The committees of the Zhogorku Kenesh of Kyrgyzstan approved amendments to the 2025 budget and the draft budget for the 2026-2027 planning period in three readings. It was announced at a joint meeting. All members of the Cabinet of Ministers, led by Chairman Adylbek Kasymaliev, were present for the»»»

Starting January 1, 2026, the State Committee for National Security of Kyrgyzstan (SCNS) and law enforcement agencies will cease unfounded inspections of entrepreneurs, Kamchybek Tashiev announced. According to him, the priority will be protecting the legal rights of bona fide entrepreneurs and ens»»»

One day after the opposition held its first nationwide protest since the 11 May general elections, the leader of Albania’s Democratic Party (PD), Sali Berisha, called for an escalation of political action against the government. Speaking at a press conference alongside four Democratic Party MPs, Be»»»

DOHA: Katara Cultural Village has opened 'Bisht House' -- a new heritage space dedicated to preserving and promoting the traditional craft of bisht-making. Katara's general manager, Dr Khalid bin Ibrahim Al Sulaiti attended the opening, along with officials and heritage enthusiasts. The venue offer»»»

DOHA: Qatar Museums (QM) has unveiled Autorretrato (Self-Portrait, 2022) by Argentinian artist Gabriel Chaile, a major new installation in celebration of the 15th anniversary of Mathaf: Arab Museum of Modern Art. Installed in Mathaf's performance space, the work underscores the museum's ongoing com»»»

President Donald Trump has promised a major boost to US naval power - what’s known so far, and is the project feasible? "US ambitions to build a vast high-tech fleet are fantastical - ambitions that far exceed America’s actual reach in terms of military-industrial production," Brian Berletic, veter»»»

Brussels, Belgium: European Union protested on Tuesday at a fishing agreement between Britain, Norway, the Faroes and Iceland, saying it could irreversibly damage the dwindling mackerel population in the North Atlantic. "This decision was taken without prior consultation with the European Union," t»»»

One of the important events of 2025 was Kyrgyzstan’s entry into the seed export market. The press service of the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry reported. Seed and crop production There are 86 seed farms operating in the republic. During the first 11 months of 2025»»»

The US economy picked up speed over the three months to September, as consumer spending jumped and exports increased. The world's largest economy expanded at an annual rate of 4.3%, up from 3.8% in the previous quarter. That was better than expected, and marked the strongest growth in two years. Th»»»

Rainy weather is forecast for the Christmas holidays in Greece, with conditions deteriorating from Tuesday night. Heavy rain and thunderstorms are expected initially in western regions, particularly the Ionian Islands. On Wednesday, severe weather will gradually extend to the rest of western Greece»»»

BELGRADE - Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic received a farewell visit from Ukrainian Ambassador Volodymyr Tolkach on Tuesday, noting that, in an open and fair discussion, they had exchanged views on current international affairs and bilateral relations between Serbia and Ukraine. In an Instagram »»»

The national team of Kyrgyzstan successfully competed at the Kazakhstan Go Cup in Astana, winning eight medals out of 12 possible. The Go Federation reported to 24.kg news agency. Eleven athletes represented the country at the tournament. «This year’s Kazakhstan Cup was a highly competitive tournam»»»

Artificial Intelligence has become a defining force shaping the future of the global energy industry, and the discussion has now moved decisively from whether to adopt it to how best to deploy it with purpose, efficiency, and responsibility. AI is no longer a distant innovation but an essential too»»»

New parents in the UAE can now complete all newborn registration procedures smoothly and without the stress of paperwork, through services provided by the Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security (ICP), which offer two streamlined digital options designed to save time »»»

Dubai: A new residential project, “KHK 31,” has been launched in Dubai’s rapidly expanding Al Warsan district, offering investors and homebuyers premium yet affordable living options in one of the city’s most dynamic neighbourhoods. The project is being developed by KHK Real Estate Development in s»»»

At its sitting on Tuesday, the Council of Ministers approved a bill amending and supplementing the Government Debt Act and proposed that the National Assembly adopt the bill. The draft amendments harmonise national legislation with EU requirements and practices arising from Bulgaria's membership in»»»

The Government Tuesday approved internal changes in the expenditures by policy areas and budget programmes under the 2025 budget of the Labour and Social Policy Ministry. The aim is to ensure adequate funding for heating allowances. Labour and Social Policy Minister Borislav Gutsanov has ordered a »»»

After a half-century immersed in the world of trade, customs broker Amy Magnus thought she'd seen it all, navigating mountains of regulations and all sorts of logistical hurdles to import everything from lumber and bananas to circus animals and Egyptian mummies. Then came 2025. Tariffs were imposed»»»

Damascus, Dec. 23 (SANA) Syria’s garment industry is showing signs of gradual recovery as companies and factories resume production despite ongoing economic challenges, participants said at the Motex Khan al-Harir 2026 clothing exhibition. Manufacturers cited renewed confidence in the sector and th»»»

Dubai: Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has introduced a major new tool in its effort to ease traffic congestion, launching an AI-powered Transport Data Analysis Laboratory designed to anticipate pressure points on the road network and act before delays build up. The initiative marks a s»»»

Dubai: Sharjah Police have launched a new category of number plates for classic vehicles and motorcycles, including the first category, as part of efforts to enhance the emirate’s visual identity and keep pace with ongoing updates to vehicle plate designs. The move reflects Sharjah’s cultural and h»»»

Dubai: The UAE is expected to experience generally pleasant and moderate weather from December 25 to 29, with temperatures dipping slightly during the night, as a weak extension of a low-pressure system passes across the country, according to the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM). In a statement»»»

BELGRADE (Sputnik) - Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic announced on Tuesday the extension of the contract for gas supplies from Russia until March 31. "We have an agreement to extend the gas supply for another three months, until March 31, so that people can sleep peacefully. Serbia will have enou»»»

KUWAIT, Dec 23 (KUNA) -- The Ministry of Foreign Affairs held a coordination meeting Tuesday, in preparation for the 12th session of the Kuwaiti-Bahraini Joint Higher Committee, chaired by Assistant Foreign Minister Ambassador Najib Al-Bader.Al-Bader told KUNA the meeting reflects Kuwait's integrat»»»

London: London police on Tuesday arrested Swedish activist Greta Thunberg at a demonstration in support of pro-Palestinian hunger strikers, Palestinian activist groups said. Thunberg's arrest makes her the highest profile person to be detained by police since the government banned the Palestine Act»»»

DOHA: His Highness the Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani has sent a cable of condolence to HH Amir of the State of Kuwait Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, following the death of Nora Abdullah Hamad Al-Salloum, spouse of Sheikh Sabah Mohammad Al-Mubarak Al-Malek Al-»»»

Sharjah Police have confirmed their full readiness to welcome the New Year 2026, with comprehensive security and traffic plans in place to ensure public safety and smooth movement across the emirate. Brigadier Omar Al Ghazal, Director General of the General Department of Operations and Security Sup»»»

The Council of Ministers Tuesday approved the provision of financial support for the implementation of the Council of Europe Action Plan for Ukraine 2023-2026. Bulgaria's financial contribution of EUR 16,304.40 will be provided from the national share of the credit balance to the Council of Europe'»»»

The Council of Ministers on Tuesday approved a draft agreement between the Bulgarian Government and Veliko Tarnovo Municipality on the one hand, and the Government of Azerbaijan, on the other, on cooperation for the construction and reconstruction of Shusha Park in the town of Veliko Tarnovo, the g»»»

Copenhagen: Greenland's prime minister on Tuesday stressed that decisions about the autonomous territory's future would be made on the island, after US President Donald Trump reiterated that the United States needed Greenland for "national security". "Greenland is our country. Our decisions are mad»»»

Israel has voted to shut down the popular Army Radio station after 75 years of operation, following a unanimous cabinet decision to end broadcasts by March next year. The move has sparked a backlash, with critics accusing the government of cracking down on press freedom. Army Radio, known as Galei »»»

Clashes erupted between Syrian security forces and Kurdish fighters on Monday as top Turkish officials visited Damascus ahead of a deadline to implement a deal between the government and Kurdish-led forces in the country's northeast. Syria's state-run SANA news agency reported that two civilians we»»»

The U.N. rights chief on Tuesday criticized the detention of dozens of U.N. staff by Yemen's Houthis, calling on the Houthi authorities to release them "immediately and unconditionally". "My colleagues in Yemen remain arbitrarily detained -- one since Nov 2021, subjected to ill-treatment, facing fa»»»

Indian expat Jijo Jacob from Kerala, who has called Dubai home for the past 13 years, is celebrating a Dh100,000 win in the UAE Lottery’s Lucky Chance category.Still soaking in the moment, Jijo said he hopes to use the prize to support his children’s future. “I haven’t decided what to do yet in the»»»

Police arrested a 33-year-old woman and two men aged 34 and 70 on Monday on the island of Kalymnos on charges of illegally supplying, transporting and possessing explosives. Offices carried out targeted searches on two vehicles the suspects were using and found 275 kilos of explosives inside a truc»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban has said he expects a change in public opinion in Western European countries and an increase in the number of opponents of the continuation of the conflict in Ukraine after the European Union decided to take out a loan in favor of Kiev. Last »»»

Paris, France: The Louvre Museum on Tuesday installed metal bars over the windows of the Apollo Gallery, where thieves broke into the Paris landmark to make off with crown jewels in a recent daylight robbery. "This is one of the emergency measures decided after the theft," the museum's deputy admin»»»

Zagreb: A Croatian court sentenced a 20-year-old to the maximum 50 years in prison for stabbing a seven-year-old pupil to death at a school in December last year and wounding four other people. The attacker was a former pupil of the school in a suburb of the Croatian capital Zagreb. He entered duri»»»

Dubai: Riyadh Air has taken a major step towards launching operations after its first Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner successfully completed its initial test flight in the United States. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The aircraft took off from Boeing’s facility in Charleston»»»

KUWAIT, Dec 23 (KUNA) -- Kuwait Direct Investment Promotion Authority (KDIPA) issued on Tuesday its tenth annual report for the fiscal year 2024/2025, highlighting the key work carried out by the Authority from April 1, 2024 to March 31, 2025.The report reflects KDIPA's continued progress in enhanc»»»

Yemen's internationally recognized government and the Iran-backed Houthi group have reached an agreement to free around 2,700 detainees held throughout the war in Yemen, according to Saudi and Houthi officials. Saudi Ambassador Mohamed AlJabir said in a statement on X that the agreement was signed »»»

A 35-year-old man believed to be a member of a major crime group allegedly led by an ethnic Greek from the former Soviet Union known by the nickname “Entik” was arrested on Tuesday in Kalyvia, a settlement in East Attica. Police officers from the Organized Crime Division found a pistol with a magaz»»»

Russia launched a "massive" attack on several Ukrainian cities overnight on Monday, President Volodymyr Zelensky has said, a day after he warned of strikes over the Christmas period. At least three people were killed, according to Ukrainian officials, including a four-year-old child, while energy i»»»

A maintenance worker was seriously injured on Tuesday in an elevator accident at a supermarket in Ilisia, central Athens, authorities said. Firefighters responded to the scene and freed the man who was taken unconscious to Gennimatas hospital. He remains intubated in the intensive care unit.»»»

The grandfather of a three-year-old boy who recently died of starvation in Alexandroupolis, northern Greece, is expected to be discharged from the city hospital on Tuesday. The 45-year-old was beaten up on Monday by unknown individuals from the area, while the family’s home was also targeted, leavi»»»

On Tuesday, the Council of Ministers appointed Velislava Panova as Bulgaria's Consul General in Toronto, Canada, the government information service reported. The consular district covers the provinces of Ontario, Quebec, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Manitoba, British Columbia, Prince Edward Island, »»»

“The day of July 8 revealed two different realities for Bulgaria, and that contradiction cannot be ignored,” said Francois Decoster, President of the Renew Europe Group in the European Committee of the Regions, during a press conference in Varna on Tuesday. Decoster is visiting the city with a dele»»»

BELGRADE - Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic said on Tuesday Serbia had a deal in place with Russia on extending gas supplies for another three months. Speaking to reporters after a ceremony at which employment contracts were awarded to the best graduates of faculties of medicine and medical high »»»

Doha, Qatar: The Qatar Stars League (QSL) on Tuesday announced the winners of the Best of the Month awards for October and November, 2025, in the Doha Bank Stars League 2025-2026 season. In a statement, QSL said that the awards are for Best Under-23 Player, Best Coach and Best Player in addition to»»»