Twins have been born in Kyzyl-Kiya, Batken region — two boys. Aibek Shamenov, Presidential Plenipotentiary Envoy to the region, congratulated the family on this joyous occasion. He visited the renovated Kyzyl-Kiya City Maternity Hospital, which underwent a major renovation funded by the republican »»»

Residents in the remote Turkmen village of Bokurdak have long depended on the Karakum Desert for their livelihoods, cultivating every square meter they can in a constant battle with nature. It is a battle that some fear they are now losing. Over recent years, large dunes have started encroaching on»»»

The US Congress on Wednesday permanently ended sanctions imposed on Syria under ousted leader Bashar al-Assad, paving the way for the return of investment to the war-ravaged nation. President Donald Trump had already twice suspended the implementation of sanctions in response to calls from Saudi Ar»»»

Doha, Qatar: Ambassador of Vietnam to Qatar H E Nguyen Huy Hiep has said that Qatar is contributing to peaceful solutions in a number of complex regional and international conflicts. “On the occasion of Qatar National Day, I would like to extend my warmest congratulations and best wishes to Amir H »»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar National Day is a proud celebration of Qatar’s unity, heritage, and national identity, as well as the enduring values of resilience, progress, and collective purpose that continue to guide the country’s development, said Ambassador of Sierra Leone H E Ahmed Tejan Fadlu-Deen. In h»»»

Doha, Qatar: In celebration of Qatar National Day, Old Doha Port will welcome families, residents, and visitors to experience a destination-wide program of heritage-led activities across Mina District and Mina Park, reflecting the Port’s identity as a historic maritime gateway and a living destinat»»»

Doha:, Qatar The University of Doha for Science and Technology (UDST) announced that its Master of Science in Human Resource Management has been officially accredited by the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD), the world’s leading professional body for HR and people development.»»»

Doha, Qatar: Mathaf: Arab Museum of Modern Art, the world’s leading institution for modern and contemporary art from the Arab world, announced that a major campus expansion is under way, led by the celebrated Lebanese-born architect Lina Ghotmeh, founder and principal of the Paris-based studio Lina»»»

Continue the Change - Democratic Bulgaria (CC-DB) MP Ivaylo Mirchev acused MRF - New Beginning of telling lies regarding their Floor Leader Delyan Peevski's security datail. Speaking to journalists in Parliament on Thursday, he commented on MRF - New Beginning's Wednesday statement which included i»»»

Favorable conditions are being created in Kyrgyzstan for the sustainable growth of the fisheries industry, the development of aquaculture, and the attraction of investment in the sector, the Ministry of Water Resources and Agriculture reported. According to the ministry, a comprehensive identificat»»»

The United Nations and aid groups warned on Wednesday that humanitarian operations in the Palestinian territories, particularly Gaza, were at risk of collapse if Israel does not lift impediments that include a "vague, arbitrary, and highly politicized" registration process. Dozens of international »»»

Warner Bros. is telling shareholders of the company that it believes a $72 billion buyout offer from Netflix is superior, and to reject a hostile takeover bid from Paramount Skydance. Paramount went hostile with its bid last week, asking shareholders to reject the deal with Netflix favored by the b»»»

Belgium Prime Minister Bart De Wever said Thursday that guarantees offered by the EU over a plan to use Russian assets for Ukraine are so far "insufficient". "Belgium will not accept a solution where we are the only one bearing both the risks and the responsibility," De Wever told Belgian lawmakers»»»

Doha, Qatar: Attorney General of the State of Qatar H E Dr. Issa bin Saad Al Jafali Al Nuaimi met separately with Prosecutor General of the Republic of Azerbaijan Kamran H E Aliyev and Vice-President of the Egyptian Court of Cassation and Chairman of the Egyptian Money Laundering and Terrorist Fina»»»

Doha, Qatar: Ideal Indian School (IIS) celebrated Qatar National Day with a series of activities showcasing its patronage in this great nation. Students from both the morning and evening sessions actively participated in the parade, cultural show, and exhibition showcasing Qatar’s rich culture and »»»

Doha, Qatar: Doha Debates releases a new episode of its global town hall series, “National Identity and the Modern State”, filmed at Bradford Literature Festival (BLF). The event brought together students from Qatar, the UK and beyond alongside leading thinkers to explore how national identity inte»»»

Undersecretary of the Ministry of Interior (MoI) H E Abdullah bin Khalaf bin Hattab Al Kaabi met with Ambassador of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan to Qatar H E Zaid Mufleh Al Lawzi. The meeting discussed a number of issues of mutual interest. It also discussed bilateral cooperation in the security»»»

WASHINGTON: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani met in Washington with US Vice President HE JD Vance. The meeting focused on discussing the strong, strategic bilateral relations between the State of Qatar and the US, as well as the m»»»

About 49.3% of net electricity generated in the European Union in the third quarter of this year (Q3) came from renewable energy sources, marking an increase of 3.8% compared to a share of 47.5% recorded in the same period in 2024, data published by the European Statistical Office (Eurostat) show. »»»

E-Acumulatori.ro, one of the leading providers of renewable energy solutions and installer of photovoltaic systems in Romania, announces a 30% increase in turnover in the first 10 months of this year compared to the same period in 2024. The company estimates that it will exceed the threshold of 10 »»»

Transelectrica has put into operation, after the successful completion of technical tests, the first STATCOM (Static Synchronous Compensator) installation in the Electric Transmission Network (RET), in the 400/220/110/20 kV Sibiu Sud power station. The investment is part of a major project financed»»»

The largest battery energy storage capacity in Romania - 200 MW power and 400 MWh capacity - was operationalized, Minister of Energy, Bogdan Ivan announced."Today, the largest battery energy storage capacity in Romania was put into operation: 200 MW power and 400 MWh storage capacity. In short: cle»»»

Electricity prices rose the most in November, up 62.36% year-on-year, but with a decrease of 2.52% compared with the previous month, followed by district heating, which increased 18.8% annually, and rail transport, up 18.59% year-on-year, according to data from the National Institute of Statistics »»»

JT Terminal Constanta announces the completion of the construction of the petroleum products terminal, namely the eight storage tanks, together with the related technological installations. The construction works of the terminal were carried out according to the investment program. Starting with Ja»»»

Romania's primary energy resources increased by 4.9% in the first ten months of 2025, compared to the same period in 2024, while final electricity consumption was 0.2% lower, according to the National Institute of Statistics (INS) data published on Monday.According to the consolidated data, from Ja»»»

* Nova Power & Gas’s 400 MWh project in Cluj County is the largest battery energy storage system (BESS) to date to have been connected to Romania’s grid, https://www.ess-news.com/ informs. The largest battery energy storage system (BESS) ...»»»

Greenvolt Group, through Greenvolt Power – one of the leading developers of large-scale wind, solar, and battery energy projects ...»»»

OMV Petrom, the largest integrated energy producer in Southeastern-Eastern Europe announces the completion of an investment at the Petrobrazi refinery: a new sulphur recovery unit, valued at 45 million euro, the company informs in a press release on Wednesday.According to the source, this project i»»»

Doha, Qatar: Representatives of international government bodies and civil society organisations said combating corruption is a fundamental condition for economic growth and national recovery. The remarks came during a session on building coalitions to fight corruption and advance reforms in Asia an»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar National Day is a revered day that stands as a timeless testament to the Nation’s sovereignty, unity, and the enduring vision that has guided Qatar’s journey toward progress, dignity, and purpose in the modern world, the Ambassador of Kenya H E Mohamed Nur Adan, has said. In his »»»

Doha, Qatar: Ambassador of the Kyrgyz Republic to Qatar H E Marat Nuraliev has said Qatar’s constructive role and valued contribution to peace, stability and development at the regional and international levels are deeply appreciated “On behalf of the Government and the people of the Kyrgyz Republi»»»

Doha, Qatar: Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela H E Yvan Gil received a copy of the credentials of H E Salman bin Nabit Al Khulaifi as Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the State of Qatar to Venezuela.»»»

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Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese speaks to the media during a press conference a day after a mass shooting at Bondi Beach, in Sydney, Australia, on Monday, December 15, 2025. On Thursday, he announced plans to crack down on hate speech. Photo by Steven Markham/EPA Dec. 18 (UPI) -- Austral»»»

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Boyan Radev, Bulgaria’s first two-time Olympic wrestling champion and one of the most respected figures in Bulgarian sport and culture, has died at the age of 83. The news was confirmed by journalist Ivo Dimitrov, who paid tribute to Radev with an emotional farewell, describing him as a mentor and »»»

EU leaders gather in Brussels Thursday for a make-or-break summit on using frozen Russian assets for Ukraine -- with key player Belgium under pressure to drop its opposition. The 27-nation bloc is scrambling to strengthen Kyiv's hand as Russia's war drags towards the four-year mark and US President»»»

Damascus, Dec. 18 (SANA) Syria’s Ministry of Agriculture has begun discussions with the World Bank on a support program aimed at addressing key priorities in the country’s agricultural sector. A technical team from the ministry met via video conference with World Bank officials, including Isabelle »»»

Doha, Qatar: Attorney General of the State of Qatar H E Dr. Issa bin Saad Al Jafali Al Nuaimi met separately with Prosecutor General of the Republic of Azerbaijan Kamran H E Aliyev and Vice-President of the Egyptian Court of Cassation and Chairman of the Egyptian Money Laundering and Terrorist Fina»»»

Minister of Justice and Minister of State for Cabinet Affairs H E Ibrahim bin Ali Al Mohannadi met with Minister of Justice of the Republic of Madagascar H E Fanirisoa Ernaivo on the margins of the Conference of the States Parties to the United Nations Convention against Corruption, convened in Doh»»»

Israeli troops fired a mortar shell over the ceasefire line into a Palestinian residential area in the Gaza Strip, in the latest incident to rock the tenuous ceasefire with Hamas. Health officials said at least 10 people were wounded, and the army said it was investigating. The military said the mo»»»

Dubai: Worried the inclement weather may ruin your travel plans? Fortunately, flights from Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah and Ras Al Khaimah are running largely on schedule today (as of Wednesday, December 18 afternoon), except of a few non-rain-related sporadic delays. Still, residents are well placed »»»

Dubai: Cristiano Ronaldo is diving deeper into luxury ventures with Vega Private Members Club, an ultra-exclusive spot on Madrid's Golden Mile set to open before year-end. According to Spanish publication Libertad Digital, entrepreneur Inigo Onieva and Mabel Hospitality, the firm of Ronaldo and bus»»»

DOHA: His Highness the Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani sent a cable of congratulations to President of the Republic of Niger HE Lieutenant General Abdourahmane Tchiani, on the occasion of his country’s Republic Day.»»»

Dubai: As weather alerts light up phones across the UAE and dark clouds gather over several emirates, one question is on everyone's mind: will Christmas arrive with rain this year? Right now, it certainly feels possible. Across the country, residents are bracing for heavy thunderstorms and rainfall»»»

U.S. President Donald Trump said America was "poised for an economic boom the likes of which the world has never seen" next year, as he defended his policies in an address to the nation Wednesday. Claiming he was fixing a "mess" left by his predecessor Joe Biden 11 months ago, Trump said in his spe»»»

India has accelerated a push to finalize several free trade agreements over the next few months to offset the impact of steep U.S. import tariffs and widen export destinations during growing global trade uncertainties. New Delhi is in advanced talks with the European Union, New Zealand and Chile an»»»

Arab female film directors have helped change the landscape of Arab cinema in recent years, presenting stories that haven't been told before and claiming space in an industry in a region that rarely makes room for women to grow. Four influential female directors took part in this year's Red Sea Fil»»»

For the first time, The Trading Festival will take place alongside the iFX EXPO! A high-energy event built for traders who want to start 2026 ahead of the curve. Running 10–12 February 2026 the Festival lands in the middle of the region’s busiest financial week, when global brokers, platforms, prop»»»

New orders in the manufacturing industry increased by 4.7% January through October this year against the same interval in 2024, according to data released on Wednesday by the National Institute of Statistics (INS).Thus, during the period January 1 - October 31, 2025, increases were reported in: the»»»