The woman, a member of Syria 's Alawite religious minority, was walking home on a sunny July day in her town on the Mediterranean coast when three gunmen stopped her and pulled her into their van. It was the start of a week of torment. They drove her to a town in northern Syria three hours away, wh»»»

BRIDGE Summit 2025, the world’s largest debut media event, hosted a session titled “Order and Oversight in a World Run by Code,” featuring Omar Sultan Al Olama, Minister of State for Artificial Intelligence, Digital Economy and Remote Work Applications, in conversation with international journalist»»»

Dubai: Dubai’s Islamic Affairs and Charitable Activities Department has launched the "Muezzin Al Freij Challenge”, an initiative aimed at selecting promising young voices to call for prayers (adhan) in neighbourhood mosques during the holy month of Ramadan. The challenge builds on the success of th»»»

Dubai: Bollywood icon Shah Rukh Khan came to Dubai for a business launch, but the story that touched my heart didn’t happen on stage — it started on a flight, completely by chance. The owner of the founder and chairman of Danube Group, Rizwan Sajan, happened to be on the same flight as Shah Rukh Kh»»»

The Constitutional Court of the Kyrgyz Republic today began its consideration of the president’s motion for an opinion on amendments to the country’s Basic Law. The motion proposes an amendment to Part 1 of Article 25 of the Constitution, providing for the possibility of applying the death penalty »»»

Amazon Prime members in the UAE can now enjoy free access to 12 months of CAFU fuel delivery subscription with their Prime membership. Members can avail this exclusive offer at www.amazon.ae/cafu. They can get two free standard and five free overnight monthly fuel delivery orders for one registered»»»

Tech giants Amazon and Microsoft have announced a combined $52.5bn (£39.4bn) investment plan for India over the coming years. Amazon said on Tuesday it was pumping in $35bn into India by 2030 to advance AI-driven digitisation, export growth and job creation, a day after Microsoft committed $17.5bn »»»

An eight-year-old in Zaozhuang, Shandong, China, decided to take generosity to a 'literal gold level', as social media says. The boy chopped up his mother’s marriage-gift necklace and handed the pieces out to classmates, sparking a storm of disbelief and amusement online. The mischief went undetect»»»

Manila: Philippine lawmakers, past and present, could face a legal blowback as their alleged role in "ghost" flood control projects emerges from the shadows. The first arrests have been made in amid a multi-billion scandal involving non-existent infrastructure projects paid in full by Filipino taxp»»»

Commenting on the upcoming no-confidence motion against the government, GERB-UDF Floor Leader and GERB Chair Boyko Borissov told reporters on Thursday that Bulgaria’s entry into the euro area is a geostrategic task that he wants to see through to the end. He said he had informed all partners of thi»»»

The Russian Consul General in Osh, Roman Svistin, and the Deputy Country Director of the UN World Food Programme (WFP) in Kyrgyzstan, Suraya Khan, participated in a ceremony to hand over the latest batch of humanitarian aid for residents of the country, the Russian Embassy in Bishkek reported. It i»»»

The US imposed sanctions on Tuesday on actors it accuses of fueling the war in Sudan, taking aim at what it said was a transnational network that recruits former Colombian military personnel and trains soldiers, including children, to fight for the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces. The US Treasury»»»

Ukraine is "ready for elections", President Volodymyr Zelensky has said, after US President Donald Trump repeated claims Kyiv was "using war" to avoid holding them. Zelensky's five-year term as president was due to end in May 2024, but elections have been suspended in Ukraine since martial law was »»»

Coupang CEO Park Dae-jun (L), seen here testifying at a parliamentary session on Dec. 3, resigned Wednesday over a customer data leak affecting nearly 34 million users. Photo by Yonhap E-commerce giant Coupang Inc. said Wednesday that Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Park Dae-jun has resigned over a r»»»

The Treasury under Secretary Scott Bessent sanctioned a network accused of recruiting Colombian soldiers to fight for the Rapid Support Forces in the Sudan civil war. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo Dec. 10 (UPI) -- The United States has blacklisted a network of four Colombians and fo»»»

Doha, Qatar: As the Doha Forum 2025 concluded this week, Rémy Rioux, Chief Executive Officer of the Agence Française de Développement (AFD) and Chairman of the global Finance in Common coalition, said the forum’s theme Justice in Action captured the shift from rhetoric to real-world impact in inter»»»

Contacts and meetings held between Israel and Syria have not reached any final understanding or agreement between both sides, the office of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Tuesday in response to a report published by Asharq Al-Awsat. Asharq Al-Awsat had quoted unnamed sources sayi»»»

Recreational fishing fees in Bulgaria will rise substantially from 2026, with the annual permit increasing to 50 leva, or about 25.50 euros, instead of the current 25 leva. The change is part of a broader update to the tariff of the Executive Agency for Fisheries and Aquaculture, where all administ»»»

Living comfortably on a modest budget of 1,000 euros per month is entirely feasible in certain countries, according to a recent report by International Living magazine. The study identifies 14 destinations worldwide where couples can manage rent, groceries, transportation, entertainment, and occasi»»»

North Korea launched around 10 artillery rounds from a multiple rocket launcher, Seoul's military said Wednesday. In this March file photo, people watch news of a North Korean launch at Seoul Station. Photo by Jeon Heon-kyun/EPA-EFE SEOUL, Dec. 10 (UPI) -- North Korea fired 10 artillery rounds from»»»

In a matter of days, three big names in South Korea's entertainment industry have made headlines in separate scandals that could derail their careers. The allegations that have embroiled comedians Park Na-rae and Cho Sae-ho, as well as veteran actor Cho Jin-woong, are all different - ranging from w»»»

Doha, Qatar: The State of Qatar, represented by the Administrative Control and Transparency Authority, is hosting the 11th session of the Conference of the States Parties to the United Nations Convention against Corruption from December 15 to 19. The event will address many issues related to combat»»»

Doha, Qatar: Doha Forum has once again affirmed its standing as one of the world’s most influential platforms for dialogue on global stability, peace, and cooperation, according to H E Dennis Francis, President of the 78th Session of the United Nations General Assembly. Speaking to The Peninsula, h»»»

Dubai: The UAE is cementing its status as the world's leading destination for high-net-worth individuals (HNWI), with close to 9,800 millionaires expected to relocate to Dubai and Abu Dhabi by year-end, according to Henley & Partners reports. The influx marks a third consecutive year of record migr»»»

Democrat Eileen Higgins has won the Miami mayoral race in Florida, the first time someone from her party has done so in nearly 30 years. A former county commissioner, Higgins won the runoff election by securing 59% of the votes, defeating her Republican competitor Emilio Gonzalez, who was endorsed »»»

New Delhi, India: Global technology giant Microsoft announced yesterday plans to invest $17.5bn to help build India’s artificial intelligence infrastructure, with CEO Satya Nadella calling it “our largest investment ever in Asia”. Several global corporations have announced large investments this ye»»»

Doha: The growing impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on cybersecurity and telecommunications network resilience was the focus of a guest lecture delivered to postgraduate students at Barzan University College by Ramy Boctor, Vodafone Qatar’s Chief Technology Officer. The session, held at the co»»»

Dubai: Marine archaeologists have discovered the wreck of a 2,000-year-old Egyptian leisure ship beneath the waters off Alexandria, in a rare find offering new insight into life in Roman-era Egypt. According to the European Institute for Underwater Archaeology, divers located the vessel’s remains i»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Annual Sports Day of Ideal Indian School concluded recently with great fanfare, highlighted by a spectacular display featuring 1,200 students. The two-day celebration marked the 41st Annual Sports Day of the Morning Session and the 2nd Annual Sports Day of the Evening Session. Earl»»»

Doha, Qatar: Commercial Bank partnered with Virginia Commonwealth University School of the Arts in Qatar (VCUarts Qatar) through its Continuing Education Program to host an educational initiative aimed at enhancing leadership and team-building skills through creative methodologies that go beyond tr»»»

Doha, Qatar: Sheikh Khalifa bin Jassim bin Mohammed Al Thani, Chairman of Qatar Chamber (QC), stated that the high-speed electric rail link agreement signed between the State of Qatar and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia represents a pivotal strategic step that strengthens the path of economic and devel»»»

Doha, Qatar: Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar (CMU-Q) hosted the inaugural GCC Information Systems Symposium in Education City. This landmark symposium is the first event of its kind, gathering IS educators and scholars from across the Gulf region. CMU-Q is a Qatar Foundation partner university.»»»

Doha: The Human Rights Department at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA), in cooperation with the United Nations Training and Documentation Centre for South-West Asia and the Arab Region, organised a roundtable on exchanging best practices to end violence against women and girls, as part of the »»»

French presidential envoy Jean-Yves Le Drian continued his meetings with Lebanese officials on Tuesday over consolidating the ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah. Le Drian held talks on Monday with President Joseph Aoun and parliament Speaker Nabih Berri, Prime Minister Nawaf Salam, Foreign Mini»»»

The UN is concerned about the possible reintroduction of the death penalty in Kyrgyzstan. Antje Grawe, the United Nations Resident Coordinator in the Kyrgyz Republic, stated today, December 10, at the annual National Dialogue on Combating and Preventing Torture and Other Cruel Treatment held in Bis»»»

Doha, Qatar: Adel Anzimati has no doubt that things will work out on the pitch. He also has a well-thought out back-up plan in place just in case they don’t. Of the 400-plus players taking part at the ongoing FIFA Arab Cup, the Comoros goalkeeper has one of the most unique back stories. Born in Fra»»»

Liverpool: Mohamed Salah reported for Liverpool training yesterday as doubts grow about the star's future at the Premier League champions with Saudi clubs intent on making a move for the striker in the winter transfer window. The 33-year-old Egypt forward was left out of Liverpool's squad for their»»»

Doha, Qatar: With the exciting FIFA Arab Cup group stage now concluded, Qatar is set to deliver the highly anticipated matches of the FIFA Intercontinental Cup, featuring giant football clubs from across the world at Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium. Action begins today with the FIFA Derby of the Americas, as»»»

Doha, Qatar: On behalf of Father Amir H H Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani, H E Sheikh Thani bin Hamad Al-Thani attended the honouring ceremony for the winners of the 11th Sheikh Hamad Award for Translation and International Understanding. The official event was held in Doha yesterday. The ceremon»»»

Doha, Qatar: Moroccan fans packed Lusail Stadium for the Atlas Lions’ clash with Saudi Arabia, hopeful their team would make amends from their previous FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2025 match when they were held to a draw by Oman. That result meant Morocco entered the final matchday under pressure, with the»»»

The US has asked Thailand and Cambodia to "cease hostilities immediately" as border clashes extended for a third day, killing at least 10 people and displacing hundreds of thousands. The two nations must follow de-escalatory measures outlined in a peace accord brokered by US President Donald Trump »»»

Doha, Qatar: A symposium held in Doha yesterday called for reaffirming that human rights must serve as the foundation of dignity in daily life, urging governments, institutions, and communities to transform principles into practical actions that safeguard justice, equality, and human worth amid ris»»»

NEW YORK — Wall Street stocks treaded water early Tuesday as markets digested mixed earnings reports and traded cautiously ahead of a Federal Reserve decision.Shares of Home Depot dipped following quarterly results, while CVS Health charged higher as it lifted its earnings forecast at an investor d»»»

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump said Monday he had reached an agreement with President Xi Jinping to allow US chip giant Nvidia to export advanced artificial intelligence chips to China.The announcement marked a significant shift in US export policy for advanced AI chips, which Joe Biden's admi»»»

Japan issued a megaquake advisory Tuesday after a magnitude 7.5 earthquake struck off the eastern coast of Aomori, the northernmost prefecture of Japan's main island of Honshu, and just south of the northern island of Hokkaido. Damage from this quake was modest — 34 mostly mild injuries and some da»»»

At a forum largely shaped by media leaders, content creators, and digital strategists, an unexpected and refreshingly external perspective came from Daniil Shuleyko, CEO of Yango Group. Unlike most speakers at BRIDGE Summit, Shuleyko does not work in media. His world is product architecture, large-»»»

In October, the European Union approved its 19th package of sanctions against Russia. The measures affected two banks in Kyrgyzstan — Tolubay and Eurasian Savings Bank. Two companies, Old Vector LLC and Grinex LLC, were also included in the list. EU Commissioner for International Partnerships Jozef»»»

Dec. 10 (UPI) -- A British soldier has died in Ukraine in what London's Ministry of Defense has called "a tragic accident." The unidentified member of Britain's Armed Forces died Tuesday morning while "observing Ukrainian forces test a new defensive capability, away from the front lines," the minis»»»

China's annual consumer inflation accelerated to a 21-month peak in November, mainly driven by food prices, while factory-gate deflation deepened, with underlying trends suggesting domestic demand remains weak and unlikely to recover in the near term. The $19 trillion economy is on course to meet B»»»

Dubai: The Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) has reaffirmed that financial support provided under the Nafis programme cannot be treated as guaranteed, long-term fixed income when assessing eligibility for personal loans. The clarification came in response to rising concerns that some Emiratis benefit»»»