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2027: Opposition summit sets agenda to unseat Tinubu
Nigerian opposition parties converge for a summit to strategize and form a common front to unseat President Tinubu in the 2027 election.
APM demands release of FBI records on Tinubu
The Allied People’s Movement has called on the United States authorities to release the findings of the Federal Bureau of Investigation report on alleged drug-trafficking links involving President…
FG demands AU action over S’Africa attacks
President Bola Tinubu on Sunday in Angola formally reported the recurring xenophobic and Afrophobic attacks against Africans and other nationals in South Africa to the African Union, declaring that…
Who is Sailor Hayes? Multi-agency search underway for missing nonverbal 5-year-old girl in Pawleys Island
Neighbors and authorities are searching for five-year-old Sailor Hayes, who was last seen near Old Waccamaw Drive in the Hagley Community.
Hawks Nab Tembisa Hospital fraud suspect in dramatic OR Tambo Airport arrest
The man had just returned from an overseas flight.
Grand Canyon Flash Flood Leaves at Least 15 Missing
At least 15 people may be missing or unaccounted for after a flash flood in the Grand Canyon, the National Park Service said in a statement on Sunday.
Kian Ming keluar DAP
Bekas Ahli Parlimen Serdang itu bersyukur diberikan peluang untuk menyumbang kepada parti dan negara melalui pelbagai cara sejak menyertai DAP pada 2012.
Ong resigns as DAP member
The former Bangi MP says he is not planning to join any other party for the time being, but will assist Khairy Jamaluddin if he stands for election.
Death toll from Tibet landslides rises to 804, nearly 3,300 missing
Partial or severed remains make victim identification difficult, while many lie buried under thick mud and water for days.
Body found in High Country river where kayaker went missing
Police believe human remains found in waters in Victoria's north-east belong to a 53-year-old kayaker who went missing in July.
MP’s Satna-Chitrakoot Floods: Over 1,000 Rescued, 50 Villages Hit; 48 Trains Affected
Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh): Around 1,000 people were rescued in flood-hit Satna-Chitrakoot on Sunday. Similarly, 50 villages were flood-hit in district. No casualty has been reported so far.
Lake Ontario is now 'Lake America' on Google Maps in US
Google said in a blog post Saturday that the decision was based on its practice of using names assigned by the US Geographic Names Information System.
First-ever elite training for 73 railways police ASIs
LAHORE: In order to enhance the professional capabilities of Railways Police officers, particularly in dealing with modern security challenges, responding to emergencies and ensuring the effective…
Asif inspects Lahore airport, directs steps for smooth passenger facilitation
LAHORE: Federal Minister for Defence Khawaja Muhammad Asif visited Allama Iqbal International Airport here on Sunday to review passenger facilitation arrangements and inspect ongoing infrastructure…
PM reaffirms commitment to deepening ties with Turkiye
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Sunday reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to deepen its strategic partnership with Turkiye, saying the two countries had strengthened their enduring…
Man wanted in unprovoked, suspected hate-motivated incident
Toronto police are searching for a suspect after a man was attacked along the Toronto waterfront in what they say was a hate-motivated assault.
As tensions rise in West Asia, the Mecca Accord becomes increasingly important — Phar Kim Beng
AUGUST 31 — The first meeting under the Mecca Accord between Turkey, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan should not be treat...
Lee's approval rating falls below 40% for 1st time: poll
President Lee Jae Myung's approval rating fell below the 40 percent mark for the first time since he took office in June last year, a survey showed Monday, amid public dissatisfaction over housing…
Court to rule on Unification Church leader's bribery case involving ex-first lady
A Seoul district court was set to rule Monday on Unification Church leader Han Hak-ja's bribery case that includes charges of giving luxury gifts to the wife of former President Yoon Suk Yeol. The Seoul Central District Court was scheduled to hand down its verdict at 2:10 p.m.
Patriotism starts with the choices we make
BEYOND flying the Jalur Gemilang and attending Merdeka parades, patriotism can also be expressed through everyday consumer choices.
Peace Accord: 870 killed in election violence in 11 years
Despite peace accords, 870 people have been killed in election violence in Nigeria over the past 11 years, raising concerns about the 2027 elections.
Ogun ex-convict stabs colleague to death, flees
An ex-convict has allegedly stabbed his colleague, known simply as Dada, to death following an argument in Akute, Ifo Local Government Area of Ogun State.
NDLEA intercepts ‘Jihadi drug’, N4.6bn opioids in Lagos
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency has intercepted consignments of captagon, popularly known as the “Jihadi drug,” and millions of opioid tablets worth over N6.2bn at the Murtala Muhammed…
+++ Iran War +++: Finance Minister: Planning new sanctions against Iran on a weekly basis
Fox News: Iran attacks US troops in Jordan +++ Extension of Iran mission unacceptable? Pentagon denies +++ US wants to sanction another bank due to Iran business +++ The news blog.
Malaysians unite in wave of patriotism as nation marks 69th National Day
A WAVE of patriotism swept across Malaysia as thousands of Malaysians gathered from the early hours of the morning to celebrate the country’s 69th National Day, turning streets, squares and stadiums…
- Malaysians display patriotism on 69th National Day
- 10,819 participants in 77 contingents for parade
- Electric vehicles symbolize Malaysia's sustainability
Nepali teacher saved hundreds of students from flood, minutes before it arrived
About 1,600 schoolchildren were saved by their teacher shortly before the school was inundated in last week's devastating floods.
Who was David Taylor? Federal wildlife officer dies while saving families from Railroad South Fire in Oklahoma
David Taylor, 38, died while going door to door with local emergency crews, helping save families from Railroad South Fire in Oklahoma.
‘Desil-desilan’: Indonesia’s welfare ranking needs more than a data refresh...
The deeper issue is that a probabilistic statistical estimate is being wielded as an indisputable administrative fact; one deemed sharp enough to decide who gets subsidized fuel and who walks away…
BASL takes exception to Justice Ganepola being denied a place in SC
… highlights injustice caused to Justice R. Gurusinghe The Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) has alleged that due to the failure on the part of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake to fill the…
Sajith challenges govt. to hold PC polls
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa on Saturday (29) challenged the government to hold the long-delayed Provincial Council elections, saying the polls would provide an opportunity to gauge the level of…
US strikes Iranian launchers on Larak Island in first known attack in weeks
US forces have struck two Iranian launchers on Iran’s Larak island, a US official said, marking the first known American strikes on Iran since late July.
- US airstrike on Iranian launchers on Larak Island
- IRGC preparing to launch rockets with sea mines
- Jordan intercepts eight missiles after attack
US strikes Iran’s Larak Island in first attack in weeks
The United States has struck Larak Island in southern Iran in the first attack against the country since late July, a US official has confirmed to Al Jazeera.
Crowds gather for 69th National Day celebrations in Putrajaya
PUTRAJAYA: Families arrived at Dataran Putrajaya before dawn, staking out spots along the parade route hours before the 69th National Day celebration began.
Singapore to auction off seized luxury goods and properties from S$3B money laundering case
The sales will unfold in stages through mid-2027, giving approved buyers a chance to bid on assets linked to Singapore’s biggest money laundering case This article ( Singapore to auction off seized…
At least 15 people may be missing after flash flood in Arizona’s Grand Canyon
Dozens evacuated after flash-flood event near Bright Angel Canyon and Phantom Ranch, officials say At least 15 people may be missing or unaccounted for after a major flash flood swept through the…
Nepal Steps Up Rescue Efforts as Hundreds Remain Trapped After Deadly Floods
Nepal intensifies rescue efforts for hundreds trapped in hydropower tunnels as fresh flood warnings are issued after deadly floods killed nearly 800.
- Nepal intensifies rescue operations in hydropower tunnels after floods.
- Over 2,500 missing, 800 dead, thousands unaccounted for in Nepal.
- Glacial collapse in Himalayas triggered catastrophic flash floods.
WhatsApp chat used to launder cash for crime and extremism
A WhatsApp group chat was used to launder hundreds of millions of euros in cash around the world, funding organised crime and extremism with no paper trail, an investigation by European broadcasters…
‘Zero sense’ to view Hong Kong, Singapore as enemies in changing world: envoy
Singapore and Hong Kong do not view each other as enemies, but rather admire one another’s accomplishments, the country’s top envoy to the city has said, calling for greater cooperation between the…
Small state, big agenda: Singapore prepares to steer Asean through crisis
Every bloc needs a chair capable of getting things done – and Southeast Asia watchers say that description fits no country better than Singapore.
Analysis: Pay it back, walk free Prabowo's corruption dilemma
Imagine a corrupt official who has stolen billions of rupiah from state coffers. Under a proposal floated by President Prabowo Subianto, that official could walk free, no conviction, no prison, simply…
Maduro releases his first images from the Brooklyn jail, taken two months ago
Former Venezuelan president Nicolás Maduro released on Sunday, through his X account, the first known photographs since he entered the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn, New York, where he has…
Tai Po fire: To sell or not to sell? As gov’t deadline looms, some owners still hope their homes can rise from the ashes
Betty Ho is adamant that she will not sell her flat in Wang Fuk Court under a government buyout scheme that is due to expire on Monday afternoon.
Patel to be replaced by Tugendhat as shadow foreign secretary
Kemi Badenoch is expected to carry out a wider reshuffle of her front bench team following high-profile departures.
NIA May Take Over MP ATS ‘Lone-Wolf Attack’ Case With Alleged Pakistan Links; Probe Papers Sought
Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh): The National Investigation Agency (NIA) may soon take over the Madhya Pradesh Anti-Terror Squad (ATS) probe into a 'lone wolf attack' module busted in June, officials said.
From Complainant To Accused: Indore Hotel Employee Jailed Over Fabricated Robbery Story
Indore (Madhya Pradesh): A hotel employee's attempt to lodge a fake robbery complaint following a minor road dispute backfired after the police uncovered the truth and sent him to jail.
NU hands clerics greater power in historic change to leadership election
Nahdlatul Ulama (NU) has decided to elect its next chairman indirectly through a council of senior clerics, abandoning the one-member-one-vote system as disagreements persisted ahead of the planned…
Total support for right-wing parties rises in Newspoll before Secret Harbour byelection
The gain means Labor’s two-party vote against One Nation would likely drop.
Al Jouf University launches new initiatives for incoming students
Al Jouf University has unveiled several initiatives and programs for new students at a welcoming ceremony for the 1448 academic year.
Iran’s president admits ‘we have many problems’ and missiles ‘are of no use’ as the U.S. chokes its economy while weakening Tehran’s grip on Hormuz
"People are on the edge now; if I put more pressure on them, they might fall off the edge. We have to be careful that no one falls off."
Fugitive wanted over thousands of euros in stolen alcohol caught in Alicante
Alicante residents may have been living alongside an international fugitive for months without even knowing it. A 26-year-old man was […]
Winnipeg man on pilgrimage missing in deadly Nepal-China floods
A 49-year-old Winnipeg man is one of 31 Canadians confirmed missing after a destructive flash flood hit the Nepal and China region Wednesday.
Calls for 'full cost review' into Govt carbon tax plans
The Fuels for Ireland campaign group has urged the Government not to "weaken" long-stated carbon tax plans without "a full cost review" of the potential measure.
Trump’s Iran War Sets Test for Xi and Putin’s Security Club
President Donald Trump’s intensifying economic campaign against Iran is testing the limits of the security grouping Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin have spent years expanding as a counterweight to US power.
Educators keep 9/11 memory alive for next generation, 25 years on
NEW YORK, Aug 31 — When 17-year-old student Max Avena visited the site of New York’s fallen Twin Tower...