The traditional Kyrgyz intellectual game toguz korgool was one of the highlights of the Korea Nomad Mind Festival held in South Korea. Kyrgyz Ambassador Aida Ismailova emphasized the importance of preserving nomadic heritage and invited participants to the upcoming World Nomad Games in Kyrgyzstan. »»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Al-Manar correspondent reports fierce clashes in the town of Markaba as Israeli Merkava tanks advance under cover of artillery fire and mac»»»

Doha, Qatar: Employees in all ministries, other government entities, and public institutions will resume on-site work tomorrow, Tuesday March 24, 2026. In a statement on social media, the Qatar Civil Service and Government Development Bureau said “With reference to the statement issued by the Gener»»»

The Leninsky District Court of Bishkek heard a motion filed by journalist Makhabat Tazhibek kyzy’s lawyers to dismiss the criminal case and order her immediate release. A decision on this matter has not yet been made; the court left the motion pending. Previously, the Supreme Court of the Kyrgyz Re»»»

The Kremlin’s expectations appeared markedly pessimistic in the fourth week of the Iran war, as confidence grew that Russia’s ability to influence the conflict was waning and that the repercussions for one of its key partners could be severe. With limited leverage, the Kremlin’s main options now se»»»

Sharjah: Developer Arada has awarded a Dh183 million contract to build a major new K-12 campus in Sharjah, marking the emirate’s first branch of a UK-based school and a significant addition to its growing education sector. The project, Reigate Grammar School Masaar, will be located within the Dh9.5»»»

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis on Monday announced a raft of additional measures to mitigate the energy cost of the Middle East war. In a televised address, Mitsotakis said the government had earmarked 300 million euros ($346 million) in relief for households and farmers in April and May,»»»

Government is considering freezing toll charges for vehicles over 3.5 tonnes from April 1 as a measure to ease pressure on the transport sector, caretaker Finance Minister Georgi Klisurski said in an interview for Nova TV on Monday. Klisurski said that inflation dynamics in the country will depend »»»

Dubai: As US President Donald Trump considers deploying naval escorts to protect oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz, history is offering a stark warning: Attempts to secure the world’s most critical energy chokepoint have often spiralled into dangerous and unpredictable conflict. The latest tensio»»»

Ala-Too Resort has announced the launch of the second stage of its asset auction, Board Chairman Zharkynbek Maksutov said at a press conference. According to him, the first stage of the auction took place in June 2025, when 14 out of 49 lots were sold. The remaining lots, including two-, three-, fo»»»

Starting April 1, Centrum Air will launch regular flights on Osh — Tashkent — Osh route. The press service of Airports of Kyrgyzstan OJSC reported. Flights will be operated twice a week—on Wednesdays and Saturdays—on Airbus A320 aircraft. Flight duration is approximately 1 hour and 10 minutes. Tick»»»

The Senate on Monday is expected to vote on the nomination of Sen. Markwayne Mullin, R-Okla., for Department of Homeland Security secretary. Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo March 23 (UPI) -- Senate Republicans have advanced the nomination of Sen. Markwayne Mullin for secretary of the Depar»»»

According to the latest Trend survey, “Progressive Bulgaria” is leading the polls ahead of the early parliamentary elections on April 19, with support from 31.1% of respondents who said they plan to vote. GERB follows in second place, polling at 19.7%, while "We Continue the Change-Democratic Bulga»»»

China intervened to cushion rising fuel prices on Monday, increasing regulated ceiling prices for retail gasoline and diesel but limiting the hike to about half what would normally be applied under the government's pricing mechanism. However, the adjustments brought on by rising oil prices linked t»»»

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Minister of Finance Ahmed Kouchouk stressed that the current priority is to secure sufficient and sustainable financial resources to meet citizens’ basic needs. He noted the ongoing coordination with all state entities to guarantee the availability of food commodities in the markets and secure ener»»»

Applicants from Kyrgyzstan can receive scholarships to study at Romanian universities. The Ministry of Science, Higher Education, and Innovation reported. According to the ministry, applications are now open for Romanian government scholarships for Kyrgyzstanis for the 2026/27 academic year. Schola»»»

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Sharjah: The Sharjah Government Media Bureau has reassured residents that sounds associated with the current unstable weather, including thunder, are natural and expected as the UAE experiences heavy rainfall. In a public statement, the bureau said such sounds are typical during severe weather cond»»»

Sharjah: Sharjah City Municipality has announced the immediate closure of all public parks and medical fitness centres due to unstable weather conditions. The move, authorities said, comes as part of precautionary measures to ensure public safety amid the current weather situation. Also Read: Sharj»»»

New York: A plane carrying dozens of people collided with a fire truck late Sunday on a runway at New York's LaGuardia airport, killing the pilot and co-pilot and forcing a halt to flights, authorities and US media reported. AFP pictures showed the heavily damaged nose and cockpit section of the Ai»»»

A man suspected of a brutal murder has been detained in Chui region of Kyrgyzstan. The press service of the Main Internal Affairs Department of the region reported. According to police, on March 22, 2026, the Department of Internal Affairs of Zhaiyl district received a report of the discovery of a »»»

Germany’s online gambling market has become one of the most closely observed case studies in digital regulation. Since the introduction of the Interstate Treaty on Gambling (GlüStV 2021), policymakers have attempted to create a controlled ecosystem that balances consumer protection with market viab»»»

France's far-right National Rally (RN) failed to win control of any major city in Sunday's nationwide municipal election, a setback that gave hope to embattled mainstream parties ahead of next year's presidential election. Marine Le Pen's nationalist euroskeptic party lost out in big target cities »»»

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Doha, Qatar: The price of gold has slid sharply, reaching its weakest level since December 11 2025, after logging its worst week in about 43 years. Meanwhile, oil prices stabilized Monday as investors balanced US and Iranian threats to target energy facilities, which could escalate the war, against»»»

As missiles light up the Strait of Hormuz amid escalating tensions, most shipowners are rerouting fleets and hunkering down. One billionaire magnate defies the chaos — sailing straight into the firestorm. While his critics accuse him of profiteering, George Prokopiou, 79, the unyielding Greek tycoo»»»

The Tenir-Too Development Fund has accumulated approximately 2 billion soms, formed through contributions from Kumtor Gold Company. President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov announced this at the Nooruz celebrations in Naryn region, emphasizing the company’s contribution to the region’s economy. Accord»»»

Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa received in Damascus on Saturday a Kurdish delegation on the occasion of Eid al-Fitr and Nowruz. The event was attended by the governors of Aleppo, Raqqa and Hasakeh, as well as a presidential envoy overseeing the implementation of a January 29 agreement with the Ku»»»

Sharjah: Sharjah City Municipality has ramped up preparations to tackle anticipated weather conditions, including expected rainfall, activating a comprehensive emergency response plan to ensure swift action across the emirate. The Higher Committee for Rain Emergencies, along with its field teams, h»»»

State-owned enterprise Dan is resuming operations and undergoing modernization with government support. The Ministry of Water, Agriculture, and Processing Industry of Kyrgyzstan reported. Pasta production began at the enterprise in December 2025. The reconstruction of the mill, with a capacity of 1»»»

Nearly 19,000 people visited Ala-Archa National Park over the weekend, the Presidential Affairs Department told 24.kg news agency. According to the department, the highest number of visitors over the past three days was on March 20, the day of Orozo Ait celebration. Attendance statistics are as fol»»»

Abu Dhabi: Dr Anwar Gargash, diplomatic adviser to the UAE President, has questioned the response of Arab and Islamic institutions to the Iranian aggression against Gulf countries, calling attention to the lack of collective regional action. In a post on the social media platform X, Gargash asked w»»»

Thirty-six people are set to face charges as a major trial opens Monday in the central city of Larissa, three years after Greece’s deadliest railway disaster killed 57 people and injured dozens. Due to the large number of participants, the trial has been relocated to a specially configured hall at »»»

The intensive use of social networks negatively affects the well-being of young people worldwide, emphasizes the annual report on happiness published on Thursday under the auspices of the UN, in which Finland ranks first for the ninth consecutive year. Romania climbed one place in the top, compared»»»

Parliament adopted on Friday the 2026 draft state budget and the state social security budget.The budget bill passed with 319 votes in favor, 104 against and one abstention, while the social security budget received 314 votes in favour, 105 against and 12 abstentions.The Alliance for the Unity of R»»»

Defence Minister Radu Miruta says that the MApN budget for 2026 is RON 49.426 billion, up 19% from 2025.Of this amount, which is 2.45% of GDP, about RON 18.8 billion (38%) go to acquisitions , the minister wrote on Friday in a social media post."Romania's budget for 2026 is, at the same time, a bud»»»

An official delegation of Romania will attend the inaugural summit of a global coalition ("Fostering the Future Together") dedicated to children's digital education in Washington D.C., organised at the initiative of the First Lady of the United States, Melania Trump, who extended an invitation to M»»»

Security and sectarian concerns are fueling opposition in Lebanon to plans for a displacement center in central Beirut, as ongoing conflict between Israel and Hezbollah drives new waves of displaced people. Prime Minister Nawaf Salam has called for tighter security measures, amid growing political »»»

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»»»

Finance Minister Georgi Klisurski said that the trajectory of prices across the economy will largely depend on developments in fuel costs, stressing that if they stabilize around €1.60 per liter, a sharp rise in the prices of other goods is unlikely. Speaking in a morning interview on Nova TV, he n»»»

On March 23, 2010, U.S. President Barack Obama signed the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act into law. 1 of 5 | U.S. President Barack Obama signs the Affordable Care Act surrounded by Marcelas Owens (L) of Seattle, Vice President Joe Biden, Vickie Kennedy (behind the president), House Speak»»»

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 »»»

The Alliance Française in Bishkek, with the support of the Embassies of France, Switzerland, Belgium, Romania, and the EU Delegation, announces the launch of Spring of Francophonie 2026. The festival will run from March 25 to April 12, 2026, and will focus on the theme «Women and Francophonie,» the»»»

The director of CMAT's latest music video says she tried - unsuccessfully - to make Jamie Oliver act angry during filming. Eilís Doherty directed the video for the Irish singer's track The Jamie Oliver Petrol Station, which features the celebrity chef. In the song, CMAT - real name Ciara Mary-Alice»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Sheikh Abdullah bin Zaid Al Mahmoud Islamic Cultural Center Mosque witnessed the delivery of the Eid Al-Fitr sermon and prayer in a solemn spiritual atmosphere, in accordance with the procedures and instructions issued by the Ministry of Endowments and Islamic Affairs. Attendance w»»»

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»»»

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»»»

Kyrgyz companies will be able to export frozen fruit to China after registering in the GACC (CIFER) system. The Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry reported. According to the ministry, the General Administration of Customs of China has confirmed the possibility of regi»»»

Clearing the site of the former old bazaar located along the banks of Ak-Buura River has begun in Osh city, the Osh City Hall reported. According to the municipality, the area will be transformed into a modern public space. Mayor Zhanarbek Akayev inspected the progress of the works and noted that t»»»