Parliamentary document management switched to electronic format - | 24.KG
The document management system for members of Parliament has been transitioned to an electronic format. Speaker Marlen Mamataliev announced during a session of the Zhogorku Kenesh. According to him, until now a large amount of paper was required to support the activities of the speaker and deputies»»»
US Launches Military Operation in Ecuador - Command
The United States has launched another military operation, jointly with the Ecuadorian armed forces, against organizations designated as terrorists in Ecuador, the US Southern Command said. "On March 3, Ecuadorian and U.S. military forces launched operations against Designated Terrorist Organizatio»»»
Activities of organized criminal group suppressed in Kyrgyzstan - | 24.KG
As a result of large-scale operational and investigative measures, officers of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic have dismantled a stable organized criminal group consisting of 15 members. The individuals had previously been convicted multiple times and were registered as acti»»»
Rupee sinks to record low against UAE dirham. UAE expats weigh remittance window
Dubai: Indian expatriates in the UAE woke up to a sharp currency shift on Wednesday morning after the Indian rupee touched its weakest level ever against the UAE dirham, opening a potentially attractive window for remittances. (Check live forex rates here) Sign up for our daily business newsletter,»»»
LIVE UPDATES: Saudi Arabia intercepts two missiles; shrapnel injures people in Kuwait
Doha, Qatar: The US military has hit nearly 2,000 targets since attacking Iran on Saturday. The attacks have killed 787 people in Iran, according to the Iranian Red Crescent, a toll that could not be independently confirmed by AFP. Meanwhile Iran drones struck adjacent the US consulate in Dubai, st»»»
Dubai court orders Dh20,000 payout for WhatsApp insults
Dubai: The Dubai Court of First Instance has ordered a man to pay Dh20,000 in compensation after he was convicted of insulting another individual through messages posted in a WhatsApp group. The ruling, issued in a public session on February 25, 2026, followed a final criminal judgment that had alr»»»
Five-year results: Internet penetration in Kyrgyzstan reaches 98 percent - | 24.KG
Over the past five years, internet penetration in Kyrgyzstan has reached 98 percent, official statistics say. Between 2020 and 2024, the number of active internet users increased by 31 percent. Six years ago, there were 5.4 million users. By the end of 2024, this figure had risen to 7.1 million. Th»»»
More than 4 million flowers imported into Kyrgyzstan ahead of March 8 - | 24.KG
More than 4 million flowers have been imported into Kyrgyzstan ahead of March 8, the press service of the State Customs Service of the Kyrgyz Republic reported. According to the agency, a traditional seasonal increase in fresh flower imports is observed in the run-up to the spring holidays. Since t»»»
Fog reduces visibility to 200 meters in Bishkek - | 24.KG
Fog has descended on Bishkek, reducing visibility to approximately 200 meters. The press service of the Ministry of Emergency Situations of the Kyrgyz Republic reported. Current visibility in the city stands at around 200 meters. Due to worsening weather conditions, residents and drivers are advise»»»
UAE airlines continue limited operations as regular flights remain disrupted
The General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) has announced the resumption of limited flights at UAE airports to help stranded passengers affected by recent regional developments depart safely. Air operations currently run at 48 flights per hour through designated emergency corridors. Since 1 March 2»»»
UK announces first Middle East repatriation flight
The UK government has chartered a repatriation flight out of Oman to help British nationals who want to leave the Middle East, as attacks continue to take place across the region. The flight is currently scheduled to leave Muscat Internation Airport on 4 March at 23:00 local time (19:00 GMT), and w»»»
Aibek Shamenov dismissed from post as Presidential Envoy to Batken region - | 24.KG
Aibek Shamenov has been dismissed from his post as Presidential Envoy to Batken region. The presidential press service reported. According to it, Mamyrzhan Rakhimov has been appointed to the vacant position. Shamenov was appointed to this position in December 2024. Prior to this, he was Deputy Chai»»»
US citizens in the Middle East face 'mayhem' trying to get home
Americans travelling in the Middle East say it has been "mayhem" trying to get back home as the US-Israel war with Iran is felt throughout the region. The US is advising its citizens in 14 countries, including Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Israel and Qatar, to "depart now" as security warnings put embassi»»»
Carney says he supports Iran strikes 'with regret'
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has called for parties involved in the war in Iran to de-escalate hostilities quickly - and said while he supports the strikes, it's a position he takes "with regret". Carney, speaking to reporters in Sydney, his second stop in Indo-Pacific tour, said of Iran tha»»»
Blown up: 17 Iranian Navy ships, including 1 submarine, says US admiral
The US has delivered “overwhelming and unprecedented” strikes into Iran in the first 100 hours of "Operation Epic Fury", the US commander in charge of combat operations in the region said. To put things in perspective, Admiral Brad Cooper said the initial 24 hours of the February 28 Iran strikes we»»»
Think twice: Why sharing photos of certain UAE locations could lead to legal trouble
The UAE State Security Department has warned that photographing or circulating images of sensitive security locations — or promoting unreliable or fabricated information — is strictly prohibited, as part of ongoing efforts to safeguard national security and public stability. In a statement issued i»»»
Trump threatens to cut off trade with Spain over Iran war refusal
Trump threatened Tuesday to sever all trade with Spain after it refused to let US planes use its bases to attack Iran. Spain's left-wing government led by Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez, one of Europe's most defiant leaders against Trump, has said that bases long used by US forces could only be allow»»»
Digital borders, sovereign rights: Why tech compliance is no longer optional
Technology is transforming the lives of people, businesses, and governments. As technologies expand and transcend borders, the regulatory burden becomes a growing challenge for both states and corporations. Safety standards and technology-related laws require compliance, while the effective deploym»»»
UAE safety guidelines: What to do when you hear a warning alert
The Ministry of Interior (MoI) has warned residents not to prioritise filming social media content over their personal safety during emergency alerts, stressing that failure to follow official instructions could result in legal accountability. The reminder follows reports that some residents and mo»»»
Asia stocks fall for third day, oil steadies as investors watch Iran war
Asian stock markets fell for a third day in a row on Wednesday while oil prices steadied as investors watch developments in the US-Israel war with Iran. In choppy trade, South Korea's Kospi index was 3.7% lower in early trading after slumping by more than 7% on Tuesday. Japan's Nikkei 225 was about»»»
Trump: US Navy ready to escort oil tankers through Strait of Hormuz
Washington, March 4 (SANA) – U.S. President Donald Trump said Wednesday that the U.S. Navy is prepared to escort oil tankers through the Strait of Hormuz if necessary, amid escalating tensions in the region. In a post on his platform Truth Social, Trump said he had directed the U.S. Development Fin»»»
'All red lines have been crossed': Gulf states weigh response to Iranian strikes
Gulf states have found themselves on the front line of the Middle East's newest war, and they are angry. Iran has retaliated to US-Israeli air strikes by firing hundreds of missiles and drones at its Arab neighbours – targeting American military bases on their soil, but also civilian and energy inf»»»
‘The AK-47 of the skies’: How Iran’s cheap drones are reshaping this war
Dubai: President Trump has made destroying Iran’s ballistic missile stockpiles a central objective of the war. But while Washington focuses on launchers and long-range rockets, Tehran has unleashed something far cheaper — and arguably more disruptive. Drones. Known formally as unmanned aerial vehic»»»
US commerce secretary to testify before Congress about Epstein ties
US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick has agreed to testify before a congressional panel investigating the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Lutnick "has proactively agreed to appear voluntarily" for a transcribed interview as part of the House Oversight Committee investigation, chairman James Come»»»
Will your loan rates rise? Iran-US conflict clouds future UAE interest rate cuts
Dubai: A sharp spike in oil prices following escalating hostilities involving Iran is complicating the outlook for interest rates, raising fresh questions for households and investors from the UAE to the US. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.Brent crude spiked more than »»»
US has 'seemingly used diplomacy as a fig leaf to prepare for military strikes', expert says
Speaking with FRANCE 24's Sharon Gaffney, Simon Mabon, Professor of International Politics and Middle East Studies at Lancaster University, says that the prospect of Iran coming back to the negotiating table is very remote, arguing that the United States has lost any goodwill because during the pas»»»
Temperatures to surge to May-like levels in eastern U.S. late this week - UPI.com
People enjoy 70 degree temperatures on the Great Lawn in Central Park in New York City on May 3, 2020. Temperatures are expected to warm up in the East in the coming weeks. File Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo Spring weather fans in parts of the Midwest and Northeast are in for another »»»
UAE supermarkets hold months of food stock as tensions rise
Dubai: Supermarket shelves across the UAE remain stocked with months of staple supplies, even as geopolitical tensions place renewed focus on shipping lanes, freight costs and energy markets. Retailers and supply chain leaders say the system is absorbing stress without disruption, supported by buff»»»
Flights cancelled: How stranded Indians in UAE can reach India via Oman and Fujairah
Dubai: Indian passengers stranded in the UAE whose flights remain cancelled and who do not have confirmed departures can consider alternative travel routes to return home. While regional airspace closures remain in place, the UAE has announced a limited resumption of flights. Safe air corridors hav»»»
Cheap insurance to crush Iran's oil chokehold, US Navy to begin escorting oil tankers in Hormuz, 'if necessary': Trump
Amid surging energy prices and private insurers withdrawing coverage, US President Donald Trump ordered the US International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) to immediately offer affordable political risk insurance and guarantees for all maritime trade, particularly energy shipments, through t»»»
Inside the decision that took America to war with Iran
Dubai: Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu walked into the Oval Office on February 11 with one clear goal: Keep the United States on the path to war with Iran. According to The New York Times, the two leaders spent nearly three hours discussing potential attack dates, war objectives and the possibili»»»
Gulf crisis spurs charter surge
As the crisis in the Middle East deepens, demand for private flights from the Gulf to Europe is surging, industry executives say. “At this moment, as we speak, a private plane is flying from Dubai to Athens,” Doulis Karafil, head of Air Business International, told Kathimerini. The 13-seat aircraft»»»
Commerce Secretary Lutnick to testify on Epstein connections before House oversight panel - UPI.com
Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick speaks during a Senate Appropriations Committee hearing in the Dirksen Senate Office Building near the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., on February 10. Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo March 3 (UPI) -- Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick agreed to be inte»»»
MFA gives Tunisians in Gulf and Middle East essential contacts for urgent communication
Tunis, March 4 (TAP) - The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Migration and Tunisians Abroad has renewed its call to all members of the Tunisian community residing in the Gulf and Middle East countries to exercise the highest degree of caution, vigilance,...»»»
Business - Iran shuts down the Strait of Hormuz. What more could it do?
Iran has declared the Strait of Hormuz closed and threatened to fire at any ship passing through it. The narrow waterway is a vital chokepoint for global oil and gas, but also for other commodities such as fertiliser. FRANCE 24's Yuka Royer speaks with Noam Raydan, a maritime risk expert at The Was»»»
Trump says 'someone from within' Iranian regime might be best choice to lead once war ends
WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump on Tuesday said that “someone from within” the Iranian regime might be the best choice to take power once the US-Israel military campaign is completed — but said “most of the people we had in mind are dead.” The president, who four days ago had emphatically called»»»
Right to appeal convictions for illegal sentences gets high court hearing - UPI.com
During oral arguments Tuesday, Chief Justice John Roberts expressed concern over treating plea agreements like a typical binding contract. Pool photo by Win McNamee/UPI | License Photo WASHINGTON, March 3 (UPI) -- The Supreme Court heard arguments Tuesday on what limitations should exist for defend»»»
Hezbollah says it targeted Israel's Haifa naval base with missiles
Hezbollah said it targeted northern Israel's Haifa naval base on Tuesday, its 12th attack of the day as Israel continued to strike Lebanon, including Beirut's southern suburbs. In a statement, the Iran-backed group said that "in response to the criminal Israeli aggression that struck dozens of Leba»»»
European allies rush to bolster Cyprus defences after drones target British base
European allies are rushing warships and anti-drone defences to Cyprus after a British air base was hit on the island over the weekend. The small Eastern Mediterranean nation has found itself unexpectedly drawn into the aftermath of US-Israeli strikes on Iran. The UK has announced it is sending hel»»»
100 days to go: World Cup countdown eclipsed by security concerns
DPA Berlin In 100 days, on June 11, the 2026 World Cup will kick off in Mexico, who’s co-hosting the tournament with the United States and Canada. But the build-up to the football festival has been overshadowed by social, security and political concerns, including the escalation of the conflict in »»»
MoI: Security agencies continue efficient on-ground response
Tribune News Network Doha The Ministry of Interior (MoI) has affirmed that the competent security agencies are maintaining full operational control of the situation on the ground, operating with utmost efficiency and preparedness to ensure a prompt response and decisive intervention in accordance w»»»
QRCS enhances livelihoods for refugee families in Bangladesh
Tribune News Network Doha As part of its efforts to support livelihoods and enhance self-dependence for refugee families in Bangladesh, Qatar Red Crescent Society (QRCS) has distributed agricultural kits to 400 vulnerable and female-headed households. Implemented in cooperation with Bangladesh Red »»»
Ooredoo launches Ramadan offers to connect & reward
Tribune News Network Doha Ooredoo, Qatar’s leading telecommunications provider, has officially announced its 2026 Ramadan campaign under the theme ‘Experience Togetherness This Ramadan’. This year’s initiative focuses on bridging the gap between spiritual reflection and digital connection, providin»»»
Dr Reeno Barg: Advancing women’s health with compassion, expertise
With over 25 years of distinguished service in obstetrics and gynaecology, Dr Reeno Barg has established herself as a trusted name in women’s healthcare across Pakistan and Qatar. Her career reflects a rare combination of advanced clinical expertise and compassionate, patient-centered care. After c»»»
Aspetar guides athletes to peak performance in Ramadan
Tribune News Network Doha Aspetar, Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine Hospital, continues its support for athletes by launching a series of comprehensive scientific guidelines designed to assist them throughout the Holy Month of Ramadan — a period that coincides this year with the postponement or canc»»»
Under the same blue sky
By Fatima FSK On the desert grains I land, I hear stories of the whispering sand, Where once olive trees swayed, underneath them the hands that prayed. I rise with the dawns first light, Fly past the dunes; in my flight, I soar over the ocean so blue, I rest on the stones; absorb natures clue. The »»»
CB raises $500 million inoversubscribed AT1 issuance
QNA & TNN Doha In a significant move that underscores investor confidence in Qatar’s banking sector, Commercial Bank (CB) has successfully completed the issuance of $500 million in Additional Tier 1 (AT1) perpetual capital securities. The securities are non-callable for five and a half years, furth»»»
MoCI issues recall of Ford Escort 2019-2020 models
Tribune News Network Doha The Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MoCI), in cooperation with Almana Motors Company, Qatar’s Ford dealership, has announced the recall of Ford Escort 2019-2020 models. The recall is due to the possibility that some of the affected vehicles may experience a crack on the»»»
Qatar resilient against aggression: Dr Al Ansari
Ashraf Siddiqui Doha Dr Majed bin Mohammed Al Ansari, Advisor to the Prime Minister and Official Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, affirmed that the State of Qatar remains resilient in the face of any aggression targeting its security and sovereignty, stressing that recent attacks r»»»
PM, Luxembourg counterpart discuss military escalation in the region
QNA Doha Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani received a phone call from Prime Minister of Luxembourg Luc Frieden on Tuesday. During the call, they discussed the developments regarding military escalation in the region and its serious»»»