The President of the European Parliament, Roberta Metsola, announced on Monday in plenary in Strasbourg that the European Public Prosecutor's Office had requested her to waive the immunity of Bulgarian MEP Ilhan Kyuchyuk from the Renew Europe group. The Bulgarian politician is serving as Co-Preside»»»

The iRobot headquarters pictured Nov. 2016 in Bedford, Mass. This week, the company announced its buyout by two Chinese companies after a failed bid by Amazon to purchase the Massachusetts robotics company. Photo Provided by CJ Gunther/EPA Dec. 15 (UPI) -- Picea Robotics and its partner entered int»»»

Artificial Intelligence works of art are on display as part of the Augmented Intelligence collection at Christie's on Thursday, February 20, 2025 in New York City. Merriam-Webster cited AI art in its decision to name "slop" its 2025 word of the year. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo Dec.»»»

The use of hybrid warfare tactics was the most dangerous aspect of the threat posed by an "aggressive, expansionist and revisionist" Russia, MI6 chief Blaise Metreweli was set to say Monday in her first speech since taking over at Britain's spy agency in October. File photo courtesy U.K. Foreign Of»»»

Los Angeles, United State: Police were conducting a homicide investigation Monday after Hollywood giant Rob Reiner -- director of a string of hits including "When Harry Met Sally" -- and his wife were found dead in their Los Angeles home. As tributes poured in for Reiner, 78, Los Angeles deputy pol»»»

The presidential candidate of the Chilean Republican Party presidential candidate Jose Antonio Kast, pictured at an election event in 2021, was leading in polls as Chile conducted its presidential election on Sunday. Photo by Elvis Gonzalez/EPA-EFE Dec. 14 (UPI) -- Chileans elected a hard-right can»»»

The Ka-52E helicopters recently amazed audiences at the Dubai Airshow with their new aerobatic maneuvers. Essential for the special military operation, these choppers are taking down drones targeting civilian infrastructure. Capable of striking air, land, and surface targets, they also excel in rec»»»

In Botticelli’s masterpiece Pallas and the Centaur (1482-83), to be seen at the Galleria degli Uffizi in Florence, the Firenze-Athena parallel is unmistakable, with Florence depicted as the new Athens. Pallas Athena (or Minerva), after all is the Goddess of Knowledge. Here a flowery Firenze – or Fi»»»

President Rumen Radev held consultations with parliamentary forces GERB and "We Continue the Change-Democratic Bulgaria" (WCC-DB) as part of the constitutional procedure to form a second regular government within the 51st National Assembly. The meetings took place at the presidency on Dondukov 2 st»»»

Chile is perceived by many of its neighbours in the Latin American region as a safer, more stable haven. But inside the country, that perception has unravelled as voters worried about security, immigration and crime chose José Antonio Kast to be their next president. Kast is a hardline conservative»»»

Rob Reiner, the son of the legendary comedian Carl Reiner, was one of Hollywood's best known filmmakers. As an actor, he became a household name on the 1970s sitcom All in the Family and later appeared as the father of Leonardo DiCaprio's character in The Wolf of Wall Street. But it was as a direct»»»

When Brown University junior Mia Tretta’s phone began buzzing with an emergency alert during finals week, she tried to convince herself it couldn’t be happening again. In 2019, Tretta had been shot in the abdomen during a mass shooting at Saugus High School in Santa Clarita, California. Two student»»»

BusinessChinaWhy China's property crash must be kept be top secretNik MartinAs home sales continue to plummet, Beijing has curbed independent reporting of real estate figures. The gag order masks a deepening property slump that continues to erode household wealth and strain China's banks. https://p»»»

Iran's rial slid further Monday to a new record low of more than 1.3 million to the U.S. dollar, deepening the currency's collapse less than two weeks after it first breached the 1.2-million mark amid sanctions pressure and regional tensions. Currency traders in Tehran quoted the dollar above 1.3 m»»»

Shares opened higher in Europe after a retreat Monday in Asia following Wall Street's worst day in three weeks. The price of bitcoin sank as traders braced for an interest rate hike by the Bank of Japan, expected later in the week. Germany's DAX gained 0.3% to 24,254.58 and the CAC 40 in Paris was »»»

Dubai: Motorists are advised to expect delays on Al Amardi Street, heading towards Al Aweer from Emirates Road, following a traffic accident. Dubai Police took to social media to warn drivers of the accident, urging caution in a post on X. Authorities have reported slow-moving traffic in the area a»»»

Bondi Beach is almost unrecognisable. The sun is out but the surf is empty. The usually heaving main street is hushed. Helicopters track overhead. Forensic investigators - bright blue figures in the distance - comb over the crime scene from Sunday afternoon when two gunmen opened fire at an event m»»»

Israeli army spokesperson Avichay Adraee criticized "Hezbollah's supporters" who attacked Lebanese President Joseph Aoun after the latter condemned a mass shooting at a Jewish holiday event that killed at least 11 people in Sydney. Adraee said those who "live on the rhetoric of death see a threat i»»»

The European Union has contributed about 90% of foreign funding in Bulgaria since the communist regime was overthrown at the end of the 80's and the beginning of the 90's, according to a study on foreign aid in Bulgaria. The study, conducted by the Institute for Market Economics (IME), was presente»»»

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Ali Akbar Velayati, the international affairs advisor to Iran's supreme leader, met with Hezbollah’s representative in Iran Abdallah Safieddine on Sunday and stressed that Tehran will continue to firmly support Hezbollah. Hezbollah is “one of the most important pillars of the resistance front and i»»»

Rabat, Moroco: The death toll from flash floods that hit the Moroccan coastal town of Safi over the weekend rose to 37, local authorities said Monday. "Fourteen people are currently being treated at Mohammed V hospital in Safi, including two in intensive care," local authorities added in their stat»»»

The death of two U.S. service members and one American civilian in an attack in Syria by an alleged member of the Islamic State group has drawn new attention to the presence of American forces in the country. Saturday's attack was the first with fatalities since the fall of Syrian President Bashar »»»

Dubai: Dubai’s economy is forecast to expand by 4.5% in 2026, maintaining the same pace as 2025 and outperforming global growth trends, Emirates NBD said in its latest economic outlook. The expansion will be supported by ongoing strength across both the private and public sectors, continued recover»»»

Sharjah: Sharjah Civil Defence Authority has honoured a 10-year-old boy for his quick thinking and responsible action after he reported a vehicle fire, a move that helped emergency teams respond swiftly and bring the incident under control. Brigadier Yousef Obaid Harmoul Al Shamsi, Director General»»»

The result of last month's parliamentary elections in Iraq was ratified by the Supreme Federal Court, confirming that the party of caretaker prime minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani won the largest number of seats — but not enough to assure him a second term. The court confirmed that the voting proce»»»

The Investigative Service of the Ministry of Internal Affairs is investigating a criminal case under Article 278 (Mass riots) of the Criminal Code of the Kyrgyz Republic. The investigation revealed that individuals in Bishkek organized gatherings, expressed disagreement with state policy, and, thro»»»

Like many people in Sydney, Glenn Nelson spent his Sunday evening watching television coverage of a deadly shooting on the city's iconic Bondi Beach. But stepping onto his front porch, flanked by neatly trimmed box hedges, he saw armed police cordoning off the street before raiding the house opposi»»»

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Abu Dhabi: The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) has approved a total of 311 licensed offices and centres across the UAE to provide domestic worker recruitment, business services, and guidance, according to an updated list issued by the Ministry. The move reflects MoHRE’s commit»»»

The central square of Bishkek will be temporarily closed today, Nursultan Muratbekov, head of the press service of the city’s Department of the Patrol Police Service, told 24.kg news agency. According to him, starting at 3:00 p.m., a section of Chui Avenue from Erkindik Boulevard to Panfilov Street»»»

Dubai: Global Village will ring in 2026 with a unique New Year’s Eve celebration, offering visitors the chance to experience seven countdowns from different countries in a single evening. On Wednesday, December 31, the family-friendly destination will open its gates with extended hours from 4pm to »»»

A man described by local residents as mentally ill has assaulted women in Sofia’s Ovcha Kupel 1 neighborhood, attacking strangers without provocation. According to people living in the area, the approximately 40-year-old has been roaming between residential blocks for some time, targeting women he »»»

Iran on Sunday said its armed forces are in full readiness to deal with any emergency, while reiterating its continued contacts with the International Atomic Energy Agency to reach a solution to its nuclear file. On Sunday, Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei denied the presence of»»»

The reconstruction of Ukraine is a continental project whose success will influence the economic and security landscape of Europe, Finance Minister Alexandru Nazare said on Thursday at the "Rebuilding Ukraine: Security, Opportunities, Investment" conference."The reconstruction of Ukraine is a conti»»»

The Judges' Section of the Superior Council of Magistracy (CSM) on Friday informed about its decision to notify the Judicial Inspection to verify the irregularities in the justice system signaled by the documentary made by Recorder, an independent Romanian investigative NGO specialising in video an»»»

South Korean special prosecutors concluded Monday that former President Yoon Suk Yeol began preparations for his short-lived martial law declaration more than a year in advance. This photo shows police guarding the National Assembly building on Dec. 4, 2024, shortly after Yoon's declaration. File P»»»

Participants discuss unification during a program titled “Korean Dream, Talking About Unification” at the Asia Today office in Seoul on Dec. 11, 2025. Photo by Asia Today Special Reporting Team Dec. 15 (Asia Today) -- Speakers on an Asia Today YouTube program called for a civilian-centered approach»»»

A threat-representative ICBM target launches from the Ronald Reagan Ballistic Missile Defense Test Site on Kwajalein Atoll in the Republic of the Marshall Islands on March 25, 2019. File Photo by Missile Defense Agency/UPI | License Photo Dec. 15 (Asia Today) -- Foreign Affairs, a publication that »»»

Stock photo of test taking. File Photo by Pixabay/ F1Digitals Dec. 15 (UPI) -- South Korea's annual College Scholastic Ability Test, known as the Suneung, has drawn international attention after British media outlets highlighted complaints over the difficulty of the 2026 English section and raised »»»

A fire broke out at Aziz market on Gandhi Street in Pervomaysky district of the capital. The press service of the Ministry of Emergency Situations of Kyrgyzstan reported. According to preliminary reports, the fire broke out in one of the shopping complex’s shipping containers. Emergency services we»»»

Dubai: The Indian rupee slid to an all-time low on Monday morning, continuing a sequence of losses that has rattled investor sentiment. The exchange rate stood at ₹24.6 per UAE dirham, marking the weakest on record and extending the stretch of declines seen in recent weeks. (Check live forex rates »»»

Dubai: Motorists travelling between Sharjah and Dubai are facing long delays, with heavy traffic reported on several major roads on Tuesday, according to live updates on Google Maps. In Sharjah, traffic is moving slowly on Al Wahda Street, with congestion stretching up to the Al Mulla Plaza junctio»»»

The press service of Bishkek City Hall announced a temporary water outage on December 16, 2025 due to the relocation of a water main located on Elebaev Street. According to the press service, drinking water supply to residential buildings, schools, preschool, healthcare, and other social and domest»»»

Tel Aviv: Israeli and Dutch researchers have unveiled a new technique that allows scientists to precisely measure toxic protein clumps associated with Alzheimer's disease -- something that has long been out of reach. The breakthrough could open new paths for studying and eventually diagnosing demen»»»

Dubai: SpaceX, the private rocket company founded by Elon Musk, is quietly moving toward a step that could reshape global financial markets: a stock market listing that may be the largest ever attempted. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.In a company message seen by Bloo»»»

A 14-year-old girl arrived at a refugee clinic near death with an untreated infection from an alleged rape her family says was carried out by Russian fighters in Mali – a case that aid workers say exposes how sexual violence in the country’s war has remained largely hidden by fear and shame. T»»»

Whenever the wind blows northwest from Belarus, Lithuania braces for problems. That's when giant white balloons are launched across the border, crates of cheap cigarettes dangling beneath. Over the past 10 weeks, the illicit balloon traffic has already forced Lithuania's main airport into shutdown »»»

Chile has elected the far-right wing José Antonio Kast to be its next president, after an election campaign that was dominated by themes of security, immigration and crime. Kast won decisively with more than 58% of the vote in his third attempt at running for president. It marks the biggest shift t»»»

Chilean voters elected the most right-wing president in 35 years of democracy on Sunday, with official results showing arch-conservative Jose Antonio Kast with a thumping victory and his rival quickly conceding defeat. With about 80 percent of the votes counted, Kast had 58 percent of the vote, an »»»