Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MOCI) has intensified its market monitoring and inspection efforts in response to ongoing regional tensions, as commercial activity across Doha continues at a heightened pace, with several shops operating around the clock to meet consumer demand. »»»

A series of strikes hit Beirut's southern suburbs on Monday and early Tuesday, the first attack on the Hezbollah stronghold in days, as Israel's military said it captured two members of the Iran-backed group in southern Lebanon. An earlier Israeli strike hit the upscale, predominantly Christian are»»»

The Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan has approved a resolution to create the open joint-stock company Kyrgyz Sputnik. The company will serve as the operator for implementing space technologies and using aerospace data systems. The Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture and Processing Industry w»»»

Iran launched a new wave of missiles against Israel Tuesday, hours after US President Donald Trump hailed "very good" talks to end the war despite Tehran denying any dialogue had taken place. Trump's surprise disclosure -- which prompted a positive response from jittery markets and pushed oil price»»»

Children of Russian high-profile security officials or so-called “siloviki” are securing key positions in domestic tech surveillance assets, according to The Bell and RBC business portal citing investigative reports. »»»

Belarus's President Alexander Lukashenko has offered to mediate between the United States and Iran, presenting a peace plan to a visiting American delegation on March 19 and disclosing on March 20 that he had transmitted the proposal to the Trump administration, Belarussian media reported. »»»

Russia could earn as much as $252bn in windfall export revenues from escalating conflict in the Middle East, as higher energy prices driven by tensions in the Persian Gulf bolster the Kremlin’s finances, according to analysis by the Kyiv School of Economics (KSE) Institute. »»»

Chinese President Xi Jinping repeated long-stated calls for expanding cooperation with Turkmenistan in the natural gas sector as the country’s Leader of the Nation Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov paid a state visit to Beijing. C»»»

Serbia expects to extend its current natural gas supply arrangement with Russia by the end of March, securing deliveries until October under a short-term annex agreement, the head of state gas company Srbijagas said. Srbij»»»

Dubai: Gold prices in Dubai slipped again on Tuesday morning, extending a sharp run of declines that has kept buyers cautious and traders focused on how far the correction could run. At 8:30 am, the 24-karat rate dropped to Dh523.25, down from Dh530.75 a day earlier, while 22-karat gold fell to Dh4»»»

If the elections were held today, five parties would enter the 52nd National Assembly, according to surveys conducted by the sociological agencies Alpha Research and Market Links, published on the bTV website. The surveys were presented in the special bTV programme "Elections 2026. Bulgaria Decides»»»

Deputy Prime Minister of Russia Alexey Overchuk talked to the First Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan Daniyar Amangeldiev via videoconference, the Russian government reported. The sides discussed key issues of bilateral trade and economic cooperation, noting a steady positiv»»»

Since March 17, 2026, Arsenal preventive operation has been underway in Alamedin district of Chui region. Police officers are conducting scheduled inspections to ensure compliance with regulations for the storage and use of firearms, gas-traumatic weapons, and ammunition. The press service of the M»»»

BEIJING — China has limited the amount by which the country's fuel costs can rise, the government announced Monday, to mitigate surging oil prices due to the Middle East war.Global oil prices have soared as the war between the United States, Israel and Iran has centred around the Strait of Hormuz, »»»

AMMAN — Jordan’s industrial sector maintained a positive trajectory in 2025, recording "solid" growth across production, exports and financial market indicators, alongside an expanding workforce.According to a report by the Jordan Chamber of Industry (JCI), employment in the sector reached 261,000 »»»

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban has ordered an investigation into the alleged wiretapping of Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto by at least one EU member state. The operation was aided by a Hungarian opposition journalist. The probe was announced on Monday, after the Washington Post and Politic»»»

New York's LaGuardia airport reopened at 2pm local time on Monday after an Air Canada plane collided with a fire truck on a runway overnight, killing two pilots and injuring more than 40 people. US aviation investigators, assisted by their Canadian counterparts, opened a pr»»»

Cuban authorities scrambled Sunday to restore power to the island after the second nationwide blackout in less than a week, as the grid struggles due to an aging infrastructure and a US oil blockade. Some parts of Havana began to have power again, but others were still dark early Sunday, a day afte»»»

Agents from the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement, ICE, will be deployed to airports across the country on March 23 in an effort to ease long security lines. The move comes as the shutdown at the Department of Homeland Security stretches into its second month, causing major disruptions for tra»»»

As Trump ratchets up the pressure on Cuba, Raul Rodriguez Castro – the grandson of Raul Castro – is said to be an emerging figure in dealings with the US administration on opening up the Cuban economy. As the US increases pressure on Cuba and the economic and humanitarian situation on the Isla»»»

The United States and TotalEnergies signed an agreement on Monday to end the French company's offshore US wind farm projects and redirect those funds towards fossil fuel production, with the US interior secretary saying the deal was worth nearly $1 billion. US Interior Secretary Doug Burgum made th»»»

The International Energy Agency warned that the US-Israeli war on Iran could trigger the worst energy crisis the world has ever seen. The warning comes after Iran on the weekend vowed to escalate its attacks on energy infrastructure across the Gulf region, following President Trump's 48-hour ultima»»»

Israel continues to bomb Lebanon as it tries to root out Hezbollah, which the president has called a collective punishment. After having destroyed several bridges linking southern Lebanon to the rest of the country, Israeli forces are 'advancing targeted ground operations' as they claim the operati»»»

President Donald Trump said Monday that the US was holding "productive" talks with Iranian officials, notably an unidentified Iranian leader. The speaker of Iran’s parliament speaker and the foreign ministry denied there had been any recent negotiations with the United States.  Trump's surpris»»»

At least 10 Palestinians were injured in attacks on March 23 in the occupied West Bank by Israeli settlers. The group rampaged through nearby villages after holding a funeral for a 18 year-old settler killed in a car crash the day before. The violence came as Israel’s government presses ahead with »»»

Donald Trump says the US and Iran had 'very good and productive talks' over the weekend. He also said the US would hold off on strikes on Iranian powerplants for five days, just as his initial 48-hour deadline was coming to an end. But the Iranian news agency says there has been no communication be»»»

As it engages in heated battles with pro-Iran militant group Hezbollah in a number of Lebanese border villages, Israel has bombed another bridge across a river dividing the country's north and south. It adds to widespread fears in Lebanon that Israel intends to depopulate the southern region in the»»»

Rewatch as Trump addresses the war in Iran at a press conference in Memphis.»»»

Speaking with FRANCE 24's Monte Francis, Nicholas Mulder, Assistant Professor at Cornell University and author of “The Economic Weapon: The Rise Of Sanctions As A Tool Of Modern War”, explains that "the Trump administration is particularly sensitive to pressure from the markets" and that "Iran has »»»

Another deadline day, another ultimatum, another surprise turn from the US president. The same Donald Trump who may or may not send ground troops to try and secure the Strait of Hormuz now affirming that his administration's talking with the Iranians and thus holding off on hitting critical infrast»»»

Speaking with FRANCE 24's Monte Francis, Nicholas Mulder, Assistant Professor at Cornell University and author of “The Economic Weapon: The Rise Of Sanctions As A Tool Of Modern War”, explains that "the Trump administration is particularly sensitive to pressure from the markets" and that "Iran has »»»

Passengers travelling through the UAE on March 24 are being advised to stay updated on flight schedules as unstable weather, regional developments and airline advisories continue to affect travel plans. From potential delays and schedule changes to fuel price updates and security developments, here»»»

Former French prime minister Lionel Jospin, a Socialist who led the government from 1997 to 2002, died on Sunday aged 88. Former French prime minister Lionel Jospin, a Socialist who introduced the 35-hour work week and civil partnerships for gay couples, has died aged 88, his family said Monda»»»

Marine Le Pen's nationalist eurosceptic party lost out in big target cities including Marseille and Toulon. The only win has been through its ally, Eric Ciotti who in Nice, France's fifth-largest city. The municipal votes ​were a test of ‌both the depth of the far right's support base a year ahead »»»

Despite predictions, French far-right party the National Rally failed to take over any major cities in the municipal elections, in a ballot considered to be a stress-test ahead of the 2027 presidential race. But overall, the results do not give any further clue as to who could succeed to President »»»

PRESS REVIEW – Monday, March 23: France's municipal elections are all over the French front pages. International papers try to make sense of the results, as all sides seem to be claiming victory. Next, Hittler is elected as mayor of a small French town, beating out Zielinsky. Finally, the firs»»»

Genie Godula is pleased to welcome Paul Smith, Head of Modern Languages at the University of Nottingham. He sees these municipal results not as a simple predictor of the presidential election, but as a revealing moment of political realignment across France. Lacking a single dominant force, these e»»»

Former French prime minister Lionel Jospin has died ages 88. The socialist was the father of the 35-hour work week and civil partnerships for gay couples, among other major social reforms. But he is also remembered for his loss in the first round of the 2002 presidential election against far-right »»»

Legendary French rugby player Serge Blanco successfully entered politics in Biarritz, a seaside town in the southwest where he established his athletic career, by winning the municipal election on Sunday. Blanco said he won because voters wanted "to be spoken to from the heart" and "respected". Fre»»»

An airstrike hit a military base of Iran-backed Iraqi Shiite militias, the Popular Mobilization Forces, in the city of Ramadi in the western Iraqi province of Anbar, Al Jazeera reported citing police. The channel claims the strike resulted in casualties. The group confirmed the death of Anbar Opera»»»

In his keynote speech at the first session of North Korea's 15th Supreme People's Assembly, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un officially declared South Korea a hostile state. "We will especially regard South Korea as the most hostile state, completely rejecting and ignoring it with the clearest words»»»

More than 600 people have died in Tehran since the start of the conflict with Israel and the United States, Mohammad Ismail Tavakkoli, head of the Tehran district's emergency services, said. "During this period [since the start of the conflict], 636 people have been killed, and 6,848 have been inju»»»

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi travelled to Washington hoping to strengthen ties with the United States. The visit turned into a delicate balancing act amid US President Donald Trump's growing pressure on allies to help the US in the Iran war. Yuka Royer discusses the visit with James Schof»»»

Personnel changes have occurred at Bishkek City Hall, the municipality’s press service reported. Dzholdosh Chushtukov has been appointed the new Head of Oktyabrsky district. He previously served as Director of Tazalyk municipal enterprise. Photo Bishkek City Hall. Dzholdosh Chushtukov Maksatbek Ary»»»

Slovenian Prime Minister Robert Golob on Sunday claimed victory after a tight parliamentary election, with near-final results showing his liberal party at 28.54 percent ahead of Janez Jansa’s conservatives at 28.17 percent. Authorities are probing whether an Israeli company was behind a video alleg»»»

British police on Monday said they were investigating an anti-Semitic hate crime after four volunteer ambulances run by a Jewish organisation were set on fire in north London, an attack Prime Minister Keir Starmer condemned as "deeply shocking". British police said Monday they were investigating a »»»

Polls have closed in Italy's two-day referendum. According to exit polls, the "No" vote is slightly ahead - but the final results could differ, as they do not take into account what Italians from abroad voted. What can be said though, is that the country 'is very divided' over the county's leadersh»»»

Four ambulances belonging to a Jewish charity were set on fire early on March 23 in London. British police are investigating the arson attack as a hate crime. This comes amid a rise in antisemitic attacks in the UK since the October 7 Hamas attacks, and are suspected to amplify due to the war in th»»»

As European far-right leaders gather around Hungarian PM Viktor Orban, the EU has restricted classified intelligence to Hungary following allegations that the Hungarian foreign minister leaked EU Council details to his Russian counterpart. Since this has come out, several European leaders have said»»»

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni conceded defeat on Monday in a referendum which sought to overhaul the country's judiciary. The vote is a major blow to Meloni's far-right leadership, and could weaken her re-election chances next year.  Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni conceded defea»»»