World — urgent.news

Razor Media Group CEO Odita Visits Great Wall of China, Ruminates on Import of Vision, Resilience in Nation-building

Chiemelie Eze The Chief Executive Officer of Razor Media Group, Mr. Odita Sunday-Udemaguna, has visited the historic Great Wall of China as part of activities marking his participation in the

Odita Visits Great Wall of China during Belt and Road seminar
Seminar focused on fruit processing and collaboration in 9 countries
Odita emphasizes vision, resilience, unity in China's progress

2026-08-20 ·thisdaylive.com

World

DSS Nabs Man in Tactical Uniform, Fake Pistol for Impersonating Personnel in Abuja

The Department of State Services (DSS) late on Wednesday in Abuja arrested a man identified as Moferewa Maiye, discovered to be impersonating a personnel of the Service. Maiye, who claimed

DSS arrests Moferewa Maiye in Abuja for impersonating personnel.
Maiye dressed in tactical uniform and held fake pistol.
Allegedly extorted money from commuters and motorists.

2026-08-20 ·thisdaylive.com

World

Tinubu Tasks Homeland Security Adviser To Coordinate Five-year National Security Threats Assessment, Defence Plan

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the immediate preparation of a comprehensive National Threat Assessment and a rolling five-year Strategic Defence Operations Plan to strengthen coordination…

President Tinubu orders National Threat Assessment and 5-year Strategic Defence Plan.
Major General Famadewa leads 9-member committee for drafting plan.
Plan aims to improve coordination among defence, intelligence, security forces.

2026-08-20 ·thisdaylive.com

World

'They Broke The Car, My Child Was Here': Family Allegedly Attacked During KSU Black-Flag Bike Rally In Shillong; VIDEO

Shillong: A terrified family travelling in a tourist vehicle was allegedly caught in the violence that erupted during a Khasi Students’ Union (KSU) bike rally in Shillong on Wednesday, with the…

2026-08-20 ·freepressjournal.in

World

Pemandu lori ‘Black Maria’ rempuh mati 3 sekeluarga digantung tugas

Ketua Pengarah Imigresen Zakaria Shaaban berkata tindakan terbabit diambil sehingga kes selesai bagi membolehkan pihak berkuasa menjalankan siasatan.

2026-08-20 ·freemalaysiatoday.com

World

Govt pans 5.5km bitumen roads in Kisii Town

Kisii Town is set for a major road infrastructure upgrade after the Kenya Urban Roads Authority (KURA) announced plans to upgrade approximately 5.5 kilometres of urban roads to bitumen standards.

2026-08-20 ·kahawatungu.com

World

Inside Ruto’s 2027 strategy to keep opposition rivals from uniting amid push to secure re-election

President William Ruto’s 2027 re-election bid is increasingly being framed around a central political question: can Kenya’s opposition unite behind one presidential candidate, or will competing…

2026-08-20 ·peopledaily.digital

World

Wanga mourns female ODM supporter killed during chaotic Linda Mwananchi rally

Homa Bay Governor Gladys Wanga has mourned a woman who died after she was reportedly run over by a campaign vehicle during the Linda Mwananchi tour in Homa Bay on Sunday evening.

2026-08-20 ·kahawatungu.com·2 outlets

World

US-Iran standoff: What UAE residents need to know today (Aug. 20, 2026)

The US-Iran confrontation entered another uncertain day Thursday (Aug. 20), with President Donald Trump threatening what he described as increasingly severe economic pressure on Tehran, Iran…

2026-08-20 ·gulfnews.com

World

Cabinet approves 17 measures, six quick wins to tighten KLIA, border security

KUALA LUMPUR: The Cabinet has approved 17 recommendations to strengthen security controls, screening and risk management at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) and the country’s international entry points.

2026-08-20 ·nst.com.my·3 outlets

World

Lim Lip Eng accuses police of double standards over flag incidents

KUALA LUMPUR: Kepong member of parliament Lim Lip Eng has accused police of applying double standards in their handling of two flag-related incidents involving a factory in Johor and the Kuala Terengganu City Council.

2026-08-20 ·nst.com.my

World

Week after Chiba Pref. floods, death toll stands at 13; over 2,800 homes damaged

CHIBA -- A week after record rainfall caused extensive flooding across Chiba Prefecture in eastern Japan, the death toll stands at 13 people including

2026-08-20 ·mainichi.jp

World

Albany residents cut off from mains gas to get compensation

After months of uncertainty, the WA government announces a transition package for the thousands of residents and businesses impacted by gas supplier ATCO's decision to walk away from a regional city's…

2026-08-20 ·abc.net.au

World

New Warning from U.S. Southern Command After Colombia Joins Shield of the Americas

A little more than a week after Colombia formalized its entry into the Americas Coalition Against Cartels (A3C), within the framework of the Shield of the Americas initiative, and became its 19th…

2026-08-20 ·colombiaone.com

World

Child, woman among five killed across Quetta

DERA MURAD JAMALI/KHUZDAR: Five people were killed in separate incidents in Khuzdar, Qila Abdullah, and Usta Muhammad areas of Balochistan on Wednesday.

2026-08-20 ·dawn.com

World

Udon Thani woman found wandering naked, allegedly seeking lover

UDON THANI — 19 August 2026, Residents were left startled after a 26-year-old woman was found walking naked along a road in Udon Thani on the evening, allegedly searching for her boyfriend.

2026-08-20 ·khaosodenglish.com

World

Missing teen hiker found dead in Australian bush after eight-day search

Lily Hooper was reported missing on 12 August after failing to return from a hike in a Sydney national park.

2026-08-20 ·bbc.co.uk

World

BJP chief Nabin calls Congress the ‘New Muslim League’ over party’s Vande Mataram stance

‘The Congress has now formalised its insult (to Vande Mataram) into a resolution,’ the BJP president said

2026-08-20 ·thehindu.com·3 outlets

World

Japan and Saudi Arabia agree on importance of safe Hormuz passage without costs

The ministers discussed the tensions in the Middle East during their strategic dialogue in the Saudi capital.

2026-08-20 ·japantimes.co.jp

World

Russian strikes kill six in Kyiv, surrounding region

Russian bombardment killed at least six people and wounded dozens in Ukraine's capital and its surrounding region overnight, authorities said.

2026-08-20 ·rte.ie

World

DA finance chief Mark Burke axed from Parliament committees amid R4bn Kastelo probe

Fintech company Kastelo chaired by Burke systematically bypassed South Africa's exchange control regulations to externalise R4 billion.

2026-08-20 ·citizen.co.za·2 outlets

World

김윤덕-오세훈 ‘용산공원 청년주택’ 입장차만 확인…“다음주 다시 만나기로”

2026-08-20 ·hani.co.kr

World

‘Manan, it’s done bro’: Dipke calls ‘legal cockroaches’ to protest against BCI chief

A protest is planned against the Bar Council of India chairman. This demonstration follows a withdrawn directive concerning NALSAR University of Law students.

2026-08-20 ·timesofindia.indiatimes.com

World

78 foreigners detained in Pengerang raids, 28 premises inspected

KOTA TINGGI: Johor Immigration Department officers detained 78 foreigners during a series of raids on illegal employment and accommodation hotspots in Pengerang near here on Tuesday.

2026-08-20 ·nst.com.my

World

The Mecca Pact: A new quest for strategic autonomy

For now, the pact’s principal strength may lie in its political message and deterrent effect.

2026-08-20 ·thejakartapost.com

World

People’s consent must for new provinces: National Party

QUETTA: The National Party (NP) has suggested that any move to create new provinces must be based on the consent of the people rather than decisions taken behind closed doors. “Only the people have the authority to decide whether new provinces should be created,” NP central leader and former senator Mir Tahir Bizenjo said while talking to…

2026-08-20 ·dawn.com

World

Former Liberian vice president charged in drug-trafficking probe

Jewel Howard-Taylor faces charges of illegally facilitating, importing and selling drugs, alongside money laundering.

2026-08-20 ·bbc.co.uk·3 outlets·3 countries

World

Dubai-Sharjah traffic: Heavy jams hit E11 and E311 on Thursday morning

Motorists travelling between Sharjah and Dubai are facing heavy traffic on several key routes on Thursday morning, August 20, with E11 and E311 among the most congested roads during the rush hour. Google Maps traffic data supplied this morning shows a substantial queue on E11/Al Ittihad Road between Sharjah and Dubai.

2026-08-20 ·gulfnews.com

World

Six of a family die in Balochistan's Ormara car crash

GWADAR: Six members of a family were burnt to death on Wednesday after a speeding gas bowser hit a car head-on and overturned on the Coastal Highway in Ormara area of Gwadar district. The car caught fire after the collision.

2026-08-20 ·dawn.com

World

Savarkar defamation case: Plea in High Court accuses Special Court of trying to determine if Savarkar was ‘brave or coward’

The petitioner, claiming to possess expert knowledge of Savarkar’s life, contended that the subject before the Special Court is limited.

2026-08-20 ·thehindu.com·3 outlets·2 countries

World

Man, who allegedly harassed ABC Brickworks hawkers, fired by security firm

He has been terminated from his place of employment.

2026-08-20 ·mothership.sg

World

Victorian regulator shuts down 65 day care centres, suspends educators

Ignite Minds is ordered to close scores of centres and four educators are suspended following an inspection blitz in Victoria.

2026-08-20 ·abc.net.au

World

Kenya Helicopter Crash At Mount Ololokwe Kills 7, Including 5 Americans And Ecuador Intelligence Chief | Video

Nairobi: Five American nationals and Ecuador's intelligence chief Michele Sensi-Contugi were among seven people killed after a helicopter crashed in Kenya's central region on Wednesday morning, CNN…

2026-08-20 ·freepressjournal.in

World

'Erdogan’s man'? Why Trump envoy Tom Barrack is angering Israel

Israel is wary of Trump envoy Tom Barrack, seen in Jerusalem as too close to Erdogan and focused on integrating Syria into the region; Officials say a war with Turkey is unlikely but warn tensions…

2026-08-20 ·ynetnews.com

World

Hormuz shipping unchanged amid US-Iran stalemate

Transits across the strait remain low amid conflicting claims between the US and Iran.

2026-08-20 ·freemalaysiatoday.com

World

Mumbai Cybercrime police arrest two from Bihar, Jharkhand in ₹48.60 lakh Boss scam

It was also found that the accused were allegedly linked to almost seven similar cases across India.

2026-08-20 ·thehindu.com

World

Mock UN General Assembly to be held Saturday at Hankuk University of Foreign Studies

Hankuk University of Foreign Studies’ (HUFS) International Model United Nations (HIMUN) will host its 50th General Assembly program on the university’s Seoul campus on Saturday.

2026-08-20 ·koreatimes.co.kr·2 outlets·2 countries

World

Korea seeks to allow lawful hacking by investigators to delete illegal sexual material

Korea plans to review allowing investigators to lawfully hack into websites distributing illegally filmed sexual material in a push to clamp down on digital sex crimes, officials said Thursday.

2026-08-20 ·koreatimes.co.kr

World

Missing teenager Lily Hooper found dead, as family initially given wrong information

NSW Police have admitted the 18-year-old's family was initially told she had been found alive.

2026-08-20 ·sbs.com.au

World

Will fight allegations legally and politically: Riyas after ED raids

CPI(M) MLA and former Kerala public works minister PA Mohammed Riyas on Wednesday said that he would fight the Directorate of Enforcement (ED)’s actions legally and politically, a day after the agency…

2026-08-20 ·hindustantimes.com

World

Techie seeks approver status in KR Puram triple murder case

Bengaluru The KR Puram triple murder investigation has taken a fresh turn with accused Shwetha Somasundar approaching the 29th (Additional Chief Judicial Magistrate) ACJM court to file confession…

2026-08-20 ·hindustantimes.com

World

‘He will not resign’: Cong backs min Nagendra over fund fraud

The Congress government in Karnataka took a firm stand to back minister B Nagendra over his alleged involvement in the multi crore rupee embezzlement in the Karnataka Maharshi Valmiki Scheduled Tribes Development Corporation (KMVSTDC), stating that no court of law had convicted him, even as the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Janata…

2026-08-20 ·hindustantimes.com

World

Trump announces ‘economic D-Day’ of Iran sanctions, moving war to new phase

The move reflects a reality that was already clear to many observers: that the “hot” conflict with Iran is being replaced by a “cold” economic war.

2026-08-20 ·smh.com.au·2 outlets

World

Blick aus dem Ausland: Signal für Deutschland? Der Auslandsblick auf Sachsen-Anhalt

Wie blicken europäische Nachbarn auf die Landtagswahl in Sachsen-Anhalt? Was würde es aus ihrer Sicht bedeuten, wenn die AfD tatsächlich die Wahl gewinnen würde?

2026-08-20 ·handelsblatt.com

World

Pemansuhan Auku – peluang sebenar bebas universiti daripada politiking

Ukuran reformasi bukan sejauh mana Auku diruntuhkan, tetapi sejauh mana sistem diperbetulkan pada perkara yang paling menentukan arah dan peranan universiti, yakni pemilihan pemimpin dan penguasaan ke atas sumbernya sendiri.

2026-08-20 ·freemalaysiatoday.com

World

Iran can't expect to threaten its neighbours and then do business with them

Not many people are comfortable discussing their personal finances with a stranger, let alone a reporter. However, many Iranians are speaking out as the struggle to make ends meet becomes intolerable. Months of war have taken their toll on a battered economy that was already weakened by decades of sanctions and mismanagement.

2026-08-20 ·thenationalnews.com

World

Why flaunt wealth that may become evidence against you?

Witnesses before the Madlanga Commission parade luxury cars, clothes, and holidays on social media despite questions about their wealth origins.

2026-08-20 ·citizen.co.za

World

Police could get new powers as a major defence expo approaches in Perth

The Land Forces expo was the site of ugly clashes when it was last held in Melbourne. As its next edition approaches in Perth, the WA government wants to give police more power for "public order".

2026-08-20 ·abc.net.au

World

Ukraine: Several killed in fresh Russian strikes on Kyiv

The strikes on the Ukrainian capital and its surrounding regions also injured dozens. In neighboring Poland, the military started preventive aviation operations to protect its airspace.

2026-08-20 ·dw.com·2 outlets·2 countries

World

Portugal bans full-face veils

LISBON: Portugal’s president has enacted a law pushed by the far right banning the concealment of faces in public, a measure widely seen as targeting Muslim women wearing a full-face veil.

2026-08-20 ·dawn.com

World

Japanese-learning portal for foreign children to be upgraded

The portal site, currently available in Japanese, will be offered in multiple languages and learning and teaching materials will be expanded.

2026-08-20 ·japantimes.co.jp

World

Fire at NAFA workshop leads to evacuation of campus wing; no injuries reported

There were no injuries reported.

Fire at NAFA workshop on August 18 prompted campus evacuation
50 people evacuated from Wing B of Campus 1
No injuries reported, SCDF brought fire under control

2026-08-20 ·straitstimes.com·2 outlets·2 countries

World

Singapore police begin looking into iron ore trader Radiant World: Bloomberg

Firm recently said it had not been made aware of any US investigations

Singapore police investigating iron ore trader Radiant World
US Justice Department and CFTC also probing company
Radiant World unaware of US investigations

2026-08-20 ·businesstimes.com.sg·2 outlets

World

Robertson standoff: Saps elite unit kills gunman, finds extremist ‘Boerevolk’ hit list

Police also seized firearms, ammunition, Vierkleur flags and a symbol resembling the Sonnenrad, while investigating which groups the man may have belonged to.

2026-08-20 ·citizen.co.za

World

Fiji church leaders told to lead by example, cut back on kava, quit smoking

The Methodist Church in Fiji is urging ministers and lay pastors to avoid excessive kava consumption and cigarette smoking, and lead by example.

2026-08-20 ·rnz.co.nz

World

Gensol Promoters Face CBI Heat, ₹453 Crore IREDA Loss Alleged In Fund Diversion Case

New Delhi: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has registered a case against Gensol Engineering Ltd, its promoters Anmol Singh Jaggi and Puneet Singh Jaggi, and others over alleged diversion of…

2026-08-20 ·freepressjournal.in

World

Manipur shuts all educational institutes for 3 days amid protests over Census before NRC

The order came as protesters burnt effigies of politicians and took out rallies in different parts of Manipur's valley districts on the second day of the strike called by the Campaign for Just and…

2026-08-20 ·livemint.com

World

Thunderstorm warning in effect for Sarawak, Sabah, and Labuan

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 20 — The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) has issued a warning of thunderstorms...

2026-08-20 ·malaymail.com·2 outlets

World

Govt saves face after ‘low-quorum start’ in National Assembly

• Manages to complete quorum; seven bills tabled, eight reports laid • Bilawal, Fazl, Hamza Shehbaz make brief appearances • Minister fears ransom payment to Somali pirates could encourage more abductions ISLAMABAD: After initially facing embarrassment due to the low attendance of treasury members in the National Assembly on Wednesday…

2026-08-20 ·dawn.com

World

Ukrainian anti-corruption agencies probe senior officials in Zelenskyy's office

KYIV, Ukraine — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy fired one of his most senior officials Wednesday as corruption investigators named a deputy head of the presidential office among the suspects in a money-laundering case.

2026-08-20 ·koreatimes.co.kr·2 outlets

Continued