A woman suffered from smoke inhalation during the fire at 3 Komnaty café in Bishkek. The press service of the Emergency Situations Ministry reported to 24.kg news agency. According to the ministry, the victim received assistance from ambulance crew. The Center for Emergency Medicine reported that t»»»

Doha, Qatar: Defending champions Algeria will be aiming for a victory against Iraq tonight in their final Group D match, seeking a smooth progression to the quarter-finals of the FIFA Arab Cup. With Iraq already through to the next stage, Algeria need just a point to confirm their place in the last»»»

Doha, Qatar: Cruz Azul goalkeeper Andres Gudino says the prospect of meeting Paris Saint-Germain in the final of the FIFA Intercontinental Cup Qatar 2025 would be “incredible,” as the Mexican giants prepare for their long-awaited return to a FIFA club tournament. Speaking to FIFA, the veteran goalk»»»

The Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC) hosted today (Tuesday) the second day of the Bridge 2025 Summit, the world’s largest and most diverse event in the fields of media, content, entertainment, and sports, with extensive participation from industry pioneers and leaders of international i»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Fund for Development (QFFD) announced the signing of 18 development and humanitarian agreements, with a total contribution exceeding QR2.016 billion, targeting more than 4.7 million beneficiaries worldwide, on the sidelines of the 23rd edition of the Doha Forum 2025. These agreem»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC), in partnership with World Athletics and the Qatar Fund for Development (QFFD), has officially launched “Aim Beyond” project that aims to empower youth and underserved communities through the transformative power of sport. The announcement of the proje»»»

Chairman of Yemen’s Presidential Leadership Council Dr. Rashad al-Alimi said on Monday the Southern Transitional Council’s (STC) actions in eastern provinces in recent days undermine the legitimate government and the country’s security. He met in Riyadh with ambassadors of countries that are sponso»»»

The European Union is studying options for strengthening Lebanon’s Internal Security Forces (ISF) to help free up the Lebanese army to focus on disarming the armed group Hezbollah, according to a document seen by Reuters on Monday. A 2024 truce between Lebanon and Israel remains fragile, with Israe»»»

Japan was assessing damage Tuesday and cautioning people of potential aftershocks after a late-night 7.5 magnitude earthquake caused injuries, light damage and a tsunami in Pacific coastal communities. At least 33 people were injured, one seriously, the Fire and Disaster Management Agency said. Mos»»»

Dubai: The Dubai Financial Services Authority has restricted Kulvir Virk, former chief executive of the UK-based fund manager SVS Securities PLC, from conducting any financial services activity in or from the Dubai International Financial Centre. The decision follows enforcement action by the UK Fi»»»

Damascus, Dec.8 (SANA) President Ahmad al-Sharaa received a congratulatory cable from Sultan Haitham bin Tariq of Oman on the occasion of Liberation Day. In his cable, the Sultan of Oman extended his sincere congratulations and warm regards, wishing President al-Sharaa good health and happiness. He»»»

Japan plans to hold a C5+1 summit with the five Central Asian states on December 19-20 in Tokyo, Japanese media report. According to them, the agenda may also include bilateral talks between Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and the leaders of the region. Taro Aso, Vice President of the ruling Liberal »»»

Doha, Qatar: Egypt will take on Jordan in a decisive Group C clash today at Al Bayt Stadium as The Pharaohs battle for a slot in the quarter-finals of the FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2025. Head coach Helmy Toulan said his squad understands the weight of the task as they seek the win that will secure a plac»»»

Oil prices edged down on Tuesday, extending losses from the 2% drop in the previous session, with markets keeping a close eye on peace talks to end Russia's war in Ukraine and a looming decision on US interest rates. Brent crude futures were down 8 cents, or 0.1%, to $62.41 a barrel at 0409 GMT. US»»»

Dubai: The flurry of initial public offerings (IPOs) on the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) and the Dubai Financial Market (DFM) has been a defining feature of the UAE’s capital markets over the past five years. Driven largely by state-led privatisations, these offerings have frequently attract»»»

The Eurasian Development Bank (EDB) predicts record economic growth for Kyrgyzstan by the end of 2025. According to the EDB, fixed capital investment in the country increased by 18.9 percent over the first 10 months. The main drivers of the national economy are water supply and sanitation—investmen»»»

Russia is advancing in almost all directions in the special military operation zone, Chief of the General Staff of the Russian armed forces Valery Gerasimov said. Gerasimov inspected the progress of combat missions by the forces of the Tsentr battlegroup operating in the Dnepropetrovsk direction in»»»

Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving (L) dribbles past Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier (R) during the second half of an NBA game between the Dallas Mavericks and the Miami Heat in Dallas, Texas, on March 7, 2024. On Monday, Rozier pleaded not guilty to federal charges in an alleged illegal gambling an»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar’s future Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) headquarters is designed to be more than a government building; it will be a symbol of diplomacy, a cultural landmark, and a respectful dialogue with the nation’s architectural past. At the helm of this ambitious project is internationa»»»

The Israeli military said on Tuesday that it struck infrastructure belonging to Hezbollah in several areas in southern Lebanon, including what it described as a training compound used by the armed group's Radwan forces. Military structures and a launch site belonging to Hezbollah were also hit in t»»»

Honduras on Monday issued an arrested warrant for former Honduran President Juan Orlando Hernandez, who was released from U.S. prison earlier this month after receiving a pardon from President Donald Trump. File photo by Gustavo Amador/EPA Dec. 9 (UPI) -- Honduras' attorney general on Monday night »»»

Doha, Qatar: Uruguay’s position aligns closely with Qatar’s global advocacy for peace, humanitarian access, and a long-term political resolution, Uruguay’s Minister of Foreign Affairs H E Mario Lubetkin said. Speaking to The Peninsula yesterday on the sidelines of the inauguration of “King Time,” a»»»

Syrian interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa vowed on Monday that his country will work on ensuring no repeat of violations against the Syrian people. In a speech marking the one-year anniversary of the ouster of President Bashar al-Assad, he also renewed his pledge to achieve transitional justice. “We»»»

New Delhi: DreamFolks Services Limited, India’s largest travel and lifestyle experiences company, announces the acquisition of a 60% stake in Easy to Travel (ETT), a Dubai-based airport services distribution platform with a strong global footprint. This strategic investment accelerates DreamFolks’ »»»

A draft resolution of the Bishkek City Council on «Renaming Streets in the City of Bishkek» has been submitted for public discussion. The purpose of the document is to create a legal framework for eliminating duplicate and fragmented street names and simplifying the capital’s address system. City o»»»

A set of tough US sanctions imposed on Syria under its former leader Bashar al-Assad could be lifted within weeks, after their repeal was included in a sweeping defense policy bill unveiled during the weekend and due for votes in Congress within days. The Senate and House of Representatives include»»»

The National Assembly Committee on Budget and Finance is expected today, December 9, to discuss revised versions of the 2026 State Budget Bill, the Public Social Insurance Budget Bill and the National Health Insurance Fund Budget Bill at first reading, according to information published on the legi»»»

The US position towards Ukraine's Zelensky has hardened, including on issues of territory and control of the Zaporozhye Nuclear Power Plant, according to an Axios report. Zelensky is being pressured to accept serious territorial concessions as part of President Donald Trump’s proposed peace plan, s»»»

The owners of a nightclub in Goa, India, where a devastating fire killed 25 people on Sunday, fled the country hours after the tragedy, police have said. Indian authorities confirmed the two brothers, Saurabh and Gaurav Luthra, boarded a flight to Phuket in Thailand shortly after the incident. Inve»»»

Sapporo, Japan: A big quake off Japan injured at least 30 people, authorities said Tuesday, damaging roads and knocking out power for thousands in freezing temperatures. The Japan Meteorological Agency said the magnitude 7.5 quake at 11:15 pm on Monday (1415 GMT) -- downgraded from its first readin»»»

A young man who rented a vehicle for 114 days and failed to settle the outstanding charges has been ordered to pay Dh20,174 to the car rental company, according to a ruling by the Al Ain Civil, Commercial and Administrative Court. Court records show that the company filed a lawsuit demanding the un»»»

Ukraine is preparing to present a revised peace plan to the White House, as it seeks to avoid making territorial concessions to Russia. Kyiv is set propose alternatives to the US after President Volodymyr Zelensky again ruled out surrendering land, saying he had "no right" to do so under Ukrainian »»»

A new prosecutor, Erkingul Urdaletova, has been appointed in Manas city. The press service of the City Hall reported. It is noted that the newly appointed head of the supervisory authority has already been introduced to the municipal staff and Manas prosecutor’s office. Erkingul Urdaletova previous»»»

At the Kecskemét stop of the Digital Civic Circles tour, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán reaffirmed that the 2026 parliamentary election will be a turning point for Hungary’s future amid a mounting international crisis. “Next year’s election will be the last before the war,” he said. “If we have a Brus»»»

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said that it had struck Hezbollah military targets in southern Lebanon. "A short while ago, the IDF struck infrastructure belonging to the Hezbollah terrorist organization in several areas in southern Lebanon," the IDF said on Telegram. It noted that the strikes targ»»»

Kyrgyzstan’s electricity imports from Russia decreased. These data are presented in an analysis prepared by the Kazakhstani holding company Samruk-Energy. The figures were processed based on data for the period from January to September 2025. Electricity imports from Russia decreased by 3.1 percent»»»

TOKYO, Dec 8 (KUNA) -- The US reaffirmed Monday that "complete denuclearization" of North Korea remains the policy shared with South Korea, after a new US security strategy document showed the phrase was absent, Yonhap News Agency reported, citing Acting US Ambassador to South Korea Kevin Kim.He ma»»»

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang speaks as President Donald Trump listens during an "Investing in America" event at the White House in Washington, D.C., on April 30. On Monday, Trump announced he would allow Nvidia to sell some Artificial Intelligence chips to China with a 25% cut for the United States. Fil»»»

A fire broke out this morning in a building at the intersection of Erkindik Boulevard and Sagymbai Manaschi Street in Bishkek, a 24.kg news agency correspondent reported from the scene. According to preliminary information, the fire began in the basement of the café 3 Komnaty. A firefighting crew a»»»

The Institute of Seismology of the National Academy of Sciences recorded two earthquakes in Kyrgyzstan on December 8. The first quake, with a magnitude of 4, occurred at 8:15 p.m. on December 8 in Batken region. Its epicenter was located 12 kilometers northeast of Ravat village, 17 kilometers north»»»

Deputy Foreign Minister of Kyrgyzstan Meder Abakirov had a telephone conversation with Lithuanian Deputy Foreign Minister Audra Plepytė. The parties discussed bilateral cooperation and the conditions for Kyrgyz freight carriers to cross the Lithuanian border. The press service of the Foreign Affair»»»

An Indiana Senate panel has approved a bill to redraw the state's congressional districts. File Photo by Mike Theiler/UPI | License Photo Dec. 8 (UPI) -- An Indiana Senate panel on Monday approved legislation to redraw congressional district maps that are expected to give Republicans two additional»»»

Dubai lit up once again as the Dubai Shopping Festival (DSF) kicked off on Friday, December 5, launching more than a month of nightly fireworks across the city. Running until January 11, 2026, the festival offered a packed calendar of free entertainment for residents and visitors. The displays, pre»»»

Dubai: Gold prices in Dubai remained unchanged on Tuesday morning, with 24-karat gold trading at Dh506.25 per gram and 22-karat at Dh468.75. The steady start reflects a cautious tone in global markets as traders await confirmation of an expected US rate cut later this week. (Check latest UAE gold p»»»

India’s aviation ministry is poised to slash IndiGo’s domestic flight schedule by 5% — about 110 daily flights — redistributing slots to competitors amid a crippling crisis that grounded over 2,000 flights since early December 2025, local media reported. This move targets IndiGo’s 61% market domina»»»

The Central Commission for Elections and Referendums of Kyrgyzstan yesterday approved the results of the early parliamentary elections in 12 more multi-mandate constituencies and declared the vote valid. For each constituency, the protocols of the district election commissions and the lists of elec»»»

Dubai: Abu Dhabi Mobility (AD Mobility) has announced a partial closure on Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Street, which commenced on Tuesday, 9 December, and is scheduled to remain in place until Monday, 22 December, as crews carry out essential road maintenance works. The authority advised the public on »»»

The 6th meeting of the Intergovernmental Commission on Economic and Humanitarian Cooperation between Kyrgyzstan and Azerbaijan was held in Baku. The Cabinet of Ministers’ press service reported. Particular attention was paid to increasing mutual trade turnover and diversifying the bilateral trade s»»»

A 7.5-magnitude earthquake struck off northern Japan late Monday, injuring at least 23 people and triggering small tsunami waves along the Pacific coast. Authorities warned of aftershocks and a heightened risk of a major quake as damage assessments continued into Tuesday. A powerful 7.5-magnitude e»»»

On December 8, President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov visited the National Television and Radio Broadcasting Corporation (NTRK) building after a major renovation. The presidential press service reported. The head of state was shown the NTRK administrative building on Molodaya Gvardiya Boulevard, the»»»