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Sambhajinagar Hill Tragedy: Pet Dog Sheru Who Waited For Dead Owners Gets Adopted
Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar: Sheru, the pet dog who was left alone after three members of the Chandgude family died in a tragic incident at Khavda Hill, has found a new home.
India gears up for BRICS Summit amid US-Iran conflict
BRICS leaders head to New Delhi as Middle East tensions threaten to overshadow the bloc’s economy.
Piyush Goyal Pushes For Stronger India-Japan Economic Partnership
Tokyo: Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Monday began his official visit to Japan with meeting some of the leading CEOs and business leaders and strengthen the India-Japan economic partnership.
Accountability forum will continue to drive development – Central Regional Minister
Ekow Panyin Okyere Eduamoah, the Central Regional Minister, has pledged to work closely with Metropolitan, Municipal and District Chief Executives (MMDCEs) to accelerate development across the Region.
Bangladeshi man arrested after woman alleges sexual assault on LRT
A BANGLADESHI man has been arrested after allegedly sexually assaulting a woman aboard a Light Rail Transit (LRT) train near Setiawangsa station in Kuala Lumpur on Aug 19.
- Bangladeshi man arrested for alleged sexual assault on LRT.
- Incident occurred on August 19 near Wangsa Maju station.
- Suspect detained on August 20 with four-day remand.
Agency says forest campsite could 'risk life'
The Environment Agency is objecting to plans in Hamsterley Forest due to flooding danger to campers.
Former CIA officer describes Aipac's rise to political power
Former CIA officer describes Aipac's rise to political power Former CIA officer John Kiriakou and journalist Tucker Carlson sharply discuss the power of the Israel lobby in Washington, including…
- Former CIA officer John Kiriakou discusses AIPAC's political influence.
- AIPAC's rise to power linked to Israel's 1967 attack on USS Liberty.
- Possible connection between Israel and JFK's assassination explored.
World’s second-richest country to give children $55,000 each in financial support amid record-low birth rate
Singapore, ranked the world's second-richest country by GDP per capita in 2025, has unveiled new support policies that will grant each eligible Singaporean child nearly S$70,000 (US$55,150) in direct…
Singapore's New Family Support Measures: 5 Key Takeaways From NDR 2026
Singapore has unveiled new family support measures, including more childcare leave, higher child benefits and lower preschool fees.
From Australia to Europe, countries move to curb children’s social media access
Australia became the world's first country to ban social media for children under 16, blocking access to platforms including TikTok, YouTube, Instagram and Facebook.
France gathers Ukraine's allies to boost resistance to Russia
Countries allied with Ukraine in its war with Russia are meeting on Monday to reaffirm support for Kyiv and discuss how to pressure Moscow to halt its invasion, in talks held symbolically on Ukraine's independence day. French President Emmanuel Macron will co-chair the gathering of the so-called "Coalition of the Willing" via video link.
Body believed to be missing Jeju woman found near guesthouse
A body believed to be that of a 37-year-old woman who went missing on Jeju Island was found Monday, more than three months after her disappearance, as a police officer faces allegations that he closed her missing person case without contacting her.
Mudavadi: My interest in 2032 is the presidency
Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has ruled out seeking a running mate position in the 2032 presidential election, saying his interest is to compete for the presidency when the race to succeed…
The rare summer recalls that brought the Dáil back early
The Dáil returns early from its summer break this Friday so that planned excise duty increases can be postponed. It will mark just the third time in 35 years TDs have had to cut their summer holidays…
Fadhlina ketuai senarai penerima darjah kebesaran Melaka
Menteri pendidikan menerima Darjah Gemilang Seri Melaka yang membawa gelaran Datuk Seri.
Divorce, smartphones and control - BBC sees how Taliban run Afghanistan
Five years after the Taliban’s return, the BBC follows senior figures as the group reshapes the country.
Ask not what your country can do for you, ask what you can do to make a difference
A local gardener's transformative effort at the 1860 Heritage Centre challenges us all to reflect on individual responsibility, writes Edwin Naidu.
Justice served: KwaZulu-Natal couple convicted for human trafficking and rape
A man and woman have been convicted of human trafficking after a woman was allegedly lured to KwaZulu-Natal, raped, held captive and forced into prostitution.
Feeling nervous or down about the future?
Raise your glasses, South Africa; your vital signs appear to me, are bursting with life and vitality.
Gachagua set to hold youth convention as 56-day political conclave ends
Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP) leader Rigathi Gachagua is set to hold a youth convention at his Wamunyoro home on Tuesday, August 25, 2026, as he winds up his 55-day political conclave.
Taiwan's troops are training to fight China in ordinary neighborhoods as people go about their days
For 10 days and 9 nights, Taiwanese troops skirmished and drilled in city streets and alleys, right next to diners and joggers.
Action taken against Kalam hotel for late night parties
SWAT: Police on Sunday arrested hotel management after local people complained about loud late-night music parties in Palogah, Kalam area.
Parliament resumes today for five-day sitting amid pending ministerial nominations
Parliament is set to resume sitting today, Monday, August 24, following a recall by Speaker Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin to enable the House to consider urgent parliamentary business.
Justice Ministry panel may call for regulating acts to solicit prostitutes
Panel members argued that the current situation in which people seeking to buy sex are not punishable lacks balance and agreed that some sort of regulations are necessary.
Prabowo-Jokowi, A Fracturing Bond
The split between Jokowi and Prabowo could offer hope for healthy political competition. Civil society could benefit.
- Fracturing bond between Jokowi and Prabowo could lead to healthier political competition.
- Jokowi's swift response to Prabowo's derogatory remarks showcased unity and unity signaling.
- Prabowo's distanced himself from Gibran, Jokowi's son, due to Jokowi's controversial past.
Mark Zuckerberg’s wife Priscilla Chan’s $125 million school to shut after 10 years
The Primary School, founded by Priscilla Chan, has closed after a decade of operation. Funding from the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative ceased, leading to the board's decision.
Ruto: I went to Ichaweri to seek Uhuru’s support, but he declined
President William Ruto has revealed that he went to the fourth President Uhuru Kenyatta’s home in Ichaweri to seek his support for a new national vision, but Uhuru was reluctant to take up the role.
S. Korean, Mexican FMs discuss cooperation in AI, middle-power solidarity
SEOUL, Aug. 24 (Yonhap) -- Foreign Minister Cho Hyun met with his Mexican counte...
US-Iran standoff: What UAE residents need to know today (Aug. 24, 2026)
Tensions between the US and Iran continue to affect travel, trade and shipping across the Gulf. No confirmed new exchanges of fire as of Monday.
Taiji Boosts Security Against Anti-Whaling Activists
Police have established a temporary police post in the whaling town of Taiji, Wakayama Prefecture, ahead of the September 1 opening of the annual drive hunt for whales and dolphins. (News On Japan)
- Temporary police post set up in Taiji for whale hunting season.
- Security measures to counter anti-whaling activists' aggressive actions.
- Hunting season begins on September 1.
Lee says law is universal principle that should be upheld unwaveringly
SEOUL, Aug. 24 (Yonhap) -- President Lee Jae Myung on Monday stressed that law i...
Kerala Forest officer booked over alleged misbehaviour with women on train
Case filed against Kasaragod Divisional Forest Officer Jose Matthew following a complaint that he allegedly behaved indecently towards women passengers and made obscene gestures while travelling on…
Suspected bandits abduct Kwara monarch, woman
Suspected bandits have abducted the traditional ruler of Igbesi community in Isin Local Government Area of Kwara State and several residents during an attack on the community.
Trump says Iran ‘collapsing’ as Xi urges diplomatic Mideast solution
Trump says Iran 'collapsing' ahead of sanctions announcement President Donald Trump said Monday that Iran is "collapsing" hours before the US government was set to announce details of what it says…
Middle East war: US readies Iran sanctions as Tehran threatens Gulf oil
Iran touts regional security bloc, alternative trade to blunt US pressure Iranian Parliament Speaker and chief negotiator Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf sarcastically derided the economic and foreign policy…
Odisha govt rejects Opposition demand for special Assembly session on mining Bill
Congress alleged that the Centre was seeking control over Odisha’s natural resources, including its water, forests, land and minerals, after coming to power in the State, in the name of ‘Odia Asmita’…
‘Traffic delayed me by just a few minutes,’ man shares chilling near-miss from Gurugram Burger King AC blast
An AC compressor exploded at a Burger King outlet in Gurugram’s Sector 14 on August 22, triggering panic among customers and people nearby.
Chlorine gas leaks at water treatment plant in Nagpur, several hospitalised
Several people were hospitalised after the leakage occurred in a 900-kg capacity chlorine gas cylinder at the water treatment plant in Godhani village at around 1 a.m., the Nagpur Municipal Corporation said
Police review CCTV footage in fatal Putrajaya cycling accident probe
PUTRAJAYA: Police are reviewing closed-circuit television (CCTV) footage around the scene of an accident in which two cyclists were killed after being hit by a car at Km9.0 of Jalan Persiaran Selatan, Presint 5, here last Thursday.
Fadhlina receives Datuk Seri title, Ziana Zain now a Datuk
AYER KEROH: Education Minister Datuk Seri Fadhlina Sidek leads 1,328 recipients of Melaka state honours, appointments and medals in conjunction with the birthday of Yang Dipertua Negeri Melaka Tun Dr…
Fukuoka Pref. Assembly Head Kurauchi to Resign as Member
Fukuoka, Aug. 24 (Jiji Press)--Fukuoka prefectural assembly head Isao Kurauchi said in a statement Monday that he will resign as a member of the assembly of the southwestern Japan prefecture.
Getting heard in Parliament currently is difficult – Afenyo-Markin
Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin says that getting the Minority's voice heard in Parliament has become difficult due to the Majority's numerical strength.
30 maut timbunan sampah timbus rumah
Timbunan sampah menimbus beberapa rumah di pinggir Conakry, Guinea, dengan operasi mencari dan menyelamat masih diteruskan.
Die Lage im Überblick: USA: Endphase des Iran-Kriegs beginnt - Teheran droht
Washington will Teheran mit den „härtesten Sanktionen der Geschichte“ wirtschaftlich in die Knie zwingen. Der Iran gibt sich selbstbewusst - und droht den USA und ihren Verbündeten mit Konsequenzen.
PTI’s long march aimed at Imran’s release, says CM Afridi
PESHAWAR: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Mohammad Sohail Afridi on Sunday said that Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) not only demanded hospitalisation of the incarcerated former prime minister Imran…
Europe’s oldest reigning monarch King Harald’s health has ‘deteriorated’, palace reports
OSLO, Aug 24 — The health of Norway’s 89-year-old King Harald V, in hospital due to complications from a blo...
Two Datuk remanded for 3 more days over alleged land abuse
GEORGE TOWN: The Magistrates’ Court here today granted a three-day remand extension for two Datuk, including a Datuk who is a government agency chairman, over alleged abuse of power involving government agency land.
Typhoon No. 18 Disrupts Flights as ANA Cancels 119 Services
Air travel in Okinawa is beginning to be disrupted by the approach of Typhoon No. 18, with All Nippon Airways canceling 119 flights and more than 20,000 passengers expected to be affected.
CTD official martyred in Peshawar attack
PESHAWAR/MOHMAND: A Counter-Terrorism Department official was martyred in a targeted attack in the Budhani area of the provincial capital on Sunday, the police said.
PM orders police to look into handling of all missing person cases
SEOUL, Aug. 24 (Yonhap) -- Prime Minister Han Seong-sook ordered the National Po...
Man dies after being rescued unconscious from Singapore canal
SINGAPORE, Aug 24 — A 57-year-old man died in hospital after he was rescued unconscious from a canal in Bukit Tima...
President Zardari Orders FBR to Honor Taxpayer-Favorable ADRC Ruling, Overruling FTO and FBR
President Asif Ali Zardari has directed the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to implement a taxpayer-favorable decision issued by an … Read More The post President Zardari Orders FBR to Honor Taxpayer-Favorable ADRC Ruling, Overruling FTO and FBR appeared first on ProPakistani .
Stamping of boarding passes for immigration clearance to be discontinued from Sept 1
From September 1, international travelers departing from India are set to benefit from a new policy that eliminates the necessity for boarding pass stamping at immigration counters. This initiative aims to enhance the efficiency of the travel process.