US-Iran conflict: What UAE residents need to know today — September 21
Trump says he is 'open' to meeting Pezeshkian as Houthis escalate attacks on Saudi Arabia The US-Iran conflict is entering another tense phase as President Donald Trump says he is "open" to meeting Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian during the UN General Assembly in New York, while Iran maintains »»»
US warns of rapid escalation in Middle East war
Washington urges Americans to rethink travel as Yemen conflict intensifies The United States warned that fighting between Saudi Arabia and the Iran-backed Houthis could "escalate rapidly" after a missile attack targeted Riyadh for the first time since the Yemen conflict resumed. US President Donald»»»
Macron, Carney hail new chapter in France-Canada ties at symbolic archipelago meeting
French President Emmanuel Macron and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on Sunday called for stronger bilateral ties in the face of new global threats at a meeting on Saint Pierre and Miquelon, a French territory off Canada's Newfoundland. The first-ever visit by a Canadian leader to the North A»»»
The Cardiff Agreement: Is the United Kingdom moving closer to breakup?
“The era of Westminster is coming to an end!” the nationalist leaders of Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland declared this week. John Swinney, Rhun ap Iorwerth, and Michelle O’Neill gathered in Cardiff to sign an agreement asserting their nations’ right to self-determination, as they called on Lo»»»
Trump says 'open' to meeting with Iran President Pezeshkian
The encounter would come at a striking moment as Iran military warns US against new attack US President Donald Trump has signalled he is open to meeting Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian in New York this week, even as Washington weighs its next military move and Tehran presents conditions for end»»»
US warns of rapid escalation in Middle East war
Washington urges Americans to rethink travel as Yemen conflict intensifies The United States warned that fighting between Saudi Arabia and the Iran-backed Houthis could "escalate rapidly" after a missile attack targeted Riyadh for the first time since the Yemen conflict resumed. US President Donald»»»
Cuba’s power grid collapses, leaving millions without electricity
Cuba has suffered another nationwide blackout, leaving millions without electricity amid severe fuel shortages and US restrictions on oil supplies. It is at least the sixth major outage the island has experienced since the start of the year. Under a US embargo for decades, Cuba has faced worsening »»»
Zelensky’s endgame, Houthi dominance, German decline: RT stories that shaped the week
Zelensky’s state of corruption devours itself READ MORE: Ukraine is running out of money again – and the EU is asking questions In what’s become a recurring moment in Ukraine, another one of Vladimir Zelensky’s top officials fled the country this week amid a metastasizing corruption scandal. Prosec»»»
Al-Sisi urges comprehensive deal to end Iran crisis in talks with CIA chief
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi called for a comprehensive agreement to end the crisis involving Iran, restore regional stability and safeguard freedom of international navigation during talks with CIA Director John Ratcliffe that also covered Gaza, Sudan, Somalia and security cooperation b»»»
Top US, Chinese economic officials meet ahead of Trump-Xi summit
New York: US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng began talks Sunday, as they set the stage for possible agreements on trade, AI and other issues before a summit of the countries' top leaders. The talks, which also include President Donald Trump's top trade official J»»»
Rising US gas prices fuel voter frustration as Trump defends cost of Iran war
Washington, Sept. 20 (SANA) Rising gasoline prices are putting additional pressure on US households ahead of November’s midterm elections, with voters across the political spectrum expressing concern about higher fuel costs as President Donald Trump defends the economic impact of the war with Iran.»»»
US overreliance on AI contributed to deadly Iran school strike, Bloomberg says
Heavy reliance on AI, staff cuts, and rushed targeting procedures contributed to a US missile strike on an Iranian girls’ school in Minab, Bloomberg reported on Friday, citing officials involved in a Pentagon investigation. On February 28, two Tomahawk missiles hit the Shajarah Tayyebeh Elementary »»»
Trump Proposes Converting Triumphal Arch in DC Into Military Complex
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - US President Donald Trump proposed on Sunday converting the planned Triumphal Arch in Washington, DC into a military complex capable of housing drones and snipers. "At the strong request of the United States Military, and for National Security purposes, I have agreed to convert t»»»
UAE residents’ update: US travel alert, Iran ceasefire terms, Saudi missile interception and flight updates
US issues travel warning as Saudi intercepts missile and Iran hardens Hormuz stance Tensions across the Middle East remained high on Sunday after Saudi Arabia reported intercepting a Houthi ballistic missile targeting Riyadh. The developments prompted a fresh US travel warning, while Iran maintaine»»»
Khatam al-Anbiya Warns US, Regional Allies: Any Aggression Against Iran Will Trigger ‘Sustained, Effective and Painful’ Attacks - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Al-Manar correspondent in South Lebanon: Israeli artillery fire on Yohmor al-Shaqif - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Israeli media: Army Radio: An Israeli critically injured in a shooting operation near Neve Tzuf in the West Bank - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Emboldened Houthis advance in Yemen, widen attacks on Saudi Arabia: What can stop them?
Air power has repeatedly failed to defeat the group, while a ground war carries huge risks Dubai: Years of bombing by some of the world’s most powerful militaries have failed to defeat Yemen’s Houthis. Now the Iran-backed militant group is advancing again, seizing strategic territory along the Red »»»
CNN, MS NOW, Politico reporters blocked from White House after Trump ban
White House correspondents for CNN, MS NOW and Politico on Saturday were blocked from entering the US president's office and residence a day after President Donald Trump announced he was banning the three media outlets for what he called "fake news" coverage. News organisations and press freedom gr»»»
Three media outlets barred from the White House over 'fake news'
Donald Trump has suggested that more news outlets may be barred from the White House after he announced he was banning Politico, CNN and MS NOW. On Saturday, all three outlets said that the White House confiscated their teams' press passes; they have also hinted at legal action. The ban has come un»»»
US and Denmark reach Greenland security deal
The US and Denmark have announced a deal on Greenland's security, resolving a diplomatic dispute sparked by President Donald Trump when he threatened to seize the semi-autonomous territory. The exact terms of the deal remain uncertain but it seems Denmark will maintain its sovereignty while the US »»»
Iran sends conditions for peace talks to US
Iran has conveyed its peace terms to the US through Qatari mediators, the country’s top security official, Mohsen Rezaei, has said, arguing that it is in America’s interests to accept them. The 60-day period provided under the US-Iranian memorandum of understanding to negotiate a settlement expired»»»
China vows ‘necessary measures’ over new US sanctions against Russia
China has condemned the latest expansion of US sanctions against Russia, including potential tariffs of up to 100% on major buyers of Russian energy, vowing to take “all necessary measures” to safeguard its national interests. US President Donald Trump signed the sweeping legislation on Friday. Amo»»»
Israeli Aggression Continue Across 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 Israeli Aggression Continue Across Southern Lebanon 20-09-2026 11:33 AM Artillery shelling, detonations, and machine-gun fire reported in m»»»
US issues Middle East security alerts over Houthi-Saudi tensions
The US has issued security alerts for its citizens across the Middle East, warning of further escalation between Saudi Arabia and Yemen’s Iranian-backed Houthi rebels. The notices cover Israel, Lebanon, Jordan, Iraq, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Bahrain, Qatar, the UAE, and Oman. “Americans currently in t»»»
US fears wider Middle East escalation after Houthis attack Riyadh
The United States warned Saturday that fighting between Saudi Arabia and Iran-backed Houthi forces could “escalate rapidly” after a missile attack targeted Riyadh for the first time since the Yemen conflict resumed. The attack prompted US President Donald Trump to cut short a weekend at a secluded »»»
Trump says he will form new ‘AI Force,’ continues to call AI fears a ‘hoax’
Washington, Sept. 20 (SANA) U.S. President Donald Trump said Saturday he would form a new “AI Force” and appoint an artificial intelligence czar as he continued to defend the rapidly developing technology amid growing calls for stronger safeguards. Trump compared the proposed AI Force to the Space »»»
Iran Sets Seven Conditions for US to Escape ‘War Quagmire: Rezaei
Tehran demands end to hostilities on all fronts, release of frozen funds, and lifting of naval blockade as prerequisites for renewed talks Iran’s top security official has announced that the Islamic Republic has conveyed seven conditions to the United States for the resumption of negotiations, warn»»»
AI 'warning shots' focus Beijing on national security risks
Beijing: While AI researchers in the United States fret over out-of-control superintelligence wiping out humanity, Chinese policymakers have until now been more focused on immediate risks, from deepfakes to child safety. But the alarming hacking ability of top artifical intelligence models is leadi»»»
Voting begins in German elections threatening fresh defeat to Chancellor Merz
Germans began voting Sunday in two closely watched state elections that could deliver fresh gains for the far right and far left, piling pressure on Chancellor Friedrich Merz as he struggles with low approval ratings and tensions within his governing coalition. Germans began voting Sunday in two st»»»
US fears rapid escalation in Mideast after Houthis attack Riyadh
Missile strike on Riyadh raises fears of fast-moving regional escalation Riyadh: The United States warned Saturday that hostilities between Saudi Arabia and Iran-backed Houthis could "escalate rapidly" after a missile attack targeted Riyadh for the first time since the Yemen conflict resumed. US Pr»»»
Israeli occupation forces carry out widespread detentions of local Palestinian citizens in the village of Al-Mughayir, northeast of Ramallah - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Spotlight - Greenland Deal: Greenland: A Trump Win or Danish Masterclass?
Is there a resolution on Greenland? President Trump’s pressure campaign began in December 2024, right after he won re-election, when he began talking about the need for U.S. ownership and control of the semi-autonomous Danish territory. “It was absolutely necessary,” he said. By early 2025, in his »»»
Trump to Return to White House From Country Retreat Earlier Than Planned - Press Pool
US President Donald Trump has decided to change his plans and return to the White House from his country retreat at Camp David on Saturday rather than Sunday. "The White House has updated President Trump’s schedule. He’s now set to return to the White House this evening from Camp David," reporters »»»
AI 'warning shots' focus Beijing on national security risks
AI agents acting without oversight 'would rank very high' among Beijing's biggest concerns Beijing: While AI researchers in the United States fret over out-of-control superintelligence wiping out humanity, Chinese policymakers have until now been more focused on immediate risks, from deepfakes to c»»»
Iran sends US 7 conditions for talks, awaits Trump response
Qatar conveys Tehran’s terms as Iran separately outlines three demands to end the war Dubai: Dubai: Iran has conveyed seven conditions to Washington for the start of negotiations, its top security official said on Saturday, opening a potential diplomatic path even as President Donald Trump weighs w»»»
Houthis target Riyadh for first time in latest escalation: Why attacks are raising alarm as US stays out
US holds back as fighting spreads and pressure mounts across two vital shipping routes Dubai: The widening Houthi conflict entered a more dangerous phase on Saturday after the Iran-backed group targeted Riyadh with a ballistic missile, bringing the confrontation directly to the Saudi capital even a»»»
French outpost off Canada in the spotlight as Macron hosts Carney on symbolic visit
President Emmanuel Macron embarked Saturday on a symbolic visit to Saint Pierre and Miquelon, a French territory off Canada's Newfoundland, where he hosts Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney. The first-ever visit by a Canadian prime minister to the French archipelago in the North Atlantic»»»
Smoke, flames seen near Riyadh airport, ‘major’ flight disruptions reported
A plume of smoke and flames rose near Riyadh's main international airport on Saturday and residents reported hearing loud booms hours after Saudi authorities issued the first alert for the country's capital since the latest escalation with Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi rebels. An Aramco fuel tank near»»»
Denmark hails Greenland deal with Trump respecting ‘red lines’
Denmark on Saturday welcomed a deal announced by President Donald Trump that bolsters the US military presence in Greenland and limits its adversaries from investing or having a military presence on the Arctic territory. Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen said the deal respects the "red lines"»»»
Iran is Still Committed to Nuclear Doctrine, but We Do Not Know What Will Happen in the Future: Top Security Official - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Yemeni Ballistic Missiles Strike Riyadh - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Yemeni Ballistic Missiles Strike Riyadh 19-09-2026 20:11 PM Yemeni Armed Forces Spokesman Brigadier General Yahya Saree in an image from ar»»»
Israeli air raid targets Bani Hayyan town, South Lebanon: Al-Manar reporter - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Rising tensions between Europe and US over tech tax
London, Sept. 19 (SANA) EU Tax Commissioner Wopke Hoekstra ruled out the immediate adoption of a unified tax on major technology companies such as Amazon, Google, and Meta, stressing the need to exhaust all avenues toward a global solution before considering a unilateral European move. In remarks t»»»
Trump claims son repaid Russian oligarch who funded wedding festivities
US President Donald Trump said Friday that his eldest son had repaid a Kremlin-linked Russian businessman who funded two days of lavish wedding celebrations in the Bahamas, after the gift raised questions over foreign influence and ethics. US President Donald Trump said Friday that his eldest son h»»»
CENTCOM puts Iran war cost at $43.6 billion
The war with Iran has cost the US $43.6 billion, with nearly two-thirds of the bill going toward replenishing depleted munitions stockpiles, according to US Central Command (CENTCOM) figures sent to lawmakers and shared with the media on Friday. The estimate covers costs through September 3. The Pe»»»
US President signs bill authorizing new sanctions on Russia
Washington: President of the United States, Donald Trump has signed a bill authorizing imposing new sanctions on Russia over the war in Ukraine. Approved by the US Congress this week, the legislation targets Russia's energy and defense sectors, senior individuals and officials, as well as what is k»»»
Al-Manar reporter: Zionist artillery targets Zibqin Valley, South Lebanon - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Israeli enemy carries out a new bombing in Mais Al-Jabal 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 enemy carries out a new bombing in Mais Al-Jabal town, South Lebanon: Al-Manar reporter 19-09-2026 16:16 PM Latest News Urgent News»»»
Israeli Army Radio: Two Israeli soldiers were wounded today after an engineering vehicle ran over a Hezbollah explosive device inside the security zone in Lebanon - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Israeli Army Radio: Two Israeli soldiers were wounded today after an engineering vehicle ran over a Hezbollah explosive device inside the s»»»