WASHINGTON, Dec 12 (KUNA) -- U.S. President Donald Trump said that Washington could participate in a meeting due in Europe on Saturday looking into a diplomatic solution to end the war in Ukraine."There's a meeting on Saturday. We'll see whether or not we attend the meeting. We said we'll attend th»»»

A total of 104 people were hospitalized with Covid-19 in the first week of December, resulting in seven deaths, the National Public Health Organization (EODY) announced. No new intubations were reported during the period.»»»

TOKYO, Dec 12 (KUNA) -- A strong earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.7 on the Richter scale hit Japan's northern Pacific coast on Friday, the Japan Meteorological Agency said. There were no immediate reports of casualties or major damage from the 11:44 p.m. (0244 GMT) quake. The weather ag»»»

Dubai: The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) has announced that January 1, 2026, will be an official holiday in the UAE for all private sector employees. The holiday is in accordance with the UAE Cabinet decision on approved official holidays for government and private sectors. »»»

Doha, Qatar: All hands are on deck, and everything is prepared to host a remarkable Qatar T100 Triathlon World Championship Final Week, the first of its kind in the nation, the organisers have stated. Addressing a press conference yesterday, organised by Visit Qatar, the Professional Triathletes Or»»»

The US is still trying to convince Kyiv to concede territories to Russia, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Thursday. Washington wants for Ukraine – and not Russia – to withdraw its troops from parts of the Donetsk region, where a "free economic zone" would be installed, Zele»»»

The Intergovernmental Council of the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) granted a tariff exemption for the import of electric vehicles into Armenia, Belarus, and Kyrgyzstan for the next year. The decision was made at a meeting in Moscow. Heads of Government of the Union’s member states agreed to provid»»»

KUWAIT, Dec 12 (KUNA) -- His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah sent on Friday a cable to President of Kenya Dr. William Samoei Ruto, congratulating him on his country's Independence Day.In the cable, His Highness the Amir wished President Ruto good health and wellness, and »»»

KUWAIT, Dec 12 (KUNA) -- His Highness the Crown Prince Sheikh Sabah Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah sent on Friday a cable to President of Kenya Dr. William Samoei Ruto, congratulating him on his country's Independence Day.In the cable, His Highness the Crown Prince wished President Ruto good health and w»»»

KUWAIT, Dec 12 (KUNA) -- His Highness the Prime Minister Sheikh Ahmad Abdullah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah sent on Friday a cable to President of Kenya Dr. William Samoei Ruto, congratulating him on his country's Independence Day. (pickup previous) mt»»»

Dec. 12 (UPI) -- European Union member states have approved nearly $2.7 billion in funding for Ukraine as part of a plan to bolster the war-besieged nation's recovery, reconstruction and modernization. The disbursement of the funds was approved Thursday by the European Council, the 27-member block'»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar University (QU) has announced a strategic collaboration with Google Cloud aimed at advancing AI capabilities, fostering digital transformation, and solidifying Qatar's position as a regional technology leader. This collaboration unveils three key initiatives designed to enhance r»»»

US President Donald Trump's first presidential term (2017-21) was not simply a shift in the trajectory of American foreign policy; it marked a profound geopolitical transformation that reassessed the very structure of international alliances. It left a clear impact on the world’s most sensitive reg»»»

Hardware-software complexes will be purchased for Safe City system in Kyrgyzstan. It was announced at an extraordinary meeting of the shareholders of State Customs Infrastructure JSC. The company will finance the purchase of complexes for the country’s security project. The JSC approved the allocat»»»

KUWAIT, Dec 12 (KUNA) -- 1970 -- Kuwait Amir Sheikh Sabah Al-Salem Al-Sabah signed a decree transforming the Planning Council into an independent body annexed to the cabinet. The Council's mandate is to prepare, and supervise implementation of, economic, social and housing policies. 1976 -- The Kuw»»»

Bangkok: Thailand's prime minister dissolved parliament on Friday, paving the way for general elections early next year as deadly border clashes continue with neighbour Cambodia. The move comes earlier than expected and just three months after Anutin Charnvirakul — of the conservative Bhumjaithai p»»»

More than 800,000 Gazans are at risk from flooding, the UN says, as a powerful winter storm sweeps through the Strip. The heavy rain has already deluged camps, and led several buildings to collapse. A steady stream of water trickles through openings in the tent Ghadir al-Adham shares with her husba»»»

Dubai: Dubai’s gold market remained steady on Friday morning, with 24-karat gold trading at Dh515.75 per gram and the 22-karat variant at Dh477.50. The market held firm after three consecutive sessions of gains, mirroring global trends as bullion prices consolidated near record levels. (Check lates»»»

The winner of last year's Eurovision Song Contest, Nemo, has said they are returning their trophy in protest over Israel's continued participation in the event. The 26-year-old Swiss singer said there is a "clear conflict" between Israel's involvement in the competition and the ideals of "unity, in»»»

Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro says escalating pressure from the US comes down to one thing: Washington wants to grab the South American nation's vast oil reserves. This week the American military seized an oil tanker, which was allegedly carrying Venezuelan oil being shipped in violation of US s»»»

The Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan has amended the procedure for inspections of business entities. The corresponding resolution supplements the existing regulations with provisions allowing the suspension of business activities in cases of serious violations. According to the document, if an in»»»

Damascus, Dec 12 (SANA) The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates has called on Syrians in Sudan who want to return to Syria to register their personal information through the designated channels. In an announcement published on its official Telegram channel, the ministry stated that it is cl»»»

USFK commander Gen. Xavier Brunson (L) said Friday that joint military exercises are "critically important" for defending the Korean Peninsula. In this January photo, Brunson is saluting alongside then-chairman of South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff Kim Myung-soo. Photo by Yonhap SEOUL, Dec. 11 (UP»»»

Abu Dhabi: A man has been ordered by the Abu Dhabi Family, Civil and Administrative Cases Court to pay Dh50,000 in compensation after insulting and humiliating another individual. The ruling followed a civil lawsuit filed by the claimant, who sought Dh100,000 in damages, alleging that the defendant»»»

A 6.7-magnitude quake took place off northern Japan on Friday, the weather office said, days after a 7.5-level tremor in the same region injured at least 50 people. The Japan Meteorological Agency, upgrading its initial estimate of 6.5, also warned that tsunami waves of up to one metre (three feet)»»»

Economies.com, a multilingual financial intelligence platform, has announced the launch of the Honeycomb Economies AI Index, a new predictive model that analyses relationships between macroeconomic indicators and market behaviour across gold, oil, foreign exchange, equities and emerging asset class»»»

President of the Kyrgyz Republic Sadyr Japarov has signed a decree awarding the highest special rank to the Chairman of the Tax Service. According to the document, Almambet Shykmamatov has been granted the rank of State Adviser of the Tax Service, Second Class. The decree was issued in accordance w»»»

Abu Dhabi: A civil court in Abu Dhabi has ordered a man to pay Dh20,000 in compensation to a woman after threatening and blackmailing her into transferring money to him to prevent him from filing a complaint against her. The court found that the emotional harm caused by the man’s actions warranted »»»

Lebanon’s Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri dismissed what he called efforts to intimidate the Lebanese and underscored the "fundamental principles” that he says anchor negotiations with Israel via the Mechanism Committee. He insisted that the May parliamentary elections will go ahead as scheduled and»»»

London: Vedanta Resources Limited (“VRL”/Company”), world’s leading transition metals, critical minerals, energy, and technology company, delivered robust growth in revenue and EBITDA driven by favourable commodity prices and operational efficiencies. The company reported its second highest ever re»»»

Iran is preparing to host a new round of high-stakes mediation between Pakistan and Afghanistan’s Taliban government on December 16–17. WorldPakistani Military Hindering Peace Process With Afghanistan - Afghan Leader's Spokesman2 November, 01:47 GMTClashes between Pakistan and Afghanistan erupted e»»»

Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in Ashgabat to take part in the celebrations for the 30th anniversary of Turkmenistan's declaration of neutrality. WorldIslamic Countries May Create Single Energy Belt in Eurasia17 May, 10:13 GMTTurkmenistan's path of neutrality has justified itself, allowin»»»

Dubai: This holiday season, Dubai Holding Entertainment invites residents and visitors to celebrate across Dubai Parks and Resorts, The Green Planet™ Dubai and Wild Wadi Waterpark, where each destination delivers its own festive atmosphere through sparkling décor, themed shows, cheerful parades and»»»

Dubai: The Trump administration has launched the Trump Gold Card, a new investor residency program that fast-tracks US green cards for those who contribute a minimum of $1 million. The launch comes shortly after officials proposed broader scrutiny of foreign travellers’ social media histories befor»»»

Strong wind is expected in Bishkek and the Chui Valley in the next hour and throughout the day. The press service of the Ministry of Emergency Situations reported. According to the ministry, eastern wind could reach speed of 15-20 meters per second. The Ministry of Emergency Situations urges reside»»»

The United States will take part in Saturday's meeting with representatives of Europe and Ukraine if there is a good chance for a peace deal between Russia and Ukraine, US President Donald Trump said. "There is a meeting on Saturday. We'll see whether or not we attend the meeting. We said we'll att»»»

New Year holidays in Kyrgyzstan are planned to be extended until January 12. A draft Cabinet resolution has been submitted for public discussion. To ensure efficient use of days off and non-working holidays, the Cabinet proposes for employees of state and municipal organizations, institutions, and »»»

An illustration picture shows the introduction page of ChatGPT, an interactive AI chatbot model trained and developed by OpenAI, on its website in Beijing, China, in 2023. President Donald Trump signed an executive order Thursday limiting the ability of American states to regulate AI. File Photo Ch»»»

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Opole is emerging as a major hub for automotive investment, attracting large-scale projects from the United States and South Korea worth a combined PLN 9 billion. Kumho Tire, the Korean tire manufacturer, has purchased a 30-hectare site in Opole-Wrzoski for PLN 36 million and will invest around PLN»»»

Shein has launched a major e-commerce logistics center near Wrocław, which will serve as the company’s primary distribution hub for Europe. The investment strengthens Lower Silesia’s position as a key logistics region on the continent. According to Leonard Lin, President of Shein EMEA, Wrocław has »»»

Polish Armaments Group (PGZ) is considering issuing corporate and retail bonds worth several billion złoty in 2026, potentially listed on the Catalyst market, as part of a broader internal financing strategy, Vice President Marcin Idzik told PAP Biznes. The group already has a PLN 12bn credit line »»»

KUWAIT, Dec 11 (KUNA) -- His Highness the Prime Minister Sheikh Ahmad Abdullah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah sent on Thursday a congratulatory cable to the President of Burkina Captian Ibrahim Traore on the occasion of his country's Republic Day. (end) sar»»»

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Andrew Wolfe, a West Virginia National Guard Airman with the 167th Force Support Squadron, was wounded in a shooting near the Farragut Square Metro Station in Washington, DC, on November 26, 2025. Photo by Staff Sgt. Zoe Morris/U.S. Army National Guard/UPI | License Photo »»»

Abu Dhabi: A civil court in Abu Dhabi has ordered a driver to pay Dh30,000 in compensation to a delivery rider after hitting him while driving under the influence of alcohol, an incident that caused both physical injury and financial hardship. The Abu Dhabi Family, Civil and Administrative Cases Co»»»

The Ministry of Defence (MoD) will unify all of its intelligence services under a single organisation, as part of its strategy to combat "escalating threats" from adversaries of the UK. Units from the Royal Navy, British Army, Royal Air Force, UK Space Command, and Permanent Joint Headquarters will»»»

Kamchybek Tashiev, Chairman of the State Committee for National Security of Kyrgyzstan (SCNS), paid a working visit to Razzakov and other villages in Leilek district. He met with local residents, inspected new residential buildings, and listened to citizens’ concerns. During the meeting, Kamchybek »»»

President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov has signed a decree introducing amendments to his earlier decree «On Holding the Next 4th People’s Kurultai.» According to the document, the changes concern the composition of the organizing committee responsible for holding the Kurultai, selecting delegates, a»»»