Electricity supply across Kurdistan dropped by 1,000 megawatts due to a "technical issue” at Khor Mor gas field, one of the largest in the Kurdish region, the Kurdish ministry of electricity said on Thursday. The Ministry of Natural Resources, together with the UAE's Dana ‌Gas teams, which ‌jointly»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MoEHE), represented by the Planning, Policies, and Innovation Department, organised a crisis management simulation exercise with the participation of approximately 140 officials and staffers at the ministry. This exercise aimed to enhance»»»

Singapore: Gold and silver prices have surged to fresh record highs in early Asian trading, driven by growing expectations that the US Federal Reserve will cut interest rates again next year. Spot gold rose 0.5% to USD 4,502.75 an ounce after briefly touching a new peak above USD 4,530, while US go»»»

Dubai: An Abu Dhabi court has dismissed a lawsuit filed by a young man against a friend he accused of unlawfully selling a car registered in the friend’s name on a temporary basis. The court ruled that the claimant failed to prove ownership or a trust arrangement. Also Read: Dubai Court upholds own»»»

The ballet troupe of the Abdylas Maldybaev Kyrgyz National Academic Opera and Ballet Theater completed its first European tour in Spain with great success. Elena Myagkova, Head of the Literary and Dramatic Department, reported. From December 8 to December 23, audiences in Zaragoza, Calpe, Riba-roja»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Public Cleanliness Department at the Ministry of Municipality organised the first National Forum on Public Cleanliness yesterday, under the slogan ‘Towards a Clean, Smart and Sustainable City,’ with broad participation from government agencies, private sector partners, universities»»»

Donald Trump said the US military had carried out what he described as a powerful and deadly strike against Islamic State fighters in north-western Nigeria, an operation Washington says was conducted in close co-ordination with Nigerian forces, the BBC reports. »»»

Donald Trump said the US military had carried out what he described as a powerful and deadly strike against Islamic State fighters in north-western Nigeria, an operation Washington says was conducted in close co-ordination with Nigerian forces, the BBC reports. »»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Foundation’s Academic Bridge Program (ABP), part of its Pre-University Education, launched the “Inspirational Lectures Series” during the current academic year, reaffirming its commitment to enriching students’ educational experiences and connecting them with inspiring leadership»»»

Doha, Qatar: As part of ongoing efforts to enhance public health and limit the spread of insects, municipalities across Qatar have continued implementing intensive insect control campaigns, aimed at ensuring a safe, clean, and healthy environment for all residents. These efforts align with the obje»»»

Political sources in Tel Aviv revealed that Russia is secretly mediating between Syria and Israel to reach a security agreement between them with the United States' blessing. Israel's Kan 11 state radio said Azerbaijan was hosting and leading meetings and discussions with Syrian and Israeli officia»»»

Syrian Kurdish leader Mazloum Abdi said Thursday that "all efforts" were being made to prevent the collapse of talks on an agreement with Damascus to integrate his forces into the central government. The remarks came days after Aleppo saw deadly clashes between the two sides before their respective»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Al Gharafa Hall witnessed an exciting and competitive evening yesterday as part of the matches in the second division of the Qatar General Basketball League for the 2025-2026 season. Both Al Sadd and Al Rayyan continued their strong performances, securing important victories agains»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Student Activities – Spring 2025 programme, is an initiative designed to channel students’ time into purposeful learning experiences. The programme focuses on developing life skills, strengthening values, and discovering students’ talents through a diverse set of educational, sport»»»

Dubai: The UAE has issued a Federal Decree-Law on Child Digital Safety, creating a nationwide framework to protect children from online risks while promoting responsible and safe use of digital technology. The law comes ahead of the UAE’s designation of 2026 as the Year of the Family. It reflects a»»»

Lebanon said Israeli strikes near the Syrian border and in the country's south killed three people on Thursday, as Israel said it targeted a member of Iran's elite Quds Force and a Hezbollah operative. Despite a November 2024 ceasefire that was supposed to end more than a year of hostilities betwee»»»

The United States carried out a strike against ISIS militants in northwest Nigeria at the request of Nigeria's government, President Donald Trump and the US military said on Thursday, claiming the group had been targeting Christians in the region. "Tonight, at my direction as Commander in Chief, th»»»

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan held talks in Ankara on Thursday with Sudan's army commander and Sovereignty Council Chairman Abdel Fattah al-Burhan on the latest developments in Sudan amid the latest escalation by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF). The leaders held bilateral talks»»»

Kyrgyzstan has an interagency commission working to improve air quality. Nursultan Tashybek uulu, Head of the Air Protection Department at the Ministry of Natural Resources, Ecology, and Technical Supervision, said at a briefing. According to him, the commission’s work is proceeding according to pl»»»

Doha, Qatar: Al Ahli head coach Younes Ali praised his players’ commitment and determination after the Qatari side secured qualification to the Round of 16 of the AFC Champions League Two, stressing that progression was earned through hard work. Speaking after Al Ahli’s 2-0 victory over Uzbekistan’»»»

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»»»