Death Toll in Zhytomyr Rises to 3, 53 Injured in Russian Attack on Police Headquarters Building
On August 19, Russian occupiers struck Zhytomyr with drones, with a hit recorded on the building of the National Police's Main Directorate.
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Can the Israeli military be trusted to investigate itself? Evidence shows genuine accountability is rare
Critics say internal IDF investigations are too slow and biased, and the bar to holding soldiers accountable is far too high.
Everyone should get a copy; make it a second Bible – Police on new traffic regulations
The Police have urged transport operators, vehicle owners, drivers, industry stakeholders and the general public to familiarise themselves with the new Road Traffic Regulations, 2026, to ensure…
After Gaza, can Muslims defend Al-Aqsa Mosque?
After Gaza, can Muslims defend Al-Aqsa Mosque? Submitted by Amina Shareef on Wed, 08/19/2026 - 15:14 Islam's third holiest site has reached a perilous crossroads, as Israel works tirelessly to change…
- Al-Aqsa Mosque is Islam's third holiest site under threat of status quo changes.
- Israel's actions against Al-Aqsa seen as act of war by global Muslims.
- Gaza conflict highlights Muslims' need to defend sacred sites with action.
Myanmar military chief makes first foreign trip to Thailand as post-coup isolation eases
BANGKOK, Aug 20 — Thailand’s top general welcomed Myanmar’s military chief for talks today, the latter...
Malaysia's One China policy unchanged, says Anwar
KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has reaffirmed Malaysia’s long-standing stance on the One China policy, saying it has remained consistent since the administration of Tun Abdul…
Earthquake rocks Spain’s historic Granada, injuring three
At least three people have been lightly injured and a number of buildings damaged after an earthquake rocked southern Spain.
11yo among 25 Thai victims in $152,000 Pokémon card scam
An 11-year-old Thai boy is among at least 25 people who allegedly lost a combined more than 5 million baht (US$152,300) in a scam involving rare Pokémon cards and other collectibles.
SARI@KRT programme to help 1,400 domestic violence survivors nationwide rebuild lives, says Nancy Shukri
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 20 — The Ministry of Women, Family and Community Development (KPWKM) has launched the Santun Kas...
Rawalpindi Issues New Safety Directives for Private Schools
The Rawalpindi district administration has issued urgent safety directives to private schools across the district following persistent monsoon rains to … Read More The post Rawalpindi Issues New…
Liberia agrees to accept deportees from the US
Liberia has agreed to accept up to 1,200 third-country deportees from the United States, authorities in the West African country said Tuesday, in one of the largest such arrangements under the Trump…
Dar says Pakistanis injured in Houthi attack in Red Sea have returned safely
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar said on Thursday that six Pakistani sailors injured in an attack by Yemen’s Houthi rebels in the Red Sea earlier this month have returned to…
Rajiv Gandhi-era reforms: From 18-year-old voters to National Policy on Education
Rajiv Gandhi’s government lowered the voting age to 18, established C-DOT to develop telecom technology and introduced the National Policy on Education in 1986.
NYSC DG warns corps members against political campaigns, AI misinformation
Director-General of the National Youth Service Corps, Brig. Gen. Olakunle Nafiu, has warned corps members against participating in political campaigns or using their NYSC identities and social media accounts to promote political parties and candidates ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Delhi University Goes On High Alert, Deploys 500+ CCTVs & Enforces Strict Rules Ahead Of DUSU Elections
New Delhi: The Delhi University administration has stepped up security measures ahead of the Delhi University Students' Union (DUSU) elections, deploying more than 500 CCTV cameras to monitor key routes across the North and South campuses, a senior official said on Wednesday.
Widespread power outage hits parts of Ghana
Several parts of Ghana have been hit by a major power outage, leaving homes, businesses and other facilities without electricity in the early hours of Thursday, August 20.
Anwar orders expedited drafting of e-commerce Bill
KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has directed that the drafting of the e-Commerce Bill be expedited to ease the operations of digital businesses in the country.
Pune: 5 Duped Of ₹67 Lakh On Promise Of PMC Jobs; Six, Including Retired Headmaster, Booked
Pune: Five people were allegedly cheated of ₹67 lakh on the promise of getting them jobs in the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC), officials said on Thursday.
U.S. religious freedom body seeks sanctions against RSS, no high-level meetings with its leaders
The USCIRF chief’s remarks came weeks ahead of RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat’s visit to the U.S.
Live-streamed Philippine school shooting raises alarm over ‘memetic violence’
A deadly school attack in the southern Philippines is drawing scrutiny as part of an apparent regional pattern of youth violence that echoes the staging, symbolism and online spectacle of mass…
Diplomats Lay Thrust on Trade, Investment and Global Opportunities
“It is with a heavy heart that I bid farewell to Mumbai after one of the finest tenures of my diplomatic career. The warmth of the people, the friendships we have built and the opportunity to work with Mumbai’s highly responsive business community have made this experience truly memorable.
Liberals accuse government of backdown on aged care program
A government program that helps older people with shopping and transport has been extended until 2029 after ongoing uncertainty about its future.
Lambie sparks veterans debate as Labor strikes deals
This week Tasmanian Senator Jacqui Lambie shared her health struggles while the government and Coalition were busy making deals and One Nation launched a debate about cigarettes.
Pokémon card trader allegedly swindles collectors of 5 million baht
Around 20 people have allegedly lost more than 5 million baht through purchases and exchanges involving Pokémon cards and other collectable cards, with a group of those affected filing a police complaint. Tankhun Jitt-itsara, chairman of the Santi Prachatham Club, which assists people affected by scams, accompanied the complainants to the…
Ahmad Maslan: Negri Sembilan political alignment may extend to Melaka
AYER KEROH: The political alignment formed in Negri Sembilan may be extended to the upcoming Melaka state election, says Umno Supreme Council member Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Maslan.
S’porean slapped with 3 charges after JB checkpoint brawl with cop
Restaurant owner Gary Ling claims trial to attacking a woman with a knife, possessing a dangerous weapon and obstructing a policeman.
Evergrande-Gründer muss lebenslang ins Gefängnis
Der Zusammenbruch des Immobilienunternehmens wurde zum Symbol für Chinas Immobilienkrise. Nun verurteilt ein Gericht Gründer Xu Jiayin zu lebenslanger Haft. Auch sein gesamtes Vermögen wird eingezogen.
Ex-Meta employee claims it had a ‘don’t ask, don’t tell’ policy on child safety issues
A former Meta safety researcher testified against the company in court. Arturo Béjar claimed Meta ignored child safety concerns to protect its business. He stated the company had a "don't ask, don't tell" policy regarding underage users. Béjar also criticized CEO Mark Zuckerberg for insufficient action on safety issues.
How much did judges really spend on their Durban conference?
Travel agency quoted the Office of the Chief Justice R9,000 for return plane tickets from Johannesburg to Durban
Vijay, Shivakumar, Chandrababu Naidu on stage: Amit Shah's meeting brings Southern CMs together
Amit Shah is the Chairman of the Southern Zonal Council, while Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay is its Vice-Chairman.
GRIDCo identifies Akosombo–Volta line fault as cause of widespread power outage
The Ghana Grid Company Limited (GRIDCo) has attributed the widespread power outage recorded across parts of the country on Thursday, August 20, 2026, to a major fault on the Akosombo–Volta…
Meta faces a $1.4 trillion threat that could mean ‘turning in the keys and walking away’—but the stakes of the case reach across tech
The $1.4 trillion figure may be unlikely, but the case could give states a new way to challenge how social media platforms are designed.
Teachers in one of San Francisco’s richest suburbs are so underpaid that a philanthropist just gave each of them $9,161
Local philanthropist Maja Kristin donated $1 million to fill the gap in teacher salaries.
Arayssi: Israel View Syria As Turkey’s Proxy in Mideast
Tensions between Turkey and Israel flared after Israel launched airstrikes on a shuttered air base in northern Syria following a recent visit by a Turkish delegation.
Iran's Araghchi says Trump's 'Economic D-Day' is a diversion from US domestic problems
Iran's Araghchi says Trump's 'Economic D-Day' is a diversion from US domestic problems Iranian foreign minister Abbas Araghchi responded to threats made by Donald Trump to launch 'economic warfare'…
Business hopes for continuity after 'mixed bag' Zambian election
Hakainde Hichilema eased to victory in an election overshadowed by opposition arrests. Businesses now hope for policy continuity.
Rape trial of competitive bull rider Clay Hall hears closing arguments
The trial of competitive bull rider Clay Benjamin Hall, charged with the alleged rape of a teenage girl, has heard closing arguments from the prosecution and defence.
Man pleads guilty to shotgun slaying
A WINNIPEG drug dealer has pleaded guilty to second-degree murder in a March 2025 killing that saw the body of a 30-year-old man dumped in a garbage bin and dragged […]
Thailand plans electricity expansion to Ta Kwai border area by early 2027
Thailand plans to extend electricity infrastructure to the Ta Kwai Temple-Hill 350 border area by early 2027, with the Joint Information Center (JIC) describing the project as an important part of…
Police launch probe after nails scattered at Cybersouth flyover
Sepang police chief Norhizam Bahaman says they are attempting to find the individual responsible for the act.
Pakistan protests US ambassador to India’s Kashmir remarks, summons envoy
The US ambassador in New Delhi, Sergio Gor, had told reporters in Srinagar during a trip to Indian-administered Kashmir that 'this is an important part of India'.
Hungary drops case against Ukrainian bank couriers detained under ex-PM Viktor Orbán for transporting millions in cash and gold
Hungary’s National Tax and Customs Administration (NAV) has closed its investigation into employees of Ukraine’s Oschadbank who were detained in March while transporting 40 million U.S.
Letters, Aug. 20
Old-fashioned news I scrolled through the comment section of the online news story, my eyes darting through differing opinions until I landed on one that caught my attention. I felt […]
Donald Trump may have ended America's 'Pivot to Asia', but with a twist
In the past few days, the US has ordered its last aircraft carrier out of Asia and sent it to shore up its fleet in the Middle East, and President Donald Trump told his defence department to…
Four railway workers die after being struck by limited-express train in Tochigi
The men, in their 50s and 60s, had been performing weeding on railroad tracks.
Ahmed al-Sharaa: the next battle
Ahmed al-Sharaa: the next battle newspress_en Thu, 08/20/2026 - 07:58 Politics The ‘new Syria’ looks to be heading towards a decisive juncture.
Beijing ‘commends’ Malaysia PM Anwar’s ‘One China’ stance following Taiwan’s rebuke
In a recent interview with news agency Al Jazeera, Malaysia Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim had voiced support for Beijing’s “One China” principle as well as its right to use force should peaceful…
Russian missile barrage across Ukraine's capital kills at least 12 and wounds 33
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) -- A Russian missile barrage overnight Thursday killed at least 12 people in Kyiv as explosions echoed across Ukraine's capital thr
- At least 12 killed, 33 wounded in Russian missile barrage on Kyiv
- Strikes targeted 12 locations across Darnytskyi, Sviatoshynskyi, Solomianskyi districts
- Residential building collapse in Solomianskyi district claimed one life
Trump escalates pressure on Iran, Israel opens Hind Rajab investigation, and Abu Dhabi power demand rises
In today’s episode of Trending Middle East , US President Donald Trump announces what he calls the “most crushing economic operation ever taken” against any country after Iran failed to reach a deal…
Afternoon Update: Missing teen hiker found dead; Albanese ‘outraged’ at Zomi Frankcom decision; and mushroom murder appeals continue
Want to get this in your inbox every weekday? The body of missing 18-year-old bushwalker Lily Hooper has been found in a remote New South Wales national park more than a week after she set out on her…
New U.S. Ambassador Meets American Businesses in Korea, Pledges to Address Investment Hurdles
Michelle Steel, the new U.S. ambassador to South Korea, met with American business leaders in Korea for her first official engagement since taking office, hearing directly about challenges facing U.S. companies and discussing ways to expand bilateral trade and investment.The American Chamber of Comm
- Michelle Steel, newly appointed U.S. ambassador to South Korea, met with American business leaders.
- Meeting held at AMCHAM Korea in Seoul on August 20 to discuss investment hurdles.
- Steel committed to collaborating with AMCHAM Korea to address obstacles and boost economic growth.