Dubai: Jebel Jais has temporarily suspended all visitor operations to perform essential safety evaluations and facility maintenance after severe weather impacted the area from December 17-19, according to a statement issued on Tuesday. The mountain destination requires focused repair work throughou»»»

The United States launched a new strike against a vessel in the eastern Pacific Ocean as part of an operation to combat drug trafficking, killing one person, US Southern Command said. "On Dec. 22, at the direction of US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth, Joint Task Force Southern Spear conducted a leth»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar is poised to reinforce its position as a global energy powerhouse in the coming year, as analysts note that a sharp increase in liquefied natural gas (LNG) production capacity comes on stream through the North Field expansion, strengthening export volumes, boosting market flexibi»»»

The Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan has approved a new resolution aimed at ensuring food security and stabilizing market prices. The document expands the list of goods exempt from VAT and extends the preferential regime. According to the resolution, two updated lists have been approved: — a list»»»

Dubai: Winter has made a sharp and early statement across the UAE, with temperatures dropping to 3.5°C at Jebel Jais following days of rainfall and unsettled weather. The National Centre of Meteorology said the low was recorded shortly after midnight on Saturday, marking one of the coldest readings»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar’s capital continues to consolidate its position on the global urban map, with Doha’s performance in the World’s Best Cities Report 2026 highlighting the country’s sustained progress in economic resilience, infrastructure development and quality of life. Published by Resonance Con»»»

The sixth meeting of the Interdepartmental Commission on Debureaucratization of the Civil Service System was held under the chairmanship of the head of the Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan Adylbek Kasymaliev. The Cabinet’s press service reported. According to it, the Interdepartmental Commission »»»

The outgoing government is set to discuss changes to the Government Debt Act and the Corporate Income Tax Act at a meeting on Tuesday, the government information service said. The caretaker ministers will also discuss amendments to the Protection Against Discrimination Act. Proposals for changes to»»»

The Ministry of Transport and Communications of Kyrgyzstan, focusing on the repair and construction of strategic, national, and local highways, as well as international transport corridors, ensured the implementation of the tasks set for this year and significantly exceeded the planned indicators, »»»

Twenty-six shepherds and their flocks have been rescued from snow traps in Toktogul, the district administration reported. According to officials, heavy snowfall left livestock breeders grazing animals in high-altitude areas without communication and blocked at their winter camps. A decision was ma»»»

A K9 self-propelled howitzer is displayed during an Armed Forces Day media event in Gyeryong, South Korea, Sept. 29. File Photo by Yonhap News Agency Dec. 22 (Asia Today) -- South Korea's science ministry said Monday it has selected its 2025 "Top 100 National R&D Achievements," highlighting project»»»

Commuters can expect slower travel times during the morning rush hour, particularly on routes connecting Sharjah to Dubai, according to real-time Google Maps data. Traffic is building steadily across several key industrial, residential, and commercial areas. Also Read: Dubai reveals new plan to red»»»

The women’s volleyball team of Kyrgyzstan is participating in an international tournament in the Maldives. The Volleyball Federation announced on social media. The previous day, Kyrgyzstan’s team lost to the hosts 1-3. Previously, Kyrgyz athletes defeated their opponents from Bangladesh and Afghani»»»

Flights are being delayed at Manas International Airport due to dense fog, according to information displayed on the airport’s flight information board. In recent days the airport has repeatedly faced operational disruptions caused by heavy fog and poor visibility. The day before, 11 flights were c»»»

AMMAN — Navigating the complexities of the European market requires a strategic shift towards sustainability, digital integration, and robust change management, according to Circular Economy and Sustainability Expert at Royal Scientific Society (RSS) Omar Saleh.Speaking on the evolving landscape of»»»

1 of 2 | A New York State Lottery PowerBall sign displays the jackpot $1.6 billion on Monday in New York City. The Powerball jackpot jumped to an estimated $1.6 billion ahead of Monday night's drawing, making it the fifth-largest prize in U.S. lottery history. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License »»»

Chairman of South Korean builder Booyoung Group, Lee Joong-keun (L), joins a photo session with group employees who gave birth in 2024 after providing them with 100 million won (US$75,000) per birth, during a ceremony to mark the start of business for the new year at the company's headquarters in S»»»

Prime Minister Viktor Orbán inaugurated a new 34-kilometre section of the M4 motorway between Törökszentmiklós and Kisújszállás, calling the project a major milestone in national development and proof that the government has a clear development strategy for the Great Hungarian Plain. Speaking at th»»»

The US Justice Department said on Sunday it had restored an image of President Donald Trump that it had removed a day earlier from the public release of Epstein-related files. The photograph was reposted as lawmakers accused officials of withholding key information in files related to the late sex »»»

Lawmakers from both parties escalated pressure on the US Department of Justice on Monday over its handling of the release of Jeffrey Epstein documents, threatening contempt proceedings against Attorney General Pam Bondi as demands for full disclosure intensified. Bipartisan anger over the US Depart»»»

Gold hit a new record high on Monday, driven by expectations of US interest rate cuts and strong demand for safe-haven assets, while silver also reached an all-time peak. The gains mark a remarkable year for precious metals, supported by a weaker dollar, geopolitical tensions and strong investment »»»

Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan Bakyt Torobaev met with Ali Jaber Al Marri, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the State of Qatar to the Kyrgyz Republic. The parties discussed current issues on the Kyrgyzstan-Qatar agenda in various areas of partnership. In pa»»»

Unification Ministry spokesperson Yoon Min-ho briefs reporters at the Government Complex Seoul on Dec 22 Photo by Yonhap News Agency Dec. 22 (Asia Today) -- South Korea's Ministry of Unification said Monday it has never reported to President Lee Jae-myung on reviewing constitutional amendments tied»»»

Israel has approved 19 new settlements in the occupied West Bank, bringing the three-year total to 69. The move comes despite UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres's recent condemnation of what he called the "relentless" expansion of settlements in the occupied territory. Israel approved the establ»»»

Nigerian authorities said Sunday they have secured the release of 130 schoolchildren abducted from a Catholic boarding school in Niger state, bringing the total freed to more than 200 after a mass kidnapping in November. The announcement follows weeks of uncertainty over the fate of students taken »»»

Lagos comes alive each December as "Detty December" turns Nigeria's capital into a nonstop festival of music, partying and extravagance. Locals take advantage of the festivities to forget their worries as those in the country's diaspora make their way home for the holidays.  The first winds of»»»

In tonight's edition, the final group of  130 kidnapped schoolchildren in Nigeria have been handed over and received by authorities, ending a month-long ordeal that drew global concern. Also, a poor rainy season this year has deepened drought fears in the eastern Horn of Africa, with seve»»»

Day two was packed with drama. Mali saw their three points slip away after a late equaliser from Zambia. Bafana Bafana meanwhile managed to beat a tough Angola side, scoring a second goal to make it 2-1. There was more excitement during the final game of the day as the Pharoes faced the Warriors,&n»»»

A Cyberattack has disrupted France’s postal service, La Poste, halting deliveries during the peak Christmas season. Customers of the company’s banking arm, La Banque Postale, were blocked from using the application to approve payments or conduct other banking services.  A suspected cybera»»»

US President Donald Trump said on Monday that his government intends to commissions the construction of up to 25 units of the newly announced "Trump class" battleship. He noted that the newly announced battleship class would carry nuclear arms."We have lasers where you aim the laser at a target, it»»»

US President Donald Trump on Monday warned Colombian President Gustavo Petro to "watch his ass" and further accused him of sending cocaine into the United States. "He's [Petro] no friend of the United States. He's very bad, very bad guy, and he's got to watch his ass because he makes cocaine and th»»»

More than 500,000 Cambodians have been displaced after two weeks of deadly border clashes with Thailand. The conflict involving drones and air strikes shattered a fragile truce and reignited a decades-old territorial dispute. More than half a million people in Cambodia have been displaced from thei»»»

Bollywood’s top stars are driving production costs sky-high with private trailers, personal chefs and massive entourages, insiders say. The hefty fees are hiking up production costs and straining the Indian film industry's already fragile finances.  From fleets of private trailers to personal »»»

The two suspects behind the Bondi Beach shooting reportedly conducted "firearms training" in rural New South Wales before launching their December 14 attack on a Hanukkah celebration which left 15 people dead. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese apologised to Australia's Jewish community for the nation»»»

Cambodia accused Thailand of airstrikes on its soil on Monday, hours after Thailand’s foreign minister announced plans for a bilateral meeting at an ASEAN gathering in Kuala Lumpur. Recent fighting has killed at least 23 and displaced more than 900,000 on both sides. Cambodia said Thailand launched»»»

Snowfall across parts of Tabuk and the Trojena Mountains has transformed the regions into an unexpected winter playground, prompting residents to step outside to ski, play, and capture the rare icy scenes. Also Read: Snow blankets Saudi Arabia’s Trojena Highlands and TabukThe Trojena Highlands were»»»

Park Sung-joo, new chief of the National Office of Investigation in charge of commanding police investigation forces nationwide, speaks during a ceremony to mark his inauguration at the National Police Agency's headquarters in Seoul, South Korea, 30 June 2025. File Photo by YONHAP/EPA Dec. 22 (Asia»»»

Volodymyr Zelensky has said that the United States will provide security guarantees to Ukraine, although some of them will not be made public. "There are security guarantees between us, the Europeans, and the US – a framework agreement. There is a separate document between us and the US – bilateral»»»

The city of Talas is set to officially gain sister-city status with the Turkish city of Göreme in the near future. The Presidential Plenipotentiary Representative in Talas region, Ermat Dzhumaev, announced. According to him, an official delegation from Göreme, led by Mayor Ömer Eren, arrived in Tal»»»

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez’s embattled Socialists suffered a heavy defeat in Sunday’s regional election in Extremadura, slumping to their worst-ever result as the far-right Vox made strong gains, dealing another blow to the party amid mounting corruption and misconduct allegations. Spanis»»»

⁠Russian ‍forces ​launched ⁠a drone attack on ​Ukraine's ‍Black ​Sea port of ​Odesa on Monday evening, regional Governor ‍Oleh Kiper said on Telegram. Earlier on Monday, a senior Russian general was killed after an explosive device detonated underneath his car in southern Moscow. Ukraine's Pre»»»

Denmark said Monday it will summon the US ambassador after President Donald Trump announced he had appointed a special envoy to Greenland, the Danish autonomous territory he has threatened to annex. In response, European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen and European Council President Anto»»»

Tokmok livestock market will be closed from January 1. The City Hall announced. The market operated commercially, but its owners failed to ensure the proper sanitary and technical conditions of the facility. The grounds for the closure were systematic violations of veterinary, sanitary, epidemiolog»»»

Dubai: Gold prices in Dubai reached another all-time high on Tuesday, with 24-karat gold reaching Dh540.25 per gram, up 1.37% from Dh533 the day before. The popular 22-karat variety shattered the Dh500 barrier for the first time at Dh500.25, climbing 1.29% from Dh493.75. Barely a month ago, on Nove»»»

Dubai’s Court of Appeal has overturned a conviction against an Arab man accused of insulting his sister-in-law on WhatsApp, ruling that the evidence was insufficient and tainted by doubt. The defendant had been convicted by a court of first instance for allegedly posting offensive phrases on his Wh»»»

President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov attended an informal meeting of the Heads of State of the Commonwealth of Independent States in St. Petersburg. The press service of the President of the Kyrgyz Republic reported. Russian President Vladimir Putin welcomed Sadyr Japarov, Armenian Prime Minister »»»

Brown University's police chief has been placed on leave, more than a week after a deadly mass shooting that killed two and injured nine others. The decision was announced by the Ivy League school's president Christina Paxson on Monday, who said it is part of a "standard" review into campus safety »»»

The guided-missile submarine USS Florida transits the Suez Canal en route to the Red Sea on Friday amid heightened tensions between the United States and Iran. File U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Elliot Schaudt Dec. 22 (Asia Today) -- China has voiced strong opposition t»»»

Bishkek Mayor Aibek Dzhunushaliev has launched the implementation of one of the capital’s key infrastructure projects—the construction of Eastern bypass road. The press service of Bishkek City Hall reported. The project includes the construction of five major traffic interchanges, as well as an ove»»»