Algeria target quarters spot with win over Iraq
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»»»
Bridge 2025 Summit: Transforming media, sports, and entertainment into a sustainable economy
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»»»
QFFD advances global development through signing of agreements exceeding QR2.016bn
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»»»
Qatar launches ‘Aim Beyond’ project to empower youth
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»»»
EU Looking at Options for Boosting Lebanon's Internal Security Forces
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 plans to hold first summit with Central Asia on December 19-20 - | 24.KG
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 »»»
With high-performing listings guiding sentiment, the UAE’s next IPO wave could benefit more people
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»»»
Eurasian Development Bank predicts record economic growth for Kyrgyzstan - | 24.KG
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»»»
Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier pleads not guilty to sports gambling charges - UPI.com
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»»»
Architect unveils vision for new MoFA headquarters
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»»»
Israeli Military Says It Struck Hezbollah Sites in Southern Lebanon
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 issues arrest warrant for ex-president pardoned by Trump - UPI.com
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 »»»
DreamFolks expands global reach with strategic acquisition of Dubai's 'Easy to Travel'
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’ »»»
Which streets in Bishkek may be renamed — full list - | 24.KG
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»»»
US Congress Moves Toward Repeal of Tough ‘Caesar’ Sanctions on Syria
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»»»
Man ordered to pay Dh20,174 after failing to settle car rental dues
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 prepares new peace plan as Zelensky rules out giving up land
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 »»»
Orbán: We must make Hungary strong enough to stay out of the war
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»»»
Kyrgyzstan asks Lithuania to inform about restrictions for freight carriers - | 24.KG
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»»»
Indiana Senate panel approves bill to redraw congressional map - UPI.com
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»»»
Spectacular DSF fireworks light up Dubai Festival City Mall
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 flat while bullion loses steam before a crucial Fed decision
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»»»
IndiGo flight cancellations: Airlines poised to absorb 110 daily flights
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»»»
Powerful quake off northern Japan injures dozens and triggers tsunami
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»»»
Sadyr Japarov visits NTRK building after major renovation - | 24.KG
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»»»
Zohran Mamdani will live in historic Gracie Mansion as New York mayor
New York City Mayor-Elect Zohran Mamdani will live in the Manhattan mansion that his predecessors have called home, leaving behind a rent-stabilised apartment that became the subject of heated debate during his campaign. Gracie Mansion, which dates to 1799, has served at the residence for most New »»»
Kyrgyzstan’s 2025 budget surplus to exceed 10 billion soms — Cabinet - | 24.KG
The volume of Kyrgyzstan’s consolidated budget in 2025 will exceed 1.1 trillion soms, marking the first time the country surpasses the «historic trillion-soms threshold,» Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers Adylbek Kasymaliev said at a Cabinet meeting. He noted that the previously approved »»»
UAE weather update: Fair to partly cloudy skies as overnight humidity increases
Dubai: The UAE is set for a week of continued warm temperatures and rising overnight humidity, with forecasters indicating a slight chance of light rainfall over western and coastal areas by the end of the week. The National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) on Tuesday reported conditions are expected to»»»
UAE businesses show strongest global confidence despite trade, tariff uncertainty
Dubai: UAE businesses are displaying some of the highest levels of confidence worldwide in managing trade and tariff challenges, according to HSBC’s latest Global Trade Pulse Survey, which tracks how companies across 17 markets are responding to shifting global trade conditions. Sign up for our dai»»»
Trump strikes deal with Xi Jinping to allow Nvidia to export AI chips to China
US President Donald Trump said Monday that he reached an agreement with Chinese President Xi Jinping to let Nvidia export its H200 artificial intelligence chips to approved customers in China. This signals a major reversal of the restrictions put in place during former US President Joe Biden's time»»»
Dubai scooter crash leaves rider with three spinal fractures
Dubai: A Dubai man suffered serious spinal injuries after his electric scooter crashed, sending his helmeted head into a palm tree before he was thrown to the ground, police and the victim said. Emirati youth Talal Mohammad was riding in his neighbourhood when a sudden swerve caused him to lose con»»»
'A time of brutality': UN blasts global 'apathy' as it launches 2026 aid appeal
The United Nations on Monday decried global “apathy” as it launched a 2026 humanitarian appeal. UN humanitarian chief Tom Fletcher condemned a world where “politicians boast of cutting aid” even as brutality, mass killings and sexual violence escalate while international support falters. The United»»»
Truth or Fake - 'Abolish the EU': Elon Musk clashes with Europe over X's transparency violations
In what can only be described as an online posting frenzy, Elon Musk made a series of attacks against the European Union, calling for it to be abolished. This comes after the bloc slapped X (formerly Twitter) with a €120m fine for breaching European transparency regulations, including its "dec»»»
Israel says it struck Hezbollah sites in Southern Lebanon – Ya Libnan
Share: An IDF strike in the Jabal Safi area of southern Lebanon, December 8, 2025. (Screenshot: X; used in accordance with Clause 27a of the Copyright Law) Military structures and a launch site belonging to Hezbollah were also hit in the attacks, the Israeli military added in a statement. The Israe»»»
Rise of the celebrity politician: India’s politics enters a new performance era
A viral picture and video of politicians Mahua Moitra of the Trinamool Congress (TMC), Supriya Sule — daughter of Sharad Pawar of the Nationalist Congress Party — and actor-MP Kangana Ranaut of the BJP performing a choreographed dance to a Shah Rukh Khan number at the wedding of the daughter of Nav»»»
Florida governor declares Muslim civil rights group, Muslim Brotherhood a terrorist organisation
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Monday designated one of the largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy groups in the US a “foreign terrorist organisation,” following a similar step by Texas last month. The directive against the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) comes in an executive order De»»»
Dileep acquitted: Who is Honey Varghese, the judge behind the actress assault case verdict
In a major development, Malayalam actor Dileep has been acquitted in the 2017 case involving the abduction and sexual assault of a prominent actress in Kochi. Ernakulam District and Principal Sessions Judge Honey M Varghese cleared Dileep of all charges while convicting six others, including prime »»»
“The Israeli–Lebanese ceasefire is collapsing — Washington must act before war returns” – Ya Libnan
Share: BY Ya Libnan Editorial Board, Op-ED The ceasefire agreement between Lebanon and Israel is collapsing. Daily violations, rising tension, and Israel’s continued occupation of strategic Lebanese hills are pushing both countries back toward the edge of war. If this trajectory holds, the region w»»»
Medical update: Miss Jamaica suffered intracranial hemorrhage after fall - UPI.com
Miss Universe Jamaica posted an updated profile photo of Dr. Gabrielle Henry on Nov. 9, 10 days before she suffered an intracranial hemorrhage and "other significant injuries" when she fell from the stage during preliminary competition of the Miss Universe pageant. Photo by Miss Universe Jamaica/Fa»»»
Rep. Jasmine Crockett launches U.S. Senate bid in Texas - UPI.com
Rep. Jasmine Crockett, D-Texas, speaks at the 2024 Democratic National Convention at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois on August 19, 2024. On Monday, Crockett announced she was launching a U.S. Senate bid in Texas and would vacate the 30th Congressional District seat she has held since 2023. F»»»
Dubai resident shocked: He rented his flat for Dh4,000—but lost Dh1,200
Dubai: A UAE-based NRI I’ll call Arjun — a stand-in for several similar cases I’ve come across — recently reviewed his India income statements and noticed something many overseas Indians discover only after losing money: his income was consistently lower than expected. What he thought would be a ro»»»
Magnitude 7.6 earthquake in Japan: 10 hurt, warning of more tremors
At least 10 people were reported injured on Tuesday but there appeared to be no major damage after a big quake rocked northern Japan and triggered tsunami waves up to 70 centimetres (28 inches) high. But the Japan Meteorological Agency also said the magnitude 7.6 quake which struck at 11:15 pm on M»»»
Donald Trump vs Ilhan Omar: Attacks on Minnesota's Somali community cast a spotlight on fraud cases
MINNEAPOLIS: President Donald Trump has linked his administration’s immigration crackdown against Minnesota’s large Somali community to a series of fraud cases involving government programs in which many defendants have roots in the east African country. Trump last week labelled Minnesota Somalis a»»»
A wage for housework? India's sweeping experiment in paying women
In a village in the central Indian state of Madhya Pradesh, a woman receives a small but steady sum each month - not wages, for she has no formal job, but an unconditional cash transfer from the government. Premila Bhalavi says the money covers medicines, vegetables and her son's school fees. The s»»»
Sudan air force bombing of towns, markets and schools has killed hundreds, report says
Sudan's air force has carried out bombings in which at least 1,700 civilians have died in attacks on residential neighbourhoods, markets, schools and camps for displaced people, according to an investigation into air raids in the country's civil war. The Sudan Witness Project says it has compiled t»»»
Benin military hunts fugitive soldiers a day after foiled coup attempt
Benin's economic capital Cotonou was mostly calm on Monday as the country's armed forces hunted fugitive soldiers who staged a botched coup attempt a day earlier. Neighbouring Nigeria said it carried out strikes on Sunday and deployed troops to help restore order in the West African nation battling»»»
Taking stock of Sharaa’s rule in Syria, one year after the fall of Assad
One year after the fall of Syrian despot Bashar al-Assad, the country is trying to rebuild from the ruins of a 13-year civil war. Interim President – and former rebel leader – Ahmed al-Sharaa is leading a delicate transition faced with enormous challenges including a depleted economy, fledglin»»»
The Debate - A new Syria? One year after the fall of Bashar al-Assad
It was exactly one year ago today that the lightning offensive reached its ultimate conclusion. Syria saw the fall of Bashar al-Assad, ending over five decades of his regime in a blitz that stunned the world. In Damascus, celebrations erupted in Umayyad Square, as Syrians emerged from thirteen year»»»
Is AI in recruitment a 'race to the bottom'?
It's my first job interview in more than eight years. Even though it's a video interview, I'm still keen to impress. When I log on, my interviewer, whose name I didn't catch, looks relaxed and friendly. He asks carefully articulated questions, listens intently, and even asks follow ups regarding pa»»»
Trump gives Nvidia green light to sell advanced AI chips to China
US President Donald Trump has announced that he will allow AI chip maker Nvidia to sell its advanced H200 chips to "approved customers" in China. "We will protect National Security, create American Jobs, and keep America's lead in AI," Trump said on social media on Monday. The decision will apply t»»»