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108 Indonesians nabbed in migrant smuggling bust off Perak waters
Those detained comprise 103 migrants and five suspected boat crew members transporting them to the Manjung coastline using small 'pom pom' boats.
PICS | CPUT shuts all campuses, orders students out after building torched
In response to escalating violence and an arson attack, Cape Peninsula University of Technology has closed all campuses and ordered students to evacuate residences immediately.
When the applause ends, what do women carry home?
In this Women’s Month, let us not just celebrate. Let us create pathways, nurture connections, and ensure that our gatherings lead to tangible change. True empowerment is not just about resilience; it’s about dismantling barriers together, writes Neetu Chetty.
Why are administrative and financial powers of elected panchayat pradhans being curtailed in W.B.? | Explained
West Bengal government removes panchayat pradhans’ powers to issue birth and death certificates amid rising political tensions
Guardamar’s Historic Babilonia Beach Homes finally lose Protection
The Spanish Constitutional Court has maintained the suspension of part of the Valencian Coastal Law that was being used to protect the historic beachfront homes at Babilonia Beach in Guardamar del…
Construction waste export from S'pore not allowed, will work with M'sian authorities to investigate illegal dumping in Johor: NEA
NEA said it has yet to be established if Singapore companies were involved.
Throwback: KC Luxury’s lavish lifestyle resurfaces online after NDLEA arrest
Throwback videos of social media influencer KC Luxury’s lavish lifestyle have resurfaced online following his arrest by the NDLEA for alleged cocaine traff Read More: https://punchng.com/throwback-kc-luxurys-lavish-lifestyle-resurfaces-online-after-ndlea-arrest/
Bihar cops use water cannons on march led by Tejashwi Yadav over paper leak, unemployment
The march, led by Tejashwi Yadav, was being held over issues including paper leaks, unemployment and problems faced by students and youth.
How rescued Ogun students survived days of ordeal, beatings, crossfire
Four young men, students of Gateway ICT Polytechnic, Saapade, Ogun State, squeezed into a small bathroom holding their breath.
Unemployed graduates with disabilities to picket at Jubilee House today
The Coalition of Unemployed Graduates with Disabilities is set to picket at the Jubilee House today, August 19, to protest what it describes as the government’s failure to fulfil its legal obligation…
Selangor govt refers religious school sexual assault case to police
SHAH ALAM: The Selangor government has referred a sexual assault case involving a teacher at a religious school in the state to police for investigation.
Korea eyes energy for 1st project under $350 bil. US investment plan: finance minister
The energy sector is being considered for Korea's first project under its $350 billion investment commitment to the United States, Finance Minister Koo Yun-cheol said Wednesday.
'I couldn't lose another friend': Korean teen calls for social media algorithm rules
A petition was submitted to the National Assembly for a bill aimed at preventing teenage addiction to social networking services (SNS) and placing greater responsibility on platform service providers.
Land minister says gov't considering part of Yongsan Park as housing site
Land Minister Kim Yun-duk said Wednesday the government is considering using parts of Yongsan Park that have already lost some of their function as green spaces for limited housing development. Kim dismissed concerns that the government plans to turn the central Seoul park into a massive public housing development as part of efforts to…
Students urged to be vigilant over accommodation scams
Amid an increase in accommodation scams, students are being urged to "always inspect a property in person" when looking for a place to live.
Colombia Mayor: 3 Million Elderly Caught in a Budget Fight
A handover report says the cash-transfer programme has no budget left for the rest of 2026. The government that wrote the budget says otherwise.
PML-N Senator Gets Married Again
Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) Senator Abid Sher Ali has married for the second time, with his wedding ceremony currently taking … Read More The post PML-N Senator Gets Married Again appeared…
Man who beat his partner to death found 'not criminally responsible'
The family of a woman killed by her partner in western NSW has told a court about the devastating impact of her death before the judge delivered a special verdict.
Netanyahu's party puts Mamdani alongside Iran, Hezbollah leaders on billboard
Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu's party placed Mayor Mamdani's image on a billboard. This billboard featured Mamdani alongside leaders hostile to Israel's interests.
Migrant-Smuggling “Taxi Service” Between Alicante and France Dismantled
Spanish and French police have dismantled an alleged criminal network accused of transporting undocumented migrants from Alicante to France in return for payments of around €200 per person.
- Spanish and French agencies dismantle migrant-smuggling network.
- Three suspects arrested, two placed under custody.
- Network allegedly earned €100,000 from 20+ illegal trips.
Apology to former deputy minister Obed Bapela
The Citizen apologises to Obed Bapela for the mistake made.
Armed drones emerge as new threat to aid workers as UN warns of rising violence
NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 19-Cheap and increasingly accessible armed drones are emerging as a deadly new threat to humanitarian workers, with the United Nations warning that the technology is putting…
Tribunal tears into municipality's deals with developers
A Special Tribunal judge has delivered a damning judgment against the eThekwini Municipality, declaring the appointments and continued participation of three private developers in its Human Settlements Infill Housing Programme (IHP) unlawful and constitutionally invalid.
One seriously injured as four vehicles crash on Ofankor–Pokuase stretch days after fatal accident
One person has been seriously injured in another multi-vehicle crash on the Ofankor–Pokuase stretch of the Accra–Kumasi Highway, less than a week after a separate accident on the same stretch claimed 12 lives. The latest crash occurred on Wednesday morning and involved four vehicles — a VIP bus, a military vehicle, a Toyota Vitz and […]
NEET-UG paper leak: Supreme Court asks NTA about taken on inquiry committees’ recommendations
“The Radhakrishnan Committee has correctly said it is a systemic problem which needs institutionalisation, which is the most important part of it. This process on paper everything is good.
As Campaign for Nigeria’s 2027 Presidential Poll Begins Today…
Ahead of the 2027 general election, political campaigns, rallies and grassroots mobilization for votes, support and endorsement begins today for presidential candidates as the Independent National…
Telangana SIR 2026 | List of electors not included in draft rolls published
The ASDD list on Telangana CEO’s website was published only in Telugu, which posed a challenge for people who cannot read the script.
Mangla Dam Water Level Rises Sharply After Heavy Rainfall
The water level in Mangla Dam, the country’s largest reservoir in terms of storage, is rising rapidly and has increased … Read More The post Mangla Dam Water Level Rises Sharply After Heavy Rainfall appeared first on ProPakistani .
Peta Murphy called for gambling reform three years ago. Her husband says Labor’s changes fall ‘well short’
The government’s gambling ad changes are expected to pass the Senate on Wednesday night or Thursday morning with the Coalition’s support The husband of late Labor MP, Peta Murphy, said the…
Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid: The UAE will remain a force for hope and humanitarian action
Dubai: The UAE will continue to make a lasting humanitarian impact and bring hope and life to people in need, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of…
Photographer shot dead after mediating a road-rage dispute in Ludhiana
Dubai: A 39-year-old photographer was shot dead and his friend injured after he allegedly intervened in a road-rage dispute between a car driver and a two-wheeler rider in Ludhiana’s old city, police…
Major car hire firm hit with €1 million fine in Spain for abusive added extras
Avis has been hit with a €1 million fine by Spain’s consumer ministry for abusive practices that left hire car […]
Ramkarpal urges Sanusi to respect Federal Court ruling on Kedah gambling ban
GEORGE TOWN: DAP lawmaker Ramkarpal Singh has urged Kedah Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Muhammad Sanusi Md Nor to respect the Federal Court ruling on the state’s gambling premises ban.
GC University Lahore Offers 100% Free Education for Eligible Students
Government College University (GCU) Lahore, in collaboration with the Punjab Workers Welfare Fund (PWWF), has announced 100% free education opportunities … Read More The post GC University Lahore…
Israel acknowledges strike in Syria condemned by US
As scuppered talks between Tehran and Washington roil the region, we’re getting information about an Israeli strike Tuesday on a Syrian air base near Idlib — an attack that sparked sharp criticism…
Irán contempla objetivos militares en Europa si Trump sigue escalando la guerra, según fuentes del régimen
Las propuestas de represalia contra intereses estadounidenses fuera de Oriente Próximo surgen en un contexto en el que muchos en Teherán consideran inevitable la reanudación del conflicto. Leer
Russian attack on Zaporizhia region kills 2, injures 10
Russian troops carried out over 1,000 strikes on 52 settlements in Zaporizhia region as of Wednesday morning, killing two people and injuring 10 others, Zaporizhia Regional Military Administration…
Ukrainian Drone Strikes Oil Refinery in Bashkortostan
Authorities said a drone sparked a fire at an oil refinery in the regional capital of Ufa, hitting a unit that was undergoing maintenance.
2027: Sowore blasts DSS for ‘belittling’ him at peace accord signing event
The 2027 African Action Congress, AAC, presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore has blasted the Department of State Services, DSS, for looking down on him at the Peace Accord signing event ahead of the…
Pakistan govt to challenge Imran Khan’s hospital transfer
Law minister says convicted prisoners must be treated in jail or at a public hospital under the law, adding that the government will seek a review of the court order.
Thai worker charged with sexually assaulting teenage cousin
KOTA BARU: A Thai plantation worker was charged in the Sessions Court here today with three counts of sexually assaulting his 17-year-old female cousin in May and June.
Haze eases for now could return within days, says MetMalaysia
PUTRAJAYA, Aug 19 — Humid weather over the past few days has helped ease haze in the Klang Valley and Sarawak, but...
Neglected and cut off: Sumbrungu, Saponbisi and Nyariga residents ‘cry’ over collapsed road
By: Samuel Ayammah Residents of Sumbrungu, Saponbisi and Nyariga in the Bolgatanga Municipality are crying out over the complete collapse of their road after the recent torrential rains left the…
MPs Challenge Five-Year Ban on Former Public Officials as Prison Fund CEO
Members argued that the proposed restriction could be excessive, particularly because existing legislation already provides for the disqualification of certain candidates who have held public office.
‘Don’t give up’: Kuching festival-goers whisper messages of hope to children with cancer through giant teddy bear (VIDEO)
KUCHING, Aug 19 — What began as a simple social experiment at the recently concluded Kuching Food Festival turned...
Ex-Ukrainian defence minister calls for wartime elections
Ukraine's ousted defence minister Mykhailo Fedorov has called for wartime elections in the biggest internal challenge to President Volodymyr Zelensky since Russia's invasion.
3 sekeluarga maut dirempuh lori ‘Black Maria’ dikenal pasti
Mangsa maut terdiri daripada Shaik Mohd Firdaus Shaikh Yahya, bersama anak-anaknya Siti Nor Sazlin dan Siti Darwisyah Auni.
Who is Dr. Kelly McDonough? Lindsay Clancy emergency room doctor slammed amid trial; here's what she testified
ER physician Dr. Kelly McDonough was grilled about her treatment of Lindsay Clancy after her suicide attempt.
Supreme Court Directs Centre To File Affidavit On NEET-UG Reforms Within 3 Weeks; Centre Says ‘Foolproof System’ In Place
NEET-UG 2026 Exam: The Supreme Court on Wednesday directed the Centre to file an affidavit within three weeks detailing the steps taken to implement the recommendations of the Radhakrishnan Committee…