Doha, Qatar: QNB Group, a leading financial institution in the Middle East and Africa, has published its Sustainability Report 2025, detailing the Group’s progress in advancing the sustainable agenda across the markets it serves, and reaffirming its commitment to the just transition of the real eco»»»

Doha, Qatar: Commercial Bank has announced the launch of CB Connect, a new Mobile App Direct Call Dial functionality, becoming the first bank in the region to offer customers the ability to connect instantly with a call center agent directly from the CBQ Mobile App. This innovative capability reinf»»»

Iran has told the United Nations Security Council and the International Maritime Organization that “non-hostile vessels” may transit the Strait of Hormuz if they coordinate with Iranian authorities, according to a note seen by Reuters on Tuesday. The US-Israeli war against Iran has all but halted s»»»

Damascus, March 25 (SANA) Syria’s Finance Minister Mohamed Yisr Barnieh said Tuesday the government is pressing ahead with a broad overhaul of public sector wages, emphasizing that the reforms are being financed through state revenues rather than borrowing or currency issuance. Speaking in an inter»»»

Doha, Qatar: In times of geopolitical crisis, information spreads at unprecedented speed, and the risk of disinformation taking hold has never been greater. According to Associate Professor of Media Analytics at Northwestern University in Qatar, Dr. Marc Owen Jones the problem is not just technolog»»»

Doha, Qatar: As part of its ongoing efforts to develop the tax services ecosystem and enhance its effectiveness, the General Tax Authority announced the availability of the direct application of double taxation avoidance agreements service. The service aims to enable eligible entities to directly b»»»

Astronomers have identified 45 planets that could be the best places to search for alien life. Scientists have found more than 6,000 exoplanets, or worlds outside of our own solar system. But many of them are inhospitable to any kind of life, because they are too hot, cold or otherwise dangerous. N»»»

A teenage driver died in a nighttime road accident in Bishkek, and four other minors were hospitalized. The traffic accident occurred late yesterday evening in the eastern part of the city on Valikhanov Street. According to patrol police, the driver of a Toyota Camry lost control of the vehicle and»»»

Police in Bishkek detained a woman suspected of fraud totaling more than 4 million soms, the Main Internal Affairs Department of the capital reported. A woman filed a report to police stating that in June 2025, under the pretext of selling gold jewelry allegedly imported from Turkey, the woman took»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar’s real estate market recorded strong growth in last year with total sales value rising by approximately 29 percent year-on-year, reflecting increased activity and investor confidence across several property segments. According to Real Estate Regulatory Authority (Aqarat) data and»»»

Nobody knows how many naval mines were deployed by Iran in the Hormuz Strait. One estimate puts the number to "at least a dozen naval mines, possibly fewer" placed at specific points IRGC elements know in the narrow waterway that carries roughly one-fifth of the world’s seaborne oil. What we know s»»»

Doha, Qatar: Issa Ahmed has earned a call-up to Qatar’s national team training camp during the ongoing international break, as Al Annabi step up preparations for the FIFA World Cup 2026. The inclusion comes as part of a 32-man squad named by head coach Julen Lopetegui, with the team set to assemble»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) yesterday confirmed that all remaining knockout matches in its club competitions across the West Region will be played as single-leg ties at centralised venues, citing ongoing tensions in West Asia. The decision follows the temporary postponement »»»

Los Angeles: Tiger Woods will make a tentative return to competitive action when he plays yesterday in the TGL golf league, weeks after the 15-time major champion said that the Masters in April was not “off the table”. The 50-year-old underwent disc replacement surgery in October, the latest in a s»»»

Paris, France: French superstar Kylian Mbappe says the knee injury that kept him sidelined for almost two months is “behind him” and there had never been a concern he would miss this year’s World Cup. The 27-year-old Real Madrid striker admitted he had not been at his best mentally during the 54-da»»»

It is not often that mystery surrounds the return of a library book. And at first glance, the return of one on loan from a library in the West Midlands would not seem something to cause a lot of fuss. The thing is, when the volume - borrowed from Dudley - was handed in, it was to a library 16,898 k»»»

Miami will host the fourth FII PRIORITY summit from March 25 to 27 under the theme “Capital in Motion,” as global economic and geopolitical shifts accelerate and investments and ideas move faster across borders and sectors. More than 1,500 business leaders, policymakers and investors from the Unite»»»

A new police operation targeting violations of election legislation and crimes against citizens’ political rights was carried out Tuesday, the acting Secretary General of the Interior Ministry, Georgi Kandev, said on Facebook Wednesday morning. Authorities are working on a tip-off that in the town »»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Justice announced the inclusion of a “Lessons Learned” programme from judicial rulings within the Case Management System, to develop the legal work system and enhancing the efficiency of government entities in managing litigation. In a statement issued yesterday, the Mi»»»

Doha, Qatar: Ahmed Alaeddin fired a brace as Al Rayyan stormed into the QSL Cup semi-finals with a 3-0 emphatic victory over Al Shahania at Al Khor Stadium yesterday. Later, Umm Salal prevailed over Second Division side Al Bidda 2-0 to advance in the revamped tournament. Al Rayyan, led by assistant»»»

Lebanon’s military judiciary has shifted course in handling security cases involving Hezbollah members, with the military court in Beirut interrogating four suspects in a case tied to the possession and transport of rockets and military-grade weapons. On Tuesday, two Hezbollah members appeared befo»»»

South Korean chipmaker SK hynix Inc. said Wednesday it has begun taking steps for listing on the U.S. stock market. This file photo, taken Jan. 29, 2026, shows the company's headquarters in Icheon. File Photo by Yonhap SK hynix Inc. said Wednesday it has begun taking steps for listing on the U.S. s»»»

Geneva: The United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) will hold an urgent debate today on Iran’s military attacks against Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and Jordan, which have targeted civilians and civilian infrastructure and resulted in casualties. In a st»»»

Sources from Hamas told Asharq Al-Awsat that its delegation received a proposal days ago to disarm the Gaza Strip, submitted by the executive body of the Board of Peace established by US President Donald Trump. A senior Hamas source based outside Gaza said that what was presented appeared to be a “»»»

Polish retail sales grew 5% year-on-year (y/y) in constant prices in February, picking up from a 4.4% y/y rise in January, the statistics office GUS said on March 23. The February reading disappointed, as it came in at bel»»»

The Philippines has declared a nationwide energy emergency. In doing so it becomes the first country in the world to take such a step in response to disruptions caused by the ongoing war in Iran, the BBC reports. »»»

The Philippines has declared a nationwide energy emergency. In doing so it becomes the first country in the world to take such a step in response to disruptions caused by the ongoing war in Iran, the BBC reports. »»»

The Philippines has declared a nationwide energy emergency. In doing so it becomes the first country in the world to take such a step in response to disruptions caused by the ongoing war in Iran, the BBC reports. »»»

The number of babies born in South Korea rose at the fastest pace in seven years in January, government data showed Wednesday. In this file photo, a nurse cares for a newborn at a hospital in Goyang on Dec. 26, 2025. File Photo by Yonhap The number of babies born rose at the fastest pace in seven y»»»

Two years ago, Dutch schools banned smartphones to reduce distractions, enhance student concentration, and encourage better academic performance. Since then, mobile phones, smartwatches and tablets have been exiled from classrooms, corridors and canteens in schools across the Netherlands. Now the D»»»

Doha, Qatar: Advisor to Prime Minister and Official Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Dr. Majed bin Mohammed Al Ansari has said Qatar is not involved in mediation between the US and Iran and is keeping focus on protecting its country. “Qatar’s position has been clear that this war mu»»»

Saudi Arabia’s ADES Holding Company announced it has temporarily suspended some of its offshore drilling rigs in the Gulf Cooperation Council due to ongoing regional tensions. ADES said in a statement that the suspensions are expected to be short-term. The group also said it is working closely with»»»

SeviM dance ensemble represented Kyrgyzstan with distinction at the Dance Fusion International Choreographic Art Competition, held in Tashkent, winning two Grand Prix. Ensembles from various countries participated in the competition, and the high score from the jury was a significant achievement fo»»»

Joanna Harrison never wanted to speak about the abuse she faced at the hands of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Like many survivors, she says Epstein's assault filled her with shame and embarrassment. But after her name was unintentionally made public in the release of millions of files by »»»

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., seen here at the White House in July, has signed an executive order declaring a national energy emergcy over the threat posed to its fuel supply by the war in Iran. File Photo by Yuri Gripas/UPI | License Photo March 25 (UPI) -- President Ferdinand Marcos »»»

At the campaign rally in Nagykanizsa, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán warned that the upcoming election will decide whether Hungary remains on a path of peace and sovereignty or shifts toward what he described as a pro-Ukrainian direction that would bring war and financial burdens to the country. Addre»»»

Doha, Qatar: In a move to streamline labour mobility and enhance user experience, the Ministry of Labour Qatar has expanded its digital offerings, making it easier for workers to change employers through its integrated e-services platform. The Ministry said its Employer Change Service simplifies th»»»

South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Hyun on Tuesday asked his ⁠Omani counterpart for support ⁠on crude oil ⁠and LNG supplies, Cho's office said, due to shipment disruptions linked to the ⁠conflict ⁠in the Middle East. According to the Foreign Ministry, Cho made the request during a phone call with Om»»»

The Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan, Adylbek Kasymaliev, will make a working visit to Kazakhstan on March 26–27. During his visit, he will participate in narrow and expanded meetings of the Eurasian Intergovernmental Council. The agenda includes trade and economic cooperation and»»»

Prime Minister Donald Tusk has warned that Poland’s exit from the EU is becoming a “real threat,” amid a growing dispute over legislation tied to the EU’s €150 billion SAFE defence programme. The conflict centres on a presidential veto of the bill implementing the mechanism, which is designed to fi»»»

The Monetary Policy Council cut the reference rate by 25 basis points to 3.75%, its first reduction since December, citing easing inflation and softer wage growth. January CPI slowed to 2.2% year-on-year, creating room for looser policy. Backed by updated National Bank of Poland projections and the»»»

Raben Group delivered solid growth in 2025 despite a difficult operating environment shaped by geopolitical tensions, rising costs, regulatory pressure, and labour shortages across Europe’s logistics sector. Revenues exceeded €2.3 billion, up more than 6%, while shipment volumes rose by 5.1%, under»»»

Applications are now open for the 13th edition of the FLB Mentoring Program, a 10-month development initiative aimed at leaders and professionals seeking to strengthen leadership skills, clarify career direction, and benefit from one-on-one guidance with experienced mentors. The application deadlin»»»

LOT Polish Airlines has suspended flights to key Middle Eastern destinations amid escalating regional tensions following US and Israeli strikes on Tehran. Services to Dubai are halted until March 11, Riyadh until March 16, and Tel Aviv until March 23, after several countries closed airspace. The ca»»»

An Israeli strike on Bshamoun, a town south of Beirut, killed at least two people. It also continued strikes on the southern suburbs of the capital. Since the start of Israeli strikes on the country, at least 1,039 people have been killed. FRANCE 24's Claire Paccalin is in Beirut, and tells us more»»»

Tehran has called Donald Trump's claim of ongoing talks 'fake news' to reassure markets. This comes as the US president tries to get the Strait of Hormuz reopened, whose closure is shaking global markets. FRANCE 24's Philip Turle tells us more about what to know.»»»

Iran continues to strike Israel, with several missiles managing to pass through the country's air defences. More than a million people are in bomb shelters, while six people were injured in multiple sites in Tel Aviv. This shows 'Hezbollah and Iran are still able to coordinate strikes', says FRANCE»»»

Israel said on March 24 that its military would take control of south Lebanon up to the Litani River, around 30 kilometres (20 miles) from the border, as deadly strikes pounded the country. The day before, Israel's finance minister had said Israel should annex the region. This comes as Israel conti»»»

Hopes rose that the Iran war could begin winding down as U.S. President Donald Trump said that his government was holding productive talks with Tehran. Although this was denied by Iran, it is a further sign that the US is turning towards diplomacy to end a conflict that could drag on. FRANCE 24's P»»»

Getting a sense of the real death toll and the psychological toll of the war in the Middle East is a real challenge. According to estimates, at least 1,500 Iranians have died since the start of the US-Israeli military campaign. We spoke to a sociologist on how it is effecting civilians. Please be w»»»