MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) recognizes Russia's efforts to ensure the safety of the agency's experts on their way to the Zaporozhye Nuclear Power Plant, IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi told Sputnik. "I recognize the efforts of the Russian Federation to ensur»»»

Doha: Mohammed Ben Sulayem has been re-elected as President of the Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA), following the election of his Presidential List by the General Assembly in Tashkent, Uzbekistan yesterday. President Ben Sulayem now begins his second four-year term, having overseen »»»

Doha: Qatar secured the hosting rights for the 2027 FIA General Assembly with 95.4% of the votes, marking a major endorsement from the global motorsport community and highlighting the country’s rising profile on the international calendar. The decision came during the FIA Annual General Assemblies »»»

The Foreign Ministry advises Bulgarian nationals to closely monitor the latest updates on possible transport disruptions in Brussels due to an upcoming strike, the ministry announced on its website on Friday. On December 15, Monday, a general strike and demonstration are planned in Brussels, Belgiu»»»

Volodymyr Zelensky is deliberately setting conditions Russia can't accept to portray it as blocking peace talks, Bogdan Bezpalko, a member of the Council for Interethnic Relations under the President of the Russian Federation, tells Sputnik. The head of the Kiev regime is also seeking a much-needed»»»

During his working visit to the Russian Federation, Adylbek Kasymaliev, Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan, participated in an international conference on cooperation in science and technology. The Cabinet Chairman, along with the Prime Ministers of the EAEU countries, toured the mu»»»

Doha, Qatar: The FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2025 Observation Programme is underway in Qatar, bringing together 55 representatives from football associations from across the world for five days of knowledge sharing and hands-on experience. The initiative is organised by the tournament Local Organising Comm»»»

Doha, Qatar: The ninth round of the Qatar Equestrian Tour (Longines Hathab) kicked off at the Longines Arena in Al Shaqab yesterday. The three-day event began with the Amateur Tour, featuring 100 cm jumps. The podium winners of the Amateur Tour with Longines Hathab Deputy Director Saeed Hamad Al Ra»»»

Doha, Qatar: All hands are on deck, and everything is prepared to host a remarkable Qatar T100 Triathlon World Championship Final Week, the first of its kind in the nation, the organisers have stated. Addressing a press conference yesterday, organised by Visit Qatar, the Professional Triathletes Or»»»

Kyrgyzstani Ikhtiyar Nishonov won a bronze medal at the World Boxing Championships which is currently underway in Dubai. The Boxing Federation reported. In the 71-kilogram weight class, the athlete lost to Aiblaikhan Zhusupov from Kazakhstan in the semifinals. Previously, Ikhtiyar Nishonov knocked »»»

The women’s national football team of Kyrgyzstan is ranked 142nd in the FIFA rankings. The International Federation has published updated information. Since August 2025, Kyrgyz football players have dropped three spots. Spain takes first place, the United States — second, and Germany — third place »»»

Continued from page 1  The Women’s Police Institute, Police Sports Federation, and various operational departments are also contributing displays and activities. An AI-powered photography pavilion allows visitors to capture souvenir photos embedded with safety messages, reinforcing the ministry’s »»»

Doha: The 2025 Qatar Off-Road Championship (QORC), organised by the Qatar Motor and Motorcycle Federation, ended after a season of fast racing and tight battles. British rider Alex McInnes clinched the overall Moto title, finishing ahead of UAE’s Mohammad Al Balooshi and Portugal’s Michael Anderson»»»

Mies, Switzerland: H E Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al Thani, Senior Vice President of the Association of National Olympic Committees (ANOC) and President of the Qatar Olympic Committee, met today with Andreas Zagklis, Secretary General of the International Basketball Federation (FIBA), at the federation»»»

Senior officials from the United Arab Emirates and the European Union formally launched negotiations on a Strategic Partnership Agreement today, marking what both sides described as a major step forward in bilateral cooperation. Opening the event at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs headquarters, Afr»»»

A Kenyan court has suspended the implementation of a "landmark" $2.5bn (£1.9bn) health aid deal signed with the US last week over data privacy concerns. It follows a case filed by a consumer rights lobby seeking to stop the alleged transfer and sharing of Kenyans' personal data under the agreement.»»»

Dubai: Dubai Police’s Positive Spirit Council has honoured two Emirati sisters of determination whose journey from volunteering to winning international medals in para taekwondo has become an inspiring national success story. Sara Abdullah, 19, and her sister Warda, 17, first joined Dubai Police ac»»»

FLORENCE, Italy - The new US National Security Strategy, the December 2025 version, is an intriguing, quirky, Bosch-style hybrid beast. It does not exactly look as it seems. A tsunami of headlines across the discombobulated West focused on an apparent drive towards normalization between Washington »»»

Dubai: “Villainism is the new heroism,” declares Malayalam dubbing artist Bhagyalakshmi, her voice sharp and unwavering, reflecting on the shocking acquittal of actor Dileep in the high-profile Kerala actor assault case. “There is no way a woman can celebrate such a verdict. Villainism and hooligan»»»

Lausanne: Senior Vice President of the Association of National Olympic Committees (ANOC) and President of the Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC) H E Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al Thani yesterday met with Ingmar De Vos, President of the Association of Summer Olympic International Federations (ASOIF) and Pres»»»

Doha, Qatar: Iraq secured their place in the Arabian Gulf Cup Football Federation (AGCFF) U-23 Gulf Cup semi-finals at the Aspire field in Doha after a 1-0 win over the UAE in the final group-stage match yesterday. Iraq finished with 6 points, joining the UAE at the top of Group B. In the group’s o»»»

Doha, Qatar: As Qatar prepares for National Day next week, the celebrations are already beginning this weekend. An interactive cultural experience opened yesterday, December 10, 2025, at Darb Al Saai; the Arab Cup quarterfinals are taking place; Polo Al Marsa debuts this weekend; there is musical c»»»

The republican track and field competitions for boys and girls were held in Almaty, Kazakhstan. The Satymkul Dzhumanazarov Youth Sports School of the Olympic Reserve reported. The Kyrgyz athletes won four gold, four bronze, and three silver medals. At least 120 athletes participated in the competit»»»

The national armwrestling team of Kyrgyzstan won 19 medals at the Asian Armwrestling Cup held in Ajman, UAE. The Armwrestling Federation announced. The team of Kyrgyzstan won 13 gold, two silver, and four bronze medals. «You are an example of strength, character, and true athletic spirit. Every med»»»

Flipping and spinning on a studio floor, 17-year-old Royal is a star in China's breakdancing scene and aiming for gold at the World Championships in Japan this week. Royal, real name Guo Pu, shot to fame when she won both the youth and adult Asian Championships in June. Also In This Package Watch: »»»

Portugal is facing severe disruption to transport, flights, hospitals, schools and other public services on Thursday, as the two main union federations stage a general strike over unprecedented labour reforms. The last time the CGTP and the generally less militant UGT joined forces was during the e»»»

Football officials from Egypt and Iran have protested plans to stage an LGBTQ-themed event alongside their 2026 FIFA World Cup group match in Seattle, denouncing the move as incompatible with their national values. The match is scheduled for Friday June 26, which coincides with the start of Seattle»»»

The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MOHRE) announced the detection of 571 cases of citizens being employed fictitiously by the end of the third quarter of the current year, along with 52 establishments found in violation since the beginning of 2025 for engaging in recruitment activit»»»

BusinessChinaGermany eyes rare earths during FM's China visitDang YuanTaiwan, trade ties, and German access to critical rare earth minerals topped the agenda during German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul's first visit to China. https://p.dw.com/p/555ZXGerman industry is heavily tied to China Image»»»

NEW DELHI (Sputnik) - Russia's Roscongress Foundation intends to enhance cooperation with India, the foundation's head Alexander Stuglev told Sputnik in an interview. "The Roscongress Foundation regularly holds joint events and projects with India, which is a regular participant of various key Russ»»»

Ukrainian officials were expected to hand their latest peace proposals to United States negotiators Wednesday, according to President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, who also said Ukraine would be ready for elections within three months if partners can guarantee a safe vote during wartime and if its electoral»»»

Russia's Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov delivered a report on pressing issues of the country’s foreign policy at a plenary meeting of the Federation Council. Russia appreciates US President Donald Trump's desire for dialogue on Ukraine and a diplomatic resolution, Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov sai»»»

Speaking at the plenary session of Russian Federation Council, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said that Russia appreciatesTrump's effort to achieve a political and diplomatic settlement for Ukraine. He added that there is an understanding that a sustainable settlement would not be possible »»»

Doha, Qatar: The Qatar Motor and Motorcycle Federation (QMMF) has concluded a two-day off-road shoot-out held to evaluate national drivers for potential selection to the Qatar Motorsports Academy (QMA) and the Qatar national team. The programme was held over two days: Day 1 took place at the Academ»»»

The national armwrestling team of Kyrgyzstan won medals at the Asian Armwrestling Cup, held in Ajman, UAE. The Armwrestling Federation reported. On the first day, the national team took second place in the overall team standings, behind Kazakhstan. Sveta Esengazieva, Meder Tynystanov, Cholponbai Zh»»»

Nurgazy Kokcholokov has been appointed Vice President of the Volleyball Federation of Kyrgyzstan. Elmurza Satybaldiev, head of the sports organization, announced it at the opening ceremony of the President’s Cup. He introduced the newly appointed Vice President and recalled that he previously serve»»»

The 2026 Asian Wrestling Championships for adults will be held in Kyrgyzstan. The Wrestling Federation reported on social media. The tournament is scheduled for April 6-12 and will be held in Bishkek. The capital has hosted the Asian Championships three times: in 2007, 2018, and 2024.»»»

A senior Iraqi security official urged his driver to pick up speed as they raced toward Damascus airport. He needed to catch a flight back to Baghdad, while alerts kept lighting up his phone. One message stood out: “The Syrian factions are on their way to the capital.” It was Saturday evening, Dece»»»

On 11 December 2025, the next edition of the European Trade & Export Forum will take place – one of Poland’s most prestigious events dedicated to global trade, international expansion, e-commerce, and the resilience of logistics systems. The Forum will bring together leading representatives of busi»»»

As part of its ongoing efforts to strengthen security and stability, and safeguard the well-being of society, the UAE continues to enhance the laws regulating the entry and residence of foreigners. The country has increasingly tightened penalties for violations that may pose security risks or disru»»»

Pensions have not been paid to Russian citizens residing in Bulgaria since the beginning of 2025 due to the absence of payments from the Pension and Social Insurance Fund of the Russian Federation, Bulgaria's National Social Security Institute (NSSI) reported here on Tuesday. The last date on which»»»

Dubai: India’s largest airline has fully restored its network after a week of severe operational disruption that grounded thousands of passengers across the country. IndiGo said it is now operating more than 1,800 flights daily and has refunded over Dh41 million to customers whose travel plans were»»»

Pensions have not been paid to Russian citizens residing in Bulgaria since the beginning of 2025 due to the absence of payments from the Pension and Social Insurance Fund of the Russian Federation, Bulgaria's National Social Security Institute (NSSI) reported here on Tuesday. The last date on which»»»

Industry leaders and specialists from major global media organizations revealed at the “Bridge 2025” Summit that digital advertising—along with AI-powered ad technologies—has soared to nearly $700 billion, compared to just $300 billion for traditional media. They stressed that today’s tech giants h»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar yesterday sealed their place in the semi-finals of the Arabian Gulf Cup Football Federation (AGCFF) U-23 Gulf Cup with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Bahrain at Aspire Stadium No. 2 in the second round of Group A matches. Mustafa Al Sayed struck the decisive goal in the 90+3rd mi»»»

The Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC) hosted today (Tuesday) the second day of the Bridge 2025 Summit, the world’s largest and most diverse event in the fields of media, content, entertainment, and sports, with extensive participation from industry pioneers and leaders of international i»»»

KUWAIT, Dec 8 (KUNA) -- Kuwaiti Minister of State for Municipal Affairs and Minister of State for Housing Affairs Abdullatif Al-Mashari emphasized Monday the necessity of adopting modern digital technologies to keep pace with development requirements and enhance performance, thereby developing the »»»

1 of 3 | Ukrainian Ambassador to the United States Olga Stefanishyna said Russia seeks to erase the Ukrainian identities of abducted children while addressing Wednesday's Senate Appropriations Subcommittee hearing at the Capitol in Washington. Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo Dec. 3 (UPI) -»»»

The Sudanese conflict is witnessing a dangerous escalation, with mounting allegations against the Sudanese army regarding the use of chemical weapons during its military operations. At the same time, US and international pressure is intensifying to compel the government in Port Sudan to acknowledge»»»

On Dec. 8, 1993, U.S. President Bill Clinton signed the North American Free Trade Agreement. 1 of 5 | On December 8, 1993, U.S. President Bill Clinton, pictured in 1995, signed the North American Free Trade Agreement into law. File Photo by Ken Cedeno/UPI | License Photo Dec. 8 (UPI) -- On this dat»»»