The total volume of remittances sent to Kyrgyzstan in January 2026 amounted to $220.3 million. The National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic reported. The bulk of money came from CIS countries, totaling $205.7 million, while $14.6 million was transferred from countries outside the region. During the sam»»»

Israeli airstrikes rained down on three neighborhoods in Beirut early Tuesday, Lebanese state media reported, as Lebanon said more than one million people had been displaced in two weeks of fighting. Lebanon was drawn into the Middle East war on March 2 when Tehran-backed Hezbollah militants attack»»»

Festive events dedicated to the spring holiday Nooruz will take place in all districts of Bishkek on March 21, the City Hall’s press service reported. The City Hall invites everyone to join the celebrations to mark the spring equinox, enjoy music, games, workshops, and traditional treats, and exper»»»

The Ministry of Natural Resources, Ecology, and Technical Supervision of Kyrgyzstan continues to implement modern technologies for monitoring and preserving biodiversity. The use of high-tech equipment allows for the study of wild animals without interfering with their natural environment. Accordin»»»

More than a year ago, Syria’s National Dialogue process was presented as a cornerstone of the country’s political transition after the fall of the Assad regime. It was supposed to help rebuild the state and restore a measure of political consensus after more than a decade of war. Officials promised»»»

Is the world on the brink of a global conflagration? The US-Israel attack on Iran has sparked panic in some quarters. A Telegraph headline on 7 March feared “how Britain could get sucked into World War III,” while Richard Shirreff, a former deputy supreme allied commander of NATO, has warned that t»»»

Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan Edil Baisalov spoke at a high-level UN event marking the International Day to Combat Islamophobia, the Cabinet’s press service reported. He noted that Kyrgyzstan is a secular and multi-confessional state, where Islamic heritage is combined w»»»

Bishkek Mayor Aibek Dzhunushaliev held a meeting on March 16 with Askar Salymbekov, president of the Dordoi Association, to discuss improvements to Dordoi market area, with a particular focus on the nearby lake and surrounding territory. The press service of the City Hall reported. According to the»»»

The epizootic situation in Kyrgyzstan remains stable. Dairkul Satkynov, chief specialist at the Department for Control of Anti-Epizootic Measures under the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture and Processing Industry, said on Birinchi Radio. According to him, the veterinary service promptly rec»»»

Dressed in military fatigues, with a personal weapon slung at her side, Afsana Rahimi greeted us with poise and calm assurance at the main gate of Topzawa camp, a settlement for Iranian Kurds north-east of Mosul, a big and ethnically diverse city in northern Iraq. Her short hair was neatly drawn ba»»»

The Ministry of Labor, Social Security and Migration of the Kyrgyz Republic signed an agreement with the German Agency for International Cooperation (GIZ) to implement the regional project «Green Skills for Green Economy in Central Asia.» The signing ceremony was attended by Minister of Labor, Soci»»»

US President Donald Trump now plans to postpone a scheduled visit to China later this month, by at least a month owing to the ongoing war in Iran, BBC reports. The White House confirmed that the original dates for the meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping, set between March 31 and April 2, will»»»

US President Donald Trump now plans to postpone a scheduled visit to China later this month, by at least a month owing to the ongoing war in Iran, BBC reports. The White House confirmed that the original dates for the meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping, set between March 31 and April 2, will»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Military officials have presented US President Donald Trump with options for ending the conflict with Iran should the American leader decide to do so, the NBC News broadcaster reported, citing sources. Daily war planning includes options for both winding down the conflict and esc»»»

The Ministry of Economy and Commerce of Kyrgyzstan and exhibition company BiExpo have signed a Memorandum of Cooperation. According to the ministry, the document is aimed at developing exhibition and fair activities, supporting domestic businesses, and promoting Kyrgyz products in international mar»»»

AMMAN — The Worker Center Association has announced on Monday the official reopening of its facility within the Al Hassan Industrial Estate (HIE) in Irbid, marking a "strategic" return to full social and recreational programming dedicated to the Kingdom’s garment sector workforce.

The center serve»»»

The politically charged action comedy “One Battle After Another” just managed to outmuscle Ryan Coogler’s musically driven vampire thriller “Sinners." in the 2026 Oscars Ceremony. But Michael B. »»»

A verdict is expected soon in the landmark trial against Google and Meta in Los Angeles. At the heart of the case are repeated accusations that online platforms deliberately fuel social media addiction, especially among young users. The ruling could set a legal precedent and potentially impact thou»»»

US President Donald Trump on Monday criticised US allies on Monday for a lack of enthusiasm in helping unblock the Strait of Hormuz amid the ongoing war against Iran. US and Israeli strikes on Iran have jolted global energy markets, sending oil prices higher and raising gasoline costs for US c»»»

Donald Trump's broadcast regulator has issued a warning to top news channels in the United States, threatening to cancel the spectrum permits of broadcasters pushing what he called "hoaxes and news distortions". The criticism was echo»»»

Cuba suffered another nationwide power outage on Monday after its electrical grid collapsed, the third major blackout in four months. The shutdown underscores the island’s worsening energy crisis, with ageing infrastructure, fuel shortages and economic turmoil leaving millions of people facing prol»»»

A leading Lebanese academic has spoken of his feelings of déjà vu as Israel admits it has launched what it calls a limited ground operation in the south of Lebanon. Karim Emile Bitar is professor at Saint Joseph University of Beirut and at Sciences Po University in Paris. He says that from experien»»»

Conflict across the Middle East continues to rage, and Israel is fighting a war on several fronts all at once, but for how long? Since it attacked Iran, Israel has endured regular strikes, forcing widespread air raid al»»»

Donald Trump is putting pressure on European countries to keep Strait of Hormuz open. But as Europe refuses to get dragged into the war in the Middle East, it also doesn't want to jeopardise Ukraine, which benefits from the US in different ways. FRANCE 24's Angela Diffley looks at how the two confl»»»

In an interview with FRANCE 24, Abdullah Mohtadi, secretary-general of the Iranian Kurdish opposition Komala party, said Kurds "can play a very significant role in making a breakthrough" in Iran. He pointed to "serious signs of weakness" among security forces in Kurdish regions of Iran and said "te»»»

Israel's devastating war with Hezbollah has compounded the suffering of ordinary Lebanese who were already grappling with an economy on the brink of collapse. FRANCE 24's reporter travelled to Sidon, a coastal city south of Beirut, to visit the once-bustling alleys of the old souk&nb»»»

Hezbollah’s entry into the war against Israel on March 2, in retaliation for the US-Israeli strikes on its Iranian ally, has triggered a massive displacement of civilians across Lebanon. With many shelters at capacity and rental prices skyrocketing, many now find themselves sleeping in the streets »»»

Yasmen Almashan spent years fighting to find out what happened to her brothers, who were among the more than 180,000 Syrians who went missing under the regime of Bashar al-Assad. Now, during Women’s Week at the UN, she is back – only this time she has an official public role in Syria’s transitional»»»

Day 17 of the war in the Middle East and as the missiles and the drones keep falling, the US President has done a U turn on needing help from his friends and allies. Trump is calling now for a coalition to keep open the Strait of Hormuz. The US strikes on Iran's Kharg Island on Friday 13th sent a m»»»

Rewatch as US President Donald Trump gives an update on the war against Iran.»»»

US President Donald Trump has demanded seven countries send ships to the Strait of Hormuz to secure toe crucial passagepoint for global oil flows. He threatened that refusal to help would mean a 'very bad' future for NATO. But US allies refuse to be dragged into the ongoing war in the Middle East. »»»

In the UAE a drone strike sparked a fuel tank fire near Dubai airport, disrupting travel, while a missile killed a civilian in their car in Abu Dhabi, and another drone ignited a fire in an area housing oil infrastructure. Iran is continuing to press its campaign against countries that host US forc»»»

Reporting from Doha in Qatar for FRANCE 24, Hoda Abdel-Hamid explains that Iran has been able to keep striking Gulf countries, despite claims made by US President Donald Trump that its arsenal had been decimated, because most of its weapons may be underground and the country has decentralised its m»»»

NATO allies and other Western nations pushed back Monday on US President Donald Trump's demand that military alliance members help reopen the Strait of Hormuz, the critical conduit for crude oil Iran has effectively closed. FRANCE 24's Dave Keating reports from Brussels»»»

As Israel expands its military operation against Hezbollah in southern Lebanon, Nadia Massih is pleased to welcome Dr. Raz ZIMMT, Director of the Iran and Shiite Axis program at the Institute for National Security Studies (INSS). According to Dr ZIMMT, Israel’s objectives are based on a more l»»»

In recent days, social media has been abuzz with rumours claiming that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was killed in an Iranian missile strike. The rumour appears to have originated from a screenshot of a recent press conference, after users claimed it was a deepfake generated by art»»»

China on Monday called on all sides to halt military operations in the Strait of Hormuz to avoid further escalation. The remarks came after US President Donald Trump urged China and six other countries to send warships to secure the vital shipping route. Beijing however made no mention of military »»»

After he was handed a statuette for best actor at the Academy Awards, Michael B Jordan received another golden prize - a cheeseburger. The actor, who won for his performance in the vampire-blues film Sinners, stopped by fast food chain In-N-Out Burger after the Hollywood ceremony. Still dressed in »»»

In France's municipal elections the far right National Rally is gaining momentum, and France Unbowed has made a breakthrough. Both parties treated the municipal elections as a test-run for the presidential race and emerged strengthened from the first round. T»»»

Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy returned to court on March 16 for an appeal hearing in Paris over his conviction linked to the alleged illegal campaign financing of his 2007 presidential campaign by Libya. The case led him to spend 20 days in prison in 202»»»

As French voters head to the polls for municipal elections, would-be mayors are presenting their programmes for the next six years. Yet with multiple pressures weighing on these local representatives, many step down before the end of their terms. Resignations among mayors are currently at an all-ti»»»

Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy is back in court to appeal criminal charges that he sought financing for his 2007 campaign from former Libyan dictator Muammar Gaddafi»»»

Following the first of two rounds of municipal elections on March 15, the race for many of France's bigger cities including Paris and Marseille looks set to be tight. Politicians are now moving to make cross-party alliances against they key opp»»»

Former French president Nicolas Sarkozy is on trial once again as he appeals his conviction in the Libyan funding case. Although a guilty verdict is unlikely to change what his base thinks of him, it would undeniably taint his legacy. The trial also sends out a clear message to the political elite »»»

The race for Paris mayor looked uncertain on March 16 as a right-wing former minister hoping to wrest control of the French capital from the left claimed she had gained key support for the second round of the mayoral polls. The French elections is l»»»

Genie Godula is pleased to welcome Paul Smith, Head of Modern Languages at the University of Nottingham. In his view, one of the most significant developments is the continued use of proportional list systems across communes of all sizes, from Paris to the smallest rural municipalities. What is pol»»»

Beijing said on Monday it had “lodged representations” with Washington and urged the United States to “correct its erroneous ways” after new US trade probes launched last week. China’s commerce ministry called on Washington to meet Beijing halfway and resolve disputes through dialogue, as negotiato»»»

As oil prices continue to rise and supply is disrupted by the conflict in the Middle East, the Sri Lankan government has announced fuel-rationing measures, effective immediately. Thailand has seen a rush to the pumps ca»»»

A tanker was struck by an “unknown projectile” while at anchor in the Gulf of Oman, prompting a fresh warning to vessels operating close to the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most critical energy corridors. Also Read: US 'fully prepared' to escort commercial vessels in Strait of Hormuz: White»»»

Kyrgyzstani Usman Kaparov won bronze at the World Boxing Futures Cup, which concluded in Thailand. Athletes aged 19 and under participated in the tournament. Kyrgyz athlete competed in the 80-kilogram weight class. In the quarterfinals, Usman Kaparov defeated Abdelmadjid Houari from Algeria. In the»»»