Trump Threatens to Bomb Iran’s Power Plants, Bridges
US President Donald Trump said American strikes on Iran will continue until he personally decides they should stop. “They’ll continue until I say it’s enough,” Trump said.He added that the US will keep hitting Iran “very hard” this week, while openly threatening to expand attacks to civilian infras»»»
Trump to address defense technology gathering as the Iran war has reduced US weapon stocks
WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump is headlining a defense summit at the US Army War College on Wednesday, planning to tout major investments in battlefield technology at a time when the war in Iran has reduced the US supply of Tomahawk cruise missiles and Patriot and THAAD interceptors. The gather»»»
US military reimposes naval blockade on Iranian ports, launches new strikes
US forces on Tuesday reimposed a naval blockade to prevent ships from sailing to or from Iran's ports and conducted strikes against the country for a fourth day in response to Tehran's attacks on commercial ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz and on Gulf facilities. The US military said Tues»»»
Trump administration orders ICE to suspend most vehicle stops after 2 deadly shootings
BIDDEFORD, Maine: Trump administration officials told Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers to suspend most vehicle stops after two deadly shootings within a week, people familiar with the decision said Tuesday. The policy change came after an ICE officer shot and killed a Colombian driver M»»»
US reimposes its blockade on Iran after Tehran’s attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates: The US military early Wednesday reimposed a blockade on Iranian ports over Tehran’s attacks on ships trying to pass through the Strait of Hormuz, sparking new strikes on nations hosting American forces as an interim deal to end the war further unraveled. Days of retalia»»»
U.S. Navy inquiries open door for South Korean shipbuilders - UPI.com
Requests involving destroyers and fleet tankers could expand Seoul-Washington shipbuilding partnership under MASGA The USNS Wally Schirra departs Hanwha Ocean’s Geoje shipyard after completing approximately six months of maintenance work. Photo courtesy of Hanwha Ocean July 14 (Asia Today) -- The U»»»
US–Iran War: What UAE residents need to know today (July 15, 2026)
Residents across the region are facing renewed uncertainty Wednesday as the conflict between the United States and Iran intensifies, disrupting regional air travel, threatening commercial shipping through the Strait of Hormuz and prompting fresh security advisories. The latest escalation follows th»»»
Behind UAE’s famous breakfast buffets: How hotels reduce waste without cutting choice
The UAE hotel breakfast buffet is a feast designed to impress, with rows of pastries, displays, live cooking stations, international favourites and enough choices to satisfy every kind of traveller. But behind the endless spreads is also a concealed balancing act: How do hotels offer abundance with»»»
Trump claims ‘other people’ could lead ground campaign in Iran
US President Donald Trump has refused to rule out a ground campaign in Iran, claiming that unspecified allied forces could seize key strategic sites like Kharg Island without the involvement of American troops, while threatening to expand the bombing campaign to include power plants and bridges. In»»»
26 Meta employees sue, alleging AI-driven layoff picks hit workers on medical and parental leave
A group of 26 Meta employees has sued the company, claiming it used artificial intelligence systems to select people for layoffs, disproportionately targeting those on medical, parental or family leave. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click hereThey are amon»»»
Senate Democrats block $1 trillion defence bill in protest over Iran war
Washington: Senate Democrats blocked a $1 trillion annual defence bill Tuesday, refusing to advance the bipartisan package that would substantially increase Pentagon spending, including a pay raise for the troops, in protest of President Donald Trump's war against Iran. Senate Democratic Leader Chu»»»
If no talks, US to hit Iran powerplants, bridges if Iran does not return to negotiating table
US President Donald Trump has threatened a major escalation in the military campaign against Iran, saying the United States could begin striking the country's powerplants, bridges and other critical infrastructure if Iran does not return to negotiations. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download th»»»
US representatives held talks with Iran on Tuesday, Trump says
WASHINGHTON: President Donald Trump said US representatives held talks with Iran on Tuesday. Trump made the comments in an interview aired on Fox News’ “Special Report” show.»»»
Trump tells Netanyahu to move forces out of Syria and Lebanon, Axios – Ya Libnan
Share: President Trump meets with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House in 2025 President Trump told Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during a phone call Thursday that Israel should start redeploying its forces out of Syria and urged him to do the same in Lebanon, ac»»»
Tehran declares it will halt obligations under MoU as US resumes strikes and naval blockade
Iran's Foreign Ministry said Tehran no longer considers itself obligated to fulfill parts of its memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the United States, accusing Washington of repeatedly violating the agreement reached last month to halt hostilities. Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei sai»»»
US to launch AI and cybersecurity coordination group, White House says
WASHINGTON: The US will formally bring together AI developers and essential services providers to share information on cybersecurity vulnerabilities identified by advanced AI systems and coordinate responses, according to a White House statement, fulfilling US President Donald Trump’s order from J»»»
US judge blocks Trump administration’s visa limits for social media researchers
A federal judge on Tuesday blocked US President Donald Trump’s administration from enforcing a policy that targets foreign nationals who study disinformation and hate speech on social media for visa denials and deportation. Chief US District Judge James Boasberg in Washington sided with the Coaliti»»»
US judge blocks Trump administration’s visa limits for social media researchers
A federal judge on Tuesday blocked US President Donald Trump’s administration from enforcing a policy that targets foreign nationals who study disinformation and hate speech on social media for visa denials and deportation. Chief US District Judge James Boasberg in Washington sided with the Coaliti»»»
US judge voids Trump settlement with IRS granting him protection from tax audits
A US federal judge has found Donald Trump improperly used a $10 billion lawsuit against the IRS in order to concoct a beneficial arrangement for the president – nullifying the legal agreement. A Trump lawyer and senior Justice Department officials have been referred to bar authorities for disciplin»»»
US and Iran exchange strikes for the third day
A serious escalation is occurring in the fighting between the US and Iran. Overnight and into this morning, the American military targeted sites across the Islamic Republic – while Iran fired ballistic missiles at US airbases in Jordan and Bahrain. There has been an escalation in the war of words t»»»
Mahmoud Khalil files lawsuit accusing Trump officials, pro-Israel groups of conspiracy
Mahmoud Khalil, a former Columbia University student who became the face of the Trump administration's crackdown on Palestinian rights demonstrators, filed a lawsuit in federal court Tuesday. The lawsuit alleges senior Trump administration officials, pro-Israel group the Heritage Foundation and onl»»»
Wisconsin Elections Commission sends Elon Musk bribery complaints to prosecutors - UPI.com
Elon Musk appears in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, D.C., on May 30, 2025. He paid out millions through his America PAC to Wisconsin voters in 2025. File Photo by Francis Chung/UPI | License Photo July 14 (UPI) -- The Wisconsin Elections Commission has sent two complaints to pros»»»
CENTCOM declares resumption of naval blockade against Iranian ports, additional round of strikes
Washington: US Central Command (CENTCOM) announced Tuesday evening that it launched an additional round of strikes against Iran. It said in a statement that these strikes are intended to continue degrading Iranian capabilities used to attack commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. The Command »»»
LIVE UPDATES: US resumes blockade of Iranian ports, conducts new strikes (PHOTOS, VIDEO)
The US Central Command has reimposed the naval blockade of all vessels transiting to and from Iranian ports after conducting yet another round of what Washington describes as “defensive strikes” against the Islamic Republic. The escalation comes as the two sides vie for control of the Strait of Hor»»»
Will Hamas concessions amount to a genuine transfer of power in Gaza?
LONDON: Hamas says it has formally stepped aside from governing Gaza, dissolving the administrative body that has overseen the enclave throughout the war in a move analysts say is intended to pave the way for a technocratic administration — while leaving the group's military wing intact. On July 6,»»»
T. rex 'Gus' sold at auction for record $50 million - UPI.com
Gus, a mounted Tyrannosaurus rex skeleton is on display as part of the press previews for Geek Week Auctions at Sotheby's in New York, on July 1. Gus sold for more than $50 million. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo July 14 (UPI) -- A massive Tyrannosaurus rex sold for $50.1 million at So»»»
E. Jean Carroll receives $5M judgment in Trump case - UPI.com
Journalist E. Jean Carroll departs Manhattan Federal Court on January 26, 2024, in New York City. She said Tuesday that she received the $5 million judgment a jury awarded her in her case against President Donald Trump. File Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo July 14 (UPI) -- E. Jean Carro»»»
New US strikes hit Iran’s Qeshm Island amid tensions over Hormuz Strait
LONDON: Projectiles struck Iran’s Gulf island of Qeshm on Tuesday, Iranian state media reported, as fighting between the United States and Iran continued to spread across the region. Iran’s state broadcaster IRIB, citing local officials, said a site on the island was hit by what authorities describ»»»
Why it’s so difficult to fully reopen Strait of Hormuz
WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump has been trying to force Iran to fully reopen the Strait of Hormuz for months, turning to everything from airstrikes and naval blockades to negotiations and threats to destroy a “whole civilization.” But restoring oil tanker traffic in the vital Middle East shippi»»»
Warren Buffet snubs Bill Gates Foundation for Epstein ties - UPI.com
Philanthropist's Warren Buffett and Bill Gates enjoy team USA's 120-65 win over Canada in an exhibition Olympic Basketball game in Las Vegas in 2008. File Photo by Daniel Gluskoter/UPI | License Photo July 14 (UPI) -- Billionaire investor Warren Buffet left the Gates Foundation out of his annual ch»»»
Mahmoud Khalil files suit alleging a ‘public-private’ conspiracy to target Israel’s critics
NEW YORK: Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil is suing the federal government and several private groups, alleging they were part of a conspiracy to suppress criticism of Israel through a campaign to dox, jail and ultimately deport student activists. The civil rights suit, filed Tuesday, names the »»»
France flaunts firepower, unity with allies in huge parade
PARIS: France on Tuesday showcased military power and unity with European allies in its largest-ever national day parade. The final July 14 parade presided over by President Emmanuel Macron, the event brought together thousands of French troops, hundreds of European ones and two dozen foreign heads»»»
Trump backtracks on planned 20% toll on Hormuz ships
US President Donald Trump on Tuesday abruptly scrapped a planned 20 percent levy on ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz amid clashes with Iran, saying he would instead seek compensation from Gulf allies via trade deals. Trump said Middle Eastern leaders persuaded him to reduce the toll just a day»»»
Israeli enemy carries out more bombings in Deir Seryan and Kfartebnit towns, South Lebanon: Al-Manar reporter - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Israeli enemy carries out more bombings in Deir Seryan and Kfartebnit towns, South Lebanon: Al-Manar reporter 14-07-2026 21:09 PM Latest Ne»»»
Trump praises Iraq PM, hints at major oil deals during White House talks
Washington: US President Donald Trump praised new Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi as a "champion" in a meeting at the White House Tuesday, even as Washington presses Baghdad to curb Iranian influence. Trump hinted at making major oil deals with Iraq as he hosted Zaidi, a businessman who came to p»»»
Trump reverses plan to charge 20% fee in Strait of Hormuz - UPI.com
President Donald Trump speaks with Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi during their meeting in the Oval Office on Tuesday. Trump walked back plans to charge tolls in the Strait of Hormuz. Photo by Graeme Sloan/UPI | License Photo July 14 (UPI) -- President Donald Trump backtracked on his stated plan »»»
Trump told Netanyahu to move Israeli forces out of Syria and Lebanon: Axios
WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump told Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during a phone call last Thursday that Israel should redeploy its forces out of Syria and Lebanon, Axios reported on Tuesday, citing US and Israeli officials. Developing...»»»
Trump backtracks on plan to toll Hormuz ships
US President Donald Trump on Tuesday abruptly scrapped a planned 20 percent levy on ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz amid clashes with Iran, saying he would instead seek compensation from Gulf allies via trade deals. Trump said Middle Eastern leaders persuaded him to reduce the toll just a day»»»
Hundreds protest in Maine over the fatal shooting of a Colombian man by ICE
MAINE, USA: Hundreds of people protested in Maine on Tuesday over the killing of a Colombian man by Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer, after federal officials appeared to shift their narrative about the deadly encounter. The Department of Homeland Security said an ICE officer, “fearing fo»»»
Iraqi Prime Minister, speaking from Washington: Our country’s losses due to terrorism have exceeded $400 billion, and we have a plan to return the remaining displaced people in Iraq to their homelands - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Iraqi Prime Minister, speaking from Washington: Our country’s losses due to terrorism have exceeded $400 billion, and we have a plan to ret»»»
After Lindsey Graham’s death, questions linger about aging politicians and health transparency
NEW YORK: The sudden death of Sen. Lindsey Graham, a top ally of President Donald Trump and one of Washington’s best-known politicians, is renewing focus on the country’s aging lawmakers. Graham, who had turned 71 just two days before dying on Saturday, was far younger than many of his Senate colle»»»
France celebrates Bastille Day with allies amid wildfires - UPI.com
Jets from the French Air and Space Force's Patrouille de France trail blue, white and red smoke as they fly over the statues atop the entrance to the Tuileries Garden during the Bastille Day military parade in Paris Tuesday. Some areas had to cancel fireworks because of wildfires. Photo by Maya Vid»»»
Parliamentary Anti-Corruption Committee Hears Sole Candidate for Membership of New Anti-Corruption Commission
Plamen Todorov, Parliament's sole candidate for membership of the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC), said on Tuesday that the body's performance should be measured not by the number of investigations and case files it handles, but by the quality of its results. He presented his vision for the work o»»»
Trump says he thinks Iran and Hezbollah will be added to Russia sanctions bill
WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump on Tuesday told reporters that he thought Iran and Hezbollah will be added to the Russia sanctions bill currently under consideration by Congress. Trump said that adding secondary sanctions to China and India had not been discussed.»»»
Netanyahu says Israel will deliver ‘decisive blow’ if Iran attacks
JERUSALEM: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed Tuesday to strike powerfully against Iran if it staged a new attack on his country. “I will say it to the leaders of Iran: Do not count on things remaining quiet if you attack us,” Netanyahu said at a conference in Dimona. The southern town»»»
Trump drops plan to charge Hormuz transit fee, shifts focus to Gulf investment
WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump on Tuesday abandoned plans to impose a 20 percent fee on vessels using the Strait of Hormuz, saying he would instead pursue investment agreements with Gulf countries. The reversal came hours before the proposed charge was due to take effect at 20:00 GMT, follow»»»
Trump Says He Will Replace 20% Hormuz Cargo Fee With Investment Deals With Gulf States
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - US President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that he will replace US-proposed 20% fee on cargo shipped through the Strait of Hormuz with trade and investment deals involving Gulf states. "I have decided to replace the 20% United States Reimbursement Fee with Trade and Investment»»»
Zelenskiy launches sweeping government shake-up
President Volodymyr Zelenskiy =announced a sweeping reshuffle of Ukraine's government on July 12 and signalled changes to the country's top law enforcement agencies. The shake-up of the wartime administration comes as Kyiv seeks to strengthen international alliances while facing growing political p»»»
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»»»
Paramount's Warner takeover challenged by 12 US states
California is leading the legal charge against one of the world's biggest media mergers ever. Twelve US states have filed a lawsuit seeking to block Paramount Skydance from acquiring Warner Brothers Discovery – saying the deal would create a company with too much market power and end up harming con»»»