Driver who rammed into Liverpool fans' victory parade sentenced to over 21 years
Paul Doyle, the driver who ploughed into a crowd of Liverpool fans celebrating their team's Premier League championship, injuring 134 people, was sentenced Tuesday to 21 years and six months in prison for the "horror and devastation" caused by his fit of road rage. A driver who in a fit of road rag»»»
Man who hit Liverpool parade jailed for over 21 years
Liverpool: A driver who in a fit of road rage drove into crowds celebrating Liverpool's Premier League victory was on Tuesday jailed for 21 years and six months for unleashing scenes of "horror and devastation" on the city's streets. Paul Doyle, 54, sobbed openly in court as victim impact statement»»»
Man sentenced to 21 years for car ramming of Liverpool parade crowd - UPI.com
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, England, on May 25. The driver, Paul Doyle, 54, was sentenced to 21 years in prison Tuesday. File Photo by Adam Vaughan/EPA Dec. 16 (UPI) -- Paul »»»
Pentagon 'escalating' investigation into Sen. Mark Kelly over video - UPI.com
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»»»
Gambian-flagged Oil Tanker Kairos Detained by Burgas Maritime Administration
The tanker Kairos has been detained by order of Burgas Maritime Administration Executive Agency Director Capt. Zhivko Petrov, the press service of the Transport and Communication Ministry told BTA on Tuesday. The order was issued in the morning. On December 11, Executive Director of the Maritime Ad»»»
Direct Flights Now Link Sofia and Warsaw Four Times a Week
Wizz Air, one of Bulgaria’s leading low-cost carriers, has announced the launch of direct flights between Sofia and Warsaw (Modlin). The new service will operate four times weekly on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays. Tickets are now available for purchase through the airline’s website and »»»
Trump files $5B defamation suit against BBC over Jan. 6 speech edit - UPI.com
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»»»
Royal Air Maroc to start flights from Casablanca to Tripoli’s Mitiga airport in April 2026
According to Morocco’s state news outlet SNRT News, Royal Air Maroc announced yesterday that it will start flights from Casablanca to Tripoli’s Mitiga airport in April 2026. Tickets for these new routes will be on sale from 15 December on the Royal Air Maroc website, via the company’s call centers »»»
Russia Plans Laying of Two Project 677 Submarines in Early 2026 - Navy Commander-in-Chief
ST. PETERSBURG (Sputnik) - Two more Project 677 diesel-electric submarines are scheduled to be laid in early 2026, Russian Navy Commander-in-Chief Adm. Aleksandr Moiseyev said on Tuesday. "This is the future of non-nuclear submarines. We have accepted another ship, and two more are at various stage»»»
Epstein's UK flights had alleged British abuse victims on board - BBC investigation
Almost 90 flights linked to Jeffrey Epstein arrived at and departed from UK airports, some with British women on board who say they were abused by the billionaire, a BBC investigation has found. We have established that three British women who were allegedly trafficked appear in Epstein's records o»»»
Wynn Al Marjan Island tower tops out, marking major step toward 2027 opening
Dubai: Wynn Al Marjan Island marked a pivotal construction milestone on Monday, with the resort's 70-floor tower topping out at 283 meters of structural concrete height. Just 27 months after foundations began, the project stands ready for its spire installation next year, pushing the full height to»»»
Bahrain's nat'l celebrations .. Journey of relentless nation-building
By Kholood Al-Enezi MANAMA, Dec 16 (KUNA) -- Bahrain's national celebrations, on December 16, stand as a testament to an extended journey of construction and achievement led by a royal vision that laid the foundations of a modern state, consolidated pillars of progress and stability, and placed peo»»»
Small plane crashes in central Mexico, killing at least 6 - UPI.com
Firefighters on Tuesday extinguish a blaze that erupted from a small plane that crashed Tuesday into an industrial facility in San Mateo Atenco. Photo courtesy of Civil Protection for the State of Mexico/X Dec. 15 (UPI) -- A small plane crashed in central Mexico on Monday, killing six of 10 people »»»
Text message exposes grisly murder as man tries to fake his death
A chilling case of calculated deception and murder in rural Maharashtra came to light this week after police uncovered that a man believed to have died in a fiery car blaze was, in fact, alive — and had killed another person to fake his own death in a bid to collect a ₹10 million life insurance pay»»»
HJ Heavy Industries wins U.S. Navy MRO deal for USNS Earhart - UPI.com
An L3 Harris Arabian Fox MAST-13 unmanned surface vessel, U.S. Coast Guard fast response cutter USCGC Charles Moulthrope (WPC 1141), dry cargo and ammunition ship USNS Amelia Earhart (T-AKE 6) and guided-missile destroyer USS Thomas Hudner (DDG 116) sail together during a transit through the Strait»»»
Louvre goes on strike in fresh blow to Paris museum after jewel heist
Louvre workers went on strike on Monday in a fresh blow to the world's most-visited museum as the vast Paris institution struggles with the fallout of a jewel heist and its workers complain of security failures, overcrowding and poor working conditions. The Louvre Museum closed its doors to thousan»»»
Man faces sentencing after driving into Liverpool parade 'in a rage' - UPI.com
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)»»»
Trinidad and Tobago OKs U.S. military flights for logistical support - UPI.com
The USS Gerald R. Ford is docked in Trinidad and Tobago. On Monday, the country announced it's opening its airports to U.S. military flights. File Photo by MCSN Paige Brown/U.S. Navy/UPI | License Photo Dec. 15 (UPI) -- Trinidad and Tobago announced Monday that it will open up its airport to U.S. m»»»
Stranded Tanker Near Ahotopol Successfully Towed to Burgas Bay
The teams of the Executive Agency Maritime Administration, together with the contractor BMF TUG Service, successfully completed the towing of the tanker Kairos with the assistance of three tugboats, the Ministry of Transport said Monday evening. In the late afternoon, the vessel arrived at its fina»»»
Thai military designates Gulf of Thailand as high-risk area
Bangkok: Thailand's military announced on Monday the designation of the Gulf of Thailand as a high-risk area. According to Thai media, the move is aimed at cutting off sea routes for transporting military supplies to Cambodia. In a social media post on Monday, the Royal Thai Armed Forces Headquarte»»»
Shura Council praises Amir's visit to Riyadh, hosts secretary-general of National Planning Council
DOHA: The Shura Council raised its highest congratulations and blessings to His Highness the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, His Highness the Father Amir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, to His Highness the Deputy Amir Sheikh Abdullah bin Hamad Al Thani, to the generous Qatari people, and t»»»
Riyadh Becomes First City in Region to Receive Global Active City Certification
The Royal Commission for Riyadh City (RCRC) announced that the capital has been awarded the Global Active City (GAC) certification, becoming the first city in the Middle East to attain this designation, in recognition of its efforts to promote healthy lifestyles, physical activity, and community we»»»
'We are angry': Louvre Museum closed as workers strike
Paris, France: The Louvre closed its doors to thousands of disappointed visitors on Monday as staff launched a rolling strike to protest working conditions at the Paris landmark, two months after a shocking robbery. Staff assembled outside the museum's world-famous glass pyramid, blocking the main »»»
‘We are angry’: Louvre Museum in France closed as workers strike
Paris: The Louvre closed its doors to thousands of disappointed visitors on Monday as staff launched a rolling strike to protest working conditions at the Paris landmark, two months after a shocking robbery. Staff assembled outside the museum’s world-famous glass pyramid, blocking the main entrance»»»
India PM Modi arrives in Amman, set to hold talks with Jordan’s King
Amman: Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Jordan’s Amman Monday afternoon as he kicked off his three-nation tour which will also include visits to Ethiopia and the Sultanate of Oman - all countries with which India shares both age-old civilisational ties, as well as extensive contemporary bila»»»
Amir receives credentials of five new ambassadors
DOHA: His Highness the Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani received at his office in the Amiri Diwan, the credentials of five new ambassadors to the State. His Highness received the credentials of HE Leila Adhieu Martin Manil, Ambassador of the Republic of South Sudan; HE Bil»»»
Towing of Stranded Tanker Near Ahotopol Begins
The towing of the stranded tanker Kairos near Ahtopol has begun Monday morning, with the 276-metre long vessel to be towed into the Bay of Burgas. A generator was delivered on Sunday, restoring the power supply to the vessel's two anchors. The Gambian-flagged oil tanker Kairos, owned by a Chinese c»»»
The difficult question of what it would take to stop Putin fighting in Ukraine
Vladimir Putin may have a reputation among some as a ruthless autocrat, a master manipulator of the international scene. But one thing Russia's president does not have is a poker face. The late US Senator John McCain used to joke that when he looked into Putin's eyes, he saw three things, "a K and »»»
New Post Box with King Charles III Cypher Delivered to Antarctic
Scientists working at a remote British research station in Antarctica have received a new Royal Mail post box in time for Christmas – thanks to the King. Kirsten Shaw, a station support assistant who runs the British Antarctic Territory Post Office at Rothera Research Station, wrote to the monarch »»»
Red Post Box Featuring King Charles III Cypher, In Antarctic
Scientists working at a remote British research station in Antarctica have received a new Royal Mail post box in time for Christmas – thanks to the King. Kirsten Shaw, a station support assistant who runs the British Antarctic Territory Post Office at Rothera Research Station, wrote to the monarch »»»
Authorities seize over one tonne of cocaine on Greek-owned vessel
Authorities have seized a large quantity of cocaine, estimated by police to exceed one tonne, on a Greek-owned vessel, Kathimerini has learned. The investigation was carried out by Greece’s Narcotics Division in cooperation with the US Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA). According to sources, th»»»
Doha International Music and Marching Festival set to begin at Katara Cultural Village
Doha, Qatar: The Doha International Music and Marching Festival (Doha Tattoo) is set to begin this week. Residents and visitors can now secure their tickets ahead for the four-day programmetaking place on December 16, 17, 19 and 20, 2025 at Katara Cultural Village. This edition will bring together »»»
Thailand Cuts Laos Fuel Route as Cambodia Border Conflict Deepens
Thailand's military said on Monday that it has stopped fuel shipments passing through a border checkpoint with Laos because of fears they were being diverted to Cambodia, with which it is fighting a fierce border conflict. The Thai and Cambodian militaries are clashing at multiple locations along t»»»
Talk of Japan Nuclear Option Spurs South Korea Debate - UPI.com
A threat-representative ICBM target launches from the Ronald Reagan Ballistic Missile Defense Test Site on Kwajalein Atoll in the Republic of the Marshall Islands on March 25, 2019. File Photo by Missile Defense Agency/UPI | License Photo Dec. 15 (Asia Today) -- Foreign Affairs, a publication that »»»
Volunteers patrol Thai villages as artillery rains at Cambodia border
Ten kilometres from Thailand's disputed border with Cambodia, farmer-turned-village security guard Narongchai Putthet stands at a roadside checkpoint, his rifle slung across his navy blue uniform. The 60-year-old is one of a small band of volunteers appointed by local authorities to protect rural T»»»
Msheireb Properties: The Greenprint for Cities
Throughout 2025, Msheireb Properties continued to advance its prominence in sustainable urban development, earning international recognition, record visitor engagement, and purposeful partnerships that elevated standards for the industry across the region. The numerous distinguished awards received»»»
Egypt Reveals Restored Colossal Statues of Pharaoh in Luxor
Egypt on Sunday revealed the revamp of two colossal statues of a prominent pharaoh in the southern city of Luxor, the latest in the government’s archaeological events that aim at drawing more tourists to the country. The giant alabaster statues, known as the Colossi of Memnon, were reassembled in a»»»
Viral video: Hero tackles Bondi beach shooter in life-saving takedown
A harrowing video showed a shocking footage of how a man saved multiple lives on Bondi Beach, as it captured raw chaos in a sun-drenched parking lot fringed by palm trees on Sunday (December 14, 2025) in Australia. Also Read: UAE condemns terrorist shooting at gathering in Sydney, AustraliaThe vide»»»
Bondi Beach mass shooting: 10 killed, multiple casualties, two in custody as armed shooters target civilians
Dubai: At least 10 people were killed and six people have been taken to hospital following a shooting incident at Sydney’s Bondi Beach. According to the Guardian, the local police have confirmed that two people are in custody as investigations continue. New South Wales Police said the operation was»»»
What we know so far about the Brown University shooting
Police are searching for a gunman who shot dead two students and injured nine others at Brown University in Providence, Rhode Island. Police say the attacker was a man dressed all in black who fled on foot, and a shelter-in-place warning is in effect for the area surrounding the prestigious univers»»»
Bondi Beach mass shooting: 10 killed, multiple casualties, two in custody as armed shooters target civilians
Dubai: At least 10 people were killed and six people have been taken to hospital following a shooting incident at Sydney’s Bondi Beach. According to the Guardian, the local police have confirmed that two people are in custody as investigations continue. New South Wales Police said the operation was»»»
Manhunt continues after two killed in US university shooting
A manhunt is under way after two students were killed and nine other people were injured in a shooting at Brown University in Rhode Island. Officials say the gunman opened fire in a classroom at around 16:00 local time (21:00 GMT) on Saturday at the Barus and Holley engineering building on the east»»»
Int’l military bands dazzle large audiences at Katara’s Open-Air Theatre
Tribune News Network Doha The events accompanying the 2025 Arab Cup continue at the Cultural Village Foundation (Katara), attracting large crowds and creating a vibrant cultural atmosphere. Among the most prominent attractions are the international military performances, which offer a unique specta»»»
Bahrain envoy renews commitment to deepen strategic ties with Qatar
Ashraf Siddiqui Doha Ambassador of Bahrain to Qatar HE Mohammed bin Ali Al Ghatam has expressed his pride in the enduring and brotherly relations between Bahrain and Qatar. Speaking at a grand gala reception to celebrate Bahrain’s 36th National Day and the anniversary of His Majesty King Hamad bin »»»
Democrats release new photos from Epstein estate
US House Democrats released around 100 new photos obtained from the estate of the late disgraced financier and sex offender Jeffrey Epstein on Friday. The latest batch is part of a Democratic push to force the Justice Department to release the remaining files related to the Epstein case, which Pres»»»
Large crowds flock to Katara's Arab Cup side events
Doha: Cultural Village Foundation, Katara, continues to draw large crowds with its vibrant side events accompanying the FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2025, with international military performances standing out as a major attraction. Elite military bands, including Lekhwiya, the Army Band, the Royal Air Force»»»
Cambodia suspends all border crossings with Thailand
Phnom Penh: Cambodia on Saturday suspended all of its border crossings with Thailand, as the two countries remained locked in a deadly military conflict. "The Royal Government of Cambodia has decided to fully suspend all entry and exit movements at all Cambodia-Thailand border crossings, effective »»»
Kuwait Navy patrol boat Garoh, Indian ship carry out joint drill
KUWAIT, Dec 13 (KUNA) -- The Kuwaiti Navy patrol boat Garoh and the Indian Navy ship Sarthak carried out a joint sea maneuver for combating fires and securing logistics in the waters.The Kuwaiti military said on Saturday that the drill was part of activities to bolster naval security, elevate the l»»»
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The new world order takes shape through pressure, rivalry, and the rise of several commanding powers, not through declarations of equality. Multipolarity emerges as a harsh contest of sovereignty in which only civilization-states with real strength shape events and the rest are pulled into the orbi»»»
Cambodia suspends all border crossings with Thailand: interior ministry
Banteay Meanchey, Cambodia: Cambodia suspended all of its border crossings with Thailand on Saturday, as the two countries remained locked in a deadly military conflict. "The Royal Government of Cambodia has decided to fully suspend all entry and exit movements at all Cambodia-Thailand border cross»»»