We condemn the attack on the logistics base of the UN Interim Security Force for Abyei (UNISFA) in Kadugli, the capital of South Kordofan state in Sudan. We wish Allah’s mercy upon the Bangladeshi peacekeepers who lost their lives in this heinous attack, and a speedy recovery to the wounded. We emp»»»

Speaker of the Shura Council H E Hassan bin Abdullah Al Ghanim met yesterday with Ambassador of the Italian Republic to the State of Qatar H E Paolo Toschi. During the meeting, they discussed cooperation and relations between Qatar and Italy, particularly parliamentary cooperation and ways to suppo»»»

Doha, Qatar: Commercial Bank has launched Qatar’s first Metaverse-enabled Auto Marketplace on the CBQ Mobile App. Through this innovation, customers can now explore a fully interactive, virtual showroom directly from their smartphones. Using Meta Quest (Oculus) virtual reality (VR) headsets, they c»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Qatari Businessmen Association (QBA) yesterday received a Syrian delegation headed by Dr. Hazem Al-Sharaa, Vice President of the Syrian Supreme Council for Economic Development, in the presence of Talal Al-Hilali, Director General of the Investment Authority, and Safwat Raslan, Dir»»»

Several alleged members of a criminal organization dismantled by Greek police over the weekend went on to submit agricultural subsidy applications containing false information to Greece’s state payment agency, OPEKEPE, for the year 2025, even after a major corruption scandal had erupted, according »»»

Venezuela has adjusted and strengthened its defense strategy amid aggressive actions and pressure, President Nicolas Maduro said. "We have adjusted and improved our view of the national defense system, inherited from our ancestors, from the great leader Guaicaipuro and the Caribbean Indigenous resi»»»

All euro coins share a common European side that shows the denomination, but each member state designs its own national side. Bulgaria’s euro coins follow this principle by combining the visual language of the common currency with symbols that are deeply rooted in national history and culture. Thro»»»

Schools in Delhi and surrounding areas have moved classes online and construction has been banned as the Indian capital grapples with hazardous air quality. On Monday morning, a toxic haze engulfed the city, affecting visibility and delaying flights and trains. The city's air quality index (AQI) - »»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT) has signed a new collaboration initiative with Microsoft under the Digital Inclusion Index (DII) project, MCIT’s national initiative designed to measure digital inclusion levels across Qatar and identify factors that affe»»»

Doha, Qatar: Khaled Mohammed Al-Emadi crowned a standout performance by winning the Diamond Tour as the ninth round of the Longines Hathab – Qatar Equestrian Tour concluded on at the main arena of the Qatar Equestrian Federation. Competing over fences set at 150cm, Al-Emadi secured first place aboa»»»

Doha, Qatar: Dukhan Bank announced the names of the most recent round of draw winners for Thara’a, its Shariah compliant savings account, at the Bank’s headquarters. The draw was conducted on 10 December, under the supervision of a representative of the qualitative license and market control depart»»»

Doha, Qatar: Coach Jamal Sellami is hoping Jordan - weakened by key injuries - will maintain their momentum in the FIFA Arab Cup as they clash with in-form Saudi Arabia in the semi-final at Al Bayt Stadium tonight. Jordan have been perfect in the tournament so far, dominating their opponents and em»»»

Doha, Qatar: After a break of more than six weeks, drifting competitions returned to the spotlight with the second round of the Qatar Drift Championship for the 2025/2026 season. The round was held under the patronage Qatar Racing Club Chairman H E Sheikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Thani and witnessed a l»»»

Dubai: Thick fog across large parts of northern India disrupted air traffic on Monday morning, delaying several international flights from Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport. Among the affected services was Etihad Airways flight EY219 to Abu Dhabi, which was delayed due to low visibility. »»»

A threat-representative ICBM target launches from the Ronald Reagan Ballistic Missile Defense Test Site on Kwajalein Atoll in the Republic of the Marshall Islands on March 25, 2019. File Photo by Missile Defense Agency/UPI | License Photo Dec. 15 (Asia Today) -- Foreign Affairs, a publication that »»»

In Kyrgyzstan, the tallest building currently has 27 floors and is nearing completion. Permits have also been issued for the construction of buildings up to 35 stories high. The Minister of Construction, Architecture, Housing and Communal Services Nurdan Oruntaev said on Birinchi Radio. Photo Nurda»»»

Dubai: Actor Dileep was at the Sabarimala Hindu shrine early this morning for a spiritual visit. Clad in a black lungi and long-sleeved shirt, and wearing a mask, he reached the shrine and entered the temple in the early hours. Visuals on local media channels like Asianet captured him walking into »»»

Doha, Qatar: Pyramids FC winger Ewerton admitted that despite falling short against Flamengo in the FIFA Challenger Cup, the Egyptian side’s presence at the FIFA Intercontinental Cup was a landmark moment for the young club. CR Flamengo defeated Pyramids 2-0 at Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium in the FIFA Cha»»»

A senior adviser to Iran's supreme leader said Sunday that the country would "resolutely support" Hezbollah, its ally in Lebanon, in the group's efforts to confront Tehran's regional foe Israel. The remarks by Ali Akbar Velayati came as Lebanon faces pressure from the United States and Israel to di»»»

The era of ‘Pax Americana’ is over for Europe, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has said, adding that the global economy and political order are undergoing a “tectonic shift” in centers of power worldwide. The term ‘Pax Americana’ (American Peace) describes the transatlantic order that emerged afte»»»

Doha, Qatar: Winners of the ninth Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani International Anti-Corruption Excellence (ACE) Award have praised the initiative for its effective role in promoting the global fight against corruption and reinforcing the principles and measures enshrined in the United Nations Conv»»»

Doha, Qatar: A champion has yielded its crown, but it’s safe to say it was held on tightly. In the quarter-finals of the FIFA Arab Cup the defending champions Algeria were eliminated after a penalty shootout which saw the United Arab Emirates emerge victorious. The paradox for the Fennecs is that n»»»

Doha, Qatar: Saudi Arabia made a strong start at the FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2025, reaching the quarter-finals with wins over Oman and Comoros, before a disappointing 1-0 loss to Morocco denied them top spot in their group. However, Herve Renard’s players bounced back swiftly in a gruelling contest aga»»»

Doha, Qatar: Saudi Arabia and Iraq reached the AGCFF U-23 Gulf Cup final after winning their respective semi-finals at Aspire pitches yesterday. Iraq defeated Qatar 6-7 on penalties after the match ended 1-1 in regular time. Al Annabi’s goal was scored by Rashid Al-Abdullah in the 84th minute, whil»»»

Dubai: Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) has joined the ranks of the world’s leading hedge fund destinations after surpassing 100 registered managers, a milestone that firmly positions the Centre within the top five global hubs for hedge fund managers. Sign up for our daily business newsl»»»

Following the first official visit of President of Kyrgyzstan to Turkmenistan, agreements were reached covering a wide range of issues, from gas supplies to electricity imports. Danil Ibraev, member of the Presidium of the Business Council of the Eurasian Economic Union and President of the Kyrgyz »»»

Qassim Hamadeh woke to the sounds of gunfire and explosions in his village of Beit Jin in southwestern Syria last month. Within hours, he had lost two sons, a daughter-in-law and his 4-year-old and 10-year-old grandsons. The five were among 13 villagers killed that day by Israeli forces. Israeli tr»»»

It has been a year since the fall of the former Syrian president Bashar al-Assad and the Levantine doomsayers who predicted that it was “Assad or nothing” have been proved wrong. Contrary to their prophecies, Syria has not fractured along ethnic and religious lines. If that was the script, then Syr»»»

Doha, Qatar: The flags of Qatar and the United Nations (UN) were raised at the venue of the 11th session of the Conference of the States Parties to the UN Convention against Corruption (the UN Anti-Corruption Conference) yesterday. Hosted by Doha from December 15 to 19, the conference will be atten»»»

Dubai: The US Embassy in the UAE has revealed that FIFA World Cup 2026 ticket holders will receive no special visa advantages beyond faster appointment scheduling, with officials warning fans that they purchase tickets and travel packages entirely "at their own risk." Sign up for our daily business»»»

Japan's new submarine "Jingei" is seen during the launching ceremony at Kobe Shipyard & Machinery Works of MHI in Kobe, Hyogo-Prefecture, Japan on October 12, 2022. A diesel-electric Taigei class submarine "Jingei" is 3,000-ton with system of TCM (Torpedo Counter Measure) and may launch the Boeing »»»

Turkmenistan and Kyrgyzstan are discussing the expansion of cooperation in the light industry and agriculture sectors. Danil Ibraev, a member of the Presidium of the Eurasian Economic Union Business Council and President of the Kyrgyz Union of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs, reported on Birinchi »»»

King Abdulaziz International Airport recorded a new historic milestone, reaching 50 million passengers in 2025, marking the highest number ever recorded by a Saudi airport since the launch of civil aviation in the Kingdom, and placing it among the world's mega airports in terms of passenger numbers»»»

Doha, Qatar: Amir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani yesterday honoured the winners of the ninth edition of the Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani International Anti-Corruption Excellence (ACE) Award during a grand ceremony in Doha, reaffirming Qatar’s steadfast commitment to promoting integrity, tra»»»

Doha: Qatar is set to host five-day 11th session of the Conference of the States Parties to the United Nations Convention against Corruption (UNCAC) which will begin today with over 2500 participants from across the globe. The hosting of global conference stems from Qatar’s firm belief in the impor»»»

Dec. 15 (UPI) -- An individual detained by police as a person of interest in the Brown University shooting will be released, authorities and officials said late Sunday as the investigation into the crime continues. The person of interest was taken into police custody early Sunday following a tip th»»»

According to preliminary estimates, Kyrgyzstan’s gross domestic product (GDP) totaled 1,628.6 trillion soms in January—October 2025. Compared to the same period in 2024, GDP increased by 10.2 percent, representatives of the National Statistical Committee said at a press conference. GDP growth edged»»»

President Rumen Radev will begin consultations with representatives of the parliamentary groups in the 51st National Assembly on Monday morning, the presidential press secretariat reported. Radev will meet with GERB-UDF at 10 a.m. and with Continue the Change - Democratic Bulgaria at 11:30 a.m. On »»»

Stock photo of test taking. File Photo by Pixabay/ F1Digitals Dec. 15 (UPI) -- South Korea's annual College Scholastic Ability Test, known as the Suneung, has drawn international attention after British media outlets highlighted complaints over the difficulty of the 2026 English section and raised »»»

A fire broke out at Aziz market on Gandhi Street in Pervomaysky district of the capital. The press service of the Ministry of Emergency Situations of Kyrgyzstan reported. According to preliminary reports, the fire broke out in one of the shopping complex’s shipping containers. Emergency services we»»»

Tokyo: Two pandas at a Tokyo zoo will be returned to China in January, Japanese media said on Monday, potentially leaving Japan without the beloved animals for the first time in half a century. Loaned out as part of China's "panda diplomacy" programme, the distinctive black-and-white animals have s»»»

Dubai: The Indian rupee slid to an all-time low on Monday morning, continuing a sequence of losses that has rattled investor sentiment. The exchange rate stood at ₹24.6 per UAE dirham, marking the weakest on record and extending the stretch of declines seen in recent weeks. (Check live forex rates »»»

A high-profile corruption scandal unfolded in Ukraine in November when the National Anti-Corruption Bureau (NABU) targeted a corruption scheme in the nation's energy sector involving one of Volodymyr Zelensky's closest associates, Timur Mindich. Viktoriya Namchuk, the spouse of Ukrainian fugitive O»»»

The Unification Church's headquarters in Yongsan Ward, Seoul, South Korea, 15 December 2025. Police investigators raided the facility on 15 December to secure evidence in connection with an alleged bribery case involving politicians from both ruling and opposition parties. photo by YONHAP/EPA SEOUL»»»

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Corp (TSMC) in Hsinchu, Taiwan, File Photo by DAVID CHANG/EPA SEOUL, Dec. 12 (Asia Today) - Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., the world's largest contract chipmaker, is considering producing artificial intelligence-related semiconductors at its Kumamoto plan»»»

An investigation has been opened into the alleged beating of a minor girl. The Department of Internal Affairs of Leninsky district of Bishkek reported. A woman T.B. filed a written complaint with the police, reporting that her ex-husband had assaulted their daughter, 16. According to the complainan»»»

Sydney: Australian social media users accused "Islamists" of celebrating the Bondi Beach mass shooting at a Sydney suburb, sharing a video of fireworks going off, which officials said was in fact for Christmas celebrations. The footage is among several threads of misinformation that have emerged on»»»

Muhammad Binghatti, the Emirati genius architect and entrepreneur, is straight-up revolutionising Dubai's luxury real estate scene like a boss on steroids. Snagging the chair at BinGhatti Holding in 2014, he turbocharged his dad's 2008 startup into a design-obsessed empire. This qualified architect»»»

The total volume of remittances to Kyrgyzstan in October 2025 amounted to $340.5 million. The National Bank reported. According to the bank, the largest amount came from CIS countries — $321.6 million. Remittances from non-CIS countries amounted to $18.9 million. At the end of October of this year,»»»

In Shchyolkovo, Moscow region of Russia, a court has handed down sentences to a married couple, an employee of a private medical center, and a woman who gave birth, in a criminal case involving the buying and selling of a newborn child. The Prosecutor’s Office of Moscow region reported. The court e»»»