Russia plans to launch a power station on the Moon within a decade, space agency Roscosmos has announced, saying it has signed a contract with NPO Lavochkin, the country’s lead developer of deep-space and planetary missions, to carry out work through 2036 on the project. The purpose of the facility»»»

Dubai: Kuwait’s Minister of Health, Dr Ahmed Abdulwahab Al Awadhi, has issued a ministerial decision regulating the sale and circulation of energy drinks, introducing age limits, consumption caps and sweeping restrictions on where the products may be sold, according to Al Qabas newspaper. Under the»»»

As the holiday season approaches, Abu Dhabi Police, the UAE Cybersecurity Council, and experts in artificial intelligence and digital technologies have warned the public against falling victim to scammers and cybercriminals who attempt to lure victims into purchasing fake tickets and entry passes f»»»

Despite its release being withheld in Pakistan and Gulf countries, Dhurandhar continues to do well at the Indian box office and beyond with a collection of over Rs10 billion. While it draws strong audiences in its official release markets, viewers in Pakistan are also allegedly finding ways to watc»»»

Dubai: Kuwait has set the cost of entry and visit visas at KD 10 per month under new executive regulations governing the residence of foreigners, which came into force on Tuesday, December 23, according to local media reports. The changes were introduced under Ministerial Decision No. 2249/2025, is»»»

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun, on Wednesday affirmed the strength of Lebanese–Iraqi relations during a meeting at Baabda Palace with the special envoy of Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani, praising Iraq’s continued support for Lebanon. Aoun noted that the $20 million reconstruction init»»»

BELGRADE - Serbia's EXPO 2027 Commissioner Jagoda Lazarevic, who is also minister of internal and external trade, EXPO 2027 Director Danilo Jerinic and Russia's EXPO 2027 Commissioner Alexey Gruzdev signed on Wednesday a contract on Russia's participation in Specialised EXPO 2027 Belgrade. The cont»»»

Doha: Sidra Medicine has announced the successful completion of its first pediatric allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT), marking an important milestone in its mission to deliver advanced, life-saving care for children with complex and high-risk conditions. A first for Qatar, t»»»

Rome: Italian regulators ordered Meta on Wednesday to open its WhatsApp chat platform to rival AI chatbots as it and EU authorities pursue a probe that the US tech giant is abusing its dominant market position. Meta has integrated Meta AI across the company's platforms, which include Facebook and I»»»

Jesse Romero, a conservative Catholic podcaster, has some choice words for Pope Leo XIV. "The Pope should tell us how to get to heaven," says Romero. "He has no authority over the government; he has to stay in his lane." As a Donald Trump supporter, he is angry about criticism made by the American-»»»

At first light in Tanzania's main city Dar es Salaam, some of its six million residents begin their day with a frantic search for water. Christmas is approaching, but the festive mood is dampened by the dry pipes, as the city experiences serious water shortages. In some homes, plastic containers ar»»»

Hong Kong: Hong Kong fire survivor Yip Ka-kui has turned happy holiday photos into a heartfelt tribute to his beloved wife a month after she died in the huge blaze that destroyed their home. Yip, 68, is among thousands grieving the 161 killed at the Wang Fuk Court housing complex, a disaster few co»»»

The decline of the European Union, rather than the Ukrainian conflict, is what really threatens to plunge Europe into war, Hungary’s Prime Minister Viktor Orban told the Magyar Nemzet newspaper. The real reason of the existing risk of escalation, Orban argued, is the political, economic and social »»»

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Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has emphasized that Iran never seeks war, but it wants to resolve issues through diplomacy. “We have never trusted America as an honest negotiator, the US has not been honest about anything, and in my opinion, no one can trust America,” Araghchi told al-Jazeera telev»»»

Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro asserted on Tuesday that U.S. President Donald Trump should concentrate on domestic social problems, stating that Venezuela is fully capable of managing its own affairs. “Seventy percent of his speeches and statements are about Venezuela,” Maduro said, addressing»»»

Doha, Qatar: As this week wraps up, new events and activations are about to unfold this weekend that will surely have friends and families galivanting across the country. Not to mention the cool breeze that will accompany your little escapades, may it be, from the sand dunes to the beach, or from f»»»

Roscosmos sealed a major deal with NPO Lavochkina to provide reliable, long-term energy for key elements of Russia's Moon program, such as lunar rovers, scientific observatories, and infrastructure for the International Lunar Research Station (ILRS) — a collaborative effort open to international pa»»»

Lebanon’s Central Bank governor has expressed some reservations over a draft law allowing depositors to gradually recover funds ​frozen in the banking system since a financial collapse in 2019, a move critical to reviving the economy. Karim Souaid described the proposed timetable for the cash compo»»»

If you are a civilian in the mood to check out Police Desert Park – which opened earlier this month – you may not be allowed in over the weekend. In its sixth edition, the annual event held in Al Kaheef area of Al Bataah in Sharjah has decided on a gentle rule tweak. Sharjah Police announced the ch»»»

Bank customers and Depositors Association members hold placards during a protest organized by the 'Depositors' Outcry', a group campaigning for the rights of depositors, in Beirut, Lebanon, on Thursday Customers are angry over the continued restrictions that local banks have imposed on withdrawals »»»

Washington: The US Justice Department has released tens of thousands more documents related to Jeffrey Epstein, a tranche that included multiple mentions of President Donald Trump but added little new revelatory information to the long-anticipated public file on the late financier and convicted sex»»»

Fifty-two residents of a Ukrainian village have been taken to Russia by invading forces in a cross-border raid on the village of Hrabovske, authorities in Kyiv say. Thirteen Ukrainian soldiers were also captured in the border village in the northeastern Sumy region. The attack occurred at night on »»»

An email sent from an individual named "A", saying they are at Balmoral and asking Ghislaine Maxwell for "inappropriate friends", is among the latest tranche of Epstein files released on Tuesday. The message, sent to Maxwell on 16 August 2001, begins: "I am up here at Balmoral Summer Camp for the R»»»

Dubai: British buyers arriving in the UAE property market often bring expectations shaped by the UK’s predictable mortgage system, slower price cycles and uniform ownership structures. Those assumptions can lead to costly mistakes when they try to move quickly in a market that functions differently»»»

After the ouster of former president Bashar al-Assad, Israel supported Druze fighters in the south, in an effort to weaken Syria’s new government under the rule of President Ahmed Al-Sharaa and thus complicate his efforts to unify the country after its long civil war, according to a Washington Post»»»

Even as we enjoy the winter break from schools and routines, Ajman Police has urged parents and guardians over social media to keep an eye on their wards. As part of its Take Care campaign, the authorities put out a video showing the mistakes young people might be making while riding their bikes or»»»

Doha, Qatar: Students from Qatar Foundation schools secured multiple medals and awards across the Advanced and Intermediate categories at the World Mathematics Team Championship (WMTC) held in Thailand, reaffirming their strong presence on the international academic stage. This achievement marks th»»»

Liverpool: Alexander Isak is expected to be out of action for two months after fracturing his leg against Tottenham, with Liverpool manager Arne Slot accusing Tottenham’s Micky van de Ven of making a “reckless challenge”. The Sweden striker was injured in a tackle from the defender in the act of sc»»»

Doha, Qatar: The combined Qatar International Weightlifting Cup, Arab Championships and West Asia Championships continue to deliver standout performances at the Ezdan Palace Hotel. Yesterday’s highlight came in the men’s 79kg category, where North Korea’s Ri Chong Song set a new world record in the»»»

Doha, Qatar: Al Ahli host Uzbekistan’s Andijan today at Al Thumama Stadium as Group B reaches its sixth and final round in the AFC Champions League Two 2025-26. In the group’s other fixture, Bahrain’s Al Khalidiya travel to Turkmenistan to face Arkadag, the reigning AFC Challenge Cup champions. Al »»»

Dubai: Gold prices in Dubai extended their rally on Wednesday morning, with 24-karat gold trading at Dh542 per gram and 22-karat at Dh502 as of 9.25 am. The move follows Tuesday’s all-time high of Dh540.25 for 24-karat gold and the first breach of Dh500 for 22-karat at Dh500.25. A month ago, on Nov»»»

A senior Lebanese judicial source told Asharq Al-Awsat that investigations into the disappearance of a retired General Security officer a week ago are increasingly pointing to an Israeli abduction, following what the source described as a covert intelligence entrapment operation tied to suspicions »»»

For weeks, Nafez al-Ghorani has moved from one lead to another, spending long, punishing days searching for an apartment to rent, clinging to the hope of finding a roof for his family until they can return to their own home in Gaza. A resident of Sheikh Radwan in the city’s north, al-Ghorani is now»»»

Ukraine’s extension of the conflict into the wider region risks fuelling tensions with its neighbours.  WHAT: Ukraine risks alienating its allies by attacks on the CPC pipeline system and tankers in the Black Sea. »»»

Tashkent Interdistrict Economic Court has declared fintech company Humans LLC bankrupt. The move was made at the request of Octobank. Liquidation proceedings have been initiated. The court order permits the consu»»»

The 34th Arab League Summit concluded in Baghdad on May 17 with a declaration calling for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, as regional leaders grappled with multiple crises across the Arab world amid questions about the gathering's long-term impact. »»»

Russia, under sanctions from the West over the war in Ukraine, is using nuclear partnerships to grow its influence in Africa. What: Russia has reportedly signed nuclear energy deals with at least 20 African countries. »»»

Panoro Energy ASA has named longtime Perenco executive Eric d’Argentré as its new chief operating officer and president. The appointment comes as the independent Africa-focused exploration and production (E&P) company seeks to build on recent output gains and advance upcoming development projec»»»

Sudan’s paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) has agreed to a humanitarian truce proposal advanced by the diplomatic grouping known as the Quad mechanism, in what could represent a step towards easing hostilities in parts of the war-torn country. »»»

Kazakhstan is widely recognised as the world's leading uranium producer and exporter and as a top-10 oil exporter. But for many of its neighbours, the fact that the country is also a leading and flourishing exporter of grain is equally, if not more, important. »»»

Tesla Inc (NASDAQ:TSLA) looks to be preparing its long-anticipated first structured entry into Africa, with a new senior job listing indicating that Morocco — rather than rival automotive powerhouse South Africa — is the electric vehicle company’s initial choice for on-the-ground operations on the »»»

After 21 months of bombardment, Gaza's death toll has passed 61,000, with children dying at what UNICEF calls an "unprecedented rate". One hundred and eighty-eight Palestinians have starved to death, 94 of them minors. More than 1,500 have been killed whilst queueing for humanitarian aid.  »»»

BRICS countries led by Russia and China appear to be mounting a direct challenge to US dollar dominance by rapidly accumulating gold reserves and building an independent trading infrastructure, transforming the so-called "archaic" metal into the cornerstone of a new multipolar financial system»»»

Kazakhstan is widely recognised as the world's leading uranium producer and exporter and as a top-10 oil exporter. But for many of its neighbours, the fact that the country is also a leading and flourishing exporter of grain is equally, if not more, important. »»»

Africa is entering a new phase in its energy transition journey. The past year has provided the first hard evidence of a continent-wide take-off in solar power generation, says energy think tank Ember. What: An analysis by»»»

When COVID‑19 exploded across the globe in early 2020, it changed the lives of almost every human on the planet. Lockdowns, travel bans, mass vaccination campaigns and constant case counts filled our screens. Deaths were reported with horror at first, later with a sense of boring repetition. »»»

Global emerging markets are on track for their strongest annual return since 2017, driven by a weaker US dollar and a global rotation into non-US equities, with several catalysts suggesting the rally could continue into 2026, according to Capital Group analysts in a press release. »»»

Taiwan’s central bank has kept its benchmark policy rate unchanged at 2.00%, signalling little urgency to begin an easing cycle as economic growth remains robust and inflation subdued, Capital Economics has said in a note. With the current backdrop, monetary settings appear likely to remain stable »»»

When COVID‑19 exploded across the globe in early 2020, it changed the lives of almost every human on the planet. Lockdowns, travel bans, mass vaccination campaigns and constant case counts filled our screens. Deaths were reported with horror at first, later with a sense of boring repetition. »»»