GRS remains stable despite KDM withdrawal, says PBS leader
PBS vice-president Arthur Sen says the GRS-led Sabah government currently has the support of 53 of the 79 assemblymen, well above the 40 seats required for a simple majority.
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DAP backs Anwar's plan to abolish AUKU, urges wider reforms
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Trump asks Americans to bear higher fuel costs
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Retrofitting Tamil Nadu to strike at drug menace
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Trump's 2024 grocery photo op now haunts Republicans
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Questions raised over mysterious fire at Sahulat Bazaar in Kasur
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PMAY-U 2.0: Kerala's 30,000 beneficiaries may get Rs 4 lakh housing assistance
Kerala's Cabinet has officially greenlit the second phase of the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Urban 2.0, paving the way for around 30,000 eligible beneficiaries to gain significant housing aid.
Imo govt bans street trading, illegal parks on major roads
Imo State Government has banned street trading, hawking, illegal roadside structures, and the loading and offloading of goods along major roads within the state capital, Owerri.
Islamabad High Court to resume hearing of One Constitution Avenue case as JIT finalises probe
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Israeli forces incur into Syria’s Quneitra, fire flares
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Advocate General of Punjab forms committees to amend CPC, CrPC
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Iran Warns France Against 'Illegal Interference' After 2 French Diplomats Detained In Tehran
Tehran, Aug 16: The Iranian Intelligence Ministry warned the French government against "illegal interference" in Iran's internal affairs.
DAP will stay multiracial, says Loke, as party seeks to break racial barriers
THE Democratic Action Paty (DAP) will remain a multiracial party despite decades of accusations that it represents only one community, secretary-general Anthony Loke Siew Fook said on Sunday.
UAE vows to protect Hormuz navigation rights
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PKR’s 27‑year struggle isn’t about power, Zaliha says it’s about changing how Malaysia is run
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Japan’s defence minister heads to Australia to meet Marles in wake of melon-gate controversy
Discussions to focus on Australia’s acquisition of Mogami-class frigates as Japan plays down Albanese’s podcast comments Japan’s defence minister will visit Canberra this week, the highest level engagement with Australia after controversy over Anthony Albanese’s comments about a gift of melons from prime minister Sanae Takaichi.
Ramanan calls for unity among PKR leaders
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Nigerian Newspapers: 10 things you need to know Sunday morning
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War in Ukraine: Mayor: Ukraine attacks Moscow with 600 drones
Ukraine is repeatedly attacking targets in the Moscow region. According to Russian information, hundreds of drones were heading towards the capital at night.
GOF personnel injured as suspected migrant smuggler reverses car into him
TUMPAT: A General Operations Force (GOF) personnel was injured after a car driven by a suspected migrant smuggler hit him while attempting to flee during an operation in Kampung Chat, Palekbang, last night.
Woman fails to pay 6k baht taxi fare in Udon Thani, tests positive for meth
A woman travelled by taxi from Bangkok to Udon Thani yesterday, August 15, for 6,000 baht but arrived without money to pay the bill. Police were called before a urine test later returned a positive result for methamphetamine.
KDM tarik sokongan bukan kerana kerajaan GRS gagal, kata pemimpin PBS
Naib Presiden Arthur Sen dakwa keputusan itu untuk penjajaran politik baharu dengan Warisan dan STAR.
Rafale, Scorpene & 6th-gen jet: How India and France are taking defence ties to the next level
India and France have elevated their partnership to a Special Global Strategic Partnership. This collaboration focuses on deeper technological and defense cooperation between the nations.
DAP’s destiny on the table as Anthony Loke leaves Unity decision to Putrajaya delegates
PUTRAJAYA, Aug 16 — The DAP Party Conference today is the appropriate forum to decide whether the party should rem...
Indonesia earthquake kills 51, forcing thousands to evacuate as roads are cut off
Around 5,000 people have been evacuated after a magnitude-7.7 earthquake smashed an area in eastern Indonesia, killing at least 51, blocking roads and causing landslides, authorities said on Sunday.
Sambhal: School Porch Collapses During Independence Day Event, 8-Year-Old Boy Killed, 2 Injured
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Heavy rain and flash flood warning issued for Jazan and Asir
Saudi Arabia’s National Center for Meteorology warns of thunderstorms and possible flash floods in Jazan and Asir, with high winds and dust in several regions.
Minister urges officials to achieve ‘Swarna Kadapa 2047’ goals
The Minister also mentioned the substantial allocation of funds to the municipalities, Water Resources and the Tourism departments
Heatwave to persist in Hong Kong before thunderstorms set in midweek
Scorching weather in Hong Kong will persist on Sunday and Monday with maximum temperatures climbing to 35 degrees Celsius (95 Fahrenheit) before a low-pressure system brings squally thunderstorms and…
Tricolour glistens Times Square skyline as Indian diaspora celebrates 80th Independence Day in New York | Watch
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E coli bacteria in drinking water, no toilets, no dustbins: CAG flags basics missing at major railway stations
Stations like Mumbai Central, Kolkata-adjacent Howrah and Sealdah, and even New Delhi, found deficient in seating, toilets, dustbins, electronic boards
Maharashtra SSC, HSC Registration 2027 Underway: Check Details Here
Maharashtra SSC, HSC Registration 2027: The Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education has announced the registration schedule for the SSC and HSC examinations 2027.
Iran's new war cabinet is really an old one
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Qatar denies detaining Iranian pilots after shooting down jets
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Eastern Japan rain kills 9
Torrential downpours triggered landslide warnings and power outages, with forecasters issuing the highest-level heavy rain warning for the Chiba region for the first time.
Singaporean man, 62, loses S$1.6M stolen by son, including S$533K in CPF savings; son sentenced to 7 years’ jail
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North, Northeast forecast is for heavy rain, flood risk
Heavy to very heavy rain is expected across parts of northern and northeastern Thailand from Tuesday into Friday, raising the risk of flash floods and forest runoff in vulnerable areas.
Tucker Carlson: America’s right-wing insurgent-in-chief
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Kremlin uses disinformation to turn Poles against Ukrainians – Sikorski
The Kremlin is waging a frenzied campaign to divide European societies, using disinformation to turn Poles against Ukrainians.
'India deeply values its friendship with Israel': PM
- Prime Minister Modi thanked Israeli President Herzog for Independence Day wishes.
- Modi pledged to strengthen strategic partnership between India and Israel.
- Israeli President Herzog described friendship between nations as boundless.
DAP should stay in govt, but reassess ties with Anwar, says delegate
Sangeet Kaur Deo says DAP should stay in the federal government ‘for now’ because the party needs time to rebuild trust and confidence.
Intrigues as political bigwigs move to finance 2027 election campaign
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Religion, politics, national unity, and the controversy surrounding Sheikh Jingir’s comments
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Thousands await aid after deadly Indonesian quake
Thousands of evacuees waited for help Sunday on Flores island in East Nusa Tenggara (NTT) after a powerful earthquake killed 48 people, injured dozens and damaged hundreds of houses and buildings.
Lt Gen Inam Haider Malik Assures Support to Govt in Azad Kashmir, Gilgit and KP
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The turf wars between politicians and bureaucrats in Tokyo
The battle between politics and bureaucracy is by no means a recent development.
Trump urges US Senate to act fast on ‘No More Changing the Clocks’ Act to make daylight saving permanent
US President Donald Trump on Saturday once again renewed his call for the Senate to act quickly to make daylight saving time permanent, saying that changing the clocks twice a year causes unnecessary…
Abolishing Atomic Arms Can Avert War That Kills Billions, Experts Say
As Russia threatens nuclear strikes on Ukraine and the West, leading arms scholars say it’s urgent to abolish nuclear weapons worldwide to protect the globe’s citizens.
Violent threats surge in WA schools, forcing more lock downs, report shows
Public schools were forced into lockdown 1,300 times last year, according to figures tabled in Parliament this week, and most of those were triggered by violent threats made against students or staff.
Loke apologises to DAP delegates for losing Chennah in Negeri Sembilan polls
PUTRAJAYA, Aug 16 — DAP secretary-general Anthony Loke today apologised to party delegates for failing to re...
Lingering boundary dispute: Delta Community appeals for govt’s intervention
…Seeks rectification; alleges incessant attacks by neighbours Leaders and stakeholders of Alagbabiri Community in Ughelli South Local Government Area of read more Lingering boundary dispute: Delta…
GMet warns of severe rainstorm across northern Ghana
The Ghana Meteorological Agency (GMet) has issued a weather warning for parts of northern Ghana following the observation of a severe rainstorm over northern Benin.
Indonesia Earthquake Triggers Tsunami Warning
A magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck off the eastern coast of Indonesia in the early hours of August 15, damaging buildings in the area and prompting Indonesian officials to issue a tsunami warning for…
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KFC outlet in Mangaluru sealed after customer reports spoiled, foul-smelling chicken; samples sent for testing
Food safety officials conducted a surprise inspection at a KFC outlet inside City Centre mall on KS Rao Road in Mangaluru after a customer complained that an online order contained spoiled, foul-smelling chicken. The outlet's go-down was sealed and food samples were sent to a laboratory for testing.