign ministers of Turkey, Saudi Arabia, Egypt and Pakistan met in Riyadh on March 18 to discuss a possible security pact and taking up arms against Iran as it continues to target their oil and gas cash cows. The Turkish foreign »»»
LONG READ: Coal is back.
Coal is back. Having become a fuel for most of the last two decades, countries are scrambling to secure supplies of coal in the face of “ The largest supply disruption in the history,” according to the International Energy Agency (IEA). »»»
Japan given permission to send takers through Hormuz
Iran will allow Japanese oi tanker to transit the Strait of Hormuz, as Tehran develops a selective blockade of the strategic waterway and effectively opens a toll road to the international energy markets. “We have not clos»»»
LONG READ: Coal is back.
Coal is back. Having become a fuel for most of the last two decades, countries are scrambling to secure supplies of coal in the face of “ The largest supply disruption in the history,” according to the International Energy Agency (IEA). »»»
LONG READ: Coal is back.
Coal is back. Having become a fuel for most of the last two decades, countries are scrambling to secure supplies of coal in the face of “ The largest supply disruption in the history,” according to the International Energy Agency (IEA). »»»
Cuba warns military is preparing for possible US aggression
Cuba's deputy foreign minister has said the island's armed forces are actively preparing for a potential US military attack, in the starkest public acknowledgment yet of Havana's fears as the Trump administration intensifies its campaign against the communist-run government. »»»
Iran warns of 'irreversible' destruction of Gulf energy infrastructure if US strikes power plants
Iran's parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf warned on March 22 that any US strike on Iranian power plants would trigger the irreversible destruction of energy and oil infrastructure across the entire Gulf region, in a direct response to a 48-hour ultimatum issued by President Donald Trump. »»»
Will GCC be drawn into war and unite against Iran?
Will the GCC be drawn into the war and unite against Iran? The foreign ministers of Turkey, Saudi Arabia, Egypt and Pakistan met in Riyadh on March 18 to discuss a possible security pact and taking up arms against Iran as it continues to target their oil and gas cash cows. The Turkish foreign »»»
Most Gulf and European ships likely blocked from Hormuz despite Iran's 'open to all' claim
Iran's declaration that the Strait of Hormuz is open to all vessels except "enemy" ships would in practice exclude most countries in the Persian Gulf and many in Europe, Former steel CEO and energy Russian analyst Alexander Frolov said on March 22. »»»
Will GCC be drawn into war and unite against Iran?
Will the GCC be drawn into the war and unite against Iran? The foreign ministers of Turkey, Saudi Arabia, Egypt and Pakistan met in Riyadh on March 18 to discuss a possible security pact and taking up arms against Iran as it continues to target their oil and gas cash cows. The Turkish foreign »»»
Iran warns of 'irreversible' destruction of Gulf energy infrastructure if US strikes power plants
Iran's parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf warned on March 22 that any US strike on Iranian power plants would trigger the irreversible destruction of energy and oil infrastructure across the entire Gulf region, in a direct response to a 48-hour ultimatum issued by President Donald Trump. »»»
Most Gulf and European ships likely blocked from Hormuz despite Iran's 'open to all' claim
Iran's declaration that the Strait of Hormuz is open to all vessels except "enemy" ships would in practice exclude most countries in the Persian Gulf and many in Europe, Former steel CEO and energy Russian analyst Alexander Frolov said on March 22. »»»
Iran warns of 'irreversible' destruction of Gulf energy infrastructure if US strikes power plants
Iran's parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf warned on March 22 that any US strike on Iranian power plants would trigger the irreversible destruction of energy and oil infrastructure across the entire Gulf region, in a direct response to a 48-hour ultimatum issued by President Donald Trump. »»»
Qatar military helicopter crashes killing seven including Turkish joint forces member
Turkey's Ministry of National Defence confirmed on March 22 that three Turkish nationals were among the seven killed in the Qatari military helicopter crash, including one Turkish Armed Forces officer and two technicians from ASELSAN, Turkey's state-owned defence electronics company. »»»
Will GCC be drawn into war and unite against Iran?
Will the GCC be drawn into the war and unite against Iran? The foreign ministers of Turkey, Saudi Arabia, Egypt and Pakistan met in Riyadh on March 18 to discuss a possible security pact and taking up arms against Iran as it continues to target their oil and gas cash cows. The Turkish foreign »»»
Most Gulf and European ships likely blocked from Hormuz despite Iran's 'open to all' claim
Iran's declaration that the Strait of Hormuz is open to all vessels except "enemy" ships would in practice exclude most countries in the Persian Gulf and many in Europe, Former steel CEO and energy Russian analyst Alexander Frolov said on March 22. »»»
Ukraine sends drone units to five Gulf countries
Ukraine has sent drone units to five Gulf countries at the invitation of their governments as US-made interceptor ammunition runs low. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy Said the units had been sent to advise and trai»»»
Will GCC be drawn into war and unite against Iran?
Will the GCC be drawn into the war and unite against Iran? The foreign ministers of Turkey, Saudi Arabia, Egypt and Pakistan met in Riyadh on March 18 to discuss a possible security pact and taking up arms against Iran as it continues to target their oil and gas cash cows. The Turkish foreign »»»
Most Gulf and European ships likely blocked from Hormuz despite Iran's 'open to all' claim
Iran's declaration that the Strait of Hormuz is open to all vessels except "enemy" ships would in practice exclude most countries in the Persian Gulf and many in Europe, Former steel CEO and energy Russian analyst Alexander Frolov said on March 22. »»»
Iran warns of 'irreversible' destruction of Gulf energy infrastructure if US strikes power plants
Iran's parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf warned on March 22 that any US strike on Iranian power plants would trigger the irreversible destruction of energy and oil infrastructure across the entire Gulf region, in a direct response to a 48-hour ultimatum issued by President Donald Trump. »»»
Will GCC be drawn into war and unite against Iran?
Will the GCC be drawn into the war and unite against Iran? The foreign ministers of Turkey, Saudi Arabia, Egypt and Pakistan met in Riyadh on March 18 to discuss a possible security pact and taking up arms against Iran as it continues to target their oil and gas cash cows. The Turkish foreign »»»
Will GCC be drawn into war and unite against Iran?
Will the GCC be drawn into the war and unite against Iran? The foreign ministers of Turkey, Saudi Arabia, Egypt and Pakistan met in Riyadh on March 18 to discuss a possible security pact and taking up arms against Iran as it continues to target their oil and gas cash cows. The Turkish foreign »»»
Most Gulf and European ships likely blocked from Hormuz despite Iran's 'open to all' claim
Iran's declaration that the Strait of Hormuz is open to all vessels except "enemy" ships would in practice exclude most countries in the Persian Gulf and many in Europe, Former steel CEO and energy Russian analyst Alexander Frolov said on March 22. »»»