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Gulf expats hunker down between bouts of war

SIX months into the Middle East war, the army of foreign workers and expatriates in the Gulf has largely stayed put — hoping to ride out the uncertainty caused by conflict rather than return to dim prospects back home.

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Nepal floods: Briefing for families of missing Malaysians to be held tomorrow, says Foreign Minister

SEREMBAN (Aug 29): A briefing will be held tomorrow with the families of Malaysians still unaccounted for following severe flash floods and landslides in Nepal’s Rasuwa district. Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan said the briefing will involve Wisma Putra, the National Security Council and relevant agencies to provide an update on…

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Fire guts TV repair shop in Keralam’s Perumbavoor

Fire at TV repair shop marks third such incident in Ernakulam’s suburbs in a week

  • Television repair shop in Chelakkulam destroyed by fire on August 29, 2026.
  • Fire began in solar battery, spread to polystyrene sheets, causing dense smoke.
  • Fire and Rescue Services extinguished blaze after two-hour operation, saving lives.

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Methu to lead DCP meet the people tour in Laikipia

Nyandarua Senator John Methu is set to lead a series of political engagements in Laikipia County on Sunday, August 30, 2026, as the Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) steps up grassroots…

  • John Methu leads DCP's Meet the People Tour in Laikipia on August 30, 2026.
  • Tour includes church service, rally, and town meeting in Laikipia.
  • Methu's role strengthened by Secretary-General designate position.

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When Netanyahu leaves, Israeli politics will have to stand for something - opinion

After years in which Netanyahu has been the question, it is time for Israeli politics to begin preparing for the day when it will finally have to provide the answers.

  • Netanyahu's era in Israeli politics will end, requiring new political platforms.
  • Opposition groups must articulate their own positions on security, economy, foreign relations, etc.
  • Likud party will evolve with a new leader, potentially forming coalition governments.

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PSC proposes new career progression pathways for civil servants

The Public Service Commission (PSC) is developing a new Career Management Policy that could change how civil servants progress in their careers, with the proposed framework introducing more flexible…

  • PSC drafts new Career Management Policy for civil servants.
  • Framework allows vertical, horizontal, and diagonal career progression.
  • Policy aims to align career management with human resource practices.

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Video shows Philly officer leaving person in street before deadly hit-and-run

Philadelphia police are investigating an officer who failed to help a person in the street who was killed in a hit-and-run in Olney.

  • Philadelphia police investigating officer for failing to assist victim
  • Surveillance video shows officer driving away while victim remains on road
  • Driver of fatal car flees scene, police searching for both driver and vehicle
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