Garbage truck crashes into 3 parked cars at Pantai Hillpark
The case is being investigated for careless and inconsiderate driving under Section 43(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987.
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Iran used lessons from Ukraine war and drone swarms to shoot down U.S. F-15
Iran shot down a U.S. F-15 fighter jet in April using drone-swarm tactics informed by lessons from the war in Ukraine, The New York Times reported, citing an unnamed senior U.S.
Ukraine shuts down 94 scam call centers in nationwide operation
Ukraine’s Security Service and National Police uncovered 94 fraudulent call centers in a large-scale nationwide operation, Prosecutor General Ruslan Kravchenko said on Aug. 12.
Reform plans: Cabinet: No more alcohol for 14-year-olds
Family Minister Prien wants to reorganize child and youth welfare. The goal: simpler processes, lower costs. As an appendix, the reform contains a clause on "supervised drinking".
2027: Tinubu worst President ever, North finished if he wins again – Baba-Ahmed
The National Chairman of the People Redemption Party, PRP, Hakeem Baba-Ahmed has said that President Bola Tinubu is the worst leader Nigeria has ever had.
Student charged with murdering 78-year-old man in Kuala Langat
SHAH ALAM: A student of a private higher education institution (IPTS) who went viral after allegedly admitting to driving under the influence of alcohol was charged in the Telok Datok magistrate's…
Sharjah to add 1,222 parking spaces in Al Khan and Al Mamzar
Sharjah Municipality is expanding parking capacity in Al Khan and Al Mamzar, with five parking areas providing a combined 1,222 spaces once work is completed. Khalid Al Hammadi, Head of Parking Services at Sharjah City Municipality, said two parking areas had already been completed in Al Khan, providing space for 682 vehicles.
Southern Command GOC opens Ex Starlight Stretch III
The General Officer Commanding (GOC), Southern Command, Brigadier General Edward Awaribey, has opened Exercise Starlight Stretch III at Nkwanta in the Oti Region. The three-week exercise, which commenced on Tuesday, August 11, 2026, is designed to enhance the preparedness of the Ghana Armed Forces to respond effectively to the…
Infant allegedly killed by step-grandmother laid to rest in Kota Tinggi
KOTA TINGGI: A 16-month-old girl allegedly tortured to death by her step-grandmother was laid to rest at the Makam Dagang Islamic Cemetery here today.
Forensic report on National Cathedral is ready, undergoing review – Kwakye Ofosu
Minister of State for Government Communications Felix Kwakye Ofosu has disclosed that the long-awaited forensic audit report into the National Cathedral is ready and has been submitted to the Attorney…
NGOs call for 15th Parliament to serve full term, advance reforms
KUALA LUMPUR: Forty-four civil society organisations and 25 people have called for the 15th Parliament to serve its full term until Dec 18, 2027, allowing more institutional reforms to strengthen democracy and governance.
3 states set to hold executions on same day, a first in US since 2010
Tennessee, Alabama, and Oklahoma are set to execute three inmates on the same day, a rare occurrence in the U.S., first since 2010.
Man arrested for allegedly defiling teenager in Ondo
The Ondo State Police Command has arrested a 27-year-old man, identified as Solomon Onaola, over the alleged defilement of a 15-year-old girl in Omifon, Odigbo Local Government Area (LGA) of the…
Europe Delays Launch of ETA Permit for Visa-Exempt Nationals Again
The European Union has removed its previous late-2026 timeline for launching the European Travel Information and Authorization System (ETIAS), leaving … Read More The post Europe Delays Launch of ETA…
Stefanishyna still not met paid UAH 6 mln bail - HACC
Olha Stefanishyna, former deputy prime minister for European integration and former ambassador to the United States, who is suspected of illicit enrichment, has not yet paid the UAH 6 million bail set by the High Anti-Corruption Court (HACC), the court told Interfax-Ukraine.
Seven workers abducted as armed men raid private mining site in BalocChagai
Equipment worth millions of rupees was taken from a private mine in Mahian Kor
Hawks confident of strong case in Reiger Park killings
Two women and two police officers were killed in Reiger Park on Friday night.
- Hawks confident of strong case against Regan Collis
- Collis arrested in multi-disciplinary operation
- Collis now faces six charges total
Lelaki diburu polis Singapura diculik sindiket di Johor
Polis menerima laporan daripada ibu mangsa memaklumkan kejadian itu dan suspek meminta wang tebusan SGD80,000.
‘I had planned to stay for life’: last villagers prepare to leave Cha Kwo Ling
Nestled within thick, verdant foliage in Cha Kwo Ling is one of Hong Kong’s last squatter settlements, where a handful of remaining residents are staying until a government deadline to move out for…
Lebanese parliament passes contentious amnesty law despite opposition
Lebanon's parliament has passed a controversial general amnesty law in a bid to ease severe prison overcrowding, despite the withdrawal of two of the largest parties from the chamber ahead of the vote. Even for crimes not covered by the bill, prisoners will still be able to benefit from reduced sentences.
General Tax Authority launches online meeting booking service through 'Dhareeba' Platform
<p>Doha, Qatar: The General Tax Authority (GTA) has announced the launch of its online meeting booking service through the Dhareeba Platform.</p> <p>This new move is part of the GTA's digital transformation journey to develop communication channels with taxpayers and facilitate their access to services.</p> <p>In a statement Wednesday…
Socialist fever breaks: Takeaways from Crowley's win
Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley narrowly defeated socialist Francesca Hong by about 3,000 votes, dealing a blow to the progressive left's momentum Tuesday in Wisconsin's Democratic primary…
Fahmi praises Bersatu MPs for taking part in Tabung Haji RCI report sitting
The communications minister contrasts their attendance with the walkout by other PN MPs.
Man devotes over 40 years to afforestation in SW China's Yunnan
Since starting work in 1984, Zhao Peixian has helped pioneer a unique technique for afforestation and selected tree varieties suited to the region, gradually restoring vegetation to hills once…
Pres. Putin threatens retaliation for Western seizures of Russian commercial vessels
Russian President Vladimir Putin has threatened retaliation against Western seizures of Russian commercial vessels, calling them "piracy."
Pakistan ‘still far’ from becoming a social welfare state: PM Shehbaz
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday said that Pakistan was “still far” from becoming a social welfare state, which he said was the original purpose of the country’s formation.
From Bela-Bela to engineering leadership: Olly Ngobeni's path through SA's automotive industry
From a childhood fascination with cars in Bela-Bela to a leadership role in automotive manufacturing, Olly Ngobeni's engineering journey highlights the growing presence of women in STEM.
For refugees to the US, discrimination can make healthcare harder to get
Having health insurance or being eligible for care doesn’t guarantee that it is truly within reach.
Is Badakhshan Becoming the Epicenter of Anti-Taliban Resistance?
Mounting resistance and ethnic tension are testing Taliban rule in Afghanistan’s north.
Why Indonesia Is Subject to 10% Reciprocal Tariff by the US
Indonesia was previously subject to a 19 percent tariff before it was dropped to 18 percent. Now, the country is subject to 10 percent US tariff.
- Indonesia faces 10% reciprocal tariff due to US Section 301 investigation.
- Investigation initiated by Trump administration over forced labor and excess production.
- Agreement on Reciprocal Trade (ART) between Indonesia and US lowers tariff to 10%.
The eruption of Etna unleashes chaos in Sicily's airports in the midst of high season
La ceniza obliga a cerrar repetidamente las terminales de Catania y alcanza también Comiso, mientras miles de turistas tratan de reorganizar sus viajes
Yemen’s Huthis: More on the group who reportedly struck a vessel in the Red Sea
Pakistan’s foreign minister has said three of its nationals were killed in an attack by the Iran-backed Huthi militia on a commercial vessel in the Red Sea.
Erdogan eyes expansion of regional defence pact
The so-called Mecca Joint Defence Agreement was signed on Friday as the Middle East grapples with fallout from the US-Iran war.
Dubai Duty Free draw: Russian seaman, Dubai businessman win $1m each
Dubai: A Russian oil tanker seaman and an American design-firm owner living in Dubai have each walked away with $1 million after Wednesday's Dubai Duty Free Millennium Millionaire draw at Concourse D…
Trump Breaks Silence on Secret Plane Switch in Turkey Over Possible Iranian Threat
"I guess there was a threat out there. I didn't really ask too much about it. I get a lot of threats," Trump told reporters.
Should India Worry About the Mecca Pact?
The agreement is not directed against India, but it alters the strategic environment in which India-Pakistan relations play out.
Petition to oust U.S. ambassador from Canada gains thousands of signatures
Nearly 30,000 Canadians have signed a petition calling for U.S. President Donald Trump's representative in Ottawa to be kicked out of the country.
SBU exposes international drug syndicate: cocaine shipment worth nearly UAH 70 mln seized
Ukraine’s Security Service (SBU) has neutralized a criminal group that organized an international channel for smuggling hard drugs from southern Europe into Ukraine, seizing the largest cocaine shipment since the start of the full-scale war, worth around UAH 70 million, the SBU reported.
Social Security changes: See the full list of 14 rare conditions just added to the fast track for disability benefits
The Social Security Administration (SSA) is allowing more people to fast track their access to disability benefits. On Tuesday, the agency added 14 more medical conditions to its Compassionate…
Aluminium smelter bailout to cost taxpayers $2.5b over 10 years
Under the deal, the Commonwealth and state of NSW will split the cost down the middle, with Rio Tinto contributing at least $1.1 billion to reduce its power usage and gear toward renewables.
BMA intercepts more than 4,200 people attempting to enter SA illegally
BMA Commissioner Michael Masiapato says 4,229 people without documents were intercepted attempting to enter South Africa illegally between April and July, amid intensified operations along vulnerable border areas.
Becoming Peter Obi’s running mate won’t help your 2031 ambition – APC chieftain to Kwankwaso
A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Goriola Yakub, has said the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, presidential running mate, Rabiu Kwankwaso’s decision to pitch his tent with Peter Obi won’t help his ambition in 2031. Yakub suggested that becoming Obi’s running mate could turn out to be Kwankwaso’s worst political decision.
Linda Mwananchi claims planned violence ahead of Homa Bay rally
The Linda Mwananchi Movement has raised concerns over what it says is planned violence targeting its upcoming rally in Homa Bay County.
Norwegian foreign minister to visit Pakistan on Aug 13-14
Norwegian Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide will undertake an official visit to Pakistan on August 13 and 14 at the invitation of Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar…
Afghanistan’s gold rush transforms lives and landscapes in Badakhshan
Dubai: Afghanistan’s growing gold rush is transforming parts of the northeastern Badakhshan province, where heavy machinery and thousands of workers are extracting gold from mountain areas.
Shoulder-fired missile threat prompted Trump’s plane ruse, source says
A specific threat to Air Force One by a shoulder-fired missile emerged on the final day of last month’s NATO summit in Turkey, according to a person familiar with the matter, prompting the scramble…
Japan’s Nuclear Taboo Is Starting to Crack
Whether or not Japan’s nuclear policy is actually revised, the very fact that such a revision is being openly debated is a striking development.
White House overhaul carries $927 million price tag
President Donald Trump’s administration is preparing White House construction and modernisation projects costing at least $927 million, with much of the expenditure expected to be financed with public…
Nigeria: Airlines Resume Flights After Aviation Unions Temporarily Suspend Industrial Action
[Premium Times] Airlines began restoring services after aviation unions temporarily suspended their industrial action, with Air Peace and United Nigeria Airlines resuming operations after the…
Kenya: Farmers Urged to Cut Use of Hazardous Pesticides
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The Harm Reduction Society of Kenya has called on the government to lower the cost of pesticides used by farmers and strengthen regulations to discourage the use of highly…
- Harm Reduction Society urges policymakers to reduce pesticide costs and tighten regulations.
- Over 70% of pesticide applications involve harmful substances, raising food safety concerns.
Killing Iran’s commanders did not kill the system that produced them - opinion
Decapitating a military leadership can create disruption. But Iran’s latest appointments suggest the regime’s institutions - and the strategic thinking behind them - remain firmly in place.
West Bank employment rebounds after Oct. 7 drop, but wages, protection remain weak, PCBS data shows
The majority of Palestinians, 680,000, were employed in the local market, an increase of around 27,000 workers from the first quarter.