Deadline Announced for Rs. 1 Billion Karachi Road Project
Karachi Mayor Barrister Murtaza Wahab has set September 30 as the deadline to complete development work on Tori Bangash Road, … Read More The post Deadline Announced for Rs.
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Ehsan Centre concludes summer programme in youth centres
<p>Doha: The Empowerment and Elderly Care Centre “Ehsan,” one of the centres of Qatar Foundation for Social Work, concluded its summer programme, organised by the Council of Elders in cooperation with…
Student involved in bullying case remanded, released on bail
SELANGOR Police confirmed that they have received a report and are investigating a bullying incident involving a male student at a secondary school.
Milk procurement price increased from ₹38 to ₹41 per litre in Tamil Nadu: CM Vijay
The Chief Minister said the cooperative societies would increase the procurement price by ₹1, while the government incentive would be increased from ₹3 to ₹5, taking the total procurement price to ₹41
GES denies GH¢1,500 Free SHS payment directive, urges parents to ignore viral claim
The Ghana Education Service (GES) has dismissed reports claiming that the Free Senior High School (Free SHS) policy has been cancelled and that parents have been directed to pay GH¢1,500 for chop…
Mercedes-Benz faces lawsuit as woman alleges car condition worsened post-repair
A woman is embroiled in a R400,000 legal dispute with a Mercedes-Benz dealership after her vehicle allegedly deteriorated following repairs.
NABU, SAPO expose criminal organization involving lawmakers, senior presidential office officials
The National Anti-Corruption Bureau (NABU) and the Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor’s Office (SAPO) are exposing a criminal organization involving lawmakers and senior officials of the Presidential Office, NABU said.
Rethinking… Türkiye and the EU
Türkiye might not want to join the EU at the moment, but it would certainly like a lot more out of its current relationship with Brussels. During the 2016 Brexit referendum campaign, Boris Johnson, who would later become the UK’s prime minister, made great play of the fact that Türkiye would soon become a member […] Rethinking… Türkiye…
Iran's Parliament Speaker Ghalibaf arrives in Iraq for three-day visit
Iranian parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf arrived in Baghdad on Wednesday for a three-day official visit during a sensitive time of escalating rhetoric between the Iraqi government and…
'Factory reset is a factory reset': ICAC told phone and iPad wiped
It comes as Dallas McInerney was asked to produce text messages between him and NSW Liberal Party figures central to the corruption probe.
Ghana welcomes Russian support to fight violent extremism in the Sahel Region
He however stressed the need to have an Africa-led plan with support from Russia to address terrorism and violent extremism in the Sahel Region.
Authorities rescue Israeli shoppers, seize illegal monkey from residence in Jericho, West Bank
Israeli citizens are strictly prohibited from entering Area A; police emphasized in their statement following the event that entering Area A is "extremely dangerous and can be life-threatening."
- Israeli security forces rescue family in Jericho, Area A, West Bank.
- Police seize illegal grivet monkey from Jericho residence.
- Suspect, 30s woman from Ramle, arrested for wildlife offenses.
Nine die in India hotel fire
Nine people, including a child, died in a hotel fire in Kolkata, India. Thick smoke enveloped the budget hotel, with an AC explosion suspected.
(3rd LD) S. Korea, U.S. curtail joint military drills following Trump order
SEOUL/WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 (Yonhap) -- South Korea and the United States are scal...
Halving road deaths by 2030 achievable with focus on motorcyclists, experts say
KUALA LUMPUR: Putrajaya’s target to halve road fatalities by 2030 is achievable only through decisive measures targeting motorcyclists and high-risk infrastructure, road safety experts say.
Sanwo-Olu seeks Lagos Assembly approval to reorder 2026 budget
Lagos State governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has approached the House of Assembly with a request to review and reorder the 2026 Appropriation Law, tagged the “Budget of Shared Prosperity.” The governor’s request was presented to lawmakers during plenary on Tuesday after the Clerk of the House, Adenike Oshinowo, read the communication before…
SK Air Hitam Labu student among three killed after being hit by immigration truck
A STUDENT of Sekolah Kebangsaan (SK) Air Hitam Labu, Siti Darwisyah Auni Shaik Mohd. Firdaus was among three family members who died in an accident involving an Immigration Department (JIM) lorry on…
Anti-corruption agency says it targets criminal group involving lawmaker, presidential staffers
The bureau said that further details would be published later.
Who is Satyaki Savarkar? Family tree, political links & Rahul Gandhi case explained
Satyaki Savarkar, V.D. Savarkar's grandnephew, is the complainant in a defamation case. Rahul Gandhi faces charges for alleged remarks made about Savarkar in London.
Butcher saves sleeping neighbours from 'billowing' Canberra house fire
The occupants of the Dunlop house in Canberra's Belconnen district included a young girl and her cat.
Ukraine's fired defense minister calls for elections despite war with Russia
The former defense minister, whose firing sparked weeks of protests, said Ukraine needed to find a way to hold elections despite the prolonged war with Russia.
- Mykhailo Fedorov, former Ukraine defense minister, calls for elections amid war with Russia.
- President Volodymyr Zelenskyy imposed martial law, banning elections since 2022 invasion.
- Fedorov criticized for lack of harmony with top general, leading to dismissal and protests.
Gas truck crashes, catches fire and explodes in Chiang Mai
CHIANG MAI — 19 August 2026, A gas truck overturned and burst into flames on the Chiang Mai-Lampang road on Wednesday, prompting police to completely shut the inbound Superhighway and divert traffic…
Eleventh batch of Ghanaian evacuees arrives from South Africa
Ambassador Agyeman assured them of Government’s continued commitment to supporting their successful reintegration into their communities
PMD issues flood alert for Leh Nullah as heavy rains continue to batter Rawalpindi and Islamabad
RAWALPINDI: The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) on Wednesday issued a flood alert for Leh Nullah as heavy rainfall continued to batter Islamabad and Rawalpindi for a third day. The department said that heavy rainfall, expected over the next few hours, could cause water to accumulate in low-lying areas and raise the water levels…
Eight okada riders arrested over alleged attack on security operatives in Lagos
Eight commercial motorcycle operators, popularly known as Okada riders, have been arrested by operatives of the Lagos State Environmental and Special Offences Enforcement Unit, also known as the Task…
Flash flood and landslide warnings for northern provinces
The Thai Meteorological Department has predicted heavy rainfall in the North and the Northeast until Friday and warns of run-offs, flash floods and landslides in several provinces.
Grand tribute, sombre farewell: How China remembered Jiang Zemin and Zhu Rongji over two days
China marked late President Jiang Zemin’s birth centenary on Monday (Aug 17) and bid farewell the next day to former Premier Zhu Rongji in two major ceremonies held just 24 hours apart.
MP School Shocker: Class 5 Boy Allegedly Forces Two Girls To Drink Urine-Mixed Water, Principal’s ₹10 Chocolate Remark Sparks Outrage In Guna | Video
Guna: A Class 5 male student of a government-run school in Madhya Pradesh's Guna allegedly mixed urine in a water bottle and made his two female classmates drink it, and when the latter raised the…
At least 34 children fall ill after detergent served instead of salt in Bihar school’s midday meal
Nalanda’s District Education Officer (DEO) dismisses claims; doctors say it was a case of food poisoning and the health condition of all hospitalised children is stable
Not enough evidence to charge Xavier, MACC says
Anti-graft agency says the investigation papers were classified as 'closed to keep' after a review by the deputy public prosecutor.
Special counsel seeks 10 mln-won fine for ex-President Yoon over perjury
SEOUL, Aug. 19 (Yonhap) -- A special counsel team on Wednesday sought a 10 milli...
Two workers die, six injured by toxic fumes at Egypt food factory
Dubai: Two workers died and six others suffered severe breathing difficulties after being exposed to fumes inside a vegetable pickling tank at a factory in Egypt’s southern Minya governorate, local…
MACC closed Xavier Jayakumar probe in 2024 over lack of evidence
KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) closed its investigation into former PKR vice-president Datuk Dr Xavier Jayakumar in 2024 after finding insufficient evidence to prosecute…
EXPLAINER: 35 Years Ago Today, the World Held Its Breath
On this day in 1991, a failed hardline coup in Moscow became the final shock that pushed Ukraine from asserted sovereignty to independence.
US, South Korea cut annual war games short after Trump criticism
Annual war games between South Korea and the United States will end around a week earlier than planned, both countries said on Wednesday, after US President Donald Trump ordered the “inappropriate and hostile” drills scaled back.
Twisha Sharma Death Case: CBI Calls It Suicide, Examines Phone Recording & Other Evidence
Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh): The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has termed the death of former model and actress Twisha Sharma as suicide, citing a forensic report from AIIMS, on Wednesday. The agency reached the conclusion in its 636-page chargesheet submitted before a Bhopal court on Monday.
Singapore, Indonesia, and Malaysia hold second tripartite maritime security visit in Batam as regional cooperation deepens
Singapore's Police Coast Guard, Indonesia's BAKAMLA, and Malaysia's MMEA have held their second tripartite cooperation port visit in Batam, bringing together 80 officers to strengthen maritime secu... This article ( Singapore, Indonesia, and Malaysia hold second tripartite maritime security visit in Batam as regional cooperation deepens )…
Germany’s Defense Ministry Reports Growth In Troop Numbers
The number of Bundeswehr personnel rose to about 186,700 servicemembers by the end of July 2026 — the highest figure in roughly 13 years. This was reported by Germany's Ministry of Defense, UATV English writes. Compared to July 2025, the number of servicemembers grew by more than 2%, or roughly 3,700 people.
Johor to fast-track public complaints with new two-way system
KULAI: Johor will introduce a two-way integrated public complaints system by year-end to speed up action on issues raised by residents, including road damage, potholes, drainage problems and other…
What next for Russia-Syria relations? The view from the Kremlin
What next for Russia-Syria relations? The view from the Kremlin newspress_en Wed, 08/19/2026 - 07:00 Politics The optimisation of Russian military forces and assets in Syria—at the Hmeimim airbase and…
- Russia and Syria signed a memorandum in August 2026 to reorganize military facilities.
- Russia maintains presence via transport links, with vessels calling at Tartus for supplies.
Anutin, Albanese agree to deepen Thailand-Australia strategic ties
Thailand and Australia agreed to deepen their strategic partnership, with a focus on tackling transnational crime, expanding economic ties and strengthening cooperation in science and innovation…
‘Zero Tolerance’: Polish Woman Charged After Alleged Nationality-Based Attack on Ukrainian Siblings
A 46-year-old Polish woman has been charged after allegedly verbally and physically attacking two Ukrainian siblings, aged 14 and 12, in Bydgoszcz.
Men jailed for forcing man to urinate on partner in terrifying home invasion
The court hears a man was forced at gunpoint to urinate on his partner and walk her like a dog while their children were upstairs.
Will Putin’s Kuril Islands visit push Japan closer to Ukraine?
Japan is weighing how far to push back after Russian President Vladimir Putin visited a disputed island last week, as analysts debate whether tougher measures would have much impact on Moscow.
Probe launched after foetus found in Hanover Park drain
Residents of Hanover Park were left horrified after an unborn baby was found dead in a blocked drain, sparking a police investigation into the tragic discovery.
Don’t confuse deportations with job creation
If an undocumented employee leaves a job, is there a trained South African ready to fill it?
2027: Peter Obi fantastic man but no hope for him – Fayose
Former Ekiti State governor, Ayodele Fayose has described the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, Peter Obi, as a fantastic man.
Works Ministry seeks bigger 2027 development budget to bolster infrastructure plans, says Ahmad Maslan
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 19 — The Ministry of Works (KKR) is seeking a higher allocation in the 2027 Budget compared with...
Over 81,000 cartons of fake cigarettes destined for Mexico turn up at Changi Airport warehouse
Singapore Customs has seized 81,750 cartons of counterfeit cigarettes from a warehouse unit inside a free trade zone at Changi Airport, the agency said in a news release on Aug. 18.
Seoul to cover all sidewalks with shade by 2028 to combat heat waves
SEOUL, Aug. 19 (Yonhap) -- The Seoul metropolitan government announced Wednesday...
How to Check My UNISA Status
Knowing how to check my UNISA status is important when you want to find out whether your application has been received, approved, rejected, or is still being processed.
NTA Overhaul After NEET And UGC-NET Lapses As 600 Experts Removed, Four-Tier Checks And CISF Security Ordered
New Delhi: The government on Tuesday announced a major overhaul of the examination system at the National Testing Agency, including a four-tier paper checking process, removal of 600 experts along…
