Sharjah: Sharjah City Municipality has ramped up preparations to tackle anticipated weather conditions, including expected rainfall, activating a comprehensive emergency response plan to ensure swift action across the emirate. The Higher Committee for Rain Emergencies, along with its field teams, h»»»

Abu Dhabi: Abu Dhabi Police have urged delivery motorcycle riders to suspend riding and delivery services during periods of unstable weather, particularly during rainfall, as part of efforts to enhance road safety and reduce accident risks. The Traffic and Patrols Directorate stressed the importanc»»»

State-owned enterprise Dan is resuming operations and undergoing modernization with government support. The Ministry of Water, Agriculture, and Processing Industry of Kyrgyzstan reported. Pasta production began at the enterprise in December 2025. The reconstruction of the mill, with a capacity of 1»»»

For years, Romania has been grappling with one of the most significant structural problems in its tax system: poor tax collection. For years, public debate has focused on the VAT gap, where Romania has the largest shortfall in the European Union. However, another issue has received far less attenti»»»

Visa, a global leader in digital payments, is launching Visa Agentic Ready, a program designed to help financial institutions and partners in the payments ecosystem prepare for commercial transactions initiated by AI-powered agents. Initially launched in Europe, the program will provide issuing par»»»

Salt Bank is rolling out a cashback campaign on fuel payments at the end of March, as fuel prices continue to increase across Romania. The offer applies during two promotional periods, March 19–22 and March 27–29, 2026. Customers who pay with a Salt-issued card at fuel stations in Romania receive c»»»

The National Credit Guarantee Fund for Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (FNGCIMM) announced the launch of direct cooperation with credit brokers, an initiative aimed at creating a more efficient financial ecosystem for the business environment.According to a press release, by concluding cooperati»»»

The Ministry of Finance (MF) attracted, in March, RON 534mn and EUR 126mn (values totaling RON 1.17bn – EUR 231mn), through the third offer for selling government bonds dedicated to the retail investors (FIDELIS) held this year through Bucharest Stock Exchange’s (BVB) systems. The offer was carried»»»

Abu Dhabi: Dr Anwar Gargash, diplomatic adviser to the UAE President, has questioned the response of Arab and Islamic institutions to the Iranian aggression against Gulf countries, calling attention to the lack of collective regional action. In a post on the social media platform X, Gargash asked w»»»

Thirty-six people are set to face charges as a major trial opens Monday in the central city of Larissa, three years after Greece’s deadliest railway disaster killed 57 people and injured dozens. Due to the large number of participants, the trial has been relocated to a specially configured hall at »»»

Nearly 60% of adult Bulgarians living in the country say they intend to exercise their right to vote in the upcoming parliamentary elections. This translates to around 3.1 million citizens expected to head to the polls on April 19, according to a survey by the Trend polling agency. The data were co»»»

The intensive use of social networks negatively affects the well-being of young people worldwide, emphasizes the annual report on happiness published on Thursday under the auspices of the UN, in which Finland ranks first for the ninth consecutive year. Romania climbed one place in the top, compared»»»

Parliament adopted on Friday the 2026 draft state budget and the state social security budget.The budget bill passed with 319 votes in favor, 104 against and one abstention, while the social security budget received 314 votes in favour, 105 against and 12 abstentions.The Alliance for the Unity of R»»»

Defence Minister Radu Miruta says that the MApN budget for 2026 is RON 49.426 billion, up 19% from 2025.Of this amount, which is 2.45% of GDP, about RON 18.8 billion (38%) go to acquisitions , the minister wrote on Friday in a social media post."Romania's budget for 2026 is, at the same time, a bud»»»

President Nicusor Dan had a meeting in Brussels on Friday with King Philippe of Belgium, whom he thanked for the Belgian contribution to the NATO Battle Group at Cincu, ''a gesture of solidarity that Romanians appreciate''.''An honor and a joy to meet today, in Brussels, with His Majesty King Phili»»»

When oil begins flowing again through the Druzhba pipeline, the loan for Ukraine will be unblocked, President Nicusor Dan said on Friday at the end of the European Council meeting."Yes, I stand by what I said, and many others said today in the debate on Ukraine: it is unacceptable for a decision th»»»

Security and sectarian concerns are fueling opposition in Lebanon to plans for a displacement center in central Beirut, as ongoing conflict between Israel and Hezbollah drives new waves of displaced people. Prime Minister Nawaf Salam has called for tighter security measures, amid growing political »»»

Geologists have unearthed the world’s oldest known water, hidden deep beneath the surface of a Canadian mine for around 2.64 billion years. The find, which was detailed in a 2016 study published in Nature, has profound implications not only for understanding the planet’s history but also for the po»»»

This photo, taken Monday, shows the trading room of Hana Bank in central Seoul as South Korean stocks plunged more than 6 percent and the won fell to a 17-year low over Middle East concerns. Photo by Yonhap South Korean stocks plummeted over 6 percent Monday, as the Middle East crisis does not show»»»

An Air Canada plane was involved in a collision late Sunday at new York City's LaGuardia Airport. Photo by Graham Hughes/EPA March 23 (UPI) -- An Air Canada regional jet with nearly 80 people onboard collided with an emergency vehicle at LaGuardia Airport, prompting federal officials to halt air tr»»»

The regional war is imposing heavy economic costs across the Arab region, with preliminary estimates pointing to about $63 billion in regional losses within two weeks, the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia (ESCWA) warned in a recently issued policy brief. Under the titl»»»

Finance Minister Georgi Klisurski said that the trajectory of prices across the economy will largely depend on developments in fuel costs, stressing that if they stabilize around €1.60 per liter, a sharp rise in the prices of other goods is unlikely. Speaking in a morning interview on Nova TV, he n»»»

On March 23, 2010, U.S. President Barack Obama signed the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act into law. 1 of 5 | U.S. President Barack Obama signs the Affordable Care Act surrounded by Marcelas Owens (L) of Seattle, Vice President Joe Biden, Vickie Kennedy (behind the president), House Speak»»»

Kyrgyzkomur state enterprise has begun independently performing stripping operations at its mines. Rustam Sadyraliev, the company’s Deputy General Director, announced on Birinchi Radio. According to him, this was made possible through the acquisition of new equipment, as previously, excavation and »»»

An Air Canada Express regional jet collided with a ground vehicle upon landing at New York's LaGuardia airport late on Sunday, according to flight tracking website Flightradar24, in an incident that closed the airport. The CRJ-900 plane, which was coming from Montreal, struck the vehicle at a speed»»»

Hamas is moving toward freezing its leadership election process as the US-Israeli war against Iran reshapes the region’s political and security landscape, senior sources in and outside Gaza said. The Palestinian militant group had been preparing to elect a new head of its political bureau, but mult»»»

The Alliance Française in Bishkek, with the support of the Embassies of France, Switzerland, Belgium, Romania, and the EU Delegation, announces the launch of Spring of Francophonie 2026. The festival will run from March 25 to April 12, 2026, and will focus on the theme «Women and Francophonie,» the»»»

Gold prices slipped more than 2% on Monday, hitting a nearly four-month low, as an escalating Middle East conflict stoked inflation concerns and expectations of higher global interest rates. Spot gold fell 2.7% to $4,366.94 per ounce as of 0432 GMT, extending losses into a ninth straight session. T»»»

An unmanned Russian cargo spacecraft has a problem with an antenna so it will have to be manually docked when it reaches the International Space Station (ISS), Russia's Roscosmos state space corporation said in a statement. A Soyuz-2.1a rocket launched the Progress MS-33 cargo spacecraft on Sunday »»»

European and US gasoline cargoes are heading to the Asia Pacific after Asian prices surged on tightening supply due to the US-Israeli war with Iran, according to trade sources and shipping data. The war has disrupted crude and oil product shipments from the Middle East to Asia, causing Asian refine»»»

Pakistan's foreign minister said Monday that the country remains committed to "eradicating the menace of terrorism", as the clock ticked down to the end of a temporary ceasefire with Afghanistan. Both countries last Wednesday announced a halt to weeks of hostilities for the Eid al-Fitr holiday mark»»»

Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani slammed on Sunday the attack by a “cowardly” armed faction against an intelligence headquarters in Baghdad. His position effectively puts an end to opportunities to hold dialogue between his government and the factions to stop their attacks on various US»»»

The director of CMAT's latest music video says she tried - unsuccessfully - to make Jamie Oliver act angry during filming. Eilís Doherty directed the video for the Irish singer's track The Jamie Oliver Petrol Station, which features the celebrity chef. In the song, CMAT - real name Ciara Mary-Alice»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Sheikh Abdullah bin Zaid Al Mahmoud Islamic Cultural Center Mosque witnessed the delivery of the Eid Al-Fitr sermon and prayer in a solemn spiritual atmosphere, in accordance with the procedures and instructions issued by the Ministry of Endowments and Islamic Affairs. Attendance w»»»

The amount of heat trapped by the Earth reached record levels in 2025, with the consequences of such warming feared to last for thousands of years, the UN warned Monday. The 11 hottest years ever recorded were all between 2015 and 2025, the United Nations' WMO weather and climate agency confirmed i»»»

With the conclusion of the blessed month of Ramadan, a Muslim stands at an important stage in their spiritual journey. The end of Ramadan is not seen as the conclusion of worship, but rather the beginning of a new phase of maintaining closeness to Allah. Ramadan is not an end in itself, but a compr»»»

Kyrgyz companies will be able to export frozen fruit to China after registering in the GACC (CIFER) system. The Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry reported. According to the ministry, the General Administration of Customs of China has confirmed the possibility of regi»»»

When Ruth Gonzalez decided to start taking the weight-loss medicine Zepbound last year, she first had to find a way to afford its roughly $350 (£260) monthly cost. Gonzalez switched her mobile phone plan, dropped all but one of her streaming subscriptions, limited her grocery spending and cut out S»»»

Doha, Qatar: Al Rayyan will take on Al Ahli while defending champions Al Arabi will meet Al Sadd in the “Playoffs” stage of the semi-finals of the Qatar Men’s Basketball League 2025–26 season at the Al Gharafa Club Hall today. The resumption of the league comes after a temporary suspension due to p»»»

The southern section of Zhibek Zholu Avenue from Kuliev Street to Molodaya Gvardiya Boulevard in Bishkek will be closed to traffic starting March 24, 2026. The press service of the City Hall reported. A 600-millimeter sewer line will be laid on this section as part of the «Major Repair of the Sewer»»»

Stocks tumbled Monday and oil prices rose after Donald Trump and Iranian leaders traded threats over the key Strait of Hormuz, while Israel said the Middle East war could last several more weeks. With the conflict now in its fourth week and showing no sign of ending, the head of the International E»»»

London's police said they are investigating an "arson attack" as an antisemitic hate crime after volunteer ambulances run by a Jewish organization were set on fire on Monday. The London Fire Brigade said it was alerted to vehicles on fire at Highfield Court in Golders Green at 1:40 am. Firefighters»»»

Dubai: Gold shoppers in Dubai are seeing a sudden price break, with 22-karat gold slipping below Dh490 on Monday morning after a steep multi-day decline. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.At 9:20 am, 24-karat gold was priced at Dh526.25, down from Dh541.50 a day earlier,»»»

Dubai: The UAE National Emergency Crisis and Disaster Management Authority (NCEMA) has reassured residents regarding the ongoing weather conditions affecting the country. Officials confirmed that thunder and other related sounds are normal during such weather events and do not indicate any immediat»»»

Athens shifts into parade mode on Wednesday for Greek Independence Day. From early morning, major roads including Vasilissis Amalias, Vasilissis Sofias, Panepistimiou, Syngrou, and Syntagma Square will close, with strict no-parking rules enforced. Traffic disruptions will last Tuesday through Wedne»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar’s rapidly expanding artificial intelligence (AI) landscape is entering a new phase, with businesses and institutions moving beyond experimentation toward practical, problem-solving applications. Industry leaders say the market is shifting from fast-paced initial adoption to a mor»»»

Israel launched a new wave of attacks early Monday against Tehran and a top American commander told Iranians to remain in shelters for the foreseeable future, while Iran renewed strikes on its Gulf neighbors. As Iran continues its stranglehold on the Strait of Hormuz, US President Donald Trump gave»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MoCI) reaffirmed that goods remain widely available across retail outlets in Qatar and urged consumers to follow official guidelines and purchase according to their actual needs to encourage responsible consumption. MoCI stated that the public is »»»

Doha, Qatar: The Qatar National Library has announced it will reopen its doors to the public starting tomorrow, Tuesday, March 24, resuming its regular operating hours and services for visitors across the country. The reopening comes as a welcome development for students, researchers and families w»»»

President Sadyr Japarov signed Decree No. 348 amending the document «On Certain Issues of the Security Council of the Kyrgyz Republic» dated August 24, 2021. According to the amendments, a new position has been added to the Security Council: the head of the state agency responsible for protecting t»»»