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Wartime Remains Unearthed 81 Years After Battle of Okinawa
The nearly complete remains of a person believed to have been a Japanese military officer killed in the Battle of Okinawa were discovered in Nishihara, Okinawa Prefecture, on August 22.
IEBC clarifies degree requirements for presidential, MP and gubernatorial candidates
A university degree will not be a requirement for Kenyans seeking the presidency, governorship or parliamentary seats in the 2027 General Election, the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission…
Man paid for Israel job, got no employment; consumer panel orders Rs 2 lakh compensation
A Kerala consumer commission ordered a refund of Rs 3.7 lakh and Rs 2 lakh compensation. Two individuals promised employment in Israel and took the money.
Melbourne's social cohesion 'fraying', antisemitism inquiry hears
There has been a "fraying" of social cohesion in Melbourne since the start of the war in Gaza, the city's lord mayor has told the antisemitism royal commission.
Nearly 3,000 Fire Hotspots Detected Across Sumatra, BMKG Says
BMKG detected 2,945 fire hotspots across Sumatra, with South Sumatra recording the highest number at 1,429 as smoke shrouded parts of Riau.
- BMKG reports 2,945 fire hotspots across Sumatra on August 24
- South Sumatra has highest hotspot count at 1,429
- Remote learning implemented in Riau due to poor air quality
Two men nabbed for ex-Knysna mayor Aubrey Tsengwa murder
Aubrey Tsengwa was shot dead while on his way home near Concordia last Wednesday night.
CDA set to build Rs1.4bn Kashmir Chowk underpass in Islamabad
ISLAMABAD: The Capital Development Authority (CDA) is all set to start another mega infrastructure project as the technical bids for the Kashmir Chowk underpass have been opened.
TN govt scraps Parandur airport project, eyes new site; Chennai to get 5th terminal
The proposed Parandur airport project has been officially dropped by the Tamil Nadu government. Chennai airport will now undergo expansion on its north-west side with a new terminal. This expansion aims to handle twenty million additional passengers annually.
"Just come and see me," Indira's plea for missing daughter
PUTRAJAYA: For 17 years, M. Indira Gandhi has lived with the same unanswered question: where is her daughter, Prasana Diksa?
Dubai-Sharjah traffic: Heavy jams hit E11, E311 and key commuter roads
Dubai: Commuters travelling between Sharjah and Dubai faced a difficult Thursday morning rush on August 20, with Google Maps showing heavy congestion on E11 and E311, alongside several troublesome…
Court hears public at risk from bus driver for months before deadly crash
A court is told a bus company exposed the public to continual risks by employing a driver who later crashed, killing 10 people and injuring 25 others.
What to know about Iceland’s vote on whether to restart talks to join the EU
REYKJAVIK, Iceland (AP) — When U.S. President Donald Trump said he wanted a “piece of ice, cold and poorly located,” the people of Iceland had every reason to worry even if he was referring to…
3-year college degrees grow more popular in the US, saving time and cash. But critics aren’t sold
Giles Sims, 34, was sick of getting passed over for jobs because he didn’t have a college degree. But with a wife and a widowed mother to help support,…
NPP Oti Executives set sights on 2028 presidential and parliamentary elections
The newly elected Regional Executives of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the Oti Region have pledged to work towards securing victory for the party’s flagbearer, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, in the 2028 presidential election.
Zolani Tete murder: Police make three more arrests as probe intensifies
Four suspects are in police custody in connection with the murder of former world champion boxer Zolani Tete in Mdantsane, Eastern Cape, following three arrests on Sunday.
Five to appear in court over R600mln Musina drug manufacturing bust
Five suspects face drug charges after their arrest during a multidisciplinary operation in Musina.
Yongsan Park needs consensus, not political tug of war
The future of Seoul’s urban park in Yongsan District, previously used as a U.S. military base, has sparked a debate over the preservation and use of urban space.
'Not A Single Drop Of Oil': Iran Threatens To Halt All Persian Gulf Oil Exports, Warns US Economic War Could Trigger 'Act Of War'
Tehran: Iran's Supreme National Security Council Secretary Mohsen Rezaei on Monday warned that Tehran could halt all oil exports through the Strait of Hormuz and elsewhere in the Persian Gulf if the…
Those against reservation should be booked for sedition: Union Minister Ramdas Athawale
A large number of protestors had gathered at Jantar Mantar carrying banners, posters and saffron flags and raised slogans against caste-based reservation.
10 cedera kemalangan roller coaster di taman tema Subang Jaya
Ketua Polis Subang Jaya, Wan Azlan Wan Mamat berkata punca sebenar kemalangan itu masih dalam siasatan.
Man dies after being found unconscious in Bukit Timah canal; no foul play suspected
The man was found floating unconscious in the canal.
- 57-year-old man died in Singapore hospital
- Found unconscious in Bukit Timah canal
- No foul play suspected in investigation
Court rules Verulam law firm liable for negligence in Road Accident Fund claim
The KwaZulu-Natal High Court has found a Verulam law firm liable for professional negligence after it allowed a man's Road Accident Fund claim to lapse, stemming from a serious motor vehicle collision…
10 hurt in Subang Jaya theme park roller-coaster incident
Subang Jaya police chief says the victims suffered minor injuries, with no fatalities reported.
Suspect wanted by Sindh Police killed in Rahim Yar Khan
RAHIM YAR KHAN: An inter-provincial robber wanted by Sindh police has been killed during an alleged encounter with Rahim Yar Khan police.
NEET PG 2026 Admit Card To Be Released Today At natboard.edu.in; Check Details Here
NEET PG 2026 Admit Card: The NEET PG 2026 admit card will be made available today, August 24, 2026, by the National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS).
Uganda and Burundi military officials visit Israel to discuss Gaza troop deployment
- Ugandan and Burundi officials visited Israel to discuss Gaza deployment.
- Uganda finalized troop contribution after parliament approval.
- Burundi delegation of three senior military officers eager to begin process.
Roads in Rawalpindi turn hazardous after rain
Rain has created a slushy mess on the under-construction Ganjmandi Road in Rawalpindi, which is yet to be repaired after laying sewerage and water supply lines by Wasa, while the other picture shows a…
Indian food safety officer shakes up Mumbai as raid videos go viral
Tukaram Mundhe has led more than 3,000 raids since taking over as Maharashtra's food safety chief, winning public admiration for his crackdown on poor hygiene and unsafe food.
(LEAD) Special counsel wraps up 180-day probe after indicting Yoon, 57 others
SEOUL, Aug. 24 (Yonhap) -- Special counsel Kwon Chang-young's team said Monday i...
Narcotics policeman in Kelantan investigated over alleged affair
KUALA KRAI: A narcotics policeman in Kelantan is being investigated over allegations that he had an affair with a married woman.
New UK PM Andy Burnham to visit Kyiv on first foreign trip, reaffirms support to Ukraine
UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham will co-chair the meeting of the so-called Coalition of the Willing in Kyiv on Monday, along with French President Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz.
Ruto says not scared, trusts the judgement of Kenyans
President William Ruto says he is confident Kenyan voters will distinguish between political rhetoric and credible plans ahead of the upcoming general elections.
- President Ruto expresses confidence in Kenyan voters' judgment during elections.
- He dismisses political name-calling and urges competitors to present policy alternatives.
- Ruto defends flagship programs like SHA, affordable housing, and university funding.
Less testing was a choice, so is the future
A thirty-year silence from nuclear testing was not an accident of history—it was a fragile choice that the world must urgently choose to keep.
Upper East: NRSA sensitises commercial motorbike, tricycle riders on new regulations
The National Road Safety Authority (NRSA) has sensitised commercial motorbike and tricycle operators in the Upper East Region on new regulations governing their operations.
Kerala HC directs strict action against illegal vehicle modifications
The court noted that the Enforcement wing had not taken any action against vehicles used in public places with wheels projecting outside the vehicles’ bodies
Court of Appeal dismisses Indira Gandhi’s RM100m suit despite flagging police shortcomings
PUTRAJAYA, Aug 24 — The Court of Appeal today dismissed Hindu mother M. Indira Gandhi’s appeal to reinstate...
Oh deer: Border Police rescue a fawn being illegally held for hunting in West Bank, A-Ram
A 48-year-old Kafr Aqab resident was detained and taken for further questioning by the INPA on suspicion of committing offenses including the trade, possession, and hunting of a protected species.
Syria to dismantle Assad regime's chemical weapons legacy 13 years after deadly attack - analysis
On August 21, 2013, rockets carrying a chemical sarin nerve agent struck areas of Eastern and Western Ghouta outside Damascus.
- Syria announces new phase to dismantle chemical weapons legacy 13 years after Ghouta attack.
- Foreign Minister Asaad Hassan al-Shaibani leads efforts to hold accountable those responsible.
'Your Anger Is Their Satisfaction': Delhi Police Get Fresh Protest Guidelines, Told To Stay Calm, Avoid Provocation And Ensure Public Safety
New Delhi: Fresh guidelines issued to Delhi Police by a central agency advise personnel to remain calm during protests, avoid rising to provocation and being pictured as "villains" by the…
How One Billionaire’s Crusade against Homelessness Became Trump’s Playbook
Among the many frustrations that drove Joe Lonsdale from California, his home state, where he’d made a fortune launching the software company Palantir, was an afternoon seven years ago when his wife…
Pax Silica makes navigating global critical minerals supply war harder
Two Asean countries, the Philippines and Singapore, had signed the US-led Pax Silica Declaration, which set up a cartel in critical minerals.
There’s rarely accountability for the deaths of aid workers. It’s time that changed – and Australia can help
Israel’s refusal to investigate the killing of Australian Zomi Frankcom relfects a long standing problem of insufficient accountability for aid worker deaths.
‘No parent wants her child to be remembered this way,’ says mother of 14-year-old Keziah
FOR 14 years, Kasturi watched her daughter G. Keziah Nisha grow up surrounded by love, never imagining that words from outside the family could gradually leave the teenager struggling to cope.
What Donald Duck Can Teach Trump About Going to War
President Franklin Roosevelt enlisted entertainers to make the case for fighting Germany and Japan.
Phone technician loses 2 wives, children to fire in Yobe
A phone technician has lost his two wives and two children in a fire outbreak at Rugar Audu Badali Fulani community in Karasuwa Local Government Area of Yobe State.
Philippines stakes claim as Latin America’s Asean gateway
The Philippines is positioning itself as Latin America’s bridge to Southeast Asia, testing whether shared history and culture can translate into hard trade figures as Asean and the Mercosur bloc look…
Political violence escalates ahead of the November Local Government Elections
Amid rising political violence, several councillors have been assassinated ahead of the November 4 Local Government Elections, raising concerns about the safety of public representatives and the…
Many worshippers abducted from Niger mosques during Juma’at prayer
Terrorists have abducted dozens of worshippers from four mosques during last Friday’s Juma’at prayer in Dekara, Kpenya, Sabon-Gida and Gidan-Zana communities, Borgu Local Government Area of Niger…
Why Singapore’s Growing Political Diversity Matters
The city-state's civil society has grown considerably over the past decade. It also reflects an increasingly broad spectrum of opinion about issues foreign and domestic.
Atiku Doubles Down on Plan to Restore Fuel Subsidy
*Says Tinubu took from poor, gave to his rich friends *Yilwatda: Atiku’s proposal troubling, suspicious*Olawepo-Hashim: Ex-VP is father of subsidy removal, recent U-turn dishonest *Donald Duke…
- Former VP Atiku reiterates plan to restore targeted fuel subsidy.
- Accuses Tinubu administration of economic deception and fiscal incentives for oil investors.
- Questions public resource use to bridge petrol price differentials.
Iran Parliament Dares Trump, Approves Strait of Hormuz Fee for Ships
*Hardline security chief issues stark warning to Gulf nations *Pentagon: 774 US casualties recorded in Iran war *America turns on economic pressure Emmanuel Addeh in Abuja Iran’s parliament has moved…
- Iran's parliament approves charging fee for ships using Strait of Hormuz.
- Supreme National Security Council secretary warns Gulf countries against supporting US.
- Proposal aims to ensure security and development of the strategic waterway.
IEBC Commissioner Nderitu urges parties to field more women, youth and PWD candidates in 2027
IEBC Commissioner Dr Ann Nderitu has urged political parties to field more women, young people and persons with disabilities in the 2027 General Election, saying inclusive candidate lists will be critical to ensuring broader representation on the ballot.