1 of 2 | People check in for flights for Thanksgiving holiday travel at O'Hare International Airport in Chicago this past week. The TSA announced Monday that fliers who don't have an acceptable REAL ID or passport can pay a $45 fee and use Confirm.ID, a modernized identity verification system to co»»»

NATO members in Europe are pressing Washington to maintain its troop presence in the region, stressing that November drills in Romania highlighted European countries’ dependence on US support, Bloomberg has reported. The US has already reduced its military presence on the continent with further wit»»»

Security guarantees for Ukraine remained unresolved after the latest talks between Kiev and Washington on ending the conflict with Russia, the Wall Street Journal reported on Sunday, citing officials. Negotiators also discussed potential election timelines and territorial issues. The Ukrainian dele»»»

Doha: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani voiced the State of Qatar's welcome to the Arab brothers participating in the FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2025. In a post on his official X account, HH the Amir said that the State of Qatar is pleased to welcome the Arab brothers in the FIFA Arab Cup, wishi»»»

An Illinois Lottery player credited a chance encounter with his grandma at a store with lending him the luck to win a $1 million Powerball prize. File Photo by the Illinois Lottery Dec. 1 (UPI) -- An Illinois Lottery player credited a chance encounter with his grandma at a store with lending him th»»»

Peruvian police officers monitor the Chacalluta border crossing where migrants are stranded waiting to resolve their immigration status, in Arica, Chile, in May 2023. On Monday, Chile and Peru's foreign ministers met virtually to coordinate a response to a rise in irregular migration along their sh»»»

1 of 2 | President of Venezuela Nicolas Maduro (C), holds the Venezuelan independence hero Simon Bolivar's "Sword of Peru" alongside Minister of Defense Vladimir Padrino Lopez during a military ceremony commemorating the 200th anniversary of the Venezuelan independence hero Simon Bolivar, in Caraca»»»

A radio presenter with South Africa's public broadcaster has appeared in court on a charge related to the alleged recruitment of men for the Russian military. Nonkululeko Patricia Mantula is among five people who prosecutors say are facing charges for contravening a law which prohibits South Africa»»»

Abu Dhabi: President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan attended a reception on Monday celebrating the group wedding of several members of the Al Hawashim tribe at Majlis Al Hawashim in Abu Dhabi. Sheikh Mohamed congratulated the newlyweds and their families, wishing them happiness and»»»

A woman inspects the various colors and sizes of pumpkins for sale at a farmers market in Kirkwood, Mo., in 2022. There are several environmentally friendly ways for people to reuse or dispose of pumpkins instead of sending them to the landfill. File Photo by Bill Greenblatt/UPI | License Photo As »»»

Luigi Mangione, the man accused of fatally shooting United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson in Manhattan a year ago this week, has appeared in court as his lawyers challenge the admissibility of key evidence in his case. Mr Mangione, 27, has pleaded not guilty to both state and federal murder charges,»»»

Mass demonstrations against Budget 2026 drew large crowds in several major Bulgarian cities, with thousands taking to the streets to demand the withdrawal of the draft financial plan. The rally in Sofia began shortly after 6:00 p.m. around the Triangle of Power and quickly filled the area with part»»»

Jakarta: Indonesia's National Disaster Management Agency announced Monday that the death toll from the catastrophic floods and landslides that struck Sumatra Island has risen to at least 604. The agency stated in a press release that 464 people are still missing, while 2,600 have been injured. It e»»»

Uzbekistan’s annual inflation fell 0.3 percentage points (pp) to 7.5% in November, down from 7.8% in October, according to statistics committee. A year ago, headline inflation stood at 10%. The November figure remains below the Central Bank of Uzbekistan’s (CBU's) year-end forecast of 8%. Monthly i»»»

Doha: Minister of State for International Cooperation HE Dr. Maryam bint Ali bin Nasser Al Misnad met Monday with Minister for Foreign Trade and Development of the Kingdom of the Netherlands HE Okie De Vries, who is visiting the country. Discussions during the meeting dealt with cooperation relatio»»»

Washington, Dec 01 (SANA) U.S. President Donald Trump said on Monday that the Syrian government is working to build a “real and prosperous state,” stressing that the lifting of what he described as “very strong and biting” sanctions had played a central role in supporting Syria’s recovery.In a post»»»

Tunis, Dec. 1 (TAP) - Minister of Foreign Affairs, Migration and Tunisians Abroad, Mohamed Ali Nafti, underscored the need to build African security based on cooperation, solidarity, and shared sovereignty in a speech delivered during his...»»»

Share: At an ecumenical and interreligious encounter in Beirut, Pope Leo XIV upholds the Catholic Church’s desire to foster dialogue inspired by divine love, so as to affirm the dignity of every human being. Pope Leo XIV met with Christian and interreligious leaders at Martyr’s Square in Beirut on »»»

At least 12 people have died and around 50 are still missing after a landslide struck two boats docked at a river port in Peru's Amazon rainforest region, local media reports. The landslide sank a ferry and seriously damaged another passenger vessel that had dozens of people on board, according to »»»

The Gaza Ministry of Health said on Monday that the bodies of nine Palestinians were recovered from under the rubble over the past 24 hours, along with one reported injury. This brings the total number of deaths recorded since the ceasefire took effect on October 11, 2025, to 356, with 909 injured »»»

The Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA) has issued its first unified guide to all FRA services, a move aimed at simplifying the business environment for individuals and companies operating within Egypt’s non-banking financial sector. The launch marks a significant milestone for the Authority and r»»»

Rasha Abdel Aal, Head of the Egyptian Tax Authority (ETA), announced the issuance of a comprehensive guidance manual detailing all aspects of the tax treatment of exported services. The manual aims to clarify the definition of these services under the Value Added Tax (VAT) Law and its executive reg»»»

Saudi Deputy Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources for Mining Affairs Khalid bin Saleh Al-Mudaifer visited the Wadi El-Nile Stio plant for hemodialysis filter and dialyzer manufacturing in Cairo as part of his official trip to Egypt. During the tour, the delegation reviewed the plant’s advance»»»

Egypt will host the 24th Meeting of the Contracting Parties to the Barcelona Convention (COP24) from December 2 to 5, bringing together environment ministers and representatives from 21 Mediterranean countries, along with senior officials from the UN Environment Programme (UNEP), the Ministry of En»»»

Head of the Egyptian Commercial Service (ECS) Abdel Aziz El-Sherif met with US Foreign Commercial Service Officer Paul Oliva and Jennifer Patterson, who oversees trade and investment at the Economic Office of the US Embassy in Cairo, as part of ongoing efforts to advance economic, trade, and invest»»»

A China Eastern Airbus A320 arrives at Beijing's international airport on April 10, 2019. Airbus A320 planes were grounded to fix a softweatre glitch. File Photo by Stephen Shaver/UPI | License Photo Dec. 1 (UPI) -- Airbus' stock shares declined on Monday after the European aerospace manufacturer a»»»

Sharjah: Sharjah Police have reminded motorists that joining unauthorised car rallies or gatherings without a permit is a traffic offence. Violators face a Dh500 fine, four black points, and a 15-day vehicle impound, as outlined in Article 94 of the traffic law. In a message shared through its “Com»»»

MOSCOW, December 1 (Sputnik) - Cooperation in the area is possible if Washington has an appropriate attitude to the matter, Russian Security Council Deputy Secretary Oleg Khramov says. "The resumption of cooperation with the United States in this area and further cooperation are possible if Washing»»»

Car-sharing platform Zipcar has said it is to close its UK operations by the end of the year. The US-based company, which is owned by car rental giant Avis Budget, told customers it will temporarily suspend new bookings after 31 December, pending the outcome of a consultation with its 71 staff memb»»»

Bulgaria’s hosting of the Grande Partenza of the 2026 Giro d’Italia is shaping up as both a major sporting milestone and an instrument for deepening bilateral ties with Italy and boosting Bulgaria’s international visibility, according to statements made in Rome on Monday by Prime Minister Rosen Zhe»»»

MOSCOW, December 1 (Sputnik) - EU countries are unwilling to share in the potential legal fallout associated with the use of immobilized Russian assets, Belgian Foreign Minister Maxime Prevot has said. "The best way to provide Ukraine with the rapid financial assistance it needs is through a joint »»»

A BIG InfoMonitor–BIK report reveals growing acceptance of minor financial misconduct in Poland, despite widespread declarations of ethical values. While 85% of Poles claim to act ethically, many admit to “small cheats” such as fare-dodging or declining receipts, and only 44% believe others behave »»»

Citizens in Stara Zagora held two separate protests on Monday, one against the government and the 2026 budget and another against Continue the Change-Democratic Bulgaria (CC-DB) and the National Recovery and Resilience Plan (NRRP). Protesters against the budget arrived first in front of the Stara Z»»»

Tunis, Dec.1 (TAP)- A business mission will be organised on February 4-6 to Madagascar's Antananarivo for Tunisian enterprises keen to strengthen their presence in Africa and the Indian Ocean.The mission, initiated by the Tunisia-Magascar Chamber of...»»»

The European country has the absolute worst track record on this score, the tech billionaire believes. MOSCOW, December 1 (Sputnik) - Telegram founder Pavel Durov blasted France on Monday for persecuting tech companies, saying its record is worse than any other country's. "Persecuting tech companie»»»

The United States and the United Kingdom have reached a trade deal on pharmaceuticals manufactured in Britain. File Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo Dec. 1 (UPI) -- The United States and the United Kingdom have agreed on a zero-tariffs deal for medications manufactured in the U.K. In the»»»

Starbucks has agreed pay more than $35m (£26m) to thousands of workers in New York City, to settle the city's claims that the company denied them stable schedules and arbitrarily slashed their hours. Over 15,000 hourly workers are set to receive $50 for each week they worked during from July 2021 t»»»

The European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO) said in a press release on Monday that its office in Sofia had filed an indictment against a former mayor and a former regional governor of Varna (on the Black Sea), as well as two public officials of the Executive Agency Maritime Administration, for f»»»

Mindich, the co-owner of Zelensky co-founded production company Kvartal 95, fled Ukraine for Israel last month as anti-corruption investigators closed in on a $100 million corruption scheme involving skimming vast sums of money from energy-related construction projects. MOSCOW, December 1 (Sputnik)»»»

If projections hold, the Latin American-Caribbean region would mark 16 consecutive years of growth in money sent home by migrants, solidifying remittances as one of its main sources of external income. File photo by Qudratullah Razwan/WPA Dec. 1 (UPI) -- Money sent home from abroad to Latin America»»»

Kinshasa: The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has declared the end of its 16th Ebola outbreak. Congolese Health Minister Roger Kamba said, "To date, 53 confirmed cases, 43 deaths, and 11 probable cases have been recorded in connection with the 16th Ebola outbreak, with an overall positive trend.»»»

Pope Leo gathered leaders of Lebanon's religious communities next to the old frontline of the country's sectarian civil war on Monday and urged peaceful coexistence in a region beset by bloodshed and tumult. "May every bell toll, every adhan, every call to prayer blend into a single, soaring hymn,"»»»

Doha: Two-time Asian champions Qatar were stunned 1-0 by Palestine in their FIFA Arab Cup Group A opener, conceding a last-minute own goal from Sultan Al Brake. In front of 61,475 spectators, mostly Qatari fans creating a cauldron-like atmosphere at Al Bayt Stadium, the home side dominated possessi»»»

Doha, Qatar: Cultural, artistic and heritage events accompanying the FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2025 kicked off Monday at Katara Cultural Village. The program, which runs through December 18, features art exhibitions, theater performances, musical evenings and folk groups showcasing the cultural diversity»»»

Skopje, 28 November 2025 (MIA) - We have realistic projections of 3.5% growth this year and 3.8% next year, which is proof that the country is moving in the right direction, Finance Minister Gordana Dimitrieska-Kochoska said. On TV 24, she highlighted that while public debt was projected at 62.1%, »»»

Large chunks of ice on the Mississippi River float past the Gateway Arch in 2024. During the holiday this past weekend in St. Louis, the local zoo and Gateway Arch closed when 6 to 8 inches of snow fell across the city. File Photo by Bill Greenblatt/UPI | License Photo Heavy snow hit the Midwest an»»»

Umm Al Qaiwain: His HIghness Sheikh Saud bin Rashid Al Mu'alla, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Umm Al Qaiwain, attended this evening the emirate’s celebrations marking the 54th Eid Al Etihad, accompanied by Sheikh Rashid bin Saud bin Rashid Al Mualla, Crown Prince of Umm Al Qaiwain, and Sheikh»»»

Tributes have been paid to architect and television presenter Hugh Wallace, who has died, aged 68. The Dublin-based architect was known for presenting property programmes such as Irish broadcaster RTÉ's Home of the Year and The Great House Revival. In a post on Mr Wallace's Instagram account, his h»»»