Abu Dhabi: In collaboration with the Abu Dhabi Police General Headquarters and several strategic partners, the Abu Dhabi Civil Defence Authority has launched the “Winter Safety” campaign. The initiative aims to raise community awareness of seasonal accident risks and encourage safe practices during»»»

The International Commission of Jurists (ICJ) welcomes the recent decision of the Constitutional Court of the Kyrgyz Republic that the death penalty cannot be reintroduced under the Constitution of Kyrgyzstan, and that proposed constitutional amendments to that effect are impermissible. In its deci»»»

Outlook for next year’s business operations among South Korean small business owners, Dec. 16, 2025. Graphic by Asia Today and translated by UPI. Dec. 16 (Asia Today) -- Nearly half of South Korea's small business owners say policies to boost domestic demand and consumer spending are the most urgen»»»

Bulgaria’s President Rumen Radev will continue government-forming consultations with representatives of parliamentary groups in the 51st National Assembly on Thursday, the head of State’s Press Secretariat said on Wednesday. The President will first meet the Alliance for Rights and Freedoms and the»»»

Dubai: Motorists travelling between Dubai and Sharjah are facing significant delays on Thursday, December 18 due to heavy traffic. The congestion has been reported on both Emirates Road E311 and E611 towards Dubai. Heavy congestion is also reported on Al Meydan Road and Al Khail Road. Commuters are»»»

This year, the Kyrgyz Geological Service sold subsoil use rights for 40 sites. The total revenue amounted to $2,353 million, with a combined starting price of $210,600. In 2025, auctions were planned and announced for 60 sites in total. Of these, 40 auctions were successful, with final deals exceed»»»

Since the beginning of the year, the total assets of Kyrgyzstan’s banking sector have grown by 38 percent, reaching 1,125.2 trillion soms, the National Bank reported. According to the central bank, a significant inflow of funds came from depositors, with total deposits rising by 35 percent to 800 b»»»

Doha, Qatar: Minister of Interior and Commander of the Internal Security Force (Lekhwiya) H E Sheikh Khalifa bin Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani received Secretary of the US Department of Homeland Security H E Kristi Noem and her accompanying delegation. Both sides reviewed avenues for enhancing bilater»»»

Dubai: Dubai gold prices pushed toward record territory overnight, tracking a relentless global bullion rally that has non-yielding assets firmly in favour amid Fed rate bets and fresh geopolitical flares. For UAE jewellery shoppers and small investors, retail rates are now testing the highest leve»»»

Doha, Qatar: Highlighting the importance of international partnerships in tackling corruption, a senior United Nations (UN) official praised Qatar’s sustained support for global anti-corruption efforts and its close cooperation with the UN Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC). Speaking to The Peninsul»»»

Dec. 17 (UPI) -- The U.S. military killed four people Wednesday in its latest strike targeting boats in the eastern Pacific and the Caribbean Sea as questions continue to swirl around the legality of the attacks. U.S. Southern Command announced the "lethal kinetic strike" on the vessel on X, saying»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The US House of Representatives has voted down the Venezuela War Powers Resolution by 211–213, with nine lawmakers not voting. The measure would have required congressional authorization for US military actions against Venezuela, amid recent escalatory steps such as a “total and »»»

Sharjah: Powerful convective cloud formations were observed advancing over the waters off Sharjah on Thursday, as part of Al Bashayer low-pressure system, with heavy rainfall already reported across several parts of the emirate. Also Read: Sharjah ramps up rain readiness with 405 tankers and pumpsL»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar will mark today its National Day with a grand National Parade at the Doha Corniche, alongside a wide range of celebrations taking place across the country, reflecting the nation’s unity, heritage and pride. The parade will serve as the centrepiece of the festivities, bringing tog»»»

Doha, Qatar: Al Ghuwayriyah and Al Shahaniyah stations recorded the lowest temperature today at 13°C, the Meteorology Department said in its daily weather report for today December 18, 2025. With Doha recording 19°C, the department reported that the wind was moderate to fresh in speed with strong g»»»

President Donald Trump claimed Venezuela "illegally" seized US oil and rights, declaring, "We want it back." “You remember, they took all of our energy rights. They took all of our oil from not that long ago, and we want it back,” Trump said about Venezuela.On Tuesday, President Donald Trump announ»»»

The US has signed off on a record-breaking $11.1 billion arms package for Taiwan, further militarizing the island that China sees as an inalienable part of its territory. Announcing the weapons deal, the Pentagon’s Defense Security Cooperation Agency claimed that the arms sales serve US national, e»»»

Residential home prices in Kyrgyzstan increased by 36 percent in 2025. Kainarbek Kuluev, a representative of the International Association of Builders, said, speaking at a roundtable discussion of the challenges and prospects of the construction industry. According to him, prices in Bishkek increas»»»

On the way to Brussels for the European Council summit, Prime Minister Orbán warned that despite a long and diverse agenda, the coming days will be defined by a single, decisive question: war or peace. At the center of the discussions is whether the European Union should provide further support to »»»

US President Donald Trump used a prime-time address from the White House to play down public anxiety about the US economy, insisting it is on the mend despite rising inflation, slowing job growth and growing voter frustration ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. Follow our liveblog to see how the s»»»

Dubai: India's Reserve Bank launched aggressive dollar sales to arrest the rupee's plunge, delivering its biggest one-day gain in seven months. The currency climbed as much as 1% to 90.0963 per dollar on Wednesday after closing at a record low of 91.0837 the previous day. By 8 am Dubai time Thursda»»»

The U.S. Congress has passed a $901 billion National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), reinforcing Washington’s military commitment to Europe, with clear implications for Poland and Ukraine. Approved by large bipartisan majorities in both chambers, the bill now awaits the president’s signature and »»»

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Poland’s Ministry of Energy has unveiled an updated draft of the National Energy and Climate Plan (NECP) for 2030 and 2040, revising assumptions on coal, renewables and nuclear power. The document, taken over from the Ministry of Climate in August, outlines two scenarios: WEM (moderate transition) »»»

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Trigon Dom Maklerski expects the WIG index to reach a new record of around 130,000 points in 2026, despite a roughly 40% rise in 2025. The brokerage argues that the rally is supported by fundamentals: a growing economy, falling interest rates and low valuations, with the Polish market trading at an»»»

Luck finally smiled on an Indian nurse in the UAE as Big Ticket turned her long-held hope into a winning reality. Tintu Jesmon, a 40-year-old registered nurse living in Ajman, won Dh100,000 in Big Ticket Draw Series 281, ending a five-year wait for a lucky break. Tintu, who has called the UAE home »»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Interior has launched a nationwide project to replace all existing vehicle number plates with a newly enhanced design that adheres to leading international standards and supports modern smart-traffic technologies. During a press conference yesterday at the Ministry of I»»»

Warner Brothers Discovery has rejected Paramount Skydance's hostile takeover bid, saying it carries many risks and is inferior to Netflix's offer.  The company's board said the Ellison family that controls Paramount "consistently misled" them about guarantees and urged shareholders not to sell»»»

Doha, Qatar: The FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2025 Local Organising Committee (LOC) is offering a comprehensive suite of media services to support journalists and media professionals covering the tournament, ensuring seamless access to high-quality production facilities across all venues. Through a strategi»»»

As a result of the Kyrgyz—Afghan Business Forum held in Kabul, 11 agreements of intent were signed for the supply of goods and the provision of services totaling $157 million. The press service of the Ministry of Economy and Commerce reported. It is noted that the Kyrgyz Republic will supply goods »»»

In Washington, Secretary General of the Organization of Turkic States (OTS) Kubanychbek Omuraliev met with U.S. Assistant Secretary of State Paul Kapur. The press service of the OTS Secretariat reported. During the meeting, the Secretary General emphasized the transformation of the OTS into a resul»»»

Kyrgyzstan is among the world’s top 5 fastest-growing economies. Temir Sariev, Head of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry, said, while speaking at a roundtable discussion on the challenges and prospects of the country’s construction sector. According to him, GDP growth in the construction industr»»»

Over the past five years, the cost of construction materials and construction works in Kyrgyzstan has increased at least twofold. Kainarbek Kuluev, a representative of the International Association of Builders, said while speaking at a roundtable discussion on the challenges and prospects of the se»»»

Manas International Airport has resumed receiving flights after a temporary suspension caused by poor visibility. Airports of Kyrgyzstan OJSC reported to 24.kg news agency. According to the press service, dense fog was observed this morning. About 15 flights were diverted to Tamchy, Tashkent, and A»»»

Fifteen citizens of Kyrgyzstan will be repatriated from Russia in the coming days after being held in temporary detention facilities, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs reported. According to the ministry, staff from the Consulate General of the Kyrgyz Republic in Yekaterinburg visited the temporary d»»»

Dubai: Unstable weather conditions are expected to affect large parts of the UAE today and through the weekend, with periods of rainfall, strong winds and rough seas, according to the National Center of Meteorology. Forecasters said today’s weather will be partly cloudy to cloudy, with convective c»»»

In Moscow, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Vershinin received Melis Mamadaliev, Director of the International Organizations Department of the Foreign Affairs Ministry of Kyrgyzstan, and Aibek Toktobolotov, Director of the 4th Political Department of the Foreign Affairs Ministry of Kyrgyzstan»»»

US President Donald Trump has announced a $1,776 (£1,329) "warrior dividend" payment to 1.45m US servicemembers - paid for, in part, by his tariffs. In a televised address to the nation on Wednesday night, Trump said that "checks are already on the way" and should arrive before Christmas. In the ad»»»

In a stark setback to diplomatic efforts aimed at ending the nearly four-year conflict in Ukraine, Russian President Vladimir Putin has signalled that Moscow will not soften its stance on the war, openly rejecting meaningful concessions despite renewed peace proposals backed by Donald Trump and Wes»»»

WASHINGTON: The Trump administration has announced a massive package of arms sales to Taiwan valued at more than $10 billion that includes medium-range missiles, howitzers and drones, a move that is sure to infuriate China. The State Department announced the sales late Wednesday during a nationally»»»