EU fines Google €890 million for competition breaches, risking Trump ire
The European Commission on Thursday fined Google a total of €890 million for breaching the bloc’s Digital Markets Act by restricting customer access to its competitors' services. The move risks escalating tensions with US President Donald Trump, who has repeatedly accused the EU of targeting US tec»»»
Laura Loomer meets Zelensky in Ukraine after her major reversal on the war
KYIV: Laura Loomer, an ardent ally of President Donald Trump with a reputation for incendiary social media commentary, sat down with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Thursday after a dramatic turnaround on the war that could have political reverberations back in Washington. Loomer had spen»»»
Iraqi prime minister meets Iranian parliament speaker Mohammad Baqer Ghalibaf in Tehran - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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US President warns Iran of 'major military punishment' if Houthi attacks continue
Washington: US President Donald Trump said that the United States would inflict "major military punishment" on Iran if Yemen's Houthi group continues attacking ships in the Red Sea. In a post on his Truth Social account, Trump said the United States would hold Iran directly responsible for any futu»»»
U.S. monitors Catholic Church distribution of aid in Cuba - UPI.com
Workers load a cargo plane with humanitarian aid destined for Cuba at the 7 Air/World Freight Service Warehouse in the Miami International Airport in Florida on Tuesday. The United States launched the first humanitarian aid flight from Miami to Havana, delivering food and hygiene supplies as part o»»»
Trump Says He's on the Brink of Approving Biggest Iran Strikes of the War
"I am considering a massive attack. Bigger than ever before. I am close to making a decision. We are all set for it," the US president told Axios on Thursday. Israel "would join in two minutes if I ask them to," but the US doesn't "need anybody" for the potential new round of aggression, Trump adde»»»
Oil soars to $100 on fresh Mideast attacks
LONDON — Oil prices surged to $100 a barrel on Thursday as Tehran-backed Houthi rebels targeted Red Sea shipping and US President Donald Trump threatened to strike them in return.International benchmark oil contract Brent North Sea soared more than six per cent to hit the symbolic $100 level, as th»»»
Appeals court pauses end of TPS for Haitians through Monday - UPI.com
Haitian Red Cross volunteer Antoine Macul, left, speaks with Napoleon Delfe, 6, at a First Aid Post in Pesionville in Port-au-Prince, Haiti in 2010. A 7.0 magnitude earthquake had hit Haiti. On Wednesday, an appeals court paused the deportation of Haitians with Temporary Protected Status at least u»»»
Oil prices jump back above $100 per barrel - UPI.com
The price of Brent crude oil rose above $100 per barrel on Thursday, a sign of global concern over the renewed fighting between Iran and the United States. File Photo by Yonhap/EPA July 23 (UPI) -- The price of Brent crude oil rose above $100 per barrel on Thursday, a sign of global concern over th»»»
Al-Manar correspondent: An Israeli drone struck the Ali Al-Taher area while IOF carried out a controlled explosion in the town of Kfar Tebnit, southern Lebanon - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Al-Manar correspondent: An Israeli drone struck the Ali Al-Taher area while IOF carried out a controlled explosion in the town of Kfar Tebn»»»
IRGC: After US warships in the Indian Ocean exhausted their cruise missile stockpiles, the US military resorted Wednesday to B-1 bombers launched from RAF Fairford in the UK - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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US Benefits From Oil Supply Disruptions in Strait of Hormuz – Ex-UK Ambassador
MOSCOW, (Sputnik) - The United States benefits from oil supply disruptions caused by the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, Craig Murray, a Scottish political activist and former UK ambassador to Uzbekistan, told Sputnik. "The Americans are not unhappy with the disruption of oil supplies. They actual»»»
Houthis claim attacks on 2 Saudi oil tankers in Red Sea - UPI.com
An armed student rallies in support of the Houthi-imposed naval embargo against Saudi Arabia in Sanaa, Yemen, Wednesday. Hundreds of students gathered at Sanaa University to support the move. Photo by Yahya Arhab/EPA July 23 (UPI) -- The Houthis in Yemen claimed responsibility for two attacks on Sa»»»
ECB opens door to September rate-hike as Iran war flares up
FRANKFURT: The European Central Bank on Thursday kept its key deposit rate unchanged at 2.25 percent but opened the door to a rise in September as fresh fighting in the Middle East threatens to send prices higher. “Yes, it was a unanimous decision,” ECB President Christine Lagarde said of Thursday’»»»
US House votes to halt Iran war, in another symbolic rebuke of Trump
WASHINGTON: The Republican-led U.S. House of Representatives backed legislation on Thursday directing President Donald Trump to halt U.S. military action against Iran, the latest symbolic rebuke of the Republican president from Congress. The vote was 214-208 in favor of the war powers resolution a»»»
Hezbollah says Lebanon president’s US visit ‘submission’ to foreign power
BEIRUT: The Iran-backed Hezbollah group on Thursday branded Lebanese President Joseph Aoun’s recent visit to Washington a failure and said it showed the government’s submission to a foreign power. In a statement, the group’s lawmakers said the visit revealed “the extent of subservience and submissi»»»
Iran Warns UK of Implications of Providing Its Bases for US Aircraft
TEHRAN, (Sputnik) - Iran has warned the United Kingdom of the potential implications of its decision to provide its air bases allowing the United States to carry out strikes on Iran, the Iranian Foreign Ministry said on Thursday. On Tuesday, Bloomberg reported that new UK Prime Minister Andy Burnha»»»
U.S. homicide rate drops 18%, nearing historic low per year - UPI.com
Crime rates are on the decline in U.S. cities with the national homicide rate falling by 18%, inching closer to a historic low, the Council on Criminal Justice said Thursday. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo July 23 (UPI) -- Crime rates are on the decline in U.S. cities with the nation»»»
US-Iran conflict: Evening updates for UAE residents
Dubai: The conflict between the US and Iran has entered a more dangerous phase, with hostilities spreading across the Middle East and raising concerns over regional security, global energy supplies and international trade. Although the UAE has not been directly targeted, residents and businesses ar»»»
Hundreds of non-citizens voted in New Jersey in 2024 elections
A software glitch in New Jersey mistakenly registered thousands of non-citizens to vote, allowing nearly 400 to cast ballots, Governor Mikie Sherrill has said. The disclosure has reignited debate over election integrity in the US. In a statement on Tuesday, the White House argued the incident under»»»
IRGC: In response to the attack on Arbaeen pilgrims, we destroyed the US electronic warfare unit at Al-Udeid Air Base and struck its personnel quarters, killing or wounding several troops - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Trump vows to punish Iran for Houthi Red Sea attacks
DUBAI: US President Donald Trump promised on Thursday “major military punishment” for Iran and its Houthi allies, after the Yemeni fighters struck at least one oil tanker in the Red Sea, extending the Middle East war to a second major shipping chokepoint.The prospect that disruption could widen to»»»
European Commission fines Google $1B for anti-competition practices - UPI.com
The European Commission fined Google $1 billion for anti-competitive practices. File Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo July 23 (UPI) -- The European Commission on Thursday fined Google more than $1 billion for violating the Digital Markets Act in its use of gate-keeping in its search engi»»»
Trump: Saudi Arabia must join Abraham Accords as part of nuclear deal - UPI.com
President Donald Trump said on social media Thursday that Saudi Arabia must sign the Abraham Accords as part of its nuclear deal with the United States. File Photo by Nathan Howard/UPI | License Photo July 23 (UPI) -- President Donald Trump said on social media Thursday that Saudi Arabia must sign »»»
ICC drops war crimes case against fugitive Sudan rebel Abdallah Banda
THE HAGUE: International Criminal Court judges reluctantly dropped a case Thursday against a fugitive Sudanese rebel accused of attacking African Union peacekeepers in Darfur nearly 20 years ago, after prosecutors said they could no longer prove their case at trial. Judges were unusually critical o»»»
Canada-EU: Closer trade ties to counter Trump?
BusinessCanadaCanada-EU: Closer trade ties to counter Trump?Matt PearsonGiven they share the world's longest land border, Canada and the US have historically enjoyed fruitful trade relations. But with Donald Trump escalating his tariff war, Canada is looking to the EU and further afield. https://p.»»»
Trump ties Saudi nuclear programme to Abraham Accords
Washington: President Donald Trump on Thursday said an agreement being reached with Saudi Arabia for a civilian nuclear program requires the kingdom to normalise relations with Israel through the Abraham Accords. In a post on social media, the Republican president said the deal doesn’t allow for en»»»
Protesters clash with Albanian police in demonstrations triggered by Kushner resort plan
TIRANA: Albanian police used water cannons and tear gas on Thursday to disperse protesters who threw eggs and bottles at officers, in the latest flare-up of demonstrations triggered by Jared Kushner’s plans to build a multi-billion-dollar resort. The unrest outside parliament was a rare clash in t»»»
RAKBANK H1 profit rises 25% to record Dh1.7b
Dubai: RAKBANK reported a 25% increase in profit after tax to a record Dh1.7 billion during the first half of 2026, supported by balance-sheet growth, higher deposits and a Dh473 million gain from the sale of its merchant acquiring business. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Bala»»»
Brent Crude Price Rises Above $99 Per Barrel for 1st Time Since May 22 - Trading Data
MOSCOW, (Sputnik) - Global oil prices are rising, with the price of a barrel of Brent crude reaching above $99 for the first time since May22, trading data showed on Thursday. As of 11:59 GMT, the price of September Brent crude futures was up 5.26% to $99.02 per barrel. Minutes earlier, the figure »»»
Trump threatens Houthis with 'major military punishment'
U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday threatened Yemen's Houthi rebels with "major military punishment" after they launched missile and drone strikes on oil tankers in the Red Sea. "The U.S. will hold Iran responsible, in that the Houthis are a Surrogate and/or Proxy of Iran, and major military p»»»
Trump says Saudi nuclear deal contingent on recognizing Israel
President Donald Trump on Thursday said an agreement being reached with Saudi Arabia for a civilian nuclear program requires the kingdom to normalize relations with Israel through the Abraham Accords. In a post on social media, the Republican president said the deal doesn’t allow for enrichment of »»»
Berri not worried over 'Syrian intervention', says Salam visit to south coordinated with him
Speaker Nabih Berri has said that he is waiting to learn what happened in the bilateral meetings in Washington between President Joseph Aoun and Donald Trump and the extent of commitment to implementing the Israeli withdrawals from southern Lebanon. Regarding whether he will meet with President Jos»»»
Iranian Strikes on US Bases Across the Middle East Demonstrate Tehran’s Precision Strike Capability: NYT
A New York Times investigation has found that recent Iranian attacks on US military positions across the Middle East inflicted damage on multiple American facilities, underscoring Tehran’s continued ability to carry out precise strikes despite repeated claims by the Trump administration that Iran’s»»»
‘I will put 50-50 grams of powder in your bags’: Mumbai cop suspended for threatening to frame protesters
A viral video showing a Mumbai police driver allegedly threatening student protesters with fabricated narcotics cases has triggered an official inquiry, with the officer suspended pending investigation. Pawan Sangle, a driver attached to the Mumbai Police's Motor Transport (MT) department and curre»»»
Middle East live: Houthi rebels claim attacks on Saudi tankers in the Red Sea
Iran-backed Houthi Yemeni rebels claimed attacks on Wednesday evening in the Red Sea against two Saudi oil tankers, while the United States continued its strikes against Iran. The Iranian Revolutionary Guards announced on Thursday that they had stopped three oil tankers trying to cross the Strait o»»»
Norway set to make formal complaint to FIFA over Balogun red card saga
London: Norway's football chief told The Times they are set to make a formal complaint to FIFA over the suspension of Folarin Balogun's World Cup ban because it has put "the whole game at risk". Lise Klaveness, the president of the Norwegian Football Federation (NFF), says she will seek the backing»»»
Orbán Viktor at the White House: What we know
The prospect of Orbán Viktor at the White House has returned to the Hungarian political agenda after an American newspaper reported that the former prime minister visited both the White House and the US State Department during a recent trip to the United States. However, it remains unclear whether »»»
EU fines Google $1b over Google Search and Play Store competition
Brussels: The European Union on Thursday hit Google with a fine of 890 million euros ($1 billion) after it said the technology behemoth broke digital antitrust regulations by using Google Play and its ubiquitous search engine to corral consumers towards its own services and apps, to the detriment o»»»
Who is Rhiya Ahir? The model who blocked a Mumbai Police van carrying student protesters: ‘Release them now’
In one of the most defining photographs of the protests taking across India: A police van packed with detained student protesters. A 27-year-old woman standing directly in its path. Rhiya Ahir, a model, actor and entrepreneur, has become one of the most recognisable faces of the demonstrations afte»»»
S. Korea unification minister says policy on N. Korea has shifted to peace-first approach - UPI.com
Unification Minister Chung Dong-young speaks to the press during a briefing marking his first year in office on Thursday. Photo by Yonhap Unification Minister Chung Dong-young said Thursday the government has shifted away from a policy focused on the denuclearization of North Korea, instead pointin»»»
Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi departed for Tehran on an official visit to Iran, according to a statement issued by the Iraqi Prime Minister’s Media Office - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Gaza Health Ministry: Six martyrs, one of whom died in a body recovery operation, arrived at hospitals in the past 24 hours - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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South Korea drops ‘denuclearization-first’ stance on North: minister
SEOUL: South Korea has abandoned its campaign prioritizing pressure on the North to dismantle its nuclear weapons, a minister said Thursday, marking a fresh overture by Seoul’s dovish government. President Lee Jae Myung has reversed the stance of his hawkish predecessor since taking power in Seoul »»»
Oxfam unveils $71 billion plan for reconstruction of Gaza - UPI.com
July 23 (UPI) -- A group of non-governmental organizations shared with world leaders a plan for the reconstruction of Gaza with an estimated cost of $71.4 billion, according to a report released Thursday. Oxfam, an international coalition of non-governmental organizations, said in its report that t»»»
Israeli Settler Opens Fire on Four Palestinians and Fellow Israeli as Occupation Checkpoints Seal Off Nablus Villages - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Salam says southerners are not alone, state will facilitate their return
Prime Minister Nawaf Salam, who visited Wednesday the southern village of Zawtar al-Gharbiyeh, said the visit aimed to reassure the people of the south that the state is with them. Salam, alongside Lebanon’s defense minister and senior military officials, pitched a Lebanese flag near a destroyed bu»»»
US-China AI rivalry heats up as Chinese models gain ground
BusinessChinaUS-China AI rivalry heats up as Chinese models gain groundNik MartinChina's AI platforms are rapidly closing the gap with their US counterparts, prompting fresh threats from the Trump administration. With accusations of intellectual property theft, could tensions boil over? https://p.d»»»
'My favourite fellow cockroach’: Hollywood star John Cusack rallies behind India’s NEET protesters
Hollywood actor John Cusack has once again stepped into India’s student protest debate, this time throwing his support behind the ongoing agitation over alleged irregularities in the NEET examination system. The High Fidelity actor shared an essay by author and activist Arundhati Roy on X, days aft»»»
Britain's new PM must solve old riddle of how to reinvigorate slow-growing economy
U.K. Prime Minister Andy Burnham's announcements during his first 24 hours on the job underscore the political and financial challenges he faces as he tries to jump-start the country's sluggish economy. Burnham, from Britain's left-leaning Labour Party, faces restive voters seeking relief from the »»»