Surviving together: In Japan’s mountains, a different way to manage bears
INA (Japan), Sept 2 — As a sensor sounded, scientist Akiko Takii hurried to a bear trap deep in the forests o...
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Relaxed Tunku portrait steals spotlight at Merdeka Art Exhibition
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 2 — A relaxed portrait of Malaysia’s first Prime Minister, the late Tunku Abdul Rahman Pu...
From shiny buttons to epic tales, uniforms hook children into Malaysia’s history and defence story
SEREMBAN, Sept 2 — Interest in military uniforms can be used as a ‘bridge’ to bring the younger g...
What Malaysia’s new energy efficiency policy means for your bills, appliances
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 2 — Malaysia’s new energy-efficiency plan aims to cut energy demand by 11.6 per cent...
Korea Selatan menghidupkan ‘Sejahtera’, apa Malaysia boleh pelajari?
Korea Selatan menunjukkan Sejahtera boleh menjadi sebahagian kehidupan masyarakat apabila disokong institusi, pendidikan dan peruntukan yang berterusan.
The jungle lessons Wan Junaidi never forgot
More than 50 years later, the Sarawak governor still remembers the men he served with, the comrade he lost, and the lessons that followed him out of the jungle.
Auku repeal: Turning universities into labs of the future
The government shouldn’t treat university students like schoolchildren and expect them to behave like adults; at the same time, the repeal of Auku must be paired with training in clear thinking…
Apple Maps renames Lake Ontario as Lake America after Trump order
Apple has renamed Lake Ontario to Lake America on its map app, following an order from US President Donald Trump as part of Washington's trade spat with Canada.
News Wrap: U.S. strikes Iran after attempted attacks against ships in Strait of Hormuz
In our news wrap Tuesday, the U.S. struck targets inside Iran in response to what it called attempted attacks against ships in the Strait of Hormuz, the jury in the Lindsay Clancy trial spent a fourth…
Kuwait air defences intercept hostile drones following Iran threats
Kuwait said its air-defence systems are responding to hostile drone threats , with the General Staff of the Kuwaiti Armed Forces confirming that any explosions heard in the country are likely the…
Sariab-Kuchlak railway project completed
Project was completed through cooperation between Pakistan Railways and the Government of Balochistan
Iran says it will respond ‘with firmness’ after Sirik attack
Iran says it will respond ‘with firmness’ after Sirik attack Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei said on Tuesday that Iran will respond "with firmness" to the lastest round of US…
Trump homeland security chief says ICE agents could be sent to polling places
Markwayne Mullin says officers could be deployed ‘if there is a threat to that polling place or we’re serving a warrant’ US homeland security secretary Markwayne Mullin on Tuesday said that federal…
Hani offers hope to survivors as she prays for miracle
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Danielle Smith says Tennessee trip isn’t sending wrong message during trade war
Danielle Smith says she believes in diplomacy and it's her job to work with officials of all types to remind them of the importance of the relationship between the two countries.
US military says completed latest wave of strikes on Iran
US military says completed latest wave of strikes on Iran The US military announced on Tuesday that it has completed its latest round of attacks on Iran.
Kuwait army says air defences responding to attacks
Kuwait army says air defences responding to attacks Kuwait's army said on Tuesday that its air defences are currently responding to "hostile drone" attacks.
Ujjain KD Gate Road Widening: Mosque Portions Removed Amid Protest, Further Action Put On Hold
UJJAIN (Madhya Pradesh): As part of the Nikas Chauraha-Bada Pull road widening project, work to remove a portion of a religious site beyond KD Gate began on Tuesday.
Alleged romance scam pastor’s cases to be consolidated, sent to High Court
The Attorney-General’s Department has initiated steps to consolidate two separate cases against Nana Yaw Bonsu Kwarteng, the self-styled online pastor accused of defrauding women through alleged…
US Congress seeks to identify foreign countries behind scam calls
US lawmakers are trying to identify which foreign countries are the biggest sources of unlawful robocalls targeting Americans, as Congress steps up efforts to combat a surge in phone scams.
40 y/o man wants to quit his job without a backup plan, has $380k saved: ‘It’s destroying my health’
SINGAPORE: Working late into the night, being on call at weekends, and never quite managing to switch off—one 40-year-old says his job has started following him everywhere, and his mental health is...
72,950 Teacher Posts Vacant On Paper, But MP To Recruit Only 18,000 In Two Years
Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh): In a major setback for teacher aspirants in Madhya Pradesh, the School Education Department will recruit teachers against only 18,000 posts over the next two years.
Who is responsible? Glaring lack of clarity over Fiji operation to remove street dwellers
Despite reports that efforts to remove street dwellers were a collaboration between Fiji's police and government, there remains a disconnect over who is responsible for what.
FG targets end to insecurity with new five-year defence strategy, says Matawalle
Minister Bello Matawalle states the FG is intensifying efforts to end Nigeria’s insecurity with a new five-year defence strategy and stronger state collabo Read More…
Amateur drone pilots put races and aircraft at risk, authorities say
Looking through her shots from an outback camel race, a photographer notices she snapped a drone where it should not have been.
Russian war of aggression: Putin talks about progress as Ukraine advances
In the Russian war against Ukraine, there is little movement along the front line ahead of next winter. Both sides are focusing on air strikes against targets in the enemy's rear.
Provincially regulated workplaces required to provide free menstrual products
- Manitoba workplaces mandated to provide free menstrual products starting September 1
- Employers must offer clean, hygienic tampons and pads at no cost
- Violations risk fines of up to $5,000 for non-compliant employers
House censures Chuck Edwards over "sexual harassment" of staff
Rep. Chuck Edwards (R-N.C.) was censured by the House on Tuesday after the Ethics Committee found he failed "to adhere to the spirit of rules prohibiting sexual harassment of and unwanted advances to…
Nepal’s Deadly Floods Put China and India on Edge
Geopolitical conflict will only get worse with climate change.
House censures Rep. Chuck Edwards over "inappropriate conduct" toward aides
The House Ethics Committee detailed the North Carolina Republican's "unprofessional and inappropriate conduct" toward two young women who worked for him.
Joe Rogan Accuses Trump of Creating Distraction With Lake Ontario Change
Joe Rogan suggested that Trump's "Lake America" change was designed to distract Americans from the Iran war.
Shop owner sentence for failing to participate in clean-up exercise
The Hohoe Magistrate Court has sentenced Esther Ofori, a provision shop owner, for her refusal to participate in a communal clean-up exercise organised by the Hohoe Municipal Assembly on National…
(EDITORIAL from Korea JoongAng Daily on Sept. 2)
President Lee Jae Myung accepted the resignation of presidential chief of staff ...
- President Lee Jae Myung accepted resignation of Kim Yong-beom.
- Lee's approval rating hit new lows.
- Government maintains real estate tax deduction at 1.2 billion won.
Rare photos found in attic shed light on Indigenous rights movement
They waited in a Fremantle attic for decades. Now an anthropologist's snapshots of remote Australian history are about to see the light of day.
Nepalese worker in Japan finds her role as face of Kanazawa hotel
KANAZAWA -- After arriving in Japan from Nepal in 2020, Rashmita Saru Magar has built a career in the hospitality industry and now works at the front
- Rashmita Saru Magar is Nepalese worker at Hotel Nikko Kanazawa.
- Magar studied Japanese and specialized in lodging industry.
- She aims to continue working in Japan long-term.
Mainland China stepping up preparations for Taiwan blockade, report says
Taiwan’s defence ministry has warned that the People’s Liberation Army is stepping up its preparations for a blockade of the island, adding that it is sharpening its plans to break such a cordon in…
Commentary: Rebuilding Nepal without repeating mistakes of 2015 earthquake
The question is not simply how to respond to the flood, but how to reduce the economic and human consequences of the next disaster, says this researcher.
Georgia blocks pardoned Russian activist Denis Kulanin from flying to Armenia, as rights advocates fear he’ll be deported to Russia
Georgia’s Interior Ministry immigration department has blocked Russian national Denis Kulanin from leaving the country, according to the human rights group APUS.
JKIA disruption exposes Kenya’s fresh produce supply-chain risk
Kenya’s latest aviation workers’ strike has exposed a costly vulnerability in the country’s fresh produce export industry: its heavy dependence on Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) to move…
- Two-day labor strike disrupts JKIA operations, causing $2-3M daily losses
- JKIA handles 5,500-7,000 tonnes of export cargo weekly, critical for fresh produce
- Strike resolved September 1, 2026, but highlights supply-chain vulnerability
‘Cruel’: Legal community questions N.S. move to exclude tents from higher income assistance
Members of Halifax's legal community are reacting after the provincial government prevented people living in tents from accessing higher income assistance.
Lizzo Speaks Out After Judge Dismisses Harassment & Discrimination Lawsuit: ‘The Truth Has Prevailed’
"I will continue to fight every vicious claim that has been made against me and my businesses," she said.
Latvia banned the import of Russian books on September 1. That won’t get them off the shelves: booksellers say shipments will just clear customs elsewhere in the EU.
A Latvian ban on imports of certain goods from Russia and Belarus took effect on September 1. The restrictions cover not only clothing and children’s toys but also books.
The Maya Train reports a ‘track-related incident.’ Was it another derailment?
Media reports indicate there was a partial derailment of the last car on the train just 50 meters outside the Campeche station, but there has been no official report confirming or denying it.
Advocates say gender-based violence still overlooked in N.S. mass shooting response
The chair of the monitoring committee said 30 recommendations still need to be addressed. Advocates say more needs to be done to deal with the culture of gender-based violence.
Three children left alone as parents found drunk in nearby Sevilla bar
Imagine hearing your neighbours’ children crying for hours on end and getting a gut feeling that something just isn’t right, […]
Tennessee TCAP testing time to increase in 2027 due to new, unscored writing test
The amount of time Tennessee students spend taking state standardized tests next spring will increase significantly due to an additional writing test that won’t actually be scored.
Fresh faces, AI fears: 4,000 new teachers gear up for NYC’s first day of school
Career stability. The chance to give back to neighborhoods that shaped them. A knack for working with children. As more than 4,000 new teachers streamed into orientation at Brooklyn’s Barclays Center…
Ondo Varsities Shut Down as SSANU, NASU, NAAT Declare Indefinite Strike
Fidelis David in Akure The Joint Action Committee (JAC) of the Ondo State-owned tertiary institutions on Tuesday declared a total, comprehensive and indefinite strike across the state-owned…
Trump’s Venezuela Oil Deal Is a Farce
There aren’t 65 billion barrels, they won’t be lowering gas prices, and they won’t refill the SPR.
Tinubu, Wife Pay Glowing Tribute To Vice President Shettima At 60
. President describes him as a brother, trusted ally, valued colleague, patriot with unwavering commitment to nation’s progress and unity Deji Elumoye in Abuja President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday paid
- President Tinubu praised Shettima as brother, ally, colleague, and patriot.
- Tinubu's wife, Oluremi, shared joy in Shettima's 60th birthday celebration.
- Shettima commended for dedication to Nigeria's progress and APC loyalty.
Former Edmonton peace officer placed on house arrest for impersonating a police officer
A former transit peace officer pleaded guilty to impersonating an Edmonton Police Service officer and using that guise to advance a relationship with a woman he met online.
Kokumo: We Destroyed Over 19,000 Illicit Weapons in Four Years
*Says NSA Not Behind Alleged Importation of Illicit Arms Intercepted at Lagos Port Linus Aleke in Abuja The Director-General of the National Centre for the Control of Small Arms and
- Over 19,000 illicit weapons destroyed in four years by NCCSALW.
- Director-General Kokumo refutes allegations of NSA involvement.
- Second Quarter Arms Destruction Exercise on 30 July 2026.
Crypto-backed PAC scales back ad spending in Massachusetts primary
The $189,000 in media spending to support Representative Jake Auchincloss marked Fairshake’s latest attempt to influence the 2026 elections with funds from the crypto industry.
Florida set to execute 14th person this year with two more execution dates set
Harold Gene Lucas, 74, was convicted of killing a 16-year-old girl who rejected his advances and wounding her two friends A Florida man convicted of killing a 16-year-old girl who rejected his…
Sunshine and snow: Your photos of WA's wild August weather
August has always been a transitional month in WA, and these stunning photos from across the state show just how wild the weather was.
SEVEN-YEAR-OLD SAGA: Sasol claims innocence as NPA gathers fresh evidence in toxic dumping probe
Sasol is mounting a technical defence against allegations of illegal chemical dumping into the Klipspruit River, even as fresh NPA raids signal expanding criminal investigations into Sasol’s Secunda…
Government outlines seven measures to prepare for El Niño rains
The government has outlined seven key measures being implemented to strengthen preparedness and response ahead of the anticipated October–December El Niño rains, which are expected to bring…
Putin Orders Russian Military to Prepare Massive Strikes on Ukraine’s Energy Infrastructure
The claim that Russian President Vladimir Putin has instructed the military to launch large strikes against Ukrainian energy infrastructure is factually accurate.