Two killed in Proton X70 crash while fleeing police checkpoint in Gua Musang
GUA MUSANG, Aug 28 — Two men were killed in a road crash after the SUV they were travelling in veered into the opp...
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Viral video of cockroaches in food container prompts DBKL to shut BBQ outlet for 14 days (VIDEO)
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 28 — A video showing several insects believed to be cockroaches crawling inside a food container...
Can Indonesia build trust in its welfare data?
Indonesia needs not only better welfare data, but also greater public understanding and trust in how that data is produced.
Iran becomes 'war of attrition' where peace prospects are 'bleak'
Six months into a war originally sold as a "short-term excursion", experts say the United States and Iran are in a stalemate where prospects for peace are "bleak", but not impossible.
Rep proposes one-stop platform for non-Muslim religious affairs in Sabah
KOTA KINABALU (Aug 28): The Sabah government should consider establishing a dedicated unit to coordinate matters involving non-Muslim religious bodies and mission schools, said Luyang assemblyman…
#NSTviral: Woman loses RM2,000 savings after termites devour cash
KUALA LUMPUR: A woman was left heartbroken after discovering that roughly RM2,000 of her hard-earned savings had been severely damaged by termites.
Rapidly Swelling Lakes Spur New Flood Warnings in Nepal, China
Rescuers scoured river valleys in Nepal and China on Friday in search of hundreds of people missing after a torrent of mud, rocks and ice tore through the area, as authorities warned that rivers…
The path to America is narrowing. Here’s what that means for legal immigrants
US green card interviews are on hold worldwide, student and work visas are subject to new restrictions, and citizenship is under fresh scrutiny.
Rasuah curi peluang rakyat, orang miskin paling terkesan
Ahli ekonomi dan penganalisis politik berkata ketirisan wang awam diterjemahkan kepada sekolah tidak dibaiki, hospital kurang kemudahan dan peluang rakyat yang terjejas.
Poorer Malaysians pay highest price for corruption, say experts
Tan Peck Leong says Malaysians should see corruption losses not merely as figures, but as schools, hospitals, scholarships and other opportunities they could have had.
Government Will Reply To Supreme Court: File Sent To Governor After Cabinet Decision
Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh): The government prepares to submit an affidavit regarding Tribal Welfare Minister Vijay Shah's case in the Supreme Court after the cabinet's refusal to give a nod for…
Calls Persist to Move Colombia’s Clocks Forward to Face the Temperatures Ahead
One of the people who has proposed moving the clocks forward in Colombia, in order to face the high temperatures that are approaching as a result of the El Nino phenomenon, is the governor of Antioquia, Andres Julian Rendon. One of the most recent times he did so was last month during the commemoration of […]
Lee to unveil 2027 budget, support projects for young people
SEOUL, Aug. 28 (Yonhap) -- President Lee Jae Myung was set to preside over a mee...
Fadhlina orders MOE integrity unit to probe case of Year Four pupil who died after sports event
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 28 — Education Minister Datuk Seri Fadhlina Sidek has directed the ministry’s Integrity Un...
Emirati dies in Mykonos drowning during Greece holiday
Ras Al Khaimah: Thousands of mourners gathered in Ras Al Khaimah on Thursday to bid farewell to a young Emirati man who died in a drowning accident off the Greek island of Mykonos earlier this week.
Tropical Storms Karina and Lowell Form in the Pacific Ocean as Dolly Churns in the Atlantic
MIAMI (AP) — Tropical Storms Karina and Lowell formed Thursday in the Pacific Ocean, both of which were expected to become hurricanes in the next few days, the National Hurricane Center said.
- Tropical Storms Karina and Lowell formed in Pacific Ocean
- Karina and Lowell could become hurricanes within days
- Dolly, Atlantic storm, poses heavy rain threat to islands
Judicial joy for Milei, Mercosur-EFTA deal wins backing
Upper chamber backs naming of Pablo Bertuzzi and Pablo Yadarola to key strategic benches, along with 67 judicial appointments in total. Leer más
Tanggapan lapuk punca orang ramai bimbang terhadap WTE, kata pakar
Pakar alam sekitar berkata ketelusan dan libat urus awam lebih menyeluruh penting untuk mengatasi bantahan terhadap projek sisa kepada tenaga.
Malaysia records 18,432 open fires in seven months as 183 hotspots put on watchlist
MALAYSIA has recorded 18,432 bush, forest, grassland and agricultural fires in the first seven months of this year, almost twice the 9,941 cases reported throughout 2025, as the Fire and Rescue…
- Malaysia recorded 18,432 open fires in first seven months of 2026.
- 183 recurring hotspots monitored due to dry spell and past fire occurrences.
- Sarawak, Sabah, and Labuan have highest concentration of hotspots.
Former HR minister M Saravanan arrives at KL court to cheers from supporters
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 28 — Former Human Resources Minister Datuk Seri M Saravanan arrived at the Kuala Lumpur Court Co...
PM Modi heads to Uzbekistan, SCO; meet with Putin on the cards
Modi's visit to Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan includes the SCO Summit and key meetings with world leaders, focusing on India-Russia relations and regional security.
Nepal Rescuers Race to Save People Trapped in Hydropower Tunnel
A Nepalese rescue team is racing to locate 100 people still trapped in a hydropower tunnel after earlier extracting 350 laborers and locals, according to the Prime Minister’s Office, after a deadly…
Magnitude 6 earthquake strikes in Gulf of Aden
Strong 6.0-magnitude earthquake strikes in Gulf of Aden
Why Environmental Infrastructure Matters to Lagos
As Lagos continues to expand under the pressure of population growth, rapid development, rising waste volumes, flooding and climate change, the definition of infrastructure is also changing.
Protesters set fire to migrant camp in Ceuta
The unrest comes one month after a mass influx of migrants from Morocco to the Spanish exclave in North Africa.
- Protesters in Ceuta set fire to a migrant camp on Thursday
- Violence erupted after 70,000 migrants entered Ceuta from Morocco a month ago
- Spain's government faces pressure over migrant situation ahead of elections
Nancy Guthrie missing: Man who knew her for 15 years recalls Tucson meeting, connection to Annie in Facebook chat
A man who once knew Nancy Guthrie has shared personal memories, but his chat offers no confirmed new lead.
PM reaffirms appreciation for KSA support
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday reaffirmed Pakistan’s deep appreciation for Saudi Arabia’s steadfast support, generous assistance and pivotal role in promoting peace and stability…
Military cooperation: Pakistan, Kuwait sign ‘Protocol Agreement-2026’
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Kuwait on Thursday signed the “Protocol Agreement-2026” to significantly expand bilateral military cooperation, including training, capacity building and border management…
FO rejects claims that CDF visited Iran as US ‘envoy’
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Foreign Office (FO) rejected claims by certain quarters that the Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) Field Marshal General Asim Munir visited Iran as an envoy…
Deeper Indonesia-Australia cooperation to secure Indo-Pacific
During their annual foreign and defense ministers' meeting on Aug. 26, the two neighbors pledged to deepen cooperation with a particular view to enhancing security in the Indo-Pacific amid rising global power rivalry and food and energy shocks from the Mideast war.
Before and after: Nepal-Tibet's flood destruction
Satellite imagery over the Nepal-Tibet areas hit by floods show buildings, bridges, and homes completely wiped from the map.
Our parents were crossing the border an hour before the flood hit
Authorities say more than 1,300 people are missing, including dozens of Americans and Canadians, as families await word on loved ones thought to be caught in the Nepal flash floods.
Showers above 75 mm are likely at some places in the Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces and in Kandy, Nuwara-Eliya, Galle and Matara districts
WEATHER FORECAST FOR 28 AUGUST 2026 Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 28 August 2026 by the Department of Meteorology Showers will occur at times in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Southern and North-western…
CDF Munir stresses fact-based analysis in ‘volatile world’
He highlights importance of education, skill development, entrepreneurship among young people
CHIDIMMA ADETSHINA: PLAY BY THE RULES
Beauty queen Chidimma Adetshina is digging in her heels in South Africa. She is the slender spike spearing the dead conscience of some jobless South African criminals who have turned
Jokowi loyalist Budi Arie apologizes for 'early election' remarks
The former cooperatives minister has backtracked remarks he made at a forum organized by the pro-Jokowi group Projo, which he cofounded, suggesting that the next regime change might arrive sooner than…
Jakarta Police: Protesters Other Than Pati Group Intended Only to Cause Damage
Police said that the protesters who remained at the DPR until evening were accused of wanting to cause only damage.
- Outside Pati Group protesters aimed to cause damage, police claim
- AMPB protesters called off demonstration after permission to leave
- Police pushed back remaining protesters towards Ladokgi Flyover
Defamation is a rich man’s game
By Murray Hunter THE recent RM100 million (approximately US$24.45 million) defamation suit filed against veteran journalist P.
- Malaysia's legal system struggles to curb misuse of defamation lawsuits.
- RM100 million defamation suit targets veteran journalist P. Gunasegaram.
- Lack of anti-SLAPP laws allows wealthy corporations to silence critics.
Eight politicians in drug kingpin probe
Police to arrest and question four former ministers, others over links to Basik By Norman Palihawadane Police are investigating alleged links between suspected major drug trafficker Shiran Basik and a…
CJ first SC judge to benefit from 22A, if enacted: BASL
The Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) has opposed the proposed “Twenty-Second Amendment to the Constitution”, saying it raises serious concerns over judicial independence and the rights and…
Scoop: National Democrats and Republicans squeeze local TV stations in ad rate war
National Democrats and Republicans are pressuring local TV stations to respond in opposite ways to a new federal court ruling on political ad rates, Axios has learned.
Young Malaysians urged to embrace change, equip themselves for future
SIBU (Aug 28): Young Malaysians must equip themselves with good education, relevant skills, strong moral values and the confidence to navigate rapid technological and economic changes, said Bawang…
UPMS, Tokyo NODAI deepen ties through student research, cultural exchange
BINTULU (Aug 28): Universiti Putra Malaysia Sarawak (UPMS) and Tokyo University of Agriculture (Tokyo NODAI) are strengthening academic and cultural ties through the second edition of their Japan-Malaysia Student Research and Cultural Exchange programme.
Trump Slams Fox News Correspondent Over Iran Coverage, Calls on Bret Baier to ‘Straighten Out His Flunkies’
Baier, meanwhile, stands by Jonathan Hunt, saying on air that he is "not a flunkie, he's a great reporter" The post Trump Slams Fox News Correspondent Over Iran Coverage, Calls on Bret Baier to ‘Straighten Out His Flunkies’ appeared first on TheWrap .
- President Trump criticized Fox News correspondent Jonathan Hunt for inaccurate Iran reporting.
- Trump urged Fox News Chief Political Anchor Bret Baier to "straighten out his flunkies."
- Baier defended Hunt, clarifying Trump's reluctance to meet Iran and ongoing negotiations.
US base dispute hangs over Japan’s Okinawa governor election
Okinawa’s governor election next month is set to be a major test of whether Japan’s ruling party can win over voters from a prefecture that has long opposed its security agenda and the heavy US…
Japan to launch travel subsidy program for Kyushu to aid quake recovery
TOKYO (Kyodo) -- The Japanese government on Thursday decided on support measures for areas hit by the earthquake in Kumamoto Prefecture last month, in
- Japanese government launches travel subsidy program for Kyushu to aid earthquake recovery.
- Up to 60% discounts on accommodations in Kumamoto and Kagoshima prefectures.
- 147.8 billion yen allocated from fiscal 2026 budget to fund the package.
At Least 359 Dead, Over 900 Missing after Flash Flood in Nepal
[International] : At least 359 people are dead and more than 900 others missing following a flash flood that struck the north-central Himalayan mountain region near the Nepal-Tibet border on…
Two-Day Brainstorming Event With Ministers, Officers Next Month In Bhopal
Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh): Two years ahead of the assembly elections, the government wants to work on the issues directly connected to people.
Tenure Doesn't Mean Guilt: Indore High Court Absolves Ex-Public Servant
Indore (Madhya Pradesh): Indore bench of Madhya Pradesh High Court has set aside the conviction of former Janpad Panchayat chief executive officer (CEO) Sabeena Ninama, fully acquitting her of charges…
Maharashtra Gen Z Adivasis ask for more
In Manjari village, on the outskirts of Pune, tribal students have been protesting for over two weeks with a hunger strike against the Maharashtra government, which they say has not heard them for…
Ogoni oil resumption: KAGOTE, committee disagree over jobs, contracts
KAGOTE and the Ogoni Dialogue Committee clash over job racketeering and contracts amidst the planned Ogoni oil resumption in Rivers State. Get the full sto Read More: https://punchng.com/ogoni-oil-resumption-kagote-committee-disagree-over-jobs-contracts/
2027: FG agency heads begin mobilisation for Tinubu’s re-election
Federal Government agency heads have begun mobilising for President Bola Tinubu’s re-election in 2027, citing the need for policy continuity and reform con Read More: https://punchng.com/2027-fg-agency-heads-begin-mobilisation-for-tinubus-re-election/
Labor, Coalition and One Nation fight among themselves on migration
A messy week of debate on migration has now drawn in the Coalition after Opposition Leader Angus Taylor left the door open to cuts to the refugee intake, a day after his frontbench colleague said…
Trump renames Lake Ontario, mulls renaming oceans
U.S. President Donald Trump has signed an executive order instructing the Department of the Interior to rename Lake Ontario Lake America, Reuters reported on Aug. 27.
Two killed in oil tanker fire off South Korea: Report
The two victims were found dead in the engine room, Yonhap said. The remaining 16 crew members were rescued by the Coast Guard.