UN Security Council to vote on US plan for an international force in Gaza
UN Security Council members are set on Monday to vote on a US proposal for a UN mandate establishing an International Stabilization Force (ISF) in the Gaza Strip tasked with securing border areas and demilitarising the war-torn Palestinian territory. The draft resolution also leaves the door o»»»
How did 1972 become the longest year in modern history?
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N.J. couple score $3M lottery prize 6 months after $1M win - UPI.com
A New Jersey couple won $3 million from a scratch-off lottery ticket less than six months after visiting lottery headquarters to claim $1 million. Photo courtesy of the New Jersey Lottery Nov. 17 (UPI) -- A New Jersey couple collected a $3 million jackpot from a scratch-off lottery ticket less than»»»
Sheikh Khaled and Sheikh Hamdan attend aerial display at the Dubai Airshow 2025
Dubai: Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council, and Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence of the UAE, and the Chairman of Dubai Executive»»»
Keyless car theft devices used by criminals sell for £20k online
Gadgets used by criminals to steal keyless cars without breaking in are being sold online for more than £20,000, the BBC has found. A new law is imminent on owning devices used in car thefts, some of which allow thieves to bounce the signal from a key inside a property to open a car. But experts sa»»»
On This Day, Nov. 17: Nixon proclaims: 'I am not a crook' - UPI.com
On Nov. 17, 1973, President Richard Nixon uttered the infamous words, "I am not a crook," in response to reporters' questions about the Watergate scandal. 1 of 5 | President Richard Nixon briefs then-House Minority Leader Gerald Ford at the White House on October 13, 1973. On November 17, 1973, Nix»»»
UN Security Council Set to Vote on International Force for Gaza
The UN Security Council is set to vote Monday on a US-drafted resolution bolstering Donald Trump's Gaza peace plan, especially the deployment of an international force, as Washington warns that a failure to act could lead to renewed fighting. The draft, which has been revised several times as a res»»»
Louvre Abu Dhabi’s ‘Art Here 2025’ explores power of shadow and light
Louvre Abu Dhabi’s latest edition of Art Here continues to draw visitors under its iconic dome, where six striking contemporary works explore the power and symbolism of shadows. Presented in partnership with Swiss luxury watchmaker Richard Mille, Art Here 2025 opened in October and runs until Dec. »»»
On This Day, Nov. 16: Nixon OKs construction of Alaska Pipeline - UPI.com
On Nov. 16, 1973, President Richard Nixon authorized the construction of the Alaska Pipeline with the signing of the Trans-Alaska Pipeline Authorization Act into law. 1 of 3 | On November 16, 1973, President Richard Nixon authorized the construction of the Alaska Pipeline with the signing of the Tr»»»
Pope returns 62 Canadian Indigenous people's artifacts after 100 years - UPI.com
Pope Leo XIV meets with representatives of the Canadian Catholic Bishops’ Conference on Saturday in the Vatican, where he returned 62 artifacts the Vatican Museums’ collection that are from indigenous communities in Canada. Photo by Vatican Media/Facebook Nov. 15 (UPI) -- Pope Leo XIV on Saturday r»»»
Jazan conference focuses on lab tech innovations
RIYADH: The 5th International LabTech Conference and Exhibition, organized by the Jazan Industrial Chemistry Society, will launch on Monday in Jazan. The event will gather leading scientists, researchers and industry experts worldwide to explore the latest breakthroughs in laboratory technologies, »»»
Stephen Curry reels off 49 points as Warriors rally past Spurs
SAN FRANCISCO: Stephen Curry capped a season-best, 49-points performance by sinking the game- winning free throws in the final seconds as the visiting Golden State Warriors outlasted the San Antonio Spurs 109-108 on Friday in an NBA Cup clash. The Warriors swept a two-game mini-series in San Antoni»»»
Trump Cuts Tariffs on Beef, Coffee and Other Foods as Inflation Concerns Mount
US President Donald Trump on Friday rolled back tariffs on more than 200 food products, including such staples as coffee, beef, bananas and orange juice, in the face of growing angst among American consumers about the high cost of groceries. The new exemptions - which took effect retroactively at m»»»
Should Hitler's DNA have been studied – or just left alone?
Groundbreaking DNA analysis of Adolf Hitler's blood has uncovered some extraordinary findings about the dictator's ancestry and possible health conditions. Painstaking scientific testing by a team of international experts has been able to debunk a rumour on whether Hitler had Jewish ancestry (he di»»»
From Guardrails to Potholes, AI is Becoming the New Eyes on America’s Roads
As America’s aging roads fall further behind on much-needed repairs, cities and states are turning to artificial intelligence to spot the worst hazards and decide which fixes should come first. Hawaii officials, for example, are giving away 1,000 dashboard cameras as they try to reverse a recent sp»»»
Jaguar Land Rover reported $637 million in losses from cyberattack - UPI.com
Jaguar Land Rover reported a loss of $769 million because of a cyberattack that shut down manufacturing. File Photo by Neil Hall/EPA Nov. 14 (UPI) -- Jaguar Land Rover reported a loss of $637 million over the three months ending in September, when it was hit by a cyberattack that shut down producti»»»
‘I had everything going’: Michael Kim opens up 1-shot lead at DP World Tour Championship in Dubai
DUBAI: Michael Kim produced a brilliant burst of scoring on the back nine to lead by one shot after the first round of the 2025 DP World Tour Championship on Thursday at the Earth Course of the Jumeirah Golf Estates in Dubai. The FedEx Open de France champion made three birdies on the front nine be»»»
India: Celebrations begin in Bihar as NDA heads for big win
Patna: The sounds of drums, colour-smeared faces and the glow of celebratory firecrackers filled the streets outside the Janata Dal (United) headquarters in Patna on Thursday morning as early trends pointed to a sweeping victory for the National Democratic Alliance in the Bihar Assembly elections. »»»
War-torn Myanmar embraces solar to tackle power crisis
When Thailand cut power supply to Myanmar across its western border this year, it intended to curb online scam centers linked to regional networks trafficking hundreds of thousands of people.However, the move also hit the wider community, pushing hospitals and some offices to install solar panels, »»»
Swiss deploy charm offensive in bid to slash crippling Trump tariffs
Swiss ministers are in Washington for talks aimed at slashing US President Donald Trump's steep 39% tariffs on Switzerland's exports to the US – the highest rate in Europe. Initial attempts by Swiss President Karin Keller Sutter to change Trump's mind fell on deaf ears. But a visit by business lead»»»
Oklahoma's governor commutes death sentence of Tremane Wood - UPI.com
Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt pictured June 2020 at the White House in Washington, D.C. On Thursday, Stitt said after a "thorough review of the facts and prayerful consideration, I have chosen to accept the Pardon and Parole Board's recommendation to commute Tremane Wood's sentence to life without paro»»»
California GOP lawsuit joins national fight over redistricting - UPI.com
California Gov. Gavin Newsom led the charge for state lawmakers to redraw the state's congressional map in response to a redistricting plan in Texas. On Tuesday, California voters passed Proposition 50, allowing the state to redistrict. File Photo by Jonathan Alcorn/UPI | License Photo Nov. 13 (UPI»»»
Global Infrastructure Partners secure major stake in Saudi gas processing with Al Tamimi & Company's counsel
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia: Al Tamimi & Company has advised Global Infrastructure Partners (GIP), a BlackRock investment fund, on its acquisition of a 49% interest in the Jafurah gas processing facilities in Saudi Arabia from Aramco, through an investment in Jafurah Midstream Gas Company. The transaction»»»
Value of top Czech arms companies more than doubles to over €19bn
The value of the seven weaponry and defence companies on the Česká elita (Czech elite) list of most valuable Czech-owned companies increased to CZK469bn (€19.3bn) this year, which is 2.5 times more than in 2024. It is the first time weaponry and defence companies on the list, which ranks the 100 mo»»»
UAE: Blue collar workers sing their way to monetary success in Camp Ka Champ competition
When Mohammed Aziz and his teammate Biswajeet Sarkar won the ‘Western Union Antakshari’ (team-based) segment of the UAE’s singing competition Camp Ka Champ, they were excited; they had just won Dh30,000. The annual competition's finale was held on Nov 2 at Nuzul corporate housing, part of Dubai Res»»»
Dana Gas signs MoU to redevelop major Syrian gas fields, including Abu Rabah
Dubai: Dana Gas has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Syrian Petroleum Company (SPC) to evaluate the potential redevelopment and expansion of several existing gas fields in central Syria, including the Abu Rabah field, one of the country’s largest. Sign up for our daily business newslet»»»
‘First win in seven years’: Kerala taxi driver in UAE wins 24K gold bar with free Big Ticket entry
Luck has finally smiled on a Kerala expat in Abu Dhabi and it came in glittering gold. Pramode, a 43-year-old taxi driver who has been living in the UAE capital since 2011, struck gold after winning a 250g 24K gold bar worth Dh120,000 in Big Ticket’s weekly e-draw. The winning entry? A free ticket »»»
The EU’s new supply web
Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) has long been pivotal to Europe’s industrial ecosystem. Over the past few decades, manufacturing gradually shifted from Western Europe to countries like Czechia, Hungary, Poland and Slovakia, as companies were attracted by their strategic location, skilled yet lower»»»
The EU’s new supply web
Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) has long been pivotal to Europe’s industrial ecosystem. Over the past few decades, manufacturing gradually shifted from Western Europe to countries like Czechia, Hungary, Poland and Slovakia, as companies were attracted by their strategic location, skilled yet lower»»»
Woman sentenced in London for cryptocurrency fraud worth $6.6 billion - UPI.com
1 of 2 | A woman in London has been sentenced to nearly 12 years in prison for a Bitcoin scheme in which she scammed thousands of Chinese retirees out of millions. File Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo Nov. 11 (UPI) -- A Chinese woman who defrauded hundreds of thousands of retirees of mo»»»
UK unemployment rate rises to 5% as jobs market weakens
The rate of UK unemployment has risen to 5% in the three months to September, showing signs the jobs market has weakened, according to new official figures. It is the highest rate since the period covering December 2020 to February 2021, according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS). The in»»»
Families of Camp Mystic flood victims sue camp owners for evacuating 'too late' - UPI.com
Aerial view of the flooding of the Guadalupe River near Kerrville, Texas, on July 5. The flash flooding killed 25 young girls who were camping at Camp Mystic, two counselors and the camp's director. On Monday, the families of nine of the flooding victims filed lawsuits against the camp for waiting »»»
Trial begins in case of German Christmas market attack that killed 6 - UPI.com
1 of 2 | A damaged car at the scene after a car was driven into a crowd at the Christmas market in Magdeburg, Germany, in December 2024. On Monday the trial against the alleged attacker began. File Photo by Filip Singer/EPA Nov. 10 (UPI) -- The trial of a man accused of ramming a Christmas market i»»»
British anti-drone unit deployed to Belgium – defense minister
A British anti-drone unit has arrived in Belgium to counter “hybrid threats,” Defense Minister Theo Francken announced on Sunday in a post on X. London confirmed the deployment, citing several drone sightings reported over Belgium last week. Sir Richard Knighton, head of the British Armed Forces, a»»»
All-new Nissan Patrol sales increase by over 50% in H1
Doha: One year after the global debut of the all-new Nissan Patrol in the Middle East – one of the automaker’s most significant markets – the upgraded model is proving a sensation with customers, with sales of the new generation increasing by over 50% year-on-year in the first half of the fiscal ye»»»
British University Calls Charles Dickens a Racist
In a move that sparked widespread debate in academic and cultural circles, the University of Manchester accused Britain's greatest novelist, Charles Dickens, of expressing “racist views” because he wrote an essay in 1851 criticizing the Chinese society. The University, which has around 9,000 studen»»»
Donald Trump booed as the 1st sitting US president at a regular-season NFL game since Carter in 1978
Landover, Maryland: Donald Trump became the first sitting president in nearly a half-century at a regular-season NFL game, attending the Washington Commanders' contest against the Detroit Lions on Sunday. There were loud boos from some spectators in the stands when Trump was shown on the videoboard»»»
Britain, France, Germany aid Belgium after drone incursions - UPI.com
An Air Police vehicle outside Liege Airport terminal, Belgium, on Friday. Belgium's air traffic control service Skeyes announced a 30-minute interruption of air traffic at Liege Airport after a new drone sighting. Photo by Olivier Hoslet/EPA Nov. 9 (UPI) -- Britain, France and Germany have announce»»»
UK to send defence equipment to help Belgium combat drone disruptions
The UK will send defence experts and equipment to Belgium to help it respond to drone sightings over military bases and airports, the head of the armed fores said on Sunday. Moscow has denied any connection to the incidents as European defence leaders have said the drones could be a form of Russian»»»
UK sends defense equipment to help Belgium deal with disruptive drones
LONDON: Britain is sending experts and equipment to Belgium to help it combat disruptive drone sightings, which have temporarily closed airports, the head of the British military said on Sunday. Drones have been spotted over airports and military bases in Belgium in the last week, having caused maj»»»
UK Sends Defense Equipment to Help Belgium Deal with Disruptive Drones
Britain is sending experts and equipment to Belgium to help it combat disruptive drone sightings, which have temporarily closed airports, the head of the British military said on Sunday. Drones have been spotted over airports and military bases in Belgium in the last week, having caused major disru»»»
UK military to help protect Belgium after drone incursions
UK military personnel and equipment are being sent to Belgium to help it bolster its defences after drone incursions on its airspace, suspected of being carried out by Russia. The new head of the UK military, Sir Richard Knighton, told the BBC's Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg that his Belgian counter»»»
Camera being designed to search for alien life
Scientists at Durham University are helping to develop a new type of camera intended to help search for life on distant planets. Researchers there are part of a UK team designing a high-resolution imaging camera to be used on Nasa's Habitable Worlds Observatory (HWO) mission. HWO will be the first »»»
Chelsea down Wolves to ease criticism of Maresca’s rotation policy
LONDON: Chelsea quelled criticism of Enzo Maresca’s rotation policy with a 3-0 win against Wolves featuring the first goal of Malo Gusto’s career on Saturday. Former Manchester United star Wayne Rooney said Chelsea’s senior players should “question” Maresca’s selections after the Italian made seven»»»
On This Day, Nov. 8: Americans elect Abraham Lincoln to second term - UPI.com
On Nov. 8, 1864, amid the U.S. Civil War, Abraham Lincoln was elected to his second term as president. 1 of 7 | Tourists gather to take pictures at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C., on October 12, 2024. On November 8, 1864, amid the U.S. Civil War, Abraham Lincoln was elected to his second »»»
Nikola Jokic carries Nuggets past Warriors in NBA Cup
Nikola Jokic had 26 points, nine rebounds and nine assists, Jamal Murray finished with 23 points and eight assists, and the host Denver Nuggets beat the short-handed Golden State Warriors 129-104 in the West Group C NBA Cup play on Friday night. Aaron Gordon contributed 18 points, Jonas Valanciunas»»»
Aaron Rai uses rare feat to tie Tommy Fleetwood for Abu Dhabi Championship lead
ABU DHABI: Aaron Rai holed his approach shot from 218 yards out to score a rare albatross, highlighting a round of 64 that left him tied for the lead after 36 holes at the Abu Dhabi Championship on Friday. Rai entered the second round at Yas Links Golf Club two strokes behind a quintet of co-leader»»»
Death toll in Louisville UPS plane crash rises to 13 - UPI.com
1 of 2 | Members of the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) and FBI agents walk the runway Wednesday looking for evidence from the UPS Flight 2976 MD-11 that crashed Tuesday night near the Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport in Louisville, Kentucky. Photo by John Sommers II/UPI | »»»
TMS Tanker Shipping Conference 2025 explores innovation and resilience in transforming market
The Maritime Standard (TMS) recently hosted its most successful Tanker Conference to date, drawing over 400 delegates to the Atlantis, The Palm, Dubai, on Thursday, October 25. The landmark tenth edition of the annual event, held under the theme “Tanker Shipping Negotiates Challenging Market Headwi»»»
On This Day, Nov. 7: Republican elephant symbol used for first time - UPI.com
On Nov. 7, 1874, the first cartoon depicting the elephant as the symbol of the Republican Party was printed in Harper's Weekly. 1 of 6 | On November 7, 1874, the first cartoon depicting the elephant as the symbol of the Republican Party was printed in Harper's Weekly. File Photo by Kevin Dietsch/UP»»»