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Al-Manar correspondent in southern Lebanon reports Israeli demolition operation in the village of Zawtar in Nabatieh district - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

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Bank of Sharjah H1 2026 profit rises 35% to Dh362m

Dubai: Bank of Sharjah reported a 35% increase in first-half net profit after stronger lending and higher interest income lifted earnings during the six months ended June 30. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.Net profit reached Dh362 million, compared with Dh268 million »»»

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UPI 49m

DOJ sues Maryland over allegedly discriminatory Dream Act - UPI.com

The Justice Department under acting Attorney General Todd Blanche filed a lawsuit Thursday challenging Maryland's Dream Act. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo July 17 (UPI) -- The Justice Department has filed a lawsuit against Maryland laws offering in-state tuition benefits to qualifyi»»»

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Al Manar 1h

Iran Calls on Southern Neighbours to Block US Attacks - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Iran Calls on Southern Neighbours to Block US Attacks 17-07-2026 10:27 AM Iranian Foreign Ministry HQ in Tehran (image from archive). Iran »»»

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Gulf News 1h

Asian currencies weaken, boosting dirham value for UAE expats

Dubai: Soft Asian currencies continue to give UAE expatriates more value for every dirham they send home, with the Indian rupee, Philippine peso and Pakistani rupee all trading near some of their weakest levels in recent years. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The India»»»

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Gulf News 1h

$10-million bounty on Trump: Iran-aligned Iraqi militia calls for assassination after Soleimani remarks

An umbrella coalition of Iran-aligned Iraqi militias has announced a $10-million reward for the killing of US President Donald Trump, dramatically escalating already fraught tensions between Washington and Tehran's regional proxy network. Get — updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News ap»»»

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Al Manar 1h

Al-Manar correspondent in southern Lebanon reports Israeli drone targeting motorcycle on Bayyada-Naqoura road in Tyre district - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

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Al Majalla 1h

Why Israel-Türkiye relations have now hit rock bottom

In late June, Israel’s government moved to formally recognise the Armenian genocide at the hands of the Ottomans, ending decades of official hesitation. Needless to say, it does nothing for Israeli-Turkish relations, which have nosedived in recent years, with major disagreements over Gaza being a p»»»

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Al Manar 1h

Israeli occupation forces carried out demolition operation in the outskirts of southern Lebanese village of Hadatha at dawn on Friday: Al-Manar reporter - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

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Operation Saeqeh: Iran Strikes US Positions in Kuwait as Retaliatory Operation Escalates - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

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RT 2h

Hegseth orders testosterone screening for US troops

The US military will screen troops aged 30 and older for low testosterone every year and offer hormone replacement therapy to those found deficient, Secretary of War Pete Hegseth has announced. The Pentagon chief unveiled the plan in a nearly three-minute video on X titled ‘The High-T Department of»»»

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UPI 2h

U.S. unveils visa policy targeting alleged far-left terrorists - UPI.com

Secretary of State Marco Rubio unveiled a new policy Thursday to impose visa restrictions against far-left terrorists. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo July 16 (UPI) -- Secretary of State Marco Rubio unveiled a new policy to impose visa restrictions on alleged far-left terrorists, as t»»»

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Gulf News 2h

Dubai gold hits 90-day low after Dh102.50 fall from April peak

Dubai: Gold prices in Dubai fell to their lowest level in 90 days on Friday, handing jewellery buyers the cheapest rates seen since April after another difficult week for the precious metal. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The 24-karat variety stood at Dh479.75 per gra»»»

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Gulf News 2h

Dubai and Sharjah flights from Saudi Arabia's Abha airport cancelled again on day four

Dubai: Flight disruptions at Saudi Arabia's Abha International Airport stretched into a fourth consecutive day on Friday, with services to Dubai and Sharjah remaining suspended while a large part of the airport's domestic schedule continued to operate. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Che»»»

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A key Iran port hit: New image shows damage at key Chabahar port tower after strikes

The US expanded its airstrike campaign against Iran on Friday, targeting infrastructure including bridges and a key port facility as tensions over the Strait of Hormuz continued to escalate. A surveillance tower at Iran’s Chabahar port on the Gulf of Oman appeared to collapse after repeated US stri»»»

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Al Majalla 3h

Turkish-Israeli rivalry could determine the new Middle East

Türkiye first recognised Israel in 1949, shortly after Zionist leaders like David Ben-Gurion proclaimed a Jewish state in Palestine. In so doing, it became the first Muslim-majority nation to do so (Iran was the second, its recognition coming in 1950). Six decades later, trade was booming and relat»»»

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Al Manar 3h

IRGC Aerospace Force targeted a missile defense surveillance radar, several major US weapons depots, two HIMARS surface-to-surface missile launchers, and several missiles assigned to those systems in Kuwait during the twelfth wave of Operation Nasr 2 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

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IRGC: Strait of Hormuz remains fully under the control of Iranian fighters, and as long as US hostile actions continue, not a single drop of oil or gas will be exported through it - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

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In response to the US military aggression, the IRGC Aerospace Force launched a surprise attack on the enemy’s Special Operations Command Center in the Al-Tanf region of Syria in the eleventh wave of Operation Nasr - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

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IRGC: The attack on Al-Tanf region destroyed a radar system and several special operations helicopters, and killed a large number of US troops - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe IRGC: The attack on Al-Tanf region destroyed a radar system and several special operations helicopters, and killed a large number of US tro»»»

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Trump suspends teleprompter operator over betting allegations

US President Donald Trump has suspended a teleprompter operator over allegations he placed bets with a prediction market on the content of Trump's speeches, the White House said Thursday. Gabriel Perez allegedly made more than $100,000 with bets placed on the prediction market Kalshi about specific»»»

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Gulf News 4h

US spy agencies split over China election intel

Washington: Newly declassified US government records released by President Donald Trump's administration show sharp internal disagreements within the American intelligence community over how to assess and report alleged Chinese efforts to influence the 2020 US presidential election. Get updated fas»»»

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Trump revives election fraud claims ahead of US midterms in primetime White House address

US President Donald Trump on Thursday revived sweeping and unsupported claims of voter fraud and Chinese meddling - firing a clear warning shot ahead of midterm elections that many expect him to dispute. In a primetime White House address, Trump portrayed the US electoral system as dangerously expo»»»

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France24 5h

Trump tightens US visa rules, limits stay for foreign students and journalists

President Donald Trump's administration on Thursday finalized rules imposing stricter limits on how long foreign students and journalists may stay in the United States, tightening legal immigration. Student visas would be capped at four years, while journalists would be limited to 240-day stays. Ch»»»

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Arab News 5h

Trump uses primetime address to the nation to once again raise doubts about past elections

Democrats say Trump reviving false claims of past stolen elections to discredit 2026 midterm elections, as Republican bets face headwinds WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump used a primetime address to the nation Thursday to once again raise doubts about the results of past elections, reviving a sub»»»

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Gulf News 5h

US-Iran strikes: Qatar confirms child injured after Iranian missile attack

A child was injured after an Iranian attack targeting Qatar on Sunday morning, the country’s Ministry of Interior said. The ministry said the child sustained injuries from falling shrapnel following interception operations and is currently receiving the necessary medical treatment. Get updated fast»»»

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Gulf News 5h

US-Iran war: What UAE residents need to know today (July 17)

The United States and Iran exchanged fresh military and diplomatic warnings Friday as the conflict entered a new phase, with Tehran declaring the Strait of Hormuz an "unbreakable red line," US forces expanding strikes across southern Iran, and Gulf nations tightening security amid fears of a broade»»»

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UPI 6h

Trump airs sweeping election claims in national address - UPI.com

President Donald Trump delivers a prime-time address to the nation from the East Room of the White House in Washington, D.C., on Thursday. Pool photo by Saul Loeb/UPI | License Photo July 16 (UPI) -- President Donald Trump on Thursday made sweeping, largely unsupported claims of widespread problems»»»

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France24 6h

Truth or Fake - Trump changes Reflecting Pool ‘gash’ size again, but offers no evidence

When announcing the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool had been drained again, Donald Trump doubled down on his vandalism claims, but his latest account raises fresh questions. Online, Trump said the alleged "slashes" stretched for 300 yards, after previously describing them as 250, 300 and 350 feet.»»»

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Arab News 6h

Trump uses primetime address to the nation to once again raise doubts about past elections

Trump uses primetime address to the nation to once again raise doubts about past electionsWASHINGTON: President Donald Trump used a primetime address to the nation Thursday to once again raise doubts about the results of past elections, reviving a subject he’s long used to make unproven claims and »»»

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Gulf News 6h

‘No bigger band to us than Metallica’: How Emirati band Metarust built its own metal story in the UAE

“If somebody says they're not into Metallica, they're lying to you.” We laugh. But the brothers are serious. Saif and Samir Sami, dressed in Odyssea t-shirts and chains, sit in the middle of their studio, surrounded by guitars, love for Metallica, drum set, along with X-Men pop figurines and One Pi»»»

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Arab News 6h

Trump alleges China committed interference in 2020 election

WASHINGTON: US President ​Donald Trump said on Thursday that China carried out what is believed to be “the largest compromise of election data in history” by China starting during the 2020 election cycle.The ‌compromise, the ‌White House ​said, ‌resulted ⁠in ​China’s acquisition of ⁠220 million US »»»

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Ya Libnan 6h

Syria seizes advanced weapons that were bound for Lebanon’s Hezbollah – Ya Libnan

Share: File photo of Hezbollah flag: Several countries designated Hezbollah, the Iranian-backed, Lebanon-based militia , as a “terrorist” organization.The designation covers the entirety of the group, both the political and military wings . Syrian authorities say they intercepted a shipment includi»»»

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WATCH LIVE: Trump delivers speech on ‘election integrity’

US President Donald Trump is delivering a primetime address from the White House focused on what his administration described as “protecting the integrity” of American elections. White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt previewed the speech as a “major address to the nation,” urging Americans t»»»

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Arab News 7h

Nine Cuban canoeists defect to Canada

HAVANA: Nine members of a Cuban team of 12 canoeists defected during a visit to Canada for a competition, a source close to the matter told AFP on Thursday. The athletes were participating in the third Canoe Sprint and Paracanoe World Cup, which ran from July 9 until Thursday in Montreal. Neither C»»»

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Arab News 7h

US strikes expand toward Tehran as Iran fires missiles, drones at regional allies

DUBAI: Bahrain and Kuwait faced incoming Iranian fire early Friday as US airstrikes expanded to target more bridges in the Islamic Republic.Both countries, which host US forces, have faced repeated rounds of fire in recent days as an interim deal to try to end the Iran war has collapsed over fighti»»»

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Arab News 7h

ICE officer in Maine shooting has history of violent behavior, family and records say

AUGUSTA, Maine: The Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer who shot a Colombian man in Maine this week is an Army veteran who has struggled with serious mental health issues since early childhood and never should have been given a badge and gun to patrol American streets, several of his close »»»

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Gulf News 8h

US announces visa restrictions targeting foreign nationals linked to 'far-left terrorist' networks

Washington DC: The United States Department of State on Thursday (local time) announced a new visa restriction policy targeting foreign nationals accused of supporting, financing, recruiting for, or facilitating activities linked to far-left terrorist and aligned groups. US Secretary of State Marco»»»

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Arab News 8h

AP Exclusive: ICE officer in Maine shooting has history of violent behavior, family and records say

AUGUSTA, Maine: The Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer who shot a Colombian man in Maine this week is an Army veteran who has struggled with serious mental health issues since early childhood and never should have been given a badge and gun to patrol American streets, several of his close »»»

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RT 8h

China overtakes US in global favorability – Pew

China and President Xi Jinping are now viewed more favorably than the US and Donald Trump across most of the world, a new Pew Research Center survey spanning six continents has found. Pew says China enjoys a more positive image than the US in 25 of the 36 countries and territories surveyed, includi»»»

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Gulf News 9h

House Republicans' $95 billion Iran war package clears first hurdle

WASHINGTON: Republicans on the House Budget Committee advanced a $95-billion package late on Thursday for the Iran war, farm aid and President Donald Trump's push for strict new voter ID requirements, moving forward on a party-line vote despite trouble in the full House — and the Senate. Get update»»»

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Gulf News 9h

Brazil calls Trump’s 25% tariff unjust and vows to impose reciprocal tariffs

RIO DE JANEIRO: Brazil has described the latest US tariffs on certain Brazilian imports as unjust and politically motivated, threatening Thursday to impose reciprocal measures on US products. The country's top diplomat criticised US Secretary of State Marco Rubio for the move. Get — updated faster »»»

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RT 10h

Iran warns ‘entire region will pay the price’ as US bombs bridges (PHOTOS, VIDEOS)

The US has launched yet another round of overnight strikes, reportedly hitting civilian infrastructure, including several bridges across Iran, as Tehran warned that any further escalation would have consequences for the entire region. US Central Command announced its sixth consecutive night of stri»»»

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UPI 10h

Vets bill shelved after backlash against sleep apnea, tinnitus cuts - UPI.com

A major bill funding veterans benefits was pulled from House floor Thursday after a backlash against its cuts to coverage for sleep apnea and tinnitus. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo July 16 (UPI) -- The U.S. House leadership on Thursday shelved a comprehensive veterans' benefits bil»»»

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UPI 12h

FDA approves first pill to significantly lower 'bad' cholesterol - UPI.com

The Food and Drug Administration on Thursday approved the anti-cholesterol pill Lipfendra for use in the United States. Backers say its ability to lower bad "LDL-C" cholesterol with just a pill is a breakthrough in the field. Photo courtesy of Merck & Co. July 16 (UPI) -- Heralding what some are ca»»»

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Arab News 12h

Trump to attend World Cup final on Sunday: White House

WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump will attend Sunday’s World Cup final between Spain and Argentina, the White House said, saving his first appearance at the tournament for its grand finale. “His attendance will cap what has been the most watched, most secure, and most successful World Cup in Am»»»

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Arab News 12h

Trump suspends teleprompter operator over betting allegations

WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump has suspended a teleprompter operator over allegations he placed bets with a prediction market on the content of Trump’s speeches, the White House said Thursday. Gabriel Perez allegedly made more than $100,000 with bets placed on the prediction market Kalshi ab»»»

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UPI 12h

U.S. designates two more Mexican cartels as terrorist groups - UPI.com

Two new organizations join join six other Mexican cartels previously designated as terrorist organizations under President Donald Trump's directive as part of a strategy to intensify the fight against drug trafficking and the flow of fentanyl into the United States. Photo by Graeme Sloan/UPI | Lice»»»

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Al Manar 13h

Hezbollah Never Throws Accusations of National Betrayal over Political Rifts: Media Relations - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

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Lebanese Health Ministry updates toll of the Israeli aggression since March 2: 4,324 martyrs, 12224 injuries - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Lebanese Health Ministry updates toll of the Israeli aggression since March 2: 4,324 martyrs, 12224 injuries 16-07-2026 21:05 PM Latest New»»»