Progressives didn’t get the big election night they wanted
The razor-thin margin will only deepen divisions over the future of the Democratic Party.
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Why Syria will not join the fight against Hezbollah in Lebanon
Why Syria will not join the fight against Hezbollah in Lebanon Submitted by Ali Rizk on Mon, 08/03/2026 - 19:49 Such a move could undermine bilateral relations, while potentially empowering IS in its quest to bring down Ahmed al-Sharaa Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa pictured in Damascus on 7 July 2026 (Ludovic Marin/AFP) On The issue of…
Assam floods: JP Nadda assures all help from Centre as he visits affected regions
Nadda, accompanied by Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, toured the Nepalikhuti area along the Assam-Nagaland border, one of the worst-hit regions in the latest wave of floods that struck on July 19
Gold Coast pub assault victim in coma as accused refused bail
Police allege Haami Makiroa Burns Prescott approached Ross Burckhardt in the car park of the Coomera Boathouse Tavern on Sunday and punched him in the face.
Nearly 80% of interceptors for a key missile defense system depleted, sources say
The US military has exhausted nearly 80 percent of its interceptors for a key missile defense system as senior US military commanders are warning that the Pentagon’s munitions stockpile is…
Myanmar civil war nears a rare opening for talks as diplomacy gains ground
Umbrella resistance group SCEF says it is now committed to negotiated political solution.
Thai footballer killed in lighting strike during match in Narathiwat province; Malaysian among 12 others injured
The incident took place on Tuesday (Aug 4) evening during the semi-final match of the regional Golok FA Cup football tournament at Santiphap Stadium in Thailand’s Narathiwat province.
View from The Hill: Burke struggles to wrangle numbers as opposition and One Nation apply heat on migration
The minister cancelling his press club appearance was embarrassing and revealing.
Vietnam warns of fraudulent e-visa websites targeting foreign travelers
Authorities are stepping up efforts to detect and remove fake websites and fraudulent links that offered e-visa issuance for Vietnam travel as demand for the service has increased.
Vietnam warns of fraudument e-visa websites targeting foreign travelers
Authorities are stepping up efforts to detect and remove fake websites and fraudulent links that offered e-visa issuance for Vietnam travel as demand for the service has increased.
HCMC doctors brave rough seas at night to rescue Russian crew member suspected of stroke
A Russian crew member who suddenly suffered paralysis on one side of his body while a container ship was sailing on an international maritime route was successfully brought ashore for emergency treatment through the coordination of doctors from FV Hospital in Ho Chi Minh City.
NSF raped deaf and mute 13-year-old girl while pregnant wife was away, gets jail and caning
The teenager secretly texted the man's wife for help and the attack stopped only when the wife returned home and began unlocking the flat's door.
Europe is blowing up riverbeds as an extreme drought wreaks havoc on its economy
Severe drought is disrupting energy and freight across Europe as low Rhine and Danube levels raise risks for supply chains and economic growth.
Ukraine: Russian strikes on Kyiv, surrounding region kill at least 17
At least 17 were killed as explosions rocked Kyiv and the surrounding region overnight. Russian missiles tore through residential buildings and warehouses, part of an intensifying campaign against Ukraine's capital.
India monsoon floods, landslides kill more than 100 since July, say officials
Monsoon-related disasters are an annual occurrence across India after the region's long summers when many parts of the country face water scarcity and drought.
Burnham considering inquiry into Epstein, minister says
British Prime Minister Andy Burnham is looking at holding a public inquiry into the convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein and his actions in the UK, victims minister Alex Davies-Jones told the BBC.
Man gets a year in jail over conspiracy to give at least $127k in bribes to then director at zoo
Lim Thiam Poh's company received contracts worth nearly $2.4million.
Race Course Road HDB flat fire: 88-year-old man dies
Five people had been trapped in the fifth-floor unit.
When this photo was posted online the racist commentary began
A national inquiry into racism, hate and violence towards First Nations people has come to Hobart to hear from the state's Aboriginal groups and people with lived experience of racism.
New proposal being drafted as US and Iran seek Hormuz breakthrough, Pakistani source says
New terms are being drafted between the US and Iran that would prioritise the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz , a Pakistani source told The National . “Messages are being passed.
No need to dissolve Parliament if DAP quits govt posts, says PKR leader
PKR deputy secretary-general Saifuddin Shafi Muhammad says DAP MPs will remain in the government bloc regardless.
J&K, Ladakh have entered 'a decisive new chapter': PM Modi on Article 370 anniversary
Prime Minister Modi marked seven years since the abrogation of Articles 370 and 35A. This move ushered in a new chapter for Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh. The region has seen wide-ranging transformation and expanded opportunities for its citizens.
Sybiha’s call to Tehran draws Caspian red line, forces Iran to back down from missile threat
Talks between Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha and his Iranian counterpart Abbas Araghchi came at a critical time for both nations following Tehran's threats to strike Ukraine with ballistic missiles, as both sides – particularly Iran – urgently required de-escalation, Middle East expert Ihor Semyvolos told Radio NV on August 4.
‘Democracy must mean freedom without fear and persecution’ – Bawumia cites UGCC ideals on Founding Day
Former Vice President and New Patriotic Party (NPP) flagbearer Dr Mahamudu Bawumia says the ideals that guided the founders of the United Gold Coast Convention (UGCC) must become the living compass for Ghana's democracy, ensuring that citizens enjoy freedom without fear or persecution.
Billionaires have been flooding the midterms with cash, but one of the GOP’s most reliable megadonors just went silent
Ronald Lauder spent tens of millions backing Republicans over two decades. This cycle he's given almost nothing.
Video shows drone attacking vegetable vendor in Ukraine
Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says the footage shows how Russian soldiers "take pleasure in killing" civilians.
Rebel Trinamool MLA Kanaia Lal Agarwal appointed Public Accounts Committee chairman in WB Assembly
Traditionally, the PAC chairman has always been selected from the Opposition party and plays a key role in overseeing the government’s expenditure and scrutinising audit reports of the Comptroller and Auditor General
Cairo court issues death sentence for Sarah Khalifa and 12 defendants in ‘Grand Drug Case’
The Cairo Criminal Court, on Tuesday, has issued a death sentence for TV host Sarah Khalifa and 12 other defendants, and referred their case to the Grand Mufti of Egypt, setting September 5th as the…
'Bitumen bandits' scam family out of almost $10k
A Riverland businessman says he has paid for a very expensive lesson after falling victim to a bogus work crew that fleeced him and wrecked his driveway.
An inconclusive Tuesday, in Michigan and beyond
The Democratic establishment couldn’t get some of its candidates over the line, and the party’s rising left wing couldn’t win some key races.
Malaysian politics heads for reset as Malay nationalism surge threatens reform experiment
The door is fast closing on Malaysia’s reform experiment after nearly a decade of false starts and political intrigue, with Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s ruling coalition facing the real possibility…
Nepal’s Gandaki province legalizes medical cannabis farming and use
KATHMANDU, Nepal (AP) — A provincial government in Nepal has legalized farming and use of marijuana for medical use despite a national ban. The bill went into effect Monday after…
US envoy rejects claims of 'secret' Eritrea deal
A top US envoy has rejected claims that Washington was negotiating a “secret” arrangement with Eritrea, saying no such agreement existed or was being considered.
Here are the countries that have gained and lost in tourism during 2019-2025
The global tourism market has undergone significant changes in recent years. Some countries have seen significant increase in international visitor arrivals thanks to infrastructure development and…
EU extends Ukrainian temporary protection through 2028 with new military status rules
Decision of the European Union Council extending temporary protection for Ukrainians who fled following Russia's full-scale invasion was published in the Official Journal of the EU on Aug.
New legal framework to enhance more efficient, investor-friendly services in Ghana – GIPA CEO
Speaking at the official opening of the Ghana Trade House in London, Mr Madjie said the transition from the Ghana Investment Promotion Centre (GIPC) to GIPA, following the passage of the Ghana…
Families’ 8-year battle for housing is over
The group living in a community hall in Cape Town have been resettled
Zero tolerance for negligence: Delhi CM cancels Dwarka medical store permit for denying medicines
Delhi CM Rekha Gupta canceled a medical store's license for not supplying medicines. She stated a strong stance against misconduct, citing the Right to Service bill passed in July.
Municipal meeting photo goes viral after official’s glamorous look steals spotlight
YALA — What was intended to be a routine photo from a municipal budget meeting has unexpectedly gone viral after social media users fixated on the glamorous appearance of one female official.
Fighting to return: 3 in 4 IDF soldiers wounded in war are back in service
More than 8,900 IDF personnel have been wounded since October 7, yet about 77% have returned to service, including 3,600 combat soldiers, as the military expands medical, emotional and rehabilitation…
Defense: Taiwan curtails mobile Internet during military drills
The island is preparing for cyberattacks and a possible blockade by China with its biggest annual military exercise. This is the first time mobile data networks have been affected.
(LEAD) Lee cites coup risk from Army elite, calls for swift integration of military academies
SEOUL, Aug. 5 (Yonhap) -- President Lee Jae Myung said Wednesday the Army academ...
Flying to South Korea? Brace for 80-minute wait at Incheon airport immigration
Foreign travellers arriving in South Korea through Incheon International Airport can expect a long wait at the immigration counters. The lengthy queues were apparent at Incheon International Airport’s Terminal 1 on Friday, where foreign visitors stood waiting to clear immigration.
Korean scam ring busted in Almaty in joint operation with Kazakhstan
SEOUL, Aug. 5 (Yonhap) -- South Korean investigators have busted a South Korean ...
Checks on Mercedes-Benz public buses stepped up after fire incidents: Murali
Older buses are also being looked at more closely to see how fire risk can be minimised.
(LEAD) Unification minister calls for end to 'main enemy' term for N. Korea
SEOUL, Aug. 5 (Yonhap) -- Unification Minister Chung Dong-young on Wednesday pro...
Iran lied about negotiations with US, Strait of Hormuz to open 'very soon', Trump says
“The Strait’s going to be open very soon, or they’re going to get hit very hard, and then the Strait’s going to be open,” Trump said.
DB train fares often more expensive than advertised, says consumer agency
German consumer agency vzbv has called on Deutsche Bahn to make its pricing system more transparent, as super saver fares often cost more than advertised.
Trump warns Iran to open Hormuz or get 'hit very hard'
Donald Trump has said a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz could come as soon as today, but warned Iran it would get "hit very hard" if negotiations fell through.
Malawi: Malawi's Single Mothers Battling Stigma and Financial Hardship Need Urgent Support, Say Experts
[Nyasa Times] Experts are calling for stronger social, economic and mental health support for Malawi's single mothers, warning that stigma and financial hardship are holding women back from reaching…
Australian regulator sues Japan’s Inpex over Ichthys LNG emissions breaches
The charges cover alleged license breaches, such as the under-reporting of benzene and toluene emissions between 2019 and 2024.
Australian teen who killed UK woman has reduced sentence overturned
Emma Lovell was stabbed after confronting two intruders at her Brisbane home on Boxing Day in 2022.
Thai FM says Chinese envoy should explain Suvarnabhumi row, not inflame tensions
BANGKOK — Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow on Wednesday said the Chinese ambassador to Thailand should help explain the controversy surrounding Chinese tourists at Suvarnabhumi Airport and avoid making statements that deepen public tensions.
Shinjiro Koizumi backs nuke-free world after controversy
The defense minister's proposal last month for debates without any taboos on nuclear policy sparked criticism, including among hibakusha atomic bomb survivors.