Hezbollah fights Israeli soldiers as they try to enter Nabi Sheet, border towns
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»»»
Kyrgyzstan establishes state waste management agency Ecooperator - | 24.KG
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»»»
Air monitoring stations to be installed in several cities in Kyrgyzstan - | 24.KG
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»»»
US–Israel War Against Iran: Latest Updates
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»»»
Bulgarian Politics: Vassilev Signals Possible Partnership with Radev to Push Judicial Reform
Asen Vassilev, leader of We Continue the Change (WCC), did not rule out a potential partnership with Rumen Radev’s political formation to advance judicial reform and elect a new Supreme Judicial Council. Addressing questions about possible coalition partners in the next parliament, Vassilev emphasi»»»
Foreign Ministers of OTS states meet with Turkish President Erdogan - | 24.KG
Foreign Ministers of the member states of the Organization of Turkic States (OTS) were received by the President of Turkey Recep Tayyip Erdogan. The meeting took place on March 7 in Istanbul on the sidelines of the informal meeting of the OTS Council of Foreign Ministers. According to the Ministry »»»
Iran attacks grave threat to world peace: Arab League
Cairo: The Arab League Council yesterday expressed strong condemnation of the Iranian attacks on the State of Qatar; the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia; the Sultanate of Oman; the State of Kuwait; the United Arab Emirates; the Kingdom of Bahrain; the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan; and the Republic of Iraq, »»»
Hezbollah fights Israelis landing in Nabi Sheet, soldiers entering border towns
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»»»
Finance Ministry: Moody's review confirms Romania's economy is stable
The assessment by financial rating agency Moody's confirms that Romania has a stable economy and a development level that secure it a competitive position in the region, amid ongoing measures to reduce the budget deficit and support investment, Finance Minister Alexandru Nazare said."Moody's assess»»»
PM Bolojan asks UAE President in telephone conversation support for facilitating flight corridors
Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan on Friday had a telephone conversation with Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), during which he requested support for facilitating the flight corridors needed for the operation of Romanian airlines so that Romanian citizens ca»»»
Al Khulaifi, FMs of Mali, Tanzania discuss regional escalation
Doha: Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs H E Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulaziz bin Saleh Al Khulaifi received yesterday two phone calls from Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of the Republic of Mali H E Abdoulaye Diop and Minister of Foreign Affairs and East Afric»»»
Minister of Commerce reviews strategic stock of essential commodities
Minister of Commerce and Industry H E Sheikh Faisal bin Thani bin Faisal Al Thani visited the Operations Center at the Ministry of Commerce and Industry. In a post on X, the Minister said that he visited the center to assess strategic reserves and review mechanisms for monitoring supply chains. He »»»
Hezbollah fights Israelis who landed in east Lebanon, soldiers entering border towns
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 Iran-backed militant group Hezboll»»»
The final voyage of the Iranian warship sunk by the US
On 17 February, the Indian Navy posted a cheerful message on X. "Welcome!" it wrote, greeting the Iranian warship Iris Dena as it steamed into the port of Visakhapatnam to join an international naval gathering. Photographs showed sailors in crisp whites and a grey frigate gliding in the sea harbour»»»
New search for flight MH370 ends without breakthrough
Malaysia said Sunday that the latest search for Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370 ended in January without locating the aircraft, 12 years after the jet carrying 239 people disappeared in one of aviation’s enduring mysteries. The latest search for Malaysia Airlines flight MH370, which went missi»»»
Bulgaria's Defense Minister Clarifies: U.S. Planes in Sofia Not Heading to Persian Gulf
Bulgaria is not being used as a logistical base for U.S. operations in Iran, clarified Acting Defense Minister Atanas Zapryanov in an interview with bTV. He emphasized that Bulgarian territory is not considered a target by Iranian authorities. The Minister explained that the deployment of U.S. plan»»»
Iran Launches Missiles as Khamenei’s Son Takes Charge
Iran fired missiles at Israel and Gulf nations early Monday after Tehran named Mojtaba Khamenei its new leader to succeed his late father despite threats by the United States and Israel to target him next. Nine days after US-Israeli strikes killed Ali Khamenei and plunged the Middle East into war, »»»
Felix Kulov proposes opening branch of Tamchy financial zone in Bishkek - | 24.KG
Former Prime Minister of Kyrgyzstan Felix Kulov has proposed establishing a branch of the Special Financial and Investment Territory Tamchy in Bishkek. He presented the initiative on social media. According to Kulov, the launch of the main infrastructure of Tamchy Special Financial and Investment T»»»
US Only Guarantees Security of Beirut Airport, Road Leading to it
An official Lebanese source revealed to Asharq Al-Awsat that the only guarantee the United States has offered Lebanon in the latest war with Israel is the safety of Rafik Hariri International Airport and the road leading to it. The Americans “are not responding to Lebanese contacts because they hav»»»
Kyrgyzstan produces 141 tons of gold over five years - | 24.KG
Kyrgyzstan produced 141 tons of gold over the past five years, Deputy Minister of Natural Resources, Ecology and Technical Supervision Asel Raimkulova said at a meeting of the Committee on Agrarian Policy, Water Resources, Subsoil Use and Environmental Protection of the Zhogorku Kenesh. According t»»»
Snow leopard population in Kyrgyzstan exceeds 550 - | 24.KG
The population of the snow leopard in Kyrgyzstan has exceeded 550 individuals. Deputy Minister of Natural Resources, Ecology and Technical Supervision Asel Raimkulova said during a meeting of the Committee on Agrarian Policy, Water Resources, Subsoil Use, Ecology and Environmental Protection of the»»»
Hezbollah Says Fighting Israeli Forces Who Landed in East Lebanon
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 Iran-backed militant group Hezboll»»»
Ending Iran War Will Be ‘Mutual’ Decision with Netanyahu — Trump
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - US President Donald Trump said that the decision to end the operation against Iran would be made jointly with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. "I think it’s mutual… a little bit. We’ve been talking. I’ll make a decision at the right time, but everything’s going to b»»»
US‑Israel war on Iran: Where things stand after another weekend of strikes
Iran launched new attacks after naming Mojtaba Khamenei, son of its late supreme leader, as his successor—a move rejected by US President Donald Trump. Over the weekend, both sides struck new targets, including civilian sites, with Bahrain reporting damage to a key desalination plant and Israel hit»»»
US‑Israel war with Iran day 10: What UAE residents need to know today
As tensions continue on day 10 of the US–Israel–Iran conflict, UAE authorities have issued a series of updates affecting security, travel, markets and daily life. Here’s what UAE residents need to know right now. Stay updated: Get the latest faster by downloading the Gulf News app - it's completely»»»
Kyrgyzstan and Poland agree to hold political consultations - | 24.KG
Deputy Foreign Minister of Kyrgyzstan Meder Abakirov had a telephone conversation with Wojciech Zajaczkowski, Deputy Foreign Minister of the Republic of Poland. The parties discussed current issues of Kyrgyzstan — Poland cooperation and exchanged views on prospects for the further development of bi»»»
UAE weather alert: Chance of rain and fresh winds across UAE
According to the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM), the country is expected to see partly cloudy to cloudy skies at times throughout the week, with a chance of rainfall and shifting wind patterns. For today, skies will remain partly cloudy to cloudy, with rainfall possible over some western, coa»»»
Iran fires new missiles as Khamenei's son takes charge
Iran fired missiles at Israel early Monday in the name of the Islamic republic's new leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, who was selected to succeed his slain father despite threats by the United States and Israel to target him next. Nine days after US-Israeli strikes killed Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and plunge»»»
Trump says Khamenei’s son unacceptable as the new leader of Iran and Israel vowed to target any successor to Khamanei – Ya Libnan
Share: File- Mojtaba Khamenei has been named as Iran’s new supreme leader President Donald Trump said last week that Mojtaba Khamenei would be “unacceptable,” and Issued rael has vowed to target any declared successor to Ali Khamenei. Mojtaba Khamenei has been named as Iran’s new supreme leader jus»»»
Spain's migrants welcome amnesty: 'It will help us in every way'
Diana left her native Peru two years ago, looking for financial and professional stability in Europe. But, as an undocumented migrant in Spain, life has been difficult. The 40-year-old's dream of working in the tourism industry has not transpired. Instead, she has got by doing occasional jobs. "Wor»»»
Iran has 'betrayed us' but all sides must de-escalate, says prime minister
DOHA: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani has described Iran's strikes on Gulf countries as a "dangerous miscalculation", warning the escalation risks destabilising the region and sending shockwaves through the global economy. Speaki»»»
Iran names Khamenei’s son Mojtaba as the new supreme leader – Ya Libnan
Share: Mojtaba Khamenei, a son of Iran’s late supreme leader, has been named his successor, Iranian state TV announced early Monday, as the war that began a little over a week ago with his father’s killing took a dramatic turn. The younger Khamenei, who had not been seen or heard from publicly sinc»»»
Starmer and Trump speak for first time since president's Iran criticism
Sir Keir Starmer and Donald Trump have spoken for the first time since the US president angrily criticised the UK's Iran response. No 10 released limited details of the call, saying the two leaders discussed the situation in the Middle East and military cooperation between the UK and US. On Saturda»»»
Iran names Khamenei's son as new supreme leader
Iran's ruling clerics on Sunday appointed the slain leader's son, Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei, as the country's new supreme leader, defying threats from the United States and Israel to oppose him. Nine days after U.S.-Israeli strikes killed the elder Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and plunged the Middle Eas»»»
Deputy PM discusses regional security with French, Greek ministers
Doha: Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Defence Affairs HE Sheikh Saoud bin Abdulrahman bin Hassan Al Thani received phone calls from French Minister of the Armed Forces and Veterans Affairs Catherine Vautrin and Minister of National Defence of Greece Nikos Dendias on Sunday. During t»»»
Khulaifi reviews regional security with IAEA D-G, Mali, Tanzania ministers
QNA Doha Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs HE Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulaziz bin Saleh Al Khulaifi received a phone call from International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Director-General Rafael Mariano Grossi on Sunday. The call discussed the developments of the military escalation in »»»
Amir receives more solidarity messages
Macron also affirmed France’s full solidarity with Qatar and praised the efficiency of the Qatari Armed Forces in maintaining security and protecting residents, including French nationals. The two leaders reviewed bilateral relations and highlighted the importance of maintaining stable energy suppl»»»
QC lays foundation stone for ‘Ahl Qatar Village’ in Djibouti
Tribune News Network Doha Despite exceptional challenges, Qatar Charity (QC), with the support of benevolent donors, has laid the foundation stone for the ‘Ahl Qatar Village’ project in Damerjog, on the outskirts of Djibouti City, under the patronage Minister of the City, Urban Planning and Housing»»»
PM calls on Iran to immediately stop attacks in the region
DOHA: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Qatar H E Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani has called on Iran to immediately stop attacks in the region and urged all parties to pursue a diplomatic solution to the ongoing conflict. Speaking in an interview with Sky News, t»»»
Iran-US conflict: Gulf oil soar above world, US prices — UAE fuel to get costlier?
Dubai: Oil prices across the Gulf have jumped sharply, rising above global and US oil prices as concerns grow over shipping routes in the region amid escalating tensions with Iran. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The increase has pushed Murban crude oil, the UAE’s main»»»
Who is Mojtaba Khamenei, Iran's new supreme leader?
Mojtaba Khamenei, the son of Iran's Ayatollah Ali Khamenei who was killed in US-Israeli strikes, has been chosen as his successor. Unlike his father, the 56-year-old has largely kept a low profile. He has never held government office, nor given public speeches or interviews, and only a limited numb»»»
Amir receives written message from King of Britain
Doha: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani received a written message from HM King Charles III of the United Kingdom, in which he voiced the United Kingdom's full and unwavering solidarity with the State of Qatar in the face of the blatant Iranian aggression, and its support for the sovereig»»»
Amir receives written message from king of Britain
DOHA: His Highness the Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani received a written message from HM King Charles III of the United Kingdom, in which he voiced the United Kingdom's full and unwavering solidarity with the State of Qatar in the face of the blatant Iranian aggression, »»»
UAE President visits Ministry of Defence
Abu Dhabi: President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, visited the Ministry of Defence as part of his continued follow-up on the current situation. Sheikh Mohamed’s visit aimed to review the latest developments related to defence and militar»»»
Mohammed bin Rashid receives Mansour bin Zayed in Dubai
Dubai: His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, received Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court, during a meeting held in Dubai. The meeting was attende»»»
Report: Aoun, Salam seek ceasefire talks in Cyprus, UN coordinator to visit Israel
President Joseph Aoun and Prime Minister Nawaf Salam are working on a "political-military initiative," political sources said. "The military aspect is related to the need for the Lebanese Army to enter all Lebanese territory," the sources told Al-Jadeed TV. "A discussion took place between Aoun and»»»
Amir receives phone call from Prime Minister of Singapore
Doha: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani received Sunday a phone call from Prime Minister of the Republic of Singapore HE Lawrence Wong. At the outset of the call, HE the Prime Minister of the Republic of Singapore voiced his country's solidarity with the State of Qatar, stressing Singapor»»»
Police in Norway investigate an explosion outside the US Embassy in Oslo
Police in Norway were investigating an explosion early Sunday outside the U.S. Embassy in Oslo, the capital of the Scandinavian country, officials said. No injuries were reported. Police received reports of a “loud bang” or explosion around 1am, Oslo police said in a news release. The explosion was»»»
UK PM, US President hold phone call on Middle East developments
London: The UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer spoke on the phone today with US President Donald Trump, to discuss the latest situation in the Middle East. According to a statement from the UK Prime Minister's Office, the leaders discussed the military cooperation between the UK and US through the use »»»
"Now it business, not friendship." Russia ends discounted oil sales to India
Russian President Vladimir Putin told Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, “No more Mr Nice Guy. It’s just business now,” after the US softened sanctions on India’s purchase of Russian oil to alleviate a growing supply side squeeze. »»»