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Again, Nigeria pip Zimbabwe to U-19 Women’s W’Cup ticket
Nigeria’s U-19 Women’s Cricket team defeated Zimbabwe to secure their spot in the 2027 ICC U-19 Women’s T20 World Cup. Read about their unbeaten run.
Old working dogs refuse to be put out to pasture
Arthritis and other ailments cannot stop these faithful companions, who are still pulling their weight on farming properties.
Trump's 'new hair color' has internet talking days after president insisted, 'I don't wear a wig'
Donald Trump spotted with new hair color days after saying he doesn’t wear a wig, online community reacts.
Police probe alleged mistreatment of two-year-old girl at Temerloh nursery after viral video
KUANTAN, Sept 6 — Police are investigating a case involving a two-year-old girl who was allegedly mistreated by a...
Bintulu schools go online till Sept 11 as haze pushes API past 200
KUCHING, Sept 6 — A total of 54 primary schools and nine secondary schools in Bintulu Division, comprising the Bin...
Congress will launch 100-day OBC rights campaign: Koppula Raju
Koppula Raju said the slogan raised by Congress leader Rahul Gandhi during his Bharat Jodo Yatra had evolved into a movement and that Telangana had emerged as a “role model” in conducting a scientific…
US blows up three Iranian oil tankers after Tehran targets American warships
WASHINGTON, Sept 6 — The United States said it destroyed three Iranian oil tankers yesterday in response to attemp...
Akpabio Reaches Out to Northern Youth to Solidify Tinubu’s Backing
The President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has begun making a fresh case for President Bola Tinubu’s re-election in 2027, urging Northern youths to support the administration’s economic reforms…
Kremlin hails talks with Trump envoys on Ukraine conflict
Kremlin adviser Yuri Ushakov said President Vladimir Putin held over three hours of talks with US envoys seeking a deal to end the Ukraine war.
Indonesia Halts Jakarta, Lampung Flights on Volcanic Eruptions
Indonesia suspended flights at airports in Jakarta and Lampung on Sunday after volcanic ash from Mount Anak Krakatau spread across parts of Java and Sumatra, state-owned airport operator InJourney…
Cutting cigarette tax will not create more smokers, Angus Taylor says
The opposition leader says slashing the tax on a pack of cigarettes by more than $20 will not lead to more smokers, as the cost of illegal cigarettes is already at that price.
UG reopens portal for applicants to review entries after WASSCE results
The University of Ghana (UG) has directed applicants to log back into its admissions portal to review their entries. This comes after the release of the 2026 West African Senior School Certificate…
Indonesia conducts water bombing to contain wildfires near future capital Nusantara
JAKARTA, Sept 6 — Indonesian authorities carried out a water bombing operation yesterday to prevent wildfires from...
Iran's Revolutionary Guard claims missile strike on US aircraft carrier and destroyer
Iran's Revolutionary Guard says it targeted a US aircraft carrier and destroyer with ballistic missiles, alleging both ships were damaged and forced to withdraw.
Singapore haze eases after unhealthy readings, but smoke threat lingers
SINGAPORE, Sept 6 — Air quality across Singapore improved to moderate levels this morning after haze pushed pollut...
Negotiations over 'Australia's biggest shortcut' near an end
Years of complex land access negotiations with multiple traditional owner groups appear to be nearing an end, paving the way for the sealing of an outback highway dubbed "Australia's biggest…
STAR dilihat masih timbang kerjasama dengan Warisan, KDM, kata penganalisis
Penafian Presiden STAR Jeffrey Kitingan mengenai rundingan rasmi dengan Warisan dan KDM dilihat lebih untuk kekalkan fleksibiliti taktikal daripada tolak kemungkinan kerjasama menjelang PRU.
Caste Census 2027: Congress Demands Verified State-Wise Caste Lists, Flags Risk Of ‘Unreliable Data’
Indore (Madhya Pradesh): Congress national spokesperson Ragini Nayak on Saturday accused the Modi government of weakening the caste census process and demanded that the exercise be conducted using…
To play or not to play: A Swiss theater director comes to Israel to test the murky Wagnerian waters
Milo Rau is clearly determined to dive into the multi-layered, dense underbelly of various situations to divine the whys and wherefores and, hopefully, uncover the real state of play.
Nigeria’s syndicated loans jump 21-fold to $2.86bn
Nigeria’s syndicated loans surged 21-fold to $2.86bn in one year, as the government increases commercial financing for infrastructure projects like the Lag Read More…
Parents of San Diego mosque gunman say a mental health facility failed to heed FBI warning
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Just days before two teenagers carried out a mass shooting at a San Diego mosque , federal law enforcement officials warned the parents of one of the shooters that their son was…
- FBI warned Caleb Vazquez's parents on May 18 about his concerning comments on dark web.
- Park Mental Health failed to act on FBI's warning, allegedly posing imminent threat.
- Vazquez left facility on May 14, surveillance shows, before San Diego mosque shooting.
Manhunt after alleged axe attack in Victoria leaves three people with serious injuries
Police search for alleged attacker, in his 50s, after incident in Gippsland town of Tyers Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news…
Situation Overview: US Envoy After Meeting with Putin On Way to Kyiv
For about three hours, Kremlin chief Putin and the envoys of US President Trump in Moscow discussed Russia's war of aggression against Ukraine.
I nearly lost weight from pressure to excel at LASU — First-class graduate
Discover how Vanessa Obiadika achieved a LASU First Class in Mass Communication with a 4.52 CGPA, balancing academics with broadcasting and content creatio Read More…
'He was a lifeline' - Families at a loss after Haitian caregivers let go in US
Haitian immigrants make up a large portion of the already overburdened home-care workforce.
API readings in Serian improve, Kuching, Sri Aman now in very unhealthy level
APART from Serian, Kuching and Sri Aman are now in the very unhealthy air category, as the Air Pollutant Index (API) reached the very unhealthy level based on checks at around 6 am this morning. According to the Air Pollutant Index Management System ...
- Kuching and Sri Aman air quality worsened, now "very unhealthy"
- Serian API improved to 189, from over 500 last Friday
- 63 schools closed until September 11 due to hazardous air conditions
Pakar saran model ‘hub-and-spoke’ tangani cabaran komunikasi kerajaan
Pakar juga menyoal sejauh mana struktur sedia ada diberikan autonomi, kemampuan dan hala tuju strategik untuk berfungsi dengan lebih berkesan.
2027 ELECTIONS AND UNACCEPTABLE LANGUAGE
Nigeria’s political environment is gradually heating up as preparations for the 2027 general elections gather momentum. While political competition is an essential component of democracy, the recent…
- Politicians deliver inflammatory statements ahead of 2027 Nigerian elections
- Threatening language suggests residents support APC or leave area council
- National Peace Committee aims to prevent violence and promote issue-based campaigns
Why Government by Coup d’État is Recidivist in Africa: Niger’s Counter-Coup as Coup against Nigériens
The future of liberal democracy in Africa may not be bright because it has the great potential to unnecessarily generate coups d’état. In international relations, coup d’état is illegal but
- Recidivist coups in Africa due to historical ties with former colonial powers.
- Lack of introspection by African leaders leads to continuation of coups.
- Complex interplay of internal dynamics contributes to coup recurrence.
Graft scandals expose flaws in university admissions
Indonesia’s “independent” university admission system is facing renewed scrutiny following the arrest of senior officials at a state university, with experts warning that weak oversight and broad…
UN welcomes Lanka’s anti-graft drive, seeks end to impunity
MONETABRIEF –The UN human rights chief on Thursday welcomed Sri Lanka’s robust anti-corruption drive but urged President Anura Kumara Dissanayake to apply the same vigour to ending impunity for…
Two people are pulled from rubble 10 days after deadly Nepal floods
A woman is rescued from a house and a man is rescued from a tunnel, as teams from across the world work to find those trapped follow the floods in Nepal.
IRES to examine MPs’ asset declarations and election campaign finances
Text and Pic by Priyan de Silva The Institute for Democratic Reforms and Electoral Studies (IRES) is to examine the 2024 and 2025 declarations of assets and liabilities submitted by all 225 Members of…
Namal remanded, Johnston granted bail in separate CIABOC cases
Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) National Organiser and MP Namal Rajapaksa was remanded until September 18 yesterday following his arrest by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or…
1 in 4 low-income Japan households did not offer children experiential activities: poll
TOKYO -- A survey by a private organization found that 24.8% of low-income households with elementary school children in Japan didn't take part in any
Kes rampasan cip AI petanda amaran besar, kata pakar kriminologi
Walaupun rampasan buktikan penguatkuasaan berkesan namun P Sundramoorthy berkata ia juga menunjukkan kumpulan terancang sasar Malaysia jadi hab berpotensi elak sekatan terhadap China.
Everyone needs a death to-do list – here are 25 things to sort out while you're alive
Does your family know your end-of-life wishes? Or where to find your will, passwords, bank accounts and subscriptions? Creating a death to-do list now can spare your loved ones unnecessary stress and…
Trump, Vance to speak at RNC Midterm Convention in Dallas
Republican National Committee Midterm Convention is a rare mid-cycle gathering of party leaders and delegates President Trump has called as a way to rally the party faithful ahead of November's…
- President Trump to deliver keynote on opening night of RNC Midterm Convention in Dallas.
- Vice President JD Vance to headline second evening of convention.
- Other speakers include Karoline Leavitt, Donald Trump Jr., Todd Blanche, Robert Kennedy Jr.
Mount Anak Krakatau Ash Hits Serang, Raising Health Concerns
Volcanic ash from the eruption of Mount Anak Krakatau began falling on coastal areas of Serang Regency, Banten, on Saturday night.
- Ash from Mount Anak Krakatau falls on Serang Regency, Indonesia.
- Residents experience irritated eyes and disrupted school activities.
- Continuous rumbling prompts safety verification at volcano observation post.
Electoral momentum, political pressure may be behind Zahid’s push for early polls, says analyst
DATUK Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi’s push for an earlier general election could be driven by a combination of electoral momentum and growing political pressure, says political analyst Dr Azmi Hassan.
- Malaysian opposition leader Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi pushes for early 16th general election (GE16).
- Analyst Dr Azmi Hassan attributes push to electoral momentum and political pressure.
- Zahid believes earlier election secures fresh mandate, BN ready for polls regardless of term end.
Fresh Yemen clashes kill more than 60, including 26 soldiers
Fresh Yemen clashes kill more than 60, including 26 soldiers Fighting between Yemen's Saudi-backed government forces and the country's Houthi rebels killed more than 60 people on Saturday, including…
- Over 60 casualties, including 26 soldiers, in Yemen clashes
- Fighting between Saudi-backed government forces and Houthi rebels
- Bus strike in Taiz killed six civilians, seven injured
Majority Russian-speaking city in Ukraine considers language ban in the arts
Ukraine's third-biggest city Odesa decides this week whether to ban Russian-language content in music and literature in public.
The Winning Formula for Presidential Elections
In my forthcoming book, ‘Anatomy of Nigeria’s 2023 Presidential Election’, due for publication in the last week of October 2026, I make a number of bold assertions after scrutinising voting
BJP MP Dinesh Sharma appointed Lt Governor of Andaman and Nicobar Islands
Mr. Sharma will succeed Admiral D K Joshi (retd), who took over as lieutenant governor of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands on October 8, 2017.
Mount Anak Krakatau Volcanic Ash Forces Temporary Closure of Soekarno-Hatta Airport
Volcanic ash from Mount Anak Krakatau forced Soekarno-Hatta Airport to close temporarily, disrupting 33 flights on domestic and international routes.
- Soekarno-Hatta Airport closed for 4.5 hours on September 6, 2026
- Volcanic ash from Mount Anak Krakatau caused closure
- 33 flights affected, including international and domestic routes
Are we seeing the end of Jewish politicians in the Democratic Party? - opinion
One might have thought that advocating for recognition of a Palestinian state and standing up for Islamophobia would have earned him a few brownie points, but when you’re Jewish, none of that matters
- Jewish politicians face antisemitism and political pressures in Democratic Party.
- Brad Lander targeted for accusing Israel of genocide in Gaza.
- Hasan Piker advocates for no Jewish representation in future Democratic leaders.
American Jews don’t vote in Israel - so why are they being polled on its election? - opinion
American Jews have every right to care deeply about Israel, but their political preferences should not become a surrogate Israeli electorate.
- 54% of surveyed American Jews prefer opposition victory in Israeli election
- 8% of respondents are Israeli citizens eligible to vote
- Survey focuses on American Jews, potentially overlooking domestic issues
Ronald Stephen McCoy: Enduring legacy of courage, compassion and hope
DATUK Dr Ronald Stephen McCoy, the renowned Malaysian obstetrician and gynaecologist, physician, humanitarian and lifelong campaigner for nuclear disarmament, passed away on Sept 1, 2026 at the age of…
Two dead, 14 missing after Bolivia army base blasts
VIACHA: At least 14 soldiers remained missing after two explosions at a military base in Bolivia that killed two and injured more than 80, the base commander said Saturday.
The Costs of the Iran War Will Continue For Decades
Like wars before it, the costs of the current war with Iran will go on for decades to pay for the human and physical damage caused by the conflict.
Australia news live: Taylor proposes laws against flag burning and to lock in 26 January as Australia Day
Follow today’s news live Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Duniam targets “frivolous” asylum seeker claims The opposition is “very close” to “having a full migration…
Bhopal’s Rain-Battered Roads Turn Risky; Bikers Fall, Cars Get Stuck In Water-Filled Potholes
Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh): Poor road conditions, water-filled potholes and waterlogging have added to traffic woes across many busy routes with commuters facing congestion, especially during peak hours.
MP’s Ujjain Khade Hanuman Temple Relocation Enters 40th Hour; Administration Awaits Scan Before Shifting Idol
UJJAIN (Madhya Pradesh): The administration’s operation to relocate the well-known Khade Hanuman Temple near Sati Gate has been continuing for more than 40 hours. Most of the structure surrounding the temple has been demolished, but the idol of Lord Hanuman remains in its original position.