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Thailand, Taiwan join forces to bust transnational call scam gang
BANGKOK — 20 August 2026, Thailand and Taiwan launched a joint operation targeting a transnational call-center scam network allegedly run by a Taiwanese mafia group, arresting more than 20 Taiwanese…
2027: INEC publishes full list of 19 presidential candidates
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has published the personal particulars and credentials of 19 presidential candidates and their running mates ahead of the 2027 poll.
Trump escalates economic war on Iran: Can sanctions and oil blockade force Tehran to cave in?
Trump unleashes economic war on Iran: Will it work?
Ihsan platform becomes independent non-profit by royal decree
Saudi Arabia transforms the Ihsan charity platform into an independent non-profit and appoints Dr. Majid Al-Qasabi as chair of its new board of trustees.
Former Chennai Police Commissioner A. Arun files defamation suit seeking ₹1 crore in damages from ‘Savukku’ Shankar
He has also sought a direction to YouTube and X Corp to take down the defamatory videos and tweets against him
Boats from Eastern Libya: How Europe Is Bowing to a Libyan Warlord on Migration
Brussels is concerned about the rising number of migrants reaching Crete - and is allowing itself to be blackmailed by the notorious Haftar family in eastern Libya, as DER SPIEGEL reporting has found.
Florida lawsuits target Stake and VGW as sweepstakes pressure grows
Florida has become the latest state to take legal action at sweepstakes-style gaming, with Attorney General James Uthmeier suing the… Continue reading Florida lawsuits target Stake and VGW as…
Nahost: US-Präsident Trump droht Iran mit beispiellosem „Wirtschaftskrieg“
Sichtbare Erfolge seines Kriegs gegen den Iran bleibt Donald Trump schuldig. Wenige Monate vor den Zwischenwahlen steigt der Druck auf ihn. Nun verschärft der US-Präsident seine Rhetorik.
New scheme taps human connection to offer South East residents wider support
The Friends of South East is part of the South East CDC’s year-long campaign, A Journey of Kindness.
Russia still has 50 Kinzhal missiles after pausing production, HUR claims
Russia still has about 50 Kh-47M2 Kinzhal air-launched ballistic missiles in its arsenal, despite pausing production of the munition in order to improve its accuracy, Ukraine's Military Intelligence…
UK faces climate rethink after summer of extreme heat and drought
Long accustomed to preparing for cold and wet weather, the United Kingdom is confronting a very different challenge: How to cope with increasingly hot and dry conditions.
Giant honey bee attack leaves 17 injured in Pattaya
Seventeen people, including 13 students, were injured after a swarm of giant honey bees attacked people near a government complex in Pattaya today, August 20.
Vance raises $5 million at big Hamptons event
Vice President Vance hosted a Wednesday evening fundraiser in Southampton, N.Y., for young Republican donors that raised more than $5 million, Axios has learned.
Review plea against Imran Khan’s Shifa transfer order ‘returned with objections’
The Supreme Court registrar’s office has returned a review petition challenging the court’s order directing the transfer of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan to Shifa International…
"Zaporizhian Sich 2.0" could become Ukraine’s core positioning in Europe
Igor Popov, Director, United Ukraine think tank
Former Knysna mayor Aubrey Tsengwa shot dead, police probe murder
Tsengwa was driving with three passengers when an unknown man opened fire on the vehicle before fleeing on foot.
What are BTecs and how are they graded?
Hundreds of thousands of students do the vocational qualifications known as BTecs every year.
Taxi drivers failing Marathi test in Maharashtra receive show cause notice, 1-month deadline
On August 12, state transport minister Pratap Sarnaik said drivers of passenger transport vehicles must have a working knowledge of Marathi.
Seoul detects North Korean missile launches after Trump says to meet Kim
SEOUL: North Korea has fired several short-range ballistic missiles, Seoul’s military said on Thursday, hours after US President Donald Trump said he would meet Pyongyang’s Kim Jong Un this year.
What are T-levels and what are the grades worth?
T-levels are equivalent to three A-levels, and focus on practical rather than academic subjects.
Will Fedorov Meet Trump in the US? | Bohdan Nahaylo
TVP World’s Sascha Fahrbach and Kyiv Post’s Chief Editor, Bohdan Nahaylo, discuss Russia’s latest attacks on Kyiv, the state of Ukraine’s energy infrastructure, growing political tensions in the…
Germany logged 14,000 heat-related deaths this summer
Around 9,600 of the deaths took place in one week in late June when Germany baked in temperatures of over 40C.
NPP women leaders present nomination forms to Hajia Safia Mohammed
A delegation of women leaders of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), including the former Western Regional Women Organizer, the newly elected Greater Accra Regional Women Organizer, and Greater Accra…
UK lacks defences and leadership to see off a war, former minister warns
The UK lacks the leaders and the defences to deal with an attack from its enemies and see off the threat of a war, a former defence minister has warned.
Egypt honors 10-year-old programmer Martiros Mina ranked among world’s top 2%
Minister of Communications and Information Technology Raafat Hendy honored 10-year-old Martiros Mina for winning awards and securing top rankings in local and international programming and robotics…
When Mullin's friends in Congress call, DHS answers
Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin is building a reputation as a Cabinet official willing to do favors for his former colleagues in Congress — even at the risk of drawing a backlash from the…
GRIDCo Explains Nationwide Power Outage
Ghana was plunged into widespread power outages early Thursday after a major fault on the Akosombo-Volta transmission line triggered the automatic shutdown of generating units and some thermal power…
US Army eyes mobile K9 howitzer to replace M777; India too shifts towards wheeled artillery
The US Army is testing South Korea's K9 Mobile Howitzer for potential replacement of towed systems. This move aligns with India's ongoing artillery modernization efforts under its rationalization…
Drug-dealing, makeshift weapons and a ‘culture of fear’ at Villawood detention centre, report warns
Prolonged detention of children, insufficient staffing and hazardous damage to buildings are among the ombudsman’s concerns Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news…
‘Homemaker’ is a gender-neutral term: What did the Karnataka High Court say?
The court observed that every woman who renders services to her family members at home is liable to be regarded as a “homemaker” irrespective of the fact that she holds higher a qualification, let it…
‘Breeding grounds for gangs’: Mkhwanazi warns SA prisons are making criminals worse
KZN Police Commissioner Lieutenant-General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi has warned that correctional facilities are becoming breeding grounds for gangs, saying offenders can leave prison more hardened than when…
7 Mara College students secure places at Imperial College London
KUALA LUMPUR: Seven A-Level students from Mara College Seremban have secured places at Imperial College London. They will pursue studies in Medical Biosciences, Geology, Earth and Planetary Sciences…
Put Children’s Safety, Dignity First in Reporting, UNICEF Urges Journalists
Blessing Ibunge in Port Harcourt The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has urged Nigerian journalists to make the safety, dignity, privacy and best interests of children central to their…
Air Force: 186 Russia targets neutralized overnight, hits at 28 locations
The Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported that on the night leading into Thursday, Russia attacked Ukraine with ballistic missiles (quantity unspecified), 36 Kh-101/Iskander cruise/guided…
APC launches 2027 campaign in Adamawa, pledges support for Tinubu’s re-election
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Adamawa State, on Tuesday, formally launched its campaign for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s re-election read more APC launches 2027 campaign in Adamawa, pledges…
Five suspects arrested in Limpopo after cops link them to robberies [PICS]
Five suspects arrested after police recover three firearms, ammunition, suspected stolen cellphones and two vehicles in Tubatse.
New poll has Chow with 11-point lead over Bradford among decided voters in Toronto
Olivia Chow has an 11-point lead over Brad Bradford among decided and leaning voters according to a new Liaison Strategies poll on the upcoming Toronto mayoral election.
PM urges Egyptian diplomats to promote Egypt’s investment opportunities
Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, called on Egypt’s newly nominated heads of diplomatic missions abroad to step up efforts to attract foreign investments, open new markets…
Hungary’s public news back on the air after Magyar vows reforms
The 25-minute bulletin featured balanced coverage, including opposition and critical voices – a clear break with practices during Viktor Orban's era.
New Drone Unit to Be Phased Out as Hegseth’s Army Pick Makes His Mark
Gen. Christopher LaNeve takes aim at a cutting-edge drone unit, one of several moves he has made since taking over the Army.
Hui Ka Yan, founder of troubled property developer Evergrande, sentenced to life in prison
Chinese property developer Hui Ka Yan, founder of the Evergrande real estate group, has been sentenced to life in prison and the companies fined a total of US$2.3 billion, a court in the southern city…
Hearing on Karmelo Anthony's bid for new murder trial set for Thursday
The hearing comes a day after the Collin County judge who presided over the murder trial was removed from further proceedings in the case.
Who Is Lily Hooper? Missing Teen Found Dead After Initial Mix-Up
New South Wales Police apologized after initial reports that the missing 18-year-old had been found alive.
SC rejects NIA plea to cancel Kabir Talwar bail in 3,000kg Mundra drug haul case
The Supreme Court upheld Kabir Talwar’s bail in the 2021 Mundra drug haul, citing long incarceration and trial delay, but denied parity to other accused.
Hingoli Farmers Stage ‘Jalsamadhi’ Protest Over Agriculture Issues
Hingoli: Farmers resorted to a "Jalsamadhi" protest by jumping into a well in Taktoda village on Wednesday afternoon to draw the administration’s attention to various issues faced by farmers in…
Community remembers 17-year-old Lisa, but safety concerns remain
Exactly a year ago, 17-year-old Lisa was stabbed to death while cycling home to Abcoude after a night out in...
Thai man seeks understanding after hotel room mix-up incident in Songkhla
A Thai man defended himself after being charged with allegedly trying to open the door of a female guest’s hotel room in Hat Yai district of Songkhla, saying he had no ill intentions and was heavily…
Lucknow banker kills wife outside her bank, puts WhatsApp status before killing self: ‘Sister next’
ADCP East Amol Murkut told reporters that the couple had some issues. HT later learnt that their divorce proceedings were underway.
Russia-occupied Zaporizhia NPP loses grid connection for 15th time this year due to Russian shelling
The power line feeding the temporarily occupied Zaporizhia nuclear power plant disconnected during an air raid alert, forcing the plant to switch to diesel generators for the 15th time this year…
US Ambassador Sergio Gor Arrives In Ladakh After Jammu & Kashmir Visit, Likely To Meet Tibetan Spiritual Leader Dalai Lama
US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor has arrived in Ladakh on Thursday following his visit to Jammu and Kashmir, where he toured Srinagar and visited the historic Pari Mahal and Dal Lake.
Probe finds structural deficiencies caused Ormonde building collapse
Nine construction workers died and six others were injured when part of the second floor collapsed
Israel and America Agree on Gaza’s New Leader
The Trump administration’s peace plan has invested its hopes for Gaza’s future in the little-known Ali Shaath.