Airbus recalls A320 planes for software fix; could cause flight delays - UPI.com
An Airbus A320-232 jet of China's Sichuan Airlines flies past the Grand Hotel before landing at the Taipei Songshan Airport in Taipei, Taiwan, in 2018. Airbus just issued a recall of the A320 line for a software update. File Photo by David Chang/EPA Nov. 28 (UPI) -- Airplane manufacturer Airbus has»»»
Woman ordered to pay Dh350,000 after crash leaves girl without kidney
Abu Dhabi: The Abu Dhabi Civil Family Court has ordered a woman to pay Dh350,000 in compensation to the father of a 14-year-old girl who suffered life-altering injuries after being struck by the woman’s vehicle while crossing a pedestrian path on an electric scooter. According to court records, the»»»
Is the Trump–Xi Busan breakthrough a real détente or a pause?
Under the global gaze, the United Sates President Donald Trump and the President of the People’s Republic of China Xi Jinping held their first meeting since 2019 in Busan, South Korea. Their meeting aimed to tackle the growing trade tensions between the two countries. Subsequently, their efforts to»»»
IndiGo, Air India, Air India Express flights face disruption over A320 software issue
Dubai: IndiGo, Air India, and Air India Express are set to face operational disruption as they address a potential flight-control issue in their A320-family aircraft. Sources say around 200–250 planes in India will be impacted. Also Read: Saudia reviews A320 fleet after Airbus issues major global s»»»
How Trump's pledge to tackle Sudan atrocities could play out
Wracked by war for two-and-a-half years, Sudan lies in ruins. Half a dozen peace initiatives have failed, none of them able to pressure or persuade regional powerbrokers to push for a compromise. Many Sudanese ask if the world cares whether they live or die. Could that be about to change with direc»»»
Video: Dubai Garden Glow roars back with dinosaurs, fantasy park and dazzling new zones
Ahead of the National Day holidays, Dubai Garden Glow roared back to life on Friday evening as crowds poured through the gates for the Season 11 grand reopening – a bigger, brighter and buzzier edition built around its new concept, “2 Experiences at 1 Destination.” See the magic in action – watch t»»»
Sri Lanka Cyclone Ditwah kills 69 people by flooding, mudslides - UPI.com
1 of 2 | Sri Lankan flood victims wade through a flooded road during heavy rainfall in the suburb of Colombo, Sri Lanka, Friday. Many parts of the island have been inundated due to heavy rains. Photo by Chamila Karunarathne/EPA Nov. 28 (UPI) -- Soldiers in Sri Lanka worked to rescue hundreds trappe»»»
‘Empty building sites’: North Carolina immigration crackdown sparks fear among workers
As a major federal immigration enforcement operation began targeting Charlotte, North Carolina, in mid-November, numerous construction sites and local businesses temporarily shut down. The president of a worker union speaks out against agents targeting workers while on the job, demanding the Trump »»»
Tunisian court sentences nearly 40 opposition figures to up to 45 years
A Tunisian court on Friday sentenced nearly 40 people, including prominent opposition figures, to up to 45 years in prison for plotting against the state, according to local media. Dozens of Tunisian political figures were sentenced on appeal to up to 45 years in prison for plotting against the sta»»»
Guinea-Bissau junta names ally of ousted president as prime minister
Guinea-Bissau’s new military ruler deepened concerns over this week’s coup by appointing an ally of the ousted president as prime minister on Friday, even as international condemnation continues to mount. The motives behind the putsch — the country’s fifth in 45 years — remain unclear. The new mili»»»
Louvre hikes ticket price by 45% for most non-EU tourists in revenue push
Paris’s Louvre museum said on Thursday it will raise ticket prices for most non-EU visitors, requiring tourists from the United States, Britain and China to pay $37. The 45% increase is expected to lift annual revenue by up to $23 million to fund structural upgrades after last month’s daylight thef»»»
Why the rich and powerful couldn't say no to Epstein
It was one of the big set-pieces in Washington in 2019. All eyes were on Donald Trump's former lawyer Michael Cohen, who was testifying to a House committee about his former boss. A Democratic member of the committee, Stacey Plaskett, was preparing to question Cohen and was seen on camera texting s»»»
ECOWAS suspends Guinea-Bissau's membership
ALGIERS, Nov 28 (KUNA) -- The Economic Community of West African States, ECOWAS, announced on Friday that it decided to suspend Guinea-Bissau's membership in all its bodies and send a high-level mediation mission to get engaged with the coup leaders to ensure the full restoration of constitutional »»»
Trump says he will pardon ex-Honduras president convicted of drug trafficking
US President Donald Trump has said that he will pardon the ex-president of Honduras, Juan Orlando Hernández, who was convicted of drug trafficking charges in a US court last year. Trump made the announcement in a Truth Social post on Friday, congratulating the former president on the pardon, saying»»»
Euro Styl from the Dom Development Group starts a new residential investment in Gdańsk
Zajezdnia Motława in Gdańsk. Apartments in the picturesque scenery of the city center, with views of the water and the green, historic bastions Euro Styl from the Dom Development Group is launching a new residential project – Zajezdnia Motława, located in Dolne Miasto, the historic part of central »»»
Zelensky dismisses top aid Andriy Yermak as corruption investigation widens
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky’s chief of staff, Andrii Yermak, resigned Friday after anti-corruption investigators searched his apartment and office in Kyiv. The move comes as Ukraine faces intense US pressure to reach a peace deal with Russia and seeks to demonstrate its commitment to fig»»»
Talking Europe - 'We need a coalition of the billing, not just of the willing': Belgian FM on Ukraine
The EU was caught off guard when US President Donald Trump unveiled his 28-point plan for peace in Ukraine on November 21 – a document that Brussels and Kyiv see as being heavily favourable to the Kremlin. The EU has since presented a counter-proposal, but the bloc has given the impression of react»»»
How were Afghan evacuees vetted under Biden?
The shooting of two National Guard members, one of whom later died, in Washington DC has led to major immigration policy changes by the Trump administration. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has said the suspect - from Afghanistan - had entered the United States under an Afghan resettlemen»»»
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Mediterranean countries, in Barcelona, reaffirm commitment to multilateralism
Barcelona, Nov 28 (TAP/Najla Kalaï) – Mediterranean countries' Foreign ministers gathered in Barcelona for the official launch of the Mediterranean Pact and the 30th anniversary of the Barcelona Process, adopted a new strategic vision for the Mare...»»»
Today in Kuwait's history
KUWAIT, Nov 28 (KUNA) -- 1903 -- Britain's Viceroy in India, Lord George Curzon, arrived in the State of Kuwait, where he was received by Sheikh Mubarak Al-Sabah on board Lord Curzon's ship. 1915 -- The seventh ruler of Kuwait, Sheikh Mubarak Al-Sabah, known as Mubarak Al-Kabeer, passed away at the»»»
Kuwaiti official affirms his country's support for GCC vision, mission
MANAMA, Nov 28 (KUNA) -- Kuwait's Assistant Foreign Minister for GCC Affairs, Ambassador Najeeb Al-Bader, affirmed on Friday his country's support to the vision and mission of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC).Speaking to KUNA on the occasion of the 166th meeting of the GCC ministerial in Bahrain,»»»
Record laps and packed grandstands mark a high-energy start to Qatar Grand Prix weekend
Qatar, Doha: Lusail International Circuit (LIC) set the tone for an electrifying weekend as the FORMULA 1 QATAR AIRWAYS QATAR GRAND PRIX 2025 commenced on Friday, 28 November. With an action packed schedule featuring practice sessions, Sprint Qualifying, and multiple off track activities, the Famil»»»
Qatar wins membership on IMO Executive Council for third consecutive time
London: The State of Qatar has won a seat on the Executive Council of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) in Category C for the third consecutive time. This victory was secured during elections held as part of the 34th session of the IMO Assembly in London. This win reaffirms Qatar's prom»»»
Passengers face disruption as Airbus makes software updates to planes
Airbus has warned flights will be disrupted after it requested immediate modifications to thousands of planes over the discovery that intense radiation from the sun could corrupt data crucial to flight controls. About 6,000 planes are thought to be affected, about half the European aerospace giant'»»»
UN panel says Israel operating 'de facto policy of torture'
The United Nations committee on torture says there is evidence that Israel is operating a "de facto state policy of organised and widespread torture". The committee regularly reviews the records of all countries which have signed the convention against torture, taking testimony from their governmen»»»
Zelensky's top aide resigns after corruption investigators raid home - UPI.com
Andriy Yermak, who was President Volodymyr Zelensky's chief of staff, resigned Friday amid a corruption probe. No charges have been filed against him. File Photo by Ukrainian President Press Office/ UPI | License Photo Nov. 28 (UPI) -- Andriy Yermak, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's chief o»»»
Human Rights Watch blacklisted in by Russian Justice Ministry - UPI.com
Russian police detain a protester during a rally in Moscow on Feb. 25, 202, against the entry of Russian troops into Ukraine. Russia has designated Human Rights Watch as an “undesirable” foreign organization," the nation's Ministry of Justice announced Friday. File Photo by Maxim Shipenkov/EPA Nov.»»»
Doha Film Festival 2025 screens feature-length documentary "Khartoum"
Doha: The feature-length documentary "Khartoum," directed by Ibrahim Snoubi Ahmed, Timia Mohamed, Rawya Alhaj, Philip Cox, and Anas Saeed, was screened at the Doha Film Festival 2025. The film explores the lives and destinies of its subjects in the Sudanese capital, Khartoum, during times of both p»»»
Airbus orders urgent software fix for thousands of A320 jets
Airbus has issued a global safety alert for its A320-family aircraft after internal analysis found that intense solar radiation may corrupt data critical to flight-control systems. The company has identified a substantial number of in-service jets potentially affected. According to the manufacturer»»»
Viktor Orban heads to Moscow to secure energy supplies for Hungary
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban flew to Moscow in the early hours of November 28 to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin, aiming to guarantee Hungary’s energy supply for the winter and the coming year at affordable prices. Posting on social media, Orban said Hungary relies on Russian gas and»»»
Banking System Ready to Ensure Smooth Euro Transition Over the Holidays, New Year’s Eve, Bulgarian Banks Association Says
The Association of Banks in Bulgaria (ABB) announced in a statement to the media on Friday that the banking system is fully prepared to ensure a smooth transition to the euro during the holiday period and New Year’s Eve. The ABB explained that the technical switch of banking systems to the euro is »»»
UAE National Day: Expo City hosts concert by Firdaus Women’s Orchestra
Dubai: As part of the National Month campaign and the 54th Eid Al Etihad celebrations, the Firdaus Women’s Orchestra will present a special musical evening on Tuesday, December 2, at the House of Arts in Expo City Dubai. The performance is organised by Brand Dubai, the creative arm of the Governmen»»»
Trump is the ultimate political pragmatist
Recent events have confirmed that US President Donald Trump is the ultimate political pragmatist. Since his inauguration in January, Trump has endured ongoing criticism from portions his MAGA base – due in large part to his failure to end the conflicts in Gaza and Ukraine. Trump won the presidency »»»
Maduro tells Venezuelan air force to ‘be ready’ amid Trump threats
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has urged the country’s air force to remain “ready and resolute” in defending the nation, after US President Donald Trump threatened land operations in the region. The Pentagon has deployed warships to the Caribbean and carried out strikes on small Venezuelan boa»»»
Arsenal boss Arteta says Chelsea 'deserve' to be considered title rivals
London: Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta says second-placed Chelsea "fully deserve" to be considered Premier League title contenders as he prepares his team for Sunday's game at Stamford Bridge. Arteta's men are currently six points clear of the second-placed Blues after 12 games of the season. They ar»»»
President reviews UAE’s plan to build a global AI hub
Abu Dhabi: President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan on Friday attended a high-level session that explored the UAE’s long-term vision for building an integrated artificial intelligence ecosystem. The discussion brought together senior leaders, experts, and officials to outline how t»»»
UN Watchdog Urges Israel to Probe Gaza 'Torture' Claims
A UN committee urged Israel on Friday to set up an independent investigatory commission to probe claims of torture of Palestinians, and warned the situation had "gravely intensified" since the start of the Gaza war. The United Nations Committee against Torture said it was "deeply concerned about re»»»
From patrol boats to coral reefs: new focus in S. China Sea diplomacy - UPI.com
1 of 2 | The issues related to the South China Sea are discussed at the Maritime Institute of Malaysia South China Sea Conference on Nov. 17 and 18 in Kuala Lumpur. Photo courtesy of Benjamin Blandin WASHINGTON, Nov. 27 (UPI) -- A wave of maritime conferences across Southeast Asia and China this fa»»»
Deputy Foreign Minister Receives Copies of Letters of Credence from Japan’s New Ambassador to Bulgaria
Deputy Foreign Minister Nikolay Pavlov received copies of the letters of credence from Japan’s newly appointed Ambassador to Bulgaria, Chikahisa Sumi, on Friday, the ministry’s press centre announced. At the meeting, both sides expressed their strong appreciation for the continued positive developm»»»
Kosovo’s first ammunition factory to start producing in 2026
Kosovo will begin producing domestically made ammunition in late 2026, after the government approved the expropriation of property of the former agricultural industrial complex KBI Ereniku near Gjakova, to build the country’s first Defence Industrial Zone. Acting Prime Minister Albin Kurti said the»»»
Israel Says Nine More Fighters Killed in Hamas Tunnels
The Israeli army said Friday it had found the bodies of nine Palestinian fighters recently killed in its attempts to dismantle the tunnel network in the southern Gaza Strip. During operations in eastern Rafah, soldiers "located nine additional terrorists who had been eliminated in the underground t»»»
Big Dreams for Palestinian Teens at Singapore Robot Fest
Palestinian student Razan Shawar has travelled for 24 hours to showcase her team's AI-powered invention at World Robot Olympiad in Singapore, telling AFP innovation -- not war -- should be why people hear about her country. The 15-year-old high school student from Ramallah in the Israeli-occupied W»»»
Zelenskiy accepts resignation of key aide Andriy Yermak amid expanding corruption probe
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has accepted the resignation of Andriy Yermak, his long-time chief of staff and the power behind the throne, after anti-corruption investigators raided his home and office on November 28. Yermak is the latest figure from Zelenskiy’s inner circle to fall in th»»»
Vucic: Serbia, UAE share sincere, lasting friendship
BELGRADE - Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic attended on Friday a UAE National Day reception at the country's embassy in Belgrade and noted that Serbia and the UAE shared a sincere and lasting friendship based on mutual trust, respect and a vision of a successful and prosperous future for the two »»»
Deputy Minister Iliev: EU's Commitment to Western Balkans Is Key for Region's Security Environment
The European Union's commitment to the Western Balkans is a key strategic factor in terms of the region's security environment, political progress and economic development. For Bulgaria, ensuring the security and prosperity of countries in the Balkan region is a priority issue, Deputy Defence Minis»»»
Georgia leads South Caucasus for banking and investment, but Armenia is rising star
Georgia remains the dominant force in the South Caucasus banking and investment landscape, but neighbouring Armenia is rapidly emerging as a strong contender, according to the South Caucasus Banking & Investment Review 2025 published by consultancy GlobalSource Partners. Azerbaijan, although fiscal»»»
Chennai real estate firm Casagrand sends 1,000 employees on fully sponsored London trip
A major corporate perk has drawn attention in India’s real estate sector. Casagrand, a Chennai-based developer, will fly 1,000 employees on a fully sponsored, week-long trip to London under its annual reward programme, called “Profit Share Bonanza.” The company says the trip will be organised in mu»»»
Son given life sentence for murdering his 75-year-old mother
A man found guilty of murdering his mother in County Kerry, has been sentenced to life in prison. Miriam Burns, who was 75, was found dead at her home in the Ardshanavooly housing estate in Killarney on 15 August 2022. Her 55-year-old son, Billy Burns, had pleaded not guilty by reason of insanity t»»»