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The United Democratic Front (UDF) government in Kerala led by VD Satheesan completed 100 days in office on August 26, incidentally the main day of the harvest festival of Onam, with the period being…
• Describes the widows, who got N500,000 each, as women of extraordinary courage Deji Elumoye in Abuja Wife of the President, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, through her social intervention programme, Renewed
The military said the drones posed "a physical threat" to US military and US Customs and Border Protection personnel.
A National Company Law Tribunal ruling that sharply reduced Essel Group chairman Subhash Chandra’s liability in a personal insolvency case has sparked a political row, with the Congress saying that a…
DUBAI: The prime minister of Qatar visited Tehran on Thursday in a bid to revive diplomatic channels, as the US and Iran traded recriminations over Washington’s latest sanctions drive, described by…
NEW DELHI: The Union government on Thursday reached out to a group demanding caste-based reservations in education and government jobs be replaced by income-based quotas, a week after the little-known…
Cherie Holt has spoken about "one of the worst moments" of her family's lives after the alleged unprovoked attack on her and her sick son.
CIA Director John Ratcliffe secretly traveled to Moscow and warned senior Russian intelligence officials that Russia’s military and economic position is worsening, as US intelligence questions whether…
The move would illustrate the sweeping political realignment in Caracas since U.S. President Donald Trump ousted leader Nicolas Maduro and took control of the nation's oil sales.
Ibrahim Oyewale in Lokoja Kogi Value Chain Development Programme has empowered no fewer than 3,256 women in the Rice and Cassava Value Chains through access to inputs, productive assets, and
KUCHING (Aug 28): Six decades after the Malaysia-Indonesia Peace Agreement of 1966, strong people-to-people ties have become one of the key foundations of lasting relations between the two countries…
A tourist bus carrying wedding guests overturned near a petrol pump in Kakkoor. The vehicle swerved to avoid a two-wheeler, losing control and crashing. Around twenty passengers sustained injuries and were taken to local hospitals. Fortunately, no serious injuries were reported from the incident.
"I am not concerned ... at all. There is no problem," Trump told Axios when asked about a possible Russian provocation against NATO countries.
• Coalition backs Tinubu’s choice of former Borno governor as North-East campaign coordinator, alleges political motive behind renewed attacks Michael Olugbode in Abuja The Grassroots Coalition for…
President Prabowo Subianto thanked on Thursday Nahdlatul Ulama (NU) for their support of his administration, saying the country’s largest Islamic organization played a significant role in maintaining…
Haze persists in Sarawak, Selangor, KL, Penang, Kedah, Perak and Negeri Sembilan, while air quality nears very unhealthy level in Sri Aman.
Landmines from wars can stay hidden and a threat for decades. Climate change is making the risk even greater.
They are among 57 Malaysians who have been uncontactable since flash floods hit Nepal's Rasuwa district.
Shamli: Haryanvi singer Ankit Baliyan, 32, was shot dead outside a gym in Uttar Pradesh's Shamli on Wednesday evening, in a murder bearing similarities to the killing of Punjabi singer Sidhu…
Nearly 1.4 million children and adolescents will head back to school at the start of September.
KUALA LUMPUR: Chants of “Hidup Datuk Seri” rang out at the court complex here today as former Human Resources Minister Datuk Seri M. Saravanan arrived to face corruption charges linked to the recruitment of foreign workers.
TANAH MERAH: Five of the 10 undocumented migrants who escaped from the Tanah Merah Immigration Detention Depot on Sunday have been recaptured, about 15km from the facility.
The footballer was removed from the Australian Football Hall of Fame and had his statue taken down from Perth Stadium after being found guilty.
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ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court ruled on Thursday that the government, under the doctrine of good governance, had an executive responsibility to adhere to rules and regulations as employees could not be made victims or scapegoats because of administrative delays.
Japan plans to provide defence equipment and other supplies to the armed forces of at least 12 like-minded countries under its Official Security Assistance programme this financial year, up from eight countries the previous year, people familiar with the matter said on Thursday.
A coroner recommends Tasmania Police look into formalising the use of private search groups in missing person investigations as she releases her findings into Celine Cremer's death.
MIRI (Aug 28): A civil servant here has lost RM155,000 of her life savings after falling victim to an impersonation scam. Miri police said in a statement that the victim was initially contacted by an individual claiming to be from the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC).
CHONBURI — 28 August 2026, A Russian tourist was found unconscious in a restroom on Pattaya’s Walking Street early Thursday morning, while his heavily intoxicated friends reportedly prevented rescuers…
The man accused of Muskan's murder was heavily dependent on drugs and removed from a gym. He was sent to a de-addiction center after Muskan's family complained of harassment.
Berjaya Sompo Insurance Bhd recovers payout made to fire-hit factory owner under the principle of subrogation.
After decades of being caught between Maoists and the police, the seven families still living in Telangana’s Karreguttalu Hills are discovering life beyond fear.
A tsunami-like wall of water and mud swept through villages and towns along Nepal's Bhote Koshi and Trishuli rivers on Wednesday, with hundreds of bodies recovered so far.
QUEBEC CITY (AP) — Quebec’s governing party launched its election campaign Thursday by naming an unusual adversary: U.S. President Donald Trump. “My opponent is named Donald…
SEOUL, Aug. 28 (Yonhap) -- President Lee Jae Myung's approval rating fell to the...
MIAMI: Social media influencers Andrew and Tristan Tate will remain in a Miami jail for now as they contest extradition to Britain, where they are wanted on rape charges.
Sinuiju, the North Pyongan province city that suffered catastrophic flood damage in the summer of 2024, is underwater again, this time because a short burst of intense rain overwhelmed the city’s weak…
SEOUL, Aug 28 (Reuters) - South Korea, Japan and the United States will conduct joint military drills from September 9 to 11 to test readiness against North Korea's missile and nuclear weapons…
ISLAMABAD: Secretary General of the Pakistan Peoples Party Parliamentarians (PPPP), Syed Nayyer Hussain Bukhari, while speaking to the media at PIMS, said that the Hospital is an extremely tragic and…
ISLAMABAD: Dr Uzma Khan, the sister of PTI founder Imran Khan, on Thursday submitted a second application to the Supreme Courtseeking the early hearing of a contempt petition against government…
ISLAMABAD: As the deadline for the heads of political parties to submit their annual wealth statements to the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) approaches tomorrow (Saturday), three political parties remain “headless” with relevant cases spending with the electoral body.
Prime Minister Han Seong-sook promised Friday to lift as many regulations as possible to create a level playing field for all. "Through the rationalization of regulations, we will try to make it possible for anyone to try new ideas and make investments so that the benefits will lead to growth for all," Han said in opening remarks at a…
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva said he will not protect his son from corruption allegations, insisting he’s innocent but pledging that he’ll have to face the consequences if any…
August 28, 2026 Political New Foreigners Deportation Law Goes into Effect Today The Thai government has introduced a new 2026 deportation regulation, effective August 28, aimed at removing foreign…
AUGUST 28 — Every Merdeka, we return to the story of 1957. We should. Political independence gave Malaysians somet...
SINGAPORE, Aug 28 — A public bus driver was assaulted while on duty earlier this month, marking the second such in...
The nearly NZ$18 million programme aims to put Pacific people at the centre of decisions about their futures as climate impacts continue to intensify.
The ruling Democratic Party of Korea (DPK) vowed Friday to work in tandem with the government and the presidential office to meet public expectations as it geared up for the regular parliamentary…
HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach Newswire - 28 August 2026 - For many aspiring business leaders in Southeast Asia, Hong Kong represents more than a study destination; it is a gateway to global markets.
ABBOTTABAD: A five-year-old nursery girl student was allegedly sexually assaulted at a private school in Namli Mira area here, the police said on Thursday.
LAKKI MARWAT: The alleged kidnapping of a police constable from Peshawar triggered street protests here on Thursday as the Police Aman Committee, a peace body of the serving police officials, and…
"I don't have time for silly name games," says Andrea Horwath of Hamilton, Ontario The post Canadian Mayor Jokes She’s Now ‘Head of America’ After Trump Renames Lake Ontario appeared first on TheWrap .
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 28 — Former human resources minister Datuk Seri M. Saravanan today claimed trial to three charge...
The Lagos State Residents Registration Agency has warned its registration agents against collecting money from residents for LASRRA registration, insisting that the exercise is completely free. The General Manager of LASRRA, Bilikis Adebiyi-Abiola, gave the warning on Thursday during a community sensitisation programme in Ajah, Lagos…
A recent spike in traffic on Russia's southern border comes amid increasingly aggressing recruitment measures and worries of another military call-up.
The France Unbowed leader's strong polling numbers are forcing the Greens to consider an alliance.
When Japan’s embassy in the Philippines extended applications for healthcare jobs on April 15, the pitch was straightforward: 50 positions for nurses and 300 for care workers in Japan, a three- to…
The South China Morning Post has launched a major data project diving into President Xi Jinping’s signature anti-graft campaign. In the fourth part of an accompanying series, Yuanyue Dang and William Zheng delve into the broader reach of the campaign.
