Hormuz shut, Red Sea under threat: Saudi Arabia faces a new Houthi front
Dubai: The Middle East war is threatening to open another dangerous front — and put a second vital shipping artery at risk at precisely the moment the Strait of Hormuz remains effectively shut. Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi militants said on Sunday they struck Saudi Aramco’s refinery in Jazan on the k»»»
Yemeni Armed Forces announce large-scale operation targeting Saudi concentrations, weapons depots in Mokha - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Syria: Israeli Occupation Detains Young Man during Raid in Daraa Countryside - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Tucker for president? MAGA rebels declare independence from Israel
Almost since US President Donald Trump started his second and final term, the movement that brought him to power twice has been fracturing. Now there is a full break among Make America Great Again (MAGA) supporters. Its essence is simple: There are those who continue to identify MAGA with Trump, an»»»
Yemen Conducts Retaliatory Strike Targeting Saudi Aramco Refinery - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Iran FM Abbas Araghchi: We are not currently engaged in any negotiations with the US - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Al-Manar correspondent reports constant buzz of Israeli drones over Beirut’s Dahiyeh - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Niemann, Varner III and Westwood share LIV Golf New York going into last day
BEDMINSTER: Joaquin Niemann’s dominant week hit its first speed bump, but he remains well positioned to secure his second LIV Golf title of the season. The LIV Golf New York 2026 36-hole leader opened Saturday with a double bogey on the par-4 first, the first blemish on his card all week, but he ba»»»
Yemeni Armed Forces Spokesman Brig. Gen. Yahya Saree announces drone strike targeting Aramco refinery in Saudi Arabia’s Jazan - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Israeli occupation forces raid Palestinian village of Abu Falah, northeast of West Bank’s Ramallah - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Al-Manar reporter in southern Lebanon reports Israeli demolition operation in Zawtar Al-Sharqiya - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Israeli occupation forces open fire on tents of displaced Palestinians in Mawasi Rafah, in southern Gaza Strip - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Former US president Biden’s cancer has spread: son
WASHINGTON, United States: Former US president Joe Biden’s cancer has metastasized further, according to his son Hunter Biden, who shared the update in a recent interview with the BBC. In May 2025, just four months after he left office as the oldest sitting president, the elder Biden revealed he ha»»»
US pushes defense companies to boost weapons production after concerns of depleted stocks
WASHINGTON: The Pentagon is pressing the US defense industry to accelerate production of weapons to help replenish its diminished stockpile of munitions, including those depleted in the ongoing war with Iran. Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell said in a statement Saturday that the department was activ»»»
Travel scams surge as cybercriminals impersonate airlines, ride apps and booking sites
Dubai: Travellers booking flights, rides and hotels are increasingly being targeted by cybercriminals impersonating familiar travel brands, with nearly 270,000 attack attempts detected by Kaspersky over a 12-month period. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The cybersecuri»»»
US unveils 15% tariff on polysilicon products
WASHINGTON, United States — US President Donald Trump signed an order recently to set minimum import prices and new tariffs on products made using polysilicon, a key material for solar panels and semiconductors.Such products face a 15-per cent tariff starting December 4, the order said. It also out»»»
Pentagon pushes defense industry to replenish U.S. arsenal faster - UPI.com
The Pentagon told industry leaders to "drive significantly faster, more aggressive delivery schedules and/or increased production for critical capabilities." Deputy Defense Secretary Steve Feinberg said contractors have 21 days to submit plans on how they plan to achieve that. File Photo by Petty O»»»
Brazil's top court blocks Bolsonaro from seeing sons on Father's Day - UPI.com
Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro has been under house arrest in Brasilia since March while serving a 27-year sentence for a coup attempt. Last month he was placed under a stricter regimen after he breached conditions of his arrest. File Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo Aug. 8 (U»»»
U.S. pledges $1B to Colombia's new right-wing president - UPI.com
Far-right Colombian presidential candidate Abelardo de la Espriella greets supporters following preliminary results that show him leading leftist Ivan Cepeda, in Barranquilla, Colombia, on June 21. He was inaugurated Friday, and the U.S. Department of State pledged $1 billion for security threats. »»»
Trump-linked oil firm prepares to drill in Greenland but lacks permits - UPI.com
A demonstrator (C) holds a sign that reads "Make America go away" as others wave flags during a protest outside the US consulate in Nuuk, Greenland. File Photo Oscar Scott Carl/EPA Aug. 8 (UPI) -- Greenland has issued a "strong warning" to an American oil company linked to President Donald Trump, a»»»
Lise Klaveness, the Norwegian thorn in Infantino’s side
OSLO: A rare woman in the top echelons of football, the head of Norway’s federation Lise Klaveness has been a thorn in FIFA’s side for years. Now, some would gladly see her take over the leadership of football’s international governing body from Gianni Infantino. The 45-year-old lawyer and former f»»»
Iran, Oman ‘very close’ to deal: Why Strait of Hormuz reopening may still wait
Iran and Oman are moving closer to an agreement on how commercial ships could travel through the Strait of Hormuz. But a shipping deal between the two countries does not necessarily mean the waterway will fully reopen. Iran says full reopening depends on conditions it has set for the US, while Wash»»»
Senate passes stopgap funding bill to last through November elections - UPI.com
Sen. Susan Collins, R-Maine, departs Senate Republican luncheons on Thursday. Collins on Sunday touted the Senate bill to fund the government through November. Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo Aug. 8 (UPI) -- The U.S. Senate passed a stopgap funding bill Saturday that would fund the governm»»»
Will Trump meet Iran’s latest price to reopen Strait of Hormuz?
Dubai: Iran has laid out sweeping demands that the United States must meet before the Strait of Hormuz can fully reopen, complicating hopes that an emerging Iran-Oman agreement could quickly restore normal shipping through the critical waterway. Mohammad Bagher Zolghadr, secretary of Iran’s Supreme»»»
Iran, Oman Close to Deal on Temporary Strait of Hormuz Shipping Route: Araghchi - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Israeli drone targets the outskirts of Maifadoun town, South Lebanon: Al-Manar reporter - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Israeli Army Radio: A soldier was wounded by friendly fire in the village of Al-Tiri in southern Lebanon - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Ukraine: At least 4 killed in Kyiv bombing, including 3-year-old boy - UPI.com
A home was destroyed in Pukhivkathe, which is in the region surrounding Kyiv, Ukraine, after a Russian attack. Two grandparents and their 3-year-old grandson were killed. Image courtesy of Ukraine state emergency service via President Volodymyr Zelensky on X Aug. 8 (UPI) -- Overnight Russian attack»»»
US Senate confirms Todd Blanche as Attorney General
Washington: The US Senate has confirmed Todd Blanche as Attorney General of the United States. The Senate approved Blanche's nomination by a narrow 50-49 vote, formally elevating him from acting attorney general to permanently lead the US Department of Justice. All Senate Democrats opposed Blanche'»»»
An Israeli armored force advanced into northwestern outskirts of Haddatha town, South Lebanon, where a tank launched shells, causing fire in the area: Al-Manar reporter - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Vance Claims US Made Progress in Talks With Iran Over Past Few Days
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - US Vice President JD Vance claimed on Saturday that the United States had made "some" progress in negotiations with Iran over the past few days. "They want this thing to be over. The question is whether they are able, their system is able to give the things that are necessary»»»
Joe Biden’s cancer spreads to bones, causing severe pain: Hunter Biden reveals health update
Former US President Joe Biden 's prostate cancer has spread to other parts of his body and is causing him pain, even as he continues to speak out on public issues, his son Hunter said in an interview. In a wide-ranging interview with the BBC broadcast late Friday, Hunter Biden grew emotional as he »»»
Israeli forces advance in southern Lebanon as Beirut awaits US envoy to address ceasefire
The Israeli military continued its incursions and the demolition of homes in southern Lebanon on Saturday, despite the Lebanese president announcing that a senior United States general will soon arrive in Beirut to address a ceasefire. The ongoing military operations come despite a positive atmosph»»»
Colombia shifts right as de la Espriella assumes presidency with hardline security and economic pledges
New right-wing Colombian President Abelardo de la Espriella was sworn into office on Friday, vowing in his inaugural address to launch a fierce crackdown on drug trafficking, end peace talks with armed groups, and implement strict austerity measures to restore economic confidence. De la Espriella, »»»
Declining US support for Israel intensifies pressure on Netanyahu ahead of elections
Declining political consensus in the United States regarding support for Israel is creating mounting pressure on Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and raising deep concerns among Israeli officials about the long-term sustainability of the alliance. Critics argue that Netanyahu’s intense foc»»»
Senate confirms Todd Blanche as new attorney general - UPI.com
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche speeks during a press conference on the department's efforts to investigate the Cartel Jalisco Nueva Generacion, a cartel based in Mexico, at the Department of Justice headquarters on Wednesday. On Saturday, Blanche was confirmed as attorney general by the Senat»»»
Georgian Dream's promised US reset keeps failing to arrive
Georgian Dream officials have offered supporters the same message for the better part of a year: a reset with Washington is close at hand. George Melashvili, chairman of the Europe-Georgia Institute, a Tbilisi based think-tank that follows Georgia's foreign policy and its relations with the West, a»»»
US Senate narrowly confirms Trump loyalist Todd Blanche as attorney general
The US Senate on Saturday voted 50-49 to confirm President Donald Trump's former personal lawyer Todd Blanche as the country's attorney general. Blanche was serving as the top US law enforcement officer in an acting capacity after Trump fired another loyalist, Pam Bondi. His confirmation caps one o»»»
Iran says Hormuz deal close but will not open waterway alone
CAIRO/WASHINGTON/RIYADH: Iran said on Saturday that a deal with Oman on control of the Strait of Hormuz was close but would not be enough to free up the waterway. A US official, who declined to be identified, said on Friday that Washington anticipated an agreement soon between Iran and Oman, which»»»
Israeli drones roam skies of Beirut’s Dahieh with a constant buzzing: Al-Manar reporter - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Trump’s son-in-law Michael Boulos makes surprise Kerala visit
US President Donald Trump’s son-in-law and businessman Michael Boulos made an unannounced visit to Alappuzha in Kerala on Saturday, taking a houseboat ride through the region’s famous backwaters despite heavy monsoon rain. US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor welcomed Boulos’ visit in a post on X, wri»»»
Israeli enemy carries out a heavy bombing in Tallousa town, South Lebanon: Al-Manar reporter - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Israeli media: A soldier was moderately wounded in an operational incident in southern Lebanon. He was evacuated for treatment, and his family was notified - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Hamas says still ready to go ahead with Gaza plan
Gaza City: Hamas said on Saturday it remained ready to proceed with a US-backed Gaza peace plan and urged pressure on Israel, which insists it did not agree to the latest part of the deal. Hamas informed US President Donald Trump's Board of Peace that it stood by the latest stage of the plan, under»»»
Al-Manar correspondent: An Israeli enemy force has advanced along the Mais Al-Jabal – Wadi al-Salouqi road, reaching the vicinity of Doubieh Castle - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Trump’s former lawyer Todd Blanche confirmed as US attorney general
Washington: The US Senate confirmed President Donald Trump's former personal lawyer Todd Blanche as attorney general early Saturday after Republican lawmakers shrugged off Democratic concerns over politicization of the Department of Justice. Blanche, who has already been serving as the top US law e»»»
Aoun briefs Lebanese cabinet on his positive meeting with Trump and progress in Rome talks – Ya Libnan
Share: In his address to the cabinet, Lebanon President Joseph Aoun briefed it on his visit to the United States and his meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump, affirming the visit’s success despite some having bet on its failure. He explained that the private discussions held during the meeting »»»
Hamas says still ready to go ahead with Gaza plan
GAZA CITY: Hamas said on Saturday it remained ready to proceed with a US-backed Gaza peace plan and urged pressure on Israel, which insists it did not agree to the latest part of the deal. Hamas informed US President Donald Trump's Board of Peace that it stood by the latest stage of the plan, under»»»
US Senate confirms Trump’s ex lawyer as attorney general
WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump’s former personal lawyer Todd Blanche was confirmed as US attorney general on Saturday after Senate Republicans shrugged off Democratic concerns over politicization of the Justice Department. Blanche, who has already been serving as the top US law enforcement offi»»»
US pledges $1 billion security aid to Colombia as Trump-endorsed president takes office
The US State Department announced late Friday that President Donald Trump's administration plans to provide $1 billion in security assistance to Colombia as the country's new right-wing President Abelardo De La Espriella was sworn into office. De la Espriella, who calls himself»»»