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New Delhi: India added 34 GWdc (gigawatts direct current) of solar capacity in the first half of 2026 -- 38 per cent above the H1 2025 levels -- and the country is on track to record 50 GWdc this…
Uttarakhand, that is known as Land of Gods (Devbhoomi), is battling with tons of garbage as the annual Kanwar Yatra is over.
The consultations were held within the framework of the longstanding bilateral relations between Kenya and Qatar.
KUALA LUMPUR: Royal Malaysian Navy (RMN) personnel were involved in an incident following a free-fall parachuting exercise in the South China Sea yesterday.
The Ketu North Municipal Assembly has presented various livelihood and educational support items to 16 persons with disabilities (PWDs) in the Municipality, to enhance their economic independence and…
People remain Singapore's decisive advantage, and hence investing in our people is the most important investment.
Nigel Farage, who has risen from fringe Eurosceptic to potential prime minister, is bidding to remain an MP in a bizarre by-election he triggered.
A key detail behind One Nation's headline migration pledge has now come into focus.
Arabian Post Staff -Dubai Kuwait has foiled an alleged ISIS-linked plot to attack a vital facility using a specially built drone and explosives, arresting a citizen before the planned operation could…
Hussain Kotwal, an auditor from Auckland Park, had checked into Lake Naverone for a five‑night stay.
The Institute for Liberty and Policy Innovation (ILAPI) has raised concerns about Ghana’s complex regulatory environment, saying, excessive bureaucracy is undermining the growth, formalisation and…
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 13 — The Road Transport Department (JPJ) is teaming up with local animation studio Monsta Studio...
Bunge chairman Salim Onyango accused Gachagua of politicising Raila’s death in an attempt to influence the political direction of the Luo community ahead of the 2027 General Election.
Army says the soldier who fired the shot did not realise that Akhmal Shahrudin, who is now in an induced coma, was still standing behind the target.
Rapid KL berkata penumpang itu dikeluarkan dari landasan sebelum dibawa ke Hospital Tawakal Kuala Lumpur untuk pemeriksaan dan rawatan.
The UAE’s new restrictions on social media access for children under 15 could reach far beyond conventional social networks, drawing gaming, streaming, education, ecommerce and other digital services…
Is multipolarity helping or hindering Iran? newspress_en Thu, 08/13/2026 - 05:38 Politics What’s the connection between the global move towards multipolarity in recent decades and the Iran conflict…
Mumbai: Mumbai’s water stock has crossed the 90 per cent mark, providing a major boost to the city’s water security amid sustained monsoon activity.
KUALA LUMPUR: Commuters on the Kelana Jaya LRT line faced morning delays after a power outage at the Universiti station left a train unable to operate.
A fight between a taxi driver and volunteer rescuers at Fai Chai MRT Station in Bangkok has gone viral on Thai social media, with both sides giving conflicting accounts of what led to the physical…
PUTRAJAYA: The Road Transport Department (RTD) has teamed up with Monsta Studios Sdn Bhd to deliver road safety messages through animation, creative content and digital communications, in a bid to better reach younger Malaysians.
The Netherlands has urged Ghana to put young people at the centre of agricultural transformation by improving access to skills, finance and markets.
Orengo said organisers had received reports of meetings allegedly aimed at discouraging traders and residents from attending the rally.
GEORGE TOWN, Aug 13 — Penang Pakatan Harapan (PH) is sticking with its decision to continue working with Barisan N...
Kenya’s opposition is once again attempting to turn political fragmentation into a united electoral force ahead of the 2027 general election.
And for shortchanging the deceased's family.
The motorcycle was hit by the Putri Deli U98 train, which was traveling from Medan to Tanjungbalai in North Sumatra.
Suspended EMPD deputy chief Brigadier Julius Mkhwanazi and four co-accused face a tough battle for bail as the State maintains that their alleged involvement in the murder of Emmanuel Mbense qualifies…
A POLICE constable has been detained after drugs worth RM18,534 were found in the lock-up at Lumut police station in Manjung, raising questions over how the substances were brought into the police…
The 47-year-old became angry after his colleagues joked that he had only turned up for the food and drinks. He went home, returned with two swords and chased them when they refused to fight.
The former head of Catholic Schools NSW says he did seek financial support from federal Opposition Leader Angus Taylor, but denied it was for a right-wing Liberal factional group at the centre of a…
The outdated plan sparked outrage among residents who said it ignores today's environmental and regulatory realities.
Both elephants became trapped under the locomotive, disrupting train services for several hours. The carcasses were later removed and the track was
VICTORIA, Australia — 10 August 2026, Talae Rodden, better known by his stage name RICEWINE, a Thai-Australian artist from Melbourne, Australia, has died at the age of 27 after a tragic road accident…
In Thailand video news, Alex covers the latest stories from across Thailand and Southeast Asia. The stories include warnings for foreigners moving to Thailand without enough financial security.
Nigel Farage is expected to retain his Clacton seat in a by-election he triggered, but a mainstream party boycott has left the Reform UK leader facing Count Binface and dozens of fringe candidates.
Ethiopia’s new US$12.5 billion mega-airport project has thrust the nation into the heart of a geopolitical tug of war between the United States and China. Ethiopian Airlines, Africa’s largest carrier, is developing the massive Bishoftu International Airport, located 40km (25 miles) southeast of the capital Addis Ababa to serve as a…
A KELANA Jaya LRT train broke down while travelling from Taman Jaya to Universiti station this morning, leaving passengers stranded on the tracks for about 20 minutes before they were transferred to…
A man believed to be in his 20s dies and two others are injured in a truck crash on Jamberoo Mountain Road.
CAG found BOAT Mumbai used ₹17.34 crore meant for SC/ST apprentices to pay stipends to General-category candidates.
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Democrats are gathering to finalize their 2028 presidential primary calendar this week, setting the stage for a wide open contest to succeed President Donald Trump and chart…
NEW YORK (AP) — If you bought something from an overseas vendor last year, it might be time to check your bank account. Shippers including FedEx and UPS that acted as customs brokers for imported…
HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif. (AP) — Jake Hemann grabbed a board and headed out to surf. But an hour later, he wound up sitting at the lifeguard station soaking his foot in a pail of hot water alongside…
Dubai: Thinking of inviting family or friends to the UAE this summer? Two new tourism initiatives could reduce the cost of their trip, with Dubai offering rewards to residents who host visitors from…
Seven teenagers ranging in age from 14 to 17 have been charged with murder after a 27-year-old man assaulted in Kelvin Grove last month died in hospital.
They say what gets measured gets managed, but no one is documenting the volume of graffiti blighting our streets and degrading civilised society.. until now, writes Neil O’Brien I hate graffiti.
PESHAWAR: Recently retired Supreme Court judge Justice Musarrat Hilali on Wednesday said that she never decided cases against any personality but had always ‘followed merit’ during her judicial…
Canada is among the leaders in terms of both the quality and quantity of sanctions decisions it is working on.
NAKHON RATCHASIMA — 12 August 2026, six people were injured after a group of assailants allegedly used knives and a homemade shotgun at a local fair in Dan Khun Thot district late Wednesday night. The shooting occurred at about 22:30 near the Phor Khun Thot Monument, where the “Chim Shop Chai” food-and-shopping event was being […] The…
GEORGE TOWN, Aug 13 — The Penang government may advise schools to suspend or postpone outdoor activities if air qu...
Norwegian Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide arrived in Islamabad on Thursday, the first such visit in a decade. He was received at the airport by Additional Foreign Secretary (Europe) Ambassador Ayesha Ali, the Foreign Office (FO) said.
The following is a reader submission. The views expressed are those of the writer This article ( Respect the departed and others at our temples ) first appeared on The Independent Singapore News .
Fact check - The videos and photos show student protests in Jakarta that took place in June 2026, August 2025, and May 1998.
President William Ruto’s Vision 2060 plan has triggered a political dispute over who should shape Kenya’s long-term future, with the President calling for citizen participation while opposition…
Nyandarua Senator John Methu has dismissed the influence of money in Kenya’s 2027 general election, arguing that President William Ruto’s financial advantage will not be enough to secure his re-election. Speaking in a local TV interview on Wednesday night, August 12, 2026, Methu said recent political developments, particularly the outcome…
