Trump Links US Troop Presence in Europe to Greenland Outcome
President Donald Trump has signaled that the future of American military deployments in Europe will depend in part on the outcome of territorial negotiations over Greenland, linking US security commitments to the strategic status of the Danish territory. US President Donald Trump said that he had n»»»
CENTCOM Confirms US Conducted Additional Strikes Against Iran
The US Central Command (CENTCOM) confirmed that the United States conducted additional strikes against Iran. Earlier in the day, Axios reported, citing a US official, that the United States was striking Iranian military targets in the Strait of Hormuz. "At the direction of the Commander in Chief, U»»»
US launches new strikes on Iran, Trump says they could get 'much worse'
The US military launched a new round of strikes against Iran on Wednesday, following President Donald Trump's assertion that the fragile ceasefire between the two countries was over. Trump warned that the attacks could get "much worse" if Iran perpetrated further attacks on ships in the Strait of H»»»
Trump tells Congress he intends to lift Syria's terrorism designation - UPI.com
President of Syria Ahmed al-Sharaa meets with President Donald Trump at the White House in Washington, D.C., on November 10, 2025. Trump on Wednesday announced that he was removing Syria from the state sponsor of terrorism list. File Photo by Syrian Presidency/UPI | License Photo July 8 (UPI) -- Pr»»»
‘You give me a wall, and I’ll build a monument’: How Dubai entrepreneur beat the odds to build glass brand with brothers
‘You give me a wall, and I’ll build a monument,’ he says, beaming. Dubai-based Shabbir Mithaiwala smiles as he looks back at his own journey: From rebuilding his father’s struggling business to creating his own venture from scratch. Sometimes it’s joy, pride and a sense of amazement as he looks bac»»»
Greek shipowners earnt $4bn from Russian oil trade sanctions busting - FT
Greek shipping companies have earned at least $3.8bn transporting Russian crude oil since mid-2023, as a leading member of Russia’s shadow fleet, the Financial Times reported on July 7. Analysis by the FT found that Greek-owned tankers have remained among the largest carriers of Russian crude under»»»
Missile alerts sound in Bahrain and Qatar after US launches new round of airstrikes against Iran
DUBAI: Kuwait sounded its missile alert sirens early Thursday morning after Bahrain and Qatar, warning of an Iranian attack after the United States launched a new round of airstrikes targeting Iran. There was no immediate word of damage in the three Gulf Arab countries. Kuwait’s military said it wa»»»
Trump says he will allow Ukraine to make its own Patriot missiles
US President Donald Trump told his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelensky on the sidelines of the NATO summit Wednesday that the US would grant Ukraine a license to manufacture its own Patriot air-defence systems. Patriot interceptor missiles are the only tool in Kyiv's arsenal that can shoot dow»»»
US says it's carrying out more strikes after Iran’s attacks in Strait of Hormuz
The U.S. carried out another round of strikes on Iran on Wednesday, hours after President Donald Trump said that recent Iranian attacks on ships in Strait of Hormuz signaled the end of the ceasefire. Military officials said in a social media post that the strikes were intended to "further degrade" »»»
A propos - US says it's carrying out more strikes after Iran’s attacks in Strait of Hormuz
The U.S. carried out another round of strikes on Iran on Wednesday, hours after President Donald Trump said that recent Iranian attacks on ships in Strait of Hormuz signaled the end of the ceasefire. Military officials said in a social media post that the strikes were intended to "further degrade" »»»
Trump says the U.S. will give license to Ukraine to produce Patriot defense systems
President Donald Trump said Wednesday that the U.S. will give a licence to Ukraine to manufacture Patriot air defense systems to help counter Russian missile attacks, a huge coup for Ukraine which has badly needed the technology for the war now in its fifth year. FRANCE 24's Emerald Maxwell reports»»»
Zelensky on Moscow trip: 'it's difficult, a lot of Ukrainian drones in the air'
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, responding to a question from U.S. President Donald Trump about whether he would travel to Moscow for talks, joked that there were too many Ukrainian drones there. Speaking with FRANCE 24's Mark Owen, Stefan Wolff, Professor of International Security at the U»»»
Prosecutors play video in court of suspect in Charlie Kirk’s shooting after he turned himself in
PROVO, Utah: Prosecutors played a video clip in court Wednesday of suspect Tyler Robinson after he had turned himself in to Utah authorities a day after the shooting of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. The video showed Robinson standing in a room at the Washington County Sheriff’s Office wearing»»»
Three ships, one funeral, and the collapse of command: What Iran's attacks may reveal
As millions of Iranians lined the streets to mourn their slain Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, the country's political leadership projected an image of solemn unity. The elaborate funeral procession, broadcast across state television, was meant to reassure both domestic and international au»»»
Trump praises allies in press conference at end of NATO summit - UPI.com
1 of 4 | President Donald Trump, center, is greeted Wednesday by NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte, left, and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan as he arrives for the NATO summit in Ankara, Turkey. Trump held a press conference after the summit closed, saying it was a "great meeting" despite re»»»
Trump says he will ask Supreme Court to rehear birthright citizenship case
WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that he will ask the US Supreme Court to rehear a case challenging his executive order curtailing birthright citizenship, a long-shot bid to reverse the court’s rejection of one of his signature policies. The court last month rejected Trump’s at»»»
Lebanon to attend Rome talks only if Israel withdraws from 2 ‘pilot’ zones: diplomatic source
BEIRUT, Lebanon: Lebanon demands Israel’s withdrawal from two “pilot zones” in the south as a condition for participating in the next round of direct negotiations in Rome next week, a diplomatic source familiar with the talks told AFP on Wednesday. The two sides had previously met for five rounds o»»»
Sheikh Qassem: Imam Khamenei focused on five key pillars: building the state and society, supporting resistance, national and Islamic unity, directing efforts toward the liberation of Palestine, and independence - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Hezbollah’s Sheikh Qassem Honors Imam Khamenei’s Legacy, Warns Lebanon’s Framework Agreement Will Not Advance - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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United States strikes Iran again as Trump issues new threats - UPI.com
A crowd of mourners gathered around an vehicle carrying the coffin of Iran's late Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei during the funeral procession Wednesday from Iran to Najaf, Iraq. The funeral convoys bearing Khamenei's coffin will pass through the holy Iraqi cities of Najaf and Karbala amid renewed U.S»»»
US military strikes Chabahar for first time since ceasefire, opening new front along Iran's strategic Indian Ocean coast
The United States launched its first military strikes on the southeastern Iranian port city of Chabahar. It marks the first known American operation in the area since the April ceasefire and significantly expanding the geographical scope of the conflict beyond the Strait of Hormuz. Explosions were »»»
The Trump administration is ramping up pressure on states to change election practices
President Donald Trump’s administration is threatening to withhold some federal funding from states that don’t make changes to voting practices and is warning state election officials that they face arrest if they don’t remove noncitizens from voter rolls. Letters to states and grant application de»»»
QF’s Creating Pathways uses volleyball to empowers girls
Tribune News Network Doha As the world celebrates World Volleyball Day, Qatar Foundation’s Creating Pathways programme is using volleyball to help empower the next generation of girls in Qatar, building confidence, leadership and lifelong skills both on and off the court. Volleyball is one of five »»»
UN launches appeal for nearly $300 mn in Venezuela quake relief
VENEZUELA: The United Nations launched an urgent appeal Wednesday for nearly $300 million toward Venezuela earthquake relief operations after the death toll from the disaster rose to more than 3,600 people. There is huge humanitarian need after one of Latin America’s worst earthquake disasters left»»»
Iranian state TV: A US attack targeted the coastal city of Chabahar - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Sheikh Qassem: We call on the Lebanese government to withdraw from the framework agreement; we will not be drawn into strife, but will not allow anyone to target us, and our voice will remain strong in defense of Lebanon’s sovereignty and human rights - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Officials ‘confident’ buckling New York City high-rise is stable - UPI.com
1 of 3 | Spectators watch as engineers, the New York Police Department and Fire Department of New York work to secure the building at 235 E. 42nd Street as a partial collapse was feared Tuesday. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo July 8 (UPI) -- New York City officials believe they have st»»»
Sheikh Qassem: The framework agreement reached by the Lebanese authorities fully serves Israeli enemy; even “Israel” alone could not have drafted such an agreement without cooperation from the US and Lebanese authorities - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Trump says Ukraine to be allowed to make Patriot missile interceptors
ANKARA: President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that the United States would grant Ukraine a license to manufacture Patriot missile interceptors, a huge boost for Kyiv, which has long sought permission to produce the defensive weapons. “We’re going to give a license to you to make Patriots. That’s»»»
US launches new wave of strikes on Iran
WASHINGTON: The US military said on Wednesday it had launched a new wave of strikes against Iran aimed at reducing Tehran's ability to disrupt shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. US Central Command (CENTCOM), which oversees military operations in the region, said the attacks were intended to lim»»»
US resumes strikes on Iran
US forces have resumed strikes on Iran in order to degrade its ability to project force in the Strait of Hormuz, US Central Command (CENTCOM) announced on Wednesday. Earlier in the day, US President Donald Trump declared that the ceasefire between Washington and Tehran is over. “As far as I’m conce»»»
US resumes strikes against Iran
WASHINGTON: The US military is conducting fresh strikes on Iran, the US Central Command said on Wednesday, hours after President Donald Trump declared that an interim agreement to end the war with Iran was "over." It said the strikes were aimed at degrading Iran's ability to threaten fr»»»
Sheikh Qassem: Hezbollah’s fighters are devoted to martyrdom and religious leadership (Wilayat), presenting the world with an unprecedented model inspired by it - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Sheikh Qassem: The massive crowds in Iran and Iraq reflected unprecedented public support, saying the Islamic Republic is a system of the people, humanity, and vitality - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Rahm Emanuel warns that Israel has become a ‘territorial pariah’ in a blistering speech
TEL AVIV, Israel: Rahm Emanuel, a potential Democratic presidential candidate and longtime defender of Israel, warned Wednesday that the country has become increasingly isolated as its leadership has turned it into a “territorial pariah,” in a speech at Tel Aviv University on Wednesday.Emanuel’s co»»»
Sheikh Qassem: Imam Khamenei never asked anything of us; he gave us everything we requested, just as he did with martyred leader Sayyed Hasan Nasrallah - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Sheikh Naim Qassem addressing Imam Khamenei: Your words are the light of our path, your meetings with us are an inexhaustible source of strength, and your guidance is an enduring beacon of hope - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Sheikh Qassem: Imam Khamenei was a visionary leader and architect of contemporary Islamic civilization who stood firm with courage, resolve, and trust in God - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Iran Not to Answer Vulgarity with Vulgarity, But with Action: FM - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Federal appeals court: Trump’s name stays off Kennedy Center - UPI.com
Scaffolding and tarp cover much of the name of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, DC. A federal appeals court ruled Wednesday that President Donald Trump's name must remain off the building. Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo July 8 (UPI) -- A federal appeals co»»»
Rubio: Trump notifies Congress of plan to delist Syria from SST
Washington, July 8 (SANA) US Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced on Wednesday that President Donald Trump has informed Congress of his intention to remove Syria from the US list of State Sponsors of Terrorism. In a post on X, Rubio described the move as a historic step that would open new oppo»»»
IMF cuts 2026 world growth forecast, flags risks from new Mideast fighting
WASHINGTON, United States — The IMF cut its 2026 global growth projection again Wednesday, flagging "uncertainty and risks" to the economic outlook as fighting reignited in the Middle East.Global economic growth is estimated at 3.0 per cent this year, said the International Monetary Fund, down from»»»
The Debate - Can NATO survive Trump's changes of heart?
These days, every official visit, every summit that involves the President of the United States seems like a mad scramble to keep the leader of the Atlantic Alliance on board. But what if it’s just too late? Last month, leaders left France thanking their lucky stars that Donald Trump hadn’t taken a»»»
Trump says will 'cut off all trade with Spain' over NATO contribution row
US President Donald Trump threatened Wednesday to halt all trade with Spain amid a bitter row over Madrid's defence spending and failure to help Washington with the Iran war. "Spain is a wasted cause. We don't want to do any trade business with Spain anymore," Trump said as he arrived at a NATO sum»»»
France coach Deschamps says Olise’s yellow card appeal fails before World Cup matchup with Morocco
MASSACHUSETTS, USA: France coach Didier Deschamps says that their appeal of star Michael Olise’s controversial World Cup yellow card during their Round of 16 win over Paraguay was denied by FIFA on Wednesday. “There was no change when it comes to Olise’s yellow card. We received FIFA’s decision thi»»»
Public gatherings begin across several Lebanese regions to coincide with the funeral of martyred Imam Sayyed Ali Khamenei, with a speech by Hezbollah’s Sheikh Naim Qassem - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Last woman hanged in Britain gets pardon from King Charles - UPI.com
King Charles III salutes the armed forces after the annual Trooping the Colour in recognition of the King's birthday on June 13. Charles gave a posthumous pardon to Ruth Ellis, who was the last woman hanged in Great Britain. Photo by Hugo Philpott/UPI | License Photo July 8 (UPI) -- King Charles II»»»
United States may allow Ukraine to produce Patriot missiles, Trump says - UPI.com
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and U.S. President Donald Trump pose for a photo in January during their meeting on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum annual meeting in Davos, Switzerland. Trump said Wednesday that the United States will allow Ukraine to produce Patriot interceptors. »»»
Forint takes a hit: Trump's Iran warning and Hungary's budget crisis shake markets
The Hungarian forint suffered a sharp sell-off on Wednesday after a combination of geopolitical tensions and concerns over Hungary’s public finances unsettled investors. The currency weakened significantly against both the euro and the US dollar, reversing part of the strong gains it had made over »»»
Trump says he thinks he will remove Syria from US terrorism sponsor list
ANKARA: US President Donald Trump on Wednesday said he thought he would remove Syria from the United States’ list of designated state sponsors of terrorism. “I think I will,” Trump told reporters in response to a question during a meeting with Syrian President Ahmed Al-Sharaa in Turkiye. The US ha»»»