'Unprecedented' rain in Japan kills six people
The storm cut power to more than 20,000 households and left 7,000 people stranded at Tokyo's Narita airport.
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Summary of inter-Korean news this week
SEOUL, Aug. 14 (Yonhap) -- The following is a summary of inter-Korean news this ...
- North Korea launched a missile towards the East Sea on Wednesday.
- South Korea's military characterized the launch as a protest.
- Emergency meeting convened by the presidential office in response.
Summary of domestic news in North Korea this week
SEOUL, Aug. 14 (Yonhap) -- The following is a summary of domestic news in North ...
Inside the Scopa inquiry draft report: Staff purges and governance challenges at the RAF
A draft Parliamentary report has unveiled critical governance failures at the Road Accident Fund, including prolonged employee suspensions and questionable recruitment practices.
Lebanese official: Israel awaits US green light for operation to seize Ali al-Taher ridge
Lebanese sources say Israel is preparing to seize the strategic Ali Taher ridge, where Hezbollah terrorists are trapped, while awaiting a US green light for a precise operation with minimal civilian casualties
Afternoon Update: Morrison-era multibillion-dollar mistake; airport safety concerns continue; and remembering Johnny Young
Want to get this in your inbox every weekday? Good afternoon, and happy Friday. The controversial Morrison-era GST deal with Western Australia has been criticised by the Productivity Commission, which…
Attack on Sukhbir Badal: Doctor says SAD chief underwent surgery for 90 minutes, condition stable
Sukhbir Singh Badal, will be discharged on Friday, August 14, and is likely to be flown to Punjab in the afternoon, an official said.
SAF regular, 29, takes S$1.9 million from friends & family to fund gambling habit, flees S'pore but later turns himself in
To prevent his father from discovering his offences, he impersonated bank staff and forged a police report.
UK man in S'pore, 70, molests neighbour, 54, during dinner party at Marina Bay apartment
Sentenced to three weeks in jail and a fine of S$1,000.
Nancy Guthrie update: Human remains found in Tucson spark fears amid search for kidnapped woman; ‘stomach is nervous’
Human remains were found near a wash in Tucson, amid the search for Nancy Guthrie, sparking fears among those tracking the case.
Datuk Seri mengaku tak salah pecah amanah RM37.1 juta
Pengarah Xspec Resources Sdn Bhd dibenar ikat jamin RM100,000 dengan pasportnya diserah kepada mahkamah.
Thai schools tighten security after deadly shooting
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Fatal US Apache crash puts spotlight back on killer helicopter's safety record
The Apache helicopter boasts a strong combat history and advanced capabilities. However, its operational philosophy contributes to a significant number of recent crashes.
PM vows to put highest priority on overseeing housing supply
SEOUL, Aug. 14 (Yonhap) -- Prime Minister Han Seong-sook said Friday she will pu...
Drone Shot Down in Latvian Airspace: Military
NATO fighter jets shot down a drone that strayed into Latvian airspace Friday, the latest sign of growing unease over drone activity across Europe. The incident came as Russia and Ukraine traded fresh drone strikes, with dozens of Ukrainian drones reportedly downed over Russia’s Leningrad region.
‘They’re all catastrophic’: The paediatric war wounds Dr Abu Sittah tries to heal in Lebanon
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MP Hlengiwe Mkhaliphi says women are needed in the political space
EFF MP Hlengiwe Mkhaliphi says women are needed to fill gaps in the political space
Wind farm workers detail photo with accused farmer after alleged triple murder
The trial of a Queensland farmer accused of a triple murder has heard he spent hours with wind farm workers after the alleged shooting on his property.
Burglar who stole $105k worth of items from Sentosa, Serangoon Gardens homes jailed
He was caught after a domestic helper spotted him on his third attempt.
- Chinese national Huang Xiaozong, 41, jailed for 44 months in Singapore.
- Burglarized luxury hotel suite in Sentosa, stole $30k Chanel watch.
- Targeted Serangoon Gardens home, stole over $47k worth of jewelry.
Ukraine's Cabinet introduces procedure for suspending new eBook program applications
The Cabinet of Ministers has introduced a clear procedure for temporarily suspending the acceptance of new applications from participants in the eBook program.
Lucky Adesoga: Osun 2026: The AMBO sanitising effect and APC’s battle against toxic politics
There are moments in politics when a word acquires a life of its own, travelling beyond intention into an atmosphere already charged with suspicion and fear. By the time the explanation arrives, the damage may already have travelled much further.
PKR women told to turn election losses into grassroots momentum
PARTI Keadilan Rakyat's (PKR) women's wing must turn disappointment over Pakatan Harapan's recent state election defeats into renewed grassroots action, with its chief Fadhlina Sidek calling on…
- Fadhlina Sidek urges PKR women to turn losses into grassroots momentum.
- Party to focus on re-engaging women voters nationwide.
- Target of 30% women candidates in upcoming elections.
India news: 7 dead, 3 trapped in Uttarakhand tunnel collapse
A rescue operation continues on Friday morning after a tunnel disaster in India's Uttrakhand state. An Air India flight that had suffered a 300-foot drop briefly lost key flight controls, a probe…
China claims New Zealand’s spy report is product of foreign interference
China’s embassy in Wellington has rejected New Zealand’s latest security assessment as the product of “foreign interference” and a “Cold War mentality”, as tension grows in a relationship already…
KLIA Transit offers 50pc return fare discount to Putrajaya, Cyberjaya for National Day
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Russia’s Biggest Baltic Port Caught Fire After Drone Attack
An overnight drone strike sparked a fire at Russia’s Baltic port of Ust-Luga, a key gateway for energy and commodity exports, as Ukraine intensifies its campaign against the country’s port…
Hawks arrest second suspect in Durban trafficking ring
The main suspect, a 65-year-old Durban businessman, was handcuffed on 11 August 2026.
Wildfire descends on Croatian tourist town, injures at least
A wildfire in Croatia driven by strong winds descended on the tourist town of Omis on Friday, forcing hundreds to evacuate and threatening homes and vehicles, local media reported. Flames enveloped settlements and trees and turned the night sky red above Omis, a scenic town on Croatia’s prized Dalmatian coast surrounded by trees and rocky…
Why Kim and Trump should meet
Since U.S. President Donald Trump’s return to the White House, speculation has repeatedly surfaced about a future meeting with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un. Much of this has been driven more by the desire to restart nuclear talks than by any substantive indication that a meeting is imminent.
Gov't provides $55 mil. to Homeplus workers over 5 months
A total of 77.8 billion won ($55 million) in government funds has been provided to workers of financially troubled discount store chain Homeplus Co.
The U.S. ammo crunch is a global disaster
The missile scarcity constrains Trump's military options and could have strategic consequences, including limiting the ability to deter China, North Korea and Russia.
Nigel Farage wins landslide, defeats comedian dressed as trash and returns to Parliament
Nigel Farage won a landslide in Clacton, but comedian Count Binface, dressed as a trash can, took 26.7% of the vote, underscoring signs of slowing momentum for Reform UK amid scrutiny of Farage’s…
G. S. Patil elected Karnataka Assembly Speaker; BJP, JD(S) boycott poll; Saleem Ahmed elected Chairperson in Council
Pro-tem Speaker T. B. Jayachandra, who presided over the proceedings, declared Mr. Patil elected after a voice vote
15-year-old detained over deadly French forest fire
French authorities have detained a 15-year-old youth suspected of starting a forest fire that killed two firefighters, a source close to the investigation has told AFP.
Stop dwelling on losses, focus on way forward, says Fadhlina
AYER KEROH: PKR leaders and members must stop dwelling on Pakatan Harapan's (PH) recent electoral defeats and focus on the way forward.
Independence Day 2026: How to properly display, handle the Indian flag - Your six-point tricolour guide
India's Flag Code covers several aspects of handling the tricolour, including how it should be displayed and stored. Knowing them can help avoid mistakes.
Hina kerabat diraja Terengganu, lelaki dipenjara 3 bulan
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Embraer’s Saber M200 Radar Takes On Small Drones in Brazil Test
Brazil's Army put the homegrown Saber M200 radar to work against small drones during Exercise Sagitta Primus 2026 at the Formosa training ground in Goiás.
Who is Manan Kumar Mishra? Bar Council of India Chairman at the centre of NALSAR convocation row
Manan Kumar Mishra, chairman of the Bar Council of India and BJP-nominated Rajya Sabha MP, has come under CJP's scrutiny over the NALSAR row.
Pune: 70-Year-Old Man Attacked With Sickle By Son-in-Law Over Wife’s Return; Accused Arrested
Pune: A 70-year-old man was allegedly attacked with a sickle by his son-in-law after he refused to send his daughter back to her husband, who was allegedly addicted to alcohol and frequently…
- 70-year-old Dattatray Bhimaji Vitkar attacked with sickle
- Son-in-law Madhukar Hadkamol arrested for attempted murder
- Accused threatened victim's life in July
British ultra Farage revalidates his seat in Parliament after beating the colourful Count Binface
Reform UK leader, who had resigned over possible corruption investigations, wins election in Clacton-On-Sea. The politician does not attend the result announcement for security reasons, but police…
Nothing in life is without a purpose
Nothing, and I repeat, nothing in our world is without a purpose – a rain droplet, a leaf that drops from the tree, the earthquake that occurred in Turkey that led to more than three thousand…
Scams take toll as international policing seen as key
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40 days after wedding, Bauchi bride allegedly poisons husband
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Israel’s Christians rely on faith and allies as they fear rising harassment
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Thailand explores Digital ID link to strengthen Roblox child safety
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Pair charged over RM120,000 fake tax arrears scam at IRB office
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Thousands stranded as heavy rain kills at least four in Japan
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‘Shouldn’t govt give employment?’ SC stays HC order on jobs for Karur victims' kin
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Ben Gurion Airport chaos: Flights delayed, passengers stuck on planes for hours
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Africa’s youth are looking for jobs: The food system may hold the answer
Every year on August 12, the world pauses to recognise the energy, creativity and potential of young people through International Youth Day.