US judge dismisses criminal cases against Comey and James
A US judge has dismissed criminal charges against former FBI Director James Comey and former New York Attorney General Letitia James, ruling that the prosecutor who brought the charges was unlawfully appointed. Judge Cameron Currie said that Lindsey Halligan, who was handpicked by Trump to bring th»»»
Georgia man wins $10,000 lottery prize on wife's birthday - UPI.com
Preston Fuqua of Gainesville, Ga., won a $10,000 prize from a scratch-off lottery ticket on his wife's birthday. File Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo Nov. 24 (UPI) -- A Georgia man's wife's birthday brought him some extra luck when he bought a scratch-off lottery ticket and scored a $10»»»
Photos: The nation’s Christmas tree will shine brightly, standing tall in front of the Hungarian Parliament
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2 British House of Peers members face suspensions for lobbying - UPI.com
1 of 2 | Richard Dannatt was installed as the 159th Constable of the Tower of London on Oct. 7, 2009. He was appointed to Brtiain's House of Peers in 2011. File Photo by Jonathan Brady/EPA Nov. 24 (UPI) -- Lords Richard Dannatt and David Evans, two members of Britain's House of Peers, are facing su»»»
M7, Franca Fund host inaugural gala in Doha to advance the future of preventive genomics
Doha: M7, Qatar's hub for innovation and entrepreneurship in design, fashion and technology, in partnership with The Franca Sozzani Fund for Preventive Genomics, hosted the Franca Fund Gala at the Museum of Islamic Art in Doha, under the patronage of Chairperson of Qatar Museums and Co-Chair of Fas»»»
Qatar to host first MENA edition of WSJ Tech live next week
Doha: The Government Communications Office (GCO) announced the completion of preparations for the Wall Street Journal Tech Live for the first time in the Middle East and North Africa, which will convene top executives, investors and technology leaders from around the world at the Waldorf Astoria Lu»»»
Pentagon launches investigation of Sen. Mark Kelly over video - UPI.com
Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Ariz., speaks during a press conference on the Epstein Files Transparency Act outside the U.S. Capitol on Tuesday. On Monday, the Department of Defense announced it will investigate Kelly over a video he participated in that told servicemembers that they shouldn't follow illegal »»»
Trump, China's Xi speak; commit to 2026 state visits - UPI.com
U.S. President Donald Trump (L) is pictured last month greeting Chinese President Xi Jinping before a bilateral meeting at the Gimhae International Airport terminal in Busan, South Korea. On Monday, China's Foreign Affairs Ministry stated that following Xi's Busan meeting that China and the United »»»
Watch: Red fox with pipe around its neck freed in Pennsylvania - UPI.com
Nov. 24 (UPI) -- An animal rescue group in Pennsylvania announced it has located and freed a fox seen wandering with a plastic drainage pipe stuck around its neck since October. Good Boy Dog Recovery said the red fox was first seen with the pipe stuck around its neck in October, and rescuers had be»»»
Watch: Texas bus driver named the world's oldest at 95 - UPI.com
Nov. 24 (UPI) -- A 95-year-old Texas man who has been driving city buses for 27 years was named the world's oldest bus driver by Guinness World Records. Wichita Falls man Raymond Hager was 94 years and 176 days old when his age and status as an active bus driver were verified by Guinness World Reco»»»
Iranian spy chief accuses US and Israel of plotting to assassinate Khamenei – media
Iran’s intelligence chief has accused the US and Israel of plotting to kill Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in an effort to destabilize the country, the ISNA news agency has reported. According to the outlet, Intelligence Minister Esmail Khatib said on Saturday that “the enemy seeks to target»»»
Judge dismisses cases against James Comey, Letitia James for 'invalid' prosecutor - UPI.com
1 of 3 | A demonstrator holds a sign outside the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia's Bryan Courthouse during the arraignment of former FBI Director James Comey in Alexandria, Virginia on October 8. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo Nov. 24 (UPI) -- A federal judge»»»
Ethiopian volcano erupts for first time in 12,000 years - UPI.com
A volcano in Ethiopia erupted Monday, spewing ash and smoke that's making its way to India. Nov. 24 (UPI) -- A volcano in Ethiopia erupted Sunday morning for the first time in at least 12,000 years. The Hayli Gubbi volcano in the northeastern part of the country spewed ash and smoke, which also cro»»»
Sheikha Moza attends the launch of a national initiative to promote youth digital wellbeing at the WISE 12 Summit
Doha, Qatar: Her Highness Sheikha Moza bint Nasser, Chairperson of Qatar Foundation, attended a WISE 12 Summit high-level roundtable, where the formation of a national taskforce was announced. The roundtable, which was chaired by Her Excellency Sheikha Hind bint Hamad Al Thani, Vice Chairperson of »»»
Hungarian child protection's controversial decision on who can raise murdered Japanese mother Megumi’s children
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Qatar selected to host Global Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction in 2028
Geneva The United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR) in Geneva has announced the selection of the State of Qatar to host the 9th Session of the Ninth Global Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction (GP2028), in recognition of the country's capabilities and commitment to supporting the i»»»
Ivanovski: Our goal is to have 200km/h passenger trains, 120km/h cargo transport
Skopje, 23 November 2025 (MIA) - The plan is to have two railroads from the country's north to its south. The current one will be rehabilitated in order to speed up traffic, while the second one will be built as close as possible to the existing one, says Railways Infrastructure director Sinisha Iv»»»
Chauncey Billups pleads not guilty in alleged rigged poker case
NBA coach Chauncey Billups pleaded not guilty in a Brooklyn federal court on Monday, to allegations of participating in a mafia-linked, illegal poker operation in a case that has rocked US professional basketball. Mr Billups, who appeared in a large federal courtroom in Brooklyn along with roughly »»»
India’s DGCA issues advisory as Ethiopia volcano ash disrupts flights
India’s aviation regulator has urged airlines to steer clear of ash-affected airspace after a rare volcanic eruption in Ethiopia sent a giant plume drifting across parts of the Middle East. The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) said the ash has affected routes passing through the Muscat »»»
Bulgaria Hosts 66th PABSEC General Assembly, Hands Over Presidency to Georgia
The 66th General Assembly of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Black Sea Economic Cooperation (PABSEC) opened in Sofia on Monday. The main theme of the two-day forum, which brings to Sofia delegations from the parliaments of the PABSEC Member States, is “Cooperation with the European Union and Othe»»»
Qatar Olympic Committee signs MoU with Microsoft to drive innovation and digital transformation in sports
Doha: Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC) signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Microsoft today, aimed at enhancing future collaboration in digital transformation projects and developing smart solutions and innovative technologies in the sports sector. The signing ceremony took place at QOC headquart»»»
Morgan Geyser, 'Slender Man' stabber, captured after fleeing group home
Illinois police captured Morgan Geyser, who was convicted in the 2014 stabbing of a classmate to appease Slender Man, an online character, after she fled a group home in neighbouring Wisconsin where she was being held. Police said Geyser, 23, removed her bracelet monitoring device and fled the home»»»
Pentagon reviewing 'misconduct' allegations against Senator Mark Kelly
The Pentagon on Monday said it is reviewing "serious allegations of misconduct" against US Democratic Senator Mark Kelly. Kelly, a retired US Navy captain, was one of six Democratic lawmakers who recently urged service members to refuse unlawful orders. The announcement in a post on the Department »»»
Heavy rain hits UAE as low-pressure system deepens
Abu Dhabi: Moderate to heavy rainfall swept across several parts of the UAE on Monday, bringing showers to eastern and western regions as unstable weather conditions developed over the country. Residents reported bursts of rain in Kadra, Al Siji, Thoban and several areas in Al Dhafra, including Gha»»»
Iraklio man remanded in custody after confessing to family killings
A 55-year-old man accused of killing his mother and brother in Iraklio on October 31 was temporarily detained with the consent of the investigating officer and prosecutor. Authorities received his confession today at the University Hospital of Iraklio, where he is being treated for serious injuries»»»
Qatar selected to host Global Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction in 2028
Geneva: The United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR) in Geneva has announced the selection of the State of Qatar to host the 9th Session of the Ninth Global Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction (GP2028), in recognition of the country's capabilities and commitment to supporting the »»»
Zelensky shows gratitude to countries helping after Trump criticism - UPI.com
Locals watch as emergency services work the site of a Russian strike on a nine-story residential building in Kyiv, Ukraine, on Nov. 14. On Monday, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky expressed gratitude to countries that were trying to help end the war with Russia. Photo by Maxym Marusenko/EPA N»»»
Bulgaria and China Highlight Deepening Political, Economic and Scientific Cooperation During High-Level Visit
A series of events in Sofia over the past days highlighted the strengthening partnership between Bulgaria and China in politics, economy, culture and science, as the two countries marked the 10th anniversary of Bulgaria’s participation in the Belt and Road Initiative. GERB leader Boyko Borissov sai»»»
Trump Says He Will Visit Beijing in April and Host China’s Xi for a State Visit Later Next Year
President Donald Trump said he has accepted an invitation from Chinese leader Xi Jinping to visit Beijing in April and that he reciprocated by inviting Xi for a state visit to the US later next year. Trump made the announcement a few hours after he spoke with Xi on the phone on Monday morning, in w»»»
Beijing and Tokyo clash over ‘enemy state’ clause in UN Charter
Japan has rebuked China for citing a UN Charter clause that permits action against former Axis powers without Security Council approval, insisting the provision is outdated and irrelevant. Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s new government has been embroiled in an escalating diplomatic tit-for-tat with»»»
Mo Gawdat Explores Writing, AI, and the Human Connection at QF’s Education City Speaker Series
Doha, Qatar: He went from being the Chief Business Officer of Google X to a bestselling author – and, according to Mo Gawdat as he spoke at Qatar Foundation’s Education City Speaker Series, his shift from the tech world to writing was “the best move” of his life. Addressing an audience at Qatar Nat»»»
Gaza Humanitarian Foundation ends brief tenure in strip - UPI.com
1 of 2 | Displaced Palestinians pictured in August gathering aid from the US humanitarian aid distribution "Netzarim corridor" in the central Gaza Strip. On Monday, the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation said its five-month run ended after fulfilling a large part of its planned mission to distribute much»»»
Goa eyes deeper tourism ties with Qatar as Tourism Minister unveils new strategies at QTM 2025
Doha: Goa is positioning itself for stronger tourism collaboration with Qatar and the wider Middle East as part of its expanded global outreach strategy, according to Minister for Tourism, Government of Goa, H E Rohan A Khaunte. Speaking on the sidelines of the Qatar Travel Mart (QTM) 2025 yesterda»»»
Why more UAE investors are trusting AI to manage their money
Dubai: UAE investors are showing rising confidence in artificial intelligence for managing their money, according to a survey commissioned by Alpheya. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The study, conducted between May and July 2025 among 509 UAE-based investors, found th»»»
US' Ukraine Plan Under Revision: Fewer Points, No Frozen-Asset Confiscation
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) – The US plan to resolve the conflict in Ukraine, initially comprised of 28 points, has been reduced to 19 following recent discussions between American and Ukrainian officials in Geneva over the weekend, The Washington Post reported on Monday, citing officials in the know. How»»»
Qatar Luxury Classic Cars Contest & Exhibition 2025 closes on high note
Doha: The Qatari Gulf Classic Cars Association (QGCCA) has successfully concluded the sixth edition of the Qatar Luxury Classic Cars Contest & Exhibition, which took place over five days at The Pearl Island and saw extensive participation from across the GCC for the second consecutive year. Twenty »»»
How the rising global nomad billionaire redefines home ownership
It was a late summer evening when I first saw the message pop up in my inbox: ‘Ultimate Tax-Free Anywhere’. I had been hearing whispers of this idea that one could build not just wealth, but a life, unfettered by the usual expectations of tax residence, fixed assets, national loyalty. Sign up for o»»»
Egyptian-Algerian expert meetings held ahead of joint higher committee session
Egypt and Algeria concluded two days of expert-level preparatory meetings in Cairo ahead of the ninth session of the Egyptian–Algerian Joint Higher Committee, which will be chaired by the prime ministers of both countries. The talks were co-led by Egypt’s Ministry of Planning, Economic Development »»»
Jacek Piotr Kacprzyk: media criticism less important than costs and availability of loans
Despite frequent criticism of developers in media and social networks, its impact on buyers’ decisions is limited. According to expert Jacek Piotr Kacprzyk, economic fundamentals – interest rates, credit availability and pricing – matter far more than online opinions. The narrative that developers »»»
Gulf airspace faces impact from Ethiopia’s Hayli Gubbi volcano blast
Dubai: Ash clouds from Ethiopia’s Hayli Gubbi volcano, which erupted for the first time in recorded history last week, may drift toward parts of the Arabian Peninsula, particularly Yemen and Oman, according to Ibrahim Al Jarwan, Chairman of the Emirates Astronomical Society and a member of the Arab»»»
WISE 12 Summit launches in Doha, bringing global education leaders together under the theme ‘Humanity.io: Human Values at the Heart of Education’
Doha, Qatar: The World Innovation Summit for Education (WISE), a global initiative of Qatar Foundation, launched the 12th edition of its flagship Summit today at Qatar National Convention Centre. Held under the theme “Humanity.io: Human Values at the Heart of Education’, the opening day of the Summ»»»
Mansoor bin Mohammed opens 46th Big 5 Global as 85,000 specialists gather in Dubai
Dubai: Sheikh Mansoor bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, President of the UAE National Olympic Committee, opened the 46th edition of Big 5 Global at Dubai World Trade Centre, marking the launch of one of the world’s largest construction and urban-development events. Sign up for our daily business »»»
Carney says trade talks with Trump to resume 'when it matters'
Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney says trade talks with the US will resume "when it's appropriate", dismissing questions about his most recent communication with President Donald Trump . Asked when he last spoke to Trump, Carney responded: "Who cares? It's a detail. I'll speak to him again when i»»»
Trump’s peace plan for Ukraine cut to 19 points from 28
EU leaders consider some of the 28 points of the American plan for resolving the Ukrainian conflict unacceptable and the number of items on the list has been parred back to 19, the Financial Times reported on November 24. Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk stated this following an informal EU summit»»»
Almasar Alshamil Education’s IPO draws strong demand
Dubai: Almasar Alshamil Education has completed the individual investor offering for its initial public offering on the Saudi Exchange after attracting strong demand from retail buyers. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The individual tranche, open from 18 to 20 November»»»
Trump’s peace plan for Ukraine cut to 19 points from 28
EU leaders consider some of the 28 points of the American plan for resolving the Ukrainian conflict unacceptable and the number of items on the list has been parred back to 19, the Financial Times reported on November 24. Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk stated this following an informal EU summit»»»
Old Doha Port announces launch of maritime transport service for upcoming events
Doha, Qatar: Old Doha Port announced the launch of its maritime transport service for all its upcoming events, following the remarkable success it achieved during the Qatar Boat Show 2025. In a statement, the port confirmed that this initiative is part of a series of projects and programs aimed at »»»
Man found guilty of murdering his 75-year-old mother
A 55-year-old man has been found guilty of murdering his mother in County Kerry. Miriam Burns, who was 75, was found dead at her home in the Ardshanavooly housing estate in Killarney on 15 August 2022. Her son, Billy Burns, had pleaded not guilty by reason of insanity to the murder. However, after »»»
Dacic: Serbia-UAE police cooperation excellent
MARRAKESH - Serbian Interior Minister Ivica Dacic met on Monday with Interpol Governance Committee President Dana Humaid Al Marzouqi on the sidelines of the Interpol General Assembly session in Marrakesh. Al Marzouqi is also director general of the International Affairs Bureau at the UAE Interior M»»»
QF Leads Global Dialogue on the Future of Progressive Schools at WISE 12
Doha, Qatar: WISE, a global education initiative of Qatar Foundation, held the latest edition of its biennial summit – WISE 12 – under the theme ‘Humanity First: Embedding Human Values at the Heart of Education Systems’, which featured a session titled ‘Innovating Schooling: Towards a Progressive S»»»