Takaichi unlikely to visit Yasukuni Shrine on war anniversary
The Shinto shrine is regarded by neighboring Asian countries such as South Korea and China as a symbol of Japan's wartime militarism.
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Arbutus Reports Second Quarter 2026 Financial Results and Provides Corporate Update
Maintained strong financial position with cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities of $92.6M as of June 30, 2026 Received first payment of approximately $178M from Moderna settlement in July…
‘Frustrated, disappointed’: Kiren Rijiju slams Opposition for ‘running away’ from debates in Parliament
Kiren Rijiju remarked that he is witnessing this for the first time where the government wants a discussion in Parliament, yet the opposition is running away.
Kebbi attack: ‘We’ll not abandon families of slain police officers’ — Gov Idris
Kebbi State Governor, Nasir Idris, has assured the families of 10 police officers killed in a gun battle with suspected bandits in Sakaba Local Government Area that they will not be abandoned.
Lands and Mines Watch Ghana calls for prosecution over GH¢377m Adamus Resources state debt
Lands and Mines Watch Ghana (LMWG) has called on the Attorney-General to initiate criminal proceedings against Adamus Resources Limited and any individuals found culpable over financial and regulatory…
S'pore PR, 46, who drove while intoxicated & fatally hit pedestrian, severing body into 3 parts, appeals for lighter sentence
His two young children were in the vehicle with him at the time.
Transfer: Al Hilal moves to replace Benzema with Osimhen
Saudi Arabian club Al Hilal have entered the race to sign Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen as they aim to offload former Real Madrid forward Karim Benzema before the end of the current summer transfer window.
A transferable framework for evaluating the potential for forecast-informed reservoir operations in watersheds
With extreme weather increasing around the world, scientists are working to help critical infrastructure, such as water management systems, adapt. On the U.S. West Coast, where both periods of prolonged drought and intense atmospheric river storms are common, effective water management can be particularly tricky.
A Silver Lining in Afghanistan
Five years after the U.S. withdrawal, al-Qaeda remains weak and the Taliban has become an unexpected partner.
Welcome to the internet in 2026, where AI agents are both victim and attacker in malware wars
Let's hope safeguards develop in-line with AI agent capabilities.
Ex-Ministerpräsident gestorben: Zhu Rongji trieb Chinas Umbau zur Marktwirtschaft voran
Der frühere Regierungschef, Zentralbanker und KP-Kader stellte die entscheidenden Weichen für Chinas wirtschaftlichen Aufstieg. Seine ehrgeizigen Reformen wirken bis heute fort.
U.S. court orders jail, deportation for captain of Russian “shadow fleet” tanker Marinera
A U.S. federal court sentenced the captain of the shadow fleet tanker Marinera — formerly known as the Bella 1 (IMO: 9230880) — to 10 months in prison, to be followed by deportation, The Maritime…
Special counsel indicts ex-President Yoon over messages justifying martial law
A special counsel team indicted former President Yoon Suk Yeol on Wednesday on charges of instructing officials to justify his failed martial law bid to the United States and other major partner…
When five DMK men were killed in police firing at Chennai’s Marina Beach after Karunanidhi’s arrest in 2001
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
Putin vows ‘mirror response’ as Europe targets vessels in Russia’s shadow fleet
Russian dictator Vladimir Putin threatened to retaliate for European detentions of Russian merchant vessels by seizing EU ships “anywhere,” Russian outlet Agentstvo.Novosti reported.
Libya reels from assassination, oil strikes and central bank turmoil
Libya reels from assassination, oil strikes and central bank turmoil Submitted by Elis Gjevori on Wed, 08/12/2026 - 11:41 The violence has shaken claims of stability and placed further pressure on…
Ukraine requests NATO assistance to boost demining capacity
NATO has published a request from Ukraine to Euro-Atlantic Disaster Response Coordination Centre (EADRCC) for international assistance to address the consequences of hostilities affecting the civilian…
Flood victims lose court bid for emergency housing
Magistrate dismisses application by Point Road families
Kayveas gagal dapat kebenaran cabar kepimpinan myPPP
Mahkamah Rayuan berkata pertikaian mengenai pengurusan parti merupakan urusan dalaman yang tidak boleh disemak oleh mahkamah di bawah Akta Pertubuhan 1966.
Suspected RSF drones attack areas in Sudan including Khartoum and Al Obeid
Drones suspected to have been launched by Sudan 's paramilitary Rapid Support Forces hit three cities including the capital Khartoum on Wednesday, residents said.
China approves Japanese envoy in Chongqing, ending 8-month vacancy
China has approved a new Japanese acting consul general in Chongqing, ending an eight-month vacancy at the mission following a bilateral freeze.
Yemeni nationals arrested for smuggling khat in Jazan
Border Guard patrols in Al-Tuwal, Jazan, arrested two Yemenis for smuggling 41 kg of khat in violation of border security regulations.
Kindiki outlines govt achievements as he defends Vision 2060 national conversation
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has defended the government’s record in education and healthcare, citing increased funding, the recruitment of teachers, and the expansion of public health insurance…
Indian expat student in UAE dies back home after battle with cancer
Sharjah: An Indian expat student, who grew up and studied in Sharjah, died on Tuesday after a battle with cancer, leaving her family and school in grief.
How High Waves Damage Boats, Buildings in Yogyakarta Beaches
High waves damaged buildings and fishing boats on Tuesday morning. Local residents and tourists were warned that higher waves were possible this week.
- Waves reached 2.5 to 4.0 meters in southern Gunungkidul Regency.
- Seawater inundated Jungwok Beach, Baron Beach, and Gesing Harbor.
- Vendors and fishing boats suffered damage; evacuation advised.
ICE Agents To Wear Electric Shock Gloves: Here's How They Could Be Used
ICE plans to spend up to $20 million on shock-delivering gloves for officers, raising questions over how the devices will be used.
- ICE agents may receive electric shock gloves called G.L.O.V.E. devices.
- Devices designed for close-range confrontations, costing up to $20 million.
- Intended to gain control, not for punishment or on vulnerable individuals.
Two jailed over 12,789-litre diesel stash in Mount Austin
JOHOR BARU: Two Indonesian men were each jailed for 18 months by the Sessions Court here today after pleading guilty to storing 12,789 litres of diesel in an unauthorised storage tank.
Bhagwant Mann Meets Governor To Seek Parole For Beant Singh Murder Convict
Bhagwant Mann said the matter requires the Governor's recommendation, as the case is being heard in Delhi, while assuring that the Punjab Government will take full responsibility for ensuring that law…
Riyadh opens applications for up to 40,000 residential plots annually under Real Estate Balance Program
RIYADH — Riyadh will begin accepting applications on Sunday, Aug. 16, for the second edition of the Real Estate Balance Program, which aims to provide up to 40,000 residential plots annually, with…
US, Iran agree to extend ceasefire as Pakistan steps up mediation: report
The United States and Iran have “agreed” to extend a ceasefire ahead of the expiration of the 60-day deadline under the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding, Anadolu Agency reported on Wednesday…
Orenburg Region Imposes Fuel Rationing After Ukrainian Refinery Attack
Orenburg is the 16th reported region to face renewed fuel disruptions following a brief period of stabilization in late July.
Kayveas fails in bid for leave to challenge PPP leadership
The Court of Appeal says disputes over party management are internal matters barred from judicial scrutiny under the Societies Act 1966.
Iran-Krieg: Kreise: Iran-USA-Waffenruhe soll verlängert werden
Mitte August läuft die 60-Tages-Frist aus dem Rahmenabkommen ab. Laut pakistanischen Sicherheitskreisen steht nun eine Verlängerung der Waffenruhe zwischen dem Iran und den USA im Raum.
SpiceJet Delhi-Pune flight: Over 100 passengers refuse to fly after AC failure leaves cabin hot
SpiceJet flight SG 105, delayed by two hours, faced a malfunctioning air-conditioning system, leaving passengers in extreme heat.
Charges against Justice Yashwant Varma ‘proven’: Parliament panel
The Lok Sabha panel found Justice Varma’s explanation “evasive and unsatisfactory,” noting he failed to adequately explain the cash found in his residence’s storeroom
Nigerian Govt considers seat-for-debt arrangement to settle domestic airlines’ debts
Indications have emerged that the Federal Government is considering a new seat-for-debt arrangement to address outstanding debts owed by domestic airlines to aviation agencies.
Francesca Hong lost. Here’s what it means for progressives.
It turns out there is a limit to how far left Democrats are willing to go with a crucial swing state on the line. Francesca Hong ran up against that wall on Tuesday, falling short in her race against…
Map Shows Gas Prices in Each State as Rising Costs Loom Over Midterms
Polls continue to show voter concern over rising prices and weak confidence in Trump's handling of the economy.
Turkey's cross party Kurdish peace coalition makes history with PKK clemency law
Turkey's cross party Kurdish peace coalition makes history with PKK clemency law Submitted by Ragip Soylu on Wed, 08/12/2026 - 10:49 Landmark legislation granting limited clemency to PKK members wins…
Uhuru Says No Meeting With Gachagua Is Planned or Under Consideration
The former President’s office attributed the decision to concerns over what it described as Gachagua’s conduct in public and his management of political relationships.
- Uhuru Kenyatta denies planned meeting with Gachagua.
- Office cites Gachagua's antagonistic behavior and political conflicts.
- Meeting deemed counterproductive for nation's stability.
Why Junet’s u-turn on whether MPs were paid to impeach Gachagua should worry Kenyans
Kenyan voters often say they want leaders who can speak the truth even when doing so is politically expensive. That test is particularly important for politicians holding powerful public offices.
- Junet Mohamed claimed MPs were paid to impeach Gachagua in July 2026.
- He later denied receiving money, calling earlier remarks political lobbying.
- The 2026 impeachment was upheld by the High Court despite Gachagua's legal challenge.
CBSE Class 12 compartment result 2026 declared: Check direct link here
The Central Board of Secondary Education has officially released the results for the Class 12 compartment exams today. Students can conveniently check their scores by visiting the official CBSE site and entering their roll numbers. The compartment exams were conducted on July 28, catering to over 1.6 lakh candidates this year.
Most Poles support deporting unemployed Ukrainian men
A majority of Poles believe Poland should deport Ukrainian men of draft age who are not legally employed in the country, according to a poll conducted by IBRiS for the newspaper Rzeczpospolita and presented on Aug. 12.
Which Figures Will Be Honored on Indonesia's Independence Day?
This honorary award will be presented one week after the commemoration ceremony for Indonesian Independence Day.
Drafting S’pore laws demands political judgment, not just legal expertise: SM Lee
The Republic's unique constitutional laws were created to remedy real weaknesses in the political system, and not to chase ideological purity, said SM Lee.
Iran confirms no discussions over US-Iran ceasefire extension for now - Reuters
According to a senior Iranian source, there are no discussions about extending the ceasefire between Iran and the US, Reuters reported.
How to make the most of parent-teacher conferences during back-to-school and beyond
- Initiate early communication with teachers to build trust.
- Prepare thoughtful questions for efficient use of limited conference time.
- View conferences as starting point for ongoing parent-teacher communication.
Putin Plans to Continue War Against Ukraine Until at Least 2028 — CCD
Russian President Vladimir Putin plans to continue the war against Ukraine until at least 2028, according to Andrii Kovalenko, head of Ukraine's Center for Countering Disinformation (CCD), UATV…
Working on framework for hill cities amid growing disaster risks, govt tells LS
The government told Lok Sabha that climate change had increased the intensity and frequency of extreme rainfall events in the region
‘Unrig the economy for working people’: the California candidate who wrote updated labor laws
Marni von Wilpert helped draft Protecting the Right to Organize act, and now wants work toward implementing it Legislation that would modernize federal labor law began with a handful of lawyers…
Two persons die allegedly after mosquito-control fogging in Coimbatore’s Annur
Police investigation on exact cause of death is on
Pakistani Deaf Student Makes History by Securing Scholarship at Prestigious US University
Muhammad Ahmed Khan has become the first Pakistani to receive the 2026 World Deaf Leadership Scholarship, securing admission to the … Read More The post Pakistani Deaf Student Makes History by…