President Rumen Radev will begin consultations with representatives of the parliamentary groups in the 51st National Assembly on Monday morning, the presidential press secretariat reported. Radev will meet with GERB-UDF at 10 a.m. and with Continue the Change - Democratic Bulgaria at 11:30 a.m. On »»»

Stock photo of test taking. File Photo by Pixabay/ F1Digitals Dec. 15 (UPI) -- South Korea's annual College Scholastic Ability Test, known as the Suneung, has drawn international attention after British media outlets highlighted complaints over the difficulty of the 2026 English section and raised »»»

A fire broke out at Aziz market on Gandhi Street in Pervomaysky district of the capital. The press service of the Ministry of Emergency Situations of Kyrgyzstan reported. According to preliminary reports, the fire broke out in one of the shopping complex’s shipping containers. Emergency services we»»»

Tokyo: Two pandas at a Tokyo zoo will be returned to China in January, Japanese media said on Monday, potentially leaving Japan without the beloved animals for the first time in half a century. Loaned out as part of China's "panda diplomacy" programme, the distinctive black-and-white animals have s»»»

Dubai: The Indian rupee slid to an all-time low on Monday morning, continuing a sequence of losses that has rattled investor sentiment. The exchange rate stood at ₹24.6 per UAE dirham, marking the weakest on record and extending the stretch of declines seen in recent weeks. (Check live forex rates »»»

A high-profile corruption scandal unfolded in Ukraine in November when the National Anti-Corruption Bureau (NABU) targeted a corruption scheme in the nation's energy sector involving one of Volodymyr Zelensky's closest associates, Timur Mindich. Viktoriya Namchuk, the spouse of Ukrainian fugitive O»»»

The Unification Church's headquarters in Yongsan Ward, Seoul, South Korea, 15 December 2025. Police investigators raided the facility on 15 December to secure evidence in connection with an alleged bribery case involving politicians from both ruling and opposition parties. photo by YONHAP/EPA SEOUL»»»

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Corp (TSMC) in Hsinchu, Taiwan, File Photo by DAVID CHANG/EPA SEOUL, Dec. 12 (Asia Today) - Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., the world's largest contract chipmaker, is considering producing artificial intelligence-related semiconductors at its Kumamoto plan»»»

An investigation has been opened into the alleged beating of a minor girl. The Department of Internal Affairs of Leninsky district of Bishkek reported. A woman T.B. filed a written complaint with the police, reporting that her ex-husband had assaulted their daughter, 16. According to the complainan»»»

Sydney: Australian social media users accused "Islamists" of celebrating the Bondi Beach mass shooting at a Sydney suburb, sharing a video of fireworks going off, which officials said was in fact for Christmas celebrations. The footage is among several threads of misinformation that have emerged on»»»

Muhammad Binghatti, the Emirati genius architect and entrepreneur, is straight-up revolutionising Dubai's luxury real estate scene like a boss on steroids. Snagging the chair at BinGhatti Holding in 2014, he turbocharged his dad's 2008 startup into a design-obsessed empire. This qualified architect»»»

The total volume of remittances to Kyrgyzstan in October 2025 amounted to $340.5 million. The National Bank reported. According to the bank, the largest amount came from CIS countries — $321.6 million. Remittances from non-CIS countries amounted to $18.9 million. At the end of October of this year,»»»

In Shchyolkovo, Moscow region of Russia, a court has handed down sentences to a married couple, an employee of a private medical center, and a woman who gave birth, in a criminal case involving the buying and selling of a newborn child. The Prosecutor’s Office of Moscow region reported. The court e»»»

Dubai: The National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) has forecast partly cloudy to occasionally cloudy conditions today across the UAE, with a chance of rainfall over some coastal and northern areas. Light to moderate winds will freshen at times as the low-pressure system continues to impact the region.»»»

Former South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol and then–Defense Minister Kim Yong-hyun had plotted since October 2023 to suspend parliament and replace it with an emergency legislative body, Reuters cites a special prosecutor as saying. To justify declaring martial law in December 2024, Yoon Suk-yeol »»»

Law enforcement officers have detained individuals suspected of illegal trafficking of potent substances in Kara-Suu district of Osh region. The press service of the Department of Internal Affairs of Osh region reported. According to police, on December 12 the Internal Affairs Department of Kara-Su»»»

Speaking at the Digital Civic Circles’ anti-war rally in Mohács, Prime Minister Orbán set out his long-term political mission, addressed the war in Ukraine, and sharply criticized the current direction of the European Union. In a panel discussion at the fourth DPK anti-war gathering, the prime mini»»»

Los Angeles: Two people were found dead at the Southern California mansion of "When Harry Met Sally" director and actor Rob Reiner on Sunday, local broadcaster NBCLA and other media outlets reported. The Los Angeles Fire Department told NBC a man and a woman, approximately 78 and 68 years old, were»»»

Dubai: Malayalam superstar Mohanlal has found himself at the centre of a fresh controversy after appearing in a cameo in Bha Bha Ba, actor Dileep’s upcoming film. The backlash erupted just days after Dileep was acquitted in the long-running 2017 actor assault case, reopening wounds and reigniting d»»»

The volume of industrial production lagged behind the one year earlier level by 2.7% in October 2025. The working day adjusted index is equal to the non-adjusted one. A setback in production occurred in the great majority of the manufacturing subsections. According to seasonally and working-day adj»»»

Starting December 27, a new historical television series titled Kara-Kyrgyz will be presented to viewers on the national television channel and Ethnomedia online cinema platform, the Ministry of Culture of Kyrgyzstan reported. According to the ministry, the series depicts the complex historical per»»»

Dubai: Gold prices in Dubai climbed Dh3.75 on Monday compared to Sunday’s levels, reflecting strong global momentum amid mixed signals from the US Federal Reserve. The 24-karat variety traded at Dh521.75 per gram, up from Dh518 over the weekend. The 22-karat gold stood at Dh483, compared to Dh479.7»»»

A major fire broke out overnight at a local market in the village of Aleksandrovka, Chui region. According to preliminary reports, the fire started during the night. Several fire crews were quickly dispatched to the scene. Rescuers worked to contain and extinguish the fire to prevent it from spread»»»

Police are investigating an "apparent homicide" after two people were found dead at the Los Angeles home of director and actor Rob Reiner. Firefighters were called to a house in the Brentwood neighbourhood of Los Angeles on Sunday afternoon, where they found a 78-year-old man and 68-year-old woman,»»»

The Russian delegation led by G20 Sherpa Svetlana Lukash has arrived in Washington, where the first G20 Sherpa meeting under US presidency will take place on December 15-16, Russian Foreign Ministry Ambassador-at-Large Marat Berdyev said on Sunday. A Russian delegation, led by G20 Sherpa Svetlana L»»»

Chilean President Gabriel Boric has invited José Antonio Kast — who won a decisive 58.18% of the vote — to La Moneda Palace to begin the transfer of power. Who is Kast? A lawyer and founder of the Republican Party, born to German immigrants in 1966.A former UDI congressman who has run for president»»»

Muras football tournament, held in Bishkek with the participation of the country’s president, has concluded. Sadyr Japarov noted that these competitions have become a good tradition in Kyrgyzstan’s public life. He recalled that the first tournament was held in 2021 as part of events dedicated to th»»»

Special Envoy Steve Witkoff reported that a 5-hour meeting in Berlin between Volodymyr Zelensky, Jared Kushner, and US/Ukrainian delegations resulted in significant progress on Trump's 20-point peace plan and economic agendas. "A lot of progress was made, and they will meet again tomorrow morning,"»»»

Airports of Kyrgyzstan JSC has announced an open auction for the sale of five decommissioned aircraft located at Manas International Airport, according to the auction information sheet. Three Yak-40s, one Il-18, and a Boeing 737-200 are up for auction. The starting price includes all taxes, with bi»»»

Dubai: Motorists travelling between Sharjah and Dubai are facing long delays, with heavy traffic reported on several major roads on Tuesday, according to live updates on Google Maps. In Sharjah, traffic is moving slowly on Al Wahda Street, with congestion stretching up to the Al Mulla Plaza junctio»»»

The 2nd B5+1 Forum will be held in Bishkek on February 4–5, 2026. It was announced during a briefing for Ambassadors Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary dedicated to preparations for the upcoming event. It was noted that the forum is being held in pursuance of the agreements reached at the C5+1 summi»»»

Kyrgyzstani Omar Livaza won a silver medal at the World Boxing Championships, which was held in Dubai. The Boxing Federation reported. In the 63.5-kilogram weight class, the Kyrgyzstani lost to Russian Ilya Popov in the final. The winner receives a $300,000 certificate, while the silver medalist re»»»

Dubai: Hassan Khursheed bought his first Range Rover on his 24th birthday in 2015, funding it entirely from car deals he had closed himself. That purchase stood as a personal milestone, proof that his teenage passion for automobiles could translate into real financial independence. Sign up for our »»»

Australia's prime minister proposed "tougher gun laws" on Monday a day after gunmen killed 16 people in a mass shooting targeting a Jewish festival at a Sydney beach. "The government is prepared to take whatever action is necessary. Included in that is the need for tougher gun laws," Prime Minister»»»

The press service of Bishkek City Hall announced a temporary water outage on December 16, 2025 due to the relocation of a water main located on Elebaev Street. According to the press service, drinking water supply to residential buildings, schools, preschool, healthcare, and other social and domest»»»

Kashkaldak village will have its own drinking water supply system. A tender has been announced, the state procurement portal says. The Capital Construction Department of Drinking Water Supply and Sanitation Facilities has announced a tender for the construction of a drinking water supply system in »»»

Passengers travelling on a Kerala State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) bus from Thiruvananthapuram to Kalpetta on Saturday witnessed a tense scene after a Malayalam film starring actor Dileep was screened during the journey. The situation escalated into a heated argument following objections ra»»»

Chicago: Influential American Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi warned that the US–India relationship has entered a “cold and frigid” phase, cautioning that recent policy shifts risk undermining a partnership built painstakingly over three decades. “I think the weather outside matches the best descri»»»

Throughout history, humans have been consistently creative and inventive. People have found ways to solve problems to make life easier and more enjoyable. While these are typically positive developments, creative inventions can also lead to unforeseen problems. But innovation never stops. With the »»»

Tel Aviv: Israeli and Dutch researchers have unveiled a new technique that allows scientists to precisely measure toxic protein clumps associated with Alzheimer's disease -- something that has long been out of reach. The breakthrough could open new paths for studying and eventually diagnosing demen»»»

Providence, Rhode Island: A shooter dressed in black killed multiple people and wounded several others at Brown University on Saturday during final exams on the Ivy League campus, authorities said, and police were searching for the suspect. Law enforcement sources identified Benjamin Erickson, a 24»»»

Sanam, an Iranian immigrant who came to the US over a decade ago, was finally about to become a US citizen. Years of navigating paperwork, approvals, tests, and security vetting, had brought her to the last step: a naturalization ceremony. But then, just two days before she was to take her oath on »»»

Jeddah Tower is surging ahead in a rapid construction push, blasting through construction like a rocket, nearing 80 in a blistering push aligned with Vision 2030. This 1-km megatower, paused for years, restarted in January 2025 and now adds a floor every 3-4 days, eyeing a 2028 finish to claim the »»»

Flash-flooding caused by sudden, heavy rain killed at least 21 people in the Moroccan coastal town of Safi on Sunday, local authorities said. Images on social media showed a torrent of muddy water sweeping cars and rubbish bins from the streets in Safi, which sits around 300 kilometres (186 miles) »»»

Providence, Rhode Island: A shooter dressed in black killed multiple people and wounded several others at Brown University on Saturday during final exams on the Ivy League campus, authorities said, and police were searching for the suspect. Law enforcement sources identified Benjamin Erickson, a 24»»»

Dubai: The global AI in real estate market reached $222.65 billion in 2024 and will surge to $975.24 billion by 2029, at a 34.1% compound annual growth rate, according to the AI in Real Estate Global Market Report 2025 by The Business Research Company. Dubai sits at the forefront of this shift as d»»»

Dubai: SpaceX, the private rocket company founded by Elon Musk, is quietly moving toward a step that could reshape global financial markets: a stock market listing that may be the largest ever attempted. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.In a company message seen by Bloo»»»

There is a disturbing contrast along South Africa's remote west coast. The 800km (500 mile)-journey north from Cape Town starts with views of outstanding natural beauty which as the long road rolls on, and the northern border approaches, dissolve into a pockmarked lunar-like landscape. And the scar»»»

Dec. 14 (UPI) -- The Powerball jackpot has risen to an estimated $1.1 billion after there was no winner in Saturday's drawing, among the largest prizes in the game's history. The next drawing is scheduled for Monday night. The new prize is the sixth-largest jackpot ever, Powerball said on its websi»»»

Ten kilometres from Thailand's disputed border with Cambodia, farmer-turned-village security guard Narongchai Putthet stands at a roadside checkpoint, his rifle slung across his navy blue uniform. The 60-year-old is one of a small band of volunteers appointed by local authorities to protect rural T»»»