Federation of GCC Chambers strongly condemns Iranian attacks, seeks to boost Gulf economy
Doha, Qatar: The Federation of GCC Chambers condemned the recent Iranian attacks on the countries of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), describing them as senseless assaults on the region's remarkable development model, founded on justice, stability, and openness. In an official statement issued a»»»
XXI International Jazz_Bishkek_Spring Festival to be held on April 24-25 - | 24.KG
The XXI International Jazz_Bishkek_Spring Festival will be held on April 24-25. Organizers told 24.kg news agency. According to them, this is the most anticipated calendar event of the spring. «The festival’s motto is «Music Without Borders». Our mission is to build bridges of friendship and unders»»»
CEC terminates powers of MP Gulsunkan Zhunushalieva ahead of schedule - | 24.KG
The Central Commission for Elections and Referendums of Kyrgyzstan (CEC) has prematurely terminated the mandate of Gulsunkan Zhunushalieva, a deputy of the Zhogorku Kenesh. The decision was made on March 16 during a meeting of the commission based on the MP’s personal letter of resignation. The cer»»»
Mapping Global Oil Lifelines
On February 28, the US and Israel struck targets in Iran, prompting Iranian retaliation against Israeli territory and US military facilities in the region. The escalating conflict later let to the halted traffic in the Strait of Hormuz, a vital conduit for Persian Gulf oil and LNG, disrupting regio»»»
Saudi Arabia Reinforces Global Mining Leadership at PDAC 2026 in Canada
Saudi Arabia participated in the Prospectors and Developers Association of Canada (PDAC) convention, held March 1–4, 2026, highlighting exploration and mining opportunities in the Kingdom built on vast geological data and supported by a reformed regulatory framework. On the sidelines of the confere»»»
Iran war: Why gold prices are not soaring?
BusinessGlobal issuesIran war: Why gold prices are not soaring?Dirk KaufmannGold is typically seen as a safe haven, especially in times of war and other crises. Notwithstanding the ongoing war in Iran, the price is steady. What's driving the stability? https://p.dw.com/p/5AULKGold is likely to rema»»»
Large-Scale Raids Target Illegal Motorized Vehicles in Bulgaria’s National Parks
Authorities in Bulgaria have carried out a series of large-scale operations against the illegal use of snowmobiles and motorcycles in the country’s three national parks - Rila, Pirin and Central Balkan Range, in the past week. Several offenders were caught, the Environment and Water Ministry said M»»»
Tax Service Chairman meets with entrepreneurs in Batken region - | 24.KG
The Chairman of the State Tax Service of Kyrgyzstan, Almambet Shykmamatov, held a meeting with entrepreneurs in Batken region, the agency reported. The meeting was also attended by the Presidential Plenipotentiary Envoy to Batken region, Mamyrzhan Rakhimov, and representatives of the region’s busin»»»
Syrian delegation participates in anti-fraud conference at UN headquarters in Vienna
Vienna, March 16 (SANA) A delegation of the Syrian Arab Republic headed by Central Bank Governor Abdelkader Husrieh participated in the Global Anti-Fraud Summit 2026 at the United Nations headquarters in Vienna, aimed at engaging in international efforts to combat financial crimes and exchange expe»»»
Foreign Ministry slams Hezbollah over shooting at UNIFIL
In a Monday statement, the ministry recalled the government’s decision which prohibits “the military and security activities of Hezbollah.” It added that the ministry’s position in the matter is clear in which “no armed group operating outside the authority of the state” will be permitted to draw L»»»
Interior Minister oversees circumcision ceremony for sons of ministry staff
Tunis, March 16 (TAP) – A circumcision ceremony for the sons of members of the Home Security Forces, joint staff, and special units was held, Monday, at the Home Security Forces Hospital in La Marsa (northern suburbs of Tunis). The event was...»»»
Snow, Wind Hit Eastern US and Midwest, Blocking Roads and Grounding More than 2,000 Flights
Chaotic weather coast to coast in the US — from unusual heat in California to damaging winds around Washington, D.C. — put over 100 million people in the path of extreme conditions on Monday. Storms across the nation's eastern half forced airlines to cancel more than 2,000 flights nationwide Monday»»»
China Warns Trump's Latest Tariff Moves Could Damage Trade Ties
China warned Monday that US President Donald Trump's latest tariff moves could harm the countries' trade relationship, at the end of high-level talks in Paris. Li Chenggang, China’s international trade representative, said the Chinese side had expressed serious concern about trade investigations in»»»
Larijani: “No Islamic state stood by Iran” in its war against Israel and US – Ya Libnan
Share: Ali Larijani, Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, noted that “Iran was subjected to a deceitful American-Zionist aggression that occurred during negotiations, the objective of which was to dismantle Iran.” He pointed out that “no Islamic state stood by the Iranian people—w»»»
Police arrest man found with over 56kg of cannabis
Authorities in northern Greece arrested a 26-year-old man accused of transporting over 56 kilos of cannabis on Sunday night. During a car check in the Kastoria region, local police seized fifty packages of cannabis. The suspect was detained and taken to a local prosecutor. [AMNA]»»»
Plan to reopen Strait of Hormuz will not be under NATO: UK Prime Minister
London: British Prime Minister, Keir Starmer said on Monday that the United Kingdom is working with its allies to develop a practical plan to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, stressing that any such operation must command broad international consensus and will not take place under the framework of NATO»»»
Iranian drone strike sets stategically key UAE oil trading hub on fire - UPI.com
Iran stepped up its targeting of Gulf neighbors, attacking and setting on fire a fuel tank close to Dubai International Airport, forcing flights to be suspended, and the key Fujairah oil export hub on the UAE's east coast, on the supposed "safe" side of Strait of Hormuz. Photo by Stringer/EPA March»»»
Afghan asylum-seeker who helped U.S. military dies in ICE custody - UPI.com
An Afghan immigrant and father of six died in the custody of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement on Saturday, less than 24 hours after being detained. File Photo by Craig Lassig/UPI | License Photo March 16 (UPI) -- An Afghan father of six died in the custody of U.S. Immigration and Customs En»»»
Colorado JBS meat packing plant goes on strike - UPI.com
The JBS meat processing plant in Greeley, Colo., went on strike Monday demanding higher wages and safer working conditions. File Photo by Bill Greenblat/UPI | License Photo March 16 (UPI) -- Workers at a JBS plant in Greeley, Colo., went on strike Monday morning, demanding higher wages and safer wo»»»
Trade House of Kyrgyzstan planned to be opened in Chengdu, China - | 24.KG
Zhusubali Toromamatov, Trade Representative at the Ministry of Economy and Commerce of Kyrgyzstan in China, met with Li Yuping, Deputy Director of the Chengdu Bureau of Commerce. The parties discussed expanding trade and economic cooperation. The Ministry of Economy’s press service reported. The ma»»»
Kyrgyzstan considers launching BRICS Pay payment gateway - | 24.KG
Kyrgyzstan is considering the launch of BRICS Pay payment gateway. The press service of the National Investment Agency under the President of Kyrgyzstan reported. According to the agency, a meeting was held with representatives of the international project to discuss prospects for developing cross-»»»
UK sends aid, says displacement of Lebanese 'unacceptable'
Britain is sending 5 million pounds ($6.6 million) to humanitarian organizations in Lebanon. The funds are intended to help provide food, water and shelter for some of the more than 800,000 people displaced by the Israeli war. Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper said she is "gravely concerned about the»»»
Hotels, flats turn away displaced Lebanese over fears they could be Israeli targets
After being forced to flee with his family from Israeli air raids on southern Lebanon, Hussein Fakih searched in vain for an apartment, amid strict measures imposed by hotels and landlords afraid that guests might be targeted by Israel. In two weeks of war, Israel has carried out surprise strikes o»»»
"Tunisia has achieved historic record in olive oil exports" Trade Minister
Tunis, March 16, 2026 (TAP) – "Tunisia has achieved a historic record in olive oil exports in December, January, and February," Minister of Trade and Export Development Samir Abid said on Monday.“These results mark a major success for Tunisian...»»»
Strike Kills at Least Four Iraqi Fighters Near Syria Border
A strike on Monday near Iraq's western border with Syria killed at least four fighters from a former coalition, two security officials said. The fighters from the Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF), now part of Iraq's regular army -- "were killed and three others were wounded" in the late afternoon »»»
Iraq extends airspace closure for 3 more days
Baghdad: The Iraqi Civil Aviation Authority (ICAA) announced the extension of airspace closure for all inbound, transit, and outbound flights for an additional 72 hours as a temporary precautionary measure. The closure will be extended starting from today until Thursday afternoon, ICAA added in a s»»»
MIPIM 2026: Capital returns, selectivity rises
After two days of meetings and conversations at MIPIM 2026 in Cannes, the European market is sending a clear signal: capital is returning to investment processes,