Ukraine’s government has agreed to broaden the tax base, International Monetary Fund (IMF) Director of Communications Julie Kozack said at a briefing. Enacting legislation “to tax income earned through digital platforms, closing customs loopholes for consumer goods, and resuming and removing exempt»»»

The illegal activities of S.M.A., the owner of a pawnshop network and major loan shark, were stopped in Bishkek. The press center of the State Committee for National Security (SCNS) reported. According to the SCNS, S.M.A., motivated by personal gain, carried out unlawful pawnshop and usurious activ»»»

On January 20, drinking water supply to residential buildings, schools, preschool, healthcare, and other social and industrial facilities will be stopped in some parts of the capital from 9 a.m. to 2 a.m. The press service of the City Hall reported. The following areas will be affected: The outage »»»

South Korea's impeached president Yoon Suk Yeol has arrived in court for the verdict over his failed martial law bid in 2024. Yoon, who is accused of obstructing justice and other charges in this case, faces a 10-year jail term if found guilty. This is the first of the verdicts in the eight trials »»»

The American Civil Liberties Union on Thursday filed a lawsuit on behalf of Minnesotans to stop the Trump administration from using allegedly unconstitutional practices in its immigration crackdown. Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo Jan. 16 (UPI) -- The American Civil Liberties Union filed a»»»

WASHINGTON (Sputnik) – The United States is sending troops to the Middle East over the consideration of potential strikes on Iran by President Donald Trump, Fox News reported on Thursday, citing military sources. At least one US aircraft carrier is moving toward the region amid the growing tensions»»»

MEXICO CITY (Sputnik) - Venezuela has the right to relations with all countries of the world, including China, Russia, Cuba, and Iran, and will exercise this right in compliance with international norms, Venezuelan Acting President Delcy Rodriguez said on Thursday. Venezuela’s Acting President Delc»»»

Hungary’s government announced the launch of a national petition in response to the European Commission’s financial plans to support Ukraine. Minister Gergely Gulyás described the proposal—involving €800 billion in funding—as a direct threat to Europe’s future, warning that its approval would finan»»»

President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov has signed a decree on the establishment of a state publishing house Kyrgyz Tuusu. According to the document, the decision is aimed at developing state information policy, strengthening the printing base, ensuring the stable operation of state media, and optimi»»»

The Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan has adopted a resolution imposing a temporary ban on the export of recoverable paper and cardboard (waste paper), classified under code 4707 of the EAEU Foreign Economic Activity Commodity Nomenclature. The document will take effect in 15 days. According to th»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - US President Donald Trump expressed support for the newly formed Palestinian technocratic government, the National Committee for the Administration of Gaza. "As Chairman of the Board of Peace, I am backing a newly appointed Palestinian Technocratic Government, the National Commit»»»

The approach of nation states to migration has changed, partly as a result of everyday experiences among the population, György Bakondi, the prime minister’s chief domestic security adviser, said on Thursday on TV2’s Mokka program. Mr. Bakondi recalled that in 2015 there were those who believed mig»»»

Designated personnel of the Hungarian Defence Forces (HDF) will assist from Thursday in delivering firewood provided under the social firewood program to those in need More than 30 trucks and 160 soldiers are taking part in the operation in three counties – Baranya, Borsod-Abaúj-Zemplén, and Szabol»»»

The 2026 Ugandan presidential election, held on Thursday (January 15, 2026) amid heightened tensions and an internet blackout, appears poised to extend President Yoweri Museveni's four-decade rule, amid concerns over technical snags causing delays and an internet blackout. SnapshotA widely shared n»»»

Dubai: A young Arab man has been convicted by Dubai’s traffic court for causing bodily harm to a pedestrian due to careless driving and has been fined Dh3,000. Court records show the defendant was driving his private vehicle without properly observing road conditions or following traffic signs and »»»

A White House spokesperson said Thursday that Iran had backed away from plans to execute 800 protesters following intervention threats from President Donald Trump, but warned that “all options” remain on the table for the United States. Follow our liveblog for all the latest developments. (FRANCE 2»»»

Francesc Bonet, a specialist from Barcelona (Spain), has been appointed head coach of the 2025 Premier League champions, Bars Football Club. The club announced on social media. According to the club, a contract with the 32-year-old coach, who holds a UEFA Pro License, has been signed through the en»»»

Catering establishments in Bishkek were fined 23.3 million soms for 2025. Makhamat Murzashev, head of the Food Hygiene Department at the Center for State Sanitary and Epidemiological Surveillance of Bishkek, told 24.kg news agency. According to him, 1,728 penalties (fines) were imposed for identifi»»»

Kyrgyz football club Toktogul has signed a contract with Solomon Kvirkvelia, one of Georgia’s top players of recent years. The club announced this on social media. According to the club, the agreement between the player and the club is for two years. The player has already arrived in Bishkek. 33-ye»»»

Asman eco-city project was presented in Shanghai and Nanjing. The press service of the National Investment Agency of the Kyrgyz Republic reported. According to it, the delegation of Kyrgyzstan participated in an international business forum organized by Shanghai Minhou Xuyi Business and presented i»»»

As a result of a mass food poisoning incident in Bishkek, 23 people sought medical assistance at the Republican Clinical Infectious Diseases Hospital. The hospital’s chief physician, Gulzhigit Aaliev, told 24.kg news agency. According to him, 18 people were hospitalized, including four children. Th»»»

Kyrgyzstan’s border guards continue to carry out border protection and patrol duties in high-altitude and hard-to-reach areas of the country during the winter period, including along the section of the state border with China in Naryn region. According to the Border Service, air temperatures in the»»»

The 2026 Ugandan presidential election, held on Thursday (January 15, 2026) amid heightened tensions and an internet blackout, appears poised to extend President Yoweri Museveni's four-decade rule, amid concerns over technical snags causing delays and an internet blackout. SnapshotA widely shared n»»»

European Union and Egypt flags Following Egypt’s receipt of the second installment of European Union (EU) financial aid totaling €1 billion, Angelina Eichhorst, the EU Ambassador to Egypt, emphasized that this disbursement reflects Egypt’s commitment to identifying and implementing key economic and»»»

US President Donald Trump threatened to activate the Insurrection Act to send military forces to Minnesota as protests escalated after federal agents shot and wounded a man and, days earlier, fatally shot a woman during immigration enforcement actions. Demonstrators condemned the use of f»»»

Polls closed in Uganda on Thursday after a chaotic day of voting that took place under an internet blackout and with long delays caused by technical breakdowns as President Yoweri Museveni seeks to extend his 40 years in power. Museveni, an 81-year-old who came to power at the head of a rebel army »»»

The United States has repeatedly said that it will send "help" to Iranian protesters as demonstrations across the country have led to the death of at least 3,428 people. As Iranian authorities use internet blackouts to quell dissent, the US may resort to cyberwarfare instead of physical strike»»»

The Department of Disease Prevention and State Sanitary and Epidemiological Surveillance commented to 24.kg news agency on a case of mass food poisoning in Bishkek. According to the department, a total of 17 people were affected, including four children. Thirteen people were hospitalized and are re»»»

A major development in South Korean financial diplomacy unfolded on January 15, 2026, as the nation secured an unprecedented level of support from the United States Treasury to address the won’s persistent decline, Korea Times reports. Following high-level discussions in Washington between Minister»»»

Vietnam’s 14th National Party Congress, which opens on January 19, arrives at a delicate moment for the country’s political and economic direction. After several years of leadership upheaval, the gathering is widely expected to draw a line under the turbulence by confirming To Lam as both general s»»»

A stretch of railway across China’s Inner Mongolia has become the testing ground for a breakthrough in heavy freight transport, as engineers demonstrated a record-breaking convoy of coal trains operating as a single, digitally coordinated unit, Xinhua reports. »»»

A stretch of railway across China’s Inner Mongolia has become the testing ground for a breakthrough in heavy freight transport, as engineers demonstrated a record-breaking convoy of coal trains operating as a single, digitally coordinated unit, Xinhua reports. »»»

Signals from both monetary and fiscal authorities suggest Indonesia is quietly expanding its funding toolkit ahead of an ambitious 2026 policy agenda. At the centre of this shift is Bank Indonesia’s swelling surplus position, new rules governing its transfer to the state, and the government’s plan »»»

Vietnam’s 14th National Party Congress, which opens on January 19, arrives at a delicate moment for the country’s political and economic direction. After several years of leadership upheaval, the gathering is widely expected to draw a line under the turbulence by confirming To Lam as both general s»»»

Signals from both monetary and fiscal authorities suggest Indonesia is quietly expanding its funding toolkit ahead of an ambitious 2026 policy agenda. At the centre of this shift is Bank Indonesia’s swelling surplus position, new rules governing its transfer to the state, and the government’s plan »»»

Signals from both monetary and fiscal authorities suggest Indonesia is quietly expanding its funding toolkit ahead of an ambitious 2026 policy agenda. At the centre of this shift is Bank Indonesia’s swelling surplus position, new rules governing its transfer to the state, and the government’s plan »»»

A stretch of railway across China’s Inner Mongolia has become the testing ground for a breakthrough in heavy freight transport, as engineers demonstrated a record-breaking convoy of coal trains operating as a single, digitally coordinated unit, Xinhua reports. »»»

The Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan approved the tourism cooperation agreement with Tajikistan, reached in Dushanbe in the summer of 2025, by signing a corresponding resolution. The document was adopted to complete domestic procedures. The Ministry of Economy and Commerce has been designated as »»»

Since its inception in 1947, Pakistan’s military has played an active role in the Arab world and the wider Middle East. This engagement echoes the British Indian Army’s former policy of policing what the British referred to as ‘East of Suez’, although Pakistan’s role has been limited to training an»»»

Uganda, where President Yoweri Museveni is seeking to extend his 40-year rule with a seventh term on Thursday, has one of the world's youngest populations and is pinning its hopes on oil reserves to overcome poverty. Here are five things to know about the east African nation: #1. Regional military »»»

Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Kyrgyzstan Askar Beshimov met in Delhi with representatives of the Indian business and cultural community Pythian Games, its founder Bijender Goel, and President of the Global Trade & Technology Council of India Gaurav Gupta. The press service of the »»»

Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado, who received the 2025 Nobel Peace Price, departs the U.S. Capitol surrounded by security, media and supporters after meeting with members of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee in Washington, D.C., on Thursday, January 15, 2026. Photo by Bonnie »»»

Mass food poisoning after eating at Daamduu fast food outlet has been recorded in Bishkek. The Center for State Sanitary and Epidemiological Surveillance reported. According to the Center, 12 people with food poisoning were admitted to the Republican Clinical Infectious Diseases Hospital on January»»»

From sunrise, throngs of military personnel, government officials and civilians lined the route between Havana's airport and the Armed Forces Ministry to applaud home the remains of 32 Cuban troops killed in Venezuela as they passed by in a funeral cortege. The country's leadership – from Raul Cast»»»

In the middle of the night on Monday, Rachel Bloor stirred in her bed to find a heavy weight curled up on her chest. Half asleep, she reached out for her dog - and instead found herself petting a smooth, slithering object. As Bloor retreated further under the covers and pulled them up to her neck, »»»

Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado said Thursday she "presented" her Nobel Peace Prize medal to Donald Trump, in a bid to win over the US president who had sidelined her since overthrowing Nicolas Maduro. Her "wonderful gesture of mutual respect," as Trump called it Thursday, comes a»»»

The German government made a “serious strategic mistake” by phasing out nuclear power, Chancellor Friedrich Merz has stated. Germany shut down its last three nuclear reactors in April 2023, implementing a parliamentary plan decided after the 2011 Fukushima disaster. Speaking at the New Year’s recep»»»

HONG KONG: The United States and Taiwan reached a trade deal Thursday that cuts tariffs on Taiwanese goods in exchange for $250 billion in new investments in the US tech industry. The deal is the latest President Donald Trump has struck — such as those with the European Union and Japan — since he u»»»

Abu Dhabi: The Emirates Center for Strategic Studies and Research (ECSSR) on Wednesday hosted a seminar at its headquarters titled “January 17: Resolve and Determination”, as part of its ongoing efforts to highlight key national issues. The seminar explored the meaning of Emirati resolve and determ»»»

The forthcoming Unified GCC Tourist Visa represents one of the most concrete steps yet toward functional regional integration in the Gulf. While often compared to Europe’s Schengen system, the initiative is best understood as a targeted response to a long-standing structural problem: bureaucratic f»»»