Amazon begins rollout of Leo high-speed Internet service - UPI.com
Amazon on Tuesday announced the rollout of its satellite-based Amazon Leo internet service for select enterprise customers, with a wider rollout planned in 2026. File Photo (2017) by Friedemann Vogel/EPA-EFE Nov. 25 (UPI) -- Online retailer Amazon has begun to roll out its Leo Internet service that»»»
Her Highness meets First Lady of sisterly Republic of Lebanon
Doha: HH Sheikha Moza bint Nasser, Chairperson of Qatar Foundation and Education Above All (EAA) Foundation, met Tuesday with First Lady of the sisterly Republic of Lebanon HE Nehmat Aoun. The meeting took place on the margins of the World Innovation Summit for Education (WISE) 2025. Discussions du»»»
Her Highness Meets First Lady of Syrian Arab Republic
Doha: HH Sheikha Moza bint Nasser, Chairperson of Qatar Foundation and Education Above All (EAA) Foundation, met Tuesday with First Lady of the Syrian Arab Republic HE Latifa Al Droubi, on the sidelines of the World Innovation Summit for Education (WISE) 2025. During the meeting, they discussed coo»»»
Colombian operation rescues 17 minors tied to extremist Lev Tahor sect - UPI.com
Members of the ultra-Orthodox Jewish sect Lev Tahor protest outside the Criminal Court of First Instance for Children and Adolescents of the Metropolitan Area in Guatemala City, Guatemala, in January. Sect leaders denied accusations of crimes committed against minors, including sex trafficking. Fil»»»
Tashkent blanketed by haze as Uzbek capital chokes on world's worst air pollution
In recent days, Tashkent has been engulfed by a dense haze. The sharp smell of burning permeates neighbourhoods of the Uzbek capital and air-quality readings taken in the city confirm what residents sense first-hand: residents are once again choking on dangerously high levels of pollution. The situ»»»
Sen. Jim Justice, wife agree to pay $5M in back taxes - UPI.com
West Virginia Republican targeted by IRS over 2009 debt. Then-West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice speaks at the Republican National Convention at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee on July 16, 2024. The now-Sen. Justice and his wife agreed to pay more than $5 million in back taxes. File Photo by Tannen Maury/UPI»»»
Canada confirms completion of all procedures for Qatari citizens to obtain its ETA starting today: Official Consular Source
Doha: An official source at the Department of Consular Affairs at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that the Canadian authorities have confirmed the completion of all procedures related to Qatari citizens obtaining the Canadian Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) within a few minutes, starti»»»
Jakarta surpasses Tokyo as world's biggest city - UPI.com
In the United Nations' latest update to world population figures and estimates, Jakarta, Indonesia, has taken a giant leap from 33rd on the list in 2018 to 1st on the list with more than 42 million residents. File Photo by Adi Weda/EPA-EFE Nov. 25 (UPI) -- In just seven years, Jakarta, Indonesia, t»»»
UAE President welcomes Kuwait’s First Deputy Prime Minister & Minister of Interior
Abu Dhabi: President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan today received Sheikh Fahad Yousef Saud Al Sabah, First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior of the State of Kuwait, at Qasr Al Bahr in Abu Dhabi. Sheikh Fahad conveyed the greetings of Sheikh Mishal Al Ahmad Al Jaber Al»»»
Three Ukrainians Arrested After Fatal Stabbing in Sofia: Young Man Loses His Life
In Sofia’s “Studentski Grad” neighborhood, a minor was fatally stabbed following a violent altercation in front of a local restaurant. The young man, initially rushed to the District Hospital in a life-threatening condition, succumbed to his injuries, according to Bulgarian media. Authorities have »»»
Bolsonaro starts serving 27-year prison sentence for Brazil coup plot
Brazil's Supreme Court has ordered that right-wing former president Jair Bolsonaro begin serving his prison sentence of 27 years and three months for plotting a coup after he lost the last election. Justice Alexandre de Moraes on Tuesday ruled that the case had reached its final judgement and that »»»
Palestine beat Libya on penalties as Syria, Kuwait advance to Arab Cup group stage
Doha: Palestine reached the FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2025 group stage after a dramatic 4-3 penalty shootout victory over Libya, following a goalless draw at Thani bin Jassim Stadium. Image from Palestine Football Association social media. The match saw both teams play entertaining football but fail to s»»»
Qatar joins Canada’s eTA programme, ending visa requirement for Qatari travellers
DOHA: Qatari nationals are now exempt from the Canadian visa requirement and can enter Canada using an Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA), the Ministry of Interior (MoI) has announced. “As part of the cooperation and coordination between the State of Qatar and the Government of Canada, the State»»»
UAE President receives Azerbaijan’s Minister of Justice
Abu Dhabi: President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan today welcomed Farid Ahmadov, Minister of Justice of the Republic of Azerbaijan, at Qasr Al Bahr in Abu Dhabi. Ahmadov conveyed the greetings of President Ilham Aliyev and expressed his wishes for the UAE’s continued prosperity, n»»»
Hezbollah Secretary General Addresses on Friday Memorial Service in Commemoration of Martyr Tabtabai, Companions
Hezbollah Secretary General Sheikh Naim Qassem is scheduled to address a memorial service held to commemorate the martyrdom of the great jihadi commander Haytham Al-Tabtabai and his companions on Friday at 6 p.m. (Beirut Time). The Israeli enemy launched an aerial attack on Sunday afternoon, target»»»
EU court orders member state to recognize gay marriage
Poland must recognize same-sex marriages performed in other EU countries despite such unions being illegal under the country’s national legislation, the bloc’s highest court has ruled. In a statement on Tuesday, the European Court of Justice (ECJ) said Warsaw had violated EU law when it refused to »»»
High school football coach who vanished now faces child pornography charges
Authorities looking for a high school football coach who vanished last week and was considered missing have now announced that he is a wanted man. Travis Turner, 46, of Appalachia, Virginia, faces charges of possessing child sexual abuse material and using a computer to solicit a minor, police in V»»»
Four more arrested in Louvre Heist - UPI.com
Four more suspects were arrested on Tuesday for alleged crimes related to the Oct. 19 theft of eight pieces of royal jewels valued at $102 million from the Louvre in Paris, France. Photo by Mohammed Badra/EPA Nov. 25 (UPI) -- Four more people have been arrested and are accused of participating in t»»»
Watch: School seeks help finding teddy bear that fell from the stratosphere - UPI.com
Nov. 25 (UPI) -- A school in England is asking for the public's help to find a missing teddy bear that was sent into the stratosphere with a weather balloon and fell to earth. The Walhampton School said Bradford Bear was sent into the sky from Lymington, Hampshire, by seventh and eighth grade stude»»»
Possible hostage remains returned to Israel for ID - UPI.com
People look at photos of hostages that were scheduled to be returned by Hamas from Gaza in the first 72 hours after a cease-fire deal went into effect October 10. Hamas handed over the remains of one person they said was a hostage, though Israel has yet to identify the individual. File Photo by Deb»»»
Harouge Oil Company brings well B-119 in Amal field online with production capacity of 1,100 barrels per day
Libya’s state National Oil Corporation (NOC) reported today that Haruoge Oil Operations Company successfully brought well B-119 in the Amal field online, achieving a production capacity of 1,100 barrels per day. The NOC said this comes within strategic plan to increase production rates. The NOC exp»»»
Viola Ford Fletcher, oldest survivor of Tulsa Race Massacre, dies aged 111
Viola Ford Fletcher, the oldest known survivor of the Tulsa Race Massacre, has died aged 111, the city's mayor announced on Monday. Mrs Fletcher was seven years old in the spring of 1921 when a white mob attacked Greenwood, a thriving black neighbourhood in Tulsa, Oklahoma. An estimated 300 residen»»»
Tunisia elected Vice President of Francophone Air Transport Association
Tunis, Nov. 25 (TAP) - Halima Ibrahim Khouaja, acting CEO of Tunisair, has been elected Vice President of the Francophone Air Transport Association, representing airlines in North Africa.The election took place on Saturday, November 22, 2025 in...»»»
Mystery thriller from Qatar, 'Sa3ood Wainah' aims to showcase nation's film talent, says director
Doha, Qatar: Mohammed Al Ibrahim, director and writer of Qatar's latest feature film, Sa3oud Wainah, said the film was proudly developed as a homegrown project that spotlights the country's creative talent both in front of and behind the camera. "Our goal was to make a Qatari film, by Qatari actors»»»
Asim Vokshi Sworn In as Albania’s Newest Constitutional Court Judge
Asim Vokshi was sworn in on Tuesday before President Bajram Begaj, becoming the newest member of Albania’s Constitutional Court. He replaces judge Holta Zaçaj, whose mandate ended in April. Vokshi’s appointment, declared by the High Court, had been contested by rival candidate Naureda Llagami, who »»»
Widespread snow event to create dangerous travel, whiteouts near Great Lakes - UPI.com
A trucker puts on his snow chains on Interstate 70 during a snowstorm in December 2013. This week, motorists traveling on interstates 75, 79, 80, 81, 86, 90 and 196 should monitor local forecast lake-effect and snow squall warnings and be prepared for rapidly changing road and visibility conditions»»»
Driver travels wrong way on Thessaloniki-Nea Moudania highway
A driver was recorded traveling in the opposite direction on the Thessaloniki-Nea Moudania National Road on Tuesday. A video circulating on social media shows the vehicle moving at significant speed against traffic on the highway. The driver appears not to have realized the mistake. Local media rep»»»
‘The Arab Cup is an opportunity to show what Arab football is capable of’
DOHA: As excitement builds ahead of the FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2025, former Saudi player Manaf Abushgeer says the tournament is a powerful reminder of what it means to represent one’s country on the regional stage. In an interview with the tournament Local Organising Committee (LOC), he said: “It’s a »»»
Hundreds of thousands with disabilities untapped in Polish workforce
Poland’s 2025 labor market shows a paradox: record-low unemployment but hundreds of thousands of skilled people with disabilities still excluded from work. Despite subsidies and supported-employment programs, the main barrier remains everyday employer practices and a mindset focused on “help” rathe»»»
Albania’s Opposition Files Verbal Note to EU Delegation Over Marta Kos’ Election Remarks
Albania’s Democratic Party parliamentary group has submitted a formal verbal note to the EU Delegation in Tirana, also notifying the European Commission and European Parliament, after Enlargement Commissioner Marta Kos stated last week that the 11 May elections were “free and fair.” Opposition lead»»»
New U.S. ambassador arrives in Chile, sparks controversy with government - UPI.com
U.S. President Donald Trump (L) listens to then National Border Patrol Council President Brandon Judd (C) deliver a statement on border security in the James Brady Press Briefing Room of the White House in Washington in January 2019. Now ambassador to Chile, Judd sparked controversy with his press »»»
Qatar Foundation leads global dialogue on access to learning and the future of universities at WISE 12 Summit
Doha, Qatar: Critical topics shaping higher education on a global scale – from diversifying learning pathways and enduring educational mobility, to how universities can withstand polarization and pressure – have been explored by international experts through Qatar Foundation-led sessions at the WIS»»»
Qatar takes part in Arab Media Committee meeting in Cairo
Cairo: Qatar has participated in the 103rd regular session of the Permanent Committee for Arab Media, held on Tuesday at the Arab League headquarters in Cairo. The meeting was chaired by Abdulrahman bin Nasser Al Obaidan, President of the Committee. Qatar's delegation was led by Abdullah Ghanem Al »»»
UK’s Petrofac to now include Middle East–linked unit into administration
Dubai: Petrofac moved today to extend its court-supervised insolvency process beyond its UK parent company, announcing plans to place Petrofac International Limited (PIL) into administration — a significant shift after the group repeatedly said overseas operations were continuing as normal. Sign up»»»
Qatari nationals now eligible for Canada eTA: MoI
Doha, Qatar: Qatari nationals are now exempt from the Canadian visa requirement and may enter Canada using an Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA), the Ministry of Interior (MoI) announced. “As part of the cooperation and coordination between the State of Qatar and the Government of Canada, the St»»»
UAE President commends efforts to strengthen community engagement nationwide
Abu Dhabi: President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan welcomed a delegation from the Ministry of Community Empowerment today at Qasr Al Bahr in Abu Dhabi. During the meeting, Sheikh Mohamed thanked the Ministry’s team for their dedication and hard work throughout the Year of Communit»»»
Head of State Meets with President of Germany’s Federal Constitutional Court
President Rumen Radev met with Germany’s Federal Constitutional Court (FCC) President Stephan Harbarth in Sofia on Tuesday, the head of State’s press secretariat reported. The discussion focused on principles of the rule of law, their application, and the impact of political processes. The official»»»
Trump Says He Believes Ukraine Peace Deal ‘Very Close’
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - US President Donald Trump said Tuesday that he believes a Ukrainian peace deal is close to being agreed. “I think we are getting very close to a deal. We will find out,” Trump said during the Thanksgiving pardoning ceremony at the White House.“I think we are making progress,”»»»
Temperatures down with occasional thunderstorms and locally heavy rainfall
Tunis, Nov 25 (TAP) – The weather Tuesday night will be locally overcast in northern regions, with noticeable drop in temperatures.According to forecasts by the National Institute of Meteorology, scattered rainfall is expected, sometimes...»»»
Packaging Day 2025 November 27-28 in Tunis
Tunis, Nov. 25 (TAP) - “Innovating for Circular and Sustainable Packaging” is the theme of the Packaging Days 2025, which will be held on November 27–28, 2025 in Tunis.Organised by the Technical Centre for Packaging and Conditioning (PACKTEC), this...»»»
Trump envoy denies bias as he pushes for Sudan peace plan
President Donald Trump's senior Africa envoy, Massad Boulos, has rejected criticism that the US's latest proposal to end the Sudan civil war is "biased". The US, Saudi Arabia, Egypt and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have been attempting to mediate between Sudan's army and the paramilitary Rapid Su»»»
Emirates warns of December holiday rush, shares 5 tips to avoid airport delays
Dubai: Emirates Airline is urging passengers to plan their travel early as the carrier expects a sharp rise in passenger numbers throughout December, driven by the start of the winter tourism season, multiple public holidays, and a revised academic calendar that grants most students an extended bre»»»
Opinion | The Mirage of Power: Inside the Middle East’s Stealth-Fighter Fever
When the October War of 1973 erupted, Israel held a clear advantage over Egypt in both air power and armoured forces. At the time, Israel possessed the American-made Phantom and Skyhawk aircraft—then the crown jewels of U.S. aviation—outclassing Egypt’s most advanced MiG-21 and Sukhoi-7 jets in ran»»»
Trump pardons turkeys at White House in Thanksgiving tradition - UPI.com
1 of 3 | Waddle, the alternate to the national Thanksgiving turkey, visits the James S. Brady Press Briefing Room at the White House on Tuesday ahead of President Donald Trump issuing pardons to Waddle and the official turkey, Gobble, in a ceremony in the Rose Garden. Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | Lic»»»
Minor suffers serious burns in Karditsa fire accident
A 12-year-old boy has been intubated at a hospital in Karditsa, central Greece after suffering serious burns to his body and face, authorities reported on Tuesday. According to state broadcaster ERT, the boy poured alcohol into a lit fireplace, causing it to catch fire and injuring him. He will be »»»
Sources to Asharq Al-Awsat: Hamas Weighs Proposal to Transform into Political Party
Sources within the Hamas movement said leaders from inside and outside the Gaza Strip have opened an internal debate on the group’s political future under the new reality created by Israel’s two-year war that followed the October 7, 2023 attack. According to Hamas sources who spoke to Asharq Al-Aws»»»
Sheikha Moza awards WISE Prize for Education winners at WISE 12 Summit 2025
Doha, Qatar: Her Highness Sheikha Moza bint Nasser, Chairperson of Qatar Foundation, awarded the 2024-2025 WISE Prize for Education to three winners - global changemakers who are redefining how the world learns – as the WISE 12 Summit concluded. Since its inception, the WISE Prize for Education – e»»»
Irish school teacher Enoch Burke arrested and brought to prison
The Irish school teacher Enoch Burke has been arrested and brought to Mountjoy Prison on foot of an order issued by the High Court last week, which directed his imprisonment for contempt of court. During that hearing in Dublin, Mr Justice Cregan said that Mr Burke and members of his family had enga»»»
On Women Non-Violence Day, Institutions Stay Committed to Combating Violence, NGOs Assess Efforts Negatively
Addressing a conference, dubbed "The Voice of Women, in Support of the Law", organized by the Animus Association to mark the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, Justice Minister Georgi Georgiev said that the legislative framework is already adequate but stressed the nee»»»