Uzbekistan has, for the first time in its history of independence, begun work on launching an artificial satellite into space and sending its first astronaut—a citizen of the country—into orbit. President Shavkat Mirziyoyev announced this in his address to Parliament. «The astronaut will visit the »»»

Riyadh: The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) on Friday condemned the Israeli entity's recognition of the so-called Somaliland as an independent country. Secretary General of the GCC, Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi, expressed his strong condemnation and denunciation of the Israeli occupation forces' declarat»»»

The National Red Crescent Society has donated 41 first-aid kits and office equipment to the Military Hospital of the Ministry of Defense of Kyrgyzstan to support medical care for servicemen, the ministry’s press service reported. The initiative is being carried out as part of cooperation aimed at s»»»

President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov inspected the operating conditions of the fish feed production plant Tian-Shan Trout LLC in Chui region, the presidential press service reported. The head of state was informed that $5 million was invested in the construction of the facility, which was built on»»»

When Israel launched a lightening attack on Iran’s military and nuclear sites on June 13, it kickstarted a conflict dubbed the “12-day war” by US President Donald Trump. Although the whirlwind clash lasted less than two weeks, it caused unprecedented destruction in Israel and considerably weakened »»»

The African Union and Somalia denounced Israel's announcement on Friday that it viewed Somaliland as an "independent and sovereign state". Israel is the first country to recognise Somaliland, which declared independence from Somalia in 1991.  Somalia and the African Union reacted angrily on Fr»»»

French police on Friday arrested a 25-year-old man suspected of stabbing three women at different stations on a central Paris metro line during the busy end-of-year period. The attacks, which left the victims injured but not in critical condition, triggered a rapid manhunt and heightened security o»»»

The World Rapid and Blitz Chess Championship has kicked off in Doha, Qatar, the Chess Union of Kyrgyzstan reported. A total of 247 men and 141 women are taking part in the competition. Kyrgyzstan is represented by Eldiyar Orozbaev and Asel Lesbekova. After the opening rounds, Eldiyar Orozbaev has s»»»

Moscow: The Russian Ministry of Defense, Saturday, said that 955 Ukrainian soldiers were killed over the past 24-hours as a result of its military operations on various fronts. In its daily report on the course of military operations in Ukraine, the ministry stated that Russian forces carried out a»»»

Sharjah Police have outlined clear guidelines to ensure a secure, family-friendly football experience under the motto “Comply to Enjoy.” Attending a live football match brings excitement, colour, and a strong sense of community. To keep that experience safe and enjoyable for everyone, Sharjah Polic»»»

Dubai: As part of the Hatta Festival 2025, Brand Dubai, the creative arm of the Government of Dubai Media Office, organised a community camping experience in the Hatta Mountains, bringing people together for a weekend of outdoor learning and shared activities. The programme was designed to encourag»»»

The day is very important for the Bulgarian community because it marks the feast day of St Stephen Church, said Dimitur Yotef, Chair of the Boards of the Foundation of the Orthodox Churches of the Bulgarian Exarchate in Istanbul and the Foundation of the Bulgarian Church St George in Edirne. He spo»»»

DOHA: The Qatari Falconry Association announced the launch of the competitions of the Qatar International Falconry and Hunting Festival in its 17th edition 'Marmi 2026', on Thursday, January 1. The festival will continue until January 24, in the Marmi Sabkha in Sealine. The festival enjoys the supp»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Ukraine's National Anti-Corruption Bureau (NABU) and the Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office (SAPO) said on Saturday they had uncovered a group of Verkhovna Rada lawmakers who took bribes in exchange for parliamentary votes. "As a result of an undercover operation, NA»»»

The EU would only hurt itself if it decides to go its own way in the field of security, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte has told dpa news agency. The European members of the bloc need to comply with Washington’s demands and spend more on their militaries instead, he stated on Friday. Rutte was re»»»

US President Donald Trump has said he will likely speak with his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin, in the near future to discuss the Ukraine conflict. His comments come as the US leader is expected to hold talks with Ukraine’s Vladimir Zelensky this weekend. In an interview with Politico on Frid»»»

Saudi Arabia’s National Center for Meteorology (NCM) reported that the lowest temperature ever recorded in the Kingdom during the winter season reached minus 10°C in Hail on 16 January 2008, according to the Saudi Gazette. Also Read: Snowfall in Saudi Arabia: Tabuk and Trojena Mountains turn icy wh»»»

Abu Dhabi: The UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Pakistani Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif held talks on Friday aimed at strengthening cooperation between the two countries, with a focus on the economy, investment and development. The discussions took place du»»»

Hong Kong: Scores of residents flocked to a cramped shop in Hong Kong's old district to bid farewell to the city's "king of umbrellas", who is retiring after spending decades repairing umbrellas at his family business. Established in 1842 during the Qing Dynasty, the Sun Rise Company was founded by»»»

The Israeli army announced Saturday morning the imposition of a security cordon on several villages west of Ramallah, claiming it was searching for a man who allegedly opened fire at the “Hashmonaim” checkpoint before fleeing. No injuries were reported. Israeli occupation forces close the entrances»»»

U.S. President Donald Trump will ask Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in their upcoming meeting to continue the path of diplomacy with Lebanon, a media report said. President Joseph Aoun and the Lebanese state have learned from Washington that Trump will call on Netanyahu to "carry on with»»»

Somalia and the African Union reacted angrily after Israel became the first country to formally recognize the northern region of Somaliland as an independent state. Somaliland declared independence from Somalia in 1991 and has pushed for international recognition for decades, with president Abdirah»»»

BusinessGermanyFax and furious: Why Germany struggles to go digitalNicolas Martin | Andreas BeckerGermany, the land of tech pioneers, still relies on fax and paper for basic public services. Why is digital government stuck in the slow lane while Denmark and India race ahead? https://p.dw.com/p/55Yd»»»

TradeGlobal issuesPeak Oil: Why the world can't break its fossil fuel habitNik MartinClimate change shifted the oil production debate from scarcity to demand. But without delivering on ambitious green pledges, one expert predicts production may peak within two years, forcing a chaotic decline. http»»»

Dubai: The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has announced that the entrance to Al Warqa 1 from Ras Al Khor Road will be temporarily closed for essential road works as part of the Al Warqa area access and exit development project. Also Read: NYE 2026 in Dubai: RTA rolls out major traffic plan as »»»

Dubai: Dubai Municipality has announced the return of the Hatta Honey Festival as part of its #HattaWinter initiative, marking another step in promoting local farming, small businesses and rural tourism in the mountain town. The festival is being held at Hatta Hall and will run until December 31, 2»»»

Four hikers who went missing on Christmas Day have been found dead after being buried by an avalanche in the snow-covered Vardousia Mountains in Greece. The bodies of three men and a woman were found on Friday evening after a large-scale search in the mountainous region of Fokida, according to Gree»»»

The St Stephen Bulgarian Orthodox Church in Istanbul, known as the Iron Church, embodies Bulgaria’s national idea and national unity, Vice President Iliana Iotova said on Saturday during the church’s feast day, celebrated at the invitation of the Bulgarian Orthodox community in Turkiye. A festive l»»»

With Bulgaria set to join the eurozone in less than a week, many citizens are wondering what to do with their accumulated small change. Financier Levon Hampartzumyan addressed the issue on NOVA News, providing practical guidance for handling coins and small denominations during the transition. Hamp»»»

Kyiv, Ukraine: A Russian drone and missile barrage on Kyiv and its suburbs Saturday killed one person, wounded two dozen and cut off heating and electricity for hundreds of thousands of people left in freezing temperatures. An air alert lasted several hours after loud overnight explosions, some acc»»»

The world’s longest expressway tunnel has opened to traffic in northwest China’s Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, according to Xinhua News Agency. The 22.13-kilometre Tianshan Shengli Tunnel runs through the heart of the Tianshan Mountains. It has reduced a difficult mountain journey that once too»»»

Lebanon's government on Friday approved a draft law to distribute financial losses from the 2019 economic crisis that deprived many Lebanese of their deposits despite strong opposition from political and banking officials. The draft law is a key demand from the international community, which has co»»»

Saudi Arabia warned Saturday it would back Yemen's government in any military confrontation with separatist forces and urged them to withdraw "peacefully" from recently-seized provinces. The statements came a day after reported Saudi air strikes on separatist positions in Yemen's Hadramawt province»»»

LARNACA – Photis Gaitanos’ rough fingers adroitly untangle the venomous spikes of a lionfish from a net, throwing the exotic-looking creature into an ice-filled rubber bin along with other fish from the day’s catch. Unlike a few years ago when he would have mostly caught local staples as sea bream,»»»

In October, construction production in the European Union showed a rebound after two months of decline, while Bulgaria continued to experience a contraction, according to Eurostat data. Across the EU, construction activity rose by 0.8% compared to September, which had seen a slight decrease of 0.1%»»»

Italian police said Saturday that they have arrested seven people suspected of raising millions of euros for Palestinian group Hamas. Police also issued international arrests for two others outside the country, said AFP. Three associations, officially supporting Palestinian civilians but allegedly »»»

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Mental wellbeing is often discussed through the lens of clinical care – therapy, counselling, and treatment delivered once challenges have already taken hold. From a public health perspective, however, mental health is shaped much earlier and far more broadly. It is influenced by the environments p»»»

DOHA: The Qatar Meteorology Department (QMD) has forecast a cold wave affecting the country starting Tuesday, December 30, with a noticeable drop in temperatures expected. In its latest weather update, QMD said the colder conditions will continue throughout the week, driven by prevailing northweste»»»

European Union flags flutter outside the EU Commission headquarters in Brussels, Belgium July 16, 2025. Yves Herman/Reuters The book “Strategic Balance: Features of Egyptian Foreign Policy over Ten Years”, published by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, dedicates a major chapter to Egypt’s relations »»»

Switzerland cannot defend itself against a full-scale attack and must boost military spending given rising risks from Russia, the head of its armed forces said. The country is prepared for attacks by "non-state actors" on critical infrastructure and for cyber attacks, but its military still faces m»»»

The Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant, Europe's largest, is one of the main sticking points in US President Donald Trump's peace plan to end the nearly four-year war between Russia and Ukraine. The issue is one of 20 points laid out by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy in a framework peace pro»»»

Doha, Qatar: A cold wave is expected to affect the country starting on Tuesday, December 30, 2025. This is according to the latest weather update by Qatar Meteorology Department (QMD) stating that there will be a noticeable drop in temperatures. QMD further said that cold conditions will persist th»»»

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Housing lending by Bulgarian banks continued to expand strongly, with mortgage loans recording particularly sharp growth. Data from the Bulgarian National Bank show that by the end of November, housing loans had risen by 27.7 percent year on year, reaching 32.14 billion leva, which is roughly 16.43»»»

The European Commission has been working on plans to sidestep opposition from EU member states to new countries joining the bloc, Politico has reported. Under the reported scheme, potential new members including Ukraine, Moldova, and Montenegro would be “temporarily” barred from exercising veto pow»»»

Polish fighter jets have been scrambled on its border with Ukraine, after the Ukrainian capital Kyiv was hit by Russian missiles and drones overnight. Poland's military said its air force took a "preventative" response to secure its airspace, after at least one person was killed and 28 others were »»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Russian armed forces, in response to Kiev's terrorist attacks on Russian civilian targets, carried out a massive retaliatory strike, including with hypersonic Kinzhal missiles, targeting Ukraine's military-linked energy facilities, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Saturda»»»

Dubai: A Dubai court has sentenced an Asian national to one month in jail and ordered his deportation after convicting him of stealing a laptop worth nearly Dh3,000 from a major retail store. Court records show that the defendant took advantage of a busy period inside the store, where staff were pr»»»