Three French tourists rescued after night adrift off Koh Samui
SURAT THANI — 14 August 2026, three French tourists were rescued after spending the night in the sea off Koh Samui when the jet ski they had rented failed to return to shore.
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Marcos to endorse 2028 presidential candidate but says choice is not yet made
PHILIPPINE President Ferdinand Marcos Jr has confirmed that he will endorse a candidate for the 2028 presidential election, but says he is not yet ready to choose his preferred successor as the…
Polis tahu bagaimana juruterbang bawa dadah lepas saringan di KLIA
Pengarah JSJN Bukit Aman Hussein Omar Khan berkata, maklumat ini diperolehi selepas pasukannya soal juruterbang terbabit sejak dua hari lalu.
Penang MMEA detains Indonesian vessel over alleged illegal fishing
GEORGE TOWN: The Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) detained an Indonesian fishing vessel yesterday for allegedly encroaching into Malaysian waters and fishing without permission.
UAE public holiday: Rabi Al Awwal crescent sighted ahead of Prophet’s Birthday
Abu Dhabi: The International Astronomical Centre has shared images of the crescent moon marking the beginning of Rabi Al Awwal 1448 AH, the Islamic month in which Muslims commemorate the birth of the…
Hamas commander who held hostages killed in Israeli airstrike, IDF says
The IDF says Hamas commander Muhammad Mushtaha, who took part in the Oct. 7 attack and held hostages in Gaza, died of wounds sustained in a July 30 airstrike; He was also involved in recent terror…
Social media rapist gets four life terms
Victor Mokoena is found guilty of raping four young women he lured through social media with promises of modelling.
Ben-Gurion Airport sees heavy congestion, mass delays amid struggle to handle baggage
In some cases, passengers were already on board their planes while their luggage remained on the ground.
- Ben-Gurion Airport faces severe congestion on Friday morning
- Widespread delays and mass disruptions impact dozens of flights
- Slow baggage handling attributed to unusually high flight volume
Katz orders IDF to prepare to transfer West Bank civilian enforcement to police after Kusra chaos
According to Katz, the proposed plan would shift responsibility for civilian law enforcement and public order involving the Israeli population in the West Bank from the IDF to the police.
Israel Katz and the Likud are ‘boom-boom-booming’ politics away – opinion
Regardless of who is competing in Israel’s upcoming elections, what must remain a top priority is to keep an eye on which politician intends to do what with the power bestowed upon them.
- Prime Minister Netanyahu exempted Katz from Likud primaries due to Katz's busy schedule.
- Rabbi Yoshiyahu Pinto, a convicted criminal, was invited to a Likud event, raising ethical concerns.
Agricultural quarantine service postpones release of recruitment shortlist
The Nigeria Agricultural Quarantine Service (NAQS) has postponed the release of its recruitment shortlist. Stay updated on the new date for the NAQS recrui Read More…
Anambra LG chairman, foundation offer scholarship, accommodation to debate star after parents’ death
Anambra LG chairman and Okwumereze Foundation offer scholarship and accommodation to Richard Emmanuel Ekene Ike, a debate star who lost his parents.
Public funding of marriage legitimate under Shariah — Gumi
Sheikh Gumi defends public funding for marriages under Shariah law, citing it as legitimate governance in states prohibiting promiscuity.
‘Every line of decency crossed’: Huge uproar over Rahul Gandhi's hug dig at govt's foreign policy
Himanta Biswa Sarma said Rahul's remarks were not merely politically indecent but also an attempt to sabotage India's foreign relations.
Ofankor crash claims 11 lives, injures 13 • Road indiscipline blamed
ELEVEN people have been confirmed dead and 13 others injured in a multiple-vehicle crash at Ofankor in the Ga North Municipality on the Accra-Kumasi Highway.
Donald Duke: Poor Governance Fuelling Insecurity, Economic Stagnation
Sunday Ehigiator Presidential candidate of the People’s Redemption Party (PRP) for the 2027 general election, Donald Duke, has blamed poor governance for the worsening insecurity and economic…
Ukraine’s drones crushed a US armored brigade in a war game in Germany
Ukrainian crews knocked out US units so fast the drill had to revive them—years and billions after America bet big on beating drones.
Kepercayaan antara Anwar, Zahid pada tahap terendah, dakwa KJ
Khairy Jamaluddin kata kerjasama dengan PN telah menyebabkan 'keretakan besar' antara BN dan PH.
Ukraine seeks Black Sea truce as Russian strikes disrupt grain shipping
Ukraine has relayed to Russia through a third party a proposal for both sides to stop attacking civilian targets in the Black Sea, Reuters reported on Aug. 13, citing a source.
Jharkhand Bus Accident: 3 Nepalese Kanwariyas Killed, 10 Injured As Pilgrim Bus Rams Stationary Vehicle In Koderma | Video
Koderma: At least three 'kanwariyas' from Nepal were killed and 10 others were injured when a bus carrying the pilgrims rammed into a stationary vehicle in Jharkhand's Koderma district on Friday…
Pune: School Buses Without Functional CCTV To Face Action, Safety Panel Warns
Pune: School bus operators and schools in Pune have been given three months to comply with mandatory safety rules, with authorities warning that vehicles without required safety measures, including…
Helium cylinder explosion in Cairo mall kills three
Three people were killed and 17 injured when a helium cylinder exploded inside a gift shop in New Cairo on Thursday evening.
Maanzo challenges IEBC to ensure police officers vote before guarding polling stations
Makueni Senator Dan Maanzo has raised concerns over more than 10,000 police officers who he claims do not vote despite being deployed to provide security during elections.
Wildfires force mass evacuations across Europe as heatwave fuels blazes
WILDFIRES forced mass evacuations across France, Croatia and Germany on Friday, as firefighters battled rapidly spreading flames threatening homes and communities amid extreme heat and worsening dry…
Ahead of Independence Day, Delhi High Court receives bomb threat mail; probe underway
As India gears up to celebrate its 80th Independence Day on Saturday, the Delhi High Court received a bomb threat on Friday as security was tightened across the national capital.
US Slams 'False' Iran Claim That Seven Sailors Died in USS Lincoln Brawl
U.S. Central Command told Newsweek Iran "continues to peddle lies and spread falsities" following the claims in Iranian media.
Diamond buyer jailed for stealing HK$11 million in gems to fund gambling habit
A Hong Kong court has sentenced a former jewellery procurement manager to six years and eight months behind bars for stealing HK$11 million (US$1.4 million) worth of diamonds from suppliers to fund…
Not just train stops: ECRL stations are getting a Malaysian glow-up, telling East Coast stories
GOMBAK, Aug 14 — Every major East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) station is an architectural tribute to its state’s...
Missing uncle and nephew found safe after seven days in forest
PHAYAO — 14 August 2026, Relatives and residents in Phayao broke down in tears of relief after two villagers who had been missing for seven days in forest in Chiang Muan district were found safe. The two men, identified as 74-year-old Nak Kamlue and 20-year-old Rames Jan Daeng, both residents of Ban Pin, Moo 3, […] The post Missing uncle…
International Memorial Day For Comfort Women: Who Was Kim Hak-Sun? The World War II Comfort Woman Survivor Whose Testimony Changed History
August 14 commemorates the day in 1991 when Kim Hak-sun became the first survivor to publicly testify about her harrowing captivity.
‘Playground for foreigners: Netizens claim Singapore does not feel the same anymore
One commenter said locals are “struggling to survive” while Singapore becomes more attractive to foreigners. This article ( ‘Playground for foreigners: Netizens claim Singapore does not feel the same…
Driver jailed 15 years for attempted robbery
An Accra Circuit Court has sentenced a 32-year-old driver to 15 years’ imprisonment for unlawful entry and attempting to rob his former employer.
Don’t just criticise stray dog bounty scheme, says Seremban mayor
Masri Baharuddin says critics should propose alternative ways to solve the stray dogs problem instead.
Census 2027: Full list of 40 questions, including those on caste, to be asked in Phase 2
As many as 40 questions will be asked as part of the Population Enumeration (PE) — which is part of the second phase of the Census 2027.
WATCH | Four months, five delays: Will Suliman Carrim finally face the Madlanga Commission?
Carrim’s testimony has been postponed five times since April, with his lawyers repeatedly citing his medical condition.
Veep commissions five envoys for diplomatic missions
Vice President Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang has commissioned five newly appointed High Commissioners and Ambassadors Designate to represent Ghana in Sierra Leone, Norway, Kuwait, Nigeria and Niger.
Balochistan CM urges militants to lay down weapons, reintegrate into mainstream
Says historical precedents show lasting conflict resolutions stem from organised pol dialogue, not militant coercion
Malaysian university slammed for talk by murdered Mongolian’s ex-lover
A Malaysian university has drawn anger over an event invitation to Abdul Razak Baginda, the former lover of a Mongolian woman whose body was blown up with military-grade explosives in one of the…
Man admits molesting girlfriend’s 11-year-old daughter, taking over 200 photos, videos
A moving services manager has admitted to repeatedly molesting the 11-year-old daughter of his girlfriend in their Hong Kong home, and possessing more than 200 videos and photos he took during the…
ECRL Kota Bharu–Gombak service targets December 2026 launch, a month ahead of schedule
GOMBAK, Aug 14 — The East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) Phase 1 service from Kota Bharu to Gombak is targeted to commence...
JICA volunteers deepen Ghana-Japan ties through service
Thirty-two Japan Overseas Cooperation Volunteers (JOCVs) serving in Ghana under the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) yesterday paid a courtesy call on the Deputy Minister of Finance, Mr Thomas Nyarko Ampem, as part of efforts to deepen Ghana-Japan relations through volunteerism, knowledge-sharing and cultural exchange.
Germany news: Wildfire forces evacuations in western woods
Hundreds of villagers have been evacuated in western Germany after a wildfire spread close to a village. Meanwhile, farmers have warned that drought and high temperatures could cause major crop losses. DW has the latest.
NATO fighter jets shoot down drone over Latvia; Ukrainian attack sparks fire at a major Russian Baltic Sea port
A Ukrainian drone attack sparked a fire at the Ust-Luga port in Russia’s Leningrad region, the region’s governor, Alexander Drozdenko, said.
Court frees Makueni-nominated MCA on a bond of Ksh500K
A Milimani Law Court has released Makueni Wiper-nominated Member of the County Assembly (MCA) Urbanus Kyalo Wambua, alias Kanzala Kana, on a bond of Ksh500,000.
BCI-NALSAR row: Who is Manan Kumar Mishra and why is he in spotlight?
Bar Council of India chairman Manan Kumar Mishra is central to a recent controversy. The council's directive against NALSAR graduates was withdrawn after widespread criticism.
Ex-minister Fedorov files electronic declaration upon dismissal
Former Ukrainian Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov has filed an electronic asset and income declaration for the period from Jan.
Indians, Pakistanis see each other as greatest geopolitical threat: Pew survey
Despite some positive sentiments from Indian Muslims, mutual distrust persists between the nuclear-armed neighbours eight decades post-independence.
Arrest of trio by Kerala’s Vigilance in alleged ₹10-lakh bribery case exposes official-middlemen nexus
VACB sources say role of more revenue officials in the case is being probed
Sudan: 'Unbearable Hardship' in Sudan - - Displaced People in Kordofan Eat Animal Feed to Avert Starvation
[Dabanga] Ed Daein / El Obeid -- Humanitarian activist Huweida Abdelrahman Saleh has described desperate conditions in Ed Daein locality in West Kordofan, where hunger has driven some families to eat…
How 7 miners died in Plateau pit collapse
Seven miners died on Wednesday evening after a mining pit collapsed on them at a mining site in Kassa community, Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State.
NATO jets shoot down drone over eastern Latvian airspace: Defence ministry
Latvia's defence ministry on Friday confirmed NATO jets shot down a drone over eastern Latvian airspace, following an announcement from its military.
Japan weighs sanctions after Putin’s first visit to disputed Kuril Islands
Tokyo says Moscow's move is "totally unacceptable"
Tamil Nadu CM Vijay to present Police Medals to 15 officers, personnel on Independence Day
Each recipient will be presented with a gold medal weighing eight grams and a cash reward of ₹25,000, the release added
Rahul Gandhi calls RSS a ‘bunch of jokers’, questions Modi government’s foreign policy
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has accused the RSS of having little understanding of India’s history and philosophy, while also criticising Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s foreign policy.
Tinubu Action against EFCC over Osun an Afterthought, States Reps Minority Caucus
Juliet Akoje In Abuja. The Minority Caucus of the House of Representatives, has accused President Bola Tinubu of issuing what it described as a “panicky and belated afterthought” directive to
Africa: African Rights Advocates Coordinate Response to Family Law Backlash
[IPS] Nairobi -- Campaigners say anti-rights movements are increasingly using family law to challenge women's rights to inheritance, property, divorce and child custody.