G7 ministers set to tackle financial fallout of Mideast war
Paris: Ministers from the G7 will hold talks on Monday to unpack the economic consequences of the war in the Middle East, the French government said, as oil and gas prices continue to soar. The United States and Israel launched strikes on Iran in late February and Tehran has hit back by targeting c»»»
Kubanychbek Zhekshenbekov appointed Director of Ala-Archa Nature Park - | 24.KG
Kubanychbek Zhekshenbekov has been appointed Director of Ala-Archa State Nature Park. The decision was made by the Presidential Affairs Department. He previously served as deputy head of the park. Ala-Archa Park was established in the spring of 1976 to protect the Ala-Archa River, the natural envir»»»
Bishkek Mayor, Chinese Ambassador discuss implementation of investment projects - | 24.KG
Bishkek Mayor Aibek Dzhunushaliev met with Liu Jiangping, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of China to Kyrgyzstan. The parties discussed the current state and prospects of Kyrgyzstan — China cooperation, focusing on developing interaction in the areas of culture, economy, and business. »»»
US judge temporarily halts Trump-era sanctions on AI firm Anthropic
A US federal judge on Thursday temporarily blocked sanctions imposed by the Trump administration on AI company Anthropic, saying the measures likely violated the law. The ruling freezes a Pentagon designation of the firm as a national security risk, protecting it while the government considers an e»»»
Orbán: “Ukrainians are trying to create a pro-Ukraine government in Hungary, but Zelensky’s plan will not succeed”
Prime Minister Viktor Orbán said Ukraine is attempting to influence Hungary’s elections in order to establish a pro-Ukraine government, warning that such efforts must be rejected, at a campaign rally in Békéscsaba ahead of the parliamentary vote. Speaking to a large crowd on the city’s main square,»»»
Aida Chodulova appointed CEO of Kyrgyz Stock Exchange - | 24.KG
Aida Chodulova has been appointed CEO of the Kyrgyz Stock Exchange (KSE). The KSE press service reported. Previously, she served as the exchange’s acting president. Aida Chodulova has over 20 years of experience in the stock market. She graduated from the Kyrgyz State National University with a deg»»»
Number of tourists keeps expanding
In February 2026, nearly 1.1 million guests spent 2.4 million tourism nights at tourist (commercial, private and other) accommodation establishments. Tourist arrivals were up by 4.6% and tourism nights by 5.2% in number compared to a year earlier. In January-February 2026, domestic arrivals at tour»»»
Unemployment rate up to 4.8 percent
In February 2026, the average number of employed persons aged 15–74 was 4 million 616 thousand. The number of unemployed persons was 231 thousand and the unemployment rate was 4.8% In the period December 2025–February 2026, the average number of employed persons aged 15–74 was 4 million 623 thousan»»»
Water, energy, and food security discussed at CSTO - | 24.KG
CSTO Secretary General Taalatbek Masadykov and Fyodor Voitolovsky, Director of the Institute of World Economy and International Relations of the Russian Academy of Sciences, held a «substantive exchange of views on a wide range of pressing issues related to strengthening peace and stability in the »»»
UAE weather alert: Windy conditions and scattered rainfall ahead
Dubai: Fair to partly cloudy weather is expected across the UAE on Monday, becoming cloudier over western areas and offshore islands by night, as temperatures see a slight gradual increase, according to the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM). Light to moderate winds are forecast, occasionally fre»»»
Dubai court rejects man’s attempt to reclaim gifted apartment from ex-wife after divorce
Dubai: The Dubai Court of First Instance has dismissed a lawsuit filed by a man seeking to revoke a residential apartment he had gifted to his ex-wife, ruling that the transfer was legally valid and cannot be reversed due to a statutory impediment under UAE law. The court also ordered the claimant »»»
Earthquake registered near Kara-Kul overnight - | 24.KG
An earthquake hit Kyrgyzstan overnight, the Institute of Seismology of the National Academy of Sciences reported. According to the Institute, tremors were recorded today at 00:07 a.m. The earthquake’s epicenter was located in Kyrgyzstan, 18 kilometers northwest of the village of Kel and 58 kilomete»»»
White House renamed ‘Epstein Island’ on Google Pixel phones
The White House was briefly renamed ‘Epstein Island’ for some Google Pixel phone users, the Washington Post has reported. The term is used to refer to the Caribbean island of Little St. James, which had been owned by the late convicted pedophile Jeffry Epstein. According to the prosecutors, it serv»»»
Live updates: Iran warns the US against a ground invasion as regional powers meet in Pakistan – Ya Libnan
Share: File photo : A UN peacekeeper (UNIFIL) patrols the border with Israel, in the village of Khiam, Lebanon . A U.N. peacekeeper was killed and another critically injured when a projectile exploded in their position in southern Lebanon REUTERS/Ali Hashisho. Major developments in the Middle East »»»
Fair to partly cloudy weather expected on Monday
ABU DHABI: The National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) has predicted that Monday’s weather will be fair to partly cloudy, turning cloudy at times by night over the western regions and the islands. Winds are expected to be light to moderate, occasionally freshening and causing blowing dust. In its dail»»»
Saudi Ministry of Defence intercepts five ballistic missiles targeting Eastern Region
RIYADH: The Saudi Ministry of Defence announced on Monday that five ballistic missiles were detected and intercepted heading towards the Eastern Region. This was reported by the Saudi Press Agency, quoting Major General Turki Al-Malki, the official spokesperson for the ministry. The Saudi Ministry »»»
UAE students, schools react to CBSE Class 12 evaluation scheme: Will internal marks reflect true potential?
Dubai: More than 10,000 CBSE Class 12 students in the UAE are processing a mix of relief and unease after India's Central Board of Secondary Education announced an alternative assessment scheme to replace board examinations cancelled across seven Middle Eastern countries due to the ongoing regional»»»
Lightning bolts on Jupiter 500 times as powerful as on Earth - UPI.com
In December 2020, NASA's Juno mission caught the visible glow from a bolt of lightning in a vortex near Jupiter's north pole. Photo by NASA NASA's Juno spacecraft has been orbiting Jupiter for 10 years. During that time, it has studied the huge storms on the planet, such as the Great Red Spot, whic»»»
Kuwait: Service building of power station, water desalination plant damaged in Iranian attack
Kuwait's Ministry of Electricity has reported that the service building in one of its power stations and water desalination plants was damaged due to an Iranian attack on the State of Kuwait, according to the official news agency. KUNA reported the Ministry's official spokesperson, Fatima Hayat, as»»»
Homan: ICE may keep working at airports after TSA employees get paid - UPI.com
Department of Homeland Security agents are pictured Tuesday at LaGuardia Airport in New York City as part of ICE sending agents to assist TSA agents as roughly 50,000 employees continue to work without pay over the ongoing government shutdown because of disagreements about immigration enforcement. »»»
Yemen’s Houthis announce entry into Middle Eastern conflict
Yemen’s Houthi armed forces announced their formal entry into the conflict in the Middle East, firing several missiles at Israel. The group, which controls the Yemeni capital Sanaa and much of the country’s north, has stayed out of the action since the US and Israel first attacked Tehran on Februar»»»
Iran claims destruction of US spy plane in strike on Saudi airbase
A key US Air Force E-3 Sentry AWACS command and control aircraft has been “100% destroyed” in an Iranian missile and drone strike on the Prince Sultan Air Base in Saudi Arabia, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has said. The spy plane was hit along with several other US jets during Frida»»»
UN Secretary-General António Guterres condemns drone attack on the residence of the President of the Iraqi Kurdistan Region, Nechirvan Barzani, in Duhok Province
NEW YORK: United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has strongly condemned Sunday’s drone attack on the residence of the President of the Iraqi Kurdistan Region, Nechirvan Barzani, in Duhok Province. Stéphane Dujarric, Spokesperson for the Secretary-General, stated that Guterres called for »»»
UAE air defences respond to missile threats
Abu Dhabi: The UAE Ministry of Defence confirmed that air defence systems responded to a missile threat, prompting authorities to issue precautionary alerts to residents across the country. Residents were advised to remain in safe locations and follow official updates as defence systems managed the»»»
Private markets draw more Middle East money as investors seek returns
Dubai: Private markets are taking a larger share of investor attention, with more capital moving into assets outside traditional stock and bond markets. A growing number of companies are choosing to remain private for longer, which is changing where and how value is created. Sign up for our daily b»»»
UK forces destroy 7 Iranian attack drones in one night amid Middle East tensions
The RAF Regiment Gunners successfully engaged and destroyed 7 one-way Iranian attack drones overnight using ground-based counter-drone systems, according to the UK Ministry of Defence. In its March 29 operational update on defensive missions in the Middle East, the ministry also stated the mission »»»
Egypt enacts energy saving measures as Iran war affects import costs - UPI.com
The African country's import bill for oil doubled since January and its natural gas bill has tripled, officials said. March 29 (UPI) -- Egypt is ordering stores and malls to close early, asking people to work from home and dimming street lights as energy costs have skyrocketed since since January. »»»
Billionaire Naguib Sawiris spotlights the UAE’s strength
In a world often clouded by geopolitical uncertainties, stories of forward-thinking leaders who see opportunity amid challenges shine like beacons of hope. One such inspiring moment comes from Egyptian billionaire Naguib Sawiris, a towering figure in global business, who recently highlighted the re»»»
Jordan Armed Forces: Iran targeted Jordan with Missile, 2 drones in past 24 hours
AMMAN: The Jordan Armed Forces announced on Sunday that Iran had targeted the Kingdom with one missile and two drones over the past 24 hours. The Military Media Directorate at the General Command said the Royal Jordanian Air Force intercepted the missile and the two drones. Also Read: UK's RAF figh»»»
Islamic Resistance fighters targeted a gathering of Israeli enemy soldiers and vehicles in the vicinity of the Friz playground in the town of Ainatha with a rocket barrage: statement 64 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Islamic Resistance fighters targeted a gathering of Israeli enemy soldiers and vehicles in the vicinity of the Friz playground in the town »»»
Islamic Resistance fighters targeted the Giv’at Yo’af drone control base east of the occupied city of Safed with a missile salvo: statement 65 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Islamic Resistance fighters targeted the Giv’at Yo’af drone control base east of the occupied city of Safed with a missile salvo: statement»»»
Islamic Resistance fighters targeted infrastructure belonging to the Israeli enemy army in the settlement of Katzrin in the occupied Syrian Golan with a barrage of rockets: statement 66 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Islamic Resistance fighters targeted infrastructure belonging to the Israeli enemy army in the settlement of Katzrin in the occupied Syrian»»»
Abdullah bin Zayed condemns targeting of civilian infrastructure, civilian facilities in region
ABU DHABI: Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, condemned in the strongest terms the targeting of, and threats to target, civilian infrastructure and civilian facilities in the region, including schools, universities, hospitals, desalination pl»»»
Arab League Council renews condemnation of Iran's deliberate, unprovoked attacks on several Arab states
CAIRO: The Council of the League of Arab States, at the level of Foreign Ministers, has renewed its full and strongest condemnation of Iran's deliberate and unprovoked attacks against the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, the United Arab Emirates, the Kingdom of Bahrain, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the»»»
Cherif claims Al Shaqab Cup with thrilling five-star Grand Prix triumph
Tribune News Network Doha Qatar-based French rider Cyrine Cherif claimed the prestigious Al Shaqab Cup with victory in the CSI5* Grand Prix Two Rounds with Jump Off 1.60m class in the finale at Al Shaqab on Sunday. Riding 10-year-old bay gelding Triple T Calamando Blue at the Longines Outdoor Arena»»»
MoCI recalls BMW X3 20 xDrive models
Tribune News Network Doha The Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MoCI), in cooperation with Alfardan Automobiles, Qatar’s BMW dealership, has announced the recall of BMW X3 20 xDrive 2025 models. The recall is due to the possibility that an error message may appear as a result of a faulty torque se»»»
talabat enables millions of mealsfor communities this Ramadan
Tribune News Network Doha talabat has announced the results of its Ramadan 2026 ‘Share an Iftar’ campaign in Qatar, highlighting the scale of community contributions during the holy month. In Qatar, the campaign helped deliver 1.5 million meals, while donations reached €343,024 (approximately QR1.4»»»
Qatar Calendar brings Hot Wheels Speed City to Katara
Tribune News Network doha Designed as an immersive Hot Wheels world, the thirty-four-day experience will invite families to go-karting and play across a series of interactive zones, complemented by live entertainment and themed retail pop-ups. Hot Wheels Speed City will feature a range of dynamic z»»»
MoEHE launches psychological and behavioural health programme under government scholarship
QNA Doha The Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MoEHE) has launched the Psychological Counselling and Behavioural Health Programme as part of the Government Scholarship Plan for the 2026-2027 academic year. The programme intends to prepare qualified Qatari professionals specializing in Cli»»»
Qatar’s classrooms reawaken as nation restarts in-person learning with renewed assurance
Khaled Al Hameidi Doha Classrooms across Qatar came back to life on Sunday as nearly 417,000 students returned to in-person learning, marking a significant milestone in the steady normalisation of daily life and reaffirming the country’s commitment to maintaining educational continuity under all ci»»»
‘Ministry committed to provide inclusive education’
Continued from page 1 Acting Director of the Special Education and Inclusive Education Department, Amna Ali Al Mulla, emphasised the ministry’s commitment to inclusive education. She explained that students with disabilities are enrolled through specialised procedures designed to ensure they are »»»
MINISTER OF EDUCATION EMBARKS ON SCHOOLS INSPECTIONS
Minister of Education and Higher Education Her Excellency Lolwah bint Rashid bin Mohammed Al Khater inspected a number of schools as in-person classes resumed across the country on Sunday. The resumption of on-campus education was the culmination of comprehensive preparations by the Ministry of Edu»»»
ICBF organises mega blood donation camp, draws over 230 volunteers
Tribune News Network Doha The Indian Community Benevolent Forum (ICBF), in collaboration with Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC), successfully organised a large-scale blood donation camp at the Qatar National Blood Donation Center, reaffirming its dedication to humanitarian service and community welfa»»»
DFC reports 18% Ramadan and Eid footfall growth
Tribune News Network Doha Doha Festival City (DFC), Qatar’s leading retail and lifestyle destination known for its curated mix of coveted trends, recorded an 18 percent year-on-year increase in footfall month-to-date in March, alongside a 7.5 percent uplift during the Eid period, reflecting continu»»»
Qatar participates in Arab League Council sessions
QNA Doha Qatar participated in the 165th session of the Council of the League of Arab States at the ministerial level, held virtually on Sunday. Minister of State for Foreign Affairs HE Sultan bin Saad Al Muraikhi led Qatar’s delegation. The meeting discussed the targeting of the sovereignty and te»»»
Vodafone Qatar marks Earth Hour 2026
Tribune News Network Doha Vodafone Qatar participated in Earth Hour, switching off non-essential lights across its facilities, in line with the national call to action led by the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change. The participation reflects Vodafone Qatar’s ongoing commitment to sustainabi»»»
AL MISNAD, INDIAN AMBASSADOR DISCUSS TIES
Minister of State for International Cooperation HE Maryam bint Ali bin Nasser Al Misnad met with Ambassador of India to Qatar HE Vipul on Sunday. Discussions during the meeting centred on the bilateral relations between the two nations, as well as on a variety of issues of shared concern. Al Misnad»»»
Judge puts the brakes on Nexstar-Tegna television merger - UPI.com
A federal judge put the merger of Nexstar and Tegna -- which would create a company that can reach about 60% of U.S. households through 260 local television stations -- on hold for two weeks after DirecTV challenged the merger in court under federal antitrust laws. File Photo by Shawn Thew/EPA Marc»»»
Education minister visits schools
Minister of Education and Higher Education HE Lolwah bint Rashid bin Mohammed Al Khater conducted inspection tours along with a number of government, private and community schools, to review the progress of the school day and assess the readiness of the educational field. She met with administrativ»»»
Qatar University opens applications for CCQ Summer 2026 courses
QNA Doha Qatar University (QU) announced the opening of applications for students to enrol in courses at the Community College of Qatar (CCQ) for Summer 2026, as well as at accredited external universities for Summer and Fall 2026. These two academic services provide students with the opportunity t»»»