Vietnam is tightening oversight of gold and foreign currency trading, unveiling a new decree that sets out tougher penalties across the monetary and banking sector as regulators seek to curb speculative activity and improve compliance, Viet Nam News (VNN) reports. »»»

South Korea’s inflation rate eased to its lowest level in five years in 2025, signalling a return to greater price stability after the sharp post-pandemic surge that weighed heavily on households and policymakers, the nation’s Yonhap News Agency reports. »»»

South Korea’s President Lee Jae Myung will travel to China early next week for summit talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping, in a visit that underscores Seoul’s effort to stabilise relations with its largest trading partner amid wider regional tensions. »»»

Kazakhstan is set to become the number two producer of critical mineral gallium globally, according to a deal announcement from Eurasian Resources Group (ERG). ERG said it inked a long-term deal to supply gallium to Mitsub»»»

Japan’s benchmark Nikkei 225 has ended 2025 at its highest year-end level on record, closing above the 50,000 mark after a year marked by sharp volatility, strong corporate earnings and a powerful rally in technology shares. »»»

SoftBank Group has agreed to buy the US-based data centre investor DigitalBridge in a deal valued at about $4bn, underlining Masayoshi Son’s determination to deepen the Japanese group’s exposure to the infrastructure underpinning artificial intelligence. »»»

South Korea’s President Lee Jae Myung will travel to China early next week for summit talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping, in a visit that underscores Seoul’s effort to stabilise relations with its largest trading partner amid wider regional tensions. »»»

Saudi Arabia's ACWA Power received notification from ACWA Power China regarding entry into purchase agreements to acquire several wind energy projects in China, the company stated on Tadawul on December 30. The projects in»»»

South Korea’s President Lee Jae Myung will travel to China early next week for summit talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping, in a visit that underscores Seoul’s effort to stabilise relations with its largest trading partner amid wider regional tensions. »»»

Saudi Arabia's ACWA Power received notification from ACWA Power China regarding entry into purchase agreements to acquire several wind energy projects in China, the company stated on Tadawul on December 30. The projects in»»»

Kazakhstan is set to become the number two producer of critical mineral gallium globally, according to a deal announcement from Eurasian Resources Group (ERG). ERG said it inked a long-term deal to supply gallium to Mitsub»»»

Saudi Arabia expressed regret over United Arab Emirates pressure on Southern Transitional Council forces to conduct military operations near the kingdom's southern border in Yemen's Hadhramaut and Mahra provinces, describing the actions as a threat to national security, the Foreign Ministry stated »»»

Iran’s government spokeswoman said she recognised nationwide protests over living costs, in a bid to cool tensions which have been running high in recent hours due to the collapse in the country's currency and rampant inflation.  »»»

Saudi Arabia expressed regret over United Arab Emirates pressure on Southern Transitional Council forces to conduct military operations near the kingdom's southern border in Yemen's Hadhramaut and Mahra provinces, describing the actions as a threat to national security, the Foreign Ministry stated »»»

Saudi Arabia expressed regret over United Arab Emirates pressure on Southern Transitional Council forces to conduct military operations near the kingdom's southern border in Yemen's Hadhramaut and Mahra provinces, describing the actions as a threat to national security, the Foreign Ministry stated »»»

Saudi Arabia's ACWA Power received notification from ACWA Power China regarding entry into purchase agreements to acquire several wind energy projects in China, the company stated on Tadawul on December 30. The projects in»»»

Turkish authorities detained 110 people suspected of Islamic State membership in Istanbul during operations across 114 addresses in three municipalities beginning at 1.00am on December 30, state-owned TRT Haber reported. »»»

Kazakhstan is set to become the number two producer of critical mineral gallium globally, according to a deal announcement from Eurasian Resources Group (ERG). ERG said it inked a long-term deal to supply gallium to Mitsub»»»

The Munich II Public Prosecutor's Office has announced the termination of an investigation against sanctioned Uzbek-Russian billionaire Alisher Usmanov over suspected violations of Germany's foreign trade law related to EU sanctions imposed on him in 2022. The closure marks another legal victory fo»»»

Russia's Central Bank (CBR) extended the mechanism enabling receipt of coupon income on Belarusian Eurobonds and bond redemption presentations, the regulator stated on December 30. Russia and Belarus maintain close economi»»»

Following the failure to make a breakthrough in the Mar-a-Lago peace talks Russia accused Ukraine of firing 91 drones at president Vladimir Putin’s official residence and vowed a retaliation and to toughen its conditions for a ceasefire. »»»

Russia's Central Bank (CBR) extended the mechanism enabling receipt of coupon income on Belarusian Eurobonds and bond redemption presentations, the regulator stated on December 30. Russia and Belarus maintain close economi»»»

Russia's Ministry of Industry and Trade published footage of the first test flight of the Mi-34M1 helicopter equipped with a domestic VK-650V engine, the ministry stated on its Telegram channel on December 30. The Mi-34M1 »»»

The Munich II Public Prosecutor's Office has announced the termination of an investigation against sanctioned Uzbek-Russian billionaire Alisher Usmanov over suspected violations of Germany's foreign trade law related to EU sanctions imposed on him in 2022. The closure marks another legal victory fo»»»

Former Ukrainian commander-in-chief and current London ambassador, Valerii Zaluzhnyi, will reportedly quit his job and return to Kyiv in January in time for possible presidential elections, , NV.ua reports. A peace deal to»»»

Kosovo’s acting prime minister Albin Kurti said a new government would be formed swiftly after the certification of results, following what he described as a historic victory for his Vetëvendosje Movement in December 28’s snap parliamentary elections. »»»

Turkish Airlines has decided to cancel more than 60 flights today due to heavy snowfall in several cities across the country, company spokesperson Yahya Üstün said. «Sixty-one flights scheduled for December 31 have been canceled due to deteriorating weather conditions in eastern and central Turkey,»»»

Kyrgyzstan has once again taken the lead in the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) in terms of industrial production growth, the Eurasian Economic Commission (EEC) reported. Data show that in January—October of the current year, industrial output across EAEU member states increased by 1.3 percent compa»»»

Chinese President Xi Jinping has congratulated Russian President Vladimir Putin on New Year, saying that he is ready to maintain contact with the leader of Russia and to guide bilateral relations to achieve new results. Xi and Putin exchanged New Year's greetings on December 31. "I am ready to main»»»

As part of a working visit to Mecca, a delegation from the Spiritual Directorate of the Muslims of Kyrgyzstan, led by Deputy Mufti Zholdoshbek azhy Abdyldaev, held a series of meetings on Hajj arrangements. The delegation first met with representatives of the Saudi German Hospital — Makkah. The par»»»

The powers of Kyrgyzstan’s Minister of Justice Ayaz Baetov as Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers have been extended. The corresponding decree was signed by the President. According to the document, state bodies are instructed to continue developing and implementing measures aimed at improv»»»

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has discussed the recent developments in Yemen with UAE Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, deputy spokesperson for the US Department of State Tommy Pigott said. "Secretary Rubio spoke with UAE Deputy Prime Minister and F»»»

The national team of Kyrgyzstan will compete at the 45th Asian Road Cycling Championships in Saudi Arabia, which will be held on February 4-13, 2026. The federation announced. According to it, the country will be represented by its largest delegation ever — 16 athletes in various age and sport cate»»»

Dubai: The countdown has officially begun across the Arab and Islamic world to welcome the holy month of Ramadan 2026, with around 50 days remaining until its anticipated start. According to specialised astronomical calculations, Wednesday, 18 February 2026, is expected to mark the first day of Ram»»»

Manila: Picture this: crooked officials stuffing suitcases with crisp ₱1,000 bills from the flood scam — poof, gone like rain in a drought. Should the Philippines demonetise ₱1,000 and ₱500 bills to flush out corruption amid the widespread tongpats (kickbacks) and ghost flood control projects? The »»»

Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan Edil Baisalov introduced the Deputy Minister for Digital Development to the Ministry of Health’s staff. The Ministry of Health’s press service reported. According to the press service, Temirbek Erkinov has been appointed Deputy Minister for »»»

For the first time in history, the Judo Championship of the Kyrgyz republic will be held in Osh. The Judo Federation announced. On January 23-25, 2026, the strongest judokas will take to the tatami to compete for the title of national champion. The competitions are held under the auspices of the Na»»»

Marup uulu Kaldarbek has been appointed artistic director of the Osh Regional Philharmonic Hall with a three-month probationary period, the Ministry of Culture of Kyrgyzstan reported. According to the ministry, Marup uulu Kaldarbek was born in 1997 in the village of Kara-Gur, Osh region. He holds a»»»

Israeli Prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu has accused Iran of resuming the production of ballistic missiles and the development of nuclear program. "They're going back to production [of missiles]. As far as the nuclear program, I think they're trying to do that. I'm not sure they decided to cross t»»»

Dubai: Scattered rainfall is expected to continue affecting several parts of the UAE as the country heads into New Year’s Eve, bringing cooler temperatures, strong winds and hazardous sea conditions, according to the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM). Further cooling is expected today, New Year’»»»

Abu Dhabi: Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, has received a phone call from Marco Rubio, United States Secretary of State, during which they discussed the strong strategic relations between the two countries, as well as key regional developm»»»

Gold and silver have seen a rollercoaster end to a year in which their prices are on track to record their biggest annual gains since 1979. The price of gold soared by more than 60% this year to hit a record high of more than $4,549 (£3,378) an ounce before slipping after Christmas to stand at abou»»»

For decades, engineering education around the world, and in the UAE, has been built on a clear foundation: mastering the mathematical and conceptual foundations that allow us to design safe and reliable technological systems across a wide range of physical applications, encompassing such diverse ar»»»

Dec. 30 (UPI) -- U.S. Department of Health and Human Services officials have frozen federal child care funding to Minnesota amid accusations of fraud in that state and others. HHS officials announced the action on Tuesday and credited a viral video that suggests rampant fraud is occurring at Minnes»»»

It sounds like science fiction - a factory, located hundreds of kilometres above the Earth, churning out high-quality materials. But a Cardiff-based company is a step closer to making this a reality. Space Forge have sent a microwave-sized factory into orbit, and have demonstrated that its furnace »»»

Dubai: Ras Al Khaimah is preparing to stage its most spectacular New Year’s Eve fireworks display to date, with a main show that will run for 15 minutes and feature one of the largest fireworks displays in the world. As the clock strikes midnight, the show will reach a dramatic finale with the laun»»»

A train driver has died and at least 40 people have been injured in a head-on rail collision near Peru's most popular tourist attraction, Machu Picchu. Two trains collided on the single track leading to the ancient Inca town on 30 December, according to a statement from the local government. It sai»»»

The United Arab Emirates has said it will withdraw its remaining forces from Yemen after a Saudi-led airstrike targeted a shipment at a southern Yemeni port. Riyadh said the shipment included weapons intended for a separatist group, a claim the UAE denied. In a statement on Tuesday, the Emirati Min»»»

Dubai: Many investors are closing out 2025 with more money in their pockets, even after a year that repeatedly tested risk appetite. Global equities recovered from an April shock linked to fresh tariffs and still finished the year with strong gains, while three US rate cuts lowered borrowing costs »»»

On a small boat in the Atlantic, about 27 nautical miles (50km) away from South Africa's Cape Point, a group of bird watchers are calling out seabird names: "Atlantic Yellow-nosed! Black-browed Albatross!" The tour boat takes bird watchers from Cape Town to see endangered seabirds, including albatr»»»