Ukraine’s Patriot Shortage Is Only One of the Reasons Its Skies Have Turned Into Swiss Cheese
“The Patriot shortage is a critical threat, but the problem isn’t just about interceptors,” Bureau of Military-Political Analysis director Alexander Mikhailov told Sputnik, commenting on Zelensky’s admission that Ukraine has run out of interceptors. “Air defense isn’t just about missiles or SAM sys»»»
Israeli glider drops explosive bombs on Ali Al-Taher area, South Lebanon: Al-Manar reporter - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Morocco names Tiznit-Dakhla expressway after Trump, confirming US president's claim
Morocco has named the Tiznit-Dakhla expressway the "President Donald J. Trump Highway", casting the move as a mark of relations with the United States stretching back 250 years, the state news agency MAP reported on August 1. The naming formalises Rabat's embrace of a gesture Trump had publicised d»»»
Oil slides, stocks rise on hopes of deal to end Mideast war
London: Oil prices tumbled Monday and stocks mostly rose after US President Donald Trump said he was preparing for new talks with Iran aimed at ending the war in the Middle East. Crude futures slid more than six percent, even though Iran denied that any negotiations were taking place and earlier tr»»»
‘No Date or Venue’ Finalized Yet for Resumption of US-Iran Direct Talks: Pakistani Sources Respond to Trump - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Trump teases Iran talks as Truth Social starts selling fast access to his posts
US President Donald Trump has teased new negotiations with Iran after abruptly calling off a major attack in a Truth Social post published on the same day that his media company began selling Wall Street firms millisecond-fast access to the platform’s market-moving content. Speaking to reporters ab»»»
Trump’s declassified election documents fall short of primetime claims - UPI.com
1 of 2 | President Donald Trump delivers an address on election security from the East Room of the White House in Washington, D.C., on July 16. Pool Photo by Saul Loeb/UPI | License Photo Aug. 3 (UPI) -- The 2026 midterm elections are fast approaching and President Donald Trump has launched a multi»»»
What UAE residents need to know about the US-Iran conflict this evening (August 3)
The US-Iran standoff remains tense, with conflicting signals over diplomacy, continued military pressure and fresh concerns over regional security. While US President Donald Trump says talks with Iran are set to resume, Tehran insists there are currently no direct negotiations with Washington. The »»»
Wall Street gains, oil prices tumble after Trump backs down from Iran attacks
U.S. markets were poised to open with gains and oil prices fell sharply Monday after President Donald Trump said he would order U.S. forces to refrain from attacks against Iran and that a deal to end the fighting was near. Futures for the S&P rose 0.6%, while futures for the Dow Jones Industrial Av»»»
Iran's leaders show united front over war but are divided over what the goal is
With escalating attacks against U.S. bases and its allies over the past week, Iran's leaders are showing considerable unity over their war strategy: hanging tough, determined to show Iran can endure more than America and its allies can. But within the leadership, there are sharp differences over wh»»»
Knesset Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee extends Israeli army mobilization for another two months: Israeli media - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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China’s birth crisis threatens Xi’s superpower dream - UPI.com
Falling population puts China's ambition to surpass the United States at risk 1 of 2 | A woman walks along a street in front of buildings at the Central Business District (CBD) in Beijing, China, 31 July 2026. China’s General Purchasing Managers’ Index in July fell from 50.6 to 49.3. Photo by ANDRE»»»
Iran blames US and Israel for Spain migrant crisis
The US and Israel orchestrated the mass migrant crossing from Morocco into Spain’s North African enclave of Ceuta to punish Madrid for its refusal to bow to pressure on the Middle East conflicts, Iran’s embassy in Kenya has suggested. Spain has been at odds with Washington and West Jerusalem over t»»»
IRGC Claims Shot Down US MQ-9 Drone in Strait of Hormuz
TEHRAN (Sputnik) - Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said on Monday that it had shot down a US drone of MQ-9 model in the airspace above the Strait of Hormuz. "An MQ-9 drone was intercepted and shot down by the IRGC's new advanced air defense system over the Strait of Hormuz," the IRG»»»
US faces new pressure to build weapons without China's rare earth magnets
A giant American flag hanging on the wall of a warehouse in New Hampshire hints at the national importance of the elements bound inside the mining waste stored in 1-ton bags. The company uses electrolysis to separate the key critical elements President Donald Trump's administration desperately want»»»
US Ambassador to Lebanon: It is Better Pilot Zones “Take Time Needed” to Move Forward More Efficiently - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Syrian Sources: Israeli patrol pushes into central Quneitra countryside, establishes checkpoint - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Trump says Iran talks are back on, but Tehran denies negotiations: What to know
US President Donald Trump said talks with Iran would resume Monday, claiming a deal on the Strait of Hormuz and Iran’s nuclear programme could be close. Iran, however, denied that direct negotiations with Washington are underway, saying its current discussions are with Oman over a temporary route t»»»
UAE-UK trade exceeds $30 billion as UK-GCC FTA negotiations conclude
Dubai: Annual trade between the UAE and the United Kingdom has exceeded $30 billion, with more than 14,000 active UK exporters participating in one of the region’s largest economic relationships. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The next phase of cooperation will focus »»»
UAE Ministry of Finance adopts Aani and Jaywan for federal fees and fines
Dubai: Customers will be able to use Aani and Jaywan as new payment channels for federal service fees and fines, giving them more flexible and faster ways to complete government payments. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The Ministry of Finance has become the first fede»»»
Israeli occupation forces torch homes in the southern Lebanese town of Al-Qantara, Al-Manar correspondent reports - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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UAE Ministry of Finance adopts Aani and Jaywan for federal fees and fines
Dubai: Customers will be able to use Aani and Jaywan as new payment channels for federal service fees and fines, giving them more flexible and faster ways to complete government payments. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The Ministry of Finance has become the first fede»»»
Romania Uses Controlled Explosion to Divert Danube Water to Cernavoda N-Plant
Romania's military has resumed an operation to carry out a controlled demolition of the Prajoaia rock formation in order to divert more water from the Danube to the Cernavoda Nuclear Power Plant (NPP), local news media reported. After an initial attempt to completely destroy the rock formation on S»»»
Russian planes fire a salvo of glide bombs at a southern Ukraine city, killing 1 and wounding dozens
KYIV: Russian planes dropped eight powerful glide bombs in a span of 90 minutes on residential districts of the southern Ukrainian city of Zaporizhzhia, killing one person and wounding dozens of others, regional chief Ivan Fedorov said Monday. Russia has used glide bombs to smash Ukrainian towns an»»»
Vucic thanks Trump for "noticing Serbia"
BELGRADE - Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic thanked US President Donald Trump on Sunday for "noticing Serbia." "I am happy that a sports event went well and that we were good hosts. (Ultimate Fighting Championship President) Dana White is a great guy and I hope they will be organising the event i»»»
US CENTCOM Asks Military Analysts for ‘Creative, Unconventional’ Ideas to Pressure Iran: Report
The US military is asking its troops for new ideas for pressuring Iran, CNN reported on Monday, citing an email by a US Central Command (CENTCOM) intelligence officer. “We are looking for new creative and unconventional ways to pressure and punish Iran,” the officer wrote in a message sent Wednesda»»»
Cuba plunges into darkness as state energy firm reports new nationwide blackout
Cuba's electricity grid collapsed late on Sunday, the state-owned grid operator said, plunging the island into darkness. The country has faced a series of total collapses of its electricity grid since the US imposed an energy embargo that halted regular deliveries of fuel for power stat»»»
DIFC removes eligibility criteria for Prescribed Companies and SPVs
Dubai: Any applicant can now establish or continue a Prescribed Company in the Dubai International Financial Centre following changes to the regulations governing its equivalent of special purpose vehicles. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The updated Prescribed Company»»»
Middle East live: Israel conveys 'concerns' to US on Gaza plan
Israel has conveyed concerns to the United States on a Gaza plan hailed by President Donald Trump after Hamas said it had agreed on disarmament, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office said Monday. Israel's official reaction comes after it killed at least 18 Palestinians over the weekend in the »»»
Al-Manar correspondent in southern Lebanon reports Israeli demolition operation between Taybe and Qantra - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Israeli light attack drone once again drops stun grenade towards Byout Al-Seyyad: Al-Manar correspondent in southern Lebanon - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Romania Uses Controlled Explosion to Diverts Danube Water to Cernavoda N-Plant
Romania's military has resumed an operation to carry out a controlled demolition of the Prajoaia rock formation in order to divert more water from the Danube to the Cernavoda Nuclear Power Plant (NPP), local news media reported. After an initial attempt to completely destroy the rock formation on S»»»
US dollar weakens sharply against Japanese yen after market interventions
The U.S. dollar weakened sharply Monday against the Japanese yen after U.S. President Donald Trump and Japan's finance minister confirmed both sides had intervened in markets. Before late last week, the dollar was trading above 163 yen, touching 40-year highs. After regulators were suspected of ste»»»
Trump attorney general pick says has reached deal with senators after standoff
WASHINGTON: The US acting attorney general said Sunday he had reached an agreement with lawmakers and issued an order officially scrapping a $1.8-billion compensation fund that has led to a standoff over his Senate confirmation. Todd Blanche’s announcement came after the Senate Judiciary Committee »»»
US and Japan intervene to boost yen, raising costs for UAE travellers
Dubai: UAE residents travelling to Japan or paying for yen-priced goods will get less for their dirhams after the United States and Japan stepped into currency markets to lift the Japanese currency from a four-decade low. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The dirham’s pe»»»
Iran foreign ministry says currently no negotiations with United States
Iran's foreign ministry said on Monday there were currently no negotiations with the United States but there were talks with Oman over the management of the strategic Strait of Hormuz. "We are not currently negotiating with the United States. Our negotiations are with Oman to secure passage through»»»
Oil prices fall after Trump pauses planned Iran strike
London, Aug. 3 (SANA) Oil prices fell more than 5% in early Asian trading on Monday after U.S. President Donald Trump announced he had suspended a planned military strike against Iran, easing concerns over a potential disruption to global oil supplies. Trump said the decision was intended to allow »»»
Senate appropriators agree on stopgap bill to avert shutdown - UPI.com
Sen. Patty Murray, D-Wash., announced Sunday that the Appropriations Committee has agreed on a continuing resolution to prevent a government shutdown. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo Aug. 3 (UPI) -- Senators on the Appropriations Committee have agreed on a temporary spending bill to p»»»
Dh110m off-market Dubai villa nearly doubles Jumeirah Golf Estates’ previous record
Dubai: A six-bedroom villa has sold for Dh110 million in the highest residential transaction recorded at Jumeirah Golf Estates, nearly doubling the community’s previous benchmark for a completed home. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The private transaction, completed b»»»
Trump says Gulf leaders persuaded him to hold off on Iran strikes
U.S. President Donald Trump said Sunday he decided to hold off on ordering American forces to carry out new strikes against Iran at the urging of Gulf allies Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. Trump added that a plan was in place for U.S. forces to carry out "the biggest attack since»»»
Israel says it has serious concerns with Hamas disarmament deal
Israel has shared "serious security concerns" with the White House regarding the proposed disarmament deal with Hamas, an Israeli official said as Israeli strikes overnight and into Sunday evening killed at least 17 people, including children, in Gaza. The remarks by Doron Spielman, spokesperson fo»»»
Iran déjà vu: Trump once again threatens massive escalation only to walk back
President Donald Trump has played this hand before during the 5-month-old Iran war. It starts with a grim warning to Tehran that he's on the cusp of ordering U.S. forces to "obliterate" its power plants or seize key parts of its oil industry if its leaders don't quickly agree to U.S. terms to end t»»»
Israeli Military Draft: Ultra-Orthodox Jews Protest as Netanyahu Warns Evaders of Prison - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Oil tumbles as Trump cancels attack on Iran to reach nuclear deal
SINGAPORE: Oil prices tumbled more than $4 a barrel on Monday after US President Donald Trump held off on a fresh attack on Iran, seeking to reach a quick deal that would halt Tehran’s nuclear ambitions and reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Brent crude futures slid $4.49, or 5.11 percent, to $83.44 by »»»
Oil prices fall over 5% after Trump said talks with Iran to resume - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Lebanese authority delegation leaves Beirut for Rome to take part in a new round of direct talks with Israeli enemy - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Wildfires raze neighborhoods in US northwest city of Spokane
Spokane, United States: Fast-moving fires left a trail of destruction in the northwestern US city of Spokane on Sunday, with officials reporting hundreds of structures reduced to cinders. Thousands of people were ordered to evacuate their homes Saturday and overnight into Sunday, as three separate »»»
Dubai Residential REIT H1 profit rises 15%, Dh573.2 million dividend approved
Dubai: Dubai Residential REIT has approved an interim cash dividend of Dh573.2 million after net profit before fair value changes increased by 15.1% during the first half of 2026. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The payout is equivalent to 4.4 fils per unit and represe»»»
Todd Blanche formally rescinds Trump's 'anti-weaponization' fund - UPI.com
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche late Sunday said he formally rescinded President Donald Trump's anti-weaponization fund. File Photo by Aaron Schwartz/UPI | License Photo Aug. 3 (UPI) -- Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche announced late Sunday that he formally rescinded President Donald Trump»»»
Iran executes two Mossad spies - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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