The Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan has amended several of its resolutions on taxation and import of goods. The corresponding resolution was signed by the Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers Adylbek Kasymaliev. The document aims to increase excise tax revenues to the national budget, strengthen»»»

In Kyrgyzstan, material damage from emergencies, fires, and accidents has exceeded 25 billion soms over the past five years. The press service of the Ministry of Emergency Situations (MES) reported. It is noted that during this period, rescuers saved 1,664 people. «Despite the increase in accidents»»»

A ceremonial opening of the city’s central square took place in Talas following its full reconstruction. At the same time, the main New Year tree was lit up. The square was equipped with new modern lighting, the City Hall’s press service reported. Residents and guests were congratulated on the open»»»

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk attends the EU Council Summit in Brussels, Belgium, Thursday. EU leaders are meeting to discuss the latest developments in Ukraine, the EU's next multiannual financial framework, the EU enlargement process, and the geoeconomic situation in the European Union. EPA/O»»»

Ras Al Khaimah: The Ras Al Khaimah Executive Council has announced that all employees across government departments, authorities, and institutions in the emirate will work remotely on Friday due to unstable weather conditions affecting the UAE. The council said the decision aims to protect public s»»»

The United Arab Emirates has an effective program known as government accelerators, which identify problems faced by people and help resolve them. In the past, Kyrgyz entrepreneurs spent days, months, and sometimes even years collecting the required documents. Now, identified issues are forwarded t»»»

Officers from the State Service on Drug Control of the Main Department of Internal Affairs of Bishkek have detained a suspect in the distribution of synthetic drugs. According to the agency, the state service received information that unknown individuals were selling synthetic drugs in Pervomaysky »»»

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban criticized the EU’s planned 90-billion-euro support package for Ukraine for 2026–27, calling it “lost money” and arguing that future generations would bear the cost, Reuters reported. 📌 Key points from his statement: 🔹 It is “clear” Ukraine will not repay the E»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The refusal to confiscate Russian assets is a victory for international law, and it avoided a dangerous precedent, Belgian Prime Minister Bart de Wever said on Friday. "I think also international law has won today. We avoided stepping into a precedent that risks undermining legal»»»

The Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) has urged private schools and early childhood centres in Dubai to take extra precautions over the coming days as unstable weather is expected. Schools are advised to prioritise staff safety and, where possible, implement flexible or alternative w»»»

Over the past two — three years, Kyrgyzstan’s gross domestic product growth has not fallen below 9 percent. The task set by the President is to maintain these growth rates, Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers Adylbek Kasymaliev said in an interview with state television channels. According to him,»»»

Marina Fedorova’s chrome-plated sculpture Starship will be unveiled at the official opening of the 4th edition of DIFC Sculpture Park on 26 November 2025 and remain on view through 31 May 2026. The work is part of the artist’s ongoing Cosmodreams project. The work began as an oil painting. Fedorova»»»

Blending centuries-old Ayurvedic wisdom with modern scientific innovation, Almora Botanica introduces a new era of mindful sophistication to Dubai’s wellness landscape. Founded by Ravi Prasad, a lifelong practitioner of Ayurvedic medicine, the brand redefines skincare that is pure, effective, and s»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The European Union will provide Ukraine with a 90 billion euros loan ($105.5 billion), secured by the EU budget and potentially reimbursable from frozen Russian assets, European Council President Antonio Costa said on Friday. "In October, we decided that the European Union would »»»

Sharjah: The General Command of Sharjah Police has called on all employers and workers to exercise heightened caution at work sites due to current and expected adverse weather conditions. Authorities emphasised the importance of protecting the health and safety of workers, particularly at outdoor s»»»

The US Senate has confirmed Jared Isaacman, a billionaire private astronaut and close associate of SpaceX founder Elon Musk, as the new head of NASA. The measure passed by a wide margin on Wednesday. Isaacman, 42, financed and took part in two civilian crewed SpaceX flights, one of which featured a»»»

EU lawmakers have backed a bill for a “military Schengen area” that would eliminate the bloc’s internal borders for the purposes of rapid troop and materiel movements in the event of a conflict with Russia. Top EU officials have already used claims of an alleged threat from Russia to justify huge m»»»

Dubai: Unsettled weather is expected to continue across the UAE over the coming days, starting with a sharp drop in temperatures and widespread atmospheric instability on Friday, the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) has said. Friday is forecast to be partly cloudy to cloudy, with convective clo»»»

Dubai Police have urged motorists and road users to exercise caution as adverse weather continues across parts of the UAE. Rain, strong winds, thunderstorms, lightning, and occasional hail have reduced visibility on roads. Click here to go to the live weather blogFor minor accidents during rain, mo»»»

Dubai: On December 19, 1975, Dubai marked a defining moment in its infrastructure journey with the opening of the Shindagha Tunnel — the emirate’s first fixed underwater road crossing beneath Dubai Creek. Fifty years on, the tunnel stands as a lasting symbol of Dubai’s early ambition to modernise c»»»

A significant salary increase is planned in Kyrgyzstan for 2026. Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan, Adylbek Kasymaliev, announced in an interview with state television channels. According to him, during the first stage, starting in 2026, the salaries of teachers, healthcare workers»»»

Dubai: Food delivery services across the UAE were temporarily paused on Friday as heavy rainfall, strong winds and poor visibility disrupted road conditions, prompting platforms to prioritise rider safety over service continuity. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.Major a»»»

Dubai: An HR executive who went viral globally after being caught on a stadium screen cuddling her boss at a Coldplay concert has spoken out about the fallout, saying the online abuse has been relentless and life-altering. In an interview that first appeared in The Times, Kristin Cabot broke her si»»»

The International Criminal Court slammed a "flagrant attack" on its independence on Thursday after the United States imposed sanctions on two more judges over their role in investigating Israeli officials for possible war crimes in Gaza. Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who faces an ICC »»»

An alleged leader of Venezuela’s Tren de Aragua gang was charged in New York with racketeering and drug and firearms offences, US officials said on Thursday. Hector Rusthenford Guerrero Flores, 42, whose whereabouts are unknown, faces a $5 million US reward for information leading to his arrest or »»»

The United Nations General Assembly on Thursday approved former Iraqi President Barham Salih as the next head of the UN refugee agency, the first from the Middle East since the late 1970s. The 193-member body elected the 65-year-old by consensus. The United Nations General Assembly on Thursday appr»»»

Hundreds of members of Nigeria's main labour union take to the streets, demanding urgent government action against worsening insecurity, including kidnappings and killings that they say affects their safety and livelihoods. Also, Sierra Leone declares its Mpox epidemic over, signalling the end of a»»»

Convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein victim Haley Robson speaks during a press conference with other victims on the Epstein Files Transparency Act outside the U.S. Capitol in Washington, DC, in November. The House Oversight Committee is investigating as many as 95,000 photos of Epstein with high »»»

Buddhist and Christian leaders attend a Christmas tree lighting ceremony at Jogyesa Temple in Seoul on Dec. 18. Photo by Asia Today Dec. 18 (Asia Today) -- South Korea's largest Buddhist order held a Christmas tree lighting ceremony Thursday at Jogyesa Temple in central Seoul, bringing together rel»»»

The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has suspended intercity bus services between Dubai, Ajman, and Sharjah until further notice due to ongoing heavy rainfall. Commuters are advised to avoid travel on these routes and follow official updates for service resumptions. Also Read: Dubai heavy rains:»»»

Deputy Minister of Labor, Social Security and Migration of Kyrgyzstan Bakyt Darmankul uulu commented to journalists on the participation of some citizens of Kyrgyzstan in Russia’s special military operation (SMO) in Ukraine. According to him, there are individuals in the Russian Federation who have»»»

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky said Thursday his country needed a decision this year on a plan to use frozen Russian assets to plug Kyiv's yawning budget gap, telling European leaders gathered at a summit in Brussels that the use of Russian assets to defend against Russian aggression was "m»»»

European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen told EU leaders at a summit in Brussels that the signing of a free trade deal with South American bloc Mercosur would be postponed to January, diplomatic sources said, amid French-led opposition to the mammoth transatlantic pact that sparked angry prot»»»

Some brand it 'the most crucial EU summit' since the financial crisis of 2008. A last chance to stave off bankruptcy for a Ukraine government that might run out of money by the end of spring. To stare down increased hybrid attacks from Russia. But with Vladimir Putin insisting that it's not 'Europe»»»

London-based energy giant BP announced on Wednesday it was appointing Meg O'Neill as CEO starting on April 1. The executive, who has been at the head of Australian group Woodside Energy for the past four years, is expected to focus her efforts on the company's core oil and gas activities »»»

European Union leaders have struck a deal to give Ukraine a €90bn (£79bn; $105bn) loan after failing to agree on using frozen Russian assets. The agreement, which leaders said would meet Ukraine's military and economic needs for the next two years, came after more than a day of talks at a summit in»»»

Dubai: Dubai Police have issued a public advisory urging motorists and road users to exercise caution as adverse weather conditions continue to affect parts of the UAE. In a statement shared on social media, Dubai Police said the country is experiencing rain, strong winds, thunder, lightning and, i»»»

The Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan had set a goal of achieving a consolidated budget of 1 trillion soms by 2027. Recently, I submitted amendments and additions to the current year’s budget to the Zhogorku Kenesh—we are planning a budget of 1,093.1 trillion soms. Chairman of the Cabinet of Minis»»»

Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan Adylbek Kasymaliev spoke about the Cabinet’s work with state-owned banks in an interview with state television channels. According to him, 64 billion soms have been allocated for Eldik Bank’s capitalization. Thanks to this decision, it is now the l»»»

Police in Sri Lanka have arrested three men for allegedly burning a wild elephant with flaming torches while trying to chase it away, local media reported. A video of the incident, which took place in a village in the country's north, triggered fierce backlash as it circulated on social media this »»»

Unification Minister Chung Dong-young arrives at the Government Complex Seoul in Seoul on Dec. 11. Photo by Asia Today Dec. 17 (Asia Today) -- South Korea's Unification Ministry said Wednesday that the Korean War Armistice Agreement is "military in nature" and does not prohibit the peaceful use of »»»

Heavy rain and thunderstorms continue to batter the UAE, prompting Dubai and Abu Dhabi police to issue safety advisories for motorists and pedestrians. Also Read: Heavy rain and thunderstorms hit UAE: Flights cancelled, road traffic disruptedAuthorities have warned of reduced visibility, strong win»»»

Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers Edil Baisalov met with Valeriy Zhovtenko, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Ukraine to Kyrgyzstan. The Cabinet of Ministers’ press service reported. At the meeting, they discussed international policy issues and the state of Kyrgyzstan-Ukrai»»»

The United World Wrestling (UWW) has summarized the results of the 2025 main and ranking tournaments and identified the leaders in each weight category. WRESTRUS.RU reported. Kyrgyzstani Aiperi Medet kyzy, who ends 2025 at the top of the UWW rankings in the 76-kilogram weight category, made it onto»»»

Japan's central bank has raised its main interest rate to the highest level in 30 years as the country faces a cost-of-living squeeze. In a widely expected decision, the Bank of Japan's policy board, led by governor Kazuo Ueda, increased its benchmark rate by a quarter of a percentage point to "aro»»»

The Abu Dhabi City Municipality has announced that all parks and beaches under its management will remain temporarily closed due to expected unstable weather conditions, ensuring public safety. Residents and visitors are advised to avoid these areas until conditions improve and to follow official u»»»

Sharjah: Air Arabia has issued a travel advisory warning passengers of possible flight delays due to unstable weather conditions across the UAE. In a statement posted on its official social media channels, the low-cost carrier said flights to and from the UAE may be affected over the next 24 hours »»»

Patna: The police apprehended two accused involved in an alleged attempted abduction of a doctor in Bihar's Chhapra following an encounter in the Revelganj area of the district. The arrested men have been identified as Ranjan Yadav and Sonu Rai. Both accused sustained gunshot injuries to their legs»»»

Heavy thunderstorms continue to batter the UAE, prompting authorities to urge residents to stay indoors, avoid flood-prone areas, and limit travel. Emergency teams remain on standby as unstable weather is expected to persist into the weekend. Also Read: Heavy rain and thunderstorms sweep across UAE»»»