Iranian threat to Trump ‘not compelling enough’ for CIA before plane switch in Turkey: Report
According to a Washington Post report, the threat was real, but the Central Intelligence Agency deemed it"not compelling enough."
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Alan Jones's defence team accused of trying to intimidate witness
The broadcaster's defence team is accused by a prosecutor of trying to intimidate a witness during a heated exchange in Alan Jones's indecent assault trial in Sydney.
Japan tuna town deepens Taiwan ties with sea goddess, eyes tourism boost
AOMORI, Japan (Kyodo) -- The fishing town of Oma in northeastern Japan, famous for its branded tuna, has been deepening its ties with a Taiwanese temp
Mumbai biker on the way to Bastar killed in road accident
The woman, Riddhi Divyesh Thakkar, 24, was a resident of Maharashtra’s Borivali (West), and part of a group of 20 bikers who had planned a tour from Raipur to Bastar
- 24-year-old Riddhi Divyesh Thakkar from Mumbai killed in road accident.
- August 12, 2026, near Markatola Ghat in Balod district.
- Vehicle hit by another car believed to be a truck; post-mortem underway.
Ukraine for First Time Combines 15 Weapons in Novorossiysk Strike, Expanding Black Sea ‘No-Go Zone’
Ukraine combined 15 domestically produced weapons in a coordinated strike on Novorossiysk, hitting Russian warships and prompting authorities to declare a state of emergency in the Black Sea port…
Trump opts for low-key Iran strategy as pressure mounts
Trump 'low-key' bets on economic pressure against Iran
Investigators seek NCCIA’s help to unlock Mir Raza’s digital footprint
KARACHI: Investigators probing the murder case of young businessman Mir Raza Ali have sought the technical expertise of the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) to unlock the deceased’s digital footprint, it emerged on Wednesday.
Ex PAP MP: Preventing radicalisation of youth must be done years before it happens
The recent detention of three young people has renewed questions about youth radicalisation. Amrin Amin says prevention needs to start long before extremist ideas take root. This article ( Ex PAP MP: Preventing radicalisation of youth must be done years before it happens ) first appeared on The Independent Singapore News .
Peponi School crash: DPP wants coverup probe as man wants to plead guilty
The student who went into a coma says that there is a coverup attempt by police officers.
Joan Argwings-Kodhek’s role in easing Raila’s struggle to build a gas cylinder empire
From a Sh2,000 university salary to Spectre, Odinga’s early business journey was shaped by...
Classes at Xinmin Secondary School resume after students and staff evacuated following bomb threat
Police sweep found nothing suspicious and classes have resumed, said the school in note to parents.
When bail and parole put communities at risk again
Reiger Park shooting reminds violent crime shadows justice system most visible only after lives lost and families shattered.
US: Indian-Origin Teen Charged With Murder Of Mother, 14-Year-Old Brother In Massachusetts; Used ChatGPT To Search 'Ways To Kill Family'
Massachusetts: A 17-year-old Indian-origin teenager has been charged with allegedly murdering his mother and younger brother inside their family home in Acton, Massachusetts, following an overnight…
Human skeleton found on Khon Kaen mountain as police seek identity
KHON KAEN — 12 August 2026, A human skeleton was found scattered among rocks on Phu Pha Daeng in Manjakiri district of Khon Kaen province, prompting police to seek relatives of the deceased.
Chavismo and Venezuelan opposition agree to renew all Supreme magistrates
The negotiating table, overseen by the United States, will meet again in mid-September.
Why Meta is paying for controversial content – and what that means for the posts you see
Paying for engaging content is not the same as intending to fund extremism, but it creates a risk that harmful content will benefit.
Kai Wegner: August 13th “One of the Darkest Days” in Berlin’s History
Today is the 65th anniversary of the construction of the Berlin Wall. Exhibitions and other events are taking place.
Bills for delimitation of Kolkata and Howrah municipal corporation passed in West Bengal Assembly
After the passage of the bills, the number of wards in Kolkata Municipal Corporation will increase from 144 to 209 and wards in the Howrah Municipal Corporation will increase from 50 to 68
Russia's war of aggression: Moscow's war against Kyiv - escalation instead of negotiations
In its defensive struggle, Ukraine is trying to make Moscow ready for negotiations by drone attacks in the Russian hinterland. Is this strategy successful?
MK party and EFF cry foul after ConCourt blocks Ramaphosa impeachment appeal
The ConCourt dismissed an urgent bid to appeal the Western Cape High Court ruling that halted Ramaphosa's Phala Phala impeachment inquiry.
The Mystery of the Raja Juli Antoni Envelope
The return of the envelope by Minister Raja Juli leaves many unanswered questions. The motive for giving the money must be uncovered.
7 miners abducted from Balochistan's Chagai
QUETTA: Seven miners working for a private copper mining company were abducted by a group of armed men in the Mahian Kaur area of Chagai district on Wednesday, officials said.
Al-Qafeel walkway in Al-Makhwah opens as new urban leisure hub
Al-Makhwah Municipality has completed upgrades to Al-Qafeel’s walkway, sports fields, and green spaces, spanning 27,000 sq m for residents and visitors.
Autopsy conducted on Rawalpindi shooting suspect
RAWALPINDI: The post-mortem examination of the suspect who was shot dead after he allegedly opened fire at security personnel was conducted at DHQ Hospital on Wednesday, officials said, adding that a phone recovered from him was also being examined as part of the investigation.
No need for fresh RCI on Tabung Haji, says economist
Ahmed Razman Abdul Latiff says no serious financial misconduct was reported over the past five years.
Protesters torch government buildings in Central Papua over village funding cuts
In February, Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa issued a regulation requiring 58 percent of village funds to be allocated to support President Prabowo Subianto’s flagship Red and White Cooperatives…
KL, Shah Alam among 11 areas with unhealthy air quality
Unhealthy API readings have also been recorded in Putrajaya and Johan Setia, as well as seven areas in Sarawak.
One dead, more than 200 rescued after Indonesian ferry from Bali catches fire
The incident took place less than a month after another ferry caught fire off Madura island, killing five people.
U.S. president sued over plan to sell faster access to his posts on Truth Social
Two media organizations have argued that the First Amendment guarantees equal access to a president's public pronouncements and doesn't permit early access to be sold.
Ibac charges police officer accused of repeatedly hitting Indigenous man with Taser during Melbourne arrest
Victorian corruption watchdog alleges weapon was used to hit man’s head, with another officer accused of kneeing him in same incident last year Two Victorian police officers have been charged with…
Tren terhenti di laluan Kelana Jaya
RapidKL berkata sebuah tren terhenti akibat gangguan bekalan kuasa di stesen Universiti.
The media has made Donald Trump look more coherent than he is. It’s called ‘sanewashing’
The US president often provides meandering non-answers and strange speeches, but news reports omit the weirdness. Does it matter?
Cook Islands votes in election shaped by China, deep-sea mining
Leading challenger and former deputy prime minister Teariki Heather has pledged a referendum on the government’s policy.
Colombia enters ‘final phase’ of quake search as toll rises
Crews are approaching 72 hours since Monday's magnitude 7.4 quake, a period when survivors are considered most likely to be found alive beneath collapsed buildings.
President in the catering truck: Media: USA doubted Iranian threat to Trump
Trump switches planes en route home from NATO summit hidden in a catering container. The incident, which resembles a political thriller, is making international waves. Now there is new information.
Temperatures to soar to 38C as amber extreme heat warning comes into force
Heat will spike again on Thursday with a rare warning in place and more records set to tumble.
5.5-Magnitude Earthquake Jolts Leh, Ladakh At Shallow 10-Km Depth; No Major Damage Reported
Leh: An earthquake of magnitude 5.5 struck Leh, Ladakh, early Thursday morning, as per a statement by the National Centre for Seismology (NCS).
Ukraine's drones are hitting Russia, but this campaign could backfire
Ukraine has been firing drones deep inside Russian territory almost every day since June, but some analysts argue it could give Vladimir Putin an excuse to escalate his war.
Japanese flag desecration law goes into effect amid expression concerns
TOKYO (Kyodo) -- A law introducing punishments for desecrating Japan's national flag went into effect Thursday, fulfilling a longtime legislative aim
Chinese dad sparks controversy after digging grave to help sick daughter cope with death
A father in southwestern China, who once dug a grave for his two-year-old ailing daughter, has transformed it into a flower garden after she made a remarkable recovery.
DMPR confirms illegal miners’ deaths in Rustenburg occurred at licensed site
The collapse occurred as the miners were digging for platinum group metals at a disused dump on a private company's site.
Train breaks down on Kelana Jaya LRT line
RapidKL attributes the delay to a power outage at the Universiti station.
Deployed at sea for more than 260 days, six USS Abraham Lincoln sailors tried to jump overboard: Reports
Amid ongoing mental stress, at least six sailors aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln attempted to jump overboard during prolonged 9-month deployment.
Delhi traffic advisory for Independence Day dress rehearsal today: DMRC urges commuters to use metro amid closure
Delhi Traffic Police issued a travel advisory for the Independence Day dress rehearsal on August 13, urging commuters to use alternate routes .
‘Closer Together’: Celebrating 61 years of friendship, Singapore envoy calls for stronger ties with Malaysia
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 13 — Singapore and Malaysia’s increasingly intertwined relationship reinforces the importa...
DHS cites recent policy shift after not disclosing death of Guatemalan man who had been in custody
NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — U.S. immigration officials said Wednesday that they didn’t publicly disclose the death of a Guatemalan man who had a seizure at a New Jersey detention center because they weren’t…
- Jose Chajon-Raxon, Guatemalan man, suffered seizure in New Jersey detention center
- DHS withheld death disclosure, citing policy shift from 2021
- Representative Menendez criticizes loophole allowing ICE to avoid accountability
Unhealthy air quality recorded in 11 areas nationwide, Sarawak worst hit
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 13 — As of 9am today, air quality in 11 areas across the country is at unhealthy levels, with Sa...
Over 2.4 million adult Singaporeans to get special S$400-S$600 cash payment in September
This is part of nearly S$1 billion that has been set aside to help those most affected by price increases
Seven areas in Sarawak record unhealthy API levels, down from nine
KUCHING, Aug 13 — Seven areas in Sarawak recorded unhealthy Air Pollution Index (API) readings due to transboundar...
China's New Exit Rules Could Restrict Taiwanese Travelers, Analyst Says
China will tighten exit and entry controls from Sept. 15, expanding government powers to restrict travel and monitor cross-border activities.
Surrogate mother who fled to Texas gives birth to baby with severe heart defect
McKenna West initially agreed to an abortion after diagnosis, but then fled to state where abortion is illegal and broke contact with biological parents, attorney alleges A surrogate mother who…
ICE plans to buy electric shock gloves, raising US rights concerns
The 'de-escalation device' aims to disrupt an individual’s ability to respond during immigration enforcement operations.
Qld child safety minister axes key survey of children in care
Queensland's child safety minister said she "had no hesitation" in axing a key survey, that she previously lauded as integral.
US and several Pacific countries hit out at Chinese nuclear missile test, after PIF misses chance
A number of Pacific Islands countries have joined the United States in effectively accusing China of skirting the rules after Beijing's recent nuclear-capable missile test in the Pacific.
- US, NZ, Australia, Marshall Islands, and Palau condemn China's nuclear missile test.
- China claims test followed international law with only hours' notice.
- PIF meeting in Suva fails to produce unified condemnation, Nauru and Kiribati oppose.
Summerland wildfire livestock ‘hero’ stopped after breaking the rules
Animal rescuer Kazimir Nowlin has been working since Friday to get animals and livestock to safety and away from the danger of the massive Bald Range fire.
Is China really a beggar-thy-neighbor power?
When major economies are running at near full capacity, it is not clear that trade deficits should be a cause for concern, since they represent a transfer of purchasing power from surplus countries. Under the current circumstances, then, China’s widely criticized surpluses might as well be called enrich-thy-neighbor.
Reformers were ‘spectacularly unsuccessful’ in taking over NSW Liberals, Catholic schools boss says
Catholic Schools NSW chief executive Dallas McInerney tells Icac corruption inquiry that Christain factional group driven by ‘a calling … a duty’ Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast A factional ally of the federal opposition leader, Angus Taylor, has told a…