Indonesia’s Transgender Community Is Facing Growing Repression
Vigilante mobs are attacking transgender people as the government takes steps to codify anti-LGBTQ+ attitudes into law.
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Who is Virender Singh Basoya? NCB brings drug network kingpin back from UAE; Amit Shah hails crackdown
The Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) has secured the return of fugitive drug kingpin Virender Singh Basoya from the UAE, Home Minister Amit Shah said.
South Africa: Criminal Links of South Africa's Private Security Companies Also Require Scrutiny
[ISS] Involvement of criminal actors in the private security industry raises questions about industries' management of firearms.
New wildfire forces hundreds to evacuate in France
Some 500 firefighters have been deployed to battle the blaze in the department of Landes.
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Jabalpur Residents Hold Tiranga Yatra In Swollen Narmada River; Dam Gates Could Open Any Time As Water Level Rises
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FG declares Abuja safe after tremor, rules out danger
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Mahama vows to complete abandoned public projects, cites UTAS laboratory
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Finland reopens airspace after localised early morning shutdown
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Karachi Aerial Firing Injures Over 85 On Pakistan Independence Day Eve, Woman Reportedly Killed | VIDEO
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China denies espionage and foreign interference in New Zealand
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Supreme Court stays Madras HC order striking down compassionate appointments for Karur stampede victims’ kin
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24-Hour Economy must go beyond slogans – AGI demands concrete action
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NSFAS missing-middle loan applications rise, yet eligibility rates remain low
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PM Anutin flies his own plane to Korat, escorted by 3 F-16s
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Pakistan’s spirit shines bright across the UAE
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PM Modi recalls the courage of all those who were impacted by Partition
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Caste among 40 questions notified for the second phase of the Census 2027
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Ethiopia: Forced Conscription Resurfaces Across Oromia As Ethiopia Continues to Grapple With Security Crises
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Tinubu vows to make Nigeria’s refineries work
President Bola Tinubu has assures that refineries in the country would be restored to full, sustainable and profitable operation to deliver values for Nigerians.
Loke aims to bring forward ECRL’s commencement to December
The transport minister says there will be no compromise on safety aspects.
Energy Minister orders GRIDCo corridor encroachers to vacate
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Thai schools step up security after deadly shooting
The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) ordered schools under its authority to screen for weapons, maintain around-the-clock security and enforce strict protocols for visitors.
Urban Development Law opens greater autonomy, demands institutional capacity
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Afghan soil being used against Pakistan, Naqvi tells Norway FM as two discuss counterterrorism cooperation
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Maanzo urges Sifuna to have IEBC officials accompany him in his rallies
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Who were Carlos Cuesta-Rodriguez, Anthony Hines, and Jeremy Williams? 3 men executed on same day in a first in 15 years
Three men were executed in Oklahoma, Tennessee, and Alabama on August 13, marking a rare triple execution in the US.
Youth who assaulted woman sleeping rough admits to breaking into businesses
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NATO fighters shoot down drone over Latvia
NATO fighter jets shot down a drone that entered Latvian airspace overnight on Aug. 13-14, Latvia’s National Armed Forces said on X.
Taiwan says US training coast guard as China ramps up patrols
Taiwan and the US signed a memorandum of understanding in 2021 to boost maritime cooperation, but they rarely publicise joint training exercises.
UK confirms ex-Hong Kong lawmaker Wu Chi-wai will not face deportation after immigration hiccups
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‘Who is the BCI to come between the students and me?’: CJI condemns NALSAR enrolment freeze circular
The top court ordered that no coercive actions would be taken against NALSAR students and administrators; sought an explanation in the form of an affidavit on the BCI circulars
South Africa: Nearly Half of Young People Are Not Working or in Training
[GroundUp] NEET rate for 15-34 year olds has risen from 38% to 45% since 2012
Emirates to resume Bahrain flights but Kuwait services remain suspended
Emirates is set to resume flights between Dubai and Bahrain from Saturday, August 15, after weeks of cancellations owing to regional tensions.
Record rain in Japan kills 4, strands thousands at Airport
At least four people died in eastern Japan after “unprecedented” heavy rain that left nearly 7,000 stranded at Tokyo’s Narita airport, and forced thousands to take refuge in government buildings.
FG reviews agricultural curricula to prioritise practical skills for Nigerian youths
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Zelenskyy struggles to find suitable candidate for Ukraine’s envoy to Washington
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Thailand schools ramp up bag checks after deadly shooting sparks safety fears
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Women’s inclusion critical ahead of LGE 2026 : DDP
South Africans cast their votes in the Local Government election on November 4.
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Vietnam urged to adopt multi-layered governance to tackle drone threats
Vietnam needs to pivot toward a sophisticated, multi-layered airspace governance framework to effectively neutralize escalating drone threats while safely fostering technological innovation and next-generation urban logistics.
Inmate dies after assault at Wheatfield Prison in Dublin
An investigation is under way after a prisoner died following an assault at Wheatfield Prison last night.
Investigation after inmate dies in Wheatfield Prison
An investigation is under way after a prisoner died following an assault at Wheatfield Prison last night.
Peru Court Archives Criminal-Association Charge Against Nadine Heredia
Peru's judiciary has archived the criminal-association charge against former first lady Nadine Heredia in the Gasoducto Sur Peruano pipeline case.
A way out after 23 years? Govt offers Semantan Estate settlement in Duta Enclave dispute
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82,092 candidates offered undergraduate spots in 20 public universities
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Law student fined RM500 for allowing account to be used in illegal transactions
JOHOR BARU: A 22-year-old private college law student was fined RM500 by the Sessions Court here today after pleading guilty to allowing her bank account to be used for illegal transactions.
Peru’s Fugitive Peru Libre Leader Vladimir Cerrón Resurfaces in Public
Vladimir Cerrón, the fugitive founder of Peru's left-wing Peru Libre party, has resurfaced in public after nearly three years in hiding, weeks after a Constitutional Court ruling and the withdrawal of…
UPDATE | Fadiel Adams to stand trial in September
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PCs say Hutterite colonies singled out by Bill 21
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