After several days of interruptions due to pollution of the Dniester River, the supply of water was resumed in the municipality of Balti and the districts of Soroca, Singerei and Florești in northern part of Moldova, the government of Moldova announced on March 20, five days after declari»»»

Albania is set to launch its first digital-only bank in the near future, a step expected to accelerate the country’s broader push towards online financial services and digitalisation. In an interview with bne IntelliNews, Dimitris Petrilis, sales director for Central Eastern Europe at Backbase, whi»»»

The United Kingdom was the birthplace of coal. It has now, effectively, died there, Our World in Data reprots.  As shown in the chart, in the late 1980s, around two-thirds of the UK’s electricity came from coal. By th»»»

The adoption of a new constitution in Kazakhstan that downgraded the status of the Russian language has animated debates in neighbouring Kyrgyzstan about de-emphasising Russian. The Kremlin is taking note. The Ru»»»

Nearly all Russian small and medium-sized enterprises say business conditions have deteriorated since last year, with mass closures now seen as inevitable following sweeping tax changes that took effect in 2026, an Opora Russia survey announced on March 24. »»»

The first labour migrants from Sri Lanka have arrived in Russia, with some already reporting unpaid wages, as Moscow looks to South Asia to address a deepening workforce shortage, TASS reported on March 24. Russia's ambass»»»

Iran reportedly put a freeze on its natural gas exports to Turkey following last week’s Israeli strike on its biggest gas field, South Pars in the Persian Gulf. Citing people familiar with the matter, Bloomberg on Mar»»»

Speaker of the Zhogorku Kenesh, Marlen Mamataliev, met with Secretary General of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE), Feridun Sinirlioglu. The parliament’s press service reported. According to the press service, Marlen Mamataliev noted Kyrgyzstan’s interest in expanding d»»»

A ceremonial opening of the First Youth Delphic Games of the member states of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) took place in Bishkek, the City Hall’s press service reported. The event was held at the Toktogul Satylganov Kyrgyz National Philharmonic Hall, where a festive, inspiring, and u»»»

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un thanked Russian President Vladimir Putin for being the first to send warm and sincere congratulations on his reelection as President of State Affairs, North Korean state-run news agency KCNA reported. Kim Jong Un also expressed confidence that the strong relationship»»»

Iran allegedly told the United States that it does not want to work with special envoy Steve Witkoff and President Donald Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner, preferring to hold talks with Vice President JD Vance, the CNN broadcaster reported, citing sources. According to CNN, Iran expressed mistrust »»»

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AMMAN — Aqaba ports are operating normally, with ship arrivals and cargo handling showing an increase in March compared with the same period last year, Aqaba Special Economic Zone Authority (ASEZA) Chairman Shadi Majali said on Tuesday.Majali noted that Aqaba ports, including the Container Terminal»»»

AMMAN — The Amman Stock Exchange (ASE) signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Al Hussein Technical University (HTU), aiming to develop collaborative activities across various fields of mutual interest between the two parties.The agreement was signed recently on behalf of the ASE by its CEO»»»

AMMAN — Indo Jordan Chemicals Co (IJC), a wholly owned subsidiary of the Jordan Phosphate Mines Company (JPMC), on Tuesday has been awarded the 2026 International Safety, Health and Environment Excellence Award by the British Safety Council, in recognition of its adherence to advanced occupational »»»

The US Senate confirmed Markwayne Mullin as homeland security secretary late on Monday, approving President Donald Trump's nominee to take over the embattled department after the firing of Kristi Noem in the wake of a public backlash over the administration's immigration enforcement operations. The»»»

The Trump administration has begun deploying ICE agents across several airports in the US. Officials say the agents are being sent to at least 14 airports - including hubs in New York, Chicago and Atlanta - to assist overstretched TSA staff during a government shutdown that has caused long lines at»»»

A military transport plane crashed in Colombia on March 24, killing at least 66 passengers. The Lockheed Martin Hercules C-130 plane that reportedly suffered an impact near the runway as it took off from a a city near the Peruvian border, fell from the sky in a remote area, impeding rescue efforts.»»»

Cubans, who have historically received preferential treatment from the US, have not been spared by President Donald Trump's war on immigration. The US has ended family reunification and legal immigration from Cuba by adding the island to its travel ban. It has also suspended temporary protection pr»»»

French energy giant Total is abandoning its plans to build offshore wind farms, a move critics call a massive backsliding for the planet. In a billion-dollar deal signed in Houston, the company is pivoting back to fossil fuels, leaving the public to wonder, who actually benefits from this reversal?»»»

It's day 25 of the US and Israel's war with Iran, and US President Donald Trump claims that "very good" talks are underway to end combat. He said that because of this, the US will hold off on striking Iranian power plants. But Iranian officials have contradicted this - downplaying Trump's threats a»»»

Following a 54 to 45 Senate vote, Oklahoma Senator Markwayne Mullin has been appointed the new Department of Homeland Security Secretary of the United States of America. He takes the helm of an agency in transition following the high-profile dismissal of Kristi Noem earlier in March.»»»

Kathimerini English edition will not be published on Wednesday due to Independence Day, Greece’s national holiday on March 25, marking the start of the 1821 revolution against Ottoman rule. We will be back on Thursday.»»»

Dubai: Aditya Dhar’s Dhurandhar: The Revenge has firmly gripped both the box office and public imagination, emerging as one of the most talked-about films right now in India and beyond. The film has not released in theatres in the UAE and GCC countries. With global earnings rapidly approaching the »»»

A ceremony was held in Bishkek to award the National Football Academy of Kyrgyzstan with FIFA Talent status, the Kyrgyz Football Union reported. According to the union, the status is the result of close cooperation between the Kyrgyz Football Union and FIFA. «Among FIFA representatives attending th»»»

Reconstruction work on the northern bypass road near Bishkek is ongoing, the Ministry of Transport of Kyrgyzstan reported. According to the ministry, the roadway will be widened to six lanes, with each lane measuring 3.75 meters in width. Construction is being carried out along the sections of Alma»»»

SpaceX, the company founded by tech billionaire Elon Musk, will soon file for an initial public share offering in June that could raise a whopping $75 billion for his extraterrestrial ambitions, a report said Tuesday. Citing a person with knowledge of the plan, tech news site The Information said t»»»

Iran said Tuesday that a projectile hit within the premises of its nuclear power plant in Bushehr, southern Iran. Photo by Abedin Taherkenareh/EPA March 24 (UPI) -- An unidentified projectile struck the grounds of Iran's Bushehr nuclear power plant on Tuesday night, according to Iran's Atomic Energ»»»

Led by Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen, Denmark's Social Democrats have won the most votes in the country's general election, but have failed to secure a majority, after the party's weakest showing in more than a century. Taking 21.9% of the vote, the Social Democrats, who have governed since 2019»»»

A magnitude 3 earthquake hit Kyrgyzstan overnight, the Institute of Seismology of the National Academy of Sciences reported. The tremors were recorded at 11.48 p.m. on March 24. The earthquake’s epicenter was located in Kyrgyzstan, 8 kilometers southeast of the village of Ozgorush, 10 kilometers so»»»

According to data from the open portal of the State Tax Service of Kyrgyzstan, the net profit of Moka Group, owned by Tai-Muras Tashiev, amounted to 526,828,869 soms between 2020 and 2025. It is specified that this figure reflects net profit after all expenses, taxes, and mandatory payments have be»»»

Kyrgyzstan uses a decentralized data storage system, which prevents citizens’ information from being accumulated in a single location. Acting Chairman of the Board of Tunduk JSC, Talant Amanov, announced on Birinchi Radio. He noted that all government agencies store data within their jurisdiction, »»»

The campaign for the free replacement of permanent driver’s licenses in Kyrgyzstan will end on March 31, the State Center for Registration of Vehicles and Drivers told 24.kg news agency. According to specialists, documents that do not indicate an expiration date can still be replaced until December»»»

Dubai: There is something quietly defiant about opening a 7,000-square-metre fashion store in the middle of the ongoing regional uncertainty. At the brand new Primark store in Dubai Mall, the first of its kind, racks are lined, tills are ready, and 601 employees stand poised for opening day. Outsid»»»

The regional conflict is increasingly impacting daily life in the UAE, from rising fuel and food cost pressures to disrupted travel and volatile oil markets. Authorities are enforcing price controls while schools remain online, reshaping family routines. Businesses and households adapt to uncertain»»»

Kyrgyz athletes won five medals at the international tournament dedicated to the memory of Kazakh SSR champion Manarbek Ikhsanov in Astana. Participants born in 2010-2011 competed for 14 medals. Kyrgyzstan was represented by 15 athletes.»»»

Dubai: Six people have been arrested in Kuwait for operating aerial drones without permits, in breach of regulations and prior warnings issued during the current period of heightened security, the Ministry of Interior said. In a media briefing, ministry spokesperson Brigadier General Nasser Bouslai»»»

More than three decades ago, when Dr Ludmila Vassileva arrived in the UAE, she brought medical expertise, and something more enduring: A belief that would come to mould her life’s work. A cardiologist by training, with a PhD rooted in the complexities of heart disease, her early research led her so»»»

Manila: President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said the escalating conflict in the Middle East could push the Philippines and China to revisit long-stalled talks on joint oil and gas exploration in the South China Sea, despite ongoing territorial disputes. In an interview with Bloomberg, Marcos acknowledge»»»

Dubai: Unsettled weather conditions continue for the third day, with rainfall reported across the country as the UAE remains under the influence of a low-pressure system, according to the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM). The NCM said the country is affected by an extension of surface and upper»»»

Democrats are projected to win a special election for a Florida legislative district that includes Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago home in Palm Beach, marking another upset in the president's backyard. Democrat Emily Gregory, a first time candidate defeated Trump-backed Republican Jon Maples in a race fo»»»

Dubai: Kuwait’s General Civil Aviation Authority said Iranian drones targeted a fuel depot at Kuwait International Airport, triggering a fire at the site early on Wednesday. Official spokesperson Abdullah Al Rajhi told Kuwait News Agency (KUNA) that initial reports indicate the damage is limited to»»»

If the price of oil hits $150 a barrel it will trigger a global recession, the boss of US financial giant BlackRock has told the BBC. Larry Fink, who leads the world's largest asset manager, said if Iran "remains a threat" and oil prices stay high it will have "profound implications" for the world »»»

Few geographic spaces illustrate the fragility of globalisation as starkly as the Strait of Hormuz. A narrow maritime corridor only 33 kilometres wide at its tightest passage, it remains one of the most consequential chokepoints in the international system. In 2026, renewed geopolitical tensions in»»»

Dubai: The impact of the Middle East conflict is moving steadily from global markets into household budgets, with early signs already visible in fuel and transport. Pressure is expected to build in stages, spreading across food, goods and services if disruptions persist. Sign up for our daily busin»»»

US President Donald Trump has declared: "This war has been won. The only one that likes to keep it going is the fake news." He also pointed out: "Iran is going to make a deal. The new leadership gave us a significant present that showed me that we're dealing with the right people." Trump did not me»»»

ABU DHABI: UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan today received a phone call from Dr Nataša Pirc Musar, President of the Republic of Slovenia, during which she condemned the continued Iranian terrorist attacks targeting the UAE and other countries in the region, including at»»»

The prospect of a major conflict in East Asia is no longer confined to strategic forecasts, as military planning across the region increasingly reflects scenarios involving China and North Korea. In response, countries closely aligned with the United States – Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan – are ac»»»

In a timely diplomatic outreach amid rising global concerns over energy security, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi received a telephone call from US President Donald Trump. Modi shared details of the conversation on X, describing it as a “useful exchange of views on the situation in West Asia.” »»»

As of 7:20 am Japan time (March 25, 2026), the global oil market is flashing signs of volatility with massive divergences across major crudes. While US and some producer benchmarks surge on supply fears, premium Middle East grades are sliding — painting a picture of a market under extreme geopoliti»»»