U.S. teen drops lawsuit against Meta, Google and Snap ahead of trial
The plaintiff, a 15-year-old girl from New Jersey, had alleged that tech giants contributed to her social media addiction, depression and self-harm.
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[UPDATED] Hong Kong Tiananmen activists found guilty of inciting subversion
HONG KONG: A Hong Kong court found on Friday two activists who organised annual vigils marking China’s deadly Tiananmen crackdown in 1989 guilty of “incitement to subversion”.
Level-2 Field Hospital No. 7 admits two outstanding female officers to Party
The Party Cell of the Outpatient Department at Level-2 Field Hospital No. 7 in Bentiu, South Sudan, held a Party admission ceremony for two outstanding service members on August 19, marking the 81st…
IK would not confront army chief if freed, says close aide
KARACHI: Jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan would not confront the military or army chief Asim Munir if freed, one of his closest aides told Reuters, portraying Munir as able to extend a “healing…
Hong Kong's Tiananmen activists guilty in national security trial
Three activists were accused of inciting others to subvert state power under the China-introduced law.
Bersatu must mend ties with PN components, says Perlis chief
Abu Bakar Hamzah urges his party to review several of its actions, including the expulsion of members.
Complainant 'distraught' when Alan Jones put hand under table, trial hears
A former colleague of Alan Jones appeared "distraught" and "in shock" at a lunch where the veteran broadcaster sat next to him and allegedly had his hand under the table, according to another witness…
JI chief vows to escalate protest until petroleum levy is scrapped
LAHORE: Chief of Jamaat-e-Islami Hafiz Naeem ur Rehman on Thursday announced a phased escalation of JI’s campaign against the petroleum levy, declaring that a nationwide wheel-jam and shutter-down…
Low-level flooding reported at several points in Punjab
LAHORE: The Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) Punjab has issued a fresh flood fact sheet, reporting low-level flooding at several key points amid widespread monsoon rains across the…
Storms and possible tornadoes pummel the Northeast US, flooding roads and damaging beaches
- Northeast US hit by storms with possible tornadoes
- Beach on Long Island damaged, debris scattered
- Delaware city in darkness, 1,000 residents without power
Catholic Schools NSW boss sacked after appearance at Icac inquiry into alleged Liberal party corruption
Watchdog investigating whether Dallas McInerney arranged illegal political donations from schools to lobbying companies controlled by the Reformers The chief executive of Catholic Schools New South Wales, Dallas McInerney, has been sacked after appearing at a watchdog inquiry into allegations of corruption in the state’s Liberal party .
Burnham will divert ‘significant’ resources out of civil service, says No. 10 North chief
Caroline Simpson, the No. 10 deputy chief of staff, tells POLITICO England remains "one of the most centralized countries in the Western Hemisphere."
29 US states are suing Meta. What might it mean for the rest of the world?
A loss for Meta may force it to redesign Facebook and Instagram – and not just for US users.
Brisbane man arrested at airport as part of Australia's largest cocaine seizure
The 41-year-old man was charged with drugs and firearms offences after AFP and Queensland police officers conducted a search warrant at a Kangaroo Point home.
US vows toughest-ever Iran sanctions, presses China to help reopen Hormuz
The United States is preparing unprecedented sanctions against Iran. These measures aim to increase economic pressure on Tehran significantly.
Congress-ruled Karnataka, Kerala, Telangana to challenge new mining law in Supreme Court
The states oppose the law because it stops state governments from imposing taxes or levies on mineral rights and mineral-bearing land.
More than 50 dead, mostly children, as overloaded boat capsizes in Nigeria' Sokoto
The witness saw 50 bodies, many wrapped in mats and traditional cloths, lying in the forecourt of a community mosque ahead of their burial in Gorau later on Thursday.
Engineering His Future: Vietnamese Scholar Vo Xuan Dat Makes His Mark at CUHK
HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 21 August 2026 – At a time when Asian universities are competing globally for top talent, The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) is emerging as a destination of choice for high-achieving students across Southeast Asia.
14 Pontian landowners served notices over Singapore construction waste dumping
PONTIAN: Fourteen landowners whose properties were being used as dumping sites for construction waste from Singapore have been issued with notices by the Pontian Municipal Council (MPPn).
Bridging Indonesia’s deepening youth development gap
A successful village-first economic agenda requires transforming raw internet access into real opportunity before millions of disengaged young Indonesians are left behind.
Catholic Schools NSW boss sacked after appearing at corruption inquiry
Dallas McInerney is a key person of interest in the NSW Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) inquiry.
Hong Kong Tiananmen vigil activists convicted under nat. security law, face up to 10 years in prison
Hong Kong Tiananmen vigil activists Chow Hang-tung and Lee Cheuk-yan have been convicted of incitement to subversion under a Beijing-imposed national security law. At the West Kowloon Law Courts Building, three national security judges on Friday handed down the guilty verdict in the trial of Chow and Lee Cheuk-yan, both former leaders of…
Summerland businesses face another blow as water advisory keeps doors closed
Summerland is trying to get back on its feet after the Bald Range wildfire, but for some local businesses, the disruption is far from over.
Uttar Pradesh: UPPSC To Expedite Engineering Services Prelims 2024 Result After Allahabad HC Legal Hurdle
Prayagraj, August 20, 2026: The Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC) is working to release the result of the Combined State Engineering Services (General/Special Selection) (Preliminary)…
Residents of twin cities face another day of rain, flooding fears
RAWALPINDI: Parts of the twin cities of Rawalpindi and Islamabad on Thursday received heavy rainfall for the fourth consecutive day, adding to the woes of residents living in the low-lying areas.
NA speaker fumes over ministers’ absence, delayed replies
ISLAMABAD: Minister for Parliamentary Affairs Dr Tariq Fazal Chaudhry on Thursday faced the wrath of National Assembly Speaker Ayaz Sadiq over the non-receipt of answers and absence of concerned…
Joint team foils effort to smuggle 2.6 tonnes of liquid ‘sabu’ off Bengkalis
Officers from the National Narcotics Agency (BNN), the Customs and Excise Directorate General and the Riau Islands Police intercepted the shipment on Monday at about 8:15 p.m.
Two cyclists die in Putrajaya after vehicle hits them while changing lanes, say police
PUTRAJAYA, Aug 21 — Two cyclists died after being hit by a vehicle at kilometre 9.0 of Jalan Persiaran Selatan, Pu...
2 penunggang basikal maut dilanggar kereta di Putrajaya
Polis berkata kereta itu mengubah haluan dari lorong tengah ke kiri sebelum melanggar dua mangsa dalam kejadian kira-kira 10.15 malam tadi.
Ladakh viral video: Woman apologises to Indian Army over Minamarg checkpost row
- Woman apologizes to Indian Army for Minamarg checkpost incident
- Video shows her arguing with security personnel over road closure
- She regrets her words caused discomfort to Army personnel
Thai Enquirer News Summary – August 21, 2026
August 21, 2026 Flooding crisis Flooding in North Spreads to Sukhothai & Phitsanulok Satellite imagery from the Geo-Informatics and Space Technology Development Agency (GISTDA), accessed via the Check…
PN has no right to prevent BN from negotiating with any party
PERIKATAN Nasional (PN) has no right to prevent Barisan Nasional (BN) from holding discussions with any other party to face the 16th Melaka State Election (PRN).
Guest commentary: We are losing medium-sized businesses in rural areas
Family businesses are, in some cases for the first time in decades, reducing their number of employees. As existential fears grow, this gives a boost to extreme parties, writes David Deißner.
Comment: Without an autumn of reforms, Merz must fear a revolt
The summer break has brought the Chancellor no relief. There is a lack of unity within the Union, and reforms are once again up for debate. Autumn is going to be a tough test for Friedrich Merz.
Uttar Pradesh On Flood Alert As Rivers Rise; Yogi Govt Steps Up Relief And Rescue Operations
Lucknow/Bijnor/Barabanki, August 20, 2026: Following heavy rainfall in the hilly regions and the release of large volumes of water into rivers from major barrages, water levels in several rivers…
UAE teens in their final school years: 'It's scary' — but dreams of fashion, football and astrophysics shine bright
What do you mean the school life I've basically grown up with is coming to an end so soon? It's the final year of school for Johana Alexzander, who is in Grade 12, GIIS in Dubai.
Interview: "When entrepreneurs normalize the AfD, they make it respectable"
Historian Andrea Schneider-Braunberger has researched how close the economy was to the NSDAP. How did opportunism lead to participation? And what can entrepreneurs learn from this today?
By waving the Breton card, Bayrou annoys Bayrou's supporters
The leader of the Modem supports the idea of Thierry Breton as a presidential candidate. But his supporters and his centrist allies are not ready to follow him.
Sánchez has one year until Spain’s election deadline. The odds are against him.
The prime minister is still facing heat over the Ceuta crisis and a raft of Socialist Party corruption scandals. An early election could make sense.
How cheap weapons are changing the balance of military power
The US-Iran war has highlighted how rapidly modern warfare is changing, with drones and other relatively inexpensive technology playing an increasingly prominent role alongside sophisticated missile…
New York Times loses first defamation trial in more than 50 years to ex-Alabama player Kai Spears
In March 2023, Billy Witz falsely reported that Kai Spears, then an Alabama Crimson Tide basketball player, had been in the passenger seat of Brandon Miller’s car at the time of a fatal shooting in…
Supervisor's approval to be required for police officer to close missing person case
SEOUL, Aug. 21 (Yonhap) -- The National Police Agency (NPA) has begun making sys...
Police hunt suspects after attempted armed robbery of Klang gold shop leaves one injured
SHAH ALAM, Aug 21 — Police are hunting for suspects believed to be involved in an attempted robbery of a gold shop...
Wetang’ula calls for peaceful political activities and end to goonism
National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula has renewed his call for peaceful, issue-based political campaigns and an end to the emerging culture of goonism ahead of the 2027 General Election.
GOF 'buries' eight-year illegal sand operation, with RM5mil in seizures
SHAH ALAM: An illegal sand processing operation, which sold sand for RM600 per truckload and moved between 30 and 60 loads daily, is believed to have been operating for about eight years.
Serian API hits ‘Very Unhealthy’ level of 241 as Sarawak air quality worsen
SERIAN, Aug 21 — Air quality here is still at a very unhealthy level with the monitoring station at the Serian Dis...
Korea National Opera chief reports largest assets
SEOUL, Aug. 21 (Yonhap) -- Korea National Opera General Director Park Hye-jin re...
Black dust chokes lives in Visakhapatnam
For residents of the One Town area, pollution is no longer an occasional problem but an everyday reality, with black dust settling on homes, vehicles and streets and concerns mounting over its impact…
Jury says The New York Times defamed Alabama basketball player with incorrect story about shooting
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) — An Alabama jury on Thursday awarded $9.25 million in damages after finding that The New York Times defamed a college basketball player by incorrectly reporting that he was at…
- Alabama jury awards $9.25M to Kai Spears for NYT defamation
- NYT incorrectly reported Spears presence at fatal shooting
- NYT later corrected story, jury found error honest mistake
Federal court is asked to block Kennedy Center from returning Trump’s name to building
WASHINGTON (AP) — Rep. Joyce Beatty made an emergency request on Thursday that a federal court block the Kennedy Center from returning President Donald Trump’s name to the building. The Trump-aligned board at the Kennedy Center voted earlier this month to inscribe…
- Rep. Joyce Beatty seeks federal court injunction against Kennedy Center's Trump naming.
- Trump-aligned board voted to inscribe Trump's name on Kennedy Center exterior.
- Kennedy Center claims legal proceedings will prevent Trump name before September 8.
Uttar Pradesh Govt’s Shaadi Anudan Yojana Provides ₹60.93 Crore To 30,466 OBC Beneficiaries
Lucknow, August 20, 2026: Under the leadership of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, the welfare schemes of the Uttar Pradesh Government are becoming a support for economically weaker and needy families. Through the Shaadi Anudan Yojana being implemented to provide financial assistance for the marriage of daughters of economically weaker…
Nine women, children allegedly held hostage by OPM in Central Papua
Nine women and children have reportedly been taken hostage by separatists from the Free Papua Movement (OPM) following an attack on an Indonesian Military (TNI) security post in Jila district, Mimika…
Kuantan police corporal jailed nine months after Court of Appeal reinstates RM700 bribery conviction
PUTRAJAYA, Aug 21 — A corporal with the police force began serving a nine-month jail term yesterday after the Cour...
North Korea is ratcheting up its anti-Japan rhetoric
Tokyo is becoming a bigger factor in Pyongyang's geopolitical maneuvering — and a more useful justification to press ahead with its military ambitions.
Murkomen pledges partnership on drugs fight, bolstering security
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has said the government will continue working with young people in strengthening security and in advancing national development.
US charges woman with Daesh-inspired plot to blow up New York State Capitol
US charges woman with IS-inspired plot to blow up New York State Capitol