The world’s longest one-stop scheduled passenger route has taken off, connecting Shanghai to Buenos Aires with a stop in Auckland. Starting December 4, this China Eastern route covers 10,627 nautical miles, or nearly 20,000 km (19,681 km to be exact) with a total journey time of up to 29 hours. Als»»»

Bishkek will host the Central Asian Cyber Law Forum — DLAW Forum 2025, a key regional event dedicated to the development of digital law and technology regulation, on December 10. According to the organizers, the event is supported by the Ministry of Digital Development of the Kyrgyz Republic, the N»»»

Preschool education coverage in Kyrgyzstan has reached 50 percent, the Ministry of Education reported. According to the ministry, in the 2024/25 academic year, the share of children enrolled in all types and forms of preschool education, including pre-primary preparation, amounted to 44.3 percent. »»»

Dubai: The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) reported over 12,000 confidential complaints from workers seeking their rights between January and September 2025. In addition, more than 3,500 public reports flagged improper practices in the labour market. Despite this high engageme»»»

The US State Department has urged American citizens to immediately leave Venezuela and avoid all travel to the country. "Do not travel to or remain in Venezuela due to the high risk of wrongful detention, torture in detention, terrorism, kidnapping, arbitrary enforcement of local laws, crime, civil»»»

KUWAIT, Dec 4 (KUNA) -- The UAE World Falcon Racing Cup kicked off in Kuwait on Thursday under UAE's and International Falconry Federations supervision, with the presence and patronage of Minister of Information, Culture and State for Youth Affairs Abdulrahman Al-Mutairi.Speaking to KUNA, Chairman »»»

Eduard Kubatov, head of the Mountaineering Federation of Kyrgyzstan, has raised the flag of the 6th World Nomad Games atop Mount Kilimanjaro, the highest peak in Africa, Secretariat of the World Nomad Games (WNG) reported. Kubatov posted photos on social media, noting that the Games will be the mos»»»

Mumbai: IndiGo cancelled over 550 domestic and international flights this week, snarling operations at key airports including Mumbai with 85 disruptions, Bengaluru at 73, Hyderabad at 68, Chennai at 31 and Delhi at 30. Passengers at Hyderabad vented frustration with slogans as delays piled up. The »»»

Dubai: Over 550 IndiGo flights were cancelled as operational disruptions intensified at major airports, following strict government regulations on crew safety that affected the airline’s roster planning. The budget carrier has assured the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) that stable ope»»»

Kyrgyzstan’s external debt has been reduced to 37 percent, Finance Minister Almaz Baketaev told reporters. According to him, this result was achieved over the past four years as part of implementing the president’s directive to reduce the debt burden on the budget. The head of the ministry describe»»»

The recent statement by Lord Darroch—the UK’s former ambassador to the US and adviser to the prime minister—calling for recognition of Somaliland’s independence is far from an isolated episode of political exotica or the private opinion of a retired diplomat. Lord Darroch of Kew is a figure with di»»»

The National Bank of Kyrgyzstan is increasing its gold reserves. Materials from the World Gold Council say. According to experts, global central banks continued to actively replenish their gold and foreign exchange reserves in October 2025, purchasing a total of 53 tons of gold. The National Bank o»»»

1/10Vladimir Putin — US$200 billion: Russian President Putin is often listed as the wealthiest politician in the world, primarily due to estimated stakes in energy and natural-resource companies. His exact wealth is not confirmed, but analysts believe his influence and long political career contrib»»»

New Delhi: IndiGo, grappling with a surge in flight cancellations, has requested temporary exemptions from certain Flight Duty Time Limitations (FDTL) provisions for its A320 fleet until 10 February 2026. The airline has assured the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) that operational stab»»»

US envoys will meet with Ukrainian negotiators for the third time in two weeks on Thursday in Florida to press ahead with a plan to end the war as President Donald Trump eased economic pressure on Russia by removing some sanctions on the Russian oil giant Lukoil. Two days after the envoys met »»»

A Kyrgyz Language and Manas Studies Center has been opened at the Kyrgyz-Russian Slavic University (KRSU). The press service of the Ministry of Culture, Information, Sports, and Youth Policy reported. The university is also hosting a photo exhibition of archival materials dedicated to the great 20t»»»

Chancellor Friedrich Merz, dismissing him as irrelevant and accusing him of “disqualifying” Germany through warmongering and “Western Civilization suicide.” The exchange began when Dmitriev quoted Merz’s recent allegation that the United States is “playing games, both with you [Zelensky] and with u»»»

President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif took part in the Kyrgyzstan—Pakistan Investment Dialogue held in Islamabad. The presidential press service reported. Participants of the Business Forum were provided with detailed information outlining investment opportunities »»»

During his state visit to the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, President of the Kyrgyz Republic Sadyr Japarov held talks with Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari in narrow and expanded formats. The parties discussed deepening trade, economic, and investment cooperation, developing transport and logis»»»

Dubai: Multiple minor accidents have been reported across Dubai and Sharjah this Friday morning, causing heavy congestion on several key roads. Also Read: Sharjah Police: Remove UAE National Day stickers by December 6 or pay finesCommuters are experiencing significant delays as traffic slows in bot»»»

The parliament of the Faroe Islands voted on Thursday to legalise abortion until the end of the 12th week of pregnancy, overturning a decades-old law that prohibited abortions in most cases. Previous legislation allowed abortions only in certain circumstances - such as rape, incest or risk to the h»»»

During his state visit to Pakistan, President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov met with Speaker of the National Assembly Sardar Ayaz Sadiq and Senate Chairman Yousuf Raza Gilani. The presidential press service reported. The parties discussed issues related to deepening interparliamentary cooperation. Im»»»

Taiwan says it will block access to popular Chinese social media app RedNote or Xiaohongshu for one year following concerns over online shopping scams. The island's Criminal Investigation Bureau said Thursday has detected more than 1,700 fraud cases on since last year with total losses worth more t»»»

A Christmas market will be held in Bishkek. The press service of the German Embassy in the Kyrgyz Republic reported. According to the press service, the market will take place on December 6 at 1 p.m. at Steinbräu restaurant at 5a, Herzen Street. «The event will offer a warm and festive atmosphere i»»»

Italy will not join the NATO initiative to buy US weapons for Ukraine while peace negotiations are underway, Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani has said. The EU has renewed its push to finance additional arms deliveries to Kiev amid signals from Washington that it will seek a diplomatic solution to en»»»

A high-ranking ICC official, Nicolas Herrera, secretly financed the sanctioned UPC armed group in the Central African Republic, according to court materials obtained by Sputnik. Nicolas Herrera, a high-ranking official in the Registry Office of the International Criminal Court (ICC), secretly recru»»»

Frustration mounts as IndiGo flights are disrupted “Someone please tell my boss not to fire me” IndiGo delays leave passengers helpless Passengers face last-minute cancellations IndiGo disruptions impact UAE-bound flights Passengers stranded amid nationwide delaysPassengers across India voiced frus»»»

When Bahara was four months pregnant, she went to a Kabul hospital to beg for an abortion. "We're not allowed," a doctor told her. "If someone finds out, we will all end up in prison." Abortion in Afghanistan is illegal and you can be locked up for having or assisting one. Also In This Package Five»»»

December’s supermoon, a phenomenon when the moon is closest to Earth, making it appear larger and brighter, is the last of three in a row in 2025. It's also the full Cold Moon, the last supermoon of the year. This is a photo gallery curated by AP and AFP photo editors.»»»

A strike on an alleged drug-trafficking boat in the eastern Pacific Ocean killed four people on Thursday, the US military said, amid a growing controversy over a campaign that has taken more than 87 lives. Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth and President Donald Trump's administration have especially co»»»

The US Supreme Court on Thursday allowed Texas to use its newly redrawn congressional districts for the 2026 midterms, a major win for President Donald Trump’s Republicans that could reshape the battle for control of the House and accelerate a wave of politically charged redistricting across the co»»»

Sharjah Police have issued an advisory urging motorists to remove all National Day stickers and decorative vehicle wraps by Saturday, 7 December 2025. In a notice to the public, the General Command of Sharjah Police said all celebratory decals used during National Day festivities must be taken off »»»

India is preparing to open discussions with Russia on potential acquisitions of Su-57 stealth fighter aircraft and the S-500 air defence system during Russia President Vladimir Putin’s state visit on December 4 and December 5, 2025, according to a report by Russian independent business news website»»»

The man accused of assassinating former Japanese prime minister Shinzo Abe has apologised to the ex-leader's family for the first time. Tetsuya Yamagami, who earlier pleaded guilty to murder, told the court on Thursday that he felt "deeply sorry" towards Abe's widow, Akie. Yamagami used a homemade »»»

December’s supermoon, a phenomenon when the moon is closest to Earth, making it appear larger and brighter, is the last of three in a row in 2025. It's also the full Cold Moon, the last supermoon of the year. ___ This is a photo gallery curated by AP and AFP photo editors. Related Topics:tag»»»

Abu Dhabi: The UAE will see a shift in weather conditions over the coming days, with forecasters warning of fog, cloudy skies and the possibility of light rain, particularly in western parts of the country. According to the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM), today’s weather will be partly cloudy»»»

Two labourers stand on the roof of a house in Kenner, outside New Orleans, as US Border Patrol agents clamber up a ladder, getting closer. As the agents move in, trying to arrest them, the men step to the roof's edge, poised in an apparent act of resistance - but it's too high to jump. On the groun»»»

New Zealand police have recovered a diamond-encrusted green Faberge egg after keeping a six-day watch over the thief accused of swallowing it. The 32-year-old allegedly gulped down the egg late last week from a store in the country's largest city, Auckland, but was arrested before he could flee. Al»»»

President Vladimir Putin reiterated that Ukrainian forces must retreat from the Donbas region or face Russian seizure by force, dismissing compromises to end the war. "Either we liberate these territories by force, or Ukrainian troops will leave," he stated in an India Today interview ahead of his »»»

On the day Russian President Vladimir Putin began his first visit to India since the start of the Ukraine war in February 2022, Lok Sabha Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi on November 4 criticised the Modi government for abandoning long-standing parliamentary convention, Indian Express reports.»»»

One of Britain's most distinguished scientists, Prof Sir Paul Nurse, says the government is "shooting itself in the foot" with its visa system for science researchers. Sir Paul told BBC News that high visa fees are deterring early-career researchers, who are instead being welcomed by the UK's econo»»»

A diamond-studded locket swallowed by a New Zealand man who tried to steal it has been "recovered", police say. The Fabergé egg locket, valued at NZ$33,585 ($19,300; £14,600), was recovered in a "natural" manner. "Medical intervention [was] not required," they told the BBC. This comes about a week »»»

Vladimir Putin began a two-day trip to India on December 4, marking his first visit in more than four years and signalling renewed diplomatic engagement between Moscow and New Delhi. His arrival triggered an unusually personal gesture from Narendra Modi, who greeted the Russian leader at Delhi’s Pa»»»

Dubai: Gold buyers in the UAE may need to prepare for much higher prices over the next two years. A new forecast from Deutsche Bank says gold could rise “close to $5,000 per ounce” in 2026 — equal to about Dh 589 per gram. Even the bank’s more moderate estimate points to prices near Dh525 per gram.»»»

Several universities in the United Kingdom have suspended or restricted admissions for students from Pakistan and Bangladesh following tougher immigration rules and rising concerns over alleged visa abuse. The move, detailed in a report by the Financial Times, comes as at least nine higher-educatio»»»

The Trump administration on Thursday slashed the validity of work permits for refugees, asylum seekers and other migrants to just 18 months, stepping up its immigration crackdown only two days after freezing applications from citizens of 19 restricted nations. US President Donald Trump’s administra»»»

A federal grand jury in Virginia has declined to indict New York Attorney General Letitia James, days after a judge dismissed the earlier case against her. It marks another blow to Trump's efforts to prosecute those he considers political adversaries, which also includes ex-FBI Director James Comey»»»

The US Food and Drug Administration is warning people to stop using certain types of glucose monitor sensors after the company that makes them, Abbott Diabetes Care, said the devices were linked to seven deaths and more than 700 injuries. Certain FreeStyle Libre 3 and FreeStyle Libre 3 Plus sensors»»»

The Pentagon said Monday it has endorsed the tripartite AUKUS security pact with the United Kingdom and Australia, which would involve Canberra's acquisition of at least three Virginia-class nuclear submarines within 15 years. The administration of Donald Trump said earlier this year it was reviewi»»»

The US Food and Drug Administration is warning people to stop using certain types of glucose monitor sensors after the company that makes them, Abbott Diabetes Care, said the devices were linked to seven deaths and more than 700 injuries. Certain FreeStyle Libre 3 and FreeStyle Libre 3 Plus sensors»»»