Trump Handed the Arab Gulf to Iran – Ya Libnan
Share: From Reagan’s resolve to today’s drift—how a war meant to tame Tehran left it controlling Hormuz and dictating Gulf security- The Arab Gulf has rarely looked this vulnerable. By : Ya Libnan Editorial Board What was presented as a war to weaken Iran has done the opposite. Instead of isolating»»»
Automatic registration in Selective Service System to start in December - UPI.com
Men between the ages of 18 years and 25 years already are required to register for the draft, which has not been held since 1973. The Selective Service System is poised to start automatic registration for the military draft in December. The last time the United States held a draft, it sent nearly 6»»»
Trump insists: Only one set of Iran's 10-point proposal acceptable to the US, lashes out at 'fraudsters'
US President Donald J. Trump said Wednesday that only one set of proposed terms is acceptable to the United States as it negotiates with Iran to solidify a fragile ceasefire in the Middle East conflict. In a statement released by the White House, Trump declared there is “only one group of meaningfu»»»
Trump lashes out at 'fraudsters': Only one set of Iran's 10-point proposed terms acceptable to the US
US President Donald J. Trump said Wednesday that only one set of proposed terms is acceptable to the United States as it negotiates with Iran to solidify a fragile ceasefire in the Middle East conflict. In a statement released by the White House, Trump declared there is “only one group of meaningfu»»»
White House: Ballroom is needed for protection of Trump family - UPI.com
President Donald Trump showed off a rendition of the East Wing with the new White House Ballroom in October to NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte during a White House meeting. File Photo by Aaron Schwartz/UPI | License Photo April 9 (UPI) -- The Trump administration on Thursday made the case that th»»»
Indian expat in Dubai casts two votes in Kerala Assembly Election 2026
Dubai: While millions of Keralites headed to polling booths across the state on Thursday, one Indian expat in the UAE did something that raised eyebrows and then smiles. Dubai resident Babu MC cast not one, but two votes in the Kerala Assembly Election 2026. And every bit of it was legal. Babu, who»»»
Israel to hold direct talks with Lebanon but no ceasefire: Netanyahu – Ya Libnan
Share: Israel launched a blitz of air strikes on Lebanon on Wednesday, hitting over 100 targets in 10 minutes Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has ordered his government to begin direct talks with Lebanon, he said in a statement on Thursday. Netanyahu said the talks would focus on the disa»»»
Trump cautions Iran against imposing Hormuz 'toll fees' on commercial ships
The Trump administration has cautioned Tehran against imposing fees on commercial vessels transiting the strategic Strait of Hormuz, amid reports Iran has sought to charge tolls as part of cease-fire arrangements. The White House warned that if reports of charges are accurate, Tehran “better stop n»»»
PM, Portuguese FM review impact of US-Iran ceasefire
QNA Doha Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani received a phone call from Minister of Foreign Affairs of Portugal Paulo Rangel. During the call, they reviewed the latest developments in the region in light of the announcement of a ceas»»»
Hostile drone attack against Kuwait causes damage, no casualties
KUWAIT: The Kuwaiti National Guard announced early on Friday that one of its sites was targeted by hostile drones, resulting in significant material damage without any human casualties recorded. Brigadier General Dr Jadaan Fadel, Director of the Moral Guidance Directorate and spokesperson for the N»»»
Trump escalates NATO criticism on heels of Rutte visit and Iran war fallout
US President Donald Trump has lashed out at NATO over the inaction of European allies during the war with Iran. Trump, according to sources close to bloc chief Mark Rutte who spoke to Bloomberg, has issued an ultimatum to its members demanding a commitment to help secure the Strait of Hormuz “withi»»»
Islamic Resistance fighters targeted infrastructure belonging to the Israeli enemy army in the settlement of Ma’alot-Tarshiha with a rocket barrage: statement 30 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Islamic Resistance fighters targeted infrastructure belonging to the Israeli enemy army in the settlement of Ma’alot-Tarshiha with a rocket»»»
House Democrats’ effort to limit Trump’s war powers blocked by GOP - UPI.com
1 of 2 | Democrats in both chambers of Congress have sought to pass a war powers resolution in response to U.S.-Israel strikes on Iran. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo April 9 (UPI) -- An effort by House Democrats to limit President Donald Trump's war powers was stymied by Republicans»»»
Israel army chief tells troops inside Lebanon that Hezbollah suffered 'heavy blow'
Israel's army Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir visited ground troops in southern Lebanon on Thursday, telling them Hezbollah suffered a "heavy blow" from its major bombardment targeting the Iran-backed group a day earlier. "While you are operating and advancing at the front, yesterday we delivered a heavy»»»
Lebanon Maintains Exclusive Negotiations and State Control of Weapons
In Beirut, Lebanon’s leadership signaled it is moving forward with its decision to keep negotiations in official hands, alongside efforts to place all weapons under state control. The government took a further step by ordering the army and security forces to immediately reinforce full state authori»»»
Hezbollah MP comments on issue of Lebanon-Israel talks
A Hezbollah lawmaker on Thursday reiterated his group's rejection of any direct negotiations between Lebanon and Israel, after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he had ordered his cabinet to begin talks with Beirut. "We reiterate our rejection of any direct negotiations between Lebanon»»»
13 US troops killed, more than 380 wounded in Operation Epic Fury
Washington, April 9 (SANA) In the 40 days since the start of Operation Epic Fury against Iran, 13 U.S. soldiers have been killed and 381 have been wounded, according to data provided Wednesday by U.S. Central Command. “The Defense Department has added the war on Iran to its Defense Casualty Analysi»»»
Israel-Lebanon talks to take place next week in Washington
Israel and Lebanon will hold talks next week in Washington after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ordered direct talks, a source familiar with the situation told AFP Thursday. The talks are expected to take place at the U.S. State Department, the source said on condition of anonymity, afte»»»
Israeli strikes in Lebanon on Wednesday killed more than 300
Lebanon's health ministry said Thursday that Israeli strikes across the country a day before killed more than 300 people and wounded at least 1,150. In a statement, the ministry said "the Israeli enemy's airstrikes yesterday, Wednesday, resulted in a preliminary toll of 303 martyrs and 1,150 wounde»»»
Saudi suspends operations at key energy sites after Iranian attacks
Dubai: Saudi Arabia has announced the suspension of operations at several energy facilities following recent Iranian attacks to Iran, according to a source at the Ministry of Energy. According to Saudi Gazette, the source said that the strikes targeted major refining sites, including SATORP in Juba»»»
Melania Trump denies any links to Epstein
US First Lady Melania Trump on Thursday made a surprise statement denying unspecified allegations about her and Jeffrey Epstein, a scandal that her husband President Donald Trump has long downplayed. The 55-year-old former model's on-camera remarks at the White House came out of the blue, with no e»»»
Islamic Resistance fighters targeted the settlements of Shlomi, Nahariya, and Kabri with rocket salvos: statement 29 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Islamic Resistance fighters targeted the settlements of Shlomi, Nahariya, and Kabri with rocket salvos: statement 29 09-04-2026 21:03 PM La»»»
Leader: Iran’s Heroic People Definitive Victors in Third Imposed War - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Leader: Iran’s Heroic People Definitive Victors in Third Imposed War 09-04-2026 21:47 PM New Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Say»»»
Melania Trump denies any friendship or involvement with Jeffrey Epstein - UPI.com
First lady Melania Trump, pictured last month during the Fostering the Future Together Global Coalition Summit at the White House, on Thursday delivered a statement denying a friendship with deceased sex predator Jeffrey Epstein, in addition to denying that she "was a victim" of his or that he intr»»»
UAE convenes Industrial Resilience Forum
The Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology (MoIAT) has convened the Industrial Resilience and Supply Chain Continuity Forum in Abu Dhabi, bringing together ministers, senior officials, industry leaders, and financial institutions to accelerate coordinated responses to mounting global trade an»»»
Former NYPD officer sentenced for death of Erik Duran - UPI.com
Former New York Police Department Sgt. Erik Duran was sentenced Thursday after being convicted of second-degree manslaughter in the killing of 30-year-old Eric Duprey in 2023. File Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo April 9 (UPI) -- A former New York Police Department sergeant was sentence»»»
Iran betrayed Hezbollah and Hamas—Lebanon could be the next Gaza unless it reclaims its sovereignty – Ya Libnan
Share: Tehran chose Hormuz over its proxies—proving once again that its wars are never its own, but fought by others to serve its interests alone By : Ali Hussein- Lebanese Political Analyst If anyone is still confused about whether Lebanon was included in the ceasefire deal, Iran’s actions—not its»»»
Lebanon steps up diplomacy to confirm inclusion in U.S.–Iran cease-fire - UPI.com
People flee from areas the Israeli army has warned could come under attack in Beirut, Lebanon, on Wednesday. Photo by Wael Hamzeh/EPA BEIRUT, Lebanon, April 9 (UPI) -- Lebanese officials engaged Thursday in intensive diplomatic contacts to confirm the country's inclusion in the Pakistan-mediated U.»»»
UAE oil chief Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber: 'The Strait of Hormuz is not open' - UPI.com
1 of 3 | Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber arrives at the COP28 Conference in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, on November 30, 2023. As CEO of the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company, he said the Strait of Hormuz is not unconditionally open. File Photo by Ali Haider/EPA-EFE April 9 (UPI) -- The Strait of Hormuz is not »»»
Passage Through Strait of Hormuz Possible If US Complies With Its Obligations - Araghchi
TEHRAN (Sputnik) - Safe passage of vessels through the Strait of Hormuz will be possible if the United States complies with its obligations, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said on Thursday. "Safe passage of vessels through this waterway, based on regulations and in coordination with the Ir»»»
Israel to negotiate peace directly with Lebanon – Ya Libnan
Share: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Thursday he has instructed Israel’s Cabinet to open direct negotiations with Lebanon. “In light of Lebanon’s repeated calls to open direct negotiations with Israel, I instructed the Cabinet yesterday to open direct negotiations with Lebanon as s»»»
Disney to lay off up to 1,000 employees - UPI.com
1 of 2 | Disney plans to lay off up to 1,000 employees and cut their positions, focusing largely on its marketing department. File Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo April 9 (UPI) -- Disney plans to lay off up to 1,000 employees and cut their positions, focusing largely on its marketing de»»»
Netanyahu Authorizes Direct Talks with Lebanon
In a potential boost to Middle East ceasefire efforts, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Thursday that he authorized direct negotiations “as soon as possible” with Lebanon aimed at disarming Hezbollah militants and establishing relations between the two countries. "In light of Lebanon'»»»
Talks With US Depend on Ceasefire Being Observed 'on All Fronts' - Tehran
TEHRAN (Sputnik) - Negotiations to end the US-Iran conflict depend on the US commitment to ceasefire obligations "on all fronts," the Iranian Foreign Ministry said on Thursday. "The holding of negotiations to end the war depends on the US commitment to ceasefire obligations on all fronts, particula»»»
Trump administration ‘weaponizing Christianity’ as Israel acts with impunity – activist
The administration of US President Donald Trump is “weaponizing Christianity” to justify its actions in the Middle East, while Israel continues to act with impunity as much of the West turns a blind eye, Irish activist and satirist Tadhg Hickey has said. Appearing on RT’s East Meets West show, host»»»
Amir holds phone call with Prime Minister of Pakistan
Doha, Qatar: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani held a telephone conversation with HE Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, Prime Minister of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan. During the call, they reviewed regional developments, particularly the latest developments regarding the ceasefire agreement be»»»
Iran's out-of-sight Supreme Leader fuels speculation
On 28 February 2026, the first day of the US-Israeli war, Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed, along with several senior military figures and members of his family. His son, Mojtaba Khamenei, 56, was wounded in the same strike that also killed Mojtaba’s mother, Mansoureh Khojast»»»
The battle for Hungary: How the election became a US-EU battleground
Not so long ago, US President Donald Trump openly endorsed Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban ahead of the Hungarian parliamentary elections scheduled for April 12. From a diplomatic standpoint, urging citizens of another country to vote for a specific candidate is contentious, to say the least.»»»
Cannes Festival promises escapism in Hollywood-lite edition
Paris, France: The Cannes Film Festival unveiled its roster of films for this year's edition on Thursday packed with historical dramas, "gentleness" and even football, with the absence of major Hollywood studios set to dial down the American razzle-dazzle of previous editions. Festival director Thi»»»
Fourth quarter 2025 GDP growth slower than previously estimated - UPI.com
Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange before the closing bell at the NYSE on Wall Street on March 3, in New York City. The U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis revised the rate of economic growth for the fourth quarter of 2025 down Thursday due largely to slower-than-expected investm»»»
Fragile US-Iran Ceasefire Holds as Trump Pushes for Hormuz Compromise
Dr. Akhtar described the situation the US finds itself in as "a strategic failure on all accounts." The United States is ready to make concessions to one degree or another, Professor of Political Economy Dr. Aasim Sajjad Akhtar told Sputnik, commenting on Iran's 10-point settlement plan.Iranian dem»»»
Israel's Massacre of Civilians in Lebanon is 'a Test for Iran'
If Iran proceeds to negotiate with the US and reaches an agreement, thus ignoring Israel’s actions in Lebanon, “the Shias in Lebanon will feel abandoned and Tehran would lose face,” Beirut-based regional analyst Yeghia Tashjian tells Sputnik. If, however, Iran insists that Lebanon must be part of t»»»
Syria, Türkiye launch strategic partnership, expand coordination
Ankara, Apr. 9 (SANA) Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates Asaad al-Shaibani affirmed that Syria and the Republic of Türkiye have inaugurated a new phase of relations based on strategic partnership and mutual respect. Speaking during a joint press conference with Turkish Foreign Minister Hak»»»
Iran’s Refusal to Budge on Ceasefire Conditions Shows It’s Negotiating From Position of Strength
The US underestimated the importance of Lebanon for Iran when excluding it from the ceasefire deal, Beirut-based security analyst Ali Rizk tells Sputnik. "By once again taking control of the Strait of Hormuz, the Iranians are telling the Trump administration: 'If you want this deal to succeed, you »»»
Abu Dhabi: New competency-based framework to enhance workplace safety
The Abu Dhabi Public Health Centre (ADPHC) has announced the launch of a new competency-based regulatory framework under the Qudorat Program for the registration of occupational safety and health (OSH) practitioners and service providers, in a step towards enhancing professional competency standard»»»
UK and Norway expose Russian operation near undersea infrastructure
While a Northern Fleet Akula-class submarine sailed out from the Kola Peninsula as a diversion, other Russian naval units from the Main Directorate of Deep Sea Research (GUGI) began a covert operation, conducting suspicious activity around critical undersea infrastructure in Norwegian and British m»»»
Iran Rejects Curbs on Its Uranium Enrichment Program
The head of Iran’s Atomic Energy Organization, Mohammad Eslami, on Thursday ruled out accepting any restrictions on the country’s uranium enrichment program, as demanded by the United States and Israel. In an interview with the ISNA news agency, Eslami said: “The demands and conditions set by our e»»»
Russian subs found surveilling British undersea data cables - UPI.com
The British Ministry of Defense and Defense Secretary John Healey revealed Russian submarines recently conducted "nefarious activity" around underwater cables and pipelines north of Britain. File Photo by Andy Rain/EPA April 9 (UPI) -- The British Ministry of Defense revealed Russian submarines con»»»