Opposition MPs of Democratic Party spent Sunday on the ground across several districts of Tirana, stepping up their meetings with citizens ahead of Monday’s protest planned in front of the Prime Minister’s Office. Throughout the day, party representatives held discussions with residents and busines»»»

Kyrgyzstan has become the largest buyer of used cars from South Korea, Yonhap news agency reported. According to it, the used vehicles market from South Korea has sharply increased over the past year, while export destinations have noticeably shifted toward Eurasian countries. The largest buyers of»»»

Arabic media track, under the patronage of QMC CEO, highlights university-industry collaboration Doha, Qatar: For his services, efforts and contributions towards promoting Arabic media studies and practice of quality journalism in the country, President of University of Doha for Science and Technol»»»

Doha: Visit Qatar has officially closed submissions for the ‘Qatar Through Your Lens’ competition, receiving over 1300 entries from content creators nationwide, each showcasing their unique and creative interpretations of Qatar. Participants submitted short videos of 30–60 seconds or single photogr»»»

Bulgaria is facing a steady rise in basic food prices, a trend confirmed through observations, National Revenue Agency inspections, weekly commodity reports, and the consumer price index for 2025. Analysis over recent months highlights structural issues in the enforcement of the Consumer Price Act,»»»

Doha, Qatar: With a fresh look modern technology and a more powerful engine, The Mitsubishi ASX adopts the brand’s latest Dynamic Shield front design language with LED headlights and taillights. Mitsubishi also designed a fresh rear skid plate finished in silver to make the ASX seem a bit more rugg»»»

Doha, Qatar: QNB Financial Services (QNBFS), a subsidiary of QNB Group yesterday announced the launch of retail trading in fixed-income securities on the Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE), where QNBFS executed its first transaction in fixed-income securities for individuals. This pioneer step makes QNBFS »»»

Construction of wastewater treatment facilities has begun in Kyrgyz-Ata National Park. The Ministry of Natural Resources, Ecology and Technical Supervision of Kyrgyzstan announced. According to the ministry, the capsule-laying ceremony marking the start of construction was attended by First Deputy »»»

Open-air musical evenings continue on Ala-Too Square in Bishkek as part of New Year’s events. The City Hall’s press service reported. Semetey song and dance ensemble performed a festive program for residents and visitors of the capital. The artists presented pop, folk, and traditional numbers, crea»»»

Dubai: When he was nine years old, Aggelos Ahuja spent weeks confined to hospital beds after being diagnosed with ANCA-associated vasculitis, a rare autoimmune condition that required chemotherapy. In those long hours of recovery, an unlikely escape became his lifeline, virtual reality. Sign up for»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MoCI) has held the strategic planning forum for 2026, over a period of three days, with the participation of supervisory leadership and employees from the Ministry’s various sectors. According to a statement issued by the Ministry, the meeting foc»»»

Doha, Qatar: The residential market activity is expected to remain robust, following a 28% year-on-year rise in transaction value and a 35% increase in quarterly trading volumes in the third quarter (Q3) of this year which underscores sustained buyer confidence. The residential land values are expe»»»

Abu Dhabi: An Abu Dhabi court has ordered a man to repay Dh115,000 to a female colleague after ruling that he failed to settle the remaining balance of a loan taken from her while they were both employed at the same workplace. The Abu Dhabi Family, Civil and Administrative Cases Court found that th»»»

Dubai: Malayalam actor Dileep’s latest release Bha Bha Ba has triggered criticism over a scene that makes light of kidnapping, drawing uncomfortable parallels with the 2017 actor assault case in which he was previously accused. The film arrived in theatres just days after a Kerala trial court acqui»»»

Russian President Vladimir Putin has called Kyrgyzstan the champion among the EAEU member states in terms of GDP growth. He made the remarks while speaking at the expanded meeting of the Supreme Eurasian Economic Council in St. Petersburg. According to him, «the aggregate GDP of the EAEU countries »»»

Dubai: Modon Holding announced a joint venture Monday to develop Harborside 4, a 54-story luxury residential tower on prime waterfront land in downtown Jersey City. The Abu Dhabi-listed group takes a majority equity stake alongside US developers Related Companies and Panepinto Properties. Sign up f»»»

Doha, Qatar: Diabetes Qatar, in partnership with the official sponsor Ooredoo, has launched the 26th edition of Al-Bawasil Camp, which it organises annually for children diagnosed with diabetes aged 7 to 11. The camp brings together 72 children from 11 countries, in addition to participants from th»»»

Doha, Qatar: Oodles Wok, the globally recognised Asian Fusion fast-casual sensation, has officially opened its doors in Qatar, marking it’s expansion into the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) market. The brand’s inaugural location at the City Centre Doha Mall (3rd Floor – West Food Court) welcomed gu»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Cake Festival promotion has begun at Safari from December 21, Safari is one of Doha’s leading retail hypermarket groups. As part of the Cake Festival, a cake-cutting ceremony was held jointly by Safari Group Chairman Hamad Dhafer Al Ahbabi, Safari Group Deputy Chairman and Managing»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) has recently organised the National Workshop for Setting Health Research Priorities in the State of Qatar with broad participation from representatives of research and academic institutions, healthcare organisations in the State of Qatar, and the Wo»»»

Officials watch as Air Force One prepares to depart from Seoul Airport in Seongnam near Seoul, South Korea, on Monday, June, 16, 2025. South Korean President Lee Jae-myung is heading to the G7 Leaders' Summit in Kananaskis, Canada for the first overseas trip of his presidency. File Photo by Thomas »»»

The Border Police General Directorate marks its professional holiday on Monday, the Interior Ministry said. On December 22, 1887, the first Border Guard Act was published in the State Gazette. On December 15, the Border Police General Directorate reported a 70% reduction in migration pressure from »»»

Doha, Qatar: Papa John’s has announced the launch of its Customer Appreciation Days, aimed at thanking customers and closing the year on a positive and celebratory note. From December 20 to December 24, customers can enjoy everything at half price, including pizzas, starters, drinks, and desserts. »»»

Doha, Qatar: In honour of Qatar National Day, Mandarin Oriental, Doha celebrates the nation’s heritage and cultural spirit through a meaningful collaboration with Qatar Academy Msheireb continuing a long-standing commitment to creativity, education, and community engagement. Inspired by this year’s»»»

Kyrgyzstan and Kazakhstan have opposed Belarus’s proposed expansion of the pilot project for customs inspections of clothing and footwear within established risk areas—not only their average value and quantity, but also information on their characteristics, trademarks, manufacturers, and country of»»»

Residents of Gaza are taking the risk of living in damaged buildings despite their possibility of collapse, opting to live with a roof over their heads than stay in tents that do little to shelter them from the cold, rain and wind. The enclave had been under a cold front that brought with it heavy »»»

After a long and painful labour, Yemeni unity emerged into the world just over a quarter of a century ago, on 22 May 1990, after a tumultuous period marked by wars, revolutions, crises, moral desiccation, and deep hostility and rancour between the two regimes that ruled the country’s divided halves»»»

Doha, Qatar: Fourteen young professionals from the Namangan region of Uzbekistan arrived yesterday in Qatar to embark on a transformative 10-month training programme at University of Doha for Science and Technology (UDST). Upon completion, these individuals will become certified trainers at the new»»»

Doha, Qatar: As part of its humanitarian and development efforts, Qatar Red Crescent (QRCS) has launched activities under the project to enhance livelihoods for poor families affected by conflicts and disasters in Afghanistan. This initiative is implemented in partnership with the Ministry of Labou»»»

South Korea Joint Chiefs of Staff spokesman Col. Lee Sung-jun speaks at a press briefing held at Seoul's Defense Ministry on Thursday, August 7, 2025, to announce the upcoming Ulchi Freedom Shield 25 joint military exercise. The exercise will take place from Aug. 18-28. File Photo by Thomas Maresca»»»

Belgrade: A delegation from the Permanent Web Summit Qatar Organizing Committee paid an official visit to Belgrade ti strengthen strategic partnerships between the two countries and reinforce Qatar’s position as a leading destination for technology and innovation regionally and internationally. The»»»

Doha, Qatar: Minister of Transport, H E Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulla bin Mohammed Al Thani visited the headquarters of Qatar Rail, where he reviewed the company’s key operational achievements for 2025 and its 2026 business plan with senior and executive management. The visit also covered future plan»»»

The gunmen who allegedly carried out a deadly attack on a Jewish festival at Bondi Beach last week threw four undetonated explosives at the start of the attack, including a "tennis ball bomb", according to newly released court documents. Naveed Akram, 24, has been charged with dozens of offences in»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Social Development and Family (MSDF) unveiled yesterday the details of the Rawda Award for Excellence in Social Work. This came during a press conference attended by a contingent of national leaders, representatives of public agencies, civil society institutions, and me»»»

Doha, Qatar: As part of strengthening community partnership and unifying efforts to serve the targeted groups, the Orphan Care Centre (Dreama), one of the centres under the umbrella of the Qatar Foundation for Social Work, and the Qatar Red Crescent signed a strategic cooperation protocol. This pro»»»

Doha, Qatar: Vitamin D deficiency has emerged as a significant public health concern among children and adolescents in Qatar, with adolescents, particularly girls bearing the highest burden, according to a large new study published in the latest issue of the Qatar Medical Journal. The cross-section»»»

Over 600 new service vehicles were delivered to Ministry of Internal Affairs units in 2025, the ministry’s press service reported. According to it, important steps have been taken to equip the internal affairs agencies with modern technology, bringing the renewal of the police’s material and techni»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar has nearly achieved the level of water self-sufficiency it requires, while continuing to advance plans to expand production plants and increase storage hours to meet future needs. The country also ranks among the best globally in minimising water loss, recording one of the lowest»»»

The Al Ain Civil, Commercial and Administrative Cases Court has ordered the guardian of a student to pay Dh4,669 in overdue tuition fees to his daughter’s private school, along with Dh500 in compensation, after ruling he failed to settle fees from the previous academic year. Also Read: Abu Dhabi co»»»

Traffic routes of 11 buses have been changed in Bishkek. The press service of the City Hall reported. The adjustments were made in connection with the opening of a section of Chui Avenue from Shopokov Street to Tynystanov Street. Starting from December 22, 2025, partial changes have been introduced»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar is emerging not only as a major international transit hub but also as a leading force in global aviation policy and logistics, driven by liberalised air services agreements, active engagement with International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) frameworks, and closer alignment b»»»

The Dubai Civil Court has ordered an Arab man to repay Dh1.5 million to another individual after ruling that the sum was taken as a loan and remained unpaid, despite a signed acknowledgment of debt. Also Read: Dubai court orders man to repay Dh1.47 million after loan defaultLoan and acknowledgment »»»

Russian Direct Investment Fund (RDIF) CEO Kirill Dmitriev, who is also the Russian president's special representative for investment and economic cooperation with foreign countries, departed from Miami, where he had held a series of talks with the US delegation on the Ukrainian settlement, a RIA No»»»

Israeli officials warned the administration of US President Donald Trump over the weekend that missile exercises by Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) could be a preparation for a strike on Israel, Axios reported citing sources. According to the publication, Israeli Chief of General St»»»

President of the Kyrgyz Republic Sadyr Japarov has been awarded the Leo Tolstoy International Peace Prize. The award ceremony took place at the St. Petersburg State Conservatory in the presence of the heads of state of the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) and observer countries. In September, followi»»»

An earthquake occurred in China and was felt in Kyrgyzstan, the Institute of Seismology of the National Academy of Sciences of the Kyrgyz Republic reported. The 4.5-magnitude tremor was recorded at 3:16 a.m. The epicenter was located in China, in Kak Shaal Too mountain range, 33 kilometers southeas»»»

EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas has been forced by a court to publicly retract false claims she made about an Estonian opposition politician. In a social media post on February 17, 2022, Kallas, Estonia’s prime minister at the time, claimed police were attacked at a protest organized by Varro V»»»

At a rally of the Digital Civic Circles in Szeged, Prime Minister Orbán made clear that Hungary’s future hinges not just on political continuity, but on national sovereignty and peace. Expanding on this, Prime Minister Orbán listed the consequences Hungary would face without the Fidesz-KDNP allianc»»»

A South Korean dealer works in front of monitors at the KEB Hana Bank in Seoul, South Korea, 09 March 2018. File Photo by JEON HEON-KYUN/ EPA Dec. 19 (Asia Today) -- The Bank of Korea said Thursday it will temporarily ease regulations and offer incentives to financial institutions in a bid to stabi»»»

Jang Dong-hyuk, leader of the People Power Party, left, and Song Eon-seok, the party’s floor leader, attend a Supreme Council meeting at the National Assembly in Seoul on the 18th. Photo by Asia Today Dec. 21 (Asia Today) -- People Power Party leader Jang Dong-hyuk criticized President Lee Jae-myun»»»