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Analysis: Prabowo’s approval rating 51 percent and falling
For most of his first two years in office, President Prabowo Subianto enjoyed a honeymoon that simply refused to end. Survey after survey showed him with approval numbers most world leaders can only…
Govt. crosses the Rubicon
Monday 10th August, 2026 The proposed constitutional amendment to effect a blanket extension of judges’ retirement ages is a textbook example of pretextual legislation or constitutional camouflage.
Analysis: Panda Bond success tests its geopolitical balancing act
For most of his first two years in office, President Prabowo Subianto enjoyed a honeymoon that simply refused to end. Survey after survey showed him with approval numbers most world leaders can only…
Toward Robust Characterization of Dynamic Binding Pockets: Lessons from the HBV Capsid Assembly Modulator Site
Protein function often depends on ligand binding pockets that fluctuate among conformational states, altering their size, shape, topology, and accessibility, yet quantitative comparison of these…
Presynaptic mechanism of epileptiform activities in forward-programmed human excitatory neuronal networks
Epilepsy is one of the most common neurological disorders, yet the mechanisms controlling seizure termination remain poorly understood.
Cortico-subcortical multi-head self-attention as a substrate for cognitive performance
The neocortex is central to mammalian cognition, yet a computational framework that is both biologically constrained and capable of performing complex cognitive tasks remains missing.
Govt. to install scanners at 33 prisons to end strip searches
By Norman Palihawadane The government had allocated funds to import body scanners for 33 prisons, involving visual inspection of prisoners’ anal areas, to end the practice of strip searches, Justice…
570 killed in 596 security incidents in July – Report
A new report reveals 570 people were killed in 596 security incidents across Nigeria in July 2026, with a focus on rural banditry and ISWAP attacks. Read More: https://punchng.com/570-killed-in-596-security-incidents-in-july-report/
NAF airstrike kills nine ISWAP fighters, commander in Borno
A Nigerian Air Force airstrike in Borno’s Sambisa Forest killed nine ISWAP fighters, including a key commander. This NAF airstrike disrupts terrorist opera Read More: https://punchng.com/naf-airstrike-kills-nine-iswap-fighters-commander-in-borno/
LAWMA trains children on waste management, recycling
LAWMA Academy launches its 2026 Summer School, training children aged 7-15 on waste management, recycling, and environmental stewardship to create young ec Read More: https://punchng.com/lawma-trains-children-on-waste-management-recycling/
Arrests over posts on Prabowo’s Iran remark raise free speech alarm
The two men were arrested over online comments about the President's controversial remark on Iran’s nuclear capability, which the police allege breach certain provisions on provocation and incitement…
Cairns community light candles for crash victim Savannah Spence Paige
Dozens of people gather to pay mourn crash victim Savannah Spence Paige at a gathering in Far North Queensland.
Puerto Rico rations water supplies due to intense drought
Hundreds of thousands of people in Puerto Rico are going without running water for two days at a time as authorities in the US territory take drastic measures to combat a severe drought.
Farmers' Almanac September weather forecast 2026: Heat, rain and storms expected across US; details
September 2026 brings a changing weather pattern, with heat, storms, rain and windy conditions expected across different parts of America.
Tai Po fire interim report details circumstances of firefighter death; finds cigarette butt likely cause
A final investigation report into the cause of the Tai Po blaze last year has concluded that the fatal fire was likely caused by a cigarette butt that ignited combustible materials at the worksite.
Nancy Guthrie update: Expert flags ‘a lot of things wrong’ with ransom note, points to new ‘burglary’ theory
More than six months after Nancy Guthrie went missing, a forensic psychologist says he doesn't believe the alleged ransom notes are real.
Cash payments to workers in horticulture sector leading cause of IRD's tax concerns
The department was giving "an opportunity for people to get their affairs in order... before we come looking," spokesperson Tony Morris said.
- IRD warns cash payments to horticulture workers pose tax risks
- Cash payments in kiwifruit industry vulnerable to tax evasion
- Horticulture New Zealand backs IRD's compliance measures
You could be missing out on £150 off your energy bill - here's how to check
Some people need to ensure they are named on their energy bill before the deadline to qualify for help.
UK Hiring Turns a Corner After Longest Slump on Record, REC Says
Hiring at British businesses held steady in July, ending a downturn stretching back to the Liz Truss crisis in 2022, according to a closely watched survey.
Evidence that South African special forces murdered top detective shared with BBC
Senior police detective Frans Mathipa had been fighting for four months to gain access to a crucial piece of information in the case he was working on.
Reservists to be granted increased housing benefits under new government plan
"From the very first day of the war, we have been wrapping IDF fighters and commanders, in both regular and reserve service, in a huge umbrella of billions upon billions," Smotrich said.
- New government plan aims to boost housing benefits for IDF reservists.
- Program to provide 20,000 housing solutions, including 16,000 apartments, between 2026 and 2027.
- Increased priority in apartment discount lotteries, with higher discounts exceeding NIS 500,000.
Trump names Jewish Will Scharf as new White House counsel, assistant to the president
"Will is Tough, Strong, and Smart! He also loves our Country, and respects the Law. Will Scharf will do a great job as White House Counsel!," Trump wrote.
2027: APC beats INEC deadline, uploads candidates
The APC has successfully uploaded all its candidates for the 2027 general elections, beating the INEC deadline. This demonstrates the party’s strong organi Read More…
2027: Rainbow Coalition panel begins talks with Fubara, allies
The Rainbow Coalition’s reconciliation panel has begun talks with Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his allies to resolve political differences.
Atiku accuses Obasanjo of 20-year campaign of lies, deceit
Atiku Abubakar accuses Olusegun Obasanjo of a 20-year campaign of lies and deceit, challenging recent allegations. Discover the full story of their politic Read More…
Nigerian army says it safely rescued 33 people kidnapped by gunmen
Nigeria's army has said it safely rescued 33 people after they were kidnapped by armed men while travelling through the country's north-western Zamfara state.
Energy security comes under govt focus
LAHORE: Federal Minister for Petroleum Ali Pervaiz Malik said that the government was committed to strengthening energy security, attracting investment, and ensuring transparency in the petroleum sector. Addressing a press conference here on Sunday, he said Pakistan’s next major destination after achieving strategic and diplomatic…
Turkiye says expects Egypt to join defence pact
ANKARA: Turkiye’s foreign minister said Saturday he expected Egypt to join a joint defence agreement with regional partners designed to stabilise the region that is grappling with the Middle East war.
Makkah Accord ‘purely defensive in nature’: Dar
ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar has said that the Makkah Joint Defence Agreement is “purely defensive in nature” and that it is “not targeted against any country.” “The Makkah Accord is…
Can’t afford solar panels? Start by cutting energy waste
Efficient appliances and smarter habits may lower household bills without the cost of a major home upgrade.
Malay unity means little without good governance, says analyst
Ahmad Zaharuddin Sani says the failures at Tabung Haji, LTAT and 1MDB show that accountability matters more than appeals for political unity.
Israel military closes Palestinian Christian village Taybeh to halt settler attacks
Taybeh remains one of the West Bank's few Christian villages, drawing visits from Greek Orthodox and Roman Catholic leaders.
Jetstar, Qatar Air Near Miss at Sydney Triggers Safety Probe
An air safety investigation is underway after a Jetstar plane and a Qatar Airways jet almost collided on the tarmac at Sydney airport on Sunday — the second near miss in two weeks.
Man arrested in North West Queensland after reports of shot fired at vehicle
Police arrest a man in North West Queensland after a shot was fired at a passing vehicle.
Iran ties Hormuz reopening to U.S. concessions on several demands
Tehran and the Washington are not in direct talks, and Iran will not start them as long as Washington breaches an interim deal signed in June, Tehran says.
Netanyahu, at odds with Trump, rejects Gaza peace plan
The Israeli prime minister says his country will not withdraw from Gaza until Hamas fully disarms, setting himself against a US-backed roadmap endorsed by the group.
Netanyahu rejects Trump-backed Gaza peace plan
The Israeli prime minister says his country will not withdraw from Gaza until Hamas fully disarms, putting him at odds with a US-backed roadmap endorsed by the group.
Netanyahu says Israel rejects Trump’s Gaza peace plan
The Israeli prime minister says his country will not withdraw from Gaza until Hamas fully disarms, putting him at odds with a US-backed roadmap endorsed by the group. endorsed by Hamas.
An airline had to cancel a flight and rebook passengers for the next day because a child refused to sit down and buckle up
Toronto-based Porter Airlines said Sunday the parent and crew repeatedly tried unsuccessfully to secure the child in the seat before returning the plane to the terminal.
US military redirects 55 ships since resuming Iran maritime blockade
US Central Command says 55 commercial vessels rerouted and two ships disabled since the renewed maritime blockade on Iran began.
Evidence that South African special forces murdered top detective shared with BBC
Frans Mathipa was shot while driving - we got access to the prosecution case against eight accused men.
Fact Check: Is This Ancient Temple Candi Layang Really in Central Java?
Fact check - There is no evidence that the video was recorded in Central Java or at any other archaeological site in Indonesia.
Mining cities concerned census fails to count FIFO 'ghost population'
Mining cities across Australia say the count fails to acknowledge the increasing pressure the nation's growing fly-in fly-out workforce puts on communities.
'Not afraid to stay': The Canadians taking fighting wildfires into their own hands
With wildfires now widespread and frequent, some rural residents in Canada are learning how to fight the flames themselves and protect their own homes.
Burnham brings forward ban on 'subscription traps' to ease cost of living
The prime minister is embarking on a UK tour with a series of announcements aimed at easing living costs.
Anderson Cooper on the assassination of his Haitian math teacher Yves Volel
Correspondent Anderson Cooper spoke to 60 Minutes Overtime about his former math teacher, Yves Volel, who ran for president in Haiti in 1987 and was later assassinated.
In a Haitian city run by gangs, Mitch Albom focuses on protecting kids
In Port-au-Prince, Haiti's gang-controlled capital, there's an orphanage taking in the most at-risk kids. It's run by bestselling author Mitch Albom and his wife Janine.
A-bomb survivors' no-nuclear goal faces challenges amid deterrence
NAGASAKI (Kyodo) -- Survivors of the 1945 atomic bombings by the United States on Hiroshima and Nagasaki have been campaigning for a nuclear-free worl
If police stop you in Malaysia, here's what you should know
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 10 — It happens more often than many people realise.Maybe you’re pulled over at a roadbloc...
Nihon Hidankyo Marks 70 Years of Founding
Tokyo, Aug. 10 (Jiji Press)--The Japan Confederation of A- and H-Bomb Sufferers Organizations, or Nihon Hidankyo, the country's only national organization of hibakusha atomic bomb survivors and the…
Over half a million Irish passports issued this year
Holidaymakers have been urged to check their passport expiry dates to ensure travel plans go smoothly during the remainder of the busy summer season.
Iran's New Demands Show Tehran Feels It's Winning, Esper Says
Former Defense Secretary Mark Esper says Iran feels emboldened as Hormuz negotiations continue.
- Iran demands Strait of Hormuz reopening, feeling it's winning
- Conditions include compensation, sanctions lifting, U.S. forces withdrawal
- Former Defense Secretary calls demands 'ridiculous' and compromising