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Slovenian parliament lifts former PM Golob’s immunity in police-meddling probe
Former interior minister alleges ex-PM asked her to interfere in police staffing.
22-year-old man gets 20 years for sexually assaulting his mother
A 22-year-old South African man has been jailed for 20 years after raping his biological mother at her home in Carnarvon, Northern Cape.
A prison sentence should never become a death sentence
A sentence of imprisonment is a deprivation of liberty for a specified period, with rehabilitation and reintegration into society as its ultimate objectives.
FOOD BASKET: SRD grant R498 short of food poverty line as August basket remains unaffordable
While the cost of basic foodstuffs decreased from July to August, over the course of a year a basic food basket has become even more unaffordable for Social Relief of Distress grant recipients, owing…
Yahaya Bello Honoured as National Patron of TPAND
Tinubu Presidential Ambassadors of Nigeria and Diaspora (TPAND) has honoured the former Governor of Kogi State, Alhaji Yahaya Bello as the national patron of the organisation.
Does pistol found in French lake hold key to solving 14-year old murder of British-Iraqi family?
French investigators are analysing a pistol found by British tourists two metres deep in a lake in the French Alps, in the hope it provides a clue in one of France's best-known cold cases – the…
Al Taawun Tunnel: When will Sharjah’s new Dubai link open and how will it cut traffic?
Dubai: Motorists travelling between Sharjah and Dubai could see a major change to one of the emirate’s busiest traffic routes later this year, with the first phase of the new Al Taawun Tunnel…
Kiren Rijiju vs Congress again. But now over India's GDP: 'Drinking too much beer or blind loathing'
The Kerala unit of Congress had earlier taken a swipe at the central government over the GDP growth with a beer mug graphic.
Murder Accused Undertrial Prisoner Shoots Jail Guard Inside Raisen District Jail; Security Lapse Under Probe
Raisen (Madhya Pradesh): A jail guard was critically injured after an undertrial prisoner allegedly shot him with a country-made pistol inside the District Jail on Wednesday morning, raising serious questions over security arrangements at the facility in Madhya Pradesh's Raisen.
Man sentenced to 20 years for raping friend’s 95-year-old grandmother in Limpopo
The man was sentenced for raping his friend's 95-year-old grandmother, whom he admitted knowing.
A dream takes flight: 13-year-old Mahra experiences Emirates cabin crew life
Dubai: For 13-year-old Mahra, a special wish took flight when she stepped into the world of Emirates cabin crew for a day, experiencing the role she had dreamed of in a memorable visit arranged by…
Miss Ghana Makes Top 6 Beauty With A Purpose Finalists In Africa
Rumzia Sule Ghana has secured a place among the top six beauty with a purpose finalists in Africa at the 75th Miss World Festival, with Miss Ghana 2026, Rumzia Read More...
Venice to roll out red carpet for Clooney on opening night
The Venice Film Festival may lack blockbusters, but its line-up includes films on Elon Musk, Rupert Murdoch and Oasis brothers Liam and Noel Gallagher.
Phitsanulok woman turns cockroaches into fishing bait business
Nattaliya Omahasime, 29, sells bottles of about 50 roaches for 130 baht each to river anglers near the Yom River in Phitsanulok's Bang Rakam district.
Improved air connectivity will boost business, trade – Affo-Toffey
The Deputy Minister for Transport, Dorcas Affo-Toffey, has underscored the importance of stronger air connectivity between Ghana and other African countries to the growth of trade, business and…
Katsina, UNICEF Intensify Campaign against Diphtheria, Malnutrition
Francis Sardauna in Katsina The Katsina State Government, in partnership with the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), has stepped up efforts to curb diphtheria and promote better nutrition among…
Fubara, Army Deepen Partnership to Protect Critical Infrastructure in Rivers
Blessing Ibunge in Port Harcourt Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has pledged to strengthen the state government’s partnership with the Nigerian Army to protect critical national assets and…
Extreme Heat Expected On 1st Full Weekend Of College Football
Dangerous heat conditions are expected for the first full weekend of NCAA college football. Here's what to expect, and precautions to take.
Claim on Malaysia recruiting 200,000 Bangladeshi workers not Bangladesh’s official position, says Fahmi
PUTRAJAYA, Sept 2 — A statement by a Bangladeshi junior minister claiming that Malaysia planned to recruit 200,000...
Eva Navarro Siblings: Meet Carlos and Álvaro Navarro
Eva María Navarro García, known as Eva Navarro, is a Spanish professional footballer born on 27 January 2001 in Yecla, in the Murcia region of Spain.
Wike blames Abuja flooding on illegal construction, climate change
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has attributed the recent flooding in Abuja partly to illegal construction on waterways and the effects of climate change.
Cops nab pickup truck driver in Sri Petaling cable theft car chase
Police had opened fire at the vehicle during the 30-minute pursuit on Monday.
80-Year-Old Sen. Ed Markey Holds Off Younger Challenger in Democratic Primary
The progressive Senator, who is seeking a third term in the upper chamber, has defeated moderate Rep. Seth Moulton.
This Is Essentially Russia Testing A Tactic It’s Preparing For Other Countries Too — Zelenskyy On Round-The-Clock Terror Against Ukraine
Russian occupation forces are not stopping their attacks on Ukraine. Shaheds struck one of the universities in Kyiv — right during classes. 160 students were sheltering at the time.
Pauline Njoroge: George Natembeya reminds me of John the Baptist
Digital strategist Pauline Njoroge has described Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya as the “John the Baptist of present times”, suggesting that he has helped prepare the political ground for…
- Digital strategist Pauline Njoroge compares George Natembeya to John the Baptist.
- Natembeya played crucial role in supporting Edwin Sifuna's presidential bid.
- Njoroge wishes Natembeya continued selflessness and sacrifice.
Melaka polls a test of BN-PN cooperation, says analyst
KUALA LUMPUR: The Melaka state election will serve as a test of whether cooperation between Barisan Nasional (BN) and Perikatan Nasional (PN) is built on a larger political goal or merely holds up as…
Former mayor, municipal manager arrested in R2 million KwaZulu-Natal fraud case
The former Emadlangeni mayor, the municipality’s CFO and two others have been granted bail after appearing in the Pietermaritzburg Magistrate’s Court
Thunderstorms, heavy rain to hit KL and 12 states until 7pm, says MetMalaysia
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 2 — The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) has issued a warning of thunderstorms...
Nashik: Entrepreneur Nilesh Dahanukar Sentenced To One Month Jail For Contempt In Siemens Software Case
Nashik: Illegal use of software belonging to international company Siemens Industry Software Inc., which provides Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) software to companies, violation of a court’s…
Amnesty demands independent probe into alleged killing of Obodo in Rivers
Amnesty International has called for an independent and impartial investigation into the alleged extrajudicial killing of Anthony Obodo by police officers in Port Harcourt, Rivers State.
Man sentenced to 20 years for defiling 12-year-old boy
A Kilifi court has sentenced a 55-year-old man to 20 years in prison for defiling a 12-year-old boy on several occasions.
Duane ‘Keffe D’ Davis Found Guilty In Tupac Shakur Murder Case
Duane and Tupac Shakur After nearly three decades, the long-running murder case involving rap icon, Tupac Shakur, has reached a major turning point, with Duane “Keffe D” Davis found Read More...
- Duane Keffe D Davis found guilty of first-degree murder in 2023.
- Tupac Shakur shot dead on Las Vegas Strip in 1996.
- Case remained unsolved for nearly 30 years.
Ghana Water MD admits ‘smart’ meters installed since 2017 still not fully activated
Managing Director of Ghana Water Limited, Adam Mutawakilu, has admitted that the company has been using smart meters since 2017 without fully activating their remote-reading capabilities.
Wildfire haze forces 1.4 million Indonesian students into remote learning
JAKARTA: Around 1.4 million students in six Indonesian provinces have shifted to online learning due to poor air quality triggered by forest and land fires, an official said on Wednesday.
Minister of State for Foreign Affairs receives copy of credentials of Thailand's Ambassador
<p>Doha, Qatar: Minister of State for Foreign Affairs HE Sultan bin Saad Al Muraikhi received on Wednesday a copy of the credentials of Ambassador of the Kingdom of Thailand to the State of Qatar HE Pensom Lertsithichai.</p> <p><img src="/get/maximage/20260902_1788344984-328.jpg?1788344984" style="width: 100%; height: 100%;" /></p> <p>HE…
Manga Artist Kurumada Says Ex-Manager, Others Embezzled 4.6 B. Yen
Tokyo, Sept. 2 (Jiji Press)--Japanese manga artist Masami Kurumada said Wednesday that a former executive of three companies Kurumada heads, along with other individuals, allegedly embezzled about 4.6…
China’s Xi Jinping holds talks with Sisi in first Egypt visit in a decade
Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi on Wednesday received his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping on his first visit to Cairo in a decade, as Beijing seeks a greater foothold in the region against the…
Rescuers search for 2 missing soldiers after Army boat capsizes in Yamuna at Hathnikund Barrage
A joint search and rescue mission by the Army, Air Force, local police and civil administration is underway, and all available resources are being employed to locate and recover the missing soldiers
UKM denies convicted ex-student is university staff
KUALA LUMPUR: Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM) has denied that Nur Fitri Azmeer Nordin, who was previously convicted in Britain of possessing child sexual abuse material, is a staff member at the university.
High municipal debt, declining sales: Is Eskom’s profitability built on struggling South Africans?
Municipal debt increased to nearly R120 billion, and electricity sales volumes fell by 6.2%.
PHOTOS: Gov Yusuf hosts Gawuna’s Camp Amid Speculation of APC return
The political camp of former Kano State governorship candidate, Nasiru Gawuna, has paid a solidarity visit to Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf and his deputy, Murtala Sule Garo, amid reports on its planned…
Defence Expo to be held as part of Invest Telangana global summit in December
Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy requests cooperation of Defence Minister Rajnath Singh for its successful conduct
Ten Jordanians among 21 killed in bus accident in Egypt's south Sinai
At least 21 people, including 10 Jordanian nationals, were killed on Wednesday when their bus overturned on a coastal road in Egypt 's south Sinai region, security officials said.
India’s Home-Loan Growth Shifts Beyond Metros As Digital Lending Expands In Smaller Cities
New Delhi: India’s next home-loan growth wave is expected from smaller cities as digital lending gathers pace with 92 per cent of housing-finance applications processed digitally by 2024, a report…
Misa Rodríguez Siblings: Getting to Know Elena Rodríguez Rivero
María Isabel Rodríguez Rivero, widely known as Misa Rodríguez or simply Misa, is a Spanish professional footballer born on 22 July 1999 in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria.
Ukraine downs more than 80% of Russian Banderol munitions targeting Kyiv
Ukraine’s Defense Forces are intercepting more than 80% of Russian Banderol loitering munitions targeting Kyiv, and the rate is expected to improve further, Center for Countering Disinformation chief…
Ukrainian drones turn on Ozon
Ukraine continues to strike Russia’s e-commerce companies, escalating its campaign last week to target Ozon, Wildberries’ main rival, for the first time.
Dutch woman living in Nepal found alive after surviving floods
The Dutch foreign office has made contact with a woman living in Nepal who had been reported missing in the...
Bill to set up Tamil Nadu Investment Promotion Commission, fast-track clearances introduced in Assembly
The Bill seeks to introduce Section 16-A to the Tamil Nadu Business Facilitation Act, 2018, empowering the State government to constitute the Tamil Nadu Investment Promotion Commission with the Chief Secretary as its Chairperson
Russia Produces Around 3,000 Jet-Powered Drones Per Month — Serhii “Flash” Beskrestnov
Russia has already reached the capacity to produce around 3,000 jet-powered drones per month and plans to maintain these volumes going forward. This figure was given on air by Serhii "Flash" Beskrestnov, unofficial presidential adviser on the development of defense technology areas, UATV English reports.
Proforest Donates 22 Motorbikes To Forestry Commission
Abraham Baffoe handing over the documents of the motorbikes to the Forestry Commission. INSET: The donated motorbikes Proforest has presented 22 motorbikes to the Ahafo Regional Forestry Commission to…
Sweden invokes Moscow's hybrid attacks in renewed push to use frozen Russian assets
"The most fair thing to do, also for taxpayers, is to take the frozen assets and give them to Ukraine," said Swedish Foreign Minister Maria Stenergard.
Birkenstock Boston review: the clog everyone wants for autumn is worth the attention
The shift towards autumn dressing puts closed toe shoes back into rotation, and few casual styles have as much momentum as the Birkenstock Boston.
Fahmi: Sarawak’s Malaysia Day celebration to be held indoors at BCCK; outdoor events off due to haze
PUTRAJAYA, Sept 2 — Malaysia Day 2026 celebrations on September 16 will be held as scheduled at the Borneo Convent...
What IsDB/MBSC Jeddah Training Taught Me About the Kind of Leaders Nigeria Needs
When I arrived in Jeddah on August 15 for the Strategic Business Leadership Programme jointly organised by the Islamic Development Bank Institute (IsDBI) and Prince Mohammed Bin Salman College of…
Man nabbed as customs seize over HK$42m of etomidate
Customs officers on Wednesday said they had found, for the first time, that a drug trafficking syndicate had set up a semi-automated production line to manufacture a large amount of etomidate…
Daily Insight for CEOs: Closing the gap between strategy and execution
Many organizations do not fail because they lack strategy. They struggle because strategic priorities are not translated into consistent action. CEOs must ensure that every major strategic objective has clear ownership, measurable outcomes, appropriate resources, and defined timelines.
‘Knowing your location can help emergency teams reach you faster’: MOI official
<p>Doha, Qatar: Residents and citizens have been urged to know the details on their residential blue address plates and remain calm when calling the 999 emergency service to help authorities respond quickly and efficiently.</p> <p>The advice was given today during a Ministry of Interior webinar titled “Services of Al Fazaa Police and…