DNA evidence solves 1987 Colorado murder to 'prolific' serial killer - UPI.com
Dec. 3 (UPI) -- DNA matched a known serial killer to the death of a Colorado woman nearly 40 years ago. Rhonda Marie Fisher was found dead on April 1, 1987. Fisher, 30, was reportedly sexually assaulted and strangled to death when her body was discovered 35 miles south of Denver along a rural highw»»»
Producer Price Index of Industrial sector falls 3.64% in October
Doha, Qatar: The Producer Price Index (PPI) of the State's Industrial sector registered 100.72 points in October, showing a decrease of 3.64 percent when compared to the previous month, September 2025, and a 10.61 percent decrease compared to the same month of the previous year (October 2024). The »»»
Lebanon PM Says Truce Monitor Negotiations with Israel Not Peace Talks
Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam on Wednesday said new negotiations with Israel taking place under the auspices of a ceasefire monitoring mechanism were not broader peace talks, while adding his country was open to the mechanism verifying efforts to disarm Hezbollah. Israel and Lebanon have tech»»»
US Opens New Mega Consulate in Iraq's Kurdistan
The United States inaugurated a new mega consulate on Wednesday in Erbil, the capital of the autonomous Kurdistan region in northern Iraq. The US has had a consulate in Erbil since 2011, but the new, larger complex spans 50 acres. The project "is a physical symbol of America's long-term partnership»»»
Trump says he is pardoning Democratic congressman in bribery case
US President Donald Trump has said he will pardon Democratic congressman Henry Cuellar, who was charged last year with accepting around $600,000 (£478,000) in bribes. On social media, Trump said he would issue a "full and unconditional" pardon of the Texas representative and his wife, Imelda Cuella»»»
Eye on Africa - Nigerian General Christopher Musa returns to government as defence minister
In tonight's edition: A month after losing his job as chief of defence staff amidst coup concerns, Nigerian General Christopher Musa returns to government as the country's minister of defence. Also, a well-known South African radio presenter has been accused of recruiting young men to join the»»»
Study reveals 'persistent danger' from Israel's white phosphorus strikes in southern Lebanon
An investigation mapping out 248 strikes highlights Israel's use of white phosphorus during the recent conflict in southern Lebanon between October 2023 and November 2024. Open-source researcher Ahmad Baydoun, who conducted the study, emphasises the serious and ongoing concerns regarding the substa»»»
Fujairah Police seize 27 vehicles over UAE National Day holiday
Fujairah: Police in Fujairah have referred 16 young men to the Public Prosecution and impounded 27 vehicles after a series of reckless incidents were reported in the Al Faqeet area during the National Day holidays. According to Fujairah Police, the violations occurred between November 28 and Decemb»»»
Israel Says Received Presumed Remains of Gaza Hostage
Israel announced Wednesday it had received hostage remains found in Gaza from the Red Cross, which were being transported to the morgue for identification. It comes as the US-brokered ceasefire between Israel and Hamas remains fragile, with both sides accusing each other of violating the terms. Und»»»
No security guarantees for Ukraine – Finnish PM
Finland will not offer Ukraine NATO-style security guarantees, Prime Minister Petteri Orpo has declared. Kiev has been seeking formal security assurances from Western backers and insists they should come before any peace agreement with Moscow. Some media reports claimed that last month’s US peace r»»»
Merz approval rating hits record low
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has seen his approval rating fall to a record low 22%, placing him below the lowest point recorded for his predecessor, Olaf Scholz. According to a poll by the Forsa opinion research institute, which surveyed 2,501 people on behalf of NTV and RTL TV channels last we»»»
Belief in Russian defeat ‘a complete illusion’ – Belgium
Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever has launched a new attack on the EU’s plan to use frozen Russian assets for a loan to Ukraine, describing it as “a complete illusion” to think that Kiev could defeat Moscow and force it to pay reparations. Under the proposal, the bloc would leverage about €140 b»»»
President's Administration Criticizes Parliament’s “Lack of Will” to Hear Citizens on Euro Referendum
Responding to questions about the invitation for a Presidential Office representative to provide the President’s motives for a national referendum on the euro adoption to Parliament, the head of State’s administration said Wednesday that “this Parliament lacks the political will to hear the voice o»»»
Prime Minister participates in second working session of 46th GCC Supreme Council meeting, in presence of Italian Prime Minister
Manama: The Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani participated in the second working session of the 46th session of the Supreme Council of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), held in Manama, Bahrain, in the presence of Prime Minister o»»»
Prime Minister meets UN High Commissioner for Human Rights
Doha, Qatar: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani met Wednesday with United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights HE Volker Turk, currently visiting the country. During the meeting, they discussed the cooperation relations betwee»»»
European Commission proposes loan to Ukraine using Russia's frozen assets - UPI.com
President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen speaks outside the White House in Washington, D.C., on March 10, 2023. She said Wednesday that a reparation loan using Russia's frozen assets would give Ukraine the means to defend itself. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo Dec. 3»»»
Iraklio couple arrested in alleged child abuse case
A 32-year-old woman and 44-year-old man were arrested Wednesday around midday in Iraklio, Crete, over allegations of domestic abuse involving their eight children. The case came to light after an anonymous report to the child welfare group “The Smile of the Child” was forwarded to police. The coupl»»»
Srpska lista files complaint against commission decision not to certify it for polls
KOSOVSKA MITROVICA - Srpska lista leader Zlatan Elek said on Wednesday the Kosovo-Metohija Serb party had filed a complaint with a complaints and submissions panel against a decision by Pristina's central electoral commission not to certify it for the December 28 elections for the provincial assemb»»»
Trump to pardon Texas Democrat, wife, indicted on bribery charges - UPI.com
President Donald Trump said Wednesday that he will pardon Rep. Henry Cuellar, R-Texas, and his wife Imelda who were indicted for bribery and money laundering charges. File Photo by Kevin Dietsch/UPI | License Photo Dec. 3 (UPI) -- President Donald Trump announced on Truth Social that he is granting»»»
Iraq down Bahrain
DOHA: Four years ago, Iraq and Bahrain clashed in the same group, with both failing to advance; this time, the Lions of Mesopotamia took an important initial step to the knockouts in the FIFA Arab Cup with a 2-1 win in Doha. It took Iraq just ten minutes to strike as an Aymen Hussein effort was bun»»»
Greece faces prescription fraud epidemic
At least three serious cases of prescription fraud have been uncovered in Greece over the past five years, with one active investigation revealing a network of more than 140 suspects who allegedly defrauded the country’s largest health insurer, EOPYY. Kathimerini newspaper obtained judicial documen»»»
Presidency Criticizes Parliament’s “Lack of Will” to Hear Citizens on Euro Referendum
Responding to questions about the invitation for a Presidential Office representative to provide the President’s motives for a national referendum on the euro adoption to Parliament, the head of State’s administration said Wednesday that “this Parliament lacks the political will to hear the voice o»»»
Israel receives coffin that Palestinian groups say contains Gaza hostage's body
Israel has received via the Red Cross a coffin which Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad (PIJ) say contains the body of one of the last two deceased hostages still in Gaza, according to the Israeli prime minister's office. Israeli forces will now transfer the bodies to Israel's National Institute o»»»
Shocking new details: CCTV footage captured the moment a young man was killed with two blows at a Budapest nightclub
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European Chief Prosecutor Kovesi Arrives on Official Visit to Sofia, Meets Justice Minister
European Chief Prosecutor Laura Kovesi arrived on an official visit to Sofia, the Justice Ministry said on Wednesday. The reason for the visit is the opening of an standalone office of the European Public Prosecutor’s Office in the country. She met with Justice Minister Georgi Georgiev with whom sh»»»
Finance Bill 2026: Additional article on amendment to retirement system for MPs approved
Tunis, Dec. 3 (TAP) - The additional article of the 2026 Finance Bill, No. 113, concerning the amendment of the retirement system for Members of Parliament, was adopted on Wednesday with 77 votes in favor, 18 against, and 10 abstentions, during a...»»»
Things to do this weekend in Qatar (December 4-6, 2025)
Doha: A weekend filled with activities for people of all ages and interests. Coffee, Tea & Chocolate Festival December 4-13, 2025 4pm – 11pm Al Bidda Park The 10th edition of the Coffee, Tea & Chocolate festival is serving up international flavors and aromas, with fun activities for everyone, even »»»
Is Indian rupee crashing? Drops against UAE dirham sparks remittance surge
Dubai: The Indian rupee’s steep drop to 24.49 against the UAE dirham on Wednesday has opened one of the strongest payout windows in years for UAE-based Indian expats, be it workers, students or business owners looking to send money home. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances»»»
German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier visits London for state visit - UPI.com
1 of 2 | German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier, Britain's King Charles III, Britain's Queen Camilla and German First Lady Elke Buedenbender watch a welcoming ceremony at Windsor Castle Wednesday. Steinmeier is on a three-day state visit to the United Kingdom. Photo by Andy Rain/EPA Dec. 3 (UPI) »»»
Delta: Government shutdown cost airline $200M - UPI.com
A sign displays Terminal A in May at Newark Liberty International Airport in Newark, N.J. Delta Air Lines said Wednesday last month’s government shutdown cost it hundreds millions of dollars during the longest shutdown in U.S. history. File Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo Dec. 3 (UPI) -»»»
Unregulated mining expands across Mekong region, raising concerns - UPI.com
Unregulated mining operations are "fragmenting ecosystems, contaminating sediments and disrupting some of the most biodiverse freshwater systems in Asia,” said Brian Eyler, director of the Stimson Center’s Southeast Asia Program. File Photo by EPA Dec. 3 (UPI) -- Unregulated mining across the Mekon»»»
The Epstein-Israel link nobody wants you to take seriously
When I first moved to New York, I walked into my new dentist’s office and genuinely wondered whether I’d accidentally wandered into a Victoria’s Secret audition. The waiting room was full of stunning young women. Eventually I learned the dentist shared space with a modeling agency. You couldn’t tel»»»
Fabergé egg made for last Russian tsar smashes auction record
A Fabergé Imperial ‘Winter Egg’ commissioned for Russia’s last tsar, Nicholas II, sold for a record £22.9 ($30.2 million) at Christie’s in London on Tuesday, the auction house has announced. According to Christie’s, the public sale lasted about three minutes, and the buyer was not identified. The 1»»»
Witkoff-Zelensky meeting canceled – media
US special envoy Steve Witkoff and President Donald Trump’s son-in-law, Jared Kushner, canceled a planned meeting with Ukrainian leader Vladimir Zelensky in Europe and have flown back home, according to media reports. Zelensky earlier said he expected to hear back from the US delegation after its h»»»
Traffic at Kulata-Promachonas Border Crossing Temporarily Halted Due to Greek Farmers’ Protest
Greek border authorities have temporarily halted the passage of vehicles at the Kulata-Promachonas border control checkpoint between Bulgaria and Greece, Border Police General Directorate reported on Wednesday. Traffic has been suspended on both sides for all vehicles for an indefinite period due t»»»
Lead Poisoning Can Cause Severe Damage to the Nervous System and Brain
Researchers from the State University of Tyumen, together with colleagues from Kazakhstan, Azerbaijan, India, China and Saudi Arabia, have developed and tested a material capable of “capturing” lead from water in reservoirs. The material is based on humic acids extracted from coal.“We obtained lead»»»
Stock market edges up 0.1% on Wednesday
Tunis, Dec. 3 (TAP) - The stock market closed Wednesday’s session on an optimistic note.The Tunindex recorded a 0.1% increase, reaching 13,200.6 points, according to broker Tunisie Valeurs. In the absence of block trades, volumes were modest,...»»»
Ministry of Labour, BWI conclude roundtable discussions
Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Labour, in cooperation with the Building and Wood Workers' International (BWI), concluded Wednesday the roundtable discussions held over Dec. 1-2, 2025, with the participation of a select group of representatives from the relevant government entities, civil society orga»»»
No: 243, 3 December 2025, Regarding the Participation of H.E. Hakan Fidan, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Türkiye, in the 32nd Ministerial Council Meeting of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE)
H.E. Hakan Fidan, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Türkiye, will participate in the 32nd Ministerial Council Meeting of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE), to be hosted by the Chair-in-Office Finland, in Vienna on 4-5 December 2025.»»»
India's IndiGo airline cancels over 200 flights as disruptions escalate
IndiGo faced another difficult day on Wednesday as the airline cancelled more than 200 flights and delayed many others across airports nationwide. It marked the second straight day of major disruption for the carrier, which operates over 2,200 flights daily. Fresh data from the Ministry of Civil Av»»»
The 4th Media Expo Syria kicks off in Damascus
Damascus, Dec. 3 (SANA) The fourth edition of the Syrian International Media, Advertising, Printing and Supplies Exhibition, “Media Expo Syria,” kicked off Wednesday at the Damascus Fairgrounds. The event, organized by the Mashhadani International Group for Exhibitions and Conferences, witnesses Ar»»»
Indian expat strikes Dh25 million Big Ticket jackpot in Abu Dhabi
An Indian expat from Saudi Arabia has hit the jackpot, winning the Dh25 million grand prize in the Big Ticket Draw Series 281 held in Abu Dhabi today. Rajan PV scooped the prize with ticket number 282824, purchased on November 9. The draw was hosted by Richard and Bouchra, with last draw’s grand pr»»»
Defence Minister meets new US ambassador
Tunis, Dec. 3 (TAP) - Minister of National Defence, Khaled Shili met on Wednesday with new U.S. Ambassador to Tunisia, Bill Bazzi, on the the start of his tenure, the ministry said in a statement.The meeting provided an opportunity to review the...»»»
Prime minister participates in working session of GCC Supreme Council meeting in the presence of Italian PM
MANAMA: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani participated in the second working session of the 46th session of the Supreme Council of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), held in Manama, Bahrain, in the presence of Prime Minister of th»»»
Moscow’s Cooperation With Chinese Regions Topic of Shenzhen Forum
The international Dialogue for Development: Cooperation Between the City of Moscow and the Regions of the People’s Republic of China forum will be held on December 3 and 4 in Shenzhen, Deputy Mayor of Moscow for Transport and Industry Maksim Liksutov announced. “On behalf of Moscow Mayor Sergey Sob»»»
What the Prada takeover means for Versace and luxury fashion
Dubai: The $1.37 billion cash takeover of Versace by the Prada Group marks one of the most strategic luxury consolidations in Milan’s fashion history. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.Milan no longer has a clean divide between fashion tribes. Versace, known for maximal »»»
Russia’s First Yuan-Denominated Bond Highlights Growing Global Use of the RMB
The Russian Finance Ministry announced that it will issue government bonds denominated in RMB for the first time; subscription registration begins on December 2. Previously, countries such as the UK and Indonesia had issued offshore yuan sovereign bonds - but this is the first time Moscow will do s»»»
VIDEO: Lusail City announces temporary road closures during FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2025
Doha, Qatar: Lusail City has announced that several roads will be temporarily closed from December 1 to 18, 2025, to support traffic management during the FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2025. Residents and visitors are urged to use the alternative routes provided in the official guidance video shared by Lusai»»»
UN Security Council to visit Syria in first-ever trip
Damascus, Dec. 3 (SANA) Representatives of the United Nations Security Council are set to arrive in Syria on Thursday in what will be the body’s first official visit to the country, coinciding with the first anniversary of Syria’s liberation and the fall of the deposed regime.During the visit, Secu»»»