Australian man who backed Bondi attackers found with bomb guides, guns - UPI.com
Dec. 24 (UPI) -- A Western Australian man was charged after police found firearms, ammunition and alleged bomb-making notes at his Perth home following online posts praising the Bondi Beach attackers. Martin Glynn, 39, now faces charges including racial harassment and improper firearm storage, the »»»
As the holiday season begins, don't fall for fake concert, travel, and event tickets
As the holiday season approaches, Abu Dhabi Police, the UAE Cybersecurity Council, and experts in artificial intelligence and digital technologies have warned the public against falling victim to scammers and cybercriminals who attempt to lure victims into purchasing fake tickets and entry passes f»»»
Colorado woman accused of killing her children extradited from UK to US
A Colorado mother who is accused of murdering two of her children has been extradited from the UK to the US, authorities say. Kimberlee Singler, 37, is alleged to have carried out the attack in Colorado before fleeing to London, where she was arrested in December 2023. She challenged her extraditio»»»
Search Teams in Türkiye Recover Recorders after Plane Crash that Killed Libyan Military Officials
Search teams in Türkiye on Wednesday recovered the cockpit voice and flight data recorders from a jet crash that killed eight people, including western Libya’s military chief, while efforts to retrieve the victims' remains were still underway, Türkiye's interior minister said. The private jet carry»»»
Mother arrested after body of missing nine-year-old girl found
The mother of a missing nine-year-old girl has been arrested on suspicion of murder after her daughter was found dead in Utah, police have said. Melodee Buzzard's decomposed body was found by a man and woman who were taking pictures in a rural area of Utah, earlier this month. Her 40-year-old mothe»»»
OU instructor removed from teaching after failing Bible-quoted essay - UPI.com
The University of Oklahoma has removed a graduate instructor from her teaching duties after a student challenged her grade on an essay that cited the Bible as a source. File Photo by Ken Cedeno/UPI | License Photo Dec. 24 (UPI) -- The University of Oklahoma relieved a raduate teaching assistant of »»»
Ras Al Khaimah Police launch 115 digital campaigns to boost online safety
Dubai: Ras Al Khaimah Police have launched more than 115 integrated digital awareness campaigns since 2023 as part of their ongoing efforts to enhance safety and security in cyberspace. The campaigns were implemented under the “Digital Quality of Life” initiative and focus on promoting best digital»»»
Who are the deluded ‘experts’ trying to send Germans to war with Russia?
The governments and media elites of the West pride themselves on providing and promoting freedom of thought, opinion, and debate. Together with a selective feminism that easily sacrifices the women of, say, Libya, Iraq, and Palestine, and a very odd understanding of “democracy” that includes the us»»»
Have the American Pope and the American administration fallen out?
Jesse Romero, a conservative Catholic podcaster, has some choice words for Pope Leo XIV. "The Pope should tell us how to get to heaven," says Romero. "He has no authority over the government; he has to stay in his lane." As a Donald Trump supporter, he is angry about criticism made by the American-»»»
Dubai Police warn of online scams involving fake tickets
Dubai Police have warned the public against online scams involving fake tickets for concerts, entertainment events, sporting activities and travel, urging residents to make purchases only through official and authorised platforms. The warning was issued by the Anti-Fraud Centre at the General Depar»»»
Girl, 13, accuses six teenagers of repeated gang rape in Thessaloniki
Police in Thessaloniki are preparing a case file against six teenagers accused of gang-raping a 13-year-old girl over a period of three months. The suspects, aged between 14 and 19, are also alleged to have recorded the acts on their mobile phones and to have circulated some of the material online.»»»
Grief, trauma weigh on survivors of catastrophic Hong Kong fire
Hong Kong: Hong Kong fire survivor Yip Ka-kui has turned happy holiday photos into a heartfelt tribute to his beloved wife a month after she died in the huge blaze that destroyed their home. Yip, 68, is among thousands grieving the 161 killed at the Wang Fuk Court housing complex, a disaster few co»»»
12 Dead in Shooting Attack on Israeli Event in Australia - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe 12 Dead in Shooting Attack on Israeli Event in Australia 14-12-2025 13:59 PM Australian media reported on Sunday that 12 people were killed»»»
British boy, 13, fatally stabbed in Portugal, reports say
Tributes have been paid to a 13-year-old boy who was fatally stabbed in central Portugal on Tuesday. The boy, named locally as British national Alfie Hallett, died in the parish of Casais in Tomar after being found with "several injuries caused by a bladed weapon". According to Portuguese police a »»»
3 Iranian Police Officers Martyred in Clashes with Gunmen
Three Iranian police officers and a civilian were martyred in an armed clash in Iran’s southeastern Kerman province, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said on Tuesday. According to a statement released by the Public Relations Office of the Quds Headquarters of the Islamic Revolutionary G»»»
UAE traffic alert: Road closures announced for Ajman Half Marathon
Dubai: Ajman Police have announced temporary road closures on Sunday, December 28, 2025, to facilitate the Ajman Half Marathon, urging motorists to plan their journeys in advance and use alternative routes during the event. In a notice shared on X by @ajmanpoliceghq, authorities said several roads »»»
Sharjah Police Desert Park: Weekend access limited
If you are a civilian in the mood to check out Police Desert Park – which opened earlier this month – you may not be allowed in over the weekend. In its sixth edition, the annual event held in Al Kaheef area of Al Bataah in Sharjah has decided on a gentle rule tweak. Sharjah Police announced the ch»»»
Twelve suspects in private-school drug-dealing gang remanded
Twelve people suspected of belonging to a criminal group that sold drugs at a private school in the northern suburbs of Athens have been remanded in custody following their testimony before an investigating magistrate. Among the suspects are six minors. The investigating magistrate began hearing te»»»
How Israel’s Hilltop Settlers Coordinate Attacks to Expel Palestinians
The Jewish settler outpost of Or Meir is small. A handful of prefabricated white shelters, it sits at the end of a short dirt track on a hill leading up from Road 60, a major route that dissects the Israeli-occupied West Bank. Over time, similar modest dwellings have turned into sprawling Israeli h»»»
Minor abducted by force: Police detain “groom” and accomplices - | 24.KG
Police have detained individuals involved in ala kachuu (bride kidnapping) incident in Chui region, the press service of the Main Internal Affairs Department of the region reported. According to the victim’s mother, unknown individuals forced her daughter into a Honda Stepwgn near their home and fl»»»
UK's quick-release hijab empowers officers
They’ve done it! It took three years to develop but now, a new ‘quick-release’ system has been designed in the UK that will help hijab-wearing police officers in their line of duty. BBC has reported that the new headwear, which takes both modesty and practicality into account, was designed by resea»»»
MAE bestows 2025 "Ambassador Mihnea Constantinescu" National Award on Pat Johnson
The "Ambassador Mihnea Constantinescu" National Award for outstanding merits in combating anti-semitism, xenophobia, radicalization and hate speech was awarded for 2025, on the recommendation of the Jewish Federation of Greater Vancouver, Canada, to Pat Johnson - a public figure with over 30 years »»»
Ajman Police alert: Ensure child safety on roads
Even as we enjoy the winter break from schools and routines, Ajman Police has urged parents and guardians over social media to keep an eye on their wards. As part of its Take Care campaign, the authorities put out a video showing the mistakes young people might be making while riding their bikes or»»»
Australian man charged after endorsing Bondi attack had weapons stockpile, police say
Police located several guns, a stockpile of ammunition and a shopping list for bomb materials in the home of a West Australian man arrested after pledging support for the Bondi attackers, a court has heard. Martin Glynn, 39, appeared in a Perth court on Wednesday charged with racial harassment, pos»»»
Did Dhurandhar director Aditya Dhar slyly slam Dhruv Rathee’s dangerous propaganda’ criticism
Dubai: Dhurandhar, Aditya Dhar’s high-octane spy thriller led by Ranveer Singh and Akshaye Khanna, is making waves—not just at the box office, but online as well. The film recently became the center of controversy when content creator and political commentator Dhruv Rathee released a video criticis»»»
Two Police Officers Killed by Bomb in Moscow Near Site of Russian General’s Killing
Three people were killed by a bomb on Wednesday in Moscow after two police officers approached a man acting suspiciously near the site where a senior general was killed two days ago by a car bomb that Russia said was planted by Ukrainian intelligence. A string of Russian military figures and »»»
Explosion injures mother and three young children in France
A violent explosion ripped through a residential pavilion in Magny-les-Hameaux, in the Yvelines department in France yesterday morning, leaving a mother and her three young children seriously injured. The children are between 2 and 5 years old, authorities said. Emergency services rushed the four v»»»
Brown University faces US probe after deadly shooting
Providence: Brown University placed its campus police chief on administrative leave and the Trump administration announced an investigation into the school’s security measures after a shooting rampage this month that killed two students and injured nine others. The Education Department’s Office of »»»
Two police officers killed in explosion in Moscow
Three people - including two police officers - have been killed in an explosion in Moscow, Russian authorities have said. Two traffic police officers saw a "suspicious individual" near a police car on the city's Yeletskaya Street, and when they approached the suspect to detain him, an explosive dev»»»
From Predator to Plate: Japan Bear Crisis Sparks Culinary Craze
Since Japan recorded a spike in deadly bear attacks, Koji Suzuki has struggled to keep up with booming demand for grilled cuts of the animal at his restaurant. Cooked on a stone slate -- or in a hot pot with vegetables -- the meat comes from bears culled to curb maulings that have killed a record 1»»»
Trump pledges enduring support for Southeast Asia as new trade deals signed
During his visit to Southeast Asia, US President Donald Trump declared that Washington would remain a steadfast ally to the region, as he signed a series of trade agreements with four ASEAN member states, Thailand, Malaysia, Cambodia, and Vietnam, Reuters reports. »»»
India-Bangladesh ties worsen after lynching of Hindu garment worker
Relations between India and Bangladesh have deteriorated sharply following a wave of violent protests in Bangladesh and a lynching that has inflamed public opinion on both sides of the border, raising concerns that a once close bilateral relationship is entering a prolonged period of mistrust. »»»
India-Bangladesh ties worsen after lynching of Hindu garment worker
Relations between India and Bangladesh have deteriorated sharply following a wave of violent protests in Bangladesh and a lynching that has inflamed public opinion on both sides of the border, raising concerns that a once close bilateral relationship is entering a prolonged period of mistrust. »»»
Italy's late demand delays EU-Mercosur trade deal until January
The EU has postponed signing a landmark trade agreement with South American nations after Italy requested more time to secure backing from its farmers, derailing plans to seal the deal before Christmas. European Commission»»»
Former Peru president Vizcarra jailed for 14 years over bribery scheme
Former Peruvian president Martín Vizcarra has been sentenced to 14 years in prison after a court determined that he accepted bribes while serving as governor of the Moquegua region in southern Peru between 2011 and 2014. The November 26 ruling found that he solicited illicit payments from construct»»»
Italy's late demand delays EU-Mercosur trade deal until January
The EU has postponed signing a landmark trade agreement with South American nations after Italy requested more time to secure backing from its farmers, derailing plans to seal the deal before Christmas. European Commission»»»
Italy's late demand delays EU-Mercosur trade deal until January
The EU has postponed signing a landmark trade agreement with South American nations after Italy requested more time to secure backing from its farmers, derailing plans to seal the deal before Christmas. European Commission»»»
Colombia’s Petro says drug consumption "is not criminal"
Colombian President Gustavo Petro Urrego has said that drug consumption should not be treated as a crime, arguing that users are shaped by social and emotional factors rather than criminal intent, in remarks delivered at the Police Community of the Americas (Ameripol) meeting on December 10, Infoba»»»
Italy's late demand delays EU-Mercosur trade deal until January
The EU has postponed signing a landmark trade agreement with South American nations after Italy requested more time to secure backing from its farmers, derailing plans to seal the deal before Christmas. European Commission»»»
Italy's late demand delays EU-Mercosur trade deal until January
The EU has postponed signing a landmark trade agreement with South American nations after Italy requested more time to secure backing from its farmers, derailing plans to seal the deal before Christmas. European Commission»»»
Argentine government to intervene in FX market amid volatility
Argentina's government has announced a direct intervention in the foreign exchange market to address mounting currency pressures, as corruption allegations and political uncertainty weigh on investor confidence ahead of crucial regional elections. »»»
China launches international mediation organisation in Hong Kong
China has launched the International Organisation for Mediation in Hong Kong on May 30, signed by 31 countries, establishing what officials describe as the world's first intergovernmental body dedicated to mediation, the organisation announced. »»»
Iran moves to value Iran Mall as part of Ayandeh Bank liquidation process
Iranian authorities have ordered an urgent valuation of Iran Mall, the world's largest commercial complex, as part of the formal resolution process for Ayandeh Bank, which was placed under regulatory administration last year following severe capital erosion. »»»
From blood diamonds to critical minerals: Sierra Leone’s mining transformation
Once defined by war and blood diamonds, Sierra Leone is now looking to turn its rich but underdeveloped mineral base – iron ore, gold, rutile and bauxite – into a driver of economic recovery and long-term investments. The »»»
Liberia’s mining resurgence: from conflict to opportunity
Liberia’s mining industry contributes around 15% to GDP and has rebounded significantly since the country’s devastating civil war ended in 2003. Traditionally focused on iron ore, gold and diamonds, the sector is expanding as discoveries of lithium, rare earths and other critical minerals»»»
Ghana’s cocoa board COCOBOD pays $166mn coupon in first payout since debt swap
Ghana’s cocoa regulator has paid out GH¢2bn ($166mn) in coupon payments on its restructured cocoa bills, now classified as bonds, in a move analysts cited by Citi News say is critical to restoring investor confidence after the country’s sweeping domestic debt restructuring. »»»
UPDATE: Yemeni drone strikes Israeli tourist area, injuring 22 people
A Houthi drone struck a tourist area in the Israeli city of Eilat, injuring 22 people including two seriously and two moderately, Israeli television reported on September 25. The Israeli Defence Forces initially stated tha»»»
Israel detains Russian national on suspicion of spying for Iran
Israeli security services have detained a Russian citizen accused of photographing infrastructure and vessels at Israeli ports on behalf of Iran, Kommersant reported, citing Ynet, on December 19. Vitaliy Zvyagint»»»
Oman halts Iranian water imports after two deaths from ‘contaminated’ bottles
Oman’s government on October 2 banned the import of bottled water from Iran after two people died and others fell ill from consuming water branded Uranus Star, the Royal Oman Police said. The move affects all bottled-water»»»
Israel detains Russian national on suspicion of spying for Iran
Israeli security services have detained a Russian citizen accused of photographing infrastructure and vessels at Israeli ports on behalf of Iran, Kommersant reported, citing Ynet, on December 19. Vitaliy Zvyagint»»»