UAE condemns attack on two Adnoc ships in Strait of Hormuz
Two Adnoc vessels have come under attack from Iran while crossing the Strait of Hormuz , the company announced early on Friday.
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Trump imposes steep tariffs on drone imports
Trump's latest round of tariffs comes a few weeks after President Volodymyr Zelensky announced that he and Trump had reached an agreement on the sale of Ukrainian drones to the U.S.
SpaceX drops special roaming rules for Polish Starlink users
Starlink planned to require Polish users to report any foreign travel and pay a more expensive subscription after 30 days abroad.
OSUN: LET THE ELECTION BE PEACEFUL
The Osun State election scheduled for Saturday, 15th August 2026, is an important moment in the political history of our dear state. It is therefore my sincere appeal that the
Partial Waste-to-Energy Solution
Danantara is aggressively pushing a major project to convert waste into electricity, but it fails to address the main issue.
Federal government, Edmonton community groups talk downtown safety
Secretary of State for Combatting Crime Ruby Sahota addressed an Edmonton Chamber of Commerce event on Thursday, with the discussion including talk on downtown safety.
THE PROPOSED OPPOSITION CONSENSUS CANDIDACY
MONDAY PHILIPS EKPE writes that rival candidates in next year’s presidential poll do not stand much chance outside coalition For now, it appears like kite-flying. The August 2, 2026 open letter
USS Abraham Lincoln: Sailor’s wife sounds alarm on ‘exhausting’ deployment on ship; ‘they need help’
Aaron Parnas shared a sailaor’s wife’s warning as USS Abraham Lincoln faces questions over exhaustion, mental health and its long deployment.
PASSPORTS AND THE PECKING ORDER
Your passport dictates how you are treated. But it can be reversed, argues JOSHUA J. OMOJUWA Take two men and a plane ticket. The first is an American or a
Kangaroo drownings in canal spark community concern
A bus driver noticed dead kangaroos floating in a canal on her route. Plastic sheeting on the banks of the waterway could be the cause.
Mumbai: Kherwadi Police Register FIR After MHADA Konkan Board File On Prime Panchpakhadi Plot In Thane Goes Missing
Mumbai, August 13, 2026: The Kherwadi police have registered a case against an unidentified person after the official file concerning Plot 67 at Panchpakhadi, a prime location in Thane, went missing…
Red card for politicians
Recent failures can be attributed to years of mismanagement of the national team by the Soccer Association of Indonesia (PSSI), whose officials are apparently more focused on politics off the pitch rather than the advancement of the sport itself.
US conducted ‘mass spying campaign’ against leftwing groups and anti-ICE protesters, records reveal
DHS sent undercover agents to meetings and infiltrated chats of groups opposing Trump’s immigration crackdown Newly disclosed records reveal the US government extensively spied on prominent leftwing…
Qantas passengers stranded in Johannesburg for days demand compensation
Hundreds of Qantas passengers have arrived home after being stranded in Johannesburg for three days when the A380 scheduled to fly them to Sydney was grounded with mechanical issues.
Venezuela inks gas deals with BP, 2 other foreign companies
The three companies are licensed to explore for and produce natural gas as the government opens up the energy sector under intense US pressure.
Europe swelters under fresh wave of extreme heat
More than 135 million people were forecast to face temperatures above 35°C, with Britain recording its fifth-hottest day on record and parts of France soaring past 42°C.
Russian Strikes Kill 1, Wound 15 in Kramatorsk as Civilian Toll Climbs
Russian strikes killed at least one person and wounded 15 in Kramatorsk, while a separate attack in Zaporizhzhia injured two more, including a child.
PKR heads into congress amid electoral setbacks, internal strife [WATCH]
KUALA LUMPUR: When PKR delegates gather at the Melaka International Trade Centre in Ayer Keroh today, they will do so amid defeats in the Johor and Negri Sembilan elections and a significant internal…
China-led spat on Japan aggression revealed over UN WWII anniv. document
LONDON (Kyodo) -- A China-led row at the U.N. Security Council in 1995 over Japan's atonement for World War II and Beijing's subsequent concession fol
Ex-ACS Shailendra Singh To Head Real Estate Regulatory Authority, Sanjay Gupta To Be Member
Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh): The selection committee for appointing the chairman of the Real Estate Regularity Authority (RERA) held a meeting in Jabalpur on Thursday.
PKR needs to push leaders to be on par with Anwar Ibrahim
Tawfik Yaakub says the PKR president remains the party’s greatest political asset, but its over reliance on him has resulted in other party leaders taking a back seat.
Anthony Loke’s transport push: LRT3 opens, ridership surges past one million, but congestion fight unfinished
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 14 — Nearly four years into his second stint as transport minister, Anthony Loke can point to ga...
€23m spent on Assessment of Need challenges since 2021
The State has spent over €23 million in legal costs arising from Assessments of Need (AON) challenges since 2021, new figures have revealed.
Uttar Pradesh government accelerates disposal of revenue cases
“Under Section 24, related to demarcation/measurement, 28,556 cases were pending as of December 31, 2025. From January 1 to July 31, 2026, 91,472 new cases were received, of which 39,645 cases were…
Pundit urges reforms in petroleum sector
Thailand could face a decline in domestic energy supply unless significant regulatory reforms are introduced to attract foreign investment in the upstream petroleum sector, says Kurujit Nakornthap…
News Wrap: Earthquake death toll in Colombia tops 260
In our news wrap Thursday, Colombia's president says more than 260 are confirmed dead after this week's devastating earthquake, nearly 20 million across the Midwest were under flood alerts as severe…
A third Sydney airport runway incident under investigation
A safety investigation is underway into a third near-collision incident in as many weeks at Sydney airport.
Two arrested after Muslim man dies following alleged assault by Kanwariyas
Hapur Police have arrested two men, Lokesh and Shivam, in connection with the death of 27-year-old Mohd Azeem, who died from injuries sustained during an alleged assault by kanwariyas following a road…
Trump announces tariffs of up to 100 pct on drones
US President Donald Trump announced on Thursday tariffs of up to 100 percent on imports of unmanned drones and their components, as Washington concluded that the country was "too reliant" on foreign…
- Trump announces 100% tariffs on large, sensitive drones
- 25% tariff on smaller drones, 15% on EU/Japan/Taiwan imports
- Tariffs effective in 21/180 days depending on drone type
Man used a screwdriver to kill his wife and daughter at a Minnesota daycare, police say
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A man used a screwdriver to fatally stab his wife and their…
Christian principal sacked as regulators investigate conduct allegations
The principal of a regional Victorian Christian college has been abruptly dismissed and the school placed under investigation by two state authorities.
How Trump's construction projects are changing Washington and costing taxpayers
President Trump is pressing ahead with an ambitious effort to reshape Washington with new construction and renovations. The White House projects alone are now estimated to cost at least $900 million, with taxpayers funding a significant portion, despite earlier promises that private donors would cover most of the bill.
Wildfires tear through UK homes, force evacuations
LONDON: A fire tore through several homes, residents were evacuated and “extensive” damage reported as firefighters battled multiple blazes in central England, which experiencing its hottest day of…
Luigi Mangione expected to plead guilty in US CEO killing
Luigi Mangione is expected to plead guilty on Friday to resolve federal charges relating to the fatal shooting of UnitedHealth Group executive Brian Thompson, and prosecutors will recommend he serve…
Epstein Files Update: Trump’s DOJ Accused of Noncompliance After Hearing
Trump's DOJ faces accusations of noncompliance in Epstein records lawsuit after a hearing on missing documents and disclosures.
Trump gov't announces new tariffs on drones, including 15% levy on Korea, Japan, others
WASHINGTON — U.S. President Donald Trump signed a proclamation Thursday to impose new tariffs on drones and their components, including a 15 percent levy on imports from Korea, Japan and other…
DOJ deploys tactic to strip naturalized Americans of citizenship
Earlier this month, federal prosecutors moved to strip citizenship from 25 naturalized Americans, accusing them of lying about their pasts and hiding serious crimes. It's called denaturalization and the Justice Department now calls it one of its top priorities.
North Korea warns of new ‘deterrent’ ahead of US-South drills
Pyongyang calls the drills rehearsals for an invasion and earlier this week fired a ballistic missile over the Sea of Japan, signalling its opposition to the exercises.
EFCC urged to probe alleged $300m investment claim against Nigeria
A faction of JonahCapital Nigeria Limited has asked the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to investigate a claim that read more EFCC urged to probe alleged $300m investment claim against…
UK firefighters out in force to tackle fires on hottest day of the year
LONDON (AP) — Firefighters are tackling multiple fires in central England on a day that the U.K. recorded its hottest day of the year as an intense stretch of hot weather continued to grip Europe.
Brazil: Two days before the deadline, Bolsonaro's party cannot register Flávio as candidate
Brazil's Liberal Party was unable on Thursday to file Senator Flávio Bolsonaro's presidential candidacy with the Superior Electoral Court, after the electoral system recorded him as a member of a…
Colombia faces reconstruction with 96% of the year's debt quota already used
Colombian President Abelardo de la Espriella declared an economic emergency on Wednesday to address the consequences of Monday's magnitude 7.4 earthquake in the west of the country, against a backdrop…
Perpaduan Melayu tunjang kestabilan negara untuk semua, kata Hamzah
Presiden Wawasan berkata perpecahan dalam kalangan majoriti berisiko mencetuskan ketidaktentuan.
Malay unity anchors national stability for all, says Hamzah
Parti Wawasan Negara president says a divided majority creates uncertainty, while unity enables the country to focus on economic growth and a shared future.
No More 'He Said, She Said': Western Railway To Record TC-Passenger Encounters Using Body Cameras
Mumbai, August 13, 2026: In a move aimed at settling disputes between ticket-checking staff and passengers through recorded evidence, Western Railway’s Mumbai Central division will pilot body-worn…
A Trump Judge Called Mail-In Ballots a Threat to Democracy
On Wednesday, the conservative Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals overturned a ruling blocking key measures of Texas’ sweeping voter suppression law, SB 1.
Chile moves hundreds of inmates to a new prison as President Kast ramps up security push
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — The Chilean government transferred nearly 300 high-risk inmates to a sprawling new prison on Thursday, as hard-line…
Fact Strait of Hormuz blockaded: Two ships of the Emirates attacked in the Strait of Hormuz
Again, there has been an attack on merchant shipping in the strategically important Strait, which is crucial for world trade. The Emirates are accusing Iran of piracy.
Psychologist sentenced to house arrest after affair with patient
A psychologist who didn’t disclose her sexual affair with a mental-health patient under her care when she testified on his behalf before the Criminal Code Review Board has been sentenced […]
- Psychologist sentenced to 18 months house arrest
- Affair with mentally ill patient under her care
- Failed to disclose affair during testimony
Argentine banks are now allowed to issue US dollars loans to any company
Economy Minister Caputo said the change will channel hoarded savings into credit for construction and industry La entrada Argentine banks are now allowed to issue US dollars loans to any company se publicó primero en Buenos Aires Herald .
Chile moves hundreds of inmates to a new prison as President Kast ramps up security push
- Nearly 300 high-risk inmates transferred to new prison
- President Kast tackles prison overcrowding and organized crime
- Move criticized for arbitrary detention and civil liberties erosion