EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said on Monday she had discussed with the United Nations the idea of freeing up transport of oil and gas through the Strait of Hormuz by replicating a deal that gets grain out of Ukraine during wartime. Arriving at a meeting of EU foreign ministers in Brussels, K»»»

Tokyo: Japan said Monday it was not currently thinking about ordering maritime security operations, after US President Donald Trump called for other countries to send warships to help protect the Strait of Hormuz. "In the current Iran situation, we are not at the moment considering issuing a mariti»»»

A drone strike hit Dubai International Airport on the morning of March 16, while one person was confirmed to be killed in a separate missile strike on Abu Dhabi.  »»»

A drone strike hit Dubai International Airport on the morning of March 16, while one person was confirmed to be killed in a separate missile strike on Abu Dhabi.  »»»

Lebanon's foreign ministry condemned Hezbollah on March 16 for allegedly opening fire on UNIFIL peacekeepers in three separate incidents, while Israel positions itself for large-scale ground operations in southern Lebanon.  »»»

A drone strike hit Dubai International Airport on the morning of March 16, while one person was confirmed to be killed in a separate missile strike on Abu Dhabi.  »»»

Lebanon's foreign ministry condemned Hezbollah on March 16 for allegedly opening fire on UNIFIL peacekeepers in three separate incidents, while Israel positions itself for large-scale ground operations in southern Lebanon.  »»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) announced today the working hours across the government health sector during the upcoming Eid Al-Fitr holiday. The Ministry confirmed that all emergency services and inpatient care at Hamad Medical Corporation hospitals (HMC), including Pediatric Em»»»

Abu Dhabi: Dr Anwar Gargash, diplomatic adviser to the UAE president, has praised the country’s resilience, saying recent attacks would not undermine national unity or stability. In a post on X, Gargash said he was not surprised by the UAE’s steadfastness, citing the strength of its leadership, the»»»

Dubai: flydubai will gradually resume flight operations with a reduced schedule, following a temporary suspension that disrupted several services. The airline said that some scheduled flights have been affected by the earlier halt in operations, and passengers will be notified if their flights are »»»

Over the past three years, about 3,500 citizens of Kyrgyzstan have completed training in cyber hygiene and cybersecurity. Kylymbek Madalbekov, Deputy Director of the State Agency for Personal Data Protection of Kyrgyzstan, stated during a meeting of a relevant committee of the Zhogorku Kenesh. Acco»»»

TEHRAN (Sputnik) - Iran will continue to resist attack by the US armed forces until US President Donald Trump realizes that the conflict he initiated was a mistake and must never be repeated, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said on Monday. "Iran has neither sought a truce nor talks. Such cl»»»

WASHINGTON, United States — Oil prices kept rising as markets opened Sunday, with both benchmarks higher as the war in the Middle East disrupts global supplies.Around 2245 GMT, shortly after the Chicago Mercantile Exchange opened, US benchmark West Texas Intermediate rose 2.54 percent to $100.22 a »»»

Doha, Qatar: The Crescent Moon Sighting Committee at the Ministry of Endowments and Islamic Affairs has called upon all Muslims living in the State of Qatar to observe the sighting of the Shawwal crescent on Wednesday evening, March 18, 2026. The committee said that whoever witnesses the crescent s»»»

Doha, Qatar: Following successful pilot projects and increasing international interest in the growth potential of its domestic alternative energy market, Qatar is forecasted to be one of the leaders in the adoption of batteries in the MENA region. Increasing battery storage capabilities is a strate»»»

This photo, taken Monday, shows the trading room of Hana Bank in central Seoul as the South Korean won fell to a 17-year low against the U.S. dollar amid heightened tensions in the Middle East. Photo by Yonhap The South Korean currency fell to a 17-year low against the U.S. dollar Monday as global »»»

Kyrgyz Cinema Days will be held from March 24 to 26 at the Atlas Cinema in Istanbul, Turkey. The Ministry of Culture’s press service reported. The event is organized to present Kyrgyz cinematography on the international stage, expand cultural cooperation, and introduce Turkish audiences to contempo»»»

Russia is capable of replacing the volumes of food products previously supplied by Iran to Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan and Turkmenistan, and can also offer solutions in the fields of energy and agrochemistry. Anatoly Tikhonov, Director of the Center for Agribusiness and Food Security at the Presidential»»»

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Dubai: With only about five days left until Eid al-Fitr, the clock is ticking on some of Dubai's best Ramadan experiences. Whether you are after a proper iftar spread, a lively night market, or a relaxed family evening out, here is where to head before the Holy Month wraps up. 1. Festival BayThe Ra»»»

Damascus, March 16 (SANA) Rising tensions in the Middle East have boosted the U.S. dollar as investors shift away from riskier assets toward safer, more liquid holdings. The currency has gained about 2.5 percent, driven by growing geopolitical uncertainty and concerns that fighting could disrupt ke»»»

Tokyo: Two people, including a 17-year-old girl, died Monday after a pair of boats carrying high school students capsized close to Japan's Okinawa island, the coast guard said. A total of 18 students from Kyoto were on board the vessels, reportedly as part of school trip that took the boats close t»»»

Human Mobile Devices (HMD), the European brand celebrated for designing technology around real human needs, is making its Middle East debut with an all-new line of accessories, ahead of its global rollout. Leading the charge is DUB, a bold new audio brand, alongside two stylish smartwatches, offeri»»»

Michelle L.M. Wang, Chris Appelhans, and Maggie King celebrate after winning Best Animated Feature for "Kpop Demon Hunters" during the 98th annual Academy Awards in Los Angeles on Sunday. Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo President Lee Jae Myung congratulated Netflix's "KPop Demon Hunters" o»»»

For the 2026–2027 academic year, Russia will allocate 550 state-funded places for students at Kyrgyz-Russian Slavic University (KRSU), which is 30 percent more than last year. University rector Sergei Volkov announced at a meeting of the relevant committee of the Zhogorku Kenesh. «We hope that the »»»

Dubai: The UAE successfully intercepted multiple Iranian missiles and drones today, with Dubai International Airport gradually resuming flights, emergency teams tackling a separate blaze in Fujairah’s oil zone, and authorities quickly responding to a missile strike in Abu Dhabi. Authorities continu»»»

Former French president Nicolas Sarkozy returns to court on Monday to challenge his conviction over allegations he sought campaign funding from Muammar Gaddafi’s Libya for his 2007 election. Sarkozy, who denies wrongdoing, briefly served time last year. The Paris appeals court retrial will run unti»»»

These figures follow a 2025 in which the total transaction volume in the Bucharest–Ilfov metropolitan area had already dropped 8.5% compared to 2024, to 55,297 units, while prices for new units rose by approximately 20%, reaching an average of €2,500/sqm. “What we are seeing in the market now is th»»»

The progress of the major overhaul of the Bulgarian section of the Danube Bridge between Ruse and Giurgiu was discussed during a meeting between Ruse Regional Governor Orlin Penkov and Romanian Ambassador to Bulgaria Brandusa Predescu, the Ruse Regional Administration reported here on Monday. Durin»»»

The Sofia Municipality is opening part of the geographic data for Sofia for public use, Mayor Vassil Terziev said in a Facebook post on Monday. The data include orthophoto maps, addresses, green areas, zones for commercial sites and other spatial information. "The more data are brought into the ope»»»

Dubai: Flights operated by Oman's national carrier to several destinations will remain suspended until March 31, as ongoing regional airspace closures continue to disrupt operations. Oman Air said on Monday that while most of its network is operating normally, some routes remain temporarily affecte»»»

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In an age where digital interaction is the norm, the integrity and safety of online platforms have become paramount. From banking to social media, we entrust our sensitive information to myriad websites and applications daily. The online casino industry is no exception, facing the dual challenge of»»»

Syrian authorities are working with the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) to close the file of political detainees held by both sides, as part of ongoing coordination between Damascus and the Kurdish-led force. Families in al-Hasakah province recently demanded the release of relatives from Alaya Priso»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Interior, MOI, has given precautionary evacuation guidelines manual for workplace during emergency and exceptional situations. The Ministry in a post on social media warned that when evacuation alert is issued, employees must evacuate the danger location immediately, mo»»»

Dubai: Former UFC heavyweight champion and professional boxer Francis Ngannou has purchased a five-bedroom residence at Armani Beach Residences on Palm Jumeirah in one of the latest high-value property deals in Dubai’s luxury market. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.Dev»»»

A new campus for the Kyrgyz-Russian Slavic University (KRSU) is planned for construction on a site of approximately 30 hectares in Baytik aiyl aimak of Alamedin district, Chui region. The Committee of Parliament on Science, Education, Innovative Development, Information Technology, Culture, Sports,»»»

New York, March 16 (SANA) Oil prices continued to climb Sunday as markets reacted to the escalating conflict in the Middle East, with further gains expected when trading resumes Monday. Brent crude and U.S. West Texas Intermediate futures have risen more than 40% since the start of the conflict on »»»

Israel launched fresh strikes on Beirut's southern suburbs late Sunday as Israel's military said it was striking Hezbollah infrastructure in the city following earlier raids mainly in the country's south. A midnight strike, heard in the capital, came after a morning Israel army evacuation warning f»»»

Iraq’s Ministry of Justice warned Sunday that repeated drone attacks near Baghdad International Airport pose a danger to a nearby prison holding high-risk al-Qaeda inmates. In a statement, the ministry said areas around the airport and Airport Prison - also known as Karkh Central Prison near Abu Gh»»»

Hidden behind a tall hedgerow in the English countryside, Charlie Cumming stood at the fence of an air force base, camera raised towards a US B-1 Lancer bomber parked nearby. He was one of hundreds of curious onlookers who flocked to the airfield at RAF Fairford in the southwestern county of Glouce»»»

Social media giants made decisions which allowed more harmful content on people's feeds, after internal research into their algorithms showed how outrage fuelled engagement, whistleblowers told the BBC. More than a dozen whistleblowers and insiders have laid bare how the companies took risks with s»»»

CAIRO, March 12 (MENA) – Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly said the State attaches great importance to economic and social development projects, foremost among them the presidential initiative “Hayah Karima” (Decent Life) projects as well as health and educational projects as government investment pl»»»

Dubai: Flights were temporarily suspended at Dubai's airport on Monday after a "drone-related incident" sparked a fire nearby, city authorities said. The Emirati defence ministry later said its air defence systems were intercepting a wave of Iranian drones and missiles, without specifying where in »»»

Dubai: Artificial intelligence is already playing a major role in how customers interact with banks, telecom providers and airlines in the UAE, often operating quietly behind the scenes while human agents step in only when necessary. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.Ind»»»

Direct talks with Iran have proven the most effective way to restart shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, a senior Indian official said, even as calls grow for a multinational naval effort to secure the critical waterway amid escalating tensions in the Middle East. The comments came after Donald »»»

Events dedicated to the International School Meals Day have officially started in Kyrgyzstan, the United Nations World Food Programme in the country reported. From March 18 to 27, Chui and Jalal-Abad regions will host a unique educational campaign «Invisible Heroes.» The initiative will feature a s»»»

The Israeli military said on Monday it had begun what it described as "limited ground operations" against Hezbollah in southern Lebanon. "In recent days, IDF troops from the 91st division have begun limited and targeted ground operations against key Hezbollah strongholds in southern Lebanon, aimed »»»

Lianhuashan's slopes have been kept snow-covered by ageing European snow cannons for more than 20 years, but the Beijing resort added its first Chinese snowmaker this ski season. The snow gun, made by Beijing-based Carving Ski, costs about a third less than Western brands such as Italian giant Tech»»»

Doha, Qatar: President Donald Trump urged NATO partners and China to help reopen the Strait of Hormuz, the critical conduit for crude that Iran has effectively closed, as major economic players began releasing oil reserves on Monday to ward off supply disruptions. Global oil prices have surged by 4»»»