Kentucky State University parent charged with murder - UPI.com
Jacob Lee Bard, 48, on Thursday pleaded not guilty to charges of murder and assault in the first degree after Tuesday's shooting death of one Kentucky State University student and wounding of another. Photo Courtesy of the Franklin County (Ky.) Regional Jail Dec. 11 (UPI) -- The father of two Kentu»»»
For second time, grand jury not convinced to indict AG Letitia James - UPI.com
Letitia James, Attorney General of New York, attends the 78th Precinct's National Night Out in Brooklyn in August in New York City. The Department of Justice sent a pair of subpoenas to New York Attorney General Letitia James as part of a probe into her civil fraud lawsuit against President Donald »»»
Obamacare costs look set to spike for millions of Americans as Senate votes fail
Healthcare subsidies for millions of Americans appear likely to expire after the Senate failed to pass competing bills, a politically fraught issue ahead of next year's midterm elections. Both Democratic and Republican plans fell short of the 60 votes needed to advance, meaning insurance premiums t»»»
Indiana Republicans join Democrats rejecting Trump's requested voting map
The Indiana Senate has rejected a voting map meant to favour Republicans in the 2026 midterms, defying a months-long pressure campaign by the White House. Enough Republican lawmakers in the state joined all Democrats to resist the changes that otherwise would occur every 10 years to reflect populat»»»
Stronger Tunisia-Algeria push into African market stressed as joint economic forum closes
Tunis, Dec. 11 (TAP) - Minister of Trade and Export Development, Samir Abid, stressed the need for a qualitative shift in Tunisian-Algerian cooperation toward the vast African market, which represents a real opportunity for the growth of both...»»»
For first time, agents intercept potentially destructive beetle in U.S. - UPI.com
Dec. 11 (UPI) -- U.S. Customs and Border Protection agriculture specialists intercepted a potentially destructive bark beetle from the Ivory Coast at the Detroit Metropolitan airport, the agency announced Thursday. "The approximately 3-millimeter beetle was found within partially dry bark brought f»»»
U.S. sanctions Maduro family, says it's keeping oil from tanker - UPI.com
The United States sanctioned three members of Venezuela President Nicolás Maduro's family and others for alleged trafficking of drugs and illicit oil on Thursday after seizing a sanctioned oil tanker a day earlier. Photo by Venezuelan President Office | License Photo Dec. 11 (UPI) -- U.S. Treasury »»»
Charlie Kirk murder suspect makes first in-person court appearance
The man accused of killing right-wing activist Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University has made his first in-person court appearance, as a judge deliberates on the extent of media access to the high-profile case. Attorneys for Tyler Robinson, 22, and the Utah County Sheriff's Office have asked the j»»»
Qatar a model of development, progress: Portuguese envoy
QNA Doha Ambassador of the Portuguese Republic to the State of Qatar HE Paulo Neves Pocinho extended greetings to the Government and People of the State of Qatar on the occasion of the National Day, praising the country’s significant achievements across various fields, particularly its role as an e»»»
Deputy PM launches Defence Strategy 2025-30
Tribune News Network Doha Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Defence Affairs HE Sheikh Saud bin Abdulrahman bin Hassan Al Thani on Thursday launched the Defence Strategy 2025-2030 during a ceremony held at Qatar Emiri Signal Corps. The strategy focuses on strengthening defence capabili»»»
HH Sheikha Moza graces QF PUE’smusical performance ‘Qatar Jannah’
Tribune News Network Doha Her Highness Sheikha Moza bint Nasser, chairperson of Qatar Foundation, attended the musical performance ‘Qatar Jannah’, organised by Qatar Foundation’s Pre-University Educationand staged by its school students as part of Qatar National Day celebrations. The performance – »»»
National entities spice up Qatar National Day activities
Continued from page 1 The Women’s Police Institute, Police Sports Federation, and various operational departments are also contributing displays and activities. An AI-powered photography pavilion allows visitors to capture souvenir photos embedded with safety messages, reinforcing the ministry’s »»»
QU to accelerate AI innovation atAI Summit with Google partnership
Tribune News Network Doha Qatar University (QU) on Thursday announced a strategic collaboration with Google Cloud aimed at advancing AI capabilities, fostering digital transformation and solidifying Qatar’s position as a regional technology leader. The collaboration unveils three key initiatives de»»»
QM and UK partners agree on joint advancement of creative industries
Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Museums (QM) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the United Kingdom’s Department for Business and Trade and the British Council, marking an important milestone in the long-standing cultural relationship nurtured through the Qatar-UK 2013 Year of Cultu»»»
MINISTER OF INTERIOR MEETS SYRIAN MINISTER
Minister of Interior and Commander of the Internal Security Force (Lekhwiya) HE Sheikh Khalifa bin Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani met with Syrian Minister of Emergencies and Disaster Management Raed Al Saleh in Doha on Thursday. In a post on X handle, the Minister of Interior said, “During my meeting w»»»
DEPUTY Prime Minister MEETS CHIEF MINISTER of MALAYSIA’S TERENGGANU
DEPUTY PM MEETS MALAYSIA’S TERENGGANU CHIEF MINISTER Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Defence Affairs HE Sheikh Saoud bin Abdulrahman bin Hassan Al Thani met with Chief Minister of Terengganu, Malaysia, Dr. Ahmad Samsuri bin Mokhtar, and his accompanying delegation in Doha on Thursda»»»
QU honours 120 partner firms at 2025 Employer Recognition Ceremony
Tribune News Network Doha Qatar University (QU) hosted the Employer Recognition Ceremony 2025 to honour 120 partner organisations from across Qatar’s public and private sectors. The annual event recognises the essential role these organisations play in enriching QU students’ academic and profession»»»
Environment minister highlights Qatar’s efforts to address climate change at UNEA-7 session in Kenya
QNA Nairobi Minister of Environment and Climate Change HE Dr. Abdullah bin Abdulaziz bin Turki Al Subaie on Thursday participated in the high-level segment of the seventh session of the UN Environment Assembly (UNEA-7).The session is being held on December 11 and 12 at the headquarters of the Unite»»»
Natural gas prices surge as early winter blast boosts heating needs - UPI.com
The U.S. Energy Information Administration cited "colder-than-expected" weather in December as a key driver of increased heating demand. File Photo by S K/Pixabay Cold weather fueled by the recent shift in the polar vortex is helping drive demand for natural gas, with prices recently soaring to the»»»
Advisory council of “Fidaa” Foundation reviews several points related to its activities
Tunis, Dec. 11 (TAP) - The regular meeting of the advisory council of the “Fidaa’” Foundation, held on Wednesday under the chairmanship of Ahmed Jaafer, was dedicated to discussing a draft decree establishing a supplementary pension for wounded...»»»
Tunisia–Algeria: Business leaders present their vision for boosting bilateral cooperation
Tunis, Dec. 11 (TAP) - President of the Tunisian Confederation of Industry, Trade and Handicrafts (UTICA), Samir Majoul and President of the Algerian Council for Economic Renewal (CREA), Kamel Moula, presented the vision of employers in both...»»»
Trump diehard supporter Mike Lindell announces run for Minnesota governor - UPI.com
MyPillow CEO Mike Lindell announced Thursday that he is running for governor of Minnesota. File Photo by Aaron Schwartz/UPI | License Photo Dec. 11 (UPI) -- Mike Lindell, creator of the MyPillow and a noted conspiracy theorist, has announced he is running for governor of Minnesota. Lindell is a lon»»»
Grand jury declines to indict Letitia James for second time in a week
A federal grand jury in Virginia has declined to indict New York Attorney General Letitia James, one week after another grand jury chose not to charge her. The decision against charges, which is rare for a grand jury, marks another blow to President Donald Trump's efforts to prosecute his political»»»
Title winners decided as Qatar Off-Road Championship season concludes
Doha: The 2025 Qatar Off-Road Championship (QORC), organised by the Qatar Motor and Motorcycle Federation, ended after a season of fast racing and tight battles. British rider Alex McInnes clinched the overall Moto title, finishing ahead of UAE’s Mohammad Al Balooshi and Portugal’s Michael Anderson»»»
President of Republic and Algerian PM discuss strengthening and advancing bilateral cooperation
Tunis, Dec. 11 (TAP) - President Kais Saied met on Thursday at the Carthage Palace with Algerian Prime Minister, Sifi Ghrieb, who was accompanied by Minister of State, Minister of Foreign Affairs, the National Community Abroad and African Affairs,...»»»
Saudi Arabia edge Palestine in extra-time thriller to reach FIFA Arab Cup semis
Doha: Mohamed Kanno struck in the 115th minute to seal a 2-1 extra-time victory for Saudi Arabia over Palestine, sending the Green Falcons into the FIFA Arab Cup semi-finals at Lusail Stadium on Thursday. Feras Albrikan had opened the scoring from the penalty spot in the 58th minute, before Oday Da»»»
First snowfall of the season coming soon to NYC, Philly and Boston - UPI.com
Two clipper storms will race from the northern part of the Plains through the Ohio Valley then off the mid-Atlantic coast through this weekend. Each storm will bring accumulating snow in a narrow zone for 1,000 to 2,000 miles. Snow-lovers and skiers will jump for joy, while travelers will cringe at»»»
Investigation launched over child's death
Gardaí (Irish police) have launched a homicide investigation into the death of a young boy whose remains were found in County Dublin in September. The remains, found in Donabate, were later confirmed to be those of Daniel Aruebose. It is believed he had been missing for a number of years, from when»»»
Algerian PM: Tunisian-Algerian Economic Forum an opportunity to evaluate joint cooperation
Tunis, Dec. 11 (TAP) – Algerian Prime Minister Sifi Ghrieb stated that the Tunisian-Algerian Economic Forum represents an opportunity to assess the progress achieved in economic cooperation between the two countries since the 22nd session of the...»»»
Fidan: Israeli assaults on Syria pose threat to regional stability
Ankara, Dec.11 (SANA) Turkish Foreign Minister, Hakan Fidan, affirmed that Israel’s repeated assaults on Syrian territory, including ground incursions in the south of the country, constitute a clear violation of international law and a direct threat to regional stability. Fidan in an interview with»»»
Accused Charlie Kirk killer Tyler Robinson makes first court appearance - UPI.com
Accused Charlie Kirk killer Tyler Robinson, 22, made his first in-person court appearance on Thursday in Utah County Superior Court, where he is charged with aggravated murder and other crimes and faces the death penalty. File Photo by UPI | License Photo Dec. 11 (UPI) -- Tyler Robinson made his fi»»»
French connections - Regulating the world's oldest profession: The evolution of prostitution laws in France
This week we turn the spotlight onto prostitution in France. For years, prostitution laws were chaotic, but in 2016 there was a major change in French legislation. Lawmakers decided to shift the criminal burden from prostitutes to clients: selling sex is legal, but buying it is now illegal. While m»»»
'Stop the boats': British far-right activists accused of harassing migrants in Calais
British activists have made multiple visits to the beaches of northern France in recent weeks, saying they want to stop undocumented migrants from crossing the channel in small boats. Migrant support groups say the activists are encouraging violence and xenophobia. British far-right activists have »»»
Campsite owner’s niece questions will changes after arrests
The niece of a campsite owner spoke one day after the two new arrests for the double murder in Foinikounda and said her uncle repeatedly changed his will, as authorities continued to investigate the early-October killings at the seaside campsite in the southern Greek region of Messinia. Speaking to»»»
Pennsylvania police lieutenant testifies about Luigi Mangione's arrest - UPI.com
1 of 6 | Luigi Mangione appears in Manhattan Supreme Court for day six of a suppression hearing hearing in the the murder of UHC CEO Brian Thompson on Thursday in New York City. Pool Photo by William Farrington/UPI | License Photo Dec. 11 (UPI) -- The evidence suppression hearing continues on day s»»»
Chile to close year with record export value - UPI.com
Growth in Chilean exports was supported by salmon, frozen cuttlefish, frozen blueberries, frozen jack mackerel, dehydrated plums, powdered milk, frozen chicken, apple juice and grape juice. Photo by BarbaraJackson/Pixabay Dec. 11 (UPI) -- Chile is projecting a historic year in international trade. »»»
NATO chief Rutte warns allies to step up defence spending or be Russia's next target
NATO chief Mark Rutte on Thursday urged alliance members to realise that they are Russia's next targets, urging them to step up defence efforts to prevent a possible war with Moscow "on the scale our grandparents endured". Rutte also argued that a peace plan in Ukraine would be a test of whether Ru»»»
Austrian parliament passes headscarf ban for schoolgirls under 14
Austria's lower house of parliament on Thursday passed a law banning headscarves in schools for girls under the age of 14. Rights groups consider the move as discriminatory in the context of growing anti-immigration sentiment in the country. Austrian lawmakers on Thursday voted by a large maj»»»
Libyan banks cannot give loans without proper collateral and regulations that allow for recourse in case of default: Tadawul Tech Chairman Naaman Elbouri
Speaking during the second session of day two of the 6th Annual Banking Sector Development Forum held in Tunis, 7–8 December, Chairman of Tadawul Tech and former Chairman of ATIB Bank, Naaman Elbouri, addressed a critical question posed to him: Why are Libyan banks unable to provide the loans neede»»»
Ex-Abercrombie & Fitch CEO fit to stand trial, prison officials say
The former chief executive of Abercrombie & Fitch is now fit to stand trial on sex- trafficking and prostitution charges after spending months in hospital, prison officials say. Mike Jeffries was declared "mentally incompetent" by a court in May and said to be suffering with dementia and late onset»»»
Sheikha Moza attends QF PUE’s musical performance ‘Qatar Jannah’
Doha, Qatar: Her Highness Sheikha Moza bint Nasser, Chairperson of Qatar Foundation, attended the musical performance “Qatar Jannah,” organized by Qatar Foundation’s Pre-University Education and staged by its school students as part of Qatar National Day celebrations. The performance – also attende»»»
Tunisian and Algerian PMs co-chair opening of joint Economic Forum in Tunis [Update 2]
Tunis, Dec. 11 (TAP) - Prime Minister Sarra Zaafrani Zenzri and Algerian Prime Minister Sifi Ghrieb opened on Thursday the Tunisian-Algerian Economic Forum, held under the theme “Industry, Energy, and Tourism.”The forum is organised on the occasion...»»»
Who Could Lead Bulgaria Next: President Radev’s Full List of Caretaker PM Options
Following the resignation of the Zhelyazkov government, attention now shifts back to the presidency, where the next steps of the constitutional process will unfold. Once parliament votes on the cabinet’s resignation, the procedure resets. The head of state must begin consultations with all parliame»»»
Council of State clarifies hospital security obligations after Lakonia incident
The Council of State highlighted the institutional obligation of public hospitals to ensure effective protection for all who enter their facilities and clarified the liability limits of State bodies when security is assigned to private contractors. The case concerned a 2013 incident at the General »»»
Minister of Transport: Repealing Caesar Act will revitalize Syria’s transport sector
Damascus, Dec. 11 (SANA) The Syrian Minister of Transport, Yarub Badr, emphasized Thursday the significance of lifting the Caesar Act for the transport sector in Syria, highlighting the constraints it has placed on financing and investment in infrastructure projects over the past years. Minister Ba»»»
Tunisian and Algerian companies ink 7 partnership agreements
Tunis, Dec 11 (TAP)—Seven partnership agreements were signed on Thursday in Tunis between Tunisian and Algerian companies, on the sidelines of the Tunisian–Algerian Economic Forum, held in conjunction with the 23rd Session of the Tunisian–Algerian...»»»
Russia could attack Nato within five years, says alliance chief in stark new warning
Russia could attack a Nato country within the next five years, the Western military alliance's chief has said in a stark new warning. "Russia is already escalating its covert campaign against our societies," Mark Rutte said in a speech in Germany. "We must be prepared for the scale of war our grand»»»
Phone call between Syrian and Canadian foreign ministers on boosting cooperation
Damascus, Dec.11 (SANA) Syrian Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates, Asaad Hassan Al‑Shaibani, received a phone call Thursday from Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand, with talks dealing with the latest developments, bilateral relations between the two countries and ways to enhance joint c»»»
Dubai police keep traffic flowing smoothly at Hatta winter festival
Dubai Police have confirmed that traffic is moving smoothly in and around the Hatta Winter Festival, following intensified efforts and close coordination between police teams and government partners. Major General Saif Muhair Al Mazroui, Assistant Commander-in-Chief for Operations and Chair of the »»»
Zhelyazkov’s Resignation Caps Weeks of Unrest and Opens a New Chapter in Bulgaria’s Power Struggle
Prime Minister of Bulgaria, Rosen Zhelyazkov, announced his government’s resignation on Thursday during an unexpected press briefing, bringing an end to months of political tension and two weeks of mass demonstrations across the Balkan country. The decision came shortly after parliament postponed a»»»