Argentine household debt surges to highest level in region - UPI.com
People shop at a supermarket in Buenos Aires in January. Household debt is surging and millions of borrowers are falling behind on payments amid declining purchasing power and a rising cost of living. File Photo by Juan Ignacio Roncoroni/EPA BUENOS AIRES, Aug. 28 (UPI) -- Argentine household debt i»»»
Putin to Hold Talks With Xi on August 31 in Bishkek - Kremlin Aide
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russian President Vladimir Putin will hold talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping on August 31 in Bishkek, and the leaders will discuss bilateral cooperation and the most important international problems, Kremlin aide Yury Ushakov said on Friday. "It all starts on August 31 with»»»
UNIFIL: Despite a decrease in the level of violence compared to earlier this year, the situation in southern Lebanon remains fragile - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe UNIFIL: Despite a decrease in the level of violence compared to earlier this year, the situation in southern Lebanon remains fragile 28-08-»»»
CDC: Cyclospora outbreak linked to 20 states - UPI.com
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention added three more states to the cyclospora outbreak. File Photo by Erik S. Lesser/EPA Aug. 28 (UPI) -- The cyclospora outbreak in lettuce has spread to 20 states, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said. The CDC added Georgia, Tennessee»»»
Meta’s teen crackdown hinges on a system nobody trusts
San Francisco: Meta's landmark settlement with nearly every US state promises curfews and time limits for teens on Instagram and Facebook -- but rests on age and parent checks nobody has figured out how to make work. The deal, which ended a federal trial in Oakland, California, on Wednesday, gives »»»
EXPO BÉTON DRC: Tunisian business mission set for Kinshasa, Oct. 7–10
Tunis, August 28, 2026 (TAP) — The Export Promotion Centre (CEPEX) has opened registration for a business prospecting mission for Tunisian companies operating in the building and public works sector, to be held on the sidelines of the “EXPO BÉTON”...»»»
TABC to spotlight Tunisian engineering expertise in Africa, Sep. 12
Tunis, August 28, 2026 (TAP) — A high-level panel on the strategic role of Tunisian engineers in driving Africa’s economic and industrial transformation will be held in Tunis on Saturday, September 12, 2026, at the initiative of the Tunisia Africa...»»»
Tunisia: Partial lunar eclipse observed at dawn on Friday
Tunis, August 28, 2026 (TAP) — Tunisia witnessed a partial lunar eclipse at dawn on Friday, with the phenomenon reaching a maximum magnitude of approximately 0.93, according to photos shared by the National Institute of Meteorology (INM) on its...»»»
LTDH, UGTT willing to step up coordination and joint action
Tunis, August 28 (TAP) — Tunisian League for the Defense of Human Rights (LTDH) President Bassem Trifi and Tunisian General Labour Union (UGTT) Secretary-General Salaheddine Selmi agreed to step up coordination and strengthen joint efforts to...»»»
Man Utd new signing Baleba sidelined for three weeks
Manchester, United Kingdom: Michael Carrick said Carlos Baleba will be unable to make his Manchester United debut for around three weeks due to an ankle injury, but is excited by the Cameroonian's "massive potential". Baleba's £70 million ($95 million) move from Brighton further bolstered Carrick's»»»
Egyptian Foreign Minister, US Advisor discuss Sudan developments
Cairo: Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty discussed developments in Sudan and regional and international efforts to support security and stability in the country during a phone call today with Senior Adviser to the US President on Arab and African Affairs Massad Boulos. During the call, Abdel»»»
US judge strikes down Pentagon blacklist of Anthropic
A US court has struck down the Pentagon’s blacklisting of Anthropic, ruling that it illegally sanctioned the AI developer for refusing to let its Claude model be used for certain military operations. In a 59-page ruling issued on Thursday, US District Judge Rita Lin said Secretary of War Pete Hegse»»»
Bill Gates claims his Epstein ‘record is clear’
Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates has argued that he should not be seen as tainted by past association with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The billionaire addressed his links with the late financier as a source of reputational baggage in an interview with Axios on Thursday, insisting people »»»
Russia Strikes Deep in Kiev Region, Obliterating Flamingo Rocket Chemical Plant - MoD
Russian Armed Forces struck the Fire Point enterprise in the Kiev region, which produced and stored substances for solid-fuel boosters and warheads of Flamingo missiles, the Russian Defense Ministry reported on Friday. On Friday, the Russian Armed Forces continued conducting group strikes against U»»»
Bulgarian Navy Carries Out Reconnaissance, Transport of Objects Found at Sea
The Bulgarian Navy again carried out reconnaissance and transport tasks involving unmanned aerial vehicles and parts of such vehicles found in the waters of the Black Sea, the Defence Ministry said on Friday. A specialized team from the Varna Naval Base was activated following a report of an unmann»»»
Issuance of 10-Year Bulgarian Passports Temporarily Suspended
The acceptance of applications for 48-page Bulgarian passports valid for 10 years and their issuance have been temporarily suspended, the Interior Ministry said on Friday. The suspension is due to a technical issue caused by unexpectedly high demand for this type of passport. Since it was introduce»»»
Albania Rejects Alleged Role in Montenegro Destabilization Claims
Albania has rejected any suggestion that it is involved in alleged coordinated hybrid activities aimed at destabilizing Montenegro, following recent remarks by Montenegrin Prime Minister Milojko Spaji?. Albanian Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Ferit Hoxha said there is no official accusatio»»»
Lavrov Holds Phone Conversation With Brazilian Foreign Minister - Russian MFA
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov discussed bilateral and international issues, as well as future contacts between the two countries, in a phone call with his Brazilian counterpart, Mauro Vieira, the Russian Foreign Ministry said on Friday. "During the conversation, which to»»»
Nepal flash flood death toll up to 579, with more than 1,900 missing - UPI.com
People search the names of their relatives on lists of missing people outside the army operations center in the aftermath of flash floods, in Nuwakot district, Nepal, Friday. More than 500 people have died and hundreds remain missing across northern Nepal after a suspected glacial collapse and aval»»»
Taliban says Afghanistan better off after US withdrawal
Afghanistan is “undoubtedly” better off five years after the withdrawal of US forces, Taliban chief spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid has told RT, while acknowledging that the country continues to face serious problems. In a rare interview with RT India’s Runjhun Sharma, Mujahid argued that the departur»»»
Budapest's Britannica International School joins Ariston Education global network of schools
Britannica International School, Budapest, today announced it had joined Ariston Education, a growing global group of premium Early Years – Year 13 schools and creator of the AQ = EQ + IQ framework for future-ready learning. The school now becomes part of the Ariston Education alliance of schools, »»»
US to set limits on Egyptian bank in effort to pressure Iran: official
WASHINGTON: The Treasury Department is due to cut off a major Egyptian bank’s operations in the United Arab Emirates from the US financial system, an official confirmed Friday, as Washington pushes to choke Iran off economically. The move impacts UAE branches of Egypt’s second biggest bank, Banque »»»
Nepal flood death toll rises to 579: disaster authority
Kathmandu, Nepal: Devastating floods near the border with China this week have killed at least 579 people in Nepal, its disaster authority said Friday. Chinese state media earlier confirmed five dead following Wednesday's disaster, taking the total killed to at least 584.»»»
World-renowned harpist Manal Mohei Eldin pulls at heartstrings for three nights at Ithra
DHAHRAN: Egyptian harpist Manal Mohei Eldin captivated audiences at the King Abdulaziz Center for World Culture, or Ithra, with three nights of performances blending classical harp techniques with traditional Arabic rhythms and melodies. The final show will be on Friday. Known as one of the most pr»»»
KSrelief repatriates 154 Somalis from Yemen to Somalia
ADEN: The King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center has repatriated 154 Somali refugees from Yemen to Somalia through Aden International Airport, in cooperation with the UN High Commissioner for Refugees. The move is part of a protection and humanitarian assistance program aimed at supporting »»»
Estidamah showcases innovations in sustainable agriculture, water efficiency at COP17
The National Research and Development Center for Sustainable Agriculture, or Estidamah, concluded its participation in the 17th Conference of the Parties to the UN Convention to Combat Desertification in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, showcasing Saudi Arabia’s advanced agricultural solutions for arid envir»»»