Closed court, no jury: a legal expert explains what’s happening with Alan Jones’ trial
The trial of the former shock jock on indecent assault and sexual touching charges is taking place without a jury and in a closed court. Here’s why.
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Lelaki mengaku tak salah rompak van syarikat keselamatan
Ahmad Shukri Suhairin didakwa melakukan kesalahan itu di depan cawangan sebuah bank di Bandar Bukit Tinggi pada 5.45 petang 20 Julai.
Sedina Tamakloe Acquittal: Prof Gyampo says corruption fight cannot survive prosecutorial incompetence
Political scientist Professor Ransford Gyampo has warned that Ghana’s fight against corruption risks being undermined unless prosecutions are backed by strong evidence and handled by competent…
'Not a single penny came from their pockets': UP CM Yogi Adityanath slams opposition on Ram temple donation case
UP CM Yogi Adityanath alleged that those criticising the handling of donations for the Ram temple had earlier tried to stall the temple's construction.
Delhi HC refuses bail to former MLA Naresh Balyan in MCOCA case
On May 27, the trial court had refused to release Balyan on bail concluding that there were no reasonable grounds to rule out his involvement in the case
Bole-Bamboi MP Yusif Sulemana thanks well-wishers after earning PhD in Business Administration
The Member of Parliament for Bole-Bamboi and Deputy Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Dr Yusif Sulemana, has expressed gratitude to supporters following his graduation with a Doctor of…
Pakistan deploys large number of Chinese SH-15 guns along India border
Pakistan has deployed Chinese SH-15 artillery guns along its border with India. These 155mm guns, acquired in large numbers, are now operational.
Ariana Grande’s appearance attracted intense scrutiny, not just genuine concern
There’s an important difference between scrutiny and concern. Here’s why this matters.
15 suspected galamseyers arrested near Obuasi school after viral video exposes site
Fifteen suspected illegal miners, including an alleged kingpin, have been arrested and three excavators seized during a joint security operation at an illegal mining site located near the Sanso Methodist School in Obuasi in the Ashanti Region.
Thailand rejects UN expert’s Cambodia report, cites lack of balance
BANGKOK — Thailand on Monday rejected several points in a report by UN special rapporteur Tom Andrews on the human rights situation in Cambodia, saying the document lacked balance and did not take into account Thailand’s perspective.
Belgorod UAV research university ablaze following overnight drone attack - video
A fire broke out at Belgorod State Technological University following a drone attack, Russian media outlet Astra reported, citing local Telegram channels, overnight on Aug. 3.
'Would have hanged myself if guilty': Brij Bhushan's 1st reaction after acquittal
A Delhi court acquitted former WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh and Vinod Tomar. Singh stated he always believed justice would be served and "never felt guilty".
Myanmar’s Aung San Suu Kyi meets Red Cross official, government says
The Nobel Peace Prize winner has been in detention since February 2021, when an elected civilian government she led was ousted by Myanmar's military in a dawn coup.
BUDI95 fuel subsidy reform frees up RM4bil for aid programmes, says Amir Hamzah
More than 14.2 million of 16.7 million Malaysians eligible for the BUDI95 targeted fuel subsidy programme have benefited from the initiative.
Cable Beach camel bucks tourists off during sunset ride
A woman in her 60s was taken to hospital after falling off a rogue camel during a Cable Beach tour.
View from The Hill: Hanson announces One Nation Victorian leader, bans major media outlets
Pauline Hanson formally announced a suite of candidates for the Victorian election, including her lead candidate Warren Pickering, 43, who will run for the seat of Pakenham
Four wounded as gunman opens fire on draft officers in Odesa
A man opened fire on recruitment officers in Odesa while they were issuing draft notices, local outlet Dumskaya reported on August 2.
Former justice minister calls for independent probe into Japan public prosecutors
A succession of recent scandals has shown the service can no longer be trusted to investigate itself, lawmaker Masako Mori said.
154 summonses issued to commercial vehicle drivers for offences including speeding
Three people were caught for driving without a valid licence or valid insurance coverage.
Rwanda: Global HIV Funding Falls 25%, Hitting Lowest Level Since 2007
[New Times] Global donor government funding for HIV programmes in low- and middle-income countries fell by 25 per cent in 2025, reaching its lowest level in nearly two decades, according to a new…
14 dead, thousands displaced as rains, floods strike southern India
Nearly 7,700 people were evacuated to around 275 relief camps across the state of Kerala and neighbouring Karnataka.
Volunteers clear brook to reduce flood risk
With a hot summer drying out Syston Brook, volunteers have prepared the waterway ready for rain.
Karnataka SIR: 16 districts, mostly backward, report over 12% voters under ASDDO
Notably, most of these very districts also rank among Karnataka’s lowest on the Human Development Index, according to the Govind Rao Committee report on regional imbalances released earlier this year
Netanyahu can't campaign against draft-evasion law he just backed - editorial
The haredi public is a vital part of Israel, but that does not justify mass exemption during a sustained national-security emergency.
Trial begins of former Australian radio host Alan Jones over alleged sexual assaults
SYDNEY, Aug 3 (Reuters) - Former Australian radio host Alan Jones arrived at a Sydney court on Monday as his high-profile trial opened on charges that he indecently assaulted and sexually touched six…
8 men, aged 23 to 41, charged with obtaining commercial sex from 16-year-old girl
A woman has also been accused of trafficking for purpose of exploitation and facilitation of commercial sexual services.
- Eight men aged 23-41 charged for exploiting 16-year-old girls
- Woman, 20, accused of profiting from sexual services
- Woman charged with human trafficking and facilitating exploitation
Morning Briefing: After the Ceuta shock: Europe under pressure
After the rush to Ceuta, the EU is looking for a common line: from today, the ambassadors will discuss, on Tuesday the interior ministers - with consequences for relations with Rabat and Washington.
Oil prices slump on potential US-Iran deal to open Strait of Hormuz
Oil prices plunged on optimism that the US and Iran will reach a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz after President Donald Trump said fresh talks between the warring sides would begin on Monday. Brent, the benchmark for two thirds of the world's oil , slid more than 7 per cent during early trade but recovered some ground to trade 5.09…
Trump says Iran talks to take place on Monday, sets no deadline for deal
ABOARD AIR FORCE ONE/CAIRO, Aug 3 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump said talks with Iran will happen on Monday but declined to set a deadline for an agreement after earlier saying he had called off an imminent attack in hopes of quickly reaching a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and resolve the impasse over Tehran’s nuclear…
India Gold price today: Gold rises, according to FXStreet data
Gold prices rose in India on Monday, according to data compiled by FXStreet.
Malaysia’s chip suppliers face rising pressure to prove cyber resilience
For years, Malaysian technology hardware suppliers won business from global semiconductor customers by proving they could deliver on the industry’s familiar demands: quality, cost, punctual delivery and manufacturing capability. Increasingly, they must now clear another test before they even get through the door: cybersecurity.
Acting attorney general issues order rescinding "anti-weaponization fund"
The order came after Republican Senators Thom Tillis and John Cornyn threatened to block Blanche's confirmation for Attorney General if the fund was not rescinded in writing.
Commentary: With PH’s Negeri Sembilan defeat, PM Anwar is running out of states and time
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s Pakatan Harapan coalition losing in the latest state polls is not an isolated incident. It is the third and most devastating strike in a series that has transformed the…
Woman accused of fatally hitting pedestrian with car pleads not guilty
A woman charged over the death of a Canberra tourism leader near Queanbeyan almost two years ago has pleaded not guilty to dangerous driving occasioning death.
Queensland 'actively pursuing' allowing police to collect child suspect DNA
The Queensland Police Union says the "discrepancy" between how child and adult offenders' DNA is collected should be "completely removed".
Diamond buyers in Vietnam are freaking out after gem scandal
Investigators allege more than 30,000 stones worth over 1.5 trillion dong ($57 million) were brought into the country over the past two years.
Oil slumps as Trump holds off Iran attack, says talks will resume
Brent for October lost as much as 7.3% in early Asia trade, after futures surged almost a quarter in July in their biggest monthly gain since March.
Liechtenstein’s archaic abortion laws need to be modernised. But a prince is standing in the way | Gabriella Alvarez-Hummel
The hurdles for women who have to travel abroad to access abortion are considerable, but Hereditary Prince Alois says he will veto any changes The first person Maria* called when she found out she was…
How US drinkers fell out of love with Bud Light
AB InBev shifts marketing dollars to other brands as tie-ups with celebrities and cage fighting fail to halt decline in sales
Criminal record verification of Lahore's commercial drivers in the offing
LAHORE: The city traffic police have initiated verification of the criminal record of 348,000 commercial vehicle drivers following reports that they were involved in 48 percent of the total fatal road…
Hackers Hit Bitcoin’s Safest Hiding Place in Ongoing Attack
Hackers have found a software flaw in a brand of “cold” Bitcoin wallet — considered one of the safest places to store cryptocurrency — and are siphoning tens of millions of dollars in an ongoing…
Annual foreign job creation surpasses that of Spaniards for the first time
La regularización extraordinaria propicia que más de la mitad de la afiliación a la Seguridad Social generada en el año sea de foráneos: hasta junio aportaron el 58% de los nuevos puestos
Jail term up to 10 years, ₹7 lakh fine for repeat offender: Maharashtra anti-conversion law comes into force
The Maharashtra Freedom of Religion Bill, 2026, passed by both Houses of the state legislature during the budget session in March, received Presidential assent and was notified in the state gazette on…
Government targets MSCI stock market upgrade, fintech sandbox by 2030
Vietnam has approved a comprehensive financial reform plan toward 2045 aimed at boosting capital markets, adopting fintech sandboxes, and establishing the International Financial Center in HCMC and Da…
'My only son was shot standing up for justice' - inside city gripped by deadly protests in Pakistan-administered Kashmir
The BBC gains unique access to Rawalakot, scene of violent clashes between security forces and protesters in Pakistan-administered Kashmir.
Italy's migrant deportation centre in Albania remains almost empty for the second year in a row
Meloni's aggressiveness with Ceuta is partly due to the fact that it serves her to try to make up for the failure of her model: she is excluded from the EU Asylum Pact, which already allows for less…
Deep within the burned heart of the Sierra de Espadán natural park
The Vall d'Uixó fire has left 3,750 hectares turned into a landscape of ash, charred trees and smoke that still emerges from the ground a week later.
Markets Asia: Yen rises, stocks fall: Japan and US intervene jointly in the foreign exchange market
The first joint intervention since 2011 catches markets by surprise. US President Donald Trump hints at further help to prop up the yen.
WTI Price Forecast: More pain likely if fails to hold $77
West Texas Intermediate (WTI), futures on NYMEX, holds onto early losses, trading 7.6% lower at around $78.60 during the Asian trading session on Monday.
In Vietnam, diamonds are not forever after smuggling ring bust
Ho Chi Minh City’s bustling jewellery quarter has fallen unusually quiet. Customers are not browsing for engagement rings or necklaces any more – instead they are clutching old receipts and…
S. Korea, U.S. launch joint underwater survey for Korean War aircraft wreckage
SEOUL, Aug. 3 (Yonhap) -- South Korea and the United States on Monday launched a...
Firefighting operation turns tragic: 2 dead after choppers dousing Greek wildfires collide mid-air | Watch viral video
The death toll from Greek wildfires has risen to five after a mid-air collision of firefighting helicopters near Athens. Two pilots were killed in the incident.
Trump says Iran talks to begin after halting planned strike
US President Donald Trump said new negotiations with Iran would begin on Monday after he halted what he described as a planned "massive attack" against the country, saying diplomacy had been given another chance.
Woman bomber kills 3 near Moscow restaurant
MOSCOW: A homemade bomb carried by a woman killed at least three people and injured 21 near an upscale restaurant in central Moscow on Saturday evening, authorities said, amid unconfirmed speculation…
Glasgow restaurant deletes Instagram account after Lovlina Borgohain flags 'incomplete' India map
Days after apologising to boxer Lovlina Borgohain over a napkin design that left out India's North East, a Glasgow restaurant frequented by the Commonwealth Games-winning Indian boxing contingent…
Bihar bypoll: Bankipur byelection counting begins, Prashant Kishor’s electoral debut in focus
The bypoll, held on July 30, recorded a voter turnout of 34.30%
Counting of votes begins for Manjalpur Assembly bypoll in Gujarat
The bypoll, held on July 30, recorded a voter turnout of 37.5%; the election was necessitated due to the death of senior BJP MLA and former Gujarat Minister Yogesh Patel on June 2 following a prolonged illness.
What does Riad Salameh's arrest mean for Lebanon?
For most people, a trip to the bank is nothing remarkable. For millions of Lebanese, it can be an ordeal. According to the World Bank, the country’s banking sector is insolvent. Capital controls, restrictions on international transfers and customers’ inability to get their savings back have led many Lebanese to take to the streets .