Touws River mother, boyfriend arrested after death of girl,6
A grandmother's heart-wrenching ordeal unfolds as her disabled granddaughter is allegedly raped and murdered by her daughter's boyfriend, leaving the Touws River community in shock.
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eThekwini councillor raises alarm over burial space crisis
EThekwini councillor Daniel Mea highlights the urgent need for improved cemetery planning in Durban as burial spaces reach critical levels amid rising population growth.
Chad le Clos reflects on loss and resilience after devastating fire
Chad le Clos shares his emotional journey following a devastating fire that destroyed his home and claimed the life of a neighbour.
U.S. military notes upcoming drills with S. Korea focused on 'modernizing alliance,' security in Northeast Asia
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Indonesia to close more than 750 state-owned enterprises
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7 workers killed in India tunnel accident
The incident occurred late Thursday in the Himalayan state of Uttarakhand, where workers were constructing a tunnel for a state-run hydropower project.
Is Indonesia Truly Food Self-Sufficient, as Prabowo Claims?
According to President Prabowo, Indonesia's food security remains stable, helping cushion the impact of the El Nino threat.
FWSC disputes GAUA’s claims over allowances, rejects comparison with lecturers
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University head calls for shutdown of Futenma 22 years after U.S. chopper crash
The large transport helicopter, which belonged to the U.S. Marine Corps' Futenma air station, crashed into the premises of the Okinawa International University in 2004.
Israel reopens West Bank settlement evacuated 20 years ago
GANIM, Palestinian Territories: Israel officially reopened the West Bank settlement of Ganim on Thursday, more than 20 years after it withdrew from the community, in a move emblematic of the current government’s policy of rapid settlement expansion.
A look at the history and beliefs behind Japan’s controversial shrine to the war dead
Emperor Meiji first visited the site that would become one of Japan’s most controversial shrines in 1874. He vowed that the names of those who died for their…
Luigi Mangione set to appear in court for expected guilty plea in killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO
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ICPC uncovers ghost payrolls, official paying 14 family members
The ICPC has uncovered massive ghost payroll fraud, including an official who enrolled 14 family members and another collecting 13 salaries.
Tinubu vows refinery revival, condemns wasteful operations
President Tinubu pledges to revive Nigeria’s moribund refineries, emphasizing productivity over mere activity and condemning past wasteful operations.
Hitzewelle: Waldbrand in NRW-Ortsteil – 1.800 Menschen wurden evakuiert
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Ramokgopa implores Eskom to keep Joburg lights on despite its R7bn debt
Admits that in a perfectly functioning market, the city would already have been switched off.
‘BCI’s interests same as theirs’: Manan Mishra to CJP's Abhijeet Dipke, Saurav Das; withdraws NALSAR order
Bar Council of India Chairman Manan Kumar Mishra on Friday issued a clarification regarding the order involving NALSAR University’s 2026 law graduates.
Indian finance minister to visit Canada, take part in inaugural Economic and Financial Dialogue
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Israeli strikes in Gaza kill two including senior policeman
GAZA CITY: Israeli strikes in Gaza killed two people including a senior police officer on Thursday, health officials said, the second straight day of bombardment after a lull due to a US peace push.
Cape Gate cartel case heads to ConCourt
CompCom fights Competition Appeal Court's scathing delay ruling.
‘Beijjati hui wo alag’: CJP mocks Bar Council chairman over NALSAR U-turn within hours
The Bar Council of India, in a dramatic U-turn within hours on Thursday, withdrew its order freezing the enrolment of the entire 2026 NALSAR batch.
ECRL berpotensi mula operasi Disember
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Mediation centres are a positive alternative in defamation cases
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Woman involved in fraudulent visa scheme with former MP avoids jail
A woman recruited by former Wagga MP Daryl Maguire to participate in a fraudulent visa scheme has received a prison sentence of almost three years, but will not go to jail.
Editorial: Putin's visit to the Northern Territories further strains Japan ties
Russian President Vladimir Putin has visited the Northern Territories -- a group of four islands off the Hokkaido coast controlled by Moscow but claim
Flying today from UAE? Emirates, Etihad, Air Arabia flight cancellations and latest updates
Dubai: UAE travellers flying today are advised to check their flight status before leaving for the airport, as Emirates, Etihad Airways and Air Arabia continue to report changes on selected regional services, while other flights remain scheduled.
Makkah defence pact should be viewed in the right context
LETTERS: Many analyses of the Makkah Joint Defence Agreement between Saudi Arabia, Turkiye and Pakistan begin by asking whether the Muslim world is creating an “Islamic Nato’'?
Drone attacks spark fire at Russian energy export port of Ust-Luga, says governor
More than 50 drones were downed in the Leningrad region as authorities around Ust-Luga, a centre for oil and oil product exports, worked to repel the attack.
Fugitive drug kingpin Virender Singh Basoya extradited from UAE
India's Narcotics Control Bureau has secured the extradition of Virender Singh Basoya from the UAE. Basoya is accused of orchestrating a multi-crore cocaine syndicate and fled the country.
Landfill lunches? Sabah group asks Kota Kinabalu City Hall to clarify packed food claims
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MP Onesmus Ngogoyo: Ruto spent 100M to launch Vision 2060 conversation at KICC
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Prabowo Upbeat Indonesia's Economy Can Hit 6 Percent in 2026
President Prabowo emphasized that economic growth must directly uplift public welfare, particularly for lower-income communities.
Foreigners flee traffic checkpoint, kick officer before arrest
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NRSA probes ‘aboboyaa’ link to Ofankor crash that killed 12
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Iraq seeks Saudi, Syrian ties as it faces pressure to rein in Iran-backed militias - analysis
Iraq’s militias have threatened US forces and Israel in the past. They have kidnapped journalists and carried out hundreds of attacks on the Kurdistan Region of northern Iraq.
- Iraq seeks to strengthen ties with Syria and Saudi Arabia amid militia pressure.
- Iraq's new law aims to control militia arms by end of September.
- Iraq's Prime Minister meets Saudi defense ministry, seeking resolution.
Settler violence rises, Israelis, foreigners question the cost of government inaction - editorial
When Israelis go to the polls in October, one of the primary questions they need to ask themselves is whether they want a government that will continue to allow extremism to run unfettered.
- Settler violence against Palestinians escalates in Israel.
- US Ambassador Mike Huckabee denounces extremist settlers' actions.
- Serious incidents of nationalist crime by settlers increase 63% in 2026.
(LEAD) 4 PPP lawmakers indicted for blocking investigators from detaining ex-President Yoon in 2025
SEOUL, Aug. 14 (Yonhap) -- A special counsel team said Friday it has indicted fo...
UAE traffic update: Heavy congestion hits E11, E311 and Dubai-Sharjah roads
Traffic is building across major Dubai and Sharjah roads this Friday morning, with heavy congestion reported on E11 and E311 and several routes around Al Qusais, Al Nahda and Sharjah Industrial Areas.
DCP forms 7-member committee to vet UDA defectors, Malaala says
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has formed a seven-member committee to vet politicians defecting from the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) to his Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP), the…
Thailand heavy rain forecast covers 21 provinces today with strengthened monsoon
Thailand is bracing for further heavy rain across 21 provinces today, with very heavy rain possible in the East, as a strengthening monsoon trough combines with a strong southwesterly flow over the…
Bomb threat causes evacuation of Xinmin Secondary School
The school started evacuating students and staff at 8:30 am on Aug 13. Fortunately, it turned out to be a hoax. This article ( Bomb threat causes evacuation of Xinmin Secondary School ) first appeared…
Rescuers call for silence around earthquake rubble as window for survival narrows in Colombia
CALI, Colombia (AP) -- With arms raised and fists clenched, rescuers in Colombia called for silence Thursday as they listened for signs of life in the
North West premier finally fires education MEC who called him weak
Motsumi allegedly dared the premier to fire her after calling him a weak leader, as the tape section was deleted after a request to legislature secretary.
Stay true to your principles, Nurul Izzah urges PKR
In one of her last speeches before going on leave as PKR No 2, Nurul Izzah Anwar warns the party against 'becoming what we hate most about our opponents'.
Hongkongers stranded after storm disrupts trains and roads to Narita Airport
Hong Kong tour groups returning from Japan’s capital are seeking alternative routes to Narita Airport after a record rainstorm on Thursday disrupted transport and left thousands of travellers…
MCA questions DAP’s stand on PAS gambling stance
MCA has questioned DAP’s criticism of PAS over its position on gambling, asking why the party is raising the issue now despite having previously worked with the Islamist party under Pakatan Rakyat.
Thunderstorms and strong winds forecast for several regions on Friday
The National Center for Meteorology expects thunderstorms, hail, and strong winds in several regions, with high temperatures persisting in the east.
The US threatens 'indefinite naval blockade' of Iran as oil crisis resurges
US President Donald Trump is holding firm on Iran, claiming "total control" over the Strait of Hormuz and vowing to use economic pressure.
CAPCOE rejects claims of deliberate bias against private schools in 2026 BECE
The Campaign Against Privatisation and Commercialisation of Education (CAPCOE) has rejected claims that candidates from private schools were deliberately marked down in the 2026 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE).