Sri Lanka Cyclone Ditwah kills 69 people by flooding, mudslides - UPI.com
1 of 2 | Sri Lankan flood victims wade through a flooded road during heavy rainfall in the suburb of Colombo, Sri Lanka, Friday. Many parts of the island have been inundated due to heavy rains. Photo by Chamila Karunarathne/EPA Nov. 28 (UPI) -- Soldiers in Sri Lanka worked to rescue hundreds trappe»»»
Scoop - Mamdani and the media: From slugfest to lovefest
In this episode of FRANCE 24's media show Scoop we focus on coverage of Zohran Mamdani. Before they won election (and since, too), US President Donald Trump was attacked by the left, while Democratic Representative Ilhan Omar was bashed by the right. Candidates running for office must be tough-skin»»»
‘Empty building sites’: North Carolina immigration crackdown sparks fear among workers
As a major federal immigration enforcement operation began targeting Charlotte, North Carolina, in mid-November, numerous construction sites and local businesses temporarily shut down. The president of a worker union speaks out against agents targeting workers while on the job, demanding the Trump »»»
Tunisian court sentences nearly 40 opposition figures to up to 45 years
A Tunisian court on Friday sentenced nearly 40 people, including prominent opposition figures, to up to 45 years in prison for plotting against the state, according to local media. Dozens of Tunisian political figures were sentenced on appeal to up to 45 years in prison for plotting against the sta»»»
Guinea-Bissau junta names ally of ousted president as prime minister
Guinea-Bissau’s new military ruler deepened concerns over this week’s coup by appointing an ally of the ousted president as prime minister on Friday, even as international condemnation continues to mount. The motives behind the putsch — the country’s fifth in 45 years — remain unclear. The new mili»»»
Focus - Living among landmines: Residents' risky return to villages on Syrian-Iraqi border
Since the fall of the Syrian regime in December 2024, the NGO Handicap International has recorded 725 accidents and nearly 1,400 victims of landmines and explosive ordnance throughout the country, compared to 933 victims in 2023. The increase in these figures in recent months is partly due to the r»»»
Louvre hikes ticket price by 45% for most non-EU tourists in revenue push
Paris’s Louvre museum said on Thursday it will raise ticket prices for most non-EU visitors, requiring tourists from the United States, Britain and China to pay $37. The 45% increase is expected to lift annual revenue by up to $23 million to fund structural upgrades after last month’s daylight thef»»»
France catches one of two escapees in Dijon prison break, manhunt continues
French authorities on Friday caught a 32-year-old man who escaped with another detainee from Dijon prison Thursday by sawing through their cell bars. His younger accomplice, 19, suspected of attempted murder, remains at large. France on Friday caught one of two detainees who used bed sheets to esca»»»
French prosecutor charges fourth suspected member of Louvre jewel heist gang
A 39-year-old man with six prior convictions has been charged in connection with the brazen daylight theft of France’s crown jewels from the Louvre, Paris prosecutor said Friday. He is believed to be the fourth member of the team behind the heist, meaning all suspected participants are now in custo»»»
Why the rich and powerful couldn't say no to Epstein
It was one of the big set-pieces in Washington in 2019. All eyes were on Donald Trump's former lawyer Michael Cohen, who was testifying to a House committee about his former boss. A Democratic member of the committee, Stacey Plaskett, was preparing to question Cohen and was seen on camera texting s»»»
ECOWAS suspends Guinea-Bissau's membership
ALGIERS, Nov 28 (KUNA) -- The Economic Community of West African States, ECOWAS, announced on Friday that it decided to suspend Guinea-Bissau's membership in all its bodies and send a high-level mediation mission to get engaged with the coup leaders to ensure the full restoration of constitutional »»»
DC shooting suspect faces first-degree murder charge after Guard member dies
WASHINGTON, Nov 28 (KUNA) -- The suspect accused of shooting two National Guard members just blocks from the White House now faces a first-degree murder charge after one of the victims died, US Attorney Jeanine Pirro said Friday.During an interview, Pirro said, "there are many more charges to come"»»»
CENTCOM: Membership of int'l coordination ctr for Gaza tops 50
WASHINGTON, Nov 28 (KUNA) -- One month after achieving full operational capability, the US-led Civil-Military Coordination Center (CMCC) has grown to include representatives from 50 partner nations and international organizations, the US Central Command (CENTCOM) said on Friday."The CMCC, the main »»»
GCC chief condemns Israeli occupation's assault on Damascus countryside
RIYADH, Nov 28 (KUNA) -- Secretary General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Jasem Al-Budaiwi deplored on Friday in the strongest terms the Israeli occupation's deadly attack on the Damascus countryside in Syria.In a press statement, Al-Budaiwi stated that the Israeli occupation's continued cri»»»
Trump says he will pardon ex-Honduras president convicted of drug trafficking
US President Donald Trump has said that he will pardon the ex-president of Honduras, Juan Orlando Hernández, who was convicted of drug trafficking charges in a US court last year. Trump made the announcement in a Truth Social post on Friday, congratulating the former president on the pardon, saying»»»
Trump to pardon convicted former Honduran president Hernandez - UPI.com
1 of 2 | Former Honduran President Juan Orlando Hernandez walks surrounded by police agents during his extradition process at the headquarters of the National Special Forces Directorate, in Tegucigalpa, Honduras, in April 2022. Hernandez was convicted by a U.S. court of trafficking cocaine into the»»»
Euro Styl from the Dom Development Group starts a new residential investment in Gdańsk
Zajezdnia Motława in Gdańsk. Apartments in the picturesque scenery of the city center, with views of the water and the green, historic bastions Euro Styl from the Dom Development Group is launching a new residential project – Zajezdnia Motława, located in Dolne Miasto, the historic part of central »»»
Duterte denied release appeal by International Criminal Court - UPI.com
1 of 5 | Isabelita Espinosa, mother of a victim of an alleged extra-judicial killing during the war on drugs campaign of former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte, reacts after watching a broadcast of an International Criminal Court Appeals Chamber hearing, in Quezon City, Manila, Philippines, Fr»»»
German president pays historic tribute to victims massacred by Nazi bombing in Guernica
President Frank-Walter Steinmeier on Friday became the first German leader to visit Guernica, the Basque town destroyed by the Nazi Condor Legion in 1937. Joined by Spain's King Felipe VI, he honoured the hundreds of civilians killed in the attack, calling the massacre a lasting reminder of Germany»»»
Revisited - Turkey's Kurdish city of Diyarbakir hopes for peace following PKK dissolution
It's a conflict that has raged for 40 years – and cost the lives of 40,000 people – but could now be coming to an end. Since the Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) militant group announced its dissolution and the end of its armed struggle with Turkey, the population of Diyarbakir, a Kurdish city i»»»
Zelensky dismisses top aid Andriy Yermak as corruption investigation widens
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky’s chief of staff, Andrii Yermak, resigned Friday after anti-corruption investigators searched his apartment and office in Kyiv. The move comes as Ukraine faces intense US pressure to reach a peace deal with Russia and seeks to demonstrate its commitment to fig»»»
Talking Europe - A fair share or a fiscal fiasco? EU aims to tackle wealth inequality
Wealth inequality is on the rise around the world and right here in Europe. The wealthiest 5 percent of the population in the Eurozone control 45 percent of net household wealth. Just three countries on the continent have imposed a tax on individual net wealth: Norway, Switzerland and EU membe»»»
Talking Europe - 'We need a coalition of the billing, not just of the willing': Belgian FM on Ukraine
The EU was caught off guard when US President Donald Trump unveiled his 28-point plan for peace in Ukraine on November 21 – a document that Brussels and Kyiv see as being heavily favourable to the Kremlin. The EU has since presented a counter-proposal, but the bloc has given the impression of react»»»
How were Afghan evacuees vetted under Biden?
The shooting of two National Guard members, one of whom later died, in Washington DC has led to major immigration policy changes by the Trump administration. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has said the suspect - from Afghanistan - had entered the United States under an Afghan resettlemen»»»
Guinea-Bissau's coup called a 'sham' by West African political figures
Senegal's prime minister and Nigeria's former president have both said they do not believe the ousting of Guinea-Bissau's president by the country's military was a genuine coup. Former President Umaro Sissoco Embaló's apparent removal came a day before authorities were due to announce election resu»»»
Business - JP Morgan says it will build the biggest office block in London
Two of Wall Street's biggest banks have announced expansion plans in the UK, a day after the British finance minister revealed a budget that spared them from tax increases. Also, French MPs are debating whether or not to nationalise steelmaking giant ArcelorMittal amid concern for the industry. Plu»»»
The 51% - Mind the 'LinkedIn' gender gap
LinkedIn, the social media platform with which professionals connect and network, has found itself in hot water after a surprising experiment revealed signs of bias against women. Also competition is woven into nearly every part of our lives; but do we really need it at work or even in our daily ro»»»
Fake art ring suspects freed
A 57-year-old lawyer and a 42-year-old associate were released on Friday without restrictions after their court statement in a probe into an alleged ring trafficking forged paintings. Both men denied the charges, with the lawyer reportedly claiming the associate had given him the paintings for safe»»»
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Mediterranean countries, in Barcelona, reaffirm commitment to multilateralism
Barcelona, Nov 28 (TAP/Najla Kalaï) – Mediterranean countries' Foreign ministers gathered in Barcelona for the official launch of the Mediterranean Pact and the 30th anniversary of the Barcelona Process, adopted a new strategic vision for the Mare...»»»
Briefing of KUNA main news for Thursday until 00:00 GMT
KUWAIT -- Kuwait's Ministry of Foreign Affairs condemns the shooting of two US National Guard members. 3263433 GAZA -- Two Palestinians are shot dead by the Israeli occupation forces after being searched near Jenin Governorate. 3263431 BRUSSELS -- The European Union and Chile call on all parties to»»»
Today in Kuwait's history
KUWAIT, Nov 28 (KUNA) -- 1903 -- Britain's Viceroy in India, Lord George Curzon, arrived in the State of Kuwait, where he was received by Sheikh Mubarak Al-Sabah on board Lord Curzon's ship. 1915 -- The seventh ruler of Kuwait, Sheikh Mubarak Al-Sabah, known as Mubarak Al-Kabeer, passed away at the»»»
Kuwaiti official affirms his country's support for GCC vision, mission
MANAMA, Nov 28 (KUNA) -- Kuwait's Assistant Foreign Minister for GCC Affairs, Ambassador Najeeb Al-Bader, affirmed on Friday his country's support to the vision and mission of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC).Speaking to KUNA on the occasion of the 166th meeting of the GCC ministerial in Bahrain,»»»
Record laps and packed grandstands mark a high-energy start to Qatar Grand Prix weekend
Qatar, Doha: Lusail International Circuit (LIC) set the tone for an electrifying weekend as the FORMULA 1 QATAR AIRWAYS QATAR GRAND PRIX 2025 commenced on Friday, 28 November. With an action packed schedule featuring practice sessions, Sprint Qualifying, and multiple off track activities, the Famil»»»
“Black Room” case: Court adjourns hearing to January 16, 2026
Tunis, Nov 28 (TAP) – The Criminal Division of the Tunis Court of Appeal on Friday ordered the adjournment of the trial in the so-called “black room” case at the Ministry of the Interior to the session of January 16, 2026, a judicial source told...»»»
Qatar wins membership on IMO Executive Council for third consecutive time
London: The State of Qatar has won a seat on the Executive Council of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) in Category C for the third consecutive time. This victory was secured during elections held as part of the 34th session of the IMO Assembly in London. This win reaffirms Qatar's prom»»»
Trump: Biden autopen signatures voided, threatens perjury charges - UPI.com
Framed images of President Donald Trump and former President Joe Biden's autopen signature appear on the Presidential Walk of Fame on the colonnade of the White House in Washington on Sept. 25. File Photo by Yuri Gripas/UPI | License Photo Nov. 28 (UPI) -- President Donald Trump has announced that »»»
Detention of a former chairman of Libya Telecom & Technology Company for LD 20 million misappropriation
The Attorney General’s Office reported last Wednesday (26 November) that the investigating authority has ordered the detention of a former chairman of the Libya Telecom & Technology Company. It reported that its Deputy Prosecutor investigated the disbursement of twenty million dinars of company fun»»»
Strong momentum continues on day 2 of the FEI Group VII Finals at Al Shaqab
Doha, Qatar: Day 2 of the FEI Group VII Finals at Al Shaqab’s Longines Outdoor Arena delivered another exceptional display of talent, precision, and competitive spirit, as riders from across the region continued their pursuit of regional titles in this historic first edition hosted in Qatar. Buildi»»»
Israel attacks town in Syria; 13 killed - UPI.com
Syrians perform funeral prayers for several victims killed in the Israeli strike on the town of Beit Jinn, Syria, Friday. The Damascus Countryside Health Directorate reported that 13 people were killed in the attack. These developments come amid escalating tensions near the Syrian Golan. Photo by M»»»
Passengers face disruption as Airbus makes software updates to planes
Airbus has warned flights will be disrupted after it requested immediate modifications to thousands of planes over the discovery that intense radiation from the sun could corrupt data crucial to flight controls. About 6,000 planes are thought to be affected, about half the European aerospace giant'»»»
Brahim Bouderbala: Tunisians fully exercise their sovereignty and accept no interference in internal affairs
Tunis, Nov 28 (TAP) – Speaker of the Assembly of People's Representatives (ARP) Brahim Bouderbala on Friday stated that the parliament places great importance on national sovereignty and that the country’s internal affairs are handled exclusively...»»»
UN panel says Israel operating 'de facto policy of torture'
The United Nations committee on torture says there is evidence that Israel is operating a "de facto state policy of organised and widespread torture". The committee regularly reviews the records of all countries which have signed the convention against torture, taking testimony from their governmen»»»
Tourism Minister affirms full support for Second Fesania Desert Rally scheduled to begin on 1 January in Wadi al-Hayat
Libya’s Tripoli based Ministry of Tourism and Traditional Industries reported last Tuesday (25 November), that its Minister Nasr al-Din Milad al-Fazzani, received members of the organizing committee for the Fesania Desert Rally, where he affirmed his full support for holding the second edition of t»»»
Zelensky's top aide resigns after corruption investigators raid home - UPI.com
Andriy Yermak, who was President Volodymyr Zelensky's chief of staff, resigned Friday amid a corruption probe. No charges have been filed against him. File Photo by Ukrainian President Press Office/ UPI | License Photo Nov. 28 (UPI) -- Andriy Yermak, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's chief o»»»
Human Rights Watch blacklisted in by Russian Justice Ministry - UPI.com
Russian police detain a protester during a rally in Moscow on Feb. 25, 202, against the entry of Russian troops into Ukraine. Russia has designated Human Rights Watch as an “undesirable” foreign organization," the nation's Ministry of Justice announced Friday. File Photo by Maxim Shipenkov/EPA Nov.»»»
UAE conveys solidarity as cyclone batters Sri Lanka
Abu Dhabi: The UAE has offered its heartfelt condolences and expressed solidarity with the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka after a devastating cyclone left dozens dead, displaced thousands, and caused widespread destruction. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs extended its si»»»
Doha Film Festival 2025 screens feature-length documentary "Khartoum"
Doha: The feature-length documentary "Khartoum," directed by Ibrahim Snoubi Ahmed, Timia Mohamed, Rawya Alhaj, Philip Cox, and Anas Saeed, was screened at the Doha Film Festival 2025. The film explores the lives and destinies of its subjects in the Sudanese capital, Khartoum, during times of both p»»»
Libyan Export Development Authority to launch subsidised direct shipping service to Sub-Saharan African ports
The Libyan Export Development Authority (LEDA) announced yesterday that it is launching a direct subsidised shipping line to Sub-Saharan Africa ports. The LEDA said it has been engaged in several discussions with Libyan shipping companies as well as the Moroccan authorities to cooperate in facilita»»»
Tunisia–France: MoU to accelerate integration of AI in automotive industry
Tunis, Nov 28 (TAP) — The Tunisian Automotive Association (TAA) on Thursday signed a memorandum of understanding with the Club IA France–Tunisie aimed at accelerating the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into the Tunisian automotive...»»»