'Minor portion' of Ganga Expressway sinks amid heavy rain
A section of the Ganga Expressway near Bijnor sank due to heavy rainfall. The road developed a depression and pothole-like damage on August 14.
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Air quality improves, Johan Setia still records unhealthy API
KUALA LUMPUR: Air quality nationwide improved as at 10 am today compared with last night, with only Johan Setia, Selangor recording an unhealthy Air Pollutant Index (API) reading.
View from The Hill: Hard-right Alex Antic in strong position to become SA Liberal president
The state party’s Senate ticket is shaping up to be a bunfight, with three senators up for election but perhaps only one likely to survive at the 2028 election.
- Senator Alex Antic leads SA Liberal Party presidential campaign
- Three incumbents - Leah Blyth, Andrew McLachlan, Kerrynne Liddle - contest Senate preselections
- Annual general meeting postponed until September 19 for president election
2 arrested with 132 tramadol sachets
Operatives of the Delta State Police Command have arrested two suspects over alleged drug trafficking in the state. The suspects, identified as Hillary Osondu, 54, and Abubakar Bello, 54, were…
- Hillary Osondu and Abubakar Bello, 54, arrested in Delta State.
- Charged with 132 tramadol sachets, each 100mg.
- Operation Delta Shield led to August 13, 2026 arrest.
PTI keeps doors open for talks as ‘deal’ rumours swirl
• Insiders say govt approached party senator with proposal to hold meeting in Parliament House • PTI parliamentary party to meet today to prepare strategy ISLAMABAD: As rumours swirl of a possible…
Prashant Kishor To Take Oath As Bihar MLA Today After Historic Bankipur Bypoll Victory, Becomes First Jan Suraaj Legislator
Patna: Jan Suraaj Party founder Prashant Kishor will take the oath as a member of the Bihar Legislative Assembly on Monday, after his decisive victory in the Bankipur Assembly by-election.
Kushner meets Sisi in Egypt to discuss regional issues
Kushner meets Sisi in Egypt to discuss regional issues Jared Kushner and Egyptian President Sisi met in Egypt for talks on the war on Gaza and other regional issues on Sunday, according to a press…
Trump blames vandals for damaged grass in the same spot where he held his big July 4 celebration
- Vandals caused dead grass near World War II Memorial, same as Trump's July 4 stage site
- Trump posted photo showing damaged turf, accused authorities of mishandling investigation
- Melissa Farris arrested for vandalizing memorial, Trump claims arrest unrelated to grass damage
Thai couple and nearly 30 cats killed in Nonthaburi house fire, petrol discovered inside
A Thai couple and nearly 30 pet cats were found dead following a fire at a luxury house in Nonthaburi province in the early hours of today, August 17.
Jason Arday: UK academic who died amid plagiarism storm
JASON Arday, the ex-Cambridge professor found dead amid a growing furore over claims of academic plagiarism and personal life embellishments, rose from humble roots in Britain to be hailed as an academic superstar.
Mayat dalam jaring, 4 didakwa bunuh ahli perniagaan
Semua tertuduh didakwa membunuh Low Kai Xian di Taman Sri Skudai, Johor Bahru antara 29 Julai hingga 3 Ogos lalu.
Two people dead in a road crash at Assin Fosu
Two people died on Sunday night after a Scienta vehicle collided head-on with a Metro Mass Transit (MMT) bus at Assin Fosu in the Central Region.
7 killed, several injured in stampede-like incident at Bihar's Ashokdham Temple
Bihar stampede: Authorities said an electric pole may have fallen and people may have been electrocuted. The exact cause is yet to be confirmed.
Ibrahim Babangida at 85: A Conversation with History
By Kingsley Moghalu “I was very surprised,” my friend said over the phone, “to see your endorsement of General Ibrahim Babangida’s autobiography—and on the front cover, no less.” “And why
- Former Nigerian Head of State Ibrahim Babangida turns 85
- Babangida's memoir addresses controversial annulment and transition program mistakes
- Conversation highlights Babangida's impact on Nigeria's development and governance
Xi Touts Party-Led Growth at Predecessor’s Birth Centenary
Chinese President Xi Jinping upheld former leader Jiang Zemin’s legacy of combining economic development with firm Communist Party rule, using the centenary of his predecessor’s birth to reinforce the…
Presidency plans new funding model for NSIB
The Presidency is exploring a sustainable funding arrangement to support the Nigeria Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) in carrying out accident investigations across the country.
- Nigerian government considers new funding model for NSIB.
- NSIB Director-General cites funding shortfall impacting operations.
- ROV procurement crucial for maritime accident investigations.
Tome And Plume: Food Delivery Boy Keeps You Full On Wet August Evening
Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh): An August evening. Clouds darkened the firmament of Bhopal. It remained slightly cold as the enfeebled light died out of the day. It often drizzled.
‘Drunk’ Driver Mows Down Engineer, Flees After Abandoning Car With Body In Indore
Indore (Madhya Pradesh): A 47-year-old engineer was killed on Sunday afternoon after a speeding car, allegedly driven by a drunk driver on the wrong side of AB Road, rammed into his two-wheeler under…
Joint Resource Exploration With China a ‘Possibility’ Before 2028, Philippine President Says
Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said that Manila and Beijing have made progress in energy talks, despite the ongoing tensions in the South China Sea.
BABANGIDA AT 85: BOSS, SOLDIER AND STATESMAN
By David A. B. Mark At 85, General Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida is not merely celebrating another birthday. He is celebrating a remarkable journey through the history of Nigeria, a journey
Kushner meets with Hamas in push to revive Gaza plan
Two weeks after Hamas endorsed the latest stage of Trump's Gaza plan by saying it would hand over weapons to a new governing committee, Kushner pressed for verifiable disarmament, a key demand of…
Body found bound in net; Four charged with murder
FOUR men were charged in the Batu Pahat Magistrate's Court today for murdering a businessman before his body was found wrapped and bound with netting in a river.
UAE weather forecast: Temperatures to hit 49°C as rain, fog expected this week
Dubai: Temperatures are forecast to reach as high as 49°C in parts of the UAE on Monday, while rain-bearing clouds are expected to develop over eastern areas as the country heads into several days of unsettled weather, according to the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM).
Nawaz interviews candidates for AJK reserved seats
• PML-N leadership continues consultations over formation of next govt in the region • Election for eight reserved seats on 24th • Victory notifications issued for Bagh polls MUZAFFARABAD: PML-N supremo Nawaz Sharif and Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif on Sunday conducted interviews with candidates vying for party tickets for…
Russia, North Korea to continue cooperation 'in all sectors,' Putin says on Korean Liberation Day
Cooperation between Russia and North Korea would continue "in all the sectors," Putin said in his message, while Kim praised ties that had “carried forward the history of common struggle for justice and precious traditions of friendship,” according to Reuters.
Trump Will Make South Korea Pay For His Iran Humiliation
His rage is driving him to make irrational policy choices.
Cat Matlala to testify under subpoena at Madlanga Commission this week
In July 2026, the Madlanga Commission reluctantly postponed Matlala's testimony for the second time.
Calls for UK inquiry into ‘hounding’ of former Cambridge academic
LONDON: More than 31,000 people, including several MPs, have signed a petition urging UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham to hold a public inquiry into alleged media harassment of the late academic Jason Arday, the organisers said on Sunday.
Indonesia’s Ende hit by 5.7-magnitude earthquake, days after powerful 7.7 tremor; what we know
An earthquake of magnitude 5.7 struck 65 km north-northwest of Ende at a depth of 48.9 km at 12:46 am UTC on Monday, according to the US Geological Survey (USGS).
Fatalities due to record Chiba rainfall rise to 10 with one person still missing
The 10th victim was a man in his 30s who died from carbon monoxide poisoning after using an electric generator due to a power outage at his home.
Renewables: Visiola Foundation Ends Summer Camp for 100 Teen Girls in FCT
8-day programme draws participants from 45 schools Emmanuel Addeh in Abuja The Visiola Foundation at the weekend concluded its 2026 Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Summer Camp…
- Visiola Foundation concluded 2026 STEM Summer Camp for 100 teen girls
- Renewable energy innovation challenge marked eight-day program
- SmartFarm prototype won by team eight, featuring automated farming system
Javed Akhtar slams Zardari over ‘tolerating’ Hindus, calls him insensitive
Javed Akhtar has publicly criticized Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari for his remarks about Hindus during the country's Independence Day festivities.
Osun: A Critical Examination of Nigeria’s Electoral Democracy and the Global Systemic Crisis
“If voting changed anything, they’d make it illegal.” — Emma Goldman The Quadrennial Carnival of Hope The recent off-cycle governorship election in Osun State has ignited a familiar wave of euphoria…
- Osun governorship election sparks optimism, but underlying issues persist
- Nigeria faces poverty, insecurity, unemployment, institutional distrust
- Electoral cycle too short, hindering long-term national planning
The religious life of uncle, my neighbor
"Mr. Kim," who is 85 years old, is a farmer. He lives in Goheung County, Jeonnam Gwangju Integrated Special City. As a retired elder, he goes to church twice a day, at dawn and at 5 p.m. There he prays for himself, his family and his church. He has continued this life of prayer for over 70 years, since he was 15 years.
CJP's Dipke joins protest as candidates claim glitches during online Bombay HC clerk typing test
Abhijit Dipke alleged that several candidates were declared failed without their fault and joined the demonstration demanding that the test be conducted afresh
Accuracy and cultural understanding vital as demand grows for Nagasaki police interpreters
NAGASAKI -- The number of assignments handled by in-house interpreters at Nagasaki Prefectural Police in criminal cases, accidents and other incidents
- Demand for Nagasaki police interpreters has tripled over five years
- Interpreters must understand foreign national culture and dialects
- 86 officers trained as in-house interpreters for seven languages
Child-like sex dolls are being stopped at Australia’s border. They could be an early child protection warning
It’s illegal to import or possess them, but child-like sex dolls can be bought online. Each seizure is an opportunity to prevent real child sex abuse.
Belgium's largest wildfire nears German border
Firefighters battle Belgium's biggest-ever forest fire as it burns over 7,000 acres in the High Fens, approaching Germany.
UK to turn cooler with rain after exceptional heat and dry spell
After and exceptional summer of heatwaves and drought, the weather will turn wetter and cooler this week, as Simon King explains
ED alleges ‘collusion’ with Punjab CM Mann’s OSD to influence transfers, postings
The ED alleges Nitin Gohal colluded with the OSD to the Punjab Chief Minister, influencing government functions and collecting illicit proceeds.
Kehadiran rendah di kongres petanda keadaan tak baik dalam DAP, kata Ramasamy
Bekas pemimpin DAP berkata kongres khas itu bertujuan menentukan hala tuju parti selepas kekalahan besar dalam tiga PRN baru-baru ini.
Iran offers US$30,000 bounty for capturing or killing US troops, double reward for women
IRAN'S military has offered a US$30,000 (RM122,490) reward for anyone who kills or captures US military personnel, with women promised twice that amount, as tensions between Tehran and Washington remain unresolved. AFP reported Iranian military c...
Trump says US scaling back military drills with South Korea
US President Donald Trump said that he is 'not happy' about US participation in joint military drills with South Korea, citing his 'very good relationship with Kim Jong Un' and challenging a…
Opening arguments expected in Tupac murder trial
The proceedings are unlikely to establish who fired the shots that killed the hip-hop legend, but prosecutors aim to show that Duane 'Keffe D' Davis ordered the killing.
Why mushroom killer Erin Patterson is returning to court this week
The 51-year-old is serving a life sentence after she was found guilty of fatally poisoning three relatives at a family lunch.
Germany rethinks law protecting politicians from insults
Criminal investigations of people who have referred to Merz as “Pinocchio” and “Lying Fritz” have prompted calls for reform across the political divide.
US-Iran standoff: What UAE residents need to know today (Aug. 17, 2026)
The UAE remains open for business and air travel, but the sharp decline in Hormuz shipping and the recent attacks on three UAE-linked vessels show that the regional security environment remains…
Winter fades: Gauteng set for scorching post‑freeze temperatures
Residents endured a bitter season marked by freezing cold fronts, severe thunderstorms, howling winds and even flurries of snow.
A pillar of environmental enforcement is targeted by Trump and Musk’s AI company
Bethsaida Sigaran, left, of Baltimore, her brother Jaime Sigaran, with American Rivers, and Thea Louis, with Clean Water Action, join other supporters of the Clean Water Act as they demonstrate…
- Trump administration targets Clean Water Act enforcement
- Citizen suits challenged by private groups, individuals
- Four federal cases advance during conservative Supreme Court
5.8-magnitude earthquake felt in Indonesia
<p>A 5.8-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Flores Island in Indonesia.</p><p>No injuries or damage have been reported so far.</p>
(3rd LD) Trump orders Pentagon to 'substantially' reduce S. Korea-U.S. military exercises
WASHINGTON, Aug. 16 (Yonhap) -- U.S. President Donald Trump said Sunday that he ...
Trump welcomes Mecca defence pact between Saudi, Pakistan, Turkey; says ‘shows how the Middle East is coming together’
US President Donald Trump on Sunday (local time) welcomed the recently signed defence pact between Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan.