Obamacare costs look set to spike for millions of Americans as Senate votes fail
Healthcare subsidies for millions of Americans appear likely to expire after the Senate failed to pass competing bills, a politically fraught issue ahead of next year's midterm elections. Both Democratic and Republican plans fell short of the 60 votes needed to advance, meaning insurance premiums t»»»
Indiana Republicans join Democrats rejecting Trump's requested voting map
The Indiana Senate has rejected a voting map meant to favour Republicans in the 2026 midterms, defying a months-long pressure campaign by the White House. Enough Republican lawmakers in the state joined all Democrats to resist the changes that otherwise would occur every 10 years to reflect populat»»»
Charlie Kirk murder suspect makes first in-person court appearance
The man accused of killing right-wing activist Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University has made his first in-person court appearance, as a judge deliberates on the extent of media access to the high-profile case. Attorneys for Tyler Robinson, 22, and the Utah County Sheriff's Office have asked the j»»»
Deputy PM launches Defence Strategy 2025-30
Tribune News Network Doha Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Defence Affairs HE Sheikh Saud bin Abdulrahman bin Hassan Al Thani on Thursday launched the Defence Strategy 2025-2030 during a ceremony held at Qatar Emiri Signal Corps. The strategy focuses on strengthening defence capabili»»»
National entities spice up Qatar National Day activities
Continued from page 1 The Women’s Police Institute, Police Sports Federation, and various operational departments are also contributing displays and activities. An AI-powered photography pavilion allows visitors to capture souvenir photos embedded with safety messages, reinforcing the ministry’s »»»
QU to accelerate AI innovation atAI Summit with Google partnership
Tribune News Network Doha Qatar University (QU) on Thursday announced a strategic collaboration with Google Cloud aimed at advancing AI capabilities, fostering digital transformation and solidifying Qatar’s position as a regional technology leader. The collaboration unveils three key initiatives de»»»
DEPUTY Prime Minister MEETS CHIEF MINISTER of MALAYSIA’S TERENGGANU
DEPUTY PM MEETS MALAYSIA’S TERENGGANU CHIEF MINISTER Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Defence Affairs HE Sheikh Saoud bin Abdulrahman bin Hassan Al Thani met with Chief Minister of Terengganu, Malaysia, Dr. Ahmad Samsuri bin Mokhtar, and his accompanying delegation in Doha on Thursda»»»
Environment minister highlights Qatar’s efforts to address climate change at UNEA-7 session in Kenya
QNA Nairobi Minister of Environment and Climate Change HE Dr. Abdullah bin Abdulaziz bin Turki Al Subaie on Thursday participated in the high-level segment of the seventh session of the UN Environment Assembly (UNEA-7).The session is being held on December 11 and 12 at the headquarters of the Unite»»»
Grand jury declines to indict Letitia James for second time in a week
A federal grand jury in Virginia has declined to indict New York Attorney General Letitia James, one week after another grand jury chose not to charge her. The decision against charges, which is rare for a grand jury, marks another blow to President Donald Trump's efforts to prosecute his political»»»
First snowfall of the season coming soon to NYC, Philly and Boston - UPI.com
Two clipper storms will race from the northern part of the Plains through the Ohio Valley then off the mid-Atlantic coast through this weekend. Each storm will bring accumulating snow in a narrow zone for 1,000 to 2,000 miles. Snow-lovers and skiers will jump for joy, while travelers will cringe at»»»
Investigation launched over child's death
Gardaí (Irish police) have launched a homicide investigation into the death of a young boy whose remains were found in County Dublin in September. The remains, found in Donabate, were later confirmed to be those of Daniel Aruebose. It is believed he had been missing for a number of years, from when»»»
Accused Charlie Kirk killer Tyler Robinson makes first court appearance - UPI.com
Accused Charlie Kirk killer Tyler Robinson, 22, made his first in-person court appearance on Thursday in Utah County Superior Court, where he is charged with aggravated murder and other crimes and faces the death penalty. File Photo by UPI | License Photo Dec. 11 (UPI) -- Tyler Robinson made his fi»»»
'Stop the boats': British far-right activists accused of harassing migrants in Calais
British activists have made multiple visits to the beaches of northern France in recent weeks, saying they want to stop undocumented migrants from crossing the channel in small boats. Migrant support groups say the activists are encouraging violence and xenophobia. British far-right activists have »»»
Pennsylvania police lieutenant testifies about Luigi Mangione's arrest - UPI.com
1 of 6 | Luigi Mangione appears in Manhattan Supreme Court for day six of a suppression hearing hearing in the the murder of UHC CEO Brian Thompson on Thursday in New York City. Pool Photo by William Farrington/UPI | License Photo Dec. 11 (UPI) -- The evidence suppression hearing continues on day s»»»
NATO chief Rutte warns allies to step up defence spending or be Russia's next target
NATO chief Mark Rutte on Thursday urged alliance members to realise that they are Russia's next targets, urging them to step up defence efforts to prevent a possible war with Moscow "on the scale our grandparents endured". Rutte also argued that a peace plan in Ukraine would be a test of whether Ru»»»
Austrian parliament passes headscarf ban for schoolgirls under 14
Austria's lower house of parliament on Thursday passed a law banning headscarves in schools for girls under the age of 14. Rights groups consider the move as discriminatory in the context of growing anti-immigration sentiment in the country. Austrian lawmakers on Thursday voted by a large maj»»»
Ex-Abercrombie & Fitch CEO fit to stand trial, prison officials say
The former chief executive of Abercrombie & Fitch is now fit to stand trial on sex- trafficking and prostitution charges after spending months in hospital, prison officials say. Mike Jeffries was declared "mentally incompetent" by a court in May and said to be suffering with dementia and late onset»»»
Sheikha Moza attends QF PUE’s musical performance ‘Qatar Jannah’
Doha, Qatar: Her Highness Sheikha Moza bint Nasser, Chairperson of Qatar Foundation, attended the musical performance “Qatar Jannah,” organized by Qatar Foundation’s Pre-University Education and staged by its school students as part of Qatar National Day celebrations. The performance – also attende»»»
Council of State clarifies hospital security obligations after Lakonia incident
The Council of State highlighted the institutional obligation of public hospitals to ensure effective protection for all who enter their facilities and clarified the liability limits of State bodies when security is assigned to private contractors. The case concerned a 2013 incident at the General »»»
Russia could attack Nato within five years, says alliance chief in stark new warning
Russia could attack a Nato country within the next five years, the Western military alliance's chief has said in a stark new warning. "Russia is already escalating its covert campaign against our societies," Mark Rutte said in a speech in Germany. "We must be prepared for the scale of war our grand»»»
Dubai police keep traffic flowing smoothly at Hatta winter festival
Dubai Police have confirmed that traffic is moving smoothly in and around the Hatta Winter Festival, following intensified efforts and close coordination between police teams and government partners. Major General Saif Muhair Al Mazroui, Assistant Commander-in-Chief for Operations and Chair of the »»»
Zhelyazkov’s Resignation Caps Weeks of Unrest and Opens a New Chapter in Bulgaria’s Power Struggle
Prime Minister of Bulgaria, Rosen Zhelyazkov, announced his government’s resignation on Thursday during an unexpected press briefing, bringing an end to months of political tension and two weeks of mass demonstrations across the Balkan country. The decision came shortly after parliament postponed a»»»
Weekly quiz: Which countries said they would boycott Eurovision?
This week, Australia's ban on social media for under-16s came into force, tributes were paid to author Sophie Kinsella who died aged 55, and Katy Perry and Justin Trudeau went Insta official. But how much attention did you pay to what else happened in the world over the past seven days? Quiz collat»»»
Talks Fail on Transfer Mechanism for Syrian Prisoners in Lebanon
A Lebanese judicial delegation has returned from Damascus empty-handed, failing to secure the breakthrough it sought on a new treaty governing the transfer of Syrian prisoners held in Lebanon. The talks instead laid bare deep rifts between the two sides, with Syria rejecting most of the proposed te»»»
Sinaloa cartel activity puts Guatemala on alert - UPI.com
Joaquín "El Chapo" Guzman is arrested by Mexican marines in February 2014. He is the former leader of the Sinaloa cartel. Photo courtesy of PGR/Mexican Federal Government Dec. 11 (UPI) -- After a series of incidents along the Guatemala-Mexico border in which suspected members of the Sinaloa cartel »»»
Sharjah Civil Defence honours firefighters for rapid response
Sharjah: Brigadier Saeed Obaid Rashid Al Suwaidi, Deputy Director General of Sharjah Civil Defence, honoured members of the rapid response team for their outstanding efforts in tackling a building fire in the Al Shuwaiheen area. The incident involved a first-floor apartment that caught fire, prompt»»»
Scott Ritter: With Seversk Lost, Ukraine's Position in Donbass is Beyond Hopeless - It's Desperate
Russian forces have liberated the city of Seversk in northeastern Donetsk, one of the final Ukrainian-occupied fortress strongholds in the region. Sputnik asked Scott Ritter to comment on the development's big picture significance. “Ukraine is facing a manpower shortage. Every one of these battles »»»
University of Michigan head football coach fired 'with cause', school says
The University of Michigan fired its head football coach "with cause", effective immediately, the school announced in a statement on Wednesday. The university said an investigation found "credible evidence" coach Sherrone Moore had "engaged in an inappropriate relationship with a staff member". The»»»
Time magazine names 'Architects of AI' as 2025 'Person of the Year'
Time magazine chose "Architects of AI" as its annual "person of the year" for 2025. One of the two covers released on Thursday plays on the famed 1932 "Lunch atop a Scryscaper" photograph, this time portraying US tech titans Elon Musk, Open AI's Sam Altman and other prominent figures on a beam»»»
President Radev Confers with Republic of Korea's Minister of Interior and Safety
Bulgaria is interested in using the experience of the Republic of Korea to improve the efficiency of public administration and in the field of e-government, President Rumen Radev said at a meeting with Yun Hojung, Minister of the Interior and Safety of the Republic of Korea, here on Thursday. The M»»»
With Seversk Secured, Liberation of Donbass Gains Critical Momentum – Military Expert
The fall of Seversk levels the front and frees up Russian forces for a decisive push toward Slavyansk and Kramatorsk, military analyst Alexei Leonkov tells Sputnik. Why is Seversk important? "Seversk has often been referred to as the eastern gate of the Slavyansk-Kramatorsk group," says Leonkov, an»»»
Huge undersea wall dating from 5000 BC found in France
French marine archaeologists have discovered a massive undersea wall off the coast of Brittany, dating from around 5,000 BC. They think it could be from a stone age society whose disappearance under rising seas was the origin of a local sunken city myth. The 120-metre (394ft) wall – the biggest und»»»
Ethiopia arrests 'indecently' dressed TikTok stars after awards ceremony
Ethiopian police have arrested a sixth popular TikTok creator days after five other influencers were detained over allegations of wearing "indecent attire" at a public event in the culturally conservative country. Adonay Berhane, 25, is a lifestyle and motivational creator with close to four millio»»»
Ukraine, EU leaders agree on plan for bloc membership - UPI.com
EU Enlargement Commissioner Marta Kos is working with Ukrainian officials to help them implement reforms so they can eventually join the European Union. File Photo by Malton Dibra/EPA Dec. 11 (UPI) -- Ukraine is taking technical steps toward membership in the European Union after facing vetoes by H»»»
Sheikh Joaan meets with FIBA Secretary General
Mies, Switzerland: H E Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al Thani, Senior Vice President of the Association of National Olympic Committees (ANOC) and President of the Qatar Olympic Committee, met today with Andreas Zagklis, Secretary General of the International Basketball Federation (FIBA), at the federation»»»
Mojsilovic meets with KFOR commander
BELGRADE - Serbian Armed Forces Chief of General Staff Gen Milan Mojsilovic met with KFOR Commander Maj Gen Ozkan Ulutas in Belgrade on Thursday to discuss the security situation in Serbia's southern province of Kosovo-Metohija, and noted that unilateral moves by the provisional self-government ins»»»
US Congratulates Outgoing SPAK Chief Altin Dumani, Welcomes New Prosecutor General Klodian Braho The United States has congratulated outgoing head of Albania’s Special Anti-Corruption Prosecution Office (SPAK), Altin Dumani, praising his “exceptional ser
The United States has congratulated outgoing head of Albania’s Special Prosecution against Corruption (SPAK), Altin Dumani, praising his “exceptional service” only hours after Klodian Braho was elected as his successor. In a statement, the US Embassy to Tirana commended Dumani for his integrity and»»»
Sharjah announces the New Year's holiday
The emirate of Sharjah has announced New Year's holiday for 2026.Sharjah Resources announced that the New Year's holiday for 2026 will be on Thursday, January 1, 2026, for employees of government entities, bodies and institutions. They will all resume official working hours on Monday, January 5, 20»»»
Prime Minister receives phone call from UN Secretary-General
Doha: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani received a telephone call today from HE Secretary-General of the United Nations Antonio Guterres. The call dealt with discussing bilateral cooperation between the State of Qatar and the Unite»»»
Disney invests $1B in OpenAI, allows Sora character videos - UPI.com
Mickey Mouse dolls pictured Feb. 2018 at the 115th American International Toy Fair at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in New York City, N.Y. Under the agreement, Sora users can create content featuring icons like Mickey Mouse, Ariel, Cinderella, Iron Man and Darth Vader. File Photo by John An»»»
Argentina aims to mine more than 1 million tons of copper in 10 years - UPI.com
Although Argentina’s copper production is currently almost nonexistent, six large-scale mining projects are in different stages of development. Photo by Neta623/Pixabay BUENOS AIRES, Dec. 11 (UPI) -- Although Argentina's copper production is currently almost nonexistent, six large-scale mining proj»»»
Architects of artificial intelligence named Time Person of the Year - UPI.com
An illustration picture shows the introduction page of ChatGPT, an interactive AI chatbot model trained and developed by OpenAI. Time magazine named the creators of artificial intelligence as the Time Person of the Year. File Photo by Wu Hao/EPA-EFE Dec. 11 (UPI) -- Time magazine on Thursday named »»»
From Iran to China to Venezuela - how tanker seized by US hid true location
The oil tanker seized by US forces on Wednesday had a track record of faking or concealing its location information, apparently to hide its activities, ship tracking data shows. On Wednesday evening, the US confirmed that its forces seized a vessel during a helicopter-launched raid near the coast o»»»
Zelensky Says Possible to Hold 'All-Ukrainian Referendum' on Territorial Issue - Reports
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Volodymyr Zelensky considers possible to hold an all-Ukrainian referendum on territorial issues, Ukrainian broadcaster reported on Thursday. It is still unknown how it will take place, the broadcaster reported, citing Zelensky.Earlier in the day, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey L»»»
Director of the Szőlő Street juvenile detention centre under arrest
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40,000 gather in Abu Dhabi for BRIDGE Summit
Abu Dhabi’s inaugural BRIDGE Summit signals a pivotal shift in global media alliances and innovation, drawing tens of thousands and setting the stage for collaborative ventures that will influence the content sector. The first BRIDGE Summit 2025 wrapped up in Abu Dhabi after three days packed with »»»
Trump Reportedly Planning to Appoint US General to Command ISF in Gaza
President Donald Trump is planning to appoint an American two-star general to command the International Stabilization Force (ISF) in Gaza, according to two US officials and two Israeli officials. Despite the claims, Axios said a White House official said there have been discussions around the compo»»»
Biden, Neocons Didn’t Stop Easily Preventable Ukraine Crisis Because They See War as a ‘Table Game’
Former Biden European security policy architect Amanda Sloat’s bombshell admission that the conflict in Ukraine could have been prevented if the US pushed Kiev to drop its aspirations to join NATO reveals a deep rot in Washington, Karen Kwiatkowski has told Sputnik. “The diplomatic corps increasing»»»
Historic UAE-EU agreement aims to deepen bilateral cooperation
Senior officials from the United Arab Emirates and the European Union formally launched negotiations on a Strategic Partnership Agreement today, marking what both sides described as a major step forward in bilateral cooperation. Opening the event at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs headquarters, Afr»»»
Woman fired for getting to work 40 mins early each day
A woman in Spain earned herself pink slip by going to work early over a period of two years. Surprised and annoyed at the development, she dragged the company to court, challenging her termination. However, the court ruled against her. So here’s what went down. The 22-year-old would apparently get »»»