Dubai authorities have confirmed the full readiness of the security and operational plan for New Year’s Eve 2026 celebrations, ensuring public safety, smooth mobility, and seamless services across all major celebration sites. The Event Security Committee, during a press conference at Dubai Civil De»»»

Yes, Bulgaria party Co-Chairs Bozhidar Bozhanov and Ivaylo Mirchev paid tribute Friday at the Turkan fountain (South Bulgaria) to the victims of the so-called "Revival Process", which aimed to assimilate the country's Muslim minority by forcing 720,000 - 820,000 ethnic Turks and 180,000-250, 000 Mu»»»

Throngs of feral cats emerge from the shade of parked trucks and bushes as soon as the familiar Subaru Forester pulls into a dump on Hawaii's Big Island. They run after the vehicle to a certain meal — a gravy train that might not be around much longer. A Hawaii County law set to take effect at the »»»

Delegates of the IV People’s Kurultai have concluded their speeches. President Sadyr Japarov noted that he recorded the statements of all 150 participants, and all proposals will be forwarded to members of the Cabinet of Ministers. The head of state responded to some of the suggestions. He agreed w»»»

Dubai: A winter storm bearing down on the US Northeast has brought air travel to a standstill across New York City’s major airports, creating chaos for thousands of holiday travellers. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.Flight tracking site FlightAware reported at least 4»»»

As Bulgaria prepares to enter the eurozone on January 1, 2026, attention is increasingly turning to the security of euro banknotes and coins. Financial authorities stress that while the euro is among the most protected currencies globally, attempts at counterfeiting still occur, making basic knowle»»»

Saudi Arabia, the main backer of Yemen's internationally-recognized government, conducted air strikes on separatist positions in Hadramawt on Friday, according to local media and the UAE-backed separatist Southern Transitional Council. "The Saudi Air Force bombed positions of the Hadrami Elite Forc»»»

Japan's government on Friday proposed record spending for next fiscal year while curbing debt issuance, underscoring Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's challenge in boosting the ​economy while inflation remains above the central bank's target. Her cabinet approved a draft budget of $783 billion that a»»»

A group of retirees cheered under disco lights as 60-year-old Xu Li leapt into her partner's arms, her legs spread akimbo in perfect splits. It was just a regular Wednesday at one of Shanghai's many lunchtime dance clubs, a phenomenon born of the city's deeply rooted love of ballroom culture from i»»»

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Starting January 1, 2026, a section of Chingiz Aitmatov Avenue in Bishkek, from Semetey Street to A. Masaliev Street, will be temporarily closed to traffic, the City Hall’s press service reported. The restriction is due to the start of construction of underground pedestrian crossings and bus stop c»»»

As of November 2025, at least 128,497 citizens of Kyrgyzstan who have no legal grounds to stay in Russia have been included in the Register of Controlled Persons, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs reported to 24.kg news agency. The register covers individuals who are required to leave Russia in accor»»»

Tunis, Dec. 26 (TAP)- President of the Republic Kais Saïed met Thursday in Carthage with Speaker of the Assembly of Peoples' Representatives (ARP) Brahim Bouderbala and President of the National Council of Regions and Districts Imed Derbali ...»»»

Israeli occupation forces committed ten new violations of the ceasefire agreement in the Gaza Strip since early Friday, local sources reported, further destabilizing the tenuous pause in the genocidal war. The violations included targeted demolitions and aerial attacks across the territory. In Gaza»»»

On Dec. 26, 1935, Shenandoah National Park was established in northern Virginia after years of raising funds to purchase the land 1 of 7 | The northern lights can be seen in the skies above the Shenandoah National Park near Front Royal, Va., on October 10, 2024. The park was established December 26»»»

In a case of a loving relationship gone toxic, a man in Hyderabad allegedly doused his wife in petrol and set her on fire in front of this children. When his daughter tried to intervene, she was also shoved into the flames. Then, the man – who lived in the Nallakunta area – fled the scene. The man »»»

China will tighten oversight of new copper and alumina projects to curb irrational investment and disorderly expansion from 2026 ​to 2030, the country’s top economic planner said on Friday. In an article on its website, the National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) said local governments mu»»»

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has ordered officials to step up production of missiles and construct more factories to meet his military's growing need for the projectiles, state media said Friday. Pyongyang has significantly increased missile testing in recent years -- aimed, analysts say, at imp»»»

The Ministry of Labor, Social Security, and Migration of Kyrgyzstan continues to develop the foster family system in Kyrgyzstan. Budget funds are allocated annually for the training of prospective foster parents and the care of children in these families. Currently, there are 114 foster families, c»»»

Two-time Russian wrestling champion Malik Shavaev will now represent Kyrgyzstan.The President of the Russian Wrestling Federation, Mikhail Mamiashvili, announced. According to media reports, Shavaev has changed his sporting nationality and has already become the champion of Kyrgyzstan in the under-»»»

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Beijing: China's sprawling high-speed rail network passed 50,000 kilometres (31,000 miles) in total operating distance with the opening of a new line on Friday, state media reported. The country has the world's largest rail network -- one-fifth longer than the circumference of the earth. The trip b»»»

Dubai: Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has issued a public advisory for visitors planning to travel to Global Village or Dubai Miracle Garden, urging them to check their nol card status before starting their journey. In a message shared on its official social media channels, the RTA sai»»»

Nikos Plakias, who lost his twin daughters and a niece in Greece’s deadliest rail disaster, has criticized railway operator Hellenic Train over a Christmas greetings card he said showed a lack of sensitivity toward victims’ families. The card, bearing the message “Next stop: Next to those we love,”»»»

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi warned of a "new conspiracy" being planned by Tehran's opponents, warning that they may seek to create economic and social unrest to destabilize the country. Speaking at a forum in Isfahan, he explained that the conspiracy will not be based on a direct milita»»»

Damascus, Dec. 26 (SANA) The Syrian export-focused clothing exhibition Motex Khan al-Harir has attracted significant attention from Arab business delegations, showcasing the country’s textile industry and its growing potential in regional markets. The event is organized by the Chambers of Industry »»»

Dubai: A Dubai civil court has ruled in favour of an insurance claim worth Dh93,450, ordering payment of the amount along with five per cent annual legal interest until full settlement, in a dispute between two insurance companies stemming from a traffic accident that caused extensive vehicle damag»»»

Bulgaria’s political year 2025 will be remembered for the election of a regular government that resigned after 11 months in office amid mass protests, as well as for preparations for the country’s entry into the eurozone. Following a series of snap parliamentary elections, on January 16 the governm»»»

Inside an abandoned control room at Ukraine's Chernobyl nuclear power plant, a worker in an orange hardhat gazed at a grey wall of seemingly endless dials, screens and gauges that were supposed to prevent disaster. The 1986 meltdown at the site was the world's worst ever nuclear incident. Since Rus»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Department of Nutrition Sciences at the College of Health Sciences at Qatar University (QU) hosted the BSc in Nutrition and Dietetics Undergraduate Capstone Research Projects and Presentations, highlighting nine research projects completed by senior undergraduate students under the»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT), through its Studio5 initiative, participated, in collaboration with the Embassy of Italy to the State of Qatar and Qatar Reads, in marking Italian Republic Children’s Day through a special event titled Winter and Tech Da»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar’s stock market showed signs of stabilisation this week as investors balanced cautious global sentiment with optimism over domestic fundamentals and potential catalysts expected to shape market direction in 2026. While some sessions saw modest gains on improving oil prices and hop»»»

Doha: The volume of real estate trading in sales contracts at the Department of Real Estate Registration at the Ministry of Justice (MoJ) during the period from Dec. 14-18, 2025 reached QR354,255,310. Meanwhile the total sales contracts for residential units in the Real Estate Bulletin for the same»»»

Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky said Thursday he held "very good" talks with US President Donald Trump’s envoys on ending the war, as Russia also assured negotiations with Washington were making progress. Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky said Thursday he had had "very good" t»»»

Electricity supply across Kurdistan dropped by 1,000 megawatts due to a "technical issue” at Khor Mor gas field, one of the largest in the Kurdish region, the Kurdish ministry of electricity said on Thursday. The Ministry of Natural Resources, together with the UAE's Dana ‌Gas teams, which ‌jointly»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MoEHE), represented by the Planning, Policies, and Innovation Department, organised a crisis management simulation exercise with the participation of approximately 140 officials and staffers at the ministry. This exercise aimed to enhance»»»

Singapore: Gold and silver prices have surged to fresh record highs in early Asian trading, driven by growing expectations that the US Federal Reserve will cut interest rates again next year. Spot gold rose 0.5% to USD 4,502.75 an ounce after briefly touching a new peak above USD 4,530, while US go»»»

Dubai: An Abu Dhabi court has dismissed a lawsuit filed by a young man against a friend he accused of unlawfully selling a car registered in the friend’s name on a temporary basis. The court ruled that the claimant failed to prove ownership or a trust arrangement. Also Read: Dubai Court upholds own»»»

The ballet troupe of the Abdylas Maldybaev Kyrgyz National Academic Opera and Ballet Theater completed its first European tour in Spain with great success. Elena Myagkova, Head of the Literary and Dramatic Department, reported. From December 8 to December 23, audiences in Zaragoza, Calpe, Riba-roja»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Public Cleanliness Department at the Ministry of Municipality organised the first National Forum on Public Cleanliness yesterday, under the slogan ‘Towards a Clean, Smart and Sustainable City,’ with broad participation from government agencies, private sector partners, universities»»»

Donald Trump said the US military had carried out what he described as a powerful and deadly strike against Islamic State fighters in north-western Nigeria, an operation Washington says was conducted in close co-ordination with Nigerian forces, the BBC reports. »»»

Donald Trump said the US military had carried out what he described as a powerful and deadly strike against Islamic State fighters in north-western Nigeria, an operation Washington says was conducted in close co-ordination with Nigerian forces, the BBC reports. »»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Foundation’s Academic Bridge Program (ABP), part of its Pre-University Education, launched the “Inspirational Lectures Series” during the current academic year, reaffirming its commitment to enriching students’ educational experiences and connecting them with inspiring leadership»»»

Doha, Qatar: As part of ongoing efforts to enhance public health and limit the spread of insects, municipalities across Qatar have continued implementing intensive insect control campaigns, aimed at ensuring a safe, clean, and healthy environment for all residents. These efforts align with the obje»»»

Political sources in Tel Aviv revealed that Russia is secretly mediating between Syria and Israel to reach a security agreement between them with the United States' blessing. Israel's Kan 11 state radio said Azerbaijan was hosting and leading meetings and discussions with Syrian and Israeli officia»»»

Syrian Kurdish leader Mazloum Abdi said Thursday that "all efforts" were being made to prevent the collapse of talks on an agreement with Damascus to integrate his forces into the central government. The remarks came days after Aleppo saw deadly clashes between the two sides before their respective»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Al Gharafa Hall witnessed an exciting and competitive evening yesterday as part of the matches in the second division of the Qatar General Basketball League for the 2025-2026 season. Both Al Sadd and Al Rayyan continued their strong performances, securing important victories agains»»»