Fahmi: New legislation to replace UUCA will exclude provisions affecting student freedom
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AIADMK walks out of Assembly protesting Speaker’s refusal to take up Calling Attention Motion
EPS accused the TVK-led government of merely making verbal claims that it would protect the people of Tamil Nadu
Sheikh Mansour says humanitarianism part of UAE's legacy
Helping those in need is an important part of the UAE's values, Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court, said on Wednesday. "On World Humanitarian Day, we affirm that giving is a deeply rooted legacy we learned from the late Founding Father, Sheikh Zayed, who placed the human…
Barefoot tourist filmed shouting at Kuala Lumpur airport admitted to psychiatric ward
A 27-year-old Chinese tourist who was filmed shouting at travelers at Kuala Lumpur International Airport has been admitted to a psychiatric ward after police determined she was mentally unwell and had missed her prescribed medication.
Libyan Protests Flare as Government Struggles to Keep Lights On
Protests broke out again in the Libyan capital after the energy-rich country suffered its third widespread blackout in two days, fueling public anger over deteriorating basic services.
Finance Ministry witness says PMO involved in Jana Wibawa procurement process, but no order to select KCJ Engineering
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 19 — The Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) was involved in the government’s procurement...
Who is Paul Robinson? Penn State cocaine case puts lawyer father accused of hiding evidence in focus
Paul Robinson faces felony charges after prosecutors accused him of helping conceal drugs and cash in the Penn State drug ring case.
110kg of meth, ecstasy worth RM8.3mil seized from condo unit
Vietnamese man with Canadian passport held in drug bust at KL's Kuchai Lama, with police tracking down suppliers and middlemen.
NABU releases audio recording in case involving MPs and senior presidential officials
The National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine (NABU) has released audio recordings as part of a case allegedly involving members of parliament and senior officials from the Office of the President of…
Benue attack: 22 bodies recovered from Ukum communities — Lawmaker
A member of the House of Representatives, representing the Logo-Ukum-Katsina Ala Federal Constituency, Solomon Wombo, has disclosed that 22 bodies have so far been recovered following an attack on…
Russia tackles Japan, US for rebuking Putin’s Iturup trip
Russia has criticised Japan’s condemnation of President Vladimir Putin’s trip to Iturup Island, saying its sovereignty and jurisdiction over the Southern Kuril Islands are sacrosanct. Japanese Ambassador Akira Muto was summoned to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Tuesday, where Deputy Foreign Minister Mikhail Galuzin conveyed a formal…
Sen. Sullivan and former US Rep Peltola begin Alaska US Senate campaign after advancing from primary
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — Republican U.S. Sen. Dan Sullivan and Democratic former Rep. Mary Peltola wasted no time preparing for their general election campaign after Tuesday’s primary in Alaska…
- Sen. Dan Sullivan and Mary Peltola launched their Alaska U.S. Senate campaigns.
- Sullivan criticized Peltola's congressional effectiveness and liberal stance.
- Peltola positioned herself as a representative for regular people against special interests.
3 males, aged 15, 19 & 21, arrested for stealing motorcycle in Tampines
Investigations into the 15-year-old boy are ongoing.
Japanese receptionist & uni student, 22, allegedly stole credit cards at sports facility, spent over S$8,000
She allegedly stole the credit card from a female customer in her 50s in April.
Roxy Square coffee shop altercation: Elderly man, 73, suffers fractured back after getting shoved
The doctor has advised that spinal surgery would be the best option for his condition.
Kuwait approves citizenship law amendments stripping naturalised citizens of political rights
Kuwait’s cabinet has approved a draft law amending the country’s citizenship regulations to strip naturalised citizens of the right to vote, run for office or be appointed to any elected body, the state-run news agency reported on Tuesday.
‘Run, hide, fight’: Thai schools launch active shooter drills after deadly attack
BANGKOK, Aug 19 — Thai schools conducted active shooter drills on Wednesday as authorities moved to tighten securi...
Tamil Nadu extends 365-day maternity leave to third child
Chennai: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay on Wednesday announced that women employed by the state government will be entitled to 365 days of maternity leave for a third child, extending a benefit currently available for the first two children.
Pakistan Government To Challenge Supreme Court Order On Imran Khan’s Hospital Transfer
Pakistan’s government is set to challenge a Supreme Court order directing the authorities to shift jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan from Rawalpindi’s Adiala Jail to a private hospital in Islamabad for medical treatment, setting the stage for a fresh confrontation between the government and the judiciary.
AUKU repeal to focus on universities, not students, says Fahmi
THE government’s proposed replacement for the Universities and University Colleges Act 1971 (AUKU) will deal with the running of universities, rather than matters involving students.
'You're a clown!': Ben-Gvir faces verbal assault from residents during visit to northern Israel
"You are making a fool of yourself," residents shouted at him. "You're a clown. Everyone is laughing at you. You are a champion of failure. They didn't even give you a visa to the United States."
- Residents called him a "fool," "clown," and accused him of being a "terrorist."
- Criticism stemmed from his performance and perceived harm to Arab public.
Russia to allow rescue workers to use firearms, Vedomosti reports
A Russian government commission on legislative activity has approved a bill that would allow personnel in the Emergency Situations Ministry’s rescue military units to use force and firearms, the…
Boy makes female classmates drink water mixed with urine in MP; principal tells them to ‘eat chocolate’
Guna district magistrate Kishore Kumar Kanyal said the principal told the girls to eat a chocolate if they felt a bad taste in their mouths.
EXCLUSIVE: Armed Police Officers, Court Bailiffs Storm NEPC Office In Edo, Seize Computers, Generator, Vehicle Over N10Million Debt
EXCLUSIVE: Armed Police Officers, Court Bailiffs Storm NEPC Office In Edo, Seize Computers, Generator, Vehicle Over N10Million Debt A Nissan Frontier pickup vehicle belonging to the NEPC, with…
After praise for India, Trump orders checking of voter records in US, says 24,000 illegal votes found so far
Trump further alleged that the bureau has noted over 24,000 illegal votes in its first check of 128,000,000 voters.
PM arah semakan proses kepulangan pakar melalui TalentCorp
Menteri Komunikasi Fahmi Fadzil berkata Anwar Ibrahim mahu Kementerian Sumber Manusia lapor dapatan kepada Jemaah Menteri.
Punjab Increases Underground Water Storage Tanks
Punjab has completed 90 of the 110 underground water storage tanks approved for 51 cities under the Punjab Development Program … Read More The post Punjab Increases Underground Water Storage Tanks…
The Houthis are building a new kind of sea power
Yemen’s Houthi militia declared a maritime blockade of Saudi Arabia. Saudi tankers in the Red Sea rerouted north to Yanbu, and earlier this month, the group’s attacks reached them there.
Warren sends Democrats $600K for midterms
Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., has also raised more than $1.1 million for the DNC, making her one of the committee’s highest-grossing surrogates.
Why the DMK furore over Vijay greeting Trisha at Independence Day event?
It raises concerns over governance, including law and order problems and controversial film industry appointments.
Latvian PM Criticizes EU For Softness Toward Russia, Demands Tough Decisions
Latvian Prime Minister Andris Kulbergs criticized the European Union for continuing to issue visas to Russians, including participants in the war against Ukraine.
Former Rajya Sabha MP Vijayasai Reddy announces new political party in Andhra Pradesh
The former YSRCP national general secretary, who resigned from the Rajya Sabha in January 2025 saying he would not join any party, said he would announce the roadmap in Vijayawada this month
VOTE WITH YOUR FEET: Beyond potholes, Joburg needs permission to dream bigger
Fix Joburg’s potholes, traffic lights and water supply. But give me something else too. Give me more reasons to believe.
ANALYSIS: Mark Burke saga is a strong test of DA’s good governance swagger
DA federal chairperson and Deputy Minister of Finance Ashor Sarupen’s decision to play defence for DA federal finance boss Mark Burke after news of the Reserve Bank probe into Kastelo is a strange one, but you can understand why he did it.
Bhopal Traders Protest Commercial Licence Fee Outside Municipal Office, Demand Immediate Withdrawal— VIDEO
Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh): Bhopal Traders protested against the municipal corporation’s drive to seal commercial stores operating in residential areas. Demanding the immediate withdrawal of tax, they visited the Municipal Corporation office at the ISBT and held a sit-in protest.
PICS | Dagga, cocaine and replica gun found in school raids as parents demand crackdown
The KwaZulu-Natal Parents Association is advocating for harsher penalties for students caught with illegal items in schools
Enact equal constituency development fund laws, Projek Sama urges Penang, S’gor
The civil society group says both PH-led states have comfortable majorities and face none of the coalition constraints complicating reform at the federal level.
EFCC recovers N975m as Benue Assembly indicts auditor-general over procurement breach
The Benue State House of Assembly, on Tuesday, recommended the removal of Abraham Gberindyer, the State Auditor-General for Local Governments, read more EFCC recovers N975m as Benue Assembly indicts…
PM directs petroleum minister to travel to Karachi, hold talks with oil refineries for reducing diesel prices
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday directed Petroleum Minister Ali Pervaiz Malik to travel to Karachi and hold negotiations with oil refineries to reduce diesel prices, the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) said.
Torrevieja’s New Bus Station Delayed Until at Least 2028
Plans for a new municipal bus station in Torrevieja are unlikely to become a reality before 2028, leaving the city dependent on its ageing and increasingly inadequate private terminal on Avenida de las Habaneras.
UK PM unveils plan to help rough sleepers off streets by Christmas
The announcement comes a month into Andy Burnham's premiership, following his pledge on taking office to end rough sleeping.
Maanzo: Failure to arrest political violence suspects signals Ruto is comfortable with it
Makueni Senator Dan Maanzo has accused the government of failing to take decisive action against the perpetrators of political violence, arguing that the lack of arrests signals President William Ruto…
2027 Campaign: I won’t follow Obi from state to state Like I Did in 2023 — Aisha Yesufu
A social activist, Aisha Yesufu, has said she will adopt a different strategy in the 2027 general election for Peter Obi.
Out-Of-Control Truck Crashes Into MNS Office Premises In Vasai East, Parked XUV Smashed; No Injuries Reported
Vasai: A sudden accident in the Bhoidapada area of Vasai East on Tuesday created panic among local residents. According to preliminary information, an out-of-control truck entered the premises of an…
Minnesota Sues Greg Abbott Over Extraditing ICE Agent Charged In Shooting
Minnesota's Attorney General said that Greg Abbott has "refused" to extradite an ICE officer so that he can stand trial.
DAP's equal allocations call not discussed at Cabinet meeting - Fahmi
PUTRAJAYA: DAP’s call for equal constituency development allocations for all members of parliament was not discussed at today’s Cabinet meeting, government spokesman Datuk Seri Fahmi Fadzil said.
Virgin Australia apologises to disability advocate removed from flight over wheelchair motor
Shane Hryhorec’s viral video showing the interaction with flight staff has already garnered 16 million views Virgin Australia has apologised to a disability advocate who said he was “humiliated” by…
Not going to get scared and run away: Mohamed Riyas after ED searches in CMRL pay-off case
Claiming that he had not done anything wrong, the CPI(M) leader said that the details about his wife’s business venture had been mentioned in the affidavit submitted along with the nomination papers…
20 victims lose over 5 million baht in Pokemon card scam
BANGKOK — 19 August 2026, A group of victims has filed a complaint with the Central Investigation Bureau’s Economic Crime Suppression Division after allegedly being scammed through pre-orders and…
Spain closes Alhambra Palace after earthquake causes minor damage to historic site
Dubai: Spanish authorities temporarily closed Granada’s historic Alhambra Palace as a precaution after a 4.8-magnitude earthquake caused minor damage to the UNESCO World Heritage site and injured…
Frustration with Trump grows among US’s Persian Gulf allies
Frustration with Washington is growing in the Persian Gulf region, where US allies are increasingly concerned that President Donald Trump is unable to manage the diplomacy necessary to secure peace with Iran, Arab and Western officials say.
US Army Corps approves a pipeline project it knows harms Indigenous lands
The proposal to replace an aging segment of the Line 5 pipeline in the Great Lakes still needs state approval. Tribal nations say the federal review violates treaty rights.