Teachers breaking as social workers, NGOs collapse around schools
South Africa is not facing a shortage but an erosion of the care system, as 49% of 1513 teachers want leave, and 57% of no-fee schools overwork.
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Why Shehzad Poonawalla quit BJP: ‘Planning since 2024. It was either my job or…'
Shehzad Poonawalla says the post of party spokesperson does not carry a salary because it is a voluntary position.
PM Shehbaz calls for effective measures to create jobs for youth
Directs special attention be given to creating employment opportunities for young people in Balochistan, K-P
Two students killed in shooting at Philippine high school
ZAMBONGA CITY, The Philippines — 18 August 2026, Two students were killed in a shooting at a high school in the southern Philippines, authorities said, with the situation now under control.
8 labourers killed as pick-up vehicle collides with truck in MP's Bhind
Eight laborers died and 32 others were injured in a vehicle collision. The accident occurred early Tuesday morning near Chhimka village on the Bhind-Gwalior National Highway.
Dimagi Naxal Party's Instagram account temporarily restricted after blowing up on platform
Created after PM Modi used the term “dimagi Naxals” in his Independence Day speech, the account said two posts were removed under legal requirements.
Govt ‘bleeding’ Rs5-6 trillion annually, Senate body laments
• Lists 25 ministries, bodies as having been ‘unlawfully retained’ by Centre • Calls for CCI to be reconstituted on basis of equality among provinces ISLAMABAD: A Senate panel on Monday accused the…
[UPDATED] Fire and Rescue Dept mulls home EV charging guidelines after Cheras blaze
KUALA LUMPUR: The Fire and Rescue Department may introduce safety guidelines for electric vehicle (EV) charging at private homes following Sunday’s fire at a house in Cheras.
Roads in ruins: Masaba South in fury over shoddy county works
Poor workmanship on roads undertaken by the Kisii County Government in Masaba South Sub-County has sparked anger among residents, with a local MCA questioning the quality of projects being implemented…
- Masaba South residents angry over poor road construction
- Roads deteriorate quickly after repairs, become impassable
- County urged to improve inspection and contractor accountability
Teenager shot in both legs while fetching water in Lawas
A 17-YEAR-OLD boy sustained four suspected shotgun wounds to both legs after he was allegedly shot while clearing vegetation near a water catchment area in Long Lidung, Jalan Ba’Kelalan in Lawas on…
Interior minister seeks two-year transformation plans from depts
ISLAMABAD: Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has directed heads of all subordinate institutions of the Ministry of Interior to present comprehensive two-year transformation plans aimed at…
Venezuela earthquake death toll rises to 6,438 nearly two months after twin quakes
THE death toll from twin earthquakes that struck Venezuela in June has risen to 6,438, according to the latest official figures released on Aug 17, nearly two months after the disaster.
Woman SI, journalist and two others held for abducting Odisha businessman
A woman police sub-inspector and a journalist were among four arrested for allegedly kidnapping a businessman, assaulting him and demanding ₹50 lakh ransom
Pemandu lori didakwa pandu melulu sebabkan kematian 2 beranak
Tertuduh didakwa memandu lori tangki secara berbahaya sehingga menyebabkan kematian dua beranak Jumaat lalu.
What became of Xavier’s corruption probe, asks Kua
Former MP asks why the ex-water, land and natural resources minister's corruption probe appears to have remained unresolved for so long.
Takaichi’s punishing workload draws renewed scrutiny after 6½-hour checkup at hospital
While Monday's hospital visit might have been routine, it has cast a renewed spotlight on the health of the prime minister, who makes no secret of getting very little sleep.
Trump says North Korea's Kim has responded to his overtures
WASHINGTON: A day after he ordered the United States to scale back military exercises with South Korea and called North Korea “unthreatening and respectful,” US President Donald Trump said on Monday…
KP CM Afridi raises concerns over Imran Khan’s health
• Demands meetings with family and lawyers, access for ex-PM’s private doctors • TTAP leaders claim govt has failed on economic, political fronts ISLAMABAD: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi has expressed grave concern over the official medical report regarding the health of Imran Khan, saying that the reported condition has…
Heavy Dubai-Sharjah rush-hour delays on E11 and E311 as incidents and diversions slow commuters
Dubai-Sharjah traffic is heavy this morning, with Google Maps showing the strongest pressure on E11 and E311 as commuters move between the two emirates.
- Rush-hour traffic heavily congests E11 and E311 highways between Dubai and Sharjah.
- Interchanges, industrial zones, and border approaches experience slow and stop-and-go traffic.
- Road incidents and diversions cause delays; motorists advised to allow extra travel time.
Saps, FBI bust 16‑year‑old linked to violent online ‘764’ network
The teenager faces charges of accessing, possession, facilitation and downloading of child sexual abuse material.
Thai mother devastated after daughter dies mysteriously in South Korea
KAMPHAENG PHET — 18 August 2026, A Thai mother has been left devastated after learning that her 34-year-old daughter, who had worked as a traditional massage therapist in South Korea for seven years…
Anutin arrives in Sydney to advance Thailand-Australia strategic partnership
BANGKOK — 17 August 2026, Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul arrived in Sydney on Sunday night for an official visit to Australia aimed at advancing the Thailand-Australia Strategic Partnership. Government spokesperson Rachada Dhnadirek said Anutin arrived at 22:00 Sydney time, three hours ahead of Thailand.
CPI(M) slams BJP for lodging police complaints against ex-CM Manik Sarkar
Manik Sarkar has been booked for calling a “Jangi-type” protests to oust the BJP government to prevent its atrocious, anti-people and divisive policies
Civic groups rally against 'two Koreas' framework, call for unification
Lawmakers and civic groups gathered Tuesday to call for a unified Korea based on democracy, freedom and human rights, warning against growing discussions of a "two Koreas" approach to inter-Korean…
Young people should shape future of unified Korea, says activist
Young people should play a greater role in shaping the future of the Korean Peninsula, according to Yoo Nam-sik, co-chairman at Alliance for Korea United USA.
Trump Approval Rating Ties All-Time Low: A Snapshot of Turned-Off Voters
The president is losing ground with key voting blocs as concerns over the Iran war and cost of living mount.
- Trump's approval rating at record low of 33%
- 64% disapprove of Trump's performance in Reuters/Ipsos poll
- Concern over prolonged U.S.-Iran conflict and rising gas prices
RM23,000 cash prizes up for grabs in Malaysia Day competitions
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 18 — Total cash prizes of RM23,000 are among the main attractions of a series of competitions he...
Five years after Taliban takeover, Afghan women remain trapped in deepening rights crisis
The Afghan women who spoke to The Media Line said that words could hardly capture the hardships they have endured in exile, while their loved ones continue to face difficult conditions back home.
- Five years after Taliban takeover, Afghan women face severe rights crisis.
- UN reports near-total exclusion of women from public life and education.
- 16-year-old Fariba's suicide highlights mental health impact of policies.
Jerusalem Reform synagogue vandalized, Pride flags torn down in latest attack
MK Gilad Kariv called those responsible “incited hooligans” and accused the Israeli government of contributing to hostility toward Reform and other liberal Jewish denominations.
- Youth vandals broke into Jerusalem's Reform synagogue Kol HaNeshamah on weekend.
- Pride flags torn down during previous break-ins in June 2023.
- Israeli Deputy Mayor urges police to treat vandalism as hate crime.
US-Hamas channel has value, but only if terrorists disappear from Gaza’s future - editorial
Washington has found value in talking directly to Hamas, but those contacts will only serve Israel’s interests if they lead to disarmament, destroyed tunnels, and Hamas’s removal from Gaza’s future.
- Jared Kushner leads US delegation to Egypt to discuss Gaza's future with Hamas.
- Meeting aims to advance plan for demilitarization, disarmament, and Israel's withdrawal.
- Hamas committed to American framework but demands Israel's full adherence to agreement.
WP MPs Kenneth Tiong, Jamus Lim fire back after ‘mischaracterisation’ of economic policy from ex-SMS Lee
"I was reminded of that same politics of false binaries reading the PAP's posts today on the WP's Motion, an Economy of the Future that Works for All. We advanced it in good faith, on a question th...
Who is Pritesh Walia? Indian Jazz artist detained and released by ICE after 14 days in custody
Indian Jazz musician Pritesh Walia was detained for 14 days at Adelanto ICE Processing Center in California. He was later released on bond as he shared on Instagram.
MP’s Influence At Centre Grows As Anurag Jain Takes Over As NITI Aayog CEO
Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh): MP has become more powerful in the central government after former chief secretary of the state Anurag Jain joined as chief executive officer of Niti Ayog on Monday.
Zambia’s Hichilema re-elected though cost-of-living pressures dent his support
LUSAKA, Aug 18 (Reuters) - Zambia's President Hakainde Hichilema was re-elected for a second term, but the opposition leader put in an unexpectedly strong showing, capitalising on public frustration…
Abolition of AUKU will foster critical thinking in universities, says G25 civil society group
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 18 — The proposed abolition of the Universities and University Colleges Act 1971 (AUKU) wou...
Nearly one-third of Delhi’s 1.45 crore voters likely to be excluded from draft SIR rolls next week
As many as 97.20 lakh enumeration forms, or 66.99 per cent of the 1,45,10,299 electors, have been digitised until Monday, according to the latest status report issued by the Delhi Chief Electoral…
Iran braces for deeper economic crisis as Trump threatens new sanctions
Iranian leaders face mounting economic pressure after US President Donald Trump vowed fresh sanctions, raising fears of worsening hardship and renewed unrest.
Uttarakhand Tiger Attack Viral Video: Tiger Kills Horse, Drags Carcass Into Forest Near Ramnagar In Broad Daylight
Ramnagar: Panic gripped the Garjia area of Ramnagar in Uttarakhand's Nainital district after a tiger ventured close to human habitation and killed a horse in broad daylight on Monday, August 17.
Torrential rain forecast puts six Punjab cities on flood watch
• Lahore, Rawalpindi, Gujranwala, Faisalabad, Sialkot, Gujrat at risk of urban flooding • PDMA warns of continued rains across region through Aug 21 • Chenab, Ravi and Kabul rivers near low-level…
PAP, WP continue to clash over opposition party’s economic proposals
A central contention between the PAP and the WP during the debate on the motion was WP’s position on the role of...
- WP and PAP clash over WP's economic proposals
- Lee Yi Shyan criticizes WP's stance on MNCs
- WP proposes SME support, foreign investment importance
Get ready, students: 2026 SPM schedule to be announced today
KOTA BHARU, Aug 18 —The 2026 Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) examination schedule is expected to be announced this...
Munich Airport Narrowly Avoids Disaster
A Boeing 787 owned by Vietnam Airlines overshot the runway at Franz Josef Strauss Airport. According to experts, the incident could have turned catastrophic.
BN remains committed with unity government till end of term
BARISAN Nasional (BN) will remain in the Federal Government until the end of the current term, BN Supreme Council member Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin said today.
- BN coalition committed to unity government until current term ends
- Commitment to federal government collaboration not swayed by political shifts
- BN's state election decisions in Sabah, Johor, Negeri Sembilan do not affect federal commitment
Ukraine’s Deep Strikes Turn Russia’s Rear Into a Battlefield
Ukraine’s long-range drone campaign is eroding Russia’s rear-area security, while even Kremlin-controlled television acknowledges the growing reach of Ukrainian strikes.
(2nd LD) Lee reaffirms push to retake wartime operational control of troops during his term
SEOUL, Aug. 18 (Yonhap) -- President Lee Jae Myung on Tuesday reaffirmed his com...
US Navy destroyer left without power for 4 days in South China Sea
The incident involving the USS Benfold, an Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer, last month was caused by an engineering failure.
Dinakar questions Chidambaram on ‘Dimagi Naxalite’
Let Mr. Chidambaram dare to discuss the current situation in comparison with that of the previous UPA Government, particularly with regard to the eradication of the impact of Naxalites in the country…
Police raid Bangkok visa agency over fake bank statements
Thai immigration police have raided a visa agency in Bangkok accused of forging bank statements and official stamps for European visa applications.
Firefighters battle hill forest blaze near Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Shah mosque
SHAH ALAM, Aug 18 —A hill forest area of about 2.8 hectares near the Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Shah Mosque in Section...
Spying Allegations Against Russian House in Berlin
There are calls to shut down what the Russians call a cultural institution. Those in charge seem to be reluctant because they know what Moscow would do if they went ahead.
'Kim Jong Un Has Always Treated Me With Great Respect': US President Trump Hails Strong Rapport, Says His Approach Is Making Korean Peninsula Safer | Video
Washington DC: US President Donald Trump said North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has always treated him with "great respect", highlighting their personal rapport and saying his approach is aimed at…
UK Cheers Adeleke, Flags BVAS, Vote Buying, Accessibility Issues in Osun Poll
Michael Olugbode, Adedayo Akinwale, Sunday Aborisade, Folalumi Alaran in Abuja, Yinka Kolawole in Osogbo, Segun Awofadeji in Bauchi, Hammed Shittu in Ilorin, Segun James in Lagos, Benjamin Nworie in…
Russia summons Japanese envoy after Takaichi protests Putin’s visit to Etorofu
The island off the east coast of Hokkaido is one of four held by Russia that are known as the Northern Territories in Japan.
Neconde/Nestoil Respond to ‘Malicious, Despicable’ Report on Alleged $60 Million EFCC Recovery
• Say lender angry over oil firms’ refusal to sell shares to it •Reveal meeting with EFCC not a probe, done in convivial atmosphere with all parties present •Describe ‘sponsored’