Fatima Bosch of Mexico was crowned Miss Universe 2025 on Friday, capping a turbulent 74th edition of the popular beauty pageant in Thailand that saw one judge allege vote-rigging, a contestant rushed to hospital after a fall and the 25-year-old Miss Mexico stand up to public bullying from one of th»»»

The Golden Triangle takes part of its name from its location on the border of three countries: Thailand, Myanmar, and Laos. Gold refers to "black gold" – or opium – which has contributed to the wealth of the region since it was first produced there in the 19th century. The CIA popularised the »»»

Consent has been received to prosecute three former judges of the Bishkek City Court. The Council of Judges’ press service reported. According to the press service, the Prosecutor General’s motion to approve the prosecution of former judges S.B., Zh.M., and K.A. was reviewed for crimes under Parts »»»

Wrestler Orozobek Toktomambetov won a bronze medal at the Islamic Solidarity Games held in Saudi Arabia. The Games’ website says. In the bout for third place, the Kyrgyzstani defeated his opponent from Kazakhstan, Nurkozha Kaipanov, with a score of 4:2. Orozobek Toktomambetov competed in the 74-kil»»»

Georgia congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene has announced she will resign from office, an unexpected turn for the high-profile Republican days after a public feud with President Donald Trump. Greene, who became one of Trump's Maga superstars in US politics, posted a video statement on social media»»»

1/10Ahead of its public opening, Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, and Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, toured the new museum on Thursday.WAM2/10A dynamic entrance plaza, framed by indigenous trees and striking architec»»»

Dubai: Dubai Police have issued a traffic advisory on Saturday morning following an accident on Emirates Road opposite Al Maktoum Airport, heading towards Abu Dhabi. The incident has caused significant congestion, and authorities have urged motorists to exercise caution while driving in the area. D»»»

Dubai: The National Center of Meteorology (NCM) has issued red and yellow fog alerts across parts of Abu Dhabi and Dubai, expected to persist until around 10:30 am. Visibility may drop below 1,000 metres in some areas, prompting authorities to temporarily reduce speed limits on key roads to km/hr. »»»

A member of the BBC's board has resigned over what he says are "governance issues" at the top of the corporation. Shumeet Banerji also said in a letter that he was "not consulted" about the events leading up to the departures of the director general, Tim Davie, and BBC News chief executive, Deborah»»»

Texas Attorney-General Ken Paxton, appearing at the Conservative Political Action Conference on February 23, 2024, in National Harbor, Md., appealed to the U.S. Supreme a lower court ruling that threw ouf the state's new congressional maps. File Photo by Mike Theiler/UPI | License Photo Nov. 21 (UP»»»

When Keira's daughter was born last November, she was given two hours with her before the baby was taken into care. "Right when she came out, I started counting the minutes," Keira, 39, recalls. "I kept looking at the clock to see how long we had." When the moment came for Zammi to be taken from he»»»

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, R-Ga., on Friday announced her resignation from Congress as of January 5 and called Washington a "political industrial complex" that does nothing for voters. File Photo by Jemal Countess/UPI | License Photo Nov. 21 (UPI) -- Georgia Republican Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene»»»

One Monday in mid-October, after a year in US immigration detention, officers arrived unannounced at Danesh's cell in Texas. They told him simply to "pack up" - that he was being moved - even though an immigration judge had already granted him protection from removal five months ago. Shackled at th»»»

Dubai: The Indian Air Force (IAF) pilot who died after a Tejas fighter jet crashed during an aerial display at the Dubai Airshow on Friday has been identified as Wing Commander Namansh Syal, officials confirmed. Syal, a native of Himachal Pradesh’s Kangra district, was performing a demonstration wh»»»

Software engineering jobs are among the thousands Amazon cut in October amid a push to downsize and increase efficiency and innovation, the company reported on Friday. Photo by Friedemann Vogel/EPA-EFE Nov. 21 (UPI) -- Engineers formerly employed by Amazon accounted for about 40% of its 4,700 jobs »»»

The ongoing inaugural Blind Women's T20 Cricket World Cup has put the spotlight on visually impaired Indian women who have overcome immense challenges to reach this stage. They come from villages, farming families and small-town hostels, with many learning the sport only in the past few years. The »»»

Old superstitions die hard. An outdated, unwritten rule that many still cling to today posits that science, business and finance are “grown-up” concerns. Art is secondary. Culture is what we turn to once the serious work is done. Fortunately, the UAE’s leadership decided to challenge this dusty bel»»»

Lebanon is ready to negotiate to reach an agreement that would end Israeli strikes on the country and lead to Israeli withdrawal from five border hills it has occupied since the Israel-Hezbollah war ended last year, President Joseph Aoun said. In a televised speech marking Independence Day, Aoun ad»»»

After months of trading insults, US President Donald Trump and incoming New York City mayor Zohran Mamdani smiled at each other, swapped compliments and pledged to collaborate on tackling crime and affordability in the nation's biggest city at an unexpectedly friendly meeting at the White House on »»»

Iraq’s Coordination Framework has reached what insiders describe as almost final criteria for choosing the next prime minister, the most important of which is that the nominee must not be focused on building a partisan model that would position him to join the alliance as a leader. While the final »»»

The air traffic control tower at Ronald Reagan National Airport is seen in Washington, D.C. on Oct. 27 during the federal government shutdown. Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo Nov. 21 (UPI) -- Bonuses of $10,000 will be awarded to 776 air traffic controllers and technicians with perfect att»»»

Johannesburg: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani arrived in the friendly Republic of South Africa to participate in the G20 Summit 2025, which will be held in Johannesburg on Saturday. His Highness was welcomed upon arrival at Oliver Reginald Tambo International Airport by ​​Minister of Fo»»»

Israel has returned to its policy of escalation as mediators work to resolve the issue of the three remaining bodies in the first stage of the Gaza ceasefire swap deal, and as preparations begin for the second stage after the United Nations Security Council approved the deployment of international »»»

Dubai: Dubai’s property landscape is shifting again, and one area steadily gaining momentum is Dubai Land, particularly the rapidly evolving Dubai Land Residence Complex (DLRC). For years, the district sat just outside the city’s core, offering space, value and access via major highways. Today, tha»»»

When it assumed the presidency of the G20 last year, South Africa hoped that as the first African country to host the gathering of world leaders, it could champion issues that mattered the most to developing nations. For instance, it wanted the 20 heads of state from the world's biggest economies t»»»

US President Donald Trump met New York City's newly elected mayor Zohran Mamdani at the White House in what was billed as the political showdown of the year - but instead became a praise fest. In his election victory speech, the self-described Democratic socialist mayor called Trump a "despot." And»»»

1 of 5 | President Donald Trump and New York City mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani said they had a productive meeting at the Oval Office at the White House on Friday. Photo by Yuri Gripas/UPI | License Photo Nov. 21 (UPI) -- President Donald Trump and New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani, from differ»»»

The Coast Guard has reversed course on swastikas and nooses, saying they are "hate symbols" hours after reportedly issuing guidance calling them "potentially divisive." File photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo Nov. 21 (UPI) -- The U.S. Coast Guard has reversed course on swastikas and nooses»»»

Tunis, Nov 21 (TAP) – Minister of Economy and Planning Samir Abdel Hafiz affirmed that statistical data in Tunisia are transparent and that all figures, whether positive or negative, are published, adding that a new Statistics Law will be introduced...»»»

Bosnia & Herzegovina’s Minister of Foreign Trade Staša Košarac has sent a Nazi-era military helmet and a strongly worded letter to the country’s international overseer, Christian Schmidt, prompting widespread criticism and concern over rising political tensions. The act is a new escalation in the o»»»

Global gold production continues to rise, setting new records. According to the World Gold Council, mine production reached approximately 3,660 tonnes in 2024, with projections suggesting it could surpass 3,750 tonnes in 2025 — the highest-ever recorded. ​ Gold remains in high demand due to its his»»»

Lizbeth Perez looks fearful as she gazes out onto the postcard-perfect fishing bay of Taganga, on Colombia's Caribbean coast, recalling the moment she last spoke to her uncle in September. "He was a kind man, a good person, a friend. A good father, uncle son. He was a cheerful person. He loved his »»»

Tunis, Nov 21 (TAP) – The joint plenary session of the Assembly of People's Representatives and the National Council of Districts and Regions commenced on Friday evening the presentation and discussion of the mission assigned to the Provisional...»»»

Serbia's president, Aleksandar Vucic, has described an allegation that he was involved in "sniper tourism" during the siege of Sarajevo as a "lie". It follows a complaint submitted to Italian prosecutors by a Croatian journalist, who claimed that video from the 1990s and subsequent testimony by Bos»»»

JOHANNESBURG: His Highness the Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani arrived in the friendly Republic of South Africa to participate in the G20 Summit 2025, which will be held in Johannesburg. Upon his arrival at Oliver Reginald Tambo International Airport, His Highness was rec»»»

Tunis, Nov 21 (TAP) – Minister of Economy and Planning Samir Abdel Hafiz revealed that a project is underway to consolidate most of the bodies in charge with promoting and supporting investment, with a view to establish a framework tailored to...»»»

KINSHASA: His Highnessthe Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani left the friendly Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) after a state visit, heading to the Republic of South Africa to participate in the 2025 G20 Summit in Johannesburg. HH the Amir was seen off upon departure a»»»

Tunis, Nov 21 (TAP) – Minister of Economy and Planning Samir Abdel Hafiz affirmed regarding the setting and realisation of this year’s economic targets that “the margin of error in our forecasts is roughly equal to, or lower than, that of...»»»

Police are in the process of moving five remanded prisoners considered “high-risk” from Crete to prisons in other parts of the country. The five were involved in the recent killings in the village of Vorizia, the result of a vendetta that pitted two families against each other. Cretan website Neakr»»»

Former President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton are scheduled to testify about their relationships with Jeffrey Epstein before the House Oversight Committee on December 17 and 18, respectively. Pool File Photo by Olivier Douliery/UPI | License Photo Nov. 21 (UPI) -- Hous»»»

The UK’s central and local governments failed in their handling of the Covid-19 crisis, leading to thousands of additional deaths, according to a damning report from the official public inquiry into the pandemic response. Authorities in England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland did “too little»»»

Tunis, Nov 21 (TAP) – “The economic situation in Tunisia is good compared with many other years, and the overall trend remains positive in terms of growth and control of major balances, which gives the country confidence in the future,” Minister of...»»»

KINSHASA: His Highness the Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani and President of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) HE Felix Tshisekedi held an official session of talks at the Presidential Office in Kinshasa. At the outset of the session, President Felix Tshisekedi we»»»

KINSHASA: His Highness the Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani and President of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) HEFelix Tshisekedi witnessed the signing ceremony of an agreement and several memoranda of understanding (MoUs) between the two countries at the Presidential»»»

The EU must offer to lift sanctions against Russia in order to get out of its “diplomatic isolation” and regain influence in the Ukraine peace process, veteran German politician Sahra Wagenknecht has said. In a post on X on Thursday, she wrote that German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul was not ev»»»

Firefighters received 367 calls from early morning until 4:30 p.m. Friday as heavy rainfall impacted Corfu and the Epirus region. In the Ionian Islands, Corfu accounted for 180 calls, mainly from Sidari, Agios Stefanos Avliotes, Roda and Kassiopi. Crews carried out 18 water pumping operations and r»»»

ISLAMABAD, Nov 20 (KUNA) -- Pakistan's military confirmed on Thursday that 30 militants were killed in a series of security operations conducted in the northern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KPK) province, which borders Afghanistan.Earlier that day, the Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR), the military's »»»

KUWAIT -- The 48th Kuwait International Book Fair honors Mohammad bin Al Zubair, a retired Economic Planning Advisor to the Sultan of Oman and founder of the Bait Al Zubair Foundation. KUWAIT -- The Ministry of Foreign Affairs strongly condemns the deadly airstrikes by the Israeli occupation forces»»»