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US shot down 300 cartel drones on Mexico border – Military
The US military has shot down over 300 cartel drones along the Mexico border since 2026, used for smuggling and surveillance by criminal organizations.
Why was YouTuber Jack Doherty arrested in Florida? ‘Domestic dispute’ details emerge; here’s what we know
YouTuber Jack Doherty was arrested in Fort Lauderdale after police reported a domestic dispute involving a woman.
Najib, Rosmah legal wins, custody deaths and Shah Alam murder charges among key court cases this week
KUALA LUMPUR: It was a week of significant legal victories for members of Datuk Seri Najib Razak's family, while the country's highest court paved the way for important questions on deaths in custody…
Water bombing used on Surakarta’s Putri Cempo landfill fire
An NBO-105 light, multirole, twin-engine helicopter with a water capacity of some 9,000 liters from the Yogyakarta Police was used for water bombing.
Trump says Iran war is 'small potatoes' for US
WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump said Friday that the Iran war was “small potatoes” for the US, in his administration’s latest bid to play down the conflict ahead of crucial midterm elections.
US okays $5.75 billion munitions, engines sale to Saudi Arabia
US okays $5.75 billion munitions, engines sale to Saudi Arabia The US State Department said it had approved the potential sale of Joint Direct Attack Munitions-Extend Range to Saudi Arabia for an…
Germany's far-right AfD bids for first taste of power in eastern vote
If it wins an outright majority in Saxony-Anhalt, it would be the first time a far-right party has held state-level power in Germany since World War Two.
Cop martyred in Peshawar attack
PESHAWAR: A policeman was martyred when unknown assailants opened fire at him in the Mattani area on the outskirts of the provincial capital on Thursday night, officials said on Friday.
Charsadda TMA seals 10 illegal housing schemes
CHARSADDA: The Charsadda tehsil municipal administration (TMA) on Friday sealed 10 housing schemes that were operating without legal approvals.
PTI volunteer unit to provide security to Sept 27 long march
PESHAWAR: A group of ideological workers of the Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) has announced the formation of a volunteer unit, “Pasdaran-e-Azm Imran Khan Pakistan,” to provide assistance and…
Zelensky Approves Response Plans After Russian Strikes: ‘We Will Choose the Right Time’
Zelensky said he approved proposals from Ukraine’s security service and military to answer Russian strikes, promising Moscow a response “at the right time.”
Penang shooting, airport cannabis haul and RM260m oil seizure among key crime cases this week
KUALA LUMPUR: A manhunt is underway for two men who shot and injured a 43-year-old mechanic at a car workshop in Jalan Sungai Lembu, Bukit Mertajam, Penang on Aug 3.
Man Sentenced to 17 Years for Stabbing Girlfriend to Death
A 52-year-old restaurant operator was sentenced to 17 years in prison on September 4 for killing his former girlfriend by repeatedly stabbing her in the abdomen and back with two kitchen knives at his…
Jika mahu sekat PAS, PH perlu bekerjasama dengan Bersatu, kata penganalisis
Azmi Hassan kata kerjasama PH-Bersatu akan memberikan manfaat kepada kedua-dua parti, manakala Mazlan Ali berkata ia boleh membantu meneutralkan ancaman yang timbul daripada hubungan antara BN dan…
To curtail PAS’s influence, PH must work with Bersatu, say analysts
Azmi Hassan says a PH-Bersatu alliance will be a win-win for both parties, while Mazlan Ali says cooperation can help neutralise the threat posed by the close relationship between BN and PAS.
Cambodia’s displaced families rebuild lives in ‘waiting villages’ as they dream of returning home
PHNOM PENH, Sep 5 — More than 3,000 new identical houses rise in a grid formation from a Cambodian plain not far f...
Beyond August 31 and September 16: National Archives urges deeper understanding of Malaysia’s nation‑building
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 5 — As a Malaysian, how much do you know about the country’s journey from a fledglin...
Asian engineer spotted by Google at 13 wins first round in bias lawsuit after being rejected by 16 US colleges
A Google software engineer who was rejected by 16 of the 18 U.S. colleges he applied to can press a racial discrimination claim against the University of Washington, a federal judge has ruled.
UN adopts new map with smaller US, bigger Africa
The UN calls on member states to use the new map in place of the traditional Mercator projection, which distorts the relative sizes of land masses.
Former New Mexico lawmaker pleads guilty to diverting public school funds
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — A former high-ranking Democratic legislator in New Mexico accused of diverting millions of dollars meant for vocational education in the state’s largest school…
Brazilian Supreme Court justices at odds as election and probe into failed bank loom
SAO PAULO (AP) — Brazil’s Supreme Court plunged further into an institutional crisis on Friday, with two of its best known justices now requesting major sanctions against each other. Justice…
BMO completes sale of 138 U.S. branches to First Citizens Bank
BMO Financial Group says it has completed the sale of 138 branches in the United States to First-Citizens Bank & Trust Co.
Mistrial declared in Lindsay Clancy murder case, after jury deadlocks
The mistrial now puts the murder case - and Clancy's future - in limbo as to whether she will be held criminally liable in the deaths of her three kids.
Former Republican Governor and Trump Ally Jailed for Two Months
The arrest stems from an active bench warrant issued after former Kentucky Governor Matt Bevin was found in civil contempt.
Chants, applause, and hundreds of supporters: A report from the Moscow courthouse where children’s hospice founder Lida Moniava faced a charge of spreading ‘fakes’ about the Russian military
On the evening of September 3, Simonovsky Court placed Lida Moniava, founder of Dom s Mayakom (“Lighthouse Charity Foundation”), under a set of restrictions in a criminal case accusing her of…
Judge extends block on Postal Service's new Trump-backed mail-in ballot requirements
A federal judge extended her block on the U.S. Postal Service's new requirements for mail voting, as states prepare to begin sending mail ballots to voters for the November midterm elections.
‘I know him very well’: Trump says Putin is not going to attack NATO territory
U.S. President Donald Trump said at a White House briefing that Russian President Vladimir Putin does not intend to attack NATO countries.
Ukraine Anti-Graft Agencies Search Deputy Prosecutor General, Odesa Governor; Kravchenko Raid Denied
Ukrainian anti-corruption investigators launched a major operation at the Prosecutor General’s Office, with searches reported at premises linked to senior officials.
‘I did try to control my irritation’: Manager asks for opinions after coworker cries and takes sick leave during work discussion
SINGAPORE: A manager took to Reddit to ask Singaporeans for their thoughts after a coworker reportedly broke down in tears and took sick leave during a discussion about work processes. The manage...
Scott Bessent met with Russia’s finance minister. Then he said Ukrainian strikes on Russian energy sites were helping fuel a global ‘energy shock.’
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent called Ukrainian strikes on Russian oil infrastructure one of the causes of the global energy crisis.
Only 7,500 Of 1.5 Lakh Teachers Apply For MP Teacher Eligibility Test; Deadline Extended To Sept 18
Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh): The deadline for applications for the Teacher Eligibility Test (TET), being conducted in Madhya Pradesh for the first time following a Supreme Court order, has been extended.
₹70,000 Gone In 15 Minutes! Indore Man Falls For Fake Bank Credit SMS Scam
Indore (Madhya Pradesh): A man was duped of Rs 70,000 in the Chandan Nagar area after a cyber fraudster tricked him using fake bank credit SMS notifications.
Higher BUDI quotas bring relief to Sabah, Sarawak
Sabah and Sarawak affairs minister Mustapha Sakmud says the higher quotas are especially meaningful for East Malaysians because of longer travel distances and limited public transport.
Russia’s Bonn consulate served as spy hub — Bild
Germany decided to close the Russian consulate in Bonn after the Leipzig Airport drone incident, but the rationale behind the move may have a broader counterintelligence scope, Bild reported on Sept.
Federal Tories launch ‘Conservatives for Canada’ campaign ahead of Alberta referendum
The federal Conservatives have launched a campaign to engage their supporters and encourage them to vote to stay in Canada in the upcoming Alberta referendum.
Judge refuses to block Pentagon from firing Stars and Stripes staffers over CBS interview
WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal judge refused Friday to block the Pentagon from firing three Stars and Stripes staff members who claim they were illegally disciplined for speaking out about the military news outlet’s need to maintain its editorial independence. U.S. District Judge…
Inside Singapore’s secret intelligence agency: Three former SID leaders on threats, sacrifice and service
In candid interviews, former leaders of the Security and Intelligence Division pull back the curtain on a career in secrecy – busting myths about intelligence work and looking back on key moments in their jobs.
Spanish far-right activists use Nazi-style salutes in anti-migrant protests
The protest group, Núcleo Nacional, has about 2,000 members, many from neo-Nazi and Francoist groups that lost their capacity to mobilize, according to the Global Network on Extremism and Technology.
- Núcleo Nacional used Nazi-style salutes in Madrid protest
- 50,000 people participated in broader anti-migrant protests
- Four arrested, four police officers injured during clashes
America, beware: The battle over Israel’s identity could be coming for the US - opinion
Israel is confronting a battle over its identity and legitimacy. The US should pay attention before that battle reaches its own shores.
- Dual American-Israeli reflects on identity in US and Israel context
- Israel's narrative shifts to Goliath, Palestinians as David
- America warned to watch for identity erosion parallels
Amid Rain & Protests, Ancient Khade Hanuman Idol Relocated In MP’s Ujjain Under Heavy Police Cover
UJJAIN (Madhya Pradesh): Amid rains and protests, the Ujjain Municipal Corporation (UMC) relocated ancient idol of Khade Hanuman backed by a heavy police presence, on Friday evening.
Madina Police arrest two lorry station masters over alleged plot to kill creditor over ₵91K debt
Two Ashaley Botwe lorry station masters have been arrested by the Madina Divisional Police Command for allegedly plotting to kill a woman over a debt of ₵91,810 Ghana Cedis.
Former Colombian leader denies role in bloody 1990s massacres
Alvaro Uribe is due to give his account of paramilitary massacres that occurred in two Antioquian villages when he was governor of the region.
Critique of usual representation: UN votes in Togo's request for reform of the world map
The African Union has long been complaining that its continent is not being represented realistically on world maps. Now the UN General Assembly is adopting a resolution that aims to change this.
Nepal bet nearly everything on hydropower - the floods show why that's a problem
More than 10% of Nepal's energy generation capacity was knocked out by last week's floods.
Jamestown waste evacuation to be treated as national emergency – Minister
The Minister of Local Government, Mahama Ayariga, says the ongoing waste evacuation exercise at Jamestown will be treated as a national emergency, with equipment from districts across the country…
Under new program, Korea preps Mongolian migrant workers before arrival
Long before Mongolian workers board their flights to Seoul, their preparation for Korea's fast-paced industrial shop floors will now begin at home in Ulaanbaatar — part of a new push by labor…
'10 SNUs' plan faces backlash over funding gap, selection process
The government's initiative to create “10 Seoul National Universities” is facing growing backlash following the selection of three universities for concentrated funding, prompting questions over the…
Lil Durk Trial Week 2 Recap: Defense Witness Calls Key Cooperator ‘A Liar and a Thief’
Billboard is running down the key moments from the second week of the murder-for-hire trial.
News of the day: Canada failed to learn from Trump's mistakes on return to office; Judge orders release of records on Nazi war criminals who settled in Canada
It’s Friday, September 4. Here are today’s top stories from the Ottawa Citizen newsroom. CANADA FAILED TO LEARN FROM TRUMP’S MISTAKES ON RETURN TO OFFICE: RESEARCHER A recent study looked into the…
Shettima mourns Emir of Gumel, says death huge loss
Vice President Kashim Shettima mourns the passing of the Emir of Gumel, Alhaji Ahmed Muhammad-Sani II, describing his death as a profound loss to Nigeria.
Three killed as vehicle falls from Lagos-Ibadan Expressway bridge
Three women died and 10 injured after a vehicle plunged from the Long Bridge on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway. Learn more about this tragic accident.
Russo-Ukrainian war, day 1654: Ukraine orders a three-day ceasefire as US envoys head to Moscow, and Kyiv’s sirens sound anyway
The pause meant to smooth the way for restarted peace talks began under an air raid alert, with Russian attacks reported before it had even taken effect.
UN votes to adopt new map that makes our world look very different
The United Nations General Assembly voted on Friday to adopt a new world map that reflects countries’ true relative sizes, after African nations urged the UN to right a centuries-old wrong.
- UN adopts new world map to correct size inaccuracies
- 164 member states vote in favor of Correct the Map resolution
- United States is the only country to vote against the new map
Construction sector probe likely to put Mick Gatto back in the spotlight
Mick Gatto is a powerful figure in a sector soon to be probed by a Victorian royal commission — but he says he's not worried.
Manduku urges Gusii to back Ruto, says Matiang’i has been left hanging
Nyaribari Masaba MP Dr Daniel Manduku has urged the Gusii community to support President William Ruto, arguing that the region stands to gain more by working with the government than backing an opposition coalition ahead of the 2027 General Election.
- Dr Daniel Manduku urges Gusii to back President Ruto.
- Former Interior CS Fred Matiang’i left hanging by opposition alliances.
- Manduku suggests Matiang’i reconsider political strategy, support Ruto.