Mexican lawmakers have approved a package of new tariffs, impacting hundreds of products, many of which come from China. The measures, which President Claudia Sheinbaum has said are needed to boost domestic production, were passed by the Mexican Senate on Wednesday. The levies are set to take effec»»»

Departments of the Ministry of Construction, Architecture, Housing and Communal Services of Kyrgyzstan have switched to self-financing. Nurdan Oruntaev, Minister of Construction, told Kabar news agency. According to him, after the president signed the decree transforming the State Agency of Archite»»»

At the Government Info press briefing, Minister Gergely Gulyás firmly rejected the European Union’s recently adopted migration pact implementation, which sets a mandatory migrant quota for Hungary. “Hungary will not take in a single migrant,” the minister stated, even in times of crisis. He reminde»»»

Dubai Gold prices in Dubai moved higher on Thursday morning after holding steady for three consecutive sessions, in line with a broad rally in precious metals following the US Federal Reserve’s latest interest rate cut. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.In the emirate’s »»»

Dubai: The regional natural gas sector requires $200 billion of investment in the next four years to increase production by 30 per cent to meet rapidly growing demand for power, industry executives attending the Middle East Gas Conference in Dubai said on Wednesday. More than 150 executives from en»»»

Sudden weather changes on the evening of December 10 caused heavy snowdrifts in Tyup district of Issyk-Kul region, leaving eight vehicles stuck in snow on Toktoyan — Chon-Toguzbai — Mikhailovka road. The press center of the Ministry of Emergency Situations (MES) reported. According to the ministry,»»»

A member of the UK armed forces died as a result of a "tragic accident" on Tuesday morning while overseeing the testing of a new defensive capability in Ukraine, the UK Defense Ministry said. The UK Ministry of Defense reported that Lance Corporal George Hooley, a 28-year-old paratrooper, died whil»»»

The IDF opened fire with a Merkava tank on a UNIFIL patrol moving along the Blue Line in southern Lebanon, despite being informed of the patrol's location and timing in advance, the peacekeeping contingent said in a statement. "Yesterday, peacekeepers in vehicles patrolling the Blue Line were fired»»»

Sharjah: The 24th cycle of the Clean UAE campaign made its third stop in Sharjah on December 10, drawing a large and enthusiastic crowd. Organised by the Emirates Environmental Group (EEG) under the patronage of the Ministry of Climate Change and Environment, the event was held in partnership with »»»

A Japanese chess association has apologised to a prominent 'shogi' player who criticised a rule that bars pregnant players from title matches around their expected due dates. Under the current rules of shogi - a game similar to chess - such players are replaced, meaning they forfeit all competition»»»

The United States has seized a tanker near the coast of Venezuela as the vessel was suspected of shipping sanctioned oil from Venezuela and Iran, US Attorney General Pam Bondi said. On Wednesday, US President Donald Trump confirmed that the United States had captured an oil tanker off the coast of »»»

The republican track and field competitions for boys and girls were held in Almaty, Kazakhstan. The Satymkul Dzhumanazarov Youth Sports School of the Olympic Reserve reported. The Kyrgyz athletes won four gold, four bronze, and three silver medals. At least 120 athletes participated in the competit»»»

Kyrgyzstan’s gross international reserves exceeded $8.2 billion. The National Bank provided the figures based on the results of November 2025. They have grown by more than $3.2 billion over the year. Gross international reserves at the end of November amounted to $8,269 billion. In October, they ma»»»

Houthi supporters shout slogans during a protest against Israel in Sana'a, Yemen, on August 29. On Wednesday, the United States called on the militant group to release former and current mission staff detained by the Houthis. File Photo by Yahya Arhab/EPA Dec. 10 (UPI) -- The United States late Wed»»»

Dubai: Heavy traffic brought several key routes between Sharjah and Dubai to a crawl on Thursday morning, with long delays reported during rush hour, according to real-time Google Maps data. Dubai-bound delaysMajor Dubai-bound roads saw the worst congestion, especially on Al Taawun Street, Al Ittih»»»

A fresh rift opened between Washington and Europe on Wednesday after Ukraine delivered a new US-requested peace blueprint, prompting President Donald Trump to lash out at Kyiv and its allies as they push back against elements of the American plan. Ukraine has sent Washington an updated plan for end»»»

Toyota’s new EVs are gaining traction in China, and its flagship model is next in line for launch. After losing ground in the world’s largest auto market, Toyota’s latest electric vehicles are beginning to catch on with Chinese buyers. Toyota’s joint venture GAC-Toyota revealed that bZ3X sales exce»»»

President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov received Ibrahim bin Radi Al-Radi, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to the Kyrgyz Republic, on the occasion of the completion of his diplomatic mission. The presidential press service reported. The head of state expres»»»

The national armwrestling team of Kyrgyzstan won 19 medals at the Asian Armwrestling Cup held in Ajman, UAE. The Armwrestling Federation announced. The team of Kyrgyzstan won 13 gold, two silver, and four bronze medals. «You are an example of strength, character, and true athletic spirit. Every med»»»

Flipping and spinning on a studio floor, 17-year-old Royal is a star in China's breakdancing scene and aiming for gold at the World Championships in Japan this week. Royal, real name Guo Pu, shot to fame when she won both the youth and adult Asian Championships in June. Also In This Package Watch: »»»

Dubai: Etihad Airways has cancelled its flights between Abu Dhabi and Lisbon today following widespread industrial action in Portugal that is expected to disrupt air travel, public transport and essential services across the country. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The»»»

President Donald Trump said Wednesday that US forces seized a large oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela, marking his administration's latest escalation in its pressure campaign against President Nicolas Maduro. Venezuela's foreign ministry denounced what it called 'blatant theft' and 'piracy»»»

The US may soon require travellers from visa-exempt countries to provide extensive personal information, including social media activity, email accounts, and family history, before being allowed entry. Under the proposal, citizens of roughly 40 countries who currently travel through the Visa Waiver»»»

Nobel laureate Maria Corina Machado is set to address the world on Thursday, according to the Norwegian government, after the Venezuelan opposition leader was awarded the prestigious peace prize in her absence. FRANCE 24's Sharon Gaffney speaks with Phil Gunson, Senior Analyst at International Cris»»»

The Constitutional Court of the Kyrgyz Republic on December 10, 2025 reviewed the president’s motion requesting a legal opinion on the draft law «On Amendments to the Constitution of the Kyrgyz Republic,» which proposes the possibility of applying the death penalty for child rape and murder accompa»»»

The international business exhibition CABXPO Bishkek 2025 will take place in the capital on December 25. The press service of the High Technology Park reported. According to it, the event will be held at the High Technology Park and will showcase innovation, the development of business connections,»»»

Winter City also offers a range of dining options, from classic holiday comfort food to gourmet winter flavours, making it an ideal outing for friends and families. Also In This Package Christmas and winter markets happening across the UAE Global Village turns into a festive winter wonderland Relat»»»

After soaring for nearly two years, cocoa prices dropped sharply in 2025. However, chocolate, in demand ahead of the festive holiday season, has seen prices rise. AFP examines the reasons for the divergence and the current state of the cocoa market. Also In This Package Why Time calls Dubai chocola»»»

Share: Fi[e photo of Grechushkin owner of the ship that brought the deadly chemical to Beirut port No senior figure has been held accountable since the devastating explosion more than five years ago. By Caolán Magee and News Agencies A Bulgarian court has rejected Lebanon’s request to extradite Igo»»»

This week, tech giants Amazon and Microsoft pledged an eye-popping $50bn-plus combined investment in India, putting artificial intelligence (AI) in the spotlight. Microsoft's Satya Nadella announced his company's largest investment ever in Asia - $17.5bn (£13.14bn) - "to help build the infrastructu»»»

Dubai: Heavy rainfall is set to continue across most regions of Saudi Arabia, the National Centre for Meteorology said in its forecast. Moderate to heavy thunderstorms, capable of triggering flash floods and accompanied by hail and strong winds, are expected over parts of Makkah, Madinah, Qassim, R»»»

Larry Page has surged to No. 2 among the world’s richest for the first time. And for the first time, the Google co-founder overtook Oracle’s Larry Ellison to become the world’s second-wealthiest person. Page has an estimated net worth of $262 billion as of December 1 (up $30 billion a month earlier»»»

Jean-Philippe Tanguy, a lawmaker from Marine Le Pen's National Rally (RN), plans to submit a bill that would allow "maisons closes" to reopen in France for the first time since 1946, albeit run as cooperatives by sex workers themselves. Prostitution is technically legal in France, al»»»

Abu Dhabi: The weather across the UAE is partly cloudy to cloudy today, with a chance of light rain over western and coastal areas if cloud cover continues to thicken. Humidity during the early morning hours may once again lead to fog or light fog forming inland and along coastal areas. Winds will »»»

A high-profile Hong Kong pro-democracy activist living in the UK has been the target of a campaign of harassment involving letters containing fake, sexually explicit images of her sent from China to her neighbours. Carmen Lau, 30, who fled Hong Kong four years ago, told the BBC she was "shocked" as»»»

Nobel Peace Prize Laureate and Venezuelan opposition figure Maria Corina Machado greeted supporters from the balcony of her hotel in Oslo early Thursday, her first public appearance in 11 months. Arriving too late in Norway to attend the ceremony, Machado was awarded the prestigious peace prize in »»»

The appointment of Lebanese ambassador Henry Kastoun in Damascus, formalized Wednesday when he presented his credentials to Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa, signals a significant reset in relations between Lebanon and Syria. It ends a four year diplomatic vacuum and opens a new chapter in which bo»»»

Dubai: Dubai International Airport (DXB) is heading into what it calls its biggest travel day of the year, with passenger numbers expected to peak at 303,000 on Saturday, December 20 – a few days ahead of Christmas. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.That’s not all. The y»»»

Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado appeared in Oslo, Norway after winning the Nobel Peace Prize, waving from the balcony of the Grand Hotel after months in hiding. Machado made the covert journey despite a travel ban, and has mostly laid low since Venezuela's disputed presidential el»»»

BRUSSELS: Sympathy for immigrants is fading worldwide. On Wednesday, European nations agreed to consider changes. Rights advocates, however, warn these would weaken migrant protections. Such protections have shaped European law since World War II. Also In This Package Orban says immigration threate»»»

Washington’s silence toward Iran’s repeated calls to revive nuclear negotiations is not simply a lapse in diplomatic attention. For many analysts, it resembles a calculated test of nerves at a moment of exceptional sensitivity in Tehran. As the United States juggles a crowded foreign policy agenda,»»»

Life writes its stories in the moments we least expect — in the twists, the falls, the quiet turns that shape who we are, leaving imprints that are nearly invisible at first, only revealing themselves when we pause, when we look back. As 2025 winds down, take a moment and ask yourself — did this ye»»»

US forces have seized an oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela, President Donald Trump said, marking a sharp escalation in Washington's pressure campaign against Nicolás Maduro's government. "We have just seized a tanker on the coast of Venezuela - a large tanker, very large, the largest one ever s»»»

Washington: Sharp political criticism dominated a major Congressional hearing, with Democrats warning that President Donald Trump’s tariff regime and confrontational approach toward New Delhi could inflict long-term damage on one of America’s most vital alliances. During a Congressional hearing by »»»

Groups operating in Israeli controlled pockets of the Gaza Strip say they will press ahead with their fight against Hamas despite the killing of their most senior commanders, insisting that they have expanded their ranks with new recruits since the October ceasefire as they seek a foothold in Gaza’»»»

Dubai: A Sharjah-based father of eight, who has been shouldering a Dh1 million home loan, will finally breathe easy after winning $1 million in the Dubai Duty Free (DDF) Millennium Millionaire draw on Wednesday. Ahmed Al Junaibi, 43, won the life-changing amount in Series 526 with ticket number 019»»»

View this post on Instagram A post shared by Bluffton Twp. Fire District (@blufftonfire) Dec. 10 (UPI) -- Firefighters in South Carolina came to the rescue of a kitten that darted out into the road in front of a vehicle and ended up jumping up to hide in the undercarriage. The Bluffton Township Fir»»»