Putin Pardons Former U.S. Marine Imprisoned in Russia – Reuters
U.S. officials said Robert Gilman would be transported on a State Department plane from Russia to Washington Dulles Airport.
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Lebanon's president says talks progressing, vows no Israeli presence on Lebanese land
Lebanese President Joseph Aoun said negotiations are making progress and stressed that Israel will not be allowed to retain any Lebanese territory.
‘As I’m dancing, I’m working’ – Gov Adeleke replies critics
Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has defended his frequent dancing at public events, saying his love for dancing does not affect his responsibilities as governor.
Delhi High Court Denies Bail To Olympian Sushil Kumar In Sagar Dhankar Murder Case
New Delhi, Aug 11: The Delhi High Court has refused to grant bail to Olympian Sushil Kumar in the alleged murder case of former junior national wrestling champion Sagar Dhankar.
1 Arrested After Vasai-Virar Crime Branch Seizes ₹1 crore In Counterfeit Currency On Mumbai-Ahmedabad Highway
Vasai-Virar Crime Branch Unit 2 seized counterfeit currency with a face value of Rs 1 crore from a car at Shirsad Phata on the Mumbai-Ahmedabad Highway.
'Discontent answered with bullets': MEA slams Pakistan over PoK crackdown
India's external affairs ministry has strongly denounced Pakistan's actions concerning Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, where protests were met with brutality, leading to numerous fatalities.
'Loving' mother, 911 call, postpartum psychosis: Key moments from Lindsay Clancy's murder trial so far
Lindsay Clancy, accused of strangling her three kids, has pled not guilty. Her lawyers are aiming to portray she is not criminally responsible for the killings.
Edo: NDLEA, Army raid drug spots, seize 604.5kg of cannabis
The Edo State Command of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), in collaboration with the Nigerian Army, has seized 604.5 kilogrammes of cannabis following a raid on drug spots across the…
Troops rescue two kidnap victims in Jos, launch manhunt for suspects
Troops of Sector 1, Operation ENDURING PEACE (OPEP), have rescued two kidnap victims abducted by armed criminals in Jos North Local Government Area of Plateau State.
Mauritius visit highlights India's defence outreach to Africa as major powers vie for influence
Admiral Krishna Swaminathan visits Mauritius to enhance maritime security cooperation. India's naval chief's visit signals deepening strategic partnership with Mauritius.
Why Was Abhishek Porel Arrested? DC Star Allegedly Blackmailed, Denied Food & Confined Victim
Delhi Capitals cricketer Abhishek Porel has landed himself in controversy. The Bengal cricketer was arrested from his Kolkata residence in line with allegations of rape and sexual assault.
Colombia Quake Levels Buildings, Sparks Survivor Search
A magnitude 7.4 earthquake shook western Colombia on Monday, reducing buildings to rubble, sending residents into the streets and setting off a desperate search for people trapped under the debris.
'Where will jobs come from': Hemant Soren blames Centre policies for lack of employment, shutting of establishments
Hemant Soren accused the BJP of providing government jobs in the state to people from other states during its tenure.
IAEA to visit Syria over nuclear material left by Assad regime
An International Atomic Energy Agency delegation will visit Syria in the coming days to discuss nuclear material left over from the Assad regime, the Atomic Energy Commission of Syria has announced.
Ukraine Strikes Major Russian Oil Refinery Deep Inside Russia
Ukrainian forces struck the Orsknefteorgsintez oil refinery in Russia’s Orenburg Oblast on Aug. 11, causing a fire at one of Russia’s major oil-processing facilities.
Lahore court sets August 18 to indict TikToker Rajab Butt, 4 others in sexual assault case
LAHORE: A sessions court on Tuesday summoned TikToker Rajab Butt and four other suspects to frame charges against them in a case of alleged sexual assault of a social media influencer.
'Arunachal an integral part, nothing can change that': MEA on China's 'objections'
The external affairs ministry firmly asserts the integral status of Arunachal Pradesh as part of India. This statement is a response to China's persistent efforts to impose Chinese names on various…
An understanding, a compact or just an electoral pact? The repercussions of partnering with PAS — Phar Kim Beng
AUGUST 11 — Malaysian politics has become increasingly comfortable with words such as “understanding”,...
Gunshots as rival cult groups clash at Rivers varsity
Several gunshots were heard at the Ignatius Ajuru University of Education, Rumuolumeni, near Port Harcourt, Rivers State on Tuesday, as students scampered for safety.
Libya Refinery Strike Casts Pall on Trump Unity Drive
Libya’s eastern military intelligence chief was killed in a car-bombing while a drone strike caused a fire at a crucial oil refinery in the west, the latest in a series of events casting a pall over…
Israel has not responded to Ukraine on extradition of Mindich and Zuckerman – SAPO
Ukraine has not yet received a response from Israel to requests for the extradition of Midas case suspects Tymur Mindich and Oleksandr Zuckerman, SAPO head Oleksandr Klymenko said on Aug. 10.
Syria sentences absent former leader Bashar al-Assad to death
The 60-year-old, who was president of Syria for 24 years until 2024 before fleeing to Moscow, was found guilty of crimes including killings, torture, and arbitrary arrest.
Delta Suspends Works Commissioner over Alleged Assault on Gov’s Aide
T6Sylvester Idowu in Warri, Omon-Julius Onabu in Asaba The Delta State Government yesterday suspended the state Commissioner for Works (Highway and Urban Roads), Hon.
Firma kereta mewah gagal hidupkan semula tuntutan insurans RM1.5 juta
Mahkamah Persekutuan menolak permohonan Bespoke Motoring Sdn Bhd untuk merayu bagi menghidupkan semula tuntutan insurans RM1.5 juta.
Former teacher charged over sexual communication with male student
The man allegedly sent the student one-time-view images of a male person in his underwear.
Trump is searching for the Supreme Court’s breaking point on birthright citizenship
Last week, President Donald Trump issued a new executive order that purports to strip citizenship from some Americans. This isn’t our first time here: Last year, Trump issued an executive order that…
Women’s Month opportunities: Initiatives opening doors for South African women in business, science and innovation
Women’s Month in South Africa not only reflects on the challenges women face but also highlights exciting initiatives that empower them to grow their businesses, advance their careers, and contribute…
Osun poll: INEC maps flashpoints, steps up security deployment
INEC intensifies security for the Osun election, mapping flashpoints and deploying personnel to ensure voter safety and curb vote trading.
No recruitment ongoing, NUPRC warns job seekers against scammers
NUPRC warns job seekers about fake employment letters and scammers demanding money. There is no ongoing NUPRC recruitment exercise.
Who are the nine Assad regime officials sentenced to death in Syria?
Fifteen years after the first anti-regime protests, a court in Damascus has sentenced former president Bashar Al Assad and eight ex-officials to death.
Heavy snow blankets parts of South Africa as cold snap intensifies
Dubai: Heavy snowfall and bitterly cold conditions have swept across parts of South Africa as a deepening cold snap brings wintry weather to several provinces.
Iran loses 95 million cubic metres of natural gas output due to war
Iran lost about 95 million cubic metres of gas production due to infrastructure damage caused by its war with the US and Israel , Oil Minister Mohsen Paknejad has said.
Colombia Courts Bukele’s El Salvador on Trade and Security
El Salvador · Trade Key Facts Trade review On July 29, 2026, Colombia’s incoming government and El Salvador agreed to review their 2010 free trade agreement to study an expansion.
- Colombia and El Salvador review and modernize their 2010 free trade agreement.
- New administration seeks to expand trade scope to services and digital trade.
- Security cooperation agreement announced August 6, 2026, in Cali.
MoPH detects 27 individuals for submitting false certificates to obtain healthcare licences
<p>Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) has detected 27 individuals who submitted falsified experience certificates to obtain healthcare practice licences in the State of Qatar during the…
Israel pursuing ‘undeclared annexation’ of West Bank, Peace Now says
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Semua diterima, kata Wawasan susulan spekulasi ketua Bersatu N Sembilan keluar parti
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Putin Has Little Incentive to Negotiate While Russia Can Strike Ukraine With Ballistic Missiles — ISW
Russian President Vladimir Putin has little incentive to engage in meaningful negotiations while Russian forces retain the ability to launch ballistic missile strikes against Kyiv and other Ukrainian…
Court backs SAHRA after CFO paid himself R390,000
The Labour Court upheld SAHRA's dismissal of its former CFO after he paid himself R390,000 in unauthorised acting allowances and committed gross negligence.
The offline messaging apps challenging internet shutdowns
- Bitchat enables communication offline via Bluetooth, even without internet.
- Indian government blocked Bitchat's source code on GitHub, a new tactic.
- Offline apps like Bitchat make it harder for governments to shut down communication.
degraded water operations
- FBI and EPA warn of cyber attacks targeting critical infrastructure systems.
- At least seven states report disrupted water operations since July 27, 2026.
- FBI advises removing PLCs from direct internet exposure to mitigate risk.
As Cities Reconsider Flock Cameras, Texas Voters May Get Final Say
Texas cities may let voters decide the future of Flock cameras as communities nationwide move to ban or remove them.
Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte charged over alleged death threat against Marcos
MANILA, Aug 11 — Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte was hit with a criminal charge today over an alleged...
No individual owns PDP, it’s not private enterprise – Bode George
Former Deputy National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Bode George, on Tuesday declared that no individual owns the former ruling party.
Chinese paratrooper killed in Qinghai exercise as Beijing acknowledges casualties
Beijing has confirmed that a 23-year-old paratrooper died in a training accident in northwestern China, a revelation that follows recent reports of several accidents and deaths in its military. State media said on Sunday that Xia Shiyuan, of Huaiyuan county in Anhui province, was involved in an incident shortly after leaving an airborne…
Qatar: Israel stalling on Gaza accord
Qatar has called on the international community to press Israel into implementing the second phase of the Gaza ceasefire, saying its rejection of the peace plan is a continuation of the foot-dragging ...
Pete Hegseth’s Pentagon picks raise questions over Trump family business ties
Two advisers have links to a venture fund co-investing in US defense companies that benefit from federal spending Pete Hegseth ’s appointments to a key Pentagon advisory body include two men with ties…
Apex court dismisses luxury car firm’s bid to revive RM1.5mil insurance claim
The Federal Court upholds the Court of Appeal’s Feb 9 ruling that an insurance company was justified in repudiating the claim over an accident involving a Ferrari.
Oman, Iran talks on Hormuz are in advanced stage -MOFA Spokesperson
Adviser to the Prime Minister and Official Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Dr Majed bin Mohammed al-Ansari, said negotiations between Oman and Iran have reached an advanced stage…
Japanese authorities use new tool to identify initial torrent uploaders — anti-piracy group says it identified seeder on popular anime torrenting website without torrent swarm monitoring
Japanese authorities have taken a big step in cracking down on piracy by arresting an initial-seeder at popular anime torrenting website Nyaa.
Scrolling endlessly to unwind could make you feel worse
If you want to tune out and relax after a long day, you might turn to social media, online shopping or playing games on your phone. But a new study suggests that these activities might actually stress you out more.
Ghana, Burkina Faso sign Defence Cooperation to secure cross-border trade routes
Ghana and Burkina Faso have signed a Defence Cooperation Agreement aimed at providing security and escort support along vital cross-border trade corridors between the two countries.
Legal vacation: Lawyers cannot decide when court cases proceed – Deputy AG
Deputy Attorney-General and Minister for Justice, Dr Justice Srem-Sai, has rejected the Ghana Bar Association’s position that the availability of lawyers should determine whether court proceedings…
Disaster teams monitoring severe weather conditions across SA
Authorities are urging residents in affected areas to exercise extreme caution
- Cold front causes snowfall in Eastern Cape, KwaZulu-Natal, Western Cape
- Disaster teams standby to help residents in snow-affected regions
- Gauteng residents advised to limit travel due to wet, treacherous roads
Challenging Supreme Court, Trump doubles down on efforts to limit birthright citizenship, influence the Fed and impose tariffs
The president lost three key cases, but by then the high court had expanded executive power in the US
‘When are you going to Jharkhand?’ CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke answers, comments on police lathi-charge on students
CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke condemned police brutality against student protesters in Jharkhand, criticizing the use of force such as lathi charges and tear gas.
US House takes up Graham sanctions bill targeting Russia’s oil money and shadow fleet
Lawmakers moved during recess, and the House text is word-for-word identical to the bill the Senate already passed 86-11.
Gachagua: Ruto’s 4 years marked by insecurity and rising cost of living
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has accused President William Ruto’s administration of presiding over what he described as a breakdown of law and order, rising insecurity and worsening economic pressure on Kenyan households.
Jeremiah Kioni: Opposition lacks money to conduct poll to pick 2027 flagbearer
Jubilee Party Secretary-General Jeremiah Kioni has questioned whether the opposition has the financial capacity to conduct a nomination process to select a single presidential candidate for the 2027 General Election.