Trump to pardon Texas Democrat, wife, indicted on bribery charges - UPI.com
President Donald Trump said Wednesday that he will pardon Rep. Henry Cuellar, R-Texas, and his wife Imelda who were indicted for bribery and money laundering charges. File Photo by Kevin Dietsch/UPI | License Photo Dec. 3 (UPI) -- President Donald Trump announced on Truth Social that he is granting»»»
Iraq down Bahrain
DOHA: Four years ago, Iraq and Bahrain clashed in the same group, with both failing to advance; this time, the Lions of Mesopotamia took an important initial step to the knockouts in the FIFA Arab Cup with a 2-1 win in Doha. It took Iraq just ten minutes to strike as an Aymen Hussein effort was bun»»»
Greece faces prescription fraud epidemic
At least three serious cases of prescription fraud have been uncovered in Greece over the past five years, with one active investigation revealing a network of more than 140 suspects who allegedly defrauded the country’s largest health insurer, EOPYY. Kathimerini newspaper obtained judicial documen»»»
Presidency Criticizes Parliament’s “Lack of Will” to Hear Citizens on Euro Referendum
Responding to questions about the invitation for a Presidential Office representative to provide the President’s motives for a national referendum on the euro adoption to Parliament, the head of State’s administration said Wednesday that “this Parliament lacks the political will to hear the voice o»»»
Israel receives coffin that Palestinian groups say contains Gaza hostage's body
Israel has received via the Red Cross a coffin which Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad (PIJ) say contains the body of one of the last two deceased hostages still in Gaza, according to the Israeli prime minister's office. Israeli forces will now transfer the bodies to Israel's National Institute o»»»
Shocking new details: CCTV footage captured the moment a young man was killed with two blows at a Budapest nightclub
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FM holds telephone call with his Filipino counterpart on 50th anniversary of establishment of diplomatic relations
Tunis, Dec. 3 (TAP) - Minister of Foreign Affairs, Migration, and Tunisians Abroad, Mohamed Ali Nafti, held a telephone call on Wednesday, with his Filipino counterpart, Maria Theresa Lazaro, on the 50th anniversary of the establishment of...»»»
European Chief Prosecutor Kovesi Arrives on Official Visit to Sofia, Meets Justice Minister
European Chief Prosecutor Laura Kovesi arrived on an official visit to Sofia, the Justice Ministry said on Wednesday. The reason for the visit is the opening of an standalone office of the European Public Prosecutor’s Office in the country. She met with Justice Minister Georgi Georgiev with whom sh»»»
Finance Bill 2026: Additional article on amendment to retirement system for MPs approved
Tunis, Dec. 3 (TAP) - The additional article of the 2026 Finance Bill, No. 113, concerning the amendment of the retirement system for Members of Parliament, was adopted on Wednesday with 77 votes in favor, 18 against, and 10 abstentions, during a...»»»
Things to do this weekend in Qatar (December 4-6, 2025)
Doha: A weekend filled with activities for people of all ages and interests. Coffee, Tea & Chocolate Festival December 4-13, 2025 4pm – 11pm Al Bidda Park The 10th edition of the Coffee, Tea & Chocolate festival is serving up international flavors and aromas, with fun activities for everyone, even »»»
Is Indian rupee crashing? Drops against UAE dirham sparks remittance surge
Dubai: The Indian rupee’s steep drop to 24.49 against the UAE dirham on Wednesday has opened one of the strongest payout windows in years for UAE-based Indian expats, be it workers, students or business owners looking to send money home. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances»»»
German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier visits London for state visit - UPI.com
1 of 2 | German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier, Britain's King Charles III, Britain's Queen Camilla and German First Lady Elke Buedenbender watch a welcoming ceremony at Windsor Castle Wednesday. Steinmeier is on a three-day state visit to the United Kingdom. Photo by Andy Rain/EPA Dec. 3 (UPI) »»»
Delta: Government shutdown cost airline $200M - UPI.com
A sign displays Terminal A in May at Newark Liberty International Airport in Newark, N.J. Delta Air Lines said Wednesday last month’s government shutdown cost it hundreds millions of dollars during the longest shutdown in U.S. history. File Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo Dec. 3 (UPI) -»»»
Unregulated mining expands across Mekong region, raising concerns - UPI.com
Unregulated mining operations are "fragmenting ecosystems, contaminating sediments and disrupting some of the most biodiverse freshwater systems in Asia,” said Brian Eyler, director of the Stimson Center’s Southeast Asia Program. File Photo by EPA Dec. 3 (UPI) -- Unregulated mining across the Mekon»»»
The Epstein-Israel link nobody wants you to take seriously
When I first moved to New York, I walked into my new dentist’s office and genuinely wondered whether I’d accidentally wandered into a Victoria’s Secret audition. The waiting room was full of stunning young women. Eventually I learned the dentist shared space with a modeling agency. You couldn’t tel»»»
Fabergé egg made for last Russian tsar smashes auction record
A Fabergé Imperial ‘Winter Egg’ commissioned for Russia’s last tsar, Nicholas II, sold for a record £22.9 ($30.2 million) at Christie’s in London on Tuesday, the auction house has announced. According to Christie’s, the public sale lasted about three minutes, and the buyer was not identified. The 1»»»
Witkoff-Zelensky meeting canceled – media
US special envoy Steve Witkoff and President Donald Trump’s son-in-law, Jared Kushner, canceled a planned meeting with Ukrainian leader Vladimir Zelensky in Europe and have flown back home, according to media reports. Zelensky earlier said he expected to hear back from the US delegation after its h»»»
Traffic at Kulata-Promachonas Border Crossing Temporarily Halted Due to Greek Farmers’ Protest
Greek border authorities have temporarily halted the passage of vehicles at the Kulata-Promachonas border control checkpoint between Bulgaria and Greece, Border Police General Directorate reported on Wednesday. Traffic has been suspended on both sides for all vehicles for an indefinite period due t»»»
Lead Poisoning Can Cause Severe Damage to the Nervous System and Brain
Researchers from the State University of Tyumen, together with colleagues from Kazakhstan, Azerbaijan, India, China and Saudi Arabia, have developed and tested a material capable of “capturing” lead from water in reservoirs. The material is based on humic acids extracted from coal.“We obtained lead»»»
Stock market edges up 0.1% on Wednesday
Tunis, Dec. 3 (TAP) - The stock market closed Wednesday’s session on an optimistic note.The Tunindex recorded a 0.1% increase, reaching 13,200.6 points, according to broker Tunisie Valeurs. In the absence of block trades, volumes were modest,...»»»
Ministry of Labour, BWI conclude roundtable discussions
Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Labour, in cooperation with the Building and Wood Workers' International (BWI), concluded Wednesday the roundtable discussions held over Dec. 1-2, 2025, with the participation of a select group of representatives from the relevant government entities, civil society orga»»»
No: 243, 3 December 2025, Regarding the Participation of H.E. Hakan Fidan, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Türkiye, in the 32nd Ministerial Council Meeting of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE)
H.E. Hakan Fidan, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Türkiye, will participate in the 32nd Ministerial Council Meeting of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE), to be hosted by the Chair-in-Office Finland, in Vienna on 4-5 December 2025.»»»
India's IndiGo airline cancels over 200 flights as disruptions escalate
IndiGo faced another difficult day on Wednesday as the airline cancelled more than 200 flights and delayed many others across airports nationwide. It marked the second straight day of major disruption for the carrier, which operates over 2,200 flights daily. Fresh data from the Ministry of Civil Av»»»
The 4th Media Expo Syria kicks off in Damascus
Damascus, Dec. 3 (SANA) The fourth edition of the Syrian International Media, Advertising, Printing and Supplies Exhibition, “Media Expo Syria,” kicked off Wednesday at the Damascus Fairgrounds. The event, organized by the Mashhadani International Group for Exhibitions and Conferences, witnesses Ar»»»
Indian expat strikes Dh25 million Big Ticket jackpot in Abu Dhabi
An Indian expat from Saudi Arabia has hit the jackpot, winning the Dh25 million grand prize in the Big Ticket Draw Series 281 held in Abu Dhabi today. Rajan PV scooped the prize with ticket number 282824, purchased on November 9. The draw was hosted by Richard and Bouchra, with last draw’s grand pr»»»
Defence Minister meets new US ambassador
Tunis, Dec. 3 (TAP) - Minister of National Defence, Khaled Shili met on Wednesday with new U.S. Ambassador to Tunisia, Bill Bazzi, on the the start of his tenure, the ministry said in a statement.The meeting provided an opportunity to review the...»»»
Prime minister participates in working session of GCC Supreme Council meeting in the presence of Italian PM
MANAMA: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani participated in the second working session of the 46th session of the Supreme Council of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), held in Manama, Bahrain, in the presence of Prime Minister of th»»»
Moscow’s Cooperation With Chinese Regions Topic of Shenzhen Forum
The international Dialogue for Development: Cooperation Between the City of Moscow and the Regions of the People’s Republic of China forum will be held on December 3 and 4 in Shenzhen, Deputy Mayor of Moscow for Transport and Industry Maksim Liksutov announced. “On behalf of Moscow Mayor Sergey Sob»»»
What the Prada takeover means for Versace and luxury fashion
Dubai: The $1.37 billion cash takeover of Versace by the Prada Group marks one of the most strategic luxury consolidations in Milan’s fashion history. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.Milan no longer has a clean divide between fashion tribes. Versace, known for maximal »»»
Parliament aproves aticle on biological rest in fishing sector, part of 2026 Finance Bill
Tunis, Dec. 3 (TAP) – The Assembly of People's Representatives (ARP) approved on Wednesday Additional Article No.109 on biological rest in the fishing sector, as part of the 2026 Finance Bill.The text was approved with 76 votes in favour, 26...»»»
Russia’s First Yuan-Denominated Bond Highlights Growing Global Use of the RMB
The Russian Finance Ministry announced that it will issue government bonds denominated in RMB for the first time; subscription registration begins on December 2. Previously, countries such as the UK and Indonesia had issued offshore yuan sovereign bonds - but this is the first time Moscow will do s»»»
VIDEO: Lusail City announces temporary road closures during FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2025
Doha, Qatar: Lusail City has announced that several roads will be temporarily closed from December 1 to 18, 2025, to support traffic management during the FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2025. Residents and visitors are urged to use the alternative routes provided in the official guidance video shared by Lusai»»»
UN Security Council to visit Syria in first-ever trip
Damascus, Dec. 3 (SANA) Representatives of the United Nations Security Council are set to arrive in Syria on Thursday in what will be the body’s first official visit to the country, coinciding with the first anniversary of Syria’s liberation and the fall of the deposed regime.During the visit, Secu»»»
Look: 2,000 kg cake sliced in grand UAE National Day celebration
A show-stopping 2,000kg cake stole the spotlight at LuLu Hypermarket in Al Ain as the UAE celebrated its 54th Eid Al Etihad. The grand event at the Al Kuwaitat branch drew officials from Al Ain Municipality and Al Ain Police, along with families and residents eager to join the festivities. Also Rea»»»
Visit Qatar presents Ludovico Einaudi live in Doha
Doha, Qatar: Visit Qatar presents one of the world’s most celebrated composers and pianists, Ludovico Einaudi, to perform live in Doha on January 9, 2026 at the iconic Katara Amphitheatre. Doors open at 8pm for an evening promising an extraordinary blend of emotion, artistry, and world-class music.»»»
French daredevil earns his second bungee jumping world record - UPI.com
Dec. 2 (UPI) -- A French daredevil with a passion for bungee jumping earned his second Guinness World Record for the sport by jumping at 16 different commercial bungee jumping sites over the course of eight years. François-Marie Dibon earned his first record by bungee jumping 765 times in one day a»»»
GCC stresses collective security, calls for joint defence talks after Qatar strike
Dubai: Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) leaders on Wednesday declared that the security and stability of member states are “indivisible,” warning that any act targeting one country amounts to a threat against the entire bloc. On behalf of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, She»»»
49th Conference of Arab Police and Security Chiefs kicks off in Tunis
Tunis, Dec. 3 (TAP) –Interior Minister Khaled Nouri on Wednesday opened the 49th Conference of Arab Police and Security Chiefs, held at the headquarters of the Secretariat General of the Council of Arab Interior Ministers in Tunis.In a speech...»»»
What latest Ukraine talks reveal about Putin's state of mind
What does the latest round of diplomacy on Ukraine tell us about Russian President Vladimir Putin's mood and intentions? For starters, that he's not ready to sign a peace deal. At least, not right now. And certainly not the deal (or deals) on the table. "No compromise version has yet been found," c»»»
Three children hospitalized in Athens after assaults by minors
Three children aged 7 to 15 were admitted to Athens’ Paidon children’s hospital on Monday after being assaulted by other minors in separate incidents. According to Michalis Giannakos, president of the Panhellenic Federation of Public Hospital Employees (POEDIN), a 7-year-old boy was beaten at his p»»»
Trump to propose lower fuel economy standards for vehicles - UPI.com
President Donald Trump makes opening remarks during a Cabinet meeting in the White House in Washington, D.C., on Tuesday. During the meeting, he said he's planning to revive the automotive industry. Photo by Yuri Gripas/UPI | License Photo Dec. 3 (UPI) -- President Donald Trump on Wednesday is expe»»»
Name of killed 'hero of Russia' lives on with a 35-year-old hulk
Locals express indignation as an old and outdated naval ship is renamed after Roman Mankevich, a Northern Fleet elite soldier killed in Ukraine. The P-940 was officially renamed 'Hero of Russia Roman Mankevich' in a ceremony that took place in the port of Severomorsk on November 26. Family members »»»
Hong Kong orders removal of scaffolding mesh after deadly blaze
Authorities in Hong Kong have ordered the removal of scaffolding mesh from buildings undergoing renovations by Saturday, as investigations continue into the Chinese territory's deadliest blaze in decades. It is now known that 159 people died as a result of the fire last Wednesday at the Wang Fuk Co»»»
December 4 Forecast: Overcast Skies and Evening Rain Across Bulgaria
On Thursday, December 4, Bulgaria will see predominantly significant cloud cover across the country. Temperatures in lowland areas will range from 2° to 7°C, with slightly warmer conditions along the Black Sea coast. Evening hours will bring the onset of rain from the southwest, while many plains a»»»
ADP: Small business drive large 32K private payroll drop in November - UPI.com
A Lowe's employee pictured October 2024 in Melbourne, Florida. The U.S. Department of Labor will release its numbers on nonfarm payroll jobs Dec. 16, which was a delayed unveiling due to the government shutdown. File Photo by Joe Marino/UPI | License Photo Dec. 3 (UPI) -- ADP said Wednesday that sm»»»
Sumatriptan – Migraine and Cluster Headache Treatment Guide (UK Patient Information)
Sumatriptan is one of the most commonly prescribed treatments for migraine and cluster headaches in the UK. It belongs to a group of medications called triptans, which work by narrowing swollen blood vessels in the brain and blocking pain signals. When taken at the first sign of a migraine, sumatri»»»
Netanyahu’s Coalition Skips Parliamentary Vote Backing Trump’s Gaza Plan
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's governing coalition skipped a parliamentary vote on Wednesday endorsing US President Donald Trump's plan to end the two-year war in Gaza. The vote, proposed by opposition leader Yair Lapid, was largely symbolic as Netanyahu had already publicly backed the»»»
Djuric, US Congressman Turner discuss strengthening of Serbia-US political cooperation
WASHINGTON - Serbian FM Marko Djuric met in Washington with US Congressman Michael Turner to discuss bilateral relations between Serbia and the US and further strengthening of political cooperation. "At the meeting - which follows up on discussions initiated during Congressman Turner’s recent visit»»»
Train Accident Claims Life of 16-Year-Old Boy in Bulgaria
In the Bulgarian town of Vratsa, a tragic accident occurred when a 16-year-old boy was struck by a train, BTA reported. The incident took place around 3:00 p.m. near a vocational high school, where a group of students attempted to cross the railway tracks. Two tenth-grade students tried to pass at »»»