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CEO Alam Maritim bebas reman SPRM
Syarikat itu berkata, Azmi Ahmad akan galas semula semua peranan eksekutif berkuat kuasa serta-merta.
China FM vows Beijing's constructive role for peace on Korean Peninsula
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said China will play a "constructive role" for peace on the Korean Peninsula, as he and Korean Foreign Minister Cho Hyun agreed on joint efforts and cooperation…
Israeli army orders criminal investigation into killing of Palestinian girl Hind Rajab in Gaza
The five-year-old spent hours on the phone to paramedics before her body was recovered days later in Gaza City in 2024.
More graduating youth to benefit from NTUC’s bond-free scholarship with leadership training
This is part of the labour movement’s commitment to scaling up job-matching support for the youth.
Somalia 'coming close to another famine' - UNICEF
Somalia is facing a worsening hunger crisis after repeated failed rainy seasons devastated crops, killed livestock and depleted water supplies.
US Plans To Sharply Ramp Up Tomahawk Missile Production
The US Armed Forces, seeking to replenish depleted stockpiles of high-tech weaponry, have signed a $22.9 billion contract with RTX subsidiary Raytheon aimed at sharply increasing production volumes of…
Zelenskyy’s office probed for corruption
Kyiv: Ukrainian anti-corruption agencies announced Wednesday that they are investigating senior officials in President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s office, a day after the country’s recently fired defence minister called for national elections despite the ongoing fight against Russia’s attack.
Kabinet mungkin bincang undang-undang peruntukan sama rata
Perkara itu bagaimanapun tidak dibincangkan pada mesyuarat hari ini, kata jurucakap kerajaan.
ICC decries latest US sanctions as ‘flagrant attack’ on court’s independence
Trump administration put sanctions on the international criminal court’s president and a senior trial lawyer The international criminal court on Wednesday condemned the latest US sanctions targeting…
Israel’s Gaza airstrike undermines stalled peace plan, Hamas says
Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad accused Israel of undermining the stalled peace process in Gaza after an airstrike killed at least six people in the embattled enclave Tuesday.
Wedding photography drones near Bareilly Air Force station raise safety concerns
Air Force officials said that bird activity, unauthorised construction and drones were among the major threats to flight safety around the station.
[COVER STORY] Scaled-back drills cast uncertainty over OPCON transfer timeline
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2 Dead, Several Injured After Truck CNG Cylinder Explodes At Delhi Pump In Tikri Kalan
Two people were killed and several others injured after a CNG cylinder fitted in a truck exploded at a CNG station in Delhi’s Tikri Kalan area on Wednesday, triggering panic near the Tikri Kalan Metro…
UAE Suspends Trade Ties With Iran After Ballistic Missile Incident
The United Arab Emirates has suspended trade, commercial exchanges and financial transactions with Iran until further notice following a missile incident that heightened tensions between the two countries.
Superwahljahr 2026: So stehen die Umfragen vor den Landtagswahlen in Ostdeutschland
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Thai authorities foil bid to smuggle RM12.2 mil worth of meth into Malaysia
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Machakos DG Francis Mwangangi affirms Kamba unity with Mt Kenya region
Machakos Deputy Governor Francis Mwangangi has affirmed unity between the Kamba community and the Mt Kenya region, adding that they will not allow the split of Mount Kenya, since they are part of it.
Russian court jails Kremlin critic for 11 years for opposing the war in Ukraine
AP — A Russian court on Monday convicted a prominent opposition politician for speaking out against the war in Ukraine and sentenced him to 11 years and one month in prison in the latest crackdown…
2027 Presidency: Obi Urges Nigerians to Choose Competence Over Propaganda
Sunday Aborisade in Abuja As campaigns for the January 16, 2027 presidential election officially commence Wednesday, the Media Office of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate…
Madlanga confronts Fadiel Adams over misleading laptop claims
Fadiel Adams faces a fiery Madlanga grilling over his disputed laptop claims, joking that the judge had “given me a beating”.
What happens when girls get equal opportunities?
Stats SA figures show young women continue to face higher rates of disengagement from employment, education and training than young men.
Renewed exploration in Saskatchewan’s Uranium City brings hope to current, former residents
As the global demand for nuclear power continues, companies are targeting Saskatchewan's abandoned Uranium City for the potential mining opportunities it offers.
Nerul Road Rage: Ola Driver Allegedly Assaulted, Dragged On Bonnet For Around 2 Km; Accused Absconding
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Santasi commercial drivers park vehicles in protest over arrests over GH¢1 fare increase
Commercial drivers operating on the Santasi-Tech and Santasi-Ejisu routes in Kumasi have suspended operations and parked their vehicles in protest against the arrest of some of their colleagues for…
Meta is back in the courtroom to face its biggest social media addiction trial yet
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After Supreme Court setback, Trump again targets immigration by expanding definition of birthright citizenship
Two new executive orders take aim at aspects of birthright citizenship the high court did not address in its June 2026 ruling.
Retired Soldiers Demand Pension Adjustment As Military Salaries Rise
Retired Soldiers on Wednesday protested at the Ministry of Defence in Abuja, demanding the inclusion of retired personnel in the consequential adjustment arising from recent salary increases for…
Zelensky's Rival Picks the Right Fight at the Wrong Time
Zelensky's former friend-turned-foe calls for elections as the president's office faces a corruption probe. Has he jumped the gun?
Arrest warrant against TMC MP Mahua Moitra for not honouring court summons in hate speech case
The Krishnagar court also directed that an execution report of the arrest warrant against TMC MP Mahua Moitra be submitted before it on August 28
OSP saves GH¢5.73bn, secures seven convictions in 2025 – GACC
The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) saved approximately GH¢5.73 billion for the state and secured seven convictions in 2025, according to the Ghana Anti-Corruption Coalition’s State of…
Queen Camilla says keeping King Charles’ cancer diagnosis private was ‘difficult’
Britain's Queen Camilla says she 'longed to let it out' when she visited a cancer support charity shortly after the King was diagnosed.
Soldier remanded over alleged murder of man at Mawugbedzibe
By Amoako Kwame The Ashaiman District Court has remanded a 43-year-old soldier, WOII Dzisenu Ben, into police custody over the alleged murder of 45-year-old Abdul Shaban at Mawugbedzibe near Afienya.
- 43-year-old soldier Dzisenu Ben remanded in custody
- Abdul Shaban, 45, killed with gunshot wound to chest
- Case adjourned until August 27, 2026
Head-on collision between bus and lorry in Brazil kills more than 20
It is not yet clear what caused the two vehicles to crash into each other in the early hours of Wednesday morning.
Pakistan’s government challenges court order on Imran Khan hospital move
The Pakistani government challenged on Wednesday a Supreme Court order to move jailed former prime minister Imran Khan to a private hospital, a petition filed with the court showed. The move could dash the hopes of Khan’s party and family, who have been calling for him to be given access to healthcare and visitation rights, and also spark…
‘No serious dispute’ that Comey’s seashell post could be read as a Trump threat, prosecutors say
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Justice Department is defending its prosecution of former FBI Director James Comey , saying “there is no serious dispute” that a social media post of seashells he made last year…
Pedestrian on rollerblades struck and killed by transport truck in Ajax, police say
A 28‑year‑old man has died after being struck by a transport truck in Ajax on Tuesday evening, Durham police say. Officers were called to the area of Salem Road and Chambers Drive at approximately…
2027 Polls: Ebonyi APGA Reps candidate demands probe into murder of supporter
The All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) candidate for Ebonyi/Ohaukwu Federal Constituency in the 2027 general election, Barrister Tochukwu Ogalagu, has called for a thorough investigation into the…
Shahrir Samad says lawsuit not an act of revenge but to ensure enforcement powers are used properly
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 19 — Former Johor Bahru Member of Parliament Tan Sri Shahrir Abdul Samad told the High Court her...
Special Ministerial Sub-committee and Officials’ Committee on El Nino meet for the third time
The Special Ministerial Sub-Committee and Officials’ Committee appointed to take necessary measures to address the impacts of the El Nino climate phenomenon met for the third time at the Presidential…
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"The Pulse With Francine Lacqua" is all about conversations with high profile guests in the beating heart of global business, economics, finance and politics.
Ghana’s anti-corruption gains fail to reduce corruption risks – GACC
Ghana’s progress in the fight against corruption in 2025 has yet to translate into a decisive reduction in corruption risks, the Ghana Anti-Corruption Coalition (GACC) has said.
2027: As campaigns begin, Peter Obi places conscience, competence at centre of contest
Peter Obi, candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), is seeking to define his presidential candidacy around prudence, accountability, and read more 2027: As campaigns begin, Peter Obi places…
Ndindi Nyoro bars UDA leaders from joining PPK
Kiharu Member of Parliament Ndindi Nyoro has ruled out leaders and supporters of the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) who have attacked opposition figures or caused disruption from joining the…
Bahn: „Völlige Schande“ – Streit um fehlendes Klopapier in Zügen spaltet Tschechien
Tschechiens Parlamentspräsident kritisiert die Hygiene in den heimischen Zügen. Er droht dem Verkehrsminister sogar unmittelbare Konsequenzen an.
Jury refuses to convict seven Palestine Action defendants over Elbit raid
Jury refuses to convict seven Palestine Action defendants over Elbit raid Submitted by Katherine Hearst on Tue, 08/18/2026 - 10:18 Jurors discharged at Old Bailey after being unable to reach verdicts…
Gov Sule won’t sleep until ASUU strike is resolved – SSG
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Nga Kor Ming says Malaysia’s ethnic and cultural diversity must be preserved
PUTRAJAYA, Aug 19 — Malaysia’s ethnic and cultural diversity is a national strength that needs to be protect...
LSK orders misconduct review of MPs John Kaguchia and Peter Kaluma over remarks
The Law Society of Kenya (LSK) has ordered a review of public remarks attributed to Mukurweini MP John Kaguchia and Homa Bay Town MP Peter Kaluma, warning that the two lawmakers could face…
Putin’s Mach-10 wonder weapon misses by 30 meters. Russia stopped building it in April.
Putin unveiled it as unstoppable in 2018. Ukrainian intelligence says the line stopped in April, and the fuel now goes to Iskanders.
Bundesanwaltschaft: Zweiter Nord-Stream-Verdächtiger in Kroatien gefasst
Zum zweiten Mal lässt die Bundesanwaltschaft einen mutmaßlich an den Nord-Stream-Anschlägen beteiligten Taucher festnehmen - diesmal an der kroatischen Küste. Kommt er nun in Deutschland vor Gericht?