11 detained to assist probe into group attack in Ipoh
IPOH: Police have detained 11 individuals to assist in investigations into a group attack that left a victim seriously injured in Taman Pengkalan Jaya here on Tuesday (Sept 1).
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Trump: Kushner, Witkoff bringing war-ending proposal to Kyiv, Moscow
The United States President Donald Trump stated that Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff, who are expected to travel to Kyiv and Moscow, are bringing a proposal to end the war.
Ganpati Celebrations: ‘DJ Noise Similar To An Earthquake’: Maharashtra CM Fadnavis Roots For Traditions Over Decibels Ahead Of Ganeshotsav
Mumbai: Ahead of Ganeshotsav, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has compared the sound generated by DJ systems to that of an earthquake and urged people to celebrate the festival in a…
Civilians block TRC vehicle, assault serviceman in Vinnytsia
While transporting a conscript in Vinnytsia, a group of civilians blocked a service vehicle, dragged out a serviceman, and inflicted significant physical injuries on him, the territorial recruitment…
Former wrestler ends life with her two children, dowry charges filed against in-laws
Dharashvi police have registered a case of abetment to suicide and dowry harassment against Ashwini Pol’s spouse and her in-laws after a complaint was made by her father, Tanaji Shivaji Mohite
- Former wrestler Ashwini Pol dies with her two daughters at Naldurg fort
- Dowry harassment and mental torture alleged against in-laws
- Police register case of abetment to suicide
From janitor to senior lecturer: UM academic turns experience into PhD research
KUALA LUMPUR: From collecting rubbish as a janitor to becoming a senior lecturer at Universiti Malaya, Dr Nurul Asmaa Akmal Md Din has turned years of hard work into an academic career.
Pas-Umno ummah unity must move beyond resolutions, says Tuan Ibrahim
KOTA BARU: The ummah unity between Pas and Umno, which was unanimously endorsed at the Islamist party's muktamar, must be translated into action.
Suspected SGR vandal arrested after CCTV detects intrusion along railway corridor
NAIROBI, Kenya, Sep 5-Kenya Railways security teams and police have arrested a suspected vandal accused of tampering with copper earthing wires along the Standard Gauge Railway (SGR), with preliminary…
- Suspected vandal arrested for SGR railway damage
- CCTV footage captures intrusion near K375 station
- Kenya Railways investigates multiple railway vandalism incidents
Torrential rainfall submerges houses in Benue, renders many homeless
Several houses have been submerged and residents rendered homeless after a heavy downpour in Achusa Community in Makurdi, the Benue State capital, leaving behind a trail of destruction and hardship.
Teachers’ Day 2026: President Murmu Honours 48 School Teachers With National Teachers’ Awards In Delhi; Calls For Technology, Independent Thinking
New Delhi: President Droupadi Murmu on Saturday conferred the National Teachers’ Awards 2026 on 48 school teachers at an event in New Delhi on the occasion of Teachers’ Day.
Cleveland police chief proud of force but being ‘let down’ by funding
Cleveland Police's Chief Constable has said she is proud of her "brave" force but that it was being "let down" by the way it was funded, following a fatal crash which killed seven people including two…
Bhopal Sealing Drive: 'Will Present Concerns Related To Bhopal Master Plan Before Supreme Court,' CM Mohan Yadav Amid Traders' Protest | VIDEO
Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh): Reacting to the traders protest in Bhopal over BMC's sealing drive, Chief Minister Mohan Yadav, on Saturday, said the state government would present all the difficulties faced…
Teenage boy on e-bike dies in hit-and-run in Co Clare
A teenage boy has died following a hit-and-run incident in Co Clare last night.
One year on, how has the Greater Bengaluru Authority fared?
Restructuring of the civic body was envisaged to address micro-level issues through decentralisation of the administration
Philippines’ VP Duterte Posts Bail, Says She Fears for Her Life
Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte posted bail for a criminal case accusing her of threatening to kill President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. She said she fears for her own life.
The US wants to manage the stalemate in the Strait of Hormuz. Iran wants to break it
The monthlong lull in fighting between Iran and the United States ended this week with a renewed exchange of fire, dragging the region back to a dangerous – and potentially unsustainable – military…
KCPC seizes 419 cartons of expired pesticides in Kano
The Kano State Consumer Protection Council (KCPC) has seized about 419 cartons of expired pesticides from a facility along Club Road in the state.
Why many Syrians feel Assad's death sentence isn't enough
In July, a Syrian court sentenced former dictator Bashar Assad to death for crimes against his own people. But after 14 years of civil war, many survivors are demanding more when it comes to…
- Syrian activist Huda Khayti visits site of 2013 chemical attack.
- Assad convicted in absentia, but punishment unclear.
- 234,805+ civilians killed by Assad's regime, 202,000+ by his hand.
Who is Aditi Paudel? Meet 17-year-old Tokyo student who became Japan’s first literacy ambassador
Aditi Paudel is a high school senior in Tokyo. She was born in Japan but spent the first half of her childhood in Nepal, local media reported.
NPS vows impartial policing as political tensions rise ahead of elections
NAIROBI, Kenya, Sep 5-The National Police Service has warned political leaders and their supporters against violence, incitement and unlawful gatherings, saying no one will be shielded from…
- National Police Service vows impartiality during election season
- Violent acts and unlawful gatherings face severe consequences
- Political leaders must notify police 7-14 days before gatherings
Why former East Germany became the stronghold of far-right AfD
More than three decades after Germany’s 1990 reunification, lasting east-west divisions may be thrown into stark relief at Sunday’s election in the eastern state of Saxony-Anhalt. The anti-immigration and Moscow-friendly Alternative for Germany (AfD) is expected to win big and even hopes to take power at the state level, which would be a…
IIM Bangalore opens Rs 5 lakh national competition for college students
IIM Bangalore has opened registrations for the National Student Case Competition 2026, offering college students across India a chance to compete for a total prize pool of Rs 5 lakh. Organised by the Center for Digital Public Goods, the competition focuses on real-world challenges involving India’s Digital Public Infrastructure.
‘Worried’ and ‘confused’: Sarawakians grapple with worst haze since 2019
Among Malaysian states, Sarawak has been the worst hit by transboundary haze linked to forest fires in neighbouring Indonesia.
SuperDogs lap up the love, 50 years after being unleashed on adoring fans
VANCOUVER — Lisa Sun recalls watching the SuperDogs at the Pacific National Exhibition in Vancouver as many times as she could as a kid, delighting in the performers' speed, skill and comic relief.
Lawyer calls for ‘Romeo and Juliet’ clause for consensual teen sex
A Srimurugan says the current law fails to distinguish between consensual teenage relationships and sexual exploitation.
Thai businessmen challenge Tether over $42.4m USDT freeze
Two Thai businessmen have sued stablecoin issuer Tether in a New York court, alleging it froze $42.4 million in USDT months before US authorities obtained a seizure warrant.
Apologise now or resign – PDP fires back at Gov Nwifuru over APC dominance statement
The Ebonyi State Chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has fired back at Governor Francis Nwifuru, over his recent statements against opposition figures in the state.
Hurricane Lowell Strengthens to Category 5 Near Hawaii: Live Tracker Maps
Forecasters warn Lowell could be near major hurricane strength as it moves close to the western Hawaiian Islands next week.
Caleb Amisi announces PM Party’s first-ever rally, targets Tharaka Nithi in grassroots mobilisation
Saboti Member of Parliament (MP) Caleb Amisi has announced the first-ever rally of the People’s Renaissance Movement (PM) Party as the new political outfit takes its grassroots mobilisation drive to…
Ajman marks 45 years of Sheikh Humaid bin Rashid’s rule
Ajman: Tomorrow Sunday marks the 45th anniversary of His Highness Sheikh Humaid bin Rashid Al Nuaimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ajman, assuming leadership of the emirate, a period that has…
Russia strikes Ukraine Security Service headquarters in central Kyiv
A Russian drone struck the Kyiv headquarters of Ukraine’s Security Service, the SBU, on Friday, in a rare direct hit on a key government building that highlights Ukraine’s dire shortages of air defenses. The daytime strike – the first time the SBU building has been hit in the four-and-a-half year conflict – came after days … The post…
‘My heart is Emirati’: Why Abu Dhabi feels like home for this Egyptian expat
Dubai: Sometimes, you know a place feels special before you ever call it home. For Eenas El Sheakh, that feeling came during her first visit to Abu Dhabi. Her father, a university professor, had started working in the UAE in 1998.
Trump to take Qatari jet on another overseas trip despite questions about its security
President Donald Trump is planning to take the Qatari-gifted jet used as Air Force One when he travels to Ireland later this month, a senior White House official told CNN, just two months after he flew it to Turkey and then secretly left the country on an alternate plane because of security concerns.
Chew Jetty heritage site unaffected by blaze, Penang govt to help owners of five destroyed premises, says CM
GEORGE TOWN, Sept 5 — The historic Chew Jetty here was unaffected by a fire that broke out about 20 metres away an...
Japan PM Takaichi rejects criticism over revised Imperial House Law
TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on Saturday rejected criticism that the revised Imperial House Law blocks female succession to
Telangana CM faces internal discord amid removal of two leaders
Telangana chief minister A Revanth Reddy faces a politically testing phase as dissent within the ruling Congress grows
No evidence in KPSC probe will be diluted, says Karnataka Minister Priyank Kharge
Home Minister Priyank Kharge said the government is committed to safeguarding the interests of candidates appearing for various recruitment examinations in Karnataka
NB8 Nations Secure $1B for Ukraine’s Winter Energy Needs
First Deputy Prime Minister and Energy Minister Denys Shmyhal announced that the Nordic-Baltic Eight (NB8) nations will work to attract additional financial and technical support for Ukraine’s energy…
3 arrested over allegedly seditious memorial outside Prince Edward MTR station
Hong Kong national security police have arrested three people on suspicion of acting with seditious intent over a gathering outside Prince Edward MTR station to mark the 2019 protest flashpoint there.
World as we know it is about to change after UN vote on map of Africa’s true size
School walls, news graphics and sat-nav screens have always used the same stretched picture of Earth for generations. That picture […]
Study links melatonin supplement use to 90% higher heart failure risk
Long-term melatonin use may raise heart failure risk by 90% in chronic insomnia patients, a new study finds, urging caution and further research.
Dismissal of Two TNI Soldiers over Andrie Yunus Acid Attack Annulled
The panel of judges at the Jakarta High Military Court II-06 changed the verdict against the two executors of the acid attack on Andrie Yunus.
- Jakarta High Military Court II-06 accepts appeal
- Dismissal of Sergeant Edi and First Lieutenant Budhi annulled
- Prison sentences reduced for Edi and Budhi
US-Iran war: Kharg island under attack? Explosions heard near major oil hub — ‘Iranian tanker hit’, ‘no sign of smoke’
Iranian media claimed blasts were heard near the Kharg island region, but that there was no smoke visible, while the SNN news agency claimed “an Iranian tanker was targeted by the US.”
Fact Check: No, Giant Shaligram Stone Was Not Found After Nepal Floods
Fact check - The shaligram stone featured in the content is man-made, not an ancient fossil.
- No giant Shaligram stone found after Nepal floods
- Object in circulating photos is a statue, not fossil
- Statue created by Nepalese artist to promote tourism
Trump administration developing post-war Middle East strategy for Iran, Israel - report
According to an Axios report, the proposed strategy could include resolving the regional fallout of Hamas’s October 7 massacre against Israel and the resulting Israel-Hamas war.
Can Fatah’s Democratic Reform faction handle peace with both Israel and Hamas?
PALESTINIAN AFFAIRS: Politically active Palestinians argue that Palestinians must learn to coexist with people they may profoundly disagree with, and do so peacefully.
- Fatah's Democratic Reform faction seeks to establish peace with Israel and Hamas.
- Mohammad Dahlan meets with Hamas leadership in Cairo to discuss Gaza, West Bank, and Jerusalem.
- Faction acknowledges Hamas's potential participation in Palestinian Legislative Council elections.
Who is Emilia Winter Rowland? Zohran Mamdani’s influencer army head hits back at ‘PR princess’ report
Mayor Zohran Mamdani's administration faces scrutiny over its outreach to social media influencers, led by Emilia Winter Rowland.
Putin shows no sign of halting strikes during U.S. envoys’ Kyiv visit
Russia is unwilling to guarantee the safety of a U.S. delegation visiting Kyiv this weekend, the Institute for the Study of War said in a Sept. 4 analysis.
6 kawasan Sarawak catat IPU sangat tak sihat
Kawasan masih terjejas di Kuching, Sri Aman, Samarahan, Samalaju, dan Bintulu.
‘If Langkawi too small’: Defence minister says LIMA may need alternative venue
KOTA TINGGI, Sept 5 — The proposal to explore an alternative venue for the Langkawi International Maritime and Aer...
Thai man kicks 70 year old Brit in face on Jomtien Beach
Pattaya police are questioning a Thai man over the beachfront assault on a 70 year old Briton, with no charges filed so far.
UAE bans unapproved digital learning tools in government schools
Abu Dhabi: The UAE Ministry of Education has barred government schools from using general or free digital educational tools that have not been formally approved, tightening controls over the…
Months after ceasefire, Israel and Hezbollah battle over a strategic hill in Lebanon
BEIRUT (AP) — Since a ceasefire went into effect between Israel and Hezbollah more than two months ago, fighting has stopped in much of Lebanon, but not on a strategic hill overlooking…
Philippines Vice President Duterte posts bail after arrest order for alleged threats against Marcos
MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Philippines Vice President Sara Duterte posted bail Saturday after an…
- Sara Duterte posted 360,000 pesos bail after arrest warrant for alleged threats
- Warrant issued for Duterte's threat to assassinate Marcos, wife, and Romualdez
- Duterte's case politically charged, could disqualify her from 2028 presidential run
