Trump threatens 100% tariffs for nations with digital service taxes - UPI.com
President Donald Trump on Friday threatened a 100% tariff against any country that levies digital services taxes, which he considers to be an attack on U.S. companies. Photo by Aaron Schwartz/UPI | License Photo June 26 (UPI) -- President Donald Trump on Friday threatened to impose a 100% tariff on»»»
D.C. settles lawsuit over arrest for 'Imperial March' protest - UPI.com
The District of Columbia and ACLU on Friday settled a lawsuit brought by a man who was arrested in September 2025 for protesting the presence of National Guard troops deployed to Washington, D.C., by playing Darth Vader's theme near them. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo June 26 (UPI) »»»
Official who claimed to have teleported to Waffle House fired at FEMA - UPI.com
June 26 (UPI) -- A Federal Emergency Management Agency official who claims he was once teleported to a Waffle House has been ousted from the agency, unnamed sources familiar with the situation told media outlets Friday. Gregg Phillips, who was appointed to lead the Office of Response and Recovery i»»»
TSA expects to screen nearly 19M people during week of July 4 - UPI.com
The TSA said on Friday that it expects roughly 18.7 million people to be screened at U.S. airports during the July 4 holiday week, with more than 3 million people expected to travel on July 2 alone. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo June 26 (UPI) -- The Transportation Security Administr»»»
Trump accuses Iran of breaking cease-fire with attack on ships - UPI.com
People enjoy the beach at the Strait of Hormuz in the Arabian Sea off Muscat, Oman, in May. President Donald Trump accused Iran of violating the cease-fire Friday. File Photo by Ismael Mohamad/UPI | License Photo June 26 (UPI) -- President Donald Trump said Friday that Iran has attacked ships in th»»»
Trump threatens 100 per cent tariff on EU countries over digital services tax
US President Donald Trump on Friday threatened to slap a 100 percent tariff on European countries that impose a digital services tax, adding that existing trade deals would be scrapped. "Any Country that imposes such a Tax will immediately be met with a 100% TARIFF on any and all Goods sent to the »»»
Syria Won't Wage Israel's War Against Hezbollah - Political Analyst
No matter how hard Trump may pressure it, saying that Syria can take care of Lebanon is "a big fantasy that has nothing to do with reality," veteran war correspondent and political analyst Elijah J. Magnier tells Sputnik. Syria's military lacks the means to wage war against Hezbollah, as Syrian ars»»»
Over a million immigrants risk deportation from US after landmark decision
The US Supreme Court has handed the Trump Administration another win on its policies aggressively cracking down on immigration and allowing mass deportations. In the conservative majority's 6-3 decision -the justices ruled that Washington can lift the temporary protected status of hundreds of thous»»»
Amnesty: Four Months after Horrific Minab School Airstrike by USA, Accountability Delayed
Nearly four months after the U.S. airstrike on the Shajareh Tayyebeh Elementary School in Minab, Iran, which killed more than 150 people, including 120 children, Amnesty International USA’s National Director for Government Relations & Advocacy, Amanda Klasing, said: “It’s been four months since the»»»
Trump slams Iran drone attack on cargo ship as ‘foolish’ ceasefire violation
WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump on Friday slammed Iran for carrying out a drone attack in the Strait of Hormuz, calling it a “foolish” violation of the ceasefire in the Middle East war. “One of the Drones solidly hit the upper deck of a large and very expensive Cargo Carrying Ship” while thre»»»
Al-Manar correspondent: Israeli occupation forces are carrying out a combing operation using machine guns against the town of Ain Arab - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Trump foe John Bolton pleads guilty to retaining classified information
GREENBELT, United States: Former Trump administration national security adviser John Bolton pleaded guilty on Friday to illegally retaining classified information, sealing a deal with federal prosecutors that could allow him to avoid a prison term. Bolton, who became an outspoken critic of Presiden»»»
Former Trump national security adviser Bolton pleads guilty in classified files case
John Bolton, a former national security adviser to US President Donald Trump who has since become one of his most vocal critics, pleaded guilty Friday to withholding classified documents related to national defence. Former Trump administration national security adviser John Bolton pleaded guilty on»»»
Israeli artillery shell targets Qabrikha town, South Lebanon: Al-Manar reporter - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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UN demands probes into US ICE custody deaths
GENEVA: The United Nations on Friday demanded independent investigations into dozens of deaths in US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) custody since last year — and swift action to prevent more people from dying. At least 52 deaths have been reported in ICE holding facilities since the star»»»
Doves and hawks vie for Putin's attention to end the Ukraine war, but the “wait-and-see” camp remains in charge
Tensions in the Kremlin are rising as the economy tanks and trust in the president is starting to wane. There is a growing consensus it’s high time to end the war in Ukraine. Two factions have appeared and are vying for Russian President Vladimir Putin’s attention: the doves that want to freeze the»»»
Florida closes Trump-backed ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ ICE detention center, Governor DeSantis says
Florida has shut down a controversial immigration detention center dubbed ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ after it processed around 21,000 deportations, Governor Ron DeSantis has announced. The makeshift facility was hailed by the administration of US President Donald Trump but condemned by civil rights group»»»
In win for Trump, US Supreme Court paves way for mass deportation of Haitians and Syrians
The US Supreme Court has backed a Trump administration move to strip deportation protections from some 350,000 Haitians and 6,000 Syrians living in the United States. The decision effectively stops migrants from being able to make the asylum claim. One of three dissident Justices criticised the rol»»»
Crimea declares State of Emergency amid Ukrainian attacks on Russia - UPI.com
A woman walks past a patriotic mural in the Black Sea resort Yalta, Crimea, on July 24, 2023. Russian authorities declared a State of Emergency in Crimea on Friday as Ukraine launched a wave of drone strikes on the region. File Photo by Stringer/EPA-EFE June 26 (UPI) -- Russian authorities declared»»»
Al-Manar correspondent: An Israeli drone drops a bomb east of Gaza City - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Only 530 young Germans volunteer to serve in military
Germany’s new military registration program has fallen disastrously short of the numbers expected by the Bundeswehr, Die Zeit has reported, citing data from the Defense Ministry. Defense Minister Boris Pistorius said in April that the size of the German military should increase from the current 184»»»
John Bolton to plead guilty in classified information case - UPI.com
John Bolton, a national security adviser in the first Trump administration, is expected to enter a guilty plea Friday for mishandling classified information. File Photo by Kevin Dietsch/UPI | License Photo June 26 (UPI) -- John Bolton, a national security adviser in the first Trump administration, »»»
Analysis: Trump’s push for Sharaa to curb Hezbollah revives fears in Lebanon, Syria - UPI.com
U.S. President Donald Trump’s repeated suggestions that Syria’s new leader, Ahmad Sharaa, can better curb Iran-backed Hezbollah than Israel have alarmed Lebanon and Syria. Photo by Aaron Schwartz/UPI | License Photo BEIRUT, Lebanon, June 26 (UPI) -- U.S. President Donald Trump's repeated suggestion»»»
Strait of Hormuz can only be crossed via the routes announced by Iran, state TV quotes IRGC Navy - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Georgia risks losing its leverage card if wartime transit boom fades, analyst warns
Georgian Dream's repeated invocation of Georgia's strategic transit importance to fend off Western criticism is built on a temporary advantage tied to Russia's war in Ukraine that could evaporate once the conflict ends, Kornely Kakachia, director of the Tbilisi-based Georgian Institute of Politics,»»»
Charles becomes first to reveal his taxes, saying he paid $17M in 2025 - UPI.com
King Charles III salutes members of the Brtish armed forces at the annual Trooping the Color at Horseguards Parade in London on June 13. On Thursday he became the first ever monarch to reveal how much tax he pays. Photo by Hugo Philpott/UPI | License Photo June 26 (UPI) -- Britain's King Charles II»»»
UN nuclear chief says Iran's pledge not to develop nuclear weapons needs 'very strong' verification
As negociations are underway to end the war launched by Israel and the United Stated against Iran, talks have lagged over the subject of Iran's nuclear programme. The UN's nuclear chief emphasized Friday the need for a "very strong verification system" to ensure the country does not develop nuclear»»»
Israeli drones fly at low altitude over Jarjouh and Arab Salim in southern Lebanese region of Iqlim Al-Tuffah, Al-Manar reporter say - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Press Review - Arts and humanities graduates earn less than those who didn't go to university
PRESS REVIEW – Friday, June 26: Papers discuss the scientific and political aspects of the earthquakes in Venezuela. Next: a new study sheds light on who makes the most money after university in the UK. Finally, we look at a heatwave headline that will make you giggle. International media discuss w»»»
Anton Khlopkov: The hardest part of a US-Iran nuclear deal still lies ahead
The United States and Iran have entered a new phase of negotiations over Tehran’s nuclear program, but the most difficult questions have only been postponed. High-level delegations from the two countries have been meeting in Switzerland, with Pakistan and Qatar acting as mediators, after the signin»»»
Iran insists on right to control shipping in Strait of Hormuz after ship hit near Oman
DUBAI/LONDON: Iran reasserted its right on Friday to control shipping in the Strait of Hormuz and warned Gulf states against siding with the US, a day after an attack on a ship near Oman highlighted the fragility of a preliminary deal to end the Iran war. Tehran was responding to what it called an»»»
Iran denies unfrozen assets will be spent on US foodstuffs
Iran’s chief negotiator, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, has denied that the country’s unfrozen assets would be used to buy agricultural products from the US. His remarks add to conflicting interpretations of the interim US-Iran peace deal signed on June 17. “America falsely claims our unfrozen assets wi»»»
Al-Manar correspondent in Bekaa reports constant buzz of Israeli drones - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Lavrov Contests Rubio's 'No Agreement' Claim From Alaska Summit
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russian President Vladimir Putin and his US counterpart Donald Trump discussed America's proposals on Ukraine at the Alaska summit and they were accepted by the Russian side, Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said on Friday. On Thursday, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio argued that»»»
The Syrian solution to Hezbollah
The “New Syria" does not want to return to Lebanon through the gates of tutelage or war, nor does Lebanon wish to summon the memory of 1976, when the Syrian army entered the country and ended up staying for three decades. For their part, Arab and Western capitals appear reluctant to open a new fron»»»
US Cannot Be Considered Fully Neutral On Ukraine - Kremlin
"If we talk about absolute neutrality, then, of course, the term 'absolute neutrality' is not applicable, because the United States still supplies — it used to be pseudo-for-free, now it supplies most of the weapons to Ukraine for money — provides assistance to Ukraine and others, and technology, a»»»
Global drug trade shifts towards deadly synthetic substances
Vienna: Drug use around the world is rising, including a worrying increase of new potent and dangerous synthetic drugs, a UN watchdog warned on Friday. An estimated 331 million people used a drug in 2024, the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) said in its 2026 World Drug Report. This »»»
IAEA’s Grossi Confirms Iran Contact, Pushes for Rigorous Verification - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Media Review: June 26
HEADLINES The dominant topic across Bulgarian media on Friday is the debate over the 2026 draft budget, public-sector pay, personal social insurance contributions for state employees, and the sustainability of public finances. Coverage focuses on Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance Galab »»»
Unification minister calls for moving away from 'denuclearization first' policy for N. Korea - UPI.com
Unification Minister Chung Dong-young delivers a keynote speech during the Korean Peninsula Symposium 2026 in Seoul on Friday. Photo by Yonhap Unification Minister Chung Dong-young called Friday for shifting away from an approach that sticks to denuclearization as the sole solution to the North Kor»»»
Venezuela suffers effects of Trump’s aid, foreign policies after deadly quakes
President Donald Trump’s closure of US development agency USAID adds hurdles to humanitarian relief efforts in quake-hit Venezuela, says Christopher Sabatini, Latin America Programme Director at Chatham House. “Right now, the Trump administration has to coordinate a multi-agency effort when in fact»»»
Hezbollah’s Sheikh Qassem: We welcome Arab countries contributing to reconstruction, restoring sovereignty, strengthening the Lebanese Army and supporting the effort to end Israeli occupation - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Hezbollah’s Sheikh Qassem: Truth will prevail, and we will remain faithful to our motto “Humiliation… Never” - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Hezbollah’s Sheikh Qassem addresses political authority in Lebanon: We extend our hand; the resistance remains strong, and we stand with you if you proceed on the path of Lebanese sovereignty - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Hezbollah’s Sheikh Qassem: There will be no normalization or concessions to ‘Israel,’ which must withdraw defeated and humiliated - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Sheikh Qassem says political authority in Lebanon must reconsider its course in two directions: unifying its stance against the Israeli aggression, and ceasing to implement the enemy’s dictates - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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IAEA Intends to Start Inspections of Iran's Nuclear Facilities Soon - Grossi
TOKYO (Sputnik) - The IAEA intends to begin inspections of Iran's nuclear facilities in the near future, Director General Rafael Grossi said on Friday. "We have not started this process of verification … We have barely initiated conversations with Iran so as to determine what are the modalities. An»»»
Hezbollah’s Sheikh Qassem: Israeli presence in Lebanon is part of an expansionist project toward ‘Greater Israel,’ while the resistance is a response to occupation and aggression - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Hezbollah’s Sheikh Qassem: Despite displacement, suffering, loss, and hardship, our people still mark Ashura commemorations this year - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Hezbollah Secretary General Sheikh Naim Qassem addresses crowds at Ashura rally in Beirut’s southern suburb (Dahiyeh) - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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