Independence Day celebrations gain momentum
LAHORE: Preparations for the Independence Day celebrations have gained momentum, with people from across the country enthusiastically taking part in activities ahead of August 14.
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National Minorities’ Day marked: Punjab CM vows to follow Quaid’s vision
LAHORE: Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif on Tuesday reiterated her resolve to follow the vision of Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah for the freedom and rights of minorities.
Ravi tributaries witness rising flows: PDMA
LAHORE: The Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) of Punjab on Tuesday said that water flows in drains adjoining the Ravi River were gradually increasing, with moderate flood conditions…
Annie Andrews' Chances of Defeating Republicans to Flip South Carolina
Andrews is working to flip the South Carolina Senate seat formerly held by the late Lindsey Graham.
- Annie Andrews, pediatrician, seeks to flip South Carolina Senate seat
- Republican candidates Graham and Norman trailing in polls, 32.6% and 24%
- Andrews optimistic despite prediction markets favoring Republicans at 87%
A ‘body’ found in a suitcase was actually a lifelike doll. How did NSW police get it so wrong?
Officers may not have fully unzipped the bag containing the lifelike doll to avoid destroying evidence, one expert says Revelations that a “body” found inside a suitcase was actually a lifelike doll…
How much sleep do world leaders really get?
Running a country is not exactly a nine-to-five operation. There are late-night negotiations, early-morning briefings, emergencies that refuse to observe time zones and an endless line-up of meetings…
Man who fled Singapore to avoid jail caught at Changi Airport 24 years later
A Singaporean who fled in 2002 to avoid an 18-month jail term for cheating a government agency out of a grant disbursement was caught at Changi Airport and jailed for another 14 months and three weeks…
Women in Blue’s second season premieres on Apple TV
Apple TV subscribers can now stream the first episode of the new season of Women in Blue (Las Azules). Here’s what to expect from the season.
Fishing trip mishap or grey-zone test? Taiwan arrests men after boat slips past defences
Two people from mainland China were arrested six days after illegally landing in Taiwan by inflatable boat, raising fresh concerns over the island’s coastal security amid its biggest annual military…
Apa lagi Melayu Negeri Sembilan mahu?
Dengan Yamtuan Besar Tuanku Muhriz yang berkeadilan, apakah lagi yang kalian mahu?
MP Teachers’ E-Attendance After 10:45 AM Is Invalid; Reason Must Be Given
Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh): The Directorate of Public Instruction (DPI) has issued instructions regarding e-attendance of teachers and other school employees.
ICE plans to give officers gloves that can deliver electric shocks
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers may soon be outfitted with gloves that can deliver painful electric shocks that are intended to gain compliance from combative individuals.
- ICE to equip officers with electric shock gloves
- DHS funds allocated for G.L.O.V.E. devices
- Civil rights advocates express concern over plan
US military fires on cargo vessel it said sought to break Iran blockade
The United States military has said it fired on a ship attempting to break its blockade of Iranian ports in the Gulf of Oman.
Trial begins for ex-minister Yaqut in haj corruption case
The trial of former religious affairs minister Yaqut Cholil Qoumas began on Tuesday at the Jakarta Corruption Court, with prosecutors accusing him of abusing his authority in the management of the haj…
Controversial Covid excess deaths study retracted after criticism over vaccine misinformation
PARIS, Aug 12 — A controversial study analysing excess deaths during the Covid pandemic, which was widely cr...
Nancy Pelosi Blames AOC Team for False Narrative of Their ‘Rocky’ Relationship
"This is a legislative place. It's not a rally," the Democratic representative from California says The post Nancy Pelosi Blames AOC Team for False Narrative of Their ‘Rocky’ Relationship appeared…
Search for infant at Port MacDonnell wraps up, as police call for end to 'rubbish' chatter
Police have ended the search for a three-month-old's body, and have called on the community to stop speculating about the tragedy.
Trump reportedly smuggled off Air Force One in catering truck amid Iran missile threat
WASHINGTON, Aug 12 — A secret operation that reportedly smuggled Donald Trump off Air Force One in a caterin...
Align Technology Prevails in China Patent Infringement Action Against Angelalign
SAN JOSE, Calif. & TEMPE, Ariz. — Align Technology, Inc. (“Align”) (Nasdaq: ALGN), a leading global medical device company that designs, manufactures, and sells the Invisalign® System of clear…
Fact Check: Did Indonesia's UGM Rector Resign Over Jokowi's Diploma Ruling?
Fact check - Professor Ova Emilia is still serving as Rector of UGM and has not been detained by the police over the Jokowi's Diploma case ruling.
New Zealand Prime Minister Luxon Wins Party Confidence Vote
New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon said the governing National Party has backed him to remain its leader in a confidence vote less than three months before a general election.
Tabung Haji’s RM10b hole could have been avoided if BNM warnings were heeded, Dewan Rakyat told
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 12 — The financial crisis of Lembaga Tabung Haji (TH) could have been avoided if the institution...
Raja Perlis berkenan terima menghadap ketua audit negara
Pertemuan itu mencerminkan komitmen mendukung usaha perkukuh tadbir urus, integriti, dan akauntabiliti.
Tropical storm hits Tokyo area, leaving thousands without power before moving west
TOKYO (AP) — Tropical storm Chan-hom moved westward Wednesday after making landfall in the greater Tokyo region the night before, knocking down trees and leaving…
North Korea launches ballistic missile toward sea, its second test in a week ahead of South Korea-US military drills
On Wednesday, North Korea fired a ballistic missile that traveled over 700 kilometers towards Japan, prompting condemnation from South Korea.
N. Korea fires at least 1 ballistic missile toward East Sea: 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…
Who should build the low carbon economy?
BRASÍLIA — Suppose the global economy comprised countries roughly equally equipped with research institutions, technology development labs, and industrial production facilities.
Trump's antipathy to wind energy is lose-lose-lose
President Donald Trump’s weird hatred of offshore wind energy is costing a lot as Uncle Sam has to pay off the companies which had invested in the canceled projects.
12 ditahan menyamar polis, samun YouTuber Taiwan
Polis berkata motif kejadian dipercayai kerana suspek mengetahui mangsa mempunyai simpanan wang tunai dalam mata wang asing yang bernilai tinggi.
Bondi terror attack hero Ahmed Al Ahmed's charges dropped
Police have dropped all charges against Bondi terror attack hero Ahmed Al Ahmed, after previously accusing him of assaulting and intimidating his father.
South Africa dump site collapse kills 14 suspected illegal miners
South African police have launched an investigation after 14 suspected illegal miners died when a mine dump site collapsed on them on Monday night.
Tropical storm hits Tokyo area, leaving thousands without power before moving west
- Tropical storm Chan-hom struck Tokyo area on Tuesday night
- Over 3,000 homes in Ibaraki and Tochigi without power
- Commuter trains and flights in Tokyo operated normally
India increases urea imports from Egypt, Algeria, Nigeria and Georgia
India sharply raised urea imports from Egypt, Algeria, Nigeria and Georgia as the West Asia war disrupted traditional trade routes.
Archaeology has evolved: Four eras of understanding Africa's past
What is the past? It may seem a simple question to answer, but it is more complex than we might think at first. As science, politics, technologies and ways of thinking change, so does our…
Malaysiakini appoints new editor-in-chief
Andrew Ong takes over from Steven Gan, who stepped down in 2023.
Single opposition candidate: Galadima, ADC differ, APGA backs Tinubu
Opposition figures, ADC, and APGA share differing views on fielding a single presidential candidate against Bola Tinubu in the 2027 election.
PSC deploys monitoring team in Osun, warns against misconduct
The Police Service Commission deploys a monitoring team to Osun State for Saturday’s governorship election, warning police against misconduct and ensuring Read More…
Bills WR Joshua Palmer Looking to Regain Josh Allen's Confidence
Buffalo Bills wide receiver Joshua Palmer is looking to bounce back after an injury-ridden NFL season in 2025.
- Buffalo Bills WR Joshua Palmer aims to regain QB Josh Allen's confidence in 2026.
- Palmer missed 5 games and postseason in 2025 due to knee and ankle injuries.
- Palmer emphasizes consistency, repetition, and reps to rebuild trust with Allen.
Hormuz remains closed as Tehran insists on U.S. accepting peace terms
Mohsen Rezaei, secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, said the Strait of Hormuz will remain closed until the United States changes its policy and accepts Tehran’s conditions for ending…
Trump’s secret plane swap triggers questions and confusion
To evade an assassination threat, the U.S. president's security team smuggled him off Air Force One to a different aircraft on July 8 in Turkey.
A controversial Colorado education group was in danger of dissolving. A 2013 agreement just saved it.
A controversial Colorado education group will continue to exist for at least 10 more months after a clause in a 13-year-old agreement prevented one member from exiting.
Enugu begins construction of 3 New 33KV feeders in 4 LGAs
The Enugu state government has begun the construction of three new 33KV electricity feeders designed to end prolonged power outages and provide improved, stable and reliable electricity supply to…
- Enugu state begins construction of three new 33KV electricity feeders.
- Feeders to be built in Nkanu East, Nkanu West, Awgu, and Aninri LGAs.
- Project aims to resolve long-term power outages and improve supply.
Nigeria’s PPP model adopted across Africa — ICRC
The Infrastructure Concession Regulatory Commission (ICRC) has stated that Nigeria’s home-grown customs modernisation model is now set to be adopted across Africa as the African Continental Free Trade…
- Nigeria's PPP model for customs modernization to be replicated across Africa.
- $3.1 billion concession agreement signed for AfCFTA Customs Modernization Project.
- Nigerian model sets precedent, aims to make Africa exporter of indigenous solutions.
Hong Kong Housing Society raises public housing rent by 2.85%
Rent for public housing under the Hong Kong Housing Society (HKHS) will increase by 2.85 per cent from October. The HKHS said in a statement on Tuesday that the new rent will be effective from October 1 this year to September 30, 2028. For rental units falling into Group A, which caters to low-income families, […]
Taiwan condemns ‘dangerous’ planned Chinese navy drill with Indonesia
The planned 'navigation exercise' is highly unusual as China does not generally hold exercises with foreign militaries near Taiwan.
Pilot misconduct: Punish offender, don't tarnish the industry
LETTER: The arrest of a pilot over alleged drug smuggling is extremely serious and has drawn strong public reaction.
IT consultant ordered to pay £50,000 after being accused of stealing Soho House members’ personal details
An IT consultant was ordered to repay £50,000 to his employer after being accused of stealing the personal details of members of London’s biggest private members’ club.
Thailand suspends new gun permits after mass shooting
Thailand's government will immediately stop issuing gun permits after a shooting incident last week in which a 14-year-old killed eight people and himself.
Zoo's attempted reunion between baby chimp and mum ends in aggression
Baby Cassie has been cared for by zookeepers since her mother dropped her hours after birth. But an attempt to reunite the pair hasn't gone as planned.
When five DMK men were killed in a police firing at the Marina 25 years ago
On August 12, 2001, a rally organized by the DMK in Chennai turned deadly when police opened fire on the crowd, resulting in the deaths of five party members
Darline Graham advances to runoff in South Carolina GOP Senate primary
Sen. Darline Graham will advance to a runoff later this month in the South Carolina GOP primary for Senate, CBS News projects, as she vies to replace her late brother, Sen.
