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Attack on Iran. Oil prices nearly surpassed the $100 per barrel threshold

For the first time in nearly four years, oil prices have nearly reached the $100 per barrel mark. This is due to production cuts by the largest producers in the Middle East, as well as the blockade of oil supplies in the Persian Gulf in light of the conflict between the USA, Israel, and Iran. This is reported by The Financial Times. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has closed the Strait of Hormuz, which is a key route for global oil supplies.

09.03.2026, 08:00
Economy

MDS calls for reliable protection of property rights in Kyrgyzstan

The International Business Council (IBC) emphasizes the need for reliable protection of property rights in Kyrgyzstan, pointing out that the criminal prosecution of entrepreneurs is one of the factors contributing to investment uncertainty in the country. These conclusions were voiced in the latest analytical report by the IBC. According to the National Statistical Committee, the gross domestic product of Kyrgyzstan from January to December 2025 amounted to 1 trillion 976.4 billion soms, which

09.03.2026, 07:59
The son of Ali Khamenei has been elected as the new leader of Iran. What is known about him?
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The son of Ali Khamenei has been elected as the new leader of Iran. What is known about him?

Mojahed Khamenei Mojahed Khamenei has been appointed the new Supreme Leader of Iran, following a decision by a council consisting of 88 spiritual representatives. According to information published in the New York Times, Mojahed, who is 56 years old, is the second son of Ali Khamenei. He was born in 1969 in Mashhad, a well-known religious center of the country, ten years before the establishment of the Islamic Republic in 1979. Since 1987, he began his career in the Islamic Revolutionary Guard

09.03.2026, 07:41
Global food prices have risen for the first time in the last five months
Economy

Global food prices have risen for the first time in the last five months

Image from the internet. Global food prices have started to rise again In February of this year, global food prices rose for the first time in the last five months. This is confirmed by a new index published by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO). The main factor behind the increase was the rise in prices for wheat and vegetable oils, as well as certain types of meat, which offset the decline in prices for cheese and sugar. The FAO index, which tracks

09.03.2026, 07:27
In Iran, the election of a new Supreme Leader has been officially announced
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In Iran, the election of a new Supreme Leader has been officially announced

Photo: EPA. According to a government announcement, Iran's Assembly of Experts has appointed Mojtaba Khamenei, the son of the slain Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, as the new Supreme Leader of the country. This statement was made on the night of Monday, March 9, as reported by DW. Information that the Assembly of Experts had already made a decision regarding the new Supreme Leader emerged in the media on March 8. The information was provided by several members of the assembly, but the name of the

09.03.2026, 07:16
Could have exploded. A residential building in the center of Bishkek caught fire, where a fuel storage was located.
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Could have exploded. A residential building in the center of Bishkek caught fire, where a fuel storage was located.

Firefighters managed to localize the fire, preventing its spread to containers with flammable materials. On March 8, an incident occurred in Bishkek related to a fire in a private house that was used as a storage for fuel and lubricants (GSM). This was reported by the Ministry of Emergency Situations. According to official data, the fire broke out in a building located at the corner of Timiryazev and Jibek-Jolu streets.

09.03.2026, 07:09
Events in Ukraine and the World. The Main News by the Morning of March 9
World

Events in Ukraine and the World. The Main News by the Morning of March 9

International media provided a news summary about events in Ukraine, as well as global events amid the ongoing conflict. Here are the key points: According to sources, a new round of negotiations in the format of Ukraine - USA - Russia is expected to take place next week. The analytical resource DeepState, which monitors the front-line situation, reports on the advance of Russian troops in the Sumy region. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky pointed out the lack of progress in discussing

09.03.2026, 06:56
The U.S. Received $100 Million in Gold from Venezuela
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The U.S. Received $100 Million in Gold from Venezuela

The image was generated by Gemini According to information provided by Minister Bergam, the USA received gold from Venezuela worth $100 million. Previously, the Axios portal reported that Washington had reached an agreement with the Venezuelan government for the supply of up to one ton of gold bars. On March 7, at the "Shield of America" summit, President Donald Trump announced that the United States officially recognized the new government of Venezuela, led by acting President Delcy

09.03.2026, 00:01
A magnitude 6.5 earthquake occurred off the coast of Kamchatka
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A magnitude 6.5 earthquake occurred off the coast of Kamchatka

Seismologists recorded strong underground tremors in the Pacific Ocean, in the area of the Kamchatka region. The epicenter of the earthquake was located 235 km from Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky at a depth of about 40 km. The officially confirmed magnitude ranged from 5.8 to 6.0, according to data from the geophysical service. There were no warnings about a possible tsunami.

08.03.2026, 23:23
Iran reported damage to a nuclear facility in Isfahan
World

Iran reported damage to a nuclear facility in Isfahan

The attack on the facility in Isfahan took place on March 7, according to Iranian officials. There have been no reports of possible radiation contamination in the atmosphere. It is worth noting that this nuclear facility had already been targeted by the U.S. and Israel during a military operation against Iran that took place in June 2025. According to estimates by American experts, about 440 kilograms of uranium enriched to 60% may be under the rubble.

08.03.2026, 23:20
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Top 10 News of the Week: Kyrgyzstan Ready to Defend Its Rights in Trade within the EAEU

- The Tazabek publication presents a list of the ten most popular news stories for the week from March 1 to March 8. Kyrgyzstan is ready to defend its rights in the EAEU, - Ministry of Economy At a meeting of the Committee of the Jogorku Kenesh on Finance and Entrepreneurship, held on March 2, 2026, Deputy Ismanali Joroev raised the issue of obstacles to the export of Kyrgyz goods to EAEU countries. He noted that imported goods enter the country without hindrance, while exports face serious

08.03.2026, 21:44
World

In Iran, the consequences of strikes on oil storage facilities were assessed

Iranian authorities have informed the public about the consequences of recent airstrikes organized by the United States and Israel on oil storage facilities. According to reports from the National Iranian Oil Refining and Distribution Company, the strikes targeted facilities located in Tehran and Alborz province. Ismail Hosseini, a representative of the parliamentary energy commission, noted that only four storage facilities were affected. He added: "These attacks only impacted four oil

08.03.2026, 20:52
World

Explosion at the US Embassy in Oslo

According to the Norwegian television channel NRK, the explosion occurred around 01:00 local time. According to the police, the embassy building did not sustain serious damage, and there are no casualties among civilians. Witnesses interviewed by Reuters reported thick smoke that became visible after the incident in the embassy area.

08.03.2026, 20:31
World

It became known how much the first week of the war against Iran cost the USA.

According to information published by The New York Times and based on Pentagon data, U.S. military officials reported that about $4 billion of the total expenditure was directed towards the purchase of munitions, including interceptor missiles necessary to counter strikes from Iran. The publication also notes that the first week of the conflict demonstrated ambiguous results: while the U.S. and Israel are actively conducting airstrikes against a weakened adversary, there is still no clear

08.03.2026, 20:10
World

China has become the world's leader in the number of dollar billionaires

According to the Hurun Global Rich List 2026, China has once again taken the top spot in the world for the number of dollar billionaires, counting 1,110 such individuals. The United States ranks second, with around 1,000 billionaires, while India holds the third position with 308 billionaires.

08.03.2026, 19:51
World

The Council of Experts has elected a new Supreme Leader of Iran. His name is not disclosed.

The Iranian Experts Council announced the selection of a new Supreme Leader on March 8, according to information provided by the Iranian agency Mehr. So far, the name of the new leader has not been disclosed. It is expected that Hosseini Bushehri, who heads the Secretariat of the Experts Council, will present him, but no official comments have been made by him yet.

08.03.2026, 19:49
Economy

In 2025, potato exports from Kyrgyzstan decreased by 2.4 times

In 2025, potato exports from Kyrgyzstan decreased by 2.4 times, according to data from the National Statistical Committee. From January to December, Kyrgyzstan exported 33 thousand tons of potatoes, generating 4.6 million dollars. Compared to 2024, when exports amounted to 80 thousand tons worth 11 million dollars, there is a significant decline in supply volumes.

08.03.2026, 19:35
Putin signed a law banning the extradition of foreigners serving in the Russian Armed Forces.
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Putin signed a law banning the extradition of foreigners serving in the Russian Armed Forces.

This law was published on the official website of legal acts. The initiative to introduce this bill to the State Duma came from the government of Russia. As a result, amendments were made to Article 464 of the Criminal Procedure Code of the Russian Federation. The innovations in the law expand the list of grounds for refusing the extradition of foreign citizens or stateless persons if they have served in the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation or other military formations, as well as

08.03.2026, 19:30