DHS: More Than 10,000 "illegal aliens" arrested in Los Angeles since June
WASHINGTON, Dec 11 (KUNA) -- The US Department of Homeland Security announced that the US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) have made more than 10,000 arrests of illegal aliens in Los Angeles, California since June 2025."Some of the most heinous crimi»»»
Russian Central Bank sues Belgian bank over frozen funds - UPI.com
Ukrainians hold signs during a protest demanding the use of frozen Russian assets on the sidelines of the Economic and Financial Affairs Council meeting in Brussels on Friday. Belgium has been blocking an EU plan to approve a large "reparations loan" for Ukraine backed by frozen Russian state asset»»»
Southern Command leader Adm. Alvin Holsey relinquishes command - UPI.com
Admiral Alvin Holsey relinquished his leadership of U.S. Southern Command on Friday ahead of his pending retirement after serving 37 years in the Navy. Photo by Mariano Macz/EPA Dec. 12 (UPI) -- U.S. Southern Command leader Adm. Alvin Holsey relinquished his command on Friday amid his pending retir»»»
El Salvador to introduce Grok tutoring in public schools - UPI.com
El Salvador President Nayib Armando Bukele's government announced it has reached an agreement with Elon Musk's xAI company to introduce Grok-based tutoring in more than 5,000 public schools. File Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo Dec. 12 (UPI) -- El Salvador has reached an agreement with »»»
Sheikh Joaan crowns winners of T100 Triathlon World Championship
DOHA: President of the Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC) HE Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al Thani crowned the winners of the T100 Triathlon World Championship, whose final round was hosted in Doha with the participation of a selection of the sport's top international athletes. The medal ceremony was attended»»»
A century of interventions: the US is misreading Latin America
For more than a century, the United States has attempted to shape political outcomes across Latin America, whether that be backing coups, toppling governments, or supporting authoritarian figures aligned with its strategic interests. Few of these efforts produced the stability sought in Washington.»»»
A century of interventions: the US is misreading Latin America
For more than a century, the United States has attempted to shape political outcomes across Latin America, whether that be backing coups, toppling governments, or supporting authoritarian figures aligned with its strategic interests. Few of these efforts produced the stability sought in Washington.»»»
China is redefining global trade dynamics in America’s backyard
When China’s President Xi Jinping inaugurated Peru’s Chancay megaport in November 2024, he was doing far more than opening a Chinese offshore project; he was executing a vision that has reshaped global power three times before and is poised to do so again. The $1.3bn deep-water facility, capable of»»»
National Trust files suit against Trump to stop ballroom construction - UPI.com
The demolition of the East Wing of the White House is seen during construction in Washington, D.C., on Nov. 17. The National Trust for Historic Preservation has filed a lawsuit to stop construction of the ballroom. Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo Dec. 12 (UPI) -- The National Trust for His»»»
Military Cooperation discussed in phone call between Defence Minister and US Assistant Secretary of War
Tunis, Dec. 12 (TAP) - The military cooperation between Tunisia and the United States, ways to strengthen it, and the agenda of the Tunisian-American Joint Military Commission, scheduled to be held in May in the U.S., were the focus of a phone call...»»»
UN General Assembly Adopts Resolution Urging Israeli Enemy to Allow Aid Into Gaza
The UN General Assembly has adopted a resolution calling on the Israeli occupation to comply with the International Court of Justice’s ruling and allow the delivery of humanitarian aid into Gaza. The resolution requires the Israeli occupation entity to provide food, water, medicine, and shelter to »»»
Trump aims to reform federal cannabis law - UPI.com
President Donald Trump might sign an executive order as soon as Monday to compel the federal government to reclassify cannabis and make it legal for medicinal but not recreational use. File Photo by Bill Greenblatt/UPI | License Photo Dec. 12 (UPI) -- President Donald Trump has voiced support for r»»»
More photos from Epstein estate show Trump, Clinton and former Prince Andrew
More images from the estate of convicted paedophile Jeffrey Epstein have been released by Democrats on the House Oversight Committee. The Democrats said the 19 images came from a tranche of 95,000 photos the committee received from Epstein's estate as part of its ongoing investigation. US President»»»
'A monster with tentacles' - Basketball star reveals brain cancer diagnosis
Former pro-basketball player Jason Collins, the first openly-homosexual male athlete in a major American professional sport, has announced that he has been diagnosed with an aggressive form of brain cancer. Collins was diagnosed with stage four glioblastoma, he wrote in an article for sport broadca»»»
Sharjah Police launch sixth edition of Police Desert Park
Sharjah: The Sharjah Police General Command unveiled the sixth edition of the “Police Desert Park” on Saturday 13, between 4 pm and 10 pm. Located in Al Kaheef area of Al Bataah in Sharjah, the event, themed “Together... Time is More Beautiful,” is a significant annual initiative aimed at improving»»»
Four Turkish F-16s violate Greek airspace over central Aegean
Four Turkish F-16s violated Greek airspace on Friday afternoon. According to reports, the Turkish fighter jets, two of them armed, entered the Athens Flight Information Region (FIR) in pairs without submitting a flight plan, flying over the central Aegean. In response, Greek fighter jets intercepte»»»
Trump says Thailand, Cambodia have agreed to stop border clashes
US President Donald Trump said on Friday that Thailand and Cambodia had agreed to halt fighting along their disputed border, which has killed at least 20 people this week. The latest fighting between the Southeast Asian neighbours, which stems from a long-running dispute over the colonial-era demar»»»
French farmers clash with police over cow cull
Angry French farmers are calling for more protests over the government-backed slaughter of cattle herds affected by so-called Lumpy Skin Disease (LSD). On Thursday there were clashes between riot police and demonstrators in the southern Ariège department, after vets were called in to destroy potent»»»
Protesters Rally for Palestinians over Gaza Funding in Downtown Sofia
Citizens rallied in front of the European Commission Representation in Sofia on Friday in support of Palestinians’ rights. The protest, organised by the unregistered student initiative Students for Palestine, Bulgaria under the slogan “NO to funding the genocide in Gaza!”, took place outside the Ho»»»
EU Indefinitely Freezes Russian Central Bank's Assets - Reports
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - EU countries have agreed to freeze the Russian Central Bank's assets held in Europe for an indefinite period, Reuters reported on Friday. The frozen assets are worth 210 billion euros ($246 billion), according to the report. An indefinite freeze in lieu of a vote every six months»»»
No Budget, Big Consequences: Fiscal Council Flags Risks as Bulgaria Prepares for Extension Law
At the turn of the year, Bulgaria is preparing to enter 2026 without an approved state budget. The government is expected to pull back the second draft of Budget 2026 from parliament, allowing the Council of Ministers to move toward adopting an extension law either in the final days of December or »»»
Iran 'violently' arrests Nobel Peace Prize winner Narges Mohammadi
Iran "violently" arrested Nobel Peace Prize 2023 laureate Narges Mohammadi at a memorial ceremony on Friday, her supporters said. Mohammadi, who was granted temporary leave from prison in December 2024, was detained along with several other activists. Iranian security forces on Friday "v»»»
Bugatti Residences by Binghatti sells for record Dh550 million
The Bugatti Residences in Business Bay has set a new record, with a penthouse selling for Dh550 million — the highest price ever achieved for such a property in both Dubai and the Middle East, signalling significant shifts within the city’s premium real estate sector. Executed under the direction o»»»
House Oversight Democrats release new cache of Epstein photos - UPI.com
1 of 15 | Jeffrey Epstein sits with Steve Bannon. Image courtesy of the House Oversight Committee Democrats. Dec. 12 (UPI) -- Democrats from the House Oversight Committee released new photos Friday from the estate of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The photos feature prominent people, inclu»»»
California woman wins $1M lottery prize one day before her birthday - UPI.com
A California woman scored a $1 million top price from a California Lottery scratch-off ticket she bought just one day before her birthday. File Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo Dec. 12 (UPI) -- A California woman scored a $1 million top price from a California Lottery scratch-off ticket »»»
Japan Culture Con 2025: Everything you need to know
Dubai: Meet Hatsune Miku and your favourite anime characters at Japan Culture Con (JCC), which is back for its second edition this weekend. The fest kicked-off on Dec 12 and runs until Dec 14. JCC 2025 expands with a wider programme and deeper dive into Japanese traditions than ever before, with a »»»
Islamic Jihad Denies Withholding Body of Last Israeli Hostage
Palestinian sources dismissed Israeli claims circulating over the past two days that the Islamic Jihad movement is refusing to cooperate with Hamas by handing over what Israel says is the last body of an Israeli hostage in Gaza, a step Israel has linked to moving into the second phase of the ceasef»»»
Pope Leo XIV urges Italy's spy agency to prioritize peace, human dignity - UPI.com
Pope Leo XIV pictured in May addressing Catholic faithful from the Vatican balcony in Vatican City, Vatican. On Friday, the American-born Catholic Church head urged Italy's intelligence officials to ground national security in ethical principles and cautioned that efforts to preserve peace must not»»»
Taylor Swift shown breaking down in tears after she met Southport attack families
Taylor Swift broke down in tears after meeting survivors and families of the victims of the Southport stabbing attack, backstage footage from her Eras tour reveals. The star met privately with some of those affected by the attack in July 2024, which took place at a Taylor Swift-themed dance worksho»»»
Trade balance deficit widens to TND 20,168.5 million
Tunis, Dec 12 (TAP) — Tunisia’s trade balance widened to TND 20,168.5 million during the first eleven months of 2025, compared with TND 16,758.5 million over the same period in 2024. The coverage rate declined to 74.2%, down from 77.3% in 2024,...»»»
Will France be next to introduce an Australian-style social media ban for children?
Australia this week implemented a world-first ban on social media for under-16s, and France could soon introduce a similar measure. French lawmakers will in January debate a bill whose aim is to protect children’s mental health. Australia on Wednesday became the first country to introduce a social »»»
Nobel laureate Narges Mohammadi arrested in Iran, supporters say
Iranian security forces have "violently arrested" Nobel Peace Prize winner and women's rights activist Narges Mohammadi, her foundation has said. The Narges Foundation said her brother confirmed Ms Mohammadi was detained in the eastern city of Mashhad, along with other activists. It has called for »»»
White House sued by historic preservation group over ballroom plans
A nonprofit organisation tasked by the US Congress with helping preserve historic sites has sued the White House to stop construction on President Donald Trump's new ballroom. The National Trust for Historic Preservation filed the suit on Friday, arguing that the White House failed to seek necessar»»»
'They're no longer hiding': How Russia is shipping liquefied natural gas to China despite sanctions
A cargo of liquefied natural gas (LNG) from Russia's Portovaya plant was delivered to the Beihai terminal in China on December 8. This marks the first delivery since the facility was placed under US sanctions in January 2025. The development highlights deepening China-Russia energy ties as Moscow s»»»
Iran Arrests Nobel-Prize Winning Activist Narges Mohammadi
Iranian security forces on Friday "violently" arrested the 2023 Nobel Peace Prize winner Narges Mohammadi along with at least eight other activists at a memorial ceremony for a lawyer who died earlier this month, her supporters said. Mohammadi, who was granted temporary leave from prison in Decembe»»»
Ministry of Housing signs MoUs with Saudi’s Amiantit and its German subsidiary PWT for water and infrastructure projects
The Ministry of Housing and Reconstruction signed two Memoranda of Understanding yesterday with two leading international companies in the water and infrastructure sector, as part of the Ministry’s efforts to strengthen vital infrastructure in Libya. The signing ceremony was presided over by the Mi»»»
Nobel winner Narges Mohammadi rearrested by Iranian regime - UPI.com
The Dec. 2023 Nobel Peace Prize ceremony for Iranian activist Narges Mohammadi at the Nobel Institute in Oslo, Norway. On Friday, her Paris-based human rights organization said that security and police forces "violently detained" Mohammadi and other human rights activists during a memorial for Khos»»»
Sharjah Police release shocking video of pickup running red light
Sharjah: Sharjah Police have issued a strong warning to motorists after releasing surveillance footage showing a dangerous red-light violation that nearly resulted in a major crash. The video, captured by the force’s operations centre, highlights the serious risks posed by ignoring traffic signals »»»
Bulgaria’s President Launches Consultations on Monday as Search for New Cabinet Begins
President Rumen Radev will start the constitutionally required consultations for forming a new government in Bulgaria on Monday, December 15. The announcement came from the presidency’s press office on Friday afternoon, only hours after lawmakers unanimously accepted the resignation of Rosen Zhelya»»»
Eye on Africa - More than 400 civilians killed in fighting in eastern DR Congo
In tonight's edition: Regional officials say over 400 civilians have been killed since December 1 in the area of Uvira in DR Congo; we speak to the Congolese Minister of Communication Patrick Muyaya. Also, Kenya has pulled the brakes on a landmark health pact with the United States over data p»»»
The 51% - Empowering women during childbirth
In a special edition, we focus on childbirth and how much control women really do have over the process. In France, doulas have become increasingly popular in recent years. They provide emotional and practical support during pregnancy and birth, but not medical assistance. So where do doulas fit in»»»
US Plan Sees Ukraine Joining EU in 2027, Official Says
Ukraine could join the European Union as early as January 2027 under the latest US plan to end the war with Russia, a senior source familiar with the matter told AFP on Friday. The complicated EU accession process usually takes years and requires a unanimous vote from all 27 members of the bloc, an»»»
In Ceuta, young migrants brave the sea to reach Europe
On the front line of the migration surge, Ceuta – the Spanish exclave in North Africa – continues to see thousands of people arrive each year. With the land border so heavily guarded to be virtually sealed, many of the youngest attempt the crossing by sea, venturing into the dangerous cur»»»
Germany summons Russian ambassador over cyberattacks on air traffic control, general election
Germany said Friday it had summoned Moscow’s ambassador after it accused Russian-linked groups of hacking its air traffic control system and attempting to influence the 2024 general election. Dubbing such operations, including drone flights near European airports, as “hybrid attacks”»»»
Israel Gives Legal Status to 19 West Bank Settlements, Media Reports
Israel's cabinet has decided to give legal status to 19 settlements in the occupied West Bank, including two that were vacated 20 years ago under a pullout aimed at boosting the country's security and the economy, Israeli media reported. The Palestinian Authority on Friday condemned the move, annou»»»
Covid vaccines linked to heart damage – study
Certain Covid-19 vaccines can trigger immune responses that may inflame heart tissue and lead to potentially fatal complications in rare cases, with young men being especially susceptible, according to a new study. The paper, authored by Stanford University researchers and published in the Science »»»
Two youths remanded over stabbing of 14-year-old
Two youths accused of stabbing a 14-year-old boy in the Athens suburb of Holargos have been remanded in custody following their testimony before an investigating magistrate. According to the indictment, the defendants allegedly lured the teenager through social media, using an online conversation w»»»
Vucic: I am preparing for first official visit to China
MEROSINA - Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic announced on Friday he was preparing for his first official visit to China and noted that the two countries maintained a steely friendship based, among other aspects, on mutual respect of territorial integrity. Speaking to reporters in Merosina, souther»»»
CC Reinstates Belinda Balluku as Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Infrastructure
The Constitutional Court has reinstated Belinda Balluku to her duties as Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Infrastructure and Energy, overturning the suspension previously imposed by the Special Court Against Corruption and Organized Crime (GJKKO). The decision follows the Court’s acceptance fo»»»
Lululemon shares surge on CEO exit news - UPI.com
A Lululemon store pictured Dec. 2019 in Lynnfield, Mass. On Friday, the Canada-based company's sock value spiked more than 9% in premarket trading following its announcement CEO Calvin McDonald will step down next month. Photo Provided by CJ Gunther/EPA Dec. 12 (UPI) -- Shares of Lululemon stock su»»»