Israel demolishes east Jerusalem building, evicting Palestinians
Israeli bulldozers tore through a four-storey building in east Jerusalem on Monday, leaving scores of Palestinian residents unsure where to go after their doors were broken down in the middle of the night by authorities enforcing hasty evictions. The building was the latest in a series of residenti»»»
US lawmakers threaten legal action against Pam Bondi over unreleased Epstein material
A pair of US lawmakers have threatened legal action against US Attorney General Pam Bondi, after her deadline to release all government files related to the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein was met only in part. The release of the Department of Justice (DoJ) documents was highly anticipa»»»
Israel Demolishes Residential Building in East Jerusalem
Israeli bulldozers tore through a four-storey residential building in east Jerusalem on Monday, displacing scores of Palestinians in what activists said was the largest such demolition in the area this year. The building, located in the Silwan neighborhood near the Old City, comprised a dozen apart»»»
Jeffries vows to 'pressure' Senate on health care insurance subsidies - UPI.com
1 of 3 | House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-NY, said Sunday that he expects the House to pass a three-year extension of tax credits for people buy health insurance through Affordable Care Act exchanges. Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo Dec. 21 (UPI) -- House Minority Leader Rep. Hakee»»»
Trump Shook up Global Trade This Year; Some Uncertainty May Persist in 2026
President Donald Trump's return to the White House in 2025 kicked off a frenetic year for global trade, with waves of tariffs on US trading partners that lifted import taxes to their highest since the Great Depression, roiled financial markets and sparked rounds of negotiations over trade and inves»»»
BR Cover Story | IULIUS: Shaping Romania’s urban future
Celebrating 25 years on the Romanian market, IULIUS has emerged as a driving force in urban transformation and lifestyle innovation. With EUR 1.2 billion invested across four major cities, the company has set new benchmarks for mixed-use urban regeneration and redefined retail, expanding from a sin»»»
Mitsubishi ASX: Compact, practical SUV designed for everyday adventure
Doha, Qatar: With a fresh look modern technology and a more powerful engine, The Mitsubishi ASX adopts the brand’s latest Dynamic Shield front design language with LED headlights and taillights. Mitsubishi also designed a fresh rear skid plate finished in silver to make the ASX seem a bit more rugg»»»
From hospital beds to virtual worlds, how a childhood illness sparked a Dubai startup
Dubai: When he was nine years old, Aggelos Ahuja spent weeks confined to hospital beds after being diagnosed with ANCA-associated vasculitis, a rare autoimmune condition that required chemotherapy. In those long hours of recovery, an unlikely escape became his lifeline, virtual reality. Sign up for»»»
As US battles China on AI, some companies choose Chinese
Even as the United States is embarked on a bitter rivalry with China over the deployment of artificial intelligence (AI), Chinese technology is quietly making inroads into the US market. Despite considerable geopolitical tensions, Chinese open-source AI models are winning over a growing number of p»»»
Jeffries vows to 'pressure' Senate on health care insurance subsidies - UPI.com
1 of 3 | House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-NY, said Sunday that he expects the House to pass a three-year extension of tax credits for people buy health insurance through Affordable Care Act exchanges. Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo Dec. 21 (UPI) -- House Minority Leader Rep. Hakee»»»
At least 13 photos removed from justice department Epstein files website
A batch of files, which includes a photo of US President Donald Trump, were removed by the justice department because of concerns raised by victims, the deputy attorney general said on Sunday. Todd Blanche said the photo that included Trump also showed unredacted images of women, and rejected criti»»»
World’s largest aviation giant abandons Google over security concerns
European aerospace corporation Airbus has decided to move critical digital systems away from Google’s cloud services. Company executives say the decision is driven by security and data sovereignty concerns linked to US jurisdiction over sensitive industrial information. The decision comes as Google»»»
At least 16 Epstein files have disappeared from the DOJ webpage
At least 16 Jeffrey Epstein–related files abruptly disappeared from the Justice Department’s public website within a day of their release. The unexplained missing files, including an image with a photo of President Donald Trump, fuelled speculation online about what was taken down and why the publi»»»
Kuwait hosts 5th GCC Cybersecurity Conf. with member states' participation
KUWAIT, Dec 21 (KUNA) -- The fifth Gulf Cybersecurity Conference and Exhibition kicked off in Kuwait on Sunday, with representatives from all Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) member states and the GCC Secretariat General attending. In opening remarks, Kuwait National Cybersecurity Center Head, Engine»»»
At Least 16 Files Have Disappeared from the DOJ Webpage for Documents Related to Jeffrey Epstein
At least 16 files disappeared from the Justice Department’s public webpage for documents related to Jeffrey Epstein — including a photograph showing President Donald Trump — less than a day after they were posted, with no explanation from the government and no notice to the public. The missing file»»»
Trump says he could pay himself $1 billion in damages from federal funds
Donald Trump has claimed that he could pay himself $1 billion in US government money as damages for a raid carried out at his Mar-a-Lago estate by the FBI. Federal agents searched Trump’s property in Palm Beach, Florida in August 2022 as part of an investigation into his alleged mishandling of clas»»»
‘Greek Escobar’ uses same drug-running methods
In 2004, Alexandros Angelopoulos had been arrested, and convicted, for attempting to import 4.5 tons of cocaine from South America into Europe using a fishing trawler. Angelopoulos was released in 2024, after serving 20 years of a 22-year sentence. An earlier release, in 2015, made possible thanks »»»
Some Epstein files are no longer available; other files criticised - UPI.com
Several files released on Friday by the Justice Department and regarding the federal sex-trafficking case against Jeffrey Epstein, who died in 2019, were not available a day later. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo Dec. 20 (UPI) -- Some Jeffrey Epstein case files released on Friday by t»»»
Key takeaways from the Justice Department release of thousands of Epstein files
The US Justice Department on Friday released a tranche of files related to convicted sex-offender Jeffrey Epstein in accordance with a congressional mandate. The partial disclosure has already drawn criticism from lawmakers and victims’ advocates, who cite the wholesale redaction of some pages and »»»
Survivors and lawmakers voice frustration over partial Epstein file release
The release of thousands of pages of documents related to the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein's abuse has left some who were anxiously awaiting the files disappointed. The documents' release was prompted by an act of Congress that directed the US Justice Department (DOJ) to make materials related»»»
Paraplegic Engineer Becomes the First Wheelchair User to Blast Off for Space
A paraplegic engineer from Germany blasted off on a dream-come-true rocket ride with five other passengers Saturday, leaving her wheelchair behind to float in space while beholding Earth from on high. Severely injured in a mountain bike accident seven years ago, Michaela Benthaus became the first w»»»
Inside the Epstein files: Famous faces, blacked-out pages
Democrats on Friday voiced frustration that the long-awaited release of the Epstein files included many heavily redacted pages, claming it fell far short of what was mandated by the Epstein Files Transparency Act. The latest release includes photos of noted public figures in Epstein's social c»»»
Who and what is in the Epstein files?
The US justice department has released an initial tranche of documents related to Jeffrey Epstein. The documents, which include photos, videos and investigative documents, were highly anticipated after Congress passed a law mandating the files be released in their entirety by Friday. The Department»»»
More than 2.1 million tons of fuel marked in Kyrgyzstan since start of 2025 - | 24.KG
The State Tax Service, together with the operator Uchkun OJSC, has summed up the results of operation of the fuel marking system. As of December 1 this year, a total of 2,142,200 tons of gasoline and diesel fuel have undergone the marking procedure, the agency’s press service reported. According to»»»
Trump administration releases hundreds of thousands of Epstein files after months of wrangling
The US Justice Department began releasing several hundred thousand documents Friday from the investigation into convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, with more files to be published over the coming weeks. The publication marks the clearest opportunity yet to shed light on a politically explo»»»
HUD stopped from changing funding requirements for homeless programs - UPI.com
A federal judge on Friday issued a preliminary injunction to stop the Trump administration from revoking funding for homeless programs after recently changing funding requirements. File Photo by Paul Beaty/UPI | License Photo Dec. 19 (UPI) -- A federal judge has stopped the Trump administration fro»»»
Make Korea great again: The right-wing group wooing disenchanted youth
The line for a selfie with South Korea's disgraced former President Yoon Suk Yeol stretched around Seoul's iconic Gwanghwamun gate. Except Yoon wasn't there; it was just a picture of him. The real Yoon is in prison facing insurrection charges. But that didn't matter to the thousands of excited youn»»»
Elise Stefanik drops out of N.Y. governor's race 6 weeks after bid - UPI.com
1 of 3 | Rep. Elise Stefanik, a Republican serving a district in New York state appears at a bill signing in the White House's Oval Office to award Congressional Gold Medals to the 1980 U.S. Olympic ice hockey team. The team won the gold medal in her district. Photo by Francis Chung/UPI | License P»»»
Naked women, sex toys and high-profile guests: What’s inside Epstein trove (PHOTOS)
Thousands of records released by the US Justice Department provide a detailed and often unsettling look at materials gathered during federal investigations into late financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The trove includes photographs, call logs, interview transcripts, grand jury ma»»»
Justice Department begins release of Epstein case files - UPI.com
The Justice Department released hundreds of thousands of files from the Jeffrey Epstein sex-trafficking case on Friday in accordance with the Epstein Files Transparency Act and said more are coming. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo Dec. 19 (UPI) -- The Justice Department on Friday rele»»»
DOJ releases thousands of Epstein records
The US Justice Department has released a large tranche of records related to its investigations into late financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, publishing the files online on Friday. The documents were made public under the Epstein Files Transparency Act, legislation signed by Presi»»»
Jack Smith’s attorneys again call for a public hearing - UPI.com
Attorneys for former Special Counsel Jack Smith on Thursday asked House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, to hold a public hearing regarding Smith's efforts to prosecute President Donald Trump. Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo Dec. 19 (UPI) -- Attorneys for former special cou»»»
New rapid test identifies most effective treatment for UTIs - UPI.com
A new rapid test could improve treatment of urinary tract infections, by identifying the most effective antibiotic for each individual patient. File Photo by Tamas Soki/EPA A new rapid test could improve treatment of urinary tract infections, by identifying the most effective antibiotic for each in»»»
Denmark accuses Russia of supporting cyberattacks on water, elections - UPI.com
Danish Defense Intelligence Service, led by Director Thomas Ahrenkiel, said that Russia was behind two recent cyberattacks. File Photo by Emil Helms/EPA Dec. 19 (UPI) -- The Danish government Friday said that Russia is behind two cyberattacks in 2024 and this year that were "destructive and disrupt»»»
Chile to offer satellite coverage on mobile phones - UPI.com
A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launches 29 of its Starlink satellites from Kennedy Space Center in Florida on Wednesday. Photo by Joe Marino/UPI | License Photo SANTIAGE, Chile, Dec. 19 (UPI) -- Chile has become the first country in Latin America to offer satellite coverage for mobile phones, enabling co»»»
Deputy AG Todd Blanche: DOJ won't release all Epstein files by Friday deadline - UPI.com
1 of 3 | Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche participates in a roundtable at the White House in Washington, D.C., on October 23. He said the Justice Department doesn't have all files related to the Epstein case ready to be released by the Friday deadline. File Photo by Will Oliver/UPI | License Ph»»»
Press Review - 'Some of the most disturbing yet': Papers react to 'terrifying' Epstein files
PRESS REVIEW – Friday, December 19: A new batch of Epstein files includes photos of famous men, chat screenshots and "Lolita" quotes written on a woman's body. Next, Kristin Cabot, the HR boss caught on the Coldplay kiss cam, speaks out in an exclusive interview. Finally, we bring you some Christma»»»
Trump officials to release only some Epstein files as midnight deadline looms
The justice department plans to release the long-awaited files related to Jeffrey Epstein as required by a new law, but not all documents would be published on Friday, an official says. Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche has said they expect to publish "several hundred thousand pages", and then o»»»
Putin vows no more wars if West treats Russia with respect
Russia's President Vladimir Putin has said there will be no more wars after Ukraine if Russia is treated with respect - and claims that Moscow is planning to attack European countries are "nonsense". In a marathon televised event lasting almost four and a half hours, he was asked by the BBC's Steve»»»
2025 in review: Trump's White House return dominates headlines - UPI.com
1 of 8 | Donald Trump is sworn in as the 47th president of the United States by Chief Justice John Roberts during the 60th Presidential Inauguration in the Rotunda of the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., on Jan. 20. File Pool photo by Julia Demaree Nikhinson/UPI | License Photo Dec. 16 (UPI) -- Be»»»
Democrats release more Epstein file photos ahead of Friday deadline - UPI.com
Convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein victim Haley Robson speaks during a press conference with other victims on the Epstein Files Transparency Act outside the U.S. Capitol in Washington, DC, in November. The House Oversight Committee is investigating as many as 95,000 photos of Epstein with high »»»
HD Korea Shipbuilding outlines tech roadmap with MIT-led maritime consortium - UPI.com
The future USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) sails on its own power for the first time out of Newport News, Virginia on April 8, 2017. File U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Ridge Leoni/UPI | License Photo Dec. 18 (Asia Today) -- HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering said »»»
Lolita quotes, Ukrainian passports and Bill Gates: Democrats drop new batch of Epstein PHOTOS
Democrats on the US House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform have released a new batch of photographs obtained from the estate of disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein, offering a disturbing and fragmentary glimpse into materials investigators say point to his network, methods, and contacts»»»
Expert says nuclear submarines are industrial strategy, not a budget drain - UPI.com
Moon Geun-sik, a special professor at Hanyang University’s Graduate School of Public Policy, appears on Ato TV’s live program “Koo Pil-hyun’s Military” on Nov. 12. Photo by Asia Today Dec. 18 (Asia Today) -- Nuclear-powered submarines should be viewed as an industrial, technology and energy strateg»»»
A timeline of the US military's buildup near Venezuela and attacks on alleged drug-smuggling boats
WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump ordered a blockade of “sanctioned oil tankers” into and out of Venezuela, US forces seized an oil tanker off the country's coast and the military attacked three more alleged drug-smuggling boats in the region — all in the course of a week. Also Read: 8 killed as 3»»»
North Korea increasingly uses Kim’s Workers’ Party title, report says - UPI.com
Russia's President Vladimir Putin (center R) and North Korea's leader Kim Jong Un (center L) leave after their meeting in Beijing, China, on Wednesday, September 3, 2025. File Photo by Kremlin Press Office/UPI | License Photo Dec. 18 (Asia Today) -- North Korean media increasingly refer to Kim Jong»»»
Two US presidents and their long associations with Jeffrey Epstein
US President Donald Trump and former US President Bill Clinton are among several high profile figures who are known to have associated with the convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Trump and Clinton were each photographed with Epstein several times over the 1990s and early 2000s and occasionally»»»
Paris Meeting: Conference to be Held in February to Support Lebanese Army
A meeting held between France, the United States and Saudi Arabia in Paris on Thursday resulted in an agreement to hold a conference in February aimed at supporting the Lebanese army. Lebanese army commander Gen. Rodolphe Haykal held meetings with French, US and Saudi officials to discuss ways of a»»»
Demarcates release more Epstein file phots ahead of Friday deadline - UPI.com
Convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein victim Haley Robson speaks during a press conference with other victims on the Epstein Files Transparency Act outside the U.S. Capitol in Washington, DC, in November. The House Oversight Committee is investigating as many as 95,000 photos of Epstein with high »»»
Will tech trump tradition at bakers and biscuit makers?
A stream of hot caramel runs through the Thomas Tunnock factory just outside Glasgow. From the second floor where it is made, it runs along conveyor belts down to the first floor, bringing a a sweet, warm aroma to the building. But working with caramel is not easy. Experienced workers have to check»»»