Israel will 'finish job' in Gaza and remove Palestinians: defence minister
Israeli minister ties Trump ceasefire to disarming Hamas and forced migration Israel's defence minister said Wednesday it was only a matter of time before the country resumes full-scale war in Gaza and moves to force out its two million Palestinians. Israel Katz, who is known for outspoken remarks,»»»
Trump says US ‘hopefully toward the end’ of war with Iran, claims 'direct talks' — as Tehran stresses caution
Trump sees deal within reach, but Iran insists any accord must protect its interests US President Donald Trump said Thursday that the United States is “hopefully toward the end” of its war with Iran, while claiming that Washington has been in direct contact with Tehran over a possible agreement. As»»»
Trump threatens EU over 'hostile' Canada 'associate member' plan
Von der Leyen’s Canada overture sparks Trump warning over ‘hostile’ EU move US President Donald Trump threatened late on Wednesday to cut trade with the European Union (EU) after the bloc proposed to make Canada its first ever associate member. EU chief Ursula von der Leyen raised the prospect a da»»»
US task force aiding Saudis with intel, planning support: US official
Washington boosts intel support as Houthis target Saudi oil and shipping A US military task force is working to enhance intelligence sharing and planning assistance for Saudi forces, a US official said Tuesday, as the kingdom faces attacks from Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi fighters. US Central Comman»»»
Iran tightens security as shops shut on Mahsa Amini anniversary
Businesses across western Iran closed as security forces deployed in Kurdish cities Iranian security forces tightened their presence across western cities on Wednesday as shopkeepers closed businesses and workers stayed home to mark the fourth anniversary of the death of Mahsa “Jina” Amini, whose d»»»
US Congress passes Lindsey Graham’s Russia sanctions bill
The US House of Representatives has passed a bill authorizing President Donald Trump to slap tariffs on countries purchasing Russian energy and impose tougher sanctions on Moscow over the Ukraine conflict. The lower chamber approved the legislation on Wednesday by a vote of 262-159. According to Th»»»
Trump demands 1% US interest rate after Fed delivers first hike in three years
US president says America has world's strongest credit as Fed raises rates to 3.75%-4% US President Donald Trump has renewed his demand for dramatically lower interest rates, saying the Federal Reserve should cut its benchmark rate to 1% or less, hours after the central bank raised borrowing costs »»»
Why rare earths are becoming the 'new oil' — but with a huge difference
China’s factory edge turns rare earths into a new geopolitical choke point The global race to secure rare earths is accelerating after Chinese suppliers halted some shipments to US customers, underscoring a vulnerability that governments have spent years trying to eliminate. Some Chinese rare-earth»»»
John Mearsheimer: Ukraine War Will Be Settled on the Battlefield
American political scientist John Mearsheimer has claimed that the Ukraine conflict can’t be resolved diplomatically because the two sides’ goals remain irreconcilable and it will ultimately be settled on the battlefield. Mearsheimer made the remarks during a visit to Moscow in an interview with Fy»»»
Iran war cost Pentagon $38 billion in five months, CBO says
The US war with Iran cost the Pentagon approximately $38 billion in its first five months, according to the Congressional Budget Office (CBO). The bill could rise by another $2 billion to $3 billion for every additional month of fighting – and by more if hostilities intensify. In a report released »»»
Pakistan’s Foreign Ministry summons the Indian Chargé d’Affaires in Islamabad and lodges a protest over “Indian Navy provocation” - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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US Fed makes quarter-point rate hike over high inflation
Washington, United States: The US Federal Reserve raised interest rates by 25 basis points Wednesday, its first hike in three years as the central bank battles high inflation with a move sure to anger President Donald Trump. The Fed's Federal Open Market Committee voted unanimously to raise rates t»»»
EU chief invites Canada to be first-ever ‘associate member’ at keynote address
EU chief Ursula von der Leyen raised the possibility on Wednesday that Canada could become the European Union’s first “associate member” during the annual State of the European Union speech, at which Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney was present. Carney has been pursuing closer ties with the»»»
US secretly met Houthis; group pledges not to attack US, Israeli ships
Previously undisclosed talks held at US Embassy in Muscat as Yemen conflict escalates Dubai: US officials held previously undisclosed talks with representatives of Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi militants in Oman over the weekend, days after the group seized a strategic stretch of Yemen’s Red Sea coast»»»
Israeli enemy carries out a new bombing in Beit Yahoun, South Lebanon: Al-Manar reporter - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Radev: The Russians Kirill, Alekperov and Makhmudov Are Bulgaria's National Interest
Bulgarian Prime Minister Rumen Radev said Bulgaria considers Russian Patriarch Kirill and businessmen Vagit Alekperov and Iskander Makhmudov matters of national interest, explaining that Sofia maintained reservations about their inclusion in the European Union's 21st sanctions package against Russi»»»
Government Leaders of Bulgaria, Czechia Discuss Ways to Deeper Cooperation, Find They Agree on Most Issues in EU Agenda
Prime Minister Rumen Radev and Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babis Wednesday discussed opportunities to deepen bilateral cooperation, as well as current issues on the European and international agenda. Babis paid an official visit at the invitation of his Bulgarian counterpart. Radev welcomed Babis w»»»
Yemeni media: Saudi drones target the Al-Sheikh area in the Munabbih district of Saada - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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EU chief calls for creation of ‘European Security Council’, backs partnership with Canada
EU chief Ursula von der Leyen called for the creation of a "European Security Council", with countries including Britain and Ukraine, in her State of the European Union speech to the European Parliament in Strasbourg on Wednesday. Addressing this year's special guest, Canadian Prime Minister Mark C»»»
US in constant contact with UAE, Saudi on Red Sea: Massad Boulos
Trump administration says Red Sea navigation remains a key priority Dubai: The United States is in constant coordination with the UAE and Saudi Arabia over security around Bab-el-Mandeb and the wider Red Sea, a senior White House adviser said on Wednesday. Massad Boulos, Senior Advisor to the US Pr»»»
Israeli artillery targets Al-Mansouri and Beit Yahoun town, South Lebanon: Al-Manar reporter - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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US House votes for a third time to end Iran war
Few more Republicans join all Democrats voting to bring an end to the conflict Washington: For a third time, the US House has voted to end the war in Iran, approving a war powers resolution that would halt President Donald Trump’s ability to continue military action without congressional approval. »»»
Yemeni Ballistic Missiles Strike Aramco Facility in Yanbu and Khamis Mushait Air Base: General Saree - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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EU proposes Canada as first associate member
Ursula von der Leyen says Canada and the EU would build broader ‘Alliance for the Future’ Strasbourg: European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Wednesday proposed making Canada the European Union’s first associate member, a striking overture as US President Donald Trump’s threats drive »»»
EU chief calls for creation of a ‘European Security Council’ - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Iran’s Pezeshkian: We must mobilize all social and cultural capacities to thwart enemy conspiracies - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Says No Dialogue With US on Strategic Stability
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - There is currently no dialogue between Russia and the United States on strategic stability, and its resumption depends on whether the US recognizes the need to improve relations with Russia, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov said on Wednesday. On Russia-US Relations"»»»
Germany has military unit catering for Kiev’s arms demands – FT
The German Defense Ministry has a secretive military unit dedicated solely to facilitating cooperation between Berlin and Kiev, including meeting Ukraine’s weapons demands, the Financial Times has reported. Dubbed Sonderstab Ukraine (Special Staff Ukraine), the unit processes arms procurement contr»»»
Katz says Israel will 'finish job' in Gaza and remove Palestinians
Israel's defense minister said Wednesday it was only a matter of time before Israel resumes full-scale war in Gaza and moves to force out its two million Palestinians. Israel Katz, who is known for outspoken remarks, was responding to criticism from another right-wing contender ahead of October 27 »»»
EU chief says she wants Canada to become bloc's 1st associate member
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Wednesday proposed making Canada the European Union's first associate member, a striking overture as U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs drive Ottawa closer to Europe. Trump's tariffs and repeated talk of making Canada the 51st state have push»»»
Trump administration hits South Africa with new sanctions
The Trump administration has announced that it will impose travel bans on officials it claims are responsible for discrimination against whites and other minority groups in South Africa. U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Tuesday he would revoke U.S. visas or reject visa applications from for»»»
Updated toll of Gaza building collapse: 16 bodies recovered so far, more than 100 trapped - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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New Photos Reveal Widespread Damage inflicted by Iran Strikes on US Sites - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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US embassy in Saudi Arabia warns citizens to stay away from border area with Yemen - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Gaza building collapse death toll rises to 14, including 5 children - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Second day of Lebanese Parliament’s general policy debate over PM Salam government underway - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Who controls AI rules? That is the central question: What is the answer?
US-China rivalry turns AI governance into the new battleground for global power WHAT IF, in the not-so-distant future, artificial intelligence (AI) gains control over nuclear weapons and trigger a conflict between nuclear-armed powers? The nightmare scenario, painted by Elon Musk, the tech billiona»»»
Saudi says Houthis target Mecca, warn of 'red line'
The Saudi-led coalition battling Yemen's Houthis accused the rebels on Wednesday of targeting Islam's holy city Mecca, sparking outrage across the Muslim world and deepening the conflict roiling the region. Fresh fighting between the Iran-backed Houthis and Saudi-backed Yemeni government has dragge»»»
Trump administration plans to sell Israel $2.8 billion powerful bombs
The Trump administration is planning to deliver powerful 2,000-pound bombs to Israel as part of an upcoming arms deal, weapons that prompted such concerns about the possibility of mass casualties in Gaza that the Biden administration paused their delivery two years ago. The $2.8 billion package inc»»»
Why Yemen's Houthis have only grown stronger through years of war
At various times over the last decade, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, the United States, Britain and Israel have carried out punishing air raids on Yemen's Houthi rebels — only to see them grow even stronger. Now, as the Iran-backed Houthis advance on a key maritime chokepoint and strike S»»»
US democracy hits 50-year lows as rule of law weakens – report
Democracy in the US has fallen to its lowest levels in 50 years as a wider global decline weakens the rule of law and raises the risk of conflict, according to a new study.The International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance (International IDEA) said on Tuesday that nearly half of the»»»
Yemeni Armed Forces’Spokesman Brigadier General Yahya Saree says locally made surface-to-air missile brought down Saudi fighter jet - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Al-Manar correspondent in southern Lebanon reports Israeli incursion into the ouskirts of Halta and bulldozing operation in the area - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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New French ambassador to US cleared to take up post after diplomatic spat
France's incoming ambassador to the US has been cleared to take up his post after Paris apologised for criticism of Washington over a UN vote. Aurelien Lechevallier, chosen by President Emmanuel Macron to replace Laurent Bili, is expected to arrive in Washington in the coming weeks following the di»»»
Houthis accused of targeting Mecca as Saudi coalition warns of retaliation
Fighting between Iran-backed Houthis and the Saudi-backed Yemeni govt drags in Riyadh Riyadh, Saudi Arabia: The Saudi-led coalition battling Yemen's Houthis accused the rebels on Wednesday of targeting Islam's holy city Mecca, sparking outrage across the Muslim world and deepening the conflict roil»»»
Trump threatens to not reopen Kennedy Center after board blocks renaming
The Kennedy Center board voted Tuesday to close most of the Washington performing arts complex for safety repairs, hours after a judge again blocked efforts to add President Donald Trump’s name to the building. Trump said the $257 million renovation plan depended on recognising his role in the proj»»»
Iran oil exports 'near zero' as US blockade reshapes Gulf trade
Washington’s crackdown on Iran’s 'shadow fleet' ripples through global oil trade Iran’s crude exports have effectively disappeared from the international market as a US naval blockade, tighter sanctions and months of attacks have disrupted the country’s ability to move oil through the Gulf of Oman »»»
New US tariffs, exemptions take effect on Canadian goods
WASHINGTON, United States — Key changes to US tariffs on Canadian goods took effect Tuesday, with cheeses and motorboats among products added to the list of affected items while toilet paper, fishing rod parts and cement are now exempt.The move comes weeks ahead of US midterm elections, as househol»»»
'We need actual geniuses': H-1B should not exist to replace American workers with low-wage foreigners — US Vice President Vance
Administrative reforms on for H-1B visas, $100,000 fee still applies Washington, DC: United States Vice President JD Vance has addressed administrative efforts to reform the H-1B visa programme to ensure it targets top-tier talent rather than displacing domestic professionals. Speaking on the popul»»»
US curbs S. Africa visas, alleging 'race-based discrimination'
New US visa limits deepen rift with Pretoria over post-apartheid policies The United States on Tuesday announced new restrictions on visas for South Africans, after President Donald Trump repeatedly criticised the country's leaders over its post-apartheid racial justice policies. Trump has lambaste»»»