Korean defense big 4 make global Top 100, led by Hanwha at No. 16
Four major defense companies have secured spots among the world’s top 100 defense companies, with Hanwha climbing six spots to No. 16 on sharply higher defense revenue.
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Thai woman left bleeding after doctor leaves gauze inside her
Suranaree University of Technology Hospital says a second gauze piece stayed inside a woman for six days after a cervical biopsy, amid conflicting accounts of the delay.
Colin Kaepernick knelt 10 years ago. America responded with a clear warning to Black people | Howard Bryant
A decade after Kaepernick’s quiet protest shook the NFL, his exile looks less like an aberration than a blueprint for the culture war that followed America likes nice round numbers, perfect for…
Eruption of Sinabung volcano on Indonesia's Sumatra island prompts higher alert
JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) -- Mount Sinabung on Indonesia erupted Monday, spewing a column of black ash and smoke 3,500 meters (11,482 feet) from the top
- Sinabung volcano erupts, sending ash 3,500 meters high.
- Authorities advise residents to avoid 6 km radius around summit.
- Alert level raised to "watch", expanding safe zone.
Global Partners Ltd announces two branded residential projects in collaboration with Marriott International at Dubai Creek
Global Partners, as part of their second flagship real estate fund, has entered into agreement with the renowned Marriott International to develop two residential projects in Dubai Creek – an…
Why China-Egypt cooperation has nothing to do with great-power rivalry
Why China-Egypt cooperation has nothing to do with great-power rivalry Submitted by Nelson Wong on Mon, 08/31/2026 - 16:06 The zero-sum geopolitical reading, framing Xi's visit as a calculated bid to…
Trabzonspor fans lash out at team’s coach over Salah
Trabzonspor fans launched a scathing attack on manager Fatih Taki over his decision to utilize Mohamed Salah on the pitch, particularly during the league match against Amed SK on Monday.
Andhra Pradesh police open fire, arrest man who allegedly knifed constable in Krishna district
The accused attacked police twice in East Godavari and Krishna districts in the last 24 hours and tried to escape, the police said
Times Square Stabbing in NYC Leaves 1 Dead, Assailant Killed
A woman with two kitchen knives killed one and wounded another in Times Square before police fatally shot her.
- One person dead, another fatally wounded in Times Square stabbing
- Suspect, 49-year-old woman from Queens, killed by police
- Attack with two kitchen knives, random and unprovoked
PPMI and Alipay+ Expand QR Ph for Cross-Border Commerce, Connecting Filipino Businesses with Global Consumers
Partnership significantly expands cross-border connectivity, supporting Philippines’ digitalisation ambitions and opening new opportunities for 2.5M local merchants and SMEs Alipay+ connects with 10+…
PM Shehbaz addresses SCO summit in Bishkek
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is currently addressing the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Council of Heads of State meeting in the Kyrgyz capital Bishkek.
Hearts of Oak to play opening home matches at University of Ghana Stadium
Hearts of Oak will play their opening home matches of the 2026/27 Ghana Premier League season at the University of Ghana Stadium due to the unavailability of the Accra Sports Stadium.
Tanjung Bungah dog attack: MBPP cancels licence, issues RM250 compound
GEORGE TOWN: The Penang Island City Council (MBPP) has cancelled a dog licence and issued its owner a RM250 compound following an attack on a stray dog in Tanjung Bungah.
Ang Thong teacher accused of hitting, squeezing student’s genitals
The father of a student in Ang Thong filed a police complaint yesterday, August 31, after his son accused a female teacher of repeatedly hitting him and squeezing his genitals, leaving him in pain and…
Editorial: Japan's disaster responses can no longer be left to municipalities alone
Disasters that claim many lives are occurring one after another across Japan, and threats such as a megaquake are also drawing closer. At the same tim
Pei Tty: Pearly-Thinaah were not created in a day
KUALA LUMPUR: Newly appointed national women’s doubles coach Wong Pei Tty said that Malaysia’s world class pairing of Pearly Tan-M. Thinaah were not created in a day.
Guiding Light: Understanding Tapatrayam And The Three Fires Of Suffering
Trayam means three and “tapa” is the Agni/fire/suffering that consumes. Thus, tapatrayam means three types of suffering that consume people. The three aspects of suffering for humans can arise from self, external, and beyond control, of divine/nature levels. When it is self-generated, it is called “adhyatmika”.
Swalih Valanchery: Kerala YouTuber who turned life’s challenges into hope, dies at 37
Popular Malayalam YouTuber and content creator Swalih Valanchery, who won the hearts of thousands with his courage and determination in the face of severe physical challenges, has died at the age of 37. His death was reported on social media by Indian Union Muslim League leader Sayyid Munavvar Ali Shihab Thangal.
Thai resort readies for US carrier’s 5,000 sailors
The resort city of Pattaya has stepped up security as it prepares to welcome the sailors and Marines from the USS Abraham Lincoln.
MT PN akan mesyuarat bincang isu Bersatu
Setiausaha Agung PN Takiyuddin Hassan berkata mesyuarat itu akan diadakan selepas muktamar PAS, yang berlangsung esok hingga 5 Sept ini.
Census 2027 | Journey of India’s 1.5 billion headcount
From 1951 to 2026, India’s Census has evolved from a simple headcount into a comprehensive data reservoir covering citizens’ living conditions, health and education
Nat'l Assembly kicks off regular session amid partisan tensions
SEOUL, Sept. 1 (Yonhap) -- The National Assembly convened a regular session Tues...
Man dies a month after being hit by own car during alleged theft
A man who was run over while allegedly trying to stop his car from being stolen in Melbourne's north-east last month has died in hospital.
Chinese rescue work in Tibet flood disaster zone still trudging along days later
Reopening the China-Nepal border crossing has been a battle against the elements, with rescuers working in a narrow gorge between crumbling cliffs and a raging river.
WATCH: Pune-Based Influencer Asks Gopichand Padalkar About HSRP Number Plate; BJP MLA Replies, ‘Where Is Your Helmet?’
Pune: A viral video has raised questions over the number plate of a vehicle used by BJP MLA Gopichand Padalkar. Pune-based social media influencer Santosh Pandit is seen confronting Padalkar over an…
Sikh man stabbed, injured in suspected hate crime in Canada
Toronto police are investigating a suspected hate-motivated stabbing of a Sikh man by an unidentified assailant who made racial slurs during the attack.
Shin Min-a's reported 3.7 billion won in donations spotlights extensive history of charitable giving
Actor Shin Min-a’s longstanding charitable work has returned to the spotlight following a viral online post. A post titled “The 3.7 billion won ($2.7 million) quietly withdrawn from Shin Min-a’s bank…
Gov't eases property tax reform amid public backlash
The government scrapped a plan to lower the basic deduction under the comprehensive real estate tax to 900 million won ($657,000) for nonresident single-home owners, deciding to retain it at the…
N. Korea downgrades diplomatic mission to London in protest of British sanctions over children's camp
North Korea has downgraded its diplomatic mission in London in protest against Britain's decision to sanction a North Korean camp over its suspected involvement in the forced deportation of Ukrainian…
Dh39 Emirati breakfast, Dh50 water park, free cinema: 7 things to do mid-week in Dubai
Dubai: The weekend gets all the attention, but the stretch between Monday and Thursday is the better time to do most things in this city.
Akufo-Addo mourns late Ya-Na at Gbewaa Palace
Former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo on Saturday joined the chiefs and people of Dagbon at the Gbewaa Palace in Yendi to mourn the late Overlord of Dagbon, Ndan Ya-Na Abukari Mahama II.
Mumbai: Municipal Garbage Truck Gets Stuck In Drain Cover In Nalasopara, Raising Concerns Over Unsafe City Roads
Nalasopara: A municipal garbage collection truck got stuck in a drain cover on the main road in Achole, Nalasopara, on Tuesday morning. The incident took place at around 9 a.m.
KG Mobility's August sales fall 23 pct on weaker demand
SEOUL, Sept. 1 (Yonhap) -- KG Mobility Corp. said Tuesday its sales fell 23 perc...
Temperatures continue to drop in Egypt, moderate weather expected
The Egyptian Meteorological Authority (EMA) forecasts a continued slight decrease in temperatures across most of the country, with moderate to slightly hot weather prevailing during the daytime…
- Egypt's Meteorological Authority predicts gradual cooling of temperatures nationwide.
- Daytime moderate to warm weather expected, with highs up to 40°C in southern Upper Egypt.
- Nighttime temperatures remain warm and humid across most of Egypt.
S. Korea, U.S. coordinating FM Cho's U.S. visit for talks with Rubio: officials
SEOUL, Sept. 1 (Yonhap) -- South Korea and the United States are coordinating a ...
UNHCR warns Myanmar remains unsafe for refugees to return
KUALA LUMPUR: The United Nations refugee agency said on Tuesday it was not involved in Malaysia’s planned repatriation of Myanmar refugees, and warned that it remains unsafe for them to return to the…
‘Aloof’ but engaged: what India’s SCO comeback reveals
Two years ago, Narendra Modi skipped the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation’s (SCO) summit in Astana entirely, sending his foreign minister instead.
RTI Commission begins 2026 information month
The Right to Information (RTI) Commission will today, September 1, begin its 2026 RTI Month celebration with a series of activities in Accra, Kumasi, Sunyani and Bolgatanga.
Trade Minister inspects site for garment factory in Cape Coast
The government’s efforts to expand Ghana’s garment and textile manufacturing sector have received a boost following an inspection of a proposed site for a new garment factory in Cape Coast in the…
Quality education: The foundation of sustainable national development
Education has always been recognised as the most powerful tool for transforming individuals, communities, and nations. It is the bridge between poverty and prosperity, ignorance and enlightenment…
GAF announces 2026/2027 enlistment for degree holders
The Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) has opened applications for its 2026/2027 recruitment exercise, with the sale of application forms set to begin on Thursday, September 3, 2026.
KQ expects normal flights Wednesday after ATC strike call-off
Normal operations are scheduled to resume on Wednesday following the call-off of Air Traffic Control (ATC) workers’ strike Tuesday morning, Kenya Airways (KQ) has announced.
‘It’s ridiculous’ – Dino Melaye slams increased Presidential jets
A chieftain of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, Dino Melaye, has blasted the increased number of aircraft in the presidential air fleet under the Bola Tinubu administration.
FMM urges fast-track access as government expands SME micro-financing to RM6b
SMALLER manufacturers and businesses are set to receive greater financial and administrative relief after the Government expanded its micro-financing pool by RM1 billion and raised the e-Invoicing…
- Malaysian government expands micro-financing pool to RM6 billion for SMEs in 2026.
- E-Invoicing threshold lowered from RM1 million to RM3 million to reduce compliance burden.
- FMM president Jacob Lee calls for fast-track access and simplified application procedures.
Economic Freedom Fighters walk against gangsterism in Salt River
The Economic Freedom Fighters marched through Salt River, igniting hope and commitment against gangsterism and drugs while prioritising community safety in the face of systemic failures.
Taxi boss Joe “Ferrari” Sibanyoni and co-accused back in court
Joe Sibanyoni and three others are expected to appear in the Delmas Magistrate's Court in Mpumalanga
- Taxi boss Joe "Ferrari" Sibanyoni and three co-accused to reappear in court
- Charged with extortion and money laundering
- Bail granted in May, case re-enlisted after being struck off
Ghana between resources and rival powers: The politics of strategic choice
Why seek Russian investment when Chinese firms are tied to Ghanaian infrastructure and to a proposed change in control of Ewoyaa, and the United Kingdom offers preferential trade access?
Rawal Dam spillways opened as heavy rain pushes water level to 1,751 feet
Dist admin urges citizens to stay away from streams, drainage channels and low-lying areas till spillways remain open
Army Deployed as Heavy Rain Triggers Flood Emergency in Rawalpindi
The Pakistan Army has been called in to assist with rescue and relief operations in Rawalpindi as torrential rains inundated … Read More The post Army Deployed as Heavy Rain Triggers Flood Emergency…
Myanmar's Min Aung Hlaing to visit Vietnam this week, continuing push for re-eng...
Myanmar's junta chief-turned-president Min Aung Hlaing will make an official visit to Vietnam from Sept. 4 to 6 at the invitation of Vietnamese President To Lam, state media in both countries reported…
Govt unveils measures to prepare for El Niño rains
The government has unveiled a series of measures to strengthen the country’s preparedness for the expected October-December (OND) El Niño rains.
- Kenyan government outlines measures for El Niño rains preparation
- Ministry of Interior warns of flooding, injuries, deaths, displacement
- National Contingency Plan developed with agencies for emergency response
KAWU calls off strike as key issues remain unresolved
The Kenya Aviation Workers Union (KAWU) expects to engage the Kenya Aviation Authority over pending issues after calling off strike on Tuesday.
I’ll do everything possible to help Bawumia win power in 2028 – Boakye Agyarko
New Patriotic Party (NPP) National Chairman hopeful, Boakye Kyeremanteng Agyarko, has pledged to do everything within his capacity to support the party’s flagbearer, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, to win the…
Africa: All of Africa Today - September 1, 2026
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- Kenya's aviation workers end strike after reaching agreement with employers
- Namibia rejects US proposal to share health data, hampers HIV funding
- Gabonese demand accountability for violence after disputed 2016 election
Sossion Returns to TSC as Ruto Appoints Two Commission Members
Lentoijoni and Sossion will serve as members of the commission for six years.