Bishkek to host Ak Kalpak — Kyrgyz Heritage Youth Forum - | 24.KG
A youth forum Ak Kalpak — Kyrgyz Heritage will be held in Bishkek on March 5. The event is being organized by the Ministry of Culture, Information, and Youth Policy and the Youth Movement of Kyrgyzstan in accordance with the presidential decree «National Spirit — Global Heights» and the resolution »»»
Etihad Rail operates exceptional passenger trips amid regional travel disruptions
In response to current regional developments and the resulting disruption to travel, Etihad Rail, in coordination with and under the direct supervision of the Emergencies, Crises and Disasters Management Centre Abu Dhabi (ADCMC), operated exceptional services between Al Ghuwaifat Station in the Al »»»
Kyrgyzstan participates in ITB Berlin International Tourism Fair - | 24.KG
The ITB Berlin 2026 International Tourism Fair, one of the largest and most prestigious international tourism platforms, is taking place in Berlin on March 3-4. The Ministry of Economy announced. According to the ministry, the official opening ceremony of the Kyrgyz Republic’s national stand took p»»»
Aibek Shamenov dismissed from post as Presidential Envoy to Batken region - | 24.KG
Aibek Shamenov has been dismissed from his post as Presidential Envoy to Batken region. The presidential press service reported. According to it, Mamyrzhan Rakhimov has been appointed to the vacant position. Shamenov was appointed to this position in December 2024. Prior to this, he was Deputy Chai»»»
Carney says he supports Iran strikes 'with regret'
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has called for parties involved in the war in Iran to de-escalate hostilities quickly - and said while he supports the strikes, it's a position he takes "with regret". Carney, speaking to reporters in Sydney, his second stop in Indo-Pacific tour, said of Iran tha»»»
South Korean stocks plunge 6%, Japan's Nikkei down 2.5%
Asian stocks plunged in early trade on Wednesday as the ongoing turmoil in the Middle East rattled global markets. South Korea's benchmark Kospi index dipped more than six percent after open, while Japan's Nikkei index was down 2.5 percent. US stock indexes finished lower on Tuesday (March 3, 2026)»»»
Digital borders, sovereign rights: Why tech compliance is no longer optional
Technology is transforming the lives of people, businesses, and governments. As technologies expand and transcend borders, the regulatory burden becomes a growing challenge for both states and corporations. Safety standards and technology-related laws require compliance, while the effective deploym»»»
Asia stocks fall for third day, oil steadies as investors watch Iran war
Asian stock markets fell for a third day in a row on Wednesday while oil prices steadied as investors watch developments in the US-Israel war with Iran. In choppy trade, South Korea's Kospi index was 3.7% lower in early trading after slumping by more than 7% on Tuesday. Japan's Nikkei 225 was about»»»
Trump: US Navy ready to escort oil tankers through Strait of Hormuz
Washington, March 4 (SANA) – U.S. President Donald Trump said Wednesday that the U.S. Navy is prepared to escort oil tankers through the Strait of Hormuz if necessary, amid escalating tensions in the region. In a post on his platform Truth Social, Trump said he had directed the U.S. Development Fin»»»
'All red lines have been crossed': Gulf states weigh response to Iranian strikes
Gulf states have found themselves on the front line of the Middle East's newest war, and they are angry. Iran has retaliated to US-Israeli air strikes by firing hundreds of missiles and drones at its Arab neighbours – targeting American military bases on their soil, but also civilian and energy inf»»»
‘The AK-47 of the skies’: How Iran’s cheap drones are reshaping this war
Dubai: President Trump has made destroying Iran’s ballistic missile stockpiles a central objective of the war. But while Washington focuses on launchers and long-range rockets, Tehran has unleashed something far cheaper — and arguably more disruptive. Drones. Known formally as unmanned aerial vehic»»»
US commerce secretary to testify before Congress about Epstein ties
US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick has agreed to testify before a congressional panel investigating the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Lutnick "has proactively agreed to appear voluntarily" for a transcribed interview as part of the House Oversight Committee investigation, chairman James Come»»»
Will your loan rates rise? Iran-US conflict clouds future UAE interest rate cuts
Dubai: A sharp spike in oil prices following escalating hostilities involving Iran is complicating the outlook for interest rates, raising fresh questions for households and investors from the UAE to the US. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.Brent crude spiked more than »»»
UAE supermarkets hold months of food stock as tensions rise
Dubai: Supermarket shelves across the UAE remain stocked with months of staple supplies, even as geopolitical tensions place renewed focus on shipping lanes, freight costs and energy markets. Retailers and supply chain leaders say the system is absorbing stress without disruption, supported by buff»»»
Flights cancelled: How stranded Indians in UAE can reach India via Oman and Fujairah
Dubai: Indian passengers stranded in the UAE whose flights remain cancelled and who do not have confirmed departures can consider alternative travel routes to return home. While regional airspace closures remain in place, the UAE has announced a limited resumption of flights. Safe air corridors hav»»»
Cheap insurance to crush Iran's oil chokehold, US Navy to begin escorting oil tankers in Hormuz, 'if necessary': Trump
Amid surging energy prices and private insurers withdrawing coverage, US President Donald Trump ordered the US International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) to immediately offer affordable political risk insurance and guarantees for all maritime trade, particularly energy shipments, through t»»»
Inside the decision that took America to war with Iran
Dubai: Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu walked into the Oval Office on February 11 with one clear goal: Keep the United States on the path to war with Iran. According to The New York Times, the two leaders spent nearly three hours discussing potential attack dates, war objectives and the possibili»»»
Commerce Secretary Lutnick to testify on Epstein connections before House oversight panel - UPI.com
Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick speaks during a Senate Appropriations Committee hearing in the Dirksen Senate Office Building near the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., on February 10. Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo March 3 (UPI) -- Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick agreed to be inte»»»
Business - Iran shuts down the Strait of Hormuz. What more could it do?
Iran has declared the Strait of Hormuz closed and threatened to fire at any ship passing through it. The narrow waterway is a vital chokepoint for global oil and gas, but also for other commodities such as fertiliser. FRANCE 24's Yuka Royer speaks with Noam Raydan, a maritime risk expert at The Was»»»
QRCS enhances livelihoods for refugee families in Bangladesh
Tribune News Network Doha As part of its efforts to support livelihoods and enhance self-dependence for refugee families in Bangladesh, Qatar Red Crescent Society (QRCS) has distributed agricultural kits to 400 vulnerable and female-headed households. Implemented in cooperation with Bangladesh Red »»»
New WCM-Q course addresses evolving healthcare landscape
Tribune News Network Doha The Institute for Population Health (IPH) at Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar (WCM-Q) recently launched a certificate course to support healthcare professionals in adapting to the evolving health and wellbeing landscape. Titled “Smart Health for a Changing World: Trends and To»»»
Dr Reeno Barg: Advancing women’s health with compassion, expertise
With over 25 years of distinguished service in obstetrics and gynaecology, Dr Reeno Barg has established herself as a trusted name in women’s healthcare across Pakistan and Qatar. Her career reflects a rare combination of advanced clinical expertise and compassionate, patient-centered care. After c»»»
CB raises $500 million inoversubscribed AT1 issuance
QNA & TNN Doha In a significant move that underscores investor confidence in Qatar’s banking sector, Commercial Bank (CB) has successfully completed the issuance of $500 million in Additional Tier 1 (AT1) perpetual capital securities. The securities are non-callable for five and a half years, furth»»»
Why schools must teach social and emotional learning
Ask anyone what they remember most about school, and rarely will they begin with a worksheet or a test score. They remember how a teacher made them feel. They remember the classroom where they felt safe enough to ask questions, or the subject they loved because they felt seen and encouraged. Long a»»»
Qatar has sufficient stocks of food, medicine and essential goods, says CMC
QNA Doha The Central Municipal Council (CMC) has affirmed that Qatar possesses a sufficient strategic stock of food supplies, medicines, and essential goods, as part of carefully developed crisis management plans that ensure their continued availability in markets and healthcare facilities without »»»
Lebanese president praises Quintet Committee for support
QNA Beirut President of Lebanon General Joseph Aoun met with ambassadors of the Quintet Committee in Lebanon on Tuesday. The meeting of the Committee, which included Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, the United States of America, and France, discussed the current situations and developments in Lebanon. T»»»
US-Israeli strikes pummel Tehran, as Trump says 'too late' for talks
US and Israeli strikes pummelled targets across Tehran on Tuesday, as President Donald Trump warned it was "too late" for Iran to seek talks to escape a war now in its fourth day. Drones and missiles crashed into oil facilities and US diplomatic missions in the Gulf as the Islamic republic retaliat»»»
Israel hacked Tehran cameras before Khamenei assassination – FT
Israeli intelligence hacked nearly all of Tehran’s traffic cameras to prepare the assassination of Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, the Financial Times has reported, citing sources. The US and Israel attacked Iran on Saturday, killing Khamenei and other senior officials. The cameras i»»»
BERTRAND: China is less exposured to Straints of Hormuz blockage than first appears
China may import more oil from Iran than the US, but it is less exposed to a global oil disruption than the US thanks to its low use intensity. Following the lock down of the Straits by the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corp»»»
Sheikh Mohammed honours Dubai Quran Award winners
Dubai: His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, honoured a distinguished group of participants in the Dubai International Holy Quran Award, celebrating outstanding Qur’anic voices from across the world during the holy month»»»
Germany's Merz seeks end to Iran war 'soon' as oil prices rise - UPI.com
1 of 5 | President Donald Trump (R) speaks during a bilateral meeting with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, D.C., on Tuesday. Photo by Samuel Corum/UPI | License Photo March 3 (UPI) -- The cost of war with Iran and increased U.S. tariffs appeared»»»
Macron says France is sending its aircraft carrier to the Mediterranean
French President Emmanuel Macron has ordered aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle, its air assets, and its frigate escort to set sail for the Mediterranean following the situation in the Middle East, he said on Tuesday in an address to the nation. French President Emmanuel Macron on Tu»»»
Israel expands ground operations in Lebanon, moves to create buffer zone
Dubai: Israel said on Tuesday it had expanded its ground operations in southern Lebanon and was moving to establish a buffer zone along the border, as fighting with Hezbollah intensified amid a widening regional conflict. The Israeli military said troops had advanced beyond five existing positions »»»
Qatar resilient against any aggression targeting its security and sovereignty: Advisor to PM and Spokesperson for Foreign Ministry
Doha, Qatar: Advisor to the Prime Minister and Official Spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Dr. Majed bin Mohammed Al Ansari affirmed that the State of Qatar is resilient against any aggression targeting its security and sovereignty, stressing that the attacks to which the country was s»»»
Chinese cable project causes rift before Chile presidential transition - UPI.com
Chile's president-elect, Jose Antonio Kast (C), speaks at a press conference in Santiago, Chile, on Tuesday. He declared the transition process, which began in December with outgoing President Gabriel Boric, over after the cancellation of their scheduled meetings and amid mutual accusations of a la»»»
Rehabilitation of ICARDA’s Gene Bank in Syria boosts food security and crop diversity
Damascus, March 3 (SANA) – The rehabilitation of the gene bank operated by the International Center for Agricultural Research in the Dry Areas (ICARDA) in Aleppo marks a major step in strengthening Syria’s agricultural recovery, food security, and long-term biodiversity preservation. The facility, »»»
Trump claims Iran was preparing to attack first
Washington: President Donald Trump on Tuesday boasted that US-Israeli strikes had "knocked out" most of Iran's military, while denying that Israel had forced him into launching the war that has engulfed the Middle East. Trump however offered no firm plan for Iran, saying possible leaders eyed by th»»»
Why Gulf bypass routes offer only weeks of oil supply cover
The effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz has exposed a critical vulnerability in global energy security. Despite years of strategic investment in overland pipeline networks designed to circumvent the maritime chokepoint, major Gulf producers face a rapid depletion of storage capacity that coul»»»
Why Gulf bypass routes offer only weeks of oil supply cover
The effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz has exposed a critical vulnerability in global energy security. Despite years of strategic investment in overland pipeline networks designed to circumvent the maritime chokepoint, major Gulf producers face a rapid depletion of storage capacity that coul»»»
Why Gulf bypass routes offer only weeks of oil supply cover
The effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz has exposed a critical vulnerability in global energy security. Despite years of strategic investment in overland pipeline networks designed to circumvent the maritime chokepoint, major Gulf producers face a rapid depletion of storage capacity that coul»»»
Why Gulf bypass routes offer only weeks of oil supply cover
The effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz has exposed a critical vulnerability in global energy security. Despite years of strategic investment in overland pipeline networks designed to circumvent the maritime chokepoint, major Gulf producers face a rapid depletion of storage capacity that coul»»»
Regime change in Iran could lift EU GDP by up to 0.7%, study finds
A fundamental political shift in Iran followed by its reintegration into the global economy could boost European Union output by as much as 0.7% and deliverbns of euros in additional income, according to a study by the Vienna Institute for International Economic Studies (wiiw) and the Austrian Inst»»»
Why Gulf bypass routes offer only weeks of oil supply cover
The effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz has exposed a critical vulnerability in global energy security. Despite years of strategic investment in overland pipeline networks designed to circumvent the maritime chokepoint, major Gulf producers face a rapid depletion of storage capacity that coul»»»
Enery closes EUR 460 million green financing and launches Sustainable Financing Framework
The funding will be used for the construction of Enery’s Ogrezeni hybrid project in Giurgiu County, Romania, combining photovoltaic (PV) generation with battery energy storage. With an installed capacity of 761 MWp / 534 MW AC and more than 1 GWh of battery storage, Ogrezeni will be among the large»»»
France deploys fighter jets over UAE to protect its military bases
France has deployed Rafale jets over the United Arab Emirates to protect its bases after a drone hit a French facility, Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot said. The announcement comes as regional tensions continue to escalate following US and Israeli strikes on Iran. France has deployed Rafale fight»»»
Trump team offers shifting views of US goals as Iran war engulfs Mideast
US President Donald Trump's administration offered conflicting responses to questions over the attack on Iran and how to bring an end to the conflict even as joint US-Israeli air strikes over the weekend morphed into a larger regional war. US President Donald Trump on Monday addressed m»»»
US-Israeli strikes on Iran put China’s energy security at risk
Beijing has strongly condemned the joint US-Israeli attacks targeting Iran’s leadership and its infrastructure. As the main buyer of Iranian oil and a key strategic partner, China must now secure its own energy supply while avoiding becoming embroiled in a regional conflagration. China’»»»
Ecuador's Noboa imposes curfew in four provinces amid crime fight - UPI.com
Ecuadorian President Daniel Noboa Noboa said the planned curfew in four provinces aims to protect communities affected by drug trafficking, illegal mining and gang violence. File Photo by Jose Jacome/EPA March 3 (UPI) -- Ecuadorian President Daniel Noboa announced a nightly curfew in four provinces»»»
Hormuz blockade threatens 2022 energy crisis redux for Europe
A full blockade of the Strait of Hormuz and the halt of Qatari LNG exports have triggered sharp gas price spikes, exposing Europe’s depleted storage levels and raising the prospect that the EU may be pushed into a new energy crisis like the one it suffered in 2022. »»»
Price-sensitive, import-reliant India grapples to shore up energy security amid Hormuz crisis
India is scrambling to secure oil and gas supplies as fighting in the Gulf has disrupted shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, a vital artery that carries around a fifth of global oil and LNG trade and underpins the country’s energy security. »»»