'Give me Messi' - Fans react to World Cup draw at US watch party
At a viewing party in Philadelphia, dozens of football fans from around the world took refuge from frigid conditions as they watched the draw for next summer's men's World Cup on dozens of TVs. The glitzy event some 140 miles away at the John F Kennedy Center in Washington DC was attended by the le»»»
Thousands of School Students Protest in Germany Against Military Service Bill - Reports
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Thousands of school students took to the streets in major German cities on Friday in a show of protest against a new bill on the modernization of military service, German media reported. The bill was adopted by the federal parliament earlier in the day in a 323-272 vote with one »»»
Drug seized and several individuals Involved in trafficking them arrested (Interior Ministry)
Tunis, Dec. 5 (TAP) - The Ministry of the Interior detailed, in a statement issued Friday evening, the recent efforts of security units to counter drug trafficking.According to the statement, security units from the national police and national...»»»
Frank Gehry's most iconic work - in pictures
Frank Gehry, a provocative and creative force in architecture who has died aged 96, was behind some of the world's most intriguing buildings. Copyright 2025 BBC. All rights reserved. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking.»»»
President Radev Presents Badge of Honour to Firefighters, Volunteers for Their Contribution to Tackling Fires in 2025
President Rumen Radev awarded the Presidential Badge of Honour to five firefighters and volunteers for their active participation in combating this year’s large-scale fires and for their significant contribution to national security. The ceremony took place at the Presidency on Friday to mark Volun»»»
President of Republic visits Farhat Hached’s mausoleum and heads to Prime Ministry in Kasbah [Update 1]
Tunis, Dec. 5 (TAP) - President Kais Saied visited, on Friday morning, the mausoleum of martyr Farhat Hached on the 73rd anniversary of his assassination, where he recited Al-Fatiha in his memory in the presence of members of the martyr’s...»»»
Supreme Court to hear birthright citizenship case - UPI.com
1 of 3 | President Donald Trump takes questions during a press briefing after the Supreme Court released their final decisions of their term in June. The court ruled that individual judges cannot grant nationwide injunctions to block executive orders, including on Trump’s effort to eliminate birthr»»»
Meghan 'has reached out' to estranged father after amputation reports
The Duchess of Sussex has attempted to contact her estranged father, Thomas Markle, who is reported to be seriously ill in hospital in the Philippines. A spokesman for Meghan said: "I can confirm she has reached out to her father." Mr Markle is reported to have had his leg amputated during surgery.»»»
US waste in Afghanistan revealed
The US lost up to $29 billion to mismanagement and misconduct during its occupation of Afghanistan, all while pursuing unrealistic goals in the country, according to a new report from a government watchdog. Released on Wednesday, the report concludes a 17-year investigation by the Special Inspector»»»
US lobbying against von der Leyen plot to steal Russian assets – Bloomberg
The US is lobbying several EU members to block a plan to use frozen Russian assets as collateral for a €140 billion loan to Ukraine, in hopes of using the funds as leverage for a potential peace deal, Bloomberg reported on Friday, citing sources. Under the EU Commission’s latest proposal, the bloc »»»
Kanno brace fires Saudi Arabia into FIFA Arab Cup last eight with a game to spare
Doha: Saudi Arabia became the first team to reach the FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2026 quarter-finals on Friday after a 3-1 victory over Comoros in Group B, sealing qualification with one match to spare. In front of over 32,000 spectators at Al Bayt Stadium, Mohamed Kanno and captain Salem Al Dawsari were »»»
Interior Ministry organizes exhibition to promote awareness about narcotics act
KUWAIT, Dec 5 (KUNA) -- The General Directorate of Security Relations and Media of the Ministry of Interior opened on Thursday a field exhibition of the national campaign to promote awareness about the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act.The exhibition themed "We Protect the Homeland," i»»»
Today in Kuwait's history
KUWAIT, Dec 5 (KUNA) -- 1959 -- Kuwait Amir Sheikh Abdullah Al-Salem Al-Sabah signed decrees-into-law regarding the Kuwaiti citizenship, passports, and on foreigners' residency. 1963 -- Kuwait Amir Sheikh Abdullah Al-Salem Al-Sabah signed a law on statistics and census. Accordingly, the Central Sta»»»
Kuwait Amir congratulates Thailand on Nat'l Day
KUWAIT, Dec 5 (KUNA) -- His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah sent Friday a congratulatory cable to King of Thailand Maha Vajiralongkorn on the occasion of his country's National Day.In the cable, His Highness the Amir wished the King good health and for his country further»»»
Kuwait Crown Prince congratulates Thailand on Nat'l Day
KUWAIT, Dec 5 (KUNA) -- His Highness the Crown Prince Sheikh Sabah Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah on Friday sent a congratulatory cable to King of Thailand Maha Vajiralongkorn on the occasion of his country's National Day.In the cable, His Highness the Crown Prince wished the King good health and for his»»»
Navy probe IDs carrier strike group weaknesses after collision, loss of fighter jets - UPI.com
Investigations revealed operational weaknesses and how to improve them after separate incidents that damaged the aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman in February and caused the loss of three aircraft, according to a report released on Thursday. File Photo by MC1 Cody Beam/U.S. Navy/UPI | License Ph»»»
New flight suspensions leave Venezuela nearly isolated - UPI.com
A Copa Airlines sign on Thursday at Tocumen International Airport in Panama City, Panama, says that Copa is temporarily suspending flights to and from Caracas, Venezuela, "due to intermittent problems with one of the navigation signals." Photo by Bienvenido Velasco/EPA Dec. 5 (UPI) -- Venezuela is »»»
Arab, Muslim nations opposed to Israeli occupation plans to displace Palestinians
CAIRO, Dec 5 (KUNA) -- Foreign ministers of Egypt, Indonesia, Jordan, Pakistan, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Turkiye and the UAE expressed profound concern over the recent statements by the Israeli occupation authorities that they plan to reopen Rafah border crossing from one direction to force the Palesti»»»
Eight Arab Islamic countries express concern over Israeli statements on opening Rafah crossing in one direction to allow Gaza residents to cross into Egypt
Doha: The Foreign Ministers of the State of Qatar; the Arab Republic of Egypt; the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan; the United Arab Emirates; the Republic of Indonesia; the Islamic Republic of Pakistan; the Republic of Turkiye; and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia have expressed grave concern regarding stat»»»
New York Times sues Perplexity for copyright infringement with AI - UPI.com
The New York Times filed suit against artificial intelligence startup Perplexity for copyright infringement Friday. File Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo Dec. 5 (UPI) -- The New York Times has filed suit against artificial intelligence startup Perplexity for copyright infringement. The T»»»
Kuwait, France sign MoU to bolster cooperation in civil aviation
KUWAIT, Dec 5 (KUNA) -- Kuwait's Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Friday with the Director General of Civil Aviation of the French Republic in Paris.The MoU aims at enhancing cooperation efforts in the civil aviation sector between the two c»»»
Defence Minister meets Korean Ambassador
Tunis, Dec. 5 (TAP) – Ways to strengthen military cooperation between Tunisia and the Republic of Korea, and the search for mechanisms to expand its scope, was the focus of a meeting held on Friday morning between Minister of National Defence Khaled...»»»
Strumica mayor champions clean air for kids: Local schools, preschools get heavy-duty air purifiers
Strumica, 5 December 2025 (MIA) — The government has donated to four elementary schools and two preschools in Strumica high-efficiency, high-capacity air purifiers that remove at least 99.995% of airborne viruses, bacteria and other pathogens from the air, according to Strumica Mayor Petar Jankov i»»»
Legendary architect Frank Gehry dead aged 96
Frank Gehry, considered one of the most influential architects of the century, has died aged 96. Gehry is known for his avant garde, experimental style of architecture. His titanium-covered design of the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao in Spain catapulted him to fame in 1997. He sealed his daring reputati»»»
Qatar to face Switzerland in FIFA World Cup 2026 opener
Doha: Qatar will begin their FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign on June 13 against Switzerland after being drawn in Group B alongside the Red Crosses, co-hosts Canada and the winners of the UEFA Path A intercontinental play-off between Italy, Northern Ireland, Wales and Bosnia and Herzegovina. Qatar will»»»
BLM offering $1 Christmas trees, cords of wood in western states - UPI.com
The Bureau of Land Management is offering $1 Christmas tree permits for people to cut down their own tree from federal land this year. File Photo by Kevin Dietsch/UPI | License Photo Dec. 5 (UPI) -- The Bureau of Land Management announced Friday a new "One Dollar, One Tree" holiday savings plan for»»»