Earthquake hits Kyrgyzstan on the day of Orozo Ait - | 24.KG
An earthquake with a magnitude of approximately 3 hit Kyrgyzstan on the day of Orozo Ait, the Seismology Institute of the National Academy of Sciences reported. According to the report, the tremors were recorded on March 20 at 6.52 p.m. The earthquake’s epicenter was located in the Kyrgyz Republic:»»»
Construction of modern waste processing plant to resume in Osh city - | 24.KG
Mayor of Osh city Zhanarbek Akayev met with Dai Daoguo, CEO of Junxin Huanbao KG Invest, a company that applies advanced environmental technologies from the People’s Republic of China. The Osh City Hall reported. During the meeting, the mayor of the southern capital emphasized the need to accelerat»»»
US Ready to Help Other Countries Guard Strait of Hormuz If Asked — Trump
US President Donald Trump said the United States is ready to assist other countries in guarding the Strait of Hormuz if asked. "If asked, we will help these Countries in their Hormuz efforts," Trump wrote on Truth Social. WorldUS Unlikely to Withdraw From Iran Anytime Soon Because of Hormuz Strait »»»
Business - Gas prices soar as energy infrastructure is attacked in the Gulf
Natural gas prices soared as attacks intensified on energy infrastructure in the Middle East. The Ras Laffan plant in Qatar has sustained "significant damage", according to its operators, which could take years to fully repair. That will have a significant impact on global supplies, »»»
Democracy fading as autocractic rulers gain ground – Statista
Released on March 19, the latest Freedom in the World 2026 report finds that global freedom declined for the 20th consecutive year in 2025, with more countries experiencing a deterioration in political rights and civil liberties than improvements, Statista reports. »»»
Israeli-US strike destroys 16 civilian cargo boats at Bandar Lengeh commercial dock
An Israeli-US airstrike hit the commercial dock at Bandar Lengeh on Iran's southern coast, destroying at least 16 cargo boats belonging to local residents, the town's governor said, Tasnim reported on March 20. The boats, »»»
Israeli strike kills three in rural village in Iran's East Azerbaijan province
Three people were killed and three wounded in an Israeli-US strike on the village of Dizaj Amir Madar in Osku district, East Azerbaijan province, on March 20, ILNA reported, citing the local governor. Governor Mohammad Baq»»»
Israeli-US strike destroys 16 civilian cargo boats at Bandar Lengeh commercial dock
An Israeli-US airstrike hit the commercial dock at Bandar Lengeh on Iran's southern coast, destroying at least 16 cargo boats belonging to local residents, the town's governor said, Tasnim reported on March 20. The boats, »»»
Ukraine deploys 228 counter-drone specialists to Gulf states amid Iran war
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said 228 Ukrainian counter-drone specialists are now working in Qatar, the UAE and Saudi Arabia, with further cooperation underway with Kuwait and Jordan, RBC-Ukraine reported on March 20. »»»
Ukraine deploys 228 counter-drone specialists to Gulf states amid Iran war
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said 228 Ukrainian counter-drone specialists are now working in Qatar, the UAE and Saudi Arabia, with further cooperation underway with Kuwait and Jordan, RBC-Ukraine reported on March 20. »»»
Israeli strike kills three in rural village in Iran's East Azerbaijan province
Three people were killed and three wounded in an Israeli-US strike on the village of Dizaj Amir Madar in Osku district, East Azerbaijan province, on March 20, ILNA reported, citing the local governor. Governor Mohammad Baq»»»
Israeli-US strike destroys 16 civilian cargo boats at Bandar Lengeh commercial dock
An Israeli-US airstrike hit the commercial dock at Bandar Lengeh on Iran's southern coast, destroying at least 16 cargo boats belonging to local residents, the town's governor said, Tasnim reported on March 20. The boats, »»»
Israeli strike kills three in rural village in Iran's East Azerbaijan province
Three people were killed and three wounded in an Israeli-US strike on the village of Dizaj Amir Madar in Osku district, East Azerbaijan province, on March 20, ILNA reported, citing the local governor. Governor Mohammad Baq»»»
Ukraine deploys 228 counter-drone specialists to Gulf states amid Iran war
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said 228 Ukrainian counter-drone specialists are now working in Qatar, the UAE and Saudi Arabia, with further cooperation underway with Kuwait and Jordan, RBC-Ukraine reported on March 20. »»»
Israeli-US strike destroys 16 civilian cargo boats at Bandar Lengeh commercial dock
An Israeli-US airstrike hit the commercial dock at Bandar Lengeh on Iran's southern coast, destroying at least 16 cargo boats belonging to local residents, the town's governor said, Tasnim reported on March 20. The boats, »»»
Iran's supreme leader issues Nowruz message, says unity has 'broken the enemy'
Iran's Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, issued a message marking the Persian New Year on March 20,in a written message following his appointment earlier in the month, following the death of his father. The younger K»»»
Israeli strike kills three in rural village in Iran's East Azerbaijan province
Three people were killed and three wounded in an Israeli-US strike on the village of Dizaj Amir Madar in Osku district, East Azerbaijan province, on March 20, ILNA reported, citing the local governor. Governor Mohammad Baq»»»
Israeli-US strike destroys 16 civilian cargo boats at Bandar Lengeh commercial dock
An Israeli-US airstrike hit the commercial dock at Bandar Lengeh on Iran's southern coast, destroying at least 16 cargo boats belonging to local residents, the town's governor said, Tasnim reported on March 20. The boats, »»»
Israeli strike kills three in rural village in Iran's East Azerbaijan province
Three people were killed and three wounded in an Israeli-US strike on the village of Dizaj Amir Madar in Osku district, East Azerbaijan province, on March 20, ILNA reported, citing the local governor. Governor Mohammad Baq»»»
Israeli-US strike destroys 16 civilian cargo boats at Bandar Lengeh commercial dock
An Israeli-US airstrike hit the commercial dock at Bandar Lengeh on Iran's southern coast, destroying at least 16 cargo boats belonging to local residents, the town's governor said, Tasnim reported on March 20. The boats, »»»
Israeli strike kills three in rural village in Iran's East Azerbaijan province
Three people were killed and three wounded in an Israeli-US strike on the village of Dizaj Amir Madar in Osku district, East Azerbaijan province, on March 20, ILNA reported, citing the local governor. Governor Mohammad Baq»»»
Israeli strike kills three in rural village in Iran's East Azerbaijan province
Three people were killed and three wounded in an Israeli-US strike on the village of Dizaj Amir Madar in Osku district, East Azerbaijan province, on March 20, ILNA reported, citing the local governor. Governor Mohammad Baq»»»
Ukraine deploys 228 counter-drone specialists to Gulf states amid Iran war
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said 228 Ukrainian counter-drone specialists are now working in Qatar, the UAE and Saudi Arabia, with further cooperation underway with Kuwait and Jordan, RBC-Ukraine reported on March 20. »»»
Iran's supreme leader issues Nowruz message, says unity has 'broken the enemy'
Iran's Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, issued a message marking the Persian New Year on March 20,in a written message following his appointment earlier in the month, following the death of his father. The younger K»»»
Israeli strike kills three in rural village in Iran's East Azerbaijan province
Three people were killed and three wounded in an Israeli-US strike on the village of Dizaj Amir Madar in Osku district, East Azerbaijan province, on March 20, ILNA reported, citing the local governor. Governor Mohammad Baq»»»
Ukraine deploys 228 counter-drone specialists to Gulf states amid Iran war
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said 228 Ukrainian counter-drone specialists are now working in Qatar, the UAE and Saudi Arabia, with further cooperation underway with Kuwait and Jordan, RBC-Ukraine reported on March 20. »»»
Iran's supreme leader issues Nowruz message, says unity has 'broken the enemy'
Iran's Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, issued a message marking the Persian New Year on March 20,in a written message following his appointment earlier in the month, following the death of his father. The younger K»»»
Israeli-US strike destroys 16 civilian cargo boats at Bandar Lengeh commercial dock
An Israeli-US airstrike hit the commercial dock at Bandar Lengeh on Iran's southern coast, destroying at least 16 cargo boats belonging to local residents, the town's governor said, Tasnim reported on March 20. The boats, »»»
Ukraine deploys 228 counter-drone specialists to Gulf states amid Iran war
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said 228 Ukrainian counter-drone specialists are now working in Qatar, the UAE and Saudi Arabia, with further cooperation underway with Kuwait and Jordan, RBC-Ukraine reported on March 20. »»»
Israeli strike kills three in rural village in Iran's East Azerbaijan province
Three people were killed and three wounded in an Israeli-US strike on the village of Dizaj Amir Madar in Osku district, East Azerbaijan province, on March 20, ILNA reported, citing the local governor. Governor Mohammad Baq»»»
African food security threats spike as Iran war strangles fertiliser supplies, prices soar
Conflict-driven disruption to fertiliser supply chains in the Middle East is raising the risk of price shocks across Africa, with analysts warning that benchmark urea prices could approach levels seen after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, when global prices roughly doubled, impacting»»»
African food security threats spike as Iran war strangles fertiliser supplies, prices soar
Conflict-driven disruption to fertiliser supply chains in the Middle East is raising the risk of price shocks across Africa, with analysts warning that benchmark urea prices could approach levels seen after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, when global prices roughly doubled, impacting»»»
African food security threats spike as Iran war strangles fertiliser supplies, prices soar
Conflict-driven disruption to fertiliser supply chains in the Middle East is raising the risk of price shocks across Africa, with analysts warning that benchmark urea prices could approach levels seen after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, when global prices roughly doubled, impacting»»»
African food security threats spike as Iran war strangles fertiliser supplies, prices soar
Conflict-driven disruption to fertiliser supply chains in the Middle East is raising the risk of price shocks across Africa, with analysts warning that benchmark urea prices could approach levels seen after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, when global prices roughly doubled, impacting»»»
African food security threats spike as Iran war strangles fertiliser supplies, prices soar
Conflict-driven disruption to fertiliser supply chains in the Middle East is raising the risk of price shocks across Africa, with analysts warning that benchmark urea prices could approach levels seen after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, when global prices roughly doubled, impacting»»»
African food security threats spike as Iran war strangles fertiliser supplies, prices soar
Conflict-driven disruption to fertiliser supply chains in the Middle East is raising the risk of price shocks across Africa, with analysts warning that benchmark urea prices could approach levels seen after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, when global prices roughly doubled, impacting»»»
Georgians continue fight for democracy after almost 500 days of protest
It's Saturday night in Tbilisi. A crowd is gathering outside the city's State Concert Hall, chatting among themselves. For some, the gathering offers a brief respite from the exhaustion of prolonged demonstration. For others, it is an act of defiance against a government that opposition figures, We»»»
Kyrgyzstan: Ousted security services chief now facing corruption allegations
Ousted former Kyrgyz security services boss Kamchybek Tashiyev, a former boxer who until last month was President Sadyr Japarov’s right-hand man, is on the ropes. A little more than a month after Japarov uncere»»»
African food security threats spike as Iran war strangles fertiliser supplies, prices soar
Conflict-driven disruption to fertiliser supply chains in the Middle East is raising the risk of price shocks across Africa, with analysts warning that benchmark urea prices could approach levels seen after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, when global prices roughly doubled, impacting»»»
Israeli strike kills three in rural village in Iran's East Azerbaijan province
Three people were killed and three wounded in an Israeli-US strike on the village of Dizaj Amir Madar in Osku district, East Azerbaijan province, on March 20, ILNA reported, citing the local governor. Governor Mohammad Baq»»»
Kosovo’s PM warns of rising tensions as Serbia holds military drills near border
Kosovo Prime Minister Albin Kurti has described recent Serbian army exercises near the border with Kosovo as “extremely worrying,” accusing Belgrade of using its military to exert pressure and destabilise the Western Balkans, Koha.net reported on March 19. »»»
Kosovo’s PM warns of rising tensions as Serbia holds military drills near border
Kosovo Prime Minister Albin Kurti has described recent Serbian army exercises near the border with Kosovo as “extremely worrying,” accusing Belgrade of using its military to exert pressure and destabilise the Western Balkans, Koha.net reported on March 19. »»»
EU Council meeting achieves little
EU leaders had a heavy agenda at a summit in Brussels on March 19. They had to deal with a mushrooming energy crisis, a Ukraine funding fiasco and the stalled passage of twentieth sanctions on Russia. Little progress was made on solving any of these issues. »»»
EU Council meeting achieves little
EU leaders had a heavy agenda at a summit in Brussels on March 19. They had to deal with a mushrooming energy crisis, a Ukraine funding fiasco and the stalled passage of twentieth sanctions on Russia. Little progress was made on solving any of these issues. »»»
Belarus frees another 250 political prisoners as US eases sanctions
Belarus has released another 250 political prisoners, the largest single release to date, after cutting a new sanctions relief deal with the US, Associated Press reported on March 19. President Alexander Lukashenko ordered»»»
Philippine EV sales hit fast lane, hybrids jump 600%
Manila: Philippine car buyers are easing off the gas — but electric vehicles (EV) are stepping on the pedal. New internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicle sales fell more than 8% in February to 35,842 units, down from 39,164 a year ago, according to data from the Chamber of Automotive Manufacturers »»»
Middle East tensions rise: Iran targets tourist spots as US deploys more marines - here's what to know
Three weeks into escalating Middle East tensions, Iran warned it could expand attacks to recreational and tourist sites worldwide. The threat came as Gulf nations intercepted multiple drones near oil installations, and Israel reported continued missile fire from Iran. Stay updated: Get the latest f»»»
Kyrgyz woman convicted in Russia for attempting to sell drugs online - | 24.KG
The Leninsky District Court of Ivanovo, Russia, convicted two foreigners involved in an organized drug trafficking group. The regional court reported. According to the court, a 31-year-old Kyrgyzstani and a 32-year-old citizen of Tajikistan were convicted. The investigation and the court establishe»»»
Salaries of medical workers to be increased by 100 percent from April 1 - | 24.KG
Salaries of medical workers in Kyrgyzstan will be increased by 100 percent starting April 1, presidential press secretary Askat Alagozov announced on social media. According to him, President Sadyr Japarov had previously stated that the state would support doctors and raise their salaries. «Work in»»»
Araghchi Condemns US Use of UK Bases for Aggression Against Iran
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer is putting the lives of his compatriots at risk by allowing British bases to be used for aggression against Iran, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said. The UK government on Friday approved the US use of UK bases for strikes against Iran's missile sites. "Vast »»»