Dubai: As the current chair of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), the Philippines has noted that it is closely monitoring developments in the Middle East, particularly its impact on millions of Southeast Asians living and working across the Gulf. Officials have mentioned that assis»»»

Exports of companies operating within the High Technology Park of the Kyrgyz Republic have reached nearly $200 million (about 17.1 billion soms), the Park’s Director Azis Abakirov reported. According to Abakirov, in terms of scale the sector is already comparable to one of the country’s traditional»»»

Borislav Bankov has been appointed Deputy Minister of Innovation and Growth, the Ministry said in a press release on Wednesday. Bankov is an established expert in innovation and international security. Since 2022, he has headed a NATO test centre for dual-use technologies at the GATE Institute at S»»»

US President Donald Trump has said the country's navy will protect ships in the Middle East "if necessary" in a bid to stop the energy supply crunch sparked by the US-Israel war with Iran. A fifth of the world's oil and gas flows through the Strait of Hormuz, a narrow waterway wedged between Iran a»»»

Ecuadorean and US forces have launched operations against what it said were designated terrorist organisations in the South American country, the US military's Southern Command said on Tuesday. The Southern Command said the action was aimed at tackling illicit drug trafficking, but did not provide »»»

The negotiations on strategic stability should include the participation of Europe's nuclear powers, the Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said. "Indeed, nuclear deterrence remains the cornerstone of global security. This is very important," Peskov told reporters, commenting on the issue of nuclear d»»»

Dubai: Commercial Bank of Dubai (CBD), one of the UAE’s leading financial institutions, said on Wednesday that it is financially strong and fully operational despite ongoing regional developments, reaffirming its commitment to supporting customers and businesses across the country. Sign up for our »»»

Parliament Speaker Raya Nazaryan announced that Acting Defense Minister Atanas Zapryanov has informed the National Assembly of his decision to authorize the transit through Bulgarian airspace and the temporary presence of allied and foreign military forces on the country’s territory. The notificati»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Hezbollah announces new operations against Israeli targets in occupied territories: Military Media’s statements 04-03-2026 12:08 PM Latest »»»

Sydney: Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said Wednesday that US-Israeli strikes on Iran had been “inconsistent with international law”, calling for a rapid de-escalation of the conflict. Speaking at a gathering of the Lowy Institute think tank in Sydney, Carney said Canada welcomed steps to chan»»»

The Israeli enemy on Wednesday has proceeded its brutal attacks across Lebanon, leaving martyrs and injuries as it targeted residential areas on the third day of aggression. Israeli warships targeted a building in Aramoun, some 20 kms south of Beirut, local media reported. FOOTAGE CAPTURES DEVASTAT»»»

A project to create artificial glaciers aimed at addressing water shortages in agriculture is being implemented in Batken region of Kyrgyzstan. The office of Presidential Plenipotentiary Representative in the region reported. Local authorities, led by Azizbek Adylbekov, head of the sector for inter»»»

A 120-megawatt combined heat and power plant is planned to be built in the city of Karakol. The Ministry of Energy of Kyrgyzstan reported. According to the ministry, Energy Minister Taalaibek Ibraev visited the site of the future energy facility during a working trip to Issyk-Kul region. It is note»»»

Russia's transport ministry on Wednesday accused Ukrainian naval drones of attacking a Russian liquefied natural gas carrier, the Arctic Metagaz, which caught fire in the Mediterranean a day earlier. If confirmed, it would ⁠be the first ⁠time that Ukraine has attacked a Russian LNG carrier. The Sec»»»

DOHA: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani hasreceived a phone call from Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi. During the call, they reviewed the developments of the military escalation in the region and its serious repercussio»»»

Mojtaba Khamenei, son of Iran's late Supreme Leader, has survived the US and Israeli airstrikes on Iran in which his father Ali Khamenei was killed, two Iranian sources told Reuters on Wednesday. Mojtaba is seen by the ‌establishment as ‌a possible successor to his ‌father, ⁠the sources said. A ⁠mi»»»

Washington: The US Department of State announced Wednesday that it has ordered non-emergency embassy and consulate staff and their families to leave Pakistan and Cyprus, amid growing security concerns resulting from regional developments. The US Embassy in Pakistan explained that the State Departme»»»

Dubai: Indian rapper Yo Yo Honey Singh has reassured fans globally that he is safe and continuing to work and 'chill' in Dubai amid the ongoing tensions in the Middle East. He posted a series of images on his stories to underline how resilient and normal his current life in Dubai remains amid escal»»»

The Defence Angels European Network (DAEN), the first pan-European Business Angels network dedicated to investments in defence and security technologies, has launched its operations in Brussels, bringing together investors from 16 countries. Romania is part of the initiative’s governing structure, »»»

Over 60% of Burgas residents are overweight, 30% of which are obese, the Burgas Hospital said on Wednesday citing data from observations of the hospital's Department of Endocrinology. Similar trends are evident at the national level, which are above the European average, said Dr. Stefka Stefanova, »»»

Customs officers at the Lesovo border crossing checkpoint seized a total of 14,000 boxes of smuggled cigarettes, the Customs Agency said on Wednesday. The 280,000 pieces of cigarettes were found in two trucks transporting refrigerators from Turkiye to Romania, both driven by Romanian citizens. The »»»

Chinese shipping and logistics conglomerate COSCO Shipping's container liner unit said on Wednesday it had suspended all new bookings for routes to and from ports in the Middle ⁠East region, including ⁠those in the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia. The move was due to ⁠escalating conflict in t»»»

The US will suspend all trade with Spain over Madrid’s decision to deny the US permission to use its joint military bases to attack Iran, President Donald Trump has announced. Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez has condemned Trump’s “unjustified and dangerous” intervention against Iran. Speaking »»»

Iran's Revolutionary Guards said Wednesday they had "complete control" of the crucial Strait of Hormuz and Israel launched fresh strikes on Iranian and Lebanese targets as the Middle East war continued into its fifth day. Here are the latest developments: - More Israeli strikes in Tehran - The Isra»»»

The march to the US midterm elections, which will determine which party controls both chambers of Congress for the second half of Donald Trump's presidency, is officially under way. Voters in a handful of states headed to the polls on Tuesday to pick the Democratic and Republican candidates for the»»»

Dubai: For months, cinema lovers in the UAE have been buzzing about Marty Supreme the critically acclaimed sports drama starring Timothée Chalamet that became one of the most talked-about films of the last year. Directed by Josh Safdie and released globally on December 25, 2025, the film finally ma»»»

Madrid: Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez hit back on Wednesday at US President Donald Trump’s criticisms of Madrid’s refusal to let US planes use its bases to attack Iran. “The position of the government of Spain can be summed up in four words: no to war,” he said in a televised address, a day »»»

Dubai: Mojtaba Khamenei, the son of Iran’s slain Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has emerged as the leading candidate to succeed his father as the country’s next supreme leader, according to Iranian officials familiar with internal deliberations cited by The New York Times. Senior clerics in»»»

Strong wind is expected in Bishkek and Chui region, the Ministry of Emergency Situations of Kyrgyzstan reported, citing data from the Kyrgyz Hydrometeorological Center. According to the ministry, starting from 3.15 p.m. through the next hour and in the evening, strong westerly wind is forecast in t»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Interior (MoI) has advised parents and guardians to be conscious of their actions and remain calm during emergency situations. In a statement shared on social media, the MoI said that behaviour of parents in emergencies directly affects their children’s sense of safety »»»

Mediascope, one of Central and Eastern Europe’s leading trade-marketing and retail innovation agencies, has developed the Coors Thermo Regional Retail Toolkit, a comprehensive retail communication ecosystem designed to unlock the full power of one of the beer industry’s most iconic assets: the Cold»»»

There Is Such a People (TISP) called from the parliamentary rostrum on Wednesday for the immediate resignation of the caretaker Minister of Agriculture and Food, Ivan Hristanov, as well as members of his team. In a declaration read by MP Stanislav Balabanov, TISP presented the reasons for its deman»»»

Mojtaba Khamenei, a son of Iran's late Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei has long been considered a contender to the post of the country's next paramount ruler — even before an Israeli strike killed his father at the start of the war last week and despite the fact he's has never been elected or appointed»»»

France is planning a meeting of G7 finance ministers on the Middle East crisis, with central bankers also in attendance, the country's Economy and Finance Minister, Roland Lescure, said on Wednesday. "I have spoken with various counterparts, in particular Scott Bessent, who is the US Treasury Secre»»»

In 2025, the volume of gross domestic product (GDP) in the construction sector of Kyrgyzstan reached 438.5 billion soms. The figure was announced by Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers Adylbek Kasymaliev at a meeting of the Ministry of Construction, Architecture, Housing and Communal Services of t»»»

In 2026, landscaping efforts in Bishkek will be significantly expanded. About 2 million annual flowers will be planted across flowerbeds, parks, public gardens, and along the city’s central streets. According to the press service of Bishkek City Hall, the municipal enterprise Bishkekzelenstroi has »»»

MINSK (Sputnik) - The treacherous attack by Israel with the US's support on Iran is unacceptable, Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko said on Wednesday. "The treacherous attack by Israel with the support of the United States on Iran is ... unacceptable to us. Moreover, as a result of this att»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Ukraine lost up to 290 soldiers killed or injured in combat against Russia's Battlegroup Tsentr over the past day, in addition to losses in manpower and equipment on other fronts, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Wednesday. "The losses of the Ukrainian armed forces amounted t»»»

Dubai: Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development has announced the official Eid Al Fitr holiday for employees in the private and non-profit sectors, setting the break to begin at the end of the working day on Wednesday, March 18, 2026. The ministry said the holiday will star»»»

Dubai: Fujairah International Airport has joined hands with Oman-based airline SalamAir to operate special charter flights to help travellers return home amid ongoing regional tensions. The flights will run on March 4 and 5, 2026, with a stop in Muscat. From there, passengers can travel onwards to »»»

The US dollar continued its rise against the Egyptian pound during trading on Tuesday, officially surpassing the LE50 mark in several banks operating in the local market. It made a new increase of approximately 20 piasters compared to Monday’s trading levels, amidst rapid movements in the exchange »»»

Algiers, March 4 (TAP) - Tunisia's Embassy to Algeria announced that members of the Tunisian diaspora residing in Algeria who wish to perform the Hajj pilgrimage for the 1447 AH/2026 AD season may begin submitting their applications through the...»»»

Muscat, March 4 (TAP) - Tunisia's Embassy in Muscat called on all members of the Tunisian diaspora residing in the Sultanate of Oman to "fully comply" with all guidance issued by the competent Omani authorities, as part of monitoring the security...»»»

Bulgaria faces heightened risks from the escalating conflict in the Middle East, particularly the strikes on Iran, which former President Rumen Radev has described as a direct threat to national security. In a post on his Facebook page, Radev criticized the caretaker government under Prime Minister»»»

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Doha, Qatar: The Qatar General Electricity and Water Corporation, KAHRAMAA, has warned the public against parking vehicles in front of electrical substations. In a post on X, Kahramaa said the practice is strictly prohibited as it directly obstructs emergency and scheduled maintenance activities. I»»»

“I believe the Government is failing the state and its citizens because at this stage it is acting more like a tour operator company,” said Borislav Gutsanov, MP from the parliamentary group of BSP – United Left, commenting on the caretaker Cabinet’s actions regarding the situation in the Middle Ea»»»

The National Center for Wildlife (NCW) reaffirmed its commitment to protecting wildlife and preserving natural habitats, recognizing this responsibility as essential to nature conservation and ecosystem sustainability in Saudi Arabia. This observance aligns with World Wildlife Day, marked annually »»»

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez hit back on Wednesday at US President Donald Trump's criticisms of Madrid's refusal to let US planes use its bases to attack Iran. "The position of the government of Spain can be summed up in four words: no to war," he said in a televised address, a day after Tr»»»

Trebinje Mayor Mirko Ćurić hosted a reception yesterday for the cast and crew of the short film Nuances, which addresses peer violence, and pledged support for the talented young residents in their future projects. The film has sparked strong reactions from audiences in Trebinje and is the result o»»»