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• Mission to resume once weather improves • Bodies of Nirmal Purja, four other foreign climbers flown to Islamabad for repatriation to their respective countries GILGIT: The search operation to recover the remains of Pakistani mountaineer Sohail Sakhi and two foreign climbers missing after the deadly Broad Peak avalanche has been…
PRACHINBURI — 8 August 2026, The Prachinburi governor has ordered the immediate closure and seizure of equipment at an allegedly illegal e-waste processing plant operating inside a national forest…
KARACHI: As concern grows over recent restrictions imposed on foreign media outlets operating in the country, global human rights watchdogs have termed the fresh guidelines issued by the government…
It's been 65 years since the Berlin Wall went up — and the lie that came before it.
The latest development regarding Tony Romo and CBS doesn't appear to be trending in the ex-Dallas Cowboys QB's favor.
Jadumani Singh Mandengbam secured a silver medal at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. He overcame significant selection hurdles and a weight category gamble to achieve this success.
Thirty-seven years after the fall of the Berlin Wall, some small parts of it are still standing. Here, the remainder is a reminder of the fact that freedom does not come for free.
Bukan Malaysia tanpa kaum, dan bukan Malaysia satu kaum tetapi Malaysia yang menjadikan setiap kaum sebahagian yang dihargai daripada keluarga yang sama.
• MBS, Shehbaz, Erdogan sign Makkah Joint Defence Agreement to boost ‘collective deterrence against any aggression’ • PM hopes accord will serve as ‘shield of peace’; Erdogan says alliance is open to other friendly nations • Saudi minister insists new bloc no threat to ‘any country’ ISLAMABAD: Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Turkiye on Friday…
Two Ghaziabad hospitals agreed to pay Rs 12 lakh to the parents of a deceased minor. The Supreme Court expressed concern over the insensitivity shown by the hospitals and police.
The leaders of Saudi Arabia, Turkiye, and Pakistan have signed a mutual defence pact in Mecca, declaring that “any armed attack against any one of the three states shall be regarded as an attack…
The new frog was found in Costa Rica's central Pacific region, where it faces risks from agrochemicals used in farming.
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Abelardo de la Espriella was sworn in as Colombia’s president Friday, marking the start of a conservative government that promises a sharp break with Gustavo Petro’s leftist administration as concerns…
US President Donald Trump’s most senior general reportedly raised concerns that military options on the table to escalate the conflict in Iran could backfire, and airpower alone is unlikely to achieve…
One of the biggest tests of whether the Democratic Party can rebuild their fractured coalition is Michigan's marquee Senate race.
The court in Santa Fe ruled on Thursday that Meta must pay $567 million into a New Mexico fund for teen mental health prevention and treatment. Judge Bryan Biedscheid in Santa Fe ordered Meta to implement measures for users in New Mexico intended to protect youth on Facebook and Instagram. The ruling does not affect other states.
The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has unveiled a six-volume publication documenting the party's and the 4th Republic of Ghana’s political history. This is described as a significant step towards preserving its legacy and strengthening institutional memory for future generations.
Led by the online Cockroach Janta Party, protests across India over exam irregularities have exposed deeper frustrations among young Indians.
SEOUL, Aug. 8 (Yonhap) -- Most parts of South Korea were forecast to be swelteri...
The push to build more durable shelters comes amid North Korea's ramped-up pace of ballistic missile tests and China's growing arsenal of powerful weapons.
The court was hearing a public interest litigation seeking a review of the decision to introduce the HPV vaccine, raising concerns over its long-term safety, lack of informed consent, and monitoring…
Thailand launched its Siam Silica framework last week, a national road map that stamps the Southeast Asian country’s stake in the semiconductor race by building a domestic ecosystem and positioning it…
HIKAWA, Kumamoto -- Two Filipino technical interns were safe after a strong earthquake hit Kumamoto Prefecture on July 28. Their host farmer cried wit
TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Japan's Defense Ministry plans to seek a record budget of 8.9 trillion yen ($56 billion) for fiscal 2027, sources familiar with the m
So-called eternal chemicals are highly controversial. However, industry relies on these substances. What could a solution look like?
Char Yong (Dabu) Hakka clan association is not the only clan that is trying to mix tradition with modern support
Bali's main airport searched two boarded international flights after a message falsely warned that a woman was carrying a bomb and planned to hijack a departing plane.
A Hong Kong mother was jailed for 22 years for starving her 5-year-old son to death, after social workers observed the boy across 1,001 days without noticing he was emaciated.
SCDF's annual statistics said there were six fire fatalities and 94 injuries in 2025.
The biotechnology company said in its lawsuit that its designation as a Chinese military company was arbitrary, capricious, unsupported by the facts and "the product of political pressure".
The arrests all occured on major Israeli highways as the drivers were transporting the Palestinians.
A Nigerian group in South Africa urges High-Commissioner-designate Femi Fani-Kayode to prioritize the welfare and protection of Nigerians in the country.
Three Nigerians received jail sentences in the UK this week for dangerous driving, attempted murder, and child grooming. Read the full details.
Thailand’s Meteorological Department warned on 8 August that heavy rain is expected across much of the country over the next 24 hours, with very heavy rain possible in parts of the North, Northeast…
The Chief Minister’s announcement puts an end to the debate over the decision to entrust ISKCON with providing mid-day meals, a move criticised as an attempt to impose vegetarianism by the BJP…
As part of the festival, rituals and prayers were performed for Goddess Bhramaramba Devi in accordance with the ‘Agama’ scriptures
Dabur's senior counsel argued that the FSSAI order was passed in violation of principles of natural justice, in absence of any show cause notice or hearing.
The panel asked the government to undertake a comprehensive assessment of the security, housing and other concerns that are holding them back.
While student representatives said they will continue their agitation, a state minister said the government was considering students’ demands “sympathetically”.
Two Nigerian women, Chikanso James and Happiness Okoye, were arrested in India with 2.28kg of cocaine worth N380m. Investigations are ongoing.
Former Tema Oil Refinery (TOR) Managing Director Asante Kwaku Berko allegedly used more than US$1 million in bribes to Ghanaian government officials, including a former Minister of Power and MPs, to…
BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) — Colombian President Abelardo de la Espriella on Friday pledged to revive the country’s oil and gas sector, restore state-owned energy company Ecopetrol and strengthen the…
New Zealand announced more sanctions targeting individuals and entities supporting Russia’s war against Ukraine, following the passage of a new bill in the US Senate targeting the country’s oil and…
One Spokane resident tells the BBC she realised the immense danger when she heard the fire had jumped over the river.
Lim Tean was arrested by Malaysian police in Johor Bahru on Thursday after failing to surrender in Singapore to serve jail time.
Vice President Professor Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang has declined to be drawn into speculation about a possible bid for the National Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential nomination ahead of the 2028 general election, insisting that the immediate priority of the government must be the delivery of its electoral mandate.
Chicago Public Schools is further away from having enough money to meet its students’ needs as defined by the state, according to new data released by the Illinois State Board of Education. Under ISBE’s calculations released Friday, CPS is now considered a little over 70% adequately…
by Saman Indrajith ✍️ Public Security Minister Ananda Wijepala yesterday told Parliament that the recent unrest, reported at several prisons across Sri Lanka, appeared to be organised acts of sabotage…
The Government has gazetted the Bill for the Twenty Second Amendment to the Constitution, proposing changes to the retirement age of superior court judges and an increase in the number of Court of…
When Malaysian artist Darwisy Mustafani received a commission to paint the country’s king and queen, he did not reach for an ordinary canvas.
It took tonkatsu chain Matsunoya one day to go from “sweet summer promotion” to an unexpectedly heated debate about gender discrimination.
WA's corruption watchdog faces "significant" resourcing challenges and needs new powers to perform its functions effectively, according to its commissioner.
Simon Levy was a serial sex offender who was being monitored by police when he killed two women.
The government in Suriname has started toughening up on land developers who illegally clear the Amazon Rainforest for agriculture and cattle ranching, according to Suriname President Jennifer Geerlings-Simons, speaking at an Aug. 4 press briefing.
After Russian strikes on civilian shipping in the Black Sea have all but paralyzed traffic at Ukrainian ports, Ukraine’s agricultural exports in the 2026-27 marketing year could fall by more than half, Bloomberg reported on Aug. 7, citing data from the Agriculture Ministry.
Appearing to be a major setback in a case testing his presidential authority, Donald Trump has signalled involving US Supreme Court.
From the crisis in Myanmar and disputes in the South China Sea to growing competition among major powers, ASEAN's long-standing weaknesses in crisis management and collective decision-making have become increasingly apparent, raising questions about its ability to respond effectively.
