Milan tram derails and slams into a building, killing two people
A tram derailed Friday and slammed into a building in the heart of Milan, killing two people and injuring more than two-dozen others, officials said. The incident, along the central Vittorio Veneto avenue, came as the Italian business capital is hosting its seasonal fashion shows and is in the inte»»»
Illegal electronic cigarettes sales point discovered in Bishkek - | 24.KG
Tax authorities uncovered a retail outlet selling banned electronic nicotine delivery systems (electronic cigarettes) during a raid in Bishkek. The press service of the State Tax Service of the Kyrgyz Republic reported. According to the agency, the sales point was located in the basement of a resid»»»
Iran TV 'hacked' by Trump, Netanyahu — then blackout: Report
An Iranian TV channel has reportedly been "hacked" by a pro-US/pro-Israel cyber attackers amidst the ongoing conflict with Tehran. It features a 36-second video clip showing an Iranian television channel, reportedly IRIB TV3 (typically broadcasting football events), suddenly interrupted by a split-»»»
UAE airports Monday update: Airspace closures halt flights across major carriers
Flight operations across the UAE remain suspended on Monday as multiple regional airspace closures continue to disrupt schedules, authorities and airlines confirmed. Also Read: US, Israel war with Iran enters Day 3 as tensions escalate, UAE stays alertThe General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) sai»»»
Unemployment rate rises slightly
In January 2026, the average number of employed persons aged 15–74 was 4 million 609 thousand. The number of unemployed persons was 225 thousand and the unemployment rate was 4.6% In the period November 2025–January 2026, the average number of employed persons aged 15–74 was 4 million 628 thousand,»»»
Fee to be charged from pilgrims: Muftiyat of Kyrgyzstan explains decision - | 24.KG
A fee will be charged from pilgrims under a decision adopted by the Spiritual Directorate of Muslims of Kyrgyzstan. The muftiyat commented on the new measure. It is noted that during the People’s Kurultai held in December 2024, participants appealed to the president to consider raising salaries for»»»
Industrial producer prices drop nearly 3 percent
Industrial producer prices were 2.9% lower on average in January 2026 than one year earlier. Domestic output prices were cut by 2.8% and non-domestic ones by 2.9% compared to January in the previous year. Compared to the previous month, domestic output prices were unchanged and non-domestic output »»»
VAR powers extended to include second yellow cards and corner checks
PA Media/dpa London Video assistant referee (VAR) powers have been extended by football’s lawmakers. Using VAR to check corners will be an option for competitions from this summer, while the core VAR protocol has now been widened to cover second yellow cards and cards awarded to the wrong team. The»»»
Anti-Israel, US, protests break out across Pakistan
Protests have erupted across Pakistan in response to the death of Iran’s supreme leader Ali Khamenei in an air strike on Tehran on February 28, local media Dawn reports. At least 10 people have been reported dead after clashes near the heavily protected US consulate in the port city of Karachi, but»»»
Viral image of Khamenei in rubble found to be AI-generated
An image circulating widely on X, Facebook and other social media platforms purporting to show the body of Ali Khamenei beneath rubble following an airstrike has been confirmed as artificially generated, Dawn reports. The »»»
India braces for oil shock as Iran fallout begins
India is set to face renewed oil price volatility and increased macroeconomic headwinds as tensions around Iran intensify, following Israeli and US air strikes over the weekend, and what appears to be an Iranian attack on an oil tanker, north of Khasab Port in the Gulf, the Palau registered Sk»»»
Beijing and Moscow urge immediate halt to Iran strikes, return to dialogue
China’s foreign minister Wang Yi held a telephone conversation on March 1 with his Russian counterpart Sergei Lavrov at Moscow’s request, as Beijing and Moscow responded to US and Israeli strikes on Iran. According to XINH»»»
The risks to Europe from a broader Middle East conflict
European leaders called for de-escalation of the growing conflict in the Middle East and scrambled to assess security risks on March 1 after US and Israeli strikes killed Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. Israel on March»»»
Gulf stocks fall as Middle East conflict escalates
Gulf markets fell on March 1 when some reopened for the first trading day after the dramatic escalation between Israel, the United States and Iran on February 28. Bombings have rattled financial markets and disrupted»»»
Viral image of Khamenei in rubble found to be AI-generated
An image circulating widely on X, Facebook and other social media platforms purporting to show the body of Ali Khamenei beneath rubble following an airstrike has been confirmed as artificially generated, Dawn reports. The »»»
Iraqis call for march to 'uproot' US embassy in Baghdad
Groups linked to Iraq's Islamic Resistance factions have called for a mass gathering aimed at storming the US embassy in Baghdad on the evening of March 1, 964 Network reported. A body calling itself the "Central Popular C»»»
The risks to Europe from a broader Middle East conflict
European leaders called for de-escalation of the growing conflict in the Middle East and scrambled to assess security risks on March 1 after US and Israeli strikes killed Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. Israel on March»»»
Viral image of Khamenei in rubble found to be AI-generated
An image circulating widely on X, Facebook and other social media platforms purporting to show the body of Ali Khamenei beneath rubble following an airstrike has been confirmed as artificially generated, Dawn reports. The »»»
Gulf stocks fall as Middle East conflict escalates
Gulf markets fell on March 1 when some reopened for the first trading day after the dramatic escalation between Israel, the United States and Iran on February 28. Bombings have rattled financial markets and disrupted»»»
Uzbekistan’s January foreign trade rises 29% to $5.8bn
Uzbekistan’s foreign trade turnover amounted to $5.8bn in January on a year on year gain of $1.32bn, or 29.2%, according to the national statistical committee. Growth was driven by a 26.7% y/y rise in exports to $1.69bn, s»»»
Serbian embassy in Tehran damaged in airstrikes, staff relocating to Baku
The Serbian embassy building in Tehran was damaged in airstrikes on Iran in the morning on March 1, but no injuries were reported, according to public broadcaster RTS. A military base located near the embassy was among the»»»
Hungary's Edortech unveils patented tin-anode technology that could transform global battery production
Hungarian researchers have achieved a breakthrough in battery technology with a patented product that is now ready for scaled-up manufacturing, former president Janos Ader announced at a conference on February 26. The technology, dubbed ONLi, developed by Hungarian startup Edortech Ltd., »»»
Trump Says He Picked 3 Candidates to Lead Iran
Following the US attack, US President Donald Trump announced that he had three candidates in mind to lead Iran. "I have three very good choices." the New York Times quoted the US leader as saying. He declined to reveal whom he had in mind. "I won’t be revealing them now. Let’s get the job done firs»»»
Arabaev Kyrgyz State University to build coworking space - | 24.KG
Ishenaly Arabaev Kyrgyz State University plans to build a three-story administrative building with a coworking space. A tender has been announced, and the corresponding application has been posted on the state procurement portal. The planned cost of the project is 53,902,262 soms. Applications are »»»
Wrestling tournament in Albania: Kyrgyzstani Razzak Beishekeev wins bronze - | 24.KG
Razzak Beishekeev won bronze at a ranking wrestling tournament in Albania, the United World Wrestling (UWW) reported. He competed in the 72-kilogram weight class and defeated his opponent from Kazakhstan in the fight for third place. In the semifinals, the athlete lost to Mohammad Reza from Iran.»»»
Israeli Army Announces Beginning of Strikes Against Hezbollah Targets in Lebanon
The Israeli army has announced the beginning of strikes against Hezbollah targets in Lebanon. Earlier, the army reported air raid sirens sounding in several areas of northern Israel after having detected projectiles fired from Lebanon. "In response to Hezbollah's projectile fire toward the State of»»»
Shipping companies tell vessels to steer clear of Gulf
PARIS, France — Two major shipping groups on Saturday suspended navigation through the Gulf as conflict flared between the United States, Israel and Iran, piling onto a growing maritime slowdown in the region.The announcements came as Iran's Revolutionary Guards had warned several ships that the St»»»
Zarqa re-exports reach JD32.6m in February, led by vehicles
AMMAN — Commercial exports (re-exports) from Zarqa totalled JD32.6 million in February, with 270 certificates of origin issued, the head of the Zarqa Chamber of Commerce, Hussein Shraim, reported on Sunday.This marks a 4.12 per cent decline from January, when re-exports amounted to around JD34 mill»»»
Olympic medalist Aisuluu Tynybekova becomes a mother - | 24.KG
Three-time world wrestling champion and Olympic medalist Aisuluu Tynybekova became a mother. She announced the news on social media. «There are three of us now,» she wrote. The athlete also thanked everyone for their congratulations. Judging by the photo she posted, the couple welcomed a baby boy. »»»
Earthquake of magnitude 3.5 registered on Kyrgyzstan - China border - | 24.KG
An earthquake measuring approximately magnitude 3.5 was registered on the Kyrgyzstan — China border. The Seismology Institute of the National Academy of Sciences reported. According to the Institute, the tremors were recorded this morning at 5.44 a.m. The earthquake’s epicenter was located on the b»»»
US hails progress on Haiti's anti-gang force, but elections face steep hurdles
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Wednesday that progress had been made in assembling an international anti-gang force for Haiti, raising hopes that improved security could allow long-delayed elections to go ahead this year. Yet with armed groups controlling much of the capital, the prospec»»»
British Air Base in Cyprus Hit by Suspected Drone Strike
Britain's Royal Air Force base Akrotiri in Cyprus was hit by a suspected drone strike overnight, causing limited damage and no casualties, Cypriot authorities and the UK's Ministry of Defense said. A Cyprus government spokesperson said that "information received through various channels indicates»»»
Attack on Iran: Mufti of Kyrgyzstan addresses pilgrims in Mecca - | 24.KG
The head of the Spiritual Directorate of Muslims of Kyrgyzstan, Abdulaziz kary Zakirov, addressed pilgrims staying in Saudi Arabia regarding the escalating tensions in the Middle East. «The situation in the Middle East is currently tense, and flights organized for the holy pilgrimage have been canc»»»
Israeli military attacks Hezbollah in Lebanon - UPI.com
March 1 (UPI) -- The Israeli military was attacking Hezbollah targets in neighboring Lebanon, amid worries that its war with the United States against Iran may escalate and spill across the region. The Israel Defense Forces announced its military offensive hours after sirens triggered by projectile»»»
Wrestling tournament in Albania: Kyrgyzstani Aiperi Medet kyzy wins gold - | 24.KG
Kyrgyzstani Aiperi Medet kyzy won a gold medal at a ranking wrestling tournament in Albania, the United World Wrestling (UWW) reported. In the 76-kilogram weight class, the Kyrgyz athlete defeated world champion Genesis Reasco Valdez from Ecuador in the final. Previously, Aiperi Medet kyzy defeated»»»
Wrestling tournament in Albania: Nurzat Nurtaeva wins silver - | 24.KG
Kyrgyzstani Nurzat Nurtaeva won a silver medal at a ranking wrestling tournament in Albania, the United World Wrestling (UWW) reported. In the 72-kilogram weight class, she lost to Kazakhstani Jamila Bakbergenova in the final. Nurzat Nurtaeva defeated representatives of Bulgaria, India, and Poland.»»»
Iran regime's approach 'becoming even more reckless, more dangerous': British PM
The Iranian regime’s approach is becoming "more reckless", and "more dangerous", British Prime Minister Keir Starmer stated. In a video address, the British leader confirmed that the UK has authorised the US use of British bases in the conflict amid the shooting war, citing threats to British inter»»»
Hopes and fears as US Iranians take to streets after toppling of supreme leader
Fatemeh Shams watched with bated breath as her native country came under military attack from the US and Israel over the weekend. Living in the US since 2009, she is among Iranian-American exiles who have opposed the Tehran regime from afar, and so she does not mourn the death of Supreme Leader Aya»»»
Israel tells people in nearly 50 villages in south Lebanon to evacuate ahead of strikes
The Israeli military told residents of about 50 towns and villages in Lebanon to evacuate on Monday, warning of imminent attacks against Hezbollah militants, following rocket fire at Israel. "For your safety, evacuate your homes immediately and move at least 1,000 meters away from your village to o»»»
Fraud alert: Dubai Police caution residents against fake calls seeking UAE Pass details
Dubai: Dubai Police have warned residents about fraudulent attempts by scammers impersonating employees allegedly linked to a “Dubai Crisis Management” department and falsely claiming affiliation with Dubai Police. Authorities said the fraudsters are attempting to exploit current developments by co»»»
Britain responding to suspected drone strike at Cyprus base: Defence ministry
British forces are responding to a suspected drone strike at its military base in Cyprus, the defence ministry said Monday, with no casualties reported. The strike hit the RAF Akrotiri base at midnight, said the ministry, adding that its forces were handling a "live situation". Also Read: Qatar's A»»»
Israel strikes Beirut’s southern suburbs after Hezbollah attacks – Ya Libnan
Share: By Laila Bassam, Yomna Ehab and Nayera Abdallah Photo –Hezbollah supporters rally in solidarity with Iran, after U.S. and Israeli strikes killed Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, in Beirut, Lebanon, March 1, 2026. REUTERS/Mohamed Azakir BEIRUT, March 2 (Reuters) – Israel carried»»»
Sheikh Khaled, Ecuador President announce UAE-Ecuador CEPA in Quito
Quito, Ecuador: Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, has arrived at Carondelet Palace in Quito, welcomed via an official reception ceremony, during which the national anthems of the UAE and the Republic of Ecuador were performed. Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Za»»»
Israel strikes Beirut suburb after Hezbollah's retaliatory attack over Khamenei's death
The Israeli military launched airstrikes early on Monday targeting Beirut's southern suburbs, an area known as Dahiyeh, considered a stronghold of the Iran-backed Hezbollah group. Earlier, Hezbollah said it launched “missiles and a swarm of drones” at an Israeli army base south of Haifa “in revenge»»»
Omani FM, foreign top diplomats discuss efforts to deescalate Mideast tension
MUSCAT, March 1 (KUNA) -- Omani Foreign Minister Sayyid Badr Al-Busaidi spoke separately with his counterparts Ayman Al-Safadi - of Jordan, Espen Barth Eide - of Norway, and Yvette Cooper - of the United Kingdom, as well as EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Kaja Kallas.»»»
The family of Henrietta Lacks settles a second lawsuit over cell use - UPI.com
The family of Henrietta Lacks has settled a lawsuit against Novartis. File Photo courtesy of Novartis March 1 (UPI) -- The family of Henrietta Lacks, whose cells were taken without her consent as she battled cervical cancer, settled a lawsuit with Novartis. Lacks, who was just 31 when died in 1951 »»»
Iraqi protesters attempt to break into Green Zone
BAGHDAD, March 1 (KUNA) -- Protesters gathered at the entrance of the heavily fortified Green Zone - the seat of the Iraqi central government and the US Embassy, in Baghdad on Sunday morning in an attempt to break into the embassy.They were driven by reports of the death of Iran's Supreme Leader Ay»»»
France, Kuwait mark 35th anniv. of "Operation Desert Storm"
By Mohammad Al-Baddah PARIS, March 1 (KUNA) -- The French and Kuwait militaries commemorated the 35th anniversary of "Operation Desert Storm" at Parc Andre Citroen city park in Paris on Sunday.Attending the ceremony were senior military officers and diplomats from both sides, as well as US diplomat»»»
Qatari air defenses intercept 18 missiles
DOHA, March 1 (KUNA) -- The Qatari Ministry of Defense said its forces shot down 18 ballistic missiles that targeted several parts of the country.All missiles were intercepted and destroyed before reaching the Qatari territories, the ministry said in a press release on Sunday.The statement called o»»»