DOOMED DEPLOYMENT: Troops on the streets, but gang violence continues to soar
Despite 2,200 soldiers being deployed to support the police at a cost of more than R800-million, the police minister admits ‘we are not winning’ the war.
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Govt urged to hand over control of Karachi's Fuuast to Anjuman Taraqqi-i-Urdu
KARACHI: President of the Anjuman Taraqqi-i-Urdu Pakistan Wajid Jawad has demanded that the government hand over the administration and management of the Federal Urdu University of Arts, Science and…
Osun Poll: With 95% Results Uploaded, Adeleke in Unassailable Lead
•Defeats Oyebamiji, 10 APC govs, who came to campaign for him • Aregbesola, Oyinlola lose polling units • APC’s candidate hails large turnout of voters Dike Onwuamaeze, Sunday Ehigiator in Lagos
- Governor Ademola Adeleke leads Osun governorship election with 51.7% of votes.
- 95% of 3,763 polling units results uploaded, totaling 3,612 PUs.
- Adeleke won in 21 LGA, Oyebamiji in 9 LGAs, Salaam in the rest.
Thousands evacuate after Indonesia quake kills 51, cuts roads
Thousands of military and police officers have been deployed to East Nusa Tenggara province.
‘Proud to be a dimagi naxal’: P Chidambaram hits back at PM Modi
P Chidambaram proudly embraced Prime Minister Modi's 'dimagi naxal' label. Modi warned of ideological Naxals posing threats to the nation.
US: We Are Committed to Working With Nigeria to Combat Terrorism, Violent Extremism
•Trump threatens to declare ‘Strait of Hormuz’ US territory as Iran vows to retain control Sunday Ehigiator The United States has again expressed its commitment to working with Nigeria to
- US committed to working with Nigeria against terrorism and extremism
- Meeting focused on protecting Christian communities in Nigeria
- US acknowledges Nigeria's progress in prosecuting Boko Haram suspects
Mumbai: Raymond Manager Injured After Pickup Driver Allegedly Hits Him With Stick In Road-Rage Dispute
Mumbai: A 50-year-old manager with Raymond Ltd suffered a serious head injury after a pickup driver allegedly struck him with a wooden stick during a road-rage dispute over overtaking on the Eastern…
Medical disability alone cannot justify job termination, rules Sindh High Court
KARACHI: The Sindh High Court (SHC) has observed that mere medical disability for a particular assignment cannot mechanically justify termination from services, as protection of the livelihood and…
Doctor loses RM588,000 in Dungun Forex investment scam
DUNGUN: A private doctor lost RM588,000 after she was allegedly duped by a Forex and Ethereum investment scheme promising lucrative returns, police said.
Two debates, one household: The politics of family in Japan
In the traditionalist reading, all 126 emperors descend from the first through fathers only, an unbroken mythical chain reaching back more than 2,600 years.
PKR has to address public fears, rebuild trust before GE16 - Muhammad Kamil
PKR must confront growing public concerns and fears and offer concrete solutions if Pakatan Harapan (PH) is to rebuild confidence and secure victory at the 16th General Election, said PKR Youth chief…
Aceh Police Briefly Detain Residents After Aceh Peace Day Clash
Police briefly detained several residents following the 21st Aceh Peace Day commemoration which ended in a clash. They have since been released.
Mara staff member suspended after sexual harassment complaints
Mara chairman Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki says the move will allow a thorough investigation into the students’ complaints without interference.
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- Hurricane Lala nearing Hawaii's Big Island as Category 1 storm
- At least five dead in Indiana due to severe storms and flooding
- 19-year-old arrested for Virginia State University shooting, 5 wounded
Police questioning Mir Raza Ali's 35 phone contacts: IO
KARACHI: Investigators probing the Mir Raza Ali murder case are questioning as many as 35 persons who were found to have been in contact with the deceased over the phone.
Chamoli tunnel mishap: Toll touches eight, two still missing, search and rescue operation continues; probe ordered
Uttarakhand Disaster Management Minister Madan Kaushik said earlier that one of the three missing workers was found on Saturday but was declared dead at the hospital, while the search for the…
Mumbai: History-Sheeter Arrested For Allegedly Charging ₹100 Per Hour At Free BMC Parking Lot
Mumbai: A 25-year-old history-sheeter has been arrested for allegedly extorting money from motorists by charging them to park at a free BMC parking lot on Veer Nariman Road in Fort.
Teen girl arrested after pouring boiling water on her mother
A teenage girl has been arrested after allegedly pouring boiling water over her mother, who tried to stop her from running away from home.
What Japan's 'little nurses' left behind in Palau's jungle 81 years ago (Pt. 2)
NAHA -- During the Pacific War, students from Palau Girls' High School cared for wounded soldiers at the Japanese military's 123rd logistics hospital
- Eiko Tamaki and Hiroko Maeda cared for wounded soldiers in Palau jungle hospital.
- Malnutrition and beriberi plagued patients during intense war.
- Recent investigation may have located former 123rd logistics hospital site.
KZN police killings expose the ‘shoot-to-kill’ culture
The deaths of 149 people in 77 KZN Task Team operations, revealed at the Madlanga Commission, have renewed concerns about police accountability and the risk of lethal force becoming normalised in…
Transforming Municipalities Into Engines of Economic Growth
Exploring the urgent need for South African municipalities to evolve into developmental states that drive economic growth, job creation, and social transformation ahead of the 2026 Local Government…
The last Trump elections
Whatever the president says or does after the November election, its outcome and its consequences are not going to change
‘This is Africa, deal with it’: the lives of the migrants deported from the US to the Central African Republic
From Bangui, the capital of the Central African Republic, several Latin Americans denounce that they have been forcibly deported here. They are also protesting their living conditions
Carlos Saladrigas, businessman: ‘We recommend a Marshall Plan for Cuba’
The president of the Cuba Study Group, which promotes private‑sector growth on the island, calls on the US government to lift all its sanctions to facilitate stabilization and reconstruction
Can Nandan Nilekani lead India's exam system out of corruption?
The pressure is on for Nandan Nilekani as he heads a high-powered task force to overhaul and restore trust in the Indian examination system after widespread paper leaks triggered nationwide protests…
LBH Banda Aceh Accuses TNI of Raids Ahead of Aceh Peace Day
The LBH (Legal Aid Institute) of Banda Aceh revealed that there has been a deployment of Indonesian National Army (TNI) soldiers one day before the 21st commemoration of Aceh Peace Day, conducting…
- LBH Banda Aceh accuses TNI of pre-peace day raids.
- TNI actions hindered residents' peace day commemoration.
- Government obstructed Acehnese rights to gather and express opinions.
Vietnam Airlines Boeing 787 returns to Munich after takeoff incident
The Boeing plane circled for more than two hours to burn fuel after reportedly overrunning the runway during takeoff, according to Flightradar24.
CAG finds 89% of audited railway stations deficient in basic amenities
Of 512 stations audited, 458 stations were deficient in one or more minimum essential amenities, including fans, water coolers, drinking water taps, urinals, seating arrangements, platform shelters, latrines and clocks
Surat Thani immigration busts French nominee business ring
SURAT THANI — 16 August 2026, Surat Thani Immigration Police have expanded an investigation into a French businessman suspected of using Thai nominees to operate businesses on Koh Samui, uncovering an allegedly unlicensed hotel and possible links to a 26.4 million baht cannabis farm investment scam.
Several Palestinians injured as settlers continue attacks in West Bank
Several Palestinians injured as settlers continue attacks in West Bank Israeli settlers continued their assaults on Palestinians and their property in the occupied West Bank, injuring several people. Here are the details of some of these attacks, reported by Wafa.
Reliance Foundation’s prestigious Scholarships open for applications: to award 5100 first year UG & P`G students
On the eve of India’s Independence Day, Reliance Foundation announced the opening of applications for its flagship Reliance Foundation Scholarships 2026 - 27, reaffirming its commitment to nurturing the next generation of leaders, innovators, and changemakers contributing to India's growth story.
PKR must focus on bread-and-butter issues, not just economic figures — Fahmi
AYER KEROH: PKR must focus more on the economic pressures faced by ordinary Malaysians, as strong macroeconomic indicators alone may not be enough to win over voters, party information chief Datuk Seri Fahmi Fadzil said today.
New Poll Puts Conservative CDU Just Ahead of Far-Left “Die Linke”
With five weeks to go until the Berlin election, a fresh survey shows these two very different parties locked in a near-tie. Here is what that could mean for a future coalition.
PLN Restores Electricity for 88% of Customers After Flores Earthquake
PLN restored power to 88% of customers in earthquake-hit Flores, with crews working to fully restore electricity after landslides damaged power poles.
- PLN restores power to 88% of customers after Flores earthquake
- PLN President mobilizes staff for swift grid restoration
- Full restoration target by August 16, 2026
Who is Saritha Komatireddy? All about her family, net worth as President Trump endorses Letitia James opponent
President Donald Trump's endorsement bolsters Saritha Komatireddy's bid for New York attorney general against Letitia James.
No clear end in sight for US-Iran war of attrition: Bloomberg
Bloomberg reports the US and Iran are locked in a protracted conflict, with neither side able to claim victory or chart a clear path to peace.
DAP backs Anwar ‘100 per cent’ on AUKU abolition, Loke says reforms must go further
PUTRAJAYA, Aug 16 — DAP today said it will support Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim “100...
Abu Dhabi roads affected by fog this morning
Fog alerts went out in the emirate of Abu Dhabi this morning (Sunday), calling on people to be vigilant while driving as there was reduced is horizontal visibility during fog formation.
The New York nuns versus President Trump
The Sisters of Charity in New York have vowed to make the plight of vulnerable immigrants and their children part of their final mission before the order closes or comes to "fulfilment" as they call…
Aminuddin bertanggungjawab atas kekalahan PKR di Negeri Sembilan
Pengerusi PKR Negeri Sembilan itu berkata beliau menerima desakan enam cabang parti supaya berundur daripada jawatannya.
Crimen de Tauste: las 72 horas que llevaron a Carlota y su novio a prisión acusados de matar a los padres de ella
La investigación cerca a la pareja, gracias a las cámaras. El embarazo de la hija de las víctimas emerge como causa del crimen
La crisis de Ceuta aviva el debate sobre las vacaciones de los políticos: demagogia y problemas reales de gestión
La oposición activa la polémica cada verano, pero los fallos en el operativo desplegado en la ciudad autónoma han alimentado la percepción de un Gobierno ausente
Ceuta al límite: urgencias repletas, vecinos desbordados y ruidos de sirena
En el centro de la ciudad se perciben menos personas migrantes deambulando, aunque en los barrios periféricos miles de personas siguen durmiendo en el suelo y copando las calles
Linda Mwananchi Homa Bay tour: Sifuna reacts as supporters stage late-night chants
Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has hit back at critics who dismissed the Linda Mwananchi movement as “moto ya gazeti” as the opposition outfit prepares to take its political mobilisation campaign to…
Dele Osinowo: Redefining Local Governance
Politics has never been about occupying an office or enjoying the privileges that come with public positions for Mayor Dele Osinowo, the APC House of Representatives candidate for Kosofe Federal
- Dele Osinowo served as Executive Chairman of Agboyi-Ketu LCDA for seven years.
- His administration delivered 1,274 housing units, increased revenue tenfold.
- Infrastructure improvements included solar-powered street lighting.
Iran fires back at Trump's threat to declare Hormuz a US territory
Iran has fired back at US President Donald Trump's claim that he would soon declare the Strait of Hormuz part of US territory, saying the crucial energy waterway it has blockaded "will remain Iranian".
Aminuddin accepts responsibility for PKR’s Negeri Sembilan polls defeat
The Negeri Sembilan PKR chief says he agrees with the calls by six Negeri Sembilan PKR divisions for him to step down from the post.
Cambodian hacks fellow national in Pattaya, claims wrong target
Police arrested a Cambodian man yesterday, August 15, after a machete attack in Pattaya left a fellow Cambodian worker with serious head and wrist injuries at a workers’ camp. The accused later claimed he targeted the wrong man. Police and Sawang Boriboon Thammasathan rescue workers responded to the camp at about 12.30pm.
Juruterbang ditahan di Indonesia disyaki bawa dadah ke beberapa negara sejak 2024
Polis berkata suspek turut mendedahkan maklumat beberapa sindiket dadah di Malaysia serta negara lain, termasuk Indonesia.
19-year-old arrested after Virginia State University shooting leaves 5 wounded
A 19-year-old man was arrested after an overnight shooting at Virginia State University left five people wounded, including one critically, police said.
CBI re-registers BSP leader Armstrong murder case
Investigators visit scene of crime in Perambur
Rescue teams race clock in Colombia as earthquake death toll nears 300
Around 290 people have died, with 140 more missing and nearly 4,000 more injured, according to official estimates. More than two-thirds of the deaths were concentrated in Cali and Pereira.
- 7.4-magnitude earthquake strikes western Colombia
- Death toll rises to 290 confirmed, 140 missing
- Mayor vows relentless rescue efforts despite 72-hour mark
Israel cannot wait forever for peace as Iran rapidly rebuilds its missile program - editorial
Iran is rebuilding its military faster than Israel expected as diplomacy stalls, raising the cost of every month that passes without an agreement to curb Tehran.
- Iran rapidly rebuilding missile program at 100-300 missiles per month
- Israel reassessing expectations for pace of Iran's military recovery
- Diplomatic progress on Hormuz and nuclear program remains stagnant
Balochistan CM pushes faster development in North Dera Bugti
QUETTA: Balochistan Chief Minister Mir Sarfraz Bugti on Saturday directed the authorities concerned to accelerate work on ongoing development projects in North Dera Bugti and ensure quality…
‘No no-go areas’ across Balochistan, says Home Minister Langove
QUETTA: Balochistan Home Minister Mir Ziaullah Langove has said there were no “no-go areas” in the province, though terrorists remained active along the Quetta-Karachi national highway and security…