Two more Air India pilots test non-negative in drug test after Phuket flight fiasco
Two Air India pilots have tested non-negative for psychoactive substances in drug screening conducted on around 350 pilots
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BJP spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla ‘presses’ party to accept resignation, cites personal and financial reasons
BJP spokesperson Shehzad Poonawala has reiterated his resignation request, citing personal and financial reasons. Despite resigning from all party posts, he expressed gratitude towards party leaders and said he remains supportive of the BJP and PM Modi.
Three dead and two wounded in Newclare, Johannesburg shooting
A tragic mass shooting in Newclare, Johannesburg, has claimed the lives of three young individuals and left two others injured, prompting a police investigation.
Kandivali Hotel Fire: 11 Rescued As Early-Morning Blaze Erupts At Abhirai Hotel In Mumbai’s West Suburb | Video
Mumbai: A Level-I fire broke out in a commercial building on Kandiwali Station Road in Mumbai’s Kandivali West early Monday morning, with 11 people safely rescued from a lodging house on the second…
Woman to appeal conviction in mushroom murders case
Australian toxic mushroom killer Erin Patterson will launch an appeal on Wednesday against her conviction in a triple-murder case that made headlines worldwide.
Morocco: Morocco Detains Dozens of Migrants Trying to Enter Ceuta
[DW] The attempted crossings come two weeks after around 72,000 people rushed into the Spanish North African exclave from Morocco.
- Moroccan police detain dozens of migrants attempting to cross into Ceuta.
- Incident follows surge of 72,000 migrants into Ceuta two weeks prior.
- Moroccan authorities cite routine operations to prevent irregular migration.
Nurse apologises for laughing at hospital post of woman who later dies
A nurse has apologised for putting a laughing reaction on the Facebook post of a Khon Kaen woman who died days later. She wrote it as a reply on the same thread.
Seven killed and 19 injured in Bihar temple stampede
At least seven people were killed and 19 others injured in a stampede at a Hindu temple in India’s Bihar state. The incident occurred on Monday at the Ashok Dham temple in Lakhisarai district.
Police use pepper spray as car allegedly struck with arrow in outback unrest
Northern Territory Police say they were subjected to "deliberate and potentially deadly attacks" in the remote community of Wadeye yesterday in the fifth instance of unrest in the town in less than a…
Lagos govt moves against illegal use of dealer number plates
Lagos State Government has renewed its warning against the permanent or routine use of dealer number plates by motorists and automobile dealers across the state. The Director of Public Affairs, Lagos State Ministry of Transportation, Bolanle Ogunlola, disclosed this in a statement issued on Sunday.
Unaccredited religious teacher gets jail and caning for raping boy and molesting his brother
On one occasion, after teaching a religious class at a mosque, the man raped the younger brother in the toilet.
Russian tourist steals Rolex watch, Louis Vuitton bag from Hoi An resort
Police in Vietnam’s central city of Da Nang have arrested a Russian woman for breaking into a Hoi An beach resort and stealing a Rolex watch and other valuables worth more than VND500 million…
Shoving incident in Singapore over man patting girl’s head stirs heated debate
A simple pat on a child’s head has sparked debate in Singapore after an elderly man was shoved to the ground by a girl’s father.
Outgoing Acting Defence Minister lauds GAF, Defence Civilian Staff for their sacrifice, discipline and professionalism
He also thanked the President and Commander-in-Chief of the GAF, President John Dramani Mahama, for entrusting him with this duty after the tragic helicopter crash of 6th August 2025.
Osun: ‘APC attempted to rape democracy, laid siege like bandits’ – Atiku’s aide claims
Mr Demola Olarenwaju, Senior Political Assistant to the African Democratic Congress, ADC, presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, has said the All Progressives Congress, APC, failed in its alleged…
Nigeria steps up production of armoured vehicles, anti-drone systems
Nigeria is intensifying efforts to strengthen local production of military hardware as the Defence Industries Corporation of Nigeria–D7G (DICON-D7G) advances plans to establish production lines for…
Why the US–Iran deal collapsed — and what intercepted messages say Tehran is planning next
After US President Donald Trump signed the memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Iran on June 17, 2026 , US officials fanned out across the Gulf to sell an agreement they hoped would reopen the…
FPJ Quick Take At 12 PM: 'Twin Tragedies In Bengal, Bihar Kill 14; Hayden Panettiere Dead'; Your Daily Noon Guide To Top News That Matters
Stay informed without the overload. Every afternoon, we bring you the day's biggest developments in one fast, balanced digest. No fluff, no sensationalism.
Today in Sweden: A roundup of the latest news on Monday
Sweden holds first civics test for citizenship applicants, men with foreign names hit hardest by hiring bias, and swimming warning issued in Malmö. Here's the latest news.
Politicians now dictate academic staff recruitment – ASUU
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has decried the politicisation of academic staff recruitment in Nigerian universities, warning that the development is undermining the quality of…
We’re implementing N996.29bn projects – Kano govt
The Kano State Government said it is currently implementing 1557 projects worth N996.29 billion across the state, with more than half already completed.
Sydney Swans players involved in alleged incident under police investigation
Police attended an East Melbourne hotel following an incident in the early hours of Monday morning.
Today in Germany: A roundup of the latest news on Monday
Residents of western Germany evacuated as fire in Belgium closes in on border, increasing number of rejected asylum seekers leave the country, Social Democrats present heat action plan and more news…
Budanov: Konovalets to be temporarily reburied at National Military Memorial Cemetery, then Ukrainian Pantheon
First head of the Organisation of Ukrainian Nationalists (OUN) Yevhen Konovalets will be temporarily reburied on the territory of the National Military Memorial Cemetery, and later – in the Ukrainian…
2027: Ganduje’s son dumps NDC after three months
Abdulaziz Ganduje, the eldest son of former national chairman of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Abdullahi Ganduje, has returned to the party after three months in the Nigeria Democratic Congress…
DOE: Air quality mostly moderate nationwide, Johan Setia stands out with unhealthy reading 137
PETALING JAYA, Aug 17 — Johan Setia in Selangor recorded an Air Pollutant Index (API) of 137 at 1pm today, the onl...
UGC-NET to reconduct three exams due to errors; second cancelled paper after NEET
The decision was taken by the NTA after a panel found a raft of factual, typographical and translation errors in the question papers.
Rohstoffe: Wer bekommt Grönlands Öl? Streit mit US-Konzern spitzt sich zu
Das Trump-nahe Unternehmen Greenland Energy will gegen den Willen der Grönländer Öl fördern und hat nun ohne Genehmigung Bohrausrüstung in die Region verschifft. Die Regierung reagiert scharf.
‘Leaving vyavastha, not vyakti’: Shehzad Poonawalla resignation letter to BJP. Full text
In his letter, Shehzad Poonawalla expressed “gratefulness, love, affection and highest regard” for Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
7 die in Indian temple stampede after electric wire snaps
A deadly stampede broke out at a Hindu temple in eastern India’s Bihar state on Monday after a snapped electric wire reportedly triggered panic among worshippers, officials said, killing seven people…
Room to grow: 524 classroom projects worth RM668m in the works for 2027
KUALA NERUS, Aug 17 — A total of 524 additional classroom projects worth RM668 million are underway nationwide for...
Ex-Hulu Selangor MP loses defamation appeal over FB post on school
Court of Appeal says the Facebook post implied dishonesty but did not accuse June Leow of it.
Divorced couple nabbed over foetus buried next to house
Police say the man and woman, who had three children together, were already divorced when the woman conceived the child with a lover.
Beyond Adeleke’s Re-election as Osun Gov
Senator Ademola Adeleke of the Accord Party was at the weekend re-elected Governor of Osun State amid stiff opposition from Bola Oyebamiji of the All Progressives Congress and Hon Najeem
Four people connected to pork industry charged with financial crimes
Police allege about $10 million was funnelled out of businesses in the pork meat industry for personal use, and more than $30 million in cash was transported interstate in freight vehicles.
Authorities shift focus to evacuees’ prolonged displacement after Kumamoto quake
Initial response during the month after a disaster is essential for mitigating deaths resulting from extended stays in evacuation shelters, experts say.
What nine years of Pakistan civil awards look like when you turn them into data
Every August, on the eve of Independence Day, the Cabinet Division announces the year’s Pakistan Civil Awards. The following March, on Pakistan Day, they are conferred. In between, the lists circulate in the media for a day or two, read name by name, and then they pass out of view.
Russia Builds Drone Bases Near NATO, Putting Poland Within Reach
Russia has built at least 10 new drone bases near its borders with Ukraine and Belarus, with dozens of launch rails capable of supporting its latest long-range attack drones. The expansion could eventually put NATO territory, including Warsaw, within range of Moscow’s growing drone arsenal.
CPJ calls for withdrawal of excessive RM100m defamation suit against veteran journalist
THE Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) has called on Malaysian Resources Corporation Bhd (MRCB) and its executive vice-chairperson Tan Sri Mohamad Salim Fateh Din to withdraw a RM100 million…
Xi leads event marking late leader Jiang Zemin's 100th birth anniversary
BEIJING — Top Chinese officials led by President Xi Jinping gathered in the Great Hall of the People on Monday to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the birth of late leader Jiang Zemin, who led…
31 Chinese nationals caught after illegally entering Korea via Taean coast
More than 30 Chinese nationals have been caught after illegally entering Korea via the west coast in Taean over the past eight years, the Coast Guard said Monday. From September 2019 through May this year, 31 Chinese nationals were apprehended in waters off Taean County or its beaches, more than 100 kilometers southwest of Seoul, Coast…
Landslide kills 1 in Geoje as torrential rain batters southern Korea
Torrential rain battered Korea's southern regions during the three-day National Liberation Day long weekend, triggering landslides, flooding and widespread damage. Geoje Island in South Gyeongsang Province was among the hardest-hit areas, recording 815.5 millimeters of rain from 9 a.m. Saturday through 11 a.m. Monday.
Karnataka HC Quashes Sessions Court Orders To Defreeze Jar’s Accounts
The Karnataka High Court has quashed three Sessions Court orders directing the release of gold and silver and defreezing of…
Oleksandr Motsyk, Former Ambassador of Ukraine to the United States
America has always been a strategic partner for us and, in my view, remains one today.
DA cites plan to slash Limpopo’s growing unemployment
The province's expanded unemployment remained at a devastating 46.7%, according to the latest Quarterly Labour Force Survey by Statistics SA.
North Odisha flood situation grim, IMD forecast more rains till August 18
The State government has cancelled leave for employees, and schools and educational institutions remained closed for the day due to inclement weather
Tres muertos y un herido grave en un tiroteo en Isla Cristina, Huelva
Tres personas -una mujer, su madre y su hijo menor de edad- han muerto este domingo como consecuencia de un tiroteo registrado en la barriada de El Rocío de Isla Cristina (Huelva). Leer
Indian Embassy in UAE issues urgent update
Indian Embassy in Abu Dhabi opens walk-in access to consular services across 16 UAE centres, with advance appointments advised for applicants
Air defense downs 106 of 128 Russia targets, UAV impacts recorded at 14 locations
On Monday night, the Defense Forces of Ukraine neutralized 106 enemy targets; however, impacts of Russia UAVs were recorded at 14 locations, the Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported.
Trump says US to scale back military drills with South Korea after it stayed out of Iran war
President Donald Trump has said the US will “substantially reduce” joint military exercises with South Korea, citing his “very good relationship” with North Korea’s leader Kim Jong Un.
Woman stabbed to death by lover following argument over marriage, body stuffed in gunny bag
- Rehena, 21, found stabbed to death by lover in Shaheen Nagar
- Argument over marriage escalated to fatal altercation at 4 a.m.
- Body stuffed in gunny bag, police notified around 5:30 a.m.
Latin American Pulse for Monday, August 17, 2026
Latin America's Sunday mood: grief and defiance. Colombia mourns after a 7.4 quake, Brazil's campaign turns bitter, and Mexico defends its own.
SPF: Interior designer arrested for cheating renovation clients by pocketing direct payments meant for company
A 51-year-old interior designer has been arrested for allegedly convincing renovation clients to transfer payments directly to him instead of the company, with total losses believed to exceed S$100...
7 killed, 19 injured in stampede at temple in India's Bihar
A stampede at a Hindu temple in India’s eastern Bihar state killed at least seven people and injured 19 others on Monday, officials said.
NCIC to summon political actors after Homa Bay violence
The National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC) has condemned the violence witnessed during the Linda Mwananchi rallies in Homa Bay County, warning that rising political intolerance could push Kenya towards lawlessness.