North Korean-Supplied Missiles Attack Ukraine as Russia Escalates Air War
North Korean ballistic missiles struck Zaporizhzhia alongside Russian Zirkon missiles and glide bombs, killing six civilians and wounding 19.
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Kebbi govt confirms killing of 10 police officers during gun battle with terrorists
Kebbi State Government has confirmed the killing of 10 police officers and other victims in a terrorist attack along the Rafin Makuku axis of Sakaba Local Government Area of the state, describing the…
Parliament disputes Fadiel Adams’ faulty laptop claims
Adams told the Commission that this resulted in late submission of his statement.
UK ‘joke’ candidate Binface pushes serious point about politics
While polls give Nigel Farage a clear victory with more than 70% of the vote in the Clacton by-election, Count Binface, the alter ego of comedian Jon Harvey, is grabbing attention with support of up to 20%.
Nigerian Newspapers: 10 things you need to know Wednesday morning
Good morning! Here is today’s summary from Nigerian newspapers: 1. Thousands of travellers were stranded across the country’s major airports on Tuesday as aviation workers embarked on industrial action. According to the workers, the action was over alleged anti-union practices, the casualisation of workers, and the withholding of…
Bangladeshi man charged with murder of three compatriots
SEREMBAN: A Bangladeshi man was charged at the magistrate's court today with the murder of three male compatriots earlier this month.
MCBA warns firms over fake procurement documents using DG's identity
PUTRAJAYA: The Malaysian Border Control and Protection Agency (MCBA) has warned companies to be wary of fraudulent government procurement documents bearing the signature of its director-general (DG).
Trump confirms covert plane switch over Iran threat
Arabian Post Staff -Dubai US President Donald Trump has confirmed that security officials secretly moved him off Air Force One in Turkey last month after receiving information about a possible Iranian threat, defending an extraordinary operation that concealed his whereabouts while another presidential aircraft continued towards Britain.
Parliament monsoon session Day 18 LIVE: Inquiry committee report on Justice Varma to be tabled in Lok Sabha today
Congress MP sought clarification from the government on the extent of reported theft and misappropriation of temple donations and valuables and the steps being taken to investigate those responsible.
- Inquiry committee report on Justice Varma to be tabled in Lok Sabha
- Allegations of unaccounted cash found in Varma's official residence
- Congress MP Manickam Tagore files notice for Adjournment Motion
MPs Put Kenya Law Reform Commission on Spot Over Sh2.1mn Unauthorised Spending
KLRC spent Sh20.6 million against an approved budget of about Sh18.5 million on commission expenses, resulting in an over-expenditure of Sh2.1 million, or 11 per cent.
Weather today LIVE updates: 5 killed in landslide in Mumbai, 200+ roads blocked in Himachal, rain likely in Delhi today
Weather today LIVE updates: Delhi has received regular rainfall over the past few days, triggering traffic snarls across the city and the national capital region (NCR).
eThekwini’s water challenge needs fresh thinking
eThekwini’s growing population, ageing infrastructure, water losses and climate pressures are placing strain on water supply.
NTSA physical logbook deadline: What happens if you don’t collect during specified time
Motor vehicle owners with physical logbooks still held at National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) offices have four months to collect the documents before the authority’s six-month holding…
Nagpur woman human trafficked on the pretext of a job in Portugal
According to the survivor’s account, she came across the job opportunity on the Instagram page of the WE MIGRATE company in November 2025
Russian airstrike targets Zaporizhzhya residential district, sparking massive fires
A Russian airstrike on Zaporizhzhia overnight on August 12 damaged an Epicentr shopping mall in a residential district and sparked a major fire, Regional Governor Ivan Fedorov reported.
Police cripple housebreaking syndicate with arrest of five Chinese citizens
KUALA LUMPUR: Police have crippled a housebreaking syndicate following the arrest of five men from China during two raids in Sri Petaling and Pudu.
‘Compromised PM forced to sell India’s interest’: Rahul as U.S. court dismisses Adani case
A compromised PM was forced to sell India's interest; India is paying a huge price; there is much more to this than meets the eye, said Rahul Gandhi in a post on X
6 sekolah di Sarawak ditutup akibat jerebu
Ia membabitkan SK Sejijag, SK Sungai Sameran, SK Tepoi, SK Entubuh, SK Temong dan SK Tema.
The Next Front in LNG Sanctions Runs Through China
Moscow will soon have to redirect a growing share of its exports to Asia.
Oburu: I resigned from energy committee willingly, there was no coup
Siaya Senator and the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) leader Oburu Odinga says he voluntarily resigned as chairperson of the Senate Energy Committee, dismissing suggestions that he was removed from…
Military still risks failing victims, review finds
Leaked internal review warns of continued concerns about a new unit investigating the most serious crimes.
Will Myanmar Get What It Wants From ASEAN?
A Bangkok visit by junta leader Min Aung Hlaing reinforced the two countries’ ties.
'Overwhelmed' probation officers warn of early prison release crime risk
England and Wales' probation services are already under "unprecedented pressure" - set to increase with the scheme, the chief inspector said.
Burnham's credentials need polishing if he is to calm City jitters
As they escape the drought-blighted UK and try and relax on holiday, there is one nagging thought in the heads of senior City folks.
Is Schreiber’s repatriation bill political marketing?
Just in time for the local government elections, a DA minister has demonstrated patriotic fighting spirit.
Special sitting of the Dewan Rakyat: It wasn’t just a walkout — Hafiz Hassan
AUGUST 12 — I refer to the report “Simplified: The Tabung Haji RCI report and what it said”.On “...
The Houthis Are Risking Everything for Iran
Tehran’s proxy risks pushing a newly consolidated Saudi Arabia into an all-out ground war.
Armoured personnel carriers, other vehicles handed over to police in several KP districts
PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa police on Tuesday handed over armoured personnel carriers (APCs), forklift trucks, single and double cabin vehicles and motorcycles along with other equipment to the…
Saman 1MDB terhadap firma UK ditolak kerana bidang kuasa, had masa
Panel Mahkamah Rayuan berkata syarat penyampaian prosiding luar negara tidak dipenuhi selain saman 2024 itu difailkan di luar tempoh masa.
Death toll from Lad Phrao bar fire rises to 38
The death toll from the Rong Beer Na Lad Phrao bar fire has risen to 38 after another victim died while receiving medical treatment, according to the Erawan Centre of the Bangkok Metropolitan…
Six schools in Sarawak shift to online learning as haze hits ‘very unhealthy’ levels
KUCHING, Aug 12 — Six schools in the Tebedu district have been ordered to temporarily close after the Air Pollutan...
‘Compromised PM sold India’s interest': Rahul Gandhi after US court's relief to industrialist Gautam Adani
A US court dismissed criminal charges against Gautam Adani and associates, ending a legal saga.
Junet defends donating millions in harambees, explains how he raises the money
Minority Leader in the National Assembly and Suna East Member of Parliament Junet Mohamed has mounted a spirited defence of political harambees, dismissing the suggestion that the Orange Democratic…
GBV: Durban woman allegedly assaulted and strangled by her boyfriend
A 43-year-old mother of two, was tragically murdered in her home in Cornubia, Durban
Russo-Ukrainian war, day 1630: Chinese modem keeping Russia’s jam-resistant drones flying
Meanwhile, grain corridors crumble as Russia halves Ukraine's export forecast.
US report calls for strengthening parliamentary oversight of Pakistan's public finances
WASHINGTON: A report by the United States State Department has said that Pakistan needs to strengthen parliamentary oversight of public finances by improving the timely disclosure of budget proposals, government debt and other fiscal information.
Zelensky speaks to Costa Rican president, discusses security
President Volodymyr Zelensky on Aug. 11 spoke with Costa Rican President Laura Fernandez Delgado, and the two leaders discussed furthering bilateral cooperation and sharing Ukraine's security…
Prosecutors amass over 800 witness statements in case against man accused of Sydney massacre
SYDNEY (AP) — The case against a man accused of murdering 15 people at a Sydney Hanukkah celebration involved more than 800 witness statements and more evidence had yet to be examined, a prosecutor…
Indonesia’s Forest Fires Surge as El Niño Raises Drought Risks
Indonesia is battling a surge in forest fires as a developing El Niño threatens to bring even drier weather and intensify risks at the peak of its dry season.
Anutin tells politicians not to carry guns, warns of ethics risks
BANGKOK — 12 August 2026, Prime Minister and Interior Minister Anutin Charnvirakul said on Wednesday that politicians should not carry firearms, stressing that public figures must set an example by complying with the law.
Traveling Through Poland to Ukraine: Observations of a Norwegian
Poland’s support for Ukraine increasingly clashes with domestic nationalism, anti-Ukrainian sentiment and political disputes that expose the country’s deeper strategic contradictions.
Community groups' 'vital' disaster recovery work undervalued, report finds
A new Western Sydney University report finds grassroots organisations are often the first and last responders, but often face burnout.
2019 protests: 6 seek appeals for obstructing justice over PolyU campus bridge escape
Six people who rappelled off a bridge and fled from a university campus besieged by police at the peak of the pro-democracy protests in 2019 are seeking an appeal against their earlier convictions for…
Trump-Backed MyPillow Founder Mike Lindell Loses Minnesota Republican Gubernatorial Primary
Walz announced he would not seek reelection in the wake of a massive social service and welfare fraud scandal in Minnesota.
Mumbai's Water Stock Rises To 89.49% After Heavy Rain; City Lakes Gain 6,384 Million Litres In 24 Hours
Mumbai: Mumbai’s water stock continued to improve following heavy rainfall across the catchment areas, with the seven lakes supplying water to the city reaching 89.49 per cent of their total useful…
New Zealand PM Luxon survives second leadership challenge ahead of election
WELLINGTGON, Aug 12 — New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon said he had the “full support&...
Ukraine’s first domestically built CBRN scout vehicle just replaced Soviet jeep with no armor at all
Ukraine's National Guard received the first Ukrainian radiation and chemical reconnaissance vehicles on the armored Tisa chassis.
PTI cannot distance itself from worker who attacked security forces: Talal Chaudhry
Minister says party must examine how supporters are trained, warning hatred & violence can have dangerous consequences
After anti-NEET bill, Vijay to move resolution to keep Lok Sabha strength at 543, backs women's reservation
The resolution also called for the immediate implementation of the 33 per cent women's reservation in the existing 543 seats in the Lok Sabha.
Unease as ODM demands DP slot, 50pc share of State posts
Multiple sources say ODM Deputy Party Leader Simba Arati kicked up a storm, to the chagrin of...
Iran-Krieg: Trump: USA haben Straße von Hormus vollständig unter Kontrolle – Neue Warnung an Iran
Noch immer bedroht der Iran die Schifffahrt in der Straße von Hormus – so berichtet es eine britische Behörde. US-Präsident Trump vertritt eine andere Sicht der Dinge.
Acid attack suspect found dead in Umoja after suspected suicide
A man who was a key suspect in an alleged acid attack on two women has been found dead in his house in Umoja, Nairobi, in what police suspect was suicide.
Colombian rescuers pull woman alive from quake rubble as death toll hits 216
PEREIRA, Aug 12 — Colombian rescuers pulled a 32-year-old woman alive from the rubble of a collapsed building yest...
Edo: NDLEA raises alarm over food shortage as farmers turn to cannabis cultivation
The Edo State Command of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, has raised an alarm over the potential threat of food shortage, warning that farmers have abandoned food production in favour…
Chiba woman arrested over 89-year-old mother’s 2024 killing
The suspect has denied the allegation to police, who are investigating the possibility of a money dispute.
Air India Pilot Tests Positive for Drugs
The captain of an Air India Ltd. jet that suddenly dropped about 300 feet on a flight last week tested positive for illegal drugs in a second screening, according to people familiar with the matter.
Drug importer who used forged documents to flee rehab jailed
Drug importer-turned fugitive Hussein Chamas is jailed for trafficking and absconding from a NSW rehabilitation facility before trying to flee Australia.