‘Flight from Ahmedabad took less time...’: Viral video roasts Bengaluru airport to city commute
The man roasted Bengaluru's notorious gridlock after his road commute from the airport into the city took longer than his entire flight from Ahmedabad.
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Thirteen, including minors, held over violent clash in Air Itam
GEORGE TOWN: Police have detained 13 men, including three minors, over a violent clash involving weapons in Air Itam early yesterday.
Renee was at Gyirong Port minutes before flood struck, now her family want to travel from Australia to help search
Missing woman’s partner and daughters fundraise to join search in one of the hardest-hit areas of Nepal Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or…
Abducted corps member: Kidnappers demand N20m ransom
Gunmen who abducted members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) three days ago have demanded N20 million ransom each.
- Three NYSC members abducted on Aloma-Egane Expressway
- Kidnappers demand N20 million ransom per victim
- 11 individuals rescued in joint police operation
From driver to battlefront: Kenyan narrates how he was trapped in Russia-Ukraine war
Kenyan families are renewing calls for urgent government intervention to rescue and account for relatives trapped in Russia’s war against Ukraine, as fresh reports indicate that the number of citizens…
- Kenyan families plead for government action to locate missing relatives in Russia-Ukraine war.
- Dancan Chege, survivor, deceived into Russian military, now on front lines.
- Over 1,000 Kenyans possibly recruited, true scale of crisis remains unknown.
Drivers turn cars into mobile studios as livestreaming behind the wheel raises safety concerns
A growing number of drivers are livestreaming on social media while driving, raising concerns over distracted driving and road safety risks.
'Arms Like This': PM Modi Corrects Yoga Participants' Postures During Session In Tashkent, Guides Practitioners | VIDEO
Tashkent: Prime Minister Narendra Modi was seen personally guiding yoga practitioners and correcting their postures during a yoga session in Uzbekistan’s capital Tashkent on Sunday, August 30.
2027: Ex-Kwara SDP gov candidate backs AbdulRazaq
Former Kwara SDP governorship candidate, Hakeem Lawal, declares support for Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq and APC ahead of the 2027 election.
NDC should remove content creators posing as activists — Spokesperson
NDC spokesperson Theo Agada urges party leadership to remove “opportunistic content creators masquerading as activists” ahead of the 2027 elections.
NAFDAC seals Lagos Trade Fair shops over unregistered cosmetics
NAFDAC has sealed several shops at Lagos Trade Fair Complex for dealing in unregistered cosmetic products. Learn more about the enforcement action.
Chief of Staff calls for strong government-church partnership to tackle national challenges
The Chief of Staff at the Office of the President, Dr Julius Debrah, has called for a strong partnership between the government and the church to address national challenges for the benefit of all…
Rs. 10 Million and Civil Award Announced for Nurse Who Saved a Baby in PIMS Fire
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has approved a Rs. 10 million cash reward and the Sitara-i-Khidmat for nurse Razia Noreen, who … Read More The post Rs.
1,211 titik panas di selatan Asean, asap rentas sempadan masuk Sarawak, kata JAS
Sebanyak 1,180 titik panas dikesan di Kalimantan, 18 di Sumatera dan 13 di Malaysia, dengan masing-masing dua di Perak dan Sabah serta sembilan di Sarawak.
Abolish ‘Colonial-era’ Sedition Act - Ramkarpal
THE government has been urged to abolish the Sedition Act 1948, which Bukit Gelugor MP Ramkarpal Singh described as an outdated colonial-era law that no longer has a place in Malaysia.
- Ramkarpal Singh calls for complete abolition of Sedition Act 1948.
- Act criticized for hindering freedom of speech and misuse in politically motivated cases.
- MP proposes review of other colonial-era and pre-independence laws.
Death toll rises to 734, over 3,000 missing in Nepal, Tibet as authorities warn of fresh flooding | Top Updates
Catastrophic floods along the Nepal-China border have killed at least 734 people and left more than 3,000 missing. Rescue teams are searching for survivors, while Nepal has sought international…
The hollow honours of a nation: When names mean less than action
This reflective piece challenges South Africans to reevaluate what it means to honour their liberation heroes. With the disgraceful decay of facilities named after giants like Charlotte Maxeke, it offers a stark reminder that true recognition lies beyond mere words, inviting readers to contemplate the meaning of legacy in a nation still…
Aman Centre organises activities for children ahead of new academic year
<p>Doha, Qatar: The Protection and Social Rehabilitation Centre (Aman), one of the centres affiliated with the Qatar Foundation for Social Work, has participated in awareness and recreational activities for children as part of Qatar’s National Back-to-School Campaign and the “Connect with Your Children” campaign.</p> <p>The activities…
Malaysian community takes part in walkathon
<p>Doha, Qatar: The Malaysian community in Qatar participated in the weekly walkathon orgnasied on Friday at Doha Festival City as one of activities to celebrate and promote Malaysia’s 69th National…
Zahid: Cloud seeding targets areas with API readings above 150
SERDANG: Cloud seeding operations will be conducted in areas where the Air Pollutant Index (API) has exceeded 150, particularly those recording readings of 200 and above.
Land is finite, but science and innovation can multiply its value
At the National Land Commission Research Conference, I delivered a simple message: Kenya’s land is finite, but our capacity to understand it, innovate around it and use it more productively is not.
NINLAN is working hard to ensure that no Nigerian language goes into extinction – Onuoha
Ogbonna Onuoha, a professor, is the executive director, National Institute for Nigerian Languages (NINLAN), a federal government institution, based read more NINLAN is working hard to ensure that no…
Bihar Congress leaders plan Delhi protest on Sept. 8 seeking removal of in-charge, State chief
In a letter dated August 15, the workers alleged “disorder” in the Bihar Pradesh Congress Committee (BPCC) during the Assembly election and accused the party’s in-charge of acting arbitrarily in the…
From scholarship to No. 1: How Oyin Jolayemi Foundation helped shape Law Graduate’s future
For Adeniyi Israel Adekunle, becoming the overall best graduating student of the Nigerian Law School in the 2026 read more From scholarship to No.
Masked Thief Targets 2 ATMs, Flees After Hearing Police Siren In MP's Gwalior | VIDEO
Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh): A masked man tried to break into two ATMs in Anand Nagar under the Bahodapur police station area late on Friday night.
Ready to receive 9,400 students in new academic year: PUE President
<p>Doha, Qatar: President of Pre-University Education (PUE) at Qatar Foundation (QF), Abeer Al Khalifa affirmed that PUE schools and education centers are fully ready for the 2026-2027 academic…
DOE: Close schools, kindergartens if API tops 200
SCHOOLS, kindergartens and childcare centres should be closed immediately when the Air Pollutant Index (API) exceeds 200, the Department of Environment (DOE) said today.
- Schools, kindergartens advised to close when API exceeds 200
- Outdoor activities suspended at API level of 100
- Disaster Management Committee activated if API >150 for 24+ hours
Preparing for El Nino: Lessons from 1997 Must Drive Action Today
Scientists and the Kenya Meteorological Department have issued an urgent forecast that the El Nino phenomenon is set to return between September, 2026 and January, 2027.
CIA Chief Proposed Trump-Putin-Zelensky Summit
CIA Director John Ratcliffe proposed a trilateral meeting between US President Donald Trump, President Volodymyr Zelensky, and Russian President Vladimir Putin during his unannounced visit to Moscow.
Ravi Kishan’s Fiery 'Gorakhpur Feels Like Spain' Remark Makes CM Yogi Adityanath Burst Into Laughter; Watch Video
Gorakhpur: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath could not hold back his laughter as BJP MP and actor Ravi Kishan made an animated comparison between Gorakhpur and Spain during a development…
Next-Generation Fighter Jet: Accelerate Development by Expanding Participating Nations
The move to include another like-minded nation in the joint development program for a fighter jet should help accelerate the plane’s development and boost exports.
- Japan, UK, and Italy to expand fighter jet program with Canada as observer.
- New international organization formed in 2024 for joint development.
- Canada may eventually purchase aircraft, boosting exports and capabilities.
Could joint oil and gas projects help ease Beijing and Manila’s South China Sea tensions?
China and the Philippines have been urged to resume joint South China Sea energy exploration as a way of easing tensions in the disputed waters.
Why this small party is barred from Russia's election
Why did Russian authorities tolerate Yabloko for so long and why did they move now to silence the party at the polls?
(profile) Prosecutorial reform advocate tapped as new justice minister
SEOUL, Aug. 30 (Yonhap) -- Rep. Kim Seung-won of the ruling Democratic Party (DP...
Two held for assaulting boy in KP's Mansehra
MANSEHRA: Police on Sunday arrested two men for allegedly assaulting a minor boy in the Baffa area of the district. “We have arrested two accused after the medical examination confirmed assault on a…
Volunteers rescue climber stranded on small ledge in California’s Sierra Nevada
MAMMOTH LAKES, Calif. (AP) — Volunteers carried out a more than 15-hour operation to rescue a man who got off route in the…
- 15-hour rescue operation on August 22, 2026, in Mammoth Lakes, California
- Mono County Sheriff Search and Rescue team of four individuals dispatched
- Rob Martin stranded on 6-inch ledge, fatigued, and at high risk of fatal fall
PM: Malaysia sends SMART team to locate missing citizens in Nepal, commits US$1m aid
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 30 — The Madani Government has decided to deploy the Special Malaysian Disaster Assistance and R...
Pacific leaders to meet in Palau amid China, Taiwan tension
KOROR: Pacific island leaders will tackle transnational drug crime as they meet in Palau from Monday for a summit where tensions between Taiwan and China risk overshadowing regional priorities such as climate change.
Venezuela says oil deal with US could put US$19 per barrel into state coffers
MEXICO CITY, Aug 30 — Venezuelan state revenues under the oil development agreement with the United States could r...
Sindh to ask Centre to complete wheat import process before Dec 15
KARACHI: A sub-committee of the Sindh cabinet on Food has conducted a detailed review of the proposed tripartite agreement for the import of wheat and decided to request the federal government to ensure that the wheat import process is completed before December 15.
Township economy takes centre stage in Ramaphosa’s growth push
He says that townships must transition from being what he terms residential "dormitory" settlements
UP's Chitrakoot on high alert as Mandakini River overflows; drones deployed
According to the Chitrakoot Police, drone cameras are being utilised to monitor the flood-affected areas and assess the situation on the ground.
93 schools housed in dangerous buildings in Larkana to be relocated
LARKANA: The district education officer-primary (DEO-Primary) has accorded permission to immediately relocate the 93 crumbling school buildings declared ‘dangerous’ to safe places within their…
Many Foreigners Caught Up in Nepal-China Border Disaster
KATHMANDU / SEOUL - Many foreigners were affected by a massive mudslide that struck near the Nepal-China border, with thousands of people missing.
- Many foreigners, including 98 from India, affected by mudslide near Nepal-China border
- Disaster impacts Indian pilgrims using primary route to Tibet
- South Korean employees evacuated; nine missing in hydroelectric power plant construction
Bersatu still legally in PN despite PAS split, says Takiyuddin
BERSATU remains a legally recognised component of Perikatan Nasional (PN), despite PAS ending its political ties with the party, PN secretary-general Datuk Seri Takiyuddin Hassan said.
- Bersatu remains legally part of Perikatan Nasional despite PAS split.
- PAS and Bersatu have distinct political relationships.
- Bersatu's use of logo and candidates shows political separation from PN.
After Trump announces ‘biggest oil deal’, Venezuela says it helps retain 'sovereignty’
Addressing the nation in a television address, Delcy Rodriguez hailed the accord as a “historic” deal that would help revive the economy.
English Newsletter Aug 31
English Newsletter Aug 31 Al Majalla ’s cover story last week focused on the run-up to Israel’s October legislative elections.
- Al Majalla's English newsletter published on August 31, 2026
- Focus on Israel's legislative elections and Gulf states' shift in security roles
- US bond crisis highlights deeper fiscal instability
Congregation-facing Mass resumes at St. Mary’s Cathedral Basilica in Kochi
A sizeable share of priests and laity members of the Ernakulam-Angamaly Archdiocese had been demanding this mode of Mass, while opposing the Unified Mass that the Synod of the Syro-Malabar Church had…
H-1B dependent spouses may lose US work permits; how Trump’s latest move could affect family incomes
The Trump administration's new plan could strip employment rights from H-4 spouses of H-1B workers, threatening household incomes.
LETTERS: Ramaphosa's empty promises: the questionable significance of 10 000
As President Ramaphosa continues to wield the number 10 000 as a distraction from real issues, the people of South Africa seek honesty and integrity in leadership amidst a barrage of unfulfilled…
One Nation’s Secret Harbour byelection win shows Labor is at a loss when it comes to calming angry voters | Analysis
Even after a week in which Pauline Hanson and One Nation candidates tripped over themselves trying to explain key policies, voters still backed the party The One Nation hype machine went into overdrive after Saturday’s Secret Harbour byelection but one thing is clear from the thumping victory.
2027: ‘Very fruitful’ – Seriake Dickson meets NDC candidates, stakeholders in Imo
The national leader of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, Seriake Dickson on Saturday met with the party’s candidates and stakeholders in Imo State.
Russian Drone Strikes on Kyiv Spark Fires, Injure 3
Russian forces launched another massive drone attack on Kyiv on the evening of Aug. 29, injuring at least three people and sparking fires across four districts, according to the State Emergency…
Nine cops punished for send-off to suspended SHO
SAHIWAL: District Police Officer (DPO) Usman Tipu suspended nine policemen of the Harappa Police Station after they gave Station House Officer (SHO) Majid Ashfaq a warm sendoff and showered him with…
Two suspects held in Uganda, third arrested in Nairobi over Dr Mutiso murder
The DCI said the two suspects had allegedly crossed into Uganda after the murder and were being held at Jinja Road Police Station pending their escorted return to Kenya.
- Two suspects arrested in Uganda and one in Nairobi for Dr Mutiso's murder.
- Police Constable Bett Kiplangat Collins and Pius Muiru Mbugua held in Nakawa, Kampala.
- Lawyer Samuel Karanja Gathoni detained in Nairobi's Langata Multi-Media area.
Traffic on expressways surges nearly 60 percent during National Day holiday
Traffic volumes on 15 expressways rose by nearly 60 percent at the beginning of the National Day holiday, with more than 320,000 vehicle trips recorded on August 29, according to the Vietnam Road Administration. Metro Line 1 to offer free rides on National Day Ho Chi Minh City adds 761 bus trips for National Day holiday