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‘Special 26’-Style Fake CBI Raid Foiled By Businessman’s Alert Wife In Delhi’s Rohini - VIDEO
A suspected fake CBI raid, allegedly carried out in the style of the Bollywood film ‘Special 26’, was foiled at a businessman’s residence in Delhi’s Rohini after his wife refused to allow a group…
Pakistan, Syria reaffirm brotherly ties, discuss regional developments
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar held a warm and constructive restricted meeting with Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad Hassan Al-Shaibani in Islamabad on Thursday…
With Such Horrific War Crimes, Putin Wants to Demonstrate Total Impunity — Sybiha on the Russian Attack
The overnight Russian attack on Kyiv was one of the most brutal in the entire war, with ballistic missiles falling on the capital one after another. Through such horrific war crimes, Putin wants to demonstrate total impunity.
Invest more in foundational learning — Haruna Iddrisu
The Minister of Education, Mr Haruna Iddrisu, has called for increased investment in foundational learning, particularly literacy and numeracy, to improve learning outcomes and address persistent challenges in Ghana’s education sector.
Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh: A look at its origins, ideology and rise (1925-1966)
The RSS rose amid India’s battle to overthrow the British Raj, with the aim of establishing a ‘Hindu nation’ via cultural and religious revival
Malaysian police rescue 17 Jordanian children from lucrative KL begging syndicate
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 20 — Police have dismantled a suspected foreign child trafficking syndicate that allegedly force...
Schahid-Alichani-Platz-Prozess: Weitere Hinrichtung nach Massenprotesten im Iran
Irans Justiz wendet nach der Protestwelle im Januar die Todesstrafe rigoros an. In Isfahan sorgt der Fall von 14 zum Tode verurteilten Männern für große Bestürzung. Nun folgt eine weitere Hinrichtung.
[UPDATED] Beacon lights, sirens no licence to beat red lights, says Bukit Aman traffic chief
KUALA LUMPUR: Flashing beacon lights and blaring sirens are no licence to run a red light, even in an emergency.
Explainer: Have European countries been involved in the US-Israeli war on Iran?
Explainer: Have European countries been involved in the US-Israeli war on Iran? Submitted by Daniel Tester on Wed, 08/19/2026 - 09:51 From the UK's Diego Garcia to Bulgaria's airfields, dozens of…
France: Mosque closure fuels fear of state overreach on Muslim worship
France: Mosque closure fuels fear of state overreach on Muslim worship Submitted by Tassa Adidi on Thu, 08/20/2026 - 09:06 Latest shutdown decision, which was accused of incriminating Islamic texts…
Nat'l Assembly passes bill to speed up review of fast-track bills
The National Assembly on Thursday passed a bill aimed at significantly shortening the deliberation period to a maximum of 90 days from the current 330 for fast-track bills.
Israel's military will investigate killings of Hind Rajab, Palestinian paramedics
JERUSALEM — Israel’s military on Wednesday announced its first criminal investigations into troop conduct in Gaza, focusing on the killings of 5-year-old Hind Rajab and her family and of 15…
Former PM Fillon suspended from top French honor over fake jobs conviction
The case derailed Fillon’s presidential bid in 2017.
Kumpulan bawa kanak-kanak mengemis tumpas, 17 mangsa selamat
Polis menumpaskan kumpulan membawa kanak-kanak bagi tujuan mengemis di kawasan sekitar Kuala Lumpur.
Tarun Tejpal moves SC against Bombay HC conviction, 10-year jail term
Tarun Tejpal has appealed the Bombay high court's conviction and ten-year sentence. The high court overturned his earlier acquittal in a 2013 sexual assault case.
Urgent action needed as youth unemployment rises to 47.4%
With almost half of South Africa’s young people unemployed, there have been calls for urgent and far-reaching action to tackle what has been described as a “worsening national crisis”.
School 'deeply saddened' by death of family in sea off Shoreham
Ellen Wilkinson School for Girls in Ealing pays tribute to Sara El-Khawas, 14, and her family who died.
Gang steals Sh980,000 from car after Homa Bay contractor visits hotel
Police in Homa Bay are investigating the theft of Sh980,000 from a vehicle shortly after the money was withdrawn from a bank.
U.S. wants allies, including Japan, to end support for International Criminal Court
The statement by a U.S. State Department spokesperson follows U.S. sanctions announced Tuesday against ICC President Tomoko Akane of Japan.
Hotel lease-holder arrested, two detained after Kolkata hotel inferno kills nine
Of the nine, five are Bangladeshi nationals and one each from Bihar and West Bengal; two victims are yet to be indentified; the hotel’s owner, Bireshwar Mitra, is still absconding, said police.
BREAKING: Former MFM Pastor Femi Jimoh Reportedly Dies After Nine-Year Detention, Legal Dispute With Church
BREAKING: Former MFM Pastor Femi Jimoh Reportedly Dies After Nine-Year Detention, Legal Dispute With Church He alleged that his ordeal began after he encountered Michael Gbadamosi, the then Chief…
PKR Youth chief calls for probe into bullying claims after student’s death
Kamil Munim says all possibilities, including alleged verbal bullying with racial undertones, must be investigated before any conclusions are drawn.
'Massive' Russian missile strike on Kyiv kills at least 12 people, Zelenskyy says
A "massive" Russian missile and drone attack on Kyiv on Wednesday night killed at least 12 people and injured more than 40 others.
The Silent Team After the September Uproar
Oei Tjoe Tat was appointed to the Fact-Finding Commission on the September 30 Movement.
I was scandalised; people live in cubicles, not rooms – Rent Commissioner on condition of student hostels
The Rent Commissioner, Frederick Opoku, has questioned the licensing and monitoring of private student hostels after inspections of accommodation facilities on university campuses revealed what he…
Minority replies Sammy Gyamfi, demands accountability over GH¢22bn GoldBod loss
The Minority in Parliament has renewed its call for accountability over a reported GH¢22 billion loss under the Domestic Gold Purchase Programme (DGPP) in 2025.
Mumbai Tragedy: Ground-Plus-One Structure Collapses In Malad West’s Malvani, Rescue Operation Underway - VIDEOS
Mumbai: A ground-plus-one house collapsed in Mumbai’s Malad West area on Thursday morning, August 20, triggering a rescue and debris-clearing operation at the site.
North Korea Draws Closer to Russia While Trump Scales Back Cooperation With South Korea — An Overview
On the first day of joint US-South Korea exercises, a group of North Korean soldiers crossed the military demarcation line.
Mehul Choksi’s lawyer Vijay Aggarwal in London jail, charged with 4 sexual assault charges
Born in Delhi, Vijay Aggarwal faces four counts of sexual assault involving two women.
Benue: Police bust vehicle theft gang, recover two motorcycles, car
Operatives of the Benue State Police Command have arrested five suspects allegedly linked to a vehicle theft syndicate operating in Benue and neighbouring states, recovering two Bajaj motorcycles and…
Syrian FM arrives in Islamabad to discuss bilateral ties, regional security
Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad Hassan al-Shaibani has arrived in Islamabad on a two-day official visit to Pakistan, at the invitation of Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad…
CM Mohan Yadav Inspects Road Widening Work For Simhastha 2028 In Ujjain, Reviews Construction Of New Administrative Complex
Ujjain (Madhya Pradesh): Chief Minister Mohan Yadav reached Ujjain on Thursday, and inspected road widening work for Simhastha 2028 , ongoing construction work of the new administrative complex…
Vigil to be held in Carlow for those injured in M9 crash
The parish priest for Graiguecullen, Co Carlow, has said a vigil being held there tomorrow for three women and a boy injured in last weekend's crash on the M9 will be a chance for the community to…
Federal cabinet approves Defence Forces Act 2026 Amendments
The federal cabinet on Thursday approved amendments to Defence Forces Act 2026 and National Command Authority Act 2010, the Prime Minister’s Office stated.
Make tax system fairer to boost compliance – Vice President
Vice President Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang has called for a simpler and fairer tax system that encourages individuals and businesses to willingly fulfil their tax obligations.
Zambia election: Mundubile moves against President Hichilema
Zambian opposition leader, Brian Mundubile has declared his intention to contest the re-election of President Hakainde Hichilema through the judicial process.
China charges 17 members of Myanmar-based human trafficking ring targeting Chinese citizens
Chinese actor Wang Xing, whose disappearance near the Thailand-Myanmar border made headlines last year, was among the syndicate’s victims, according to Chinese news outlets.
Unification minister says US-N. Korea dialogue key first step to halting Pyongyang's nuclear program
Direct talks between Washington and Pyongyang are the first step toward halting North Korea's nuclear weapons program, Unification Minister Chung Dong-young said Thursday.
Seoul unveils plan to turn city into 24-hour destination
Seoul is preparing to stretch its nightlife well beyond dinner and drinks, with plans for late-night museum visits, hikes, temple meditation sessions, drone shows and food markets as part of a new…
32 booked, 13 detained over alleged distribution of newly classified narcotic etomidate
Police said Thursday they have booked 32 individuals, with 13 of them in detention, for allegedly smuggling, distributing or administering etomidate, a sleep anesthetic newly classified as a narcotic…
PM vows to boldly improve regulations on new industries, technologies
SEOUL, Aug. 20 (Yonhap) -- Prime Minister Han Seong-sook vowed Thursday to boldl...
24-Hour Economy secretariat to withdraw defence in lawsuits over matters outside its mandate
The 24-Hour Economy Secretariat says it will withdraw its defence from a number of court cases filed against it over issues it says fall outside its mandate. Presidential Advisor to the Secretariat, Augustus Obuadum Tanoh, said the Secretariat had been served with several lawsuits arising from matters for which it has no direct…
Four workers killed in rare Japan train accident at station north of Tokyo
TOKYO, Aug 20 — Four people died in Japan today after being hit by a train, authorities said, in a country renowne...
Consumers urged to remain vigilant against ticket scams
Bank of Ireland is warning people to be extra careful when buying tickets for popular concerts and festivals, especially ahead of the upcoming Electric Picnic.
Anwar rules out full GST return, citing cost-of-living concerns
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 20 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has ruled out the Goods and Services Tax (GST) as M...
Bhubaneswar drivers' protest: 113 arrested, 354 vehicles seized over violence, says Police
So far, seven FIRs have been registered against the protesters at Kharvel Nagar police station in this connection with the violence
Huthis claim to have targeted eight Saudi oil tankers since start of blockade
Yemen’s Iran-backed Huthis claimed today to have targeted eight Saudi oil tankers since late July, when the militant group declared a maritime blockade on Saudi shipping, the Huthi-run Saba news…
Kematian pelajar 14 tahun, siasat elemen ejekan perkauman, kata Kamil Munim
Ketua Pemuda PKR berkata sekolah sepatutnya jadi tempat selamat belajar bukannya ruang belajar membenci berdasarkan keturunan.
Panic as aircraft tyre bursts on JKIA runway, briefly suspending operations
Operations at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) were briefly disrupted on Wednesday evening after an aircraft developed a tyre burst while landing.
Teo Nie Ching urges platforms to fully comply with Risk Mitigation Code to curb online fraud
KLANG, Aug 20 — The government hopes that all online platforms will fully comply with the Risk Mitigation Code, wh...
Ogun police begin ‘Operation Velvet’, warn officers against extortion, harassment
Ogun State Police Command has reactivated Operation VELVET across the 20 local government areas of the state, warning that any officer caught extorting or intimidating motorists will face disciplinary…