iPhone maker Foxconn to anchor tech city in the Philippines: Pax Silica
Manila: Taiwan’s Foxconn, the world’s largest contract electronics manufacturer and a key Apple supplier, is poised to anchor a landmark US-backed tech cluster project in the Philippines, signaling deepening integration of the country into secure Western supply chains. Get updated faster and for FR»»»
Trump administration sues Maryland over sanctuary policies - UPI.com
The Justice Department under acting Attorney General Todd Blanche filed a lawsuit Thursday challenging Maryland's so-called sanctuary policies. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo July 10 (UPI) -- The Justice Department filed a lawsuit against Maryland on Thursday challenging the state's »»»
Speculation mounts over rare public appearance of Mojtaba to lead condolence prayers for late Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's funeral
Tehran: A condolence ceremony will be held on Saturday following the passing of the late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who lost his life during military strikes on February 28, according to a report by Iran's semi-official Tasnim News Agency. The news agency reported that the ceremony will»»»
8 men indicted in planned drone and sniper attack on Trump UFC cage-fighting show
COLUMBUS, Ohio: Eight men were indicted on murder and terrorism conspiracy charges Thursday for their alleged roles in a thwarted drone and sniper attack on the UFC cage-fighting show staged at the White House in June. The indictment, returned in Ohio, charges all eight in two separate conspiracies»»»
Trump’s plan for a triumphal arch in DC wins early approval from a key federal agency
WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump’s plans to build a skyline-altering arch in the nation’s capital won initial approval Thursday from a key federal commission, but its members put off a decision on whether a federal law that limits building heights should be applied to this project. Despite overwh»»»
Florida airport renamed ‘Trump’ in latest push to expand his brand
WEST PALM BEACH, Florida: An airport in Florida state was renamed after Donald Trump on Thursday, accelerating a push by the US president and supporters to plaster his name and image on everything from national landmarks to banknotes. “This will soon be one of the Greatest and Most Spectacular Airp»»»
FIFA Scandal: Former referees question different fates of Balogun, Quansah
NEW YORK: FIFA’s handling of two World Cup red-card cases came under renewed scrutiny on Thursday after England defender Jarell Quansah got a two-match suspension while US striker Folarin Balogun avoided an immediate ban for a similar challenge. That has left former international referees unable »»»
D.C. planning panel advances plans for Trump's triumphal arch - UPI.com
The U.S. Capitol is seen along with a model of President Donald Trump's Triumphal Arch as visitors attend the fifth day of the Great American State Fair on the National Mall on June 29, 2026. Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo July 9 (UPI) -- A federal Washington, D.C., planning agency advanc»»»
Your parked car is at risk in UAE heat: Battery, tyre damage and warning signs drivers should know
Twenty minutes shouldn’t matter too much, now would it? Dubai-based Kriti Kohli thought so too , until a quick trip to the bank served as a warning tale about leaving a car parked in the UAE heat. “It was so hot when I returned to the car,” she notes. “Worse, the stuffiness just leaves you more fat»»»
White House invites Aoun to meet Trump on July 21 – Ya Libnan
Share: BEIRUT — The White House has invited Lebanese President Joseph Aoun to visit the United States and meet with President Donald Trump on July 21 in the first such visit by a Lebanese head of state in nearly two decades. In a press release, the Lebanese Embassy in Washington stated, “The invita»»»
Technical details need to be agreed before Ukraine can produce Patriot missiles, Zelensky says
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky on Thursday said that technical details still needed to be finalised with the US before Kyiv could start manufacturing its own Patriot air-defence missiles. Ukraine's dwindling interceptor stockpiles have been outstripped by Russia's deadly ballistic missile a»»»
Iran claims US strike hit near nuclear powerplant
The United States and Iran are continuing to trade strikes on July 9 for a second straight day. after President Donald Trump said the ceasefire between the two countries was "dead". According to Iran's health ministry, the two days of US attacks have killed at least 14 people and injured more than »»»
EPA proposes rollback of heavy duty diesel truck emissions regulation - UPI.com
The Trump administration has proposed changing a Biden-era Environmental Protection Agency rule requiring heavy duty trucks to limit specific emissions, stating that it could save truckers up to $12 billion per year. File Photo by Bill Greenblatt/UPI | License Photo July 9 (UPI) -- The Trump admini»»»
Suspect in Charlie Kirk killing said ‘he wishes he hadn’t done it,’ roommate says in police video
UTAH, USA: The defendant in Charlie Kirk’s killing told his roommate “he wishes he hadn’t done it” the day after the conservative activist was shot in the neck while speaking to a crowd at Utah Valley University, according to a recording played in court Thursday. Lance Twiggs, who was also suspect »»»
U.S., Iran continue fighting, 14 Iranians reported dead - UPI.com
Mourners gathered for Iran's late Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei during the funeral procession from Iran to Najaf, Iraq, on Wedensday. Iran and the United States are continuing strikes in the Gulf region. Photo by Behnam Tofighi/UPI | License Photo July 9 (UPI) -- The United States and Iran have trade»»»
US to guide Israeli withdrawal from Lebanon zones, lead new talks: officials
BEIRUT: The United States will oversee the withdrawal of Israeli forces from “pilot zones” in the south, with the first to get underway within days, Lebanese and US officials said Thursday. A US official said that new talks between Israel and Lebanon would go ahead next week, after a diplomatic sou»»»
Israeli enemy carries out a new bombing in Beit Yahoun town, South Lebanon: Al-Manar reporter - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Trump’s idea for Syria to confront Hezbollah risks reopening wounds, analysts say
LONDON: US President Donald Trump on Wednesday appeared to soften his June suggestion that Syria could take on Hezbollah in Lebanon instead of Israel, but the idea continues to stir alarm because of Syria’s long history of interference in Lebanese affairs. During a meeting with Syria’s interim pres»»»
Saudi Arabia welcomes US steps to end Syria’s terrorism designation
Riyadh, July 9 (SANA) Saudi Arabia on Thursday welcomed the United States’ announcement that it has begun the process of removing Syria from its State Sponsors of Terrorism list, on which it was designated in 1979. In a statement posted on X, the Saudi Foreign Ministry reaffirmed the Kingdom’s supp»»»
Israeli enemy carries out a new bombing in Al-Tiri town, South Lebanon: Al-Manar reporter - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Israeli drone raids Ali Al-Taher Hill, South Lebanon: Al-Manar reporter - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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OpenAI to launch GPT-5.6 after making 'many changes'
Washington, United States: ChatGPT-maker OpenAI was set to release its most powerful artificial intelligence model to the public on Thursday, with its chief executive saying the company made "many changes" to the system during a security review with the US government. CEO Sam Altman told CNBC that »»»
Some Taco Bells cut items from menus due to explosive diarrhea bug - UPI.com
Taco Bell has taken many ingredients off its menu due to the spread of a parasite that's mostly found in produce. File Photo courtesy of Taco Bell July 9 (UPI) -- Some Taco Bell locations have removed ingredients from their menus amid the ongoing cyclosporiasis outbreak. Some locations have added s»»»
As Iran buries Khamenei, it shifts from 'a theocracy to a nationalistic military leadership'
Khamenei's marathon funeral is coming to an end as the coffin arrives in Mashhad, following a week of mass processions across Iran resonating with revenge slogans against Trump. It comes as strikes between of US and Iran have started up again. The funeral is also being used as a way to project to t»»»
US strike on Iranian railway bridge hits China-Russia trade corridor near Turkmenistan
The US struck the Aq Tekeh-Khan railway bridge in Iran's northern Golestan province with cruise missiles, hitting a link on the rail corridor connecting Iran to China and Russia, state media reported on July 9. The strike marks one of the deepest US attacks inside Iranian territory since the confli»»»
One revolver, six bullets: Turkish president’s ‘unusual’ gift to NATO leaders
Brussels: What does a world leader do with a gun and six bullets? That was the conundrum NATO leaders faced after the Turkish president offered them each a revolver after the Ankara summit. British Prime Minister Keir Starmer was the first Wednesday to mention the highly unusual gift presented by P»»»
W. Palm Beach, Fla., airport now officially Donald J. Trump Int'l - UPI.com
President Donald J. Trump boards Air Force One in Beijing on May 15, 2025. Photo by Daniel Torok/The White House | License Photo July 9 (UPI) -- Palm Beach International Airportin West Palm Beach, Fla., is now renamed the President Donald J. Trump International Airport. The change occurred Thursday»»»
Khamenei mourners gather in southern Beirut as Hezbollah chief vows fight against Israel
LONDON: People gathered on Wednesday night in Beirut’s southern suburbs to mourn Iran’s late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed in a joint US-Israeli attack on Iran in late February. In a speech broadcast by the group’s Al-Manar TV, Hezbollah Secretary-General Naim Qassem reaffir»»»
3 more charged for reflecting pool damage; Olympian pleads not guilty - UPI.com
1 of 5 | Hydrogen Peroxide is pumped into the newly renovated Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool to clean algae on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., on June 20. Photo by Pat Benic/UPI | License Photo July 9 (UPI) -- Three more people have been charged on Thursday for allegedly damaging the Linco»»»
US strike on Iranian railway bridge hits China-Russia trade corridor near Turkmenistan
The US struck the Aq Tekeh-Khan railway bridge in Iran's northern Golestan province with cruise missiles, hitting a link on the rail corridor connecting Iran to China and Russia, state media reported on July 9. The strike marks one of the deepest US attacks inside Iranian territory since the confli»»»
Patriot License For Ukraine Is Money Laundering Disguised as ‘Good Deal’ – Karen Kwiatkowski
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov says the production of Patriot missile interceptors in Ukraine would constitute another sign of unacceptable encroachment by NATO. But Zelensky’s lack of enthusiasm with the idea signifies it may not be as urgent a threat as may first seem, the former senior DoD anal»»»
Iranian media: Military and security officials in Iran’s Kermanshah province deny any explosions or attacks by US warplanes in the province - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Trump initiates removal of Syria from US list of state sponsors of terrorism
US President Donald Trump formally began the process of removing Syria from his country's list of state sponsors of terrorism on Wednesday, notifying Congress after telling Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa the move would help rebuild the war-ravaged country. The decision marks a major shift in Wash»»»
Middle East live: Jordan intercepts eight Iranian missiles sent into its airspace
Jordan's state news agency said Thursday the country had intercepted eight missiles launched into its airspace from Iran. Tehran earlier targeted Bahrain, Kuwait and Qatar after US military officials said they had struck approximately 90 Iranian military targets overnight. Follow our liveblog »»»
'The US and Iran don't want a return to full-scale warfare, but neither can appear to be the loser'
US has launched a second salve of strikes on Iran on July 8 after US President Donald Trump announced that the ceasefire with Tehran was over at the NATO summit. Iran says that the strikes targeted civilian infrastructure including railway bridges, calling them a "gross war crime". FRANCE 24's Phil»»»
Iran betting Trump 'doesn't have the stomach to go back to full-scale war'
The United States and Iran traded strikes on July 9 for the second day running as Washington and Tehran battled over the strategic Strait of Hormuz. Explosions were also heard in Bahrain, Qatar and Kuwait, two US allies in the Gulf, following fresh attacks on Iran overnight. But although Trump says»»»
Trump’s Iran dilemma: War again or a flawed deal?
Dubai: Just three weeks after declaring he had secured a breakthrough with Iran, President Donald Trump once again finds himself weighing military escalation against diplomacy as the Strait of Hormuz crisis threatens to spiral. Iran’s renewed attacks on commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, »»»
Federal agents killed a man in Memphis; 2nd federal shooting this week - UPI.com
A man was killed in Memphis after DEA agents shot him. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo July 9 (UPI) -- Federal agents in Memphis shot and killed a man while delivering an arrest warrant Wednesday morning. The agents are there as part of the Memphis Safe Task Force sent by President Do»»»
Bitterly divided Iran grapples with Khamenei's legacy
He is the grandson of an influential Shiite cleric, born in Qom — the heart of religious studies in Iran — and raised in a traditional family that embraced the theocracy. But by his late 20s, he had stopped praying and given up on clerical rule. Now, he can barely discuss politics or religion with »»»
India's TCS posts revenue bump as deal momentum slowly recovers
Mumbai, India: Indian IT giant Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) reported on Thursday double-digit growth in revenue for the April-June quarter, with Asia's largest outsourcer helped by a weak rupee and greater spending from banking customers. The leader of India's $315 billion software services indu»»»
Ukraine launches drone strikes against Russian tankers, energy targets - UPI.com
Ukrainian forces said Thursday that they attacked energy infrastructure, tankers and military assets overnight as part of a campaign targeting Russian forces' supply logistics and sources of finance. File Photo by Vladimir Mordunov/UPI | License Photo July 9 (UPI) -- Ukrainian forces said Thursday »»»
Kremlin rejects US claim Ukrainian strikes will help end war
MOSCOW: Russia on Thursday hit out at the United States for saying Ukrainian strikes on Russian energy sites could help end the war between Moscow and Kyiv. Ukraine has mounted a retaliatory strike campaign using long-range drones against Russian energy and military facilities, in what Kyiv calls f»»»
Analysis: Has FIFA abandoned fair play?
DUBAI: For a few joyous weeks, those nagging concerns were put to bed. The FIFA World Cup has a habit of doing that to football fans. As the game’s flagship event kicked off across Mexico, the US and Canada, supporters from the 48 competing nations, not to mention millions of others around the glob»»»
Aoun says he's going to US because he's counting on Trump
President Joseph Aoun has said that he wants to meet with U.S. President Donald Trump because he wants the Lebanese issue to “remain on the American agenda.” “We want to solidify its position there,” Aoun said in an interview with Asharq al-Awsat newspaper. “There's no need to reiterate the importa»»»
Iranian media: Sirens sound at US base Victoria in Baghdad - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Iranian media: A plane arriving from Ethiopia was unable to land at Israeli Ben Gurion Airport amid disruptions linked to Iranian strikes on US bases in Jordan - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Syria welcomes US announcement of removal from blacklist
Damascus: Damascus welcomed a US announcement that it would remove Syria from its list of "state sponsors of terrorism", a move that one economist told AFP opened the door to economic recovery and foreign investment. "A dark page in Syria's history has been turned," Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaiba»»»
How a Tamil Nadu man lived free at 300 luxury hotels
Dubai: A 69-year-old man from Tamil Nadu has been arrested for allegedly cheating more than 300 luxury hotels across India over the past three decades by using fake identities, enjoying five-star facilities and leaving without paying his bills, NDTV reported. The accused, Bingson John, allegedly po»»»
Katz Rejects Trump’s Remarks: “No One’s Permission Needed” to Stay in Lebanon - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Iran to bury slain Ayatollah Ali Khamenei as week-long funeral ceremonies draw to a close
Iran's slain ruler Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on Thursday will be buried at the country's holiest shrine in Mashhad after a week of mass funeral processions, rallies and mourning ceremonies that has coincided with a flare-up in conflict with the US. Khamenei's son and successor, Supreme»»»