2 dead, 12 injured after boat capsizes in New York Harbor
Just before 10:30 p.m. Saturday night, NYPD divers and FDNY responded to a call of a capsized boat off of Liberty Island.
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BPSC Flags Fake Teacher Recruitment 2026 Notice; Aspirants Advised To Check Official Updates
Patna : The Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) has cautioned candidates against a fake notification circulating on social media regarding the online application schedule for school teacher…
Indian Woman's Partner Arrested In Toronto 7 Months After Her Murder
A 32-year-old man has been arrested in Toronto for allegedly killing his Indian partner, more than seven months after he went on the run, according to a local media report.
The subtle policy shift in Tokyo that has Nagasaki sounding the alarm
While Mayor Suzuki calls nuclear weapons an "absolute evil," Tokyo refuses to commit to long-standing non-nuclear principles.
Six killed in MP crash: Trailer on wrong side rams car; police launch probe
Six men from Vadodara died and one was critically injured in a road accident. An out-of-control trailer traveling on the wrong side of the road collided with their car.
Umar Khalid book event: Why JNU cancelled Aug 10 auditorium booking? Students' union says 'suppressing' critical thought
Umar Khalid book event: The event, organised by the JNUSU to mark the International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples, was scheduled for 3 pm on Monday at the SSS-I auditorium.
Inside North Sentinel Island: Rare Glimpse Of The Heavily Protected Home Of One Of The World's Last Uncontacted Tribes
Deep in the Bay of Bengal, within India's Andaman and Nicobar archipelago, lies North Sentinel Island, a densely forested land that remains almost completely cut off from the outside world. Located around 64 km west of Port Blair, the island is home to the Sentinelese, an indigenous community that has maintained a traditional…
UAE ship targeted as US-Iran tensions over Strait of Hormuz remain high
By Nana Karikari, Senior Global Affairs Correspondent The geopolitical fault lines in the Middle East deepened sharply on Saturday when an oil tanker affiliated with Abu Dhabi’s National Oil Company was struck by a missile. The vessel was targeted while transiting the vital Strait of Hormuz during the early hours of the morning.
NPP Asante Mampong parliamentary aspirant Nana Yaa Siaw reportedly dies
New Patriotic Party (NPP) parliamentary aspirant for the Asante Mampong Constituency, Beatrice Owarewa Siaw, popularly known as Nana Yaa, has reportedly died.
8% of owners at fire-hit Hong Kong estate yet to accept buy-back as deadline nears
About eight per cent of homeowners at the fire-ravaged Wang Fuk Court in Hong Kong have yet to accept the government’s buy-back offer, which is set to expire at the end of this month.
Andy Burnham to tour Britain in effort to reconnect government with public
PM expected to announce policies to tackle cost of living and indicate intent to help improve country’s high streets Andy Burnham is to undertake a national tour this coming week as he aims to improve…
Who is Juan Antonio March Pujol? Spain's India envoy faces allegations over financial dealings
Spain's ambassador to India Juan Antonio March Pujol is set to be replaced amid allegations over embassy funds and financial dealings linked to cultural events.
PM Takaichi Urged to Recognize More Hibakusha
Nagasaki, Aug. 9 (Jiji Press)--Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi was urged on Sunday to officially recognize more hibakusha survivors of the Aug. 9, 1945, U.S.
- Japanese PM Sanae Takaichi urged to recognize more hibakusha survivors.
- 85-year-old Shigemitsu Tanaka led discussion on support measures.
- Takaichi confirmed continued medical subsidies for recognized and unrecognized hibakusha.
Seafarers hold silent protest in Visakhapatnam against killings in war zones
The protest comes against the backdrop of a mounting toll among Indian seafarers since the outbreak of hostilities involving Iran, Israel and the United States on February 28, 2026
Hong Kong records highest temperature since records began in 1884
Hong Kong: Hong Kong recorded its highest temperature since records began in 1884 on Sunday, with the mercury reaching 36.8°C, as extreme heat gripped the city ahead of the approach of Typhoon…
Tribal communities are guardians of nature and ancient wisdom, says Pawan Kalyan
In a social media post, the Deputy Chief Minister said this year’s theme honoured indigenous midwives, and cited Adavi Thalli Baata and improved connectivity to remote habitations among the…
Inside Ukraine's Race To Build Autonomous Strike Capabilities
Ukraine is racing to scale its fleet of AI-enabled strike drones, improving battlefield effectiveness while pushing the drone war toward greater autonomy.
Israel launches tender for 627 settlement homes in the occupied West Bank
Israeli authorities have issued a tender for 627 new housing units in the Kochav Yaakov settlement in the occupied West Bank, according to the Palestinian Colonization and Wall Resistance Commission…
From autonomy to 'settler colonialism': How India redrew Kashmir's demographic and political landscape
From autonomy to 'settler colonialism': How India redrew Kashmir's demographic and political landscape Submitted by MEE correspondent on Fri, 08/07/2026 - 15:49 New domicile rules, electoral…
Suspected crime boss Daniel Kinahan returning to Ireland in high-security operation
The Irish Prison Service bought a bulletproof and bomb-proof van to transport the 49-year-old to court after his extradition from Dubai.
Senator Osotsi details how Linda Mwananchi wave is unsettling govt
Vihiga Senator Godfrey Osotsi has hit back at critics of the Linda Mwananchi movement, saying its growing grassroots presence is beginning to unsettle the government ahead of the 2027 General…
- Linda Mwananchi movement expanding influence in 16 counties
- Senator Osotsi asserts movement pressure on government
- Opposition questioned movement's name validity
16 injured as building collapses in Kano
A residential building at Dandishe, Kwanar Yashi in Fagge Local Government area of Kano State has collapsed, leaving 16 people injured.
Thai teen shooter watched violent videos, brought BB gun to school
BANGKOK: A 14-year-old boy who shot dead the grandparents who raised him before killing six others at his school in Thailand had watched violent videos online and once brought a BB gun to school, police said Sunday.
Russia Fires 61 Missiles, 1,560 Drones, 1,540 Bombs at Ukraine in a Week
Following a weekend of Russian strikes, President Volodymyr Zelensky reported that Moscow launched 61 missiles, over 1,560 attack drones, and 1,540 guided aerial bombs against Ukraine in the past week. Bombardments on Sunday caused casualties and infrastructure damage.
The Democratic party needs to do more than represent wealthy progressives | Dustin Guastella
New research shows that a class gap on the left threatens any winning coalition – but there are ways to address it Debates on the left are typically framed as a division between moderates and…
Zelenskyy visits Moscow-friendly Serbia as Russian attacks on Kyiv region kill 4
BELGRADE, Serbia (AP) -- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy denounced Russia's latest deadly attacks on Kyiv on Saturday as he visited Serbia, on
The Death Toll of a Mass Shooting Doesn’t End at the Scene
New research suggests that on the day after the deadliest mass shootings, fatal car crashes rise across the country, write Vishal R. Patel, Christopher M. Worsham, and Anupam B. Jena.
Xiaomi is aiming right at JBL with this dishy yet durable Bluetooth speaker — but after hours of testing, I need more depth from the sound
I tried Xiaomi’s cheap Bluetooth speaker with an infinity mirror, flashy LED lights, and top-tier waterproofing — here’s how I’d rate it.
Durban experiences a surge in violence with multiple murders within 24 hours
As violence escalates in Durban, multiple murders and shootings over the weekend raise urgent concerns among local authorities and residents alike.
The most handcuffed man in SA? The cases piling up against Julius Mkhwanazi
Criminal charges continue to pile up against suspended Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Police Department (EMPD) deputy chief Brig.
A.I. Is Now a Major Election Issue
As Abdul El-Sayed, Michigan’s newly elected Democratic nominee for the U.S. Senate, put it, “People really effing hate data centers.”
Russia’s Upgraded Geran Drones Are Targeting Ukraine’s Black Sea Ports
Russia is upgrading its Geran drones with jet engines and Seeker guidance systems, using them to strike ships and ports and disrupt Ukraine’s vital Black Sea trade.
Police form new team to probe Mir Raza Ali's murder; murder charge added to FIR
KARACHI: The investigation team probing the killing of 25-year-old businessman Mir Raza Ali has been reconstituted while the murder charge has been added to the case registered on his father’s…
Long-empty Estepona seafront site takes major step towards new hotel
A long-empty seafront plot in Estepona could finally return to its former hotel use after more than three decades, with […]
OPINION. Why agribusiness boomed and Brazilian industry flopped
O ano era 2003 e estávamos na VIII Reunião Ministerial da ALCA, a Área de Livre Comércio das Américas. Era novembro. O Governo Lula ainda não havia completado seu primeiro ano, mas já dava demonstrações do que seria.
Laser light disorients Malaysia Airlines pilot approaching Kolkata airport; flight circles before landing
When the aircraft was around eight nautical miles from the runway, the pilot reportedly noticed a bright laser beam flashing towards the cockpit.
ANPR pause: MCA wants clarity on fees, enforcement
GEORGE TOWN: Penang MCA chief Datuk Tan Teik Cheng has backed the state government’s decision to temporarily suspend the Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) system.
Iran’s Guards say won’t reopen Hormuz without US meeting all of Tehran’s conditions
Iran's Abbas Araghchi also denied on Sunday that Tehran was negotiating with the US, saying they were merely 'exchanging messages' via intermediaries.
[UPDATED] Police deny viral claim of acting deputy IGP Bukit Aman PC
KUALA LUMPUR: Police have denied a viral social media post falsely claiming that acting Deputy Inspector-General of Police Datuk Seri Ibrahim Darus had held a special press conference at Bukit Aman on a police operation.
Suffering of Pakistani Farmers Could Get Worse in Coming Weeks
Fertilizer prices in Pakistan are likely to come under fresh upward pressure as international phosphoric acid prices have surged to … Read More The post Suffering of Pakistani Farmers Could Get Worse…
Due to low water: driving ban suspended - first trucks roll on Sunday
The low water level of the major rivers is continuing. Many cargo ships have to reduce their cargo. Additional transport options on the road are supposed to provide relief.
Youth shooting during motorcycle chase injures man in Udon Thani
A man was injured by a stray shot after teenage students allegedly chased each other on motorcycles and shot at each other in Udon Thani yesterday, August 8.
Zero-click commerce doesn't remove your storefront. It removes everything except your data
Last week an agent I'd never seen ran 500+ searches against a public catalog API I operate. It never loaded a page. It never fired a single frontend event.
PIA to Add Two New Aircraft to Its Fleet
Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has approved the immediate induction of two aircraft on a wet lease, marking a major fleet … Read More The post PIA to Add Two New Aircraft to Its Fleet appeared…
HK swelters through its hottest day ever
Hong Kong on Sunday sweltered through its hottest day ever with a scorching 36.9 degrees Celsius recorded at the Observatory in the afternoon, the highest since records began in 1884.
Putin Plans Covert Mobilization, North Korean Deployments
President Volodymyr Zelensky warned that Russian President Vladimir Putin is preparing a massive, unannounced mobilization through “shadow contracts” and border closures in a desperate bid to secure a…
Charlie Kirk assassination: Candace Owens blasts TPUSA actions in aftermath of death; ‘dumbest PR strategy…’
Conservative podcaster Candace Owens blasted Turning Point USA (TPUSA) for its actions in the aftermath of Charlie Kirk's assassination.
Probe after man's body found in burning car in Co Armagh
The PSNI is investigating the death of a man following a car fire in Co Armagh. A police spokesperson said the body of the man was found inside the car in the Harford Street area of Portadown last…
‘Portray him as…a rapist’: Tarun Tejpal’s daughter alleges political targeting
Cara Tejpal said she had initially been “terrified of speaking the truth” when her father was arrested and was deeply affected by the media coverage
Russia and Ukraine have stepped up their aerial war. Civilians are paying the price
The front lines of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine are largely stagnant. But in the skies, the war is ratcheting up. Each sides’ offensive capabilities now appear to be outstripping their air defenses…
Woman, baby die after vessel overturns in New York Harbor
Police say the woman and infant were taken to hospital in critical condition and declared dead on arrival.
Three Rohingya men held in Kemaman over alleged sexual offence involving disabled woman
POLICE have detained three Rohingya men to assist investigations into an alleged sexual offence involving a 23-year-old disabled woman, following a report received two days ago. Kemaman district police chief Superintendent Mohd Razi Rosli said the th...