Aubrey and her wife are preparing to leave the United States for Costa Rica in January - a decision they haven't taken lightly, after building a life as homeowners in upstate New York. Aubrey says months of unease about the political climate in the United States - from debates over LGBTQ rights to »»»

India's Supreme Court prides itself on defending the rights of Dalits - historically the country's most oppressed citizens. But a new study argues that the court's own language has frequently reflected the caste hierarchies it aims to erase. About 160 million Indians are Dalits, once called "untouc»»»

The Apple logo is displayed prominently at the Apple store in Chicago. On Monday, Apple announced its artificial intelligence chief, John Giannandrea, will retire next year in an AI leadership shakeup following Siri delays. File Photo by Brian Kersey/UPI | License Photo Dec. 1 (UPI) -- Apple's arti»»»

A US admiral acting under the authority of Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth ordered a "double-tap" military operation that targeted survivors of an initial attack on an alleged drug smuggling boat, the White House said Monday. The legality of the Trump administration's deadly strikes against alleged »»»

1 of 8 | Flowers and an American flag is seen as part of a memorial outside the Farragut West Metro Station in Washington, D.C., five days after two National Guard members from West Virginia were shot. Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo Dec. 1 (UPI) -- The medical condition is improving for U»»»

Twenty-one children are among 33 people who have died in Cuba of the mosquito-borne chikungunya and dengue viruses since July, authorities said Monday. Most of the deaths were attributed to chikungunya — characterised by fever and joint pain that can be debilitating but rarely fatal — while the flu»»»

In a spotless, hushed factory near Hamburg in northern Germany, industrial robots stand ready to assemble the components of electrolysers. These devices split water into oxygen and hydrogen. The ones manufactured by Quest One use proton exchange membranes to accomplish this. The robotic arms crafti»»»

Share: Pope Leo has urged Lebanese people, and in particular Christians, to remain in the country despite years of conflict and the threat of the Islamic State. Leo arrived in Lebanon on Sunday for his first trip as pope. In his opening speech, he challenged the country’s political leaders to put a»»»

Washington DC: Amid speculation about the US President's health. White House has released the results of Donald Trump's MRI scan, which the Republican leader underwent in October. Trump had been under growing pressure to disclose his medical test results after several Democrats, including Minnesota»»»

Share: Pope Leo XIV got a rockstar welcome from thousands of Lebanese youth on Monday, bringing them a message of hope on the second day of his visit to the crisis-hit country. Locals have joyfully welcomed the American pontiff, turning out in their thousands to his public appearances and lining st»»»

KUWAIT, Dec 1 (KUNA) -- 1949 -- The health department bought the first ambulance vehicle, a Ford that could carry more than a patient at once. 1958 -- The first edition of Al-Arabi magazine was published. The magazine, released by the Ministry of Information, was read in all Arab countries. Thee fi»»»

ISLAMABAD, Dec 1 (KUNA) -- Islamabad and Cairo on Monday discussed bilateral relations with a particular focus on defense and security cooperation during a meeting between visiting Egyptian Foreign Minister Bader Abdulaty and Pakistanآ’s Chief of Army Staff, Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir in eastern»»»

KUWAIT, Dec 1 (KUNA) -- Kuwait Petroleum Corporation's (KPC) CEO Sheikh Nawaf Saud Al-Nasser Al-Sabah affirmed on Monday that the recently launched Excellence Award reflects a long-standing institutional approach to excellence and innovation, and creativity across all its subsidiaries.Sheikh Nawaf »»»

KUWAIT, Dec 1 (KUNA) -- Minister of State for Communications Affairs Omar Al-Omar on Monday emphasized the State of Kuwait Government commitment to advancing the national digital infrastructure and regulatory readiness.Minister Al-Omar, who hosted a conversation grouping private and public sectors'»»»

From AI nostalgia filters to spaceflight stunts, toy obsessions, and accidental scandals, 2025 has become a year defined by the stories we shared — and the ones that unexpectedly consumed the internet. A Studio Ghibli–style AI selfie trend turned feeds into animated dreamscapes, while Katy Perry’s »»»

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has arrived in Dublin in the Republic of Ireland for am official one day visit. The Ukrainian president will meet Taoiseach (Irish Prime Minister) Micheál Martin for a bilateral meeting and pay a courtesy visit to newly inaugurated Irish president Catherine Co»»»

E-commerce firm Coupang, South Korea's largest online retailer, has apologized for a data-breach affecting nearly 34 million of its customers. "We express regret over the recent incident," the company said. File Photo courtesy of Coupang Dec. 1 (UPI) -- Coupang, South Korea's largest online retaile»»»

US President Donald Trump "remains in excellent overall health" after undergoing a preventative MRI, according to his White House physician. Captain Sean Barbabella released a memo on Monday that said advanced imaging of the 79-year-old president's heart and abdomen came back "perfectly normal". He»»»

The largest peaceful protest in many years was marred by a group of hooded hooligans, said Sofia Mayor Vasil Terziev here Monday. He made a comment on Bulgarian National Television after a large peaceful protest against the government's budget plans took a turn to ugly scenes with hooded and masked»»»

Tribune News Network Doha The Qatar Financial Centre (QFC), a leading onshore financial and business centre in the region, hosted ‘QFC Connect,’ a flagship networking engagement that facilitates direct connection between QFC firms, QFC’s key partners and national entities driving Qatar’s business g»»»

At an event dedicated to innovation, mentorship and youth empowerment, Shell and Scuderia Ferrari HP hosted an exclusive trackside engagement with a select group of Shell Eco-marathon students from Qatari universities. The event, held at Lusail International Circuit ahead of the Qatar Grand Prix, o»»»

QNA Doha In a spectacular global ceremony that was dazzling in every way, the 11th FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2025 was inaugurated on Monday evening at Al Bayt Stadium in Al Khor in front of more than 60,000 spectators who filled the stadium’s stands, sent several messages, both sporting and political, em»»»

One of the four sons of notorious Mexican drug kingpin Joaquín El Chapo Guzmán has pleaded guilty to drug trafficking charges in a US court. Joaquín Guzmán López's guilty plea on Monday comes after US prosecutors pledged last May to not pursue the death penalty against him. Lopez, 39, is a member o»»»

Delyan Peevski, leader of DPS-New Beginning, issued a sharp statement accusing President Rumen Radev of orchestrating the unrest, destruction and fires that unfolded (by provocateurs) in central Sofia tonight. According to Peevski, the events showed what he described as Radev’s “true face”, claimin»»»

Tens of thousands of citizens took to the streets in Sofia and major regional centres across Bulgaria on Monday to protest the adoption of the 2026 State Budget Bill. Protests were held in Plovdiv, Varna, Burgas, Ruse, Pleven, Stara Zagora, Lovech, Veliko Tarnovo, Dobrich, Blagoevgrad, Sliven, Shum»»»

A top US Navy commander ordered a second round of military strikes on an alleged Venezuelan drug boat, the White House has confirmed. "Admiral (Frank) Bradley worked well within his authority and the law" in ordering the additional strikes, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said on Monda»»»

President Rumen Radev issued an urgent appeal on social media late this evening, demanding the resignation of the government and the scheduling of early parliamentary elections. His statement came as protests unfolded nationwide and as confrontations intensified in central Sofia. Radev described th»»»

This is not a clash between police and protesters, but a provocation by the mafia which aims to confront, President Rumen Radev wrote on his Facebook profile late on Monday, commenting the nationwide protests against the 2026 State Budget Bill, which led to clashes between protesters and police in »»»

1 of 2 | People check in for flights for Thanksgiving holiday travel at O'Hare International Airport in Chicago this past week. The TSA announced Monday that fliers who don't have an acceptable REAL ID or passport can pay a $45 fee and use Confirm.ID, a modernized identity verification system to co»»»

NATO members in Europe are pressing Washington to maintain its troop presence in the region, stressing that November drills in Romania highlighted European countries’ dependence on US support, Bloomberg has reported. The US has already reduced its military presence on the continent with further wit»»»

Security guarantees for Ukraine remained unresolved after the latest talks between Kiev and Washington on ending the conflict with Russia, the Wall Street Journal reported on Sunday, citing officials. Negotiators also discussed potential election timelines and territorial issues. The Ukrainian dele»»»

1 of 2 | President of Venezuela Nicolas Maduro (C), holds the Venezuelan independence hero Simon Bolivar's "Sword of Peru" alongside Minister of Defense Vladimir Padrino Lopez during a military ceremony commemorating the 200th anniversary of the Venezuelan independence hero Simon Bolivar, in Caraca»»»

Abu Dhabi: President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan attended a reception on Monday celebrating the group wedding of several members of the Al Hawashim tribe at Majlis Al Hawashim in Abu Dhabi. Sheikh Mohamed congratulated the newlyweds and their families, wishing them happiness and»»»

Luigi Mangione, the man accused of fatally shooting United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson in Manhattan a year ago this week, has appeared in court as his lawyers challenge the admissibility of key evidence in his case. Mr Mangione, 27, has pleaded not guilty to both state and federal murder charges,»»»

Mass demonstrations against Budget 2026 drew large crowds in several major Bulgarian cities, with thousands taking to the streets to demand the withdrawal of the draft financial plan. The rally in Sofia began shortly after 6:00 p.m. around the Triangle of Power and quickly filled the area with part»»»

Share: At an ecumenical and interreligious encounter in Beirut, Pope Leo XIV upholds the Catholic Church’s desire to foster dialogue inspired by divine love, so as to affirm the dignity of every human being. Pope Leo XIV met with Christian and interreligious leaders at Martyr’s Square in Beirut on »»»

The Gaza Ministry of Health said on Monday that the bodies of nine Palestinians were recovered from under the rubble over the past 24 hours, along with one reported injury. This brings the total number of deaths recorded since the ceasefire took effect on October 11, 2025, to 356, with 909 injured »»»

Egypt will host the 24th Meeting of the Contracting Parties to the Barcelona Convention (COP24) from December 2 to 5, bringing together environment ministers and representatives from 21 Mediterranean countries, along with senior officials from the UN Environment Programme (UNEP), the Ministry of En»»»

Head of the Egyptian Commercial Service (ECS) Abdel Aziz El-Sherif met with US Foreign Commercial Service Officer Paul Oliva and Jennifer Patterson, who oversees trade and investment at the Economic Office of the US Embassy in Cairo, as part of ongoing efforts to advance economic, trade, and invest»»»

A China Eastern Airbus A320 arrives at Beijing's international airport on April 10, 2019. Airbus A320 planes were grounded to fix a softweatre glitch. File Photo by Stephen Shaver/UPI | License Photo Dec. 1 (UPI) -- Airbus' stock shares declined on Monday after the European aerospace manufacturer a»»»

Sharjah: Sharjah Police have reminded motorists that joining unauthorised car rallies or gatherings without a permit is a traffic offence. Violators face a Dh500 fine, four black points, and a 15-day vehicle impound, as outlined in Article 94 of the traffic law. In a message shared through its “Com»»»

MOSCOW, December 1 (Sputnik) - Cooperation in the area is possible if Washington has an appropriate attitude to the matter, Russian Security Council Deputy Secretary Oleg Khramov says. "The resumption of cooperation with the United States in this area and further cooperation are possible if Washing»»»

Car-sharing platform Zipcar has said it is to close its UK operations by the end of the year. The US-based company, which is owned by car rental giant Avis Budget, told customers it will temporarily suspend new bookings after 31 December, pending the outcome of a consultation with its 71 staff memb»»»

MOSCOW, December 1 (Sputnik) - EU countries are unwilling to share in the potential legal fallout associated with the use of immobilized Russian assets, Belgian Foreign Minister Maxime Prevot has said. "The best way to provide Ukraine with the rapid financial assistance it needs is through a joint »»»

The European country has the absolute worst track record on this score, the tech billionaire believes. MOSCOW, December 1 (Sputnik) - Telegram founder Pavel Durov blasted France on Monday for persecuting tech companies, saying its record is worse than any other country's. "Persecuting tech companie»»»

The United States and the United Kingdom have reached a trade deal on pharmaceuticals manufactured in Britain. File Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo Dec. 1 (UPI) -- The United States and the United Kingdom have agreed on a zero-tariffs deal for medications manufactured in the U.K. In the»»»

Starbucks has agreed pay more than $35m (£26m) to thousands of workers in New York City, to settle the city's claims that the company denied them stable schedules and arbitrarily slashed their hours. Over 15,000 hourly workers are set to receive $50 for each week they worked during from July 2021 t»»»

Mindich, the co-owner of Zelensky co-founded production company Kvartal 95, fled Ukraine for Israel last month as anti-corruption investigators closed in on a $100 million corruption scheme involving skimming vast sums of money from energy-related construction projects. MOSCOW, December 1 (Sputnik)»»»

If projections hold, the Latin American-Caribbean region would mark 16 consecutive years of growth in money sent home by migrants, solidifying remittances as one of its main sources of external income. File photo by Qudratullah Razwan/WPA Dec. 1 (UPI) -- Money sent home from abroad to Latin America»»»

Pope Leo gathered leaders of Lebanon's religious communities next to the old frontline of the country's sectarian civil war on Monday and urged peaceful coexistence in a region beset by bloodshed and tumult. "May every bell toll, every adhan, every call to prayer blend into a single, soaring hymn,"»»»