US condemns Houthis' ongoing unlawful detention of US mission to Yemen
WASHINGTON, Dec 10 (KUNA) -- The United States condemned the Houthis' ongoing unlawful detention of current and former local staff of the US Mission to Yemen, and demanded their immediate unconditional release.This came in a statement by the US Principal Deputy Spokesperson for the Department of St»»»
DHS: Over 2.5 mln undocumented immigrants removed since Trump took office
WASHINGTON, Dec 11 (KUNA) -- The US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced that more than 2.5 million undocumented immigrants have been removed from the United States since President Donald Trump assumed office last year.In a press statement on Wednesday, the department noted that its law-»»»
Kuwait Amir congratulates Burkina Faso on Republic Day
KUWAIT, Dec 11 (KUNA) -- His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah sent on Thursday a congratulatory cable to President of Burkina Captain Ibrahim Traore on the occasion of his country's Republic Day.In the cable, His Highness the Amir wished President Traore good health, the f»»»
Kuwait Crown Prince congratulates Burkina Faso on Republic Day
KUWAIT, Dec 11 (KUNA)-- His Highness the Crown Prince Sheikh Sabah Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah sent on Thursday a congratulatory cable to the President of Burkina Captian Ibrahim Traore on the occasion of his country's Republic Day.His Highness the Crown Prince wished President Traore good health, and»»»
Greek finance min. elected new President of Eurogroup
BRUSSELS, Dec 11 (KUNA) -- Eurozone finance ministers on Thursday elected Greek Minister of Economy and Finance Kyriakos Pierrakakis as President of the Eurogroup.Pierrakakis will assume office on 12 December 2025 for a two and a half year term, with the first Eurogroup meeting under his presidency»»»
Former Pakistani intelligence chief sentenced 14 yrs imprisonment
ISLAMABAD, Dec 11 (KUNA) -- The Former Chief of Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) Lieutenant General Faiz Hameed was sentenced by a Field General Court Martial to 14 years rigorous imprisonment, said a press release on Thursday.The statement, published by Pakistan military's media wing said that th»»»
Bristol Museum hit by "devastating theft" -- British police
LONDON, Dec 11 (KUNA) -- More than 600 artefacts of significant cultural value have been stolen from Bristol Museum's archive in a high-value raid, BBC reported on Thursday, citing police sources.Military memorabilia, jewellery, natural history pieces and carved ivory, bronze and silver figurines w»»»
US lobbing for humanitarian truce in Sudan
WASHINGTON, Dec 11 (KUNA) -- US Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs Vinny Spera said Thursday his country was working with regional allies to facilitate a humanitarian truce in Sudan and end the conflict there."The horrific conflict in Sudan, which began in April 2023, has cause»»»
CENTCOM: Over 30,000 truckloads entered Gaza this week
WASHINGTON, Dec 11 (KUNA) -- The US Central Command said the US-led Civil-Military Coordination Center (CMCC) achieved a milestone in facilitating the delivery of essential supplies to the residents of Gaza Strip."This week, the main coordination hub for Gaza assistance achieved the milestone of fa»»»
Trump announces "Gaza Peace Council" to launch in '26
WASHINGTON, Dec 11 (KUNA) -- US President Donald Trump announced late Wednesday that the Gaza Strip "Peace Council" will be formed at the start of 2026. "We'll do it early next year, and the Board of Peace are going to...it'll be one of the most legendary boards ever," he told reporters at the Whit»»»
French Minister welcomes launch of French Business council in Kuwait
By Mohammad Al-Mutairi KUWAIT, Dec 11 (KUNA) -- French Minister of Foreign Trade Nicolas Forissier extolled on Thursday the launch of French Business Council, expected to play a key role in boosting trade relations between the two countries.Speaking to KUNA in a statement during his official visit »»»
US sanctions six more ships after seizing oil tanker off Venezuela
The US has imposed fresh sanctions on six more ships said to be carrying Venezuelan oil, a day after seizing a tanker off the country's coast. Sanctions have also been placed on some of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro's relatives and businesses associated with what Washington calls his illegiti»»»
Tanker seized off Venezuela will go to US port, legal process will be followed for possession of oil: White House
Washington DC: A day after President Donald Trump stated that a "very large" oil tanker was seized off the coast of Venezuela by the US, the White House said that the tanker will now be taken to an American port, while the crude oil cargo will be seized only after completion of due legal procedure.»»»
Reddit launches High Court challenge to Australia's social media ban for kids
Reddit has launched a challenge in Australia's highest court against the nation's landmark social media ban for children. The online forum is among 10 social media platforms which must bar Australians aged under 16 from having accounts, under a new law which began on Wednesday. The ban, which is be»»»
Kentucky State University parent charged with murder - UPI.com
Jacob Lee Bard, 48, on Thursday pleaded not guilty to charges of murder and assault in the first degree after Tuesday's shooting death of one Kentucky State University student and wounding of another. Photo Courtesy of the Franklin County (Ky.) Regional Jail Dec. 11 (UPI) -- The father of two Kentu»»»
For second time, grand jury not convinced to indict AG Letitia James - UPI.com
Letitia James, Attorney General of New York, attends the 78th Precinct's National Night Out in Brooklyn in August in New York City. The Department of Justice sent a pair of subpoenas to New York Attorney General Letitia James as part of a probe into her civil fraud lawsuit against President Donald »»»
Obamacare costs look set to spike for millions of Americans as Senate votes fail
Healthcare subsidies for millions of Americans appear likely to expire after the Senate failed to pass competing bills, a politically fraught issue ahead of next year's midterm elections. Both Democratic and Republican plans fell short of the 60 votes needed to advance, meaning insurance premiums t»»»
Indiana Republicans join Democrats rejecting Trump's requested voting map
The Indiana Senate has rejected a voting map meant to favour Republicans in the 2026 midterms, defying a months-long pressure campaign by the White House. Enough Republican lawmakers in the state joined all Democrats to resist the changes that otherwise would occur every 10 years to reflect populat»»»
Stronger Tunisia-Algeria push into African market stressed as joint economic forum closes
Tunis, Dec. 11 (TAP) - Minister of Trade and Export Development, Samir Abid, stressed the need for a qualitative shift in Tunisian-Algerian cooperation toward the vast African market, which represents a real opportunity for the growth of both...»»»
For first time, agents intercept potentially destructive beetle in U.S. - UPI.com
Dec. 11 (UPI) -- U.S. Customs and Border Protection agriculture specialists intercepted a potentially destructive bark beetle from the Ivory Coast at the Detroit Metropolitan airport, the agency announced Thursday. "The approximately 3-millimeter beetle was found within partially dry bark brought f»»»
U.S. sanctions Maduro family, says it's keeping oil from tanker - UPI.com
The United States sanctioned three members of Venezuela President Nicolás Maduro's family and others for alleged trafficking of drugs and illicit oil on Thursday after seizing a sanctioned oil tanker a day earlier. Photo by Venezuelan President Office | License Photo Dec. 11 (UPI) -- U.S. Treasury »»»
Charlie Kirk murder suspect makes first in-person court appearance
The man accused of killing right-wing activist Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University has made his first in-person court appearance, as a judge deliberates on the extent of media access to the high-profile case. Attorneys for Tyler Robinson, 22, and the Utah County Sheriff's Office have asked the j»»»
Qatar a model of development, progress: Portuguese envoy
QNA Doha Ambassador of the Portuguese Republic to the State of Qatar HE Paulo Neves Pocinho extended greetings to the Government and People of the State of Qatar on the occasion of the National Day, praising the country’s significant achievements across various fields, particularly its role as an e»»»
Deputy PM launches Defence Strategy 2025-30
Tribune News Network Doha Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Defence Affairs HE Sheikh Saud bin Abdulrahman bin Hassan Al Thani on Thursday launched the Defence Strategy 2025-2030 during a ceremony held at Qatar Emiri Signal Corps. The strategy focuses on strengthening defence capabili»»»
HH Sheikha Moza graces QF PUE’smusical performance ‘Qatar Jannah’
Tribune News Network Doha Her Highness Sheikha Moza bint Nasser, chairperson of Qatar Foundation, attended the musical performance ‘Qatar Jannah’, organised by Qatar Foundation’s Pre-University Educationand staged by its school students as part of Qatar National Day celebrations. The performance – »»»
National entities spice up Qatar National Day activities
Continued from page 1 The Women’s Police Institute, Police Sports Federation, and various operational departments are also contributing displays and activities. An AI-powered photography pavilion allows visitors to capture souvenir photos embedded with safety messages, reinforcing the ministry’s »»»
QU to accelerate AI innovation atAI Summit with Google partnership
Tribune News Network Doha Qatar University (QU) on Thursday announced a strategic collaboration with Google Cloud aimed at advancing AI capabilities, fostering digital transformation and solidifying Qatar’s position as a regional technology leader. The collaboration unveils three key initiatives de»»»
QM and UK partners agree on joint advancement of creative industries
Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Museums (QM) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the United Kingdom’s Department for Business and Trade and the British Council, marking an important milestone in the long-standing cultural relationship nurtured through the Qatar-UK 2013 Year of Cultu»»»
MINISTER OF INTERIOR MEETS SYRIAN MINISTER
Minister of Interior and Commander of the Internal Security Force (Lekhwiya) HE Sheikh Khalifa bin Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani met with Syrian Minister of Emergencies and Disaster Management Raed Al Saleh in Doha on Thursday. In a post on X handle, the Minister of Interior said, “During my meeting w»»»
DEPUTY Prime Minister MEETS CHIEF MINISTER of MALAYSIA’S TERENGGANU
DEPUTY PM MEETS MALAYSIA’S TERENGGANU CHIEF MINISTER Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Defence Affairs HE Sheikh Saoud bin Abdulrahman bin Hassan Al Thani met with Chief Minister of Terengganu, Malaysia, Dr. Ahmad Samsuri bin Mokhtar, and his accompanying delegation in Doha on Thursda»»»
QU honours 120 partner firms at 2025 Employer Recognition Ceremony
Tribune News Network Doha Qatar University (QU) hosted the Employer Recognition Ceremony 2025 to honour 120 partner organisations from across Qatar’s public and private sectors. The annual event recognises the essential role these organisations play in enriching QU students’ academic and profession»»»
Environment minister highlights Qatar’s efforts to address climate change at UNEA-7 session in Kenya
QNA Nairobi Minister of Environment and Climate Change HE Dr. Abdullah bin Abdulaziz bin Turki Al Subaie on Thursday participated in the high-level segment of the seventh session of the UN Environment Assembly (UNEA-7).The session is being held on December 11 and 12 at the headquarters of the Unite»»»
Natural gas prices surge as early winter blast boosts heating needs - UPI.com
The U.S. Energy Information Administration cited "colder-than-expected" weather in December as a key driver of increased heating demand. File Photo by S K/Pixabay Cold weather fueled by the recent shift in the polar vortex is helping drive demand for natural gas, with prices recently soaring to the»»»
Advisory council of “Fidaa” Foundation reviews several points related to its activities
Tunis, Dec. 11 (TAP) - The regular meeting of the advisory council of the “Fidaa’” Foundation, held on Wednesday under the chairmanship of Ahmed Jaafer, was dedicated to discussing a draft decree establishing a supplementary pension for wounded...»»»
Tunisia–Algeria: Business leaders present their vision for boosting bilateral cooperation
Tunis, Dec. 11 (TAP) - President of the Tunisian Confederation of Industry, Trade and Handicrafts (UTICA), Samir Majoul and President of the Algerian Council for Economic Renewal (CREA), Kamel Moula, presented the vision of employers in both...»»»
Trump diehard supporter Mike Lindell announces run for Minnesota governor - UPI.com
MyPillow CEO Mike Lindell announced Thursday that he is running for governor of Minnesota. File Photo by Aaron Schwartz/UPI | License Photo Dec. 11 (UPI) -- Mike Lindell, creator of the MyPillow and a noted conspiracy theorist, has announced he is running for governor of Minnesota. Lindell is a lon»»»
Grand jury declines to indict Letitia James for second time in a week
A federal grand jury in Virginia has declined to indict New York Attorney General Letitia James, one week after another grand jury chose not to charge her. The decision against charges, which is rare for a grand jury, marks another blow to President Donald Trump's efforts to prosecute his political»»»
Title winners decided as Qatar Off-Road Championship season concludes
Doha: The 2025 Qatar Off-Road Championship (QORC), organised by the Qatar Motor and Motorcycle Federation, ended after a season of fast racing and tight battles. British rider Alex McInnes clinched the overall Moto title, finishing ahead of UAE’s Mohammad Al Balooshi and Portugal’s Michael Anderson»»»
President of Republic and Algerian PM discuss strengthening and advancing bilateral cooperation
Tunis, Dec. 11 (TAP) - President Kais Saied met on Thursday at the Carthage Palace with Algerian Prime Minister, Sifi Ghrieb, who was accompanied by Minister of State, Minister of Foreign Affairs, the National Community Abroad and African Affairs,...»»»
Saudi Arabia edge Palestine in extra-time thriller to reach FIFA Arab Cup semis
Doha: Mohamed Kanno struck in the 115th minute to seal a 2-1 extra-time victory for Saudi Arabia over Palestine, sending the Green Falcons into the FIFA Arab Cup semi-finals at Lusail Stadium on Thursday. Feras Albrikan had opened the scoring from the penalty spot in the 58th minute, before Oday Da»»»
First snowfall of the season coming soon to NYC, Philly and Boston - UPI.com
Two clipper storms will race from the northern part of the Plains through the Ohio Valley then off the mid-Atlantic coast through this weekend. Each storm will bring accumulating snow in a narrow zone for 1,000 to 2,000 miles. Snow-lovers and skiers will jump for joy, while travelers will cringe at»»»
Investigation launched over child's death
Gardaí (Irish police) have launched a homicide investigation into the death of a young boy whose remains were found in County Dublin in September. The remains, found in Donabate, were later confirmed to be those of Daniel Aruebose. It is believed he had been missing for a number of years, from when»»»
Algerian PM: Tunisian-Algerian Economic Forum an opportunity to evaluate joint cooperation
Tunis, Dec. 11 (TAP) – Algerian Prime Minister Sifi Ghrieb stated that the Tunisian-Algerian Economic Forum represents an opportunity to assess the progress achieved in economic cooperation between the two countries since the 22nd session of the...»»»
Fidan: Israeli assaults on Syria pose threat to regional stability
Ankara, Dec.11 (SANA) Turkish Foreign Minister, Hakan Fidan, affirmed that Israel’s repeated assaults on Syrian territory, including ground incursions in the south of the country, constitute a clear violation of international law and a direct threat to regional stability. Fidan in an interview with»»»
Accused Charlie Kirk killer Tyler Robinson makes first court appearance - UPI.com
Accused Charlie Kirk killer Tyler Robinson, 22, made his first in-person court appearance on Thursday in Utah County Superior Court, where he is charged with aggravated murder and other crimes and faces the death penalty. File Photo by UPI | License Photo Dec. 11 (UPI) -- Tyler Robinson made his fi»»»
French connections - Regulating the world's oldest profession: The evolution of prostitution laws in France
This week we turn the spotlight onto prostitution in France. For years, prostitution laws were chaotic, but in 2016 there was a major change in French legislation. Lawmakers decided to shift the criminal burden from prostitutes to clients: selling sex is legal, but buying it is now illegal. While m»»»
'Stop the boats': British far-right activists accused of harassing migrants in Calais
British activists have made multiple visits to the beaches of northern France in recent weeks, saying they want to stop undocumented migrants from crossing the channel in small boats. Migrant support groups say the activists are encouraging violence and xenophobia. British far-right activists have »»»
Campsite owner’s niece questions will changes after arrests
The niece of a campsite owner spoke one day after the two new arrests for the double murder in Foinikounda and said her uncle repeatedly changed his will, as authorities continued to investigate the early-October killings at the seaside campsite in the southern Greek region of Messinia. Speaking to»»»