Stubborn vulture plucked from Ryanair wing before Greece flight
A stubborn vulture caused a stir at Iraklio airport in Crete, forcing firefighters to intervene before a Ryanair flight's takeoff to prevent potential damage to the aircraft.
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Indian Army Chief General Dhiraj Seth Conferred Honorary Rank of Nepal Army General
Indian Army Chief General Dhiraj Seth was conferred the rank of Honorary General of the Nepal Army by Nepal President Ramchandra Paudel during an investiture ceremony at Sheetal Niwas in Kathmandu on…
Saudi Arabia brings global water leaders to Riyadh
Arabian Post Staff -Dubai Saudi Arabia will host more than 2,200 participants from 100 countries in Riyadh for the 21st IDRA World Congress on Desalination and Water Reuse, placing water security…
(3rd LD) Ex-PM Kim elected new head of ruling Democratic Party
SEOUL, Aug. 17 (Yonhap) -- Former Prime Minister Kim Min-seok was elected the ne...
Latvia wants €7B from EU to cope with fallout from Russia’s war
As Riga gears up for crucial election, Prime Minister Andris Kulbergs says frontline nations are carrying too much of the cost of confronting Moscow.
New Mexico’s attorney general pushes new social media safety laws after $900m court victory over Meta
Exclusive: Raúl Torrez is drafting two bills with state lawmakers to bolster consumer protections and child safety online, building on state’s landmark case against Meta New Mexico ’s attorney general…
Over 30 feared dead, 50 houses torched as terrorists attack Plateau community
Not less than 30 people were reportedly killed, with an unspecified number injured, while more than 50 houses and food barns were set ablaze after gunmen suspected to be terrorists invaded the Jwak…
Myanmar’s Military Leader Heads to Russia for Official Visit
Russia will be the fifth country former junta chief Min Aung Hlaing has visited since becoming president in April.
Lelaki ditahan disyaki ugut guna pedang di media sosial
Polis turut jumpa sebilah pedang di dalam kenderaan dipandu suspek yang ditahan di Langgar, Kedah, semalam.
Natasha Petersen case: Family outraged by police investigation delays into off-duty officer's drunk driving
Nearly three years after Natasha Petersen's tragic death, her family remains haunted by unanswered questions and delays in the investigation, as they demand justice for their loss.
Indiana school district referendum guide 2026: What to know about your district’s requested tax increase
This article was co-reported with WFYI. A record number of school districts are asking voters to approve higher property tax rates this fall as recent tax reforms compound with the state’s existing property tax caps to bring financial…
NATO’s Nightmare
The U.S. and Europe have no clear plan for a joint attack from Russia and China.
2027: Duke Advises Opposition to Bury Egos, Unite against APC
Ayodeji Ake The presidential candidate of the Peoples Redemption Party (PRP), Donald Duke, has urged opposition politicians to set aside personal ambitions and egos if they are serious about defeating
We have a very strong team to win 2028 elections – Ahafo NPP Chairman
Newly elected Ahafo Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Robert Sarfo-Mensah, says the party’s minimum target for the 2028 general elections is to retain its four parliamentary seats…
Thousands of Visa Applicants Face Shake-up in Weeks
Immigration authorities are updating forms for certain students, exchange visitors and foreign media representatives.
Indian Embassy to host open house in Abu Dhabi for Indians — Check date, time & core objective
The Open House session for the Indian community will be held from 2 PM to 4 PM on Friday, August 21, at the Embassy of India in Abu Dhabi.
Residents jeer French PM on visit to fire-hit region
Dozens of residents on Monday jeered the French prime minister as he arrived in an area hit by wildfires earlier this summer, in a show of anger over the government's handling of the worst such crisis…
Punjab to Introduce New Curriculum for Classes 1 to 5
Punjab has prepared a new activity- and concept-based curriculum for Classes 1 to 5 as part of major changes to … Read More The post Punjab to Introduce New Curriculum for Classes 1 to 5 appeared…
Parteiquerelen: Thüringer BSW-Fraktion hält an „Brombeer-Koalition“ fest
Der Konflikt zwischen dem Bundesvorstand und der Thüringer Landtagsfraktion des BSW erreicht die nächste Eskalationsstufe: Eine Mehrheit der Abgeordneten stellt sich offen gegen Berlin.
Prosecutor General's Office reports developer repaid UAH 132 mln in taxes, posting photos of Tiahle and Nebrezh lakes
A Kyiv-based developer repaid almost UAH 132 million in unpaid land tax during a pre-trial investigation conducted by detectives of the Bureau of Economic Security (BES) under the procedural guidance…
Ex-PM's victory signals closer DPK-Lee ties
For President Lee Jae Myung, the election of Kim Min-seok as ruling party leader removes one potential source of political friction, even as it leaves the unity within the party unresolved.
Punjab Sets Deadline to Complete Data Darbar Development Works
The Punjab government plans to complete ongoing development, expansion, renovation and beautification projects at the historic shrine of Hazrat Ali … Read More The post Punjab Sets Deadline to…
Hamas urges Trump's Board of Peace to force Israel's compliance
Hamas said it had appealed to Donald Trump's Board of Peace to "compel" Israel to accept the peace plan for the Gaza Strip, The Times of Israel reported on Aug. 16.
Trial starting after Microsoft exec's alleged murder-for-hire involving ex-wife
Jared Bridegan was repeatedly shot outside his vehicle while his 2-year-old child was strapped in a car seat.
Keputusan dedah laporan kebakaran Putra Heights pada suku terakhir 2026
Menteri Besar Selangor, Amirudin Shari berkata, kerajaan negeri ketika ini masih menunggu maklum balas daripada kerajaan persekutuan.
Police identify leads in Simpang Ampat shooting
NIBONG TEBAL: Police have identified leads in the shooting of a 38-year-old man here last month, with several people detained to assist in investigations.
TV personality Peet Viljoen denied bail in R27m fraud case
Viljoen remains in custody, with his case set to continue on 4 September.
Ram Temple donations theft: SC says ball is in SIT’s court, suggestions can be directed to Solicitor General’s office
Conveying a hands-off approach into the probe on the case, the Bench headed by CJI Surya Kant says if the Special Investigation Team is ‘doing its job satisfactorily, well and good, but if more is…
SADC integration is too slow, and trade is lagging, Ramaphosa says at SADC Summit
Cyril Ramaphosa calls for faster implementation of SADC’s regional development plans, saying integration must deliver practical improvements while advancing the bloc’s Vision 2050 objectives.
Police to Clamp Down on Traffic Violations in Jigawa
Ibrahim Shuaibu in Dutse The Jigawa State Police Command has announced the commencement of a statewide enforcement operation, code-named ‘Operation Velvet’, aimed at curbing persistent violations of…
Disbarred lawyer Peet Viljoen denied bail
Peet Viljoen is facing a total of 400 charges, including fraud amounting to over R 27 million.
US-Iran truce deadline passes without extension deal
Arabian Post Staff -Dubai The United States and Iran had not confirmed an extension of their 60-day peace framework on Monday, despite reports that the two sides had agreed to prolong the arrangement…
Bombay HC Orders Maharashtra FDA To Pay ₹5 Lakh To Pune Sweet Shop Over Licence Suspension
Mumbai: The Bombay High Court has directed the Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to pay Rs 5 lakh compensation to a Pune sweets shop for failing to revoke its licence suspension despite the establishment achieving 98% compliance during a re-inspection.
South Korea hopes for talks between US and North Korea after Trump downsizes military drills
- South Korea optimistic about US-North Korea talks.
- Trump downsized Ulchi Freedom Shield drills.
- South Korea hopes for meaningful dialogue.
Pat Utomi: Osun Election has Shown voters Can Defeat Rigging
Professor of Political Economy, Pat Utomi, has described the outcome of the Osun State governorship election as evidence that the will of the electorate can overcome attempts at electoral…
Defence ministry inks ₹1.9 cr deal to lease 2 MQ-9B Sea Guardian drones for Navy
The contract is valued at approximately ₹1,943 crore, according to a ministry statement.
The warning signs are here: Should Kenyans worry about possible election chaos in 2027?
Less than a year before Kenyans return to the ballot in the 2027 general election, political activity is already gathering pace.
Two cars crash into Kyiv restaurant terrace, injuring one
A violent two-car collision in central Kyiv propelled a vehicle onto the summer terrace of a restaurant, injuring one person, Kyiv National Police reported on August 17.
WATCH: CCTV Shows MSRTC Employee Crushed Under Bus Wheel In Maharashtra’s Kolhapur
Kolhapur: A Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation (MSRTC) employee was crushed to death under a bus wheel at the corporation’s workshop near the Central Bus Stand in Kolhapur on Saturday…
Verteidigung: Bundeswehr wächst so schnell wie geplant
Die deutsche Armee gewinnt immer mehr Rekruten. Auch die Zahl der Bewerbungen nimmt zu. Die Erfassung von potenziellen Wehrdienstleistenden geht weiter.
Prachin Buri residents rally against EEC expansion, demand Anutin cancel plan
PRACHIN BURI — 17 August 2026, Residents and environmental rights advocates rallied outside the Prachin Buri Provincial Government Complex on Monday to oppose plans to bring the province into the…
VEB Chief Economist Fired After Warning Russia Cannot Win ‘War of Attrition’ – The Bell
Andrei Klepach, who served as VEB.RF’s chief economist for 12 years, was reportedly fired after the bank’s leadership received a phone call “from above.”
'US discussing using nukes on Iran': Ex-lawmaker makes explosive claim
Marjorie Taylor Greene has raised alarms suggesting that Trump administration officials are considering the use of nuclear weapons against Iran during strategic meetings.
It doesn’t have to be this hard to get divorced
Rebecca Feinglos never expected to get divorced. She’d been with her partner for nine years, and married for six, but finally she had to admit to herself that her relationship had taken an abusive…
Police officer among 4 suspected extortionists arrested in Bellville
Police seized R120 000 cash, four vehicles and phones after arresting four suspected extortionists.
Inside Trump's Iran backchannel: How Iraq's Barzani helped the US prez reach IRGC
The Trump administration secretly reached out to Iran’s powerful IRGC through Iraq's Kurdistan Region President Nechirvan Barzani after US officials doubted whether Iran’s negotiators had authority to…
Russian attacks kill 9, injure 43 across Ukraine over past day, as jet-powered drone hits shopping center in Odesa Oblast
Alongside the attacks on Odesa Oblast, Russian forces launched 128 drones across Ukraine overnight on Aug. 17, the Air Force said.
Electricity Minister: Egypt moving ahead with pumped-storage hydropower project in South Sinai
Minister of Electricity and Renewable Energy Mahmoud Esmat affirmed that Egypt is moving toward expanding battery energy storage plants, which have been integrated into the national electricity grid…
(2nd LD) Ex-PM Kim elected new head of ruling Democratic Party
SEOUL, Aug. 17 (Yonhap) -- Former Prime Minister Kim Min-seok was elected the ne...
Osun victory, demonstration of people’s power- Timi Frank
Timi Frank describes Governor Ademola Adeleke’s Osun election victory as a demonstration of people’s power and a warning for the 2027 general elections.
88-year-old Arizona man and dog saved by SOS text after getting stuck in mud
A harrowing night unfolded for an 88-year-old man and his canine companion in Yavapai County when their vehicle became immobilized in thick mud from recent monsoon storms.
Fire breaks out in basement of Mumbai's Income Tax office 'Aayakar Bhavan'
The Mumbai Fire Brigade received the initial call at 2:01 p.m. and officially declared it a Level-I fire at 2:10 p.m.
JoAnna Mendoza, Arizona Democratic congressional candidate: ‘Undocumented people deserve a pathway to citizenship’
As a queer single mother who worked in the fields and grew up near the southern border, the veteran is seeking to win a key swing seat that could help Democrats regain control of the House of…
Speak Out When You Will
Free speech is only under siege not revoked, it cannot be. Ghana has reached a stage in her democratic journey where nobody, no government can usurp the freedom to Read More...
- Ghana's constitution guarantees free speech for all citizens.
- The "Culture of Silence" era (1964-1966) should not return.
- Ghanaians must speak out to protect their rights and the constitution.
Egypt erupts in fury over Ethiopia's plans for three more Nile dams
Egypt has erupted in fury over Ethiopia's declared plans to build three more Nile dams, with official media in Cairo strongly suggesting military action could not be ruled out.