US Strikes on Yemen Killed Over 150 Civilians in 2025 - Reports
The 2025 US strikes on Yemen left more than 150 civilians killed, The Washington Post reported, citing a review conducted by the Pentagon. According to The Washington Post, the US strikes left 153 civilians killed and about 250 injured. This is reportedly the Pentagon's first public confirmation th»»»
Trump confirms secret plane 'switch' after Nato summit in Turkey amid Iran threat
President Donald Trump has confirmed that US security officials secretly moved him to a different aircraft after the NATO summit in Turkey last month because of a potential threat linked to Iran. Trump said the decision was made by the Secret Service and the military. The disclosure follows reporti»»»
North Korea launches a ballistic missile toward the sea, South Korea says
SEOUL, South Korea: North Korea launched a ballistic missile toward the sea on Wednesday, its neighbors said, the second such weapons testing activity in less than a week. The series of launch events were likely a protest of the upcoming Korea-US military drills that North Korea views as an invasio»»»
Trump says his plane faced ‘greater risk’ in flight change
WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump said on Wednesday the plane he flew on after he secretly took a military flight from Turkiye last month was “at greater risk.” The switch involved the Republican president being moved between aircraft in a catering truck because of worries over reports »»»
Darline Graham, Ralph Norman poised for GOP runoff to replace Sen. Lindsey Graham - UPI.com
1 of 5 | Sen. Darline Graham Nordone, R-S.C., was poised Tuesday night to be headed for a GOP runoff election against Rep. Ralph Norman for the Senate seat long held by her brother, the late Lindsey Graham. Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo Aug. 10 (UPI) -- Sen. Darline Graham and Rep. Ralph»»»
North Korea fires ballistic missile ahead of US-South Korea drills
North Korea fired a ballistic missile off its east coast towards Japan early on Wednesday, Seoul's military said, days before the planned start of massive US-South Korea joint drills. The 11-day exercises due to begin on Monday are a regular fixture of the summer calendar, designed to steel the Uni»»»
Trump administration bans use of Medicaid funds for gender identity healthcare - UPI.com
Protesters supporting trans youth gather Jan. 13 outside the Supreme Court in Washington, D.C. On Tuesday, the Trump administration finalized rules banning use of Medicaid funds for gender identity healthcare for youth. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo Aug. 11 (UPI) -- On Tuesday, the »»»
How much sleep do world leaders really get?
Running a country is not exactly a nine-to-five operation. There are late-night negotiations, early-morning briefings, emergencies that refuse to observe time zones and an endless line-up of meetings, speeches and travel. But just how little sleep can a world leader get away with? That question gai»»»
Russia frees former US Marine amid health fears
A former US Marine detained by Russia since 2022 was headed back to the United States on Tuesday after being released on humanitarian grounds, President Donald Trump said. Robert Gilman, a teacher from Massachusetts, had been serving a ten-year prison sentence over disputed charges of assaulting a »»»
US, allies warn unannounced missile launches raise danger of deadly 'miscalculation'
The United States and some 40 other countries warned Tuesday of the dangers of ballistic missile testing without advance notice, in a joint statement issued a month after China launched a nuclear-capable missile in the Pacific. "Conducting nuclear-capable ballistic missile tests without sufficient »»»
Iran's Rezaei sets sweeping conditions for Hormuz reopening as US talks hit new impasse
Iran has hardened its conditions for reopening the Strait of Hormuz, with a senior official saying the strategic waterway will remain closed unless its conditions are met: Mohsen Rezaei, the newly-appointed secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council, said that Tehran would not reopen the»»»
Bashar Assad ruled Syria with iron fist before defeat in civil war
DAMASCUS: Bashar Assad’s 24-year rule of Syria ended abruptly in December 2024 following a lightning advance by rebel forces who struck while the Russian and Iranian allies who had backed him through years of civil war were distracted by conflicts elsewhere. He fled to Moscow, ending more than fiv»»»
Trump’s secret plane swap triggers questions and confusion
WASHINGTON, United States: A secret operation that reportedly smuggled Donald Trump off Air Force One in a catering truck before the plane departed carrying journalists and top aides at apparent risk of an Iranian strike has raised questions over US security practices. The Washington Post reported »»»
Rep. Jamie Raskin launches investigation into flawed reflecting pool case - UPI.com
1 of 2 | The Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool is seen Tuesday in Washington, D.C. Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Md., the ranking Democrat on the House Judiciay Committee, has launched an investigation in the Department of Justice's prosecution of former Olympian David Hearn in the allegedly vandalization of»»»
Trump warns of ‘terrible mistake’ if FIFA replaces Infantino
PA Media/DPA London US President Donald Trump has warned FIFA would be making a “terrible mistake” if they get rid of Gianni Infantino as the head of world football’s governing body. Infantino has come under pressure following his doomed plan to sell off stakes in the men’s World Cup to private inv»»»
MoEHE interviews students nominated for N-engineering scholarships
QNA Doha The Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MoEHE) on Tuesday interviewed students nominated to join the National Scholarship Initiative to pursue a bachelor’s degree in nuclear engineering. The interviews were conducted in collaboration with the Ministry of Environment and Climate Cha»»»
Mexican cartel members sought to buy arms in Czech Republic: US
WASHINGTON: The US Justice Department unsealed indictments on Tuesday against four members of one of Mexico’s most powerful drug cartels accused of seeking to purchase arms and ammunition in the Czech Republic. The four alleged members of the Jalisco New Generation cartel, known by its Spanish acro»»»
Former U.S. Marine released from detention in Russia after four years - UPI.com
A U.S. Marine waits for U.S. President Donald Trump on June 1 at Joint Base Andrews, Md. Russia has released Robert Gilman, a former U.S. Marine detained in 2022, and Gilman is expected to arrive Tuesday at the base. Photo by Samuel Corum/UPI | License Photo Aug. 11 (UPI) -- Robert Gilman, a former»»»
Human rights groups sue Trump administration over ICC sanctions - UPI.com
An exterior view of the International Criminal Court is shown in The Hague, The Netherlands. Four human rights groups are suing the Trump administration over “crippling” sanctions on judges and prosecutors of the International Criminal Court. File Photo by Robin Utrecht/EPA-EFE Aug. 11 (UPI) -- Fou»»»
Zelensky accuses Russia of using North Korean missiles in deadly attack
Russian attacks across Ukraine killed at least 10 people overnight and wounded dozens, Kyiv said Tuesday, accusing Moscow of using North Korean missiles. The allegation comes after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky warned that Moscow was receiving more ballistic projectiles and troops from its»»»
Yemeni armed forces carried out an operation targeting a Saudi military equipment transport ship in Bab al-Mandab: military media - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Yemeni armed forces carried out an operation targeting a Saudi military equipment transport ship in Bab al-Mandab: military media 11-08-202»»»
Brazilian exports to U.S. fall to three-year low - UPI.com
A container ship sits at the port of Santos in Sao Paulo, Brazil, in mid-July. Brazilian exports to the United States totaled $21 billion between January and July 2026, down $2.9 billion from the same period in 2025, Photo by Isaac Fontana/EPA Aug. 11 (UPI) -- Brazilian exports to the United States»»»
ACLU challenges Trump's new orders on birthright citizenship - UPI.com
People hold posters during a rally for birthright citizenship held by the American Civil Liberties Union outside the U.S. Supreme Court in April. The Court eventually ruled against President Donald Trump's efforts to end the practice, but now the ACLU is asking for clarification from a lower court »»»
Former US Marine held in Russia for more than 4 years on disputed charges has been released
WASHINGTON: Russia has released an American military veteran who spent more than four years in prison on disputed charges under abusive conditions and was said to be gravely ill and at risk of dying, a group advocating for him said Tuesday. Robert Gilman was on his way to a US military hospital in »»»
Air India pilot smoked marijuana, failed 2 drug tests after 300ft plunge: Report
Dubai: The captain of an Air India flight that suddenly plunged 300 feet and injured 24 people has failed a second drug test, with the latest screening reportedly confirming marijuana use, NDTV reported on Tuesday. But investigators are also examining potentially serious technical problems aboard t»»»
Iran Not to Retreat from Its Rights in Face of Any Threats: Top Security Official - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Iran Not to Retreat from Its Rights in Face of Any Threats: Top Security Official 11-08-2026 19:45 PM Mohsen Rezaei Appointed Sayyed Khamen»»»
Trump Says US Citizen Gilman Who Was Imprisoned in Russia is on His Way Home
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - US President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that US citizen Robert Gilman who had been in jail in Russia is heading back to the United States. "I am proud to announce that American Citizen Robert Gilman, a former United States Marine, is coming HOME!" Trump wrote on Truth Socia»»»
Oil prices rise to $90 per barrel, then dip slightly - UPI.com
Oil prices rose Tuesday after conflicting statements between the United States and Iran fueled fears that a new peace plan is not coming anytime soon. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo Aug. 11 (UPI) -- The price of oil reached $90 per barrel Tuesday as Iran and President Donald Trump tr»»»
French newspapers appeal to antitrust regulator over Google's AI summaries
French newspapers have asked the country’s antitrust watchdog to take action over Google’s new AI-generated summaries – which appear at the top of search results – saying they are depriving news publishers of web traffic. A federation of nearly 300 French newspapers said Tuesday that it filed »»»
Pakistan says US and Iran close to ‘some sort’ of deal
DUBAI: Pakistan said on Tuesday the United States and Iran were close to “some sort” of deal, and fellow mediator Qatar said talks on managing the Strait of Hormuz were at an advanced stage, despite reports of new attacks on shipping in regional waters. The comments offered some hope that Iran and»»»
Lebanon officially ends capital punishment after more than 20 years without executions
Beirut: Lebanon's parliament on Tuesday voted to abolish the death penalty, formally ending capital punishment after more than two decades in which executions had been suspended, making the country the first in the Middle East to officially repeal the punishment. Lawmakers approved the bill during »»»
US rights groups sue Trump over ICC sanctions
NEW YORK: Rights groups on Tuesday sued US President Donald Trump over his sanctions targeting the International Criminal Court, saying the measures block victims of war crimes from pursuing justice. The Trump administration, which rejects the ICC’s authority, has imposed travel bans and asset free»»»
FAA plans to pause flights from Reagan National for IndyCar race - UPI.com
1 of 5 | President Donald Trump holds a racing helmet while hosting top IndyCar drivers at the White House in Washington, D.C., on July 13. File Photo by Aaron Schwartz/UPI | License Photo Aug. 11 (UPI) -- The Federal Aviation Administration has announced that it plans to pause flights from Reagan »»»
US rights groups sue Trump over ICC sanctions
NEW YORK: Rights groups on Tuesday sued US President Donald Trump over his sanctions targeting the International Criminal Court, saying the measures block victims of war crimes from pursuing justice.The Trump administration, which rejects the ICC’s authority, has imposed travel bans and asset freez»»»
Appeals court rules lawsuits against social media can continue - UPI.com
An appeals court has ruled that thousands of lawsuits against social media companies can move forward. File Photo by Adam Vaughan/EPA Aug. 11 (UPI) -- A federal appeals court ruled Monday that thousands of lawsuits against social media companies, like TikTok, Instagram and Snapchat, can proceed. Th»»»
US-Iran standoff: What UAE residents need to know this evening (August 11)
Dubai: As the region navigates a tense and fast-moving week, Tuesday, August 11, brought a mix of diplomatic signals, travel disruptions and economic pressures. Dr Anwar Gargash, Diplomatic Adviser to the UAE President, called for a clear path towards lasting regional stability, airlines continued »»»
Reports: Trump took secret flight from Turkey last month amid threats from Iran - UPI.com
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan welcomes President Donald Trump at the Beştepe Presidential Complex in Ankara, Turkey on July 7. File Photo by thee Turkish Presidency Office/UPI | License Photo Aug. 11 (UPI) -- The White House said President Donald Trump was on Air Force One when he left Tur»»»
Issa says Trump 'committed to achieving peace in Lebanon'
U.S. Ambassador to Lebanon Michel Issa announced Tuesday that "the Lebanese-Israeli negotiations are taking place every two or three weeks and are making significant progress and offering a new solution in each round." "I am optimistic that they will help resolve the issues in Lebanon and the regio»»»
Iran says diplomacy alone cannot reopen Strait of Hormuz
The Strait of Hormuz cannot be reopened through diplomacy while Washington continues to use military pressure against Tehran, the Iranian Foreign Ministry has said. Iran closed Hormuz in response to a US-Israeli military campaign launched in late February. Washington subsequently imposed a naval bl»»»
Sudan paramilitary launches fresh attack near Ethiopian border
KHARTOUM: Paramilitary forces attacked a Sudanese border town Tuesday, they and local authorities said, in what an army source told AFP was the latest attack launched “from inside Ethiopian territory.” Sudan’s army-aligned government has for months accused their rivals, the paramilitary Rapid Suppo»»»
Syria's Bashar al-Assad, 8 other officials sentenced to death - UPI.com
A court in Damascus on Tuesday sentenced the exiled former dictator Bashar al-Assad and eight ex-officials in his regime to death after finding them guilty of premeditated murder, torture, arbitrary detention and crimes against humanity. Photo by Sana news agency/EPA Aug. 11 (UPI) -- A court in Dam»»»
Luigi Mangione to appear in court Tuesday; trial to begin Sept. 8 - UPI.com
Luigi Mangione appears at an evidence suppression hearing in May. He is scheduled to appear Tuesday in New York state court. File Pool Photo by Jeena Moon/UPI | License Photo Aug. 11 (UPI) -- Luigi Mangione, accused shooter of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, will appear in court Tuesday for hi»»»
Donal Trump order reduces US vaccine schedule
US President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Monday (August 11) calling for fewer childhood vaccinations by limiting the inoculation schedule to 11 immunizations, which he said would give U.S. children. FRANCE 24's Philip Turle gives us his analysis.»»»
Trump boarded secret flight via catering truck due to Iran threat, US media reports
President Donald Trump took a secret military flight from Turkey last month in an operation that involved him being moved between aircraft in a catering truck, an extraordinary deception prompted by an Iranian assassination threat, the Washington Post reported.»»»
Qatar says Oman-Iran talks regarding Strait of Hormuz have reached ‘an advanced stage’ - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Qatar says Oman-Iran talks regarding Strait of Hormuz have reached ‘an advanced stage’ 11-08-2026 15:28 PM Latest News Urgent News Yemen’s »»»
Oil prices settle, Wall Street inches higher ahead of new inflation numbers due this week
Wall Street is modestly lower in premarket trading and oil prices settled despite lingering uncertainty about when the Strait of Hormuz will reopen to the global flow of oil again. Futures for the S&P 500 ticked up 0.1% before the opening bell Tuesday, while futures for the Dow Jones Industrial Ave»»»
Iran ‘Won Both War and Diplomacy’ Against US-Israeli Aggression, FM Araghchi Declares - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Iran ‘Won Both War and Diplomacy’ Against US-Israeli Aggression, FM Araghchi Declares 11-08-2026 15:35 PM Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Ar»»»
Netanyahu masters balancing act as he rejects Trump's Gaza plan
It's possibly the most important job of any Israeli prime minister: maintain good relations with the United States while pushing back on demands seen as undermining Israel's security. No one has managed the balancing act longer than Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Israel's longest-serving leader»»»
Donald Trump signs order reducing recommended childhood vaccines
President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Monday (August 10) calling for fewer childhood vaccinations by limiting the inoculation schedule to 11 immunizations.»»»