Doha, Qatar: Reigning European champions Paris Saint-Germain will face CR Flamengo in the FIFA Intercontinental Cup Qatar 2025 final, with head coach Luis Enrique expecting a stern test against the in-form Brazilian side. As per the tournament format, the Parisians qualified directly for Wednesday’»»»

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy will resume talks with US President Donald Trump's envoys in Berlin on Monday, after the US side said a "lot of progress" had been made on ending Europe's deadliest conflict since World War Two. Zelenskiy will again meet US envoy Steve Witkoff and Trump's son»»»

Creepy, zany and demonstrably fake content is often called “slop.” The word's proliferation online, in part thanks to the widespread availability of generative artificial intelligence, landed it the Merriam-Webster's 2025 word of the year. “It’s such an illustrative word,”"said Greg Barlow, Merriam»»»

FacebookTwitterWhatsAppLinkedinCopy URL Nations seek progress, in their quest to overcome problems and sufferance, the people could face new challenges or find solutions. Tunisia and Egypt are two recent examples of a fresh human experience. Both countries went through massive unrests in 2011 to pr»»»

Dubai: Dubai’s economy is forecast to expand by 4.5% in 2026, maintaining the same pace as 2025 and outperforming global growth trends, Emirates NBD said in its latest economic outlook. The expansion will be supported by ongoing strength across both the private and public sectors, continued recover»»»

Doha, Qatar: Minister of Sports and Youth and Arab Gulf Cup Football Federation (AGCFF) President H E Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa bin Ahmed Al Thani yesterday chaired AGCFF’s General Assembly meeting in Doha. The meeting approved Saudi Arabia and Iraq as hosts for the Gulf Cup tournaments for under-15»»»

In 2026, drip and sprinkler irrigation systems are planned to be installed on 5,270 hectares of agricultural land using funds from the national budget. The Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture and Processing Industry of Kyrgyzstan reported. According to the ministry, in 2024–2025 water-saving i»»»

Abu Dhabi: An Abu Dhabi court has ordered a man to pay Dh195,000 to another individual after a financial arrangement involving a proposed investment in cars broke down and the funds were not repaid. The dispute centred on a claim brought by a man who said he had been persuaded to transfer money to »»»

An unarmed bystander intervened during the deadly attack at Sydney’s Bondi Beach on Sunday, disarming one of the gunmen, according to footage circulating online. Two gunmen attacked the Chanukah By the Sea event on Sunday, shooting multiple members of the local Jewish community. One of the attacker»»»

New Delhi and large parts of northern India were enveloped in toxic smog and dense fog on Monday, severely disrupting air and rail travel, triggering emergency pollution controls, and pushing courts to advise hybrid hearings as air quality plunged to hazardous levels. With visibility collapsing and»»»

Amid persistent price increases and geopolitical uncertainty, Romanian consumers are adjusting their behaviour, cutting non-essential spending and focusing their budgets on essential goods and services. According to the EY Consumer Index Romania 2025, conducted for the fifth consecutive year during»»»

The Ministry of Education of Kyrgyzstan has signed a partnership agreement with the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) under the project aimed at improving access to quality and inclusive education (SmartEd, 2025–2029). According to UNICEF, the project is financed by the Islamic Development Ba»»»

Sharjah: Sharjah Civil Defence Authority has honoured a 10-year-old boy for his quick thinking and responsible action after he reported a vehicle fire, a move that helped emergency teams respond swiftly and bring the incident under control. Brigadier Yousef Obaid Harmoul Al Shamsi, Director General»»»

Dense toxic smog blanketed India’s national capital Monday, pushing air pollution levels to their worst levels in weeks, disrupting travel and causing authorities to impose the strictest containment measures. More than 40 flights were cancelled and several dozens delayed. Over 50 trains arriving an»»»

A Sydney resident who wrestled a gun from one of the alleged attackers during the mass shooting at Bondi Beach is recovering in hospital after undergoing surgery for bullet wounds to his arm and hand, his family said. Forty-three-year-old Ahmed al Ahmed was identified on social media as the bystand»»»

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu lashed out at Australia's leader on Sunday while nations expressed shock and sympathy over a mass shooting at a Jewish holiday event, saying he had warned Prime Minister Anthony Albanese that "your call for a Palestinian state pours fuel on the antisemitic »»»

The result of last month's parliamentary elections in Iraq was ratified by the Supreme Federal Court, confirming that the party of caretaker prime minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani won the largest number of seats — but not enough to assure him a second term. The court confirmed that the voting proce»»»

The Investigative Service of the Ministry of Internal Affairs is investigating a criminal case under Article 278 (Mass riots) of the Criminal Code of the Kyrgyz Republic. The investigation revealed that individuals in Bishkek organized gatherings, expressed disagreement with state policy, and, thro»»»

Like many people in Sydney, Glenn Nelson spent his Sunday evening watching television coverage of a deadly shooting on the city's iconic Bondi Beach. But stepping onto his front porch, flanked by neatly trimmed box hedges, he saw armed police cordoning off the street before raiding the house opposi»»»

A mathematics teacher at Bishkek school No. 37 was diagnosed with open-form tuberculosis, parents reported to 24.kg news agency. The school has not been closed, they said. The school principal, Dinara Atantaeva, commented the situation: «Following the directive of the State Sanitary and Epidemiolog»»»

Dubai: The UAE government has launched a new initiative titled ‘Community Participation in Zero Bureaucracy’ to involve members of the public in evaluating the performance of federal government entities and improving the quality of public services. Under the initiative, individuals from various seg»»»

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese speaks to the media during a press conference on Monday, a day after a mass shooting at Bondi Beach, in Sydney, Australia. Photo by Steven Markham/EPA Dec. 15 (UPI) -- Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said Monday that his government will seek to strengthen »»»

Despite the fact that, according to various estimates, hundreds of thousands of people are employed in garment industry of Kyrgyzstan, only about 9,000 workers are officially registered and pay taxes and insurance premiums. Kubanychbek Isabekov, Deputy Chairman of the Tax Service, said on Birinchi »»»

Customs authorities of the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) member states are aiming to reduce border inspection times to 10 minutes. The issue was discussed at the latest meeting of the joint board of Customs Services of the Union’s member states, held in Saint Petersburg. The meeting was attended b»»»

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Abu Dhabi: The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) has approved a total of 311 licensed offices and centres across the UAE to provide domestic worker recruitment, business services, and guidance, according to an updated list issued by the Ministry. The move reflects MoHRE’s commit»»»

The Saudi Tourism Development Fund (TDF) has signed new partnerships with government and private entities with a financial impact exceeding SAR 4 billion ($1.1 billion), as part of its role in expanding financing for small and medium-sized tourism enterprises across the Kingdom. Speaking to Asharq »»»

The Israeli military said it killed three Hezbollah members in strikes Sunday on southern Lebanon, where it has carried out repeated attacks despite an ongoing ceasefire with the Iran-backed group. The Lebanese health ministry said three people were killed in strikes in the Yater, Safad Al-Battikh »»»

A senior adviser to Iran's supreme leader said Sunday that the country would "resolutely support" Hezbollah, its ally in Lebanon, in the group's efforts to confront Tehran's regional foe Israel. The remarks by Ali Akbar Velayati came as Lebanon faces pressure from the United States and Israel to di»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani sent on Monday a cable of congratulations to HM King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa of the sisterly Kingdom of Bahrain, on the occasion of his country's National Day»»»

Nearly one in five residents in Greece and Bulgaria struggle to keep their homes warm. Both countries rank among the EU member states most affected by energy poverty, unable to maintain adequate heating. The surge in energy-poor households across Europe is linked to disruptions in energy markets fo»»»

Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan Edil Baisalov introduced the new deputy ministers to the Ministry of Health staff. According to the relevant Cabinet order, Aibek Matkerimov has been appointed First Deputy Minister of Health. He was a member of the Parliament of the 7th con»»»

Professional dominatrix Madelaine Thomas isn't your average tech founder. After the repeated humiliation of clients leaking her private explicit images, she felt "angry enough to do something about it" and turned to technology for answers. "These were beautiful pictures, I'm not ashamed of the pict»»»

At first glance, my emails are polite and warm, after all "I'm just checking" in on a deadline but "no worries either way". However, a closer look reveals my messages are punctuated by unnecessary apologies, smiley faces, exclamation marks and even kisses. I like to think I'm being friendly and app»»»

Bucharest enters a new phase in its real estate evolution with the launch of The Edition 1011 Featured by Versace Ceramics, a residential concept that transforms everyday living into an expression of personal identity.Through this project, North Bucharest Investments reinforces its strategic focus »»»

Australia's leaders agreed on Monday to tougher gun laws after the country's worst mass shooting in almost three decades saw a father and son open fire on a Jewish festival at Bondi Beach, killing 15 people including a child. The duo fired into crowds packing the Sydney beach for the start of Hanuk»»»

Construction is surging across the Aegean island of Milos, where illegal roads, fence walls and half-built hotels are reshaping landscapes near the famed Sarakiniko beach. A scar carved into volcanic rock leads to a flooded foundation pit, as new complexes rise along the northern coast and bulldoze»»»

GERB-UDF Deputy Floor Leader Denitsa Sacheva attended the President Rumen Radev's first government-forcing consultation on Monday. As a representative of the largest parliamentary group, she said that GERB-UDF will not take part in another cabinet in the 51st National Assembly and that a proposal f»»»

The central square of Bishkek will be temporarily closed today, Nursultan Muratbekov, head of the press service of the city’s Department of the Patrol Police Service, told 24.kg news agency. According to him, starting at 3:00 p.m., a section of Chui Avenue from Erkindik Boulevard to Panfilov Street»»»

An expert meeting was held in Bishkek, bringing together representatives of government agencies, the expert community, international partners, and businesses to discuss one of the country’s most important issues — the future of the pension system, the Social Fund reported. According to the Fund, th»»»

Dubai: Global Village will ring in 2026 with a unique New Year’s Eve celebration, offering visitors the chance to experience seven countdowns from different countries in a single evening. On Wednesday, December 31, the family-friendly destination will open its gates with extended hours from 4pm to »»»

Bulgarian citizens expect stability and responsibility in governance - regardless of who is in power - especially with regard to the 2026 budget and the introduction of the euro, in the complex situation in which our country finds itself, President Rumen Radev said at the beginning of consultation »»»

Kyrgyzstanis have begun using pyrotechnic products less frequently. Nursultan Tashibek uulu, head of the Air Protection Department at the Ministry of Natural Resources, Ecology and Technical Supervision, said on Birinchi Radio. According to him, more than 1,000 tons of pyrotechnic products were imp»»»

Political consultations began on Monday in Bulgaria as President Rumen Radev is scheduled to meet with representatives of parliamentary groups in the 51st National Assembly to discuss forming a new government following the resignation of the Zhelyazkov cabinet. The resignation was unanimously accep»»»

The rapid acceleration of development programs across the Gulf, powered by national visions and landmark mega-projects, is transforming not only the region’s economies but also the consulting industry that supports them. As governments and companies pursue unprecedented scale and ambition, they are»»»

Dubai: Emirates and Dubai Humanitarian have launched a humanitarian airbridge to rush emergency aid to Sri Lanka following the devastation caused by Cyclone Ditwah, the airline announced Monday. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.For the next two weeks, Emirates will prov»»»

Dubai: The UAE government has issued a new Federal Decree-Law amending key provisions of the Federal Decree-Law No. 47 of 2022 on the Taxation of Corporations and Businesses, introducing clearer mechanisms for calculating and settling corporate tax obligations. The latest changes also establish a f»»»

Five men have been arrested in Germany suspected of being involved in a plot to drive a vehicle into people at a Christmas market. Three Moroccans, an Egyptian and a Syrian were detained on Friday over the plan to target a market in the southern Bavarian state. Authorities said they suspected an "I»»»

Vladimir Putin may have a reputation among some as a ruthless autocrat, a master manipulator of the international scene. But one thing Russia's president does not have is a poker face. The late US Senator John McCain used to joke that when he looked into Putin's eyes, he saw three things, "a K and »»»

Damascus, Dec.15 (SANA) The “Food Manufacturing Quality, Smart Agriculture, and Human Resource Rehabilitation” conference has officially opened at Damascus University. Organized by EMBS for Administrative Engineering and Quality in partnership with the Faculty of Agricultural Engineering, the event»»»