What Abdul El-Sayed’s Michigan primary win says about AIPAC’s political influence
CHICAGO/LONDON: Abdul El-Sayed’s victory in Michigan’s Democratic Senate primary was narrow in votes but outsized in political significance. The Egyptian-American physician and former public health official defeated four-term US Rep. Haley Stevens by roughly one percentage point, after vote-countin»»»
US Democratic Party rattled by left-wing successes
WASHINGTON: From New York to Michigan, recent election wins by progressive candidates have shaken up the Democratic Party, as it vies to regain control of Congress in November, before battling for the White House in 2028. After Zohran Mamdani stormed to victory in New York’s mayoral race last year,»»»
Tasnim News Agency, citing Iranian sources: Two explosions were heard on Qeshm Island due to the interception of hostile targets at the entrance to the Strait of Hormuz - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Oil Prices dip as traders anticipate Middle-East developments
New York: Oil prices rose today as markets awaited the outcome of efforts to ease tensions in the region and the prospects for the resumption of oil flows through the Strait of Hormuz. Brent crude futures rose $3.09, or 3.89%, to $82.54 a barrel. US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude futures gaine»»»
FCC repeals 39% cap on national broadcast TV ownership - UPI.com
FCC Chair Brendan Carr said the repeal of the current 39% ownership cap of broadcast TV stations stops the "hamstringing" of the industry. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo Aug. 6 (UPI) -- The Federal Communications Commission on Thursday voted to remove a cap on the number of TV statio»»»
FIFA closes ranks round Infantino amid mounting leadership crisis
European football's governing body (UEFA) on Thursday reaffirmed its boycott of the World Cup despite FIFA's apology a day earlier for "errors" over its now-abandoned plan to sell stakes in the tournament to private investors. The proposal, championed by FIFA president Gianni Infantino, has plunged»»»
Israeli artillery targets Al-Mansouri town, South Lebanon: Al-Manar reporter - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Man sentenced to life in prison for driving car into crowd in Munich - UPI.com
Emergency services at the scene after a car was driven into a group of people attending a Ver.di union demonstration in Munich, Germany, on Feb. 13, 2025. File Photo by Paul/Vifogra/EPA-EFE Aug. 6 (UPI) -- A 25-year-old man has been sentenced to life in prison after being found guilty of killing tw»»»
Blast on bus near Syrian capital Damascus: state TV
DAMASCUS: A bomb planted on a minibus exploded on Thursday in the Syrian town of Jaramana in the suburbs of capital Damascus, state television reported, citing an official source. An AFP photographer saw several ambulances heading to the scene of the explosion, where a main street had been closed t»»»
US Overestimates Capacity to Wage War on Iran While Supporting Ukraine
Ukraine believed it could outsmart Russia by placing its most advanced drone facilities under the protection of Patriot air defenses around the capital, military historian Yury Knutov tells Sputnik, adding that the calculation proved wrong — American interceptor missiles ran dry. "Germany, Norway, »»»
Secret meeting? Report claims Iran’s president couldn’t even see supreme leader Mojtabad Khamenei
Dubai: Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian was reportedly taken to a secret location in Tehran for a highly unusual meeting with supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei, where the two allegedly spoke from inside a dark, tinted-window vehicle without seeing each other, according to a report by Iran Internat»»»
Israel charges settler for killing Palestinian activist Awdah Hathaleen in occupied West Bank
Israel on Thursday charged a settler, Yinon Levi, with the killing of prominent Palestinian activist Awdah Hathaleen in the West Bank in July 2025. This marks the first time since the October 7, 2023 attacks that an Israeli has been indicted for the death of a Palestinian in the occupied »»»
Uganda approves sending troops for international force in Gaza
KAMPALA, Uganda: Ugandan authorities sought and won parliamentary approval Thursday to deploy troops to Gaza as part of the international force proposed by US President Donald Trump’s Board of Peace to secure the territory following the devastating Israel-Hamas war. The successful motion, brought b»»»
Board of Peace prepares construction contract for stabilization force base in Gaza
GAZA: The US-backed Board of Peace is preparing its first contract to build a military outpost for an international stabilization force in Gaza, proposed under Washington’s postwar road map for the enclave, The Guardian reported on Wednesday. The project involves building a temporary base for an in»»»
Meta says its AI hacked another company during cybersecurity test - UPI.com
Meta is the latest tech company to share that its AI model hacked into another company’s systems, marking at least the third such incident in recent weeks. File Photo by Will Oliver/UPI | License Photo Aug. 6 (UPI) -- Meta is the latest tech company to share that its AI model hacked into another co»»»
IMF assessment strengthens confidence in reforms guiding Syria’s economic recovery path
Damascus, Aug. 6 (SANA) The International Monetary Fund’s assessment of the sustained momentum of Syria’s economic recovery reflects the country’s transition toward a largely balanced trajectory, as banking legislation and financial reforms adopted after liberation have helped establish a more stab»»»
Iran says Oman deal alone won’t reopen Hormuz
Dubai: Iran has made clear that its emerging maritime agreement with Oman will not, by itself, reopen the Strait of Hormuz to normal commercial shipping, saying the United States must first meet a series of political and economic conditions before free navigation can resume, according to news repor»»»
Coalition embodies international recognition of need to protect maritime security, Al-Maliki says
RIYADH: The creation of the Multinational Maritime Defense Coalition reflects an international recognition of the threats facing maritime security and freedom of navigation, Saudi Arabia’s Defense ministry said on Thursday. It also embodies a collective responsibility to protect maritime corridors »»»
German official says explosive-fitted drone is 'new threat' - UPI.com
German Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt said on Wednesday that the discovery of an explosive device points to a “new threat scenario” facing Germany. File Photo by Christoph Soeder/EPA-EFE Aug. 6 (UPI) -- The Leipzig/Halle Airport in Schkeuditz, Saxony, Germany, resumed flights on Thursday afte»»»
Trump presses Hegseth on Iran war arsenal drain – media
US President Donald Trump has demanded answers from Secretary of War Pete Hegseth over depleted American weapons stockpiles, including air defense missiles, multiple media outlets reported on Wednesday, citing people familiar with the exchange. Hegseth did not reportedly dispute the shortages but d»»»
US-Iran conflict: What UAE residents need to know thsi evening
US President Donald Trump has dismissed reports of ammunition shortages, warning of action against alleged “leakers”, as Iran says it has reached an agreement with Oman over the Strait of Hormuz. Meanwhile, oil prices are hovering near $80 a barrel, gold continues its upward run to reach Dh516.25 p»»»
Yemeni Armed Forces Launch Massive Preemptive Attack on Saudi Military Camps with Ballistic Missiles and Combat Drones - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Trump denies munitions shortage reports, calls leaks ‘treasonous’ - UPI.com
President Donald Trump is shown Monday in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, D.C. On Thursday, Trump denied U.S. muntions shortage due to the attacks on Iran. Photo by Allison Robbert/UPI | License Photo Aug. 6 (UPI) -- President Donald Trump on Thursday dismissed reports of munition»»»
Yemeni Armed Forces to issue a key statement shortly after: spokesman - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Senate Republicans vote to hold Fauci in contempt of Congress - UPI.com
1 of 3 | Republicans on the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee voted to hold Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress on Thursday. Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo Aug. 6 (UPI) -- Republicans on the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee voted to h»»»
Iran warns Gulf states: tell Trump to desist or we hit you hard
Iran has made a concerted diplomatic push with Gulf states, warning them explicitly that Tehran will hit their oil, power and water plants unless they convince Donald Trump to end US strikes on Iran and instead seek a negotiated end to the war. The warning envisaged attacks on the energy facilities»»»
Half of Americans Believe Conflict With Iran Will Destabilize Middle East - Poll
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - Half of US citizens believe that a conflict between the United States and Iran would lead to serious destabilization in the Middle East over the next year, a poll conducted jointly by Reuters and Ipsos revealed on Thursday. On Wednesday, US President Donald Trump said he stil»»»
FDA approves new mRNA-based flu vaccine - UPI.com
1 of 2 | The U.S. Food and Drug Administration headquarters is shown in Silver Spring, Md. The FDA has approved a new flu vaccine for adults over 50 that uses mRNA technology. File photo by Jim Lo Scalzo/EPA-EFE Aug. 6 (UPI) -- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved a new mRNA-based sea»»»
Board of Peace Issues Construction Contract in Gaza to Build Military Outpost - Reports
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The US-led Board of Peace has awarded the first tender to construct a 150-person military base for Moroccan troops in the Gaza Strip, The Guardian reported on Thursday, citing a source familiar with the matter. Arkel International, a US firm based in Louisiana, has been award»»»
Trump Denies Munition Shortages, Threatens to Jail ‘Leakers’
US President Donald Trump denied reports that the US faces shortages of key munitions, insisting the country has ample stockpiles and warning that those responsible for leaking such claims will face prosecution. “The US has massive amounts of ‘munitions,’ especially of certain types,” Trump wrote i»»»
Pentagon drawing up nuclear strategy for conflict with Russia and China – NBC
The Pentagon is developing a nuclear strategy that would give the US president a wider range of nuclear options in a potential conflict with Russia or China, NBC reported on Wednesday, citing sources familiar with the plans. The proposed approach would reportedly place greater emphasis on shorter-r»»»
Dubai gold price hits Dh516.25 per gram, 10g of 24K costs over Dh5,100
Dubai: Gold prices moved higher again on Thursday afternoon, taking the local 24-karat rate to Dh516.25 per gram and extending a rapid increase that has added Dh29 since the beginning of August. (Check latest UAE gold prices here, alongside prices in Saudi Arabia, Oman, Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait, and »»»
Producers to give 53 million eggs to food banks in US settlement
New York: It’s often said that you have to break a few eggs to make an omelette. The saying rings true under a deal where three major US egg producers will have to crack into their supplies to settle price fixing claims. Under the settlement announced Wednesday, the companies will donate 53 million»»»
Yediot Aharonot: Lebanon demanded during third day of Rome negotiations that ‘Israel’ provide official list of all Lebanese citizens imprisoned in Israeli jails - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Middle East live: Oil tanker reports 'two explosions' in Strait of Hormuz
An oil tanker passing through the Strait of Hormuz near Oman reported hearing two explosions, a British maritime agency said Thursday. Earlier, Iran said an agreement with Oman over the strait is in its final stages, while US President Donald Trump suggested a deal could be announce»»»
Iran and Oman 'close to deal' on Hormuz... but not with the US
Iran said Wednesday it is in the "final stage" of drafting an agreement with Oman over the Strait of Hormuz but denied the US was involved in the negotiations. Trump had in recent days insisted a deal to reopen the critical waterway was imminent. Laurent Berstecher explains.»»»
Saudi Arabia, Arab, Muslim countries condemn Israeli attacks on Gaza, warn they threaten ceasefire efforts
DUBAI: Saudi Arabia and seven other Arab and Muslim countries on Thursday condemned what they described as ongoing Israeli violations in the Gaza Strip, including attacks on healthcare facilities, civilian infrastructure and the continued loss of civilian lives. In a joint statement, the foreign mi»»»
US has burned through half Patriot, 80% of THAAD interceptors fighting Iran – CNN
The US military has used up 50% of its Patriot interceptors and nearly 80% of those for the THAAD missile defence system fighting Iran, with senior commanders warning the Pentagon's munitions stockpile is “dangerously low,” CNN reported on August 4, citing multiple sources familiar with the matter.»»»
Israeli prosecutors charge settler for killing Palestinian activist in West Bank
Israeli prosecutors Thursday charged a settler for the killing of a Palestinian community leader last year in the occupied West Bank, according to an indictment filed in district court. In the document, prosecutors accuse Yinon Levi, who lives in the south of the West Bank, of reckless manslaughter»»»
63 N. Korean defectors arrive in S. Korea in 1st half, down 35 pct on-year - UPI.com
A total of 63 North Korean defectors reached South Korea in the first half of 2026, the Unification Ministry said Thursday. In this February 2021 photo, visitors look at ribbons wishing for Korean Unification near the DMZ in Paju. File Photo by Thomas Maresca/UPI | License Photo A total of 63 North»»»
Qatar, Arab and Muslim states condemn Israeli violations in Gaza
DOHA: The Ministers of Foreign Affairs of the State of Qatar, the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, the United Arab Emirates, the Republic of Indonesia, the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, the Republic of Türkiye, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and the Arab Republic of Egypt expressed their strongest condem»»»
Teenage recruits allege rape, abuse at UK Army college
Dubai: Four women have accused a British Army training college for teenagers of fostering a culture of misogyny and sexual violence, with one alleging she was raped for hours by several fellow junior soldiers when she was 17. The allegations, revealed by the BBC, have renewed scrutiny of safeguardi»»»
N. Korea fires short-range ballistic missile toward East Sea: military - UPI.com
North Korea fired at least one short-range ballistic missile on Thursday, South Korea's military said. In this January photo, people watch a news report of a North Korean missile launch at Seoul Station. File Photo by Jeon Heon-Kyun/EPA North Korea fired at least one short-range ballistic missile t»»»
Joint statement issued by the Ministers of Foreign Affairs of the State of Qatar, the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, the United Arab Emirates, the Republic of Indonesia, the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, the Republic of Türkiye, the Kingdom of Saudi Ar
Doha, Qatar: The Ministers of Foreign Affairs of the State of Qatar, the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, the United Arab Emirates, the Republic of Indonesia, the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, the Republic of Turkiye, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and the Arab Republic of Egypt express their strongest c»»»
CIA Secretly Creates Cuba Task Force With Hackers, Influence Experts - Reports
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The US Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) has secretly created a Cuba task force to pressure the Cuban government to make the economic, political and leadership changes demanded by US President Donald Trump, The New York Times newspaper reported, citing sources. The creation of su»»»
China issues retaliatory sanctions against 7 U.S. entities - UPI.com
China imposed punitive measures against seven U.S. entities on Wednesday, weeks before Chinese leader Xi Jinping (L) is to visit U.S. President Donald Trump in Washington on Sept. 24. File Photo by Daniel Torok/The White House/UPI | License Photo Aug. 6 (UPI) -- China has issued retaliatory sanctio»»»
Trump International Hotel & Tower Dubai awards podium construction contract
Dubai: Construction of the Trump International Hotel & Tower, Dubai is moving into its next phase after developer Dar Global appointed Gulf Asia Contracting to build the project’s podium. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The contract award follows progress on the enabli»»»
Lebanese Health Ministry says Israeli strikes on southern town of Burj Al-Shamali injured 8 citizens - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Burjeel H1 2026 profit rises 97.4% to Dh227m after 3.7 million patient visits
Dubai: Burjeel Holdings treated more than 3.7 million patients during the first half of 2026 as higher demand for outpatient services, surgeries and complex medical care supported a 97.4% increase in net profit excluding one-off items. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.N»»»
Iran, US say Strait of Hormuz deal close but one or both would have to back down
Iran said Wednesday it is in the "final stage" of drafting an agreement with Oman over the Strait of Hormuz, and U.S. President Donald Trump has said a deal could be announced this week. That could potentially reopen the critical waterway, ease pressure on the world economy and help bring an end to»»»