Doha, Qatar: The Qatar Meteorology Department reported that rain was observed in several parts of the country on Monday, with thundery conditions at times. In a video post on X, the department said heavy rains were recorded in places like Mesaieed, Bin Omran and Mamoura. Latest weather images relea»»»

The Alliance Française in Bishkek, with the support of the Embassies of France, Switzerland, Belgium, Romania, and the EU Delegation, announces the launch of Spring of Francophonie 2026. The festival will run from March 25 to April 12, 2026, and will focus on the theme «Women and Francophonie,» the»»»

Gold prices slipped more than 2% on Monday, hitting a nearly four-month low, as an escalating Middle East conflict stoked inflation concerns and expectations of higher global interest rates. Spot gold fell 2.7% to $4,366.94 per ounce as of 0432 GMT, extending losses into a ninth straight session. T»»»

An unmanned Russian cargo spacecraft has a problem with an antenna so it will have to be manually docked when it reaches the International Space Station (ISS), Russia's Roscosmos state space corporation said in a statement. A Soyuz-2.1a rocket launched the Progress MS-33 cargo spacecraft on Sunday »»»

European and US gasoline cargoes are heading to the Asia Pacific after Asian prices surged on tightening supply due to the US-Israeli war with Iran, according to trade sources and shipping data. The war has disrupted crude and oil product shipments from the Middle East to Asia, causing Asian refine»»»

Pakistan's foreign minister said Monday that the country remains committed to "eradicating the menace of terrorism", as the clock ticked down to the end of a temporary ceasefire with Afghanistan. Both countries last Wednesday announced a halt to weeks of hostilities for the Eid al-Fitr holiday mark»»»

Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani slammed on Sunday the attack by a “cowardly” armed faction against an intelligence headquarters in Baghdad. His position effectively puts an end to opportunities to hold dialogue between his government and the factions to stop their attacks on various US»»»

The director of CMAT's latest music video says she tried - unsuccessfully - to make Jamie Oliver act angry during filming. Eilís Doherty directed the video for the Irish singer's track The Jamie Oliver Petrol Station, which features the celebrity chef. In the song, CMAT - real name Ciara Mary-Alice»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Sheikh Abdullah bin Zaid Al Mahmoud Islamic Cultural Center Mosque witnessed the delivery of the Eid Al-Fitr sermon and prayer in a solemn spiritual atmosphere, in accordance with the procedures and instructions issued by the Ministry of Endowments and Islamic Affairs. Attendance w»»»

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»»»

With the conclusion of the blessed month of Ramadan, a Muslim stands at an important stage in their spiritual journey. The end of Ramadan is not seen as the conclusion of worship, but rather the beginning of a new phase of maintaining closeness to Allah. Ramadan is not an end in itself, but a compr»»»

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»»»

Clearing the site of the former old bazaar located along the banks of Ak-Buura River has begun in Osh city, the Osh City Hall reported. According to the municipality, the area will be transformed into a modern public space. Mayor Zhanarbek Akayev inspected the progress of the works and noted that t»»»

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»»»

Doha, Qatar: Al Rayyan will take on Al Ahli while defending champions Al Arabi will meet Al Sadd in the “Playoffs” stage of the semi-finals of the Qatar Men’s Basketball League 2025–26 season at the Al Gharafa Club Hall today. The resumption of the league comes after a temporary suspension due to p»»»

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»»»

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»»»

London's police said they are investigating an "arson attack" as an antisemitic hate crime after volunteer ambulances run by a Jewish organization were set on fire on Monday. The London Fire Brigade said it was alerted to vehicles on fire at Highfield Court in Golders Green at 1:40 am. Firefighters»»»

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,»»»

Dubai: The UAE National Emergency Crisis and Disaster Management Authority (NCEMA) has reassured residents regarding the ongoing weather conditions affecting the country. Officials confirmed that thunder and other related sounds are normal during such weather events and do not indicate any immediat»»»

Athens shifts into parade mode on Wednesday for Greek Independence Day. From early morning, major roads including Vasilissis Amalias, Vasilissis Sofias, Panepistimiou, Syngrou, and Syntagma Square will close, with strict no-parking rules enforced. Traffic disruptions will last Tuesday through Wedne»»»

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»»»

Israel launched a new wave of attacks early Monday against Tehran and a top American commander told Iranians to remain in shelters for the foreseeable future, while Iran renewed strikes on its Gulf neighbors. As Iran continues its stranglehold on the Strait of Hormuz, US President Donald Trump gave»»»

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 »»»

Doha, Qatar: The Qatar National Library has announced it will reopen its doors to the public starting tomorrow, Tuesday, March 24, resuming its regular operating hours and services for visitors across the country. The reopening comes as a welcome development for students, researchers and families w»»»

President Sadyr Japarov signed a law introducing amendments to the Code on Non-Tax Revenues. The document was adopted by the Zhogorku Kenesh on February 26, 2026. Under the new provisions, state fees can now be paid not only in cash through banks and financial institutions, but also via remote serv»»»

President Sadyr Japarov signed Decree No. 348 amending the document «On Certain Issues of the Security Council of the Kyrgyz Republic» dated August 24, 2021. According to the amendments, a new position has been added to the Security Council: the head of the state agency responsible for protecting t»»»

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»»»

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»»»

An Air Canada Express CRJ-900, arriving from Montreal, struck a fire truck on a runway at New York’s LaGuardia Airport on Monday, authorities confirmed. The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) temporarily halted all flights at the airport following the incident. New York City firefighters resp»»»

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»»»

Doha: Popular leisure destinations across Qatar are witnessing a surge in visitors as families and residents make the most of the ongoing Eid holiday, with iconic locations such as Souq Waqif and the Doha Corniche continuing to draw people well into the evenings. The festive atmosphere has transfor»»»

New state educational standards for initial vocational training of drivers have been approved in Kyrgyzstan, the Ministry of Education and Science reported. According to the state standard for training Category B drivers, the following study modes are provided: For online programs, practical drivin»»»

Rather than enduring a legendary 200-mile (320-kilometre) overland march to confront the invading William the Conqueror at the famous Battle of Hastings in 1066, King Harold Godwinson's forces likely launched a "sophisticated land-sea operation" that ultimately failed to stop the Norman conquest of»»»

Voters across France head to the polls Sunday for mayoral runoffs in major cities including Paris and Marseille, with the left fighting to hold key strongholds and the far right seeking gains in a closely watched test ahead of next year’s presidential election. Voters began casting their ballots fo»»»

Ten years after Islamic State (IS) group terrorists staged Belgium’s deadliest attack in peacetime, killing 32 people and wounding more than 300, authorities vow to have learnt the right security lessons. Since the 2016 massacre, a coordinated extremist profile database has been set up, and the num»»»

Tens of thousands of people protested in Prague on Saturday against the policies and plans of the new Czech government led by populist Prime Minister Andrej Babis. The protesters from across the Czech Republic attended the peaceful demonstration at Letná park, the scene of huge gatherings in 1989 t»»»

Italy’s conservative premier, Giorgia Meloni, faces a pivotal political test in a two-day referendum on judicial reform that started on Sunday, a vote that has transformed into a broader judgment on her leadership at home and abroad. If passed, the reform would the "biggest overhaul of the judiciar»»»

Italians began voting Sunday in a two-day referendum on reforms that Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni says will make the judiciary more independent – but which critics argue will do the opposite. The poll risks turning into a referendum on the far-right leader herself, ahead of parliamentary elec»»»

Italy’s two-day referendum on whether or not to overhaul the country’s justice system has become a key test for Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni. If the “No” side wins, analysts say it will send a strong political signal and weaken her leadership. Accused by her opponents of threatening the judiciary'»»»

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»»»

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 »»»

Dubai: Thunder, lightning and steady rainfall swept across Abu Dhabi on Monday, as unstable weather conditions brought much-needed rain to parts of the emirate. Abu Dhabi Police urged drivers to remain cautious on the roads, advising them to adhere to variable speed limits displayed on electronic s»»»

Soft drinks will be subject to excise tax regardless of their status as baby food. Starting January 1, 2026, in Kyrgyzstan, soft drinks classified under Foreign Economic Activity Commodity Nomenclature code 2202 are subject to excise tax and must be marked with excise stamps, regardless of their re»»»

Turkey's Ministry of National Defence confirmed on March 22 that three Turkish nationals were among the seven killed in the Qatari military helicopter crash, including one Turkish Armed Forces officer and two technicians from ASELSAN, Turkey's state-owned defence electronics company. »»»

Turkey's Ministry of National Defence confirmed on March 22 that three Turkish nationals were among the seven killed in the Qatari military helicopter crash, including one Turkish Armed Forces officer and two technicians from ASELSAN, Turkey's state-owned defence electronics company. »»»

Will the GCC be drawn into the war and unite against Iran? The foreign ministers of Turkey, Saudi Arabia, Egypt and Pakistan met in Riyadh on March 18 to discuss a possible security pact and taking up arms against Iran as it continues to target their oil and gas cash cows. The Turkish foreign »»»

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»»»

Will the GCC be drawn into the war and unite against Iran? The foreign ministers of Turkey, Saudi Arabia, Egypt and Pakistan met in Riyadh on March 18 to discuss a possible security pact and taking up arms against Iran as it continues to target their oil and gas cash cows. The Turkish foreign »»»

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). »»»