How serious is the Russian spy ship move?
To Russia, the Yantar is a oceanic research vessel - to others, including the UK, it's a spy ship, and a worry for Britain's defence chiefs. The vessel has long been suspected of secretly mapping out Britain's undersea cables, where more than 90% of our data, including billions of dollars of financ»»»
EAA to showcase global solutions for inclusive education at WISE 12
Tribune News Network Doha The Education Above All (EAA) Foundation, a global education and development organisation, will lead seven high-level sessions at the World Innovation Summit for Education (WISE 12), held under the theme ‘Humanity.io: Human Values at the Heart of Education’ on November 24 »»»
‘Qatar sees social justice as cornerstone of stable, prosperous societies’
QNA Geneva Qatar approaches social justice from a firm and longstanding conviction that it constitutes the cornerstone of stable and prosperous societies, said Minister of Labour HE Dr Ali bin Samikh Al Marri. The minister was speaking at the special session of the Global Coalition for Social Justi»»»
Kyrgyz president says Chinese worker comments after mass brawl are pre-election provocation
Kyrgyzstan’s President Sadyr Japarov has claimed that debates and comments triggered by a mass brawl between Kyrgyz and Chinese construction workers amount to a pre-election provocation. The November 15 clash in northern Kyrgyzstan has exposed growing anti-Chinese sentiment in the Central Asian cou»»»
Curacao, Cape Verde and Scotland –World Cup 2026 takes unusual shape
DPA Frankfurt Many football fans doubted the expansion of the men’s World Cup to 48 teams in 2026. Critics have bemoaned too many matches spread out over the United States, Mexico and Canada and said 48 teams opposed to 32 does not make mathematical sense. But the sight of tiny Curacao, Cape Verde,»»»
DFF 2025 to open today with powerful ‘The Voice of Hind Rajab’
Tribune News Network Doha Doha Film Festival (DFF) 2025 opens today, ushering in a week that highlights the power of storytelling, cultural exchange, and artistic courage. This year’s festival begins with the deeply moving and urgent film ‘The Voice of Hind Rajab’, a powerful testament to human res»»»
Qatar announces candidacy for ITU Council 2027–2030 at WTDC 2025
Tribune News Network Doha Qatar, represented by the Communications Regulatory Authority (CRA), has officially announced candidacy for the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) Council for the 2027–2030 term during the opening day of the World Telecommunication Development Conference 2025 (WTD»»»
House weighs end to $500,000 senator lawsuits - UPI.com
House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., and the House of Representatives on Wednesday may overturn a provision enabling U.S. senators to sue the Justice Department for accessing their phone records without their knowledge. Photo by Annabelle Gordon/UPI | License Photo Nov. 19 (UPI) -- The House of Repre»»»
Border Patrol agents cause fear, closures in Charlotte, Raleigh, N.C. - UPI.com
U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents have descended on Charlotte and Raleigh, N.C., because of their "sanctuary" status. But neither is a sanctuary city. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo Nov. 19 (UPI) -- Charlotte, N.C., is now the focus of immigration enforcement, and it's causin»»»
PSG's Hakimi voted African player of the year
Rabat, Morocco: Morocco captain, Achraf Hakimi won the African men's player of the year award on Wednesday, capping a season in which he lifted the UEFA Champions League with his club Paris Saint-Germain. The 27-year-old also won a fourth Ligue 1 title last season and claimed the French Cup and UEF»»»
Russia is Berlin’s last resort in shutting out political opposition
Germany’s current political elites are even more submissive toward the US than those of West Germany during the Cold War. Which is ironic as the Cold War has long been over, and, at least after World War Two, America has never treated Germans as atrociously and with such open contempt as now. But c»»»
HBO's 'The White Lotus' doubled Internet searches for lorazepam - UPI.com
Jason Isaacs and Parker Posey appear in HBO's "The White Lotus." A new study found Internet searches for the anti-anxiety drug lorazepam doubled in the wake of the medication being mentioned in the series. Photo courtesy of Fabio Lovino/HBO Life imitates art, the saying goes, but does that extend t»»»
‘They feel forgotten’: 30,000 West Bank residents remain displaced 10 months after Israeli operation
Ten months after Israel’s “Iron Wall” operation in the occupied West Bank, more than 30,000 people remain displaced from three refugee camps. In recent weeks, some of those displaced have been staging protests, demanding the right to return to their homes. The prolonged displacement has spiralled i»»»
Rep. Nancy Mace to try to censure fellow Republican Rep. Cory Mills - UPI.com
1 of 2 | Speaker of the House Mike Johnson, left, and Rep. Cory Mills, right, listen to President Donald Trump in 2024. Rep. Nancy Mace, R-S.C., plans to make a resolution to censure Mills, R-Fla., and to kick him off of committees. File Pool photo by Justin Lane/UPI | License Photo Nov. 19 (UPI) -»»»
Is Zelensky finally corrupt enough for the biggest Rafale deal of all time?
Will the 100 fighter jets that French President Emmanuel Macron has just promised Ukrainian leader Vladimir Zelensky arrive in time to kick off World War III? Europe’s favorite girlfriend, Zelensky, arrived in Paris on Monday, in the wake of the city lighting up its annual Christmas decorations on »»»
Qatar underscores social justice as key to building stable, prosperous societies: Dr Al Marri
Geneva Minister of Labour HE Dr Ali bin Samikh Al Marri has reaffirmed that the State of Qatar approaches social justice from a firm and longstanding conviction that it constitutes the cornerstone of stable and prosperous societies. Dr Al Marri made the remark at the special session of the Global C»»»
Qatar participates in Global Alliance for Social Justice session in Geneva
Geneva: The State of Qatar participated today in the special session of the Global Coalition for Social Justice, convened on the margins of the Governing Body of the International Labour Organization (ILO), currently meeting in Geneva. The Minister of Labour, HE Dr Ali bin Samikh Al Marri represent»»»
Syria after Assad: reclaiming a national identity lost to regional overreach
For six decades, the Assad regime—first under the father, then the son—burdened Syria, both state and society, with regional and pan-Arab responsibilities that far exceeded its economic, military, and demographic capacities. From 1970 to 2024, the country was drawn into a series of costly and often»»»
Senate finalizes Epstein files bill, sends to Trump for signature - UPI.com
Sky Roberts, brother of the late Virginia Giuffre, who was abused by Jeffrey Epstein, and his wife Amanda Roberts speaks during a press conference with survivors on the Epstein Files Transparency Act outside the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., on Tuesday. The Senate has formally finalized the Eps»»»
Texas judge orders schools to remove Ten Commandments poster - UPI.com
A reverend pictured June 2005 preaching after the U.S. Supreme Court verdict on the ten commandments ruling was handed down by the Supreme Court in Washington, D.C. The court decided it was unconstitutional to post framed copies of the Ten Commandments in county courthouses, but permissible on the »»»
Israeli Airstrikes Kill 10 Palestinians in Gaza, Rattling Ceasefire, Medics Say
Israeli airstrikes killed 10 Palestinians in the Gaza Strip on Wednesday in a part of the enclave under Hamas control since a shaky ceasefire took effect in October, health authorities said. Medics said two people were killed in Shejaia suburb east of Gaza City and four in the nearby suburb of Zeit»»»
Dutch government releases control of Chinese chipmaker Nexperia - UPI.com
The Dutch government has released control of the Chinese chipmaker Nexperia, headquartered in Nijmegen, the Netherlands. File Photo by Marcel Krijgsman/EPA Nov. 19 (UPI) -- The Dutch government on Wednesday ended its control of Chinese chipmaker Nexperia after a little over a month, easing a disput»»»
Djuric: Serbia must not fall behind region in EU integration process
BRUSSELS - Serbian FM Marko Djuric said on Wednesday a pro-Serbian campaign was underway in Brussels to present the results of reforms conducted in Serbia to date to keep the country from falling behind others in the region when it comes to European integration. Djuric, who will attend an informal »»»
Qatar announces candidacy for ITU Council 2027-2030 at WTDC 2025
Doha, Qatar: The State of Qatar, represented by the Communications Regulatory Authority (CRA), officially announced its candidacy for the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) Council for the 2027-2030 term during the opening day of the World Telecommunication Development Conference 2025 (WTD»»»
Focus - Germany's LGBT+ community worried at rise in hate crimes
In recent months, Germany has seen a sharp rise in hate crimes targeting the queer community. Figures from the Federal Criminal Police Office and the Federal Ministry of the Interior recorded 1,765 criminal offences in 2024 under the subcategory "sexual orientation" – an increase of around 18 »»»
European PR Firms, Media Made ‘Huge Effort’ to Pump Up Zelensky, Won’t Let Him Fall Over Corruption
“If Zelensky were to fall it would be a disaster, particularly for the Western Europeans,” Swiss political analyst and former OSCE advisor Ralph Bosshard told Sputnik, commenting on the fallout from Ukraine’s $100M energy contract corruption scandal. “Replacing Zelensky with another candidate now w»»»
Dutch government suspends intervention into chipmaker Nexperia
The Dutch government has suspended its intervention at Nexperia, a Chinese-owned chipmaker based in the Netherlands, following talks with China. The Hague took action in September over "serious governance shortcomings" and concerns over the European supply of semiconductors for cars and other elect»»»
Albania Must Treat Cyberbullying as Seriously as any other Violence against Children
November 20th marks International Children's Day, a global celebration honoring the rights and dignity of our youngest citizens. On this special day, we come together to reaffirm our commitment to providing children with a safer world where they can thrive and prosper. In Albania, UNICEF is joining»»»
Zelenskiy Meets Turkish President as Word Emerges of New US Peace Push
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy held talks with Türkiye's president on Wednesday and was due to meet US Army officials in Kyiv on Thursday, as word emerged that Washington was discussing possible peace conditions with Russia. A senior Ukrainian official told Reuters that Kyiv had received "»»»
China passes US to return as Germany's top trade partner
China has reclaimed its title as Germany's top trading partner, dethroning the United States after President Donald Trump launched his tariff onslaught, official data showed Wednesday. Total trade between Europe's biggest economy and China from January to September this year grew slightly to nearly»»»
Parliamentary Committee on Human Rights and Religion Approves 2026 State Budget Bill at First Reading
The Parliamentary Committee on Human Rights and Religion approved the 2026 State Budget Bill at first reading on Wednesday. Six MPs voted in favour, one voted against, and two abstained. At the start of the meeting, Finance Ministry expert Ivaylo Tanev presented the bill. According to him, the incr»»»
Albanian PM accuses UK home secretary of using “populist far-right rhetoric”
Albania’s Prime Minister Edi Rama has accused UK Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood of using “populist far-right” rhetoric after she pledged to deport hundreds of Albanian families whose asylum applications have been rejected. The comment is the latest salvo in a series of clashes between the outspoken»»»
Olympic boss asks governments to separate sport from politics
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has urged governments to preserve sport as a politically neutral space, emphasizing that every eligible athlete must be able to compete without discrimination. Speaking in Brussels on Monday, IOC President Kirsty Coventry called on host countries and sports»»»
UAE faces online boycott calls over Sudan war
The UAE is coming under increasing fire on social media over claims it is embroiled in Sudan's civil war, with calls to boycott its crown jewel: the financial and entertainment hub of Dubai. Abu Dhabi has repeatedly denied supporting the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces, despite accusations from t»»»
Radisson RED Bucharest Old Town: a tasteful mix of modern amenities and historical charm
Hagag Development Europe is investing over EUR 13 million in the redevelopment of a historic office building in central Bucharest into Radisson RED Bucharest Old Town, a 104-room hotel that will blend contemporary design and vibrant social spaces. By Ovidiu Nicolae Posirca Travellers today seek exp»»»
Inside the California 'AI factory' that showcases the contradiction at the heart of the tech race
Google's ultra-private CEO Sundar Pichai is showing me around Googleplex, its California headquarters. A walkway runs along the length of it, passing by a giant dinosaur skeleton, a beach volleyball pitch and dozens of Googlers lunching under the hazy November sun. But it's a laboratory, hidden awa»»»
Trump's meeting with Saudi crown prince: deals and bromance
A jovial President Donald Trump held a warm and friendly meeting with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman at the White House, packed with plenty of handshakes and back pats. He brushed aside questions about Saudi Arabia's human rights record, praised the prince for his statesmanship and announce»»»
Trump calls for ABC to lose its broadcasting license - UPI.com
President Donald Trump on Tuesday suggested that ABC should lose its broadcast license because he did not like that its White House reporter asked him about the Jeffrey Epstein files during a meeting with the crown prince of Saudi Arabia. Photo by Nathan Howard/UPI | License Photo Nov. 19 (UPI) -- »»»
US secretly drafting new Ukraine peace plan with Russian input – Axios
The US is secretly working on a new proposal to end the Ukraine conflict, Axios reported on Tuesday. The draft was reportedly prepared in close consultation with Moscow and has already been floated to Kiev and its European backers. According to the outlet, the 28-point document draws on principles »»»
Indonesia raises alert level as volcano near Bali erupts
Surabaya, Indonesia: A volcano on Indonesia's main island of Java erupted on Wednesday, throwing ash and gas kilometres into the sky and forcing officials to raise the alert status to its highest level. Mount Semeru in eastern Java, about 310 kilometres west of the tourist hotspot of Bali, erupted »»»
Flydubai orders 75 Boeings as deals roll in at Dubai airshow
Dubai: Low-cost airline flydubai signed an initial order for 75 Boeing jets as the city's fast-expanding carriers bolstered their fleets again at the Dubai Airshow on Wednesday. Flydubai's 737 MAX order valued at $13 billion came a day after another initial agreement for 150 Airbus planes -- its fi»»»
Mittsure expands its educational ecosystem to UAE classrooms
In the heart of Jaipur, where heritage and learning have long walked hand in hand, a young Mr. Manoj Mittal once dreamed of becoming a Chartered Accountant. But life had other plans. When responsibilities called him toward the family business, he chose to channel his intelligence and discipline int»»»
Ukraine's Graft Schemes Cooked Up by Zelensky, Yermak - Ex-Ukrainian PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The corruption scandal in Ukraine has revealed that all these schemes were personally orchestrated by Volodymyr Zelensky and his office head, Andriy Yermak, former Ukrainian Prime Minister Mykola Azarov told Sputnik on Wednesday. "It is now clear that all these corruption schemes»»»
Hungarian city shocked as naked parents drag child through streets in alleged "exorcism walk"
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CEC Medical Clinic: Romanians postpone medical check-ups due to the rising cost of living
Romania currently invests about EUR 24 per capita in disease prevention, almost 10 times less than the EU average and 20 times less than Germany, ranking at the bottom of the European Union, according to Eurostat data. As medical costs increase rapidly and Romanians face rising prices for utilities»»»
Like a bus: Dubai’s air taxis to operate as everyday public transport, not luxury rides, says RTA CEO
Dubai’s upcoming air taxi service will function as a core part of the city’s public transport network – not a premium or tourist-only experience, said Ahmed Bahrozyan, CEO of the Public Transport Agency at the Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA). Talking about the city’s preparations with a»»»
West ‘massaging narrative’ about Ukraine corruption scandal – intl lawyer
Ukrainian leader VladimirZelensky’s Western backers are seeking to downplay the corruption scandal involving his longtime business partner because they do not want him ousted just yet, French international law expert Arnaud Develay told RT in an interview aired on Tuesday. Earlier this month, Ukrai»»»
Dubai World Cup turns 30 in 2026 and tickets start from just Dh40
Dubai: The Dubai World Cup is hitting a major milestone next year and it is a celebration of the tournament 3 decades of racing. On March 28 2026, Meydan Racecourse will host the 30th running of what's become one of the most glamorous events on the sporting calendar. It's not just about the horses »»»
Berri calls for urgent UN Security Council session after al-Tiri airstrike
Speaker Nabih Berri on Wednesday called for seeking an urgent U.N. Security Council session over Israel’s attacks in Lebanon. Commenting on the airstrike that targeted the southern town of al-Tiri earlier in the day and wounded a number of school and university students, Berri decried that Israel c»»»
India widens visa-on-arrival access for UAE travellers
India has broadened its Visa-on-Arrival (VoA) scheme for UAE passport holders, extending the facility to nine international airports and allowing eligible travellers to make unlimited visits per year. The expansion highlights India’s intent to simplify entry procedures for UAE nationals and strengt»»»