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Peter Kagwanja claims goonism is a project of govt
Political analyst Peter Kagwanja has accused the government of deliberately allowing political ‘goonism’ to thrive, claiming that the violence is being used to intimidate opposition leaders, their…
Washington ready to resume meditating GERD dispute: Trump Advisor
The Senior Advisor to the US President for Arab and African Affairs, Massad Boulos, stressed that Donald Trump has expressed his willingness to resume meditating between Cairo and Addis Ababa in order…
Tang See Chim, former Chua Chu Kang MP, dies at 94
The long-serving MP for Chua Chu Kang constituency championed the cause of farmers facing resettlement in Singapore’s early years.
Kenapa sekat pengarah Bersih balik Sabah, soal Adun PKR
Adun Semambu Chan Chun Kuang juga gesa sekatan terhadap Pengarah Eksekutif Bersih, Asraf Sharafi Azhar ditarik balik serta-merta.
Nashik: BJYM Stages Rain-Soaked Protest Over Alleged Disrespect To ‘Vande Mataram’
Nashik: Braving torrential rain, the Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha (BJYM), Nashik City, staged a spirited protest at Panchavati Karanja on Sunday, August 16, condemning what it termed the disrespect…
Kollam Tragedy: Missing 12-Year-Old Class 7 Student Found Dead In Kannetti Lake After Two-Day Search
Kollam: The body of a 12-year-old who went missing from Padanayarkulangara here on August 15 was found in a lake on Monday, police said.
Cutting waste key to economic recovery – Pres Mahama
President John Dramani Mahama has described the pace of Ghana’s economic recovery, one-and-a-half years after the National Democratic Congress (NDC) assumed power, as phenomenal.
Three family members including child killed in Isla Cristina shooting
Three members of the same family, including a child, have been killed after two masked gunmen opened fire in the Huelva (Andalusia) coastal town of Isla Cristina on Sunday night.
Ghanaians have no idea how much foreigners make from galamsey – Archbishop Duncan-Williams
General Overseer of Action Chapel International, Archbishop Nicholas Duncan-Williams, says the Ghanaian public has no idea how much money some foreign nationals are making from illegal mining, popularly known as galamsey.
Stellenbosch police dismantle extortion ring, arrest four suspects
Four suspects, including a police officer, have been arrested in a significant takedown operation targeting an extortion ring that has plagued over 50 businesses in Stellenbosch.
Probe ordered after Koh Samui zoo owners reports death threat by Israeli
The Ministry of Interior intervened in a dispute between Israeli tourists and owners of a zoo on Koh Samui in Surat Thani province after the owners allegedly received death threats for refusing to…
Are courts precluded from granting fair, just compensation in nuclear accident: SC asks Centre
The SHANTI Act permits private companies to set up civil nuclear power plants but exempts them from liability beyond ₹3,000 crore in the event of any unfortunate incident
SANDF terminates reservist’s call-up after drunk-in-uniform video emerges
The SANDF has terminated the call-up of a reservist after he was filmed appearing intoxicated while wearing military uniform at one of its units in Pretoria.
CJI flags ‘misuse’ of live-streamed court proceedings on social media
Chief Justice of India Surya Kant says video of proceedings cannot be used for commercial gain, says his reference to ‘cockroaches’ was “misused” and was a “malicious attempt to mislead the youth”
Drone attacks target Kurdistan region prime minister's office in Erbil
Iran fired two drones on Monday into the Kurdistan Region of Iraq , targeting the office of Prime Minster Masrour Barzani and a senior local security official, the region’s Counter-Terrorism Service said. The two Hadid-110 explosives-laden drones were launched from the border area with Iran shortly after midnight, said the statement.
Siapa urus tambahan RM1 juta setiap Parlimen, soal PAS
Ketua Penerangan PAS Ahmad Fadhli Shaari mahu kerajaan menjelaskan agensi penyalur serta pihak yang menentukan ‘keperluan mendesak’ rakyat.
Sindh to Get New Motorway This Year
Federal Communications Minister Abdul Aleem Khan has said work on the Sukkur-Hyderabad and Hyderabad-Karachi motorways will begin this year, with … Read More The post Sindh to Get New Motorway This…
Court hears boy who died sleeping rough in skip bin was missing for days
An inquest hears harrowing details about the death of a boy who had been sleeping rough in an industrial skip bin at Port Lincoln.
UP Shocker: Dalit Class 10 Student Allegedly Assaulted, Subjected To Casteist Abuse After Independence Day Function In Bhadohi
Bhadohi: A Class 10 Dalit student was allegedly assaulted and subjected to casteist abuse by a group of youths after returning from an Independence Day function at his school here, police said on…
PMO, Muhyiddin tak campur tangan projek IPD, mahkamah diberitahu
Bekas pegawai kanan JKR kata beliau tidak berjumpa atau terima sebarang panggilan daripada perdana menteri ketika itu berhubung projek tersebut.
Auku repeal offers chance to reset higher education, says UPM VC
KUALA LUMPUR: The proposed abolition of the Universities and University Colleges Act 1971 (Auku) offers a timely chance to reset the country’s higher education landscape, says Universiti Putra…
VIDEO: Christianity not subordinate to any religion, Enenche declares
Pastor Paul Enenche of Dunamis International Gospel Centre declares Christianity is not subordinate to any religion in Nigeria, condemning divisive comment Read More…
Singaporeans urge forest protection at rally as housing plans spur concerns
Thousands of people have rallied in Singapore against plans to build homes on two forested sites in a large public display of concern over how the land-scarce city state should balance housing demand…
Direct access to Zelenskyy and global network drive Umerov's Foreign Intel post
Direct access to President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and expectations to boost institutional efficiency were primary factors behind the appointment of Rustem Umerov as head of Ukraine's Foreign Intelligence…
Rajasthan govt restricts outsider entry, photography in schools soon after CJP announces inspections
The government order issued on Sunday evening also comes in the backdrop of protests in some government schools across the state over alleged lack of amenities and shortage of teachers. Videos and reports of such demonstrations have been circulated in the media and on social media in recent weeks.
Young Japanese anxious as Australia slows working holiday visa processing time
The move comes as Australia's top officials have been under political pressure to take a harsher immigration stance.
Forensic officers inspect Khon Kaen prison construction site after 30 bags of meth found buried
KHON KAEN — 17 August 2026, Forensic officers inspected a construction site for a new staff residence at Khon Kaen Central Prison after workers uncovered 30 bags containing methamphetamine while…
Andhra Pradesh Assembly LIVE: 141 cases in 148 days to stall Mega DSC, alleges Lokesh
The session is expected to run for four days, to Thursday; Amaravati works, Polavaram, rainfall deficit and farmers' issues are expected to be addressed
The Bell: Russian state development corporation fires chief economist Andrei Klepach over remarks on Russia’s defeat in economic ‘war of attrition’
Russia’s state development corporation VEB.RF fired its chief economist, Andrei Klepach, after quotes from a speech in which he said Russia cannot win the economic “war of attrition” circulated in the…
MP raises concerns over Egyptian state collecting facial recognition data
MP Amira al-Adly, a member of the House of Representatives representing the Coordination of Youth Parties and Politicians, raised concerns about the implementation of facial recognition for mobile…
Oei Tjoe Tat in the Crush Malaysia Operation
Oei Tjoe Tat was involved in the "Crush Malaysia" campaign. His cover was blown by Indonesian Communist Party leader Dipa Nusantara Aidit.
Lima Floods: A Few mm of Rain Exposes a City Not Built for Water
A few millimeters of rain flooded southern Lima, exposing the city's fragile drainage. The government announced an emergency but didn't decree it, while a separate drought decree covers 607 districts.
Myanmar border fighting sends stray gunfire into Mae Sot Again, third incident in 2026 so far
Stray gunfire struck homes in Ban Huai Maha Wong on August 17 during clashes near Myawaddy, the third such incident in Tak province this year, with no injuries reported.
Ex‑JKR officer tells High Court Muhyiddin made no calls to help Nepturis in RM141m Jana Wibawa project
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 17 — A former senior Public Works Department (JKR) officer today said he did not receive any pho...
Tributes pour in for security guard gunned down in Durban
Tributes have been paid to Durban security guard Siyabonga Mkhize, who was shot dead while on duty, with his employer describing him as dedicated, courageous and passionate.
Rahul Gandhi writes to Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren to meet protesting students, calls demands legitimate: ‘Hear them out’
In a letter to CM Hemant Soren, Rahul Gandhi has called for a meeting with student protesters to address their issues. He highlighted the legitimacy of their demands and urged the government to support peaceful protests and prioritize dialogue.
Iran live updates: Tehran can adopt 'offensive aspect,' IRGC official says
President Donald Trump announced "major combat operations" against Iran on Feb. 28, with massive joint U.S.-Israeli strikes.
Two suspected gang members arrested with crude weapons in Migori
Police in Migori County have arrested two men after several crude weapons were recovered from a vehicle in Yamase along the Nthiwa Road.
Full list of newly elected NPP regional chairmen
Delegates of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) have elected new regional executives across the country as the party steps up efforts to reorganise its structures ahead of the 2028 general elections.
Venezuela Economic Emergency Decree: What It Does
Venezuela's acting president has signed a 60-day state of economic emergency, the fifth such decree since April 2025. The government claims 21 quarters of growth, but no published data backs it up.
Israeli minister Ben-Gvir urges nightly killings of Palestinians in Gaza
Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir has called for nightly killings and mass displacement of Palestinians in Gaza, demanding intensified strikes.
Two years of skipped lottery bets by vendor add up to thousands saved
A Thai woman says she gave up buying lottery tickets and saved the money instead, ending up with more than she expected after two years, according to a Facebook post that has circulated widely. The post, shared to a Facebook group under the name Duenpen Tabla on August 17, describes the woman as a vendor … The story Two years of skipped…
Uganda to Stay in Somalia, but Maybe Not Under the AU
Uganda · DEFENSE Key Facts —First deployment: Uganda first put troops in Somalia in March 2007, under the African Union Mission in Somalia, known as AMISOM.
Russia strikes Naftogaz facilities 13 times in past week, damaging gas production assets
Russia launched 13 drone and missile attacks against Naftogaz Group infrastructure across multiple Ukrainian oblasts over the past week, damaging equipment and temporarily halting operations at…
Bawumia confident Okoe Boye will help NPP win more seats in Greater Accra
NPP 2028 flagbearer, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, has expressed confidence that newly elected Greater Accra Regional Chairman, Dr Bernard Okoe Boye, will help the party increase its parliamentary…
Dubai boosts airport readiness as holiday travellers return
Dubai has stepped up operational readiness across its airports to handle an expected influx of citizens, residents and visitors returning from holidays, with additional staff and smart-gate capacity…
Search teams comb rubble in Colombia nearly a week after quake as aid effort expands
BOGOTA: Search teams worked through the rubble of collapsed buildings in western Colombia on Sunday, nearly a week after a powerful earthquake devastated cities and towns across the country’s west…
WATCH: Israel’s 'Alliance of Brothers' delegation aids in search and rescue efforts across Colombia
The 7.4-magnitude quake struck Monday morning in San José del Palmar, causing severe damage from the Pacific port of Buenaventura to Colombia's coffee-growing region and major western cities.
- 7.4-magnitude earthquake hit western Colombia last Monday
- Israeli Alliance of Brothers delegation aided search and rescue
- 290 deaths confirmed, 140 missing in hardest-hit areas
Likud internal primaries begin as tensions continue over Netanyahu's expanded slate controls
The primaries come amid fierce internal tensions over changes that have expanded Netanyahu’s control over the party’s Knesset slate, which have made the primaries more competitive than in past years.
- Likud primaries began Monday with expanded Netanyahu control over party slate.
- Over 100 candidates competing for slots, many campaigning alongside Netanyahu.
- Netanyahu secured authority to choose eight slots in first 30 positions.
Japan tracks four Russian missile boats passing close to its coast off Hokkaido
The country's navy shadowed the warships with a patrol plane as they sailed back west through a strait between two of its northern islands.
Senators want six-month strategic oil reserve
The Senate Standing Committee on Energy said the framework should be developed in collaboration with the National Treasury and other relevant agencies and anchored on the National Oil Corporation of…
Czech PM Babiš apologizes for picking flowers in national park
"I will definitely pay a fine if necessary, of course,” he said.