Personnel changes have occurred at Bishkek City Hall, the municipality’s press service reported. Dzholdosh Chushtukov has been appointed the new Head of Oktyabrsky district. He previously served as Director of Tazalyk municipal enterprise. Photo Bishkek City Hall. Dzholdosh Chushtukov Maksatbek Ary»»»

Kyrgyz football club Muras United from the city of Manas has strengthened its squad with former Manchester City and Ghana national team player Thomas Agyepong. The 29-year-old joined Muras United during the winter transfer window and officially linked up with the team on March 21. Agyepong began hi»»»

Slovenian Prime Minister Robert Golob on Sunday claimed victory after a tight parliamentary election, with near-final results showing his liberal party at 28.54 percent ahead of Janez Jansa’s conservatives at 28.17 percent. Authorities are probing whether an Israeli company was behind a video alleg»»»

British police on Monday said they were investigating an anti-Semitic hate crime after four volunteer ambulances run by a Jewish organisation were set on fire in north London, an attack Prime Minister Keir Starmer condemned as "deeply shocking". British police said Monday they were investigating a »»»

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni conceded defeat on Monday in a referendum which sought to overhaul the country's judiciary. The vote is a major blow to Meloni's far-right leadership, and could weaken her re-election chances next year.  Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni conceded defea»»»

The European Commission said on Monday it was “greatly concerned” by reports Hungary’s foreign minister shared sensitive EU negotiation details with Russia. The Washington Post cited officials saying Peter Szijjarto briefed Sergei Lavrov during meetings. Szijjarto dismissed the report as “fake news»»»

Speaking at a campaign rally in Kecskemét on March 23, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán said Hungary has reached a crossroads, arguing that the upcoming election will determine whether the country remains on a path of peace, sovereignty, and stability or shifts toward a pro-war direction backed by Bruss»»»

Surveillance footage shows the chilling moment an Air Canada Express jet collided with a fire truck on the runway at New York’s LaGuardia Airport late Sunday. The crash killed both pilots and injured dozens, leaving the regional jet’s cockpit mangled and the emergency vehicle overturned. The collis»»»

A scheduled meeting was held at Bishkek City Hall to review the results of a site inspection at Orto-Sai market. The City Hall reported. The mayor expressed dissatisfaction with the current state of the market. «Despite work carried out throughout the year to improve and beautify the area, it was n»»»

Young people have a “much lower” level of wellbeing than 15 years ago due to the effects of social media use, according to the 2026 edition of the World Happiness Report, which sees Finland maintain its position as the world’s happiest country for the ninth consecutive year. Where is the happiest c»»»

AI-generated images are everywhere, and they're getting better and better, making it harder and harder to know what's real and what's fake. Here are four tips for detecting images generated by AI. See who posted the content. Was it a reliable source, or an unknown user? Look at the account. Does it»»»

Five years and more than $80 billion later, Mark Zuckerberg's virtual reality dream seems to be being dismantled, and replaced with equally ambitious AI projects. We take a closer look in this edition of Tech 24. When Facebook became Meta in 2021, founder Mark Zuckerberg stood before the world and »»»

Around 200,000-250,000 Czechs rallied at the Letná plateau in Prague on March 21 against the policies of the ruling radical populist cabinet led by billionaire Prime Minister Andrej Babiš' Ano party, which they fear threaten democratic standards in the country.  »»»

Slovenia’s ruling Freedom Movement, led by Prime Minister Robert Golob, was narrowly ahead in the March 22 general elections after 99.81% of votes were counted, setting the stage for complex coalition negotiations. Accordi»»»

Finland’s President Alexander Stubb has warned that relations between the US and Europe are fracturing under Donald Trump’s policies, urging allies to “salvage what you can” of the transatlantic alliance, The Telegraph reported on March 22. »»»

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The European Commission has announced that its trade agreement with the Mercosur bloc will provisionally enter into force on May 1, marking a crucial milestone for a pact that has divided European capitals and drawn fierce opposition from agricultural producers. »»»

Finland’s President Alexander Stubb has warned that relations between the US and Europe are fracturing under Donald Trump’s policies, urging allies to “salvage what you can” of the transatlantic alliance, The Telegraph reported on March 22. »»»

Dubai: A Dubai commercial court has ordered an optical company to pay Dh275,246 to a medical equipment supplier after failing to settle payments for medical and optical devices delivered in 2024. The case was filed by a medical equipment establishment, which stated that it had supplied devices and »»»

Abu Dhabi: The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) has urged private sector companies across the country to strengthen workplace safety measures and take preventive steps to protect workers during expected adverse weather conditions. The ministry said worker health and safety rema»»»

The show must go on. It is an unprecedented moment in the UAE, as global tensions send ripples of uncertainty through everyday life. And yet, the wedding and events industry continues to move forward, finding ways to make room for joy. As Dubai-based bride-to-be Aamna puts it, “This is meant to be »»»

Kuwait’s Ministry of Electricity, Water, and Renewable Energy (MEW) has deactivated seven overhead power lines after they were damaged by falling debris from air defence interceptions, state news agency KUNA reported. Also Read: US‑Israel war on Iran, Day 25: Netanyahu speaks with Trump as oil tops»»»

The Secretary General of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE), Feridun Hadi Sinirlioglu, will pay a working visit to Kyrgyzstan on March 24-25. The press service of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kyrgyzstan reported. Meetings with senior Kyrgyz officials and Foreign Mi»»»

The Arsen Umuraliev Bishkek City Drama Theater will participate in the 8th Samsun International Theater Festival, which will be held from March 23 to 31, 2026, in Turkey. The press service of the capital’s municipality reported. The festival, timed to coincide with World Theater Day, will bring tog»»»

Nurlanbek Saipbaev has been appointed new mayor of Uzgen. He replaced Eldos Taev, who resigned voluntarily after submitting a relevant letter. Nurlanbek Saipbaev has already been introduced to the municipal administration. The state administration of Uzgen district noted that this appointment is pa»»»

Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum on Monday announced a deal with the French energy company TotalEnergies that will refund nearly $1 billion in offshore wind farm lease fees so that it can be reinvested in fossil fuel production. Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo March 23 (UPI) -- The Tr»»»

The Federal Aviation Administration said Monday it was investigating a fatal crash of a small helicopter in Boynton Beach, Fla. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo March 24 (UPI) -- A small helicopter crashed through the roof of a vacant warehouse in southern Florida on Monday, killing bo»»»

Abu Dhabi: Motorists are being urged to take extra precautions to protect their vehicles from damage caused by heavy rainfall and flooding, as unstable weather has led to water accumulation in several areas across the UAE. With the increase in rain-related incidents, drivers should be aware of the »»»

Dubai: While most people scroll past posts about abandoned pets in these uncertain times, UAE-based singer Sarah R Jay decided to build something that makes it harder to look away and easier to help. “I realised there was a huge gap,” she tells Gulf News over zoom. “Rescue organisations are overwhe»»»

Cabinet Chairman of Kyrgyzstan Adylbek Kasymaliev met with Montenegrin Foreign Minister Ervin Ibrahimović, who arrived in the country on an official visit. The Cabinet of Ministers’ press service reported. According to it, Adylbek Kasymaliev expressed Kyrgyzstan’s interest in developing cooperation»»»

Abu Dhabi: The head of the UAE Cyber Security Council has called for stronger digital discipline among students, families and schools during the current period of distance learning, stressing that the situation requires vigilance rather than concern. Dr Mohammed Al Kuwaiti said remote learning is a»»»

1 of 4 | LaGuardia Airport opened Monday afternoon after an Air Canada plane collided with a truck on a runway Sunday night, killing the aircraft's two pilots and injuring dozens more. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo March 23 (UPI) -- New York City's LaGuardia Airport reopened Monday af»»»

Local officials warned residents near a Texas oil refinery on Monday to immediately shelter-in-place "in light of the recent explosion" at Valero's Port Arthur Refinery. "To ensure the safety of all residents in the vicinity and in light of the recent explosion at the Valero refinery, an immediate »»»

Passengers flying out of the UAE this week are being advised to allow extra time for travel, as airlines warn of potential delays due to unstable weather. Between March 23 and 27, travellers should plan ahead amid reduced visibility and challenging driving conditions caused by rain and strong winds»»»

Abu Dhabi: Unsettled weather is set to continue across the UAE in the coming days, with forecasts pointing to cloudy skies, scattered rainfall and strong winds as a low-pressure system affects the country, according to the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM). Forecast data show that Tuesday will s»»»

America may be a nation at war, but President Donald Trump's activities over the past few days have been a mix of diplomacy and diversions - with the occasional swing towards the surreal. On Friday, he said the US war against Iran was "winding down". By Saturday night, he had given Iran a 48-hour d»»»

WASHINGTON: The US Senate has voted to approve Senator Markwayne Mullin as the country's new head of the Department of Homeland Security. The 54-45 vote was the final step in a rapid approval process. Once sworn in, Mullin, a former mixed martial arts fighter with a fiery personality, will oversee »»»

Share: PHOTO- Streaks of light illuminate the sky during an interception attempt amid the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran By Gram Slattery, Maayan Lubell and Alexander Cornwell WASHINGTON/JERUSALEM/TEL AVIV, March 23 (Reuters) – Iran denied on Monday that it had engaged in negotiations with the Uni»»»

BEIRUT: The death toll from Israeli attacks on Lebanon has risen to 1,039 since the start of Israel’s offensive on March 2, the Health Ministry said Monday. In a statement carried by Lebanon’s state National News Agency, the ministry said the total number of those injured during the same period rea»»»

TradeAustraliaAustralia and EU strike free trade dealKate Hairsine with AFP, ReutersThe European Union and Australia have agreed on a sweeping new trade deal, compromising to boost exports in the face of global uncertainty over trade. https://p.dw.com/p/5AyHHAustralian Prime Minister Anthony Albane»»»

In a rare direct appeal to the Iranian public, US Central Command chief, Admiral Brad Cooper, urged civilians to remain indoors amid US military operations, warning that Iranian regime forces are launching attacks from populated areas and placing ordinary people at risk. Speaking in an exclusive in»»»

Dubai: A Dubai commercial court has ordered an optical company to pay Dh275,246 to a medical equipment supplier after failing to settle payments for medical and optical devices delivered in 2024. The case was filed by a medical equipment establishment, which stated that it had supplied devices and »»»

An incident at Valero’s refinery in Port Arthur, Texas, triggered an emergency response, with witness footage showing flames and thick black smoke billowing above the facility. Local residents described hearing a loud boom and feeling their homes shake from miles away as first responders were dispa»»»

The US Senate has voted to approve Senator Markwayne Mullin as the country's new head of the Department of Homeland Security. The 54-45 vote was the final step in a rapid approval process. Once sworn in, Mullin, a former mixed martial arts fighter with a fiery personality, will oversee the nation's»»»

Women have always played a central role in shaping communities, strengthening families, and advancing social and economic progress. Yet the critical question is not whether women contribute to development, but whether the environments around them allow their full potential to flourish. Empowerment »»»

LOS ANGELES: A civil jury in California found Monday that Bill Cosby was liable for drugging and sexually assaulting a woman in 1972 and awarded her $19.25 million. After a nearly two-week trial in Santa Monica, jurors found the 88-year-old Cosby liable for the sexual battery and assault of Donna M»»»

A strike in western Iraq on Tuesday killed seven fighters from the former paramilitary coalition Hashed al-Shaabi, a source from the group told AFP, blaming the strike on the United States. Seven fighters from the Hashed al-Shaabi, also known as the Popular Mobilisation Forces (PMF) and now part of»»»

BEIJING: Over the past three years, China has seen a significant rise in the industrialisation of invention patents from its universities and research institutions, according to an official from the nation's top intellectual property regulator. Hu Wenhui, Deputy Commissioner of the China National I»»»

Excise duty on petrol and diesel is set to be cut by the Irish government in a bid to help people with volatile prices caused by the war in the Middle East. From midnight on Wednesday until the end of May, excise duty on diesel will be reduced by 20 cent and petrol by 15 cent. The proposals, which »»»