New Israeli strikes on Beirut as Netanyahu vows hard line on Hezbollah
Several Israeli strikes targeted a building in the heart of Beirut on Thursday, with Israel threatening to "do the job on the ground" if Lebanon did not disarm Hezbollah. Since March 2, the war has killed more than 687 people and displaced more than 800,000, according to the latest official Lebanes»»»
French soldier killed in drone attack in Iraq’s Kurdish region, Macron says
An attack killed a French soldier in Erbil in Iraq's autonomous Kurdistan region, President Emmanuel Macron said on Friday. Macron added that several other soldiers had been wounded in the incident, which the French military earlier said was a drone attack on troops carrying out a training exercise»»»
US war on Iran: 'An American war in desperate search of a strategy', expert says
FRANCE 24’s François Picard is joined by Dr. Rouzbeh Parsi, Adjunct Senior Lecturer at Lund University in Sweden. According to Parsi, the current political situation in Iran should be approached with caution, as too much attention is being paid to the potential rise of Mojtaba Khamenei. The Islamic»»»
Iran's new supreme leader will keep Strait of Hormuz shut as oil prices spike
Mojtaba Khamenei, Iran's new supreme leader, has declared in his first public statement read on state television Thursday, that he would keep the Strait of Hormuz shut to pressure the United States and Israel, as the war in the Middle East showed no signs of winding down. Iran's new supreme leader »»»
Spotlight - US war on Iran: 'An American war in desperate search of a strategy', expert says
FRANCE 24’s François Picard is joined by Dr. Rouzbeh Parsi, Adjunct Senior Lecturer at Lund University in Sweden. According to Parsi, the current political situation in Iran should be approached with caution, as too much attention is being paid to the potential rise of Mojtaba Khamenei. The Islamic»»»
Mojtaba Khamenei as Iran's new Supreme Leader signals continuity to international community
Amid the political uncertainty surrounding Mojtaba Khamenei, Iran's new Supreme Leader, Nadia Massih is pleased to welcome Dr Anahita Motazed Rad, Visiting Senior Fellow at the London School of Economics. As the Islamic Republic navigates a moment of acute pressure, the elevation of Mojtaba Kh»»»
The Observers - Israeli planes spray herbicides on Syrian farmers’ fields
Footage from January and February 2026 captures Israeli aircraft spraying herbicides over agricultural land in southern Syria. The FRANCE 24 Observers team spoke to a farmer who described the significant losses resulting from these spraying operations. Videos sent to our team show Israeli planes fl»»»
Iran's new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei has 'very good links with the IRGC'
Jean-Emile Jammine is pleased to welcome Dr H. A. Hellyer, Senior Associate Fellow at the Royal United Services Institute (RUSI) for Defence and International Security Studies in London. The succession process currently unfolding in Iran must be understood within the extraordinary context of wartim»»»
From Sudan to Lebanon: ‘Wherever we go, war follows us’
In Beirut, refugees from conflict zones like Sudan and Ethiopia have once again been caught up in war — the very thing they hoped to leave behind in their home countries. FRANCE 24's reporter spoke to families sheltering at a Jesuit church in the Lebanese capital, who »»»
The Debate - Who gives the kill order? AI and the war in Iran
Warfare's always evolving, sometimes slowly: Napoleon’s armies traveled only as those of Julius Caesar. Sometimes, faster than commanders can process: see the futile carnage of World War I. The pace of change on the battlefield today? Fast, very fast. Introducing the first war brought to you by art»»»
Truth or Fake - Iran trolls Trump with AI-generated Lego propaganda video
The war in Iran is not only being fought on the battlefield, it is also playing out online. Iran’s state media recently took a leaf about of the White House's own social media playbook: mocking Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu with an AI-generated propaganda ideo styled like a LEGO animatio»»»
Iran to allow India-flagged tankers to pass through Strait of Hormuz (reports)
Iran will reportedly allow Indian-flagged tankers to transit the Strait of Hormuz, a conduit for 40% of the South Asian nation's crude imports, an Indian government source told Reuters on Thursday, but an Iranian source outside the country denied any such deal was reached. FRANCE 24's Mark Owen sp»»»
Senegal passes law doubling penalty for same-sex relations to 10 years in prison
Senegal’s parliament on Wednesday passed a law doubling the maximum prison term for same-sex relations to 10 years, intensifying a crackdown on the LGBTQ community. The bill, which also criminalizes promoting or financing such relationships, now awaits President Bassirou Diomaye Faye’s signatu»»»
The race for Paris: Will more armed police and more cameras make the city safer?
With France preparing to vote in the first round of municipal elections on Sunday, Paris has become a battleground between left- and right-wing forces fighting to shape the capital’s future. And as Parisians increasingly place public safety at the top of their concerns, candidates from across the s»»»
Tête à tête - France 'not sending any vessels to the Strait of Hormuz', Defence Minister Vautrin says
As Iran’s new supreme leader calls for the Strait of Hormuz to remain closed, France’s Minister of Armed Forces and Veteran Affairs, Catherine Vautrin, says Paris has no plans to send naval vessels to the strategic waterway. In an interview with FRANCE 24, she also stressed that France is not parti»»»
French connections - Thinking à la française: How French intellectuals shaped the world
Nerd Alert! This week we focus on France’s contribution to knowledge and ideas. If French philosopher René Descartes famously said, “I think, therefore I am,” then “we think, therefore we are” could be said of the French. Over the years, France has produced a wide array of world-leading thinkers at»»»
China's new 'ethnic unity' law could target minorities, say rights groups
China approved a new "ethnic unity" law on Thursday, which formalises policies to promote Mandarin as the "national common language" in education, official business and public places. China's government has been accused for decades of pursuing policies to force assimilation across the vas»»»
Train connecting China and North Korea arrives in Pyongyang after 6-year hiatus
A passenger that departed from Dandong in China arrived in North Korea's capital Pyongyang on Thursday evening, state media said, after a six-year hiatus following strict border closures enforced in 2020 to prevent the spread of Covid. China is North Korea's largest trading partner and a »»»
Kuwait bans Eid concerts, weddings and theatre events over security concerns
Dubai: Kuwait’s Ministry of Interior has announced a temporary ban on theatre performances, concerts and wedding celebrations during the upcoming Eid Al Fitr holiday, citing precautionary security measures aimed at limiting large gatherings. In a statement issued on Thursday, the ministry said the »»»
Kyrgyz Pochtasy announces essay contest for schoolchildren - | 24.KG
Kyrgyz Pochtasy OJSC has announced an international epistolary essay contest for schoolchildren aged from 9 to 15. According to the company, participants are invited to reflect on the importance of human connections in today’s digital world. Contestants should write a letter to a friend, revealing »»»
Friday Sermon, March 13, 2026: 'Surat Al Qade'
First Sermon (Khutbah One)All praise is due to Allah, the Originator and the Restorer, who spreads His mercy over His servants— “And He is the Protecting Friend, the Praiseworthy.” (Qurʾān 42:28). Glory be to Him, the Breaker of every tyrant and stubborn oppressor— “Indeed, the seizure of your Lord»»»
National Bank has tools to smooth sharp price fluctuations — expert - | 24.KG
It is difficult to forecast further price dynamics for fuels and lubricants in Kyrgyzstan due to high uncertainty in external markets. Ainura Mambetkul kyzy, head of the Monetary Policy Department of the National Bank, stated on the air of Birinchi Radio. She recalled that fuel prices increased on »»»
Filipino domestic worker arrested for stabbing child in Medina to death
Dubai: The Security patrols in Saudi Arabia’s Medina region have arrested a Filipino domestic worker accused of fatally stabbing a child inside his home, authorities said on Friday. In a statement posted on the social media platform X, the Public Security Directorate said the suspect was apprehende»»»
US‑Israel war with Iran Day 14: What you need to know
The UAE announced temporary measures to support residents and maintain public safety amid regional tensions. Expats abroad with expired visas can return without a new entry permit until March 31, while Sharjah issued emergency alert guidelines. UAE air defences intercepted missiles and drones, scho»»»
Trump's immigration comments may incite hate crimes, UN watchdog says
A United Nations watchdog has warned that "racist hate speech" used by President Donald Trump and other US politicians has fuelled human rights violations. A report by the Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination (CERD), a UN-backed panel of independent experts, urged the US to respect»»»
Green Card lottery 2027: U.S. Department of State tightens rules - | 24.KG
The U.S. Department of State is introducing new requirements for registration in the Diversity Visa program (Green Card lottery), which will take effect on April 10. The changes were published on the department’s official website. The key change will be the requirement to submit digital copies of d»»»
UAE flight status March 13: Latest schedules as Emirates, Etihad warn of rising ticket scams
As UAE airlines gradually resume operations amid ongoing regional airspace restrictions, passengers are urged to stay informed about flight schedules, booking options, and potential scams. Emirates, Etihad, flydubai, and Air Arabia are all operating limited flights, with updated timetables and safe»»»
NENK to build reinforced concrete production facilities in Chui and Talas region - | 24.KG
Production facilities for reinforced concrete products will be built in Chui and Talas regions, National Electric Network of Kyrgyzstan (NENK) OJSC reported. Energy specialists plan to launch the new sites in August—September 2026 to improve the reliability of electricity supply and modernize infra»»»
Artem Novikov elected President of Basketball Federation of Kyrgyzstan - | 24.KG
Artem Novikov, Chairman of the Board of the Russian-Kyrgyz Development Fund (RKDF), has been elected President of the Basketball Federation of the Kyrgyz Republic. According to the organization, he thanked the board members for their trust and noted that the development of sports and support for yo»»»
Thiel brings his 'Antichrist' lectures to the Vatican’s doorstep, and Catholic institutions back away
ROME: One of the hottest tickets in the Vatican's backyard these days is for a four-lecture series on the Antichrist being given by Silicon Valley tech billionaire Peter Thiel. The invitation-only conference in Rome, from Sunday to Wednesday, has proven so controversial that the Catholic universiti»»»
US eases Russia oil sanctions as Iran war pushes up energy prices
The US has authorised countries to buy sanctioned Russian oil and petroleum that is currently loaded on vessels at sea in an attempt to curb the economic impact of the US-Israel war with Iran. US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said it was a temporary measure to "promote stability in global energy»»»
UK defence minister suggests Putin's 'hidden hand' behind Iran tactics
UK Defence Minister John Healey suggested on Thursday that Russia was influencing Iran's use of drone attacks in its war with the United States and Israel. Healey said Russian President Vladimir Putin's "hidden hand" may be behind some of the tactics deployed by Tehran in the Middle East conflict, »»»
New Israeli strikes on Beirut as war death toll nears 700 and over 800 displaced – Ya Libnan
Share: People watch a plume of smoke rising following an Israeli missile strike in the neighbourhood of Bashoura in central Beirut on March 12, 2026. © Joseph Eid, AFP Several Israeli strikes targeted a building in the heart of Beirut on Thursday, with Israel threatening to “do the job on the groun»»»
Fiege expands western footprint
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Intraco loses monument bid
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Warsaw housing market expands
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Regional offices gain momentum
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Deposit rates edge lower
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Private debt jitters
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CPK road link plan
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Russian oil revenues fall
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Orlen targets Polyolefins takeover
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Creotech secures satellite funding
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Government activates SAFE plan
Following President Karol Nawrocki’s veto of the SAFE Act, Prime Minister Donald Tusk has announced an alternative strategy to secure defense financing. An extraordinary meeting of the Council of Ministers was scheduled for Friday at 9 a.m. to discuss the government’s response. According to Magdale»»»
Lebanese angry with Hezbollah for attacking Israel – Ya Libnan
Share: PHOTO- The strike in Beirut wounded four people © Ibrahim AMRO / AFP When an air strike hit their Beirut neighborhood, people were angry with Israel, but they reserved their deepest rage for Hezbollah, for dragging Lebanon into the Middle East war. Israel and the United States launched huge »»»
Deadly Pakistan strikes kills 4 in Kabul: Afghan police
Kabul police said on Friday that four people were killed in a Pakistani strike on the Afghan capital. Police spokesman Khalid Zadran said in a post on X that a Pakistani bombardment hit homes in the capital "leaving four people...dead and 15 others injured." Also In This Package Children among vict»»»
UAE to see clouds, rising temperatures and chance of rain this week
Dubai: The UAE is expected to experience partly cloudy to cloudy conditions on Friday, with a probability of rainfall in some coastal and inland areas as a surface low-pressure system combined with an upper-air system continues to influence the country’s weather, according to the National Center of»»»
Iran's no-nuclear-weapons proposal rejected as US didn't grasp technical details: Seyed Abbas Araghchi
Tehran: Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi on Friday claimed that American negotiators dismissed Iran's proposal aimed at ensuring "no nuclear weapons" because they failed to grasp its technical details. He said that Iran had proposed mechanisms to ensure there would be "no nuclear weapo»»»
'There's no hiding place on a ship': The sailors stranded near Iran
Drones, cruise missiles and fighter jets have become a common sight for many sailors stranded on oil tankers and freight ships in the Gulf, after Iran threatened to open fire on any vessels trying to cross the Strait of Hormuz, in response to US-Israeli attacks. In recent days there has been a grow»»»