Bulgaria's Foreign Ministry denounced the deadly Russian attack on Western Ukraine, condemning ongoing assaults on civilians. “We strongly condemn Russia’s brutal attack on Ternopil and its ongoing assaults on civilians and critical infrastructure in Ukraine, in blatant violation of international h»»»

A now hiring sign pictured Jan. 2021 outside a fast food restaurant in Wilmington, Calif. On Wednesday, the Bureau of Labor Statistics said October's full jobs report will not be released following the government shutdown. BLS added instead it will unveil its October payroll data in addition to a f»»»

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia: Qatar took part on Wednesday in a high-level panel discussion on global developments and progress in cross-border payments, held during the Innovation Summit for the Middle East and Africa 2025 in the Saudi capital. Representing Qatar was Governor of the Qatar Central Bank, HE»»»

Heavy rainfall in the wider Kastoria area caused the Aliakmonas River to overflow in Nestorio, flooding the site where the well-known River Party events are held. The rushing waters inundated all outdoor areas and sharply raised the river level, which damaged stone parapets along the banks and seve»»»

Former FBI Director James Comey says there is no valid grand jury indictment and his case should be dismissed after U.S. attorneys on Wednesday testified that only two grand jurors saw the final indictment. File Photo by Stefani Reynolds/UPI | License Photo Nov. 19 (UPI) -- The Justice Department h»»»

Chair Bill Huizenga, R-Mich., of the House Committee on Foreign Relations South and Central Asia Subcommittee, speaks to witnesses at a hearing focused on the crisis in Burma on Capitol Hill in Washington on Wednesday. Photo by Bridget Erin Craig/UPI WASHINGTON, Nov. 19 (UPI) -- Lawmakers warned Tu»»»

1 of 2 | Speaker of the House Mike Johnson, left, and Rep. Cory Mills, right, listen to President Donald Trump in 2024. Rep. Nancy Mace, R-S.C., plans to make a resolution to censure Mills, R-Fla., and to kick him off of committees. File Pool photo by Justin Lane/UPI | License Photo Nov. 19 (UPI) -»»»

Doha, Qatar: As November comes to a close, Qatar gears up for an action-packed weekend filled with high-energy sports, world-class entertainment, classic car showcases, cultural events, and community activities. Whether you’re drawn to adrenaline-pumping fights, comedy nights, marathons, or creativ»»»

Kigali, Rwanda: The State of Qatar participated in the 46th session of the Ministerial Conference of the Organisation internationale de la Francophonie, held on November 19 and 20 2025 in the Rwandan capital, Kigali. The State of Qatar’s delegation to the meeting was headed by the Ambassador of the»»»

Moscow The Shura Council has participated in the 4th International Forum entitled Women of the Third Millennium, held in Moscow over two days, with broad participation from representatives of parliaments and women's organizations. The Shura Council was represented at the forum by Deputy Speaker of »»»

Bulgaria has the unique opportunity to transform from a transit country into a strategic gateway to the European market, Tsoncho Ganev, National Assembly Deputy Chair and Deputy Chairperson of the Vazrazhdane party, said at the Second China-Europe Railway Express Cooperation Forum, themed "Connecti»»»

Geneva: The State of Qatar participated in the meeting of the Governing Board of the Women Exporters in the Digital Economy Fund (WEIDE Fund), held at the headquarters of the World Trade Organization in Geneva. Representing the State of Qatar at the meeting was HE Permanent Representative of the St»»»

Will the 100 fighter jets that French President Emmanuel Macron has just promised Ukrainian leader Vladimir Zelensky arrive in time to kick off World War III? Europe’s favorite girlfriend, Zelensky, arrived in Paris on Monday, in the wake of the city lighting up its annual Christmas decorations on »»»

Tunis, Nov. 19 (TAP) - The review of opportunities to strengthen cooperation between Tunisia and the World Bank (WB), particularly in the water sector, was at the heart of a meeting held on Wednesday between Minister of Economy and Planning Samir...»»»

A four-member Turkish-German family who died in Istanbul last week were killed by chemical poisoning, not food poisoning, according to a forensic report cited by Turkish media. Early speculation focused on street food the family reportedly ate in the city, with some outlets suggesting mussels or st»»»

A Michigan woman's late-night cravings led to a $1 million prize when she bought a scratch-off lottery ticket during her food run. File Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo Nov. 19 (UPI) -- A Michigan woman said a late-night craving led to her making a food run -- and scoring a $1 million lo»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Minister of State for Foreign Trade at the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, HE Dr. Ahmed bin Mohammed Al Sayed, met Wednesday with HE Minister of Economy and Energy of the Federal Republic of Germany Katherina Reiche, and her accompanying delegation, who are currently visiting th»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Local Organizing Committee for the FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2025 held today a promotional tour for the tournament at Msheireb Downtown Doha, as part of its efforts to promote the sporting event. The trophy tour allowed fans and visitors at Msheireb Wadi Square to see the cup up close an»»»

Dubai: Aramco has signed 17 new memoranda of understanding (MoUs) and agreements with major US companies, adding more than $30 billion in potential value to its pipeline of international collaborations. The announcement was made in Washington, DC during the US–Saudi Investment Forum 2025. Sign up f»»»

Thirty-five people and three institutions have gone on trial in North Macedonia over a devastating fire at a nightclub that killed 63, mainly young, people in March. "I know about the pain of loved ones, we are all parents," Judge Diana Gruevska-Ilievska told the crowded courtroom, filled with defe»»»

Doha, Qatar: Minister of Communications and Information Technology, HE Mohammed bin Ali Al Mannai, met with Minister of Manpower and Minister in Charge of Energy, Science and Technology of the Republic of Singapore HE Dr. Tan See Ling. The meeting dealt with discussing ways to enhance cooperation i»»»

Doha The Local Organizing Committee for the FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2025 on Wednesday held a promotional tour for the tournament at Msheireb Downtown Doha, as part of its efforts to promote the sporting event. The trophy tour allowed fans and visitors at Msheireb Wadi Square to see the cup up close and»»»

A 16-year-old Class 10 student at a well-known Delhi school died by suicide on Tuesday after jumping from the Rajendra Place Metro Station. His family has accused three teachers and the school principal of mentally harassing him, claiming the pressure drove him to take his own life. The teenager le»»»

1 of 2 | Businessman Tom Steyer, pictured in December 2019 on the campus of Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles, on Wednesday announced he is joining the race to be California's next governor. File Photo by Jim Ruymen/UPI | License Photo Nov. 19 (UPI) -- Billionaire activist Tom Steyer annou»»»

Moscow, Russia: The Shura Council has participated in the 4th International Forum entitled Women of the Third Millennium, held in Moscow over two days, with broad participation from representatives of parliaments and women's organizations. The Shura Council was represented at the forum by the Deput»»»

Doha, Qatar: In a landmark achievement reaffirming its digital leadership in the region, QNB, the largest financial institution in the Middle East and Africa, has been awarded the prestigious “Digital Transformation Award” at the Procurement Success Awards 2025, held recently in Shanghai, China. Th»»»

Geneva Minister of Labour HE Dr Ali bin Samikh Al Marri has reaffirmed that the State of Qatar approaches social justice from a firm and longstanding conviction that it constitutes the cornerstone of stable and prosperous societies. Dr Al Marri made the remark at the special session of the Global C»»»

At least 25 Palestinians have been killed in Israeli strikes across the Gaza Strip, the Hamas-run health ministry has said. Ten people, including a woman and a young girl, were killed when a ministry of religious endowments building in the eastern Zeitoun neighbourhood of Gaza City was hit, accordi»»»

The Ministry of Foreign Trade has issued a statement on the regulations and policies governing the UAE’s gold sector in light of recent reports on gold imports from Sudan. The statement is as follows: “The UAE is the world’s second largest gold trading hub and, as such, imports gold from countries »»»

Milan, Italy: The son of designer Miuccia Prada, Lorenzo Bertelli, said Wednesday he will become executive chairman of Versace following the Prada Group's takeover. Prada announced in April it was buying Versace from US group Capri Holdings for 1.25 billion euros ($1.4 billion). Bertelli, currently»»»

A 16-year-old boy was arrested in Patra, western Greece, on Wednesday, accused of rape and sexual acts committed against a 12-year-old girl. A case file has also been filed against the parents of the 16-year-old, for neglecting the supervision of a minor. The 16-year-old had reportedly been communi»»»

Heavy rainfall swept across western and northern Greece on Wednesday, disrupting road networks and triggering landslides in Igoumenitsa. No injuries have been reported. According to meteo.gr, Paramythia in Thesprotia recorded the highest rainfall by 5 p.m., reaching 139 millimeters. Severe weather »»»

Two Pakistani boys, aged 12, tragically drowned at the Old Corniche beach in Ras Al Khaimah last Saturday, while the brother of one of them was rescued by an Egyptian young man who was swimming at the site. The tragic incident, which claimed the lives of the two friends, has caused widespread grief»»»

Geneva: The State of Qatar participated today in the special session of the Global Coalition for Social Justice, convened on the margins of the Governing Body of the International Labour Organization (ILO), currently meeting in Geneva. The Minister of Labour, HE Dr Ali bin Samikh Al Marri represent»»»

For six decades, the Assad regime—first under the father, then the son—burdened Syria, both state and society, with regional and pan-Arab responsibilities that far exceeded its economic, military, and demographic capacities. From 1970 to 2024, the country was drawn into a series of costly and often»»»

JOHANNESBURG: Minister of State for International Cooperation HE Dr Maryam bint Ali bin Nasser Al Misnad, on Wednesday visited an orphan care center in Johannesburg, as part of her official trip to South Africa. The minister reviewed the Ratang Bana Center's services for orphaned children, includin»»»

Amiri Guard Commander, Lt. Gen. Staff Hazza bin Khalil Al Shahwani, has been awarded the French Legion of Honor (Officer) in recognition of his role in strengthening military cooperation between Doha and Paris. The decoration was presented by Commander of the French Republican Guard, Gen. Francois-»»»

Paris Amiri Guard Commander, Lt. Gen. Staff Hazza bin Khalil Al Shahwani, has been awarded the French Legion of Honor (Officer) in recognition of his role in strengthening military cooperation between Doha and Paris. The decoration was presented by Commander of the French Republican Guard, Gen. Fra»»»

Bulgaria is participating in two international tourism exhibitions in Central and Eastern Europe – TTR 2025 in Bucharest and Touristik & Caravaning in Leipzig, the Tourism Ministry said on Wednesday. The Ministry is presenting the country with national stands highlighting sustainable development, c»»»

The parliamentary Education and Science Committee approved the 2026 draft state budget at first reading on Wednesday, with ten votes “in favour”, four “against” and three “abstained”. GERB-UDF, There Is Such a People, BSP - United Left and the Movement for Rights and Movements - New Beginning suppo»»»

Sky Roberts, brother of the late Virginia Giuffre, who was abused by Jeffrey Epstein, and his wife Amanda Roberts speaks during a press conference with survivors on the Epstein Files Transparency Act outside the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., on Tuesday. The Senate has formally finalized the Eps»»»

Washington hosted the Saudi-US Investment Forum on Wednesday, an event described as a strategic bridge marking a decade of shared growth and innovation between Saudi Arabia and the United States. Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister, and US President Donald Trump are se»»»

A reverend pictured June 2005 preaching after the U.S. Supreme Court verdict on the ten commandments ruling was handed down by the Supreme Court in Washington, D.C. The court decided it was unconstitutional to post framed copies of the Ten Commandments in county courthouses, but permissible on the »»»

New York: UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has called for renewed international solidarity with the Palestinian people, saying they are entitled to dignity, justice and self-determination. In a statement marking the upcoming International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People (November»»»

Younger Australian teenagers on Instagram, Facebook and Threads are being told their accounts will be shut down ahead of the country's social media ban for under-sixteens. Meta, which owns the three brands, said it had begun notifying users it believes to be between 13 and 15 years old by text, ema»»»

Airbus announced today that Buraq Air, the first private Libyan airline, has signed an MoU for the purchase of 10 A320neo aircraft. Through this purchase, Buraq becomes a new Airbus customer. The agreement was signed at the Dubai Airshow by Fouzi Almiqalh, General Assembly President of Buraq Air an»»»

Saudi Aramco, one of the world’s leading integrated energy and chemicals companies, announced on Wednesday 17 Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) and agreements with a potential total value of more than $30 billion with major companies in the US, through its Aramco Group Companies. In a statement, Ar»»»