Nepal toll surges as rescuers struggle through ‘unimaginable’ disaster
The latest confirmed death toll surged above 900 as the number of missing people soared to nearly 5,000.
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Survivors of Cypriot ferry disaster describe terror and panic aboard sinking ship
- Ferry capsized off northern Cyprus, killing eight people
- Survivors describe terror, panic, and struggle to escape
- Investigation pledged, those responsible to face consequences
NDC executive passes on after short illness
The Western Regional branch of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) has announced the death of its Regional Elections Director, Comrade Papa Assan.
South Korea court gives Unification Church leader 2 years prison
SEOUL, Aug 31 — A South Korean court sentenced the leader of the secretive and powerful Unification Church to...
JAMB extends admission deadline for candidates offered admission since 2021
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, JAMB, has extended the deadline for candidates offered admission from 2021 to date to accept or reject their outstanding admission offers.
Algeria president seeks death penalty for arsonists after deadly forest fires
Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune has said he wants to reinstate the death penalty for arsonists, following a wave of forest fires that have killed at least 12 people.
Passengers stranded overnight by Kenya airport strike
NAIROBI, Aug 31 — Hundreds of passengers were stranded at Kenya’s main international airport overnight as th...
US military warns it will strike any threat to Hormuz shipping
US officials told the New York Times that American forces are closely monitoring the Strait of Hormuz and will act against any Iranian threat to navigation.
Trapped by money: The hidden abuse controlling women’s lives
Financial abuse can affect women across income levels, with control over money and access to financial resources often making it harder to leave abusive relationships.
Inside VIDEO Of Sleeper Bus Where 16-Yr-Old Schoolgirl Was Brutally Gangraped In Delhi’s Kashmere Gate
New Delhi : A 16-year-old Class 11 student was allegedly gang-raped inside a sleeper bus in Delhi’s Kashmere Gate area. Police later arrested the driver and conductor.
Mud, Rocks, Furious Water Flow: How A Six-Yard Saree Became A Lifeline For 21 Tamil Nadu Pilgrims During Nepal Flash Flood
Caught in a terrifying flash flood near the Nepal-Tibet border, a group of pilgrims found an unlikely lifeline in a saree as they scrambled up a slippery mountainside to escape the raging waters.
Planning a trip to Uzbekistan? Indians can now stay visa-free for 30 days
Uzbekistan has announced visa-free entry for Indian citizens for stays of up to 30 days. The move was announced by President Shavkat Mirziyoyev during his talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi in…
Early release scheme could see dangerous criminals released, Conservatives warn
Nick Timothy's comments follow an announcement from the prime minister that some prisoners serving indefinite sentences could be freed to increase prison capacity.
IHC chief justice seeks copy of inquiry report on fire at Pims, details of action taken
ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has sought the report submitted to Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on the fire at the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (Pims) and details of the action…
Investigators Drop Murder Charges Against St. Petersburg Businessman Ilya Traber
Traber was arrested in June and charged with ordering the murder of a local politician and business rival outside his home in the Leningrad region.
Egypt’s Electricity Ministry confirms replacement of faulty meters within 72 hours
The Ministry of Electricity and Renewable Energy confirmed on Sunday that direct instructions have been issued to replace faulty electricity meters for citizens within a maximum of 72 hours.
- Egypt's Ministry of Electricity to replace faulty meters within 72 hours.
- Minister Mahmoud Esmat held meeting with distribution company heads.
- Unified installment plan to ease financial burden on citizens.
Better supply management led to fuel quota restoration, says ministry
The finance ministry says stronger enforcement, a robust economy and the government’s financial capacity also contributed to the decision.
Saudi man arrested in Hail for trafficking hashish, controlled pills
Saudi authorities in Hail detained a citizen for distributing hashish and prescription-only pills, referring him to the Public Prosecution.
US Lifts Travel Warning to Israel for Some Americans
U.S. State Department issues new guidance in updated travel advisory.
- U.S. State Department lifts travel warning for some Americans in Israel.
- Family members of U.S. government employees can now visit Israel.
- Travel restricted for U.S. government personnel in certain Israeli regions.
'Come in first & we'll talk about it': North Bridge Road massage parlour suspected of soliciting men for business
They were seen in revealing clothes.
PM Wong replies to girl, 6, who wrote letter to him saying she doesn't want another sibling after NDR rally
"Please reassure her that she does not need my permission to remain the youngest in the family."
Bandra Accident Case: 8-Year-Old Ansh Gupta Was Killed Days Before His Birthday On Sept 2, Says Report
Mumbai: Eight-year-old Ansh Ravindra Gupta died after he was allegedly knocked down by an SUV in Mumbai’s Bandra West on Sunday, leaving his family devastated.
Budak cedera kaki digilis tayar kenderaan tunda
Kejadian berlaku pada acara perarakan Hari Kebangsaan 2026 di Kuala Terengganu.
Historic Delhi Government School Sealed In Karachi
Karachi’s well-known Delhi Government School has finally come under judicial custody, with the building in Federal B Area sealed on … Read More The post Historic Delhi Government School Sealed In…
Prosecutors seek 10-year sentence for Pakistani man in child rape case
Prosecutors have sought a heavy sentence for a Pakistani national indicted for sexually assaulting foreign children nearly two decades earlier at an Islamic mosque in Incheon, west of Seoul, judicial…
Anambra police confirm cult killings in Awka, insist only two persons died
Anambra State Police Command has reacted to the shooting in Awka, the state capital, on Sunday evening, insisting that only two persons fell to the bullets of suspected cultists.
What to expect as China's Xi Jinping attends SCO summit in Bishkek
As Washington’s strategic focus shifts and energy and grain supply disruptions continue to unsettle the Middle East, Beijing’s expanding presence across Central Asia is expected to be in focus as…
Germany news: Police operation in Cologne after shots fired
Police have cordoned off part of southern Cologne, reporting multiple shots fired at an apparently empty cafe early in the morning.
- Police cordoned off major roads in Cologne city center Monday morning.
- Shots fired outside cafe on Bonner Straße, no casualties reported.
- Investigation links suspect to organized crime.
Trump Posts AI Video of Kharg Island 'Blown to Smithereens' Amid Attacks
The U.S. and Iran traded the first known strikes since late July over the weekend.
- Trump posts AI video of Kharg Island explosions
- Iranian authorities deny Kharg Island as target
- U.S. strikes Iranian minelaying capabilities in Strait of Hormuz
Verfassungsschutz-Analyse: Radikalisierung: BfV sieht Blackbox-Algorithmen als Problem
Der Verfassungsschutz sieht in undurchsichtigen Algorithmen und sozialer Isolation Faktoren für die Radikalisierung Jugendlicher im Netz. Eine neue Publikation liefert auch Anhaltspunkte für Eltern.
Queen Elizabeth’s School in Dubai becomes first UK state school to open in UAE
In a milestone moment years in the making, a prestigious UK school has opened in Dubai by welcoming its first 350 pupils for the new academic year. Queen Elizabeth's School, Dubai Sports City is the first branch of a UK state school to open in the Emirates.
Six consecutive earthquakes hit Mang But Commune in Quang Ngai
Six consecutive earthquakes were recorded in Mang But Commune, Quang Ngai Province, on the morning of August 31, with a natural disaster risk level assessed at Level 0.
3 Famous Buildings in Islamabad Sealed
The Capital Development Authority (CDA) has intensified fire-safety inspections across Islamabad following the recent fire at the Pakistan Institute of … Read More The post 3 Famous Buildings in…
Weather tracker: Warm Yellow Sea strengthens storms in South Korea
More than 200mm of rain forecast in parts of South Korea, while parts of southern Europe to be 10C above average South Korea’s prime minister, Han Seong-sook, met officials to prepare for heavy rain…
Police, Vigilance Service dismantle bandit camps in Kaduna
The Kaduna State Police Command in its sustained efforts to deny bandits freedom of movement an ensure safety and security read more Police, Vigilance Service dismantle bandit camps in Kaduna
Ghana steps up campaign to retain UN Human Rights Council seat
Ghana has stepped up its diplomatic campaign to retain its seat on the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC), with its Ambassador to Brazil, Nii Amasah Namoale, seeking Chile’s support for the…
German police hunt for prisoner after daring rooftop escape
A 35-year-old prisoner staged a dramatic escape from a jail in western Germany early on Sunday, apparently scaling the outside of the building before fleeing across the roof.
New GNA board to strengthen GNA’s strategic direction
The newly constituted Governing Board of the Ghana News Agency (GNA) has been inaugurated with a mandate to provide strategic policy direction, promote public accountability and safeguard the agency’s…
RM1.5b school maintenance allocation vital investment - Former education DG
KUALA LUMPUR: Increasing the maintenance allocation for all types of schools from RM1 billion to RM1.5 billion in 2027 is an important investment in providing a safer, more conducive and…
Ibom Police arrest armed robber, recover stolen items in Akwa Ibom
The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has arrested a suspected member of a robbery syndicate and recovered items allegedly stolen read more Ibom Police arrest armed robber, recover stolen items in Akwa…
Denge Josef Onoh: The Courage of Conviction, The Voice of Principle
There are men whose lives are defined by the positions they occupy, and there are others whose influence transcends office, title and political affiliation. Denge Dr.
+++ Iran-Krieg +++: Bessent: Planen wöchentlich neue Sanktionen gegen den Iran
Trump: Irans Ölzentrum auf Insel Chark wird „in Stücke gerissen“ +++ Iran: Tanker in Straße von Hormus brennt +++ Fox News: Iran greift US-Truppen in Jordanien an +++ Der Newsblog.
Budanov's political honeymoon is over
President's Office Head Kyrylo Budanov had something rare in Ukrainian politics: a reputation largely untouched by scandals. A career military officer, he is best known for running Ukraine's military intelligence agency (HUR) and overseeing a number of formidable operations during Russia's full-scale war.
SC says probe agencies tend to go slow on the powerful, but quick to act with commoners
The observations were made while hearing a petition filed by Sumit Roy, the personal assistant to Trinamool Congress MP Abhishek Banerjee, in connection with the Salboni land-grabbing case
Island-Abstimmung: Wadephul: EU muss attraktiver werden
Der Außenminister betont nach dem isländischen Referendum: Die EU müsse darüber nachdenken, wie sie anziehender werden könne. Das Ziel der Norderweiterung sollte nicht aus dem Blick geraten.
Customs sniffer dogs Goku and Cafrey join military K9s marching at Putrajaya National Day
PUTRAJAYA, Aug 31 — While their daily routine involves tracking drugs at national entry points or performing milit...
US-Iran conflict: All UAE residents need to know today (Aug. 31, 2026)
The UAE said its air force responded to a drone approaching from Iran over the country’s territorial waters on Monday (Aug. 31), as fighting between the US and Iran flared again near the Strait of Hormuz. Authorities said air-defence systems remain on high alert, while residents were urged to follow official information and not circulate…
Merdeka and lessons from West Asia conflict
In today’s increasingly volatile world, political independence alone is no longer enough, with economic resilience also essential.
The Economist: Putin fears ending the war without victory. ‘They will hang me,’ he reportedly told his inner circle.
Russian President Vladimir Putin fears for his own safety if the war ends without Russia achieving even its minimum goal, capturing all of Donbas, The Economist writes.
Withdraw foreign aid bill immediately – SERAP, NGE tell Akpabio, others
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) and the Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE) have called on the National Assembly to immediately withdraw the Foreign Aids (Regulation…
Up to 83 ships redirected in maritime blockade of Iran: US Central Command
The US Central Command (CENTCOM) announced on Sunday that its forces redirected 83 commercial vessels, disabled three, and boarded two as of August 30 to ensure compliance with the maritime blockade…
Ong keluar parti kehilangan besar buat DAP, kata Ramasamy
Pengerusi Urimai berkata, tindakan Ahli Parlimen Bangi itu diambil ketika parti bergelut tentukan hala politik sendiri.
Repeat violent offender jailed for assaulting colleague in Coleman Street, causing brain injury
The assault victim has not regained his sense of smell, the court heard.
- Muhammad Adli Amran jailed for nine months, fined $1,200 for assault
- Fourth violent conviction involving traumatic brain injury victim
- Adli involved in work pass scheme for nine foreigners without employment
Man who produced child abuse material pleads guilty to 87 charges
A Eurobodalla man pleads guilty to 83 charges of recording an intimate image without consent and four counts of creating child abuse material.
CDA Restores NOCs For WASA Tube Wells
The dispute between the Water and Sanitation Agency and the Capital Development Authority over a project to install 15 tube … Read More The post CDA Restores NOCs For WASA Tube Wells appeared first on…
‘Hazardous’ levels of air quality in parts of Indonesia’s Borneo
Palangkaraya in Central Kalimantan was the most polluted city in the archipelago, with an air quality index (AQI) of 780 as of noon on Aug 31. Meanwhile, a Japan Self-Defense Force transport ship is enroute from Hiroshima to Indonesia to aid in firefighting operations.
Family hopes for answers in new inquest into schoolgirl's disappearance
Marilyn Wallman's family has been searching for answers for 54 years, since she disappeared on her way to school.