Kepong MP urges police to reopen probe into assault of foreign woman at KL club
The victim says she was hit several times in her left eye, head and stomach.
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Is Iran losing its grip on the Strait of Hormuz?
A MAJOR shift appears to be taking place in one of the world’s most strategic waterways, industry data shows. Marine Insight, citing shipping data from Brussels-based Kpler, reported on Thursday (Aug.
Knysna bloodbath: Ex-councillor, taxi boss shot dead day after former mayor killed
A former Knysna councillor and the taxi boss acquitted of plotting the assassination of ANC councillor Victor Molosi were shot dead on Thursday night.
National Transport Safety Center opens new Riyadh headquarters, launches projects
Transport Minister Saleh Al-Jasser inaugurates the National Transport Safety Center’s new Riyadh HQ to boost transport safety and support Saudi talent.
Tiktoker under police probe after allegedly stepping on Sarawak flag
KUCHING, Aug 21 — A TikToker is being investigated after uploading a video showing a man allegedly disrespecting S...
Australia Stops Temporary Labor Visa Applications From 24 Countries
Australia has temporarily stopped accepting new Work and Holiday visa applications from citizens of 24 countries as the government slows … Read More The post Australia Stops Temporary Labor Visa…
Alan Jones’s hand under table while sitting next to alleged victim during restaurant luncheon, court hears
Witness tells court veteran radio host held a wine glass with the other hand and that complainant C later looked ‘very upset’ An alleged victim looked “distraught” while sitting next to Alan Jones…
DSS arrests three suspected kidnappers, rescues victim in Nasarawa
Operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) have arrested three suspected kidnappers in Nasarawa State and rescued a victim.
Jailed Pakistan ex-PM Imran Khan moved to hospital after court order, his party says
Former Prime Minister Imran Khan has been shifted from Adiala Jail to Shifa International Hospital in Islamabad following Supreme Court order, confirms Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf
Gold Coast council takes housing affordability ruling to High Court, warning of statewide impacts
Gold Coast City Council is taking its fight over whether luxury apartments can improve "housing choice and affordability" to the High Court.
Punjab Plans Major Road and Motorway Upgrades
Punjab Chief Minister has directed authorities to examine three development schemes for possible inclusion in the Annual Development Programme (ADP) … Read More The post Punjab Plans Major Road and…
Union Home Minister Amit Shah In West Bengal: Border Security, ‘Chicken’s Neck’ On Agenda
Kolkata: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday made a three days visit to Bengal today to attend programmes related to border security and ‘Chicken’s Neck’.
Singapore man who stabbed priest at St Joseph’s Church gets jail and caning
SINGAPORE, Aug 21 — A man who stabbed a priest during communion at St Joseph’s Church in November 2024 was s...
Gen Z thinks differently, but ‘that doesn’t make them wrong’: Ex-Army chief MM Naravane
MM Naravane said young people do not intend to harm the country and believe that their actions are aimed at bringing about positive change.
Myanmar military offensive targets land for Russia-backed port project
The Dawei push is part of the military's broader effort to retake strategic territory and border areas lost to opposition groups since the 2021 coup triggered a civil war.
Police re-arrest lawyer Angela Mulwa over murder of Dr Victoria Mutiso
A Nairobi lawyer was on Thursday evening re-arrested by Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) homicide detectives hours after securing her release on a Sh1 million bond in the murder of her step-mother.
Jadavpur University Violence: BJP Says ABVP Is Not Its Student Wing, Distances Party From Clash
Kolkata: Amid clash between ABVP and SFI over general body meeting, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) state president and Rajya Sabha MP Samik Bhattacharya distances BJP from ABVP.
Khyber police threaten security boycott of polio teams
KHYBER: Police in Khyber have threatened to boycott polio campaign security and abandon wearing police uniform if the provincial government failed to announce a comprehensive service structure for…
[UPDATED] Anwar: Wrongdoing at Tabung Haji, Felda must face action regardless of race
BANGI: Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today said allegations of wrongdoing involving Tabung Haji and Felda must be dealt with firmly, stressing that action should be taken regardless of whether those…
KP Orders All Education Boards to Introduce Show of Paper Facility
The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Elementary & Secondary Education Department has directed all education boards in the province to introduce the Show … Read More The post KP Orders All Education Boards to…
Government prioritises foundational learning to improve education outcomes
Haruna Iddrisu, Minister of Education has said the government had identified foundational learning, particularly literacy and numeracy, as a priority for improving education outcomes.
Kurla Crane Collapse: MMRDA Blames Soft Ground After Machinery Collapses Onto House, Leaving Over 10 Injured
Mumbai: A large crane collapsed at a construction site in Mumbai’s Kurla area in the early hours of Friday, falling towards an adjacent structure and leaving more than 10 people injured.
Haripur bar demands Hazara province
HARIPUR: The cabinet members of District Bar Association Haripur here on Thursday expressed their unequivocal and resolute support for the longstanding demand of creation of Hazara province and…
Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir Elected Bangladesh’s New President
The presidential election has reopened debate over Article 70 of the Constitution, which can cost parliamentarians their seats if they vote against their party.
Japan, Oman agree to deepen clean energy cooperation
MUSCAT (Kyodo) -- Japan and Oman agreed Thursday to deepen cooperation in clean energy, including the development of hydrogen and ammonia, during talk
- Japan and Oman agree to deepen clean energy cooperation.
- Focus on hydrogen and ammonia development.
- Discuss Iran situation and Strait of Hormuz passage.
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Hanya PKR dalam pertimbangan, tiada parti lain, kata Kamarudin
Bekas Ahli Parlimen Bandar Tun Razak itu masih berbincang dengan rakan PKR.
Motorcyclists hurt in Sims Avenue accident involving 5 cars, 2 motorcycles
A 35-year-old driver is assisting with police investigations.
Court orders mental evaluation for teen linked to ‘764’ network amid 15 charges
A 16-year-old, now facing 15 serious charges linked to the notorious ‘764’ network, is set for a mental evaluation as the court proceedings unfold.
No change in PTI’s long march plan: minister
PESHAWAR: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa information minister Shafi Jan on Thursday said that the PTI’s Sept 27 plan for a long march on Islamabad was unchanged.
CDF Munir says foreign-sponsored proxies being used by hostile elements to destabilise Balochistan
Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) and Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Asim Munir has said that foreign-sponsored proxies are being employed by hostile elements to destabilise Balochistan, obstruct its development and “create a wedge between the state and its people”, the military’s media affairs wing said on Friday.
Jarrod Bleijie refuses review into Olympics contractor with alleged bikie links
BMD came under scrutiny in the CFMEU commission of inquiry this week, amid allegations it hired a security company linked to the Comancheros outlaw motorcycle gang in 2024.
Jaipur resort told to refund 85% of Rs 10 lakh after wedding cancelled
A consumer commission ordered a Jaipur resort to refund Rs 8.5 lakh for a cancelled wedding. The resort could not keep the entire Rs 10 lakh advance payment.
Why Israel's strike in northern Syria surprised Damascus
Why Israel's strike in northern Syria surprised Damascus newspress_en Fri, 08/21/2026 - 05:28 Politics Several phone calls, not just one, took place last week between Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad…
Kalimantan Wildfires Delay 21 Flights at Supadio Airport
Thick haze from Kalimantan forest and land fires has hindered aircraft from taking off at Supadio Airport. Numerous flights continue to face delays.
Ex-MP duo to return from Bersatu to PKR?
Former five-term MP Kamarudin Jaffar and former two-term MP Mansor Othman were among 11 who left PKR after the Sheraton Move in 2020.
Sibal asks Shah if Modi as CM, Vajpayee as PM sang full version of Vande Mataram
Mr. Sibal questioned if the BJP leaders who did not sing the full version of Vande Mataram were also “anti-national”
Sydney Airport faces fourth air traffic control incident in a month
AUSTRALIA’S aviation safety regulator has launched an investigation into a fourth air traffic control incident at Sydney Airport in less than a month after two Qantas aircraft were directed towards…
Three-hour rainfall exposes poor drainage system in Kadjebi
A three-hour downpour at Kadjebi has exposed the poor drainage system in parts of the township, with floodwater running through homes and threatening properties.
EFF rejects Ramaphosa’s objection to Madonsela as evidence leader
The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) rejects Ramaphosa's objection to Madonsela as evidence leader
- EFF rejects Ramaphosa's objection to Madonsela's appointment.
- Ramaphosa's claims of personal vendetta are speculative, not a conflict of interest.
- Cooling-off period of four years has passed since Madonsela's removal.
Millie Odhiambo: ODM has unknowingly elevated Sifuna to Ruto’s political level
Suba North Member of Parliament (MP) Millie Odhiambo has come out to state that the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) has unknowingly elevated Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna to the political stature of…
- ODM unintentionally elevated Edwin Sifuna to Ruto’s political level.
- Sifuna now seen as threat to ODM in presidential race.
- Sifuna withdrew support from Western Kenya, ODM stronghold.
UK YouTuber Yung Filly facing retrial on allegations he raped young fan
UK YouTuber and rapper Yung Filly will face a retrial on three counts of rape, after being acquitted three weeks ago of raping a young woman in Perth.
Colombia’s First Lady, Ana Lucía Pineda, Has a Twin Who Looks Exactly Like Her
Ana Lucia Pineda, wife of President Abelardo de la Espriella, has had extensive media exposure during the political campaign of the current head of state, and now as the head of the ‘Colombia One…
Pahang retiree loses RM81,465 to online 'lover' he never met
MARAN: A retiree realised he had fallen victim to a love scam after his partner failed to turn up for their first meeting, by which time he had lost RM81,465.
President Trump to stump for Sen. Darline Graham days ahead of South Carolina’s GOP Senate runoff
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (AP) — President Donald Trump is scheduled to travel to South Carolina on Friday to…
- President Trump visits South Carolina on Friday for Graham's support.
- Special runoff election on Tuesday between Graham and Ralph Norman.
- Myrtle Beach rally emphasizes Graham's victory significance.
Vance will campaign at the Ohio steel plant where his grandfather once worked
MIDDLETOWN, OHIO (AP) — Vice President JD Vance will return to his hometown Friday to campaign for Republican candidates at the same steel plant where his grandfather used to work. Vance…
- Vice President JD Vance to campaign in Middletown, Ohio
- Campaign stop at steel plant where his grandfather worked
- Emphasizes family's Rust Belt roots and Trump administration policies
Former Tabung Haji CEO remanded seven days in MACC probe linked to RCI findings
PUTRAJAYA, Aug 21 — A former Lembaga Tabung Haji (TH) chief executive officer has reportedly been remanded for sev...
Indian NGOs urge BERSAMA to put Indian community agenda on political radar
A COALITION of 19 Malaysian Indian NGOs has called on BERSAMA to put the community’s socio-economic development firmly on its political agenda, saying the issues facing Indians require a longer-term…
Ex-Defense Minister Fedorov Plans US Trip for Defense Tech, Team Denies Political Meetings
Former Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov is planning a US trip focused on defense technology projects, his team says, pushing back on reports linking the visit to political outreach.
Minister says Imran taken back to Adiala jail after hospital visit, declared 'medically fit' by doctors
ISLAMABAD: Information Minister Attaullah Tarar said on Friday that in light of the directives issued by the Supreme Court, PTI founder Imran Khan underwent a medical check-up at a hospital before…