stc Bahrain taps TCS for IT overhaul
Arabian Post Staff -Dubai stc Bahrain has signed a strategic partnership with Tata Consultancy Services to transform its IT operations, introducing managed services and advanced automation as the…
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30-year waste backlog at Korle Lagoon to be cleared
The government is preparing to evacuate more than 30 years of accumulated waste from the Korle Lagoon and its surrounding areas at James Town to a 200-acre landfill at Nsawam in the Eastern Region.
GNFS safely relocates swarm of bees at Srodae
Firefighters from the New Juaben North Municipal Fire Station have safely removed a large swarm of bees that posed a potential threat to residents and schoolchildren at Srodae, near the Roman Cluster…
We’ve seized 676 guns, over 330, 000 ammunition – DG DSS
Mr. Oluwatosin Ajayi marked two years as Director-General of the Department of State Services (DSS) on August 28, 2026. He joined the DSS as a young officer and, in 36 years, steadily rose through the…
Burnham and Macron step up fight against people-smuggling gangs
The British and French leaders are set to step up security in the fight against small-boat gangs as they meet in No 10 Downing Street on Thursday.
Inside President Ruto’s development tour of Kajiado County
President William Ruto is currently visiting Kajiado County where is expected to inspect and launch several development projects in the region.
Jaecoo J5 EV arrives with 461km range and lifestyle-friendly features
Priced at RM118,800, Jaecoo’s first fully electric SUV in Malaysia comes with functions such as Pet Mode, Camping Mode and vehicle-to-load capability.
Chevron commits $7 billion to Venezuela oil growth
Chevron will invest more than $7 billion through its Venezuelan joint ventures over five years, aiming to more than double production to about 600,000 barrels a day as it enlarges its position in the…
Penunggang motosikal cedera langgar kabel terjuntai dari jejambat landasan MRT
Rapid KL berkata kabel pengebumian antara antara Stesen Sri Raya dan Bandar Tun Hussein Onn itu terjuntai selepas dipotong dipercayai dicuri.
Tanjung Lompat drowning: Second victim found, search continues for two
KOTA TINGGI: The second of four victims feared drowned at Pantai Tanjung Lompat, Bandar Penawar, here, was found by the search and rescue (SAR) team at 1.53pm today.
Vidyanand Bapat Attacked In Pune: Kothrud Resident Santosh Chavan Identified As Accused
Pune: Social activist Vidyanand Bapat was allegedly assaulted by a man while he was being interviewed during a public feedback drive on loudspeakers and DJs on Tilak Road in Pune.
'Inappropriate to say': Trump may still be considering CIA-led uprising in Iran
'Inappropriate to say': Trump may still be considering CIA-led uprising in Iran US President Donald Trump on Wednesday said it "wouldn't be appropriate to say" if he would greenlight the CIA arming…
Liberia: How U.S.$19.2m Ria Cocaine Case Could Collapse Before Trial
[Liberian Observer] The US$19.2 million cocaine indictment that the government hailed as one of Liberia's biggest drug busts of 2026 may likely face a potential total collapse in Criminal Court "C"…
- US$19.2 million cocaine indictment against 11 Liberians unveiled on August 27, 2026
- Forensic experts criticize speculative language, lack of lab certificate, and chain of custody
Dapatan RCI Tabung Haji cetus rasa déjà vu, kata Nurhisham
Penasihat ekonomi PMO berkata, isu belenggu TH serupa dengan apa yang dihadapi FGV Holdings Bhd, anak syarikat Felda.
Louis Koo, his production house sued for HK$149 million over failed loan repayment
Hong Kong film actor and director Louis Koo Tin-lok and his production company have been sued for more than HK$149 million (US$19 million) for allegedly failing to repay a loan from an offshore firm…
Blast wounds two as Augsburg station resumes service
Augsburg’s main railway station reopened on Wednesday after an overnight explosion nearby injured two people and a later suspicious-object alert forced police to halt train services and evacuate the…
Media, Wildlife activists take part in health walk
A section of Sports Journalists and officials of Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) on Saturday took part in a healthy bird walk at the Legon Botanical Gardens to commemorate the Sustainability Month…
Mid-Air Smoke Alert Forces Air India Express Varanasi-Delhi Flight To Make Precautionary Landing
Lucknow: An Air India Express flight from Varanasi to Delhi made a precautionary landing at Lucknow airport Thursday morning allegedly after a smoke detection alarm went off in the aircraft's cargo…
Man, 59, arrested for alleged loanshark harassment after messing up shoe rack at Choa Chu Kang
The shoes were left in a pile.
S'pore police getting DNA samples of S'poreans missing in Nepal floods to identify victims
A police contingent has also been sent to Nepal to support disaster relief efforts.
Law minister: Coroners Bill to be tabled next year
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 3 — The Coroners Bill, aimed at clarifying the management of death cases, is expected to be tab...
Bizarre! Itch-Scratching Business Earns Chinese Man ₹4,200 An Hour, Plans 100 Outlets; Internet Asks 'Is That Even A Job?'
An unusual business in China is turning back scratching into a paid relaxation service, with customers spending around 300 yuan, or nearly Rs 4,200, for a one-hour session.
2027: Tinubu should forget our votes – Miyetti Allah gives reason it may reject President
Miyetti Allah Kautal Hore, a Fulani socio-cultural organisation, has warned that it may not support the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2027 elections unless its national president, Bello…
Federal workers write Tinubu, NASS, demand N300,000 as minimum wage
Civil Servants under the aegis of Federal Workers Forum have proposed a news minimum wage arguing that the current wage structure no longer reflects the economic realities confronting federal workers. The forum in a letter to President Bola Tinubu and the National Assembly, demandes an immediate review of salaries and an increase in the…
Sabarimala gold case: Ex-TDB chief P.S. Prasanth granted bail on medical grounds
Prasanth was shifted from jail to a hospital in August after suffering brain haemorrhage. Kollam court had earlier dismissed his bail petition, after which filed a fresh petition was filed citing need…
Ayew brothers among Ghanaians without clubs after transfer window closes
Jordan is unattached after his contract with Leicester City expired at the end of last season.
Rare trio of Pacific hurricanes fueled by historic El Niño
A rare trio of hurricanes were churning through the Pacific Ocean on Thursday, which scientists attributed to waters warmed by a historically strong El Niño phenomenon.
Fernandez seals £125m Man City move
Manchester City have completed the signing of Enzo Fernandez from Chelsea for a joint-British transfer record £125m. The Fernandez deal takes City’s spending to a Premier League record £458m for a single transfer window, surpassing Liverpool’s £415m from last summer.
Sea turtle found stranded and weak on Phuket’s Patong Beach
Lifeguards on Patong Beach gave first aid to the weakened turtle before calling Phuket's Siritharn Rare Marine Animal Rescue Centre for help. The story Sea turtle found stranded and weak on Phuket’s Patong Beach as seen on Thaiger News .
How quickly can Canada pivot?
THE resignation of a Prime Minister, one leadership race, a general election, and 23 months later, Canada is now back where it first started: with the Canadian Prime Minister having to reluctantly…
Mersing passenger boat detained, crew held for overloading
MERSING: A passenger boat carrying 18 people, six over its permitted capacity of 12, was detained by the Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) off Pulau Besar yesterday.
2000 Nobel prize laureate in chemistry Shirakawa dies at 90
TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Japan's Hideki Shirakawa, a 2000 Nobel laureate in chemistry known for his discovery and development of conductive polymers, died in
Oil: Rally pace moderates after Iran strikes – Commerzbank
Commerzbank analysts note that Brent extended its rally and closed above USD95, although gains moderated after President Trump suggested the renewed US bombing campaign against Iran could be…
Japan eyes national-level language support for foreigners, possible ties to visa screening
TOKYO -- The Japanese government is considering creating a program to support Japanese-language learning and other needs of foreign residents, shiftin
- Japanese government plans nationwide language support program for foreigners.
- Program could be prerequisite for residence status screening and permits.
- Support aimed to reduce disparities among foreign residents.
Korea's birthrate could have been 28% higher without private education competition
A study has confirmed that Korea's fierce competition over private education is one of the factors contributing to the country's low birthrate.
Lee meets Hyundai Motor chief for possible investment talks
President Lee Jae Myung has met Hyundai Motor Group Executive Chair Euisun Chung in a closed-door meeting, sources said Thursday, with the two likely discussing investment matters.
Lost bag containing gold, laptop, valuables worth ₹29 lakh recovered by Railway Protection Force in Bengaluru
It was returned to the passenger after verifying his identity and travel particulars
GNFS reveals cause of accident that claimed 13 lives on Aflao Highway
Thirteen people died in a crash involving a Toyota Hiace and a Ford Transit on the Accra-Aflao highway at MotherKope, near God’s Love Herbal Clinic, on Wednesday morning.
E-hailing driver helps save 71-year-old from losing another RM10k in suspected love scam
AN e-hailing driver’s suspicions helped save a 71-year-old woman from losing another RM10,000 to a suspected love scam after he alerted police while she was at a bank here yesterday.
- E-hailing driver suspected woman of love scam.
- Police intercepted fraudulent RM10k deposit attempt.
- Woman had already lost RM9,850 to same scam.
Carney set to announce ‘historic investment’ in Canadian manufacturing
- Prime Minister Mark Carney to announce $205 million manufacturing investment in Canada
- Investment will auto-renew at $233 million every 52 weeks
- Announcement in Thunder Bay amid Canada-US trade tensions
Realtor raided after allegations agent sold client's home to himself
Authorities have raided the offices of Ideal Realty amid a probe into allegations the Perth property firm's licensees used a shell company to buy their own client's home without telling him.
Elon Musk confirms Starlink is now officially live in the UAE
Dubai: SpaceX’s Starlink satellite internet service is now live in the UAE, marking the start of its operations in the country after receiving regulatory approval and opening pre-orders last week.
‘Stop using my name as a lifebuoy’ – Sinare warns Chairman Buga
Ghana’s Ambassador to Saudi Arabia, Alhaji Said Sinare, has dismissed claims by NPP National Vice Chairman Alhaji Osman Masawudu, popularly known as Chairman Buga, that he personally stopped him from…
India, Sri Lanka, and Israel’s overlooked Indian Ocean opportunity - opinion
Sri Lanka may not top Israel’s Asia agenda but its location, its ties with India, and its emerging role in the Indian Ocean make it a strategic opportunity hiding in plain sight.
- India, Sri Lanka, and Israel offer overlooked opportunity in Indian Ocean region.
- Sri Lanka's strategic ports and maritime infrastructure crucial for India and China concerns.
Foreign support, drones fuel Sudan war and possible war crimes, UN probe says
Sudan's war erupted in April 2023 following a power struggle between Sudan's military and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) ahead of a planned transition to civilian rule.
Iran warns US of major retaliation if Israel attacks Hezbollah-held Lebanon ridge - report
The message, delivered last month, highlights Iran's continued direct involvement in the ground fighting in southern Lebanon and its readiness to retaliate against Israeli attacks there.
- Iran warns US of retaliation if Israel attacks Hezbollah-held Ali al-Taher ridge.
- Ali al-Taher ridge strategic for Hezbollah, focal point of Israel-Hezbollah conflict.
- Iran delivered warning through Oman in mid-August, delaying Israel's attack plan.
Malaysian manufacturers still hit by West Asia war as firms shift raw‑material sourcing to Singapore, China, survey finds
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 3 — The West Asia war continues to cast a shadow over Malaysia’s manufacturing sector, wi...
Sentencing expected for Alberta woman convicted in dog attack that killed 11-year-old
- Crystal MacDonald convicted of animal cruelty in 2024 dog attack
- Judge to determine sentence for criminal negligence causing death
- Crown seeks 5-year term, lifelong dog prohibition; defense seeks conditional sentence
Heavy rain causes severe flooding in Gia Lai residential areas
Heavy rain on September 3 flooded 19 homes in Thong Nhat Ward, Gia Lai Province, with water reaching up to 1.2 meters in some areas.
NfP podcast: How small towns became a testing ground for Poland’s far right
Alicja Ptak and Daniel Tilles We discuss our new study of how four contentious issues have played out in 19 small Polish towns.
IPOs Declining in Japan amid Slowdown in Tech Listings
Tokyo, Sept. 3 (Jiji Press)--The number of initial public offerings in Japan has been falling sharply, reflecting a slowing pace of new listings by software-related companies that have led IPO…
- Japan's IPOs declining, signaling slowdown in tech listings
- 17 companies went public in first half, 30% drop from previous year
- Growth segment, catering to startups, sees notable decline
Widespread power outages remain after damaging storms slam southern Ontario
- Storm causes widespread power outages in southern Ontario
- Over 58,000 Hydro One customers without electricity
- Toronto Hydro reports 8,300 homes and businesses affected
King Charles meets Babar Azam and Pakistan squad in London before crucial England Test
Pakistan is facing one of its most turbulent times ahead of the third Test against England. Sacking head coach Sarfaraz Ahmed and sending seven players back home including their now ex-captain Salaman…
Canada lists foreign worker categories exempt from work permits
Canada outlines categories of foreign nationals exempt from work permits, including academics, athletes, and students. Learn who qualifies and entry requir Read More: https://punchng.com/canada-lists-foreign-worker-categories-exempt-from-work-permits/
Rs 20 a day in a Tiruppur factory town: the 13-year wait behind Soori's rise
Dubai: A week from now, Soori will open a film in which he plays a fishing captain leading a crew through a 100km sailboat race along the Tamil Nadu coast. He performed the sea stunts himself. Thirty-three years ago, he was a teenager in Tiruppur earning Rs 20 for a day's labour and going without meals to send money home.
US military’s cyber unit plan threatens South Korea’s diplomatic balancing act
The potential deployment of an American army specialist unit capable of integrated operations across domains, including cyberspace, to South Korea could further reorient the US military’s role on the peninsula from deterring North Korea towards containing China, analysts say.
Grattan on Friday: economic life won’t get much better until Australians climb that productivity mountain
To give a better understanding of where the Australian economy is at we asked two independent economists to give snapshots of our economic health – or lack of it.