Qatar Airways restores four Saudi routes
Qatar Airways is expanding its Saudi network this winter with the resumption of flights to Qassim, Taif, Yanbu and Tabuk. Services to Qassim will restart on October 25, followed by Taif on October 31,...
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South Korea’s Lee calls for conditions to resume US-North Korea dialogue
Lee Jae Myung also said the armistice system on the Korean Peninsula should be transformed into a peace system based on cooperation and prosperity.
Evalue-Ajomoro-Gwira MP Kofi Arko Nokoe commissions Apataim Clinic after 11 years
Member of Parliament for Evalue-Ajomoro-Gwira, Kofi Arko Nokoe, has commissioned the Apataim Clinic, bringing to completion a healthcare project that had been ongoing for 11 years.
Twin toddlers drown in water-filled quarry in Siaya County
Two-and-a-half-year-old twins drowned in a water-filled quarry in Nyajuok area, Siaya County. The bodies of Harriet Akoth and Hallian Odhiambo were retrieved by members of the public from the quarry…
Pakistan 'hopeful' despite US-Iran escalation, will continue to strive for dialogue and diplomacy: FO
Foreign Office spokesperson Tahir Andrabi said on Wednesday that Pakistan remained “hopeful” despite recent escalations between the US and Iran and would continue to strive for dialogue and diplomacy.
IPU hampiri 200, Sabah aktifkan PKOB di 3 daerah
Langkah itu diambil selepas lima kawasan dikategorikan tahap Amaran 1A mengikut Pelan Tindakan Jerebu Kebangsaan.
Iran war: Trump can continue the same failed policies - or shape a historic legacy
Iran war: Trump can continue the same failed policies - or shape a historic legacy Submitted by Seyed Hossein Mousavian on Tue, 09/01/2026 - 15:57 Bombing and sanctions have not worked. The US president must seize this moment to establish a comprehensive regional security framework US President Donald Trump is pictured in the Oval Office…
National Day fireworks to feature sun patterns
This year's National Day fireworks display will feature various patterns of the sun, as it marks the 77th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China.
- National Day fireworks display features sun patterns in 77th anniversary celebration
- 23-minute show divided into eight segments with over 30,000 shells
- Sun-related imagery, including sun patterns, hearts, and stars, emphasized throughout
Pakistan’s Food Crisis Deepens, Families Cut Essential Consumption
Rising food prices in Pakistan are forcing households to cut their consumption of essential items, including milk, meat, wheat, rice and tea, according to a report citing official data.
NCP-SP's Fahad Ahmad Defends Wife Swara Bhasker Over 'Padmaavat Jauhar' Remark: 'Ready To Face Whatever Punishment If Allegation Turns True'
Mumbai: NCP-SP leader Fahad Ahmad has come out in defence of his wife and actor Swara Bhasker after her remarks on the Jauhar scene in Padmaavat triggered controversy online.
Meet the two Emirati sisters from Al Ain turning UAE landmarks into building sets
Dubai: It started with a Taj Mahal. Two sisters from Al Ain, a pile of bricks, an afternoon spent assembling somebody else's landmark, and a fairly obvious question hanging over the table: where were the sets about UAE? Out of that came AlRon, which Jawaher AlBlooshi and Reem AlBlooshi describe as the UAE's first building block brand.
Don’t sacrifice independent oversight for speed in Sabah’s water crisis fixes, says former Water Dept director
KOTA KINABALU, Sept 2 — Sabah’s recurring water supply problems require urgent and practical solutions, but...
Michigan invests $7.5M to find out if it’s sitting on a clean energy gold mine
The funding will go toward researching geologic hydrogen, a carbon-free energy source buried beneath the state that could clean up heavy-emitting industries like transportation.
Mazli Mustaffa appointed Rapid Rail CEO
The rail industry veteran brings nearly 30 years of experience to the Prasarana unit.
Cleaning Failures and Extreme Heat Dominate Orihuela Council Agenda
Street cleaning, damaged waste containers, neglected dry riverbeds and protection against extreme heat will dominate Orihuela City Council’s August plenary session, which will be held on Thursday.
High Court rejects citizenship bid by woman born out of wedlock to Malaysian father
KUALA LUMPUR: The Muar High Court has dismissed a woman’s bid for Malaysian citizenship by operation of law despite her biological father being a Malaysian citizen.
UAE back-to-school health guide: Rules on sleep, screen time, schoolbags and nutrition
Abu Dhabi: The Ministry of Education has outlined a set of health indicators to help organise students’ daily routines as they return to school.
PowerBall: Have you checked your tickets? A new millionaire has been made
All winning tickets are valid for one year from the draw date.
Jadavpur University Graffiti Row: VC Chiranjib Bhattacharya Urges Restraint On Wall Writings, Asks Students To Use Social Media To Voice Views | Video
Kolkata: Jadavpur University Vice-Chancellor Chiranjib Bhattacharya has called for restraint on wall writings on the campus, appealing to students to express their views on social media. Kolkata, West Bengal: TMC MLA Kunal Ghosh says, "Students at Jadavpur University have the right to write slogans on walls where it is permitted, but we…
Honour promise to pay locked-up funds – Defunct Gold Coast customers tell Mahama
Aggrieved customers of the defunct Gold Coast Fund Management have appealed to President John Dramani Mahama to honour his campaign commitment to settle their outstanding locked-up funds and make a…
Mining industry must rethink talent development – Telecel Ghana, CEO
The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Telecel Ghana, Ing. Patricia Obo-Nai, has challenged Ghana’s mining industry to rethink its approach to talent development, saying its ability to harness…
Ghana Ambassador hails Team Ghana efforts after Zone II Swimming Championships
Dr Anebo praised the leadership of Ghana’s swimming fraternity and parents for their collective efforts in raising funds to support the team’s participation when he met the delegation at the opening…
7 Highest Mountains in the World, One From Each Continent
From Everest to Puncak Jaya, discover the highest mountain on each continent and why geography makes the Seven Summits surprisingly debatable.
Volta NPP Chair urges President Mahama to dismiss Sammy Gyamfi over misconduct
The Volta Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Makafui Woanyah, has urged President Mahama to dismiss Sammy Gyamfi as the Ghana Gold Board Chief Executive Officer over the company’s…
Suspects arrested over Ksh169,000 M-Pesa heist
Police have arrested three suspects in connection with the robbery of an M-Pesa shop in Katangi, Yatta Sub-County, in which an attendant lost Ksh169,000.
PODCAST: IFP’s mayoral candidate wants government to help more people buy a home in Joburg
Mlungisi Mabaso shares his vision for Johannesburg's future as IFP mayoral candidate, focusing on infrastructure and governance.
'Give back the money': Sharjah Ruler orders free education for Sudanese pupils after fees wrongly collected
Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Ruler of Sharjah, has ordered the Sharjah Private Education Authority to stop collecting fees from Sudanese pupils at Sudan Private School and to refund any…
Batik Air agrees to resume Miri-KL flights after deputy minister’s request
MIRI, Sept 2 — Batik Air has agreed to resume its Miri-Kuala Lumpur services following a formal request by Deputy...
Letters, Sept. 2
- City criticized for slow action on pedestrian safety.
- WSD board accused of failing to reduce speeds around schools.
- Alternative solution proposed for Manitoba Hydro's gas generators.
Russia’s Actions Cannot Rewrite Ukraine’s Borders — Britain At UN
Attempts at annexation of Ukrainian territories do not change the fact of Ukraine's sovereignty and cannot redraw its borders. This was stated by the UK's Permanent Representative to the UN, Sarah MacIntosh, during general debates at the General Assembly on "The Situation in the Temporarily Occupied Territories of Ukraine," UATV English…
CoGTA, Treasury plan sanctions for departments that fail to pay municipalities
Cogta and National Treasury are preparing a Cabinet memorandum that could allow equitable-share allocations to be withheld from national and provincial departments that persistently fail to pay municipalities.
Gauteng teacher loses unfair dismissal case after arbitrator finds she was never appointed
A woman who believed she had secured a bricklaying teaching post at a Gauteng special school lost her unfair-dismissal claim after an ELRC arbitrator found that the formal appointment process had not…
Germany successfully tests Israeli ballistic missile
The test came hours after Berlin blamed Russia for an attempted drone attack on Leipzig/Halle Airport last month and ordered measures in response.
FT: Russia secretly helped Iran develop supersonic cruise missiles
Russia has secretly been helping Iran develop advanced supersonic cruise missiles since 2023 under a program code-named C430L, the Financial Times reports.
Conservancy workers boycott work over assault on supervisor in Erode
Rajesh Kumar, a sanitary work supervisor in Zone II of the Corporation, was allegedly assaulted by Sebastian, a resident of Bharathi Nagar, on Tuesday afternoon
NDA releases admission list for 78 regular combatant course
The Nigerian Defence Academy has released the admission list for its 78 Regular Combatant Course. Find out reporting dates, required documents, and more.
Riot police break up protest against refugee shelter in Zeeland
Riot police had to disperse a crowd of around 300 people who staged a protest against plans to set up...
National Chief Imam backs optional Arabic in public schools
The Office of the National Chief Imam has expressed support for the teaching of Arabic as an optional subject in Ghana’s public schools, saying the language should be viewed primarily as a global…
CityU probes orientation camp misconduct
The City University of Hong Kong on Wednesday said it would take disciplinary action following reports of inappropriate behaviour that allegedly occurred during its orientation camp.
Justice minister warns of “unprecedented” violence after attack
Justice minister David van Weel has called the violence in the Gelderland village of Overasselt “unprecedented” for the Netherlands, after...
Ireland foreign minister dodges question over Russian-owned alumina plant
Ireland's Aughinish Alumina, owned by Russian company Rusal, exports overwhelmingly to Russia, with the material reportedly being found in weapons used against Ukraine.
Colombia Takes First Step Toward Producing its Own Fertilizers
Colombia, a country traditionally dependent on fertilizer imports, has just taken its first step toward beginning to produce these materials and leaving behind its dependence on foreign supplies. The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development and the Government of the department of Huila joined efforts to advance the feasibility study…
Ethical leadership key to restoring public trust – E-WANF
Political leaders have been urged to prioritise ethical conduct over convenience in their daily activities to make a positive impact on the lives of the people they serve.
Retiree loses RM1.417m after transferring savings across multiple accounts in phone‑call scam
KUANTAN, Sept 2 — A retiree of a national multinational oil and gas company suffered a loss of RM1.417 million aft...
A week on, rescue search grows more desperate for 100-plus Nepal hydropower workers trapped in tunnel
KATHMANDU, Sept 2 — Nepali rescuers searched Wednesday for survivors feared trapped inside hydropower tunnels a we...
Cargo ship with 10 crew sinks off Istanbul after collision, maritime authorities say
The collision occurred 18 nautical miles (33 kilometres) off the Silivri district on the western edge of Istanbul province, the governor's office said on X.
UAE ambassador Abdulla Saif Al Nuaimi presents credentials to Indian President Droupadi Murmu
UAE Ambassador presents credentials to President of India
Charlie Kirk murder suspect to face potential death penalty
Tyler R., accused of fatally shooting Charlie Kirk, will stand trial on aggravated murder charges after a Utah judge ruled prosecutors had enough evidence to seek the death penalty.
- Tyler R. faces trial for Charlie Kirk's murder, could get death penalty.
- 23-year-old pleaded not guilty to seven charges, including aggravated murder.
- Kirk, Trump supporter, fatally shot while addressing 3,000+ crowd in September.
G100 Summit: Can Opposition Turn Arithmetic into Victory in 2027?
Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar; Ex-Anambra State Governor, Peter Obi, and other presidential candidates currently face a daunting task of subordinating their ambitions and ideological…
Ukraine thwarts FSB plot against Russian opposition figure Stepan Kaplunov, source says
The FSB aimed to attack a Russian opposition figure that had come to Kyiv for Ukraine's independence day
Qatar condemns renewed Iranian attacks on neighboring countries
<p>Doha, Qatar: The State of Qatar has strongly condemned the renewed attacks launched by the Islamic Republic of Iran on the territories of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, the Kingdom of Bahrain…
Nigeria: CJID Opens Entries for 2026 Alfred Opubor Next-Gen Awards for Campus Journalism
[CJID] The Centre for Journalism Innovation and Development (CJID) has opened entries for the 2026 Alfred Opubor Next-Gen Awards for Campus Journalism, inviting undergraduate student journalists…
- CJID opens entries for 2026 Alfred Opubor Next-Gen Awards
- Submissions for works published Oct 1, 2025 - Sep 30, 2026
- Six categories: Investigative, Community, Data, Campus Affairs, Health, Inclusion
Unusual episode at Ram Mandir: Devotee from Chennai with ₹3 in bank gave ₹4-cr cheque but donated ₹10k separately
As per reports, the woman, who is based out of Coimbatore, wanted the ₹4 crore she claimed she was donating to be used for the benefit of the workers of the temple.
A conciliatory chancellor calls to ‘refresh’ UK’s special relationship with the US
Chancellor of the Exchequer John Healey in an interview with The Times, tried to cool the strong exchange caused by British leaders’ reaction to White House statements on a possible review to US…
Education Ministry postpones placement results to September 4
The Ministry of Education has postponed the release of the 2026/2027 Computerised School Selection and Placement System (CSSPS) results to Friday, September 4, 2026.
74-year-old cleric remanded over alleged defilement of granddaughter
A 74-year-old cleric, Joseph Adeniran, has been remanded at the Kirikiri Correctional Centre over an alleged sexual offence involving his nine-year-old granddaughter.
Kumasi gears up for Otumfuo’s royal return on September 3
His Majesty Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, Asantehene, is expected to return to Kumasi on Thursday, September 3, 2026, following an important trip to the United States.
Children go underground as Ukraine starts new school year under constant Russian fire
Kyiv — As children arrived at the Ukrainian Global School in Kyiv for the start of a new school year on Tuesday, they went straight to the basement. Given the near-constant Russian attacks on the capital over the past few days, the school decided it was no longer sustainable for the students to go down to … The post Children go…