Dubai: As Dubai prepares for one of its busiest travel periods of the year, Dubai Customs has announced plans to manage the surge in passenger traffic during the New Year holidays, reinforcing the emirate’s status as a leading global destination for tourism, shopping and business. The authority sai»»»

When Dickson Ngome first leased his farm at Lake Naivasha in Kenya’s Rift Valley in 2008, it was over 2 kilometers (1.2 miles) from shore. The farm was on 1.5 acres (0.6 hectares) of fertile land where he grew vegetables to sell at local markets. At the time, the lake was receding and people were w»»»

Wellington, New Zealand: New Zealand said Monday it had agreed a wide-ranging free-trade deal with India that eliminates tariffs on 95 percent of the Pacific country's exports. Trade and investment minister Todd McClay said the deal, which comes into effect in the first half of next year, gave unpr»»»

2010, President Barack Obama signed into law the repeal of the ban on gays and lesbians from openly serving in the U.S. military. 1 of 5 | Active and non-active U.S. military personnel participate for the first time in San Diego's Gay Pride Parade on July 16, 2011. The group is reported to be the f»»»

A senior Russian general was killed in southern Moscow on Monday after an explosive device placed under his car went off, investigators said in a statement. Russia's Investigative Committee, which examines major crimes, said it had opened a probe into the "murder" of Lieutenant General Fanil Sarvar»»»

Regions across Romania will receive a financing boost as a result of a €25 million loan that CEC Bank is receiving from the European Investment Bank (EIB). CEC Bank will channel the EIB credit into public-sector projects that promote sustainable economic development, particularly in Romanian region»»»

Skopje, 18 December 2025 (MIA) - The past year saw challenges and concrete institutional results, primarily in legislative reforms and strategic infrastructure steps, Minister of Energy, Mining and Mineral Resources Sanja Bozhinovska told the Energy Community's 23rd Ministerial Council in Vienna on»»»

Turnover in market services provided to the population fell 1.8% in gross terms in the first ten months of 2025 compared with the same period last year, and by 2.1% in adjusted terms, according to data the National Institute of Statistics (INS) published on Friday.Thus, in the period from 1 January»»»

U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham has called for renewed military action against Hamas and Hezbollah if they fail to disarm and accused the Palestinian Islamist group of consolidating its power in Gaza. The Republican politician, on a visit to Israel, is a staunch ally of U.S. President Donald Trump. Beg»»»

The two suspects in a deadly mass shooting at Australia's Bondi Beach carried out "tactical" training in the countryside, police alleged Monday, as Prime Minister Anthony Albanese apologised to the country's Jewish community and vowed tougher laws against extremism. Father and son Sajid Akram and N»»»

Dubai: Mubadala Investment Company committed around €300 million to partner with Actis in Rezolv Energy, a fast-growing renewable platform in Central and Eastern Europe. The deal bolsters Mubadala's clean energy push and aims to position Rezolv as the region's top independent power producer. Sign u»»»

Raytheon has secured a $168 million U.S. Foreign Military Sales contract to provide Romania with additional Patriot air defense missile systems, https://www.armyrecognition.com/ informs. The deal deepens Romania’s integration into NATO’s air defense architecture amid rising regional security ...»»»

Israeli strikes in south Lebanon on Sunday killed one person and wounded another, the Lebanese health ministry said, as Israel's military said it targeted Hezbollah members. Israel has kept up regular strikes on Lebanon, usually saying it is targeting Hezbollah infrastructure or operatives, despite»»»

Dubai: Dhurandhar is soaking up praise from critics and cash from the box office in equal measure. Directed by Aditya Dhar, the film unfolds in Pakistan — but here’s the plot twist no one saw coming: not a single frame was shot there. Or in India, for that matter. Instead, the makers went all out t»»»

Ebury, the global fintech specializing in international payments and FX risk management, has announced the appointment of Cosmin Bucur as its new Country Manager for Romania. According to the company, Cosmin is a highly experienced executive with almost 30 years of experience in the financial servi»»»

On December 16, the State Committee for National Security of the Kyrgyz Republic (SCNS) detained T.R.T., head of Chui district in Chui region, as part of a criminal investigation into abuse of office through the illegal issuance of permits for the extraction of sand and gravel. It was established t»»»

President Donald Trump's return to the White House in 2025 kicked off a frenetic year for global trade, with waves of tariffs on US trading partners that lifted import taxes to their highest since the Great Depression, roiled financial markets and sparked rounds of negotiations over trade and inves»»»

Two suspects in last week's deadly mass shooting at Australia's Bondi Beach trained for the attack in the countryside, police alleged in court documents Monday, as Prime Minister Anthony Albanese vowed tougher laws against hate speech and extremism. Father and son Sajid Akram and Naveed are accused»»»

Russia and the United States are discussing, among other things, the architecture of security in the European direction, but Europe has no place in this dialogue, Russia's deputy envoy to the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE), Maxim Buyakevich, told Sputnik. "There are ind»»»

For nearly three decades, American lawyer Bryan W. Jardine has witnessed, and contributed to, Romania’s transformation. As Wolf Theiss marks 20 years locally, he reflects on legal reform, major deals, and the country’s evolution. By Mihai Cristea You first arrived in Romania in 1996. How would you »»»

Doha, Qatar: Al Jeryan Stud’s Bint Mohaather won the QA Listed Qatar Oaks for three-year-old Thoroughbreds at the QREC’s Al Rayyan Racecourse yesterday. The day’s feature saw the bay filly double her tally, rewarding a string of recent placed efforts with a decisive success. Settled off the pace fo»»»

Ottawa, Canada: Canada’s population fell by 0.2% in the third quarter to stand at 41.6 million, marking the only quarterly decline on record outside the Covid-19 era and a dramatic shift from explosive post-pandemic immigration growth. The decrease was led by a record drop in non-permanent resident»»»

Mustafa Tiftikcioglu, the CEO of Garanti BBVA Romania, talked to Business Review about one of the most extensive investment programmes in the lender’s history on the local market, which involves a complete overhaul of its core banking infrastructure. By Anda Sebesi What were your company’s key achi»»»

Romania is on the cusp of a transformative shift in its energy landscape, with electric mobility leading the charge. As the expansion of fast and ultra-fast charging stations picks up pace, the sector is poised to become a cornerstone for decarbonising transport and modernising the grid. The journe»»»

Results of the Korea Federation of SMEs’ “2026 SME Export Outlook Survey.” Graphic by Asia Today and translated by UPI Dec. 21 (Asia Today) -- Nearly half of South Korea's small and medium-sized exporters expect their overseas shipments to decline next year, with many citing intensifying low-price »»»

Cars are parked at a CarMax dealership in Westborough, Massachusetts on Monday, April 7, 2025. Late March, President Donald Trump announced that he will impose a 25 percent tariffs on all cars that are shipped into the United States. File Photo by Amanda Sabga/UPI | License Photo Dec. 21 (Asia Toda»»»

Kyrgyz kok-boru players Manas Niyazov, Omurbek Esen uulu, Rustam Tynaliev, Kubanych Sultan uulu, Dastan Ruslanov, Iskhak Bekbolot uulu, Askat Askarov, and Bayaman Muralim uulu are currently in Afghanistan. The Kok-Boru Federation of Kyrgyzstan informed 24.kg news agency. Last year, players from Cen»»»

A passenger bus crash killed at least 16 people on Indonesia’s main island of Java just after midnight Monday, officials said. The bus carrying 34 people lost control on a toll road and struck a concrete barrier before rolling onto its side, said Budiono, a search and rescue agency chief who goes b»»»

Celebrating 25 years on the Romanian market, IULIUS has emerged as a driving force in urban transformation and lifestyle innovation. With EUR 1.2 billion invested across four major cities, the company has set new benchmarks for mixed-use urban regeneration and redefined retail, expanding from a sin»»»

Doha, Qatar: In the presence of Minister of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs H E Ghanem bin Shaheen Al Ghanem, Sheikh Abdulla Bin Zaid Al Mahmoud Islamic Cultural Center held its third annual Arabic Language Symposium in celebration of World Arabic Language Day and the National Day of the State of Qatar. »»»

The Korea Mine Rehabilitation and Mining Industry Corporation and universities shared information showing the industry struggles to secure human resources domestically and internationally. Graphic by Asia Today and translated by UPI. Dec. 21 (Asia Today) -- South Korea's drive to strengthen critica»»»

ARCMEDIA, a new umbrella brand bringing together a portfolio of established Romanian media titles, has been officially launched last week, positioning itself as one of the country’s largest and most diversified digital publishing groups. Owned by entrepreneur and journalist Radu Budeanu, the group »»»

Doha: Al Duhail face Iran’s Tractor FC in a crucial AFC Champions League Elite clash today at the Yadegar-E-Imam Stadium in Tabriz. The Qatari side knows the task ahead is not easy, with Tractor FC entering the pitch today unbeaten from five matches this season. Al Duhail sit sixth in the West Zone»»»

Opposition MPs of Democratic Party spent Sunday on the ground across several districts of Tirana, stepping up their meetings with citizens ahead of Monday’s protest planned in front of the Prime Minister’s Office. Throughout the day, party representatives held discussions with residents and busines»»»

Arabic media track, under the patronage of QMC CEO, highlights university-industry collaboration Doha, Qatar: For his services, efforts and contributions towards promoting Arabic media studies and practice of quality journalism in the country, President of University of Doha for Science and Technol»»»

Dubai: When he was nine years old, Aggelos Ahuja spent weeks confined to hospital beds after being diagnosed with ANCA-associated vasculitis, a rare autoimmune condition that required chemotherapy. In those long hours of recovery, an unlikely escape became his lifeline, virtual reality. Sign up for»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MoCI) has held the strategic planning forum for 2026, over a period of three days, with the participation of supervisory leadership and employees from the Ministry’s various sectors. According to a statement issued by the Ministry, the meeting foc»»»

Doha, Qatar: The residential market activity is expected to remain robust, following a 28% year-on-year rise in transaction value and a 35% increase in quarterly trading volumes in the third quarter (Q3) of this year which underscores sustained buyer confidence. The residential land values are expe»»»

Dubai: Modon Holding announced a joint venture Monday to develop Harborside 4, a 54-story luxury residential tower on prime waterfront land in downtown Jersey City. The Abu Dhabi-listed group takes a majority equity stake alongside US developers Related Companies and Panepinto Properties. Sign up f»»»

Doha, Qatar: Oodles Wok, the globally recognised Asian Fusion fast-casual sensation, has officially opened its doors in Qatar, marking it’s expansion into the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) market. The brand’s inaugural location at the City Centre Doha Mall (3rd Floor – West Food Court) welcomed gu»»»

After a long and painful labour, Yemeni unity emerged into the world just over a quarter of a century ago, on 22 May 1990, after a tumultuous period marked by wars, revolutions, crises, moral desiccation, and deep hostility and rancour between the two regimes that ruled the country’s divided halves»»»

South Korea Joint Chiefs of Staff spokesman Col. Lee Sung-jun speaks at a press briefing held at Seoul's Defense Ministry on Thursday, August 7, 2025, to announce the upcoming Ulchi Freedom Shield 25 joint military exercise. The exercise will take place from Aug. 18-28. File Photo by Thomas Maresca»»»

Doha, Qatar: As part of strengthening community partnership and unifying efforts to serve the targeted groups, the Orphan Care Centre (Dreama), one of the centres under the umbrella of the Qatar Foundation for Social Work, and the Qatar Red Crescent signed a strategic cooperation protocol. This pro»»»

Doha, Qatar: Vitamin D deficiency has emerged as a significant public health concern among children and adolescents in Qatar, with adolescents, particularly girls bearing the highest burden, according to a large new study published in the latest issue of the Qatar Medical Journal. The cross-section»»»

Traffic routes of 11 buses have been changed in Bishkek. The press service of the City Hall reported. The adjustments were made in connection with the opening of a section of Chui Avenue from Shopokov Street to Tynystanov Street. Starting from December 22, 2025, partial changes have been introduced»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar is emerging not only as a major international transit hub but also as a leading force in global aviation policy and logistics, driven by liberalised air services agreements, active engagement with International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) frameworks, and closer alignment b»»»

Israeli officials warned the administration of US President Donald Trump over the weekend that missile exercises by Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) could be a preparation for a strike on Israel, Axios reported citing sources. According to the publication, Israeli Chief of General St»»»

EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas has been forced by a court to publicly retract false claims she made about an Estonian opposition politician. In a social media post on February 17, 2022, Kallas, Estonia’s prime minister at the time, claimed police were attacked at a protest organized by Varro V»»»

A South Korean dealer works in front of monitors at the KEB Hana Bank in Seoul, South Korea, 09 March 2018. File Photo by JEON HEON-KYUN/ EPA Dec. 19 (Asia Today) -- The Bank of Korea said Thursday it will temporarily ease regulations and offer incentives to financial institutions in a bid to stabi»»»