Florida executes man for fatal 1989 home invasion - UPI.com
Mark Geralds, 58, was executed Tuesday evening by the state of Florida. Photo courtesy of Florida Department of Corrections/Website Dec. 9 (UPI) -- Florida on Tuesday executed a 58-year-old man convicted of murdering a Panama City mother during a home invasion in February 1989, a record 18th death »»»
Abu Dhabi court orders bank to repay customer Dh80,596 in unlawful loan charges
A commercial court in Abu Dhabi has ordered a bank to repay a customer Dh80,596 after an expert report confirmed the lender had collected unwarranted additional interest on a loan. The bank was also directed to pay 3 per cent annual delay interest from the date of the claim until full settlement. C»»»
Oman Air to launch Muscat–Taif flights starting January 2026
Dubai: Oman Air has announced the launch of a new Muscat–Taif service, with flights set to begin on January 31, 2026. The route marks the airline’s fifth destination in Saudi Arabia, joining Jeddah, Riyadh, Dammam and Madinah as part of its growing regional network. The carrier will operate the Tai»»»
Trump touts upbeat message on economy as Americans feel the pinch
President Donald Trump has told a campaign-style rally that consumer prices are falling "tremendously" as he sought to allay voter anxiety about the US cost of living. In a speech at a casino in the battleground state of Pennsylvania, the president told supporters he had "no higher priority than ma»»»
Man who grabbed Ariana Grande kicked out of Lady Gaga concert
An Australian man who was jailed in Singapore and deported for charging at pop star Ariana Grande has been ejected from a Lady Gaga concert in his home country. Johnson Wen, 26, said on Instagram that he was "kicked out" of the Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane on Tuesday night before the Lady Gaga show »»»
Saudi Arabia’s peak rainfall now shifting to December, climate data shows
Dubai: Saudi Arabia is experiencing a noticeable shift in its seasonal rainfall patterns, with the annual peak now moving from November to December, according to new scientific assessments from the National Centre for Meteorology (NCM). The centre said the change reflects evolving climate behaviour»»»
Cotti Coffee accelerates global footprint with flagship store in iconic Dubai Mall
Dubai: Cotti Coffee, the world’s third-largest coffee chain brand, announced its upcoming entry into The Dubai Mall, one of the world’s most iconic shopping and lifestyle destinations. The new store, located adjacent to the Burj Khalifa, is scheduled to open in early 2026. As the premier retail and»»»
Canadian airline Air Transat and pilot union reach tentative agreement
Canadian airline Air Transat and the union representing its pilots announced they reached a tentative agreement, which would avert a strike and suspension of flights. Air Transat said the proposal would be "submitted to members for ratification in the coming days." "Our operations are returning to »»»
UAE braces for unstable weather: Fog, clouds, scattered rain expected
Abu Dhabi: The UAE is seeing fair to partly cloudy skies today, with low clouds forming over the islands and parts of the western region as temperatures rise slightly during the afternoon. According to the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM), humidity is set to increase overnight, particularly alo»»»
Saudi Arabia Builds Momentum for Diverse, Sustainable Development Finance
Saudi Arabia is moving into a pivotal phase driven by development financing that prioritizes impact, diversification, sustainability and the growth of human capital, while lifting overall quality of life. This shift, which marks a move from traditional financial support to measurable and lasting re»»»
Saudi-Qatar Electric Rail Project to Deepen Economic, Logistics Ties
Hussein al-Khawaja, chairman of the land transport committee at the Al-Ahsa Chamber, said the agreement to build a high speed electric passenger railway between Saudi Arabia and Qatar, the largest modern infrastructure venture ever undertaken by two Gulf states, ushers in a new chapter of economic »»»
Hair loss breakthrough: Going bald? This acne drug could help
A common acne medication may soon offer hope to millions of men struggling with hair loss. Ireland-based pharmaceuticals reported that clascoterone, a topical drug originally approved for acne, produced remarkable hair growth in two large Phase III trials. Also Read: Baldness breakthrough: Taiwanes»»»
What Syria’s Military Map Shows One Year After Liberation
Syria’s map of control has been shaken to its core since late 2024, when the Deterrence of Aggression offensive erupted and the Assad government fell, unleashing a series of security and military shifts that continued to redraw the country’s landscape through 2025. But this fluid map is unlikely to»»»
A world on the brink: Why global hunger is rising despite abundant resources
Hunger is spreading worldwide due to conflicts, climate change, and economic crises — not merely because of a lack of resources — amid a decline in international aid. This destabilises societies, intensifies competition over resources, enables extremist groups to use food as a recruitment tool, and»»»
Gene Simmons, others testify on proposed American Music Fairness Act - UPI.com
1 of 3 | KISS bassist and co-founder Gene Simmons testified on behalf of music artists who are fighting to be paid royalties by AM/FM radio stations during a Senate Judiciary subcommittee hearing at the Capitol in Washington on Tuesday. Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo Dec. 9 (UPI) -- KISS »»»
Indigenous artifacts returned by the Vatican are now at a Canadian museum
OTTAWA, Ontario: A selection of Inuit artifacts returned by the Vatican is now at the Canadian Museum of History, after First Nations, Inuit and Métis leaders for years called for the repatriation of Indigenous items. Pope Leo XIV gave the artifacts — including a traditional Inuit kayak — and suppo»»»
Climate crisis potentially a systemic threat
Climate change may not constitute a systemic threat yet, but it will “tend to become” one if no measures for transition and adaptation are taken in time, Bank of Greece (BoG) Yannis Stournaras said in an address at the Greek Engineers and Public Works Contractors Fund (TMEDE) on Tuesday. At the 2nd»»»
Magnitude 4.3 earthquake strikes Afghanistan
Kabul: An earthquake of magnitude 4.3 struck Afghanistan in the early hours of Wednesday, according to information shared by the National Centre for Seismology (NCS). The tremor was recorded at a depth of 150 km, north-east of Kabul. In a post on X, the NCS stated, "EQ of M: 4.3, On: 10/12/2025 00:»»»
3,000 drones: Telangana Global Summit sets Guinness World Record
Hyderabad: Telangana Rising Global Summit made history as 3,000 drones formed the world’s longest airborne sentence. The new Guinness World Record was created at the concluding session of the two-day event at the upcoming Bharat Future City on Tuesday night. The drones formed what is claimed to be »»»
Top 10 deadliest earthquakes of the 21st century: Mega-quake lurking around the corner?
With two strong, 7.0+ earthquakes slamming Alaska and Japan just days apart in early December 2025, seismologists are understandably jittery — could a bigger shaker be next? First up, Alaska got rocked on December 6 by a 7.0 magnitude beast near the Canadian border. Lucky for everyone, it was in a »»»
AI planning, crypto gifting, eSIM roaming: How you shop, travel will change in 2026
Dubai: Forget predictions — the data shows exactly which tech UAE shoppers and travelers already rely on. Eight in ten now turn to AI before buying anything. Crypto is becoming a mainstream gift. Digital wallets are edging out cash. And roaming bills are finally being tackled with eSIMs. Sign up fo»»»
How UAE ministry de-accredited university misused local office
Fujairah: The Fujairah office of Midocean University, which lost UAE ministry recognition this week, was operating far beyond its stated purpose, resulting in serious violations that led to the ministry’s action. The Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research (MoHESR) on Monday announced »»»
Imprisoned former Colorado clerk Tina Peters seeks pardon from Trump - UPI.com
President Donald Trump might pardon imprisoned former Mesa County, Colo., Clerk Tina Peters after a federal judge on Monday denied her writ of habeas corpus petition. Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo Dec. 9 (UPI) -- Former Colorado clerk Tina Peters seeks a pardon from President Donald Trum»»»
Australia social media ban for under-16 kicks in, millions of kids locked out
Australia's landmark social media ban took effect at midnight December 10, 2025, blocking millions of children under 16 from platforms like Instagram, Youtube Facebook, TikTok, and Snapchat, with fines up to A$49.5 million ($33 million) for non-compliance. Platforms must now use age verification — »»»
Two teenagers went to seek gold. They were buried alive in a mine collapse
There is a sense of disbelief in this Sierra Leonean village as people weep in front of the bodies of two teenage boys wrapped in white cloth. The day before, 16-year-old Mohamed Bangura and 17-year-old Yayah Jenneh left their homes in Nyimbadu, in the country's Eastern Province, hoping to earn a l»»»
US Judge Orders Unsealing of Grand Jury Transcripts From Maxwell's 2021 Case – Document
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) – A US federal judge has ruled to release grand jury transcripts and exhibits from Ghislaine Maxwell's criminal case, paving the way for public access to details surrounding the convicted associate of infamous financier and sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein, according to a court f»»»
India couple trolled over skin colour after wedding video goes viral
Rishabh Rajput and Sonali Chouksey met in college 11 years ago, fell in love and married last month. Photos and videos from their colourful wedding showed the happy couple from the central Indian state of Madhya Pradesh performing rituals and posing in their finery. But when they shared their happi»»»
Prosecutors release bodycam footage of moment police confront Luigi Mangione
Exactly one year ago, two police officers walked into a McDonald's in Pennsylvania and encountered Luigi Mangione, the man suspected of killing a health care executive in New York City. On Tuesday, Manhattan prosecutors released partial footage of that encounter, as his attorneys fight to disqualif»»»
MCIT official highlights Qatar’s AI efforts
QNA Doha Assistant Undersecretary for Digital Industry Affairs at the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT) Reem Al Mansoori affirmed that the State of Qatar is steadily advancing toward strengthening its readiness for artificial intelligence and solidifying its future leader»»»
Qatar to host Conference of State Parties to UN Convention against Corruption
The State of Qatar, represented by the Administrative Control and Transparency Authority, is hosting the 11th session of the Conference of the States Parties to the United Nations Convention against Corruption from December 15 to 19. The event will address many issues related to combating corruptio»»»
NCCCR wins ABHS accreditation for Medical Oncology Fellowship training
Tribune News Network Doha The National Centre for Cancer Care and Research (NCCCR) has achieved another significant milestone in its continuous pursuit of excellence. Building on its successful ACGME-I accreditation in 2016, the centre has now been officially recognised as a Training Centre for the»»»
Nordic-Gulf cooperation on peace, education lauded at Doha seminar
Ashraf Siddiqui Doha Former President of Finland Tarja Halonen and member of the UNSG’s High-Level Advisory Board in Mediation has expressed her happiness to be back in Doha, hoping to see stronger cooperation between Gulf and Nordic nations, especially in education. Talking exclusively to Qatar Tr»»»
Qatar marks cultural milestone with successful listing of Arab bisht on UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage
QNA DOHA The State of Qatar is taking part in the 20th Session of the Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), convened in India from December 8 to 13. The Qatar delegation »»»
MCIT announces partnerships to support AI-powered digital transformation
Tribune News Network Doha The Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT) has announced the signing of several strategic partnerships with a group of local and international technology companies - Malomatia, Accenture, Google Cloud, Microsoft, Oracle, and Scale AI. The agreements f»»»
MCIT, MoEHE launch national AI-powered learning platform
Tribune News Network Doha The Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT), in collaboration with the Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MoEHE) and in partnership with Scale AI, has announced the National Personalised Learning Platform, a pioneering national initiative desi»»»
Major talks on changes to ECHR migration rules set to start
International talks to revolutionise how the European Court of Human Rights handles migration cases will begin on Wednesday. The British government is urging partners to modernise the way states tackle the continent-wide illegal migration crisis. The talks are the most significant sign yet that int»»»
State Budget Bill Result of Consensus Between Employers, Trade Unions, Says Health Committee Chair
The proposed 2026 State Budget Bill is the result of a consensus reached between employers and trade unions, Chair of the Parliamentary Health Committee Kostadin Angelov (GERB–UDF) told journalists on Tuesday. Angelov commented on the revised draft budget of the National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF»»»
Not all pets need to bundle up in winter but many do, vets say - UPI.com
A woman and her dogs bundle up in New York City during 2018's hard winter conditions. Experts say some pets need coats and winter wear more than others, and dogs that benefit the most include small breeds, puppies and senior dogs. File Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo Winter ushers in a »»»
Australian youth lose social media access amid national ban - UPI.com
Australian youth younger than 16 are losing access to their social media accounts amid a national law that takes effect on Wednesday. File Photo by LoboStudioHamburg/Pixabay Dec. 9 (UPI) -- Australian youth under age 16 are losing access to their social media accounts amid a national law that takes»»»
Kuwait reaffirms its commitment to protect marine environment
NEW YORK, Dec 9 (KUNA) -- Kuwait reaffirmed on Monday its commitment to fulfilling its legal and moral obligations to protect the marine environment and preserve its resources for future generations, in accordance with the principles of international law.Kuwait's Second Secretary Abdulrahman Al-Ajm»»»
US, Australia committed to bolstering safety, security in their regions
WASHINGTON, Dec 8 (KUNA) -- US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Secretary of War Pete Hegseth hosted Australia Minister for Foreign Affairs Penny Wong and Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Defence Richard Marles Monday, marking the 40 years of joint consultations known as AUSMIN consultation»»»
MoEHE's Social Responsibility Project offers 2,939 seats in schools
Doha: The Ministry of Education and Higher Education announces the launch of the Social Responsibility Project for Private Schools and Kindergartens, which provides an educational contribution to the community totaling 2,939 educational seats offered by private schools and kindergartens. This proje»»»
Algeria beat 10-man Iraq to cruise into quarters
DOHA: Defending champions Algeria punished 10-man Iraq 2-0 to reach the quarter-finals of the FIFA Arab Cup in style, topping Group D at Khalifa International Stadium on Tuesday. Already-qualified Iraq paid the price for a fifth-minute red card to Hussein Ali as Algeria dominated the match with Moh»»»
Nobel officials unsure when Peace Prize winner will arrive for ceremony
A press conference by María Corina Machado - the Nobel Peace Prize laureate, who is currently in-hiding - was cancelled on Tuesday, with the Nobel Institute saying they are "in the dark" about her whereabouts. Machado is Venezuela's opposition leader and has been in hiding since the country's dispu»»»
Budget could knock 0.5% off inflation next year, Bank chief says
The chancellor's Budget could reduce inflation by 0.5% next year, a Bank of England deputy governor has said. Clare Lombardelli told the Commons' Treasury committee that measures announced by Rachel Reeves in November will slow the rate at which prices are increasing from April 2026. Speaking to MP»»»
BLS: Job openings rose slightly in October - UPI.com
Job openings rose slightly in October, despite predictions. File Photo by Jim Ruymen/UPI | License Photo Dec. 9 (UPI) -- Job openings inched up slightly in October, despite fears of shrinkage. The Bureau of Labor Statistics released its government shutdown-delayed October Job Openings and Labor Tur»»»
Sens. Grassley, Durbin move to protect children from online predators - UPI.com
1 of 3 | Executive Director of the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children's Exploited Children's Division Lauren Coffren speaks during a Senate Judiciary hearing on protecting children against online predators at the Capitol in Washington on Tuesday. Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License P»»»
Lenín Moreno is fifth ex-Ecuadorian president charged with corruption - UPI.com
Former presidents of Ecuador Lenin Moreno (L) and Paraguay Federico Franco attend the Latin American Forum of Ideas (FLI) in Asuncion, Paraguay, in November 2024. Moreno will stand trial on bribery charges linked to the Coca Codo Sinclair hydroelectric complex, File Photo by Juan Pablo Oino/EPA Dec»»»
National Day activities to kick off at Darb Al Saai wednesday
Doha: The Ministry of Culture has announced the launch of Darb Al Saai activities on Wednesday in celebration of Qatar National Day (QND). The event features a comprehensive cultural and heritage experience reflecting authentic Qatari identity and the values of loyalty and belonging. The activiti»»»
Gaza Endures 738 Israeli Violations in 60 Days of Ceasefire, Humanitarian Crisis Worsens
Despite a formal ceasefire that Palestinian resistance factions have fully upheld, the Israeli enemy has continued its assault on Gaza, committing hundreds of violations that have left more than 1,300 Palestinians dead or wounded since the agreement took effect. The Gaza Government Media Office rep»»»