Cartoon of the day: 31 August 2026
Should supporters forgive and give the ANC another chance to govern?
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Iran-US trade fire again: Why Tehran’s hardliners think they can outlast Trump
New attacks: Iran hardliners bet they can outlast Trum
US to end work permit for spouses of H-1B visa holders? No need to panic yet — All about the buzz over H-4 EAD program
The Trump administration is considering ending employment authorisation for some spouses of H-1B visa holders. But there's no need to panic yet. Here's all you need to know what the buzz is about.
Filipina becomes UAE Lottery's first female millionaire with Dh5m win
A Filipina resident has won a Dh5 million ($1.3 million) prize in the UAE Lottery, becoming its first female millionaire.
China penalises 10 people for misinformation over deadly mudslide near Nepal border
Chinese authorities penalised 10 people accused of spreading misinformation online about a deadly mudslide along the Nepal border, police said Monday, as rescuers scour for hundreds missing at a…
'She Was Plotting To Kill Me...' Man Attacks Wife With Sickle, Murders Her & Then Attempts Suicide In Chhatarpur
Chhatarpur (Madhya Pradesh): A man allegedly killed his wife with a sickle in Chhatarpur before attempting to end his own life with the same weapon.
Re: Mahama backs crackdown on airport workers begging visitors for tips
I agree with you, Mr. President. Let us not allow the poor workers at the airport to embarrass the nation. But, how can we not be equally embarrassed when we so mess up and mismanage our economy that…
Malaysia perlu bina ‘kecergasan kognitif’ dari sekolah, kata perunding
Murad Zaidi berkata kemahiran mengawal perhatian, emosi dan pemikiran kritis perlu dibentuk sejak sekolah hingga ke tempat kerja.
Pakistan Army Announces New Jobs for Junior Commissioned Officers and Soldiers
The Pakistan Army has announced new jobs for Junior Commissioned Officer (Naib Khateeb), General Duty Soldier, Technical Soldier, Driver, Military … Read More The post Pakistan Army Announces New Jobs for Junior Commissioned Officers and Soldiers appeared first on ProPakistani .
NPP begins vetting of 47 national officer aspirants today
The vetting of 47 aspirants contesting the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) 2026 National Officers Elections begins today, Monday, August 31, following the closure of nominations on Saturday.
Another Country Inducts China’s J-10CE Fighter Jets
Uzbekistan has confirmed that it has become the second foreign country to operate China’s J-10CE fighter jets, marking another milestone … Read More The post Another Country Inducts China’s J-10CE…
NTSA arrests 24 for failing to use GM footbridge along Mombasa Road
The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) has arrested 24 pedestrians for allegedly failing to use the designated GM footbridge along Mombasa Road.
- NTSA arrests 24 pedestrians for not using GM footbridge.
- Enforcement targets pedestrians crossing Mombasa Road unsafely.
- Operation aims to improve pedestrian safety compliance.
Raja Charles ucap tahniah kepada Agong sempena Hari Kebangsaan
Raja Charles III zahir keyakinan bahawa Rangka Kerja Perkongsian Strategik UK-Malaysia akan sedia peluang berharga perdalam kerjasama kedua-dua negara.
Pune: Retired Army Man Allegedly Strangles Wife To Death, Tries To Kill 17-Year-Old Son
Pune: Anger over his wife’s refusal to speak to his sisters allegedly turned fatal when a retired Army personnel allegedly strangled her to death at their home in Khed taluka.
CDF Munir meets Turkish defence minister ahead of first Makkah defence pact meeting
Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) and Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Asim Munir on Monday met the Turkish National Defence Minister Yaşar Guler ahead of the first meeting under the Makkah Joint Defence Agreement in Istanbul.
World leaders need to see rising oceans in Pacific
Noting last week's deadly floods in Nepal, UN deputy secretary-general Amina Mohammed said rising seas in the Pacific were the 'other side of that story'.
Russia damages Nova Post terminal in Odesa Oblast
Russian forces struck a Nova Poshta terminal in Odesa Oblast on Aug. 31, regional governor Oleh Kiper said.
KCB executive Rosemary Koech’s husband will not seek exhumation of body
The husband of late KCB senior executive Rosemary Chemutai Koech told the court that he will not seek the exhumation of his wife’s body and has instead opted to withdraw his case against his in-laws.
- Rosemary Koech's husband will not seek exhumation of her body.
- Koech, former KCB executive, died by suicide at 40.
- Dispute between families resolved through reconciliation.
Matiang’i hosts Nubian community elders, calls for unity
Former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang’i has hosted a delegation of Nubian community elders at his office in Nairobi.
- Former Interior CS Fred Matiang'i hosted Nubian community elders at Nairobi office.
- Elders presented Matiang'i with wisdom and message from their community.
- Matiang'i emphasized unity among Kenyans ahead of 2027 General Election.
Nigeria: Foreign Aid Bill Endangers Civil Society
[HRW] Abuja -- National Assembly Should Reject Legislation
- Proposed bill could weaken Nigeria's civil society organizations
- Senate introduced Foreign Aid Bill in May 2026
- Vagueness may suppress freedom of expression and association
Beed Crime: Harassed Over Infertility & ₹10 Lakh Dowry For Scorpio, 22-Year-Old Woman Dies By Suicide; Husband Held
Beed: A 22-year-old woman died by suicide after allegedly facing severe physical and mental harassment from her husband and in-laws over her inability to conceive and failure to bring ₹10 lakh from…
Maraga Questions New Police Uniform Procurement, Alleges Graft
Maraga, who chaired the task force, said the change of police uniforms was among more than 200 recommendations contained in its report submitted to President William Ruto in November 2023.
UAE official says targeting Gulf states and Jordan has failed
Anwar Gargash says attempts to target Gulf states and Jordan have failed, urging practical and lasting political solutions to the ongoing crisis.
Big cities buckling under homelessness and drugs, says Halsema
Amsterdam mayor Femke Halsema has called on the government to take national action on rising homelessness, crack addiction and public...
Finnish appeal court reduces war criminal Voislav Torden's prison sentence
The former member of the far-right Rusich paramilitary group was handed a life sentence by the Helsinki district court last year.
- Finnish Court of Appeal cuts Voislav Torden's life sentence to 12.5 years.
- Torden accused of leading Rusich unit that killed 22 Ukrainian soldiers in 2014.
- Torden denies combat involvement, claims he made propaganda videos.
UN committee says countries must consider reparations for slave trade
Guidance published on Monday by the Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination stated that the obligations arise from a legally binding 1965 convention on racial discrimination.
- Approximately 12.5 million Africans forcibly removed and sold between 15th and 19th centuries.
- Measures include archives opening, public memorials revision, and independent truth commissions.
Plan to consolidate Japan’s centrist opposition parties collapses
Komeito's rejection of a unified parliamentary caucus and the collapse of a merger with the Constitutional Democratic Party leave the scope of any continuing alliance unclear.
Corruption whistleblowers in Iraq to be given financial reward
Iraqi Prime Minister Ali Al Zaidi has ordered the activation of a law that enables financial rewards to be given to whistleblowers who provide information about corruption .
Family allegedly abandons woman at St. Gregory Hospital while receiving treatment
A woman believed to be in her early 30s and living with a mental health condition has allegedly been abandoned by her family at St.
2 Thai university students killed after doctor allegedly ran red light, student's aunt seeking justice
A third student was seriously injured.
Three suspects in Aubrey Tsengwa murder to appear in Knysna court
The three will make their second appearance in the local magistrate's court.
Irungu Nyakera: JKIA mess too costly for Kenya
Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) Nairobi patron Irungu Nyakera has called for urgent intervention to resolve disruptions at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA), warning that the ongoing…
Großbritannien: Der „Burnham-Aufschwung“ steht vor der ersten Probe
Der britische Premierminister Andy Burnham ist bei seinen Landsleuten beliebt. Das könnte sich jetzt ändern: Auf ihn warten schwierige Entscheidungen in der Wirtschafts- und Finanzpolitik.
Akufo-Addo urges NPP factions to unite behind Bawumia ahead of 2028 election
Former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has called on the various factions within the New Patriotic Party (NPP) to put aside their differences and unite behind the party’s flagbearer, Dr Mahamudu…
Iran's Pezehskian: Tehran will 'not stand by'
Iran's Pezehskian: Tehran will 'not stand by' Iran's president Masoud Pezeshkian has vowed that Tehran "will not stand by" following US attacks on Larak Island.
- Tehran President Masoud Pezeshkian declares no standing by in US attacks
- Iran threatens decisive response to aggression, warns of regional instability
- US attack on Larak Island kills civilians, soldiers; Tehran retaliates against US targets
Man uses robot vacuum to covertly record his wife's affair, wins divorce settlement but gets sentenced to prison for making an illegal recording — Husband lands behind bars after counter-suit over privacy rights
A Taiwanese man sued his wife for having an affair using recordings from a robot vacuum to prove his case. He won, but got sued by the wife for infringing on her personal privacy and was fined the…
National Unity Ministry remains committed to strengthening national unity, social harmony
KUALA LUMPUR: The government, through the National Unity Ministry, remains committed to strengthening unity and social harmony in line with the National Unity Policy.
‘Mir Raza was murdered,’ probe team tells court it wasn’t suicide
The investigation team probing the death of young businessman Mir Raza Ali has concluded that he was murdered and not killed by suicide, the investigating officer told a Karachi court on Monday, Aaj…
2027 Polls: FixPolitics, Others Demand Collective Action, Accountability
Kuni Tyessi in Abuja Democracy stakeholders have warned that the credibility of Nigeria’s 2027 general election will not be guaranteed by laws alone, but by collective action and accountability across
Lindsay Clancy trial: When will verdict be reached? Latest on jury deliberations
A jury is deliberating in Lindsay Clancy’s trial as the Massachusetts mother faces three counts of murder in the killings of her three children.
Japan seeks record US$55.6b defence budget, with AI focus
TOKYO, Aug 31 — Japan’s defence ministry requested a record budget of ¥8.9 trillion (RM220 billion) toda...
Palm oil entrepreneur loses nearly RM250,000 to fake investment scheme
A 56-YEAR-OLD palm oil entrepreneur lost nearly RM250,000 after being duped by a syndicate behind a non-existent investment scheme promoted on social media.
- 56-year-old palm oil entrepreneur loses RM250,000 to fake investment scheme
- Victim joined Quantsea X scheme through TikTok advertisement
- Scam exposed when promised returns were not received
King Charles congratulates Malaysia on National Day, highlights partnership and Commonwealth values
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 31 — King Charles III and Queen Camilla have conveyed their congratulations to His Majesty Sulta...
Overnight 3‑alarm fire tears through Scarborough commercial building
A large commercial fire in Scarborough triggered a three‑alarm response early Monday, fire officials said. The blaze broke out around 1 a.m.
50 arrested in crackdown on bid-rigging
Fifty people have been arrested in a joint operation against a syndicate alleged to be engaged in bribery and bid-rigging for major building maintenance and renovation projects.
- Fifty individuals arrested in bid-rigging crackdown
- Joint operation by Competition Commission and ICAC
- Seized documents, records, and gambling venues
Why Dr. Bawumia’s latest church-building gesture has shamed the bigots who are building walls of division
In recent weeks, when some self-styled defenders of faith have been heard loudly proclaiming that a Muslim, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, should not be allowed to lead Ghana because Ghana is a "Christian…
3-year-old injured after leg run over by fire dept vehicle during Merdeka parade
A THREE-YEAR-OLD boy was injured after his left leg was run over by a vehicle towing a fireboat during the state-level National Day celebrations in front of Wisma Persekutuan here this morning.
- Three-year-old boy injured by fire department vehicle during Merdeka parade.
- Incident occurred at 9.45am in front of Wisma Persekutuan.
- Boy's leg trapped under vehicle's tyre, no serious injuries.
Court rejects appeal on Fanling Golf Course assessment
The Court of Appeal has dismissed the government’s appeal against a High Court ruling in 2024 that quashed the environmental approval for a public housing development on part of the Fanling Golf Course. Back in 2023, the government had taken back 32 hectares of the 172-hectare golf course upon expiry of a land lease.
- Court of Appeal rejects government's 2024 appeal.
- 2023 public housing development invalidated.
- EIA report criticized for inadequate consultation.
Sabah CM Hajiji announces RM3,000 aid for each household hit by Kota Kinabalu fire
KOTA KINABALU, Aug 31 — The Sabah government will channel RM3,000 in aid to each Malaysian head of household (KIR)...
Nigerian woman arrested in India with cocaine worth N41m
Indian police have arrested a Nigerian woman, identified as Imyunel Joy, after allegedly recovering 57.18 grammes of cocaine worth more than Rs29 lakh (about N40.99 million) from her possession in…
Cape Town desalination plans delayed while water demand soars
Latest Water Outlook reveals City’s plan for 300-million extra litres a day has slipped to 2036
Japan to Survey Its Emergency Shelters, Readying for Missile Strikes
The government will launch more substantial surveys and research next fiscal year to assess the emergency shelter situation in municipalities and other countries with the aim of speeding construction…
- Japan to survey emergency shelters for missile strike preparedness.
- Government to allocate ¥220 million for initiatives in fiscal 2027.
- Plans to use underground facilities as temporary shelters.
Man ordered to pay woman Dh50,000 after assault broke her nose
A man has been ordered to pay a woman Dh50,000 in compensation after an assault left her with a double fracture of the nasal bones, a nosebleed and psychological distress.
UAE condemns Iranian drone attack, says it reserves right to respond
Abu Dhabi: The UAE has strongly condemned what it described as an aggressive Iranian drone attack on the country, saying the aircraft was dealt with by air defence systems over UAE territorial waters…
- UAE condemns Iranian drone attack on its territory
- Iran's attack violates international law and UN Charter
- UAE reserves right to respond to protect sovereignty
Iran's Kharg and Larak islands: Why they matter
Attacks by the US on Iran's Larak Island and threats by President Donald Trump of blowing Kharg Island to “smithereens” have re-escalated the war. US forces said they hit Larak Island as Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps was preparing to launch rockets carrying sea mines to the Strait of Hormuz.
Airlink offers black-box data as the world reacts to ‘dangerous’ flypast
Airlink has offered the aviation regulator black-box data from the two aircraft involved in Saturday’s low flypast over DHL Stadium, after video of the incident made headlines all around the world.