As the year draws to a close, the December night skies promise a dazzling array of cosmic spectacles. From the rare visit of an interstellar comet to the fiery trails of one of the year's best meteor showers, and a striking close encounter between Earth's Moon and the giant planet Jupiter, stargaze»»»

Dubai: Shoppers in the UAE may soon find it even easier to buy phones, laptops, and other gadgets, that feel brand new, without paying full new-device prices. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.Revibe, a Dubai-based marketplace that focuses on refurbished electronics, has»»»

Manila: Weathermen reported that a low pressure area (LPA) formed on Monday afternoon, December 1, positioned just outside the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR). The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said weather system has a "high likelihoo»»»

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., said Monday that at least three of his offices had been targeted with bomb threats. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo Dec. 1 (UPI) -- Multiple bomb threats were made Monday morning against the offices of New York Democratic Sen. Chuck Schume»»»

Australia's Communications Minister Anika Wells has told the BBC she is not intimidated by technology companies who disagree with the country's "world-leading" social media ban and is ready if Washington weighs in. From December 10, ten social media firms including Snapchat, Meta, TikTok and YouTub»»»

Abu Dhabi: The UAE is expected to experience partly cloudy conditions today, with cloud cover gradually increasing as the day progresses, forecasters said. Low clouds are likely to form over some coastal areas, particularly along the northern and eastern parts of the country. According to the Natio»»»

Abu Dhabi: On the occasion of 54th Eid Al Etihad (UAE National Day), senior leaders of the UAE Armed Forces said the occasion marks a defining moment in the nation’s history. They noted that it reminds us of the determination that shaped the UAE’s early journey and the firm belief of the founding f»»»

US envoy Steve Witkoff and Russian President Vladimir Putin are expected to hold talks in Moscow on Tuesday to discuss the Trump administration's controversial proposal to end the war in Ukraine. The meeting comes after Washington said it was feeling confident about the plan, following talks with U»»»

Dubai: The travel sector is preparing for a bumper 2026 with UAE residents prepared to explore the world more than ever before. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.New research reveals that 84 per cent of travellers from the emirates intend to take the same number or more »»»

More than 120,000 people are expected to attend Pope Leo XIV's mass in Beirut on Tuesday, the final day of his Lebanon visit and a chance to pay his respects at the site of the huge 2020 port explosion. The pontiff arrived from Turkey on Sunday on his inaugural visit abroad as pope and brought a me»»»

Dubai: Just seven months ago, Gajanan Balaji Mamidwar was seen dancing joyfully with his daughter’s boyfriend during Ambedkar Jayanti celebrations in Maharashtra’s Nanded. Today, he is in police custody, accused of killing the same young man over an inter-caste relationship that his family allegedl»»»

Air travel;ers in the U.S. without a REAL ID will be charged a $45 fee beginning in February 2026, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) announced Monday. The updated ID has been required since May, but passengers without it have so far been allowed to clear security with additional scre»»»

Eid Al Etihad, celebrated every year on December 2, is more than a national holiday for the United Arab Emirates. It is a moment that captures the spirit of a nation born from unity, strengthened by resilience and propelled by a shared vision for the future. At 54 years, the occasion remains a powe»»»

Aubrey and her wife are preparing to leave the United States for Costa Rica in January - a decision they haven't taken lightly, after building a life as homeowners in upstate New York. Aubrey says months of unease about the political climate in the United States - from debates over LGBTQ rights to »»»

Dubai: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has made an unprecedented request for a presidential pardon while still on trial for corruption — a move that has triggered political uproar, raised legal questions and further exposed the deep divides in Israeli society. President Isaac Herzog has v»»»

India's Supreme Court prides itself on defending the rights of Dalits - historically the country's most oppressed citizens. But a new study argues that the court's own language has frequently reflected the caste hierarchies it aims to erase. About 160 million Indians are Dalits, once called "untouc»»»

The Apple logo is displayed prominently at the Apple store in Chicago. On Monday, Apple announced its artificial intelligence chief, John Giannandrea, will retire next year in an AI leadership shakeup following Siri delays. File Photo by Brian Kersey/UPI | License Photo Dec. 1 (UPI) -- Apple's arti»»»

BRUSSELS: Belgian authorities are mystified over a brazen theft over the weekend from a Christmas Nativity scene of an icon of infant Jesus Christ that had been widely scorned online. Snatched from his crib on the Grand Place in historic old Brussels between late Friday night or early Saturday morn»»»

A US admiral acting under the authority of Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth ordered a "double-tap" military operation that targeted survivors of an initial attack on an alleged drug smuggling boat, the White House said Monday. The legality of the Trump administration's deadly strikes against alleged »»»

1 of 8 | Flowers and an American flag is seen as part of a memorial outside the Farragut West Metro Station in Washington, D.C., five days after two National Guard members from West Virginia were shot. Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo Dec. 1 (UPI) -- The medical condition is improving for U»»»

In a spotless, hushed factory near Hamburg in northern Germany, industrial robots stand ready to assemble the components of electrolysers. These devices split water into oxygen and hydrogen. The ones manufactured by Quest One use proton exchange membranes to accomplish this. The robotic arms crafti»»»

Share: Pope Leo has urged Lebanese people, and in particular Christians, to remain in the country despite years of conflict and the threat of the Islamic State. Leo arrived in Lebanon on Sunday for his first trip as pope. In his opening speech, he challenged the country’s political leaders to put a»»»

Washington DC: Amid speculation about the US President's health. White House has released the results of Donald Trump's MRI scan, which the Republican leader underwent in October. Trump had been under growing pressure to disclose his medical test results after several Democrats, including Minnesota»»»

Nigeria's defence minister has resigned, the presidency said on Monday, as the country reeled from a security crisis including mass kidnappings of schoolchildren. The departure of Mohammed Badaru Abubakar came after President Bola Tinubu declared a "nationwide security emergency" last week as the c»»»

KUWAIT, Dec 1 (KUNA) -- 1949 -- The health department bought the first ambulance vehicle, a Ford that could carry more than a patient at once. 1958 -- The first edition of Al-Arabi magazine was published. The magazine, released by the Ministry of Information, was read in all Arab countries. Thee fi»»»

WASHINGTON, Dec 1 (KUNA) -- Forces from U.S Central Command (CENTCOM) and the Syrian Ministry of Interior located and destroyed more than 15 sites containing ISIS weapons caches in southern Syria. U.S. military personnel from Combined Joint Task Force - Operation Inherent Resolved (CJTF-OIR) worked»»»

KUWAIT, Dec 1 (KUNA) -- Minister of Foreign Affairs Abdullah Al-Yahya stated on Monday that the State of Kuwait has solidified its standing on the global stage by leveraging its soft power and enhancing its cultural, humanitarian, and developmental presence worldwide."Human and cultural exchange ha»»»

From AI nostalgia filters to spaceflight stunts, toy obsessions, and accidental scandals, 2025 has become a year defined by the stories we shared — and the ones that unexpectedly consumed the internet. A Studio Ghibli–style AI selfie trend turned feeds into animated dreamscapes, while Katy Perry’s »»»

1 of 2 | Megan Thee Stallion performs during the 24th annual BET Awards live telecast at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles on June 30, 2024. On Monday, the Grammy-winning rapper won a defamation lawsuit against blogger Milagro Gramz, who she said spread "hateful rumors" on behalf of the man who sh»»»

DOHA: With His Highnessthe Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani in attendance, the FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2025officially kicked off today at the renowned Al Bayt Stadium, as Qatar welcomed fans from across the region to the second edition of the prestigious competition. The opening match saw Palestine»»»

President Donald Trump prepares to pardon Gobble, the National Thanksgiving Turkey, in the Rose Garden of the White House on Tuesday. One day later, when Trump was at Mar-a-Lago in South Florida, David Gentile's seven-year sentence was commuted after 12 days in prison. Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | Li»»»

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has arrived in Dublin in the Republic of Ireland for am official one day visit. The Ukrainian president will meet Taoiseach (Irish Prime Minister) Micheál Martin for a bilateral meeting and pay a courtesy visit to newly inaugurated Irish president Catherine Co»»»

Masked individuals vandalized municipal property, attacked police with bottles and stones, and set trash bins on fire on Monday night after a peaceful protest against the government's budget plans. More than ten people were detained, the Sofia Directorate of the Interior told BTA. One police office»»»

E-commerce firm Coupang, South Korea's largest online retailer, has apologized for a data-breach affecting nearly 34 million of its customers. "We express regret over the recent incident," the company said. File Photo courtesy of Coupang Dec. 1 (UPI) -- Coupang, South Korea's largest online retaile»»»

US President Donald Trump "remains in excellent overall health" after undergoing a preventative MRI, according to his White House physician. Captain Sean Barbabella released a memo on Monday that said advanced imaging of the 79-year-old president's heart and abdomen came back "perfectly normal". He»»»

A motorist clears snow from around his car in Denver in 2016. A storm at the start of the week is expected to move southeastward along the Rockies, causing snow to spread from Montana to Colorado. File Photo by Gary C. Caskey/UPI | License Photo A storm producing areas of snow over interior British»»»

QNA DOHA In a new achievement reflecting the Ministry of Justice’s commitment to strengthening its institutional framework and developing its operational capabilities, the Ministry has received ISO 22301 certification, a leading international standard for business continuity management. This certif»»»

“[President Rumen] Radev has revealed his true face! We will not allow anarchy and chaos to overtake Bulgaria,” says a post on the MRF Press Center’s Facebook page, quoting the party leader and Floor Leader, Delyan Peevski, who commented the nationwide protests against the 2026 State Budget Bill. P»»»

The largest peaceful protest in many years was marred by a group of hooded hooligans, said Sofia Mayor Vasil Terziev here Monday. He made a comment on Bulgarian National Television after a large peaceful protest against the government's budget plans took a turn to ugly scenes with hooded and masked»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Palestine snatched a goal deep into stoppage time to defeat Qatar 1-0 in their FIFA Arab Cup 2025 Group A opener at the Al Bayt Stadium on Monday. Sultan Al Brake’s own goal (90+5 minute) secured victory for Palestine, who will next play Tunisia - who lost 1-0 to Syria ear»»»

Tribune News Network Doha The British Council, in partnership with Qatar Museums, the British Embassy Doha, and the UK Department for Business & Trade, supported by GREAT campaign has announced the 10th edition of the Qatar–UK Festival, taking place from 2–12 December 2025. The Festival is an ongoi»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Red Crescent Society (QRCS) has completed a furnishing and infrastructure development project for two residential villages in Idlib Governorate, northern Syria, earlier constructed by QRCS to provide decent and stable housing for internally displaced people (IDPs), i»»»

Tribune News Network Doha The Ministry of Social Development and Family (MSDF) has wrapped up a two-week ‘Workforce Integration Programme for People with Disabilities,’ delivered with Qatar Career Development Center (QCDC), founded by Qatar Foundation (QF), at Multaqa (Education City Student Center»»»

Tribune News Network Doha The Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT) has signed a memorandum of understanding with Alchemist Doha, the local branch of the global Alchemist Accelerator, which specialises in supporting business-to-business (B2B) startups. The MoU was signed duri»»»

At an event dedicated to innovation, mentorship and youth empowerment, Shell and Scuderia Ferrari HP hosted an exclusive trackside engagement with a select group of Shell Eco-marathon students from Qatari universities. The event, held at Lusail International Circuit ahead of the Qatar Grand Prix, o»»»

Tribune News Network DOHA The Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) has announced the implementation of a comprehensive plan to ensure food safety and effective control measures throughout the FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2025. The plan is based on the application of best international practices and global stand»»»

QNA Doha The Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MoEHE), represented by the Department of Higher Education Institutions, in collaboration with the Qatar Finance and Business Academy (QFBA), has organised an orientation workshop on credential evaluation and verification procedures for second»»»

QNA Doha The Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MoEHE) has announced the opening of registration for applications to license and operate private schools and kindergartens for the 2026-2027 academic year. In a statement on Monday, the ministry said applications will be accepted electronical»»»

QNA Doha The Hajj and Umrah Affairs Department will embark on the electronic selection process for the shortlisted applicants to perform the Hajj pilgrimage for the 1447 AH season, starting from December 2, 2025, the Ministry of Endowments (Awqaf) and Islamic Affairs has announced. The ministry sai»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Qatar National Library (QNL) hosted the awards ceremony for the “Student Competition Highlighting the Achievements of Her Highness Sheikha Moza bint Nasser”, held as part of the library’s Qatar National Day programmes. The competition invited primary and preparatory school»»»