Barcelona: Former Barcelona coach Xavi Hernandez said the club's president Joan Laporta scuppered the return of all-time great Lionel Messi in 2023 to avoid a power struggle. The eight-time Ballon d'Or winner left Barca for Paris Saint-Germain in 2021 and then two years later moved to MLS side Inte»»»

Japan will deploy a batch of long-range, counter-strike missiles in a southwest region near China by the end of March, officials said Monday. The Ground Self-Defense Force plans to position its Type 12 surface-to-ship missiles, with a reported range of 1,000 kilometers (620 miles), in Kumamoto, Kyu»»»

European gas prices have surged once more as a result of Iran’s blockade of the Strait of Hormuz that has knocked out around a fifth of global LNG supply.  The TTF front month contract ended trading on March 6 at almo»»»

A committee of the Zhogorku Kenesh has approved an agreement to build two overpasses and 3.2 kilometers of road in Osh. The decision was made at a meeting of the Parliamentary Committee on International Affairs, Defense, Security, and Migration. To implement the project, Eurasian Development Bank w»»»

In moments of crisis, the media is far more than a simple conveyor of news. It becomes a compass guiding public opinion through noise and uncertainty. When challenges escalate and questions multiply, people search for reliable information — facts that reassure them and restore a sense of balance. A»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The price of a barrel of Brent crude exceeded $118 for the first time since June 17, 2022, according to trading data. According to trading data, the price of May Brent crude futures exceeded $118 on Monday. As of 02:24 GMT, the price retreated to $116.58, still up 25.77% from the»»»

The US dollar continued its rise against the Egyptian pound during Sunday’s trading, reaching levels exceeding LE52 in most banks in the local market for the first time in several months. This continues the upward trend recently witnessed in the exchange market. The US dollar was priced at approxim»»»

Manila: Queues formed at Philippine petrol stations and officials warned against hoarding Monday as residents raced to fill their tanks ahead of an expected surge in prices driven by the tensions in Middle East. The ongoing conflict has disrupted shipping and damaged oil and gas facilities in the r»»»

At least 14 people were killed when an inflatable boat carrying migrants crashed into a Turkish coast guard vessel off Türkiye’s southern province of Antalya on Monday, ‌the coast ‌guard said ‌in ⁠a statement. The coast ⁠guard said the high-speed boat was detected early on Monday off the coast of t»»»

The global oil price reached $115 per barrel today. Against this backdrop, a gradual increase in fuel prices in Kyrgyzstan is possible due to the global geopolitical situation. Kanatbek Eshatov, head of the Association of Oil Traders of Kyrgyzstan, told 24.kg news agency. According to him, fuel pri»»»

This photo, taken Monday, shows the trading room of Hana Bank in central Seoul as the South Korean won fell to a 17-year low against the U.S. dollar. The won was quoted at 1,495.5 won per dollar at the close of trading hours at the Korean Stock Exchange. Photo by Yonhap The South Korean won fell to»»»

Simtel (BVB: SMTL), an engineering and technology group listed on the Main Market of the Bucharest Stock Exchange and one of the leading national players in the renewable energy sector, announces the consolidation of its management structure through the appointment of Petre Stoian as Chief Executiv»»»

Tensions across the Middle East continue to escalate following the large-scale military campaign launched by the US and Israel against Iran on February 28. Iran has launched overnight missile and drone strikes across Iraq, Jordan, and the Gulf states following a fresh wave of Israeli attacks. The o»»»

More than 200 guests, including families, community leaders, and distinguished personalities, gathered at the Khalidiya Palace Hotel in Dubai to attend a special Ramadan Iftar dedicated to People of Determination. The evening, organised by JYK Community Services in partnership with Westfield Event »»»

The US dollar continued its rise against the Egyptian pound during Sunday’s trading, reaching levels exceeding LE52 in most banks in the local market for the first time in several months. This continues the upward trend recently witnessed in the exchange market. The US dollar was priced at approxim»»»

China said Monday that Iran's decision to name Mojtaba Khamenei as its new supreme leader following the killing of his father was a domestic matter, and it opposed any attempt to target him. Israel's military has threatened to target any successor to former supreme leader Ali Khamenei, who was kill»»»

Nepal's centrist RSP party of rapper-turned-politician Balendra Shah had secured a majority in the direct parliamentary elections, partial official results showed Sunday, and was heading for a landslide according to official trends. The 35-year-old's Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) was also leading »»»

Despite gradual progress, women still hold only slightly more than a quarter of the seats in national parliaments worldwide, UN News Service reports. According to it, the rate of growth in representation remains the slowest since 2017 for the second consecutive year. According to a new report from »»»

Two Deputy Ministers of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry of Kyrgyzstan have been dismissed. The Cabinet of Ministers’ press service reported. By order of the Cabinet Chairman, Bekten Bekbolotov was relieved of his duties according to a submitted letter of resignation, and Zhany»»»

Dubai: Lulu has opened a new Lulu Express store at the Khawaneej Gate, Al Khawaneej-2, Dubai developed by the Awqaf and Minors Affairs Foundation as part of its endowment projects in Dubai. The opening marks a joint initiative between the Dubai Awqaf and Lulu Group aimed at providing essential reta»»»

A major fire in the heart of Glasgow crippled Scottish train services Monday as firefighters worked to douse the blaze that destroyed a four-story building near Scotland's busiest railway station. Glasgow Central Station was closed and all travel to, from and through the station was expected to be »»»

The US-Israeli war against Iran has reshaped the landscape for Palestinian factions aligned with Tehran, with the Palestinian Islamic Jihad among the most affected. The group has faced financial and security setbacks in both Syria and Lebanon, even as fighting continues in the Gaza Strip. Sources i»»»

Iranians ‌living abroad could have property confiscated and face other legal penalties if they express support for the United States and Israel, the Iranian prosecutor general's office said on Monday. Some members of the Iranian diaspora who want political change in Tehran took to the streets of Eu»»»

Two Israeli airstrikes targeted a branch of Al-Qard al-Hassan in Sfeir in Beirut's southern suburbs on Monday, after Israel warned it would target branches of the financial firm linked to Hezbollah. Footage on AFPTV's live broadcast showed large plumes of smoke rising from the area. Earlier on Mond»»»

London: Scotland's busiest train station was closed Monday after a blaze engulfed a neighbouring historic building, sparking a huge emergency response and causing travel disruption. Glasgow Central Station was shut with "no estimate on when the station will reopen" and disruption was expected to co»»»

Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama announced in a post on X that the Parliamentary Group of the Socialist Party of Albania will convene today at 10:00 a.m. to discuss a prosecutor’s request seeking to restrict the freedom of Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Infrastructure Belinda Balluku. Rama s»»»

Albania’s parliamentary Ethics Secretariat is expected to convene this Monday to review two requests seeking disciplinary measures against lawmakers Taulant Balla, Gazment Bardhi and Klevis Balliu following a previous parliamentary session that escalated into physical confrontations and inappropria»»»

Fuel costs in Bulgaria have jumped sharply over the past week, rising between 6 and 9 percent, according to data from the platform Fuelo. The spike is being driven by the escalation of hostilities in the Middle East, which is disrupting both production and transportation of crude oil. Brent crude h»»»

Passengers in the UAE can expect expanded flight operations on Monday, March 9, as Air India and Air India Express operate 24 scheduled flights to Jeddah and Muscat. To assist travellers affected by regional disruptions, the two carriers will also operate 32 ad-hoc flights to and from multiple UAE »»»

A top robotics executive at OpenAI said Saturday she had resigned over the company’s deal with the US Department of Defence to allow its artificial intelligence to be used for war and potential domestic surveillance. OpenAI's top robotics executive said Saturday she had resigned over the artificial»»»

Doha, Qatar: The General Directorate of Endowments at the Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting community partnerships that promote environmental awareness and strengthen a culture of sustainability in society. This comes through its collaboration with th»»»

Surging oil prices triggered by the war with Iran are rippling across African economies, threatening higher fuel costs, rising inflation and renewed pressure on currencies across the continent. Africa imports most of the petroleum products it consumes, leaving many economies highly vulnerable to su»»»

A synagogue was damaged in a blast early Monday in Liege, eastern Belgium, police said, adding they were investigating the cause of the explosion. No injuries were reported, with "only material damage", a spokesman for the police in the city of Liege said in a statement. The blast took place around»»»

An air strike hit Beirut's southern suburbs on Monday, Lebanese state media reported, after Israel warned it would target branches of a firm linked to Hezbollah. Footage on AFPTV's live broadcast showed large plumes of smoke rising from the area, a stronghold of the Iran-backed armed group. Earlier»»»

The human rights group Human Rights Watch said in a report Monday that the Israeli military "unlawfully" hit a village in southern Lebanon with shells containing white phosphorus, a controversial incendiary munition. Through geolocating and verifying seven images, Human Rights Watch said Israel fir»»»

Hezbollah said on Monday it was fighting Israeli forces who landed in eastern Lebanon by helicopter across the Syrian border, the second such operation since the outbreak of the latest conflict with Israel. Lebanon was drawn into the Middle East war last week when Hezbollah attacked Israel in respo»»»

As part of the waste management reform, a Cabinet of Ministers resolution established the state-owned enterprise Ecooperator to implement an extended producer responsibility mechanism. Deputy Minister of Natural Resources, Ecology, and Technical Supervision of Kyrgyzstan Asel Raimkulova said at a m»»»

French President Emmanuel Macron is traveling to Cyprus on Monday, days after dispatching a warship to the east Mediterranean island nation, where a Shahed drone struck a British air base on its southern coast last week during the Iran war. Macron ordered the French frigate Languedoc to waters off »»»

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) may be compelled to raise interest rates now that global oil prices surged more than $100 per barrel, as higher energy costs could push inflation beyond the central bank’s target range. BSP Governor Eli Remolona Jr. said escalating tensions in the Middle East h»»»

DOHA: The Ministry of Interior, represented by the General Directorate of Traffic, has seized 39 violating vehicles that were emitting loud and disturbing noises while driving on the roads. Their drivers were apprehended and referred to the competent authorities in accordance with the procedures fo»»»

Difficult times make you grateful for strange things. A month ago, I wouldn’t have heaved so many sighs of relief on holding a boarding pass. It’s a boarding pass that tells you that you’re going home or you’re going on vacation, either way it’s a piece of paper that you will probably forget about »»»

Doha, Qatar: The newly appointed President of the Arab Union for Artificial Intelligence and Programming Dr. Bader bin Dulaim Al-Fuhaid Al-Hajri has affirmed that advancing scientific research and fostering innovation will be at the forefront of the Union’s agenda, particularly in vital sectors suc»»»

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Eleven air monitoring stations will be installed in five cities across Kyrgyzstan. Deputy Minister of Natural Resources, Ecology, and Technical Supervision Asel Raimkulova announced at a meeting of the Committee on Agrarian Policy, Water Resources, Subsoil Use, Ecology, and Environmental Protection»»»

Male: The Maldivian parliament has passed an amendment to the Employment Act extending childcare breaks for working mothers until their children reach 2 years old, state media PSM News reported on Monday. The amendment won unanimous approval, with all 62 lawmakers present voting in favor. Under the»»»

Doha, Qatar: As more than half of the blessed month of Ramadan has passed, it becomes increasingly important to maintain the healthy habits that many people have adopted since the beginning of the month. Fasting is not merely abstaining from food and drink for specific hours; it is also an opportun»»»

On Sunday, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, the elite unit of the Iranian Armed Forces, pledged allegiance to the country's new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei and expressed readiness to follow his instructions. Iran's Assembly of Experts has chosen Mojtaba Khamenei to replace his late father»»»

Tunis, March 9 (TAP) - A new training session of the Administrative Leadership Institute, targeting senior state officials and dedicated to improving the investment climate, will be held on March 31, 2026.The organisation of this 19th session was...»»»

Hanoi: Vietnam's Railway Transport Joint Stock Company increased passenger fares by 10 percent and freight rates by 15 percent on Monday, citing the need to maintain stable services amid a volatile fuel market caused by ongoing tensions in the Middle East, the Vietnam News Agency reported. The adju»»»