The FBI arrested Louisiana resident Micah James Legnon on Friday as he was driving to New Orleans to allegedly carry out an attack on federal agents there. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo Dec. 16 (UPI) -- A suspect identified as Micah James Legnon has been arrested by agents from the »»»

Warner Bros Discovery will urge its shareholders to reject Paramount Skydance's $108.4bn (£80.75bn) takeover bid as soon as Wednesday, according to reports. Paramount has said its offer is "superior" to a $72bn deal that Warner Bros struck with Netflix for its film and streaming businesses. At the »»»

Gaurav Gogoi, 43, is the deputy leader of the Congress in Parliament and the Assam state chief of the Congress, who will be taking on Himanta Biswa Sarma, the BJP Chief Minister of Assam, in a closely contested election early next year. Gogoi is poised, calm and steely, yet makes his points with a »»»

Washington: Senior US national security officials have told lawmakers that terrorist groups with roots in South Asia — particularly Pakistan- and Afghanistan-linked networks — continue to pose a direct and evolving threat to the United States. National Counterterrorism Centre Director Joseph Kent t»»»

The last pennies ever put into circulation were auctioned off for more than $16 million. File UPI/Kevin Dietsch | License Photo Dec. 16 (UPI) -- The final pennies minted in the United States were sold for more than $16.76 million in a special auction and set a record as the most valuable modern U.S»»»

Washington: The White House announced Tuesday that US President Donald Trump has significantly expanded America’s travel ban, barring citizens from seven additional countries from entering the United States starting January 1. In a statement, the White House said Trump signed a proclamation aimed a»»»

Dubai: Dubai's parks and public spaces are set for a major transformation with exciting new experiences on the horizon. From fresh entertainment programmes at neighbourhood parks and public spaces to a vibrant traditional Ramadan Souq planned for 2026, residents and visitors can look forward to a h»»»

President Donald Trump has announced a total blockade of “sanctioned oil tankers” entering and leaving Venezuela, dramatically escalating pressure on the government of Nicolas Maduro and intensifying already sharp tensions between Washington and Caracas. Trump announced the move in a Truth Social p»»»

Washington: Indian American-owned businesses are taking advantage of a federal initiative initially designed to help socially and economically disadvantaged small businesses, lawmakers have been told. Testifying before a Senate panel, investigative journalist Luke Rosiak said that while the 8(a) pr»»»

The National Weather Service on Tuesday issued wind and blizzard warnings for parts of Washington State amid flash flooding that has claimed at least one life. Image by the National Weather Service Dec. 16 (UPI) -- Officials are warning that conditions could worsen parts of Washington state already»»»

US President Donald Trump announced Tuesday a naval blockade of "sanctioned oil vessels" leaving and heading to Venezuela, sharply escalating his pressure campaign against Caracas. The United States has for months been building a major military deployment in the Caribbean -- with the stated goal of»»»

Law enforcement said Tuesday they had opened an investigation into the death of a MIT professor found dead from gun shot wounds. File Photo Justin Lane/EPA-EFE Dec. 16 (UPI) -- Law enforcement officials announced Tuesday they had opened a homicide investigation after Massachusetts Institute of Tech»»»

WASHINGTON: A federal judge said Tuesday he's leaning toward denying a preservationist group's request to temporarily halt President Donald Trump's White House ballroom project, saying the organisation failed to show that “irreparable harm” would be caused if the project moves forward. US District »»»

Share: The Indictment Chamber in Beirut, headed by Judge Kamal Nassar, approved the release of former Economy Minister Amin Salam on bail of 9 billion Lebanese pounds, equivalent to approximately 100,000 US dollars. The chamber overturned the decision of Beirut’s First Investigating Judge, Rola Oth»»»

The red, wooden post hammered into the ground near the Malagasy village of Ambohidava heralds a change that will alter life here forever. Visiting on a gentle, sunny Thursday afternoon, the only things disturbing the 500 residents are the crowing of cockerels and the occasional rev of a motorbike e»»»

A federal lawsuit filed on Tuesday accuses the Virgin Islands government and police of violating the Second Amendment rights of people who apply for gun permits. File Photo by Molly Riley/UPI | License Photo Dec. 16 (UPI) -- The U.S. Justice Department on Tuesday sued the U.S. Virgin Islands, alleg»»»

President Donald Trump announced Tuesday that he will give a primetime address Wednesday. Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo Dec. 16 (UPI) -- President Donald Trump announced Tuesday that he will give a primetime address on Wednesday. Trump made the announcement in a brief social media post t»»»

Manila: The Philippines has been named Asia’s Best Retirement Destination at the 11th TripZilla Excellence Awards, a recognition hailed by the Department of Tourism (DOT) as proof of the country’s rising global competitiveness as a retirement haven. Tourism Secretary Christina Garcia-Frasco welcome»»»

The Tesla logo is on display at a Tesla dealership showroom on March 14 in New York City. The company closed at a record-high $489 on Tuesday. File Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo Dec. 16 (UPI) -- Tesla shares closed at a record-high $489.88 on Tuesday, days after CEO Elon Musk announce»»»

President Donald Trump approved a new proclamation Tuesday that added five countries to his administration's travel ban. Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo Dec. 16 (UPI) -- President Donald Trump on Tuesday added five countries to his administration's travel ban and other entry restrictions, »»»

DPA Paris Saint-Germain forward Ousmane Demele and Spain star Aitana Bonmati won the FIFA Best player awards for 2025 on Tuesday following a vote. France men’s international Dembele, who helped PSG to a treble including their first Champions League title in May, also won the rival Ballon d’Or award»»»

Meta will test an Instagram TV app on Amazon Fire TV in the United States aiming to expand the platform beyond phones and compete with rivals like TikTok and YouTube. File Photo by Terry Schmitt/UPI | License Photo Dec. 16 (UPI) -- Meta-owned Instagram will now let users view Reels on larger screen»»»

Dec. 16 (UPI) -- Three Chinese-owned companies agreed to pay $7.3 million to resolve allegations they submitted false claims to secure loans under a COVID-19-era program to help pay employees, the Justice Department said Tuesday. The companies, known collectively as the Greenland USA Entities, subm»»»

Doha, Qatar: Under the esteemed patronage of His Excellency Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani, Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the State of Qatar, the organizing committee of the Global Security Forum (GSF) has announced that Doha will host the 2026 edition of the forum, sc»»»

Donald Trump Jr. announced his engagement to Bettina Anderson during a holiday party on Monday evening in Palm Beach, Fla. File Photo by Eduardo Barraza/UPI | License Photo Dec. 16 (UPI) -- Donald Trump Jr. has a wedding in his near future after fiancé Bettina Anderson recently accepted his marriag»»»

Speaker of the House Mike Johnson has said he would not call for a vote to extend healthcare subsidies used by many low-income Americans that are set to expire at the end of the year. The decision means it is almost certain healthcare insurance premiums will increase for millions of Americans. Repu»»»

The Department of Justice announced Tuesday that the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute has agreed to pay $15 million for allegations that it violated the False Claims Act by making false statements and certifications related to National Institutes of Health research grants. File Photo by Annabelle Gordo»»»

WASHINGTON, Dec 16 (KUNA) -- The US Southern Command (SOUTHCOM) said late Monday that its forces eliminated eight individuals during strikes against three vessels carrying narcotics in the eastern Pacific.The SOUTHCOM said on X, "At the direction of Pete Hegseth, Joint Task Force Southern Spear con»»»

The European Union will not succeed in bringing Russia “to its knees” where Adolf Hitler and Napoleon failed, Italian Deputy Prime Minister Matteo Salvini has said, arguing that sanctions meant to weaken Moscow have instead backfired on Western economies. Western governments have imposed sweeping s»»»

1 of 3 | Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth (C) arrives to the U.S. Capitol for a briefing with congressional members Tuesday. Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo Dec. 16 (UPI) -- The Pentagon won't release the full video of the U.S. military's repeated strike on a suspected drug boat that kill»»»

Corneille Nangaa (C) leader of Congo River Alliance, and M23 President Bertrand Bisimwa (R_C) arrive to participate in a cleanup exercise of the city of Goma, Democratic Republic of the Congo, in February. Nangaa announced Tuesday that his rebels will withdraw from Uvira at the request of the Unite»»»

1 of 2 | South Korean Hyundai Motor Group during the 2025 International Robot Exhibition in Tokyo, Japan. A 2015 report found that just 26% of Kia and Hyundai cars sold in the U.S. had engine immobilizers, while other makers averaged 96%. Photo by Keizo Mori/UPI | License Photo Dec. 16 (UPI) -- Min»»»

Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth said a group of US lawmakers will be shown the full, unedited video of a controversial September boat strike in the Caribbean. Hegseth told reporters after a classified briefing for Senators on Tuesday that appropriate congressional committees would be allowed to see »»»

Washington: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani met in Washington on Tuesday with members of the United States Senate Committee on Foreign Relations. The meeting discussed close strategic relations between the State of Qatar and the »»»

Former chancellor George Osborne is joining artificial intelligence (AI) giant OpenAI. He will lead its "OpenAI for Countries" programme, which is aimed at helping governments increase their AI capacity. Announcing his new London-based role, Osborne said it was a privilege to be joining the company»»»

A Massachusetts university professor who was shot at his home has died, campus officials say. Nuno F Gomes Loureiro, 47, a nuclear science and engineering professor from Portugal, was shot "multiple times" on Monday and died on Tuesday morning in hospital, according to Brookline police and Massachu»»»

WASHINGTON: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani met in Washington on Tuesday with members of the United States Senate Committee on Foreign Relations. The meeting discussed close strategic relations between the State of Qatar and the »»»

The Council on American-Islamic Relations and its Florida chapter in a federal lawsuit on Tuesday accused Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis of violating their civil rights by designating them as terrorist organizations. File Photo by Tannen Maury/UPI | License Photo Dec. 16 (UPI) -- The Council on American»»»

1 of 4 | Speaker of the House Mike Johnson, R-La., speaks during a press conference at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., on Tuesday. Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo Dec. 16 (UPI) -- House Speaker Mike Johnson said Tuesday he won't call for an amendment vote to renew enhanced subsidies »»»

1 of 2 | Flowers and messages are seen Rob Reiner's star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in Los Angeles on Monday. His son, Nick Reiner, is accused of the murder of his parents, but was not medically cleared to appear in court Tuesday. Photo by Jim Ruymen/UPI | License Photo Dec. 16 (UPI) -- Nick Rei»»»

Paris, France: World Cup organisers on Tuesday announced a cheaper category of tickets after sustained criticism of the prices at the 2026 competition in the United States, Canada and Mexico. FIFA, the governing body of world football, said in a statement that it had created "Supporter Entry Tier t»»»

The United States has designated a notorious drug-trafficking organisation in Colombia as a terrorist group. The US Treasury Department added the group, known as Clan del Golfo or Gulf Clan, to its list of Foreign Terrorist Organisations (FTOs). The designation came just hours after US President Do»»»

Doha, Qatar: In a festive atmosphere filled with joy and national pride, Aspetar, Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine Hospital, celebrating the country’s National Day. The event brought together Qatari citizens, staff, and visitors from diverse nationalities and cultures, creating a vibrant scene that »»»

Doha, Qatar: Under the patronage of Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani, Doha will host the 2026 edition of the Global Security Forum (GSF), scheduled to take place from April 12-14. The 2026 edition of the forum will be held under t»»»

Outgoing Defence Minister Atanas Zapryanov and Chief of Defence Admiral Emil Eftimov welcomed the final two aircraft under the first contract with Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company for the acquisition of F-16 Block 70 fighter jets for Bulgaria on December 16, the Defence Ministry said on Tuesday.»»»

Motor oil on display and ready to be sold in Nov. 2021 at a gas station in New York City, N.Y. U.S. crude was down about 23% this year at its steepest annual drop since 2018. Meanwhile, AAA reported that U.S. gasoline fell below $3 a gallon to its lowest in four years. File Photo by John Angelillo/»»»

UNITED NATIONS (Sputnik) – US President Donald Trump’s peace plan has helped reduce large-scale fighting and hunger in the Gaza Strip, though a lasting ceasefire remains elusive, Russian Deputy Permanent Representative to the United Nations Dmitry Polyanskiy said on Tuesday. “There is a need to rec»»»

Dec. 16 (UPI) -- A fire at a western North Carolina home sparked an explosion, injuring two civilians and 12 firefighters, the Salisbury Fire Department said. The blaze sparked just before 5 p.m. EST Monday at a single-story brick home in Salisbury, a town along Interstate 85 about midway between W»»»

Fans of Jane Austen celebrated the acclaimed author's 250th birthday on Tuesday with a church service in her home village, festive visits to her house — and a virtual party for those paying tribute from afar. Thousands of enthusiasts around the world have already taken part in a yearlong celebratio»»»