Sharjah property deals hit Dh7 billion as Muwaileh Commercial leads sales activity
Dubai: Muwaileh Commercial recorded the highest number of property sales in Sharjah City during July, while Al Sajaa Industrial led by transaction value as the emirate’s real estate market reached Dh7 billion. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.Muwaileh Commercial registe»»»
Southern Lebanon: Civilians Wounded, Displaced as Israeli Strikes Pound Tyre Towns - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Trump Pressures Hegseth Over Depleted US Missile Stockpiles — Reports
US President Donald Trump demanded answers from Secretary of War Pete Hegseth at Camp David after learning that severe munitions shortages could limit US military options against Iran, American media reported, citing people familiar with the exchange. The shortages reportedly involve long-range gui»»»
Israeli occupation forces carry out demolition operation in the vicinity of Zawtar Al-Sharqiya - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Al-Manar correspondent in southern Lebanon reports Israeli artillery shelling of Al-Mansouri - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Oil prices slip as Iran cites progress with Oman on Hormuz agreement
TOKYO/SINGAPORE: Oil prices trended lower on Thursday on the progress in Iran-Oman talks, with investors cautiously waiting for signs of a US-Iran peace deal and progress on reopening the Strait of Hormuz. Brent crude futures fell 33 cents, or 0.42 percent, to $79.12 a barrel by 07:18 a.m. Saudi ti»»»
Mass. governor signs sweeping law limiting ICE enforcement - UPI.com
Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey (C) signs the Protect Act into law on Wednesday at La Colaborativa, a Latina-led nonprofit economic development agency in Chelsea, Mass. Photo courtesy Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey/X Aug. 6 (UPI) -- Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey has signed landmark legislation t»»»
On This Day, Aug. 6: U.S. drops atomic bomb on Hiroshima - UPI.com
On Aug. 6, 1945, the United States dropped an atomic bomb on the Japanese city of Hiroshima. 1 of 6 | An unidentified newsman stands amid the rubble of Hiroshima in September 1945. On August 6, 1945, an atomic bomb was dropped on the city. UPI File Photo | License Photo Aug. 6 (UPI) -- On this date»»»
Only one commodity vessel crossed Bab Al-Mandeb on Wednesday, Kpler data showed, down from 20 the previous day: Reuters - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Israeli occupation forces prevent ambulances from entering Qalandia refugee camp, north of occupied Jerusalem, and hinder the transport of Palestinian patients to the hospital - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Gaza: Israeli occupation tanks open fire towards tents sheltering displaced Palestinians in Al-Mawasi area of Khan Younis and Rafah - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Israeli Army Radio: 4 soldiers wounded in Lebanon incident remain in critical condition - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Israeli occupation forces forcibly evacuated the home of Palestinian Mohammad Jamil Ammar, planted explosives inside it, detonated parts of the home, and then detained him - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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RAK Ceramics Q2 2026 profit rises 2.9%, board proposes 10 fils dividend
Dubai: RAK Ceramics’ board has proposed an interim dividend of 10 fils per share for the first half of 2026 after the company reported a 2.9% increase in second-quarter net profit. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The proposed distribution amounts to Dh99.3 million and »»»
Verdict due for Afghan accused of deadly Munich car-ramming
BERLIN: A verdict is due Thursday for an Afghan man accused of a car-ramming attack in Munich last year which killed a two-year-old girl and her mother and left dozens injured. The man, named only as Farhad N., has been on trial since January, accused of deliberately steering a car into a 1,400-str»»»
IHC H1 2026 profit jumps 195.6% to Dh26.2 billion, revenue reaches Dh64.9 billion
Abu Dhabi: International Holding Company reported a 195.6% increase in profit after tax to Dh26.2 billion during the first half of 2026, supported by growth across several operating sectors, investment income and active portfolio management. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Bala»»»
US-Iran conflict: What UAE residents need to know today (August 6, 2026)
The Strait of Hormuz remains at the heart of the current Middle East crisis, with diplomatic efforts to reopen the vital waterway unfolding alongside continued military and maritime tensions. The UAE is situated near the Hormuz Strait, a narrow waterway that sits at the gateway to the Gulf, and any»»»
Russia launches regulated cryptocurrency market
Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a landmark law legalizing cryptocurrency trading, which will be regulated as part of the country’s financial system. The Law on Digital Currencies and Digital Rights, signed and published on Tuesday, formalizes an already booming market. According to bloc»»»
Aramex Q2 2026 revenue rises 22% to record Dh1.83 billion, net profit reaches Dh47 million
Dubai: Aramex reported its highest quarterly revenue on record in the second quarter of 2026, driven by increased freight-forwarding demand and alternative transport routes that kept customer shipments moving amid regional disruptions. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.G»»»
'To the Victor Belong the Spoils, Right?' — Trump Brags About War on Venezuela
US President Donald Trump openly described the US war against Venezuela in the language of plunder. “And we've paid for the war with what we've taken out many, many, many times,” Trump said.In early January, the US launched its illegal aggression against Venezuela, kidnapping President Nicolás Madu»»»
'They Don't Have a Good Military' — Trump Mocks European NATO Members
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - US President Donald Trump said that European allies of the United States do not have a good military. "It's the Europeans. They have plenty of money. They don't have a good military, because they've relied on us too long. I told them, you can't do that, NATO," Trump said, add»»»
Iran says Hormuz deal with Oman in final stage as Trump signals breakthrough
Iran said an agreement with Oman over the Strait of Hormuz is in its final stages, while President Donald Trump suggested a deal could be announced within days, raising hopes of easing a blockade that has disrupted global shipping and fueled months of conflict. Iran said Wednesday it is in the “fin»»»
Perez Hilton health update: After a ‘profoundly heartbreaking’ ordeal, family shares hope
Amid an outpouring of concern from fans and colleagues, Perez Hilton's family says there is now a reason for cautious optimism: he is able to communicate. The 48-year-old celebrity blogger, whose real name is Mario Armando Lavandeira Jr, was hospitalised on Tuesday (4 August) after an unsettling Ti»»»
DOJ: Connecticut Children's to end gender-affirming care for minors - UPI.com
The Justice Department announced Wednesday that Connecticut Children's has agreed to stop offering gender-affirming care to minors. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo Aug. 5 (UPI) -- The Justice Department announced Wednesday that Connecticut Children's Medical Center has agreed to stop »»»
Proposed Hormuz deal would give Iran control of inbound traffic, sources say
DUBAI/RIYADH: A proposed deal between Iran and Oman to help end five months of war between Iran and the United States would give Tehran control over ships entering the Gulf through the Strait of Hormuz, a senior Iranian source and two regional officials told Reuters on Wednesday, one of the biggest»»»
Federal officials probing safety incident involving Marine One - UPI.com
Marine One carrying President Donald Trump lands on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, DC on Friday, May 15, 2026. Photo by Eric Lee/UPI | License Photo Aug. 5 (UPI) -- Federal aviation officials said Wednesday that they are reviewing a "loss of separation incident" between the presid»»»
Dubai since the 1960s: Pakistani family’s home museum of old bills, rental papers and rare photos
Time machines do not exist, except when someone spends a lifetime preserving the pieces of a world that has disappeared. They exist for those who choose to look: In old letters, photographs of places that no longer exist, electricity bills from decades ago, postcards, and crisp telegrams kept delib»»»
US moves to shut a Kentucky organ donation group, citing safety failures
The Trump administration said Wednesday it will shut down a Kentucky organ donation group accused of continuing plans for organ retrieval from some patients who unexpectedly showed signs of life. While those surgeries were canceled, the cases made headlines several years ago, prompting a spike in p»»»
Faced with a teleprompter glitch, Canada’s Carney mocks Trump
TORONTO: When his teleprompter malfunctioned on Wednesday in the middle of a news conference on housing policy, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney smiled and took a swift jab at US President Donald Trump, saying, “I do not view this as a conspiracy.” Carney’s remark was an apparent reference to »»»
US DOJ antitrust nominee grilled over comments on Muslims, FCC actions
WASHINGTON: US senators grilled President Donald Trump’s nominee to lead the Department of Justice’s antitrust division on Wednesday over an article he wrote calling Muslim immigrants “prone to terrorism” and his views on political speech. Adam Candeub, currently general counsel at the Federal Co»»»
US military spouses and parents not spared in Trump’s immigration crackdown
President Donald Trump’s administration has detained dozens of parents and spouses of active-duty US troops as it rolls back immigration protections for military families to pursue its mass deportation agenda, an Associated Press investigation found. More than 50 parents and spouses of active-duty »»»
Hormuz deal takes shape — but it’s not Donald Trump’s deal
Iran and Oman are reportedly closing in on a framework to restore shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, but the emerging arrangement could leave Tehran with a degree of control over the world’s most important oil chokepoint — precisely the outcome Washington has sought to prevent. The diplomatic p»»»
Iran, Oman in final stages on Strait of Hormuz deal - UPI.com
Cargo vessels are seen July 21 at one end of the Strait of Hormuz near the coast of Dibba Al Fujairah, United Arab Emirates. Photo by stringer/EPA Aug. 5 (UPI) -- Iran and Oman are in the final stages of a joint agreement to manage commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, agreeing on a route fo»»»
Senate confirms Dr. Erica Schwartz as CDC director, bringing new leadership to troubled agency
NEW YORK: The Senate on Wednesday confirmed Dr. Erica Schwartz as director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, placing her in charge of a public health agency beleaguered by political meddling and low morale. Schwartz was confirmed in a 51-44 vote. The 54-year-old becomes the 22nd le»»»
Abdul El-Sayed, the Michigan doctor who wants to lead the left to the US Senate
The left-wing Democratic upstart set to contest a critical US Senate seat in November's mid-term elections is a charismatic 41-year-old who once said he would have been a cab driver in Egypt but for an "accident of history." Abdul El-Sayed on Wednesday sealed the Democratic Party's nomination to ru»»»
Senate confirms Dr. Erica Schwartz as new CDC leader - UPI.com
Dr. Erica Schwartz speaks during a Senate committee hearing July 15 on her nomination at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C. Schwartz was confirmed Wednesday as the director of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo Aug. 5 (UPI) -- The U.S. Se»»»
Germany, Finland leaders propose ‘Middle East Helsinki Act’ to build lasting regional peace
Ashraf Siddiqui DOHA As diplomatic efforts to ease tensions between the United States and Iran continue to gather momentum, German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier and Finnish President Alexander Stubb have called for the launch of a comprehensive regional security dialogue modeled on the historic»»»
Yemeni Ballistic Missile Hits Saudi Oil Ship, Forces It to Back Off - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Israel resumes military strikes on southern Lebanon as Rome hosts peace talks
Israel again fired on southern Lebanon on Wednesday, blaming Hezbollah for violating a ceasefire, as US-backed negotiations in Rome sought to end months of cross-border hostilities. Lebanon said at least one person was killed in the attacks, while Israel issued its first evacuation alert in weeks f»»»
Iran threatens to hit Gulf states if US launches new strikes
* Iran warns Gulf states US strikes will trigger attacks on them* Tehran presses Gulf allies to steer Trump back to diplomacy* Riyadh urged Trump to delay military action, pursue negotiations* Iran bets infrastructure threats can raise pressure without full-scale war*TEHRAN: Iran has warned Gulf s»»»
36 African migrants deported from US to Cameroon seek protection
LIBREVILLE, Gabon: Thirty-six Africans deported from the United States to Cameroon have started legal proceedings in the west African nation seeking to live there legally and avoid repatriation to their home countries, their lawyer said Wednesday. The deportations took place under a controversial U»»»
Report: AI models targeted real people during security testing - UPI.com
The Anthropic Claude logo is displayed on a mobile phone alongside a stock market graph in Liverpool, Britain. Advanced artificial intelligence models tried to fool real people and organizations during recent testing by the AI Security Institute of Great Britain. Photo by Adam Vaughan/EPA Aug. 5 (U»»»
UN expert welcomes moves to extradite Tate brothers
GENEVA: The United Nations’ special rapporteur on violence against women and girls on Wednesday welcomed moves toward extraditing radical social media influencer Andrew Tate, saying nobody should be above the law, regardless of status. Tate is one of the most prominent proponents of the so-called “»»»
Egypt, Greece call for comprehensive US-Iran agreement as Hormuz talks continue
Egypt and Greece on Wednesday called for a peaceful settlement and a comprehensive agreement between the United States and Iran, saying such a deal is essential to reduce tensions and prevent the regional conflict from widening as negotiations continue over the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. Th»»»
Taiwan and US military cooperating ‘far closer than you might imagine’, defense minister says
The US and Taiwanese militaries are engaged in active but secretive on-site collaboration, according to Taipei’s defense minister, Wellington Koo. The message comes after US President Donald Trump put a hold on arms sales to the self-governed island, which has sparked alarm among pro-US countries i»»»
Man arrested at Trump's LA golf course faces firearms charge
Los Angeles, United States: The armed man arrested over the weekend at President Donald Trump's golf course in California, two days before the US leader's scheduled visit, has been charged with illegal firearm possession, authorities said. "While we are still investigating the motives of this indiv»»»
Ex-Olympian David Hearn seeks permanent dismissal of reflecting pool vandalism charges - UPI.com
1 of 2 | A view of the drained Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool is shown July 28 in Washington, D.C. Attorneys for David Hearn, the former Olympian indicted for allegedly vandalizing the pool, have filed a motion seeking to have the charges permanently dismissed. Photo by Jemal Countess/UPI | Licen»»»
Federal judge ends deportation protections for Haitian immigrants - UPI.com
A federal judge said the Trump administration can move forward with efforts to remove hundreds of thousands of Haitians from the United States. Secretary Markwayne Mullin said his Department of Homeland Security is "going after them right now." File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo Aug. 5 (»»»
MENDEL: Before the Harsh Winter: Ukraine’s Quiet Exodus and the Regions Left in Shadow
As Ukraine goes through the fifth year of full-scale war, a quiet but unmistakable movement is underway. Families are packing what they can, often saying goodbye to aging parents and family dogs, and leaving for safer ground—whether to western Ukrainian cities or across borders into Europe. They ar»»»
Israeli Channel 14: At 9:00 PM, the Prime Minister and the Minister of Defense will hold a security meeting. The focus of the meeting will be the serious incident in southern Lebanon - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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