Singapore to sell luxury homes seized in record laundering case
Consulting firm Deloitte has reportedly approached multiple property brokers about plans to sell more than 200 seized properties.
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Nepal-Tibet flood LIVE: Missing toll surges to 2,478 as rescue race continues
Nepal-Tibet flood LIVE: Nepal Prime Minister Balen Shah said more than 15,000 personnel had been mobilised for rescue operations. The floods have also left 320 Indians uncontactable in Nepal, while around 400 Indians stranded in Tibet have been traced and are safe, the MEA said.
Kwara Reunites 146 Woro Kidnap Victims With Families, Gives Cash Support
.Troops neutralise 2 terrorists, recover weapons, motorcycles in Sokoto .Police rescue kidnapped NYSC members in Kogi Hammed Shittu in Ilorin, Onuminya Innocent in Sokoto and Ibrahim Oyewale in Lokoja…
- Kwara government reunites 146 kidnapped Woro victims with families.
- Victims receive N1 million for adults, N500,000 for youths, N200,000 for children.
- Community leaders urge residents to support victims and strengthen security.
Governor Mifflin school shooting fears: What happened at football game? Official update sparks outrage; ‘shame on you’
There were fears of a shooting during a football game in the Governor Mifflin School District in Shillington, Pennsylvania but it turned out to be false.
Entitled travellers and bad influencers test outback hospitality
Small gripes and big demands by travellers in remote areas are taking the shine off bush hospitality in Western Australia, with overblown social media travel posts blamed for inflating or misdirecting…
FG Deploys NASENI’S NSEP to Boost Livelihoods, Productivity Across Nigeria
Boniface Okoro in Umuahia The federal government has said that the essence of the Sustainable Empowerment Programme being executed through the National Agency for Science and Engineering…
2027: Two Kwara Assembly Lawmakers Resign from APC, Pick PDP Tickets
Hammed Shittu in Ilorin Ahead of the 2027 general elections, two serving lawmakers in the Kwara State House of Assembly have resigned their membership of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC)
- Two Kwara APC lawmakers resign to join PDP for 2027 elections
- Hon Saba Gideon and Hon Olushola Odetundun switch parties
- Decision driven by need for internal democracy and fairness
Judiciary vital in upholding justice and people’s well‑being, says Tengku Maimun
BANGI, Aug 29 — The Judiciary is a vital institution and a key pillar in upholding justice, safeguarding the well-...
Nine years in remand, murder trial still at prosecution stage: Orang Asli man finally released
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 29 — An Orang Asli man has been freed after spending nine years in remand while his murder trial...
Woman prepared her brother's meals every day, until fire claimed him
KUALA NERUS: For more than a year, 62-year-old Azizah Mohd had prepared and delivered food to her younger brother every day.
CDF reaffirms Pakistan’s commitment to boosting strategic partnership with KSA
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Saudi Arabia have agreed to further broaden their strategic partnership, with Riyadh showing interest in enhanced cooperation in agriculture and environmental sustainability.
Prime Minister’s National Day 2026 address set for 2pm at PICC
PUTRAJAYA, Aug 29 — The 2026 National Day Prime Minister’s Address Ceremony at the Putrajaya International C...
Trump says US is taking partial control of Venezuela's oil reserves
The United States has struck a deal with Venezuela to secure "majority US control" of more than 65 billion barrels of Venezuelan oil, according to Donald Trump.
Taipei’s debt hardball carries a clear warning for its remaining allies
In contemporary discourse, the bogeyman of “debt traps” is almost exclusively tied to Beijing. Western media, think tanks, NGOs and policymakers from Washington to Brussels frequently warn developing nations of the perils of bilateral loans from China.
Bhopal Master Plan Back On Track After Years Of Delays, Draft Release Chances Brighten
Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh): The government has again started preparing for the release of the Bhopal master plan. Chief Minister Mohan Yadav has spoken about its release according to the metropolitan city. Now, the chances of releasing the master plan look bright.
Threads Of Love, Faith & Togetherness Paint Indore In Raksha Bandhan Colours
Indore (Madhya Pradesh): The city celebrates Raksha Bandhan on Friday with a blend of religious devotion, family bonding and special civic initiatives, with temples, the Central Jail and public transport becoming part of the festival.
Ex-auditor-general’s defence of Tabung Haji audit questioned
Senior accountant Khalid Ahmad says the inquiry had already reviewed the national audit department’s report before rejecting its clean opinion.
Fact Check: Were Bulldozers Deployed to Counter Jakarta Protesters?
A viral video falsely claims four bulldozers were deployed to the DPR building during a protest over Indonesia's Asset Forfeiture Bill.
- Video claims bulldozers deployed in Jakarta, but inaccurate
- Footage filmed in Jambi in 2025, not Jakarta
- Vehicles in video are trucks, not bulldozers
Agriculture, food security, water management: Pakistan, KSA agree to expand cooperation
ISLAMABAD: In a bid to turn their longstanding ties into stronger economic and investment links, Pakistan and Saudi Arabia on Friday agreed to expand cooperation in agriculture, water management and…
Infosys Public Services CEO Lax Gopisetty ‘unreachable’ after deadly Nepal floods
Lax Gopisetty was visiting the region in a personal capacity, Bengaluru-headquartered IT company Infosys said in a statement.
Kestabilan Malaysia perlu cermin semangat perkongsian, kata Salleh
Bendahari Umno Sabah berkata kestabilan politik di peringkat nasional juga perlu iktiraf sejarah, komposisi masyarakat serta realiti politik di Sabah dan Sarawak.
Iran condemns new US sanctions as ‘state terrorism’ as Hormuz standoff deepens
IRAN has condemned a new wave of US economic sanctions as “state terrorism”, while Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei called on officials to protect social cohesion as mounting economic pressure raises fears of renewed unrest. The latest measu...
- Iran calls US sanctions 'state terrorism'
- Inflation surges to 66% in July
- Strait of Hormuz remains closed to non-Iranian ships
Satellite Titan SES, Pop Star Shakira Race To Aid Quake-Hit Colombians
When seismic waves from the Colombian earthquake started shaking his home, a local director for the satellite titan SES rapidly began crafting a rescue and recovery plan.
‘An Excellent Idea’: CIA Chief’s Kyiv Briefings Around Secret Moscow Talks Hailed
Former US Ambassador Daniel Fried called reported briefings to Kyiv before and after CIA Director John Ratcliffe’s secret Moscow talks an “excellent idea.”
Rescuers retrieve flood survivors caked in mud as death toll in Nepal-China border disaster climbs
KATHMANDU, Nepal (AP) -- Rescuers pulled out survivors caked in dark brown mud and helicopters lifted stranded people to safety, as Nepal and China ra
- Nearly 600 people died in Nepal-China border floods.
- 350 rescued from tunnel, but thick mud hindered rescue.
- 3,700 rescued in Nepal, 554 missing on Chinese side.
Somali piracy surges as the impact of the US-Iran war ripples outwards
Two ships were seized within four days last week raising to at least 13 the number attacked since January.
Tasmania's premier and deputy potentially at odds over conversion ban
Tasmania's Deputy Premier Guy Barnett has written to an anti-trans feminist group labelling the Greens' bill to ban conversion practices as "fundamentally flawed".
Haze: Sri Aman air quality worsens as API reading hits 222 this morning
KUALA LUMPUR: Air quality in Sri Aman, Sarawak, continued to deteriorate after the area recorded an unhealthy Air Pollutant Index (API) reading of 222 as of 8am today.
7 Indigenous Guarani killed after loose grain trailer hits car in central Brazil
Seven Indigenous Guarani, including two children and a prominent community leader, were killed Aug. 14 in a crash with a grain cargo trailer that reportedly broke loose from the truck pulling it in…
Barrister Gilani elected 17th AJK PM
MIRPUR: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) nominee Barrister Iftikhar Hussain Gilani was elected Prime Minister of Azad Government of the State of Jammu and Kashmir on Friday, defeating his lone…
Centcom says US forces redirect 82 vessels to enforce naval blockade
Centcom says US forces redirect 82 vessels to enforce naval blockade US military redirected has 82 commercial vessels, disabled three and boarded two others to "ensure compliance" with its naval…
Gambia anti-drug agency nabs Nigerian with 90,020 ecstasy pills
A 53-year-old Nigerian, Celestine Godwin, has been arrested by the Drug Law Enforcement Agency in the Gambia, with 9,020 ecstasy tablets and suspected equipment for manufacturing illicit drugs…
Gregor Robertson challenged on the Broadway Construction project
Fable Diner and SportChek are just two of the most recent businesses to shutter along Broadway near Main Street as construction continues.
Iran has rejected US claims that it had opened the Strait of Hormuz to shipping.
Iranian President calls for negotiations with the US +++ Iranian Foreign Minister: Diplomacy could get back on track +++ Civilians killed in drone attacks in Sudan +++ The news blog.
Seven Yemenis arrested over dangerous stunt on KL road
SEVEN Yemeni nationals have been arrested after allegedly performing dangerous stunts from two moving vehicles along Jalan Sungai Besi in Kuala Lumpur yesterday.
- Three Yemenis arrested for dangerous stunt on KL road
- Incident caught on camera, viral on social media
- Charges include negligent endangerment, up to three months jail
Close race as Iceland votes on whether to restart talks on joining EU
Turbulent international affairs have brought the vote forward, but the campaign has focused more on Iceland's vital fishing industry.
Trump administration faces backlash over Yosemite park giveaway
US President Donald Trump’s administration is considering giving away a section of the renowned Yosemite National Park to a private developer.
Finnish court to hear Simon Ekpa’s appeal in three weeks
Simon Ekpa, the self-acclaimed disciple of the Indigenous People of Biafra leader, Nnamdi Kanu, has appealed his six-year jail term for terrorism offences in Finland, according to a BBC Pidgin report. The report said the Finnish Court of Appeal is expected to hear Ekpa’s appeal within the next three weeks.
Strong winds and thunderstorms kick off the bank holiday weekend
Cooler and showery conditions will continue across the weekend and into Monday, bringing a record-breaking summer to a rather damp close as Matt Taylor explains.
Mountain of broken fridges growing across England and Wales
This year's multiple heat waves have increased the numbers of fridges and freezers breaking down.
Trump says US clinches ‘biggest oil deal in world history’ with Venezuela worth nearly US$100b
WASHINGTON, Aug 29 — President Donald Trump said Friday his administration has reached a huge oil deal with Venezu...
Israeli settler attacks continue: Father, son injured in Bethlehem
Israeli settler attacks continue: Father, son injured in Bethlehem Settler violence continues in the occupied West Bank, according to Palestinian media and activists.
- Israeli settler attacks continue in West Bank.
- Raed Khalil, 45, and son Mahmoud, 24, injured.
- Over 900 fires started in West Bank since 2023.
UMNO gives state leaders mandate to negotiate electoral pacts
UMNO has given its state-level leadership a mandate to hold discussions and negotiations with political parties willing to cooperate with the party in the next election, signalling a more open…
- UMNO leaders authorized to negotiate electoral pacts with cooperative parties
- UMNO Supreme Council meeting held on Friday night
- PAS invited to 2026 UMNO General Assembly
IGP promotes police officer for saving lives in Aboso fire
The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Mr Christian Tetteh Yohuno, has promoted Inspector Hance Atubra of the Tarkwa Divisional Police Headquarters to the rank of Chief Inspector in recognition of his…
Fedorov en route to Washington
Former Ukrainian defense minister Mykhailo Fedorov was on his way to Washington D.C. as of 10.00 p.m. Kyiv time on Aug. 28, RFE/RL correspondent Alex Raufoglu reported.
Colombia captures a suspected Tren de Aragua gang leader as US security ties deepen
- Colombian authorities arrest Luis Saúl Pérez Nieto, Tren de Aragua gang leader.
- Arrest highlights deepening security ties between Colombia and the United States.
- U.S. designates Tren de Aragua as foreign terrorist organization in 2023.
Digital Arrest Victim Cannot Escape Loan Repayment, Madhya Pradesh High Court Rules
Indore (Madhya Pradesh): Being duped in a “digital arrest” scam does not, by itself, wipe out a borrower’s liability to repay a bank loan, Indore bench of Madhya Pradesh High Court has ruled while…
Illegal logging persists in Riau as wildfires sweep province
The Riau Forest Rescue Network (Jikalahari) said its records showed that 66 percent of Riau’s natural forest had disappeared over the past 25 years, falling from 3.91 million hectares in 2000 to 1.31 million ha in 2025.
Seven Yemeni men investigated over dangerous stunts while celebrating friend's wedding
KUALA LUMPUR: Seven Yemeni men, including five public university students, are being investigated after they were seen performing dangerous acts by leaning out of and sitting on the windows of two moving vehicles along Jalan Sungai Besi here.
Nepal declines foreign rescue help; Korea says it is negotiating
KATHMANDU — Nepal does not need foreign assistance for search-and-rescue operations following the devastating flash flood that swept through several towns on Wednesday, its foreign ministry said…
Trump could discuss 'tacit' NK nuke acceptance with Kim in possible summit: ex-official
WASHINGTON — U.S. President Donald Trump could put on the table the "tacit" acceptance of North Korea's nuclear program, a peace treaty and an end to South Korea-U.S.
Japan to convert car park near Tokyo Station into missile shelter
The Tokyo metropolitan government has unveiled a plan to use an underground facility near Tokyo Station as a shelter for residents and tourists in the event of a ballistic missile attack.
Calgary police arson unit investigating suspicious fire after vehicles found in flames
Police say they responded to the 0-100 block of Cityline Common Northeast around 2 a.m. after getting calls that multiple vehicles were on fire.