Trump’s Greenland fixation puts security at the heart of Iceland’s knife-edge EU vote
Trump’s push to acquire Greenland and growing uncertainty over U.S. security commitments have added a geopolitical dimension to Iceland’s EU debate.
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Japan’s Foreign Ministry Plans to Open 4 New Diplomatic Missions
The Foreign Ministry plans to open new diplomatic missions in Dallas, Nigeria, Malaysia and Guyana.
- Japan plans to open 4 new diplomatic missions in Dallas, Nigeria, Malaysia, and Guyana.
- Missions aim to support Japanese businesses and citizens in these regions.
- Dallas will have 19th Japanese diplomatic post in the US.
CM Afridi launches work on underpass in Peshawar
PESHAWAR: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi on Thursday performed groundbreaking for the Jameel Chowk Underpass here under the Peshawar Revitalisation Plan.
Cuba says schools to reopen next week, despite energy crisis
Students would be allowed to arrive late or without uniforms as power cuts last up to 30 hours in Havana and days in rural areas.
US-Iran conflict: What UAE residents need to know today (Aug. 28, 2026)
The US-Iran conflict is entering a particularly delicate phase: Washington says it is not negotiating with Tehran, Iran is demanding conditions for reopening the Strait of Hormuz, and Qatar is making a fresh diplomatic push in Tehran.
Two people booked for posting obscene deepfake videos targeting Gandhi family
Police complaint stated that the X posts contain vulgar deepfake videos targeting Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi.
Man arrested after HK$36m of cocaine seized
Customs said on Friday a 49 year-old man has been arrested following the seizure of about 53.9 kilogrammes of suspected cocaine. The drug haul had an estimated market value of about HK$36.2 million.
- 49-year-old man arrested in Hong Kong
- Police seize 53.9kg of suspected cocaine
- Charges of trafficking in dangerous drug
Blinkit Delivery Boy Shot Dead After Dispute At Momos Stall In Gwalior
Gwalior (Madhya Pradesh): A 28-year-old delivery boy was shot dead following a minor dispute at a momos stall in Madhya Pradesh’s Gwalior on Thursday night. The incident took place in Anand Nagar under the Bahodapur police station area. The deceased was identified as Vivek Meena, a resident of Nayi Sadak Bawan Payega.
Delhi couple held over Pakistan espionage links, were in touch with operatives since 2024, sent SIM cards via Dubai
The couple were allegedly in contact with Pakistani intelligence operatives through social media since 2024, police said.
China halts Tibet rescue operation over renewed flood risk
China pauses Tibet flood rescue operations due to renewed flood risk, leaving hundreds missing after a deadly mudslide. Read More…
How Slipi Looks After the Aug 27 DPR Demonstration
Military personnel secure the Slipi flyover on August 28, as Central Jakarta officials mediate with remaining protesters following the DPR rally.
- Indonesian military maintains high alert at Slipi flyover on Aug 28.
- Mayor Arifin mediates with remaining demonstrators at Slipi.
- Area cleared of protesters by reporting time on Aug 28.
In Nigeria’s troubled north, a bustling nightlife lives with a morality police and insecurity
- Nightlife thrives in Sokoto, Nigeria's northern region
- Hisbah enforces Shariah and local laws, despite nightclub activity
- Security and economic hardship challenge nightlife scene
35 years of the Weimar Triangle: France, Germany and Poland shaping Europe’s fut...
The Weimar Triangle was founded on a conviction that remains as relevant today as it was 35 years ago — together, we are stronger.
Dear culture-war motorists, look to the future. We'll all be driving at 20mph soon | Christian Wolmar
There are howls of protest from the right about plans for Birmingham to be a 20mph city. But it will be a good thing, and others will follow If it can happen in Birmingham, it can happen anywhere. Moves by Birmingham city council to impose a 20mph speed limit on all roads , apart from a few major thoroughfares, marks a turning point in…
Indonesian crew member helps keep crab fishing industry afloat in Japan's Fukui Pref.
ECHIZEN, Fukui -- A 19-year-old Indonesian man is proving himself aboard a crab fishing vessel in this central Japan city, helping sustain a fishing i
‘Your absence can never be filled’: Supriya Sule remembers Ajit Pawar on Rakhi
On the occasion of Raksha Bandhan, Supriya Sule fondly honored her cousin Ajit Pawar, who tragically passed away seven months ago in a plane crash near Baramati.
Dáil to defer planned increases in motor fuel excise
The Dáil will meet today to defer the planned increases in motor fuel excise planned for September and October.
Back to School: Share your photos with Gulf News
The new school year is here, bringing a fresh start, new experiences and exciting moments for students. Through our new Back to School campaign, Gulf News is inviting readers from across the UAE to…
Prasa held liable for disability after woman dragged from moving train during robbery
The Western Cape High Court has found Prasa fully liable for woman’s injuries after she was dragged from a moving train during a robbery in 2011.
Motorists urged to give way to bullion vehicles
Christian Tetteh Yohuno, Inspector-General of Police (IGP), has entreated motorists to give way to armoured bullion vehicles (ABVs) and exercise patience when they encounter them.
Natalie Harp slammed over Donald Trump-Dolly Parton Truth Social post as new photos of aide with POTUS emerge; 'Creepy'
White House aide Natalie Harp was criticized online after a Donald Trump Truth Social post about Dolly Parton.
Chhattisgarh CM Vishnu Deo Sai Launches 'Antariksh Sangwari' To Inspire Jashpur Students In Space Science | Video
Raipur: Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai on Thursday launched an initiative in his home district Jashpur, supported by astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla, to connect school students with space science education and foster scientific temperament.
“I enjoy your friendship despite our differences,” Ayariga tells Afenyo-Markin
Mahama Ayariga, the Minister-designate for Local Government, Chieftaincy, and Religious Affairs, on Thursday expressed appreciation for his working relationship with Mr Alexander Kwamena Afenyo-Markin, the Minority Leader, despite their opposing political roles in Parliament.
UN Committee concerned over anti-migrant sentiment in SA
The Elimination of Racial Discrimination Committee called for proportionate law-enforcement action
Nepal army trying to save 100 people trapped in tunnel at hydropower project
KATHMANDU: Nepali army helicopter rescue teams are working to rescue around 100 people trapped inside a tunnel at a hydropower project swamped by a devastating flood two days earlier.
Puad gesa Umno hapus budaya ‘ganjaran politik’
Bekas ahli MKT Umno berkata budaya itu merosakkan imej parti.
Mudslide Disaster in Nepal; 5 Japanese Nationals Unaccounted For, Says Japan Foreign Ministry
The town of Bidur, Nepal, is seen covered with mud and debris Friday after a massive mudslide that struck the area of the country’s border with China on Wednesday.
'Motherly Hand Extended': Mumbai Mayor Ritu Tawde Helps Newborn Reach Home In Kurla, Offers Own Vehicle After Family Fails To Find Rickshaw
Mumbai: A newborn girl's first journey home turned into a memorable moment after Mumbai Mayor Ritu Tawde offered her official vehicle to a mother who was stranded outside Sant Muktabai Hospital in…
Police hunt rider after 72-year-old woman killed in hit-and-run
BANGKOK — 28 August 2026, Police are searching for a motorcyclist who allegedly struck and killed a 72-year-old woman at a pedestrian crossing in Bangkok’s Suksawat area before fleeing the scene with…
How Indonesia's Role Changed in South Korea KF-21 Jet Project
Indonesia and South Korea continue discussions on future cooperation regarding the KF-21 Boramae fighter jet project.
CIA Director gives Kremlin intelligence on Russian losses that Putin not being told — NYT
During his visit to Moscow, CIA Director John Ratcliffe reportedly passed the head of the FSB unfavorable intelligence about Russia’s real situation in the war against Ukraine and urged him to agree…
Ex-CJ defends striking down Kelantan shariah enactment provisions
Tengku Maimun Tuan Mat says the 2024 apex court's decision was not to weaken the shariah courts' position but to correct the Kelantan assembly overstepping its bounds.
US needs more mature approach to allies
The Pew Research Center poll released earlier this week has sent a warning signal to Washington: South Koreans’ trust in the United States under the Donald Trump administration is eroding.
(LEAD) N. Korea completes new railway station at Wonsan-Kalma resort
SEOUL, Aug. 28 (Yonhap) -- North Korea has finished building a railway station a...
A missing flush: Yamuna fails to hit warning level this monsoon
Currently at 202.52 meters, the river's flow affects groundwater and aquatic life.
Federal Court rejects Sabar bid to intervene in Sarawak petroleum rights case
PUTRAJAYA: The Federal Court today dismissed a Sabah-based non-governmental organisation’s bid to intervene in the Sarawak government’s constitutional challenge over its petroleum rights.
Joburg mayor Dada Morero apologises after telling Tshepisong resident not to ‘talk sh**t’
Johannesburg Mayor Dada Morero has apologised for losing his temper and telling a Tshepisong resident he was “talking sh**t” during a heated community meeting over electricity challenges.
Billionare and Philantropist Chaudhary on the Scale of Nepal's Flood Disaster
Nepalese industrialist Binod Chaudhary speaks with Bloomberg's Haslinda Amin about the scale of the humanitarian disaster facing his country, and how his conglomerate is working with the government to…
Vice President calls for diversified funding for universities
Vice President Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang has called for diversified and sustainable funding for Ghana’s universities as public financing struggles to meet rising demands.
Nepal flash floods death toll climbs to 472, more than 1,000 missing
ISTANBUL (Aug 28): The death toll from devastating floods in Nepal has risen to 469, according to figures Friday, Anadolu Ajansi reported, citing from The Kathmandu Post. China confirmed three deaths in the southwestern Xizang Autonomous Region, also known as Tibet, bringing the death toll to 472.
DCP power balance: Is John Methu’s rising visibility overshadowing Cleophas Malala?
The departure of Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) leader Rigathi Gachagua for an extended 50-day tour of the United States has provided an early test of the party’s leadership structure, and…
Bilahari Kausikan says Singapore needs new approach to integrating immigrants in age of technology
The former diplomat says immigration has changed fundamentally because people can remain connected to their home countries through technology.
What to know about Mount Kailash, a sacred site for pilgrims missing after floods in Nepal and Tibet
BEIJING (AP) -- Devotees on a pilgrimage to Mount Kailash -- a sacred site in the Himalayas -- were among the many people missing after the massive fl
Nigeria: Over 7,000 People Kidnapped Across Nigeria, Boko Haram Got 90% of Ransom - Report
[Premium Times] SBM Intelligence, a research think tank, said about 7,825 people were kidnapped in one year, with at least N7.78 billion paid in ransom, while Boko Haram pocketed over 90 per cent of…
Police scale back aerial search as plane crash debris found on sea floor
Aerial searches for missing pilot Bob Bramley in the remote Northern Territory are scaled back as police refocus their efforts on targeted dives near the crash site off Groote Eylandt.
Keputusan kes Nik Elin bukan lemahkan Mahkamah Syariah, kata Tengku Maimun
Bekas ketua hakim negara berkata keputusan dibuat sebaliknya bersandarkan prinsip cabaran ketidaklayakan.
Two rival student groups clash on Bangkok skywalk, leaving four injured
BANGKOK — 28 August 2026, Police detained eight students after rival groups from two well-known educational institutions got into a violent brawl on a skywalk in Bangkok’s Pathum Wan district, leaving…
‘Playing with Fire’: Moscow Lashes Out at UK Over Burnham’s Missile Support for Ukraine
Moscow threatened British military targets after Prime Minister Andy Burnham approved deeper missile cooperation with Ukraine, as Russia’s repeated warnings again failed to shift UK policy.
Children on Nursery Waiting Lists in Japan Up for 1st Time in 9 Yrs
Tokyo, Aug. 28 (Jiji Press)--The number of children on nursery waiting lists in Japan as of April 1 rose by 181 from a year earlier to 2,435, up for the first time in nine years due largely to a sharp…
- Number of children on nursery waiting lists in Japan increased by 181 in April 2025.
- Tokyo experienced a significant rise of 1,113 children on waiting lists.
Man who was teacher aide charged over sexual offences committed against pupil in school
The man, who cannot be named due to a gag order, is accused of committing the offences in March 2025 and February 2026.
- 25-year-old former teacher aide charged with sexual offenses
- Allegations involve incidents between 2025 and 2026
- Charges include procuring obscene act and molestation
Phuket villa booking scam arrest after Russian tourists lose millions
Police say a woman posing as a luxury villa agent took more than 5 million baht from tourists in Thalang district The story Phuket villa booking scam arrest after Russian tourists lose millions as…
Live: Man arrested over Sydney kebab shop gangland shooting
Police have arrested a 31-year-old man in relation to an attempt to kill a Sydney underworld figure last year.
Julius Mkhwanazi in court over blue lights case
Mkhwanazi was arrested in connection with the blue lights fitted on 'Cat' Matlala's vehicles
- Julius Mkhwanazi to appear in Germiston Magistrates’ Court on Friday
- Charges include fraud and corruption allegations related to blue lights
- Mkhwanazi's legal counsel anticipates other suspects' appearances
Door to Pas-Bersatu reconciliation closed, says Hadi
MARANG: The rift between Pas and Bersatu has widened further after Pas declared that the door to reconciliation between the two parties is now closed.