Beijing, March 5 (SANA) China has ordered major oil refiners to temporarily suspend exports of refined fuel products as risks to global oil supplies rise amid the conflict in the Middle East, Bloomberg reported on Thursday, citing sources familiar with the matter. Officials from the National Develo»»»

Kyrgyzstan’s exporters of plant products may face a ban on exporting goods for up to 60 days in the event of repeated violations of phytosanitary regulations. Urmat Takirov, Director of Kyrgyz Export Center under the Ministry of Economy and Commerce, announced at a press conference. According to hi»»»

United Nations: Two more candidates have been nominated for the position of the next UN secretary-general, according to documents published on the official website of the president of the UN General Assembly (UNGA) on Wednesday. Burundi, the current chair of the African Union, has nominated Macky S»»»

Doha, Qatar: As part of its multi-sector response to the floods in Sudan, Qatar Red Crescent Society (QRCS) has initiated the distribution of shelter tents to affected families in River Nile, North Kordofan, and White Nile States, with 866 family tents delivered, out of a total of 1,066 tents to be»»»

Decorating their soldiers with colorful garlands, hundreds of Afghans rallied in border provinces to decry Pakistan killing civilians and to show support for their troops battling at the frontier. A week of border fighting between the two neighbors has killed dozens of Afghan civilians and displace»»»

US President Donald Trump claims his country has a "virtually unlimited supply" of key weapons. Iran's defence ministry says it has "the capacity to resist the enemy" for longer than the US had planned. Weapons stocks and supplies alone will not decide the outcome of this conflict – Ukraine has lon»»»

Dubai: The owl post has arrived, and the news is very good indeed. Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi is building a Harry Potter-themed land, and if the plans are anything to go by, it is going to be unlike anything that exists anywhere else in the wizarding world. Consider it the theme park equivalent o»»»

Caretaker Energy Minister Traicho Traikov said in an interview with NOVA TV here on Thursday that a fuel price increase of three euro cents corresponds to the rise in global crude oil price. If the situation in the Middle East does not escalate significantly in military terms, there is no reason to»»»

Doha, Qatar: One of the most significant achievements of 2025 was the marked increase in both zakat revenues and expenditures, with total disbursements exceeding QR 300 million. The milestone reflects an expanding base of beneficiaries and growing public confidence in the Zakat Affairs Department’s»»»

Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Uganda H E Gen. Odongo Jeje Abubakhar met with Ambassador of the State of Qatar to Uganda H E Ahmed bin Mohammed Al Zwaidi. The two sides discussed bilateral cooperation.»»»

Tokyo: Australia got the World Baseball Classic underway with a 3-0 win over a Taiwan team cheered on by thousands of passionate fans in Tokyo in Thursday's opening game. Home runs from Robbie Perkins and Major League Baseball prospect Travis Bazzana got the 20-team international tournament started»»»

For the last 500 years the West has grown rich from exploiting the income delta between its home markets and the rest of the world. It works because incomes in the "emerging markets" are so low compared to the Global North. The human capital wealth of the Global South is exported to the N»»»

A decisive shift in global economic power is under way, driven by China’s industrial strategy focused on robots and AI. China’s accelerating technological self-sufficiency is a game changer, according to George Noble, f»»»

For the last 500 years the West has grown rich from exploiting the income delta between its home markets and the rest of the world. It works because incomes in the "emerging markets" are so low compared to the Global North. The human capital wealth of the Global South is exported to the N»»»

For the last 500 years the West has grown rich from exploiting the income delta between its home markets and the rest of the world. It works because incomes in the "emerging markets" are so low compared to the Global North. The human capital wealth of the Global South is exported to the N»»»

For the last 500 years the West has grown rich from exploiting the income delta between its home markets and the rest of the world. It works because incomes in the "emerging markets" are so low compared to the Global North. The human capital wealth of the Global South is exported to the N»»»

For the last 500 years the West has grown rich from exploiting the income delta between its home markets and the rest of the world. It works because incomes in the "emerging markets" are so low compared to the Global North. The human capital wealth of the Global South is exported to the N»»»

Alpha Research has released a new survey projecting that five parties are likely to enter Bulgaria’s National Assembly following the April 19 early elections. The study was carried out between February 23 and March 2, 2026, using the company’s own resources. A representative sample of 1,000 adults »»»

Doha: The Ministry of Justice announced the provision of more than 200 comprehensive electronic services for various legal transactions, including real estate registration and notarization services, through its website and digital application, enabling clients to complete their transactions easily,»»»

Doha, Qatar: Amid escalating tensions in the Middle East following recent military exchanges involving Iran, the United States, and Israel, expats in Qatar remain remarkably positive about the prospects for a quick diplomatic resolution to the unfolding regional crisis. The crisis intensified over »»»

A US submarine sank an Iranian Navy frigate in the Indian Ocean on Monday, US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth has said. Earlier media reports indicated that the IRIS Dena was struck about 40 nautical miles off the city of Galle in southwestern Sri Lanka, with dozens of crew members rescued by the Sri»»»

Abu Dhabi, March 5 (SANA) UAE Foreign Minister Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan held a series of phone calls on Wednesday with several foreign ministers and international officials to discuss regional tensions following Iranian attacks on the United Arab Emirates and other Arab countries, the Emirates »»»

Doha: Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs H E Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulaziz bin Saleh Al Khulaifi yesterday received phone calls from Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation, African Integration and Guineans abroad of the Republic of Guinea H E Morissanda Kouyate; Minis»»»

Kyrgyzstan has developed a draft Maritime Code of Commerce, aimed at establishing a legal framework for the development of maritime transport and the use of vessels under the state flag of Kyrgyzstan. The draft has been submitted for public discussion. The Code regulates relations related to mercha»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) has reassured the public that healthcare services across the country continue without interruption, with the main healthcare providers including the Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC), Primary Health Care Corporation (PHCC), Sidra Medicine, and private»»»

Cancelled flights, postponed trips and a great deal of uncertainty: the war in the Middle East is casting a long shadow over the tourism outlook for a region that has become a prized destination for travelers worldwide. "My last group of tourists left three days ago, and all the other groups planne»»»

Punch the baby orphan macaque is outgrowing the orangutan plushie that comforted him through early rejection from his mother and other monkeys. Images of Punch dragging around the toy bigger than him drew attention to the residents of a zoo near Tokyo. When other monkeys shooed the baby away, Punch»»»

China announced a seven percent boost to its defense budget for 2026 on Thursday as it steadily increases spending to counter the United States and enforce its claims over Taiwan and the South China Sea. The latest rise keeps China's spending at a third of that of the United States, but the Asian p»»»

CARACAS — US mining companies are lining up to invest in Venezuela, Interior Secretary Doug Burgum said during a visit to Caracas on Wednesday as he pushed for greater access to critical minerals.Burgum represents an administration which says it in effect runs Venezuela and controls its vast natura»»»

Qatar Airways said Thursday that all flight operations remain temporarily suspended due to the closure of Qatari airspace. Services will resume only once the Qatar Civil Aviation Authority confirms it is safe to reopen. Limited relief flights The carrier announced it will operate a limited number o»»»

Doha, Qatar: Over 500 online services are available through the website and mobile application of the Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MoCI) as part of Ministry’s commitment to ensure business continuity. In a post on its X platform, yesterday the Ministry of Commerce and Industry affirmed the co»»»

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said Thursday that he couldn't rule out his country's military participation in the escalating war in the Middle East. Carney's visit to Australia this week has been overshadowed by expanding war in the Middle East, sparked by a massive US-Israeli strike on Iran »»»

Service exports calculated in EUR increased by 7.6%, imports by 3.6% in the 4th quarter of 2025 compared to the same period of the previous year. The surplus reached EUR 3.1 billion, EUR 469 million higher than in the 4th quarter of 2024. The export value decreased by 4.8%, that of import grew by 6»»»

Ain Dubai will remain closed on 5 and 6 March as a precautionary safety measure, following official guidance. In a statement, visitors with existing bookings or tickets are advised to check the attraction’s website for the latest updates before planning their visit. Stay updated: Get the latest fas»»»

In an interview with ATV host Egon Rónai, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán outlined Hungary’s strategic priorities in an increasingly volatile international environment, stressing that the country must avoid being drawn into wars and geopolitical conflicts. According to PM Orbán, the coming years will b»»»

Bulgaria's Acting Defense Minister Atanas Zapryanov defined the launch of a ballistic missile from Iran toward Turkey as a serious and dangerous escalation, confirming that the projectile was intercepted and destroyed by NATO missile defense systems. Further reading: Turkey Just Shot Down an Irania»»»

Kyrgyzstan’s entrepreneurs can freely supply light industry products to Russian marketplaces—all previous restrictions and administrative issues have been completely resolved. Urmat Takirov, Director of the Kyrgyz Export Center under the Ministry of Economy and Commerce, announced at a press confer»»»

The National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic has instructed commercial banks in the country to report daily all client transactions involving cash Russian rubles exceeding 5 million rubles. According to the central bank’s press service, the new measure is aimed at strengthening oversight and monitoring»»»

A 17-year-old student was stabbed outside a high school in Athens’ Agios Panteleimonas neighborhood Wednesday afternoon. A teacher discovered the injured student at the entrance of the 41st Lyceum shortly after 2 p.m. The teenager, attacked by a group of five to six individuals who stabbed him in t»»»

Doha, Qatar: Four industrial companies listed on the Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE) announced yesterday the reduction or suspension of certain operational activities following QatarEnergy’s decision to halt production of some chemical, petrochemical and downstream products in the State of Qatar. Mesaie»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE) remains fully operational, providing investors with continuous access to a well-regulated and orderly market environment. In a post on its X platform, Qatar Stock Exchange noted that QSE recognises the importance of maintaining continuous market access during»»»

The Canadian government is working to repatriate citizens who are stranded in the Middle East by organizing seats on commercial flights, contracting charter flights and offering ground transportation options to neighboring countries, Canada's foreign affairs minister said on Wednesday. More than 2,»»»

Testing laboratory specialists in Astrakhan (Russia) examined a 9.4-ton shipment of semi-smoked sausage from Kyrgyzstan. Laboratory analysis detected levels of the antibiotic norfloxacin exceeding the maximum allowable limit, local media reported. The measured concentration was 0.105 mg/kg, slightl»»»

The Israeli military said it launched a wave of strikes on the Iranian capital Tehran on Thursday. The army “has just begun a large-scale wave of strikes against infrastructure of the Iranian terror regime across Tehran," a military statement said. Meanwhile, the Israeli military said it began new »»»

Lebanese state media said an Israeli strike killed a Hamas official on Thursday, the first reported targeted killing of a member of the Palestinian militant group since US-Israeli strikes on Iran triggered regional war. Wassim Atallah al-Ali and his wife were killed when an "enemy drone targeted th»»»

Welcome to RT’s live coverage of the escalating US-Israeli war with Iran, which is now entering its sixth day. Washington and its ally are expanding strikes throughout the Islamic Republic, while the IDF is bombing Lebanon in response to Hezbollah attacks. Tehran has launched waves of missile and d»»»

The United States and Israel carried out a coordinated series of strikes on February 28 targeting multiple sites in Iran, including locations in Tehran. In response, Iran launched retaliatory strikes against Israeli territory and US military bases across the Middle East. The operation against Iran »»»

Dubai: Gold prices in the UAE edged higher on Thursday morning, tracking global gains as investors shifted money into safer assets amid escalating conflict in the Middle East and fresh volatility in currency markets. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.In Dubai, the price »»»

Starting April 1, the Confirmation of Expected Goods Delivery (SPOT)) system will be launched in test mode. This system will require consignees in Russia to register documents and make a security payment. Urmat Takirov, Director of the Kyrgyz Export Center under the Ministry of Economy and Commerce»»»

US President Donald Trump is using a preventative treatment for a red rash on his neck, according to his physician, but the White House declined on Wednesday to share further details about the condition. A red, blotchy rash was visible on the right side of Trump's neck just above the collar line in»»»