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»»»

Dubai: A new residential project, “KHK 31,” has been launched in Dubai’s rapidly expanding Al Warsan district, offering investors and homebuyers premium yet affordable living options in one of the city’s most dynamic neighbourhoods. The project is being developed by KHK Real Estate Development in s»»»

The Government Tuesday approved internal changes in the expenditures by policy areas and budget programmes under the 2025 budget of the Labour and Social Policy Ministry. The aim is to ensure adequate funding for heating allowances. Labour and Social Policy Minister Borislav Gutsanov has ordered a »»»

Damascus, Dec. 23 (SANA) Syria’s garment industry is showing signs of gradual recovery as companies and factories resume production despite ongoing economic challenges, participants said at the Motex Khan al-Harir 2026 clothing exhibition. Manufacturers cited renewed confidence in the sector and th»»»

KUWAIT, Dec 23 (KUNA) -- Kuwait Direct Investment Promotion Authority (KDIPA) issued on Tuesday its tenth annual report for the fiscal year 2024/2025, highlighting the key work carried out by the Authority from April 1, 2024 to March 31, 2025.The report reflects KDIPA's continued progress in enhanc»»»

Yemen's internationally recognized government and the Iran-backed Houthi group have reached an agreement to free around 2,700 detainees held throughout the war in Yemen, according to Saudi and Houthi officials. Saudi Ambassador Mohamed AlJabir said in a statement on X that the agreement was signed »»»

A maintenance worker was seriously injured on Tuesday in an elevator accident at a supermarket in Ilisia, central Athens, authorities said. Firefighters responded to the scene and freed the man who was taken unconscious to Gennimatas hospital. He remains intubated in the intensive care unit.»»»

The grandfather of a three-year-old boy who recently died of starvation in Alexandroupolis, northern Greece, is expected to be discharged from the city hospital on Tuesday. The 45-year-old was beaten up on Monday by unknown individuals from the area, while the family’s home was also targeted, leavi»»»

Across the Gulf, more wealthy women are taking an active role in financial planning, including in the private insurance space. It’s not a sudden shift, but the pattern is becoming harder to ignore. There’s a noticeable uptick in interest and intent from women with significant wealth, whether it’s a»»»

Residents admire a special Christmas tree in downtown Kyiv on Monday night dedicated to the nation's energy workers before one of the largest attacks of the year crippled the electricity network for a ninth time since January. The tree is made from the uniforms of employees of utility companies. Ph»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani has sent a cable of condolence to Amir of the State of Kuwait HH Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, following the death of Nora Abdullah Hamad Al-Salloum, spouse of Sheikh Sabah Mohammad Al-Mubarak Al-Malek Al-Sabah.»»»

Taipei: The parents of a man accused of killing three people in a stabbing rampage in a Taiwan metro last week knelt and apologised on Tuesday, promising full cooperation with investigators. The 27-year-old, identified by his parents as Chang Wen, set off smoke bombs in Taipei's main metro station »»»

Ahead of Bulgaria’s entry into the eurozone on January 1, 2026, and due to heightened demand for euro coin starter kits featuring the national side, the Bulgarian National Bank (BNB) will extend its working hours for customer service on Saturday, December 27, 2025. At the BNB central building, loca»»»

Israel's parliament has extended an order allowing the government to shut down foreign broadcasters operating in the country. The legislation, passed by 22 votes to 10, expands temporary powers introduced during the Gaza war to shutter outlets seen as a threat to national security. It allows the go»»»

At a briefing here on Tuesday, the outgoing Minister of Labour and Social Policy, Borislav Gutsanov, announced that the government is providing nearly BGN 25 million for the Hot Lunch programme for 67,000 people. "We have just decided on the funds needed for the so-called "Hot Lunch", which is prov»»»

The Energy and Water Regulatory Commission has approved higher prices of water for most of the country’s regions starting from January 1 2026, The decision was made at a closed meeting on Monday and published on the Commission’s website. Water will be most expensive in Silistra, at BGN 6.44 per cu »»»

Kuwait City: Kuwait has signed a deal worth $4.1 billion with China to complete the construction of a major port, as the country seeks to diversify its economy with a bigger role in global trade. The State Audit Bureau, a government oversight body responsible for monitoring public funds, on Monday »»»

Damascus, Dec. 23 (SANA) Brig. Gen. Faheem Issa, Syria’s deputy defense minister for the northern region, held a meeting in the “Peace Spring” area on Tuesday to review the readiness and deployment of military units. The meeting was attended by Brig. Gen. Aqil Amer, commander of the 72nd Division, »»»

Alexander Kolyachev, chairman of Bulgaria’s Consumer Protection Commission (CPCo), has assured the public that the adoption of the euro will not trigger unusual price increases. Speaking on BNT, Kolyachev said market monitoring and data from the “How much does it cost” (kolkostruva.bg) website indi»»»

Dubai: As the UAE enters its year-end slowdown, many employees, residents and travellers are searching for clarity on one key question: Is New Year a public holiday in the UAE? The answer is yes — but work arrangements vary between the public and private sectors. Also Read: New Year 2026 holiday an»»»

The Committee on Constitutional Legislation, State Structure, Local Government, and Regulations of the Zhogorku Kenesh, as well as the Committee on Labor, Healthcare, Women’s Affairs, and Social Issues, today considered Kanybek Dosmambetov’s candidacy for the post of Minister of Health of Kyrgyzsta»»»

Hungary would be better served spending its money domestically than financing golden toilets for Ukrainian oligarchs, Prime Minister Viktor Orban has said. Speaking at the opening of a new motorway section linking parts of central Hungary on Monday, Orban emphasized the advantages of spending Hunga»»»

The consolidated budget of the Kyrgyz Republic for 2026 is planned to exceed 843 billion soms. The Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers Adylbek Kasymaliev said at a joint meeting of the Zhogorku Kenesh committees where the draft budget for next year was discussed. According to him, the Cabinet inte»»»

E-commerce in Romania continued its upward trend in 2025, reinforcing its increasingly important role in the digital economy. According to data published by the National Institute of Statistics, 74.3% of people aged between 16 and 74 who used the internet in the past 12 months ordered or purchased »»»

Turnover in the trade of motor vehicles and motorcycles saw an increase by 3.8%, in the first ten months of this year, as gross series, and also an increase by 3.6% as series adjusted depending on the number of business days and seasonality, compared to the similar period in 2024, according to data»»»

As of 1 January 2026, the mobile service users will benefit from lower roaming tariffs, both through a reduction in the maximum surcharge for data services in roaming within the European Economic Area (EEA) and through the inclusion of the Republic of Moldova and Ukraine in the "Roaming as at home"»»»

In recent years, the term “climate chaos” has increasingly been used to describe climate change, which has a negative impact on all living organisms, including birds, said Dr. Dimitar Plachiyski of the Bulgarian Society for the Protection of Birds (BSPB) in an interview with BTA. According to him, »»»

A gas station in Seoul is seen Dec. 14 as weekly average gasoline and diesel prices in South Korea fell for the first time in seven weeks. Photo by Yonhap News Agency Dec. 22 (Asia Today) -- South Korea has surpassed 100 million barrels in government-held oil reserves as it seeks to bolster energy »»»

Nigerian Afrobeats star Asake has mourned a Kenyan fan who died following a crush at his concert at a stadium in Nairobi. The victim, 20-year-old Karen Lojore, was reportedly crushed on Saturday near a gate into the Nyayo National Stadium amid long queues and delays worsened by heavy rain, with oth»»»

Romania's exit from stagflation is expected to be slow, with the projected economic growth rate for the following year remaining below 1%, while inflation will stay high and the projected budget deficit is 6.7%, estimate the CFA Romania Association representatives."According to participants in the »»»

A total of 4,695,280 pensioners were registered in Romania in November 2025, 2,668 more compared with the previous month, while the average pension stood at 2,777 lei, according to data centralised by the National House of Public Pensions (CNPP).The total value of pension entitlements amounted to 1»»»

The Senate rejected, on Monday, the simple motion against the minister of domestic affairs, Catalin Predoiu.There were 31 votes ‘ In favour’ and 51 votes ‘ against’.The simple motion submitted by AUR was entitled 'Romania is too fortunate to require mediocre politicians. The moral culpability and p»»»

Democratic Party of Korea leader Chung Cheong-rae and floor leader Kim Byeong-gi confer during a Supreme Council meeting at the National Assembly in Seoul on Dec 22. Photo by Asia Today Dec. 22 (Asia Today) -- South Korea's presidential office said Monday it "respects the National Assembly's decisi»»»

Martin Dimitrov, MP from “We Continue the Change-Democratic Bulgaria” (WCC-DB) appeared on Nova TV to discuss the country’s preparedness for the euro, economic risks, budgetary issues, and the relationship between the state and business, as well as Bulgaria’s international obligations. Dimitrov ack»»»

Unification Minister Chung Dong-young adjusts his glasses during a forum on peaceful coexistence and unification at the National Assembly Members' Office Building in Seoul, Dec 12. Photo by Asia Today Dec. 22 (Asia Today) -- South Korea's Unification Ministry has outlined a "peace package" for Nort»»»

Drivers faced widespread traffic disruptions across Greece as farmers continued their protests over delayed EU subsidy payments and other grievances on major highways ahead of the holidays, with authorities enforcing road diversions. Farmers said they intend to facilitate holiday travel by rearrang»»»

Unification Minister Chung Dong-young adjusts his glasses during a forum on peaceful coexistence and unification at the National Assembly Members' Office Building in Seoul, Dec. 12. Photo by Asia Today Dec. 22 (Asia Today) -- South Korea's Unification Ministry plan to expand public access to North »»»

Nine people were detained in Thessaloniki, northern Greece, early Tuesday morning for attacking a police vehicle with Molotov cocktails.Local media reported that the incident happened at around 2.20 a.m. when a group of about 10 people threw an equal number of petrol bombs against a patrol car park»»»

Doha, Qatar: Al Sadd SC will be fighting to keep their hopes alive when they host Shabab Al Ahli in the AFC Champions League Elite today. The Qatari side ended Matchday Five 11th in the standings with just two points while UAE’s Shabab Al Ahli will confirm their Round of 16 spot with victory. Rober»»»

Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam urged cabinet to swiftly approve a draft law allowing depositors to gradually recover funds frozen in the banking system since a financial collapse in 2019, a move critical to reviving the economy. The collapse - the result of decades of unsustainable financial p»»»

Doha, Qatar: Seydou Sano struck deep into stoppage time as Al Gharafa SC kept their AFC Champions League Elite Round of 16 hopes alive with a dramatic 1-0 win over Al Wahda FC yesterday. The late winner at the Thani Bin Jassim Stadium lifted Al Gharafa to six points with two matches still to play. »»»

Liverpool: Liverpool are awaiting scan results they fear will confirm record signing Alexander Isak has suffered a broken leg after he was injured in their win against Tottenham, reports said Monday. The Sweden forward was hurt in the act of scoring the opening goal in Saturday’s 2-1 victory in Lon»»»

Rabat: Brahim Diaz and Ayoub El Kaabi scored second-half goals as hosts Morocco got their Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) bid off to a winning start by beating minnows Comoros 2-0 in the tournament’s opening game, while Zambia beat Mali . Soufiane Rahimi had a penalty saved in a frustrating first hal»»»

The Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan has approved a new resolution aimed at ensuring food security and stabilizing market prices. The document expands the list of goods exempt from VAT and extends the preferential regime. According to the resolution, two updated lists have been approved: — a list»»»

A K9 self-propelled howitzer is displayed during an Armed Forces Day media event in Gyeryong, South Korea, Sept. 29. File Photo by Yonhap News Agency Dec. 22 (Asia Today) -- South Korea's science ministry said Monday it has selected its 2025 "Top 100 National R&D Achievements," highlighting project»»»

The women’s volleyball team of Kyrgyzstan is participating in an international tournament in the Maldives. The Volleyball Federation announced on social media. The previous day, Kyrgyzstan’s team lost to the hosts 1-3. Previously, Kyrgyz athletes defeated their opponents from Bangladesh and Afghani»»»

AMMAN — Navigating the complexities of the European market requires a strategic shift towards sustainability, digital integration, and robust change management, according to Circular Economy and Sustainability Expert at Royal Scientific Society (RSS) Omar Saleh.Speaking on the evolving landscape of»»»

1 of 2 | A New York State Lottery PowerBall sign displays the jackpot $1.6 billion on Monday in New York City. The Powerball jackpot jumped to an estimated $1.6 billion ahead of Monday night's drawing, making it the fifth-largest prize in U.S. lottery history. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License »»»

Chairman of South Korean builder Booyoung Group, Lee Joong-keun (L), joins a photo session with group employees who gave birth in 2024 after providing them with 100 million won (US$75,000) per birth, during a ceremony to mark the start of business for the new year at the company's headquarters in S»»»