WISE 12 ends with commitments to human-centred education
Tribune News Network Doha WISE 12 has concluded with powerful debates, global research launches, and collaborative high-level workshops tackling some of the most urgent challenges and opportunities in education, from AI readiness and digital well-being to culturally rooted learning and quantum inno»»»
DOJ investigates Florida theme parks for banning guests' walkers with wheels - UPI.com
Agency says it has received complaints from guests at SeaWorld and Busch Gardens in Tampa Bay and Aquatica in Orlando The Department of Justice has opened an investigation of the company that owns several Florida theme parks, including SeaWorld Orlando (pictured in 1998), for violating Title III of»»»
Sen. Jim Justice, wife agree to pay $5M in back taxes - UPI.com
West Virginia Republican targeted by IRS over 2009 debt. Then-West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice speaks at the Republican National Convention at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee on July 16, 2024. The now-Sen. Justice and his wife agreed to pay more than $5 million in back taxes. File Photo by Tannen Maury/UPI»»»
Four more arrested in Louvre Heist - UPI.com
Four more suspects were arrested on Tuesday for alleged crimes related to the Oct. 19 theft of eight pieces of royal jewels valued at $102 million from the Louvre in Paris, France. Photo by Mohammed Badra/EPA Nov. 25 (UPI) -- Four more people have been arrested and are accused of participating in t»»»
German 'hammer gang' trial for seven accused of extreme-left violence
Seven people have gone on trial in Dresden, eastern Germany, charged with being members or supporters of a militant, criminal left-wing extremist group, Antifa Ost - also known as the "hammer gang". Earlier this month the United States designated Antifa Ost as a terrorist organisation, along with s»»»
Watch: India’s BSF makes history with its first-ever Jubilee skydive in Bhuj
Dubai: India’s Border Security Force (BSF) marked a historic moment during its 2025 Diamond Jubilee celebrations by conducting its first-ever skydiving display in Bhuj, Gujarat. The demonstration, carried out by the BSF’s elite skydiving team, culminated in a flawless, picture-perfect landing that »»»
UK May Undermine Trump’s Peacemaking Efforts - Russian Intel
Britain could attempt to undermine US President Donald Trump’s peacemaking stance by discrediting him with allegations of ties to Soviet and Russian intelligence services, the press office of Russia’s Foreign Intelligence Service (SVR) reported. According to the SVR, London fears that Trump’s push »»»
South Korea's 'TV dad' Lee Soon-jae dies at 91
Lee Soon-jae, one of South Korea's most beloved actors, died on Tuesday at the age of 91, his agency announced. In a career spanning more than 70 years across films, television and the stage, Lee was fondly known as the "national TV dad" for his many roles as a wise, older man. This included two of»»»
Human values at the heart of education: Sheikha Moza
Doha, Qatar: Chairperson of Qatar Foundation H H Sheikha Moza bint Nasser opened the WISE 12 Summit yesterday with a powerful call to ensure that “human values are at the heart of education,” urging the international community to rethink the purpose of learning in an era defined by rapid technologi»»»
Sheikha Moza attends launch of national initiative to promote youth digital wellbeing at WISE 12
Tribune News Network Doha Her Highness Sheikha Moza bint Nasser, Chairperson of Qatar Foundation, attended a WISE 12 Summit high-level roundtable, where the formation of a national taskforce was announced. The roundtable, which was chaired by Her Excellency Sheikha Hind bint Hamad Al Thani, Vice Ch»»»
First lady Melania Trump greets 2025 White House Christmas tree - UPI.com
1 of 3 | The official 2025 White House Christmas Tree seen Monday as it entered the grounds outside the White House in Washington. Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo Nov. 24 (UPI) -- The White House on Monday welcomed its official Christmas tree to the executive mansion for the 2025 holiday s»»»
Sheikha Moza attends the launch of a national initiative to promote youth digital wellbeing at the WISE 12 Summit
Doha, Qatar: Her Highness Sheikha Moza bint Nasser, Chairperson of Qatar Foundation, attended a WISE 12 Summit high-level roundtable, where the formation of a national taskforce was announced. The roundtable, which was chaired by Her Excellency Sheikha Hind bint Hamad Al Thani, Vice Chairperson of »»»
Korean gaming and creative industry expanding in Poland
South Korea’s creative industries are accelerating their expansion in Poland, highlighted by the first Warsaw edition of K-Content Expo, where Korean and European companies signed nearly USD 30 million in contracts and MOUs. KOCCA – Korea’s creative-content agency – opened a business center in Wars»»»
Sheikha Moza opens WISE 12 Summit with a call for human values to be at heart of education
Biennial global conference explores how educational transformation can remain human-centered amid the advance of AI Doha, Qatar: Her Highness Sheikha Moza bint Nasser, Chairperson of Qatar Foundation, has called for a shared global commitment to “education that strengthens the values of truth, just»»»
ICC hosts free medical camp for women and children
Tribune News Network Doha The Indian Cultural Centre (ICC), in association with ICC Women’s Forum and Medfort SHE Clinics, successfully organised a free medical camp exclusively for women, girls, and children below six years of age. The initiative, aimed at promoting preventive healthcare, early me»»»
Outreach Qatar marks Children’s Day and Outreach Day 2025 with vibrant event
Tribune News Network Doha Outreach Qatar (OQ) celebrated Children’s Day and Outreach Day 2025 with a vibrant and emotionally uplifting event that marked two years of its meaningful journey of inclusion, empowerment, and hope for differently abled children and their families. The celebration beautif»»»
Who wrote the 28-point peace plan to end the war in Ukraine?
A mystery has emerged over the identity of the authors of the 28-point peace plan floated last week to bring the war in Ukraine to an end. It’s important as the knee-jerk reaction to initial reports is that it is a Kremlin sponsored wish-list, as more details emerge it appears that all three player»»»
Uranium found in breastmilk: What a Bihar study really reveals
Dubai: A comprehensive multi-institutional study has detected uranium (U-238) in the breastmilk of lactating mothers across several districts of Bihar, raising concerns about long-term exposure among infants. While the levels found remain below global safety thresholds, health experts warn that the»»»
Dubai Run transforms Sheikh Zayed Road into a vibrant festival of fitness
Dubai woke up to a dazzling spectacle on Sunday morning as tens of thousands of residents — from toddlers in strollers to seniors with decades of UAE memories — turned Sheikh Zayed Road into a river of colour, movement and joy for the annual Dubai Run. With national flags fluttering and pyrotechnic»»»
President's initiative on Central Asia –Territory of Peace platform discussed - | 24.KG
A roundtable discussion «Central Asia: Civilizational Role, Contemporary Challenges, and Development Prospects» was held at the K. Dikambaev Diplomatic Academy. The roundtable was dedicated to President Sadyr Japarov’s initiative to establish Central Asia — Territory of Peace international platform»»»
Abu Dhabi Boat Show gears up for action-packed weekend
1/11Visitors explore luxury boats and the latest yachts on the market, a highlight that draws thousands to ADIBS every year.WAM2/11A performer entertains visitors during the Abu Dhabi International Boat Show, adding colour and energy to the weekend atmosphere.WAM3/11Emirati traditional dancers welc»»»
Abu Dhabi’s Natural History Museum opens with rare fossils and stunning exhibits
1/10Ahead of its public opening, Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, and Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, toured the new museum on Thursday.WAM2/10A dynamic entrance plaza, framed by indigenous trees and striking architec»»»
Kerala groom marries injured bride in Kochi hospital at auspicious time
Dubai: In a moving story from Kerala, a wedding that was meant to take place in Thumboli this morning was held instead in a hospital room in Kochi. Avani, the bride, was travelling to Kumarakom for her bridal makeup when her vehicle was involved in an accident. She was immediately rushed to Lake Sh»»»
UAE President surprises Canadian photographer with a candid, heartwarming gesture in Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi: UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, created an unforgettable moment during the official visit of Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney to Abu Dhabi. As the leaders concluded their bilateral discussions on strengthening cooperation in trade, technology, clean ener»»»
Dubai Watch Week 2025: A ten-year journey of style and precision
1/23Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairperson of Dubai Arts and Culture Authority, visited the seventh edition of Dubai Watch Week, which is being held under her patronage. A leading non-commercial event that continues to push the boundaries and foster cultural exchange, netwo»»»
Walmart banks on strong holiday sales as shoppers seek deals
US retailers are on edge as they enter the crucial holiday season marked by consumer angst. But Walmart's confidence has not been shaken. While many stores are wary about their year-end sales, Walmart's dominance in the US retail sector may help it be a holiday season winner, drawing in low and hig»»»
Brainy n Bright launches Artificial Intelligence School Suite for K–12: Shaping young minds in the AI Age
Dubai: Brainy n Bright, a global leader in STEM and Artificial Intelligence education, has announced the launch of its Artificial Intelligence School Suite for K–12, under its flagship learning ecosystem LearnerBit. The initiative is designed to empower young learners with future-ready skills throu»»»
Sheikha Bodour unveils six desert-inspired carpets
Dubai: Jaipur Rugs, one of the world’s most respected names in handwoven luxury, has unveiled “Whispers of the Desert,” a striking new collection created in collaboration with Sheikha Bodour bint Sultan Al Qasimi. The collection, comprising six handcrafted carpets, made its debut at the Tanweer Fes»»»
BTS’s J-Hope captivates Dubai with high-energy ‘Mona Lisa’ act
Dubai: BTS's J-Hope just reminded everyone why he's one of K-pop's biggest stars. On November 19, the rapper and dancer attended an Audemars Piguet event in Dubai, and he absolutely stole the show. A performance to rememberJ-Hope performed his hit song 'Mona Lisa,' and photos and videos from the ni»»»
From jets to breakthroughs: Dubai Airshow 2025 captured in photos
1/15With 200+ aircraft on display, this year’s show sets a powerful stage for aerospace revival and growth.Virendra Saklani/Gulf News2/15Visitors gather at Dubai World Central to watch the spectacular flying display at Dubai Airshow 2025.Virendra Saklani/Gulf News3/15The Boeing 777X draws attention»»»
Reader photos: Fog drapes UAE in a winter-white morning
1/6A serene foggy morning at Sharjah’s Buhairah Corniche, beautifully captured by Sanoj Saseendran.Sanoj Saseendran2/6Robin George captures a morning view from his Ajman balcony, showing a landscape lightly dusted with snow.Robin George3/6A calm, misty morning in Abu Dhabi comes to life through the»»»
LIFE Healthcare Group and CJ Olive Young sign strategic MOU to expand K-Beauty leadership in the UAE
Abu Dhabi: Life Healthcare Group, the UAE’s leading healthcare retail and distribution conglomerate, and CJ Olive Young, South Korea’s leading health and beauty retailer, have signed a landmark MOU in Abu Dhabi to establish a long-term strategic partnership aimed at accelerating the growth of the K»»»
Britain U.S., Australia sanction Russian cybercrime group Media Land - UPI.com
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent walks with Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. On Wenesday, the Department of Treasury announced it, along with the United Kingdom and Australia, has sanctioned a Russian cybercrime group. Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo Nov. 19 (UPI) »»»
CJ Olive Young to open 1st U.S. outlet in May - UPI.com
CJ Olive Young, South Korea’s leading beauty and wellness retailer, said Wednesday it will open its first U.S. outlet in California in May next year. Photo courtesy of CJ Olive Young CJ Olive Young Corp., the distribution unit of South Korea's food-to-cosmetics conglomerate CJ Group, said Wednesday»»»
Delhi pollution crisis: Top court suggests pausing school games, orders allowance for workers
New Delhi: As Delhi-NCR (National Capital Region) chokes under “severe” air quality amid a dense blanket of smog, the Supreme Court on Wednesday asked the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) to consider directing schools to postpone sports and games scheduled for November–December to safer»»»
How the viral Baby Shark video created a $400m business
When Kim Min-seok gave the go-ahead in June 2016 to publish a 90-second clip of a children's song, he had no idea what he was unleashing. It became a global phenomenon, clocking up more than 16 billion views - YouTube's most watched video ever. That song was the incredibly catchy Baby Shark. Not on»»»
UAE, South Korea issue joint declaration on state visit to UAE by President Lee Jae Myung
Abu Dhabi: Lee Jae Myung, President of the Republic of Korea, and President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, held a summit meeting at Qasr Al Watan in Abu Dhabi, the capital of the UAE. The two leaders valued the steady expansion of the Republic of Korea-United Arab Emirates coopera»»»
The Central School, Dubai welcomes Hiren P. Sangani as new principal to lead future growth
The Central school, Dubai we feel nothing but pride. Established in 1982 in a small villa in Deira Dubai and moving under the NIMS group management in 1986 this institution began with a minimal 120 kids and which has now evolved to the mighty strength of 3000 and more. Years back when many of those»»»
J-Hope spotted in Dubai and ARMY think they know why
Dubai: J-Hope from BTS was spotted in Dubai in the early hours of November 17, and naturally, the internet went into overdrive. The rapper and lead dancer casually posted a snapshot from his Emirates flight on Instagram, confirming to millions of fans that he’d just touched down from Seoul. Why he’»»»
KPop Demon Hunters star on how her life mirrored main character's journey
This is part of the Global Women series from the BBC World Service, sharing extraordinary interviews and stories from around the globe. "I hated that I looked Asian, that I didn't have blue eyes and blonde hair, because that's what was beautiful at the time," says Arden Cho, the actress who voiced »»»
Goals by Katai, Stankovic hand Serbia win over Latvia in last World Cup qualifier
LESKOVAC - The Serbia men's national football team beat Latvia 2-1 at home in its last FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifying game on Sunday evening. At the Dubocica Stadium in Leskovac, Vladislavs Gustovkis put Latvia in front in the 12th minute, but substitutes Aleksandar Katai and Aleksandar Stankovic s»»»
Two men detained at Osh airport for illegal currency exchange - | 24.KG
Two individuals engaged in illegal currency exchange have been detained at Osh International Airport, the press service of the Osh Department of Internal Affairs reported. According to police, the Aviation Transport Department received information about unlicensed currency transactions at the airpo»»»
ICC unveils Winter Festival featuring Star Singer, Super Dancers and Bharat Utsav
Tribune News Network Doha The Indian Cultural Centre (ICC), operating under the aegis of the Embassy of India in Qatar, has announced the commencement of its much-awaited ICC Winter Festival, a grand celebration of talent, culture, and community spirit. The festival will feature two major competiti»»»
ICC marks Janjatiya Gaurav Varsh to mark 150th birth anniv of Bhagwan Birsa Munda
Tribune News Network Doha The Embassy of India, in collaboration with the Indian Cultural Centre (ICC), commemorated Janjatiya Gaurav Varsh with a culturally enriching programme held on Wednesday, November 12, 2025, at the ICC Ashoka Hall. The event marked the 150th birth anniversary of Bhagwan Bir»»»
ICC celebrates Children’s Day with colourful ‘Wednesday Fiesta’
Tribune News Network Doha The Indian Cultural Centre (ICC), under the aegis of the Embassy of India, celebrated Children’s Day with a vibrant edition of its signature event, Wednesday Fiesta, on November 12, 2025, at the ICC Ashoka Hall. The evening brought together students from various Indian sch»»»
Border Patrol rounds up 81 'illegal aliens' in Charlotte raids - UPI.com
1 of 3 | White House border czar Tom Homan discusses the Trump administration's policies on the border and migrants Friday at the White House, which included calling critics of immigration raids across the country "wrong." Photo by Eric Lee/UPI | License Photo Nov. 16 (UPI) -- A senior Border Patro»»»
K-pop star Nana subdues home intruder
Seoul: K-pop star Nana helped overpower a home intruder and is recovering in hospital after suffering injuries during the tussle, South Korean police said on Sunday. The intruder, a man in his 30s, broke into the K-pop star's home early on Saturday, before being taken down by Nana with the help of »»»
Kerala BJP member dies by suicide after being denied election ticket
Anand K Thampi, a former BJP worker and ex-RSS affiliate, reportedly died by suicide on Saturday in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. Media reports noted that Anand, a former BJP worker and former RSS affiliate, had been considered a potential candidate for the ward polls. Also Read: Female medico dies b»»»
South Korean actress and K-pop star fights off home intruder
South Korean actor and K-pop singer Nana managed to fight off a home intruder alongside her mother, local media reported. A man in his 30s reportedly broke into the star's property in Guri with a weapon and threatened the two women. But the 34-year-old singer's agency told South Korean media that N»»»
From roadways to classrooms, this New Mexico program is bringing women’s history out of the shadows
SANTA FE: On a recent field trip to view historical markers in New Mexico’s capital city of Santa Fe, seventh grader Raffi Paglayan noted the range of careers and contributions made by the women featured on them. Paglayan’s favorite was Katherine Stinson Otero, a skywriter who was one of the first »»»