Doha, Qatar: The Nomas Center of the Ministry of Culture organised its second outdoor camp for girls at its headquarters. This initiative is part of the center’s efforts to strengthen national identity and instil authentic values in young people by offering a well-rounded educational and recreation»»»

Doha, Qatar: Al Noor Center for the Blind, a member of the Qatar Social Work Foundation, celebrated World Braille Day, which falls on January 4 every year, and emphasised the pivotal role that Braille plays in the lives of people with visual impairments, as it is one of the basic pillars of knowled»»»

Istanbul, Turkiye: Türkiye’s exports rose 4.5 percent year on year to 273.4bn in 2025, marking the highest export figure in the country’s history, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said. Speaking at an event in Istanbul, Erdogan said the country’s combined exports of goods and services were es»»»

Yanbu, Saudi Arabia: Frenchman Mathieu Baumel hailed an “enormous triumph” as just a year after having his leg amputated he won the opening stage of the Dakar Rally alongside Belgian driver Guillaume De Mevius yesterday. Navigator Baumel was back at the race just 11 months after his right lower leg»»»

Doha, Qatar: Mastercard announced that QNB Group, the largest financial institution in the Middle East and Africa, was granted a Mastercard license to extend its issuing and acquiring activities in Syria, enabling it to provide Mastercard payment solutions - accepted locally and internationally- to»»»

The Ministry of Science, Higher Education, and Innovation of Kyrgyzstan has determined who will administer the Nationwide Testing in 2026-2028. According to the ministry’s press service, the Center for Educational Assessment and Teaching Methods has been appointed as the authorized body for the Nat»»»

From the beginning of 2025 to the present, construction of 134 educational institutions has been completed using funding from the national budget. President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov said in an interview with Kabar news agency. According to him, during this period, 60 schools and 28 kindergartens»»»

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Dubai: Abu Dhabi Police have issued a fresh warning to motorists to obey school bus ‘stop’ arms or face significant penalties, as more than one million students across the UAE return to classrooms for the start of the second term today. The reminder comes as approximately 1.1 million pupils from ki»»»

Yemen's legitimate government restored on Sunday control over the Hadhramaut and al-Mahra governorates. The National Shield forces, led by Hadhramaut Governor Salem al-Khanbashi, took control of the regions after the withdrawal of the Southern Transitional Council (STC) forces. Chairman of the Pres»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Gulf Shield Exercise (2026) activities were launched yesterday in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, with the participation of Qatar Armed Forces and all member states of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC). The exercise aims to enhance combat readiness, strengthen joint operations, and a»»»

Doha, Qatar: The positive trend in the Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE) index continued at the beginning of 2026 as the QSE stocks witnessed growth in yesterday’s trading. The QSE index jumped 22.85 points or 0.21% in yesterday’s trading to close at 10,785.36 points. QSE figures attributed the recorded r»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Doha Film Institute (DFI) has officially opened submissions for the new cycle of its Grants Programme, offering filmmakers worldwide a renewed opportunity to secure funding and support for original cinematic projects. The announcement, published on the Institute’s official social m»»»

Doha, Qatar: Hamad, Ruwais and Doha ports showcased strong growth in 2025 reinforcing its vital role in driving national economic development after registering a steep rise in handling of cargoes, containers, RORO and building material volumes compared to same period in the previous year. “The tota»»»

Police detained men who were involved in a fight in a café in Bishkek, the press service of the Internal Affairs Department of Oktyabrsky district reported. According to the police, at around 3:30 a.m. on January 2, a report was received about a fight taking place in a café located on Sukhe-Bator S»»»

Doha, Qatar: Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) has lined up high-impact conferences, workshops and scientific events for 2026, reinforcing its commitment to advancing clinical excellence, fostering professional development and enhancing patient care in the country. One of the main conferences schedul»»»

Doha, Qatar: As part of its efforts to humanise cities and improve urban services, the Ministry of Municipality (MoM) implemented the first phase of the Smart City Solutions Project, marking a significant step forward in Qatar’s journey towards smarter, more sustainable and people-centred urban dev»»»

A yellow weather warning for strong winds and icy road conditions has been issued for 16 regions across Bulgaria on Thursday, according to the National Institute of Meteorology and Hydrology (NIMH). A yellow code for strong winds is in effect in the regions of Burgas, Varna, Veliko Tarnovo, Gabrovo»»»

Manila: For the first time, Philippine Airlines (PAL) has clinched the top spot as the most punctual airline in the Asia-Pacific region, boasting an impressive 83.12% on-time performance rate, according to data from London-based aviation analytics firm Cirium.​ Air New Zealand took second place, wi»»»

Dubai: Police on Monday morning arrested retired Air Force Major General Romeo Poquiz at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) over charges of inciting to sedition linked to his calls for the military to withdraw support from the administration. The former general, a vocal critic of Preside»»»

Britain’s Fletcher and Qatar’s Haidan also claim victories in Grand Prix events as first Tour of H H The Father Amir’s Prix wraps up Doha, Qatar: Britain’s Harry Charles wrapped up the opening Tour of the inaugural H H The Father Amir’s Prix by clinching the CSI4* 1.55m Jump-Off Grand Prix with a s»»»

Dubai: Saudi Arabia’s non-oil private sector ended 2025 with solid growth, but the latest Riyad Bank PMI shows momentum easing as firms contend with stronger cost pressures and tougher competition. The headline index fell to 57.4 in December from 58.5 in November, the second monthly slowdown in a r»»»

United States President Donald Trump returns to the White House in Washington, D.C., on Sunday, January 4, 2026. Photo by Aaron Schwartz/UPI | License Photo Jan. 5 (UPI) -- President Donald Trump threatened military action against Colombia's government and said Cuba was on the precipice of falling »»»

A number of high-ranking government officials of Kyrgyzstan are currently in Saudi Arabia, where they are performing Umrah, the minor pilgrimage. Among those seen in Mecca are Chairman of the State Tax Service Almambet Shykmamatov, Head of the Presidential Affairs Department Kanybek Tumanbaev, Head»»»

No precipitation is forecast in Bishkek at the beginning of the week, weather forecasters say. On January 5, partly cloudy conditions are expected. Nighttime temperatures will drop to −1°C, while daytime temperatures will rise to +5°C. On January 6–7, nighttime temperatures will fall to −4°C. Durin»»»

US President Donald Trump on Sunday warned Venezuela’s interim president, Delcy Rodriguez, of a "big price" to pay if she refuses to cooperate with the US, following the dramatic capture of Nicolas Maduro. The Trump administration stated it is willing to work with Maduro's remaining government, pro»»»

MEXICO CITY (Sputnik) - Thirty-two Cubans were killed in combat or bombings during the US operation to capture Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, the Cuban government announced. "As a result of the criminal attack perpetrated by the United States government against the sisterly Bolivarian Republi»»»

WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - US President Donald Trump accused Colombian President Gustavo Petro of producing cocaine and didn't rule out an attack on the country. “Colombia is very sick, too, run by a sick man who likes making cocaine and selling it to the United States, and he’s not going to be doing i»»»

Nine out of ten surveyed citizens of Kyrgyzstan believe that the country is generally moving in the right direction. The results of a sociological survey conducted by the Kusein Isaev Center for Social Research at Bishkek Humanities University say. The survey was carried out on December 25 — 29, 20»»»

Citizens of Kyrgyzstan have identified the country’s most important achievements and events of 2025. The Kusein Isaev Center for Social Research at Bishkek Humanities University, which conducted a sociological survey, reported. According to the survey results, 54.7 percent of respondents cited the »»»

Dubai: Gold prices in Dubai jumped sharply on Monday morning, extending an early-year rally as investors moved decisively toward safe-haven assets following a sudden escalation in global geopolitical risk. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The price of 24-karat gold rose»»»

Belarus, Uzbekistan, and Kyrgyzstan are among the top three cheapest international travel destinations in 2026, an analysis conducted by experts of the travel service Tutu says. «In 2026, Russians will be able to spend a week for two in neighboring countries at minimal expense. Belarus is the most »»»

AMMAN — Exports by the Irbid Chamber of Industry grew by 4.3 per cent in 2025, reaching $1.2 billion, compared with $1.1 billion in 2024.The number of certificates of origin issued by the chamber during 2025 rose to 15,660, up from 15,298 in 2024, marking a growth rate of 2.4 per cent, the Jordan n»»»

AMMAN — The total value of exports issued by the Zarqa Chamber of Industry reached $1.504 billion last year, slightly down from $1.533 billion in 2024, according to Chamber Chairman Fares Hammoudeh.Hammoudeh was quoted in Al Mamlaka as saying that the number of certificates of origin issued rose by»»»

AMMAN — The market capitalisation of the Amman Stock Exchange (ASE) surged by 50.05 per cent in 2025 compared with 2024, according to official statistics released by the ASE.The data showed that market capitalisation rose to JD26.493 billion in 2025, up from JD17.655 billion in 2024.Trading activit»»»

Kyrgyzstan’s processing industry recorded a growth of 27.8 percent over the first 11 months of 2025, the press service of the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry reported. According to the ministry, the volume of output in the processing industry during the reporting p»»»

A Steinway & Sons grand piano worth 25 million soms has been installed at the Abdylas Maldybaev National Opera and Ballet Theater in Bishkek, the Ministry of Culture, Information, Sports, and Youth Policy of Kyrgyzstan reported. The musical instrument has been placed in the Malachite Hall. The mini»»»

Venezuela's ousted President Nicolas Maduro was on Saturday being held at Brooklyn’s Metropolitan Detention Center after being indicted in New York on drugs and weapons charges, which he denies.  Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro was in a New York jail Saturday, hours after American special »»»

US authorities on Saturday unsealed an indictment accusing Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife of running a corrupt government that trafficked thousands of tons of cocaine into the US, following their capture in a dramatic military operation. FRANCE 24 takes a look at the accusati»»»

President Donald Trump insisted Sunday the United States is "in charge" of Venezuela after the seizure of Nicolas Maduro, but was also dealing with the new interim leadership in Caracas. Read our blog to see how the day's events unfolded. This live blog is no longer being updated. »»»

As the world celebrated the arrival of 2026, Venezuela's Nicolas Maduro was captured by US forces, Yemen found itself at the centre of escalating tensions between Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, and Zohran Mamdani was sworn in as New York City's new mayor: FRANCE 24 looks back at th»»»

Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel denounced the US capture of Venezuela’s Nicolas Maduro as "state terrorism" on Saturday, warning the loss of Venezuelan oil would hit Cuba’s fragile economy. Meanwhile, Secretary of State Marco Rubio implied that Havana could be the Trump administration's next»»»

The United Kingdom on Sunday said it joined France in overnight air strikes on an underground facility near Palmyra in Syria believed to have been used by the Islamic State group to store weapons, stressing the site was isolated and posed no risk to civilians. The British Ministry of Defence said i»»»

At least 80 fighters from Yemen’s Southern Transitional Council (STC) have been killed in clashes with Saudi-backed forces since Friday, a military official said Sunday. The ongoing offensive, aimed at reclaiming territory seized by the UAE-backed STC, has also left 152 wounded and 130 captured. Th»»»

Eighteen years after the scandal of false African adoptions involving the French NGO Zoe's Ark, many of the Chadian victims are still fighting for compensation. FRANCE 24's Harold Girard and Fadile Bhayat report. Back in 2007, the French NGO Zoe's Ark was part of a campaign to evacuate 10»»»

At least 114 people have been killed in the past week as Sudan's army and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) clash in Darfur, medical sources revealed Sunday. Drone strikes by the military on the RSF-controlled town of Al-Zuruq on Saturday killed 51 civilians, while RSF assaults on the town of Kernoi l»»»

Hundreds of prisoners were released in Myanmar on Sunday under an independence day pardon, just a week after the start of a junta-run election widely condemned as a sham. Hundreds of prisoners walked free in Myanmar on Sunday after the junta announced annual independence day pardons, just a week af»»»

North Korea fired multiple ballistic missiles off its east coast, into the body of water also known as the Sea of Japan on Sunday, South Korea’s military said. Pyongyang's pointed show of force came just hours before South Korean President Lee Jae Myung departs for a summit in China. North Korea fi»»»

Sporadic protests over economic and political grievances broke out inTehran on Saturday, local media reported, while clashes escalated in western Iran. The demonstrations, which first kicked off last Sunday and have since spread across the country, have left at least 12 dead, including securit»»»

The grand opening of a children’s ski school took place in the village of Ak-Bulak, Ak-Suu district, Issyk-Kul region. It will become a new center for the development of alpine skiing and support for young athletes in the region. The Cabinet of Ministers’ press service reported. Deputy Chairman of »»»