Doha, Qatar: Weather inshore until 6pm on Tuesday will be hazy and partly cloudy to cloudy at times with scattered rain may be thundery at times, the Department of Meteorology said in its daily weather report, warning of expected thundery rain at times associated with strong wind and poor horizonta»»»

President Sadyr Japarov signed the law ratifying the extradition treaty between Kyrgyzstan and Mongolia. The document creates a legal basis for the extradition of individuals convicted of crimes, allowing them to serve their sentences in their home country. The treaty, signed in Bishkek on July 21,»»»

Iran launched a new wave of missiles against Israel Tuesday, hours after US President Donald Trump hailed "very good" talks to end the war despite Tehran denying any dialogue had taken place. Trump's surprise disclosure -- which prompted a positive response from jittery markets and pushed oil price»»»

Children of Russian high-profile security officials or so-called “siloviki” are securing key positions in domestic tech surveillance assets, according to The Bell and RBC business portal citing investigative reports. »»»

Belarus's President Alexander Lukashenko has offered to mediate between the United States and Iran, presenting a peace plan to a visiting American delegation on March 19 and disclosing on March 20 that he had transmitted the proposal to the Trump administration, Belarussian media reported. »»»

Russia could earn as much as $252bn in windfall export revenues from escalating conflict in the Middle East, as higher energy prices driven by tensions in the Persian Gulf bolster the Kremlin’s finances, according to analysis by the Kyiv School of Economics (KSE) Institute. »»»

Chinese President Xi Jinping repeated long-stated calls for expanding cooperation with Turkmenistan in the natural gas sector as the country’s Leader of the Nation Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov paid a state visit to Beijing. C»»»

Serbia expects to extend its current natural gas supply arrangement with Russia by the end of March, securing deliveries until October under a short-term annex agreement, the head of state gas company Srbijagas said. Srbij»»»

Dubai: Gold prices in Dubai slipped again on Tuesday morning, extending a sharp run of declines that has kept buyers cautious and traders focused on how far the correction could run. At 8:30 am, the 24-karat rate dropped to Dh523.25, down from Dh530.75 a day earlier, while 22-karat gold fell to Dh4»»»

If the elections were held today, five parties would enter the 52nd National Assembly, according to surveys conducted by the sociological agencies Alpha Research and Market Links, published on the bTV website. The surveys were presented in the special bTV programme "Elections 2026. Bulgaria Decides»»»

BEIJING — China has limited the amount by which the country's fuel costs can rise, the government announced Monday, to mitigate surging oil prices due to the Middle East war.Global oil prices have soared as the war between the United States, Israel and Iran has centred around the Strait of Hormuz, »»»

AMMAN — Jordan’s industrial sector maintained a positive trajectory in 2025, recording "solid" growth across production, exports and financial market indicators, alongside an expanding workforce.According to a report by the Jordan Chamber of Industry (JCI), employment in the sector reached 261,000 »»»

An extreme motorsport festival, Xtreme Fest 2026, will take place on March 29 in Bishkek, organizers reported. According to them, the event will be held in the area of the former Gansi air base. «Xtreme Fest is one of the largest motorsport festivals in Kyrgyzstan, bringing together off-road, endur»»»

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kyrgyzstan informed President Sadyr Japarov about the ongoing tense situation in the Middle East, the presidential press service reported. According to the statement, taking into account the current developments, the head of state instructed the Ministry of Foreig»»»

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban has ordered an investigation into the alleged wiretapping of Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto by at least one EU member state. The operation was aided by a Hungarian opposition journalist. The probe was announced on Monday, after the Washington Post and Politic»»»

New York's LaGuardia airport reopened at 2pm local time on Monday after an Air Canada plane collided with a fire truck on a runway overnight, killing two pilots and injuring more than 40 people. US aviation investigators, assisted by their Canadian counterparts, opened a pr»»»

A passenger plane collided with a Port authority firefighting truck in New York City's LaGuardia airport, severely damaging the nose of the aircraft. The two pilots have died and over 40 passengers went rushed to the hospital with injuries. The incident grounded all traffic at the airport, which th»»»

In October 2025, a police operation left 122 people dead in the favelas of Penha and Alemão, in the north of Rio de Janeiro. Its aim was to weaken the Comando Vermelho, or "Red Command", one of Brazil's oldest and most powerful criminal organisations. The gang is growing rapidly; in 16 years it has»»»

Agents from the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement, ICE, will be deployed to airports across the country on March 23 in an effort to ease long security lines. The move comes as the shutdown at the Department of Homeland Security stretches into its second month, causing major disruptions for tra»»»

As Trump ratchets up the pressure on Cuba, Raul Rodriguez Castro – the grandson of Raul Castro – is said to be an emerging figure in dealings with the US administration on opening up the Cuban economy. As the US increases pressure on Cuba and the economic and humanitarian situation on the Isla»»»

The United States and TotalEnergies signed an agreement on Monday to end the French company's offshore US wind farm projects and redirect those funds towards fossil fuel production, with the US interior secretary saying the deal was worth nearly $1 billion. US Interior Secretary Doug Burgum made th»»»

Israel's Benjamin Netanyahu says Israel along with the United States will respond with "great force" after Iran's overnight strikes on two cities in southern Israel, near a highly sensitive Israeli nuclear facility. More than 160 people were injured, in an attack that shows Israel's Iron Dome isn't»»»

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed to continue striking Iran and resumed hitting Hezbollah targets in Lebanon on Monday after talks with US President Donald Trump. Earlier in the day, Trump backed off a threat to "obliterate" Iranian energy plants, citing progress in negotiations that »»»

The International Energy Agency warned that the US-Israeli war on Iran could trigger the worst energy crisis the world has ever seen. The warning comes after Iran on the weekend vowed to escalate its attacks on energy infrastructure across the Gulf region, following President Trump's 48-hour ultima»»»

President Donald Trump said Monday that the US was holding "productive" talks with Iranian officials, notably an unidentified Iranian leader. The speaker of Iran’s parliament speaker and the foreign ministry denied there had been any recent negotiations with the United States.  Trump's surpris»»»

US President Donald Trump has extended his deadline for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. The U.S. will hold off on striking power plant strikes for five days, close near the end of the original forty-eight hour deadline. He also said the US and Iran were having 'very good' conversations - somet»»»

At least 10 Palestinians were injured in attacks on March 23 in the occupied West Bank by Israeli settlers. The group rampaged through nearby villages after holding a funeral for a 18 year-old settler killed in a car crash the day before. The violence came as Israel’s government presses ahead with »»»

Donald Trump says the US and Iran had 'very good and productive talks' over the weekend. He also said the US would hold off on strikes on Iranian powerplants for five days, just as his initial 48-hour deadline was coming to an end. But the Iranian news agency says there has been no communication be»»»

President Donald Trump extended his deadline for Iran to reopen the crucial Strait of Hormuz to international shipping. He had previously given a 48-deadline to Tehran, which would lead to strikes on Iranian power plants were the Strait not to reopen. The backtracking could have been encouraged by »»»

Another deadline day, another ultimatum, another surprise turn from the US president. The same Donald Trump who may or may not send ground troops to try and secure the Strait of Hormuz now affirming that his administration's talking with the Iranians and thus holding off on hitting critical infrast»»»

Passengers travelling through the UAE on March 24 are being advised to stay updated on flight schedules as unstable weather, regional developments and airline advisories continue to affect travel plans. From potential delays and schedule changes to fuel price updates and security developments, here»»»

Former French prime minister Lionel Jospin, a Socialist who led the government from 1997 to 2002, died on Sunday aged 88. Former French prime minister Lionel Jospin, a Socialist who introduced the 35-hour work week and civil partnerships for gay couples, has died aged 88, his family said Monda»»»

Franc has brought in its new generation of mayors, in a local election that was held with the 2027 presidential election in mind. The left succeeded in major cities including Paris, Lyon and Marseille but failed to conquer Toulouse. On the other hand, Nice swung to the far right.»»»

PRESS REVIEW – Monday, March 23: France's municipal elections are all over the French front pages. International papers try to make sense of the results, as all sides seem to be claiming victory. Next, Hittler is elected as mayor of a small French town, beating out Zielinsky. Finally, the firs»»»

France's far-right National Rally (RN) failed to win control of any major ​city in Sunday's nationwide municipal election, a setback that gave hope to embattled mainstream parties ahead of next year's presidential election. Meanwhile, the socialist party won the vote in Paris and Marseille. But wha»»»

For the extreme right National Rally, formerly the National Front, the municipal elections were supposed to confirm its national momentum at the local level. But the gamble didn’t totally pay off. While the party’s vote count doubled in some medium-sized cities like Narbonne and Lens, it came up sh»»»

Legendary French rugby player Serge Blanco successfully entered politics in Biarritz, a seaside town in the southwest where he established his athletic career, by winning the municipal election on Sunday. Blanco said he won because voters wanted "to be spoken to from the heart" and "respected". Fre»»»

François Picard is pleased to welcome Damien Lecomte, Political Scientist and Researcher at CRPS-CESSP, Paris Pantheon Sorbonne University. According to Dr. Lecomte, there is a persistent tension between unity and fragmentation in French politics, and the legacy of Lionel Jospin illustrates this pa»»»

An airstrike hit a military base of Iran-backed Iraqi Shiite militias, the Popular Mobilization Forces, in the city of Ramadi in the western Iraqi province of Anbar, Al Jazeera reported citing police. The channel claims the strike resulted in casualties. The group confirmed the death of Anbar Opera»»»

In his keynote speech at the first session of North Korea's 15th Supreme People's Assembly, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un officially declared South Korea a hostile state. "We will especially regard South Korea as the most hostile state, completely rejecting and ignoring it with the clearest words»»»

More than 600 people have died in Tehran since the start of the conflict with Israel and the United States, Mohammad Ismail Tavakkoli, head of the Tehran district's emergency services, said. "During this period [since the start of the conflict], 636 people have been killed, and 6,848 have been inju»»»

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi travelled to Washington hoping to strengthen ties with the United States. The visit turned into a delicate balancing act amid US President Donald Trump's growing pressure on allies to help the US in the Iran war. Yuka Royer discusses the visit with James Schof»»»

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 »»»

Italy’s conservative premier, Giorgia Meloni, faces a pivotal political test in a two-day referendum on judicial reform that started on March 22. The vote has transformed into a broader judgement on her leadership at home and abroad. FRANCE 24's Seema Gupta tells us more about the reform, the divid»»»

Four ambulances belonging to a Jewish charity were set on fire early on March 23 in London. British police are investigating the arson attack as a hate crime. This comes amid a rise in antisemitic attacks in the UK since the October 7 Hamas attacks, and are suspected to amplify due to the war in th»»»

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»»»