The parliamentary group of the Movement for Rights and Freedoms (MRF) - New Beginning will submit amendments to the Public Social Insurance Budget Act providing Easter allowances for pensioners below the poverty line, the party's press centre said on Monday. The proposal envisages a one-off payment»»»

Former Prime Minister of Kyrgyzstan Felix Kulov has proposed establishing a branch of the Special Financial and Investment Territory Tamchy in Bishkek. He presented the initiative on social media. According to Kulov, the launch of the main infrastructure of Tamchy Special Financial and Investment T»»»

An official Lebanese source revealed to Asharq Al-Awsat that the only guarantee the United States has offered Lebanon in the latest war with Israel is the safety of Rafik Hariri International Airport and the road leading to it. The Americans “are not responding to Lebanese contacts because they hav»»»

Human Rights Watch on Monday accused Israel of "unlawfully" using white phosphorus over residential parts of a southern Lebanese town last week. "The Israeli military unlawfully used artillery-fired white phosphorus munitions over homes on March 3, 2026, in the southern Lebanese town of Yohmor," th»»»

Manilw: Filipina actress Bea Alonzo is scripting her own happily ever after. The beloved Kapuso actress, known for her captivating roles in hits like Start-Up PH and her effortless charm on and off screen, has found her real-life leading man in Ferdinand Vincent Pe Co, the dashing president of Pure»»»

Kyrgyzstan produced 141 tons of gold over the past five years, Deputy Minister of Natural Resources, Ecology and Technical Supervision Asel Raimkulova said at a meeting of the Committee on Agrarian Policy, Water Resources, Subsoil Use and Environmental Protection of the Zhogorku Kenesh. According t»»»

The population of the snow leopard in Kyrgyzstan has exceeded 550 individuals. Deputy Minister of Natural Resources, Ecology and Technical Supervision Asel Raimkulova said during a meeting of the Committee on Agrarian Policy, Water Resources, Subsoil Use, Ecology and Environmental Protection of the»»»

Hezbollah said on Monday it was fighting Israeli forces who landed in eastern Lebanon by helicopter across the Syrian border, the second such operation since the outbreak of the latest conflict with Israel. Lebanon was drawn into the Middle East war last week when Iran-backed militant group Hezboll»»»

Dubai: Gold buyers in the UAE received a brief window of relief on Monday morning after local bullion prices dropped by around Dh10 per gram, reversing part of the strong rally that had pushed prices close to record highs earlier in the month. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Ba»»»

President Iliana Iotova will award Argentina’s Ambassador to Bulgaria, Alejandro Zothner Meyer, the Order of Madara Horseman, First Class, the press secretariat of the presidential institution said. Ambassador Alejandro Zothner Meyer will receive the State decoration for his contribution to the dev»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Interior announced that the Economic and Cyber Crimes Prevention Department at the General Directorate of Criminal Investigations has arrested 313 individuals of various nationalities. The arrests were made for filming and circulating unauthorized video clips, spreading»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Interior, represented by the General Directorate of Traffic, has seized 39 violating vehicles that were emitting loud and disturbing noises while driving on the roads. Their drivers were apprehended and referred to the competent authorities in accordance with the proced»»»

The Ministry of Health confirmed that a hostile Iranian drone strike early on 9 March in the Sitra area has left 32 Bahraini citizens injured, including children. Four are in serious condition and have required surgical intervention. Those injured include a 17-year-old girl with severe head and eye»»»

Manila: In a move to protect consumers from potential profiteering amid volatile global oil markets, the Department of Energy (DOE) has imposed nationwide price ceilings on various petroleum products, effective immediately and lasting through March 9, 2026. The directive, issued under the guidance »»»

In one district of the capital, drinking water supply will be stopped from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on March 12, 2026. The Bishkek City Hall’s press service reported. Residential buildings, schools, preschool, healthcare facilities, and other social and industrial facilities will have no water. The outage »»»

WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - US President Donald Trump said that the decision to end the operation against Iran would be made jointly with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. "I think it’s mutual… a little bit. We’ve been talking. I’ll make a decision at the right time, but everything’s going to b»»»

WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - US diplomats serving in Saudi Arabia have been ordered to leave the country, the New York Times reported citing sources. The move by the State Department signifies that American officials recognize the growing risks in the region, the publication said. This marks the first ti»»»

The Supreme Court of Kyrgyzstan will today, March 9, hear an appeal filed by the editorial team of Kloop media outlet against a decision by the Oktyabrsky District Court of Bishkek that declared materials published on its website extremist. Earlier, the district prosecutor’s office asked the court »»»

Equity markets across Asia fell sharply at the week’s opening on March 9, with indices in Japan and South Korea leading regional losses following a steep rise in global oil prices, The Business Times reports. Singapore’s b»»»

Equity markets across Asia fell sharply at the week’s opening on March 9, with indices in Japan and South Korea leading regional losses following a steep rise in global oil prices, The Business Times reports. Singapore’s b»»»

Equity markets across Asia fell sharply at the week’s opening on March 9, with indices in Japan and South Korea leading regional losses following a steep rise in global oil prices, The Business Times reports. Singapore’s b»»»

Equity markets across Asia fell sharply at the week’s opening on March 9, with indices in Japan and South Korea leading regional losses following a steep rise in global oil prices, The Business Times reports. Singapore’s b»»»

Equity markets across Asia fell sharply at the week’s opening on March 9, with indices in Japan and South Korea leading regional losses following a steep rise in global oil prices, The Business Times reports. Singapore’s b»»»

Equity markets across Asia fell sharply at the week’s opening on March 9, with indices in Japan and South Korea leading regional losses following a steep rise in global oil prices, The Business Times reports. Singapore’s b»»»

Equity markets across Asia fell sharply at the week’s opening on March 9, with indices in Japan and South Korea leading regional losses following a steep rise in global oil prices, The Business Times reports. Singapore’s b»»»

Equity markets across Asia fell sharply at the week’s opening on March 9, with indices in Japan and South Korea leading regional losses following a steep rise in global oil prices, The Business Times reports. Singapore’s b»»»

Equity markets across Asia fell sharply at the week’s opening on March 9, with indices in Japan and South Korea leading regional losses following a steep rise in global oil prices, The Business Times reports. Singapore’s b»»»

Equity markets across Asia fell sharply at the week’s opening on March 9, with indices in Japan and South Korea leading regional losses following a steep rise in global oil prices, The Business Times reports. Singapore’s b»»»

Equity markets across Asia fell sharply at the week’s opening on March 9, with indices in Japan and South Korea leading regional losses following a steep rise in global oil prices, The Business Times reports. Singapore’s b»»»

Equity markets across Asia fell sharply at the week’s opening on March 9, with indices in Japan and South Korea leading regional losses following a steep rise in global oil prices, The Business Times reports. Singapore’s b»»»

Equity markets across Asia fell sharply at the week’s opening on March 9, with indices in Japan and South Korea leading regional losses following a steep rise in global oil prices, The Business Times reports. Singapore’s b»»»

Equity markets across Asia fell sharply at the week’s opening on March 9, with indices in Japan and South Korea leading regional losses following a steep rise in global oil prices, The Business Times reports. Singapore’s b»»»

Equity markets across Asia fell sharply at the week’s opening on March 9, with indices in Japan and South Korea leading regional losses following a steep rise in global oil prices, The Business Times reports. Singapore’s b»»»

Equity markets across Asia fell sharply at the week’s opening on March 9, with indices in Japan and South Korea leading regional losses following a steep rise in global oil prices, The Business Times reports. Singapore’s b»»»

Equity markets across Asia fell sharply at the week’s opening on March 9, with indices in Japan and South Korea leading regional losses following a steep rise in global oil prices, The Business Times reports. Singapore’s b»»»

Equity markets across Asia fell sharply at the week’s opening on March 9, with indices in Japan and South Korea leading regional losses following a steep rise in global oil prices, The Business Times reports. Singapore’s b»»»

Equity markets across Asia fell sharply at the week’s opening on March 9, with indices in Japan and South Korea leading regional losses following a steep rise in global oil prices, The Business Times reports. Singapore’s b»»»

Equity markets across Asia fell sharply at the week’s opening on March 9, with indices in Japan and South Korea leading regional losses following a steep rise in global oil prices, The Business Times reports. Singapore’s b»»»

TEHRAN (Sputnik) - Iran's Council of Experts has elected Mojtaba Khamenei as the republic's new Supreme Leader, Iranian news agency Fars reported. Minutes later, the Council of Experts confirmed the election of Mojtaba Khamenei as the 3rd Supreme Leader of Iran, the statement says. Mojtaba Khamenei»»»

The volume of industrial production declined by 2.5%, while based on working-day adjusted data it increased year-on-year by 0.3% in January 2026. According to seasonally and working-day adjusted data, industrial output was 1.5% higher than in December 2025. Production volume decreased in the great »»»

Iran launched new attacks after naming Mojtaba Khamenei, son of its late supreme leader, as his successor—a move rejected by US President Donald Trump. Over the weekend, both sides struck new targets, including civilian sites, with Bahrain reporting damage to a key desalination plant and Israel hit»»»

The Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture and Processing Industry of the Kyrgyz Republic has launched a pilot project to develop meat clusters in Chui region and Bishkek. The project covers the entire production cycle — from livestock fattening to processing and marketing of meat products. Farme»»»

A section of the road near Zhany-Zhol in Naryn region has been temporarily closed due to rockfall, local services reported as of March 9. According to Nurghazy Doolotov, head of Road Maintenance Enterprise No. 41, traffic movement on the affected section may remain closed from 10 days to two weeks,»»»

Dubai: After five years of rapid expansion, analysts are forecasting a period of price moderation as new supply enters the market. However, they are optimistic that even though prices may soften over the next 12 to 18 months, a steady increase in the emirate's population will be able to absorb the »»»

Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a law banning the extradition to foreign states of individuals who served in the Russian Armed Forces or took part in the special military operation. The document has been published on the official legal information portal. Under the new provisions, Russia wi»»»

Dubai: Filipino expatriates in the UAE are finding stronger value in their remittances after the Philippine peso slipped to one of its weakest levels against the UAE dirham in recent months, pushing the exchange rate to around Dh1 for 16.17 pesos on March 9. Sign up for our daily business newslette»»»

As tensions continue on day 10 of the US–Israel–Iran conflict, UAE authorities have issued a series of updates affecting security, travel, markets and daily life. Here’s what UAE residents need to know right now. Stay updated: Get the latest faster by downloading the Gulf News app - it's completely»»»

Drinking water supply will be stopped in some Bishkek districts on March 10 from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., the municipality’s press service reported. Residential buildings, schools, preschool, healthcare, and other social and industrial facilities will have no water. The outage is due to reconstruction w»»»

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung speaks during an emergency economy response meeting on Middle East tensions held at Cheong Wa Dae in Seoul on Monday. Photo by Yonhap President Lee Jae Myung on Monday called for authorities to swiftly introduce a cap on local fuel prices, and preemptive respons»»»

UAE carriers have begun resuming limited flight operations amid ongoing regional airspace restrictions. Passengers are advised to avoid travelling to the airport unless contacted by their airline or holding a confirmed booking, as all flights remain subject to safety checks and operational clearanc»»»