OBITURY: US senator Lindsey Graham, Russia hawk and champion of Iranian regime change, dies at 71
Lindsey Graham, the South Carolina senior senator and foreign policy hawk who was one of Ukraine’s most vocal supporters in the US administration and a leading advocate of regime change in Iran, suddenly died on the evening of July 11 at the age of 71 from a “brief and sudden illness”, his office a»»»
Dubai tourism Q4 outlook improves with hotels expecting stronger occupancy, festive demand and travel recovery
Dubai: Hotels in Dubai are preparing for a stronger fourth quarter, with demand expected to build from August and gather pace through the festive season, supported by returning international travellers, the city’s events calendar and government measures aimed at easing pressure on the hospitality s»»»
Trump’s cease-fire effectively collapses as he orders a new blockade and tolls – Ya Libnan
Share: After several days of strikes, the president notified Congress that fighting had begun again and announced shipping fees that his administration previously deemed illegal. President Trump’s much-touted cease-fire with Iran effectively collapsed on Monday as he ordered the reinstatement of a »»»
US judge voids Donald Trump 'improper' $1.8 billion settlement with IRS
A US judge on Monday voided a settlement between President Donald Trump and the Internal Revenue Service over leaked tax returns, ruling the lawsuit was filed for an "improper purpose." The agreement had granted Trump, his family and business broad protections from tax audits following their $10 bi»»»
Trump: Deal still possible, 'we had a deal 2 days ago'
President Donald Trump said late on Monday he still believes a negotiated agreement with Iran is possible, even as the United States launched a fresh wave of military strikes against Iranian targets and tightened pressure on Tehran by reinstating a blockade on Iranian ports. Speaking to reporters i»»»
Oil rockets nearly 10% as US-Iran conflict escalates, fueling fears of global supply shock
Global oil prices surged nearly 10% on Monday, their biggest one-day gain in years, after the US military intensified operations against Iran and announced tougher maritime measures around the Strait of Hormuz, stoking fears of a prolonged disruption to one of the world's most important energy corr»»»
One person killed in Maine shooting involving ICE, state lawmaker says
One person was killed in Maine in a fatal shooting involving US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), the speaker of the Maine House of Representatives said Monday. The incident came days after an ICE officer shot and killed a man at a traffic stop in Houston, Texas. A person was killed on Mo»»»
CENTCOM begins third wave of attacks on Iran
Washington: The US Central Command (CENTCOM) announced that it began carrying out a third wave of military strikes against Iran tonight. In a statement issued this evening, CENTCOM said its forces had launched additional strikes against Iran in accordance with the directives of US President Donald »»»
Trump tells Congress Iran war has resumed with new 60-day War Powers clock
US President Donald Trump has formally told Congress that Washington is once again at war with Iran, Politico and the New York Times reported on Monday. The US House of Representatives previously attempted to limit Trump’s war powers, arguing that he lacked congressional approval for the February 2»»»
Israel’s ex-Mossad spy chief met Mahmoud Ahmadinejad to groom him as Iran’s new leader
LONDON: The former president of Iran, Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, met former Mossad spy chief David Barnea in Budapest, Hungary, in 2024 and 2025 as Israel attempted to groom the hardline politician to become the new Iranian leader in the event of regime change in Tehran. The plan failed, the New York Tim»»»
ICE agent shoots and kills a motorist in Biddeford, Maine, Sen. Angus King says
BIDDEFORD, Maine: A federal immigration agent fatally shot a motorist in Maine on Monday, the second time in a week that US Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers have used deadly force. Sen. Angus King, I-Maine, said Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin told him the agent opened fire»»»
Parasite outbreak reaches 2,800 in U.S., causes ‘explosive’ diarrhea - UPI.com
More than 2,800 cases of cyclospora infection have been reported in Michigan and Ohio on Monday, state health officials report. Image courtesy of UPI July 13 (UPI) -- More than 2,800 cases of cyclospora infection have been reported, largely concentrated in Michigan, state health officials reported »»»
Defense, Justice departments to target press leaks - UPI.com
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth hosts a ceremony July 2 with the National Guard at Meridian Hill Park in Washington, D.C. Hegseth announced Monday that his department is working with the Department of Justice to "identify and prosecute" people over press leaks. Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License »»»
Lindsey Graham is dead, but the warmongering system he served lives on
Lindsey Graham is dead. And if we were to apply the old Spartan and then Roman adage “about the dead, nothing but the good,” then this is where this text would have to end. Some readers may find this shocking or unkind. But it is a fact that there is no way to write about the intriguingly sudden en»»»
Trump reimposes Hormuz blockade, Yemen’s Houthis strike Saudi Arabia
President Donald Trump reimposed a US naval blockade on Iranian ports on Monday and vowed hefty fees for ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz, as Tehran mockingly pledged to charge a lower rate for passage through the strategic waterway. The maritime blockade was due to begin at 2000 GMT on Tuesda»»»
Israeli Channel 12: The Security Cabinet will convene tomorrow at 8:00 p.m. - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Israeli Channel 12: The Security Cabinet will convene tomorrow at 8:00 p.m. 13-07-2026 22:38 PM Latest News Urgent News Israeli Channel 12:»»»
Controversy stalks Argentina at World Cup with allegations of FBI probe, rigged referee calls
CHICAGO: As Argentina prepare for a World Cup semifinal on Wednesday against England, the team’s success in the competition is being overshadowed by several controversies. The first was Egypt’s disallowed goal in the July 7 clash that the South Americans went on to win 3-2 in the final minutes, pro»»»
UK pledges $13.4m for Gaza recovery, urges faster action on peace plan
LONDON: The UK on Monday said it would provide £10 million ($13.4 million) in funding to support early recovery efforts in the Gaza Strip, as it called for faster international action on a 20-point peace plan for the region. Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper said the money would go to the UN Horizon »»»
The Debate - Willing to pay: how much? Ukraine allies in Paris without the United States
Forget last week's NATO summit where Donald Trump put the alliance through an emotional rollercoaster. It's Bastille Day in Paris, with the so-called coalition of the willing - aka Nato minus the United States - serving up some more serene summitry on the eve of the traditional military parade»»»
Federal judge says Trump sued IRS for ‘improper purpose’ - UPI.com
A federal judge in Florida said Monday that President Donald Trump sued the IRS for an “improper purpose” to reach a settlement with the Justice Department earlier this year. Photo by NATO/UPI | License Photo July 13 (UPI) -- A federal judge in Florida said Monday that President Donald Trump sued t»»»
Iran's Foreign Minister Says Tehran Always Been, Will Remain 'Guardian' of Hormuz Strait
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said on Monday that Tehran had always been the "guardian" of the Strait of Hormuz and would remain so. "[US President Donald Trump] is absolutely right. Whoever provides secure and safe passage of commercial vessels through the Strait of Ho»»»
U.S. expands Cuba sanctions, targets tourism, paramilitary groups - UPI.com
People protest over power outages in Havana on Wednesday. Five years after the historic social uprising of July 11, 2021, Cuba is experiencing daily protests. Photo by Ernesto Mastrascusa/EPA July 13 (UPI) -- President Donald Trump's administration expanded its economic campaign against the Cuban g»»»
Israeli gunfire sweeps Majdal Zoun town, South Lebanon: Al-Manar reporter - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Israeli gunfire sweeps Majdal Zoun town, South Lebanon: Al-Manar reporter 13-07-2026 21:16 PM Latest News Urgent News Israeli gunfire sweep»»»
Lebanese president to Netanyahu: War will not bring security or peace - UPI.com
An Israeli military vehicle covered with netting to protect against FPV drones patrols on the Lebanese side of the border, as seen from an undisclosed location on Monday. Photo by Atef Safadi/EPA BEIRUT, Lebanon, July 13 (UPI) -- Lebanese President Joseph Aoun said Monday that Israeli Prime Ministe»»»
Rubio announces campaign to ‘dismantle’ International Criminal Court - UPI.com
Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced Monday that he is launching a campaign to dismantle the International Criminal Court, calling it “an intolerable threat to U.S. sovereignty.” File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo July 13 (UPI) -- Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced Monday that »»»