Interior Ministry withdraws draft law on on-the-spot traffic rules tests - | 24.KG
The Ministry of Internal Affairs of Kyrgyzstan withdraws from the Zhogorku Kenesh a draft law that proposed testing traffic violators on the spot using tablets. According to presidential press secretary Askat Alagozov, the decision to withdraw the bill was made on the instruction of President Sadyr»»»
Second Iranian Ship Heading to Sri Lanka after Submarine Attack
A second Iranian warship was heading towards Sri Lanka's territorial waters Thursday, a day after a US submarine destroyed an Iranian frigate, killing at least 87 sailors, a minister told parliament. Media minister Nalinda Jayatissa said the second Iranian warship was just outside Sri Lankan waters»»»
All key suspects arrested in fatal beating of French right-wing activist – media
French authorities have detained two additional suspects over the recent fatal beating of right-wing activist Quentin Deranque in Lyon, with local media reporting that all principal suspects are now in custody. Eleven other individuals were arrested last month, some of whom are alleged to have link»»»
Iran regime faces new front as CIA-backed Kurdish forces prepare for fight: Reports
The US is reportedly engaging with Kurdish groups in ways that position them against the Iranian regime, including discussions on arming and supporting cross-border operations to tackle IRGC forces, US media reported. The CIA is now working with some Kurdish groups, further building on historical U»»»
Last 2 Names of 6 US Soldiers Who Died in War with Iran Identified by the Pentagon
The last two names of the six US soldiers killed in a drone strike at a command center in Kuwait were released Wednesday by the Pentagon, and they are from California and Iowa. The soldiers identified Wednesday were Chief Warrant Officer 3 Robert Marzan, 54, of Sacramento, and Maj. Jeffrey O’Brien,»»»
Iran says US will 'bitterly regret' sinking warship, calls for Trump's blood
Iran launched a new wave of attacks Thursday morning at Israeli and American bases and threatened that the United States would "bitterly regret" torpedoing an Iranian warship in the Indian Ocean and a religious leader called for "Trump's blood," while Israel said it had begun a "large-scale" attack»»»
AEI president: Romania gas price impact temporarily cushioned by caps, domestic production
The impact of rising natural gas prices at the Title Transfer Facility (TTF) hub based in Amsterdam is temporarily cushioned in Romania through price caps and domestic production, but if tensions persist, pressure on industry, inflation and the wider economy will become inevitable, believes Dumitru»»»
PM Bolojan: Romania must meet NRRP decarbonisation milestones without risking energy system stability
Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan said Romania must meet the milestones under its National Recovery and Resilience Plan (NRRP) but also ensure the national energy system remains stable.Speaking in Brussels at a press conference after talks with European Commission officials, including President Ursula vo»»»
Iran regime to face Kurdish forces backed by CIA: report
The US is reportedly engaging with Kurdish groups in ways that position them against the Iranian regime, including discussions on arming and supporting cross-border operations to tackle the Iranian regime, US media reported. The CIA is now working with some Kurdish groups, further building on histo»»»
Philippines thanks UAE as first batch of overseas Filipinos safely returns
Dubai: The Philippine Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) has expressed its gratitude to the UAE government, as well as to other host countries in the Middle East, for their ongoing support in ensuring the safety and security of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) amid the increasing conflict in the r»»»
On This Day, March 5: Winston Churchill gives 'Iron Curtain' speech - UPI.com
On March 5, 1946, Winston Churchill, in a famous speech in Fulton, Mo., stated that a Soviet Union "Iron Curtain" had "descended across" Europe. 1 of 5 | British Prime Minister Winston Churchill (L) and U.S. President Harry S. Truman on March 4, 1946, wave from a train en route to Fulton, Mo., wher»»»
Senate's Abrudean, meeting with a delegation of the British Group of the Inter-Parliamentary Union
The importance of the strategic partnership and of strengthened dialogue between Romanian and British MPs was highlighted on Wednesday during a meeting between President of the Senate Mircea Abrudean and a delegation of the British Group of the Inter-Parliamentary Union.'Today I had the honour of w»»»
CFA Romania president:Mideast conflict hits stock markets and interest rates, stronger impact if it drags on
The Middle East conflict is already affecting the stock markets and interest rates, and the impact could become more severe if the situation drags on, Adrian Codirlasu, president of the Chartered Financial Analysts (CFA) Romania Association, explained on Wednesday."What scared the European markets »»»
DefMin Miruta meets European Parliament President Metsola
Romania's Defence Minister Radu Miruta, who was in Brussels on Wednesday, had a meeting with the President of the European Parliament, Roberta Metsola.According to the Romanian Defence Ministry (MApN), during the discussions, the Romanian official highlighted the importance of strengthening the def»»»
Leaders of Bucharest, Chisinau, Kyiv Parliaments sign Joint Statement on Ukraine
President of the Senate Mircea Abrudean, together with President of the Chamber of Deputies Sorin-Mihai Grindeanu, and their counterparts from the Republic of Moldova and Ukraine, signed a joint statement marking the fourth anniversary of the Russian Federation's full-scale military invasion of the»»»
President Dan pays visit to Poland, where he is set to meet counterpart Nawrocki and PM Tusk
President Nicusor Dan will pay a visit to Warsaw on Thursday, at the invitation of his Polish counterpart, Karol Nawrocki.During the visit, the Romanian head of state will also have meetings with the Prime Minister of Poland, Donald Tusk, as well as with the Marshal of the Sejm of the Republic of P»»»
Awqaf strengthens support for persons with disabilities through sustainable partnership
Doha, Qatar: The General Directorate of Endowments at the Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs has reaffirmed its commitment to advancing rehabilitation programmes and promoting sustainability through its ongoing partnership with Qatar Society for Rehabilitation of Special Needs (QSRSN), underscor»»»
Polls open in Nepal's key post-uprising vote
Polls opened Thursday in Nepal's first nationwide election since last year’s violent, youth-led uprising forced the government from power. Nepal voted on Thursday for a new parliament in a high-stakes showdown between an entrenched old guard and a powerful youth movement, six months after deadly an»»»
Two more candidates nominated for next UN secretary-general
United Nations: Two more candidates have been nominated for the position of the next UN secretary-general, according to documents published on the official website of the president of the UN General Assembly (UNGA) on Wednesday. Burundi, the current chair of the African Union, has nominated Macky S»»»
QRCS provides emergency shelter aid for flood victims in Sudan
Doha, Qatar: As part of its multi-sector response to the floods in Sudan, Qatar Red Crescent Society (QRCS) has initiated the distribution of shelter tents to affected families in River Nile, North Kordofan, and White Nile States, with 866 family tents delivered, out of a total of 1,066 tents to be»»»
How depleted weapons stockpiles could affect the Iran conflict
US President Donald Trump claims his country has a "virtually unlimited supply" of key weapons. Iran's defence ministry says it has "the capacity to resist the enemy" for longer than the US had planned. Weapons stocks and supplies alone will not decide the outcome of this conflict – Ukraine has lon»»»
IntelliNews Lambda: The income delta
For the last 500 years the West has grown rich from exploiting the income delta between its home markets and the rest of the world. It works because incomes in the "emerging markets" are so low compared to the Global North. The human capital wealth of the Global South is exported to the N»»»
IntelliNews Lambda: The income delta
For the last 500 years the West has grown rich from exploiting the income delta between its home markets and the rest of the world. It works because incomes in the "emerging markets" are so low compared to the Global North. The human capital wealth of the Global South is exported to the N»»»
IntelliNews Lambda: The income delta
For the last 500 years the West has grown rich from exploiting the income delta between its home markets and the rest of the world. It works because incomes in the "emerging markets" are so low compared to the Global North. The human capital wealth of the Global South is exported to the N»»»
IntelliNews Lambda: The income delta
For the last 500 years the West has grown rich from exploiting the income delta between its home markets and the rest of the world. It works because incomes in the "emerging markets" are so low compared to the Global North. The human capital wealth of the Global South is exported to the N»»»
IntelliNews Lambda: The income delta
For the last 500 years the West has grown rich from exploiting the income delta between its home markets and the rest of the world. It works because incomes in the "emerging markets" are so low compared to the Global North. The human capital wealth of the Global South is exported to the N»»»
Bulgaria: Five Parties Poised for Parliament as Radev’s Project Surges, Survey Shows
Alpha Research has released a new survey projecting that five parties are likely to enter Bulgaria’s National Assembly following the April 19 early elections. The study was carried out between February 23 and March 2, 2026, using the company’s own resources. A representative sample of 1,000 adults »»»
US submarine sank Iranian warship – Hegseth (VIDEO)
A US submarine sank an Iranian Navy frigate in the Indian Ocean on Monday, US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth has said. Earlier media reports indicated that the IRIS Dena was struck about 40 nautical miles off the city of Galle in southwestern Sri Lanka, with dozens of crew members rescued by the Sri»»»
Tourism on Hold as Middle East War Casts Uncertainty
Cancelled flights, postponed trips and a great deal of uncertainty: the war in the Middle East is casting a long shadow over the tourism outlook for a region that has become a prized destination for travelers worldwide. "My last group of tourists left three days ago, and all the other groups planne»»»
After oil, US moves to secure access to Venezuelan minerals
CARACAS — US mining companies are lining up to invest in Venezuela, Interior Secretary Doug Burgum said during a visit to Caracas on Wednesday as he pushed for greater access to critical minerals.Burgum represents an administration which says it in effect runs Venezuela and controls its vast natura»»»
Canada PM Carney Says Can't Rule Out Military Participation in Iran War
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said Thursday that he couldn't rule out his country's military participation in the escalating war in the Middle East. Carney's visit to Australia this week has been overshadowed by expanding war in the Middle East, sparked by a massive US-Israeli strike on Iran »»»
Orbán: The key principle for the next four years will be to “stay out”
In an interview with ATV host Egon Rónai, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán outlined Hungary’s strategic priorities in an increasingly volatile international environment, stressing that the country must avoid being drawn into wars and geopolitical conflicts. According to PM Orbán, the coming years will b»»»
US-Israeli war on Iran plunges Middle East into chaos: Live Updates (PHOTOS, VIDEOS)
Welcome to RT’s live coverage of the escalating US-Israeli war with Iran, which is now entering its sixth day. Washington and its ally are expanding strikes throughout the Islamic Republic, while the IDF is bombing Lebanon in response to Hezbollah attacks. Tehran has launched waves of missile and d»»»
Conflict fears send UAE shoppers and investors back to gold
Dubai: Gold prices in the UAE edged higher on Thursday morning, tracking global gains as investors shifted money into safer assets amid escalating conflict in the Middle East and fresh volatility in currency markets. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.In Dubai, the price »»»
White House Says Trump Using Preventative Skin Treatment for Neck Rash
US President Donald Trump is using a preventative treatment for a red rash on his neck, according to his physician, but the White House declined on Wednesday to share further details about the condition. A red, blotchy rash was visible on the right side of Trump's neck just above the collar line in»»»
Trump Says he Gives the US a 15/10 Grade for Iran War
The US president opened his remarks at a White House event on artificial intelligence that the US is “doing very well on the war front, to put it mildly.” Donald Trump said Wednesday that someone asked him to rate on a scale of 10 how well he thought the US was doing in the American-Israeli militar»»»
Sources to Asharq Al-Awsat: Tehran Seeks Details on Trump's Call with Kurdish Leaders
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and Ali Bagheri Kani, deputy secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, have asked Iraqi officials for detailed information about a phone call between US President Donald Trump and Iraqi Kurdish leaders Masoud Barzani and Bafel Talabani, according»»»
Uzbekistan introduces life sentence for pedophiles — President signs decree - | 24.KG
President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev has signed a decree introducing life imprisonment for individuals convicted of sexual crimes against minors. According to the presidential press service, during a meeting the head of state reviewed initiatives aimed at further strengthening the system for »»»
Teacher shortage, pedagogical education reform discussed at Science Ministry - | 24.KG
An expanded meeting on the transformation of teacher education amid the transition to a 12-year general secondary education system was held at the Ministry of Science, Higher Education and Innovations of Kyrgyzstan. According to the ministry’s press service, the meeting brought together rectors of »»»
Trump Praises Venezuela's Rodriguez, Says Oil Beginning to Flow
US President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that Venezuela's interim leader, Delcy Rodriguez, is doing a great job, adding that the oil is starting to flow. "Delcy Rodríguez, who is the President of Venezuela, is doing a great job, and working with U.S. Representatives very well. The Oil is beginni»»»
State Secretary Arslan Koichiev congratulates Kyrgyzstanis on Ak Kalpak Day - | 24.KG
State Secretary of the Kyrgyz Republic Arslan Koichiev congratulated the country’s residents on Ak Kalpak Day and National Dress Day, celebrated on March 5. He emphasized that the ak kalpak is not just an element of traditional dress, but a symbol of the history, spiritual values, and national unit»»»
LIVE UPDATES: Qatar evacuates near US embassy; Oil spill near Kuwait
A tankers was hit by 'large explosion' in waters off Kuwaiti causing an oil spill, British maritime security agency UKMTO said. Meanwhile in Qatar the Ministry of Interior announced precautionary evacuations near US Embassy in Doha. In another update US Senate on Wednesday rejected a resolution aim»»»
US Senate Fails to Adopt Resolution on Limiting Trump's Military Powers in Iran
The US Senate has voted against a draft resolution on limiting President Donald Trump's military powers in Iran, the results of the procedural vote showed. The Democrats' initiative was supported by 47 senators and opposed by 53 senators. Kentucky's Rand Paul is the only Republican senator who vote»»»
Macron's Initiative on Nuclear Deterrence in EU to Strengthen NATO — Rutte
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said that France's initiative on nuclear deterrence in Europe will strengthen the alliance's capabilities. On Monday, French President Emmanuel Macron said that France was entering a period of "advanced nuclear deterrence." He outlined plans to increase the stockpi»»»
Bishkek resident detained on suspicion of $23,500 car sale fraud - | 24.KG
Police officers in Bishkek detained a man suspected of fraud related to the sale of a car, the Internal Affairs Department of Leninsky district reported. According to the statement, a citizen M.N. previously filed a complaint against I.M., stating that on January 7 the suspect, after gaining his tr»»»
Escalation in the Middle East: Kyrgyzstan officially supports Bahrain and Oman - | 24.KG
Foreign Minister of Kyrgyzstan Jeenbek Kulubaev had a telephone conversation with Bahraini Foreign Minister Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani. The Foreign Ministry’s press service reported. According to the press service, Jeenbek Kulubaev, on behalf of President Sadyr Japarov, expressed sincere solid»»»
Kurdish fighters mass on Iraq-Iran border as CIA works to arm opposition groups
Iranian Kurdish dissident groups based in northern Iraq are preparing for a cross-border military operation into western Iran, with the United States asking Iraqi Kurdish leaders to facilitate the movement of fighters and weapons, Kurdish officials told the western media on March 4. »»»
Kurdish fighters mass on Iraq-Iran border as CIA works to arm opposition groups
Iranian Kurdish dissident groups based in northern Iraq are preparing for a cross-border military operation into western Iran, with the United States asking Iraqi Kurdish leaders to facilitate the movement of fighters and weapons, Kurdish officials told the western media on March 4. »»»
Mojtaba Khamenei front-runner for supreme leader
Iran's 88-member Assembly of Experts met in an undisclosed location on March 4 to deliberate over the selection of a new supreme leader, with the late Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's son Mojtaba emerging as the clear front-runner despite concerns that naming him could make him a target for the US and Isra»»»
Canada PM Carney says can't rule out military participation in Iran war
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said Thursday that he couldn't rule out his country's military participation in the escalating war in the Middle East. Carney's visit to Australia this week has been overshadowed by expanding war in the Middle East, sparked by a massive US-Israeli strike on Iran »»»