Nepal’s leader holding meetings with Indian, Chinese envoys
The rapper-turned-leader, 36, has previously kept a low profile since taking power in March, largely avoiding hosting foreign envoys individually.
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Ratify ILO Convention 190 to protect workers – MDU
The Maritime and Dockworkers Union (MDU) has renewed calls for Ghana to ratify the International Labour Organisation (ILO) Convention 190 (C190) to strengthen protection for workers against violence and harassment at the workplace.
High Court upholds blogger Jufazli Shi’s acquittal over YouTube post against Ismail Sabri, Umno
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 10 — The High Court here today upheld the acquittal of blogger Jufazli Shi Ahmad on two charges...
Middle East: Peace Council: Gaza Roadmap as a way out of the spiral of violence
The Gaza peace council's plan is being rejected by Netanyahu. The council's High Representative is promoting the plan - and sees it as a guarantee to prevent another Hamas attack.
Where is beloved mascot Myaku-Myaku now after Osaka Expo?
The Mainichi Shimbun answers some common questions readers may have about Myaku-Myaku, the beloved official mascot of Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, includi
Thai ex-lawmaker shoots local official dead over loan
A former lawmaker confessed to shooting a senior official at a government office over a money dispute, police have said. The incident came just days after Thailand's deadliest shooting in nearly four…
Oburu stops reading speech at UDA-ODM Naivasha retreat, says his eyes are failing him
ODM leader Oburu Odinga stopped reading his speech midway during the Broad-Based Government meeting in Naivasha on Monday, August 10, 2026, saying his eyes were failing him.
Guan Eng questions Penang PH's stance on UMNO
DAP advisor Lim Guan Eng questioned the stance of the Penang Pakatan Harapan (PH) leadership, which continues to support UMNO's role in the state government administration, despite statements…
Why nine million were removed from a landmark Indian cash scheme for women
Until two years ago, Nirmala Bawaskar had no bank account of her own. A widow who works as a housemaid in Maharashtra’s Sambhajinagar district, she signed documents with a thumbprint and had little control over money entering her household.
Forensic audit reveals how Ghana’s Embassy in the U.S. extorted $19.3m from visa and passport applicants
For six years, thousands of visa and passport applicants who turned to Ghana’s Embassy in Washington believed they were following standard government processes and paying the right fees. They filled out forms online, paid the service fees and paid extra money to have their documents mailed back to them. In many cases, that was where […]
Joburg Emergency Services on high alert as cold front hits city
Snow is also a possibility in Johannesburg and other parts of Gauteng as the cold front intensifies.
Over 450 Ukrainian drones attack 16 Russian regions and occupied Crimea. Fire reportedly breaks out at Tatarstan oil refinery.
Ukrainian drones struck Nizhnekamsk on the morning of August 10, the independent Telegram channel Astra reported, citing local residents.
UNC deputy commander stresses command's multilateral role in S. Korea's defense
SEOUL, Aug. 10 (Yonhap) -- The deputy commander of the U.S.-led United Nations C...
NEET paper leak: Delhi court dismisses plea by accused to undergo lie detector test
The CBI opposed the plea moved by three accused, stating they had no right to dictate how the agency’s investigation should be conducted
Muslims, the so-called menial jobs and the colonial era (II)
In this second instalment of the above captioned article, the meat industry is discussed in addition to other jobs termed as menial.
Oburu to ODM Dissidents: Choose Your Side or Leave
Oburu said ODM could not accommodate leaders who opposed its current political direction while simultaneously remaining within the party, challenging them to openly declare whether they supported or…
Can Asean decarbonise without nuclear power?
As demand for electricity continues to grow, relying on a single technology is unlikely to provide the resilience, affordability, and reliability that future power systems require.
Amidst tension in India-Bangladesh relations, High Commissioner Dinesh Trivedi calls on PM Tarique Rahman
Meeting took place days after Dhaka expressed outrage over Sheikh Hasina’s virtual presser in Delhi’s Foreign Correspondents Club
Why young Koreans are less interested in $420 mil. state-backed equity fund
Young Koreans showed relatively little interest in the country's state-backed growth fund launched earlier this year, despite strong overall demand for the 600 billion-won ($420 million) fund, data…
Oburu warns ODM fence-sitters: Decide where you stand
The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party leader Oburu Odinga has urged members of the party to take a clear position on the party’s working relationship with President William Ruto’s administration…
Brent: Cautious trade with geopolitical risks – Rabobank
Rabobank’s Bas van Geffen notes that talks on reopening Hormuz are progressing slowly, with Iran adding new conditions on the United States (US), keeping geopolitical risk elevated for Oil.
Childhood psychological abuse linked to lower satisfaction in adult relationships, study finds
A new study finds that psychological abuse in childhood can undermine satisfaction in adult romantic relationships, due to weakened social belonging.
Diesel Crunch Looms Ahead of Winter, Energy Aspects Warns
A diesel squeeze spurred by wars in the Middle East and Ukraine is setting the stage for an even worse crunch as demand rises ahead of the Northern Hemisphere winter.
Ruto: Broad-based govt is Kenya’s second-largest political outfit after 2008 grand coalition
President William Ruto has described the broad-based government as the largest political coalition in Kenya after the grand coalition government formed following the disputed 2007 general election.
Albanese, Japan's PM and melons: Behind the revived row over podcast remark
Opposition leader Angus Taylor said comments Anthony Albanese made about a gift from Japan's prime minister were "insulting".
Laura Loomer takes a dig at AOC over her decision to freeze her eggs, ‘People kept certain things private…’
Laura Loomer took a dig at Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez over her announcement about freezing her eggs, calling the decision “ironic.”
Indian high commissioner Dinesh Trivedi meets Bangladesh PM amid diplomatic strain over Sheikh Hasina
The diplomatic dialogue unfolds after a virtual press interaction by former Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina in New Delhi on August 5.
Nonthaburi shooting leaves provincial official dead, ex-MP held
The chairman of the Nonthaburi Provincial Administrative Organisation (PAO) has died after being shot at the PAO office in Muang Nonthaburi district this morning, police said, with a former Nonthaburi…
(LEAD) Gaps found between final voter count, on-site tallies from local elections: data
SEOUL, Aug. 10 (Yonhap) -- Discrepancies have been found between final voter fig...
Khon Kaen students involved in alleged bullying provide conflicting accounts
A family in Khon Kaen is seeking legal action, alleging that their 18 year old son endured repeated bullying and physical abuse by three to four classmates from the age of 16. The family recently shared details of the bullying at Khon Kaen Witthayayon School with several news agencies after the boy’s mother noticed an … The story Khon…
Organized crime: Alleged leader of the Kinahan clan group flown out to Ireland
The criminal organisation is notorious in Ireland. It is said to have controlled drug and arms smuggling for decades. Now the alleged leader is to be brought before court.
Technician drowns in River Thwake while returning to Nairobi
Police are investigating how a 25-year-old man drowned in River Thwake in Kathiani, Machakos County, while travelling back to Nairobi after completing a Wi-Fi repair job in Masii.
Apam SHS to be upgraded from Category B to A school – Education Minister
The Minister for Education, Haruna Iddrisu, has announced plans to upgrade Apam Senior High School in the Central Region from a Category B to a Category A institution. This forms part of the government’s broader efforts to expand access to quality secondary education and improve infrastructure and learning conditions in selected Senior…
Ferrari Monza worth £3.7m among 90 vehicles confiscated in London supercar crackdown
Ferraris, Lamborghinis and Bentleys were among 90 vehicles taken off the road by police in a weekend crackdown on antisocial driving in London. More than £8 million worth of vehicles were confiscated in Hyde Park, Kensington and Chelsea. Among those targeted were international drivers who do not have the correct UK driving documents.
'Har Ghar Tiranga' campaign tribute to freedom fighters' sacrifices: CM Adityanath
He said it is a matter of pride that citizens can now display the national flag at their homes
Uttar Pradesh aims for 50 million national flags in Har Ghar Tiranga campaign
’Har Ghar Tiranga’ should become a people’s movement; Mandatory screening of the National Song and National Anthem in all cinema halls across the state on August 14 and 15: Chief Minister
12 killed in Ukrainian drone strike on Russia’s Nizhnekamsk
A Ukrainian drone attack on Nizhnekamsk killed 12 people and injured 39, the press service of the head of the Republic of Tatarstan reported on August 10.
24 hours or 6? OFW Lounge rule cleared up for Filipino workers
Manila: For overseas Filipino workers arriving in Manila with another flight ahead, the difference between 24 hours and six hours is more than a technicality.
MSS Prepares Ulchi Exercise to Sustain SME Support
The “2026 Ulchi Exercise,” aimed at maintaining government functions and ensuring public safety in the event of a national emergency, will be conducted from Aug. 18 to 21.
- Ministry of SMEs and Startups prepares for 2026 Ulchi Exercise.
- Exercise evaluates support for SMEs during national emergencies.
- Focus on cyberterrorism and Chungmu Plan sustainability.
Samsung Bioepis Launches OPUVIZ™ (Aflibercept) 40 mg/mL Pre-filled Syringe Across Europe
Samsung Bioepis Co., Ltd. today announced the launch of OPUVIZ™ 40 mg/mL solution in pre-filled syringe (PFS), a biosimilar referencing Eylea1(aflibercept), across Europe, starting today.“We are…
- Samsung Bioepis launches OPUVIZ™ 40 mg/mL pre-filled syringe in Europe.
- Vice President Antonio Rito praises convenience and precision of new format.
- OPUVIZ approved for wet AMD, macular edema, diabetic edema, and choroidal neovascularisation.
Ukrainian drone strike kills 12, wounds 39 in central Russia
Russia's defence ministry said it shot down 456 Ukrainian drones fired overnight but did not say how many reached their targets.
Woman cleared of Cassius Turvey's murder avoids jail for driving with no licence
Aleesha Gilmore, found not guilty of murdering Perth school boy Cassius Turvey, has avoided an immediate prison term for breaching the terms of her suspended sentence.
GSU officer fatally stabbed by masked men in Bondo
A serving General Service Unit (GSU) corporal was hacked to death by masked attackers who raided his home in Bondo, Siaya County, in the early hours of Monday.
‘Young Washington’ Charges Onto Streaming This Week After $48.6 Million Box Office Run
Angel Studios and Wonder Project’s Young Washington, a biopic about the formative years of President George Washington, arrives on streaming this week.
Gujarat canal-top solar generates power while saving 2.38M gallons of water
In Gujarat, India, a groundbreaking solar plant is ingeniously situated over an irrigation canal, generating electricity while simultaneously conserving water.
NCC Transfers Digital Industrial Park, DBI to Enugu govt
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has formally handed over the Digital Industrial Park (DIP) and Digital Bridge Institute (DBI) facilities to the Enugu State Government as part of efforts…
Woman’s lover hacks her husband 17 times with axe, injured in encounter
In a shocking crime of passion, a man named Talib was brutally attacked seventeen times with an axe by Aasim, the alleged lover of his wife. Following a tense shootout, police apprehended Aasim, who later confessed to the horrific act.
Police mull widening investigation into football governing body over sexual entertainment allegations
Police are considering whether to expand their investigation into the Korea Football Association (KFA) over allegations the association provided sexual entertainment to foreign referees between 2011 and 2012, an official said Monday.
Ex-first lady acknowledges receiving luxury bag from PPP lawmaker's wife
Former first lady Kim Keon Hee said Monday she recalled receiving a luxury clutch bag from a lawmaker's wife in 2023 but not in person.
Housing policy, prosecution reform drag president's approval rating to record low
President Lee Jae Myung's approval rating has fallen to a new low since he took office, as public discontent grew over politically sensitive issues, including housing policy, prosecution reform and…
Drone warfare: Russia: Many dead after Ukrainian drone attack
Kyiv is defending itself in its defensive struggle against Moscow's war of aggression with increasingly massive drone attacks.
