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Fall from 63cm can prove fatal - expert
BUTTERWORTH: A fall from as little as 63cm can result in serious injuries or even death, depending on how the victim lands and the surrounding conditions.
Pres Mahama commends Wengam for visionary, bold leadership
The General Superintendent of Assemblies of God, Ghana, Rev. Stephen Yenusom Wengam, has led the newly elected Executive Presbytery officers of the church to pay a courtesy call on President John…
Did Patrick Clancy kill children? Lindsay Clancy's lawyer, Kevin Reddington, shares thoughts amid trial – watch video
Lindsay Clancy's lawyer, Kevin Reddington, was asked about online theories of Patrick Clancy killing their three children, and he shared his thoughts.
Bolivia Swears In New Economy Minister as YPFB Owes US$1.056bn to Traders
President Rodrigo Paz swore in Christian Morales Burgos as Bolivia's new economy minister and told him to keep negotiating with the IMF and World Bank.
- YPFB owes US$1.056 billion to fuel traders Trafigura and Vitol.
- Failure to pay could halt fuel deliveries, causing service station queues and impacting sectors.
Melbourne attack accused tells court 'at least they're both still breathing'
The 27-year-old was remanded in custody after being charged with repeatedly stabbing a woman and punching her 10-year-old child outside the Victoria Police headquarters.
Pregnant woman suffers breathing difficulties after fire destroys two Kajang terrace houses
A PREGNANT woman suffered breathing difficulties after escaping from a fire that damaged two single-storey terrace houses in Jalan Tenaga 11, Taman Tenaga in Kajang, late last night.
UGC NET, CSIR NET, ICAR AIEEA 2026 Results To Be Out This Week; NTA Issues Update
New Delhi: Candidates awaiting the results of the UGC-NET June 2026, Joint CSIR-UGC NET and ICAR AIEEA (PG) and AICE (PhD) 2026 examinations can expect an update this week.
Chennai couple accused of cheating man of ₹1 crore arrested after 10 years
A complaint was filed on April 20, 2015, by James and the case was being investigated by the Central Crime Branch, Chennai since then.
Car lane closures at Tuas Checkpoint from Sept 1 as automated immigration clearance works begin
The new system will let car travellers complete immigration without leaving their vehicles.
Karnataka minister B Nagendra dismisses resignation reports over scam allegations: ‘Completely untrue’
The BJP and its ally JD(S) have sought B Nagendra's removal from the Cabinet over the alleged ₹89 crore irregularities in the KMVSTDC.
Abhijeet Dipke takes jibe at cops after Gwalior man made to clean 3,400 kiss marks from car
Taking to social media, Dipke took a sarcastic dig at the police and stated that the a sticker of rapist Ram Rahim should have been put on the car instead.
Traders Stage Gandhian Protest Against BMC's Sealing Drive, Sing ‘Ram Dhun’ At Minto Hall In Bhopal | VIDEO
Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh): Traders staged a peaceful protest on Wednesday against the sealing drive targeting commercial establishments operating in residential areas.
Amos Yee facing 4 new charges over indecent content, racially charged posts
According to the police, they have received a number of reports concerning online posts from Amos Yee that have alarming and racially divisive' content This article ( Amos Yee facing 4 new charges…
Swiss to vote on tightening neutrality, ending cooperation with NATO
Posters featuring doves of peace and asking voters to reject war have appeared across the Alpine nation.
Perpetual Lomokie withdraws from NPP National Women’s Organiser race
Perpetual Ekua Lomokie Akwada has withdrawn from the race for the position of National Women’s Organiser of the New Patriotic Party (NPP). In a statement dated Tuesday, August 25, 2026, Ms Lomokie said the decision followed deep reflection, prayer, consultations and careful consideration of the circumstances surrounding her decision.
Australian police hunt thieves who stole over 300 bags of oysters, worth A$350,000
SYDNEY, Aug 26 — Australian police said today they were on the hunt for thieves who made off with hundreds of thou...
There is no need for NDC to own vigilante groups for any election – Tanko Computer
The National Democratic Congress (NDC) says it will not establish vigilante groups or create parallel security structures to support its activities during future elections. The party’s Deputy Director of Elections and IT, Rashid Tanko Computer, says the NDC will instead rely on Ghana’s established security agencies to maintain security…
Woman ordered to pay $27k after kittens found in freezer
A Tasmanian woman will never be allowed to own a cat again, after almost 70 cats were found living in "squalid" conditions and a dozen kittens were found dead in her freezer.
FGG urges Telangana govt to establish functional Town Planning and Building Tribunal to address unauthorised constructions
A tribunal was constituted in 2016, but chairpersons and members have not been appointed so far, says FGG president M. Padmanabha Reddy
Peace Pulse seeks to curb election risks to Kenya’s economy ahead of 2027
Search for Common Ground Country Manager for the Horn of Africa Judy Kimamo said the initiative comes at a time when Kenya faces a rapidly changing information environment ahead of the 2027 polls.
Thieves steal 400,000 oysters worth $250k
Australian police are hunting thieves who stole 400,000 oysters worth Aus$350,000 from a farm near Taree, north of Sydney.
Fatal shop fight ends with 30-year jail term and 12 strokes for former worker
A CONFRONTATION at a mobile phone shop six years ago has ended with a former worker being sentenced to 30 years in prison and 12 strokes of the cane for the death of a 43-year-old man.
Meet Nimaya Williams, one of just two US students to win $40,000 scholarship
Nimaya Williams has achieved a remarkable milestone by securing a $40,000 scholarship from College Board's BigFuture. This accolade was awarded to her for completing various college and career…
Man sentenced to 30 years' jail, 12 strokes for murder
MUAR: A former mobile phone shop worker was jailed for 30 years and ordered to be caned 12 times by the High Court here today for killing a man with a metal object during a fight six years ago.
Ex-Obama adviser gets emotional, ‘storms off’ live TV as Lindsay Clancy supporters are blasted, ‘Be ashamed …’ | Watch
A live debate over the Lindsay Clancy case turned heated when Democrat strategist and former Obama adviser Laurie Watkins became emotional and stormed off.
Editorial: Revision of Japan's Constitution must not be driven by political calculations
In a recent special Diet session in Japan, discussions on constitutional revision were held almost every week. The ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LD
- Japanese Diet convenes special sessions for constitutional revision
- LDP pushes for term extension amendment amid disaster scenarios
- Opposition warns against using revision for political gain
People’s Party leader warns DSI against ‘silencing’ Senate case leaks
BANGKOK — 26 August 2026, People’s Party leader Natthaphong Ruengpanyawut has accused the Department of Special Investigation (DSI) of potentially trying to silence people who revealed documents…
Bangladesh searches for New Zealand teen missing at sea
Rescue teams were searching Wednesday for a New Zealand teenager missing after a boat carrying him and three other people capsized in Bangladesh, officials said.
LETTERS: Africa's inconvenient truth: Are we becoming the dumping ground for the world's problems?
Are African nations becoming pawns in a global game, accepting the waste and unwanted individuals of richer countries?
Gachagua’s home MP Wamumbi dismisses one-party narrative in Mt Kenya
Mathira Member of Parliament Eric Wamumbi has dismissed efforts to portray Mt Kenya as the preserve of a single political party, saying voters are likely to judge leaders largely by their record…
Police say missing woman on Jeju likely died soon after disappearing
JEJU, South Korea, Aug. 26 (Yonhap) -- Police suspect the woman found dead in a ...
Korean American activist warns Seoul against escalating Coupang row
A Korean American civic activist urged Seoul on Wednesday to avoid escalating its dispute with Coupang and quietly seek a resolution, warning that turning a corporate controversy into a bilateral…
Our Times actress Tsai Yi-chen arrested in Japan for allegedly pouring oil on temple monument
The Taiwanese actress allegedly vandalised a temple monument in Japan in April this year and was arrested in August after re-entering the country.
Nepal Flood Crisis: Massive Bhote Koshi River Surge Ravages Rasuwa Near Tibet Border, Sweeps Away Vehicles, Goods And Bridge | Video
Kathmandu: A sudden and massive flood swept through northern Nepal on Wednesday morning, causing extensive damage to the border settlement and placing multiple downstream districts on high alert…
Govt to decide today on National Day celebrations amid haze
PUTRAJAYA: The government will soon decide whether to adjust the scale and venue of the 2026 National Day celebrations amid deteriorating air quality caused by haze nationwide, says Communications Minister Datuk Seri Fahmi Fadzil.
Macron Announces Large-Scale “Coalition Of The Willing” Exercises To Defend Ukraine — Details
Large-scale military exercises by "coalition of the willing" countries will take place this autumn. French President Emmanuel Macron announced this during the coalition's meeting in Kyiv, UATV English…
Rabbi's moving tribute to son-in-law as antisemitism royal commission ends
After more than 60 days of public hearings, the Royal Commission into Antisemitism and Social Cohesion has come to an emotional close.
NM campus a test bed for industry collaboration: HKU
The University of Hong Kong (HKU) is planning a radical departure from traditional education at its new Northern Metropolis campus, with an emphasis on real-world industry projects and a…
- University of Hong Kong launching Northern Metropolis campus.
- Focus on industry collaboration and interdisciplinary learning.
- First two years in foundational subjects, followed by industry projects.
Decades after serving in Korea, US veteran begins new chapter with Korean company
Korea kept finding its way back into Gene Richards’ life. He first arrived in the country as an 18-year-old U.S. soldier.
How Turkey should respond to Israel's escalation in Syria
How Turkey should respond to Israel's escalation in Syria Submitted by Ali Bakir on Mon, 08/24/2026 - 19:25 Erdogan has outfoxed Netanyahu so far - but Ankara must be prepared for the possibility of a…
Sakaja explains how political transitions disrupt development, vows to defend his seat
Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has vowed to defend his seat in the 2027 General Election, while hinting that he will contest it with a political party that supports President William Ruto.
Youth vote and its electoral impact
The byelection results in Bankipur and Datia, where the BJP lost, as well as the Jantar Mantar protests, have drawn considerable attention to the youth vote.
Clinton's 'socialism for the rich' remarks spark Republican backlash
Hillary Clinton's criticism of US government policies as 'socialism for the rich' has drawn fierce responses from Republican figures.
Bruch mit den Vorgängern: Ungarns neue Regierung stuft Russland als „Bedrohung“ ein
Budapest nimmt nun eine klare Haltung gegen Moskau ein. Warum Ministerpräsident Magyar mit der Politik seines Vorgängers bricht und was das für die Beziehungen zu Kiew bedeutet.
India’s unusual answer to soaring onion prices: Put 800 tonnes on a train
NEW DELHI, Aug 26 — The Indian government has set out plans to launch special trains to deliver onions to differen...
Chairman Wontumi Withdraws from NPP Chairmanship Race
Bernard Antwi Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi, has withdrawn his bid to become the next National Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), citing his current circumstances and Read…
Arab International Academy: A decade of excellence and an expanding horizon
<p>Doha: As the 2026–2027 academic year begins, Arab International Academy welcomes students to its Doha and Lusail campuses, continuing an educational journey that began ten years ago with an…
Troops rescue 14 kidnap victims, foil abduction attempt in Zamfara
Troops of Sector 2 Operation FANSAN YAMMA have foiled an attempted abduction and rescued 14 kidnapped victims in Tsafe Local Government Area of Zamfara State.
Jakim to hold special prayers tonight as haze blankets Malaysia
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 26 — The Department of Islamic Development Malaysia (Jakim) will hold a Solat Hajat (special pra...
‘My land is forbidden to me’: Israel’s settlement push encircles Jenin
‘My land is forbidden to me’: Israel’s settlement push encircles Jenin Submitted by Fayha Shalash on Tue, 08/25/2026 - 14:42 Land seizures, demolitions and military expansion are transforming the northern West Bank, as settlers return to areas evacuated two decades ago A Palestinian woman watches as Israeli bulldozers work on her land to…
- Israel's settlement expansion encircles Jenin city, threatening Palestinian land rights.
- Israeli settlers attacked farmer Ahmed Zeidat on his land, detaining him for trespassing.
- Israeli military seized 200 dunams of Palestinian land in Jenin to expand settlements.
PwC International Can’t Exit Evergrande Case, HK Court Rules
A Hong Kong court declined to remove PricewaterhouseCoopers International Ltd. from a multibillion-dollar lawsuit brought by China Evergrande liquidators against the firm and its Hong Kong and mainland Chinese affiliates.