A fee will be charged from pilgrims under a decision adopted by the Spiritual Directorate of Muslims of Kyrgyzstan. The muftiyat commented on the new measure. It is noted that during the People’s Kurultai held in December 2024, participants appealed to the president to consider raising salaries for»»»

PA Media/dpa London Video assistant referee (VAR) powers have been extended by football’s lawmakers. Using VAR to check corners will be an option for competitions from this summer, while the core VAR protocol has now been widened to cover second yellow cards and cards awarded to the wrong team. The»»»

An image circulating widely on X, Facebook and other social media platforms purporting to show the body of Ali Khamenei beneath rubble following an airstrike has been confirmed as artificially generated, Dawn reports. The »»»

India is set to face renewed oil price volatility and increased macroeconomic headwinds as tensions around Iran intensify, following Israeli and US air strikes over the weekend, and what appears to be an Iranian attack on an oil tanker, north of Khasab Port in the Gulf, the Palau registered Sk»»»

China’s foreign minister Wang Yi held a telephone conversation on March 1 with his Russian counterpart Sergei Lavrov at Moscow’s request, as Beijing and Moscow responded to US and Israeli strikes on Iran. According to XINH»»»

European leaders called for de-escalation of the growing conflict in the Middle East and scrambled to assess security risks on March 1 after US and Israeli strikes killed Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. Israel on March»»»

Gulf markets fell on March 1 when some reopened for the first trading day after the dramatic escalation between Israel, the United States and Iran on February 28.  Bombings have rattled financial markets and disrupted»»»

An image circulating widely on X, Facebook and other social media platforms purporting to show the body of Ali Khamenei beneath rubble following an airstrike has been confirmed as artificially generated, Dawn reports. The »»»

European leaders called for de-escalation of the growing conflict in the Middle East and scrambled to assess security risks on March 1 after US and Israeli strikes killed Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. Israel on March»»»

An image circulating widely on X, Facebook and other social media platforms purporting to show the body of Ali Khamenei beneath rubble following an airstrike has been confirmed as artificially generated, Dawn reports. The »»»

Gulf markets fell on March 1 when some reopened for the first trading day after the dramatic escalation between Israel, the United States and Iran on February 28.  Bombings have rattled financial markets and disrupted»»»

Uzbekistan’s foreign trade turnover amounted to $5.8bn in January on a year on year gain of $1.32bn, or 29.2%, according to the national statistical committee. Growth was driven by a 26.7% y/y rise in exports to $1.69bn, s»»»

The Serbian embassy building in Tehran was damaged in airstrikes on Iran in the morning on March 1, but no injuries were reported, according to public broadcaster RTS. A military base located near the embassy was among the»»»

Following the US attack, US President Donald Trump announced that he had three candidates in mind to lead Iran. "I have three very good choices." the New York Times quoted the US leader as saying. He declined to reveal whom he had in mind. "I won’t be revealing them now. Let’s get the job done firs»»»

Ishenaly Arabaev Kyrgyz State University plans to build a three-story administrative building with a coworking space. A tender has been announced, and the corresponding application has been posted on the state procurement portal. The planned cost of the project is 53,902,262 soms. Applications are »»»

Razzak Beishekeev won bronze at a ranking wrestling tournament in Albania, the United World Wrestling (UWW) reported. He competed in the 72-kilogram weight class and defeated his opponent from Kazakhstan in the fight for third place. In the semifinals, the athlete lost to Mohammad Reza from Iran.»»»

The Israeli army has announced the beginning of strikes against Hezbollah targets in Lebanon. Earlier, the army reported air raid sirens sounding in several areas of northern Israel after having detected projectiles fired from Lebanon. "In response to Hezbollah's projectile fire toward the State of»»»

AMMAN — Commercial exports (re-exports) from Zarqa totalled JD32.6 million in February, with 270 certificates of origin issued, the head of the Zarqa Chamber of Commerce, Hussein Shraim, reported on Sunday.This marks a 4.12 per cent decline from January, when re-exports amounted to around JD34 mill»»»

Three-time world wrestling champion and Olympic medalist Aisuluu Tynybekova became a mother. She announced the news on social media. «There are three of us now,» she wrote. The athlete also thanked everyone for their congratulations. Judging by the photo she posted, the couple welcomed a baby boy. »»»

An earthquake measuring approximately magnitude 3.5 was registered on the Kyrgyzstan — China border. The Seismology Institute of the National Academy of Sciences reported. According to the Institute, the tremors were recorded this morning at 5.44 a.m. The earthquake’s epicenter was located on the b»»»

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Wednesday that progress had been made in assembling an international anti-gang force for Haiti, raising hopes that improved security could allow long-delayed elections to go ahead this year. Yet with armed groups controlling much of the capital, the prospec»»»

Britain's Royal Air Force base Akrotiri in Cyprus was hit by a suspected drone strike overnight, causing limited damage and no casualties, Cypriot authorities and the UK's Ministry of Defense said. A Cyprus government spokesperson ⁠said that "information received through ⁠various channels indicates»»»

March 1 (UPI) -- The Israeli military was attacking Hezbollah targets in neighboring Lebanon, amid worries that its war with the United States against Iran may escalate and spill across the region. The Israel Defense Forces announced its military offensive hours after sirens triggered by projectile»»»

Kyrgyzstani Nurzat Nurtaeva won a silver medal at a ranking wrestling tournament in Albania, the United World Wrestling (UWW) reported. In the 72-kilogram weight class, she lost to Kazakhstani Jamila Bakbergenova in the final. Nurzat Nurtaeva defeated representatives of Bulgaria, India, and Poland.»»»

The Iranian regime’s approach is becoming "more reckless", and "more dangerous", British Prime Minister Keir Starmer stated. In a video address, the British leader confirmed that the UK has authorised the US use of British bases in the conflict amid the shooting war, citing threats to British inter»»»

Fatemeh Shams watched with bated breath as her native country came under military attack from the US and Israel over the weekend. Living in the US since 2009, she is among Iranian-American exiles who have opposed the Tehran regime from afar, and so she does not mourn the death of Supreme Leader Aya»»»

The Israeli military told residents of about 50 towns and villages in Lebanon to evacuate on Monday, warning of imminent attacks against Hezbollah militants, following rocket fire at Israel. "For your safety, evacuate your homes immediately and move at least 1,000 meters away from your village to o»»»

Share: By Laila Bassam, Yomna Ehab and Nayera Abdallah Photo –Hezbollah supporters rally in solidarity with Iran, after U.S. and Israeli strikes killed Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, in Beirut, Lebanon, March 1, 2026. REUTERS/Mohamed Azakir BEIRUT, March 2 (Reuters) – Israel carried»»»

Quito, Ecuador: Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, has arrived at Carondelet Palace in Quito, welcomed via an official reception ceremony, during which the national anthems of the UAE and the Republic of Ecuador were performed. Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Za»»»

The Israeli military launched airstrikes early on Monday targeting Beirut's southern suburbs, an area known as Dahiyeh, considered a stronghold of the Iran-backed Hezbollah group. Earlier, Hezbollah said it launched “missiles and a swarm of drones” at an Israeli army base south of Haifa “in revenge»»»

The family of Henrietta Lacks has settled a lawsuit against Novartis. File Photo courtesy of Novartis March 1 (UPI) -- The family of Henrietta Lacks, whose cells were taken without her consent as she battled cervical cancer, settled a lawsuit with Novartis. Lacks, who was just 31 when died in 1951 »»»

Iranian state media have confirmed the death of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in the ongoing joint US-Israeli strikes on the Islamic Republic. Multiple news agencies, including Tasnim, Mehr, and Press TV, announced early on Sunday that the 86-year-old leader had been “martyred” in the attac»»»

The regional as well as the global scene is no longer merely drifting toward conflict; it is accelerating into a new and dangerous phase of open confrontation. The military strikes launched by the United States and Israel against Iran on 28 February 2026 marked a watershed moment in an already frag»»»

MANAMA, March 1 (KUNA) -- Bahrain's Salmaniya Medical Complex received four persons who were wounded in the latest attacks on the Kingdom of Bahrain.Three of the injuries were minor and were treated in line with medical protocols before being discharged, BNA news agency reported on Sunday morning, »»»

DUBAI, March 1 (KUNA) -- A hostile drone was intercepted and its wreckage caused a fire at one of the berths of Jebel Ali Port in the small hours of Sunday.No casualties were reported as Dubai Civil Defense teams responded immediately to the incident.They continue battling against the fire, WAM new»»»

TEHRAN, March 1 (KUNA) -- A daughter, son-in-law and grandson of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei were killed in the air attack on Tehran on Saturday morning.A daughter-in-law was also killed in the attack, Fars News Agency reported on Sunday morning, citing sources in the Supreme Leade»»»

MANAMA, March 1 (KUNA) -- An apartment building was targeted in Manama, the capital city of Bahrain, on Saturday night.The competent authorities rushed to the site to assess the potential damage, the Bahraini Ministry of Interior said in a brief post on its X account. (end) kna.gb»»»

Russia has delivered critical humanitarian aid to Madagascar, including around 60 tons of food, to support relief efforts after two consecutive cyclones, the Russian Embassy in the island nation has reported. Last month, Madagascar was struck by two powerful tropical systems, Gezani and Fytia, in q»»»

KUWAIT, Feb 28 (KUNA) -- His Highness the Crown Prince Sheikh Sabah Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah and His Highness the Prime Minister Sheikh Ahmad Abdullah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah visited Ministry of Defense's Joint Operations Center and Air Force Operations Center on Saturday.They were received by Minister o»»»

KUWAIT, March 1 (KUNA) -- The Public Authority for Civil Aviation will start at 5:00 a.m. Sunday assessment of damages caused by an Iranian attack ahead of carrying out repairs in order to restore operations as soon as possible.The situation in Kuwait International Airport is stable, Acting Directo»»»

NEW YORK: Eight countries that are part of the OPEC+ announced Sunday they will boost production of crude as US and Israeli forces launched a major attack on Iran and the country responded with retaliatory strikes against Israel and US military installations around the Gulf, disrupting oil shipment»»»

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KUWAIT, Feb 28 (KUNA) -- His Highness the Prime Minister Sheikh Ahmad Abdullah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah visited Farwaniya Hospital on Saturday to inquire himself about citizens and residents who were injured in the attack on Kuwait International Airport.His Highness the Prime Minister was briefed by the m»»»

Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts, Supreme Court Justice Elena Kagan, Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh, and Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney Barrett listen as President Donald Trump delivers his State of the Union last Tuesday. Photo by Annabelle Gordon/UPI | License Photo March 1 (UPI) »»»

The killing of Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei in an attack by the United States and Israel has triggered sharp reactions across the world as leaders warn of escalation and regional instability. Here is how several countries, global bodies and prominent groups have responded to Khamenei’s killi»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Charity (QC) has distributed 3,000 relief food baskets to Yemeni and Somali refugees in the Republic of Djibouti on the occasion of the Holy Month of Ramadan. Organised under Qatar Charity’s ‘Good Starts with You’ campaign and run with the support of generous donors,»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Forty-six teams of ambitious high school students from Qatar, the US, Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, Jordan and Bahrain took part in the latest instalment of Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar’s (WCM-Q) annual High School Research Competition. The event brought a total of 165 students »»»

In the clear blue skies above Abu Dhabi, white contrails streak high above the sand-coloured villas and well-watered gardens. These are no incoming Dreamliners or Airbuses bringing in the next manifest of tourists and guest workers. They are incoming ballistic missiles, launched by the Emirates' gi»»»

PA Media/DPA London Arsenal passed a major examination of their Premier League title credentials after Jurrien Timber and William Saliba both scored from corners in a 2-1 win over 10-man Chelsea on Sunday. A week after they thumped Tottenham Hotspur, Arsenal recorded another pivotal triumph to rest»»»