If you are American, then you might be getting damn tired of losing wars. I know I am. And you may be asking yourself, “Why does this keep happening?” It’s an intriguing and disheartening puzzle: Although the United States has been far-and-away the world’s most powerful country for many decades, wi»»»

Mexico City: The United States announced on Friday that it will partially resume inspections of avocado producers in Mexico's Michoacan state, two days after suspending imports of the fruit over security concerns. Michoacan is a hotspot of fighting between crime gangs, which have diversified into e»»»

What is underway at the Hungarian Institute of International Affairs may prove to be more than a simple change of leadership: it could amount to a restructuring that reaches to the institution’s foundations. The institute has been transferred from the Prime Minister’s Office back to the Ministry of»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar National Bank (QNB) said the US economy continues to demonstrate resilience in the face of current domestic and external pressures, despite a moderation in the labour market and increased economic uncertainty. In its weekly commentary, the bank said the moderation in the pace of »»»

The socioeconomic development results for the first six months of 2026 have been summed up in Talas region. The meeting was chaired by Ermat Dzhumaev, Presidential Plenipotentiary Envoy to the region. The results of the first half of the year show growth in economic indicators, as well as positive »»»

Abidjan: The Djidji Ayokwe, a sacred "talking drum" which was taken by French colonial troops in 1916 and then to France, arrived back in its home village in Ivory Coast on Friday. The ceremony, on Ivory Coast's national independence day holiday, was the first time today's Ivorians were able to see»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

Authorities in Illinois have charged a 15-year-old boy with the random knife slaying of a man waiting for a bus while dressed in a clown costume. File Photo by Justin Lane/EPA-EFE Aug. 7 (UPI) -- A 15-year-old boy has been charged with randomly stabbing a man to death at a southern Illinois bus sto»»»

KYIV, Ukraine: Russian strikes killed three people including a child in a district northeast of Ukraine’s capital, a regional military official said on Saturday, as Kyiv warned of incoming ballistic missiles.Moscow has significantly upped its attacks on the Ukrainian capital in recent months, typic»»»

Pakistan, Turkey and Saudi Arabia have signed a mutual defence agreement, under which an armed attack on any one of the three countries will be treated as an attack on all. The pact comes as Saudi Arabia seeks to diversify its security partnerships after repeated attacks on its critical infrastruct»»»

U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro has been in hot water with President Donald Trump since admitting last week that damage to the pool was due to a "botched installation and not vandalism." Trump on Friday urged the prosecutor to "re-visit" her decision. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo Aug. »»»