Vehicle registration to go online in Kyrgyzstan under presidential decree - | 24.KG
President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov signed a decree introducing a temporary legal framework for the online registration of certain categories of vehicles and ownership rights. According to the document, the new procedure will be in effect from April 1 through December 31, 2026. During this period»»»
Qatar Customs urges shipping firms to register in TIR system
Doha, Qatar: The General Authority of Customs has called on shipping and logistics companies to accelerate their registration in the International Road Transport Union’s TIR system, emphasising its growing importance as regional trade routes face uncertainty. The move comes at a time when shipping »»»
Shura Council’s Social Affairs, Labor, and Housing Committee discusses govt’s statement on family upbringing proposal
The Committee on Social Affairs, Labor, and Housing of the Shura Council held a meeting yesterday, chaired by Speaker of the Shura Council H E Hassan bin Abdullah Al Ghanim. During the meeting, the committee discussed the statement of the government regarding the proposal made by the Shura Council »»»
Inside Zayed University’s ‘collective care’ model: Supporting college students through distance learning in UAE
Dubai: When universities across the UAE moved classes online or went hybrid, the challenge wasn’t just academic continuity, it was keeping thousands of students emotionally steady through an uncertain time. At Zayed University, Assistant Provost for Student Affairs Jane Tatterton says the solution »»»
Bulgaria's FM Rejects “Threat” Claims Over Iran Note, Calls It Routine Diplomacy
Acting Foreign Minister Nadezhda Neynski said that the diplomatic note sent by Iran to Bulgaria should be viewed as standard communication in a period of heightened international tension, stressing that it does not constitute a threat but rather a formal warning. She underlined that Bulgaria mainta»»»
Heavy storms batter Greece, leave one man dead in Rafina
Heavy storms lashing most of Greece have left one person dead east of Athens overnight and caused flooding and considerable disruptions, largely due to trees toppled by high winds. The Fire Service said the body of a man was recovered from under a car that had been swept away by racing floodwaters »»»
Stormy weather keeps ferries tied up at port
Strong winds, reaching as high as 9 on the Beaufort scale, were keeping morning ferries tied up in many parts of the country, including at Greece’s main port. As a stormy weather front dubbed Erminio continued to wreak havoc, authorities in Piraeus said all ferry departures were canceled early on T»»»
New registration procedure introduced for food exporters to China - | 24.KG
The Department of Chemicalization, Plant Protection, and Quarantine under the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry of Kyrgyzstan announces the adoption of Order No. 280 by the General Administration of Customs of China on October 14, 2025, effective June 1, 2026. This d»»»
Confiscated gold worth 58.7 million soms transferred to state revenue - | 24.KG
The Bailiffs Service under the Prosecutor General’s Office of the Kyrgyz Republic reported that its Pervomaisky District division in Bishkek has enforced a court ruling on the confiscation of property. As part of enforcement proceedings, six gold bars with a total weight of 3,971.04 grams were conf»»»
Bulgaria Defense Warning: 2% of GDP Not Enough to Fix Army Gaps
The Council of Ministers has adopted the Report on the State of Defense and the Armed Forces of the Republic of Bulgaria for 2025, which was submitted to both the National Assembly and the public, outlining an overall assessment of military readiness and progress achieved over the past year. The do»»»
BBC sacks presenter Scott Mills over ‘personal conduct’
The BBC has been embroiled in yet another scandal involving child sexual abuse allegations against one of its top presenters. On Monday, the British state broadcaster confirmed that it fired the star of its Radio 2 breakfast show, Scott Mills, “following allegations about his personal conduct.” It »»»
Expert explains why dollar functions as second currency in Kyrgyzstan - | 24.KG
Dollar effectively functions as a second currency in Kyrgyzstan. This is due to the structure of foreign trade and consumer practices. Guras Japarov, Doctor of Economics, stated on Birinchi Radio. He noted that when exports increase, the national currency strengthens, and when import growth exceeds»»»
Major earthquake in Indonesia kills one, sparks panic
Manado, Indonesia: A major 7.4-magnitude quake struck off the coast of eastern Indonesia on Thursday, killing one person, damaging buildings and sending people running into the streets in panic. The early-morning tremor in the Molucca Sea between the Sulawesi and Maluku island groups triggered wave»»»
UAE warns against scam messages impersonating officials
Abu Dhabi: The Ministry of Interior has warned the public against scam messages impersonating the ministry, as scammers attempt to obtain personal information. In a statement, the ministry said the messages falsely claim recipients have committed legal violations and urge them to follow urgent inst»»»
Oil Rallies, Stocks Tumble as Trump Says US to Hammer Iran Further
Oil prices spiked and stocks sank on Thursday after Donald Trump reiterated that US forces would hammer Iran for another two to three weeks but offered no solution to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz that has crippled global markets. Investors appeared to be unimpressed with the US president's m»»»
Surging Terrorism by Israeli Settlers in West Bank Condemned but Unpunished
Violence by extremist Israeli settlers against Palestinians in the occupied West Bank has reached unprecedented levels since the start of the war with Iran, with NGOs and opposition figures denouncing an environment of impunity. While so-called "Jewish terrorism" has drawn widespread condemnation b»»»
Jurong Island’s output cut triggers $1.64 petrol spike in Australia
Singapore’s reclaimed oil refining region, the 32-square-kilometre Jurong Island, has become the primary driver of record-high petrol prices in Australia as Middle East supply shocks ripple through the Asia-Pacific energy corridor, ABC Australia reports. »»»
Jurong Island’s output cut triggers $1.64 petrol spike in Australia
Singapore’s reclaimed oil refining region, the 32-square-kilometre Jurong Island, has become the primary driver of record-high petrol prices in Australia as Middle East supply shocks ripple through the Asia-Pacific energy corridor, ABC Australia reports. »»»
Jurong Island’s output cut triggers $1.64 petrol spike in Australia
Singapore’s reclaimed oil refining region, the 32-square-kilometre Jurong Island, has become the primary driver of record-high petrol prices in Australia as Middle East supply shocks ripple through the Asia-Pacific energy corridor, ABC Australia reports. »»»
Indonesia's Bitung struck by magnitude 7.6 quake
A magnitude 7.6 tectonic earthquake struck southeast of Bitung, North Sulawesi, Indonesia, triggering small tsunami waves across coastal areas, the National Disaster Management Agency (BNPB) reported on April 2, according to Antara. »»»
Jurong Island’s output cut triggers $1.64 petrol spike in Australia
Singapore’s reclaimed oil refining region, the 32-square-kilometre Jurong Island, has become the primary driver of record-high petrol prices in Australia as Middle East supply shocks ripple through the Asia-Pacific energy corridor, ABC Australia reports. »»»
Jurong Island’s output cut triggers $1.64 petrol spike in Australia
Singapore’s reclaimed oil refining region, the 32-square-kilometre Jurong Island, has become the primary driver of record-high petrol prices in Australia as Middle East supply shocks ripple through the Asia-Pacific energy corridor, ABC Australia reports. »»»
Jurong Island’s output cut triggers $1.64 petrol spike in Australia
Singapore’s reclaimed oil refining region, the 32-square-kilometre Jurong Island, has become the primary driver of record-high petrol prices in Australia as Middle East supply shocks ripple through the Asia-Pacific energy corridor, ABC Australia reports. »»»
Jurong Island’s output cut triggers $1.64 petrol spike in Australia
Singapore’s reclaimed oil refining region, the 32-square-kilometre Jurong Island, has become the primary driver of record-high petrol prices in Australia as Middle East supply shocks ripple through the Asia-Pacific energy corridor, ABC Australia reports. »»»
Jurong Island’s output cut triggers $1.64 petrol spike in Australia
Singapore’s reclaimed oil refining region, the 32-square-kilometre Jurong Island, has become the primary driver of record-high petrol prices in Australia as Middle East supply shocks ripple through the Asia-Pacific energy corridor, ABC Australia reports. »»»
Batken residents use special greenhouse farming method in growing strawberries - | 24.KG
In Batken, villagers earn money using a special greenhouse farming method. The press service of the Plenipotentiary Representative of the President of the Kyrgyz Republic in Batken region reported. Azzamkul Tashbekov, a resident of the village of Chymgen in Leilek district, who grows strawberries i»»»
Trump tells Americans that Iran war ending as popularity dips
Washington, United States: President Donald Trump on Wednesday made his case for attacking Iran in his first nationwide address more than a month into the war, insisting the United States was close to victory as his approval rating sinks. In an evening speech from the White House, Trump broke littl»»»
Spot a scam or fake website in Dubai? Here's how to report it instantly
Dubai: The General Directorate of Identity and Foreigners Affairs – Dubai (GDRFA) has introduced a new service through the “Amer” Contact Centre , enabling residents to report cybersecurity incidents and suspicious online activities. The move is part of ongoing efforts to strengthen digital safety »»»
Lebanon's Hezbollah Claims Drone, Rocket Attacks on Northern Israel
Lebanese militant group Hezbollah said its fighters launched drones and rockets at northern Israel on Thursday, with the Israeli military's Home Front Command saying air raid sirens were activated across the border. In separate statements, the Iran-backed group claimed rocket fire targeting Israeli»»»
President Meets with Tourism, Agriculture Ministers over Impact of Middle East Conflict
President Iliana Iotova is expected today, April 2, to talk with caretaker Ministers Irena Georgieva of Tourism and Ivan Hristanov of Agriculture and Food, the President's press secretariat said. The meetings are part of Iotova's series of discussions on ways to mitigate the Middle East conflict's »»»