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Man faces court accused of defrauding over $200,000 intended for Indigenous community
Traditional owners have told a court they never saw any of the money Larry Joe Woosup was accused of taking as part of a deal with a mining company.
Indonesia makes 2.6-tonne liquid meth seizure from Tanzanian ship in Riau
JAKARTA, Aug 19 — Indonesia has seized 2.6 tonnes of liquid methamphetamine hidden on a Tanzanian-flagged vessel i...
New envoys tasked to advance Ghana’s interests
Five newly appointed Ghanaian envoys have been sworn into office with a charge to protect the country’s interests abroad and deepen trade, investment and development cooperation with their host…
Tumpu halang Muslim berjudi, Ramkarpal beritahu Sanusi
Pemimpin DAP berkata menteri besar Kedah patut hormat keputusan Mahkamah Persekutuan dan tidak berusaha cari jalan lain haram premis judi.
When corruption resonated in Tamil Nadu political discourse till mid-1970s
Though corruption has been a subject of the discussion since 1950s, it acquired greater proportion after the DMK captured power in 1967
2027: Kebbi ADC appoints former Deputy Speaker, Sani Tadurga as campaign DG
The African Democratic Congress, ADC, in Kebbi State has appointed a former Deputy Speaker of the House of Assembly, Rt. Hon.
Cook adds detergent, not salt, in Bihar mid-day meal; many students hospitalised
More than 20 students fell ill after allegedly consuming soybean rice at a government school in Nalanda, with a detergent mix suspected.
Quizzed on China-Taiwan relations, Anwar says he would use force if needed to prevent Malaysia from breaking up (VIDEO)
KUCHING, Aug 19 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim believes he would use force to prevent any province from...
Report: Iran considers striking U.S. military targets in Europe should Trump escalate war
Among the assets Iran considered striking are bases hosting U.S. forces in Bulgaria and Cyprus, the Financial Times reported.
Nine killed, several injured after fire tears through hotel in India
At least nine people, including a child, were killed and several others injured after a fire broke out at a budget hotel in Kolkata, India.
Minister Manamela demands urgent talks as CPUT crisis deepens after arson attack
Higher Education Minister Buti Manamela has called for urgent talks following an arson attack at CPUT’s Bellville campus.
Hong Kong court dismisses ‘free birth’ father’s ‘inappropriate’ bid to regain custody of baby Danny from gov’t
A Hong Kong court has dismissed a father’s “inappropriate” application for a writ of habeas corpus for his infant son Danny, who was born unassisted at home and has been kept in government custody.
Harvard to pay US$53 million to settle lawsuits over theft of body parts
BOSTON: Harvard University has agreed to pay US$53 million to resolve lawsuits by families alleging it mishandled the bodies of loved ones donated to its medical school and whose parts were then sold on the black market by the former manager of its morgue.
General Staff: Russia has lost 1,471,160 troops in Ukraine since Feb. 24, 2022
The figure includes 1,190 casualties Russian forces suffered over the past day.
India news: Several killed in Kolkata hotel fire
At least nine people have died, including some Bangladeshi nationals, authorities said. Meanwhile, the building's owner was reportedly absconding. DW has more.
'Power of the purse': What Trump stands to lose in US midterm test
As midterm primaries continue with elections in several states this week, analysts are predicting a shake-up.
MAH CET CAP Round 2026: CET Cell Has Released Vacant Seat List For Round 3 Out; Confirm Participation by August 21
MAH CET CAP Round 3 2026: The Maharashtra State Common Entrance Test Cell has released the vacant seat list for the third round of the MAH CET CAP 2026 counselling process.
Is Ghana’s National Development Planning Commission still relevant?
Ghana’s National Development Planning Commission (NDPC) was created to provide continuity, coherence and discipline to national development.
Court: Newborn can be deemed abandoned even if handed to intermediary
PUTRAJAYA: The Court of Appeal has ruled that a newborn can be considered abandoned even when deliberately handed over to an intermediary, rather than being physically left in a public place or…
Mongolia apologises after China raises security concerns about protesters at oil camp
A senior Mongolian official has apologised after the Chinese embassy raised concern that Mongolians were “harassing the camp” of a Chinese-invested oil exploration company on Friday.
US lifts 12-year security restriction on ships from Nigerian ports
The United States Coast Guard, USCG, has removed the Condition of Entry, CoE, imposed on vessels arriving in the United States from Nigeria, bringing an end to a 12-year period of heightened security…
Student killed in Philippines Catholic school shooting
A student at a Catholic junior high school in the southern Philippines was shot dead by a fellow student, who later took his own life, a local official said yesterday.
United against Ruto: Can the opposition stick together until 2027?
Kenya’s opposition is beginning to look less like a loose collection of political interests and more like a coalition in the making.
- Opposition leaders propose early agreement with Wiper party.
- Presidential candidate decision uncertain, could weaken coalition.
- Opposition faces dilemma of unity vs internal disputes.
'Voice sample not required': Rahul's counsel opposes plea in Savarkar defamation case
Rahul Gandhi's lawyer opposed a plea for his voice sample in a defamation case. The defense argued the request was premature for the ongoing court proceedings.
IAS Singham Tukaram Mundhe: From a village school to 25 transfers, his journey
‘IAS Singham’ Tukaram Mundhe is back in the spotlight with his strict crackdown on food safety violations as Maharashtra FDA Commissioner.
Fedorov: wartime corruption matter of Ukraine's ability to survive and win
Corruption during wartime is not merely a financial problem, but a matter of Ukraine’s ability to survive and win, stated former Minister of Defense Mykhailo Fedorov.
CM Abdullah rules out raising internal issues with U.S. Ambassador Sergio Gor
The resolution to our issues will not come from Washington; the resolution to our problems lies with our central government, said Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah
Israel’s starvation of Gaza leaves children stunted
Israel’s starvation of Gaza leaves children stunted Submitted by Nada Nabil on Tue, 08/18/2026 - 14:45 Palestinian children and babies malnourished during Israel’s famine suffer lasting developmental…
Melaka Sentral refutes claim terminal has been without air‑conditioning for months
MELAKA, Aug 19 — Melaka Sentral Sdn Bhd (MSSB) has denied claims that the terminal has been operating without air-...
FPJ Quick Take At 12 PM: 'Kolkata Hotel Fire Kills 9, Apple Changes App Store Fees In EU'; Your Daily Noon Guide To Top News That Matters
Stay informed without the overload. Every afternoon, we bring you the day's biggest developments in one fast, balanced digest. No fluff, no sensationalism.
EACC flags governance gaps in Kenya’s co-operative sector, calls for stronger controls to curb corruption
NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 19-The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has identified governance and oversight weaknesses within Kenya’s co-operative sector that could create opportunities for…
Japan and OAS award Haiti $3M to help troubled country prepare for long-awaited elections
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) -- Japan and the Organization of American States signed a deal Tuesday to award Haiti a $3 million grant to help it registe
Isu TH: Pemimpin Amanah sedia lawan Asyraf di mahkamah, nafi fitnah
Ismail Salleh berkata beliau hanya berkongsi semula poster dijana kecerdasan buatan oleh pihak lain.
Australia Rejects Far-Right Call to Slash Cigarette Taxes by 75%
Australia’s government rejected the far right One Nation party’s call to slash cigarette taxes in order to reduce prices and cut crime, arguing instead for an intensified struggle against illegal…
2027: ‘No mercy for terrorist-politicians’ – Seriake Dickson
The national leader of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, Seriake Dickson, has called for war against terrorists masquerading as politicians.
Number of trees to be removed from North Adelaide Golf Course 'not certain', court hears
Government lawyers have contradicted South Australia's Premier over the number of trees to be cut down in the North Adelaide Gold Course redevelopment.
Students should be prevented from joining Left, CJP-like protests: Vijay govt
Students should refrain from taking part in protests by Tamil Nadu 'cockroach' party: Vijay
NPP is still not remorseful of its past economic and governance mistakes – Brako-Powers
He said the party’s new leadership should therefore not be judged simply by the enthusiasm it generates among NPP supporters and delegates, but by its ability to rebuild public confidence
Kahramaa advises public to check wiring before adding electrical loads
<p>Doha, Qatar: Qatar General Electricity and Water Corporation (Kahramaa) has urged residents and businesses to assess their existing electrical systems before installing high-consumption appliances or adding new electrical loads.</p> <p>In a public awareness message, the corporation stressed the importance of ensuring that current…
NATO Draws Up 3-Step Plan to Fight Russia if Putin Attacks the Baltics
NATO has reportedly developed a three-part strategy for a potential Russian attack on the Baltic states. According to Bild, the plan includes suppressing Russian missile systems, deploying autonomous…
'Just For The Sake Of A Reel': Youth Apologises After Video Allegedly Shows Him Throwing Stones At Mumbai Local; VIDEO
Thane: A youth from Digha has landed in trouble after a video allegedly showing him attempting to throw stones at passing Mumbai local trains and making obscene gestures at passengers went viral on…
Member of syndicate that distributed vapes from Malaysia islandwide gets jail, fine
The prosecution estimated that Roy Tan Jun Jie would have delivered more than 10,000 vapes or components in his year of being part of the syndicate.
Northwestern Provost Erik Luijten to deliver Convocation 2026 address at NU-Q
<p>Doha, Qatar: Returning to Northwestern University in Qatar after attending the University’s 2026 Graduation ceremony as provost-elect, Northwestern Provost Erik Luijten will deliver the keynote address at Convocation 2026, officially welcoming the Class of 2030 to the Northwestern community in his inaugural visit to the Qatar campus in…
Ghana and Russia sign Visa Waiver Agreement for holders of Diplomatic and Service Passports
Russian scholarships for Ghanaian students have now been doubled from 120 each academic year to 240.
Prosecutors Give Brazil’s Environment Agency Five Days on Amazon Oil
Federal prosecutors gave Ibama five days to justify three more Petrobras wells at the mouth of the Amazon, days after hydrocarbons were found there.
Jason Arday’s death sparks UK debate over academic rigor, racism after media ‘frenzy’
LONDON (AP) — In 2012, a smiling Jason Arday was photographed by the British press carrying the Olympic flame in the torch relay that preceded the London Games.
- Jason Arday, 41, died in South London apartment in 2023.
- Cambridge University recognized him as youngest Black professor in 2023.
- Critics say universities lacked proper due diligence on Arday.
Qatar Endowments administration receives QR300,000 endowment in honour of donor’s mother
<p>Doha, Qatar: The General Directorate of Endowments at the Ministry of Endowments and Islamic Affairs has received a new cash endowment worth QR300,000, donated by a benefactor under the…
Tak cukup keterangan tuduh Xavier, kata SPRM
SPRM berkata timbalan pendakwa raya telah buat keputusan 'kemas untuk simpan' kes pada 2024.