The deadline for parties and coalitions to submit applications to the Central Election Commission (CEC) for registration for the early parliamentary elections on April 19 expires at 5 pm on Wednesday. As of Sunday afternoon, 22 political formations had filed documents. March 4 is also the deadline »»»

Syria's defense ministry said it reinforced its border with Lebanon, and eight Syrian and Lebanese sources said this included rocket units and thousands of troops as conflict spread in the region including between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon. The sources included five Syrian military officers, »»»

According to preliminary calculations, this year the celebration of Nooruz may coincide with Orozo Ait, which — unless adjustments are made based on the lunar calendar — is also expected to fall on March 21. If the third Saturday of March indeed becomes a day of two major holidays, the country will»»»

The deadline for parties and coalitions to submit applications to the Central Election Commission (CEC) for registration for the early parliamentary elections on April 19 expires at 5 pm on Monday. As of Sunday afternoon, 22 political formations had filed documents. March 4 is also the deadline for»»»

Lebanon’s government has entered a decisive test phase after banning the military and security activities of Hezbollah, a move President Joseph Aoun on Tuesday described as “sovereign and final, with no turning back,” despite open rejection from the group and rising domestic pressure for swift enfo»»»

Abu Dhabi: The UAE is expected to see partly cloudy to cloudy skies on Wednesday with a chance of rainfall across scattered areas, according to the National Center of Meteorology. Temperatures are forecast to drop noticeably, while light to moderate winds are expected to become active at times, par»»»

The document management system for members of Parliament has been transitioned to an electronic format. Speaker Marlen Mamataliev announced during a session of the Zhogorku Kenesh. According to him, until now a large amount of paper was required to support the activities of the speaker and deputies»»»

The United States has launched another military operation, jointly with the Ecuadorian armed forces, against organizations designated as terrorists in Ecuador, the US Southern Command said. "On March 3, Ecuadorian and U.S. military forces launched operations against Designated Terrorist Organizatio»»»

As a result of large-scale operational and investigative measures, officers of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic have dismantled a stable organized criminal group consisting of 15 members. The individuals had previously been convicted multiple times and were registered as acti»»»

French President Emmanuel Macron said he had ordered the redeployment of the Charles de Gaulle aircraft carrier group to the Mediterranean. On Sunday, the UAE Defense Ministry said that Iran had launched a drone strike on French naval base Camp de la Paix in Abu Dhabi. On Monday, French Foreign Min»»»

More than 50,000 troops and 200 fighter jets are participating in the US operation against Iran, with additional forces expected to arrive soon, US Central Command chief Admiral Brad Cooper said. "More than 50,000 troops, 200 fighters, two aircraft carriers and bombers from the United States are pa»»»

Dubai: Indian expatriates in the UAE woke up to a sharp currency shift on Wednesday morning after the Indian rupee touched its weakest level ever against the UAE dirham, opening a potentially attractive window for remittances. (Check live forex rates here) Sign up for our daily business newsletter,»»»

The Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) handed over the electric vehicles under the «Electric Vehicle Transition Project for Public Service Fleet to Realize Green Mobility in the Kyrgyz Republic.» The handover ceremony was held at the Ministry of Economy and Commerce of the Kyrgyz Republ»»»

India’s Ministry of Civil Aviation is closely monitoring the evolving West Asia airspace situation and its impact on international flights. So far, 1,221 flights by Indian carriers and 388 by foreign airlines have been cancelled due to ongoing disruptions. Resumption of operationsIndian carriers ar»»»

Dubai: Kuwait’s Ministry of Defence said its air defences intercepted and destroyed several hostile aerial targets that entered the country’s airspace early on Wednesday, in an operation that led to debris falling on a residential home and causing casualties. In a statement, the ministry said the t»»»

Doha, Qatar: The US military has hit nearly 2,000 targets since attacking Iran on Saturday. The attacks have killed 787 people in Iran, according to the Iranian Red Crescent, a toll that could not be independently confirmed by AFP. Meanwhile Iran drones struck adjacent the US consulate in Dubai, st»»»

Dubai: Qatari authorities have arrested two cells allegedly operating on behalf of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), detaining 10 suspects accused of espionage and sabotage activities targeting the country’s critical infrastructure, according to the Qatar News Agency (QNA). The arres»»»

A youth forum Ak Kalpak — Kyrgyz Heritage will be held in Bishkek on March 5. The event is being organized by the Ministry of Culture, Information, and Youth Policy and the Youth Movement of Kyrgyzstan in accordance with the presidential decree «National Spirit — Global Heights» and the resolution »»»

Dubai: The Dubai Court of First Instance has ordered a man to pay Dh20,000 in compensation after he was convicted of insulting another individual through messages posted in a WhatsApp group. The ruling, issued in a public session on February 25, 2026, followed a final criminal judgment that had alr»»»

Over the past five years, internet penetration in Kyrgyzstan has reached 98 percent, official statistics say. Between 2020 and 2024, the number of active internet users increased by 31 percent. Six years ago, there were 5.4 million users. By the end of 2024, this figure had risen to 7.1 million. Th»»»

More than 4 million flowers have been imported into Kyrgyzstan ahead of March 8, the press service of the State Customs Service of the Kyrgyz Republic reported. According to the agency, a traditional seasonal increase in fresh flower imports is observed in the run-up to the spring holidays. Since t»»»

Fog has descended on Bishkek, reducing visibility to approximately 200 meters. The press service of the Ministry of Emergency Situations of the Kyrgyz Republic reported. Current visibility in the city stands at around 200 meters. Due to worsening weather conditions, residents and drivers are advise»»»

The General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) has announced the resumption of limited flights at UAE airports to help stranded passengers affected by recent regional developments depart safely. Air operations currently run at 48 flights per hour through designated emergency corridors. Since 1 March 2»»»

Kyrgyzstan remained the leader in new car exports to Russia as of February 2026. Sergei Tselikov, head of the analytical agency Avtostat, reported. According to him, passenger car imports increased by 35 percent in February. In February, 46,800 passenger cars were imported to Russia. This is 35 per»»»

In response to current regional developments and the resulting disruption to travel, Etihad Rail, in coordination with and under the direct supervision of the Emergencies, Crises and Disasters Management Centre Abu Dhabi (ADCMC), operated exceptional services between Al Ghuwaifat Station in the Al »»»

Korea donated ten Hyundai IONIQ 5 electric vehicles to government agencies of Kyrgyzstan, the press service of the Ministry of Economy and Commerce reported. The delivery of the vehicles was financed by Korea as part of a project to develop environmentally friendly transport in the Kyrgyz Republic »»»

The ITB Berlin 2026 International Tourism Fair, one of the largest and most prestigious international tourism platforms, is taking place in Berlin on March 3-4. The Ministry of Economy announced. According to the ministry, the official opening ceremony of the Kyrgyz Republic’s national stand took p»»»

The UK government has chartered a repatriation flight out of Oman to help British nationals who want to leave the Middle East, as attacks continue to take place across the region. The flight is currently scheduled to leave Muscat Internation Airport on 4 March at 23:00 local time (19:00 GMT), and w»»»

Aibek Shamenov has been dismissed from his post as Presidential Envoy to Batken region. The presidential press service reported. According to it, Mamyrzhan Rakhimov has been appointed to the vacant position. Shamenov was appointed to this position in December 2024. Prior to this, he was Deputy Chai»»»

Americans travelling in the Middle East say it has been "mayhem" trying to get back home as the US-Israel war with Iran is felt throughout the region. The US is advising its citizens in 14 countries, including Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Israel and Qatar, to "depart now" as security warnings put embassi»»»

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has called for parties involved in the war in Iran to de-escalate hostilities quickly - and said while he supports the strikes, it's a position he takes "with regret". Carney, speaking to reporters in Sydney, his second stop in Indo-Pacific tour, said of Iran tha»»»

The US has delivered “overwhelming and unprecedented” strikes into Iran in the first 100 hours of "Operation Epic Fury", the US commander in charge of combat operations in the region said. To put things in perspective, Admiral Brad Cooper said the initial 24 hours of the February 28 Iran strikes we»»»

The UAE State Security Department has warned that photographing or circulating images of sensitive security locations — or promoting unreliable or fabricated information — is strictly prohibited, as part of ongoing efforts to safeguard national security and public stability. In a statement issued i»»»

A 34-year-old man was remanded into custody Tuesday after appearing before a Thessaloniki magistrate on attempted murder charges, following a brutal beating that left his 38-year-old partner hospitalized in intensive care. The suspect admitted striking the woman but denied homicidal intent. “I hit »»»

Share: Israeli military spokesman Avichai Adraee claimed that the Israeli Air Force carried out an attack earlier today in the Tehran area, killing Davoud Alizadeh, who served as acting commander of the Quds Force’s Lebanon Corps, succeeding Hassan Mahdavi, who was killed in an Israeli airstrike. A»»»

Trump threatened Tuesday to sever all trade with Spain after it refused to let US planes use its bases to attack Iran. Spain's left-wing government led by Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez, one of Europe's most defiant leaders against Trump, has said that bases long used by US forces could only be allow»»»

Asian stocks plunged in early trade on Wednesday as the ongoing turmoil in the Middle East rattled global markets. South Korea's benchmark Kospi index dipped more than six percent after open, while Japan's Nikkei index was down 2.5 percent. US stock indexes finished lower on Tuesday (March 3, 2026)»»»

Technology is transforming the lives of people, businesses, and governments. As technologies expand and transcend borders, the regulatory burden becomes a growing challenge for both states and corporations. Safety standards and technology-related laws require compliance, while the effective deploym»»»

The Ministry of Interior (MoI) has warned residents not to prioritise filming social media content over their personal safety during emergency alerts, stressing that failure to follow official instructions could result in legal accountability. The reminder follows reports that some residents and mo»»»

Asian stock markets fell for a third day in a row on Wednesday while oil prices steadied as investors watch developments in the US-Israel war with Iran. In choppy trade, South Korea's Kospi index was 3.7% lower in early trading after slumping by more than 7% on Tuesday. Japan's Nikkei 225 was about»»»

Washington, March 4 (SANA) – U.S. President Donald Trump said Wednesday that the U.S. Navy is prepared to escort oil tankers through the Strait of Hormuz if necessary, amid escalating tensions in the region. In a post on his platform Truth Social, Trump said he had directed the U.S. Development Fin»»»

US forces have carried out strikes on close to 2,000 targets across Iran’s military and strategic infrastructure, according to statements from United States Central Command. These include missile batteries, command and control centers, air defense systems, naval assets (including reports that 11 Ir»»»

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Gulf states have found themselves on the front line of the Middle East's newest war, and they are angry. Iran has retaliated to US-Israeli air strikes by firing hundreds of missiles and drones at its Arab neighbours – targeting American military bases on their soil, but also civilian and energy inf»»»

Dubai: President Trump has made destroying Iran’s ballistic missile stockpiles a central objective of the war. But while Washington focuses on launchers and long-range rockets, Tehran has unleashed something far cheaper — and arguably more disruptive. Drones. Known formally as unmanned aerial vehic»»»

Speaking with FRANCE 24's Sharon Gaffney, Stephen Zunes, Professor of Politics and Programme Director for Middle Eastern Studies at the University of San Francisco, says that "even in the most controversial wars, like Iraq, when the war initiates, people tend to rally »»»

Speaking with FRANCE 24's Sharon Gaffney, Stephen Zunes, Professor of Politics and Programme Director for Middle Eastern Studies at the University of San Francisco, says that "even in the most controversial wars, like Iraq, when the war initiates, people tend to rally »»»

US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick has agreed to testify before a congressional panel investigating the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Lutnick "has proactively agreed to appear voluntarily" for a transcribed interview as part of the House Oversight Committee investigation, chairman James Come»»»

Dubai: A sharp spike in oil prices following escalating hostilities involving Iran is complicating the outlook for interest rates, raising fresh questions for households and investors from the UAE to the US. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.Brent crude spiked more than »»»

Speaking with FRANCE 24's Sharon Gaffney, Simon Mabon, Professor of International Politics and Middle East Studies at Lancaster University, says that the prospect of Iran coming back to the negotiating table is very remote, arguing that the United States has lost any goodwill because during the pas»»»