Bhopal Comes To Standstill After Heavy Rain, Waterlogging Triggers Traffic Jams
Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh): Bhopal came to stand still after heavy rainfall occurred on Tuesday leading to waterlogging and traffic jam.
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China and Oil Shocks Push Climate Down Pacific Islands’ Agenda
For years, the Pacific islands managed something remarkable — some of the smallest nations in the world persuaded their larger, more powerful allies that climate change was the region’s defining…
USS Ronald Reagan Nearing Return To Service As Navy Faces Carrier Shortage
The ninth Nimitz-class nuclear-powered supercarrier has been sidelined since March 2025, undergoing maintenance at the Puget Sound Naval Shipyard
Prabowo to Face Nation as Skepticism Grows in Indonesia
When Prabowo Subianto takes the stage to address the world’s fourth-most populous nation this week, outwardly he will look more powerful than ever. The reality is more complicated.
Gen Alpha students storm DM office in Hamirpur, Uttar Pradesh, over road construction
The students numbered over 200 along with at least 50 parents who participated in the protest were from villages and hamlets of Chandupur gram panchayat located in the Kurara block of Hamirpur…
MAIPs serah bantuan Ibnu Sabil kepada konsul Malaysia di Melbourne
Pihak konsul nasihat warga Malaysia berhubung rapat jika berdepan sebarang kecemasan atau situasi luar jangka.
ED arrests Bijnoriya in Nexa Evergreen money laundering case
Mr. Bijnoriya, one of the principal architects and operators of Nexa Evergreen Group, has been accused of carrying out fraudulent operations along with another partner in the firm
Asia: North Korea likely fires ballistic missile, Japan says
This incident is already the second test of this type of weapon within one week. According to the Japanese Ministry of Defense, the missile crashed into the sea.
Presidential office labels N. Korea's missile launch as provocation, urges immediate halt
SEOUL, Aug. 12 (Yonhap) -- The presidential office on Wednesday held an emergenc...
U.S. military operations killed 153 civilians last year, Pentagon says
The Pentagon has acknowledged that U.S. military operations killed more than 150 civilians in 2025. The count did not include any deaths from airstrikes on boats in the Caribbean Sea and Pacific Ocean.
N. Korea fires unidentified projectile eastward: S. Korean military
North Korea fired at least one ballistic missile toward the East Sea on Wednesday, South Korea's military said, in a move seen as a protest against an upcoming combined military exercise between the…
Why Trump's Turkey ruse isn't like other covert presidential trips
WASHINGTON — Presidents have taken secret overseas trips in the past for security reasons, with schedules and logistics kept classified until after the fact to protect the commander in chief.
UN remains humanity's last hope
The year 2026 marks a profound turning point in the international order. The protracted war in Ukraine and the military confrontation in the Middle East surrounding Iran have destabilized vital…
‘I don’t even know what things are going to look like in the next five years’: young Australians on growing up in a world in crisis
In this study, interviewees saw clear connections between the psychological, economic, social and political aspects of their lives.
How a 97-year-old escaped deadly Indian floods on a banana raft
A 97-year-old's dramatic rescue captures how Assam's floods are reaching places once thought safe.
What happens if you forgot to do the census last night?
The census is compulsory and you can be fined if you refuse to complete it. But the Australian Bureau of Statistics will give you a friendly reminder before taking legal action.
Powerful storms slam Midwest, leave nearly 1 million without power
Nearly 1 million customers in the Midwest were without power as perilous thunderstorms and extreme wind gusts pummeled the region on Tuesday.
- Nearly 1 million customers without power across Midwest states
- Tornado warnings issued, causing flight delays at Chicago airports
- At least one fatality reported in Ohio from storm damage
The Papers: 'Andy U-turns on early release' and 'Hunt on for eclipse glasses'
The prime minister's plan to stop the early release of PC Andrew Harper's killers is prominent across Wednesday's papers.
Why Trump’s Secret Flight Was Extraordinary by Presidential Standards
For several hours, the President’s real whereabouts were unknown to—and concealed from—both the White House press pool and the American public.
Keep education funds in education
Separating the free meals program from the education budget is an important first step. However, the bigger test now is whether the government will genuinely commit to using the constitutionally…
This is no case for junior lawyers – Atta Akyea explains why he must defend Adu-Boahene
Lawyer for former National Signals Bureau (NSB) Director-General, Kwabena Adu-Boahene, Samuel Atta Akyea, has defended his decision to personally lead his client’s defence.
Lebanon parliament votes to abolish death penalty
Lebanon's parliament has voted to abolish the death penalty, a move that would make it the first country inthe Middle East to formally end capital punishment.
[EXPLAINER] Lee's push to open Sejong presidential office by 2029
For more than two decades, the Korean government has tried, in fits and starts, to move its center of political power away from Seoul.
'Green Concrete' documentary questions cost of urban renewal
For Koreans, who must endure scorching summers and freezing winters, apartment complexes have long served as the ultimate symbol of housing efficiency as well as their most prized financial assets.
Korea, US, 39 other countries call for advance notice of ICBM, SLBM launches in joint statement
WASHINGTON — South Korea, the United States, Japan and 38 other countries issued a joint statement Tuesday calling on countries to provide sufficient advance notification of launches of…
A Middle Eastern NATO?
What’s behind the defense pact between Turkey, Saudi Arabia, and Pakistan.
SWCorp investigates alleged Singapore construction waste dumped in Pontian
PONTIAN: Johor will set up a multi-agency task force to conduct a comprehensive investigation into allegations that construction waste from Singapore was dumped at several locations here.
Sun-tanned cauliflowers and knobbly spuds - the heatwave veg that's good to eat
British shoppers should expect to see more wonky vegetables due to repeated heatwaves.
Namibia: Duo Cleared of N$1m Seal Genital Export
[Namibian] Two men who were arrested on charges about the alleged illegal export of seal genitals from Namibia in January last year were found not guilty in the Windhoek Regional Court on Friday.
- Chinese men Hou Xuecheng and Zhang Xianming cleared of charges.
- Sealed genitals valued at N$1.16 million legally acquired.
- Court ruled duo did not illegally export seal genitals.
Spider-Man has had a brand new day, when will Malaysia see its own?
Much like a hero crippled by unaddressed trauma, Malaysia cannot hope to advance towards a prosperous future while ignoring the deep-seated rot festering at its core.
A year after Trump welcomed Putin to Alaska, hopes for Ukraine peace have given way to a widening war
MOSCOW, Aug 12 — In the year since Donald Trump hosted Vladimir Putin on US soil for a summit designed to broker a...
Explained: Kedah’s bid to stop lotteries reaches Federal Court today; here’s what it’s about
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 12 — The Kedah state government is asking the Federal Court today to allow it to proceed with it...
N. Korea sends condolences over death of ex-Lao parliament president
SEOUL, Aug. 12 (Yonhap) -- North Korea has sent condolences over the death of a ...
How a catering truck helped Trump secretly switch planes amid threat from Iran
The News Hour has confirmed the Washington Post's reporting on extraordinary, secret security measures taken to protect President Trump.
Fiji corrections officer charged over alleged assault of Australian prisoner
One of seven Fiji corrections officers alleged to have been involved in the assault of an Australian citizen at the Lautoka Remand Centre has been charged.
- Fiji corrections officer Asaeli Sorovaki charged with assault.
- Australian prisoner assaulted at Lautoka Remand Centre.
- Six officers face internal disciplinary proceedings.
North Korea launches a suspected ballistic missile, Japan says
North Korea fired a possible ballistic missile towards the sea on Wednesday, Japan’s Defence Ministry said, the second such weapons launch in less than a week.
Biggest Bombshells from Lindsay Clancy Trial Testimony Tuesday
New tension in the Clancy trial as defense pushes a TikTok witness and jurors hear stark evidence of her mental decline.
- Defense introduces witness on Clancy's mental state
- Clancy's mental deterioration questioned during trial
- Clancy's actions before murders remain unclear
Search for earthquake survivors in Colombia enters critical phase
In Colombia, the desperate search for survivors is entering a critical phase after the powerful earthquake that devastated parts of the country. More than 180 people are confirmed dead.
UK offers military base, air defence support to strengthen ties with Nigeria
The UK proposes military base, air defence systems, and intelligence support to strengthen its strategic defence partnership with Nigeria.
UNESCO: 2.4 million girls barred from school in Afghanistan
Five years after the Taliban returned to power, millions of Afghan girls remain excluded from secondary education. UNESCO warns of lasting social and economic consequences.
- 2.4 million girls denied secondary education in Afghanistan since 2021, according to UNESCO.
- Taliban restrictions began in March 2022, barring girls from schools and universities.
- Ban could push 600,000 women out of workforce by 2066, causing 9.6 billion USD in income losses.
Colombia scrambles to find survivors as quake kills 240
More than 1,300 people have been injured and hundreds of buildings levelled after Monday's 7.4-magnitude earthquake.
On ivory, follow the trafficking networks and not the headlines (commentary)
In early March 2026, acting on intelligence shared by my organization, the Environmental Investigation Agency UK, Zambian authorities seized a consignment of more than 500 kg (over 1,100 pounds) of…
News Wrap: Syria sentences Bashar al-Assad to death in absentia
In our news wrap Tuesday, ousted Syrian President Bashar al-Assad has been sentenced to death in absentia for war crimes during the country's brutal civil war, authorities say at least six people were…
Trump smuggled off Air Force One in secret Iran threat escape
WASHINGTON: A secret operation that reportedly smuggled Donald Trump off Air Force One in a catering truck before the plane departed carrying journalists and top aides at apparent risk of an Iranian…
Top adviser to Iran's Revolutionary Guard leader sits down for rare interview
As the war with Iran continues its uneasy stalemate, we're hearing from a top adviser to the commander of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, the force largely responsible for border and…
Jake Whisenant update: GoFundMe launched after record-breaking speed climber’s death
A GoFundMe has been launched to honor record-breaking climber Jake Whisenant, who died in a Sierra Nevada climbing accident.
Ex-Marine Released and Returning to US from Russian Prison
A US citizen and former military serviceman has been released after four years in prison in Russia.
- Robert Gilman, ex-US Marine, released from Russian prison after 4+ years
- Detained for assaulting officer, charged with violent offenses, sentenced to 10 years
- Released on humanitarian grounds, to receive medical treatment in US
Second wave of fuel shortages rolls over Russia
Fuel shortages driven by renewed Ukrainian drone strikes on oil refineries and logistics centers have spread to at least 16 Russian regions, independent outlet The Moscow Times reported on Aug. 11.
The effectiveness and cost of the National Guard deployment in D.C.
It has now been one year since President Trump declared a "crime emergency" in the nation's capital and deployed thousands of members of the National Guard to its streets. Questions continue to mount over the mission's cost, its legality and its effectiveness in fighting crime.