Kyrgyzstan has officially launched a national digital exchange trading mechanism for precious metals on the platform of the Kyrgyz Stock Exchange (KSE). The KSE, Kyrgyzaltyn OJSC, and Central Depository CJSC have signed a trilateral agreement enabling the free buying and selling of precious metals »»»

Dubai: Fair to partly cloudy conditions are expected across the UAE on Friday, with humid weather forecast overnight into Saturday morning in some coastal and internal areas, according to the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM). Light to moderate winds are expected during the day, occasionally fre»»»

Doha, Qatar: National Cyber Security Agency (NCSA) yesterday announced the launch of a new Cloud Computing Privacy Assessment Tool aimed at helping organisations enhance privacy governance and strengthen data protection as the country accelerates its digital transformation. In a post on X, the agen»»»

AMMAN — The Ministry of Investment (MoI) has announced the holding of a public introductory session for the Amman Bridge project, which will be implemented under a public-private partnership system.The session aimed to review the most prominent features of the project, which i»»»

BAGHDAD — Iraq has begun exporting crude using tanker trucks through Syria, its oil ministry said, more than a month into a war that has wrought havoc on energy markets.A founding member of the OPEC oil cartel, Iraq is hugely dependent on its oil exports, accounting for some 90 percent of its budge»»»

Journalist Hristo Rimpopov told Bulgarian National Radio that there is no basis to assume Bulgaria could become a target of Iranian attacks, following confirmation by the Foreign Ministry that Tehran had sent a diplomatic note concerning the presence of US aircraft at a Bulgarian airport. The clari»»»

Oil prices continued to surge on worries of a prolonged Iran war but the Asian markets that were open Friday rose moderately in cautious trading, while others were closed for the Good Friday holidays. Benchmark US crude rose 11.4% to $111.54 a barrel. The price of Brent crude, the international sta»»»

US President Donald Trump and his Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth have been damning of the UK's naval capabilities. Their jibes may have stung in a country with a long and proud maritime history, but they do carry some substance. The UK has been at the forefront of Trump’s ire since the onset of the»»»

Doha, Qatar: Marking World Autism Awareness Day, the Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MoEHE) has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting and empowering students with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), advancing inclusive education and fostering greater societal integration. Demonstrating th»»»

President Donald Trump said US forces would keep hitting Iran "very hard" in the next two or three weeks and bring the country "back to the Stone Ages" in a televised address on Wednesday night, even as he argued that Washington had accomplished its goals but offered no clear timeline for ending th»»»

US President Donald Trump has fired Pam Bondi, a loyalist who oversaw Justice Department upheaval during her role as US attorney general, replacing her with his former personal attorney Todd Blanche. US President Donald Trump on Thursday fired his attorney&nb»»»

An advance contingent of police from Chad arrived in Haiti on Wednesday along with the new head of a UN-backed gang-suppression force tasked with helping Haitian security forces fight off powerful gangs that control most of the capital Port-au-Prince. Chad has pledged 800 officers, b»»»

Speaking with FRANCE 24's Mark Owen, Ivo Daalder, Former US Ambassador to NATO and Senior Fellow at the Belfer Center at Harvard University, says that US President Donald Trump's address to the nation failed to convince, stressing that communication about the war "is almost a repeat of Vietnam. We'»»»

Might is right... until it's not. 2026 began with US commandos grabbing Venezuela’s president with zero casualties, an operation that put the rest of the world was on notice. But now, Donald Trump's first prime time address in nearly five weeks of war worrying markets instead of reassuring the»»»

In his 19-minute address to the nation from the White House on Wednesday, President Donald Trump defended his war in Iran, which is now entering his second month, presenting the operation as a success that he said was “nearing completion.” But the President also stretched the truth about certain vi»»»

Kyrgyzaltyn OJSC has been granted subsoil use rights for Taldy-Bulak deposit in Talas region. The corresponding order was signed by Cabinet Chairman Adylbek Kasymaliev. According to the document, the company is authorized to develop the Taldy-Bulak gold and copper deposit covering 178.6 hectares an»»»

Dubai: Dubai’s Dh1 billion economic support package is being interpreted by business leaders and economists as a pre-emptive move to protect growth momentum, with authorities stepping in early to ease pressure on companies facing tighter liquidity and rising operating costs. Sign up for our daily b»»»

Amidst the global fuel crunch, a stark economic and humanitarian reality confronts the world's most vulnerable. A relentless cascade: fuel prices spiraling, household budgets breaking, roads falling silent — and snaking queues at the pump growing longer by the hour. "Poorest nations pay $155 billio»»»

Gulf states have called for the UN Security Council to authorise the use of force to secure the Strait of Hormuz against Iranian attacks, after the vital shipping lane was effectively shut by Iran, disrupting global energy supplies. Iran has warned of “more destructive” attacks on Israel and t»»»

French President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday said it would be unrealistic to launch a military operation to force open the Strait of Hormuz after US President Donald Trump challenged allies to work towards reopening it. In unusually strong criticism, Macron accused Trump of constantly con»»»

Nadia Massih is pleased to welcome Dr. Wouter Dewulf, professor at the University of Antwerp AMS where he serves as Academic Director for the Master of Maritime/Air Transport Management. According to Dr. Dewulf, the current crisis facing global airlines must be understood as a convergence of geopol»»»

Heavily armed and dressed in camouflage, members of Iran's Basij paramilitary force have been circulating photos of themselves patrolling the streets of Tehran with portraits of the new supreme leader since early March. The aim: to dissuade Iranians from restarting protests against the regime. Mask»»»

The Israeli parliament's adoption of a law establishing "the death penalty for terrorists" – which in practice will only apply to Palestinians – has provoked an international outcry. The reasons for it passing are not just retaliatory, but politically motivated. "This is historic! With Go»»»

Reporting from Tehran for FRANCE 24, Reza Sayah says that "today again US and Israeli forces bombed what were clearly non-military sites in broad daylight and later in the day US president Donald Trump seemed to boast about it"»»»

Nadia Massih is pleased to welcome Yezid Sayigh, a senior fellow at the Malcolm H. Kerr Carnegie Middle East Center in Beirut. He sees Israel’s military actions in southern Lebanon within a broader political and strategic framework that extends beyond immediate battlefield objectives. Sayigh a»»»

Nadia Massih is pleased to welcome Yezid Sayigh, a senior fellow at the Malcolm H. Kerr Carnegie Middle East Center in Beirut. He sees Israel’s military actions in southern Lebanon within a broader political and strategic framework that extends beyond immediate battlefield objectives. Sayigh a»»»

The Ministry of Emergency Situations, together with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kyrgyzstan, is sending 129 tons of humanitarian aid to Iran. The initiative was organized on the instructions of the country’s president. According to the Ministry of Emergency Situations, the shipment includes 6»»»

More than 1,800 civilians have been killed in violence-wracked Burkina Faso since 2023, Human Rights Watch said in a report released on Thursday that accuses the army and civilian militias of killing more civilians than jihadists do. The NGO called on prosecutors at the International Criminal Court»»»

In tonight’s edition: South Africa ramps up its fight against crime with the deployment of soldiers in Cape Town. Also, the Democratic Republic of Congo gets a chance at World Cup glory for the first time in over half a century. And top African leaders and changemakers gather in Paris for the Chang»»»

Every day in France, two to three people die at work. Why are workplace fatalities still occurring in 2026? Which sectors are most affected? And what can be done to reduce the toll? We met the families of victims and the labour inspectors who, despite limited resources, are working to prevent these»»»

French authorities have charged four people, including three minors, over an apparent bid to ignite a homemade explosive device outside the Paris headquarters of Bank of America. Anti-terror prosecutors said the incident could be linked to a little-known Islamist group with possible links to I»»»

Footage of US President Donald Trump making fun of his French counterpart Emmanuel Macron and his wife Brigitte during a private lunch has sparked anger in France, prompting even some of Macron's fiercest critics at home to rally in his defence. The French president said the disparaging comments we»»»

France’s hard-left France Unbowed party said several Black lawmakers received racist letters, condemning what it called entrenched discrimination. The incident follows a surge of abuse targeting recently elected Saint-Denis Mayor Bally Bagayoko, underscoring concerns about rising racism in French p»»»

Are we witnessing globalisation’s biggest turning point since the end of the Cold War? With Asia feeling the impact of US President Donald Trump’s war against Iran, and steadfast American allies such as the Philippines forced to declare an energy emergency, the immediate consequences are rippling t»»»

Journalists, news outlets, satirists and cartoonists are among the spate of citizens targeted by India’s increasingly strict laws on digital censorship. Critics say that a new set of rules will further expand executive power over the internet and signal a growing digital authoritaria»»»

Kyrgyzstan’s trade with EAEU countries increased by 11.3 percent. Materials of the National Statistical Committee say. In January 2026, mutual trade amounted to $396.8 million, an increase of 11.3 percent compared to the previous year. Trade turnover within the union grew faster than Kyrgyzstan’s o»»»

Eight Saudi cities made a notable showing in the IMD Smart City Index 2026, published by the International Institute for Management Development (IMD), the Saudi Press Agency said on Friday. The result reflects faster development and improving quality of life across the Kingdom’s cities, in line wit»»»

On Friday, Sofia marks the 147th anniversary since it was declared Bulgaria’s capital with a rich festive program. The celebrations include concerts, exhibitions, educational initiatives, and city tours, all open to residents and visitors alike, the organizer, the Sofia Municipality, announced. The»»»

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on Wednesday that the global instability caused by the Iran war means Britain should pivot to focusing on closer economic and defence ties with Europe, ​following repeated criticism ‌from Trump. Quentin Peel, Associate Fellow on the Europe Programme at Chatham Ho»»»

Russia is sending a second oil tanker to Cuba as the island struggles with a deepening energy crisis under a US fuel blockade, Energy Minister Sergei Tsivilev said Thursday. The move follows a first delivery this week amid widespread blackouts and shortages after Washington cut off key supplies, pr»»»

Russia’s advance in Ukraine stalled in March, with no territorial gains for the first time in over two years, according to the Institute for the Study of War. Ukrainian forces recaptured small areas, signalling a slowdown in Moscow’s momentum after months of progress, raising new questions about th»»»

France will be forced to independently finance its Rafale F5 fighter jet project due to disagreements with the United Arab Emirates over participation in the development, French newspaper La Tribune reported. At France's request, the UAE was prepared to finance 3.5 billion euros ($4 billion) of the»»»

Chief Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell has confirmed the reports about the retirement of Gen. Randy George as the chief of staff of the army. "General Randy A. George will be retiring from his position as the 41st Chief of Staff of the Army effective immediately. The Department of War is grateful fo»»»

Fertility treatments such as IVF are becoming increasingly common. But a study by UK-based organisation Fertility Matters at Work suggests that nearly two-thirds of respondents do not feel comfortable speaking to their employer about support during the process. Our guests, Becky Kearns – CEO a»»»

Oil prices rose and stocks fell on Wednesday following US President Donald Trump’s speech in which he warned he would hit Iran “extremely hard” over the next two to three weeks. Meanwhile, Iran has reportedly begun collecting tolls from ships seeking safe passage through the Hormuz Strait. We’ll ta»»»

US President Donald Trump is seeking a way out of the conflict with Iran, fearing that a protracted military operation could undermine Republicans' position in the midterm congressional elections, the Time magazine reported, citing sources. The US leader wants to declare victory and end hostilities»»»

Tribune News Network Doha England’s Andrew Sanders fired an opening round of 72 to take the first-round lead at the 40th Qatar Open Amateur Golf Championship, which got underway at the Doha Golf Club (DGC) on Thursday. In a field of 90 players competing over three days, Sanders set the early pace i»»»

Tribune News Network Doha The examination period requires a careful balance between academic effort and maintaining both physical and mental wellbeing, Dr. Muna Ahmed Al-Hail, consultant in Family Medicine and Manager of Al-Sadd Health Centre at the Primary Health Care Corporation (PHCC) has emphas»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Landmarks and institutions across Qatar were illuminated in blue on Thursday evening in a unified show of support for World Autism Awareness Day, observed annually on April 2. The initiative reflects the country’s participation in the global autism awareness campaign, held»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Foundation (QF) is marking World Autism Awareness Day, observed annually on April 2, by lighting its headquarters in Education City, along with Education City Stadium and Sidra Medicine, in blue over three consecutive evenings. This initiative underscores QF’s ongoin»»»