On August 14, 2026, the 3rd Knowledge Dissemination Seminar on «Eco Technologies and Green Infrastructure» was held in Bishkek. The seminar was organized by the KOICA Alumni Association in the Kyrgyz Republic. The event brought together graduates of KOICA educational programs, representatives of go»»»

WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump on Friday vowed to hit Iran hard economically, a day after Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said that Washington would impose measures on Tehran that have “never been seen” as soon as next week. The United States, ‌United Nations and European Union have applied»»»

Dubai: Flying from the UAE today, August 17? Most UAE flights continue to operate, but travellers should expect possible delays, cancellations and last-minute schedule changes as airlines continue to adjust services amid the ongoing regional security situation. Emirates has partially resumed flight»»»

Brazil's October presidential election is shaping up as another battle between the Lula and Bolsonaro camps, with incumbent Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva seeking a fourth term and Flávio Bolsonaro stepping in for his imprisoned father. The two frontrunners are running close in the polls, as Lula focuse»»»

The sixth round of the university admissions campaign has begun in Kyrgyzstan. According to the Ministry of Science, Higher Education and Innovation, electronic coupons registration will be open from August 17 to 19 until 2 p.m. The admissions campaign was initially planned to consist of five round»»»

US President Donald Trump said he is “not happy” that the United States agreed to joint military exercises with South Korea, calling them costly and hostile toward North Korea. “These exercises are not only costly... but send a signal that is totally inappropriate and hostile,” Trump wrote on Truth»»»

Regional Development and Public Works Minister Ivan Shishkov will visit the regions of the northeastern regions of Varna, Dobrich and Shumen, and the northern region of Pleven on Monday and Tuesday, Shishkov's Ministry said here on Monday. The tour will begin on Monday in the coastal city of Varna,»»»

The Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) member states consider Armenia an ally within the organization, CSTO Secretary General Taalatbek Masadykov said. «From the very beginning, Armenia was an active and harmonious member state, making a worthy contribution to strengthening collective c»»»

NORTHCOM Deputy Commander Lt. Gen. Joseph Jarrard warned that the US is currently not ready to defend its own homeland against a swarm of inexpensive drones launched from inside US territory. “We don’t have the sensors,” Jarrard said.He added that depending on where such a swarm attacks, the US may»»»

More than 11 people were rescued this morning from a building in Mumbai after a fire broke out, reported PTI. The blaze affected a four-storey commercial building in Mumbai's Kandivali. There were no casualties, confirmed officers. Also Read: Fire at luxury residential building in Tollygunge, sever»»»

JERUSALEM: US envoy Jared Kushner is due to meet Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday after holding talks with Hamas leaders in Egypt aimed at reviving a US-backed Gaza peace plan that Israel has so far rejected. The meeting comes two weeks after Hamas endorsed the latest stage of Tr»»»

Iran’s Army Commander-in-Chief Major General Amir Hatami announced a $30,000 reward for anyone who kills or captures an aggressor US soldier and hands them over to authorities, Press TV reported. Hatami said Iranian women who carry out such an operation will receive double the reward.He added that »»»

Russian band Korni will perform at the opening ceremony of the VI World Nomad Games. The ceremony will take place on August 31 at Bishkek Arena. The band addressed fans and announced its upcoming visit to Kyrgyzstan. The Presidential Affairs Department said that other show-business stars will also »»»

Russia has significantly increased its wheat exports to Kyrgyzstan since the beginning of 2026, overtaking Kazakhstan to become the country’s largest wheat supplier, statistical data say. According to the data, wheat shipments increased 4.5-fold, from 39,369 tonnes worth more than $8 million to 178»»»

Aug. 16 (UPI) -- New York City police officers fatally shot a butcher knife-wielding man in Manhattan's Lower East Side on Sunday nigiht, according to authorities, who said the shooting followed the suspect repeatedly being told to drop the weapon. Assistant NYPD Chief Melissa Eager identified the »»»

Dubai: Young French bullfighter Esteban Navarro prepares for one of the most important moments of his career as he gets ready for the Beziers feria bullfight. From early morning training sessions to quiet moments of concentration before entering the arena, Navarro’s day reflects the discipline, tra»»»

Kyrgyz school students achieved outstanding results at the 38th International Olympiad in Informatics (IOI 2026), held in Tashkent. They won two silver and two bronze medals, the Ministry of Education said. A total of 379 students from 97 countries took part in the competition. Kyrgyzstan was repre»»»

The PR surge which heralded that the “tide is turning” in the Ukrainian conflict is ending up in a debacle. Ukraine, it turns out, can inflict tangible damage on the Russian economy thanks to its deep drone and missile strikes, with crucial help of US intelligence and two American tech giants, Pala»»»

During the search for the missing climbers, bodies were discovered, presumably belonging to members of the missing group. Alexander Smirnov, head of the search operation, reported on August 16. According to him, the bodies were discovered in the morning in drone footage near an avalanche site. Pers»»»

Freight and passenger traffic continues to grow in the EAEU countries, the press service of the Eurasian Economic Commission reported. According to its data, in the first half of 2026, compared to the previous year, there was an increase in both total passenger traffic across the EAEU (by 0.5 perce»»»

Dubai-Sharjah traffic is building across the main commuter corridors this morning, with Google Maps showing a mix of heavy congestion, slower sections and several accident alerts on routes linking the two emirates. The most significant pressure is visible on E11, Al Ittihad Road, around Al Khan, Al»»»

The Philippines’ Maharlika Investment Corporation (MIC) is positioning electric aviation as a potential strategic investment area as it seeks projects that strengthen national resilience and generate at least a 10% economic internal rate of return (EIRR). MIC is mandated to deploy "counter-cyclical»»»

Bihar: Seven people died and many were injured in a stampede-like incident at Ashokdham Temple in the Indian town of Lakhisarai, reports ANI. Sub-Divisional Police Officer Shivam Kumar toldANI, "Seven casualties have been reported. It is being said that an electric pole fell there and people were e»»»

Dubai: A parked truck rolled and crashed into several vehicles in Saudi Arabia’s Abha on Sunday after it was not properly secured, traffic authorities said. The General Traffic Department in the Asir Region said officers responded to the accident after the stationary truck began moving on its own a»»»

A coordinator with U-Reporters, an UNICEF program to engage and inform local communities, wears a protective gown as he takes part in a campaign to raise awareness against Ebola in Goma, North Kivu, Democratic Republic of Congo, in late May. File Photo by Marie Jeanne Munyyerenkana/EPA Aug. 16 (UPI»»»

The world's largest battery-electric aircraft weighing 11 tonnes has flown — and its 27-minute test flight used only about $5 worth of electricity. Sweden-founded, US-based Heart Aerospace flew its full-scale X1 demonstrator for the first time on Aug. 12, 2026, from Plattsburgh International Airpor»»»

Dubai: Saudi Arabia’s General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) has directed all airlines operating at the Kingdom’s airports to ensure passengers have the documents required to enter or leave Saudi Arabia and to reach their final destinations or transit points. In a circular, GACA instructed comm»»»

Dubai: Temperatures are forecast to reach as high as 49°C in parts of the UAE on Monday, while rain-bearing clouds are expected to develop over eastern areas as the country heads into several days of unsettled weather, according to the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM). The NCM said conditions o»»»

Dubai: Heavy thunderstorms and rain are forecast to affect several parts of Saudi Arabia through Saturday, with the wettest conditions expected over southwestern regions later in the week, according to the National Centre for Meteorology (NCM). Forecasts based on the Saudi Numerical Model show rain»»»

JERUSALEM: Alma Ronen has been fighting in the Israeli military nearly constantly for more than two years. Spending her Saturday not in uniform but in a T-shirt and jeans, she would like to enjoy a coffee outside — and resents that her more religious compatriots think otherwise.Every week since Jun»»»

FRANKFURT, Germany: ‌The EU intends to significantly expand sanctions against Russia ​in the coming months, EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas told a German newspaper. “EU sanctions have already cost Russia dearly, depriving Russia’s war ‌machine of ‌over €1 ​trillion ($1.16 ‌trillion) ⁠and for ​a»»»

RABAT, Morocco: Three goals for three lost finals. Cameroon finally won the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations on Sunday with a 3-0 victory over tournament debutant Malawi. Marie Ngah Manga headed two goals and Naomi Eto scored the other while Cameroon kept Malawi’s Chawinga sisters in check to claim it»»»

LONDON: The BBC asked a US court for help in getting documents and testimony from members of US President Donald Trump ‘s family in connection with his $10 billion defamation lawsuit against the British broadcaster, a court document showed. Lawyers for the BBC argued that Ivanka Trump, her husband »»»

WASHINGTON: It is among the most famous phrases in presidential history: ” The buck stops here.” Except with President Donald Trump, it almost never does. Concerns about a weak economy and still-high inflation? His predecessor, Joe Biden, saddled him with that, he says, even though the Democrat has»»»

For a few minutes, the gym isn't a gym. I'm watching two sturdy women, one commanding the other to deliver the highest kicks and punches. It's an art; it looks graceful, I mutter to the person nearest to me. There is no ungainliness or uncoordinated kick: the arms and legs hit at stern angles. It's»»»

YANBU: Saudi Arabia’s Border Guard search-and-rescue teams in Yanbu governorate, Madinah Region, rescued five citizens after their boat broke down at sea, the Saudi Press Agency has reported. The rescue comes as the Border Guard has stepped up maritime safety awareness activities across the Kingdom»»»

The UAE remains open for business and air travel, but the sharp decline in Hormuz shipping and the recent attacks on three UAE-linked vessels show that the regional security environment remains fragile. With the deadline for a temporary agreement expiring today (Monday, August 17, 2026) the US-Iran»»»

Summer should first be a time for students to rest and reset. But it also offers something the academic calendar rarely does: space to explore without the immediate pressure of grades, exams, and deadlines. Used well, this time can help young people test an interest, build a practical skill, and un»»»

Israel has spent tens of millions of dollars to boost its image in the US by seeking to influence how AI platforms portray the country, Politico has reported. US public attitudes toward Israel have deteriorated in recent years, first over its response to the October 7, 2023 Hamas attacks and more r»»»

Jared Kushner during the signing ceremony for the Board of Peace at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, on Jan. 22. File Photo by World Economic Forum/Benedikt von Loebel/UPI | License Photo Aug. 16 (UPI) -- U.S. President Donald Trump's Middle East envoy Jared Kushner on Sunday met wit»»»

Ronald Johnson, U.S. ambassador to Mexico, said Sunday that federal immigration agents have arrested and handed over three people wanted in Mexico, including a member of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo Aug. 16 (UPI) -- The U.S. ambassador to Mexico, »»»

Share: Trump instructed the Pentagon to substantially reduce joint military exercises with South Korea over Seoul’s refusal to take part in actions against Iran. He also cited his “very good relationship” with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un. U.S. Army soldiers take part in a U.S.-South Korea joint»»»

As the Aug. 17 deadline for the 60-day US-Iran memorandum arrives, Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) political deputy, Brig. General Yadollah Javani warned that Iran's military posture could shift from defensive to offensive, telling state broadcaster IRIB that Tehran's future actions could »»»

DOHA: Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani, Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the State of Qatar, and Asaad Al-Shaibani, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates of the Syrian Arab Republic, held a telephone conversation, where they reviewed bilateral relations and»»»

MEMPHIS, Tennessee: Scottie Scheffler was back to his dominant form Sunday, turning a two-shot lead into a runaway in the FedEx St. Jude Championship. He closed with a 4-under 66 for an eight-shot victory, the largest in the 68-year history at the TPC Southwind. Scheffler ended nearly seven months »»»

LENS, France: Florian Thauvin scored as 10-man Lens stunned Paris Saint-Germain 1-0 to win the French Super Cup for the first time on Sunday. Thauvin found the net in the 32nd minute and Lens held on for the victory despite playing a man down from the 39th after Kyllian Antonio was sent off for a h»»»

A bus overturned in a steep, mountainous region north of Rio de Janeiro on Sunday, killing at several people, firefighters said in a statement. The Rio de Janeiro fire department said the accident had taken place early on Sunday near Petropolis, a mountain city north of Rio de Janeiro. "Firefighter»»»

Dubai: Employees who uncover financial or administrative violations at organisations overseen by Dubai’s Financial Audit Authority can apply for employment protection when they report wrongdoing, with safeguards that can include confidentiality, protection from workplace discrimination and interven»»»

Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan all experienced power outages on August 14 after a sudden change in electricity flows across the interconnected Central Asian power grid.  The Kazakhstan Electricity Grid Operating Company (KEGOC) was reported by Azattyk as stating that Kazakh »»»

Even in the country most alarmed by it, defence is a top national concern for fewer than one person in three, reports Statista, which asked people in 32 countries whether defence and foreign affairs ranked among the most important issues facing their country. Nowhere did more than about one in thre»»»