Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan have signed a mutual defence pact, the US Navy is enforcing a blockade of Iranian ports, and Iran and Oman are nearing a shipping deal for the Strait of Hormuz, all as the Houthis are blamed for an attack on Najran. Meanwhile, most UAE flights are operating as sche»»»

New York: Major US stock indexes closed higher on Friday, with the S&P 500 reaching a record high as investors responded to weaker-than-expected US jobs data that reduced expectations of a Federal Reserve interest rate hike in September. The S&P 500 rose 46.48 points, or 0.60%, to close at 7,756.44»»»

The body of an unidentified man was found on the shore of Kemin-Abad reservoir in Uzgen district of Osh region, the regional police department reported. The district police received information about the discovery on August 7. Police officials and an investigative team were dispatched to the scene,»»»

The National Institute of Meteorology and Hydrology (NIMH) has issued an orange code for the scorching temperatures in vast parts of the country for Saturday. The code applies to Northern, Southern Bulgaria, and for the Southwest. A yellow code due to the hot weather has been issued for the regions»»»

Madrid: Spain announced on Friday that it would temporarily restore internal border checks for travelers arriving from Italy in response to Rome's refusal to lift border controls on travelers arriving from Spain amid the recent migration crisis in the Spanish North African enclave of Ceuta. The tem»»»

Minister of Health of Kyrgyzstan Damir Osmonov visited the First Children’s Hospice, where he met with children, their parents, and medical staff. As part of state support, eight children received ventilators for home use, and nine more received a year’s supply of vital medical supplies. During the»»»

Sydney, Australia: Passengers at Sydney Airport were warned of flight disruptions for the second consecutive day on Saturday amid widespread delays caused by an air services staff shortage. More than 150 domestic and international flights out of Sydney were delayed from 7am Australian Eastern Stand»»»

Signs of intense degradation of the high-altitude cryosphere have been recorded on the Chelektor moraine-glacier complex on the northern slope of the Kyrgyz Ridge, the Hydrometeorological Service reported. Director of the Service, Daurbek Sakyev, along with specialists from the Ministry of Emergenc»»»

The US State Department announced late Friday that President Donald Trump's ​administration plans toprovide $1 billion in security assistance to Colombia as the country's new right-wing President Abelardo De La Espriella was sworn into office. De la Espriella, who calls himself »»»

Brussels, Belgium: The EU's tech chief called on Meta and TikTok to "act decisively" to stem disinformation at times of crisis, saying the European Commission held talks with both platforms Friday following last week's Ceuta migrant surge. A wave of social media disinformation is believed to have p»»»

Puerto Morelos, Mexico: A small skiff moves through a stinking carpet of sargassum, dragging what looks like a threshing machine through the brown, floating seaweed choking the normally clear waters of the Mexican Caribbean. A round-the-clock defense is underway against the invasion in Mexico's int»»»

Assam's flood situation remained grim with more than 1.55 lakh people continuing to reel under the impact of the deluge across 13 districts, while the cumulative death toll in this year's floods has risen to 98, officials said. According to the Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA), 1,5»»»

The Trump administration is once again trying to limit who can become an American, with a pair of executive orders issued this week that attempt to place restrictions on birthright citizenship and on foreigners who give birth in the US. A Supreme Court decision in June struck down a previous attemp»»»

Cali, Colombia: Colombian President Abelardo de la Espriella vowed to restore order and eradicate "narco-terrorists" in a fiery first speech as leader on Friday. The millionaire flew by helicopter to address soldiers in a military garrison after his inauguration in the southwestern city of Cali. Hi»»»

Washington, DC: Chairman of the Joint Chiefs General Dan Caine has spent recent weeks privately advising top US President Donald Trump administration officials that the United States must seek an "off-ramp" from the conflict with Iran. Citing sources familiar with the matter, CNN reported that Cain»»»

Costa Rica: A tiny greenish, noctural frog that thrives in coffee plantations has been discovered in the Costa Rica's central Pacific region, where it also faces risks from agrochemicals used in farming. Measuring less than four centimeters and known as the "spring frog," AFP reporters observed the»»»

Toronto, Canada: Reigning Australian Open champion Elena Rybakina advanced to the fourth round of the WTA Toronto Masters on Friday while French Open winner Mirra Andreeva was eliminated by Canada's Leylah Fernandez. World number two Rybakina from Kazakhstan defeated American 28th seed Ann Li 6-2, »»»

Washington, United States: US State Department officials announced late Friday an intention to work with Congress to approve a $1 billion assistance package for Colombia, as the new president there took office. "As a cornerstone of this renewed partnership, the United States, working with Congress,»»»

Manila: The Philippines is entering an unusual phase of its energy transition. It is adding solar and wind power at a pace that could eventually transform the electricity system, while at the same time confronting one of the oldest problems in power generation: What happens when the sun stops shini»»»

Péter Magyar’s intervention in two public media appointments has caused debate over the independence of Hungary’s state broadcaster. The independence of Hungary’s public media has been one of the country’s most sensitive political issues ever since the democratic transition of 1989–90. Following th»»»

Dubai: Hot air balloons filled the skies over Bristol in western England as the annual Bristol International Balloon Fiesta got underway. A spectacular mass ascent at dawn saw balloons rising above the city, creating a colourful display for spectators on the ground. The popular event, one of Europe»»»

The Ministry of Culture, Information, and Youth Policy of Kyrgyzstan has denied reports that the 4th and 5th floors of the National History Museum have been transferred to another party, specifically China. According to the ministry, no part of the museum has been transferred to foreign institution»»»

Kyrgyzstan is strengthening oversight of the implementation of the Law «On Conflicts of Interest.» The Cabinet of Ministers has amended several decisions concerning the work of government agencies and local governments. The key change is that the State Agency for Civil Service and Local Government »»»

DUBAI: Yemen’s armed forces carried out a military operation targeting Houthi elements and military equipment across multiple fronts, armed forces spokesperson Colonel Majed Al Nazili said. Al Nazili said the operation was conducted along several axes of contact with Houthi forces and came in respo»»»

Temir Sariev, President of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of the Kyrgyz Republic, proposed locating some of Wildberries’ logistics facilities and warehouses in Kyrgyzstan. According to the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of the Kyrgyz Republic, Sariev voiced this proposal at a meeting of the»»»

State Mortgage Company (SMC) OJSC held an extraordinary shareholders’ meeting, where a number of decisions were made. According to the Kyrgyz Stock Exchange, the company’s authorized capital will be increased by 5,193.5 billion soms. The company will reportedly issue additional 51,935 shares worth »»»

Chinese military exercises near Huangyan Dao in South China Sea are a direct response to the Philippines' provocations and a legitimate measure to safeguard the country's sovereignty, Chen Xi, spokesperson for China's Ministry of National Defense, said on Friday. The Philippines' actions are "illeg»»»

Wi Sung-lac and Michelle Steel discuss ways to strengthen alliance amid security, trade and investment issues New US Ambassador to South Korea Michelle Steel (C), accompanied by her husband, lawyer Shawn Steel (L), arrives at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Seoul, South Korea, 04 August 2026. Ph»»»

Pavilion owners in Bishkek’s 12th microdistrict have filed lawsuits in the district court and with the prosecutor’s office, challenging the City Hall’s decision to dismantle their retail outlets. The entrepreneurs are currently awaiting the court’s decision. They also met with members of the Bishke»»»

Riyadh: Prominent landmarks and towers across Saudi Arabia are illuminated with the national flags of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the Republic of Türkiye, and the Islamic Republic of Pakistan to celebrate the signing of the Makkah Joint Defence Agreement. The light displays across various regions »»»

A water-honoring ceremony was held in Bishkek as part of the Birimdik Kerbeni (Caravan of Unity) project, implemented in the lead-up to the World Nomad Games. According to the Bishkek City Hall, the guests were welcomed in the central Ala-Too Square. The symbolic vessel of water, the kookor, will b»»»

Lieutenant General Charles Costanza, commander of the US Army's V Corps, has been relieved of his command just two months before his scheduled departure, ABC News reports. Costanza, who took command in April 2024, was responsible for overseeing US Army forces and coordinating operations across Euro»»»

The government also made decisions on strengthening the independence of the agricultural chamber, the election process for the president and deputies of the National Asset Recovery and Asset Protection Office (NVVH), measures to ensure the transparency of public funds, free driving licence acquisit»»»

Consumer prices were 1.2% higher on average in July 2026 than a year earlier. Compared to June, prices were cut by 0.1%. In 12 months, compared to July 2025 food prices decreased by 1.1% (and by 4.4% excluding food and beverage serving services), within which the price of buffet products, cup of co»»»

Recent statements by the Japanese government violate the three non-nuclear principles and reveal the right-wing influence on its politics, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Lin Jian said. The Japanese authorities must stop "gambling with the future of more than 100 million Japanese people" and lis»»»

The Defense Department on Friday revoked Frank Kendall’s access to classified information, accusing the former secretary of the Air Force of leaking sensitive information to the press. File Photo by Kevin Dietsch/UPI | License Photo Aug. 7 (UPI) -- The Defense Department on Friday revoked Frank Ken»»»

Abu Dhabi: The UAE is set for several days of unsettled weather, with the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) forecasting thunderstorms, rainfall and strong winds across parts of the country through Tuesday as an extension of a surface low-pressure system combines with a weak upper-air trough. On »»»

Dubai: "The only reason why I have not given up and still have hope is because of my children," said Raziya Razick, a Sri Lankan expatriate who has called the UAE home for the past decade. Razick and her family are grappling with legal dues, the result of a series of setbacks that began when she lo»»»

DETROIT: Michigan Democrats on Friday urged voters to rally behind their statewide candidates, three days after a bitter US Senate contest highlighted divisions between the progressive and moderate wings of the party. A slate of nominees and other notable Democrats spoke to a crowd of more than 1,0»»»

RAMALLAH, Palestinian Territories: Palestinian Christians call themselves “living stones” and say they have lived continuously in the Holy Land for the last 2,000 years. Maybe not for much longer, believes Reverend Mitri Raheb. “If the current conditions continue, there will not be a single Palesti»»»

WASHINGTON: Debate over the price of a burrito is causing indigestion for President Donald Trump’s Republican Party, which fears being punished for the high cost of living in November’s midterm elections. The Mexican specialty — rice, beans, meat and other toppings wrapped in a tortilla — is belove»»»

KYIV: Russian strikes killed three people, including a child, in the region surrounding capital Kyiv ‌on Saturday, an ‌official said. Tymur ​Tkachenko, ‌head ⁠of ​the Kyiv ⁠regional administration, said Russian strikes were recorded at three locations in the Boryspil district, ⁠near the capital. Th»»»

RAMALLAH, Palestinian Territories: Palestinian Christians call themselves “living stones” and say they have lived continuously in the Holy Land for the last 2,000 years. Maybe not for much longer, believes Reverend Mitri Raheb. “If the current conditions continue, there will not be a single Palesti»»»

Share: Turkey has expressed its readiness to include Lebanon in the project of reviving the Hejaz Railway—a move discussed during high-level official talks, including meetings with the Turkish leadership in Ankara—aimed at reconnecting regional trade corridors and strengthening economic partnership»»»

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents have detained an Argentinian professional soccer player while he was traveling with his American club in Florida, team officials said Friday. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo Aug. 7 (UPI) -- Argentinian professional soccer player Matías P»»»

Dubai: There was a time when hunger dictated Jenifer Segalowitz’s life. One afternoon after returning home from school in the Philippines, she discovered there was nothing left to eat. Hungry and exhausted, she accepted a piece of fried chicken that had already been thrown into the trash after her »»»

The UAE’s summer travel rush continues, with thousands of passengers flying abroad as airlines maintain operations despite ongoing regional uncertainty. While most flights are operating as scheduled, some Gulf routes continue to see changes due to operational adjustments and temporary airspace rest»»»

Share: MP Pierre Bou Assi, a member of the “Strong Republic” parliamentary bloc, noted that the “Mountain Reconciliation” took place ten years after the Taif Agreement and posed a challenge to the Syrian occupation. He argued that it is a mistake to view this reconciliation merely as a destination;»»»

Justice Samuel Alito said he is committed to returning for another term at the Supreme Court. His retirement had been widely rumored after a mistaken NPR report. File Photo by Jacquelyn Martin/UPI | License Photo Aug. 7 (UPI) -- Justice Samuel Alito said Friday in a rare interview that he is commit»»»

Hidden accounts, secretive messages or covert contacts are usually discovered by accident, not design. An unlocked phone or an unexpected notification may reveal a second profile, showing a child’s alter-ego unknown to their parent. This does not reflect poor parenting. Instead, it shows that secre»»»