The coffin of Queen Elizabeth II is pictured adorned with a Royal Standard and the Imperial State Crown after her death in 2022. File Photo by UK Minister Of Defense/UPI | License Photo Dec. 7 (UPI) -- British police have arrested four protesters who threw a custard and apple crumble at the display»»»

Japan has summoned China's ambassador to lodge "a strong protest" after Chinese military aircraft locked radar onto Japanese fighter jets, the foreign ministry said. Vice Foreign Minister Funakoshi Takehiro summoned Wu Jianghao Sunday afternoon and "made a strong protest that such dangerous acts ar»»»

Hamnet, Sinners, Marty Supreme and Wicked: For Good are a few of the films expected to be up for Golden Globe awards when the nominations are announced later. The Globes are the first major Hollywood honours to reveal their shortlists, effectively kicking off a film awards season that will last unt»»»

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Saturday refused to say whether the Pentagon would release video of the operation that targeted survivors of a strike on an alleged drug-smuggling boat in the Caribbean. The White House early this week confirmed that a US admiral under Hegseth's authority ordere»»»

MEXICO CITY: The number of victims killed in an explosion outside a police station in the western Mexican state of Michoacan over the weekend has risen to five, the Attorney General’s Office said Sunday. Twelve others were injured following Saturday’s explosion, according to the office. Also In Thi»»»

Share: Syria’s interim leader Ahmed al Sharaa, better known as Abu Mohammad al-Golani vowed to protect the minorities but his actions during his first year in office proved the opposite; Vengeance and reprisal mark his first year in office . Switching to civilian clothing didn’t fool the Syrian peo»»»

In October Japan got its first female prime minister, Sanae Takaichi. Her rise has been hailed as a ground-breaking moment for Japanese women, but some fear that her conservative politics won't change the country's gender inequality situation. There's one thing that both her proponents and detracto»»»

A Southwest Airlines passenger looks for her luggage at Los Angeles International Airport in Los Angeles in December 2022. File Photo by Jim Ruymen/UPI | License Photo Dec. 7 (UPI) -- Southwest Airlines will not have to pay the final $11 million portion of a record civil penalty tied to its 2022 ho»»»

Imagine this: corruption probes, like the one being conducted by the Indepedent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI) in Manila, livestreamed for the whole nation to see — would that change the game for the Philippines? Would Filipino voters finally ditch the old-school tribal and dynastic politics, »»»

The US has criticised the Venezuelan government over the death of an opposition figure in custody, calling it a "reminder of the vile nature" of President Nicolás Maduro's regime. Alfredo Díaz died in his prison cell at the El Helicoide prison in Caracas where he was being held for more than a year»»»

A few days ago, Sarvesh Kumar, a school teacher in India's Uttar Pradesh state, was found dead in his home. In a video purportedly made by him before his death, Kumar can be seen weeping as he talks about the pressures of election work and being upset about not being able to complete it on time. "I»»»

Excitement over the Johor Bahru-Singapore Rapid Transit System (RTS) Link is growing as the link nears completion. The construction, deemed as a "new lifeline" for one of the world's busiest border crossings, the Causeway, is visible in the shared photos of cranes, bridges, and bustling work sites.»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Students from Qatar Academy Msheireb and Qatar Academy Al Khor, both part of Qatar Foundation’s Pre-University Education, earned top placements in a national competition dedicated to documenting the achievements of Her Highness Sheikha Moza bint Nasser, Chairperson of Qata»»»

Tribune News Network Doha As part of the closing celebrations for the Qatar Argentina and Chile 2025 Year of Culture, the initiative has commissioned a remarkable cross-cultural collaboration that brings together traditional Chilean crin artisans and contemporary designers to create bespoke crin de»»»

QNA Doha Qatar General Electricity and Water Corporation (Kahramaa) launched its inaugural Success Partners Forum for the electricity and water 2025. The forum aims to strengthen partnerships with local companies and national factories, establish a platform for communication and joint planning, and»»»

Tribune News Network Doha The Community College of Qatar (CCQ) and the Qatar Association of Certified Public Accountants (QCPA) signed a memorandum of understanding to strengthen academic and professional collaboration, expand educational opportunities for the college’s students in finance and busi»»»

Tribune News Network Doha The risks that geopolitical tensions and the rise of nationalism pose to education’s ability to forge vital international ties have been explored by experts from Qatar and around the world through a session led by Qatar Foundation at Doha Forum 2025. A panel discussion tit»»»

Jeddah, Saudi Arabia: I don’t think I’ve ever seen anything quite like tonight. The fifth edition of the Red Sea International Film Festival was already buzzing, but then she walked in. Rekha. The legendary, reclusive Bollywood icon who isn't a fan of public interactions. I had a perfect view from »»»

KUWAIT, Dec 7 (KUNA) -- 1965 -- Eight members of the National Assembly: Abdulrazzaq Al-Khaled, Sami Al-Munayyes, Ali Al-Omar, Ahmad Al-Khateeb, Rashed Al-Tawheed, Yaaqoub Al-Humaidhi, Jassem Al-Qatami and Sulaiman Al-Mutawwa, submitted resignation in protest of what they deemed as regulations restr»»»

Dubai: Dubai Police has been recognised as a global standard for modern policing by Captain Gustavo Henrique Rocha Bonifacio, Director of Innovation at the Military Police of São Paulo State, Brazil. He praised the force for combining cutting-edge technology with a human-centred approach to public »»»

US President Donald Trump is slamming Democrat Henry Cuellar's "lack of loyalty" for not converting to the Republican party after Trump pardoned him. In issuing his pardon on Wednesday, Trump said the Texas Representative - who was charged last year with bribery and money laundering - had been poli»»»

Interior Minister Daniel Mitov Sunday said he has no intention of resigning because when the question of resignation is raised, one must ask "why" and whether there are real grounds for it. He was speaking on bTV about the opposition's calls for his resignation, which he described as normal. Regard»»»

Doha, Qatar: The formation of the Board of Directors of the Organizing Committee for the 21st Asian Games – Doha 2030 was announced today, chaired by H.E. Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al Thani, President of the Qatar Olympic Committee, with the membership of H.E. Abdullah bin Hamad Al Attiyah, Minister o»»»

Doha, Qatar: HH Sheikha Moza bint Nasser, Chairperson of Qatar Foundation (QF) and Education Above All Foundation (EAA) delivered today the closing remarks at Doha Forum 2025, held under the theme "Justice in Action: Beyond Promises to Progress" at the Sheraton Hotel in Doha. Her Highness' Speech s»»»

DOHA: Hosts Qatar made an early exit from the FIFA Arab Cup after suffering a 3-0 defeat to Tunisia in their final Group A match at Al Bayt Stadium on Sunday. Despite the convincing win, Tunisia were also eliminated, as Palestine and Syria advanced to the quarter-finals from the group after playing»»»

The First Vice President of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), Greg Guyett, is scheduled to visit Egypt from 8 to 10 December 2025 for high-level meetings with Egyptian government officials and private-sector representatives. Guyett will be accompanied by Matteo Patrone, E»»»

Western European leaders are growing concerned that the US may walk away from the Ukraine conflict, Bloomberg has reported. Officials fear US President Donald Trump could make a deal with Moscow that leaves Kiev’s remaining backers managing the conflict without Washington’s military or security sup»»»

As city after city fell to a lightning opposition offensive in Syria last December, Iranian forces and diplomats supporting Bashar al-Assad saw the writing on the wall, abandoning the longtime ruler days before his ousting, sources told AFP. During Syria's civil war, which erupted in 2011 following»»»

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Sunday that the second phase of a US plan to end the war in Gaza was close, but cautioned several key issues still needed to be resolved, including whether a multinational security force would be deployed. Netanyahu, speaking to reporters alongside »»»

Dubai: Saudi Arabia’s National Centre for Meteorology (NCM) has issued warnings of moderate to heavy rainfall that may cause flash floods across several governorates in the Makkah region, including Jeddah, Al Kamil, Adham, Rabigh, Khulais, and Bahrah, from Monday through Wednesday. A detailed weath»»»

Industrial Development Group (IDG) has announced the launch of its newest industrial park, e2 New October, in New October City. With investments totalling EGP 4.8bn and spanning 1.6 million sqm, the project represents a significant step forward in the development of integrated industrial communitie»»»

Hamas is ready to discuss “freezing or storing” its arsenal of weapons as part of its ceasefire with Israel, a senior official said Sunday, offering a possible formula to resolve one of the thorniest issues in the US-brokered agreement. Bassem Naim, a member of Hamas’ decision-making political bure»»»

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Sunday that Israel and Hamas are "very shortly expected to move into the second phase of the ceasefire," after Hamas returns the remains of the last hostage held in Gaza. Netanyahu spoke during a news conference with visiting German Chancellor Friedric»»»

DUBAI, Dec 7 (KUNA) -- Kuwait Oil Company (KOC) has won four awards from the International Business Magazine for its leading role in the energy sector, adherence to safety criteria and safeguarding the environment.The KOC Deputy CEO for Planning and Innovation, Mohammad Abduljeli, expressed pride i»»»

Sharjah: A newborn in Sharjah has stunned doctors after being found with a fully formed molar just six days after birth. Baby Mahra Abdulrahman was born on December 3, 2025, at Khalifa Hospital in Umm Al Quwain. Her family discovered the tooth during a routine check at home, prompting a consultatio»»»

Tunis, Dec 7 (TAP) — The weather on Sunday night will be occasionally overcast over north-western coastal regions, with passing clouds elsewhere, and light scattered showers along northern coastal areas.Intermittent light rain is expected over...»»»

A federal judge has blocked prosecutors from using a trove of emails and data to bring a new indictment against former FBI Director James Comey because they may have improperly obtained and viewed. File Photo by Dennis Van Tine/UPI | License Photo Dec. 7 (UPI) -- A federal judge has potentially blo»»»

Israel’s domestic political life is boiling over. Against the backdrop of war, disputes over the limits of executive power, and a deepening crisis of trust in state institutions, the country appears to be edging toward a major political transformation. This is hardly surprising. Large-scale shifts »»»

Officials in California are urging people not to forage for wild mushrooms after a rise in poisoning cases caused at least one death. The California Poison Control System has identified 21 cases of amatoxin poisoning clustered in northern California, likely resulting from death cap mushrooms, the s»»»

Doha, Qatar: Prime Minister of the Republic of Lebanon HE Dr. Nawaf Salam said the current situation in the region remains far from peace and stability, noting that previous agreements, including the ceasefire declaration reached a year ago under the auspices of France and the United States, have n»»»

KUWAIT, Dec 7 (KUNA) -- Kuwait's Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) on Sunday celebrated the International Civil Aviation Day, manifesting the State of Kuwait's adherence to overhauling the sector.The DGCA Acting Director General, Duaij Alotaibi, in a statement to KUNA affirmed that the l»»»

The Albanian government has unveiled a draft regulation introducing tighter controls on foreign direct investments in sectors deemed critical to national security. The proposal, published for Public Consultation by the Ministry of Economy and Innovation, outlines new procedures for assessing and re»»»

Doha, Qatar: The State of Qatar has wrapped up its participation for the second consecutive year in the Shanghai International Luxury Property Expo 2025, held from Dec.5 to 7, 2025. Consul General of the State of Qatar in Shanghai, HE Rashid bin Mubarak Al Khater, inaugurated the Qatar Pavilion, wh»»»

During the session on the Central Bank of Libya’s (CBL) independence at the Banking Sector Development Forum that opened in Tunis today (7 to 8 December), CBL Board Member, Reda Gergab said “The Central Bank enjoys a significant degree of independence, but the environment continues to exert pressur»»»

Paris: The road was rocky and rife with twists and turns but it ultimately led Lando Norris to his desired destination in Abu Dhabi on Sunday - the summit of Formula One. Norris's title heroics were as much down to his flair and fighting spirit as it was a tale of two teammates. Throughout this lon»»»

A memorial of flowers and American flags is seen outside the Farragut West Metro Station in Washington on Monday, where Adam Wolfe and Sarah Beckstrom were ambushed while patrolling the capital. Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo Dec. 6 (UPI) -- West Virginia National Guardsman Adam Wolfe is »»»

MANAMA, Dec 7 (KUNA) - Kuwait's Sadu House (Al Sadu Society) inaugurated its exhibition Contemporary Sadu Expressions, organized by the Pearling Path and the Shaikh Ebrahim bin Mohammed Al Khalifa Center for Culture & Research, as part of the Muharraq Nights Festival.Chairperson of the Society Shei»»»

Russia and the United States are underway aligning the "difficult provisions" that will determine the future document on Ukraine settlement, Kremlin aide Yury Ushakov said earlier. Trump’s special envoy for Ukraine, Keith Kellogg, ruled out the possibility of sending American troops to Ukraine duri»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The African Union on Sunday strongly condemned the attempted coup in Benin and expressed support for the country's current president, Patrice Talon. "The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Yousouf, strongly and unequivocally condemns the military coup a»»»

Doha, Qatar: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani has reaffirmed that the State of Qatar will persistently support the Palestinian people and provide humanitarian aid to them. His Excellency added that Qatar won't leave the Palestinia»»»