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President accuses court of having ‘unnecessarily RANSACKED’ the US and claims he has ‘absolute right’ to impose new tariffsSign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts in your inboxGood morning and welcome to the US politics liveblog.In a late-night social media post, Donald Trump has claimed he has the “absolute right” to impose new tariffs after the supreme court ruled many of the import duties he imposed last year were illegal.Our Supreme Court has made these Countries very happy but, as the Court pointed out, I have the absolute right to charge TARIFFS in another form, and have already started to do so.” Continue reading...

The United Arab Emirates detained 10 foreigners accused of spreading disinformation through social media videos depicting missile and drone attacks on UAE landmarks, including AI-generated content. UAE General Prosecutor Hamad Al Shamsi ordered their detention, stating the acts are punishable by at least one year in prison and a 100,000 dirham fine (€23,744). This crackdown highlights regional efforts to curb panic and false narratives amid escalating Middle East conflicts involving US forces. Further investigations are underway as authorities monitor online activity.

The United Arab Emirates detained 10 foreigners on March 14, 2026, for allegedly spreading missile and drone attack footage on social media amid regional conflicts. Authorities cited national security risks from content depicting strikes on UAE sites. The detentions highlight Gulf states' crackdown on disinformation during heightened tensions with Iran-backed groups. Human rights groups call for transparency in legal proceedings.