The AI alliance rewriting Washington’s Gulf strategy
The Gulf’s importance in US calculations is no longer measured only in barrels of oil, shipping lanes, and military bases. With the rise of artificial intelligence, the states of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) are emerging as partners in the physical infrastructure underpinning one of the most »»»
Trump approves landmark nuclear deal with Saudi Arabia — AP
WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump has approved an agreement with Saudi Arabia that could potentially provide the Kingdom with uranium enrichment capability for its civilian nuclear program, according to two people familiar with the matter. The people, who were not authorized to comment publicly»»»
Andy Biggs claims victory in Arizona GOP gubernatorial primary - UPI.com
Rep. Arizona Andy Biggs was poised Tuesday night to win the Republican nomination for Arizona governor. File Photo by Joe Marino/UPI | License Photo July 22 (UPI) -- Rep. Andy Biggs, a staunch ally of President Donald Trump who supported efforts to overturn the 2020 election results, claimed victor»»»
Trump approves nuclear agreement that may allow Saudi Arabia to enrich uranium, two AP sources say
Washington: President Donald Trump has approved an agreement with Saudi Arabia that could potentially provide the kingdom with uranium enrichment capability for its civilian nuclear program, according to two people familiar with the matter quoted by both AP and Reuters. The people, who were not aut»»»
Trump approves nuclear agreement that may allow Saudi Arabia to enrich uranium, two AP sources say
Washington: President Donald Trump has approved an agreement with Saudi Arabia that could potentially provide the kingdom with uranium enrichment capability for its civilian nuclear program, according to two people familiar with the matter. The people, who were not authorized to comment publicly ab»»»
Houthis should think twice before threatening Red Sea shipping, former CIA officer Norman Roule tells Arab News
RIYADH: A Houthi threat to impose a naval blockade on Saudi Arabia and disrupt global energy supplies has sparked fresh concerns over the security of one of the world’s most important maritime corridors. But according to former senior CIA intelligence officer Norman Roule, the Iran-backed group now»»»
Iran war has cost $37.5 billion so far, Hegseth says - UPI.com
1 of 4 | Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth looks on during a Senate Appropriations Committee hearing Tuesday on President Donald Trump's supplemental funding request at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C. Hegseth told the committee Tuesday that the financial cost of the Iran war has now reached ab»»»
Court upholds Peter Navarro's criminal contempt conviction - UPI.com
Peter Navarro, a senior adviser to the Trump administration for trade and manufacturing, speaks Saturday outside the White House in Washington, D.C. A federal appeals court on Tuesday uphold Navarro's criminal conviction for contempt. Photo by Annabelle Gordon/UPI | License Photo July 21 (UPI) -- A»»»
Appeals court rules against Biden on ghostwriter transcripts, tapes - UPI.com
Former President Joe Biden and former first lady Jill Biden participate in a sendoff ceremony at Joint Base Andrews after President Donald Trump was sworn in as 47th President of the United States in January 2025. On Monday, an appeals court ruled against Biden in a lawsuit to release the transcrip»»»
US Strategic Petroleum Reserve Falls to Lowest Level Since 1983 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe US Strategic Petroleum Reserve Falls to Lowest Level Since 1983 21-07-2026 13:39 PM Storage tanks at the Vopak Terminal in Deer Park, Texas»»»
On This Day, July 21: Monkey Trial ends with guilty verdict in Tennessee - UPI.com
On July 21, 1925, the so-called Monkey Trial, which pitted Clarence Darrow against William Jennings Bryan in Dayton, Tenn., in one of the great confrontations in legal history, ended with John Thomas Scopes convicted and fined $100 for teaching evolution in violation of state law. 1 of 3 | On July »»»
Analysis: Can Rahm Emanuel lift Israel-Palestine relations out of the depths of hell?
CHICAGO: In Middle East politics, peace is made not between friends but between enemies, suggesting the harshest foes have a better chance to achieve peace than those who claim to be friends. That pattern has shaped some of the region’s most consequential breakthroughs, from the 1979 Egypt-Israel p»»»
Russians and Americans Miss Each Other - President of AmCham in Russia
The Russian market has always been, and remains, attractive to Western companies - it is large, stable, and rapidly growing, Chief Executive Officer of the American Chamber of Commerce (AmCham) in Russia Robert Agee told Sputnik. He talked about how US companies are suffering from anti-Russian sanc»»»
Trump resorts to whataboutism after Iranian strike kills two US troops
US President Donald Trump has brushed aside Democratic lawmakers’ calls to end the war with Iran after four US service members were killed in a missile strike on a military base in the Middle East. The Republican appeared to downplay the extent of the casualties in the conflict, suggesting that the»»»
Trump to bask in World Cup final spotlight
Bedminster, United States: US President Donald Trump will bask in the spotlight at the World Cup final on Sunday -- after already providing one of the tournament's most controversial moments. Trump is expected to present the trophy alongside FIFA boss and close friend Gianni Infantino to the winner»»»
China denies Trump’s election meddling claim
China has rejected US President Donald Trump’s claim that Beijing masterminded the theft of 220 million American voter files to meddle in the 2020 election. Trump’s explosive remarks came ahead of Chinese President Xi Jinping’s planned visit to Washington in late September and amid a tentative trad»»»
Trump Declassifies Intelligence, Accuses China of ‘Largest Election Data Breach in History’ - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Trump Declassifies Intelligence, Accuses China of ‘Largest Election Data Breach in History’ 17-07-2026 13:08 PM US President Donald Trump a»»»
Trump revives election fraud claims ahead of US midterms
Washington, United States: US President Donald Trump on Thursday revived sweeping and unsupported claims of voter fraud and Chinese meddling -- firing a clear warning shot ahead of midterm elections that many expect him to dispute. In a primetime White House address, Trump portrayed the US electora»»»
In speech to nation, Trump declassifies intelligence claiming Chinese interference in 2020 elections
US President Donald Trump declassified intelligence he said showed Chinese interference in US elections, reviving claims about election security despite intelligence findings that Beijing did not alter the 2020 vote he lost. The move reinforces Trump's push to make election integrity a central issu»»»
U.S. unveils visa policy targeting alleged far-left terrorists - UPI.com
Secretary of State Marco Rubio unveiled a new policy Thursday to impose visa restrictions against far-left terrorists. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo July 16 (UPI) -- Secretary of State Marco Rubio unveiled a new policy to impose visa restrictions on alleged far-left terrorists, as t»»»
Trump suspends teleprompter operator over betting allegations
US President Donald Trump has suspended a teleprompter operator over allegations he placed bets with a prediction market on the content of Trump's speeches, the White House said Thursday. Gabriel Perez allegedly made more than $100,000 with bets placed on the prediction market Kalshi about specific»»»
Trump revives election fraud claims ahead of US midterms in primetime White House address
US President Donald Trump on Thursday revived sweeping and unsupported claims of voter fraud and Chinese meddling - firing a clear warning shot ahead of midterm elections that many expect him to dispute. In a primetime White House address, Trump portrayed the US electoral system as dangerously expo»»»
Trump tightens US visa rules, limits stay for foreign students and journalists
President Donald Trump's administration on Thursday finalized rules imposing stricter limits on how long foreign students and journalists may stay in the United States, tightening legal immigration. Student visas would be capped at four years, while journalists would be limited to 240-day stays. Ch»»»
Trump uses primetime address to the nation to once again raise doubts about past elections
Democrats say Trump reviving false claims of past stolen elections to discredit 2026 midterm elections, as Republican bets face headwinds WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump used a primetime address to the nation Thursday to once again raise doubts about the results of past elections, reviving a sub»»»
Trump uses primetime address to the nation to once again raise doubts about past elections
Trump uses primetime address to the nation to once again raise doubts about past electionsWASHINGTON: President Donald Trump used a primetime address to the nation Thursday to once again raise doubts about the results of past elections, reviving a subject he’s long used to make unproven claims and »»»
Brazil calls Trump’s 25% tariff unjust and vows to impose reciprocal tariffs
RIO DE JANEIRO: Brazil has described the latest US tariffs on certain Brazilian imports as unjust and politically motivated, threatening Thursday to impose reciprocal measures on US products. The country's top diplomat criticised US Secretary of State Marco Rubio for the move. Get — updated faster »»»
Trump expected discuss election security in evening address - UPI.com
President Donald Trump will give a primetime speech on Thursday evening to discuss election security as he teases a “big announcement.” Photo by Graeme Sloan/UPI | License Photo July 16 (UPI) -- President Donald Trump will give a primetime speech on Thursday evening to discuss election security as »»»
Senate report: Trump’s CFPB overhaul cost consumers $26.5 billion - UPI.com
A Senate Banking Committee report said Thursday that the Trump administration’s overhaul of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has cost consumers $26.5 billion. File Photo by Mike Theiler/UPI | License Photo July 16 (UPI) -- A report from the Senate Banking Committee said Thursday that the Tr»»»
TSMC invests additional $100 billion in Arizona facilities - UPI.com
The Trump administration announced Thursday that Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. is investing an additional $100 billion in a deal with the United States. File Photo by Ritchie B. Tongo/EPA July 16 (UPI) -- The Trump administration announced Thursday that Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing C»»»
KYIV BLOG: Government reshuffle and Ukraine’s Battle of Britain moment
Ukraine is likely to get a new Prime Minister today and a much more pragmatic government as a result of the surprise reshuffle that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy triggered by asking the current Prime Minister Yuliia Svyrydenko to step down at the weekend. Under the Ukrainian constitution »»»
Trump expected to make election conspiracies a focus of Thursday’s national address
WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump is set to address the nation on Thursday night on topics he said will include elections and voting machines, suggesting he is likely to revisit some of the unproven claims he has previously made about Republican losses, particularly his own in 2020. Trump’s fixati»»»
Intelligence nominee Jay Clayton faces confrontational Senate confirmation hearing - UPI.com
1 of 5 | Jay Clayton speaks Wednesday during a Senate Intelligence Committee hearing on his nomination at national intelligence director at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C. Clayton's nomination hearing last month was postponed when President Donald Trump directed Clayton to not appear in front »»»
Trump says ICE should resume traffic stops despite recent deaths - UPI.com
President Donald Trump speaks with Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi in the White House on Tuesday. Trump posted on Truth Social Wednesday that Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents should resume traffic stops after agents shot and killed two people. Photo by Graeme Sloan/UPI | License Photo J»»»
Trump announces Thursday speech reopening 2020 election fraud claims
US President Donald Trump will deliver a national address on Thursday regarding newly declassified intelligence on investigations into the 2020 presidential election and alleged voting machine flaws – reviving fraud claims long dismissed by courts and officials, as critics warn the speech coul»»»
Hunter Biden Admits He Underestimated What 'Viper's Nest' Ukraine Was
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - Hunter Biden, son of former US President Joe Biden, has admitted that he was incredibly naive when he joined the board of directors of Ukrainian energy company Burisma, as he underestimated what a "viper's nest" Ukraine was. "I was incredibly naive to just how much of a polit»»»
Trump signs EO shrinking monuments, angering environmentalists - UPI.com
1 of 4 | President Donald Trump speaks during an executive order signing related to the transferring of federal land in the state of Utah in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC on Monday, July 13, 2026. The orders reduced Utah's Bears Ears and Grand Staircase-Escalante national mon»»»
US senator and Trump ally Lindsey Graham dies after 'brief and sudden illness'
Prominent US Senator Lindsey Graham, a leading Republican and close ally of President Donald Trump, died on Saturday aged 71 after a "brief and sudden illness" his office said in a statement. Prominent US Senator Lindsey Graham, a key ally of President Donald Trump, died aged 71 following a "brief »»»
Judge dismisses Jan. 6 charges against Proud Boys leaders - UPI.com
Enrique Tarrio called the dismissal of charges against his fellow Proud Boys vindication and a victory for the group. File Photo by Annabelle Gordon/UPI | License Photo July 11 (UPI) -- Top members of the far-right group Proud Boys had their convictions dismissed on Friday, ending the federal case »»»
Trump suggests a standing order to attack Iran if it assassinates him, but Vance would make the call
WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump is suggesting he has left standing orders for the US military to destroy Iran ” at levels they’ve never seen before ” if Tehran follows through on its long-standing threats to kill him. But the US government has no way to create an automatic, preauthorized “dead m»»»
JD Vance would decide US response against Iran if Trump were assassinated
Washington: President Donald Trump is suggesting he has left standing orders for the US military to destroy Iran "at levels they've never seen before" if Tehran follows through on its long-standing threats to kill him. But the US government has no way to create an automatic, preauthorized "dead man»»»
On This Day, July 11: Kingpin 'El Chapo' escapes from Mexican prison - UPI.com
On July 11, 2015, Drug lord Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman escaped from a maximum-security Mexican prison on through a 5,000-foot tunnel. 1 of 7 | On July 11, 2015, Drug lord Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman, pictured here in 2014, escaped from a maximum-security Mexican prison on through a 5,000-foot tunnel. »»»
EPA settles with Keystone Pipeline for $26M for Kansas oil spill - UPI.com
Demonstrators protest after President Trump announced two executive orders that would advance the Keystone XL and Dakota Access pipelines. On Friday, the EPA announced a settlement with the Keystone Pipeline for a Kansas oil spill in 2022 for $26 million. File Photo by Leigh Vogel/UPI | License Pho»»»
Trump Clears House: Entire US Election Commission Board Fired in Pre-Midterm Shakeup
President Donald Trump executed a sweeping purge of the US Election Assistance Commission (EAC) on Thursday, dismissing its three remaining commissioners in an unprecedented shake-up that places the independent agency in administrative limbo just months before the 2026 midterm elections. The White »»»
Trump offers Ukraine Patriot production licence in major policy about-face
After being distracted by the Iran war and cutting off Ukraine’s financial and military aid, US President Donald Trump is back in the Ukraine peace game. In a major policy U-turn, the Trump administration has promised to give Kyiv a licence to make its own desperately needed Patriot missile weapons»»»
EPA proposes rollback of heavy duty diesel truck emissions regulation - UPI.com
The Trump administration has proposed changing a Biden-era Environmental Protection Agency rule requiring heavy duty trucks to limit specific emissions, stating that it could save truckers up to $12 billion per year. File Photo by Bill Greenblatt/UPI | License Photo July 9 (UPI) -- The Trump admini»»»
Trump says US could let Ukraine produce Patriot interceptor missiles
The US could grant Ukraine a license to manufacture Patriot anti-aircraft missiles, President Donald Trump has said during a meeting with Ukrainian leader Vladimir Zelensky on the sidelines of the NATO summit in Türkiye. He maintained, however, that Washington would not supply the missiles directly»»»
An Italian region defies US pressure to end a Cuban doctors program
POLISTENA: Italy’s southern Calabria region is the rare place in Europe where Cuba sends medical professionals under a long-running program that the United States wants to stamp out. Cuba’s doctors for decades have worked in developing nations such as Gambia and Venezuela, skilled in providing care»»»
Trump Throws Open NATO’s Door to Turkey Again, Pledges F-35 Sales and Sanctions Lift - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Trump Throws Open NATO’s Door to Turkey Again, Pledges F-35 Sales and Sanctions Lift 08-07-2026 14:01 PM US President Donald trump in an im»»»
AP-NORC poll: About 3 in 10 US adults believe Israel has committed genocide against Palestinians
NEW YORK: After decades of reliable bipartisan backing for Israel, a new AP-NORC poll reveals a dramatic erosion of support for the longtime US ally, with rising opposition from Democrats and signs of division among Republicans. The survey by The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Rese»»»