Japan's Hiroshima produces 60% of farmed oysters, but up to 90% have died
Hiroshima's oyster farmers face catastrophic losses this season, reporting mortality rates soaring to ninety percent, well above normal thresholds.
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Albert Tei denies defaming Azam Baki
The businessman says the former MACC chief commissioner took remarks, made in a podcast, out of context.
First AW189 helicopters lands as MMEA steps up patrols, rescues at sea
SUBANG JAYA, Aug 13 — The sovereignty of the country’s 556,285 square kilometres (km) of waters is now stren...
NDA, INDIA bloc MPs face-off outside Parliament over Jharkhand protest, Ram temple donation issues
The NDA MPs sat on the steps of the Makar Dwar and raised slogans against Rahul Gandhi and accused him of running away from a debate on student protests in Jharkhand
Quick hits: A 'peanut' jibe, a Starc record and a brain explosion
Steve Smith called a Bangladesh bowler a "peanut" for making an appeal, but he could probably have labelled a couple of his batting colleagues as such on a dire batting display for Australia.
(LEAD) N. Korea's Wed. rebuke marks its 1st official stance on Seoul's nuclear submarine push: official
SEOUL, Aug. 13 (Yonhap) -- North Korea's criticism this week of Seoul's push to ...
UK economy grows between April and June but experts warn of challenges in coming months
The UK economy grew by 0.4% with some firms reporting hot weather and sports helped growth in June.
We are rolling back the gains – Erastus Asare Donkor on galamsey fight
Award-winning journalist Erastus Asare Donkor has warned that Ghana is losing ground in the fight against illegal mining, with illegal miners returning to forest reserves previously cleared of…
Alimosho Stakeholders Accuse NDC Of Replacing 634-Vote House Of Reps Primary Winner With Aspirant Who Got Six
Alimosho Stakeholders Accuse NDC Of Replacing 634-Vote House Of Reps Primary Winner With Aspirant Who Got Six The group, which turned out in large numbers, said the controversy was not about…
Australia pacer Mitchell Starc becomes most successful left-arm bowler in history
Australia fast bowler Mitchell Starc became the most successful left-arm bowler in Test history after dismissing Bangladesh opener Shadman Islam in Darwin on Thursday.
IPOA Chairperson Nominee Duncan Ojwang Pledges to ‘Speak Truth to Power’ if Approved
Dr Ojwang said cooperation between IPOA and the Inspector-General of Police should not be confused with subordination.
Top stories from across Nigerian Newspapers, Thursday August 13
Here are the top stories from across the country today. 1. Nigerian govt to set up 6 ranching settlements to curb farmers, herders clashes Minister of Livestock Development, Idi Mukhtar Maiha has…
PAS, Umno can discuss Pahang MB post, says state chief
Pahang PAS commissioner Rosli Jabar says the party is prepared to negotiate and does not want to take a hardline stance on this matter.
DPM Dar directs intensified diplomatic efforts for safe, early release of 10 Pakistani hostages
Expresses solidarity with families of Pakistanis, assures them that govt remained fully seized of the situation
Man gets 15 years for pouring boiling oil over vetkoek vendor
A Mpumalanga man has been sentenced to 15 years’ imprisonment for a horrific attack that left a street vendor with severe burn injuries while she was simply trying to earn a living.
Man found guilty of killing his cousin after drug disagreement
A man who stabbed his cousin multiple times on the New South Wales Mid North Coast has been found guilty of manslaughter.
French ambassador to CAR accused of bringing women to official residence faces disciplinary action
The accusations against Bruno Foucher prompted investigations into a potential security breach.
WATCH | ‘My son was no drug dealer’: Bevan Loftus’s father tells Madlanga
Loftus told the commission that “As far as I know he lived from income received from his towing and taxi business”.
Pentagon watchdog warns of severe decay at US military bases across Pacific region
US military facilities across the Pacific are in a worrying state of decay, the Pentagon inspector general warned, raising concerns about bases that are critical to deterring China.
Excise policy: Arvind Kejriwal, Manish Sisodia move Delhi HC to dismiss CBI’s appeal
Kejriwal and Sisodia argued that the agency filed the appeal with “unprecedented haste” and in a manner that reflected a lack of seriousness
Sedina acquittal: There’s nothing to appeal – Amaliba on AG’s decision to withdraw stay application
Former Director of Legal Affairs of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Abraham Amaliba, has suggested that the Attorney-General may have withdrawn the application seeking to keep former MASLOC…
Brazil’s Army Puts Anti-Drone Defense to the Test in Goiás
Brazil's Army has tested anti-drone defenses during Sagitta Primus 2026, an exercise at the Campo de Instrução de Formosa in Goiás that coverage called the largest air-defense drill in Latin America.
Saya tiada niat cedera haiwan, kata pemuda terkait kematian Rocky
Peguam beri amaran akan ambil tindakan undang-undang terhadap pihak ugut bunuh, sebar fitnah dalam talian mengenai Shah Hizam.
U.S. Ambassador Huckabee calls settlers besieging West Bank Palestinian family 'Israeli terrorists'
The U.S. ambassador said the embassy asked Israeli security forces to remove the settlers and called their actions against the Palestinian family 'criminal,' despite his long record of support for…
Ageing in place: A home that matches life’s pace
Ageing and housing are undeniably intertwined. A home can accompany us through every stage of life, from childhood and adulthood to old age, reflecting the concept of ageing in place — growing old in…
Russia targets passenger train with jet-powered Shahed, killing two rail workers
A jet-powered Russian Shahed drone struck a passenger train in Odesa Oblast on Aug. 13, killing the engineer and assistant engineer, according to preliminary information from Ukrzaliznytsia, Ukraine’s…
Late Marine officer found dead with gunshot wound was in charge of firearms management: officials
SEOUL, Aug. 13 (Yonhap) -- A Marine noncommissioned officer who was found dead f...
Violence erupts in Manipur as nine houses, church set ablaze by unknown armed miscreants in Kangpokpi district
Local officials seek urgent action and support for displaced families, citing inadequate security response during the incident amid ongoing community tensions.
Remembering Oren Nahari: The storyteller who brought the world into Israeli living rooms - comment
Oren had an extraordinary ability to teach, but above all, to convey one fundamental message: the most important thing is knowing how to tell a story. There is an audience for it.
- Oren Nahari passed away on Saturday, known for bringing the world into Israeli living rooms.
- Co-authored "The Great Battles That Changed History" with Yoav Limor, focusing on global relevance.
- Launched "Ro'im Olam" in 1988, bringing world events into Israeli homes.
US pushes back as Katz says IDF will not withdraw from security zone in southern Lebanon
An official clarified that, from Washington's perspective, a permanent Israeli military presence in southern Lebanon is inconsistent with the commitments made under the understandings.
- IDF will not withdraw from Lebanon's security zone
- US opposes permanent military presence in southern Lebanon
- Washington expects withdrawal based on Hezbollah disarmament
The man behind the curtain: How Hasan Piker became a political kingmaker - opinion
It’s hard to comprehend how Piker remains such a popular figure, given his preference for a barbaric terror group over the democratic country of Israel.
Delhi court flags ‘criminal breach of trust’ by 3 experts in NEET-UG paper leak
A Delhi court said three subject experts accused in the NEET-UG 2026 paper leak prima facie committed criminal breach of trust with the NTA.
IEBC Announces 2027 Election Ballot Paper and Ballot Box Lid Colours
The IEBC said the colour of each ballot paper will match the colour of the lid of the respective ballot box, a system intended to help voters and election officials easily identify the ballot for each…
Family breaks silence after man accused of running over kids gets bail
The family of an Aboriginal boy who was run over by a ute in Mildura's town centre has spoken for the first time after the incident, calling on politicians to re-examine bail laws.
[UPDATED] Two airlines face issues processing Malaysian passports valid beyond 10 years, says Immigration DG
PUTRAJAYA: Only two airlines have encountered problems processing Malaysian passports with validity exceeding 10 years, says Immigration director-general Datuk Zakaria Shaaban.
Hurried cremation? Ex-TMC MLA Nirmal Ghosh arrested in RG Kar rape-murder case
Former Trinamool Congress MLA Nirmal Ghosh was arrested for his alleged role in a hurried cremation. This incident involved the body of a doctor raped and murdered at RG Kar Medical College.
88 ball pythons among 126 reptiles seized at Thai airport
BANGKOK — 12 August 2026, Suvarnabhumi Airport officials have seized more than 120 live reptiles, including ball pythons, hidden in two postal parcels falsely declared as dried fruit snacks and food…
‘Student visa is temporary document, earn your education and return home’: Alberta Premier tells international students
Premier Danielle Smith emphasized Canada's need for a rule-based immigration system. Smith reiterated student visas are temporary and urged students to return home after studies.
Brazil’s Superior Court Rules Crimes de Maio Claims Cannot Be Time-Barred
Brazil's top court ruled that reparations claims from the 2006 Crimes de Maio are not time-barred, keeping the victims' families' case alive after two decades.
Prosecutors Ask Brazil’s Top Court to Keep the Ban on Flávio Bolsonaro Visits
Brazil's Prosecutor-General's Office has asked the Supreme Federal Court to keep the ban on Flávio Bolsonaro's visits to his father, former president Jair Bolsonaro.
Kolkata nurse found dead in hospital washroom during night shift
A 30-year-old nurse was discovered deceased at NRS Medical College and Hospital. She was on night duty when she went to the staff washroom.
India news: Parliament ends turbulent monsoon session
Prime Minister Narendra Modi was present as the session marked by a fierce standoff over student protests wrapped up. DW has the latest.
6 teenagers arrested over armed attack in Kuantan
KUANTAN: Six teenagers have been arrested following an armed attack at a business premises in Jalan Air Putih here that left two people seriously injured.
Chemical Industries National Provident Fund ordered to resolve long-standing death benefit dispute
A pension fund's shocking nine-year delay in processing a death benefit claim has drawn severe criticism, leading the Pension Funds Adjudicator to demand immediate action.
Reform UK's Farage faces off against Count Binface in election
LONDON: Voters cast their ballots on Thursday in a local English election pitting Nigel Farage against his main challenger, a comedian dressed as a trash can, in a test of opposition to the Reform UK leader’s brand of populist politics.
HCMC has no place for 3 million cubic meters of sludge dredged from giant canal
The project of renovating 32-km Tham Luong–Ben Cat–Nuoc Len canal that runs 32 km in Ho Chi Minh City is expected to generate more than three million cubic meters of sludge, but has yet to find a site for its disposal, threatening the very progress of the dredging.
Social media trends to blame? Why Malaysia is tightening hiking rules and what it means for hikers
Malaysia is tightening hiking rules after a rise in search-and-rescue cases, and experts have linked these to people underestimating the risks of mountaineering while pursuing aesthetic content for…
MP Kagiri slams Mt Kenya people – ‘You are the biggest betrayers’
Laikipia County Woman Representative Jane Kagiri has hit out at residents of Mount Kenya, accusing leaders allied to William Ruto’s government of being the biggest betrayers amid growing political…
Inspector, policewoman plead guilty to khalwat
A POLICE inspector and a policewoman who is a wife pleaded guilty at the Syariah High Court today to a charge of khalwat (close proximity) last May.
Will Thailand’s potential BrahMos deal fuel ‘mini-arms race’ with Cambodia?
Thailand’s possible acquisition of a supersonic cruise missile from India would help the Southeast Asian country defend its interests against Cambodia and could even fuel a “mini-arms race” between the two neighbours, analysts have said.