1 of 8 | A statue of Barbara Rose Johns is unveiled during a ceremony at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., on Tuesday, December 16, 2025. Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo Dec. 17 (UPI) -- A statue of Barbara Rose Johns, a Black teenage girl who protested segregation, has been unveiled a»»»

In a recent interview on Dir.bg’s program "The European Parliament in Focus," Tsvetelina Penkova, MEP from the S&D Group, addressed growing tensions between the European Commission (EC) and the European Parliament (EP) regarding the proposed Multiannual Financial Framework, which bundles 860 billio»»»

Doha, Qatar: Builders VC recently led a delegation of senior executives from four of its portfolio companies to Doha, engaging with Qatar’s innovation ecosystem at a time of accelerating national focus on advanced digital and AI-enabled technologies. The visit, which preceded the announcement of QA»»»

President Donald Trump participates in a Hanukkah reception in the East Room at the White House in Washington, D.C., on December 16, 2025. Later that day, he ordered a naval blockade of Venezuela. Photo by Yuri Gripas/UPI | License Photo Dec. 16 (UPI) -- President Donald Trump on Tuesday ordered "a»»»

1/20A woman reacts during a sack race as she celebrates Eid Al Fitr at a park in Quezon City, Philippines, on March 31.AP2/20Schoolgirls and cadets dance as they attend a rehearsal of a ceremony on the first day at school at a cadet lyceum in Kyiv on September 1.AP3/20Visitors, wearing stuffed cost»»»

The last pennies ever put into circulation were auctioned off for more than $16 million. File UPI/Kevin Dietsch | License Photo Dec. 16 (UPI) -- The final pennies minted in the United States were sold for more than $16.76 million in a special auction and set a record as the most valuable modern U.S»»»

Dec. 16 (UPI) -- Three Chinese-owned companies agreed to pay $7.3 million to resolve allegations they submitted false claims to secure loans under a COVID-19-era program to help pay employees, the Justice Department said Tuesday. The companies, known collectively as the Greenland USA Entities, subm»»»

1 of 3 | Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth (C) arrives to the U.S. Capitol for a briefing with congressional members Tuesday. Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo Dec. 16 (UPI) -- The Pentagon won't release the full video of the U.S. military's repeated strike on a suspected drug boat that kill»»»

Motor oil on display and ready to be sold in Nov. 2021 at a gas station in New York City, N.Y. U.S. crude was down about 23% this year at its steepest annual drop since 2018. Meanwhile, AAA reported that U.S. gasoline fell below $3 a gallon to its lowest in four years. File Photo by John Angelillo/»»»

The U.S. Department of Labor Headquarters pictured in August in Washington, D.C. The labor market remained sluggish marked by limited hiring and minimal layoffs further strained by U.S. President Donald Trump's tariff and border policies that have reduced the flow of immigrant workers. File Photo b»»»

The Department of Defense is escalating its investigation into Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Ariz., over a video he made with other Congressional Democrats telling service members to disobey illegal orders. File Photo by Tannen Maury/UPI | License Photo Dec. 16 (UPI) -- The Pentagon is ramping up its investig»»»

Pro-Trump supporters breach the security perimeter of the U.S. Capitol to protest against the Electoral College vote count that would certify President-elect Joe Biden as the winner in Washington, D.C., on January 6, 2021. Under federal law, Jan. 6 is the date Electoral College votes determining th»»»

Bulgaria remains a leading destination for high-tech services. The country continues to be a hub for innovative services, and an established destination for services with high added value. A competitive advantage for Bulgaria is also its upcoming membership in the euro area, in addition to the coun»»»

The Romanian Association for Advanced Strategic Research, Nanotechnologies and Quantum Technologies (ARCSANTQ) has relaunched the ARO program, through which the traditional Romanian auto brand will be reborn. The project is led by Eng. Eduard Costache – a member of the Association – and aims to rev»»»

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»»»

Tunis, Dec. 15 (TAP) -Director General of Expertise France, Jérémie Pellet, affirmed that “Tunisia and France face common challenges, but they also have unique opportunities to make Mediterranean countries more resilient, inclusive, and...»»»

U.S. President Donald Trump (R) and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent pictured Saturday walking out of the South Portico of the White House in Washington, D.C. The U.S. government announced a new initiative aimed at expanding its technology workforce through an early-career hiring and talent develop»»»

The iRobot headquarters pictured Nov. 2016 in Bedford, Mass. This week, the company announced its buyout by two Chinese companies after a failed bid by Amazon to purchase the Massachusetts robotics company. Photo Provided by CJ Gunther/EPA Dec. 15 (UPI) -- Picea Robotics and its partner entered int»»»

For BASF, green transformation, sustainable agriculture, and competitiveness are the most important topics where progress in research and development is essential. “Innovation has always been part of BASF’s DNA. Especially in these volatile times, it is crucial to leverage our innovative strength t»»»

Skopje, 12 December 2025 (MIA) - The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) adopted a decision reducing the retail prices of fuels by an average of 0.64% compared to the decision of Dec. 9, 2025. As of Friday midnight, the prices of diesel and gasoline remain unchanged, while the price of Mazut M-1 wil»»»

Doha, Qatar: The quarter-final stage of the 11th edition of the FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2025 delivered a thrilling blend of technical brilliance and fierce competition, but its most striking achievement was off the pitch: the four matches pushed total tournament attendance past the one-million mark, a »»»

France’s agriculture ministry said on Saturday that one million head of cattle would be vaccinated against lumpy skin disease in the coming weeks, as farmers blocked roads to protest mass culling measures ordered after multiple outbreaks of the virus. France will vaccinate 1 million head of cattle »»»

Egypt’s Women in Energy Network successfully hosted the Lead Woman: Women’s Leadership event, sponsored by Shell, bringing together senior leaders and professionals to advance dialogue around women’s empowerment, leadership, and allyship in the energy industry. The event opened with remarks from El»»»

1 of 15 | Jeffrey Epstein sits with Steve Bannon. Image courtesy of the House Oversight Committee Democrats. Dec. 12 (UPI) -- Democrats from the House Oversight Committee released new photos Friday from the estate of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The photos feature prominent people, inclu»»»

Doha, Qatar: Jordan will look to maintain their flawless momentum when they face regional rivals Iraq in a highly anticipated FIFA Arab Cup quarter-final at Education City Stadium today. The Nashama have been one of the standout teams of the tournament, sweeping through a challenging Group C with v»»»

Doha, Qatar: With Algeria aiming to continue their title-defence march, the United Arab Emirates come in brimming with confidence for their FIFA Arab Cup quarter-final clash against the defending champions at Al Bayt Stadium tonight. Madjid Bougherra’s Algeria topped Group D after an unbeaten run, »»»

President Donald Trump on Thursday said he has pardoned election denier Tina Peters. Photo by Shawn Thew/UPI | License Photo Dec. 11 (UPI) -- President Donald Trump on Thursday said he granted "a full Pardon" to election denier Tina Peters who was convicted for helping outsiders illegally breach vo»»»

1 of 3 | Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said unvetted migrants from Afghanistan pose significant threats against the country during a House Homeland Security Committee hearing in the Cannon House Office Building in Washington on Thursday. Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo Dec. 11 (U»»»

The 23rd edition of the Abu Dhabi Festival kicks off on April 12, bringing together more than 1,000 artists from 19 countries to stages across Abu Dhabi and around the world. Returning under the theme ‘The Wisdom of Culture’, the festival celebrates culture as a unifying force and a reflection of s»»»

The National Electricity Transmission Company Transelectrica S.A. inaugurated on Thursday, in Sibiu, the Center for Research and Development of Live Voltage Work Technologies and Rapid Intervention in the National Energy System (SEN) - the only facility of this kind in the country - which will serv»»»

President Donald Trump said Wednesday that the United States has seized an oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela as tensions mount with the government of President Nicolás Maduro. Using US forces to take control of a merchant ship is incredibly unusual and marks the Trump administration’s latest pu»»»

Toyota’s new EVs are gaining traction in China, and its flagship model is next in line for launch. After losing ground in the world’s largest auto market, Toyota’s latest electric vehicles are beginning to catch on with Chinese buyers. Toyota’s joint venture GAC-Toyota revealed that bZ3X sales exce»»»

This week, tech giants Amazon and Microsoft pledged an eye-popping $50bn-plus combined investment in India, putting artificial intelligence (AI) in the spotlight. Microsoft's Satya Nadella announced his company's largest investment ever in Asia - $17.5bn (£13.14bn) - "to help build the infrastructu»»»

A new Baker McKenzie report, Data Centers Unlocked, identifies Warsaw as a rising European destination for large-scale data-center investment. The firm forecasts the global market to reach $600–700 billion by 2030, propelled by AI adoption and cloud growth. Warsaw is ranked alongside Milan, Madrid,»»»

On Wednesday, U.S. Customs and Border Protection said officers in Kentucky confiscated millions of dollars with in fake luxury items. CBP officers in Louisville intercepted three separate shipments of counterfeit jewelry via Hong Kong and Taiwan last week and Monday. Photo courtesy of U.S. Customs »»»

1 of 3 | Zohran Mamdani (L), embraces Brad Lander on August 5 in New York City and endorsed Lander's primary challenge against incumbent Rep. Dan Goldman, D-N.Y., for New York's 10th Congressional District seat in Congress. File Photo by Derek French/UPI | License Photo Dec. 10 (UPI) -- Rep. Dan Go»»»

The U.S. Postal Service headquarters pictured August 2020 in Washington, D.C. On Wednesday, USPS officials said they're ready for the massive influx of deliveries for the 2025 holiday season, but warned U.S. citizens to avoid scammy texts with links. File Photo by Kevin Dietsch/UPI | License Photo »»»

His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, has issued an Emiri Decree to establish and regulate the Sharjah Cycling Club. This decree sets out the creation of a cycling club in the emirate, named "Sharjah Cycling Club." The club will have its »»»

1 of 3 | U.S. Rep. Haley Stevens, D-Mich., looks on during a Jan. 2024 hearing at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C. On Wednesday, Stevens filed impeachment articles against HHS chief Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo Dec. 10 (UPI) -- A Michigan congresswoman fi»»»

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth will see his travel budget cut in the new defense spending bill if he doesn't release footage of boat attacks near Venezuela. File Photo by Ken Cedeno/UPI | License Photo Dec. 10 (UPI) -- The House of Representatives will vote on Wednesday on the bipartisan $900 »»»

Nigeria’s timely military intervention in Benin over the weekend proved decisive in defeating an attempted coup against Beninese President Patrice Talon. It was also a win for Nigerian President Bola Tinubu, whose country was powerless to prevent a spate of coups in neighbouring Niger and across th»»»

The Supreme Court will consider a case Wednesday that will decided how states determine if a death penalty candidate is intellectually disabled. Photo by Annabelle Gordon/UPI | License Photo Dec. 10 (UPI) -- The U.S. Supreme Court Wednesday will consider how states decide if a death penalty candida»»»

Dubai: An Emirati father of eight and a Belgian expat with two children have become the latest dollar millionaires in Dubai Duty Free's Millennium Millionaire draw, transforming their lives with life-changing wins announced on Wednesday at Dubai International Airport. Ahmed Al Junaibi, a 43-year-ol»»»

1 of 3 | The U.S. Capitol and House of Representatives is seen in Washington, D.C., on Nov. 7. U.S. Congress has until Dec. 31, to extend the Affordable Care Act's enhanced premium tax credits. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo Dec. 10 (UPI) -- The deadline is approaching for Congress t»»»

Dubai: A UAE Army officer and a Belgian expat have become the latest dollar millionaires in Dubai Duty Free's Millennium Millionaire draw, transforming their lives with life-changing wins announced on Wednesday at Dubai International Airport. Ahmed Al Junaibi, a 43-year-old Emirati national based i»»»

Public spending in Bulgaria is rising faster than revenues, driving the budget deficit upward, according to participants at the roundtable “Bulgaria’s Fiscal Policy and Sustainable Economic Vision with Eurozone Entry”, organized by the Bulgarian Association of Innovative Technologies (BRAIT) and th»»»

Doha, Qatar: Bahrain wrapped up their FIFA Arab Cup 2025 campaign on a high, defeating Sudan 3-1 in their final Group D match at Education City Stadium yesterday. Mahdi Abdoul Jabbar handed Bahrain the lead in the 37th minute. Sudan suffered another blow when Mohamed Saeed Ahmed was sent off in the»»»

Doha, Qatar: Jordan ended Egypt’s FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2025 campaign with a dominant 3-0 win at Al Bayt Stadium yesterday. The Jordanians finished on top of Group C with a perfect run to book a quarter-final meeting with Iraq, who came second in Group D following a 0-2 loss to title holders Algeria »»»

Yahya Al Ghassani scored two goals in as many minutes to help United Arab Emirates seal passage into the FIFA Arab Cup quarter-finals with a 3-1 win as ten-man Kuwait bowed out in spirited fashion at the Stadium 974 yesterday. UAE’s fate was not in their hands but they knew they needed at least a v»»»

DOHA: Defending champions Algeria punished 10-man Iraq 2-0 to reach the quarter-finals of the FIFA Arab Cup in style, topping Group D at Khalifa International Stadium on Tuesday. Already-qualified Iraq paid the price for a fifth-minute red card to Hussein Ali as Algeria dominated the match with Moh»»»