Doha, Qatar: Advisor to the Prime Minister and Official Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Dr. Majed bin Mohammed Al Ansari affirmed that the State of Qatar has called, from day one, for de-escalation in the region, stressing that its position remains firm in rejecting any steps that »»»

A sheriff in California has paused his investigation into election fraud in Riverside, Calif. File Photo by Jim Ruymen/UPI | License Photo March 31 (UPI) -- Riverside County, Calif., Sheriff Chad Bianco said Sunday that his election fraud investigation is paused because of legal challenges by the s»»»

Dubai: An American female journalist was kidnapped in central Baghdad, Iraq’s Interior Ministry said on Tuesday, in an incident that has renewed concerns over the safety of media workers in the country. Authorities said the abduction of journalist Shelly Kittleson took place in broad daylight on a »»»

During the first quarter of 2026, Abu Dhabi achieved a series of landmark medical and scientific breakthroughs, reflecting the rapid advancement of its healthcare ecosystem and reinforcing its position as a regional and global hub for medical innovation and the adoption of cutting-edge therapeutic »»»

Restoring free shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, currently blockaded by Iran, is not among American military objectives, according to statements by US officials and media reports. Instead, Washington has indicated it expects other nations to tackle the issue. Tehran throttled maritime traffic »»»

London: Prince Harry's legal team demanded a UK tabloid publisher pay him "substantial" damages for invading his privacy as a lengthy High Court civil trial was wrapping up Tuesday. King Charles's estranged younger son Harry, pop star Elton John, and actor Elizabeth Hurley are among the seven publi»»»

Ajman: Traffic flow across Ajman has returned to normal following the recent adverse weather conditions, with police confirming that coordinated field efforts ensured a smooth and safe recovery phase. Brigadier Abdullah Saif Al Matroushi, Director General of Police Operations at Ajman Police, said »»»

In the context of the Operation Eaten Straw, the Islamic Resistance fighters continued on Tuesday their attacks on the Israeli enemy’s forces in South Lebanon, border sites and targets in the settlements. Hezbollah Military Media issued consecutive statements that illustrate the attacks and their o»»»

At a time when Palestinian sources told Asharq Al-Awsat that Egypt, Qatar, and Türkiye helped draft a plan submitted by the Board of Peace to disarm factions in Gaza, Hamas sources acknowledged “differences” with mediators over the proposal. Sources familiar with the Gaza Administration Committee s»»»

An Israeli strike hit an apartment in Christian-majority Mansourieh, north of Beirut, on Tuesday, state media reported, in the first attack on the area since the outbreak of the Israel-Hezbollah war. "An enemy air raid targeted a ground-floor apartment in a building in Mansourieh," Lebanon's state-»»»

Spain has closed its airspace to aircraft linked to the US-Israeli war on Iran, deepening a rift with Washington over the month-long conflict sweeping the Middle East. On Monday, Spanish Defense Minister Margarita Robles said that aircraft taking part in operations against Iran will not be allowed »»»

A Center for Traditional Crafts will be opened on April 2 at the Kyrgyz National Museum of Fine Arts named after Gapar Aitiev in Bishkek, the museum announced. According to the institution, three similar centers will also be launched in museums in Issyk-Kul and Naryn regions. «Their mission is to p»»»

U.S. President Donald Trump told The New York Post on Tuesday that he believes the Iran war is likely to end soon and that other nations can reopen the Strait of Hormuz themselves — after he posted to social media a video of huge explosions near Isfahan that he said hit “a lot of stuff.” “We’re not»»»

Electricity consumption in Kyrgyzstan is rising rapidly, increasing the risk of a power deficit. The March 2026 report by the Eurasian Development Bank says. Analysts note that electricity demand in Central Asia grew at an average annual rate of 3.2 percent between 2014 and 2024. By 2030, regional »»»

Hourly parking fees for spaces equipped with an automated system will be introduced in Bishkek. A corresponding draft resolution was adopted today at the regular session of the City Council. According to Deputy Mayor Azamat Kadyrov, the document was revised in cooperation with relevant commissions »»»

Dubai: The war with Iran is exposing a hard truth for Washington — overwhelming military power does not always translate into control. On paper, the United States and its ally Israel hold a decisive advantage. With unmatched military capability, global reach and economic weight, the balance of powe»»»

A bill to ratify the protocol amending the agreement between Kyrgyzstan and Russia on the development of military-technical cooperation has been submitted to the Zhogorku Kenesh (Parliament). The document was signed on November 26, 2025, in Bishkek and is now submitted to Parliament for approval. A»»»

The Kyrgyz epic Manas has been published in Hindi for the first time in New Delhi, the capital of India. The National Academy Manas reported. The book was presented during the international academic conference India—Central Asia, held on March 25–26. The translation into Hindi was made with the sup»»»

Personnel changes have taken place at the State Tax Service of Kyrgyzstan. By orders of the Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers, Adylbek Kasymaliev, on March 30, Nurlan Maksutov and Nurlan Mamanov were appointed Deputy Chairmen of the State Tax Service. On March 31, the head of the Tax Service, Al»»»

Dubai: Christian communities across the UAE are gearing up for Easter celebrations, with several churches across the country releasing their holy week schedules to accommodate the diverse, multicultural population. In Dubai, churches have announced the timings of services held in multiple languages»»»

Kyrgyzstan has been identified as one of the countries with a high level of air pollution, according to the 2025 World Air Quality Report by the international organization IQAir. The study places Kyrgyzstan 35th—40th globally in terms of air pollution, classifying the country as having an unfavorab»»»

Bulgaria’s National Assembly Chair Raya Nazaryan has called for stronger international accountability mechanisms, accelerated reconstruction efforts, and a durable peace settlement for Ukraine during the Second Bucha Parliamentary Summit held in Kyiv. According to the National Assembly press servic»»»

1 of 2 | The price for 87 octane gasoline is set at over $7 a gallon with some fuel grades just short of $8 per gallon at a gas station open for business on Monday in New York City. Gas prices have surged past $4 per gallon on average in the United States with the significant increase driven by the»»»

Washington: A Florida airport was cleared to be renamed after President Donald Trump on Monday, hours before the president separately revealed plans for a Miami skyscraper planned to house his presidential library. Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill allowing Palm Beach International Airport to»»»

Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan, Adylbek Kasymaliev, will make an official visit to Azerbaijan on April 1–2. During the trip, the Cabinet Chairman will participate in the second meeting of Heads of Government and Vice Presidents of the member states of the Organization of Turkic »»»

The Australian government internet regulator eSafety released a report on social media companies' compliance with a new law that bans children under 16 from social media. File Photo by Adam Vaughan/EPA March 31 (UPI) -- Australia said that social media companies aren't doing enough to prevent young»»»

Bulgaria and Ukraine have agreed on a long-term framework for security cooperation, including joint development and production of unmanned aerial vehicles. The arrangement forms part of a 10-year security agreement signed in Kyiv on Monday by acting Prime Minister Andrey Gyurov and Ukrainian Presid»»»

Russian President Vladimir Putin has agreed to extend a gas supply contract with Serbia amid the worsening global energy crisis due to the war in the Middle East, Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic has announced after his phone call with Putin on Monday. The US-Israeli war on Iran has sent global g»»»

Drivers in Kyrgyzstan who work in international freight transportation are required to obtain international driver’s licenses and the special Code 95 to legally operate vehicles abroad. Tynchbek Saidov announced at a press conference. According to Saidov, alongside national driver’s licenses, there»»»

Sharjah: Residents who post or share false information online—even as part of April Fool’s jokes—could face jail terms and hefty fines, the Sharjah Public Prosecution has warned. In a public awareness message, authorities stressed that UAE law makes no distinction between misinformation shared for »»»

The Central Commission for Elections and Referendums of Kyrgyzstan (CEC) approved decisions by Bishkek’s territorial election commissions on a number of personnel matters at its meeting. They included the early termination of the mandates of local council members, the removal of candidates from lis»»»

The draft resolution «On approving the Bishkek budget for 2026 and the 2027-2028 planning period» was adopted today at a regular session of the City Council. According to the City Hall, local budget revenue for this year is projected at 32,873,616.8 billion soms, including targeted transfers from t»»»

Dubai: The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has announced its expansion of licensing for new vehicle testing and registration centres across three areas in Dubai, creating investment opportunities and improving access to services for residents. RTA has identified Deira, Bur Dubai, and Mohammed B»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar is not involved in the ongoing mediation efforts, the country's Foreign Ministry spokesperson confirmed in a press conference, adding that it supports mediation efforts by Pakistan. Advisor to the Prime Minister and Official Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Dr. M»»»

Melbourne: Australia's online safety watchdog said Tuesday it was considering court action against Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, TikTok and YouTube alleging they are not doing enough to keep Australian children younger than 16 off their platforms. Experts say the Australian courts could decide wha»»»

The Ministry of Justice published draft legislative changes for public consultation on Tuesday to make the mechanism for investigating the Prosecutor General workable and subject decisions to halt some high-level corruption cases to mandatory judicial review. The aim of the proposed amendments is t»»»

DOHA: Advisor to the Prime Minister and Official Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Dr Majed bin Mohammed Al Ansari, said Qatar is intensifying diplomatic efforts and strengthening defence coordination amid rising regional tensions. Speaking during the weekly media briefing, Al Ansar»»»

A rare Kyrgyz tulip has reached the finals of the Uproar Conservation Challenge, an international environmental voting competition organized by the Indianapolis Zoo (USA). This isn’t just a matter of «likes»: it’s a global initiative to support endangered plant and animal species. Dozens of rare sp»»»

The first Eurovision Song Contest Asia will be held on November 14, 2026, in Bangkok, Thailand. The European Broadcasting Union, the organizer, reported. According to the Union, 10 countries have already submitted applications to participate: South Korea, Thailand, the Philippines, Vietnam, Malaysi»»»

Ahmedabad: A newly hatched chick of the critically endangered Great Indian Bustard is now under the watch of a 50-member team of wildlife staff in Gujarat, marking a rare and fragile milestone in efforts to save one of India’s most threatened birds. The chick, born after a fertilised egg was transp»»»

The new national driver’s licenses of the Kyrgyz Republic are a legitimate document for driving abroad. Government agencies continue to monitor the situation and are ready to provide advisory assistance to citizens through embassies. Officials announced this at a press conference today. First Deput»»»

Bishkekgaz gas service announces that due to work on an underground medium-pressure gas pipeline, gas supply will be temporarily suspended from April 1 to 3 in the area bounded by Dzhantoshev, Baytik Baatyr, Leo Tolstoy, Kara-Daryinskaya, Gorky, and Zhukeev-Pudovkin Streets, in the vicinity of Kyrg»»»

The Bulgarian real estate market is showing signs of cooling in early 2026, with experts reporting a slowdown in transactions and a shift toward more balanced conditions between buyers and sellers. Data indicates that property deals have decreased by around 10%, while available listings have increa»»»

U.S. President Donald Trump said nations upset by high fuel prices should "go get your own oil" as Iran maintains its chokehold on the Strait of Hormuz. His comments in a social media post on Tuesday came as average U.S. gas prices shot past $4 a gallon. He expressed his frustration toward allies t»»»

Kyrgyzstan continues a large-scale reform of its forensic system, with the establishment of a Chamber of Forensic Experts and the introduction of private specialists as key elements of the overhaul. The reform is being implemented by the Forensic Service under the Ministry of Justice of Kyrgyzstan.»»»

The Bulgarian News Agency (BTA) has organized the “BG TOURISM” forums eight times, held twice yearly at the start of the summer and winter tourist seasons. These gatherings bring together state and municipal officials, tourism industry representatives, NGOs, academics, and experts to discuss media »»»

Preliminary data from the National Statistical Institute (NSI) indicate that consumer prices in Bulgaria increased by 0.7% in March on a monthly basis, while annual inflation reached 3.9%, according to the agency’s flash estimate, as reported by BTA. The NSI has recently begun publishing so-called »»»

A chorus of analysts and traders have spent recent weeks warning that oil prices will drift inexorably higher as tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz remains disrupted. Robin J Brooks, Former IMF economist, begs to differ — and he has the data to make his case. »»»

Authorities in Dubai announced that emergency teams successfully extinguished a fire aboard a Kuwaiti oil tanker following a reported drone strike on March 30, state news KUNA reported.  Earlier statements i»»»

A chorus of analysts and traders have spent recent weeks warning that oil prices will drift inexorably higher as tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz remains disrupted. Robin J Brooks, Former IMF economist, begs to differ — and he has the data to make his case. »»»