US records first measles deaths of 2026 as outbreak worsens
Philadelphia: Two unvaccinated Pennsylvania residents have died from measles, the first U.S. deaths this year related to the contagious virus. State health officials announced the deaths Tuesday. They did not reveal any details about the people who died, other than that they lived in Lancaster Coun»»»
China angered over U.S. sanctions against Iran - UPI.com
President Donald J. Trump participates in a welcome ceremony with President Xi Jinping in May. China has lashed out against the administration for its recently announced new sanctions against countries that do business with Iran. File Photo by Daniel Torok/The White House | License Photo Aug. 25 (U»»»
Man accused of forging Supreme Court Justice John Roberts' signature - UPI.com
A man was indicted in Indiana for forging the signature of Supreme Court Chief Justice John G. Roberts to get a judge to drop charges against him. File Pool photo by Win McNamee/UPI | License Photo Aug. 25 (UPI) -- A man is facing federal charges for forging the signature of Supreme Court Chief Jus»»»
Iran offers $10 million to kill Trump's son
Iranian state media has aired a video that appears to threaten the life of Barron Trump, US President Donald Trump's youngest son. Since the start of the war in February, Iranian media have on multiple occasions circulated content threatening the president and family members. The US»»»
Replay: Canada announces countermeasures to new US tariffs
Rewatch as Canadian ministers lay out a series of countermeasures as its trade war with the US deepens after the Trump administration imposed new tariffs on Canadian goods.»»»
CIA director Ratcliffe visits Moscow, US media reports
CIA Director John Ratcliffe visited Russia to attend meetings in Moscow on Tuesday, according to two US media outlets, in what is believed to be Ratcliffe's first known trip to Russia since taking over as US spy chief. The reported visit comes as US-brokered talks aimed at ending the Ukraine war h»»»
Colombia orders raids targeting migrants without legal status - UPI.com
Colombian President Abelardo De la Espriella ordered police and immigration authorities to begin to identify and deport migrants without legal status, Photo by Carlos Ortega/EPA Aug. 25 (UPI) -- Colombian President Abelardo De la Espriella ordered police and immigration authorities to begin to iden»»»
Canada adds new retaliation tariffs on U.S. goods - UPI.com
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and the Canadian government imposed new tariffs agains the United States. File Photo by Shawn Thew/UPI | License Photo Aug. 25 (UPI) -- Canada announced retaliatory tariffs against the United States on Tuesday, matching "dollar for dollar" the tariffs imposed by »»»
Iran is running out of money. Can Trump’s ‘economic D-Day’ force a deal?
Dubai: Six months into the Iran war, Donald Trump may finally have something that has repeatedly eluded him: Real leverage over Tehran. Iran’s oil revenues are being squeezed, its currency has plunged beyond two million rials to the dollar and senior officials are publicly warning that the economy »»»
Iran, Oman say discussed Hormuz temporary corridor, mine-clearing
MUSCAT: Iran and Oman’s foreign ministers on Tuesday said they discussed a framework for a temporary corridor through the Strait of Hormuz and a mine-clearing project in the waterway which both border. The two countries have sought to regulate transit through the Strait of Hormuz, as written in the»»»
Canada hits back at Trump with tariffs of up to 50%
Ottawa: Canada on Tuesday announced counter-tariffs on US goods ranging between 15 per cent and 50 per cent, intensifying the trade war between the historically close allies. Ottawa's retaliation takes effect September 8, a timeframe earlier outlined by Prime Minister Mark Carney after US President»»»
Canada Mirrors US Tariffs With Up to 50% Duties on $20Bln Worth of Imports - Finance Dept.
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - Canada is reciprocating the latest tariffs imposed by the United States with up to 50% duties on CAD$27.6 billion (US$20 billion) worth of American imports, the Canadian Department of Finance said on Tuesday. "Effective September 8, Canada will impose counter-tariffs of 15, 2»»»
China to Resolutely Defend Own Interests Despite US Pressure Over Iran - Foreign Ministry
BEIJING (Sputnik) - China will take all necessary measures to resolutely protect its legitimate interests despite the pressure coming from the United States due to Beijing's support of Tehran, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Lin Jian said on Tuesday. "China will do everything necessary to firmly»»»
2 people die from measles in Pennsylvania - UPI.com
Two people have died in Pennsylvania from the measles. File Photo by Annie Rice/EPA-EFE Aug. 25 (UPI) -- Two people who were not vaccinated against measles died in Pennsylvania after contracting the disease, the state's health department reported. They are the first deaths from measles in the state»»»
Katz: IOF Won’t Withdraw from Syria - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Katz: IOF Won’t Withdraw from Syria 25-08-2026 18:04 PM Israeli Defense Minister Yisrael Katz inspected Israeli occupation forces stationed»»»
South Carolina voters make final choice between Graham, Norman - UPI.com
1 of 2 | Rep. Ralph Norman R-S.C., speaks with other members of the House Budget Committee during a press conference unveiling the House Republican budget at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., on Sept. 19, 2023. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo Aug. 25 (UPI) -- Republican voters in »»»
Trump puts US schools ‘on notice’ over gender policies
US President Donald Trump has warned schools across the country against promoting gender identity and transition, touting his administration’s efforts to purge what he calls “transgender ideology” and “far-left extremism” from classrooms. Speaking at a White House back-to-school event on Monday, Tr»»»
Secret Service aware of Iran video threatening Barron Trump's life - UPI.com
A video threatening the life of Barron Trump and insinuating a $10 million reward was broadcast over the weekend on Iranaian media. File Pool photo by Kevin Lamarque/UPI | License Photo Aug. 25 (UPI) -- The U.S. Secret Service said it is "aware" of a video posted by Iran that threatens the life of »»»
SEC investigating AI-focused hedge fund Situational Awareness - UPI.com
Chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission Paul Atkins speaks during a panel on market-based finance during the 2026 Annual International Monetary Fund Spring Meetings in April. The SEC is now investigating Situational Awareness, an AI-focused hedge fund. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | Lic»»»
Secret Service confirms it is aware of video threatening Barron Trump's life
Washington: The U.S. Secret Service has confirmed it is aware that Iranian state media has aired a video that appears to threaten the life of Barron Trump, President Donald Trump's youngest son. “The U.S. Secret Service is aware of the video and investigates anything that can be perceived as a thre»»»
Trump says executions of Iran protesters must stop
WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump expressed outrage on Tuesday at the mounting number of executions in Iran of people allegedly involved in mass protests earlier this year before the Middle East war began. “The failing Islamic Republic of Iran is not paying large segments of their military, whi»»»
US removes Syria off its list of state sponsors of terrorism
Turkey has welcomed a US decision to remove Syria from its list of state sponsors of terrorism. The move rescinds a decades-old designation which came with severe economic consequences for Damascus. Corresponding s»»»
British PM Andy Burnham eyes U.N. meeting as means to get more missiles for Ukraine - UPI.com
Fresh from his first meeting as British prime minister with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky (L), Andy Burnham said Monday he would use an upcoming meeting of the United Nation's General Assembly to try to get other world leaders share more of their anti-ballistic missile interceptors with Uk»»»
President says Syria ‘shakes off’ past with removal from US terror list
DAMASCUS: Syrian President Ahmed Al-Sharaa hailed on Tuesday the United States’ removal of his country from the state sponsors of terror list, a major sanctions relief step for a country aiming to boost post-war reconstruction. “Today, Syria shakes off a dark stain and tears away a painful chapter »»»
UAE: US move on Syria could open doors to investment and growth
Abu Dhabi: The UAE has welcomed a decision by the United States to remove Syria from its list of state sponsors of terrorism, stressing that the move is a positive step that supports the country’s stability and prosperity. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed appreciation for t»»»
Mystery US military plane lands in Moscow, Kremlin says it knows nothing
Moscow: A US military transport aircraft made an unusual flight into Moscow on Tuesday, triggering speculation over its mission at a time when Washington-Moscow diplomacy over Ukraine has largely stalled. The US Air Force C-17 Globemaster III landed at Moscow’s Vnukovo airport after flying directly»»»
Qatar highlights diplomatic efforts, economic strength and Strait of Hormuz navigation
Doha, Qatar: Advisor to the Prime Minister and Official Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Dr Majed bin Mohammed Al-Ansari held a weekly media briefing on Tuesday, August 25, highlighting Qatar’s diplomatic efforts to promote a return to negotiations between the United States and Iran»»»
US-Iran war: What UAE residents need to know this evening, August 25
Dubai: The US-Iran war entered another tense phase on Tuesday, with Washington stepping up economic pressure on Tehran, fresh threats to shipping around the Strait of Hormuz and some UAE flights continuing to face cancellations and delays. For UAE residents, the immediate impact ranges from changin»»»
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi receives Omani counterpart Sayyid Badr bin Hamad Al Busaidi during his visit to Tehran - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi receives Omani counterpart Sayyid Badr bin Hamad Al Busaidi during his visit to Tehran 25-08-2026 1»»»
Netanyahu claims Iran ‘tried to murder one of my sons’
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has claimed that Iran attempted to assassinate one of his sons, making the explosive allegation without saying which of his children was targeted, when the supposed plot took place, or how close it came to being carried out. The bombshell came almost in pas»»»
Trump’s ‘economic D-Day’ to strangle Iran’s economy: But first he must take on China
Dubai: Donald Trump has declared an “economic D-Day” designed to choke off Iran’s remaining financial lifelines. Less than 24 hours later, however, the biggest obstacle to his new strategy is becoming clear: China. Iran says its current oil exports have collapsed under the US blockade, but China re»»»
Trump’s Intelligence Chief Warned Him against Iran War: Report
Tulsi Gabbard, the former US director of national intelligence, warned US President Donald Trump against the war on Iran, days before its eruption on February 28, The Wall Street Journal reported. “Days before going to war with Iran in February, President Trump summoned his intelligence chief to th»»»
Israeli High Court questions Knesset’s approval of funds for Haredi schools, settlements during recess - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Could Syria become the unlikely bridge between Israel and Turkiye?
LONDON: Israeli attacks on post-Assad Syria are nothing new. But when Israeli jets bombed a Syrian airbase last week, even Washington sat up and took notice — and issued a strongly worded, and very public, reprimand. Despite repeated reassurances from Damascus that Syria poses no threat to Israel, »»»
How the French language became a sticking point in the US-Canada trade war
The US-Canada trade dispute is not only about tariffs but unacceptable "threats" from Washington on the status of the French language, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said. Washington reportedly wants concessions on Quebec's rules for appliances and instruction manuals, as well as its law promo»»»
What to know about Trump's tariffs on Canada and the escalating trade war
Canada plans to respond to US President Donald Trump's new tariffs on Tuesday, as the once close neighbouring allies spiral into a trade war. Ottawa and Washington failed to reach a deal on Friday to avert new 50 percent US tariffs on select Canadian goods after weeks of talks. Canada will announce»»»
South Korea, U.S. top diplomats agree to coordinate on North Korea - UPI.com
South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Hyun (L) and U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke Monday about issues including North Korea. In this photo, the two diplomats shake hands before talks at the State Department in February. File Pool Photo by Yonhap/EPA SEOUL, Aug. 25 (UPI) -- South Korean Forei»»»
Darline Graham is no Lindsey, and it’s probably a good thing for America
Appointing Darline Graham to simply finish her brother Lindsey’s Senate term was one thing, but having her run for the next term, with Donald Trump’s support, is simply bonkers. Or does Trump know something we don’t? Darline’s political inexperience was on full display during last week’s debate aga»»»
Canada threatens to cut electricity to US
Ontario Premier Doug Ford has threatened to cut electricity and critical minerals to the US if President Donald Trump continues to escalate his trade war with Canada, drawing an angry response from Trump. The exchange came hours after Trump announced that tariffs on Canadian cars, trucks, auto part»»»
Pakistan Reports “Significant Progress” in Tehran Talks on US-Iran War - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Israeli drone activity reported over Baalbek and Western Bekaa: Al-Manar correspondents - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Trump’s $103,265 H-1B fee: What it means for Indians
For an Indian engineer graduating from an American university, or a technology company hoping to hire one, the pathway to an H-1B visa could soon come with a startling new price tag: $103,265. The Trump administration has proposed charging US employers that amount for every new H-1B petition subjec»»»
Al-Manar correspondent in southern Lebanon reports Israeli demolition operation in Mais Al-Jabal in Marjeyoun district - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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School is almost back in the UAE: Is your child worried — or are you? 7 ways to ease the transition for both
The countdown to the first day of school has a way of turning into a full-scale operation: Earlier bedtimes, tighter screen limits, freshly organised bags, a push for independent mornings, and a mental checklist of how children 'should' behave once term starts. The trouble is, trying to get everyth»»»
Syria 'shakes off dark stain' with removal from US terror list: President
Damascus: Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa hailed early on Tuesday the United States' removal of his country from the state sponsors of terror list, a major sanctions relief step. "Today, Syria shakes off a dark stain and tears away a painful chapter of its past to embark on a path of development, »»»
Jeffries vows to hold Trump "cartel" accountable after Kushner meeting - UPI.com
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-NY, said Monday that if Democrats regain the House in November, they will hold President Donald Trump, his family and others accountable for alleged corruption and other violations if. File Photo by Daniel Heuer/UPI | License Photo Aug. 25 (UPI) -- House Min»»»
3 killed, 3 injured in Russia-Ukraine overnight strikes - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Al-Manar correspondent in southern Lebanon reports Israeli artillery targeting the town of Zibqine in Tyre district - 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 in southern Lebanon reports Israeli artillery targeting the town of Zibqine in Tyre district 25-08-2026 09:55 AM Lat»»»
Israeli occupation forces carry out demolition operation in the town of Zawtar Al-Sharqiya in Nabatieh district: Al-Manar reporter in southern Lebanon - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Al-Manar correspondent: The Israeli occupation army blew up a house on the outskirts of the town of Haris at dawn - 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: The Israeli occupation army blew up a house on the outskirts of the town of Haris at dawn 25-08-2026 09:13 AM Lates»»»