The pipe that will supply the heat pump, drawing water from the River Rhine in Germany, is so big that you could walk through it, fully upright, I'm told. "We plan to take 10,000 litres per second," says Felix Hack, project manager at MVV Environment, an energy company, as he describes the 2m diame»»»

Dec. 15 (UPI) -- The trial for Milwaukee County Circuit Court Judge Hannah Dugan began Monday, with prosecutors playing audio of the judge saying she'll "get the heat" by showing an undocumented defendant how to leave her courtroom to avoid immigration officials. Dugan pleaded not guilty earlier th»»»

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 15 (KUNA) -- Australian authorities, updating the casualty toll of the gunfire attack that happened at the Bondi Beach area of Sydney on Sunday, said 15 people were killed and forty people remain hospitalized, including two police officers in serious but stable condition.Australia»»»

KUWAIT, Dec 15 (KUNA) 1821 -- Britain's trade agency moved its offices from Basra, Iraq, to Kuwait until April 1822. 1959 -- The Supreme State Council, which ran the affairs of Kuwait, formed a committee to document Kuwait's history since its establishment. The committee consisted of Abdulhameed Al»»»

NEW YORK, Dec 15 (KUNA) -- The UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres strongly condemned late Sunday the terrorist attack, which occurred in the city of Sydney Australia, resulting in several casualties.In a statement, Deputy Secretary General Spokesman, Farhan Haq, said, "The Secretary-General stro»»»

TOKYO, Dec 15 (KUNA) -- Business confidence among major Japanese manufacturers hit a four-year high in December, reflecting reduced uncertainty surrounding US tariff policy, the Bank of Japan survey showed Monday.The central bank's quarterly survey showed the business sentiment among big makers, su»»»

BEIJING, Dec 15 (KUNA) -- China announced on Monday that it sanctioned former Japanese Self-Defense Forces (SDF) chief Shigeru Iwasaki over what it deemed as violation of the one-China policy concerning Taiwan.The Foreign Ministry said in a statement, cited by Xinhua News Agency, that Iwasaki was i»»»

KUWAIT, Dec 15 (KUNA) -- Minister of Defense Sheikh Abdullah Ali Abdullah Al-Sabah met on Monday with the Trade Envoy of the United Kingdom to the State of Kuwait, Lord Iain McNicol, discussing with him a number of issues of mutual interest.Attending the meeting were officials from the Defense and »»»

WASHINGTON, Dec 15 (KUNA) -- Chile's right-wing Republican Party candidate, 59-year-old Jose Antonio Kast, won the presidential election becoming Chile's 38th president and ending the rule of the current leftist government.According to Chile's electoral commission, Kast received approximately 58 pe»»»

DOHA, Dec 15 (KUNA) -- Qatar opened on Monday the 11th session of the Conference of the States Parties (COSP11) to the United Nations Convention against Corruption with Kuwait's participation. The five-day event, held under the theme "Shaping Tomorrow's Integrity" COSP11, will focus on addressing n»»»

DOHA, Dec 15 (KUNA) -- Kuwait Anti-Corruption Authority (Nazaha) Chairman Abdulaziz Al-Ibrahim affirmed on Monday the State of Kuwait's endeavors to overhaul its legislations, measures and policies for abiding by the UN conventions against corruption.Speaking at the 11th session of the Conference o»»»

KUWAIT, Dec 15 (KUNA) -- Acting Minister of Finance and Minister of State for Economic Affairs and Investment Sabeeh Al-Mukhaizeem said on Monday the State of Kuwait was keen on boosting cooperation with Uzbekistan in all areas to achieve economic boom.Addressing the Second session of Kuwait-Uzbeki»»»

KUWAIT, Dec 15 (KUNA) -- Under the auspices and attendance of His Highness the Crown Prince Sheikh Sabah Khaled Hamad Al-Sabah, Bain Tuhfatain, (Between Two Masterpieces), an exhibition took place Monday, which was organized by Dar Al-Athar Al-Islamiyyah, (House of Islamic Antiquities) DAI, at the »»»

KUWAIT, Dec 15 (KUNA) -- Kuwait's Minister of Foreign Affairs Abdullah Al-Yahya stated Monday that the Kingdom of Bahrain's presidency of the Gulf Cooperation Council comes at a "delicate time" that requires "great efforts." He expressed his confidence in Manama's ability to effectively lead the pa»»»

Celebrated Hollywood filmmaker Rob Reiner and his wife, producer Michele Singer Reiner, were found dead in their Brentwood, California, home on Sunday. Their son Nick Reiner, 32, was arrested in Los Angeles on Sunday and has been booked on suspicion of murder. Police have said the couple were victi»»»

Ford is backing away from plans to manufacture large electric vehicles, the US carmaker said on Monday, citing lacklustre demand and recent regulatory changes under US President Donald Trump. The company will instead invest in producing profitable hybrid and gas-powered vehicles and smaller, more a»»»

The UK and South Korea have finalised a trade deal which the government says will create thousands of jobs and bring billions into the British economy. British industries including pharmaceuticals, car manufacturing, alcohol and financial services are expected to benefit from an extension to the cu»»»

QNA Muscat Qatar and Oman signed an MoU aimed at strengthening partnership, trade and investment integration and encouraging exports between the two countries, on the sidelines of the 24th session of the Qatari-Omani Joint Committee, held during the period of December 10-11 in Muscat, Oman. Represe»»»

QNA Doha Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani has opened the 11th session of the Conference of the States Parties to the United Nations Convention against Corruption (COSP11) in Doha. The conference, which runs from December 15 to 19,»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Jordan secured a spot in the FIFA Arab Cup 2025 final, beating Saudi Arabia 1-0 at Al Bayt Stadium on Monday night. Jordan will face Morocco in the grand finale, marking the country’s first-ever appearance in an Arab Cup final. In front of 62,825 spectators, Nizar Al Rashd»»»

Tribune News Network Bangkok Qatar Charity participated in the “Reimagining the Future of Children in Asia” Forum, organised by Save the Children Asia in partnership with the Asian Disaster Preparedness Centre (ADPC), and held from 3 to 5 December 2025 in Bangkok, Thailand. The forum brought togeth»»»

Tribune News Network Doha The 6th Edition of the Hydrofab India Cup Golf Tournament was successfully held on 6th December 2025 under the esteemed patronage of the Embassy of India in Qatar at the Doha Golf Club (DGC). The prestigious sporting event brought together diplomacy, sportsmanship and comm»»»

Tribune News Network Doha In a spectacular celebration of India’s rich classical heritage, a Kathakali performance organised by Fun Day Club, in association with the Angamaly Kathakali Club and the Indian Cultural Centre (ICC), witnessed an unprecedented audience turnout at the ICC premises. The ev»»»

Tribune News Network Doha The Indian Engineers Club was formally launched in Doha, marking a significant step toward creating a strong professional platform for Indian engineers in Qatar. The initiative aims to promote networking, collaboration, and innovation among engineering professionals across»»»

QNA Doha A new United Nations guide was launched during the 11th session of the Conference of the States Parties to the UN Convention against Corruption (UNCAC), currently being held in Doha from December 15 to 19. The guide focuses on tackling corruption in conflict-affected environments, which is»»»

QNA Doha President of the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly Annalena Baerbock has stressed the shared responsibility of the international community and all parties to prevent and eradicate corruption and to combat crime, which leaves victims everywhere. In a recorded video address»»»

QNA Doha Minister of Justice and Minister of State for Cabinet Affairs HE Ibrahim bin Ali Al Mohannadi held separate bilateral meetings on the sidelines of the Conference of the States Parties to the UN Convention against Corruption currently taking place in Doha. The minister met with Minister of »»»

QNA Doha Ambassador of Qatar and its Permanent Representative to the UN and International Organizations in Vienna, HE Jassim Yacoub Al Hammadi, has affirmed the Arab Group’s confirmation of the importance of maintaining the United Nations Convention against Corruption (UNCAC), the gains the Convent»»»

QNA Doha The Amir His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani received the credentials of five new ambassadors to Qatar at his office at the Amiri Diwan on Monday. HH the Amir received the credentials of Ambassador of South Sudan HE Lily Adhieu Martin Manyiel, Ambassador of Lebanon to Qatar HE Bil»»»

QNA Doha President of the Administrative Control and Transparency Authority (ACTA) and President of the 11th session of the Conference of the States Parties to the United Nations Convention against Corruption (UNCAC), HE Hamad bin Nasser Al Misnad, has affirmed that hostingsession by Qatar renews t»»»

Ashraf Siddiqui Doha The Chinese Embassy hosted China-Qatar Youth-Exchange and Dialogue meet under the theme ‘Let’s Write a New Chapter for the Future of China and Qatar Together’. Present on the occasion were officials from the Qatari government, media representatives, researchers from think tanks»»»

QNA Doha An evening plenary session held on Monday, as part of the 11th session of the Conference of the States Parties to the United Nations Convention against Corruption (COSP11), discussed the policies and experiences of a number of countries around the world in combating corruption, focusing on»»»

Tribune News Network Doha The Qatar Mobility Innovations Centre (QMIC) is supporting operational activities for the Arab Cup 2025, in partnership with the Supreme Committee for Delivery and Legacy, through the deployment of its Smart Parking Management System powered by the Falcon-I platform. The s»»»

QNA Doha Chairman of Qatar Media Corporation (QMC) HE Sheikh Hamad bin Thamer Al Thani met with Chairman of the Supreme Council for Media Regulation of Egypt Eng Khaled Abdel Aziz in Doha on Monday. During the meeting, they explored aspects of cooperation and coordination between the two countries »»»

QNA Doha The Civil Services and Government Development Bureau, represented by the Institute of Public Administration, has launched the National Training and Career Development Plan for 2026, as part of its ongoing efforts to strengthen the human development system and enhance the efficiency of huma»»»

QNA Doha The Shura Council has extended its warmest congratulations to the Amir His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani, the Father Amir His Highness Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani, the Deputy Amir His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Hamad Al-Thani, and the Qatari people and residents, on the »»»

Tribune News Network Doha Minister of Environment and Climate Change His Excellency Dr. Abdullah bin Abdulaziz bin Turki Al-Subaie, accompanied by General Manager of the Katara Cultural Village Foundation Professor Khalid bin Ibrahim Al Sulaiti, visited the 15th Katara Traditional Dhow Festival, be»»»

Hunter Biden, with his wife Melissa, walks on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington upon their return from Joint Base Andrews on January 17. A judge in Connecticut ordered his disbarment on Monday File Photo by Yuri Gripas/UPI | License Photo Dec. 15 (UPI) -- A judge in Connecticut on Mon»»»

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has proposed a Bill of Rights regarding the use of AI. File Photo by Francis Chung/UPI | License Photo Dec. 15 (UPI) -- Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Monday said President Donald Trump's executive order last week seeking national rules on artificial intelligence doesn't pre»»»

U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., said police stopped her adult son, but once he showed his passport, they let him continue on his way. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo Dec. 15 (UPI) -- U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar said immigration officials confronted her U.S.-born son Saturday, allegedly target»»»

Germany’s largest automaker, Volkswagen, is set to cease production at its Transparent Factory in Dresden on Tuesday, several media outlets have reported. Rising energy prices coupled with weak sales and US tariffs have subjected the company to considerable cash flow pressure in recent months. The »»»

Ukraine is a “black hole” of corruption that has swallowed billions of euros sent by the European Union, Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico has said. Kiev was rocked by its latest major graft scandal last month when a close associate of Ukrainian leader Vladimir Zelensky, Timur Mindich, was accused »»»

Share: Western and Arab diplomats toured an area along Lebanon’s border with Israel Monday where Lebanese troops and U.N. peacekeepers have been working for months to end the armed presence of Hezbollah BEIRUT — Western and Arab diplomats toured an area along Lebanon’s border with Israel Monday whe»»»

An umbrella lies on the floor inside the police cordon at the scene where a car collided with people during the Liverpool FC trophy parade in Liverpool city center in England on May 26. Paul Doyle pleaded guilty last moth and his sentencing hearing began Monday. Photo Adam Vaughan/EPA Dec. 15 (UPI)»»»

A son of film director Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner has been arrested and booked on suspicion of murder after the couple were found dead in their Los Angeles home. The Los Angeles Police Department said on Monday that Nick Reiner, 32, had been arrested and that he was in custody with no bai»»»

The EU Council on Monday voted to impose new sanctions on individuals and groups assisting Russian-owned oil operations under sanctions in response to the invasion of Ukraine. File Photo by Patrick Seeger/EPA-EFE Dec. 15 (UPI) -- The European Council on Monday sanctioned five people and four organi»»»

Riyadh, Dec. 15 (SANA) Syrian Airline and Saudi logistics company SAL signed a strategic partnership agreement on Monday aimed at upgrading air cargo and ground handling services for Syrian Air flights at Saudi airports. The agreement was concluded on the sidelines of the “Made in Saudi Arabia” exh»»»

Tunis, Dec. 15 (TAP) - On the occasion of his participation in the 11th Global Forum of the United Nations Alliance of Civilisations (UNAOC) in Riyadh, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Migration and Tunisians Abroad, Mohamed Ali Nafti, held talks with a...»»»

A photo of Iranian activist Narges Mohammadi from December2023 at the Nobel Peace Prize ceremony at the Nobel Institute in Oslo, Norway. On Friday, the Norwegian Nobel Committee expressed serious alarm over what it described as Mohammadi's harsh detention and urged the Iranian regime to guarantee h»»»