US President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that an announcement about which world leaders will serve on the Gaza Board of Peace should be made early next year. Trump told reporters during an economic event in the White House Roosevelt Room that a variety of leaders want to be on the board, which w»»»

Adopted children who are citizens of Kyrgyzstan will now be placed on the consular register. The press service of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic reported. According to the ministry, the order «On Approving the Procedure for Registration and Maintenance of the Consular Record»»»

Iceland has become the latest country to boycott next year’s Eurovision Song Contest, its public broadcaster RUV announced Wednesday, joining a growing wave of withdrawals triggered by the decision to allow Israel to compete. Iceland is now the fifth nation to pull out, following Spain, the Netherl»»»

Sharjah: Sharjah Police have helped a young man overcome drug addiction after his mother reached out in desperation, fearing for both his safety and her own. Brigadier Majid Al Asam, Director of the Anti-Narcotics Department at Sharjah Police, told Gulf News that the case began when the distressed »»»

Doha, Qatar: Morocco coach Tarik Sektioui believes his side’s unity and focus can carry them past a “respectable” Syrian team when the two sides meet in their FIFA Arab Cup quarter-final at the Khalifa International Stadium today. Morocco will be brimming with confidence after finishing their Group»»»

Manila: After years of sluggish sales, Metro Manila’s mid-income condo market is roaring back to life. This has caught both developers and buyers off guard. Strong new launches and brisk demand are signalling that this is no dead-cat bounce, but a full-scale comeback. Sweet spotBased on the latest »»»

Trump administration officials have held advanced discussions on hitting UN Palestinian refugee agency UNRWA with terrorism-related sanctions, said two sources with direct knowledge of the matter, prompting serious legal and humanitarian concerns inside the State Department. The United Nations agen»»»

Warning: This article contains disturbing details from the start. A group of children spotted Adel's body on their way to school, just as his parents were heading to the police station to report him missing. A grotesque, charred silhouette, reclining, with one knee raised, as if lounging on one of »»»

The Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry of the Kyrgyz Republic reports that the Naryn Regional Water Management Department has successfully completed important reconstruction work on Kyzyl-Zhyldyz canal. As part of the project, 13,395 square meters of concrete canvas w»»»

Several people preform a memorial service for their deceased family member before a tombstone in the Tombstone Park for the Missing with the Jeju 4.3 Peace Park, Jeju City, on April 3, 2023. Photo by Darryl Coote/UPI JEJU ISLAND, South Korea, Dec. 11 (UPI) -- The South Korean government has apologi»»»

Doha, Qatar: Minister of Finance, H E Ali bin Ahmed Al Kuwari, announced yesterday the details of the 2026 budget and revealed that the total expected expenditure stands at QR220.8bn and revenue amounts to QR199bn. The education sector is allocated QR21.8bn, and the health sector QR25.4bn, reflecti»»»

Dubai: The Malayalam film industry woke up to a seismic jolt this week after actor Dileep was acquitted of all charges in the 2017 actress abduction and assault case — a case that had defined the #MeToo movement in Kerala, reshaped public debate around misogyny in cinema, and mobilised unprecedente»»»

When China’s President Xi Jinping inaugurated Peru’s Chancay megaport in November 2024, he was doing far more than opening a Chinese offshore project; he was executing a vision that has reshaped global power three times before and is poised to do so again. The $1.3bn deep-water facility, capable of»»»

French diplomat Sylvie Bermann first encountered China as a young student at the twilight of the Cultural Revolution in 1976-77. Two decades later, she returned as her country’s ambassador to Beijing from 2011-14, before serving as the French envoy to London from 2014-17, and as ambassador to Mosco»»»

President Donald Trump said Wednesday that the United States has seized an oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela as tensions mount with the government of President Nicolás Maduro. Using US forces to take control of a merchant ship is incredibly unusual and marks the Trump administration’s latest pu»»»

Dubai: Dana Gas, the Middle East’s largest privately owned natural gas firm, has announced a new gas discovery at the North El-Basant 1 exploratory well in Egypt’s onshore Nile Delta. Initial results indicate reserves of 15-25 billion cubic feet (bcf) of natural gas, with production expected to exc»»»

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kyrgyzstan (MFA) issued an official statement regarding the Constitutional Court’s decision on the death penalty. The ministry noted that the recent rise in cases of the murder of children and women under aggravating circumstances has deeply shocked the entire cou»»»

A powerful dust storm swept through Toru-Aigyr and several coastal settlements of Issyk-Kul, making movement nearly impossible. Visibility dropped sharply, in some places to just a few meters, eyewitnesses reported. According to meteorologists, the speed of the western wind reached 33–35 meters per»»»

Japanese police have suspended the car driving licences of nearly 900 cyclists after they were caught riding bicycles under the influence of alcohol, local media report. Authorities deemed that the offenders were "likely to pose a significant danger when driving a car". The number of suspended car »»»

At 1:30 p.m. on Thursday, Parliament will vote on the draft resolution of no confidence in the Council of Ministers headed by Prime Minister Rosen Zhelyazkov. The debate on the sixth no-confidence motion citing failure in economic policy took place on Wednesday. Under Parliament’s rules, the vote m»»»

Doha, Qatar: Visit Qatar will bring the globally acclaimed musical 'Mary Poppins' to Doha for the first time, with performances scheduled from May 11-30, 2026. The production - inspired by the stories of PL Travers and the classic Walt Disney film - will be performed at the Al Mayassa Theatre in th»»»

Dubai: Abu Dhabi has launched the Fintech, Insurance, Digital and Alternative Assets (FIDA) cluster, a major initiative aiming to build the emirate’s next growth engine in global finance. By 2045, the new cluster is expected to contribute $15.2 billion to direct GDP, create 8,000 skilled jobs and a»»»

Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan Adylbek Kasymaliev addressed citizens on the occasion of International Mountain Day, emphasizing the importance of protecting mountain ecosystems and strengthening the resilience of mountainous regions in the face of climate change. In his address,»»»

According to the Presidential Plenipotentiary Envoy to Issyk-Kul region of Kyrgyzstan, a state of emergency has been declared in Tyup district following heavy precipitation and a sharp deterioration in weather conditions. It was reported that emergency services and civil defense agencies were put o»»»

Doha, Qatar: As Qatar prepares for National Day next week, the celebrations are already beginning this weekend. An interactive cultural experience opened yesterday, December 10, 2025, at Darb Al Saai; the Arab Cup quarterfinals are taking place; Polo Al Marsa debuts this weekend; there is musical c»»»

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»»»