The world’s longest one-stop scheduled passenger route has taken off, connecting Shanghai to Buenos Aires with a stop in Auckland. Starting December 4, this China Eastern route covers 10,627 nautical miles, or nearly 20,000 km (19,681 km to be exact) with a total journey time of up to 29 hours. Als»»»

Bishkek will host the Central Asian Cyber Law Forum — DLAW Forum 2025, a key regional event dedicated to the development of digital law and technology regulation, on December 10. According to the organizers, the event is supported by the Ministry of Digital Development of the Kyrgyz Republic, the N»»»

Mumbai: IndiGo cancelled over 550 domestic and international flights this week, snarling operations at key airports including Mumbai with 85 disruptions, Bengaluru at 73, Hyderabad at 68, Chennai at 31 and Delhi at 30. Passengers at Hyderabad vented frustration with slogans as delays piled up. The »»»

The recent statement by Lord Darroch—the UK’s former ambassador to the US and adviser to the prime minister—calling for recognition of Somaliland’s independence is far from an isolated episode of political exotica or the private opinion of a retired diplomat. Lord Darroch of Kew is a figure with di»»»

The National Bank of Kyrgyzstan is increasing its gold reserves. Materials from the World Gold Council say. According to experts, global central banks continued to actively replenish their gold and foreign exchange reserves in October 2025, purchasing a total of 53 tons of gold. The National Bank o»»»

New Delhi: IndiGo, grappling with a surge in flight cancellations, has requested temporary exemptions from certain Flight Duty Time Limitations (FDTL) provisions for its A320 fleet until 10 February 2026. The airline has assured the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) that operational stab»»»

US envoys will meet with Ukrainian negotiators for the third time in two weeks on Thursday in Florida to press ahead with a plan to end the war as President Donald Trump eased economic pressure on Russia by removing some sanctions on the Russian oil giant Lukoil. Two days after the envoys met »»»

A Kyrgyz Language and Manas Studies Center has been opened at the Kyrgyz-Russian Slavic University (KRSU). The press service of the Ministry of Culture, Information, Sports, and Youth Policy reported. The university is also hosting a photo exhibition of archival materials dedicated to the great 20t»»»

The parliament of the Faroe Islands voted on Thursday to legalise abortion until the end of the 12th week of pregnancy, overturning a decades-old law that prohibited abortions in most cases. Previous legislation allowed abortions only in certain circumstances - such as rape, incest or risk to the h»»»

Taiwan says it will block access to popular Chinese social media app RedNote or Xiaohongshu for one year following concerns over online shopping scams. The island's Criminal Investigation Bureau said Thursday has detected more than 1,700 fraud cases on since last year with total losses worth more t»»»

Pictured is an image from a video published by U.S. Southern Command on Wednesday showing an attack on an alleged drug-trafficking boat in the eastern Pacific Ocean. Image courtesy of U.S. Southern Command/X Dec. 4 (UPI) -- The U.S. military on Thursday struck another alleged drug-trafficking boat »»»

Italy will not join the NATO initiative to buy US weapons for Ukraine while peace negotiations are underway, Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani has said. The EU has renewed its push to finance additional arms deliveries to Kiev amid signals from Washington that it will seek a diplomatic solution to en»»»

A high-ranking ICC official, Nicolas Herrera, secretly financed the sanctioned UPC armed group in the Central African Republic, according to court materials obtained by Sputnik. Nicolas Herrera, a high-ranking official in the Registry Office of the International Criminal Court (ICC), secretly recru»»»

Frustration mounts as IndiGo flights are disrupted “Someone please tell my boss not to fire me” IndiGo delays leave passengers helpless Passengers face last-minute cancellations IndiGo disruptions impact UAE-bound flights Passengers stranded amid nationwide delaysPassengers across India voiced frus»»»

When Bahara was four months pregnant, she went to a Kabul hospital to beg for an abortion. "We're not allowed," a doctor told her. "If someone finds out, we will all end up in prison." Abortion in Afghanistan is illegal and you can be locked up for having or assisting one. Also In This Package Five»»»

December’s supermoon, a phenomenon when the moon is closest to Earth, making it appear larger and brighter, is the last of three in a row in 2025. It's also the full Cold Moon, the last supermoon of the year. This is a photo gallery curated by AP and AFP photo editors.»»»

A strike on an alleged drug-trafficking boat in the eastern Pacific Ocean killed four people on Thursday, the US military said, amid a growing controversy over a campaign that has taken more than 87 lives. Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth and President Donald Trump's administration have especially co»»»

The US Supreme Court on Thursday allowed Texas to use its newly redrawn congressional districts for the 2026 midterms, a major win for President Donald Trump’s Republicans that could reshape the battle for control of the House and accelerate a wave of politically charged redistricting across the co»»»

Sharjah Police have issued an advisory urging motorists to remove all National Day stickers and decorative vehicle wraps by Saturday, 7 December 2025. In a notice to the public, the General Command of Sharjah Police said all celebratory decals used during National Day festivities must be taken off »»»

India is preparing to open discussions with Russia on potential acquisitions of Su-57 stealth fighter aircraft and the S-500 air defence system during Russia President Vladimir Putin’s state visit on December 4 and December 5, 2025, according to a report by Russian independent business news website»»»

The man accused of assassinating former Japanese prime minister Shinzo Abe has apologised to the ex-leader's family for the first time. Tetsuya Yamagami, who earlier pleaded guilty to murder, told the court on Thursday that he felt "deeply sorry" towards Abe's widow, Akie. Yamagami used a homemade »»»

December’s supermoon, a phenomenon when the moon is closest to Earth, making it appear larger and brighter, is the last of three in a row in 2025. It's also the full Cold Moon, the last supermoon of the year. ___ This is a photo gallery curated by AP and AFP photo editors. Related Topics:tag»»»

Abu Dhabi: The UAE will see a shift in weather conditions over the coming days, with forecasters warning of fog, cloudy skies and the possibility of light rain, particularly in western parts of the country. According to the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM), today’s weather will be partly cloudy»»»

Two labourers stand on the roof of a house in Kenner, outside New Orleans, as US Border Patrol agents clamber up a ladder, getting closer. As the agents move in, trying to arrest them, the men step to the roof's edge, poised in an apparent act of resistance - but it's too high to jump. On the groun»»»

New Zealand police have recovered a diamond-encrusted green Faberge egg after keeping a six-day watch over the thief accused of swallowing it. The 32-year-old allegedly gulped down the egg late last week from a store in the country's largest city, Auckland, but was arrested before he could flee. Al»»»

On the day Russian President Vladimir Putin began his first visit to India since the start of the Ukraine war in February 2022, Lok Sabha Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi on November 4 criticised the Modi government for abandoning long-standing parliamentary convention, Indian Express reports.»»»

One of Britain's most distinguished scientists, Prof Sir Paul Nurse, says the government is "shooting itself in the foot" with its visa system for science researchers. Sir Paul told BBC News that high visa fees are deterring early-career researchers, who are instead being welcomed by the UK's econo»»»

A diamond-studded locket swallowed by a New Zealand man who tried to steal it has been "recovered", police say. The Fabergé egg locket, valued at NZ$33,585 ($19,300; £14,600), was recovered in a "natural" manner. "Medical intervention [was] not required," they told the BBC. This comes about a week »»»

Dubai: Gold buyers in the UAE may need to prepare for much higher prices over the next two years. A new forecast from Deutsche Bank says gold could rise “close to $5,000 per ounce” in 2026 — equal to about Dh 589 per gram. Even the bank’s more moderate estimate points to prices near Dh525 per gram.»»»

Several universities in the United Kingdom have suspended or restricted admissions for students from Pakistan and Bangladesh following tougher immigration rules and rising concerns over alleged visa abuse. The move, detailed in a report by the Financial Times, comes as at least nine higher-educatio»»»

The Trump administration on Thursday slashed the validity of work permits for refugees, asylum seekers and other migrants to just 18 months, stepping up its immigration crackdown only two days after freezing applications from citizens of 19 restricted nations. US President Donald Trump’s administra»»»

A federal grand jury in Virginia has declined to indict New York Attorney General Letitia James, days after a judge dismissed the earlier case against her. It marks another blow to Trump's efforts to prosecute those he considers political adversaries, which also includes ex-FBI Director James Comey»»»

The US Food and Drug Administration is warning people to stop using certain types of glucose monitor sensors after the company that makes them, Abbott Diabetes Care, said the devices were linked to seven deaths and more than 700 injuries. Certain FreeStyle Libre 3 and FreeStyle Libre 3 Plus sensors»»»

The Pentagon said Monday it has endorsed the tripartite AUKUS security pact with the United Kingdom and Australia, which would involve Canberra's acquisition of at least three Virginia-class nuclear submarines within 15 years. The administration of Donald Trump said earlier this year it was reviewi»»»

The US Food and Drug Administration is warning people to stop using certain types of glucose monitor sensors after the company that makes them, Abbott Diabetes Care, said the devices were linked to seven deaths and more than 700 injuries. Certain FreeStyle Libre 3 and FreeStyle Libre 3 Plus sensors»»»

Russia has issued a renewed warning over what it describes as a rapidly evolving terrorist landscape driven by instability in Afghanistan and ongoing conflicts in the Middle East. Speaking at a BRICS+ counterterrorism forum in Moscow, Deputy Foreign Minister Dmitry Lyubinsky said extremist networks»»»

Russia has issued a renewed warning over what it describes as a rapidly evolving terrorist landscape driven by instability in Afghanistan and ongoing conflicts in the Middle East. Speaking at a BRICS+ counterterrorism forum in Moscow, Deputy Foreign Minister Dmitry Lyubinsky said extremist networks»»»

US President Donald Trump has hired a new architect to oversee the construction of a vast ballroom at the White House, officials said. Following reports that Trump had clashed with the previous architect, James McCrery, over the size and scope of the addition, the White House said architects Shalom»»»

In the days after a Washington Post report raised questions about a September strike by the US military on a suspected drug trafficking boat in the Caribbean, lawmakers in Congress pledged to investigate further. It was a rare moment of bipartisan concern about a controversial Trump administration »»»

1 of 2 | The U.S. Air Force on Tuesday took delivery of its 99th and 100th KC-46A Pegasus aerial-refueling aircraft, similar to this one pictured at Edwards Air Force Base in 2017. File Photo by Christopher Okula/U.S. Air Force Dec. 4 (UPI) -- The U.S. Air Force took delivery of its 99th and 100th »»»

WASHINGTON, Dec 4 (KUNA) -- President Donald Trump said late Wednesday that talks between Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin and the US delegation -- headed by Senior Advisor to the President Jared Kushner and Special Envoy to the Middle East Steve Witkoff -- over the war in Ukraine were positive.S»»»

IRBIL, Dec 4 (KUNA) -- More than a year after elections in the Kurdistan Region, the formation of the parliamentary presidium and a new regional government remains delayed as the Kurdistan Democratic Party (KDP) and the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan (PUK) continue to disagree on political entitlemen»»»

KUWAIT, Dec 4 (KUNA) -- Kuwait's Namaa Charity, part of the Social Reform Society, implemented a new water distribution project to provide water tankers to displaced people in northern Gaza, given the severe shortage of potable water.This project is part of its relief efforts, carried out through a»»»

LONDON, Dec 4 (KUNA) -- UK imposed sanctions on Russia's entire military intelligence agency (GRU) and summoned Moscow's Ambassador after an inquiry accused President Vladimir Putin of ordering the 2018 Skripal Novichok poisoning.UK Foreign Secretary said, in a statement on Thursday, that the Russi»»»

ANKARA, Dec 4 (KUNA) -- Turkiye summoned senior Ukrainian and Russian diplomats on Thursday to the Foreign Ministry after attacks on ships sailing in international waters in the Black Sea.According to information obtained by Turkish news agency (Anadolu), Turkish officials conveyed to Ukrainian Amb»»»

GAZA, Dec 4 (KUNA) -- The health authorities in Gaza announced Thursday the martyrdom of five Palestinians and the injury of 28 others after an Israeli occupation airstrike targeted a displaced persons camp in Khan Younis.The Kuwaiti Field Hospital said it received five martyrs, including two child»»»

The US Supreme Court will allow Texas to use a new congressional map that could help the Republican effort to shore up their majority in the coming 2026 midterm elections. Thursday's unsigned decision comes after Texas filed an emergency request last month to pause a lower-court ruling that blocked»»»

When undergraduate Miles Kwan launched a petition demanding answers from Hong Kong authorities after one of the city's deadliest fires last week, he was arrested for sedition. The ferocious blaze had ravaged a densely populated housing estate in the northern Tai Po district, killing at least 159 pe»»»

AMMAN — Aqaba Special Economic Zone Authority (ASEZA) Chief Commissioner Shadi Majali underlined that Aqaba possesses "advanced" capabilities and logistics infrastructure that qualify it to serve as a leading regional hub for transport and logistics services.Speaking at a press conference announcin»»»

NEW DELHI — Chaos gripped Indian airports on Thursday after the country's biggest airline IndiGo cancelled over 1,200 flights, stranding thousands of passengers.The company blamed the disruption on "unforeseen operational challenges" including technical glitches, adverse weather conditions and new »»»