Dubai: If you are still locking in plans for New Year’s Eve, Dubai gives you plenty to work with. The city has turned the final night of the year into a carefully priced mix of parties, dinners and full-scale galas, where what you pay depends on where you will be when the clock hits midnight. Sign »»»

The national U23 football team of Kyrgyzstan defeated the Arabian Falcons from UAE in a friendly match. The Kyrgyz Football Union reported. The match ended 6-0. The first match between Kyrgyzstan and China took place on December 23. Kyrgyz players lost 0-1. The match against the Chinese team schedu»»»

AMMAN — The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) will provide a sub-sovereign loan of up to US$ 6 million (€5.1 million) to Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) to finance the capping of Cell 5 at Al Ghabawi Landfill, the connection of the cell to an existing landfill gas (LFG) util»»»

HONG KONG — Asian equities mostly rose Monday in quiet post-Christmas trading as investors look ahead to the release of minutes from the Federal Reserve's policy meeting this month, while precious metals retreated from record highs.Markets looked set to end the last few days of the year on a positi»»»

AMMAN — Jordan’s exports to the Palestinian Territories declined by 23 per cent during the first ten months of the current year, according to official figures.Data released by the Department of Statistics (DoS) showed that the value of Jordanian exports to the Palestinian territories stood at JD137»»»

AMMAN — Domestic revenues increased by nearly JD380 million during the first ten months of 2025, reaching JD7.663 billion, compared with JD7.283 billion during the same period last year.According to data from the Ministry of Finance, cited by Al Mamlaka, total public revenues, including foreign gra»»»

President Donald Trump said Monday that the United States had destroyed a docking facility used by alleged Venezuelan drug traffickers, marking what appears to be the first land strike in Washington’s expanding pressure campaign on Caracas. The United States has hit and destroyed a docking area for»»»

US President Donald Trump said on Sunday that talks with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky were moving “very close” to an agreement to end the war in Ukraine, though both leaders acknowledged that major sticking points, including territory and security guarantees, remain unresolved. US Preside»»»

In December, securities issues of a number of strategic state-owned enterprises and private companies were registered. The Financial Market Regulation and Supervision Service of Kyrgyzstan reported. Key players in the financial and energy sectors completed the state registration procedure. Specific»»»

The recognition of the State of Palestine by several Western countries in September stood out as one of the key diplomatic moments of 2025. Largely symbolic for Palestinians, the move raised questions about whether it could break a decades-long geopolitical stalemate. The Palestinian cause scored a»»»

US President Donald Trump is expected to push for progress on the faltering Gaza ceasefire when he meets Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday, with talks also set to cover Israel’s security concerns over Hezbollah in Lebanon and Iran. US President Donald Trump is expected to push for»»»

US President Donald Trump said Monday he hoped to get to phase two of the Gaza peace plan "very quickly" after meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Under the second phase of the ceasefire, Israel is due to withdraw from its positions in Gaza, while Hamas is supposed to lay d»»»

Iranian traders and shopkeepers protested for a second day Monday after the country’s currency plummeted to 1.42 million to the US dollar. Many shut shop and asked others to do the same as prices of food and other daily necessities put further strain on household budgets. Iranian traders and s»»»

Hamas's armed wing confirmed on Monday the death of its spokesperson in a video statement, months after Israel announced he had been killed in an air strike in Gaza. Hamas's armed wing confirmed on Monday the death of its spokesperson, Abu Obeida, months after Israel announced he had been killed in»»»

As the March 10 agreement between the Syrian government and the Syrian Democratic Forces nears its end, more and more new tunnels are under construction in residential neighbourhoods in Raqqa, in northeastern Syria. Locals told us that they are concerned about the underground militarisation of thei»»»

Traumatised civilians left in Sudan's El-Fasher after its capture by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces are living without water or sanitation, UN aid coordinator Denise Brown told the AFP news agency on Monday, after a small humanitarian team was able to make its first visit there in almos»»»

Guineans are voting Sunday in the country's first election since 2021, when the head of the ruling junta, General Mamady Doumbouya, seized power in a coup d'état. Guineans are voting Sunday to elect a new president in the country’s first election since a 2021 coup. Sunday’s election is the culminat»»»

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un oversaw the launch of long-range strategic cruise missiles on Sunday, state media said, as Pyongyang stepped up military activity it says is aimed at reinforcing its nuclear deterrent amid what it calls growing security threats. North Korean leader Kim Jong-un oversa»»»

Myanmar's dominant pro-military party is "winning a majority" in the first phase of junta-run elections, a party source said on Monday, after democracy watchdogs warned the poll would entrench military rule. The vote has been widely condemned for its stark crackdown on dissent and a candidate »»»

Thailand's army on Monday accused Cambodia of violating a newly signed ceasefire agreement, reached following weeks of deadly border clashes, after "more than 250 unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) were detected flying from the Cambodian side, intruding into Thailand's sovereign territory" on Sunday n»»»

Taiwan's Civil Aviation Administration said that the delay of roughly 296 international departures, 265 international arrivals and 296 transit flights affected by the live-fire drills that China launched around the island on Monday would snarl travel for more than 100,000 passengers. Taiw»»»

China conducted a second day of live-fire military drills around Taiwan on Tuesday, staging rocket launches and naval-air exercises it said were aimed at simulating a blockade of the self-ruled island, as Taipei condemned the manoeuvres as "military intimidation". China kicked off a second day of l»»»

Australian police said Tuesday that a father and son accused of carrying out a deadly mass shooting at Sydney’s Bondi Beach acted alone and were not linked to a wider terrorist cell, despite overseas travel that had raised suspicions. A father and son accused of a mass shooting at Australia's Bondi»»»

Due to technical work, the passage of people and vehicles through Chon-Kapka — Avotodorozhny checkpoint will be suspended on December 30 from 1 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., the Border Service of the State Committee for National Security of Kyrgyzstan (SCNS) reported. The Border Service urges citizens to plan»»»

The Chairman of the Tax Service of Kyrgyzstan, Almambet Shykmamatov, held a staff meeting to summarize the results of the past year. According to him, the 2025 target for taxes and social contributions was 343 billion soms. Actual collections reached 389 billion. He noted that this ensured 113.6 pe»»»

Staff at a major Swedish pharmacy chain are being given paid time off to spend with friends, as Sweden's government calls on businesses to help play a role in tackling loneliness. Yasmine Lindberg, 45, is one of 11 participants taking part in the pilot "friendcare" scheme for the pharmacy group Apo»»»

Kosovo’s Prime Minister Albin Kurti looked poised to secure another term on Sunday after his Self-Determination party won a snap parliamentary election by a wide margin, preliminary results showed, ending months of political deadlock in the Balkan country. Kosovo’s Prime Minister Albin Kurti appear»»»

Ukrainian President Volodymyr ​Zelensky on Monday ⁠dismissed Russian accusations that Kyiv had tried ​to attack ‍President Vladimir Putin's ​residence in the Novgorod region ​as "another round of lies". Moscow earlier accused Ukraine of firing drones at Putin's residence, announcing it would "revis»»»

Control over the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant in east Ukraine has remained one of the main sticking points in peace negotiations since Russia took control of it in March 2022. Zaporizhzhia's proximity to the front lines has sparked international fears for the safety and stability of the nuclear»»»

The US has offered Ukraine "solid" security guarantees for the next 15 years with the possibility of an extension, Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky said Monday after talks with the US president at his Mar-a-Lago residence in Florida. Kyiv is seeking guarantees for a longer time period. Z»»»

The US State Department said Tuesday that it would deny visas to five Europeans, including former EU commissioner Thierry Breton, accusing them of seeking to censor "American viewpoints" online. All five are leaders in EU efforts to counter hate speech and disinformation in the digital sphere. »»»

Over a month after announcing a massive data breach affecting 34 million of its users, South Korean e-commerce company Coupang announced this Monday it would offer 1.69 trillion won in compensation (around €1 billion) to customers in the form of vouchers. Also in this edition, former EU digital chi»»»

UAE Civil Defence has carried out a nationwide strategic emergency exercise in cooperation with Etihad Rail and the Ministry of Interior, as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen national readiness and enhance coordination among emergency response agencies. The large-scale drill brought together se»»»

The match between the youth national teams of Kyrgyzstan and China has been cancelled. The Kyrgyz Football Union reported. This decision was made by mutual agreement of both sides. «The decision was made taking into account the principles of fair play and the fact that the teams’ previous match was»»»

The State Committee for National Security of Kyrgyzstan (SCNS) has collected materials on a number of judges. This was revealed during a meeting between the head of the SCNS, Kamchybek Tashiev, law enforcement officers and judges in Issyk-Kul region, the SCNS press center reported. «It will no long»»»

Dubai: Motorists across the United Arab Emirates faced significant delays on Tuesday morning due to a series of traffic accidents in Dubai and heavy congestion on key commuter routes. Real-time Google Maps data showed multiple crash reports on major arterial roads, including Sheikh Mohammed bin Zay»»»

The Bishkek City Hall invites residents and guests of the capital to spend an unforgettable New Year’s Eve in the heart of the city—on Ala-Too Square. The municipality announced. A grand festive concert will begin on December 31 at 6 p.m., which will instill a true New Year’s spirit and inspire pos»»»

A modern flower market has been opened in Osh. The press service of the Osh City Hall reported. According to it, the market is located near the Osh National Drama Theater. «It meets all modern requirements. The glass structure provides all the necessary amenities for vendors. Mayor Zhenishbek Tokto»»»

Strong western wind with gusts of 15-20 meters per second are expected in Bishkek and Chui Valley in the next hour and during the day. The press service of the Ministry of Emergency Situations reported. The ministry urged citizens to observe safety precautions and, if possible, stay in safe areas, »»»

The Spanish parishioner who made headlines around the world for her botched restoration of a prized Jesus Christ fresco has died aged 94. Cecilia Giménez, an elderly woman from Borja, northeast Spain, became famous 13 years ago after she attempted to restore the century-old painting titled Ecce Hom»»»

Dubai: The National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) has issued a fresh weather alert for the United Arab Emirates, warning of strong northwesterly winds and hazardous conditions in the Sea of Oman through to Wednesday. Forecasters stated on Tuesday that wind speeds could reach up to 40km/h, causing sig»»»

A judge ruled Monday that a transcript and recording of a closed-door hearing on whether Tyler Robinson, who faces trial for the shooting death of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, can where non-jail clothes in court hearings will be made public. File Photo UPI | License Photo Dec. 29 (UPI) -- A »»»

China has proposed strict new rules for artificial intelligence (AI) to provide safeguards for children and prevent chatbots from offering advice that could lead to self-harm or violence. Under the planned regulations, developers will also need to ensure their AI models do not generate content that»»»

Dhaka, Bangladesh: Former Bangladeshi Prime Minister Khaleda Zia, whose archrivalry with another former premier defined the country’s politics for a generation, has died, her Bangladesh Nationalist Party said in a statement Tuesday. She was 80. Zia was the first woman elected prime minister of Bang»»»

Tunis, Dec. 30 (TAP) - President Kais Saied stated at the outset of his meeting Monday at Carthage Palace with Minister of Transport, Rachid Amri, that the current state of air transport is "absolutely unacceptable."He pointed out that in one...»»»

Khaleda Zia, who has died at the age of 80, was Bangladesh's first female prime minister. Her husband, Ziaur Rahman, a leading figure in the country's struggle for independence, was president in 1977. At the time, Ms Zia was described as a "shy housewife" devoted to their two sons. But, following h»»»

Death by breath continued to haunt us in Delhi even as the civic elections in Mumbai served as a pointer to what politicians really care about — and it is certainly not ideology or the people in whose name they seek votes. As predicted for my beloved readers of SWAT ANALYSIS, the grand reunion of M»»»

Bangladesh's first female prime minister Khaleda Zia has died at the age of 80 after suffering from a prolonged illness. "Our favourite leader is no longer with us. She left us at 6am this morning," Zia's Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) announced on Facebook. Physicians had said on Monday night »»»

Tunis, Dec. 30 (TAP) - President Kais Saied met Monday at the Carthage Palace Minister of Agriculture, Water Resources and Fisheries, Ezzeddine Ben Cheikh, CEO of the National Olive Oil Office, Moez Ben Omar and CEO of the National Feed Office,...»»»

An Oklahoma man has been charged with first-degree manslaughter after authorities say a stray bullet fired from a gun he bought as a Christmas present struck and killed a neighbour sitting on her porch several blocks away. Sandra Phelps was sitting outside the front of her home on Christmas Day, ho»»»