Trump, Hegseth attend dignified transfer for soldiers killed in Iran war - UPI.com
1 of 5 | A U.S. Army team carries the transfer case containing the remains of Army Staff Sgt. Emmanuel Swinton during a dignified transfer Wednesday at Dover Air Force Base in Dover, Del. Swinton, who was killed during a controlled detonation of an Iranian drone in Iraq, will receive a Bronze Star,»»»
Al-Manar correspondent: Israeli artillery shelling targeted the Iskenderun area on the outskirts of Al-Bayyada - 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: Israeli artillery shelling targeted the Iskenderun area on the outskirts of Al-Bayyada 22-07-2026 18:27 PM Latest N»»»
Oil prices surge on Mideast war, stock markets diverge
LONDON — World oil prices soared Wednesday, with the benchmark international contract Brent North Sea crude surpassing $95 for the first time in nearly six weeks as the United States and Iran carried out more strikes.Crude futures went on to give up some of the gains but still banked gains of about»»»
Hegseth grilled over Iran war in Senate
Democrats grilled US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth over the Iran War during his testimony before the US Senate as the White House requested additional funding for operations in the Middle East. The US and Iran resumed regular exchanges of strikes earlier this month, with both sides saying the truce»»»
Reported US Push Against Chinese AI Reflects Anxiety Over Eroding Its Tech Supremacy - Experts
The Trump administration is showing signs that it could move to ban cutting-edge Chinese artificial intelligence (AI) models, as the emergence of China's open-source Kimi K3 model has revived earlier efforts, US media outlet Axios reported on Monday local time. Chinese experts said that the reporte»»»
Trump to tout child investment accounts in Georgia speech - UPI.com
President Donald Trump appears at the West Wing Portico of the White House in Washington, D.C., on Tuesday. On Wednesday, he was expected to travel to Georgia where he will give a speech on Trump Accounts. Photo by Aaron Schwartz/UPI | License Photo July 22 (UPI) -- President Donald Trump on Wednes»»»
Donald Trump to announce US-Saudi nuclear deal to allow fuel enrichment
The New York Times is reporting that the Trump administration plans to announce that it has reached a broad nuclear agreement with Saudi Arabia which could lead to the country enriching its own fuel for nuclear reactors.What do we know about the deal and what will this mean for the region? Details »»»
US to announce landmark deal allowing Saudis to enrich nuclear fuel, reports say
The US on Wednesday is set to announce a deal with Saudi Arabia that would allow the oil-rich Gulf nation to enrich uranium, according to US media reports. Riyadh has long asserted its right to a civilian nuclear programme, but Israel and several policy experts warn that it could spark a nuclear pr»»»
Berri on Washington Summit: Its success is measured by the ceasefire and Israeli withdrawal
BEIRUT: Lebanese Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri stressed on Wednesday that following the Washington summit between US President Donald Trump and Lebanese President Joseph Aoun, the focus must now be on “results on the ground, not just the appearance of the meeting.” In remarks to Asharq Al-Awsat, B»»»
China to open Afghanistan border after nearly a century? Iran to bomb “Trump” route? “Cargo corridor” journalism is where it’s at nowadays
“Cargo corridor” journalism might have seemed a dull proposition to most reporters just a few years ago, but when it comes to geographies including the Middle East, Turkey, the Caucasus and Central and South Asia, it is by now a big thing among many news outlets. First-came the full-scale invasion »»»
Trump approves nuclear deal with Saudi Arabia - UPI.com
President Donald Trump has reached an agreement with Saudi Arabia on Wednesday that will involve the United States supporting the creation of a Saudi nuclear power program. File Photo by Nathan Howard/UPI | License Photo July 22 (UPI) -- President Donald Trump has reached an agreement with Saudi Ar»»»
The AI alliance rewriting Washington’s Gulf strategy
The Gulf’s importance in US calculations is no longer measured only in barrels of oil, shipping lanes, and military bases. With the rise of artificial intelligence, the states of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) are emerging as partners in the physical infrastructure underpinning one of the most »»»
Trump attends return of US soldiers killed in Iran war
DOVER AIR FORCE BASE, Delaware: US President Donald Trump attended a ceremony for four US service members who returned to American soil in flag-draped caskets on Wednesday after being killed in Iranian attacks in the Middle East. The ceremony, known as a “dignified transfer” of the bodies, comes am»»»
Mamdani says New York City can't arrest Netanyahu for war crimes but federal government should
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani said Tuesday that his administration did not have the legal authority to arrest Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as he had planned, and called on US federal authorities to do so. The Democratic mayor had said earlier this month that he was exploring the l»»»
Trump to announce landmark nuclear deal with Saudi Arabia
According to US media, the Trump administration is expected to announce a nuclear deal with Saudi Arabia later this Wednesday. While the White House claims the nuclear deal will bring billions to American companies and pave the way for Saudis to have a civilian nuclear program and nuclear power, cr»»»
Killer illegal immigrant sues Trump for $75 mn and US citizenship
A Mexican national serving a decades-long prison sentence for murdering a Michigan woman has filed a federal lawsuit against US President Donald Trump, seeking $75 million in damages, a public apology, and American citizenship after claiming his case was exploited for political gain. Brandon Ortiz-»»»
Trump threatens Iran bridges, power as payback for Hormuz attacks
TEHRAN: US President Donald Trump threatened Wednesday to knock out one Iranian bridge or power plant in return for each attack on shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, warning he was “not finished” with a war that has already cost Washington $37.5 billion. Fighting over the strait led to the collapse »»»
Cuba's population slide continued in 2025 to 9.4 mn
Havana: Cuba's population fell in 2025, official statistics show, extending a downward streak as the country faces an unprecedented wave of migration. The communist island is reeling from its worst economic crisis in decades -- one made worse by a fuel blockade and sanctions imposed by US President»»»
Microsoft invests $60 million to AI in Energy Department program - UPI.com
Microsoft has announced that it is investing $60 million to advance AI for the Department of Energy’s Genesis Mission on Wednesday. File Photo by James Atoa/UPI | License Photo July 22 (UPI) -- Microsoft has announced that it is investing $60 million to advance AI for the Department of Energy's Gen»»»
Cuba’s population slide continued in 2025 to 9.4 mn
HAVANA: Cuba’s population fell in 2025, official statistics show, extending a downward streak as the country faces an unprecedented wave of migration. The communist island is reeling from its worst economic crisis in decades — one made worse by a fuel blockade and sanctions imposed by US President »»»
HHS to cut more than $1 billion from Minnesota, California Medicaid - UPI.com
Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr. stands during a press conference about withholding Medicaid funds from Minnesota and California Tuesday. Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo July 21 (UPI) -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services said Tuesday it is withhol»»»
flynas orders 25 Airbus A330neo and A321neo aircraft, lifting firm commitments to 235
Dubai: Saudi travellers could gain access to more domestic, regional and long-haul services as flynas adds 25 Airbus aircraft to support the expansion of its six operating bases across the Kingdom. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The low-cost airline has agreed to acqu»»»
OpenAI bots went rogue during test, hacked another AI firm unprompted - UPI.com
AI agents being tested in an OpenAI lab went rogue, launching an "unprecedented" hacking attack targeting a database of AI models run by a startup in New York. File photo by Adam Vaughan/EPA July 22 (UPI) -- OpenAI said two of its AI bots launched an "unprecedented" attack, hacking into a startup's»»»
House passes bill to fund the government through midterm elections - UPI.com
Speaker of the House Mike Johnson, R-La., pushed through a continuing resolution to keep the government funded through December. Most Democrats opposed it. Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo July 22 (UPI) -- House Republicans pushed through a spending bill that would fund the government throu»»»
Fujairah to add two major cargo ports under 50-year DP World deal
Dubai: Fujairah is set to expand its cargo and container handling capacity through two new multipurpose ports developed under a 50-year concession agreement between DP World and the Fujairah Ports Authority. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The agreement covers the deve»»»
Trump Says US Will Destroy Bridge or Power Plant in Iran for Each Attack on Ship in Hormuz
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - US President Donald Trump threatened on Wednesday to destroy one bridge or power plant in Iran, including in Tehran, every time the Islamic Republic strikes a vessel in the Strait of Hormuz. "From this point forward, any time the Islamic Republic of Iran shoots at a ship in t»»»
Commercial Bank of Dubai H1 2026 profit rises to Dh1.72 billion as loans exceed Dh100 billion
Dubai: Commercial Bank of Dubai’s net loan book crossed Dh100 billion during the first half of 2026 as lending growth and higher non-funded income helped lift profit despite weaker net interest income. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.Net loans and advances reached Dh10»»»
UAB quarterly profit surges 68% on stronger lending and deposits
Dubai: United Arab Bank reported a net profit of Dh201 million for the first half of 2026, supported by higher income and double-digit growth across lending, investments and customer deposits. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.Second-quarter profit reached Dh126 million,»»»
Oil prices jump 4% as Rubio says Iran ‘not serious’ about talks, CNBC reports - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Oil prices jump 4% as Rubio says Iran ‘not serious’ about talks, CNBC reports 22-07-2026 13:36 PM Latest News Urgent News Advanced Iranian »»»
Berri: Trump understands me better than some Lebanese
Speaker Nabih Berri has stressed that what matters now, after the summit between U.S. President Donald Trump and President Joseph Aoun in Washington, are “the results on the ground, not just the form of the agreement.” “The real test after this meeting is the consolidation of the ceasefire and the »»»
Trump hits Canada with 50% tariffs in major trade escalation
Phil GayleDonald Trump plans new 50% tariffs on Canadian imports, despite the existing US-Mexico-Canada trade agreement. https://p.dw.com/p/5HZDlAdvertisementUS President Donald Trump has announced new 50% tariffs on nearly $20 billion worth of Canadian imports, despite the existing US-Mexico-Canad»»»
UAE residents’ update: US tightens Iran blockade, oil tops $95, strikes enter 11th night
The United States has stepped up its naval blockade of Iran, redirecting eight commercial vessels and disabling another ship as its military campaign entered an 11th consecutive night. The escalating conflict is increasing pressure on shipping routes, energy markets, and regional air travel. Brent »»»
Deaths, resignations in Congress test narrow majority - UPI.com
1 of 5 | Newly sworn-in Sen. Darline Graham Nordone, the sister of late Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., participates in a ceremonial swearing in ceremony with Senate President Pro Tempore Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, and her husband, Larry Nordone, in the Old Senate Chamber at the U.S. Capitol in Washingto»»»
Houthi threat puts another global shipping route at risk
Cairo: A declared blockade of Saudi Arabia by Yemen’s Houthi rebels has the potential to widen the Iran war and further disrupt global oil supplies and international trade. The rebels say they have closed the Bab El Mandeb Strait to Saudi-linked shipping in retaliation for the kingdom’s blockade on»»»
Flying soon? These international airlines extend suspensions to Middle East destinations
Dubai: Travellers with bookings to and from Dubai and other Middle East cities are facing longer disruptions after several international airlines extended route suspensions into August, September and October. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.Some carriers have also redu»»»
Rubio says Syria must tackle internal challenges, not fight Hezbollah
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Wednesday dismissed the possibility of a Syrian military intervention against Hezbollah in Lebanon, a scenario that President Donald Trump has repeatedly floated in recent months. “Well, the Syrian authorities are not big fans of Hezbollah, but what we’ve enco»»»
China to open Afghanistan border after nearly a century? Iran to bomb “Trump” route? “Cargo corridor” journalism is where it’s at nowadays
“Cargo corridor” journalism might have seemed a dull proposition to most reporters just a few years ago, but when it comes to geographies including the Middle East, Turkey, the Caucasus and Central and South Asia, it is by now a big thing among many news outlets. First-came the full-scale invasion »»»
China to open Afghanistan border after nearly a century? Iran to bomb “Trump” route? “Cargo corridor” journalism is where it’s at nowadays
“Cargo corridor” journalism might have seemed a dull proposition to most reporters just a few years ago, but when it comes to geographies including the Middle East, Turkey, the Caucasus and Central and South Asia, it is by now a big thing among many news outlets. First-came the full-scale invasion »»»
Advanced Iranian Missile Capacity Poses ‘Problem’ for US: CBS Report - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Advanced Iranian Missile Capacity Poses ‘Problem’ for US: CBS Report 22-07-2026 14:54 PM An image taken from video aired on July 21, 2026, »»»
Speaker Berri Comments on Washington Summit: The Key is Ceasefire and Israeli Withdrawal from South Lebanon - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Speaker Berri Comments on Washington Summit: The Key is Ceasefire and Israeli Withdrawal from South Lebanon 22-07-2026 14:47 PM Lebanese Sp»»»
Iran denies existence of nuclear facility at Kolang mountain
TEHRAN: Iran again denied the existence of any secret nuclear complex at Kolang mountain on Wednesday, after US President Donald Trump threatened to strike the site in the center of the country. “Washington’s obsessive focus on Kolang Kouh where no nuclear activity is taking place is nothing more t»»»
Oil prices surge on Mideast war, stock markets diverge
World oil prices soared Wednesday, with the benchmark international contract Brent North Sea crude surpassing $95 for the first time in nearly six weeks as the United States and Iran carried out more strikes. Crude futures went on to give up some of the gains but still banked gains of about 3.5 per»»»
US Threats Against Iran's Nuclear Facilities Violate Int'l Law - Iranian Foreign Ministry
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Statements from the US that it might bomb Iran's nuclear facilities violate international law, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmail Baghaei said on Wednesday. "The repeated US attacks and threats against Iran’s peaceful nuclear facilities not only constitute a flagrant viola»»»
Lebanese President Outlines Conditions for Hezbollah Disarmament
BEIRUT (Sputnik) - The disarmament of Lebanese movement Hezbollah will only be possible once Israeli troops withdraw, the Lebanese army is fully in control and a state-run reconstruction program begins, Lebanese President Joseph Aoun said. "Hezbollah can be disarmed if we are honest about what it t»»»
Middle East live: PM Salam says Lebanon is working on ‘complete Israeli withdrawal’ from the south – Ya Libnan
Share: In this photo released by the Lebanese Government press office, Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam raises a Lebanese flag during a visit to the southern village of Zawtar Al Gharbieh on July 22, 2026. © Lebanese Government press office via AP Beirut is working towards a “complete Israeli wi»»»
Middle East live: Beirut working for 'complete Israeli withdrawal' from south, Lebanon PM says
Beirut is working towards a "complete Israeli withdrawal" from areas it occupies, Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam said on Wednesday on a visit to a village where Lebanon's army recently deployed. Earlier, the US military launched an 11th straight night of strikes on Iran, with President Donald »»»
US eyes strikes on Iran's Pickaxe Mountain, believed to be an enrichment site
Donald Trump has said that Pickaxe Mountain in Iran could be bombed imminently by the US. The fortified site, buried deep underground, is believed to be an enrichment facility. Story by Ellen Gainsford.»»»
Russia’s Lavrov says will meet Rubio on Thursday in Manila
MOSCOW: Russia’s Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said he will meet US Secretary of State Marco Rubio in Manila on Thursday for talks set to focus on the wars in Ukraine and the Middle East. “The meeting will be useful in any case. It’s good to ask questions and get answers,” Lavrov told reporters on»»»
Dubai CommerCity launches digital commerce startup incubation programme
Dubai: Digital commerce founders seeking to enter or expand in Dubai will be able to apply for a new incubation programme offering mentorship, corporate pilot opportunities and access to potential investors. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.Dubai CommerCity has partnere»»»
If US Sets Dirty Feet on Iran’s Soil, We Will Fight It with All Our Might: Commander - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe If US Sets Dirty Feet on Iran’s Soil, We Will Fight It with All Our Might: Commander 22-07-2026 13:33 PM The Commander of the Iranian Army,»»»