Attire row disrupts Rajya Sabha proceedings
Arabian Post Staff -Dubai A dispute over an alleged “lungi-wala” remark directed at CPI MP John Brittas triggered uproar in the Rajya Sabha, a privilege notice and a show of solidarity by Opposition…
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ETA system will alleviate unemployment: Ramaphosa
The Electronic Travel Authorisation is fully digital and uses biometrics and facial recognition.
Ronald Cora charged with domestic violence murder of former partner
Emergency services found the 27-year-old woman unresponsive in a bedroom at Mr Cora's home in the early hours of Wednesday morning.
Woman dies after alleged stabbing by husband in Siaya
A 38-year-old woman died while undergoing treatment after she was allegedly stabbed by her husband in Ugunja Sub-County, Siaya County.
Thursday weather: Bitter cold and strong winds continue across SA
South Africans should brace for a cold and windy Thursday, with rain chances remaining along parts of the eastern coastline and a Yellow Level 2 warning for damaging interior winds in sections of the…
Two Victoria Police officers charged with assault over 2025 arrest
The two officers are alleged to have unlawfully hit an Indigenous man in the head with a taser and one officer's knee during an arrest last year in Melbourne's east.
Kelana Jaya LRT line resumes operations after power disruption
No injuries were reported in the incident that left a train stranded between two stations.
Former Qld Origin player Joshua McGuire to stand trial for alleged strangulation
The former Queensland State of Origin player was charged in December last year with one count each of common assault and strangulation.
Medan Pasar set for climate-resilient revamp under KL ‘sponge city’ push, says Hannah Yeoh
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 13 — Historic Medan Pasar in downtown Kuala Lumpur is set for a revamp aimed at improving rainwa...
Remaja diperintah bela diri dalam kes bunuh pelajar Bandar Utama
Hakim Mahkamah Tinggi Shah Alam Adlin Abd Majid memutuskan pihak pendakwaan berjaya membuktikan kes prima facie terhadap remaja lelaki berusia 15 tahun itu.
US News: Colombian President relies on US aid in fight against drugs, according to Hegseth
US fighter jets intercept plane during Trump's visit to Ohio Trump: spokeswoman Leavitt to leave at end of month US immigration authority apparently planning electric shock gloves The news blog.
Zambia elections haunted by ghost of incumbent president’s arch-rival
Hakainde Hichilema is bidding for second term, but feud between him and family of Edgar Lungu, who died in 2025, continues As Zambians go to the polls, the ghost of the current president’s predecessor…
Victims of road crime feel ‘forgotten by system’, official review finds
Many of those affected in England and Wales think offences are not treated with the seriousness they deserve, says commissioner Bereaved families or seriously injured victims of road crime feel “forgotten by the system” with offences not treated with the seriousness they deserve, an official review has found.
Putin Visits Disputed Kuril Islands for First Time as Russia-Japan Tensions Deepen
Putin’s first visit to the disputed Kuril Islands highlights deepening Russia-Japan tensions as Tokyo continues backing Ukraine.
Chikane to be cross examined at TRC Cases Inquiry
Frank Chikane will be questioned on aspects related to the 1989 attempt to poison him.
Wanted: a leader to rescue the UN
The race to be the next secretary-general is nearing a climax. What does it mean for the body overseeing the world’s rules?
Court battle: SARA disputes Public Protector's report on Gayton McKenzie
The South African Roadies Association (SARA) escalates its funding dispute with Minister Gayton McKenzie to the High Court, seeking to overturn the Public Protector's report that cleared him of…
Rain threatens Cali's makeshift shelters: “We have nowhere to go”
Citizens have built informal shelters to care, with their own hands, for hundreds of people who have not received support from the Mayor's Office.
‘It’s not my fault’ motto cripples Joburg’s rescue efforts
ANC task team chair Stella Ndabeni-Abrahams blames the DA for the collapse since 2016, as EFF allies are thrown under the bus too.
Merdeka should not end when the flag comes down — Muhammad Noor Abdul Aziz and Nurahimah Mohd Yusoff
AUGUST 13 — Every August, schools across Malaysia turn into miniature celebrations of patriotism. Jalur Gemilangs...
Coimbatore Student Death: 20-Year-Old Engineering Undergraduate Dies After Brutal Assault Over Suspected Mobile Theft, 6 Arrested | Video
Coimbatore: The Tamil Nadu Police on Thursday apprehended six students, including a 17-year-old juvenile, in connection with the assault and subsequent death of a 20-year-old private college student…
Tax agency launches probe into KB Kookmin Bank: sources
Korea's tax agency has launched a special probe into KB Kookmin Bank, a major lender, financial sources said Thursday. According to insiders, the National Tax Service (NTS) has sent around 30…
Venezuela government, opposition wrap up round of post-Maduro talks
A joint statement highlighted agreement on two topics after several days of discussion: reforming the judiciary, and seeking access to frozen funds to aid in earthquake recovery efforts.
Julius Mkhwanazi, co-accused back in court for Emmanuel Mbense murder
The case relates to the April 2022 abduction and murder of businessman Emmanuel Mbense.
Jordanian woman caught begging in Amman with $46,600 in cash
Dubai: Jordanian authorities have arrested a woman found begging in central Amman with about $46,600 in cash, the Ministry of Social Development said.
From captivity to freedom: BenTzur and Ori's journey to South Africa
Two adolescent lions, BenTzur and Ori, rescued from the illegal wildlife trade in Israel, embark on a life-changing journey to their new sanctuary in South Africa, where they can finally roam free.
Nick Reiner accused of lying in wait to kill parents Rob and Michele Reiner in new indictment: ‘A profound betrayal’
Nearly eight months after the killings that shocked Hollywood, the criminal case against Nick Reiner has entered a new phase.
Mumbai Weather Update: Yellow Alert Warning Of Heavy Rain Issued For Today; AQI Remains In Good Category
Mumbai: Mumbai woke up to moderate rain, overcast skies and gusty winds on Thursday as monsoon activity continued across the city.
Prosecutor's classified files shed light on high-profile Lockheed scandal
TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Documents left by the late chief prosecutor in the high-profile Lockheed bribery scandal 50 years ago revealed Thursday statements ma
- Classified files from 1951 reveal Lockheed bribery scandal details
- Former Prime Minister Kakuei Tanaka convicted in two trials
- Politician Noboru Wakasa admits paying 'slush funds' to aide
Venezuela govt, opposition wrap up round of post-Maduro talks
CARACAS: Venezuela’s interim government and opposition representatives on Wednesday wrapped up a first round of talks aimed at reconciling the nation following the US ouster of longtime leader Nicolas…
MAIPs salur RM5,000 bantu rakyat Malaysia hadapi kecemasan di Australia
MAIPs berkata inisiatif itu sebagai sebahagian usaha memperluaskan peranan zakat merentasi sempadan.
Illegals busted running gambling outlet under guise of grocery shop
KUALA LUMPUR: The Immigration Department has busted an illegal gambling operation disguised as a grocery shop in Taman Serdang Perdana, Seri Kembangan.
Pritam Singh struck off Singapore lawyers’ roll over false evidence conviction
SINGAPORE, Aug 13 — Workers’ Party (WP) chief Pritam Singh was struck off Singapore’s roll of advocate...
ICE plans to equip officers with electric shock gloves
A device designed to enforce compliance by delivering a painful electric shock is condemned by a former ICE director and elected officials.
Putin visits disputed Etorofu island off Hokkaido, media reports
Etorofu is among a group of islands off the east coast of Hokkaido that are occupied by the former Soviet Union and are claimed by Japan.
NGT petitioned against illegal riverbed mining near Kaziranga
Environmentalists fear sand extraction from the Deihori River and stone quarrying in the nearby hills could be ominous for the national park housing the endangered one-horned rhinoceros
Fire trucks, military deployed to combat drought in southeast
Firefighting water tankers and military vehicles from across the nation were mobilized Thursday to supply water to South Gyeongsang Province as a deepening drought grips the nation's southeast.
Lee reportedly holds golf outings with senior opposition lawmakers
President Lee Jae Myung has held a series of golf meetings with senior lawmakers from the main opposition People Power Party (PPP), sources said Thursday, in an apparent effort to foster dialogue with the opposition party. Lee played a round of golf in June with six-term PPP Rep.
Loving myself
All the Catholic churches in Korea are enthusiastically preparing for World Youth Day 2027. One of the most thoughtful programs is counseling for young people by Jeon Jin Sang Spirituality Center, a psycho-spiritual counseling center.
Nolan Wells update: Ben Crump, Al Sharpton, teen's parents & others to hold presser as calls grow for federal review
Ben Crump, Rev. Al Sharpton, Congresswoman Lucy McBath, and Nolan Wells’ parents will be holding a press conference amid growing calls for a federal review.
Bomb hoax forces evacuation at Xinmin Secondary School
All students and staff members have returned to the classrooms and resumed regular lessons, the school said.
Putin visits Russian-controlled Etorofu Island claimed by Japan
TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Russian President Vladimir Putin visited Etorofu Island on Thursday, the country's Tass news agency reported, in his first trip to th
Govt mulls converting Shaheed-i-Millat Secretariat in Islamabad into five-star hotel
ISLAMABAD: The federal government is considering converting the Shaheed-i-Millat Secretariat building into a luxury hotel, as Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has formed a high-profile committee to examine the proposal.
Haze: Penang monitors air quality as Minden API at 98 nears unhealthy level
GEORGE TOWN: Penang recorded moderate air quality this morning, with Minden registering the state’s highest Air Pollutant Index (API) reading at 98.
Adeleke to Workers: Mobilise Everyone to Vote This Saturday and Defend Your Votes
• Says Oyinlola against his re-election out of jealousy, declares Friday work-free •Osun is a test, don’t turn election into war, Atiku warns INEC, Tinubu • Senate Leader: voters, not
Trump Claims US Has ‘Total Control’ of Hormuz as Ship Traffic Falls to One-week Low
• Iran rejects claim, says waterway remains blocked until conditions are met •Only eight vessels transited on Tuesday, down from 130 daily before war • Six killed as Houthis strike
International Youth Day: Gov Inuwa Yahaya Mainstreams Gombe Youth with New Youth Devt Policy
Segun Awofadeji in Gombe Gombe State Governor, Alhaji Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya has declared that the future of Gombe State must be shaped by its young people, stressing his administration’s commitment
270 people in police probe for involvement in scams where victims lost $5.4m
The scams include e-commerce scams, phishing scams, job scams and impersonation scams.
Muzaffargarh Canal incident: Search for missing children continues
LAHORE: Rescue 1122 teams continued the search operation in Muzaffargarh Canal for the third consecutive day on Wednesday to locate the three children, who had gone missing after a loader-rickshaw…
Prajwal Revanna’s Jail Phone Scandal: Convicted Rapist Caught Using Smartphone Inside Bengaluru Prison, Official Suspended | Video
Bengaluru: Rape convict and former MP Prajwal Revanna was found using a smartphone inside Bengaluru's Parappana Agrahara Central Prison, with a video that surfaced on Wednesday showing him in casual…
Tsuen Wan food recycling 'won't add to shops' burden'
The Environmental Protection Department on Thursday said it does not expect an upcoming food waste recycling pilot scheme covering street shops in Tsuen Wan to add to their workload.
CM Maryam, Natalie Baker discuss education, security, investment
LAHORE: US Chargé d’Affaires Natalie Baker called on Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz on Wednesday and discussed the promotion of education, security and investment in Punjab.
‘Over my dead body’ – Ichung’wah rules out joining Gachagua’s DCP
National Assembly Majority Leader Kimani Ichung’wah has firmly ruled out abandoning the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) for the Democratic for Citizens Party (DCP), declaring that he would never join…
Prabowo to Inaugurate 895 Police-Built Bridges
The Indonesian National Police has independently built and revitalized 895 bridges across 30 regional police departments, totaling 19.2 kilometers.