A special center of the Patrol Police Service designed to monitor compliance with traffic rules has officially been launched in the city of Osh, the press service of the City Hall reported. As part of the project, additional 70 modern surveillance cameras capable of recording traffic violations hav»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Deputy Amir HH Sheikh Abdullah bin Hamad Al-Thani, received the Ambassador of the Republic of Gambia to the State of Qatar HE Foday Malang, at his office in the Amiri Diwan this morning, on the occasion of the end of his tenure in the country. His Highness the Deputy Amir awarded t»»»

New Delhi: India’s navy boasts aircraft carriers, submarines, warships and frontline vessels of steel, as it spreads its maritime power worldwide. But none of its vessels is as unusual as its newest addition which sets sail on its maiden Indian Ocean crossing on Monday - a wooden stitched ship insp»»»

The UAE is set to ring in 2026 in spectacular fashion, with a lineup of record-breaking fireworks, drone shows, and never-before-seen pyrotechnic feats. From some of the world’s longest fireworks displays to massive drone formations, the nation is preparing to light up the skies on New Year’s Eve. »»»

Iraq's newly elected parliament convened ​on Monday for its first session since the November national election, opening the ‌way for ‌lawmakers ‌to begin ⁠the ​process ‌of forming a new government. Parliament is due to elect a speaker and ⁠two deputies ‌during its first meeting. ‍ Lawmakers ‍must t»»»

Chile's state-owned copper producer, Codelco, together with Chinese-backed private miner, SQM, announced on Saturday the creation of a giant company to exploit lithium, often referred to as "white gold." The South American country is the world’s second-largest producer of lithium, a key component o»»»

Authorities in Syria's Latakia province announced on Monday that the death toll has risen to four from the armed attack carried out by remnants of the ousted regime on Sunday. It added that 108 people were injured in the violence. The Syrian Defense Ministry announced on Sunday the deployment of mi»»»

Russian President Vladimir Putin wants Ukraine to “succeed” and is ready to support the country economically, including by supplying low-cost energy, US President Donald Trump has said. The two leaders discussed Ukraine during a phone call on Sunday, shortly before Trump met Ukrainian leader Vladim»»»

Poland must remain “ready to defend the western border” with Germany, President Karol Nawrocki has declared. The remarks drew pushback from Polish Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski, who insisted that as long as Germany is an EU and NATO member, it poses no threat. Nawrocki delivered his warning on»»»

Monday's news media are dominated by reports of strong winds causing damage across the country, expected challenges surrounding the upcoming euro changeover, and the recent visit of Bulgarian Patriarch Daniil to the Ecumenical Patriarchate, among other topics. PATRIARCH DANIIL'S ISTANBUL VISIT Spea»»»

Dubai: From January 1, 2026, the price of a soft drink in the UAE will depend on how sweet it is. The country is replacing its long-standing flat 50% excise duty with a new tiered tax system linked to sugar content, a shift that aims to drive healthier choices, encourage product reformulation, and »»»

The incidence of acute respiratory viral infections (ARVI) and influenza in Kyrgyzstan continues to decline, the Department of Disease Prevention and State Sanitary and Epidemiological Surveillance reported to 24.kg news agency. According to specialists, 15,043 cases of ARVI and influenza were offi»»»

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Thailand's army has accused Cambodia of breaching a newly-signed ceasefire deal reached after weeks of deadly clashes that forced nearly one million people from their homes. In a statement, the Thai army said than more than 250 unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) were detected flying from the Cambodian»»»

In 2025, demand for cruises increased by approximately 25% compared to the previous year. Early booking figures for cruise departures in 2026 and 2027 confirm this trend. Romanians plan these holidays well in advance and are increasingly choosing complex experiences with longer durations and multip»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Deputy Amir HH Sheikh Abdullah bin Hamad Al-Thani, received in his office at the Amiri Diwan on Monday morning HE Eng. Mohamed Hamel, Secretary General of the Gas Exporting Countries Forum (GECF), who paid a farewell call on His Highness on the occasion of the end of his term. His »»»

New Delhi: The Supreme Court of India on Monday put in abeyance its earlier order accepting a revised definition of the Aravalli Hills, after mounting concerns that the move could open large swathes of the ecologically sensitive range to mining activity. A three-judge Bench headed by Chief Justice »»»

Thailand's army on Monday accused Cambodia of violating a newly signed ceasefire agreement, reached after weeks of deadly border clashes, by flying more than 250 drones over its territory. The Thai army said "more than 250 unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) were detected flying from the Cambodian side»»»

Growing Chinese auto giant BYD stands poised to officially surpass Tesla as the world's biggest electric vehicle company in annual sales. The two groups are expected soon to publish their final figures for 2025, and based on sales data so far this year, there is almost no chance the American compan»»»

Israel's Supreme Court has issued an interim order suspending a government decision to shut down Galei Tsahal, the country's decades-old and widely listened-to military radio station. In a ruling issued late Sunday, Supreme Court President Isaac Amit said the suspension was partly because the gover»»»

ISIS militants clashed with police in northwest Türkiye on Monday, leaving three police officers and six militants dead, Türkiye's interior minister said. At least eight other police officers and a night guard were wounded. The shooting occurred in Elmali district in Yalova province, south of Istan»»»

BELGRADE - Russia's Gazprom neft and the Russian-Serbian oil company NIS, alongside the Serbian government, continue to supply Serbia with fuels also after the October 9 entry into force of US sanctions on NIS, Russian Ambassador to Belgrade Alexander Botsan-Kharchenko said on Monday. "In cooperati»»»

The State Committee for National Security of Kyrgyzstan (SCNS) has detained a fraud suspect. According to the state committee, citizen S.U.E. posed as having close family ties with the President of Kyrgyzstan and the Chairman of the SCNS. He is reported to have seized a Toyota Tundra ($65,000) and »»»

The State Committee for National Security (SCNS) has detained a citizen of Kyrgyzstan who was posing as an officer of the agency, the security services reported. According to the SCNS, within the framework of a criminal fraud case, citizen B.K.B., who previously worked at institution No. 21 of the »»»

FEBRUARY 14, 2017 Egypt’s economy is being overhauled. It has floated the pound, raised interest rates and cut subsidies, securing a US$12 billion IMF loan in November. Foreign inflows to Egypt’s stock market have reached the most since the 2011 uprising, with investors betting on an earnings recov»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Public Works Authority, Ashghal, announced the closure of Mesaimeer Interchange Tunnel for vehicles coming from Mesaieed Road towards Rawdat Al Khail Street. The closure in coordination with General Directorate of Traffic, will be for 8 hours from 2am to 10am on Friday, January 2, »»»

Dubai: The UAE is set to ring in 2026 with a crisp, wintery atmosphere as a significant weather shift moves across the region. While residents and tourists prepare to gather at iconic landmarks for fireworks and festivities, the latest weather forecast indicates that the transition from 2025 to 202»»»

MOSCOW Sputnik - Moscow will receive information about the results of the talks in Florida between Volodymyr Zelensky and US President Donald Trump after a new conversation between Russian President Vladimir Putin and the US leader, Moscow cannot assess them yet, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov sai»»»

Dubai: Emirati students, graduates and young professionals looking to break into aviation will soon be able to meet top recruiters and decision-makers under one roof, with the UAE’s first Civil Aviation Career Fair confirmed for January in Dubai.​ Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques »»»

Ahead of the New Year holidays, law enforcement agencies in Kyrgyzstan have switched to an enhanced duty mode, the Ministry of Internal Affairs reported. More than 12,000 police officers across the country will be deployed on New Year’s Eve to maintain public order and ensure citizens’ safety. In p»»»

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India's Supreme Court has put on hold a controversial order that had suspended the life sentence of a former lawmaker convicted of raping a teenager. Kuldeep Singh Sengar, formerly of the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), was found guilty in 2019 under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offe»»»

Quito, Ecuador: Multiple gunmen killed six people on Sunday, including a two-year-old girl, after shooting up a beachside boardwalk in southwestern Ecuador, police said. Three others were wounded in the attack in popular whale-watching destination Puerto Lopez, after men in a van and on two motorcy»»»

How was your 2025? For many, myself included, it was fairly tumultuous. There was work stress, anxiety about my family’s health and sadness about world events. But there were bright spots, too, including awe-inspiring concerts; trips to different cities and countries; and deepening friendships over»»»

Mexican authorities said on Sunday that at least 13 people ​were killed after an Interoceanic Train carrying 250 people derailed in the southern state of Oaxaca. The Mexican Navy said the train, which derailed near the town of Nizanda, was carrying nine crew members and 241 passengers. Of those on »»»

North Korea said Monday it fired long-range strategic cruise missiles into the sea to test the country’s nuclear deterrence, days after it showed apparent progress in the construction of its first nuclear-powered submarine. Sunday’s launches were the latest weapons display by North Korea ahead of i»»»

At least one person has died after two helicopters crashed in New Jersey on Sunday afternoon, according to local news reports, citing US officials. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) reported that Enstrom F-28A and Enstrom 280C helicopters collided in mid-air near the airport in the small to»»»

US President Donald Trump called his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin, on Sunday to discuss a number of issues related to the Ukraine peace talks ahead of a meeting with Vladimir Zelensky in Florida, Kremlin foreign policy aide Yury Ushakov has said. The two presidents held a “friendly, well-wis»»»

Higher pay for service members, numerous amendments to the Defence and Armed Forces Act, and the arrival of the first eight F-16 Block 70 fighter jets were among the major developments affecting Bulgaria’s Armed Forces in 2025, while the personnel shortage in the army remained one of the main chall»»»

BELGRADE - The Serbian dinar's official median exchange rate against the euro is 117.3321 dinars for one euro on Monday, which is a slight change relative to Friday, the National Bank of Serbia said. The dinar is steady against the euro m-o-m and down by 0.3 pct y-o-y and relative to the beginning »»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Russian armed forces have taken control of the settlement of Dibrova in Donetsk People's Republic (DPR), the Russian Defense Ministry said on Monday. "Units of Battlegroup Zapad have completed the liberation of the village of Dibrova in the Donetsk People's Republic," the min»»»

DOHA: Minister of State for Foreign Affairs HE Sultan bin Saad Al Muraikhi has met with Ambassador of the Republic of Indonesia to the State of Qatar HE Ridwan Hassan, on the occasion of the end of his tenure. The Minister of State for Foreign Affairs extended thanks to the ambassador for his effor»»»

The announcement by the Government of Punjab allowing the celebration of Basant in February 2026 marks the return of a festival that has long been woven into the cultural fabric of the region. For centuries, Basant was not merely an event — it was a symbol of joy, artistic expression, and communal »»»

To ensure that investors and businesses feel securely protected by the state, law enforcement agencies in Kyrgyzstan will cease unjustified inspections starting January 1, 2026, in order to safeguard conscientious entrepreneurs. Ravshanbek Sabirov, head of the National Investment Promotion Agency, »»»

Dubai, UAE: iCAUR, an electric-led automotive brand from China, is launching in the Middle East with the dynamic V27 SUV. Making its regional debut in the UAE, iCAUR is expected to expand its footprint across the Middle East. Driving the green mobility revolution in the region In an important devel»»»

In a strategic initiative to modernize its mining sector, Egypt will launch a Digital Mining Platform in early 2025, as announced by Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources, Karim Badawi. This platform aims to streamline operations and attract both local and international investors, aligning wi»»»

Egypt’s stock market closed the week ending Thursday, 25 December, in negative territory, with broad-based declines reflecting continued local profit-taking and year-end portfolio adjustments. Despite the losses, sustained buying by non-Arab foreign investors offered a partial buffer, reinforcing t»»»

Egypt has signed a new oil and gas exploration agreement with Terra Petroleum, marking the British firm’s first entry into the country’s upstream energy sector, as Cairo steps up efforts to attract foreign investment and lift hydrocarbon output. The deal, signed between the Egyptian General Petrole»»»

Egypt has signed $1.15bn in new industrial investment agreements with three Chinese companies in the Suez Canal Economic Zone, underscoring accelerating foreign interest in the country’s manufacturing push. The contracts, signed between TEDA Egypt and the Chinese firms, will be implemented in the S»»»