UN: Planet Trapped Record Heat in 2025
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»»»
Kyrgyzstan gains access to frozen fruit exports to China - | 24.KG
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»»»
The cutthroat battle for the US weight-loss drug market
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»»»
Southern section of Zhibek Zholu Avenue to be closed for repairs - | 24.KG
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»»»
Asian Stocks Tumble as Trump Gives Iran 48-hour Ultimatum
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»»»
Dubai gold prices crash below Dh490. Buyers rush in
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,»»»
Qatar accelerates AI deployment with focus on autonomous agents
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»»»
Goods widely available, public urged to shop responsibly
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 »»»
What's next for Germany's troubled car giants?
Cars and TransportationGermanyWhat's next for Germany's troubled car giants?Thomas KohlmannGerman automakers are in a crisis due to stagnant sales, falling profits and constant strategy shifts. Can the industry recover? https://p.dw.com/p/5AmYIGerman carmakers are still struggling to embrace the fu»»»
White House border czar Tom Homan confirms ICE deployment to airports Monday - UPI.com
Travelers wait on long wrapping lines inside terminal B at LaGuardia Airport on Sunday, in New York City. A massive TSA screening line at LaGuardia Airport's Terminal B stretched into the parking garage Sunday afternoon as roughly 50,000 TSA employees continue to work without pay during the ongoing»»»
Eid demand fuels surge in restaurant bookings
Doha, Qatar: Eateries across Doha are experiencing an overwhelming surge in demand during the extended Eid holidays, with dining venues operating at maximum capacity from afternoon well into late evening hours. Amidst the ongoing regional challenges, the festive period has sparked a citywide appeti»»»
Iran is creating a “safe” oil shipping corridor through the Strait of Hormuz for select nations
Iran has signaled that it is ready to allow passage through the Strait of Hormuz to vessels from certain countries. Media reports and tracker data also suggest that a handful of pre-vetted tankers have already sailed smoothly through the “safe” corridor, with at least one shipping company allegedly»»»
Germany calls for diplomacy, reaffirms solidarity with Qatar
Doha: Germany has expressed deep concern over the escalating regional crisis, warning of growing threats to stability while reaffirming its strong solidarity with Qatar and commitment to diplomatic solutions. In an exclusive interview with The Peninsula, German Ambassador to Qatar H E Oliver Owcza »»»
Sri Lanka reveals it rejected US request to land warplanes, Iran request on warships
In an address to the Sri Lankan parliament, the country’s President Anura Kumara Dissanayake revealed that Washington and Tehran both came to Colombo with military requests on February 26 and both left empty handed. Dissanayake said that Sri Lanka had turned down both approaches within the sam»»»
LONG READ: Coal is back.
Coal is back. Having become a fuel for most of the last two decades, countries are scrambling to secure supplies of coal in the face of “ The largest supply disruption in the history,” according to the International Energy Agency (IEA). »»»
LONG READ: Coal is back.
Coal is back. Having become a fuel for most of the last two decades, countries are scrambling to secure supplies of coal in the face of “ The largest supply disruption in the history,” according to the International Energy Agency (IEA). »»»
LONG READ: Coal is back.
Coal is back. Having become a fuel for most of the last two decades, countries are scrambling to secure supplies of coal in the face of “ The largest supply disruption in the history,” according to the International Energy Agency (IEA). »»»
Refined oil products caught in Iran war energy shock maelstrom
The sharp rise in refined oil product prices is intensifying the economic fallout from the latest energy shock, compounding the effects of disrupted crude flows and tightening supply chains. “The surge in the prices of ref»»»
Refined oil products caught in Iran war energy shock maelstrom
The sharp rise in refined oil product prices is intensifying the economic fallout from the latest energy shock, compounding the effects of disrupted crude flows and tightening supply chains. “The surge in the prices of ref»»»
Refined oil products caught in Iran war energy shock maelstrom
The sharp rise in refined oil product prices is intensifying the economic fallout from the latest energy shock, compounding the effects of disrupted crude flows and tightening supply chains. “The surge in the prices of ref»»»
Sri Lanka reveals it rejected US request to land warplanes, Iran request on warships
In an address to the Sri Lankan parliament, the country’s President Anura Kumara Dissanayake revealed that Washington and Tehran both came to Colombo with military requests on February 26 and both left empty handed. Dissanayake said that Sri Lanka had turned down both approaches within the sam»»»
Refined oil products caught in Iran war energy shock maelstrom
The sharp rise in refined oil product prices is intensifying the economic fallout from the latest energy shock, compounding the effects of disrupted crude flows and tightening supply chains. “The surge in the prices of ref»»»
Refined oil products caught in Iran war energy shock maelstrom
The sharp rise in refined oil product prices is intensifying the economic fallout from the latest energy shock, compounding the effects of disrupted crude flows and tightening supply chains. “The surge in the prices of ref»»»
Refined oil products caught in Iran war energy shock maelstrom
The sharp rise in refined oil product prices is intensifying the economic fallout from the latest energy shock, compounding the effects of disrupted crude flows and tightening supply chains. “The surge in the prices of ref»»»
LONG READ: Coal is back.
Coal is back. Having become a fuel for most of the last two decades, countries are scrambling to secure supplies of coal in the face of “ The largest supply disruption in the history,” according to the International Energy Agency (IEA). »»»
Refined oil products caught in Iran war energy shock maelstrom
The sharp rise in refined oil product prices is intensifying the economic fallout from the latest energy shock, compounding the effects of disrupted crude flows and tightening supply chains. “The surge in the prices of ref»»»
Refined oil products caught in Iran war energy shock maelstrom
The sharp rise in refined oil product prices is intensifying the economic fallout from the latest energy shock, compounding the effects of disrupted crude flows and tightening supply chains. “The surge in the prices of ref»»»
Refined oil products caught in Iran war energy shock maelstrom
The sharp rise in refined oil product prices is intensifying the economic fallout from the latest energy shock, compounding the effects of disrupted crude flows and tightening supply chains. “The surge in the prices of ref»»»
Refined oil products caught in Iran war energy shock maelstrom
The sharp rise in refined oil product prices is intensifying the economic fallout from the latest energy shock, compounding the effects of disrupted crude flows and tightening supply chains. “The surge in the prices of ref»»»
Refined oil products caught in Iran war energy shock maelstrom
The sharp rise in refined oil product prices is intensifying the economic fallout from the latest energy shock, compounding the effects of disrupted crude flows and tightening supply chains. “The surge in the prices of ref»»»
Refined oil products caught in Iran war energy shock maelstrom
The sharp rise in refined oil product prices is intensifying the economic fallout from the latest energy shock, compounding the effects of disrupted crude flows and tightening supply chains. “The surge in the prices of ref»»»
Refined oil products caught in Iran war energy shock maelstrom
The sharp rise in refined oil product prices is intensifying the economic fallout from the latest energy shock, compounding the effects of disrupted crude flows and tightening supply chains. “The surge in the prices of ref»»»
Refined oil products caught in Iran war energy shock maelstrom
The sharp rise in refined oil product prices is intensifying the economic fallout from the latest energy shock, compounding the effects of disrupted crude flows and tightening supply chains. “The surge in the prices of ref»»»
Refined oil products caught in Iran war energy shock maelstrom
The sharp rise in refined oil product prices is intensifying the economic fallout from the latest energy shock, compounding the effects of disrupted crude flows and tightening supply chains. “The surge in the prices of ref»»»
LONG READ: Coal is back.
Coal is back. Having become a fuel for most of the last two decades, countries are scrambling to secure supplies of coal in the face of “ The largest supply disruption in the history,” according to the International Energy Agency (IEA). »»»
Russia’s CBR continues monetary easing, key rate cut to 15%
The board of the Central Bank of Russia (CBR) resolved to cut the key interest rate by 50 basis points (bp) to 15% at the policy meeting on March 20, according to a press release from the regulator. This was »»»
Russia moves to crack down on Telegram
Russian authorities have recently taken steps toward significantly restricting the operation of Telegram, a popular messaging service, and are now threatening its total shutdown. The move, however, is unlikely to put off a significant section of the population from using the service, including the »»»
‘I’m glad he’s dead’: Trump reacts to death of ex-FBI chief Robert Mueller, 81
Robert Mueller, the former FBI director who led the investigation into alleged Russian interference in US President Donald Trump’s 2016 election campaign, has died aged 81. The veteran prosecutor, long seen as a bipartisan figure, drew a sharply divisive response from Trump, who said he was “glad h»»»
Cuba suffers second nationwide blackout in less than a week
Cuba was hit by another nationwide blackout on Saturday, leaving much of the island in darkness for the second time in less than a week as its overstretched power system struggled with ageing infrastructure and acute fuel shortages caused by a US oil blockade. Cuba plunged into darkness for the sec»»»
Trump reaction to ex-FBI chief's death: 'Debasement of public life' in US, expert says
Donald Trump’s gloating reaction to the death of former FBI director Robert Mueller, who investigated the president’s ties to Russia during his 2016 campaign, reveals “everything you need to know about the debasement of public life in the United States,” said Reed Brody, a former New York assistant»»»
Iran strikes Israeli nuclear town in retaliation for Natanz attack amid escalating conflict
An Iranian missile struck the Israeli town of Dimona, home to a nuclear facility, injuring dozens in what Tehran said was retaliation for strikes on its Natanz nuclear site. The attack comes amid escalating regional tensions, including two failed Iranian missile strikes on the US‑UK base Diego Garc»»»
Nabatieh under fire: Life inside a war zone in southern Lebanon
In the southern Lebanese city of Nabatieh, paramedics and residents are living under near-constant air strikes, as Israel targets areas it says are linked to Hezbollah. With much of the population displaced, those who remain face daily danger, limited supplies, and relentless uncertainty as emergen»»»
Iran threatens to cripple Gulf water and energy systems after Trump ultimatum
Iran said on Sunday it would target Gulf energy and water infrastructure if U.S. President Donald Trump follows through on a threat to strike its power grid within 48 hours, escalating the conflict. Air raid sirens sounded across Israel after overnight Iranian missile attacks injured dozens in Arad»»»
Eye on Africa - Iran strikes gulf oil, gas sites as war jolts energy markets, what cost for South Africa ?
As tensions continue in the Middle East, the economic fallout is being felt far beyond the region. In South Africa, officials are warning that the ongoing conflict between the United States, Israel and Iran could come at a steep cost. Our South African correspondent speaks to political analyst Sanu»»»
China accounts for largest share of Kyrgyzstan’s foreign trade — EDB - | 24.KG
China holds the largest share in Kyrgyzstan’s foreign trade turnover, a macroeconomic review of the Eurasian Development Bank (EDB) says. According to the report, Kyrgyzstan’s total foreign trade turnover reached $15.8 billion in 2025, marking a decline of 10.2 percent. The country’s key trading pa»»»
2026 Hormuz shock: Why crisis isn't saving Big Oil — it's supercharging post-oil era
The International Energy Agency (IEA) has warned that the world faces the "worst energy crisis in decades" as the Middle East war grinds. Moreover, the exchange of dire threats between the Iranian regime and US and its allies over the Strait of Hormuz continues to drive oil price spikes. With no en»»»
Trump's changing course on Strait of Hormuz strategy raises questions about US war preparation
WEST PALM BEACH, Forida: At war with Iran, President Donald Trump is cycling through an increasingly desperate list of options as he searches for a solution to the crisis in the Strait of Hormuz. He is jumping from calls to secure the waterway through diplomatic means to lifting sanctions and now e»»»
Historic Hawaii floods leave 2,000 people without power
HONOLULU: More than 2,000 people remained without power Sunday afternoon after Hawaii suffered its worst flooding in more than 20 years when heavy rains fell across the islands. Heavy rains fell on soil already saturated by downpours from a winter storm a week ago. Raging waters lifted homes and ca»»»
Hezbollah Fighters Address Supporters, Reaffirm Unwavering Commitment - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Hezbollah Fighters Address Supporters, Reaffirm Unwavering Commitment 23-03-2026 02:48 AM Hezbollah’s military media released a powerful vi»»»
Philippines: Mindoro's massive wind farm hits full power after key upgrade
Manila: The Philippines' 16.53-megawatt Wind Energy Power Facility (WEPF) on the island of Oriental Mindoro is now operating at full capacity, thanks to the installation of three current transformers (CTs) at Bay 1 of the Calangatan Switching Station. The facility's output had been limited by equip»»»