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Kuwaiti arrested after police uncover marijuana farm inside home
Kuwait: Kuwaiti authorities have arrested a citizen accused of turning his home into an indoor marijuana-growing operation, seizing six kilograms of marijuana, hashish and thousands of dinars in…
Isu TH: Asyraf Wajdi arah peguam serah notis kepada warganet
Setiausaha Agung Umno Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki mengumumkan tindakan terhadap individu yang didakwa berniat jahat melalui penyebaran dakwaan tidak benar.
Religious Affairs Ministry begins national database of shrines, religious sites
The Ministry of Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs has urged traditionalists to cooperate in compiling a national comprehensive database to document the country’s spiritual and…
Kingsley Agyeman Defends His Record
The former Registrar of the Ghana Scholarship Secretariat, Dr Kingsley Agyemang, has maintained that he executed his work at the Secretariat with utmost diligence.
UK firefighters ‘under pressure’ as multiple blazes rage
At least six properties affected by the fires, with some of the blazes were set deliberately in grasslands before spreading.
With NDIS changes set to pass, here’s who bears the cost of making it ‘sustainable’
The government wants to cut $37.8 billion from the NDIS over 4 years. Much of this will come from tightening access to the scheme and reducing participants’ plans.
Man dances, bathes for hours before stealing KTM bike from Varanasi showroom; caught on camera
The CCTV footage showed the suspect arriving outside the Varanasi dealership around 11:30 pm wearing a white shirt and jeans.
M'sian teen boy issues apology in court for allegedly stabbing girl, 16, to death in school
He gave his testimony standing beside the dock rather than in it as he is a minor.
S'pore Court of Appeal reserves judgement for former Wah!Banana actor's jail sentence over rape conviction
The Court of Appeal said more time was required to look over the evidence.
NPP Election: Coka, Cudjoe Cruising Home For Victory
According to The Chronicle sources, the New Patriotic Party (NPP) chairmanship contests in the Eastern and Ashanti Regions are increasingly tilting in favour of Chairman Kwadwo Boateng-Agyemang…
Ukrainian interceptor drones for Shahed jets already undergoing combat testing – Fedorov
Former Ukrainian Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov announced the start of testing Ukrainian countermeasures against Russian jet drones.
NBP Marks Pakistan’s 79th Independence Day with Commitment to Financial Inclusion
National Bank of Pakistan (NBP) celebrated the 79th Independence Day of Pakistan with a ceremony held at its Head Office … Read More The post NBP Marks Pakistan’s 79th Independence Day with Commitment to Financial Inclusion appeared first on ProPakistani .
Investigation success: Million-euro scam targeting bank customers: investigators dismantle network
A group of criminals is believed to have cheated bank customers out of millions. Investigators from Germany and Brazil arrested suspects after raids. The BKA is talking about damage in the millions.
Loei school shooting threat shuts down classes for a day
A shooting scare that shut down Loei Pittayakom School for a day traced back to anger over a police stop, not a planned attack, officers investigating the case reported today, August 14. The school, in tambon Kudpong, Muang district, moved lessons online for one day after a friend of a Matthayom Suksa 2 (Grade 8) … The story Loei school…
Hold separate TET papers for maths, physics and biology, teachers’ body asks government
The association said candidates in the mathematics-science category had to answer questions from subjects outside their specialisation, unlike those taking Telugu, Hindi, English or social studies…
Editorial: We Cannot Keep Treating Road Deaths As Mere Accidents
The Ofankor Barrier multiple-vehicle crash on Thursday, August 13, 2026 has left at least 11 people dead and several others injured, in one of the latest devastating tragedies on Ghana’s roads.
DAP must have an 'exit clause' if it opts to remain in government - Ramkarpal
DAP must have an 'exit clause' if it opts to remain in government - Ramkarpal DAP needs to be flexible in reassessing its decision to remain in the federal government if there are developments…
Okpebholo makes minor cabinet reshuffle, creates new ministry in Edo
The Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo has effected a minor change in his cabinet by redeploying some commissioners to different read more Okpebholo makes minor cabinet reshuffle, creates new…
Broken-down ‘aboboyaa’ may have resulted in Ofankor crash – NRSA
A broken-down tricycle, popularly known as an ‘aboboyaa’, may have triggered the chain of events that led to the deadly multiple-vehicle crash at Ofankor Barrier on the Accra-Nsawam Highway, the…
Cyber fraud probe over Rs 36,000 cannot block entire bank account, says Allahabad HC
The Allahabad high court ruled banks should not fully block accounts during cyber fraud investigations. Only the specific disputed amount should be frozen, allowing access to remaining funds.
Zelenskyy: Russian Missiles, Bombs and Drones Can Be Stopped at the Production Stage
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Russian missiles, guided bombs and drones can be stopped not only in Ukraine's skies but also at the production stage by increasing pressure on Russia's…
UAE accuses Iran of Hormuz attacks as Vance says cheap gas are "goal number one"
The UAE accuses Iran of attacking two vessels in the Strait of Hormuz as Vance says cheap oil and gas is "goal number one" from the war.
Kalonzo visits Aisha Jumwa amid political consultations in Kilifi
Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka has paid a visit to former Gender Cabinet Secretary Aisha Jumwa at her Kakuyuni residence in Kilifi amid her ongoing political consultations following her departure…
Pilot drug case: Police probe yields new leads
INVESTIGATORS have obtained new leads on a suspected drug syndicate following the arrest of a Malaysian pilot in Jakarta, including how he allegedly managed to get through security checks at Kuala…
- Malaysian pilot arrested with 25kg drugs at KLIA.
- Suspect provided leads on drug network activities.
- Investigation extended to August 14 for further interrogation.
Korean court fines photojournalist over unauthorized Ukraine trip
A Korean court has fined a freelance photojournalist for traveling to Ukraine without government authorization after Russia invaded the country in 2022, triggering a multiyear military conflict.
Man allegedly kills father, injures aunt in Chittoor district
The 22-year-old had reportedly visited his father at Ksheerasagaram village on Thursday night to discuss the division of family property, and returned around midnight after an argument; a special team…
Security Chiefs, Katsina Govt Intensify War against Banditry, Terrorism
Francis Sardauna in Katsina Security chiefs, Katsina State Government and other stakeholders in the state have called for stronger synergy, intelligence sharing, and coordinated operations among…
How Trump and Musk Rebuilt Their Alliance After a Public Falling Out
Plus, see the battlefield innovations reshaping the Russia-Ukraine war, and go behind the scenes of our documentary on North Korea’s secret U.S. workforce.
US lost 45 Reaper drones in Iran war, representing 25% fleet worth $1.3 bn: Report
The US military has faced the loss of forty-five MQ-9 Reaper drones amid its ongoing tensions with Iran. This figure not only highlights a considerable depletion of their fleet but also signifies a…
Oyo ADC unveils Aborisade as deputy gov’ship candidate
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) governorship candidate in Oyo State, Dr Gbemileke Alagbe, has unveiled Barrister Niyi Aborisade as his running mate for the 2027 governorship election.
‘Why didn’t she leave?’: The wrong question in domestic violence cases
Instead of asking why she stayed, families, communities and authorities must ask why survivors...
The neverending house
The self-built homes of Santiago are precarious and ever changing. They are, always and at once, being and becoming - by Consuelo Araos Read on Aeon
Has the Left Really Met Its Limit?
David Sirota on Francesca Hong’s defeat, what it means for the insurgent left, and how the American presidency has consolidated king-like power. The post Has the Left Really Met Its Limit?
How Trump’s Unprecedented Effort to Prosecute Noncitizen Voters Fell Apart
The post How Trump’s Unprecedented Effort to Prosecute Noncitizen Voters Fell Apart appeared first on ProPublica .
What American Jews want from the midterms
There’s a lot of discussion about Jewish voters in politics this cycle. With Democrats embroiled in loud arguments over Israel and Gaza, Republicans have been hoping to capture more of the Jewish vote…
Trump Delivers a Win for Crooks
The Treasury has made the American economy a safe space for corruption.
The Electoral Integrity Issue Isn’t Israel—It’s Islam
Seedy foreign money is shaping our culture and our politics, but it’s not coming from where the propagandists say it is.
BN Pahang mahu kekal kerajaan perpaduan bersama PH hingga PRU16
Pengerusi Wan Rosdy Wan Ismail yang juga menteri besar Pahang berkata pihaknya terus komited menjalankan tugas bagi memastikan kesejahteraan rakyat negeri.
China slams ‘groundless’ espionage claims by New Zealand spy agency
China’s embassy in Wellington condemned on Friday “groundless” claims by New Zealand’s spy agency that Beijing had stepped up espionage activities on its soil. An annual report by New Zealand’s Security Intelligence Service warned this week that China was conducting espionage against the country “at scale”.
Cambodia to resume military drills with US next year
Phnom Penh had scrapped military exercises with the US in early 2017, months after holding its first Golden Dragon drills with China.
President Ruto’s State backing fuels Nairobi’s historic 2029 World Athletics Championships bid
President Ruto has positioned the Presidency itself as the ultimate guarantor of Nairobi's success, matching the nation’s deep running heritage with explicit state backing in seeking to deliver a…
Pattaya crackdown finds 17 Cambodian beggars, including babies
PATTAYA — Pattaya authorities rounded up 17 Cambodian nationals, including seven children, during a crackdown on begging along Pattaya Beach, with officials saying some adults were seen carrying young…
American missionary kidnapped in Niger in October is freed, his organization says
An American missionary who was kidnapped in Niger in October has been released, his organization says, adding that Kevin Rideout "is in good health in the care of U.S. officials."
Cory Bernardi condemned for anti-trans slur, labelling protesters 'incels'
Derogatory comments from One Nation MP Cory Bernardi have been condemned by organisers of an anti-One Nation rally at SA parliament.
Let Ballot, Not Violence, Decide Osun Election, IPCR Warns
Michael Olugbode in Abuja The Institute for Peace and Conflict Resolution (IPCR) has warned political actors in Osun State against allowing violence, intimidation and inflammatory rhetoric to…
19-year-old jailed 15 years for robbery, causing harm at Asabi
A 19-year-old man, Ahmed Mustapha, has been sentenced to 15 years’ imprisonment with hard labour for robbery and causing harm at Asabi in the Asokore Mampong Municipality of the Ashanti Region.
19-year-old man jailed 15 years for robbery at Asokore Mampong
A 19-year-old man, Ahmed Mustapha, has been sentenced to 15 years’ imprisonment with hard labour by the Asokwa Circuit Court Two for robbery and causing harm.
Sarawak plans cloud seeding for critical water catchment areas
KUCHING: Sarawak plans cloud seeding over critical dam and water catchment areas following prolonged hot and dry weather.
AKSA bribery scandal: NPP demands public inquiry, tracing of beneficiaries
The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has called for an independent public inquiry into the controversial “Holy Rain” scandal, demanding a full tracing of payments, beneficiaries, intermediaries and official…
Ex-IGP Adamu Empowers 2,800 Farmers In Nasarawa
Igbawase Ukumba in Lafia No fewer than 2,800 farmers from the Western Senatorial Zone of Nasarawa State have benefited from an agricultural intervention programme initiated by former Inspector-General…
Asyraf threatens to sue netizens over TH claims
Umno secretary-general says letters of demand will be served to several social media account holders, seeking a total of RM5 million in compensation for alleged defamation.