After months of trading insults, US President Donald Trump and incoming New York City mayor Zohran Mamdani smiled at each other, swapped compliments and pledged to collaborate on tackling crime and affordability in the nation's biggest city at an unexpectedly friendly meeting at the White House on »»»

Iraq’s Coordination Framework has reached what insiders describe as almost final criteria for choosing the next prime minister, the most important of which is that the nominee must not be focused on building a partisan model that would position him to join the alliance as a leader. While the final »»»

The air traffic control tower at Ronald Reagan National Airport is seen in Washington, D.C. on Oct. 27 during the federal government shutdown. Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo Nov. 21 (UPI) -- Bonuses of $10,000 will be awarded to 776 air traffic controllers and technicians with perfect att»»»

Johannesburg: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani arrived in the friendly Republic of South Africa to participate in the G20 Summit 2025, which will be held in Johannesburg on Saturday. His Highness was welcomed upon arrival at Oliver Reginald Tambo International Airport by ​​Minister of Fo»»»

Israel has returned to its policy of escalation as mediators work to resolve the issue of the three remaining bodies in the first stage of the Gaza ceasefire swap deal, and as preparations begin for the second stage after the United Nations Security Council approved the deployment of international »»»

Dubai: Dubai’s property landscape is shifting again, and one area steadily gaining momentum is Dubai Land, particularly the rapidly evolving Dubai Land Residence Complex (DLRC). For years, the district sat just outside the city’s core, offering space, value and access via major highways. Today, tha»»»

When it assumed the presidency of the G20 last year, South Africa hoped that as the first African country to host the gathering of world leaders, it could champion issues that mattered the most to developing nations. For instance, it wanted the 20 heads of state from the world's biggest economies t»»»

US President Donald Trump met New York City's newly elected mayor Zohran Mamdani at the White House in what was billed as the political showdown of the year - but instead became a praise fest. In his election victory speech, the self-described Democratic socialist mayor called Trump a "despot." And»»»

1 of 5 | President Donald Trump and New York City mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani said they had a productive meeting at the Oval Office at the White House on Friday. Photo by Yuri Gripas/UPI | License Photo Nov. 21 (UPI) -- President Donald Trump and New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani, from differ»»»

The Coast Guard has reversed course on swastikas and nooses, saying they are "hate symbols" hours after reportedly issuing guidance calling them "potentially divisive." File photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo Nov. 21 (UPI) -- The U.S. Coast Guard has reversed course on swastikas and nooses»»»

Tunis, Nov 21 (TAP) – Minister of Economy and Planning Samir Abdel Hafiz affirmed that statistical data in Tunisia are transparent and that all figures, whether positive or negative, are published, adding that a new Statistics Law will be introduced...»»»

Bosnia & Herzegovina’s Minister of Foreign Trade Staša Košarac has sent a Nazi-era military helmet and a strongly worded letter to the country’s international overseer, Christian Schmidt, prompting widespread criticism and concern over rising political tensions. The act is a new escalation in the o»»»

Global gold production continues to rise, setting new records. According to the World Gold Council, mine production reached approximately 3,660 tonnes in 2024, with projections suggesting it could surpass 3,750 tonnes in 2025 — the highest-ever recorded. ​ Gold remains in high demand due to its his»»»

Lizbeth Perez looks fearful as she gazes out onto the postcard-perfect fishing bay of Taganga, on Colombia's Caribbean coast, recalling the moment she last spoke to her uncle in September. "He was a kind man, a good person, a friend. A good father, uncle son. He was a cheerful person. He loved his »»»

Tunis, Nov 21 (TAP) – The joint plenary session of the Assembly of People's Representatives and the National Council of Districts and Regions commenced on Friday evening the presentation and discussion of the mission assigned to the Provisional...»»»

Serbia's president, Aleksandar Vucic, has described an allegation that he was involved in "sniper tourism" during the siege of Sarajevo as a "lie". It follows a complaint submitted to Italian prosecutors by a Croatian journalist, who claimed that video from the 1990s and subsequent testimony by Bos»»»

JOHANNESBURG: His Highness the Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani arrived in the friendly Republic of South Africa to participate in the G20 Summit 2025, which will be held in Johannesburg. Upon his arrival at Oliver Reginald Tambo International Airport, His Highness was rec»»»

Tunis, Nov 21 (TAP) – Minister of Economy and Planning Samir Abdel Hafiz revealed that a project is underway to consolidate most of the bodies in charge with promoting and supporting investment, with a view to establish a framework tailored to...»»»

KINSHASA: His Highnessthe Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani left the friendly Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) after a state visit, heading to the Republic of South Africa to participate in the 2025 G20 Summit in Johannesburg. HH the Amir was seen off upon departure a»»»

Tunis, Nov 21 (TAP) – Minister of Economy and Planning Samir Abdel Hafiz affirmed regarding the setting and realisation of this year’s economic targets that “the margin of error in our forecasts is roughly equal to, or lower than, that of...»»»

Police are in the process of moving five remanded prisoners considered “high-risk” from Crete to prisons in other parts of the country. The five were involved in the recent killings in the village of Vorizia, the result of a vendetta that pitted two families against each other. Cretan website Neakr»»»

Former President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton are scheduled to testify about their relationships with Jeffrey Epstein before the House Oversight Committee on December 17 and 18, respectively. Pool File Photo by Olivier Douliery/UPI | License Photo Nov. 21 (UPI) -- Hous»»»

The UK’s central and local governments failed in their handling of the Covid-19 crisis, leading to thousands of additional deaths, according to a damning report from the official public inquiry into the pandemic response. Authorities in England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland did “too little»»»

KINSHASA: His Highness the Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani and President of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) HE Felix Tshisekedi held an official session of talks at the Presidential Office in Kinshasa. At the outset of the session, President Felix Tshisekedi we»»»

KINSHASA: His Highness the Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani and President of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) HEFelix Tshisekedi witnessed the signing ceremony of an agreement and several memoranda of understanding (MoUs) between the two countries at the Presidential»»»

The EU must offer to lift sanctions against Russia in order to get out of its “diplomatic isolation” and regain influence in the Ukraine peace process, veteran German politician Sahra Wagenknecht has said. In a post on X on Thursday, she wrote that German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul was not ev»»»

Firefighters received 367 calls from early morning until 4:30 p.m. Friday as heavy rainfall impacted Corfu and the Epirus region. In the Ionian Islands, Corfu accounted for 180 calls, mainly from Sidari, Agios Stefanos Avliotes, Roda and Kassiopi. Crews carried out 18 water pumping operations and r»»»

ISLAMABAD, Nov 20 (KUNA) -- Pakistan's military confirmed on Thursday that 30 militants were killed in a series of security operations conducted in the northern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KPK) province, which borders Afghanistan.Earlier that day, the Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR), the military's »»»

KUWAIT -- The 48th Kuwait International Book Fair honors Mohammad bin Al Zubair, a retired Economic Planning Advisor to the Sultan of Oman and founder of the Bait Al Zubair Foundation. KUWAIT -- The Ministry of Foreign Affairs strongly condemns the deadly airstrikes by the Israeli occupation forces»»»

KUWAIT, Nov 21 (KUNA) -- 1964 -- State of Kuwait opened its embassy in Germany. 1990-- A 35-member advisory authority was formed and chaired by Crown Prince and Prime Minister Sheikh Saad Al-Abdullah Al-Sabah with the mandate of giving advice for the Crown Prince to mobilize all capabilities to lib»»»

Finley the grizzly bear enjoys a pumpkin at the Saint Louis Zoo in 2017. Friday, a grizzly attacked a group of children and teachers Thursday in British Columbia, Canada. File Photo by Bill Greenblatt/UPI | License Photo Nov. 21 (UPI) -- Students and teachers were injured during a grizzly bear atta»»»

A Michigan man visiting a Detroit store decided to buy a Blazing Suits scratch-off lottery ticket that had been rejected by another customer and it earned him a $1 million top prize. Photo courtesy of the Michigan Lottery Nov. 21 (UPI) -- A Michigan man decided to buy a scratch-off lottery ticket r»»»

Kinshasa: Qatar Investment Authority (QIA) announced today the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Ivanhoe Mines, a Canadian mining, development, and exploration company operating in South Africa and the Democratic Republic of Congo. In a statement, QIA explained that this strategic»»»

Kinshasa: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani affirmed that he held fruitful talks today with President of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) HE Felix Tshisekedi on bilateral cooperation between the two countries across various fields. In a post on His Highness' official account on »»»

ISLAMABAD, Nov 21 (KUNA) -- At least 13 militants were killed in two separate security operations in Pakistan's northern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KPK) province bordering Afghanistan on Friday.According to a press release by Pakistan military's media wing Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR), a joint i»»»

Dubai: Abu Dhabi heavyweight International Holding Company (IHC) says it is assessing a possible purchase of overseas assets owned by Lukoil, Russia’s second-largest oil company, and has notified the U.S. Treasury of its interest. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The mo»»»

Minister of Economy and Industry Nidal al-Shaar met with Signe Brudeset, Director General for Regional Department at the Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs , and Hilde Haraldstad, Chargé d’Affaires of the Norwegian Embassy in Damascus, to discuss prospects for strengthening bilateral cooperation»»»

Bank of Greece Governor Yannis Stournaras told an Athens misdemeanor court he had been the target of a “vulgar attack” and a “carelessly staged conspiracy,” testifying in the appeal trial of two former protected witnesses in the Novartis case. Stournaras, appearing as witness and complainant, said »»»

The Bureau of Labor Statistics won't release the November Consumer Price Index report in time for the Federal Reserve's December meeting. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo Nov. 21 (UPI) -- The Bureau of Labor Statistics said Friday it won't deliver the October Consumer Price Index report,»»»

U.S. President Donald Trump has officially removed of a 40% tariff on certain agricultural imports from Brazil, including coffee, tea and tropical fruits. Photo by Nathan Howard/UPI | License Photo Nov. 21 (UPI) -- U.S. President Donald Trump has officially removed of a 40% tariff on certain agricu»»»

Cecilia Perez, Paraguay's former justice minister, said weak state presence along Paraguay's stretch of the Bioceanic Corridor could turn the new highway into a strategic route for organized crime once it becomes fully operational. File Photo by Nathalia Aguilar/EPA Nov. 21 (UPI) -- Former Paraguay»»»

Dubai: Adnoc's XRG has received the last regulatory clearances for its acquisition of Covestro AG, marking a significant milestone after nearly a year of scrutiny under multiple EU review processes. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.With Germany’s Federal Ministry for Ec»»»

The U.S. Department of Transportation announced a new, high-tech crash test dummy that is designed to better represent a small woman. Photo courtesy U.S. Department of Transportation Nov. 21 (UPI) -- The Department of Transportation has introduced new crash test dummies that have a specifically sma»»»

A 31-year-old man has been jailed for 12 years after being convicted of the death of a 20-year-old in a traffic accident that occurred in early January 2022 in the Imathia region. Thessaloniki’s Three-Member Court of Appeal found him guilty of dangerous driving causing death and bodily harm. Accord»»»

A jury on Friday found Blendon Township (Ohio) Police Officer Connor Grub not guilty of any crimes in the 2023 shooting death of Ta'Kiya King. File Photo by Justin Lane/EPA-EFE Nov. 21 (UPI) -- A Franklin County, Ohio, jury on Friday found Blendon Township police officer Connor Grubb not guilty in »»»

BEIRUT, Nov 21 (KUNA) -- The Israeli occupation forces launched a drone attack on a car in Faroun village, Bint Jbeil municipality, Nabatiye governorate, south Lebanon, on Friday.The attack killed at least one person, according to the emergency center of the Lebanese Ministry of Health.The Israeli »»»

Ukraine removed a key anti-corruption clause from the US-drafted peace proposal by eliminating an audit of international aid, the Wall Street Journal reported on Thursday, citing a senior US official. The reported 28-point draft agreement on the conflict with Russia would require Ukraine to leave t»»»

A 58-year-old man accused of involvement in the fatal November 1 shootout in Vorizia, Crete, has been released on conditional bail following testimony before an investigating magistrate. The man is the father of four men, two of whom were injured in the shootout, who have already been remanded in c»»»

President Joseph Aoun on Friday said that Lebanon "has grown tired of the state's absence" and "the Lebanese have grown exhausted of the projects of statelets." He also proposed a five-point initiative for negotiations with Israel, in a speech marking Independence Day. The following is the full Eng»»»

"They punished ordinary people. This is collective punishment." It's been more than nine months since 54-year-old Nehaya al-Jundi last saw her home in the Palestinian refugee camp of Nur Shams, in the occupied West Bank, after being forced to evacuate by the Israeli military. "They punished the inf»»»