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Osun gov poll largely peaceful, says CDD

The Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) reports the Osun governorship election was largely peaceful despite some operational challenges and vote buy Read More: https://punchng.com/osun-gov-poll-largely-peaceful-says-cdd/

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Holidaymakers rush home on final day of Japan's 'Bon' holidays

TOKYO (Kyodo) -- People returning from domestic and international trips crowded major train stations and airports on Sunday, the final day of Japan's

  • Final day of Japan's summer Bon holidays ends on Sunday
  • Crowded Shinkansen trains to Tokyo and Nagoya
  • International travelers return via Narita airport

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US weighs harsher Iran squeeze despite economic blowback

Washington is preparing another escalation of economic pressure on Iran, with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent promising measures without precedent even as the options left to exploit carry growing…

  • U.S. considering harsher economic sanctions against Iran
  • Treasury Secretary hints at unprecedented measures
  • Potential risks to energy markets and China relations

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Doctor, retiree lose more than RM650,000 in separate online scams in Terengganu

A PRIVATE clinic doctor lost RM558,000 after falling victim to an online currency investment scam, while a retired civil servant in Kuala Terengganu was cheated of RM92,781 in a separate online loan…

  • 32-year-old doctor loses RM558,000 to online investment scam
  • 60-year-old retired civil servant loses RM92,781 to bogus loan scheme
  • Both victims reported scams to police for investigation

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A former soldier, who was playing soccer during his military service and now receives medical treatment, has been recognized by the court as a merit-based compensation recipient. The Suwon District Court announced on the 1st that it had ruled in favor of a plaintiff, a former soldier, who had filed a lawsuit against the Minister of Patriots and Veterans Affairs and the National Veterans' Affairs Committee, seeking confirmation of his status as a merit-based compensation recipient. According to the court, the plaintiff was enlisted in the Army in 2013 and was discharged in 2017. During his service, he was playing soccer when he slipped and fell, injuring his right knee. He received medical treatment for about 100 days and was diagnosed with a meniscal tear. After being discharged, the plaintiff applied for merit-based compensation, but was rejected by the National Veterans' Affairs Committee, citing that his injury was not a "direct and immediate" result of his military service. However, the court ruled in favor of the plaintiff, stating that his injury was closely related to his military service and that he should be recognized as a merit-based compensation recipient. The court said, "It is difficult to deny the proximate causal relationship between the plaintiff's injury and his military service, as the plaintiff was engaged in a sports game during his military service, which is a typical form of recreational activity for soldiers, and the injury occurred naturally during the game." The court added, "The plaintiff's injury was caused by an external factor during his military service, and it is reasonable to recognize him as a person who needs compensation for his sacrifice and injury during his military service." The plaintiff's lawyer welcomed the court's decision, saying, "This ruling is significant as it recognizes the plaintiff's status as a merit-based compensation recipient and provides him with a basis for receiving medical support and other benefits."

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Saifuddin: Poverty, drug abuse bigger threat to Malays than presence of other races

THE Malay community faces greater threats from poverty and drug abuse than from the presence of other ethnic groups, PKR vice-president Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail said today.

  • Saifuddin states poverty and drug abuse threaten Malays more than other ethnic groups.
  • Malays at risk due to economic hardships and drug-related offenses.
  • Perlis, Kedah, Kelantan, Terengganu have drug offense rates over 1,000 per 100k.

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Scraping the Remains of Village Funds

The Indonesian government slashed village funds by as much as 70 percent to finance red-and-white village cooperatives.

  • 65% complete community hall halted due to village fund cuts
  • Village budget reduced from Rp670 million to Rp251 million
  • Alternative village cooperative offer rejected due to cost

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China already preparing for post-Trump era

LAST week, China accused regional US allies of feeding a “Cold War mentality” by increasingly fabricating stories of Beijing actions, dismissing a report by New Zealand that a Chinese firm had tried to install spy equipment on its soil.

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US: Hurricane Lala brings Hawaii heavy rain, strong winds

The Category 1 hurricane could bring up to 25 inches of rain, life-threatening flooding and mudslides as Hawaii declares a state of emergency.

  • Hurricane Lala, Category 1 storm, made landfall on Hawaii's Big Island
  • Up to 25 inches of rain predicted, risking life-threatening flooding and mudslides
  • Governor Josh Green declared state of emergency, advising residents to seek shelter

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English Newsletter Aug 17

English Newsletter Aug 17 Al Majalla focused on the US-Iran negotiations to reopen the Strait of Hormuz as last week’s cover story.

  • US bets on sustained blockade to force Iran concessions on Hormuz
  • Iran counts on economic pressure from strait closure to force US back down
  • New Iranian war cabinet appointments reflect future direction

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Three Days After Record Rain, Parts of Chiba Remain Underwater

Flooding continued in parts of Chiba Prefecture three days after record-breaking torrential rain, with nine people confirmed dead, one man still missing and authorities estimating that around 1,000…

  • Record-breaking rain in Chiba Prefecture three days ago
  • Nine confirmed deaths and one missing person reported
  • Rail services disrupted, Sotobo Line with reduced operations
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