FRANCE 24 heads north to the kingdom of Denmark. The Scandinavian country has been in the spotlight this year, holding the rotating presidency of the European Council from July to December and pushing forward its priorities such as migration and the energy transition – topics that we dive»»»

Dubai Police have issued a traffic advisory for motorists following an accident on Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road, opposite Global Village, heading towards Dubai. Authorities urge cautionDrivers are advised to reduce speed, maintain safe distances, and follow police instructions to ensure smooth tr»»»

Somalia and the African Union reacted angrily Friday after Israel became the first country to formally recognize the northern region of Somaliland as an independent state. Somaliland declared independence from Somalia in 1991 and has pushed for international recognition for decades, with president »»»

Dubai: A Dubai traffic court has fined a 20-year-old Gulf national Dh1,000 after convicting him of causing bodily harm and damaging property through a road accident that resulted from driving against the flow of traffic, judicial records show. The incident occurred within the jurisdiction of Al Kha»»»

Bulgarian Patriarch and Metropolitan of Sofia Daniil will lead a liturgy at the Bulgarian St Stephen Church in Istanbul's Fener neighborhood on the feast day of St Stephen, December 27. The Patriarch begins day three of his first peaceful visit to the Ecumenical Patriarchate in Istanbul at the invi»»»

Mohamed Khalifa Al Mubarak, Chairman of the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi, is leading the efforts to develop and revitalise Al Ain Museum — the first museum established in the United Arab Emirates — transforming it into a national treasure that showcases the region’s rich heritage a»»»

President Donald Trump said he opposed US recognition of Somaliland in an interview with the New York Post published Friday, after Israeli Prime Minister and prominent Trump ally Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel would become the first country to recognize it. "No," the president told the Post when as»»»

Efforts by mediators to advance the second phase of the Gaza ceasefire agreement are intensifying, as Egypt issues fresh warnings that the process could be obstructed just days before it is due to take effect in January. Egypt’s position, which rejects fragmenting reconstruction, dividing the Gaza »»»

The Gaza war has shattered illusions of regional stability and exposed the limits of Israeli and American dominance, but most importantly, it has hinted at what appears to be a rediscovery of Arab agency after decades of accumulated pressures, through the end of the Cold War and the Arab Spring 20 »»»

Dubai: Emirates has announced flight cancellations and schedule adjustments to and from New York as a powerful winter storm disrupts air travel across the United States. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances. In an update posted on its website, the airline said the changes a»»»

Phnom Penh: Thailand and Cambodia agreed to an "immediate" ceasefire on Saturday, the two countries said in a joint statement, pledging to end weeks of deadly border clashes. At least 47 people were killed and more than a million displaced in three weeks of fighting with artillery, tanks, drones an»»»

Thailand and Cambodia have agreed to an immediate ceasefire, the defence ministers of the two countries said in a joint statement on Saturday. Both sides have agreed to freeze all troop movements and allow civilians living in border areas to return home, halting weeks of intense border clashes that»»»

After months of speculation over the trajectory of Egyptian-US relations, fueled by persistent talk of strain and an impending rift, a high-level meeting between President Donald Trump and President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi in Sharm el-Sheikh reaffirmed the resilience of the strategic alliance between »»»

A concert by popular Bangladeshi singer James was cancelled in Faridpur, around 120 kilometres from Dhaka, following an attack at the venue, injuring over 25 people, local media reported. This comes amid the growing concerns over assaults on artists, performers, and cultural institutions across Ban»»»

The Karnataka High Court on Friday granted conditional anticipatory bail to former minister and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MLA Byrathi Basavaraj in connection with a rowdy-sheeter murder case. A bench headed by Justice G. Basavaraja passed the order, observing that the Criminal Investigation Depa»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - North Korean leader Kim Jong-un sent a New Year message to Russian President Vladimir Putin on December 27, praising Russia-DPRK ties as an “invincible and mighty” alliance, KCNA reported. Key points from the message: Kim extended “the warmest and sincerest greeting of best wishe»»»

WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - US President Donald Trump has positively assessed the chances of reaching an agreement with Volodymyr Zelensky during the latter's upcoming visit to Florida. Trump is expected to receive Zelensky at his Mar-a-Lago residence in Florida on Sunday, December 28. “Well, I think we»»»

Three women were stabbed at different Paris metro stations on Friday, causing panic among commuters. The attacks took place within a short span of time on Metro Line 3, French authorities said, Euro News reported. According to the prosecutor's office, the man attacked three women with a knife at Re»»»

BANGKOK (Sputnik) - Thailand and Cambodia signed a joint statement to resume the ceasefire along the border between the two countries after 20 days of intense fighting, state television channel Thai PBS reported from the scene. According to the report, Thai Defense Minister Natthaphon Narkphanit an»»»

The Oktyabrsky District Court of Bishkek delivered a verdict against activist Beknazar Aitaliev, the court reported. According to the ruling, Aitaliev was found guilty of calling for mass unrest and sentenced to four years in prison, with the term replaced by three years of probation supervision. T»»»

The Ministry of Internal Affairs of Kyrgyzstan has enhanced its forensic capacity through transfer of forensic kits to the Expert and Forensic Service under the 2025 cooperation plan between the ministry and the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE), the ministry’s press servic»»»

Marat Nuraliev has been relieved of his post as Kyrgyzstan’s Ambassador to Qatar. The press service of the President reported. He was appointed to the position in December 2023. Prior to that, Marat Nuraliev served as Deputy Commander of the Internal Troops of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of th»»»

Kamchybek Tashiev met with delegates of the 4th People’s Kurultai. The press center of the State Committee for National Security of Kyrgyzstan (SCNS) reported. According to the press center, the meeting was held in a free format, with approximately 50 delegates participating. «This was the first ti»»»

The Cabinet of Ministers has amended the rules for handling hazardous waste in Kyrgyzstan. The resolution was signed by Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers Adylbek Kasymaliev. The document aims to strengthen environmental safety in the collection, storage, accounting and disposal of used battery u»»»

Public Service Centers (PSCs) in Kyrgyzstan will not operate from January 1 to January 12. The centers will remain open until December 31 inclusive, operating as usual without a shortened pre-holiday working day. Kyzmat state institution under the Presidential Affairs Department of the Kyrgyz Repub»»»

A citizen of Kyrgyzstan, T.A., accused of large-scale fraud, has been extradited to Bishkek. The Prosecutor General’s Office of the Kyrgyz Republic reported. According to the supervisory authority, the extradition was made possible through cooperation with competent authorities in Vietnam. The susp»»»

Gazprom has increased gas supplies to Kyrgyzstan by 20 percent in 2025, the head of the Russian company, Alexey Miller, said at a meeting summarizing preliminary results. According to him, gas deliveries from Russia to Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan rose by 20 percent this year. Gazprom is a»»»

Share: A portrait of slain Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah appears in front of the rubble of a building at the site of an Israeli airstrike in Beirut’s southern suburbs. November 14, 2024. Nasrallah often used the metaphor of a “spider’s web” to describe Israel as weak, fragile, and facing interna»»»

Dubai: Travelling to Europe from the UAE doesn’t have to drain your savings. With thoughtful planning, flexible dates and the right destinations, a Dh3,000 Euro trip is achievable — especially for UAE travellers planning their 2026 holidays early (possibly next week). You can plan a 5–7-day trip to»»»

Dubai: The National Centre of Meteorology has forecast fair to partly cloudy conditions across the UAE today, Saturday, becoming cloudy at times with a chance of light rainfall over some coastal and northern areas. Humidity is expected to increase overnight and into Sunday morning across parts of i»»»

Question: A questioner asks: The teacher of my cousin slapped him on the face during class. The school terminated the teacher. My question is: What procedures should my cousin take against the teacher? Answer: Your cousin has the right to file a complaint against the teacher with the KHDA (Knowledg»»»

India's first gene-edited sheep recently turned a year old and researchers who developed it say it's doing well. Born on 16 December last year in Indian-administered Kashmir, the sheep has been named Tarmeem – the Arabic word for modification or editing. Tarmeem is housed in a private enclosure at »»»

Taiwan President William Lai Ching-te, pictured, and Premier Cho Jung-tai will undergo impeachment proceedings after Taiwan's legislature approved an impeachment motion on Friday. File Photo by Ritchie B. Tongo/EPA-EFE Dec. 26 (UPI) -- Taiwan President William Lai Ching-te and Premier Cho Jung-tai »»»

Dubai: Walk into a Dubai café on any weekday morning and you’ll see full tables, steady footfall, and queues that rarely let up. Rising global prices haven’t weakened demand. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.Coffee consumption across the UAE and GCC keeps accelerating, »»»

The Japanese government on Friday approved a record $58 billion to bolster its coastal defenses and improve its long-distance strike capabilities. File Photo by Keizo Mori/UPI | License Photo Dec. 26 (UPI) -- The Japanese government on Friday approved a record $58 billion defense budget for the 202»»»

On Sunday, citizens of Guinea and the Central African Republic (CAR) will go to the polls to elect their presidents for terms of office of seven years. Both contests could, in theory, go on to run-off ballots. Yet in both, the incumbents are strong favourites, with observers predicting they will cl»»»

With summer turning to autumn, Australian woman Erin Patterson was found guilty of murdering three relatives with a toxic mushroom lunch, Storm Floris battered the UK, and doctors discovered a treatment for Huntington's disease. But how much attention did you pay to what else happened in the world?»»»

Dubai: Average freehold villa values in Dubai are now 206% higher than post-pandemic levels, according to data from ValuStrat, and stand 86% above the 2014 market peak. The figures highlight a market that has not only rebounded but also undergone a structural reset. Sign up for our daily business n»»»

New York’s Times Square will sparkle in red, white and blue on New Year's Eve as a patriotic ball drop rings in 2026, marking the start of celebrations for the United States’ 250th anniversary. Organisers have planned hundreds of events nationwide, including fireworks, parades and volunteer initiat»»»

On a patch of rough ground near the Irrawaddy River, aspiring member of parliament and retired Lieutenant-General Tayza Kyaw tries to muster some enthusiasm from his audience with a speech promising them better times. He is the candidate for the Union Solidarity and Development Party (USDP), backed»»»

When Susanna Liew stepped in front of the TV cameras at Kuala Lumpur's High Court last month, she called the moment a "historic and emotional milestone". "Today... the High Court has delivered a judgment of what we have long believed: that Pastor Raymond Koh was a victim of a grave injustice," the »»»

Post-holiday travelers on Frontier Airlines and virtually all others are experiencing flight delays and cancellations amid stormy weather from coast to coast. File Photo by CJ Gunther/EPA-EFE Dec. 26 (UPI) -- Winter Storm Devin is slowing road traffic and impacting flights amid post-holiday travel »»»

At least two people died in a stabbing and car ramming attack in northern Israel on Friday, Israeli police said. Both victims died from their injuries and the alleged attacker, a resident of the occupied West Bank, was injured and hospitalised. Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz quickly ordered m»»»

Yemen's Southern Transitional Council (STC) separatists on Friday accused Saudi Arabia of carrying out air strikes on their positions in the east of the country, a claim Riyadh has not acknowledged. While vowing they will not be deterred, the STC said it remains open to coordination with the kingdo»»»

Secretary of State Marco Rubio banned visas for five Brits accused of "censorship." On Friday, a judge ruled against a deportation order against one of them, Imran Ahmed. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo Dec. 26 (UPI) -- A federal judge has blocked the deportation of a British man targ»»»

An elusive wild cat long feared extinct in Thailand has been rediscovered three decades after its last recorded sighting, conservation authorities said. Camera traps in southern Thailand’s Princess Sirindhorn Wildlife Sanctuary captured 29 detections, including a female with her cub, offering rare »»»

New York,Dec. 27 (SANA) United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres strongly condemned the terrorist bombing that targeted a mosque in Homs, stressing the need to identify those responsible for attacks on civilians and places of worship and bring them to justice. In his statement today, Guter»»»

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1 of 3 | A second ball drop will occur for the first time in New York City's Times Square on July 3 to celebrate the nation's 250th birthday, the America250 committee said on Friday. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo Dec. 26 (UPI) -- A red, white and blue glass ball will drop on July 3 in»»»

Abu Dhabi,Dec. 27 (SANA) The United Arab Emirates strongly condemned the terrorist bombing that struck a mosque in the city of Homs Friday. The UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed, in a statement, its strong denunciation of such terrorist acts and its constant rejection of all forms of violen»»»