Doha, Qatar: Morocco booked their place in the FIFA Arab Cup final in style, securing a dominant 3-0 win over the United Arab Emirates at the Khalifa International Stadium yesterday. Morocco struck at key moments, with Karim El Berkaoui opening the scoring in the 28th minute. Ashraf El Mahdioui dou»»»

As part of Government Accelerators program, the procedure for re-registration of individual entrepreneurs has been simplified in Kyrgyzstan, with key processes now fully digitized. The Cabinet of Ministers’ press service reported. Improving the quality of public services, reducing administrative ba»»»

Abu Dhabi: The UAE Cyber Security Council has issued a warning over the growing use of artificial intelligence in online fraud, urging residents to remain vigilant and adopt a set of practical measures to identify and prevent digital deception. In messages shared on social media, the council said t»»»

A mass shooting in which 15 people were killed during a Hanukkah celebration at Sydney’s Bondi Beach was “a terrorist attack inspired by ISIS,” Australia’s federal police commissioner Krissy Barrett said Tuesday. The suspects were a father and son, aged 50 and 24, authorities have said. The older m»»»

US President Donald Trump on Monday filed a lawsuit seeking at least $10 billion from the BBC over a documentary that edited his 2021 speech to supporters ahead of the US Capitol riot. The lawsuit, filed in federal court in Miami, seeks "damages in an amount not less than $5,000,000,000" for each o»»»

Merriam-Webster has chosen 'slop' as its 2025 Word of the Year, a linguistic reflection of the growing prevalence of low-quality digital content generated by artificial intelligence. The selection was announced as part of the dictionary’s annual review of terms that have seen significant increases »»»

Doha: Qatar has reinforced its position as one of the world’s most competitive destinations for global talent, ranking second in the MENA region and 35th globally in the Global Talent Competitiveness Index (GTCI) 2025 published by INSEAD in partnership with the Portulans Institute. The report, titl»»»

Doha, Qatar: Director of the Public Relations and Communications Department at the Administrative Control and Transparency Authority (ACTA), Abdul Wahab Saleh Al Kuwari, has stated that 11 draft resolutions are currently under negotiation among the States Parties in preparation for adopting on the »»»

President Donald Trump on Monday sued the BBC for defamation, accusing the British public broadcaster of misleadingly editing clips of his January 6, 2021 speech to suggest he urged supporters to storm the US Capitol, while omitting remarks calling for peaceful protest. President Donald Trump filed»»»

Despite the catastrophic state of the Palestinian economy, Faraj al-Atrash, operator of a quarry in the occupied West Bank, proudly points to an armada of machines busy eating away at sheer walls of dusty white rock that stretch into the distance. "This here is considered the main source of revenue»»»

Doha, Qatar: Minister for Administrative Services of Papua New Guinea, Hon. Richard Masere (pictured) has underscored the strategic importance of the eleventh session of the Conference of the States Parties to the United Nations Convention against Corruption (COSP11), describing it as a vital globa»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Eleventh Session of the Conference of the States Parties to the United Nations Convention against Corruption (COSP11) opened yesterday in Doha, convening global leaders, policymakers and experts to strengthen international efforts against corruption under the theme ‘Shaping Tomorro»»»

On December 10, the head of the Department of Security Service of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Kyrgyzstan, Police Colonel A.T.A., was detained on suspicion of systematically taking bribes from his subordinates. The press center of the State Committee for National Security reported. It is not»»»

Abu Dhabi: The Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security has launched a new initiative that will automatically renew passports and Emirates ID cards for senior citizens and people of determination enrolled in the social support programme, eliminating the need for applic»»»

Dubai: The Kerala government is set to file an appeal against the Ernakulam Principal Sessions Court’s verdict that acquitted four accused, including actor Dileep, in the high-profile actress assault case. Sources indicate that the appeal is likely to be filed within a week, following government in»»»

A year after his regime was toppled in Syria, Bashar al-Assad's family is living an isolated, quiet life of luxury in Moscow. A friend of the family, sources in Russia and Syria, as well as leaked data, helped give rare insight into the lives of the now reclusive family who once ruled over Syria wi»»»

There are few areas in which the United States and Israel genuinely diverge, but one of them—somewhat unexpectedly—is Syria after the fall of former president Bashar al-Assad. Israel has been unsettled by US President Donald Trump’s rapid embrace of Syria’s new interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa, a »»»

Within a few days of each other, France and Germany have moved to revive National Service in the face of Russia’s growing military threat. In late November, French President Emmanuel Macron said he would introduce a voluntary scheme that would pay young men and women for ten months of military trai»»»

Banners bearing protest messages from unionized rail workers are hung inside Seoul Station in Seoul, South Korea, 10 December 2025, as the union has threatened to launch a general strike on 11 December. Photo by YONHAP/EPA Dec. 15 (Asia Today) -- On Nov. 20, 2019-five days before the Korea-ASEAN Sp»»»

From January to October 2025, the average nominal accrued salary in Kyrgyzstan amounted to 42,919 soms. Nazira Kerimalieva, First Deputy Chairperson of the National Statistical Committee reported. According to her, this figure increased by 19.2 percent compared to the same period in 2024. The Natio»»»

The Saudi Export Development Authority (SAUDI EXPORTS), through its “Made in Saudi” program, announced on Monday the official launch of the “Saudi Crafts” sub-brand in cooperation with the Heritage Commission. The launch of Saudi Crafts, part of the national Saudi Made brand, took place during the »»»

Sudan has once again topped a watchlist of global humanitarian crises released by the International Rescue Committee (IRC) aid organization, as warring sides press on with a conflict that has killed tens of thousands of people. It is the third time in a row Sudan has headed the list, which was publ»»»

President Rumen Radev is continuing consultations with representatives of the parliamentary groups in the 51st National Assembly ahead of awarding a mandate to form a government. On Tuesday, he will meet representatives of the parliamentary groups of Vazrazhdane and Movement for Rights and Freedoms»»»

At least 37,629 cases of acute respiratory viral infections (ARVI) and influenza were registered in Kyrgyzstan for a week from December 8 to December 14. The Ministry of Health’s press center reported. According to it, the incidence rate decreased by 11.7 percent compared to the previous week. Infl»»»

The 13th Saudi Smart Grid Conference (SASG 2025), and its accompanying exhibition, opened in Riyadh on Monday under the patronage of the Saudi Ministry of Energy. Held the theme “Innovation Today for a Sustainable Tomorrow,” the three-day conference brings together experts and specialists from 25 c»»»

Floods triggered by torrential rains have killed at least 37 people in the Moroccan coastal city of Safi, the Interior Ministry said Monday. Authorities said heavy rain and flash floods overnight inundated about 70 homes and businesses and swept away 10 vehicles. The Interior Ministry reported 14 p»»»

A crowd walks past a police tent in the Hongdae nightlife area of Seoul, South Korea on October 27, 2023, File Photo by Thomas Maresca/UPI | License Photo Dec. 16 (Asia Today) -- "Decade of the Spy" was a label used by U.S. media in the 1980s, when major espionage cases involving the former Soviet »»»

A woman D.G., 45, filed a complaint with the Department of Internal Affairs of Alamedin district, requesting to take action against an unknown individual. On November 27, he broke into her private store in the village of Tash-Dobo, through a window, stole 25,000 soms from the cash register and toba»»»

President Sadyr Japarov signed a decree establishing the Embassy of the Kyrgyz Republic in the Arab Republic of Egypt. The diplomatic mission will be located in Cairo. According to the document, the decision was made to further develop political, trade, economic, investment, scientific, technical, »»»

Saudi Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources Bandar Alkhorayef and Syrian Minister of Economy and Industry Mohammad Nidal al-Shaar visited the Ministry of Interior’s pavilion at the third annual Made in Saudi Expo 2025 in Riyadh, reported the Saudi Press Agency on Tuesday. The event is being he»»»

Outgoing Prime Minister Rosen Zhelyazkov will participate in the first Eastern Flank Summit on Tuesday in Helsinki, the Bulgarian government information service announced. The meeting is part of broader efforts to strengthen Europe’s defence posture and represents a key step in coordinating defence»»»

South Korea and the United States held talks Tuesday to coordinate their North Korea policy, officials said. Acting U.S. Ambassador to South Korea Kevin Kim, seen here at the National Assembly on Friday, helped lead the meeting. Photo by Yonhap South Korea and the United States held talks Tuesday t»»»

KUWAIT, Dec 15 (KUNA) -- His Highness the Crown Prince Sheikh Sabah Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah received Saudi Minister of State and Cabinet Member Prince Turki bin Mohammad bin Fahad bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud and the accompanying delegation at Bayan Palace on Monday, during their official visit to Kuwait»»»

Days after a devastating fire at an upscale nightclub in India's Goa state killed 25 people, the spotlight remains on the two brothers who co-owned the place. On Tuesday, Saurabh and Gaurav Luthra were deported to India from Thailand, where they fled hours after the incident on 7 December. A third »»»

Most people leave weddings with favours, selfies, and a mild food coma. Xuanxuan leaves with takeaway boxes — for 120 cats. The woman from Baoshan in southwestern China has quietly turned wedding banquets into an unlikely lifeline, both for herself and for the growing army of stray cats she cares f»»»

South Korean internet giant Kakao ordered staff to remote work after message an explosive device planted its HQ. Chung Shin-a (L), chief of South Korean tech giant Kakao Corp., 04 February 2025. File Photo by YONHAP/EPA Dec. 15 (Asia Today) -- South Korean internet giant Kakao said Monday it ordere»»»

Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan Adylbek Kasymaliev has announced the introduction of restrictions on New Year corporate parties in state bodies and on the acceptance of gifts by managers from their subordinates. According to him, in previous years ministries and government agenci»»»

The Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan has amended a resolution regulating the procedure for leasing state property and transferring it for economic management, operational management, or free temporary use. The decision was made to optimize administrative procedures in the management of state prop»»»

The Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan approved the regulations and composition of the National Commission on Radio Frequencies. The corresponding resolution was adopted to implement Article 108 of the Digital Code. According to the document, the regulations and composition of the National Commissi»»»

Dubai: The Indian rupee weakened to a fresh record low for the fourth consecutive session on Tuesday, slipping to 90.82 per US dollar, eclipsing its previous low of 90.78 hit on Monday. Persistent dollar demand from foreign investors, delays in a potential India–US trade deal, and heightened uncert»»»

Manila: A plucky British adventurer named Decanterman turned a sunny Philippine beach day into his personal "I-almost-became-octopus-sushi" sequel. The unwitting hero, vacationing solo 11,000 km from pea-souper UK, scooped up what he thought was a "cute baby octopus" from tropical shallows, courtes»»»

Firefighters on Tuesday extinguish a blaze that erupted from a small plane that crashed Tuesday into an industrial facility in San Mateo Atenco. Photo courtesy of Civil Protection for the State of Mexico/X Dec. 15 (UPI) -- A small plane crashed in central Mexico on Monday, killing six of 10 people »»»

US President Donald Trump has sued the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) for distorting the US leader's speech, a court document, seen by Sputnik, read. "This action concerns a false, defamatory, deceptive, disparaging, inflammatory, and malicious depiction of President Trump, which was publis»»»

WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The US Southern Command announced on Tuesday that it had struck three vessels allegedly carrying drugs in international waters in the Pacific Ocean, killing eight people on board. "On Dec. 15, at the direction of SecWar Pete Hegseth, Joint Task Force Southern Spear conducted »»»

Hong Kong’s High Court on Monday convicted jailed media tycoon and pro-democracy campaigner Jimmy Lai of national security offences that could see him sentenced to life in prison, a verdict that has intensified global scrutiny of the city’s judicial independence amid a sweeping crackdown on dissent»»»

A mass shooting at Sydney’s Bondi Beach on Sunday claimed the lives of 15 people, including a rabbi, a Holocaust survivor, and a 10-year-old girl, as a Hanukkah celebration turned into a scene of horror. Police say the attack left 40 injured, with the gunman shot dead by authorities. Among the 15 v»»»

PRESS REVIEW – Monday, December 15: Australian and Israeli papers discuss the "bloodshed" of the Bondi Beach terror attack. Next, French papers write about the "agricultural revolt" of farmers. Finally: a sausage-dog walk in London's Hyde Park sparks the festive spirit. The Australian papers a»»»

It was the worst of humanity. And the best of humanity: What kind of a father-son duo decides to go shooting at a gathering that’s come together to celebrate the Jewish festival of light? Well ask about the motives and circumstances of the Bondi Beach terror attack... And the heroism of a Syrian-bo»»»

A large-scale infrastructure project has been implemented in Ken-Sai residential area of Osh city, including the construction of pumping stations, installation of water pipelines, and the building of a new water reservoir. The press service of Osh City Hall reported. According to the statement, a m»»»

KUWAIT, Dec 15 (KUNA) -- His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah received on Monday Saudi Minister of State and Cabinet Member Turki bin Mohammad bin Fahad bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud and the accompanying delegation on their official visit to the country. The Saudi official conveye»»»