Our babies were taken after 'biased' parenting test - now we're fighting to get them back
When Keira's daughter was born last November, she was given two hours with her before the baby was taken into care. "Right when she came out, I started counting the minutes," Keira, 39, recalls. "I kept looking at the clock to see how long we had." When the moment came for Zammi to be taken from he»»»
Marjorie Taylor Greene announces pending resignation from Congress - UPI.com
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, R-Ga., on Friday announced her resignation from Congress as of January 5 and called Washington a "political industrial complex" that does nothing for voters. File Photo by Jemal Countess/UPI | License Photo Nov. 21 (UPI) -- Georgia Republican Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene»»»
The Christian converts the US is deporting back to Iran
One Monday in mid-October, after a year in US immigration detention, officers arrived unannounced at Danesh's cell in Texas. They told him simply to "pack up" - that he was being moved - even though an immigration judge had already granted him protection from removal five months ago. Shackled at th»»»
Who was Wing Commander Namansh Syal? IAF pilot dies in Tejas crash at Dubai Airshow
Dubai: The Indian Air Force (IAF) pilot who died after a Tejas fighter jet crashed during an aerial display at the Dubai Airshow on Friday has been identified as Wing Commander Namansh Syal, officials confirmed. Syal, a native of Himachal Pradesh’s Kangra district, was performing a demonstration wh»»»
Amazon lays off 1,800 engineers amid efficiency push - UPI.com
Software engineering jobs are among the thousands Amazon cut in October amid a push to downsize and increase efficiency and innovation, the company reported on Friday. Photo by Friedemann Vogel/EPA-EFE Nov. 21 (UPI) -- Engineers formerly employed by Amazon accounted for about 40% of its 4,700 jobs »»»
India's blind women cricketers chase history at first T20 World Cup
The ongoing inaugural Blind Women's T20 Cricket World Cup has put the spotlight on visually impaired Indian women who have overcome immense challenges to reach this stage. They come from villages, farming families and small-town hostels, with many learning the sport only in the past few years. The »»»
Culture is not a luxury — it is the UAE’s next growth engine
Old superstitions die hard. An outdated, unwritten rule that many still cling to today posits that science, business and finance are “grown-up” concerns. Art is secondary. Culture is what we turn to once the serious work is done. Fortunately, the UAE’s leadership decided to challenge this dusty bel»»»
Lebanon Ready to Negotiate to Reach an Agreement that Would End Israeli Strikes, President Says
Lebanon is ready to negotiate to reach an agreement that would end Israeli strikes on the country and lead to Israeli withdrawal from five border hills it has occupied since the Israel-Hezbollah war ended last year, President Joseph Aoun said. In a televised speech marking Independence Day, Aoun ad»»»
Trump Lavishes Praise on New York's Mayor-elect Mamdani at Warm White House Meeting
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 »»»
Largest Iraq Bloc Seeks a Prime Minister Who Avoids Becoming a ‘Leader’
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 »»»
Air traffic personnel with perfect attendance to get $10,000 bonus - UPI.com
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»»»
Amir arrives in South Africa
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»»»
Escalation in Gaza: Will it Spur Mediators to Hasten Gaza Administration Committee?
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 Metro Blue Line Effect: How Dubailand quietly became a high-demand community
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»»»
Will Trump's no-show eclipse South Africa's G20 moment?
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»»»
'I'll be cheering for him': Takeaways from Trump and Mamdani's surprisingly cordial meeting
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»»»
Trump, Mamdani find common ground during White House meeting - UPI.com
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»»»
Coast Guard backtracks after swastikas, nooses 'potentially divisive' - UPI.com
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»»»
Minister of Economy: “We publish all figures, positive or negative, new statistics law to be introduced soon”
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...»»»
Bosnian minister sends Nazi helmet and insulting letter to international envoy
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»»»
List: Top 20 gold-producing countries, No. 17 will surprise you
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»»»
Family of missing Colombian seek answers after US strike on alleged drug boat
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 »»»
Serbian president denies involvement in alleged Bosnia 'sniper tourism'
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»»»
Amir arrives in South Africa
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»»»
Minister of Economy confirms ongoing project to consolidate investment promotion bodies in Tunisia
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...»»»
Amir leaves DR Congo, heads to South Africa
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»»»
“Margin of error in our forecasts roughly equal to, or lower than international institutions’ estimates” (Minister of Economy)
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...»»»
‘High risk’ prisoners moved from Crete
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»»»
Clintons summoned to testify about Jeffrey Epstein case - UPI.com
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»»»
Thousands of lives lost due to UK’s botched Covid-19 response – inquiry
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»»»
Economic situation in Tunisia good; claims of deepest economic crisis groundless (Minister)
Tunis, Nov 21 (TAP) – “The economic situation in Tunisia is good compared with many other years, and the overall trend remains positive in terms of growth and control of major balances, which gives the country confidence in the future,” Minister of...»»»
Amir, DRC president hold official talks session
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»»»
Amir, president of DRC witness signing of agreement, MoUs
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»»»
EU in ‘diplomatic isolation’ – veteran German politician
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»»»
Heavy rain triggers 367 fire department calls in Corfu and Epirus
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»»»
Security forces kill 30 militants in N. Pakistan
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 »»»
Briefing of KUNA main news for Thursday until 00:00 GMT
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»»»
Today in Kuwait's history
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»»»
Bear attacks kids, teachers in British Columbia school group - UPI.com
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»»»
Lottery ticket rejected by another customer earns Mich. man $1M - UPI.com
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»»»
On margin of Amir's visit to DRC: QIA, Ivanhoe Mines sign MoU
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»»»
Amir affirms holding fruitful talks with Congolese President on bilateral cooperation
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 »»»
Security operations kill 13 militants in N. Pakistan
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»»»
UAE’s IHC eyes overseas assets of Russia’s Lukoil amid US sanctions
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»»»
Syria, Norway discuss investment opportunities and boosting economic cooperation
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»»»
Stournaras slams ‘vile conspiracy’ in Novartis case
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 »»»
Fed won't get November CPI report before December meeting - UPI.com
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,»»»
Israeli occupation kills another Palestinian near Nablis
RAMALLAH, Nov 21 (KUNA) - The Palestinian Civil Affairs Authority said Friday that one Palestinian was killed by Israeli occupation fire in Tal town, near Nablis of the West Bank.In a press release, the authority said Yonis Ashtih, 24yrs, was killed by Israeli occupation fire, and his body remains »»»
U.S. drops 40% tariff on Brazilian products including coffee and beef - UPI.com
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»»»
Florida deputy killed while serving eviction notice at home - UPI.com
Terri Mashkow, a 45-year-old deputy with the Indian River County Sheriff's Office died during an eviction in Vero Beach on Friday morning. Photo by IRSO/Facebook Nov. 21 (UPI) -- A 45-year-old Florida deputy died and three other people were shot, including another Indian River County deputy, during»»»