The UAE labour market continues to expand, with the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MOHRE) reporting an 8.9% growth in workforce size and a 6.6% rise in the number of operating establishments by the end of the third quarter of 2025. The figures underscore the UAE’s position as a glob»»»

A presentation of the book President Sadyr Japarov — Creator of a New Kyrgyzstan by Doctor of Political Sciences and Professor Zhumagul Saadanbekov took place at the National Academy of Sciences, the Ministry of Education of Kyrgyzstan reported. The event was attended by State Secretary Arslan Koic»»»

South Korea’s Ministry of Justice is launching a 90-day voluntary departure program, effective from December 1, 2025 to February 28, 2026. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kyrgyzstan (MFA) reported. According to the MFA, within the program: These measures do not apply to foreign nationals who hav»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Belarusian Foreign Minister Igor Sekreta informed IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi on Friday about the country's plans to increase nuclear energy production to cover its growing needs, the Belarusian Foreign Ministry said. The minister "informed the Director General of Belarus»»»

Washington: President Donald Trump was presented with the newly created FIFA Peace Prize on Friday during the 2026 World Cup draw, marking a rare departure from the organization’s traditional focus on sport. FIFA President Gianni Infantino awarded Trump a gold medal and trophy depicting hands holdi»»»

When the Court of Cassation, France’s highest court, upheld Nicolas Sarkozy’s conviction, the former president’s legal troubles deepened, leaving him no further avenue to appeal the verdict. Even though this outcome was widely predicted, France’s political, media, and business elite rallied around »»»

Modernization and expansion of the terminal building at Manas International Airport are ongoing. As of today, 70 percent of the concrete work has been completed. A new entrance on the western side of the building has been opened, while the eastern entrance is temporarily closed. Altynbek Mambetov, »»»

An International Opera Festival will be held in Bishkek on December 14-15, dedicated to the 85th birthday of People’s Artist of the USSR Bulat Minzhylkiev. The Opera and Ballet Theater announced on social media. According to the theater, the festival will feature stars of the world opera scene. At »»»

During Sadyr Japarov’s state visit to Pakistan, Energy Minister of Kyrgyzstan Taalaibek Ibraev met with his counterpart, Sardar Awais Ahmad Khan Leghari. According to the press service of the Ministry of Energy of Kyrgyzstan, following the talks, the parties signed a Memorandum of Understanding in »»»

At 6ft tall and plus-size, shop-bought clothes had never fitted Maree O'Connor well. Sewing offered her a solution - allowing her to use beautiful fabrics to make garments that fit just right. One day, while on the lookout for colourful prints to make new dresses, she spotted some "amazing" fabrics»»»

The US Coast Guard announced on Friday a successful interdiction of a suspected drug-smuggling vessel loaded with more than 9,071 kg (20,000 pounds) illegal drugs in the Eastern Pacific Ocean. The Coast Guard stated that law enforcement teams stopped the "go-fast" boat in the Eastern Pacific loaded»»»

The Presidential Administration’s Information Policy Service reminded the public that authorities had repeatedly called for fair elections. Candidates were prohibited from buying votes, and citizens from selling them. It was also emphasized that if violations were detected, the results at the respe»»»

Manila: The Taal Volcano, located near Manila, has exhibited heightened restiveness, recording prolonged volcanic tremors over the past 13 hours that could signal a potential eruption, according to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs). In its latest 24-hour monitoring r»»»

WASHINGTON (Sputnik) – US Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent said Friday that he held a constructive phone call with Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng and discussed the implementation of a bilateral trade deal between the economic giants. "During today’s constructive call with Vice Premier He Lif»»»

Abu Dhabi: Dense fog covered parts of Abu Dhabi and Dubai on Saturday morning, prompting red and yellow alerts from the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM). Visibility dropped below 1,000 metres in some areas, particularly across Abu Dhabi. Authorities have urged drivers to exercise caution, follo»»»

Top negotiators from the US and Ukraine said on Friday that they had constructive discussions on ending the Ukraine war, but the path toward peace depended on Russia. "Real progress toward any agreement depends on Russia's readiness to show serious commitment to long-term peace, including steps tow»»»

The National Center of Meteorology (NCM) expects partly cloudy to cloudy weather across the UAE on Saturday. Rainfall is possible over eastern and northern areas, as well as some offshore islands. Also Read: UAE weather: Partly cloudy skies, rising humidity and chances of early-morning fog this wee»»»

The Lowy Institute’s 2025 Asia Power Index, released on November 26, 2025, offers one of the most comprehensive assessments of how influence is distributed in the world’s most strategically dynamic region. The Index — which evaluates 27 countries across eight power indicators — underscores a critic»»»

Dec. 5 (UPI) -- The bodies of a 50-year-old man and a 3-month-old infant were found with bite wounds at a home in Tullahoma, Tenn., on Wednesday, but investigators are unsure if pitbulls killed them. The Coffee County Communications Center received a call at 3 p.m. CST on Wednesday reporting what a»»»

Dubai: The way money moves is changing fast. In its latest report, Mastercard puts it plainly: “The next wave of payments innovation uses tech to put people first, making money movement more secure, smarter and more personal.” Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.UAE consum»»»

David Kuloba's mother warned him about going to Russia after he accepted a job as a security guard advertised by a recruitment agency in Kenya. At first the family, who live in the Kenyan capital's crowded informal settlement of Kibera had been excited when he said he had found work abroad - it sou»»»

1 of 3 | President Barack Obama on November 22, 2016, awards the Presidential Medal of Freedom to architect Frank Gehry, who died on Friday at age 96. File Photo by Kevin Dietsch/UPI | License Photo Dec. 5 (UPI) -- Frank Gehry, one of the most influential architects of the latter 20th century, died»»»

WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - US and Ukrainian officials are holding a second straight day of talks in Miami on President Trump's peace plan, Axios reported Friday, citing US and Ukrainian officials. The discussions, which started on Thursday night and lasted approximately two hours, resumed Friday mornin»»»

Share: Lebanon’s President Joseph Aoun (R) greets Slovenia’s UN Ambassador Samuel Zbogar before a meeting with a United Nations Security Council delegation at the Presidential Palace of Baabda, east of Beirut, December 5 [Handout/Lebanese Presidency/AFP] Lebanese President Joseph Aoun told a UN Sec»»»

Esther was sleeping on the streets of Lagos when a woman approached her with the promise of a route out of Nigeria to a job and a home in Europe. She had dreamt of a new life, especially in the UK. Thrown out of a violent and abusive foster home, she had little to stay for. But when she left Lagos »»»

Tunis, Dec. 6 (TAP) - Members of the National Council of Regions and Districts approved late Friday, the articles of the 2026 Finance Bill, in its amended version prepared by the Committee on Finance and Budget (62 articles), which were presented to...»»»

BEIRUT, Dec 15 (KUNA) -- Kuwait's national team champions captured one gold medal and two bronze medals on Friday at the Asian Mixed Martial Arts Championship, hosted at the Fouad Chehab Sports Complex in the city of Jounieh, north of Beirut.The team participated with four athletes in the 10-11 age»»»

BANGKOK, Dec 5 (KUNA) -- Kuwait's equestrian team won second place and the silver medal on Friday at the Asian Show Jumping Championship, which began in Thailand two days ago and will continue until next Sunday.The Kuwaiti team was represented by riders Ali Al-Kharafi, Rayara Al-Hunadi, Fawaz Al-Ra»»»

It sounds like a simple merger deal, but it's got all the ingredients of a Hollywood drama: a rich and powerful suitor, political intrigue, and plenty of cliff-hangers. Netflix's deal to buy Warner Brothers Discovery's storied movie studio and popular HBO streaming networks, is a real-life tale of »»»

At a viewing party in Philadelphia, dozens of football fans from around the world took refuge from frigid conditions as they watched the draw for next summer's men's World Cup on dozens of TVs. The glitzy event some 140 miles away at the John F Kennedy Center in Washington DC was attended by the le»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Thousands of school students took to the streets in major German cities on Friday in a show of protest against a new bill on the modernization of military service, German media reported. The bill was adopted by the federal parliament earlier in the day in a 323-272 vote with one »»»

Tunis, Dec. 5 (TAP) - A small Cabinet meeting, which met Thursday, recommended presenting the ongoing national strategy in the maritime sector, covering all its components, including the marine industries sector, before a Cabinet meeting in early...»»»

Tunis, Dec. 5 (TAP) - The Ministry of the Interior detailed, in a statement issued Friday evening, the recent efforts of security units to counter drug trafficking.According to the statement, security units from the national police and national...»»»

Frank Gehry, a provocative and creative force in architecture who has died aged 96, was behind some of the world's most intriguing buildings. Copyright 2025 BBC. All rights reserved. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking.»»»

President Rumen Radev awarded the Presidential Badge of Honour to five firefighters and volunteers for their active participation in combating this year’s large-scale fires and for their significant contribution to national security. The ceremony took place at the Presidency on Friday to mark Volun»»»

Tunis, Dec. 5 (TAP) - President Kais Saied visited, on Friday morning, the mausoleum of martyr Farhat Hached on the 73rd anniversary of his assassination, where he recited Al-Fatiha in his memory in the presence of members of the martyr’s...»»»

1 of 3 | President Donald Trump takes questions during a press briefing after the Supreme Court released their final decisions of their term in June. The court ruled that individual judges cannot grant nationwide injunctions to block executive orders, including on Trump’s effort to eliminate birthr»»»

The Duchess of Sussex has attempted to contact her estranged father, Thomas Markle, who is reported to be seriously ill in hospital in the Philippines. A spokesman for Meghan said: "I can confirm she has reached out to her father." Mr Markle is reported to have had his leg amputated during surgery.»»»

The US lost up to $29 billion to mismanagement and misconduct during its occupation of Afghanistan, all while pursuing unrealistic goals in the country, according to a new report from a government watchdog. Released on Wednesday, the report concludes a 17-year investigation by the Special Inspector»»»

The US is lobbying several EU members to block a plan to use frozen Russian assets as collateral for a €140 billion loan to Ukraine, in hopes of using the funds as leverage for a potential peace deal, Bloomberg reported on Friday, citing sources. Under the EU Commission’s latest proposal, the bloc »»»

Doha: Saudi Arabia became the first team to reach the FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2026 quarter-finals on Friday after a 3-1 victory over Comoros in Group B, sealing qualification with one match to spare. In front of over 32,000 spectators at Al Bayt Stadium, Mohamed Kanno and captain Salem Al Dawsari were »»»

KUWAIT, Dec 5 (KUNA) -- The General Directorate of Security Relations and Media of the Ministry of Interior opened on Thursday a field exhibition of the national campaign to promote awareness about the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act.The exhibition themed "We Protect the Homeland," i»»»

KUWAIT, Dec 5 (KUNA) -- 1959 -- Kuwait Amir Sheikh Abdullah Al-Salem Al-Sabah signed decrees-into-law regarding the Kuwaiti citizenship, passports, and on foreigners' residency. 1963 -- Kuwait Amir Sheikh Abdullah Al-Salem Al-Sabah signed a law on statistics and census. Accordingly, the Central Sta»»»

KUWAIT, Dec 5 (KUNA) -- His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah sent Friday a congratulatory cable to King of Thailand Maha Vajiralongkorn on the occasion of his country's National Day.In the cable, His Highness the Amir wished the King good health and for his country further»»»

KUWAIT, Dec 5 (KUNA) -- His Highness the Crown Prince Sheikh Sabah Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah on Friday sent a congratulatory cable to King of Thailand Maha Vajiralongkorn on the occasion of his country's National Day.In the cable, His Highness the Crown Prince wished the King good health and for his»»»

Investigations revealed operational weaknesses and how to improve them after separate incidents that damaged the aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman in February and caused the loss of three aircraft, according to a report released on Thursday. File Photo by MC1 Cody Beam/U.S. Navy/UPI | License Ph»»»

A Copa Airlines sign on Thursday at Tocumen International Airport in Panama City, Panama, says that Copa is temporarily suspending flights to and from Caracas, Venezuela, "due to intermittent problems with one of the navigation signals." Photo by Bienvenido Velasco/EPA Dec. 5 (UPI) -- Venezuela is »»»

CAIRO, Dec 5 (KUNA) -- Foreign ministers of Egypt, Indonesia, Jordan, Pakistan, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Turkiye and the UAE expressed profound concern over the recent statements by the Israeli occupation authorities that they plan to reopen Rafah border crossing from one direction to force the Palesti»»»

Doha: The Foreign Ministers of the State of Qatar; the Arab Republic of Egypt; the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan; the United Arab Emirates; the Republic of Indonesia; the Islamic Republic of Pakistan; the Republic of Turkiye; and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia have expressed grave concern regarding stat»»»

The New York Times filed suit against artificial intelligence startup Perplexity for copyright infringement Friday. File Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo Dec. 5 (UPI) -- The New York Times has filed suit against artificial intelligence startup Perplexity for copyright infringement. The T»»»