A New Year performance for children from rehabilitation centers, special schools, and kindergartens was held at the A. Izibaev Kyrgyz State Circus. Deputy Mayor of Bishkek Viktoria Mozgacheva addressed the young guests with a congratulatory speech, the City Hall’s press service reported. The deputy»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Qatar Football Association (QFA) concluded its winter training camp for elite referees yesterday in Doha, wrapping up a week-long program designed to enhance technical, legal and practical skills. The camp featured morning technical and legal lectures, evening physical training and»»»

Dubai: More than 1,100 volunteers have signed up to support security and organisational efforts during Dubai’s New Year’s Eve celebrations, one of the city’s largest annual events. Dubai Police said it continues to receive applications from residents wishing to take part in seven volunteer opportun»»»

Istanbul police launched scores of simultaneous raids on Thursday, detaining over a hundred suspected members of the militant Islamic State group who were allegedly planning attacks against Christmas and New Year’s celebrations, authorities said. A statement from the Istanbul Chief Public Prosecuto»»»

The Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan has amended a resolution concerning the implementation of international treaties on civil and family matters. According to the adopted decision, the functions of the authorized state body for direct interaction within international legal assistance have been t»»»

Doha: Qatar News Agency (QNA) concluded its series of training courses and workshops for 2025, which were implemented by the QNA Training Center, as part of the Agency’s role in developing media competencies and enhancing its professional readiness, with the participation of media professionals fro»»»

Doha, Qatar: Katara hosted a forum on the cultural dimension of sports tourism and media. The forum was organised in cooperation with the Arab Federation for Sports Tourism and the Gulf Association for Tourism Media. The forum included a panel discussion with the participation of a number of offici»»»

Dubai: Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority has outlined eight safety requirements governing the carriage of electric scooters on public transport, as part of its efforts to protect passengers and maintain smooth movement across the emirate’s transport network. The authority said the measures are »»»

A tariff exemption for the import of electric vehicles to Armenia, Belarus, and Kyrgyzstan will take effect on January 22 of next year. The press service of the Eurasian Economic Commission (EEC) reported. The Intergovernmental Council of the Eurasian Economic Union previously granted this preferen»»»

The Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan has introduced a temporary ban on the export of timber and wood products outside the customs territory of the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU). The corresponding resolution was signed by the Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers Adylbek Kasymaliev. According to t»»»

In a milestone announcement revealed during Abu Dhabi Finance Week, Emirates Coin Investment (EmCoin), the first UAE SCA-licensed Virtual Asset Service Provider, and Hotdesk, the global leader in flexible workspace technology, signed an MoU to explore launching the groundbreaking DESK Token Initial»»»

Doha, Qatar: Industry leaders have noted that Qatar’s logistics sector is emerging as a key pillar of economic growth, supported by rising trade volumes, expanding transshipment activity and world-class port infrastructure, with Hamad Port increasingly positioning the country as a leading regional »»»

A US judge has temporarily stopped the Trump administration from detaining British activist Imran Ahmed after he sued officials over an entry ban for alleged online censorship. The founder of the Center for Countering Digital Hate is among five people denied US visas after the state department accu»»»

The United States has carried out a military strike against Daesh (ISIS) militants in north-west Nigeria at the request of the Nigerian government, according to statements from US President Donald Trump and the US military. In a post on his Truth Social platform on Thursday, Trump confirmed that th»»»

The roads in Dubai International Financial Centre remain clogged. But other than a few other bottlenecks around Dubai – such as D86 – routes are clear. On Friday, Dec 26, driving in Dubai and Sharjah remains a smooth activity. However, Dubai Police has called on people to not allow the holiday mood»»»

The Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan has adopted a resolution to transform a land plot in Alamedin district of Chui region for the construction of a campus of the Kyrgyz-Russian Slavic University named after Boris Yeltsin (KRSU). The decision concerns a 27.82-hectare site located in Baytik Baatyr»»»

The Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan has introduced amendments to its resolution on the Unified Register of Public Services provided by state bodies and their departmental institutions. The decision was made to improve the accessibility and quality of public services for individuals and legal ent»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MoCI) has intensified its efforts to confront monopolistic practices and reinforce fair competition across Qatar’s markets, implementing strict regulatory, preventive, and enforcement measures to protect investors and consumers alike. Assistant Di»»»

Doha, Qatar: Table-toppers Al Gharafa will look to continue their fine run in the Qatar Stars League (QSL) when they face Al Shahania tomorrow, as the top flight resumes following a break of over a month. Pedro Martins’ side secured a four-point lead at the top of the table before the league pause,»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - US President Donald Trump said the United States launched a “powerful and deadly strike” against what he described as ISIS* targets in northwest Nigeria. "Tonight, at my direction as Commander in Chief, the United States launched a powerful and deadly strike against ISIS Terroris»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russian President Vladimir Putin discussed with Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban the proposal to take part in the first concrete pouring ceremony for the Paks II Nuclear Power Plant (NPP) and generally supported it, Russian state nuclear corporation Rosatom CEO Alexey Likhac»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar’s Ouissal Ikhlef delivered a standout performance on the sixth day of the combined weightlifting championships in Doha, claiming nine gold medals across three events at the Ezdan Palace Hotel yesterday. The competitions include the 10th Qatar International Weightlifting Cup 2025,»»»

Doha, Qatar: Chess maestro Magnus Carlsen made his intentions clear ahead of the FIDE World Rapid and Blitz Championships Qatar 2025, noting that he is in Doha to sweep the titles. During a pre-event press conference held in Lusail yesterday, the Norwegian five-time World Chess Champion, five-time »»»

President Donald Trump has said the US launched a "powerful and deadly strike" against the Islamic State (IS) group in north-western Nigeria. The US leader described IS as " terrorist scum", accusing the group of "targeting and viciously killing, primarily, innocent Christians". Trump said the US m»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russia’s Aerospace Forces launched a Soyuz-2.1a medium-class carrier rocket with a Defense Ministry spacecraft from the Plesetsk Cosmodrome in Russia’s Arkhangelsk region on December 25, according to the Russian Ministry of Defense. The Russian Ministry of Defense said the launch»»»

In the first 11 months of 2025, key sectors made a significant contribution to budget tax revenues, the State Tax Service of Kyrgyzstan reported. Enterprises in the mining industry accounted for 20.6 percent of all tax revenues. In monetary terms, collections totaled 56.7 billion soms, which is 18.»»»

In 2025, at least 4,315 citizens of Kyrgyzstan applied for consultations for employment in Korea under the EPS program. The Ministry of Labor reported. According to the ministry, a program for the employment of Kyrgyzstanis under this permit system is being implemented in accordance with a memorand»»»

The women’s volleyball team of Kyrgyzstan participated in an international tournament in the Maldives. The Volleyball Federation reported on social media. Yesterday, the team defeated the Maldives team 3-1 in the final. Previously, the Kyrgyz athletes defeated their opponents from Bangladesh and Af»»»

Dubai: Gold prices in Dubai rose to fresh all-time highs Friday morning as global precious metals extended their record-breaking rally. The 24-karat variety stood at Dh543.25 per gram at 8:10 am, up from Thursday’s close of Dh539.75. The 22‑karat variety rose to Dh503, up from Dh499.75 the previous»»»

Tokyo: The Japanese government on Friday approved a record budget for the upcoming fiscal year, to pay for everything from bigger defence spending to ballooning social security costs as inflation persists. The 122.3-trillion-yen ($782 billion) budget for the fiscal year from April 2026 will include»»»

Freestyle Wrestling Championship of Kyrgyzstan was held in Bishkek. The State Agency for Physical Culture and Sports reported. The national championship is the main stage in the formation of the national team and the selection of wrestlers to prepare for international competitions. The winners are »»»

The Ministry of Education has announced a new opportunity for high school graduates in Kyrgyzstan. According to the ministry, the international educational project In Vision U, aimed at training young leaders, is being implemented with the support of Satbayev University (Kazakhstan). Instruction is»»»

Conservative businessman Nasry Asfura, backed by Donald Trump, was declared the winner of Honduras' presidential election on Wednesday, three weeks after a vote marked by a very narrow margin and allegations of fraud, signaling a return to conservatism for the country. The US president had given hi»»»

California declared a state of emergency in Los Angeles and several other locations in the southern part of the state on Wednesday as one of the worst Christmas storms in recent memory brought heavy rain and fears of flashing flooding. Rain from a powerful winter storm that swept across Southern Ca»»»

The joint US-Canadian North American Aerospace Defense Command headquartered in Colorado tracked Santa's Yuletide sleigh ride overnight for a 70th year.   Santa Claus drove his reindeer-powered sleigh over ⁠rooftops around the world beginning on Wednesday, delivering gifts to mi»»»

A powerful Christmas-week storm battered California this holiday season, bringing life-threatening rain, flash flooding. Amid intense rainfall and severe weather conditions, residents were urged to stay alert as weather agencies continued to issue strong warnings. Also Read: Southern California soa»»»

The UK, Canada, Germany and several other countries on Wednesday condemned Israel’s decision to approve 19 new settlements in the occupied West Bank, saying the move violated international law and risked fuelling further instability, and calling on the Israeli government to reverse the decision. Fo»»»

At least five people were killed on Wednesday when an explosion tore through a crowded mosque in the northeastern Nigerian city of Maiduguri during evening prayers, according to witnesses and security sources. No group has yet claimed responsibility for the suspected bombing in a city that has endu»»»

Somalis queued in the capital Mogadishu on Thursday to vote in local elections by universal suffrage for the first time in nearly 60 years, a historic test for democracy in a country grappling with insecurity and political tensions. Somalis turned out in droves on Thursday to vote in local election»»»

France's internal intelligence services are investigating a cyberattack on the country's national postal service that has disrupted deliveries during the busy Christmas season. The attack was claimed by Noname057(16), a pro-Russian group of hackers that has previously targeted Ukrainian media websi»»»

Turkish authorities said on Wednesday they had recovered the cockpit voice and flight data recorders from a private jet crash near Ankara that killed Libya’s armed forces chief Mohammed al-Haddad and four aides. The devices will be analysed in a neutral country, the transport minister said, as inve»»»

Bangladesh opposition leader Tarique Rahman returned home on Thursday after 17 years in exile, welcomed by huge crowds. The aspiring prime minister positioned himself for February’s elections, promising safety, justice and unity after months of political unrest. Aspiring prime minister and politica»»»

The Trump administration took its fight with the EU over tech regulation to a new level this week, denying visas to five Europeans and accusing them of seeking to censor "American viewpoints". All five have been instrumental in EU efforts to counter hate speech and disinformation online.&»»»

Ukraine launched British-made Storm Shadow missiles and domestically produced drones to strike Russian energy facilities, hitting the Novoshakhtinsk oil refinery and setting ablaze two oil storage tanks at the southern port of Temryuk, where flames spread over about 2,000 square metres, officials s»»»

Christmas in France would not be complete without free-flowing champagne, oysters or a bûche de Noël. And the French holiday season is longer than most – stretching into the New Year with Epiphany (January 6) and its traditional galettes des rois (king cake) into February with Chande»»»

Pope Leo XIV delivered his first Christmas “Urbi et Orbi” blessing from Vatican City on Thursday, at the end of a year overshadowed by conflict around the world, urging Ukraine and Russia to find the 'courage' to hold direct peace talks and speaking of the dire humanitarian situation in Gaza. Pope »»»

Share: Posters of Hezbollah’s slain leaders Hassan Nasrallah (L) and Hashem Safieddine are placed amid destruction caused by Israeli strikes against the Iran backed- group in the southern Lebanese city of Nabatieh on December 4, 2024. (Mahmoud Zayyat/AFP) By: Naji Al Boustani After a long period of»»»

Kyrgyzstan will begin producing system units for personal computers. Trade Representative of Russia to Kyrgyzstan Ainur Samanov told journalists. According to him, Russian investments are focused on strategic sectors, with energy remaining one of the key areas. He recalled that several projects are»»»

Solar panels are being installed on the roof of the Osh City Hall building, the City Hall’s press service reported. The project was initiated by Osh Mayor Zhenishbek Toktorbaev. As part of the work, 320 solar panels with a total capacity of 100 kilowatts are being installed on the roof of the munic»»»