UNITED NATIONS (Sputnik) - Beijing is pleased with the progress which has been made in negotiations on the Ukrainian conflict settlement, Deputy Permanent Representative of China to the United Nations Sun Lei said on Tuesday. “China welcomes such progress, supports all efforts leading up to peace, »»»

Abu Dhabi: The UAE is seeing fair to partly cloudy skies today, with low clouds forming over the islands and parts of the western region as temperatures rise slightly during the afternoon. According to the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM), humidity is set to increase overnight, particularly alo»»»

Saudi Arabia is moving into a pivotal phase driven by development financing that prioritizes impact, diversification, sustainability and the growth of human capital, while lifting overall quality of life. This shift, which marks a move from traditional financial support to measurable and lasting re»»»

Hussein al-Khawaja, chairman of the land transport committee at the Al-Ahsa Chamber, said the agreement to build a high speed electric passenger railway between Saudi Arabia and Qatar, the largest modern infrastructure venture ever undertaken by two Gulf states, ushers in a new chapter of economic »»»

MINNEAPOLIS: Federal agents used pepper spray to push through an angry crowd that blocked their vehicles as they checked identifications in a heavily Somali neighbourhood of Minneapolis on Tuesday, amid the Trump administration's ongoing crackdown targeting the community. City Council Member Jamal »»»

Hunger is spreading worldwide due to conflicts, climate change, and economic crises — not merely because of a lack of resources — amid a decline in international aid. This destabilises societies, intensifies competition over resources, enables extremist groups to use food as a recruitment tool, and»»»

1 of 3 | KISS bassist and co-founder Gene Simmons testified on behalf of music artists who are fighting to be paid royalties by AM/FM radio stations during a Senate Judiciary subcommittee hearing at the Capitol in Washington on Tuesday. Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo Dec. 9 (UPI) -- KISS »»»

Hyderabad: Telangana Rising Global Summit made history as 3,000 drones formed the world’s longest airborne sentence. The new Guinness World Record was created at the concluding session of the two-day event at the upcoming Bharat Future City on Tuesday night. The drones formed what is claimed to be »»»

With two strong, 7.0+ earthquakes slamming Alaska and Japan just days apart in early December 2025, seismologists are understandably jittery — could a bigger shaker be next? First up, Alaska got rocked on December 6 by a 7.0 magnitude beast near the Canadian border. Lucky for everyone, it was in a »»»

Dubai: Forget predictions — the data shows exactly which tech UAE shoppers and travelers already rely on. Eight in ten now turn to AI before buying anything. Crypto is becoming a mainstream gift. Digital wallets are edging out cash. And roaming bills are finally being tackled with eSIMs. Sign up fo»»»

Fujairah: The Fujairah office of Midocean University, which lost UAE ministry recognition this week, was operating far beyond its stated purpose, resulting in serious violations that led to the ministry’s action. The Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research (MoHESR) on Monday announced »»»

President Donald Trump might pardon imprisoned former Mesa County, Colo., Clerk Tina Peters after a federal judge on Monday denied her writ of habeas corpus petition. Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo Dec. 9 (UPI) -- Former Colorado clerk Tina Peters seeks a pardon from President Donald Trum»»»

Australia's landmark social media ban took effect at midnight December 10, 2025, blocking millions of children under 16 from platforms like Instagram, Youtube Facebook, TikTok, and Snapchat, with fines up to A$49.5 million ($33 million) for non-compliance. Platforms must now use age verification — »»»

There is a sense of disbelief in this Sierra Leonean village as people weep in front of the bodies of two teenage boys wrapped in white cloth. The day before, 16-year-old Mohamed Bangura and 17-year-old Yayah Jenneh left their homes in Nyimbadu, in the country's Eastern Province, hoping to earn a l»»»

Rishabh Rajput and Sonali Chouksey met in college 11 years ago, fell in love and married last month. Photos and videos from their colourful wedding showed the happy couple from the central Indian state of Madhya Pradesh performing rituals and posing in their finery. But when they shared their happi»»»

UNITED NATIONS: The United Nations chief called on Yemen’s Houthi rebels on Tuesday not to prosecute detained UN personnel and to work “in good faith” to immediately release all detained staff from the UN and foreign agencies and missions. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres condemned the referrals »»»

Exactly one year ago, two police officers walked into a McDonald's in Pennsylvania and encountered Luigi Mangione, the man suspected of killing a health care executive in New York City. On Tuesday, Manhattan prosecutors released partial footage of that encounter, as his attorneys fight to disqualif»»»

The State of Qatar, represented by the Administrative Control and Transparency Authority, is hosting the 11th session of the Conference of the States Parties to the United Nations Convention against Corruption from December 15 to 19. The event will address many issues related to combating corruptio»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Foundation’s Doha Debates spotlighted the practice of high-stakes negotiation with a special live episode of its award-winning podcast with Foreign Policy, ‘The Negotiators’, at Doha Forum, following the launch of fifth season of podcast series on December 1. Held in»»»

Tribune News Network Doha The Annual Sports Day of Ideal Indian School concluded recently with great fanfare, highlighted by a spectacular display featuring 1,200 students. The two-day celebration marked the 41st Annual Sports Day of the Morning Session and the 2nd Annual Sports Day of the Evening »»»

Ashraf Siddiqui Doha Former President of Finland Tarja Halonen and member of the UNSG’s High-Level Advisory Board in Mediation has expressed her happiness to be back in Doha, hoping to see stronger cooperation between Gulf and Nordic nations, especially in education. Talking exclusively to Qatar Tr»»»

QNA Doha Minister of Interior and Commander of the Internal Security Force (Lekhwiya) HE Sheikh Khalifa bin Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani visited the National Command Center (NCC) on Tuesday, in the company of Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) of the United States of America Kashya»»»

QNA Doha The Human Rights Department at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, in cooperation with the United Nations Training and Documentation Centre for South-West Asia and the Arab Region, organised a roundtable on exchanging best practices to end violence against women and girls, as part of the acti»»»

International talks to revolutionise how the European Court of Human Rights handles migration cases will begin on Wednesday. The British government is urging partners to modernise the way states tackle the continent-wide illegal migration crisis. The talks are the most significant sign yet that int»»»

The proposed 2026 State Budget Bill is the result of a consensus reached between employers and trade unions, Chair of the Parliamentary Health Committee Kostadin Angelov (GERB–UDF) told journalists on Tuesday. Angelov commented on the revised draft budget of the National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF»»»

A woman and her dogs bundle up in New York City during 2018's hard winter conditions. Experts say some pets need coats and winter wear more than others, and dogs that benefit the most include small breeds, puppies and senior dogs. File Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo Winter ushers in a »»»

NEW YORK, Dec 9 (KUNA) -- The United Nations and its partners launched a USD 33 billion global humanitarian appeal to assist 135 million people across 50 countries in 2026.The announcement came in a report issued late Monday by the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA), titl»»»

A suspect is in custody after a shooting at a Kentucky State University (KSU) in the city of Frankfort, officials say. "At this time, we are aware of some injuries," Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear said. "We will share more information as available." It is not yet clear how many people were injured,»»»

Australian youth younger than 16 are losing access to their social media accounts amid a national law that takes effect on Wednesday. File Photo by LoboStudioHamburg/Pixabay Dec. 9 (UPI) -- Australian youth under age 16 are losing access to their social media accounts amid a national law that takes»»»

NEW YORK, Dec 9 (KUNA) -- Kuwait reaffirmed on Monday its commitment to fulfilling its legal and moral obligations to protect the marine environment and preserve its resources for future generations, in accordance with the principles of international law.Kuwait's Second Secretary Abdulrahman Al-Ajm»»»

3264960 KUWAIT -- Minister of State for Municipal Affairs and Minister of State for Housing Affairs Abdullatif Al-Mashari emphasized the necessity of adopting modern digital technologies to keep pace with development requirements and enhance performance, thereby developing the housing sector in Kuw»»»

KUWAIT, Dec 9 (KUNA) -- 1971 -- Mullah Marshad Mohammad Al-Sulaiman, who established a school named after him, passed away at the age of 64. Al-Sulaiman's career in education spanned around 30 years. His school was closed in 1956. 2000 -- The Arab Gulf Program for United Nations Development Organiz»»»

Doha: HE Minister of Interior and Commander of the Internal Security Force (Lekhwiya) Sheikh Khalifa bin Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani visited the National Command Center (NCC) on Tuesday, accompanied by HE Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) of the friendly United States of America,»»»

A press conference by María Corina Machado - the Nobel Peace Prize laureate, who is currently in-hiding - was cancelled on Tuesday, with the Nobel Institute saying they are "in the dark" about her whereabouts. Machado is Venezuela's opposition leader and has been in hiding since the country's dispu»»»

The chancellor's Budget could reduce inflation by 0.5% next year, a Bank of England deputy governor has said. Clare Lombardelli told the Commons' Treasury committee that measures announced by Rachel Reeves in November will slow the rate at which prices are increasing from April 2026. Speaking to MP»»»

Job openings rose slightly in October, despite predictions. File Photo by Jim Ruymen/UPI | License Photo Dec. 9 (UPI) -- Job openings inched up slightly in October, despite fears of shrinkage. The Bureau of Labor Statistics released its government shutdown-delayed October Job Openings and Labor Tur»»»

US President Donald Trump has denounced Western Europe as a “decaying” group of nations led by “weak” leaders, accusing its governments of mishandling migration and failing to help end the Ukraine conflict. In an interview with Politico published on Tuesday, Trump described Western Europe’s politic»»»

Poland has received formal approval from the European Commission for state aid to build its first nuclear power plant, clearing a major financing hurdle. Prime Minister Donald Tusk said construction could start in December, with the full PLN 60 billion budget secured. The first PLN 4.6 billion in T»»»

Eurocash has unveiled a sweeping 2026–2027 strategy that triggers the largest restructuring in its history. The plan centers on transforming the Group into a fully integrated franchise organization under its “Network of People from Here” program, with a sharp pullback from operating its own Delikat»»»

1 of 3 | Executive Director of the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children's Exploited Children's Division Lauren Coffren speaks during a Senate Judiciary hearing on protecting children against online predators at the Capitol in Washington on Tuesday. Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License P»»»

Sharjah: Authorities in Sharjah have issued a public warning about the growing risks of AI-driven deepfake scams. Sophisticated forgeries can now be created with minimal effort, putting residents at risk of fraud and online deception. AI makes digital deception easier than everIn an awareness video»»»

Damascus, Dec.9 (SANA) Syria’s Permanent Mission to the United Nations hosted a ceremony on Wednesday to mark the First Liberation Day, drawing diplomats from UN member states and senior officials from the international body. Syria’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Ibrahim Olabi, sa»»»

A Cretan pulmonology professor has reported that 20 oncology patient appointments had to be cancelled at Iraklio University General Hospital due to the occupation of Iraklio Airport by protesting farmers. Professor Nikos Tzanakis, of the University of Crete Medical School, linked the disruption dir»»»

Billionaire Andrej Babis has been appointed as the Czech Republic's new prime minister, with his full cabinet expected to take office within days. His appointment followed a key demand from President Petr Pavel - a public pledge by Babis to relinquish control over his vast food-processing, agricult»»»

Pope Leo XIV meets with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky at Castel Gandolfo, Italy, Tuesday. Photo by Vatican Media/EPA Dec. 9 (UPI) -- Pope Leo XIV hosted Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in Castel Gandolfo on Tuesday, offering prayers for the safe return of Ukrainian prisoners of war »»»

US President Donald Trump will hold a rally in Pennsylvania on Tuesday where he is expected to defend his economic record and address voter concerns about the rising cost of living. His trip to the town of Mount Pocono comes as polls suggest public trust in his administration's handling of the econ»»»

An uninhabited island at the centre of a century-old Canada–US territorial dispute is back in the spotlight after a Canadian senator urged Ottawa to assert sovereignty over the piece of land. Senator Jim Quinn from New Brunswick has taken issue with an American boat tour group that describes Machia»»»

Tunis, Dec. 9 (TAP) - UN Assistant Secretary-General and Deputy Executive Director of UN Women, Nyaradzayi Gumbonzvanda, praised the achievements of women in Tunisia and the country’s leading role in international forums, particularly within the...»»»

GENEVA, Dec 9 (KUNA) -- UN Women's Policy Specialist on Ending Violence against Women and Girls Yeliz Osman warned of the escalating global crisis of online violence against women in the public sphere.In a press briefing in Geneva on Tuesday, she noted that seven in ten women human rights defenders»»»

Egypt stressed the need to speed up the formation of an international stability force in Gaza and establish a Palestinian technocratic committee to manage the enclave, Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty told US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Tuesday. During a phone call to discuss the implementatio»»»