Hawks seize R130,000 worth of explosives, arrest two in Nelspruit operation
A 37-year-old undocumented foreign national and a 36-year-old South African were taken into custody.
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Rain turns weather pleasant in twin cities; several downtown areas flooded
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Forecast for flooding of low-lying areas in seven Punjab cities
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Mount Anak Krakatau Ash Dispersion Depends on Wind, Geological Agency Says
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German exit polls suggest far-right party has big lead in regional election
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US and Iran trade retaliatory attacks on ships as conflict flares
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High rents: Controversy trails Lagos Deputy Governor’s advice to young workers to live with parents
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MAFS budget allocation likely to be increased in line with commendable performance – Anwar
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Indonesia's Anak Krakatau eruption halts flights, schools, fishing
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Wa-Tumu-Bolga road upgrade will unlock agriculture, trade – Agbodza
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Putin: The Cornered Rat
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Ghana Maritime Authority readies oil-spill response vessel for deployment
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Malema proposes doubling pensioners’ grants to R4,500 ahead of local elections
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Security forces kill over 20 terrorists during multiple engagements in KP: ISPR
Security forces killed over 20 terrorists during multiple engagements in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa between September 3 and 5, the military’s media affairs wing said on Sunday.
Proposed laws would let you opt out of social media algorithms. An expert explains
There have long been calls for digital duty of care laws in Australia – since well before the under-16s social media ban. But enforcement may be tricky.
When workday ends, Doha’s economy begins another shift
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Bandra Police Book Hiren Bhagat, Associates For Allegedly Cheating Former Executive Of ₹7.99 Crore
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Dahi Handi 2026: Total 376 Govindas Injured Across Mumbai; 37 Still Under Treatment, 286 Discharged
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4 lagi lapangan terbang Indonesia ditutup akibat abu gunung berapi
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Trump visit a diplomatic high-wire act for Government
Donald Trump visit to Ireland is short and informal but still a diplomatic high-wire act for the Government, writes Micheál Lehane.
What an eye massager really does for screen-tired eyes
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Financial controversies continue to follow Farage
"I cannot be bought," were the opening words of Nigel Farage at the Reform UK conference, to get the audience energized for the main event, the leader's speech.
‘No water, no vote,’ say Limpopo residents
'Sometimes this one borehole produces enough for laundry and for cooking and drinking, but some days are bad'
Police to launch dedicated body for reform this week
SEOUL, Sept. 6 (Yonhap) -- A new dedicated body will be launched this week to pu...
Escalating attacks upending daily life in Kyiv
COMMUTERS, children rushed underground in the middle of the school day, festivals cancelled, walks punctuated by booming air defences.
Why are scissors, compasses and dividers being seized at Gauteng schools?
The Gauteng Department of Education has denied introducing a policy banning scissors and mathematical instruments after the items were among 123 objects confiscated during search-and-seizure…
Kedah warns moving Lima could hurt Langkawi's economy
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Karachi marks Defence Day, hails youth’s role in cyber security
A commemorative Defence Day ceremony held in Karachi on Saturday put Pakistan’s youth and cyber security at the center of the national security conversation, with speakers saying the country’s future…
Naira records N8.21 appreciation against dollar in first week of September
The naira appreciated by N8.21 against the United States dollar in the first week of September 2026 in the official foreign exchange market.
CMU-Q convocation ceremony celebrates largest incoming class in campus history
<p>Doha, Qatar: Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar (CMU-Q) celebrated the largest incoming class in campus history at the Class of 2030 Convocation Ceremony.</p> <p>The official welcome takes place…
Healthcare: Thousands of vacant posts, weak take-up of placements a major hurdle
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Withdrawal of Senator Murad Saeed’s de-notification challenged in Peshawar High Court
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Troops dislodge terrorists, recover machine gun, motorcycles in Sokoto
Troops of the Nigerian Army’s Chief of Army Staff Intervention Battalion 7, Sector 2, Operation Fansan Yamma, have dislodged terrorist elements and recovered a PKT machine gun, rifles, ammunition and motorcycles during offensive operations in Tangaza Local Government Area of Sokoto State.
Hungary begins hunt for corrupt regime's billions
Hungary's new prime minister promised he would recover billions stolen or diverted by the previous administration. A new "super authority" is about to begin that work.
- Hungary's new government aims to recover billions misused by former leader Viktor Orban.
- National Asset Recovery Authority (NVVH) established to investigate and prosecute wrongdoing.
- NVVH's head Anna Unger criticized for lack of corruption expertise and legal credentials.
Merak-Bakauheni Ferry Services Continue Amid Mount Anak Krakatau Eruption
Merak-Bakauheni ferry services continue operating as Mount Anak Krakatau erupts, with ASDP closely monitoring weather, sea and volcanic activity.
GORD enters Korea’s formal higher education system through five-university climate consortium
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Three men get year in jail for trading pangolin scales
The three convicted men accepted their sentences, which were lighter than the 1.5 years and Rp 50 million fine each that the prosecutor had demanded.
No. 16 Michigan escapes an ‘epic loss’ thanks to a disputed replay and a second-chance Hail Mary
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Gachagua proposes new way of appointing Kenyan ambassadors
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has proposed changes to the way Kenya appoints ambassadors, saying the country needs diplomats who can actively promote Kenyan products, tourism and business…
- Former Deputy President Gachagua proposes new ambassador appointment method.
- Ambassadors to actively promote Kenyan products, tourism, and business.
- Embassies to become trade hubs for expanding export markets.
Katara Hospitality hotels and resorts announce up to 40% savings
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Serbia Is Not a Russian Province, and Lavrov Has No Right to Decide Its Future
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has spent years consciously representing and defending a policy that has brought war, occupation and war crimes back to Europe. As such, Russia has no authority over Serbia’s decisions, no matter what the Kremlin may think.
'Three Pieces Of My Heart...': Farah Khan Gets Emotional As Her Children Move Abroad For Studies
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Fuel supply stable, oil prices may remain high for 2-3 years, says economist
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DOE monitors bush and peatland fires in Mukah, Daro in Sarawak amid dry spell
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Brisbane expected to swelter under hottest September day in years as east coast faces unseasonably warm weather
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Mayawati flags political ‘hijacking’ of Gen-Z movement
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Mother's surname at birth? Bill aims to shift Korea's family-name deadline
A group of legislators of the ruling Democratic Party of Korea (DPK) introduced a bill that would permit married couples to decide whether their child takes the mother’s surname at the time of birth…
Kites flown across 11 Dutch cities in solidarity with Gaza children
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- Kites flown in 11 Dutch cities to show solidarity with Gaza children.
- Organized by Plant an Olive Tree Foundation to protest Israeli threats.
- Participants decorated kites with Palestinian flags and messages.
Healthcare must be ready for old population: NITI Aayog vice-chief
Ashok K Lahiri said rising non-communicable diseases, including diabetes, cancer and cardiovascular conditions, are reshaping healthcare needs.
Zahid denies rift with Anwar, reaffirms BN’s commitment to political stability
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Israel still pursuing Gaza displacement plan, Katz Admits
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- Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz admits to pursuing Gaza displacement plan
- Plan to remove Palestinians from Gaza remains despite US freeze
- Israel prepared to control Gaza by sea, air, and other means
US denies it tried to influence Malaysia’s political leadership in 2014
The US rejected a claim by Malaysia’s opposition Islamist party that Washington once sought to influence the country’s choice of political leadership, calling the allegation false. “The United States has never sought to decide Malaysia’s political leadership,” US embassy in Malaysia Charge d’Affaires David H.
Enugu youths unite against terror, declare support for FG, Mbah’s war on insecurity
Residents and youths of Enugu State on Friday marched through popular streets in the state capital in support of the read more Enugu youths unite against terror, declare support for FG, Mbah’s war on insecurity