Qatari team wins first place at CISM World Parachuting Championships 2025
Doha, Qatar: The Qatari men's team won first place in the team competition at the 47th CISM World Parachuting Championships 2025, currently being held in Doha. The competitions will continue until Nov. 23 at Umm Al Shokhot Airport. The Qatari air sports team, comprised of seven athletes, won the ta»»»
Judge: 'Government misconduct' may cause Comey case to get tossed - UPI.com
On Monday, a federal judge in the federal case against former FBI Director James Comey, pictured, said the prosecution must hand over all indictment materials to him, implying that the case could be thrown out. File Pool Photo by Stefani Reynolds/UPI | License Photo Nov. 17 (UPI) -- A federal judge»»»
U.S. Supreme Court to weigh Trump border asylum policy - UPI.com
The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday agreed to review a case led by an immigrant rights group urging the court to leave in place an appellate court decision that said the Trump administration's previous asylum policy at the U.S.-Mexico border is unconstitutional. File Photo by Annabelle Gordon/UPI | Li»»»
Athens restores normal traffic after large commemorative protests
Authorities lifted traffic restrictions in central Athens late Monday following nationwide marches marking the 52nd anniversary of the 1973 Polytechnic uprising. Police said traffic has returned to normal and metro stations at Syntagma, Panepistimio, Evangelismos, Megaro Mousikis and Omonia have re»»»
Qatari team wins first place at CISM World Parachuting Championships 2025
DOHA: The Qatari men's team won first place in the team competition at the 47th CISM World Parachuting Championships 2025, currently being held in Doha. The competitions will continue until Nov 23 at Umm Al Shokhot Airport. The Qatari air sports team, comprised of seven athletes, won the target acc»»»
Heritage board member resigns over defense of Tucker Carlson interview with Nick Fuentes - UPI.com
Tucker Carlson speaks at a rally at Madison Square Garden in New York City on Sunday, October 27, 2024. Carlson interviewed anti-Semitic commentator Nick Fuentes, which led to the resignation of a Heritage Foundation Board member because of the organization president's defense of the interview. Pho»»»
Qatar participates in Dubai Airshow
DUBAI: The State of Qatar participated in the opening of the 19th edition of the Dubai Airshow 2025, which kicked off on Monday at the Dubai World Central (DWC) in Al Maktoum International Airport. Minister of Transport HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdullah bin Mohammed Al Thani represented the State of »»»
Dubai Airshow 2025: Sheikh Hamdan inspects UAE-made Calidus B-250 aircraft
Dubai: Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, and Minister of Defence of the UAE, and the Chairman of Dubai Executive Council, reviewed the UAE-made Calidus B-250 aircraft, currently on display at the 19th Dubai Airshow. The airshow, held und»»»
Top US disaster agency official David Richardson resigns
The top official at the Federal Emergency Management Agency (Fema) has resigned after six months in the role. Acting head David Richardson stepped down on Monday from the US's lead disaster response agency. He took over the position in May after his predecessor was removed by Homeland Security (DHS»»»
Montevideo is Latin America's most expensive city to buy an apartment - UPI.com
A Re/Max expert says Montevideo tops the ranking because of its economic stability and limited housing supply, especially in high-demand neighborhoods Photo by JohnNico/Pixabay Nov. 17 (UPI) -- Montevideo has become the most expensive city in Latin America to buy an apartment, according to the late»»»
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Syrian agriculture minister meets investors to expand livestock cooperation
Agriculture Minister Dr. Amjad Badr met investors from “Rasem Trading Company” and the Brazilian firm “Minerva” to discuss prospects for cooperation in importing beef, establishing specialized cattle-fattening farms and activating direct-import mechanisms that would help curb smuggling and ensure p»»»
Tunisia participates in COP30 in Brazil to defend its national priorities in climate negotiations
Tunis, Nov. 17 (TAP) - Tunisia is taking part in COP30, held in Brazil from November 10 to 21, 2025.The Tunisian participation aims to defend national priorities in climate negotiations and highlight the policies and initiatives Tunisia has adopted...»»»
3.5-Magnitude Quake Registered near Southwest Town of Simitli, No Damage Reported
An earthquake measuring 3.5 on the Richter scale was registered 13.3 km from the southwestern town of Simitli at 4:48 p.m. on Monday, the National Institute of Geophysics, Geodesy and Geography with the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences (NIGGG-BAS) reported on Monday. The quake was epicentred 15 km fro»»»
N.J. couple score $3M lottery prize 6 months after $1M win - UPI.com
A New Jersey couple won $3 million from a scratch-off lottery ticket less than six months after visiting lottery headquarters to claim $1 million. Photo courtesy of the New Jersey Lottery Nov. 17 (UPI) -- A New Jersey couple collected a $3 million jackpot from a scratch-off lottery ticket less than»»»
Visit Qatar announces details for 2nd Brouq Season
Doha, Qatar: Visit Qatar is set to launch the second edition of Brouq Season, its signature desert activation, offering families and visitors an immersive experience that blends adventure, culture, and relaxation. Running from November 26 to January 17, 2026, this year’s edition will once again tra»»»
Qatari duo Ali Al Obaidli, Ahmed Saif advance to 2nd round of World Snooker Championship
Muscat, Oman: Qatari snooker duo Ali Al Obaidli and Ahmed Saif have qualified for the second round of the World Snooker Championship, which is being hosted by the Sultanate of Oman from November 15 to 23. Ali Al Obaidli secured his qualification after achieving two wins and one loss in the group st»»»
InPost UK, in cooperation with post office, will place parcel lockers in front of facilities
InPost has launched a strategic partnership with the UK Post Office, installing its first parcel lockers outside branches in Stanley and Lanesfield. The pilot phase will place hundreds of InPost machines at Post Office locations nationwide. The initiative aims to expand convenient, out-of-home parc»»»
EU opens final accession negotiation cluster with Albania
The European Union opened the final remaining cluster of accession negotiations with Albania on November 17, a step officials said reflects the renewed momentum behind enlargement and the country’s progress toward eventual membership. Albania has accelerated its EU accession process over the past y»»»
Sudan:ICC Prosecutors Seek Life Sentence for Ali Kushayb
By Staff, Agencies Prosecutors at the International Criminal Court (ICC) have urged judges to impose a life sentence on Ali Muhammad Ali Abd-Al-Rahman, known as Ali Kushayb, a commander in Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces (RSF), for his role in atrocities in Darfur. Kushayb was recently convicted of 27»»»
Amazon founder Bezos returns to CEO role with AI startup
Washington: Amazon founder, Jeff Bezos is returning to an operational leadership role for the first time in four years, taking the helm of a new AI venture with $6.2 billion in funding, a report said Monday. According to the New York Times, citing sources familiar with the matter, the company, dubb»»»
New jet engines compound Russia’s glide bomb headache for Ukraine
The Russian air force is lobbing as many as 5,000 glide bombs at Ukrainian positions every month, including some bombs weighing 3,000 kg that are powerful enough to destroy any defences. As they are WWII vintage munitions that are more a gravity bomb, that falls, rather than a cruise missile that f»»»
Tunisia expects 47% increase in olive oil production during 2025–2026 season (Minister)
Tunis, Nov. 17 (TAP) - Tunisia’s olive oil production is expected to rise by 47% during the 2025–2026 season compared to last season, reaching around 500,000 tonnes, said Industry, Mining and Energy Minister Fatma Thabet Chïboub.During the meeting...»»»
Shah Rukh Khan honored with Dubai's newest landmark: 'SHAHRUKHZ by Danube'
In a unique global first, Danube Properties has announced the launch of ‘Shahrukhz by Danube’, a premium commercial tower named after Bollywood megastar Shah Rukh Khan. The announcement marks a monumental collaboration between two icons who redefined ambition and success in their respective worlds-»»»
Accidental gunshot sparks panic at Hania hospital
An investigation is underway at Hania General Hospital in Crete after a police officer’s service weapon was accidentally discharged inside the facility, causing panic among staff and patients. According to state broadcaster ERT, the incident occurred early Monday during a shift handover between two»»»
Bulgaria Participates in EU General Affairs Council Meeting
Justice Minister Georgi Georgiev took part in a regular meeting of the EU General Affairs Council which was held in Brussels on Monday, Georgiev's Ministry said in a press release. Ministers discussed the Annual rule of law dialogue, following the release on July 8, 2025 of the 2025 Rule of Law Rep»»»
Russia and India Draft New Agreements Ahead of Putin–Modi Summit
Russia and India are discussing several bilateral agreements ahead of the upcoming meeting between President Vladimir Putin and Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Indian Foreign Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar said during talks with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov. Putin is expected to visit Ind»»»
Supreme Court passes on loudspeaker prayer before high school games - UPI.com
Demonstrators kneel in prayer in front of the U.S. Supreme Court during a praise and worship service at the U.S. Supreme Court in 2022. On Monday, the Court refused to hear a case brought by a Floriday Christian school that would change a ruling that disallows prayers over the loudspeaker at high s»»»
Chile: Far-right candidate Kast heads to runoff as presidential favorite - UPI.com
Jose Antonio Kast, presidential candidate for the Republican and Social Christian Party of Chile, speaks after learning the election results in Santiago on Sunday. Kast will face left-wing candidate Jeannette Jara in the second round of the Chilean presidential election December 14. Photo by Ailen »»»
Ministry of Municipality launches Smart Waste Container Project in Al Wakra
Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Municipality launched a pioneering Smart Waste Container Project in Al Wakra Municipality, marking a major step forward in the country’s digital transformation agenda within the public services sector. Director of General Cleanliness Department at the Ministry of Munici»»»
Russia could strike NATO much earlier than predicted – German defense chief
Russia could attack NATO as early as next year, German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius has said, while calling for the country to further ramp up a multi-billion-euro rearmament and militarization push. Western officials, including Pistorius, have used the claim to justify huge military spending s»»»
France investigating Vinted over alleged links to pornographic content
Second-hand clothing platform Vinted is under investigation in France after some user accounts were found to be directing visitors to pornographic content. France's Children's Rights Commissioner Sarah El-Haïry said she had asked watchdog Arcom to examine the allegations first reported in French me»»»
Investigation into man’s death after Neos Kosmos
Police in Athens are investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of a man who was found with severe head injuries on a street in Neos Kosmos. The man was taken to Evangelismos Hospital, where he died on Monday afternoon. According to police, the man’s car had collided with a parked vehicl»»»
Ford, Amazon partner to sell used cars online - UPI.com
The Amazon brand logo pictured on display Feb. 2024 at the NASDAQ market site in Times Square in New York City, N.Y. On Monday, Detroit-based Ford Motor Co. said more than 160 of its nearly 3,000 American franchised dealers already "raised their hands" to begin offering certified pre-owned vehicles»»»
South Africa to refuse charter flights of Palestinians over fears of 'cleansing agenda'
South Africa has said it does not want to receive any more chartered flights carrying Palestinians, days after the controversial arrival of 153 passengers from Gaza in the country. Many aspects of their arrival remain unclear and disputed. The flight was part of "a clear agenda to cleanse Palestini»»»
Hezbollah’s Narrative for 2024 War (Day 56): Haifa under Fire
On the first anniversary of 2024 Israeli ware on Lebanon, the Islamic Resistance Military Media started issuing an episodic documentary that highlights the various aspects of the Battle of the Formidable in Might. Hezbollah Military Media affirmed that the series would not be just a presentation of»»»
When is the Epstein files vote - and what happens next?
US President Donald Trump has urged Republicans in Congress to vote to release more files relating to Jeffrey Epstein - a sudden reversal in his position after having previously opposed efforts to make the documents public. Trump had been facing a potential revolt this week after a growing number o»»»
Trump administration ends Biden rule forcing airlines to pay flight delayed passengers - UPI.com
1 of 2 | Passengers pictured Nov. 7 waiting in line to pass security at O'Hare International Airport in Chicago, Illinois. On Monday, the Trump administration ended a Biden-era rule that forced airlines to reimburse travelers for long flight delays, and other issues. Photo by Tannen Maury/UPI | Lic»»»
New international student enrollment drops 17% at US universities
The rate of new international enrollment at US universities dropped by 17% this autumn compared to previous years, research released on Monday indicates. The drop comes as the Trump administration has made it more difficult to obtain student visas, with the research suggesting visa application issu»»»
11th Rowad Entrepreneurship Conference kicks off under prime minister's patronage
DOHA: The 11th edition of the Rowad Entrepreneurship Conference opened on Monday under the patronage of Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HESheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani. Minister of Commerce and Industry HESheikh Faisal bin Thani bin Faisal Al Thani inaugurated t»»»
MoI launches online sale of inmates’ products
Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Interior’s Penal and Correctional Institutions Department announced on Monday the launch of an online platform to sell inmates’ handmade products. According to the Ministry, the products are now available for purchase through the Sooum App, which can be downloaded from »»»
11th Rowad Entrepreneurship Conference kicks off
Doha, Qatar: Under the patronage of HE Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani, HE Minister of Commerce and Industry Sheikh Faisal bin Thani bin Faisal Al-Thani opened Monday the 11th edition of the Rowad Entrepreneurship Conference under t»»»
Registration begins for Second S'hail 2025
Doha, Qatar: Amid a record turnout from falconers, the registration and inspection process for the second Katara International Hunting & Falcons Exhibition (S'hail 2025) kicked off Monday and is set to run until November 19. The process will wrap up at 12pm at the premises of the Qatari Society of »»»
United Kingdom:UK May Seize Asylum Seekers’ Assets to Offset...
By Staff, Agencies Asylum seekers arriving in the UK could have certain valuables confiscated to help cover the cost of their benefits, a Home Office minister said, as Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s government prepares a major overhaul of immigration policy. Minister of State for Border Security and»»»
Europe...:Germany to Lift Arms Export Ban on ’Israel’
By Staff, Agencies The German government announced it will lift its restrictions on arms exports to "Israel," with the change taking effect on November 24. Government spokesperson Sebastian Hille said the decision follows Berlin’s assessment that the Gaza ceasefire, in place since October 10, has “»»»
Tripoli PM Aldabaiba reviews his 150,000-unit house-building initiative
Tripoli based Libyan Prime Minister, Abd Alhamid Aldabaiba, met with Faisal Bin Dardaf, Director of the National Housing and Urban Development Programme, to review the latest developments in the programme’s progress, including completed works and ongoing projects within the reconstruction plan. The»»»
'Stranded, stressed' giraffes in Kenya relocated as habitats encroached
Naivasha, Kenya: Coaxed and tugged by rangers, a blindfolded giraffe totters into the specialised vehicle that will transport it away from an increasingly hostile environment to a new home in Kenya's eastern Rift Valley. Such relocations are a last resort when human activities or climate change thr»»»
Polish PM says railway explosion was 'unprecedented act of sabotage'
Poland's prime minister has said an explosion on a railway line leading to the Ukraine border this weekend was caused by "an unprecedented act of sabotage", and vowed to catch those responsible "regardless of who their backers are". Visiting the scene this morning, Donald Tusk said the damage done »»»
Ukraine to get up to 100 French-made Rafale fighter jets
Ukraine will get up to 100 France's Rafale F4 fighter jets as well as advanced air defence systems in a major deal to boost Kyiv's ability to protect the country against deadly Russian attacks. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky hailed the move as "historic", after signing the letter of intent »»»