Ukraine reportedly targets Russia's Krasnodar, nearby Ozon logistics center in major attack
A retail warehouse was struck by Ukrainian forces in the southern Russian city of Krasnodar, monitoring channels reported Aug. 24.
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Tunisia says recovered 12 migrants’ drowned bodies
Tunisia’s southern coast lies about 145km from Italy’s Lampedusa, making it a key departure point for migrants crossing to Europe.
Growing regional discontent
Indonesians confront mounting economic hardship despite official assurances that all is well. Many are confused: the reassurances from officials do not match the reality of their daily lives.
Bromo fire extinguished, new hot spot emerges on Arjuna-Welirang slopes
The total affected area reached 1,121 hectares, with hot spots successfully controlled through ground sweeping and aerial water bombing using helicopters.
Syria holds talks with Israel addressing de-escalation and Israel-Turkey tensions
Syria said it held talks with Israel in Jordan on Sunday on de-escalation after recent Israeli strikes, and on keeping the country out of tensions between Israel and Turkey, an ally of Damascus.
Northern Ireland Secretary in Dublin for first visit
Northern Secretary Chris Bryant is visiting Dublin today for his first official visit since taking up the role.
Perkeso battles evolving fraud [WATCH]
KUALA LUMPUR: The number of company executives and doctors facing court action over false Social Security Organisation (Perkeso) claims highlights the growing complexity of fraud cases handled by the…
Burnham Enters World Stage With Debut Foreign Trip to Ukraine
Andy Burnham is traveling to Ukraine on Monday for his first international trip as British prime minister, in an attempt to show he’ll maintain diplomatic and military support for Kyiv as Russia’s war…
'Sirens shouldn't override traffic rules,' say experts [WATCH]
KUALA LUMPUR: The rules governing the use of sirens and beacon lights by emergency vehicles and VIP escorts need a review to ensure traffic priority does not compromise public safety, experts said.
South Korea’s workplace harassment survivors want more than a finding of guilt
SEOUL, Aug 24 — Kept in the dark after reporting her boss for harassment, South Korean advocate Baek Song-yi is no...
Kata dua reformasi DAP tambah tekanan, gagal beri kelebihan
Dengan langkah itu, DAP risiko tonjol hadnya sendiri berbanding beri tekanan sebenar kepada PM menjelang tarikh akhir, kata penganalisis.
DAP’s reform deadline adds pressure without giving it leverage
Analyst Syaza Shukri says that with the ultimatum, the party risks exposing its own limits rather than put real pressure on the prime minister ahead of the year-end deadline.
Poll: Arab parties gain seat after Joint List merger; coalition falls to 51 seats
Gadi Eisenkot's bloc remained at 57 seats, while his party led with 24; several parties again failed to cross the electoral threshold
Digging for gold
Parliament passed the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026, which put the extraction and management of minerals in the hands of the Central government.
Landslide at Guinea landfill kills 30
CONAKRY: A landslide at a landfill in Guinea’s capital killed 30 people, the government said on Sunday, after heavy rains overnight prompted the collapse of a massive mound of waste that engulfed…
Yashar surges ahead of Likud as Eisenkot party outlines plans for potential government - analysis
Other recent polls have differed on the size of the advantage, but most of the six surveys reviewed for this article placed Yashar ahead of Likud.
NBA conference: Fubara, Weah call for independent judiciary to protect democracy
Rivers Gov. Fubara and former Liberian President Weah advocate for an independent judiciary to safeguard democracy and ensure justice for all citizens.
JI chief warns govt of escalating protest against petroleum levy
LAHORE: Chief of Jamaat-e-Islami Hafiz Naeem ur Rehman on Sunday warned the government that the party would expand its ongoing sit-ins into a nationwide movement, culminating in a shutter-down strike…
Maryam asks lawmakers to focus on public issues
LAHORE: Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif on Sunday directed lawmakers from Lodhran to remain focused on resolving public issues in their constituencies.
River erosion in Layyah: CM sends special assistant to oversee relief
LAHORE: Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif on Sunday directed Special Assistant to the Chief Minister and Inspection Team Shoaib Mirza to visit areas affected by river erosion in Layyah and…
China prepares for ‘Economic D-Day’
China hosted Iran’s deputy foreign minister for talks last week related to the US-Iran war, Beijing announced Sunday, disclosing the previously unreported meeting one day before Washington is expected…
Japanese cities vie to become second capital
Osaka, a leading contender, has even designated a talking cat mascot for the effort.
Once Australia's northern capital, Newcastle Waters became a ghost town
A century ago politicians in Canberra decided to split the Northern Territory in two and make a remote town the capital of a brand-new jurisdiction called North Australia.
Indore Police Conduct Surprise Night Check, Take Action Against 524
Indore (Madhya Pradesh): City police conducted a surprise checking and patrolling operation in the city late on Saturday.
Man who set fire as distraction to shoplift in Vancouver grocery given conditional sentence
A B.C. court heard that the man who was captured on surveillance and quickly identified by store management and police immediately after the fire, had confessed to the crime.
Trump and former fixer Michael Cohen make amends
President Trump signaled that he's welcomed his former fixer, Michael Cohen, back into his good graces in a remarkably friendly interview that aired in full on Sunday.
Did Allison Rahmani have a medical emergency before fatal SUV accident? New details emerge
Allison Rahmani, a beloved Jewish teacher and mother of four, died after her SUV crashed into her family's pool in Hewlett.
Frustration builds in Indiana town struggling without power for 12 days
Nearly two weeks after a damaging storm struck her town in Indiana, Terry Dubois is one of tens of thousands of people still without power.
Ottawa police investigate after more than 100 unknown pills found scattered in parks
After the discovery of dozens of pills in local parks, Ottawa police say anyone who finds pills or other unknown substances should leave them where they found them and report it.
Landslide at waste mound in Guinea capital kills 30, government says
Dump site in Conakry, which minister had just promised to move, collapsed after heavy rain in west African state A landslide at a huge waste dump in Guinea’s capital has killed 30 people, the government said on Sunday, after heavy rains overnight prompted it to collapse, engulfing nearby tents and shacks.
Iran Publishes Vessel Blacklist for Strait of Hormuz, Warns of Seizure
The announcement marks another escalation in Iran's efforts to exert greater control over the key waterway.
‘Jesus was accused; he kept quiet’ – Afenyo-Markin softens stance on legal action against Gyamfi
Minority Leader in Parliament, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, appears to have softened his earlier threat to pursue legal action over allegations made against him by Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) Chief…
THE GATHERING CITIES EDITION: When ‘it must be Sunday’ becomes a punchline, the joke is on City leadership
When suburbs are forced to build ‘shadow municipalities’ to sustain security, water and power service delivery, City leadership has failed – The Gathering: Cities Edition probes whether metros can be…
POLITICAL VIOLENCE FEARS: Knysna tensions grow after two councillors killed within 24 hours
Three recent murders in Knysna have raised fears among the community that this might signal the return of politically linked killings associated with faction fighting.
Rumours swirled after a Vietnamese teen was run over - then came a stunning admission
Confirmation of the circumstances around Do Ngoc Phuong Thuy's death have only spurred more questions.
Yemen, US officials meet to discuss ‘countering Houthi propaganda’
Yemen, US officials meet to discuss ‘countering Houthi propaganda’ Yemen's Minister of Information Moammar al-Eryani and the US Embassy's chargé d'affaires in Yemen, Neal H.
Colombia y Perú se alinean con la política de seguridad de Trump
De la Espriella y Fujimori anuncian la integración de sus países al Escudo de las Américas, la cumbre de seguridad creada por Donald Trump que promete combatir el narcotráfico. Leer
Rodríguez Zapatero or the old imposture
Tras el reciente escándalo de las joyas, ha quedado claro que el expresidente del Gobierno de España, quien se presentaba como liberal, era un impostor. Leer
The latest 'rentrée' of Sánchez
A comienzos de curso de un año electoral, jamás ha estado el poder ejecutivo tan alejado de su zona de confort. Leer
(EDITORIAL from Korea JoongAng Daily on Aug. 24)
A police officer at Jeju Seobu Police Station who falsely closed the case of a m...
As RTS Link nears opening, JB faces test of making its car-dependent centre more walkable
Transport experts say Johor Bahru’s city centre lacks a connected pedestrian network, while authorities explore solutions and exchange ideas with global firms including Zaha Hadid Architects.
Top headlines in major S. Korean newspapers
SEOUL, Aug. 24 (Yonhap) -- The following are the top headlines in major South Ko...
Iran War: Iranian President acknowledges economic difficulties
Syria and Israel are apparently discussing de-escalation under US mediation +++ Iran reports discovery of large natural gas field in the south of the country +++ Iran warns US about boomerang effect in economic war +++ The news blog.
The EU doubles down on criticism of Israeli settlements in the West Bank: “They are illegal under international law”
La jefa de la diplomacia europea, Kaja Kallas, exige al Gobierno de Netanyahu que detenga los planes para construir la estratégica colonia E1, que imposibilitaría la creación de un Estado palestino
Army intercepts three disassembled canoes procured for terrorist leader in Zamfara
Nigerian Army intercepts three disassembled canoes procured for notorious terrorist leader Shehu Bagewaye in Zamfara, disrupting his logistics.
‘Subsidy removal is starvation, not reform’ — Vatsa backs Atiku, urges Tinubu to rethink policy
A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in Niger State, Hon. Jonathan Vatsa, has backed former Vice President Atiku Abubakar’s criticism of the Federal Government’s fuel subsidy removal…
Nkoko Nkitinkiti programme has failed – Afenyo-Markin claims
Minority Leader in Parliament, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has described the government’s flagship “Nkoko Nkitinkiti” poultry initiative as a failure, citing reports that some beneficiaries have…
Bandits set community ablaze after killing several residents in Zamfara
Several people have been killed and others injured after bandits attacked communities in Zamfara State, destroying homes and forcing residents to flee for safety.
Live: One Nation defends migration policy blunder
Barnaby Joyce says One Nation's policy has been 130,000 net migration and has been "all along." Follow live.
2027: Leadership positions not tickets to amass wealth illegally – UI don warns politicians
A former Dean of the Faculty of Arts, University of Ibadan, Professor Afeez Oladosu, has declared that leadership positions are not tickets for the illegal amassment of wealth.
IEBC seeks Ksh74bn for 2027 polls
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has submitted a budget of about Ksh74 billion to the National Treasury to finance preparations for the 2027 General Election, with the…
Two inmates arrested under POCSO Act escape from Srinagar Central Jail; search launched
The police urged the public to share any information that could help trace or apprehend the two men by contacting the nearest police station or dialling 112
B.C. storm causes new wildfires, airport delays after more than 7K lightning strikes
After a fierce storm caused havoc in B.C. overnight Saturday, officials warn the hot, dry and windy conditions in the forecast could increase the potential for wildfire activity.
Republicans see opportunity in progressives' primary wins while Democrats embrace debate
US Senator Tim Scott, a South Carolina Republican, called the Democratic left wing "dangerous, radical, and, frankly, weird" in comments during NBC's "Meet the Press."
- Republicans view progressive Democratic primary wins as an opportunity.
- US Senator Tim Scott calls left-wing Democrats dangerous and radical.
- Some Democrats welcome debate with progressives over party's future.