‘They removed it themselves’: Kerala Home Minister on Meta news removal row
Keralam Minister Chennithala says govt, police did not ask Meta to remove news posts
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ANC in Tshwane accuses Mayor Moya of corruption
ANC in Tshwane has accused Mayor Nasiphi Moya of corruption and misuse of city service providers.
Maharashtra school's ‘drunk’ principal removed after CJP protest, claims Abhijeet Dipke
Abhijeet Dipke said CJP has demanded the recruitment of more teachers and benches, adding that the protests will continue until the demands are met.
Bekas CEO 1MDB nafi layan Jho Low seperti PM
Shahrol Azral Ibrahim Halmi berkata, beliau pernah berkomunikasi dengan Najib Razak melalui Jho Low namun tidak layan ahli perniagaan itu seolah-olah dia PM.
Gunmen kill at least 24 in central Nigeria
Land grabs over mineral resources, tensions between locals and outsiders, and an influx of hardline Muslim and Christian preachers have deepened divisions in recent decades.
Thüringer Regierungskoalition: Voigt: „Wir lassen uns nicht auseinandertreiben“
Der Streit zwischen Landes- und Bundesvorstand des BSW überschattet derzeit die Regierungsarbeit in Thüringen. Wie CDU-Ministerpräsident Mario Voigt mit der Situation umgeht.
BPSC TRE 4.0 Recruitment 2026: Bihar PSC Invites Applications For 32,388 School Teacher Posts At bpsc.bihar.gov.in; Apply From September 1
BPSC TRE 4.0 Recruitment 2026: The Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) has announced the fourth phase of the School Teacher Recruitment Examination, TRE-4.0, with recruitment planned for 32,388…
Tankers U-Turn at Hormuz as Iran Tightens Its Grip
Tanker traffic at the Strait of Hormuz has become even more erratic than before, with vessels meandering and U-turning, unsure how to proceed amid escalating security threats and Iran’s insistence of…
- Tanker traffic at Hormuz unpredictable due to security threats
- Amara tanker U-turns and anchored in Hormuz, Iran-approved
- Cargo vessel hit by projectile, one crew member injured
Mira-Bhayander Activists Demand Live Streaming Of Civic Meetings To Ensure Transparency In Governance
Mira-Bhayander: Social activists staged a sit-in demonstration outside the Mira-Bhayander Municipal Corporation (MBMC) headquarters, demanding live streaming of the general body meetings to ensure…
AIBE 22 Registration 2026 Begins Tomorrow At allindiabarexamination.com; Check Dates, Fee, Documents And Steps To Apply
AIBE 22 Registration 2026: The AIBE 22 (2026) registration procedure will start tomorrow, August 19, according to the Bar Council of India (BCI).
UK Braces for Water Restrictions as Drought Intensifies
The UK government is preparing to implement stricter water-use restrictions amid worsening drought conditions.
Fire destroys more than 27 wooden structures at Spintex Coastal junction
A fire outbreak at Spintex Coastal junction has destroyed more than 27 wooden structures following an incident that occurred early Tuesday morning around.
Trump Ballroom Commissioner Held Diplomatic Talks With Kremlin Officials – FT
White House officials reportedly “hoped unlikely envoys” such as Rodney Mims Cook Jr. could “help break the diplomatic deadlock” in Ukraine peace talks.
Trump Ballroom Commissioner Held Diplomatic Talks With Kremlin Aide – FT
White House officials reportedly “hoped unlikely envoys” such as Rodney Mims Cook Jr. could “help break the diplomatic deadlock” in Ukraine peace talks.
Green wheelbarrow: Methu subtly attacks Ndindi Nyoro’s PPK party
Democracy for Citizens Secretary General John Methu has subtly attacked the People’s Party of Kenya (PPK) associated with Kiharu Member of Parliament Ndindi Nyoro, describing it as a “green…
ABC Sues Trump Administration Over Alleged ‘Retaliatory Campaign’
The Trump administration “has waged a retaliatory campaign against ABC for a single reason: it disapproves of what ABC broadcasts,” the lawsuit argues.
4 lelaki termasuk warga Singapura ditahan halang tugas polis
Polis Johor berkata kejadian berpunca akibat selisihan faham di jalan raya libatkan tiga lelaki tempatan dan seorang lelaki warga asing.
UAE updates rules for Emiratis applying for scholarships to study abroad
The Ministry of Higher Education has updated the rules and regulations for Emiratis hoping to obtain a government scholarship to study abroad. The resolution sets out conditions and requirements for the national scholarship programme and updates destination countries, institutions and priority areas of study.
Meta stock sinks as landmark social media addiction trial gets underway. What’s at stake for the tech giant?
Today, opening statements will be heard in an Oakland, California, courtroom in a landmark trial that could determine whether Meta Platforms, owner of Facebook and Instagram, designed its social media platforms to addict younger users, despite the company being aware of the danger its social media platforms presented to mental health.
PM says he's not embarrassed about hoax message exchange
The PM communicated with a person posing as Susie Wiles, the chief of staff to Donald Trump.
17 IPS officers, including SPs of Bhojpur and Siwan, transferred in Bihar
SP Jha, under whose command an AK-47 rifle was allegedly used during a student protest in Siwan on July 25, has been placed on the waiting list for a new posting
Three corporate VIPs to face corruption charges in KL, Negri Sembilan tomorrow
KUALA LUMPUR: Three high-profile corporate sector personalities, including the chief executive officer of an investment bank, are expected to be charged separately with corruption in Kuala Lumpur and…
You don’t trade in gold, make losses – Minority tells Goldbod
Minority Leader and Effutu MP, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has raised concerns about the financial management of the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod), arguing that an institution whose core business is gold…
Israeli soldiers number Palestinian detainees on their foreheads
Israeli soldiers number Palestinian detainees on their foreheads Submitted by MEE staff on Tue, 08/18/2026 - 11:01 Troops round up Palestinian residents near Qabatiya and mark them with numbers before…
Key highlights from Qatar Foreign Ministry Spokesperson’s weekly media briefing
<p>Doha, Qatar: Advisor to the Prime Minister and Official Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Dr Majed bin Mohammed Al-Ansari held a weekly media briefing on Tuesday, outlining Qatar’s…
Pakete mit GPS-Trackern: Für Russland spioniert? Haftstrafe für „Wegwerf-Agenten“
Dass drei Ukrainer gemeinsam Pakete mit GPS-Sender von Deutschland in die Ukraine verschickt haben, ist unstrittig. Aber haben sie damit für Russland spioniert? Ein Gericht ist nicht völlig überzeugt.
Africans Back Free Movement, But Wary Of Immigration – Afrobarometer
Ugochi Daniels A majority of Africans support the free movement of people across borders, but many are hesitant about immigrants coming into their own countries, according to Afrobarometer’s new Read…
Trump, WH staff mock Senator Jon Ossoff after brutal Natalie Harp dig: ‘Cosplaying as Barack Obama’
After Sen. Jon Ossoff criticized Trump with ‘travel with Natalie Harp’ remark, White House officials retaliated with harsh insults and dismissals.
RDA Ignores Important Rawalpindi Road Project in Rs. 8.76 Billion Annual Budget
The Rawalpindi Development Authority (RDA) has finalized its Rs. 8.76 billion budget for fiscal year 2026-27 after a delay of … Read More The post RDA Ignores Important Rawalpindi Road Project in Rs.
Chhattisgarh couple found hacked to death at home; son is prime suspect: Police
The murder came to light on Monday morning when their younger son, Mohan, turned up and found the door locked from outside
At least nine terrorists killed in Balochistan IBOs
Security forces have eliminated over nine terrorists during a series of intelligence-based operations (IBOs) targeting terrorist hideouts across various districts of Balochistan, state media PTV News…
Ancam nak bom Oman pula
Presiden AS Donald Trump membuat ugutan itu sekiranya Oman ‘mengganggu’ perjanjian antara AS-Tehran berkenaan Selat Hormuz.
Nigerian Navy destroys three illegal refining sites, recover 85,000 litres diesel in Rivers
The Nigerian Navy said that it has continued to exert operational pressure against crude oil theft and illegal refining activities as part of its Operation Delta Sentinel.
Rameswaram mechanised boats fishermen to go on indefinite strike from August 30
They will begin relay hunger strike from September 1 at Thangachimadam pressing for a charter of demands, including recovery of seized boats and securing the release of fishermen arrested by Sri…
- Rameswaram fishing boats strike from August 30
- Demand release of seized boats and arrested fishermen
- Seek compensation and permanent solution with authorities
Colby’s ‘Flexible Realism’ Won’t Work in the Indo-Pacific
Washington’s new strategy is little more than a euphemism for unpredictability.
Israel’s PM secures loyalists on party ballot ahead of tight election
Likud party's primaries were seen as a test of prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu's control and an audition for potential successors, although he has given no indication he wants to leave politics.
Government's action program envisions raising $500 million for community and regional projects under direct-partnership network in 2026-2027
The Ukrainian Cabinet of Ministers' action program envisions reformatting, in 2026, the network of direct partnerships ("bridges of trust") between Ukrainian communities and regions and the…
Austria records lowest number of first-time asylum applications in a decade
Austria saw just 244 first-time asylum applications in July 2026, the lowest monthly figure in 10 years, according to the Interior Ministry.
Colombia Releases First Estimate of Earthquake Damage Costs
Colombia’s government presented its first economic assessment of the scale of the damage caused by the earthquake that struck the western part of the country on August 10.
Industrial Court upholds dismissal of Raya Airways Boeing 767 captain
KUALA LUMPUR: A Boeing 767 captain dismissed by Raya Airways Sdn Bhd over an unstable approach and multiple cockpit procedure violations has failed to overturn his termination.
Female contestants make historic debut at King Abdulaziz International Qur’an Competition
MAKKAH — Female contestants are participating in the King Abdulaziz International Competition for the Memorization, Recitation and Interpretation of the Holy Qur’an for the first time in its history…
Domestic donations to PM CARES down by 30% to ₹479 crore in FY25
Foreign contribution also has seen a sharper decline, registering a high of ₹495 crore in 2020-21, before falling to ₹40 crore and ₹2.57 crore in the next two years.
We worked with Accord to stop APC in Osun – ADC
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) says it collaborated with the Accord Party during the August 15 Osun State governorship election to prevent the All Progressives Congress (APC) from reclaiming…
10 Odesa recruitment officers suspected of torturing men
Ten officers from one of Odesa's district territorial recruitment centers have been charged with kidnapping and torturing people.
‘Demands national attention – Jonathan decries Akpabio, APC govs’ influence in Osun election
Former Nigerian President, Goodluck Jonathan, has condemned what he described as an emerging trend in political conduct, where governors and other political leaders from outside a state attempt to…
F-15 Landing Incident Closes Naha Runway
A Japan Air Self-Defense Force F-15 fighter jet tilted to one side and came to a stop while landing at Naha Airport on August 18, forcing the closure of one of the airport's two runways and causing…
- F-15 fighter jet landed off-balance at Naha Airport on August 18
- Runway B closed, causing delays up to 70 minutes for arriving flights
- Investigation underway for cause of landing gear failure
Wang Yi heads to Seoul as Trump cuts South Korea drills, opening door for China
China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi is set to visit Seoul days after Donald Trump called for the US to scale back military exercises with South Korea, sending ripples of unease through US allies in Asia.
Why Trump Is Threatening Again to Bomb Oman
Some U.S. officials see Oman as favoring Iran, while others say Trump is lashing out over failures to make a nuclear deal
PM Shehbaz Orders Big Employment Drive for Young Pakistanis
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has directed the government to take coordinated measures to expand employment opportunities for young Pakistanis under … Read More The post PM Shehbaz Orders Big Employment Drive for Young Pakistanis appeared first on ProPakistani .
Kariba ferry death toll rises to 93, making it Zimbabwe's deadliest transport disaster
Recovery efforts continue in what is the country's deadliest transport disaster.
Six Russian occupation officials suspected of forced conscription in Kherson
The Kherson Regional Prosecutor’s Office has issued notices of suspicion in absentia to six representatives of the Russian occupation authorities over their alleged involvement in the forced conscription of Ukrainian civilians in Russian-occupied Kherson Oblast, Global Rights Compliance reported.
SG Police: Appeal for information on girl, 17, missing since July 30, last seen in Surin Avenue, wearing black jacket and greyish-black pants
Police are seeking public help to locate Ms Iffah Nur Syaurah Binte Abdullah; anyone who may have seen her or knows where she may be is asked to assist This article ( SG Police: Appeal for information…
Osun poll proves evil has expiry date, says Utomi
Pat Utomi reflects on the Osun election, stating it proves evil has an expiry date and highlights the importance of righteousness for national progress.
What’s Next for US-Iran in Hormuz With Expired MOU?
US President Donald Trump said he won’t try to revive a lapsed ceasefire deal with Iran, which gave the parties a 60-day window to negotiate a lasting peace deal. Col.
Over 19,000 Houses Damaged in NTT Quake: Here's the Detail
BPBD recorded that 19,297 houses have been damaged by the recent 7.7-magnitude earthquake, according to data releases this morning.
- 19,297 houses damaged in NTT earthquake
- 6,463 houses severely damaged
- East Manggarai most affected with 7,480 damaged houses
Belgian FM announces new steps to support Ukraine's recovery, resilience during Kyiv visit
Head of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Belgium Maxime Prévot will present new Belgian initiatives in healthcare, veteran support, investment, and reconstruction during his visit to Kyiv.