The Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan has amended a government resolution regulating passenger transportation by motor vehicles. The document was issued to ensure the conditions necessary for taxi drivers to obtain licenses. Under the amendment, the date on which mandatory licensing requirements c»»»

Ordinary Iranians face up to 10 years in prison or even execution if they use X to write anything the government deems critical. But little did they know that government officials and regime supporters have been using the social media site, which is banned inside Iran, Britain’s The Telegraph repor»»»

President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov signed a decree on measures to improve the efficiency and reform the vehicle and driver registration system. It is aimed at strengthening the material and technical resources of the State Center for Vehicle Registration, which is under the jurisdiction of the P»»»

Russia is waiting for the reaction from Washington to Russian President Vladimir Putin's discussions with US special envoy Steve Witkoff and US President Donald Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner earlier this week, Kremlin aide Yury Ushakov said. "We are now waiting for the reaction of our American c»»»

France’s President Emmanuel Macron will work toward the release of a French journalist in jail in Algeria “as soon as possible,” his office said Thursday, a day after an Algerian court confirmed his incarceration. An appeals court upheld a seven-year prison term against Christophe Gleizes, a sports»»»

The Supreme Court on Thursday ruled that Texas may use its redrawn maps. File Photo by Aaron Schwartz/UPI | License Photo Dec. 5 (UPI) -- The conservative-leaning Supreme Court on Thursday permitted Texas to use new congressional maps in the next midterm elections that were redrawn to favor the Rep»»»

The Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan has approved a resolution regulating the activities of the State Center for Registration of Vehicles and Drivers, which operates under the Presidential Affairs Department. According to the document, the former State Agency for Registration of Vehicles and Driv»»»

Dubai: The Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) unanimously voted on Friday to cut the benchmark lending rate by 25 basis points (bps), lowering the repo rate to 5.25% from 5.50%. This marks the second rate reduction in six months, following a 50-bps cut in June. Sign up fo»»»

Bishkek will host the Central Asian Cyber Law Forum — DLAW Forum 2025, a key regional event dedicated to the development of digital law and technology regulation, on December 10. According to the organizers, the event is supported by the Ministry of Digital Development of the Kyrgyz Republic, the N»»»

Preschool education coverage in Kyrgyzstan has reached 50 percent, the Ministry of Education reported. According to the ministry, in the 2024/25 academic year, the share of children enrolled in all types and forms of preschool education, including pre-primary preparation, amounted to 44.3 percent. »»»

The US State Department has urged American citizens to immediately leave Venezuela and avoid all travel to the country. "Do not travel to or remain in Venezuela due to the high risk of wrongful detention, torture in detention, terrorism, kidnapping, arbitrary enforcement of local laws, crime, civil»»»

Dubai: Over 550 IndiGo flights were cancelled as operational disruptions intensified at major airports, following strict government regulations on crew safety that affected the airline’s roster planning. The budget carrier has assured the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) that stable ope»»»

Kyrgyzstan’s external debt has been reduced to 37 percent, Finance Minister Almaz Baketaev told reporters. According to him, this result was achieved over the past four years as part of implementing the president’s directive to reduce the debt burden on the budget. The head of the ministry describe»»»

The recent statement by Lord Darroch—the UK’s former ambassador to the US and adviser to the prime minister—calling for recognition of Somaliland’s independence is far from an isolated episode of political exotica or the private opinion of a retired diplomat. Lord Darroch of Kew is a figure with di»»»

1/10Vladimir Putin — US$200 billion: Russian President Putin is often listed as the wealthiest politician in the world, primarily due to estimated stakes in energy and natural-resource companies. His exact wealth is not confirmed, but analysts believe his influence and long political career contrib»»»

US envoys will meet with Ukrainian negotiators for the third time in two weeks on Thursday in Florida to press ahead with a plan to end the war as President Donald Trump eased economic pressure on Russia by removing some sanctions on the Russian oil giant Lukoil. Two days after the envoys met »»»

Chancellor Friedrich Merz, dismissing him as irrelevant and accusing him of “disqualifying” Germany through warmongering and “Western Civilization suicide.” The exchange began when Dmitriev quoted Merz’s recent allegation that the United States is “playing games, both with you [Zelensky] and with u»»»

President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif took part in the Kyrgyzstan—Pakistan Investment Dialogue held in Islamabad. The presidential press service reported. Participants of the Business Forum were provided with detailed information outlining investment opportunities »»»

During his state visit to the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, President of the Kyrgyz Republic Sadyr Japarov held talks with Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari in narrow and expanded formats. The parties discussed deepening trade, economic, and investment cooperation, developing transport and logis»»»

During his state visit to Pakistan, President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov met with Speaker of the National Assembly Sardar Ayaz Sadiq and Senate Chairman Yousuf Raza Gilani. The presidential press service reported. The parties discussed issues related to deepening interparliamentary cooperation. Im»»»

Taiwan says it will block access to popular Chinese social media app RedNote or Xiaohongshu for one year following concerns over online shopping scams. The island's Criminal Investigation Bureau said Thursday has detected more than 1,700 fraud cases on since last year with total losses worth more t»»»

Italy will not join the NATO initiative to buy US weapons for Ukraine while peace negotiations are underway, Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani has said. The EU has renewed its push to finance additional arms deliveries to Kiev amid signals from Washington that it will seek a diplomatic solution to en»»»

Frustration mounts as IndiGo flights are disrupted “Someone please tell my boss not to fire me” IndiGo delays leave passengers helpless Passengers face last-minute cancellations IndiGo disruptions impact UAE-bound flights Passengers stranded amid nationwide delaysPassengers across India voiced frus»»»

When Bahara was four months pregnant, she went to a Kabul hospital to beg for an abortion. "We're not allowed," a doctor told her. "If someone finds out, we will all end up in prison." Abortion in Afghanistan is illegal and you can be locked up for having or assisting one. Also In This Package Five»»»

A strike on an alleged drug-trafficking boat in the eastern Pacific Ocean killed four people on Thursday, the US military said, amid a growing controversy over a campaign that has taken more than 87 lives. Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth and President Donald Trump's administration have especially co»»»

The US Supreme Court on Thursday allowed Texas to use its newly redrawn congressional districts for the 2026 midterms, a major win for President Donald Trump’s Republicans that could reshape the battle for control of the House and accelerate a wave of politically charged redistricting across the co»»»

India is preparing to open discussions with Russia on potential acquisitions of Su-57 stealth fighter aircraft and the S-500 air defence system during Russia President Vladimir Putin’s state visit on December 4 and December 5, 2025, according to a report by Russian independent business news website»»»

The man accused of assassinating former Japanese prime minister Shinzo Abe has apologised to the ex-leader's family for the first time. Tetsuya Yamagami, who earlier pleaded guilty to murder, told the court on Thursday that he felt "deeply sorry" towards Abe's widow, Akie. Yamagami used a homemade »»»

Two labourers stand on the roof of a house in Kenner, outside New Orleans, as US Border Patrol agents clamber up a ladder, getting closer. As the agents move in, trying to arrest them, the men step to the roof's edge, poised in an apparent act of resistance - but it's too high to jump. On the groun»»»

President Vladimir Putin reiterated that Ukrainian forces must retreat from the Donbas region or face Russian seizure by force, dismissing compromises to end the war. "Either we liberate these territories by force, or Ukrainian troops will leave," he stated in an India Today interview ahead of his »»»

On the day Russian President Vladimir Putin began his first visit to India since the start of the Ukraine war in February 2022, Lok Sabha Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi on November 4 criticised the Modi government for abandoning long-standing parliamentary convention, Indian Express reports.»»»

One of Britain's most distinguished scientists, Prof Sir Paul Nurse, says the government is "shooting itself in the foot" with its visa system for science researchers. Sir Paul told BBC News that high visa fees are deterring early-career researchers, who are instead being welcomed by the UK's econo»»»

Vladimir Putin began a two-day trip to India on December 4, marking his first visit in more than four years and signalling renewed diplomatic engagement between Moscow and New Delhi. His arrival triggered an unusually personal gesture from Narendra Modi, who greeted the Russian leader at Delhi’s Pa»»»

Dubai: Gold buyers in the UAE may need to prepare for much higher prices over the next two years. A new forecast from Deutsche Bank says gold could rise “close to $5,000 per ounce” in 2026 — equal to about Dh 589 per gram. Even the bank’s more moderate estimate points to prices near Dh525 per gram.»»»

Several universities in the United Kingdom have suspended or restricted admissions for students from Pakistan and Bangladesh following tougher immigration rules and rising concerns over alleged visa abuse. The move, detailed in a report by the Financial Times, comes as at least nine higher-educatio»»»

The Trump administration on Thursday slashed the validity of work permits for refugees, asylum seekers and other migrants to just 18 months, stepping up its immigration crackdown only two days after freezing applications from citizens of 19 restricted nations. US President Donald Trump’s administra»»»

A federal grand jury in Virginia has declined to indict New York Attorney General Letitia James, days after a judge dismissed the earlier case against her. It marks another blow to Trump's efforts to prosecute those he considers political adversaries, which also includes ex-FBI Director James Comey»»»

The Pentagon said Monday it has endorsed the tripartite AUKUS security pact with the United Kingdom and Australia, which would involve Canberra's acquisition of at least three Virginia-class nuclear submarines within 15 years. The administration of Donald Trump said earlier this year it was reviewi»»»

US President Donald Trump has hired a new architect to oversee the construction of a vast ballroom at the White House, officials said. Following reports that Trump had clashed with the previous architect, James McCrery, over the size and scope of the addition, the White House said architects Shalom»»»

In the days after a Washington Post report raised questions about a September strike by the US military on a suspected drug trafficking boat in the Caribbean, lawmakers in Congress pledged to investigate further. It was a rare moment of bipartisan concern about a controversial Trump administration »»»

1 of 2 | The U.S. Air Force on Tuesday took delivery of its 99th and 100th KC-46A Pegasus aerial-refueling aircraft, similar to this one pictured at Edwards Air Force Base in 2017. File Photo by Christopher Okula/U.S. Air Force Dec. 4 (UPI) -- The U.S. Air Force took delivery of its 99th and 100th »»»

WASHINGTON, Dec 4 (KUNA) -- President Donald Trump said late Wednesday that talks between Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin and the US delegation -- headed by Senior Advisor to the President Jared Kushner and Special Envoy to the Middle East Steve Witkoff -- over the war in Ukraine were positive.S»»»

IRBIL, Dec 4 (KUNA) -- More than a year after elections in the Kurdistan Region, the formation of the parliamentary presidium and a new regional government remains delayed as the Kurdistan Democratic Party (KDP) and the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan (PUK) continue to disagree on political entitlemen»»»

BEIJING, Dec 4 (KUNA) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping announced on Thursday that China will provide USD 100 million in financial aid to Palestine to help ease the humanitarian crisis in Gaza and support reconstruction and the return of normal life.According to Xinhua News Agency, the announcement c»»»

LONDON, Dec 4 (KUNA) -- UK imposed sanctions on Russia's entire military intelligence agency (GRU) and summoned Moscow's Ambassador after an inquiry accused President Vladimir Putin of ordering the 2018 Skripal Novichok poisoning.UK Foreign Secretary said, in a statement on Thursday, that the Russi»»»

When undergraduate Miles Kwan launched a petition demanding answers from Hong Kong authorities after one of the city's deadliest fires last week, he was arrested for sedition. The ferocious blaze had ravaged a densely populated housing estate in the northern Tai Po district, killing at least 159 pe»»»

The US Department of Homeland Security launched a major immigration crackdown in New Orleans on Wednesday, escalating the Trump administration’s campaign in Democratic-run cities and prompting concern from local leaders over the operation's scope, tactics and potential civil rights implications. Th»»»

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro on Wednesday confirmed that he had a phone call with US President Donald Trump amid increasing tensions over the US military buildup in the Caribbean. Trump confirmed the telephone conversation over the weekend, but was non-committal about the tone and outcome.&n»»»

The FBI has arrested a person suspected of planting pipe bombs in Washington DC the night before the January 6 riots, when protesters stormed the Capitol building in an attempt to stop lawmakers from certifying Joe Biden's 2020 presidential election victory.  A Virginia man was arrested o»»»

They once chased the American dream. Now, thousands of Mexicans are being deported back to a country they barely remember, or never even knew. According to Mexican government figures, more than 100,000 Mexicans have been expelled under US President Donald Trump's immigration crackdown since January»»»