Latvia to start sending interceptor drones to Ukraine this month – DM Melnis
Latvia will begin supplying Ukraine with interceptor drones in September, Latvian Defense Minister Raivis Melnis told Radio NV on September 1.
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Special school sexual abuse allegations with authorities, premier says
The Victorian premier says allegations of almost two decades of sexual abuse at a Traralgon special school are "harrowing".
2 dead in Times Square stabbing
A knife-wielding woman stabbed and killed a person and injured another in New York’s tourist-filled Times Square on Monday, before she was shot and killed by police.
No jail time for mother and others who made 4-year-old smoke Mandrax pipe
Instead, their prison sentences were fully suspended.
‘A Life Dedicated to Nation-Building’: Gov Otu felicitates VP Shettima at 60
Bassey Edet Otu, Cross River State Governor, has felicitated Vice President Kashim Shettima on the occasion of his 60th birthday, read more ‘A Life Dedicated to Nation-Building’: Gov Otu felicitates…
Hotel Manager convicted for accumulating refuse behind hotel premises
The Hohoe Magistrate Court has convicted Dzikum Justice, Manager of Johnvic Memorial Hotel Ltd., for accumulating refuse behind the hotel premises.
Solar panels overtake coal as China’s biggest source of power capacity
Solar installations reached 1,286 gigawatts by the end of July, or 31.5% of the country’s total. This article ( Solar panels overtake coal as China’s biggest source of power capacity ) first appeared…
US firm to take over Venezuela oilfields
U.S. Oil Company North American Blue Energy Partners (NABEP) will take over some oilfields previously controlled by several Chinese companies and a Russian firm, two U.S.
Ujjain's Kinnar Aghori Arrested After VIDEO Showing Her Eating Flesh From Pyre Sparks Uproar
Indore (Madhya Pradesh): Ujjain police have arrested kinnar Aghori Kali alias Nand Giri after a disturbing video showing her allegedly eating burnt flesh from a funeral pyre sparked uproar on Wednesday. The incident took place at Chakratirth cremation ground in Ujjain went viral on social media.
Misinformation, deepfakes pose serious threat to Ghana’s democratic stability – NCCE
The National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE) has raised concerns that misinformation, disinformation, hate speech and deepfakes threaten Ghana’s democratic stability and social cohesion. The post Misinformation, deepfakes pose serious threat to Ghana’s democratic stability – NCCE appeared first on Ghana Business News .
Man accused of threatening EOCO staff granted GH¢100K bail
An Accra Circuit Court has granted Kweku Osei Korankye Asiedu, also known as Koka, a marketer, bail in the sum of GH¢100,000 with two sureties, who must reside within the court’s jurisdiction. Asiedu is accused of threatening staff of the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) with death.
Un informe asegura que Marruecos facilitó la entrada de inmigrantes en Ceuta y Marlaska pide explicaciones al director de la Policía
El ministro del Interior, Fernando Grande-Marlaska, ha reclamado al director general de la Policía, Francisco Pardo, que le verifique "a la mayor brevedad" el informe en el que se atribuye a las Fuerzas y Cuerpos de Seguridad marroquíes la entrada masiva de migrantes en Ceuta ocurrida los pasados 30 y 31 de julio. Leer
Japan PM vows to speed up AI, unmanned defense asset introduction
TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi told senior members of the Self-Defense Forces on Wednesday that Japan wants to speed up the use of art
- Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi vows to speed up AI adoption in defense.
- Unmanned defense assets to be integrated ahead of security documents revision.
- Timeline shortened to address emerging China, North Korea threats.
Xi begins busiest travel month since 2019 before Trump talks
The travel schedule comes as China's leader aims to convince nations that Beijing offers better global leadership than the U.S.
Thailand Launches Sex Worker Crackdown as USS Abraham Lincoln Arrives
Local authorities in the Thai destination of Pattaya say they hope the USS Abraham Lincoln's brief visit will boost tourism.
- Thai authorities intensify crackdown on sex workers in Pattaya.
- 40-50 individuals detained during police raids over weekend.
- USS Abraham Lincoln arrives in Thailand after 200-day continuous deployment.
Americans hate both ‘Lake America’ and Trump’s trade war with Canada
President Donald Trump has dropped another clunker in the laps of his fellow Republicans in the run-up to the 2026 midterm elections.
- 63% of Americans oppose renaming Lake Ontario to Lake America, while only 14% support the change.
- 57% of Americans oppose Trump's tariffs on Canada, with only 9% strongly supporting the move.
Malaysia Day celebrations to be held indoors in Kuching amid haze
PUTRAJAYA: Malaysia Day celebrations on Sept 16 will be held indoors at the Borneo Convention Centre Kuching (BCCK) due to worsening haze conditions in Sarawak, government spokesman Datuk Seri Fahmi Fadzil said today.
Veep calls for stronger coordination to drive decentralisation
The Vice President, Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, has called for stronger coordination among government institutions to ensure the effective implementation of Ghana’s new decentralisation…
One teen found dead as search continues for three others missing in Tanjung Balau
KOTA TINGGI, Sept 2 — The body of one of four teenagers feared drowned at Tanjung Lompat Beach in Tanjung Balau wa...
Schooners that graced a Maine-themed quarter or hosted Cousteau rest at the bottom of a NYC canal
For more than a century, the Pilot and the Victory Chimes — two historic schooners with towering sails — have between them served the country in wartime, hosted the likes of Jacques Cousteau and…
EU’s Kallas calls alleged Russian drone plot ‘state sponsored terrorism’ as Europe mulls a response
BRUSSELS (AP) — The European Union’s top diplomat said Wednesday that an…
BP appoints chairman to replace ousted predecessor
Ian Tyler was appointed interim chair on May 26, the same day BP unexpectedly announced the removal of Albert Manifold.
SPRM buka 7 kertas siasatan isu Felda, anak syarikat
Siasatan itu memfokuskan transaksi pelaburan serta pengambilalihan aset dari 2010 hingga 2020.
'Road to hell': Fed up with potholes, Kanpur locals inaugurates 'Yamraj's Gate'
Kanpur residents protested rain-damaged roads by symbolically renaming a street Yamraj ka Dwar. They highlighted numerous waterlogged potholes and blamed Nagar Nigam for the difficulties.
Flexibility or inconsistency? President's policy U-turns raise questions
President Lee Jae Myung made a candid acknowledgment at a Cabinet meeting Tuesday, amid criticism that his administration has repeatedly revised policy proposals following public backlash.
Sani Musa Mourns Lifelong Friend, Mohammed Bello, After 43 Years of Brotherhood
Sunday Aborisade in Abuja The Chairman, Senate Committee on Finance, Senator Mohammed Sani Musa, has expressed deep grief over the death of his longtime friend and brother, Mohammed Bala (MB),
Human cost of galamsey now counted in bodies as lives are lost, more at risk – Woanyah
Mr Makafui Kofi Woanyah, Volta Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has raised alarm over the escalating human, environmental and economic consequences of illegal mining, saying “the…
Pune VIDEO: Two Sons Booked For Assaulting Parents In Indapur Over Land Dispute
Pune: Two brothers have been booked for allegedly assaulting their 65-year-old father and mother with wooden sticks during a land dispute in Indapur on Aug 30, with a Tata Nexon seen in connection…
Takealot raises free-delivery threshold to R750 and changes checkout
Takealot has raised its free-delivery threshold to R750 and changed its checkout process, with paid delivery options potentially selected by default.
Military Intelligence joins Army weapons theft probe
The probe is being conducted from an undisclosed location inside the defence area. Access to schools, roads and CSD canteen remains restricted.
'State-sponsored terrorism' — EU's Kallas blasts Russia over Leipzig hybrid attack
"It is clear that it has all the hallmarks of state-sponsored terrorism," Kaja Kallas said of what Germany called a Russian hybrid attack at Leipzig Airport.
Man held for allegedly assaulting wife after she refused to give him gambling money
BATU PAHAT: A 35-year-old man was remanded for three days from today for allegedly assaulting his wife after she refused to give him money to gamble online.
Lakshya Sen's China Masters Campaign Ends With Straight-Game Loss To Canada's Victor Lai
Shenzhen: Lakshya Sen was knocked out of the China Masters after a listless performance against Canada's Victor Lai but Kidambi Srikanth progressed to the second round here on Wednesday.
2 ditahan bayi ditemui dalam tong sanitari di tandas lapangan terbang
Seorang wanita tempatan dan lelaki Myanmar ditahan, dengan bayi terbabit dibawa ke Hospital Pulau Pinang untuk rawatan.
Matiang’i: I have no problem with anyone defecting from Jubilee
Former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang’i has broken his silence on the defections within the Jubilee Party, saying that he has no issue with members leaving his party to join other parties…
- Matiang’i has no issue with Jubilee members defecting to other opposition parties.
- Defections aim to remove President Ruto in 2027, emphasizing shared goal.
- Jubilee secretary-general Montalel ole Kenta doubts defectors' re-election chances.
Goa Assembly clears bill stipulating 7-year jail for assault on lawyers
The legislation makes every offence committed under its provisions cognisable and also provides for compensation to advocates from fines recovered by courts
Fukushima University rebukes YouTube video comments over nuclear research
FUKUSHIMA -- Fukushima University on Sept. 1 issued a statement regarding a YouTube video filmed on its campus, saying that comments made in the video
Expert panel recommends change in timings of Priyadarshini free bus service for women to offset loss to private buses in Keralam
The committee, headed by former Transport Commissioner and retired IPS officer K. Padmakumar, has recommended several measures to compensate for the losses incurred by the private bus sector
Late artist Yayoi Kusama's A-bomb-themed anti-war work on exhibit at Hiroshima museum
HIROSHIMA -- A Hiroshima museum is showing an artwork about the atomic bombing of Hiroshima by Yayoi Kusama, the world-renowned avant-garde artist who
Gateway attacks on The Vibes servers are an attack on all Malaysians
By Murray Hunter THE recent spate of server attacks on the Malaysian news portal The Vibes is not merely a technical inconvenience.
Putin Says Japan Responsible for Worsening Ties With Russia
Russian President Vladimir Putin said on September 2 that Japan bears full responsibility for the deterioration in relations between the two countries, defending Moscow's approach following criticism…
- Putin blames Japan for worsening ties, criticizes Etorofu Island visit
- Iran's Masoud Pezeshkian visits Russia, signaling continued Russian support
- Japan implements airport changes, considers land expansion by 10%
What’s next for Komeito?
Whether Komeito's former members in the Centrist Reform Alliance choose to stay or leave is a decision that has far-reaching ramifications.
Unity and hard work will win us 2028 – Dr Ayew Afriyie tasks NPP youth
Member of Parliament for Effiduase-Asokore, Dr Nana Ayew Afriyie, has urged the youth wing of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the Ashanti Region to unite and work hard to secure victory for Dr…
Missing Nepal climber's family gets support from Penang reps
GEORGE TOWN: Bukit Gelugor member of parliament Ramkarpal Singh and Seri Delima assemblyman Connie Tan visited the family of missing climber Muhammad Muhaimin Azhad Noor Hadi, 27, today.
Joyce Bawah Mogtari urges diaspora women to turn investment into generational wealth
Senior Presidential Advisor to President John Dramani Mahama, Joyce Bawah Mogtari, has urged Ghanaian women in the diaspora to move beyond remittances and investments towards building enterprises and…
Dr Bawumia urges new NPP Ashanti Regional executives to prioritise inclusion for 2028 victory
Former Vice President and presidential candidate of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, has held a closed-door meeting with the newly elected Ashanti Regional executives of the NPP at…
VIPs and officials in crosshairs as MACC readies charges for multiple suspects in TH probe
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 2 — The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) is moving to charge several individuals ove...
Japan to Subsidize Community Efforts to Prevent Child Suicides
Tokyo, Sept. 2 (Jiji Press)--Japan's Children and Families Agency plans to subsidize community efforts to prevent child suicides in fiscal 2027, which starts in April next year.
Wait finally over: Say hello to the all-new Mitsubishi Pajero
Mitsubishi is yet to confirm whether the new Pajero will be made available in South Africa.
Unplanned pregnancies: Nearly 500 women approach lawyers over faulty birth control pills
Due to a packaging mix-up, some Yaz Plus packs left women unprotected and caused unplanned pregnancies.
Traffic Directorate promotes road safety awareness among students
<p>Doha, Qatar: As part of its ongoing back-to-school awareness campaign, the General Directorate of Traffic has intensified efforts to promote traffic safety among students through an educational…
Police arrest suspects over alleged extortion, drug, theft in Yobe raids
The Yobe State Police Command said it has arrested several suspects in separate operations over alleged extortion, drug-related offences and theft across the state.
“Grey divorce” on the rise among the Dutch over-60s
The number of couples divorcing in the Netherlands is still falling, but a growing share of those who do split...
Hannah Yeoh and spouse mutually end 18‑year marriage, official website shows
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 2 — Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Federal Territories) Hannah Yeoh and her...
Matiang’i outlines costly mistakes that could mess up Kenya’s education sector
Jubilee presidential candidate Fred Matiang’i has warned that Kenya risks losing an entire generation if the government mishandles the transition to the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC) and fails to…
PM Shehbaz says Pakistan, Kyrgyzstan will work towards expanding bilateral trade to $200m
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said on Wednesday that he and Kyrgyz President Sadyr Zhaparov had held talks focused on economic cooperation and agreed that “our economic partnership must now move to a more practical and result-oriented stage”.