A Ryanair Boeing 737 pictured July 2018 landing at Dublin Airport, Ireland. On Tuesday, Italy's antitrust regulator fined Ryanair more than $301 million for exploiting its market dominance to restrict online travel agencies from selling Ryanair tickets. File Photo by Aidan Crawley/EPA Dec. 23 (UPI)»»»

The Department of Justice released a new cache of Epstein files Monday, including flight logs that show President Donald Trump flew on Epstein's plane many more times than has been reported. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo Dec. 23 (UPI) -- The Department of Justice Tuesday released a »»»

Tunis, Dec 23 (TAP) – Tunisia’s plans regarding communitarian companies seem ambitious, notably through the creation of 250 new companies and the increase in funding and credit ceilings. However, hopes hinge on the nature of the legislative and...»»»

The 23-year-old mother of a three-year-old toddler who died of starvation has been remanded in custody after appearing before a prosecutor in Alexandroupoli, northern Greece. She faces charges of homicide by omission, with possible intent. Last Wednesday, the three-year-old was brought to the hospi»»»

RIYADH, Dec 23 (KUNA) -- The Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Jassim Al-Budaiwi welcomed, the agreement on exchange of prisoners in Yemen, signed on Tuesday in Muscat, the capital city of Oman.In a press statement, Al-Budaiwi praised the mediation efforts made by Saudi Arabia»»»

TOKYO, Dec 23 (KUNA) -- Japanese Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama on Tuesday warned against excessive movements in the foreign exchange market, saying the government would take action against speculative-driven yen depreciation. Katayama made the remarks at a press conference after a Cabinet meeti»»»

ISLAMABAD, Dec 23 (KUNA) - (with photo) At least five policemen were killed on Tuesday when a police vehicle came under attack in Pakistan's northern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KPK) province bordering Afghanistan.The district police chief spokesperson, Shaukat Khan in a statement to media confirmed that f»»»

A noticeable and sustained rise in the prices of a number of medicines has been observed over the past several months, according to pharmacists and patients. The data indicates that this is not an isolated adjustment, but a continuing trend. The steepest increases affect medicines reimbursed throug»»»

United Nations: Sudanese transitional Prime Minister Kamil Idris on Monday presented to the UN Security Council a peace initiative aimed at ending the war between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF). The initiative, which includes a ceasefire, the control and disarmam»»»

Dubai: The US will overhaul its H-1B work visa selection system, replacing the long-standing random lottery with a process that gives priority to higher-paid and higher-skilled applicants, the Department of Homeland Security said. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The ru»»»

Tokyo: Japan's Finance Minister, Satsuki Katayama, has said the country has full freedom to respond to excessive fluctuations in the yen, signaling a willingness to intervene in currency markets to curb sharp declines. Speaking at a press conference, Katayama said the recent weakening of the yen di»»»

Attorney General Pam Bondi and the Department of Justice filed suit against Washington, D.C., Monday to overturn the District's restrictive gun laws. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo Dec. 23 (UPI) -- The federal government is suing Washington, D.C., to ease its gun-ownership laws, whic»»»

Dubai: Churches across the UAE are preparing for one of the most significant occasions on the Christian calendar, with special Christmas Eve and Christmas Day services scheduled to accommodate the country's diverse Christian community. The UAE's churches reflect the multicultural tapestry of the na»»»

A post regarding the farmers’ mobilizations was published by the president of the Hellenic Hoteliers Federation Giannis Hatzis, calling for normal traffic to resume on the road network. “We do not know who is responsible for the distressing situation we are experiencing today. The only ones who cer»»»

Public transport services across the greater Athens area will operate on a reduced, Sunday and public-holiday schedule on Christmas Day and Boxing Day, with less frequent services on all bus routes and rail lines. In addition, several bus routes will be temporarily modified due to ongoing roadworks»»»

Doha: The Qur'anic Botanic Garden (QBG), a member of Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU), has collaborated with Qatar Foundation's (QF) Herfah Program to develop the first Dye Plants Garden at the historic Al Khater house in Education City. This initiative bridges traditional expertise and modern s»»»

Dubai: Arif Habib Group-led consortium has emerged as the highest bidder in the privatisation of Pakistan International Airlines, submitting a bid of Rs135 billion in the final round of televised open bidding. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The Lucky Group consortium »»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Rosatom is ready for international cooperation on the Zaporozhye Nuclear Power Plant (ZNPP), but within the framework of the law and the unconditional provision of plant safety, Russian state nuclear corporation Rosatom CEO Alexey Likhachev said on Tuesday. Other statements:Only »»»

As of 5:45 p.m., Bishkek ranked second in the World Air Quality rating of the world’s largest cities. The city’s air quality status was listed as «very unhealthy.» According to the website, the Air Quality Index (AQI) stands at 233. The data is available in real time. The AQI is divided into six ca»»»

Two American mercenaries have been killed while fighting for Ukraine against Russian forces in December, Newsweek has reported. The deaths of the US citizens, identified as Brian Zacherl and Ty Wingate, has been confirmed by their relatives on social media, the outlet said in an article on Monday. »»»

US President Donald Trump has announced plans to introduce a new class of battleships for the US Navy’s ‘Golden Fleet’, claiming they will be the biggest and most powerful ever built. Speaking Monday from Mar-a-Lago during what the White House called a “major announcement,” Trump said he approved t»»»

Norway’s soldiers lack basic winter gear as the NATO nation’s military leaders have prioritized sending aid to Ukraine, according to Forsvarets forum, a media outlet published by the Norwegian Armed Forces’ main trade union. The national army is facing shortages of items essential for operating in »»»

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Rabat: Algeria captain Riyad Mahrez is confident his side can make up for poor showings at the last two editions of the Africa Cup of Nations as the 2019 champions prepare to begin their campaign in Morocco on Wednesday. The Desert Foxes won their second AFCON title the last time it was played in N»»»

More than two dozen career diplomats and other overseas officials have been ordered home by Trump as he pursues his "America First" policy. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo Dec. 23 (UPI) -- The White House sent home as many as 30 career diplomats and other overseas officials as part of»»»

About 2 million soms were spent on decorating the New Year tree on Ala-Too Square in Bishkek. The funds were used to purchase additional ornaments and broken garlands. Vice Mayor Viktoria Mozgacheva announced this at a regular session of the Bishkek City Council. According to her, the company Sever»»»

Due to frequent fog, flights departing from Manas International Airport in recent days have often been delayed, diverted to other cities, or canceled. However, the situation is expected to change significantly in early 2026. According to Altynbek Mambetov, Director of Infrastructure and Regional De»»»

Dubai: Emirates has turned its flagship superjumbo into the “Sleigh380”, complete with a glowing red nose straight out of Rudolph’s playbook, and suddenly Santa’s ride has gone fully long-haul. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The Dubai airline’s annual Christmas greeti»»»

Doha: The Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE) index closed higher on Tuesday by 22.47 points, or 0.21 percent, to reach 10,823.86 points. During the session, a total of 100,739,087 shares were traded, with a value of QR 290,015,331.041, through 14,390 transactions across all sectors. The session saw the sha»»»

BusinessUnited States of AmericaWhy Trump backs Bayer in Roundup weedkiller cancer battleNik MartinThe Trump administration has diverged from the position of former US President Joe Biden, throwing its weight behind German chemical giant Bayer in its courtroom battle over the pesticide Roundup. htt»»»

For Emirati women like Azza Alghunaimi and Khawla Al Marzouqi, running is far more than a physical challenge – it is a journey of resilience, self-discovery and empowerment. Azza Alghunaimi, 49, a divorcee and mother, has long made her mark in endurance sports. A member of the Abu Dhabi Running Tea»»»

At its sitting on Tuesday, the Council of Ministers approved changes to the 2025 budget of the Ministry of Economy and Industry, the Government Information Service reported. The decision is related to an increase of the State's shareholding in the capital of Iganovo EAD and State Consolidation Comp»»»

BELGRADE - Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic received a farewell visit from Japanese Ambassador Akira Imamura on Tuesday, thanking him for his dedicated work and personal commitment to advancement of Serbia-Japan relations during his term in Belgrade. In a post on his buducnostsrbijeav Instgram ac»»»

KUWAIT, Dec 23 (KUNA) -- The Kuwaiti cabinet reviewed the contract signed two days ago on the engineering, procurement and construction works of Mubarak Al Kabeer Port in Boubiyan Island.The weekly meeting of the cabinet, held at Bayan Palace on Tuesday, was chaired by His Highness the Prime Minist»»»

KUWAIT -- The cabinet members praised Minister of Public Works Dr. Noura Al-Mashaan for her exceptional efforts, close supervision, and firm commitment to fulfilling all regulatory requirements of state oversight bodies with professionalism and strong institutional diligence.The cabinet noted that »»»

BusinessGermanyHow Deutsche Bahn aims to fix chronic delays amid neglectAndreas Becker | Nicolas MartinGerman trains used to run like clockwork. Today, delays are the rule, not the exception. As public anger is boiling over, what went wrong with a system once envied worldwide, and why are the Swiss»»»

The committees of the Zhogorku Kenesh of Kyrgyzstan approved amendments to the 2025 budget and the draft budget for the 2026-2027 planning period in three readings. It was announced at a joint meeting. All members of the Cabinet of Ministers, led by Chairman Adylbek Kasymaliev, were present for the»»»

Starting January 1, 2026, the State Committee for National Security of Kyrgyzstan (SCNS) and law enforcement agencies will cease unfounded inspections of entrepreneurs, Kamchybek Tashiev announced. According to him, the priority will be protecting the legal rights of bona fide entrepreneurs and ens»»»

One day after the opposition held its first nationwide protest since the 11 May general elections, the leader of Albania’s Democratic Party (PD), Sali Berisha, called for an escalation of political action against the government. Speaking at a press conference alongside four Democratic Party MPs, Be»»»

DOHA: Katara Cultural Village has opened 'Bisht House' -- a new heritage space dedicated to preserving and promoting the traditional craft of bisht-making. Katara's general manager, Dr Khalid bin Ibrahim Al Sulaiti attended the opening, along with officials and heritage enthusiasts. The venue offer»»»

DOHA: Qatar Museums (QM) has unveiled Autorretrato (Self-Portrait, 2022) by Argentinian artist Gabriel Chaile, a major new installation in celebration of the 15th anniversary of Mathaf: Arab Museum of Modern Art. Installed in Mathaf's performance space, the work underscores the museum's ongoing com»»»

President Donald Trump has promised a major boost to US naval power - what’s known so far, and is the project feasible? "US ambitions to build a vast high-tech fleet are fantastical - ambitions that far exceed America’s actual reach in terms of military-industrial production," Brian Berletic, veter»»»

Brussels, Belgium: European Union protested on Tuesday at a fishing agreement between Britain, Norway, the Faroes and Iceland, saying it could irreversibly damage the dwindling mackerel population in the North Atlantic. "This decision was taken without prior consultation with the European Union," t»»»

One of the important events of 2025 was Kyrgyzstan’s entry into the seed export market. The press service of the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry reported. Seed and crop production There are 86 seed farms operating in the republic. During the first 11 months of 2025»»»

The US economy picked up speed over the three months to September, as consumer spending jumped and exports increased. The world's largest economy expanded at an annual rate of 4.3%, up from 3.8% in the previous quarter. That was better than expected, and marked the strongest growth in two years. Th»»»

Rainy weather is forecast for the Christmas holidays in Greece, with conditions deteriorating from Tuesday night. Heavy rain and thunderstorms are expected initially in western regions, particularly the Ionian Islands. On Wednesday, severe weather will gradually extend to the rest of western Greece»»»

BELGRADE - Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic received a farewell visit from Ukrainian Ambassador Volodymyr Tolkach on Tuesday, noting that, in an open and fair discussion, they had exchanged views on current international affairs and bilateral relations between Serbia and Ukraine. In an Instagram »»»

The national team of Kyrgyzstan successfully competed at the Kazakhstan Go Cup in Astana, winning eight medals out of 12 possible. The Go Federation reported to 24.kg news agency. Eleven athletes represented the country at the tournament. «This year’s Kazakhstan Cup was a highly competitive tournam»»»

Artificial Intelligence has become a defining force shaping the future of the global energy industry, and the discussion has now moved decisively from whether to adopt it to how best to deploy it with purpose, efficiency, and responsibility. AI is no longer a distant innovation but an essential too»»»