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Military and intelligence officials discuss smaller presence in the Middle East as US looks for another post-9/11 strategy
In offices across the military and in the intelligence community, there have been recent quiet discussions about cutting the number of people and facilities typically stationed in the Middle East if the Trump administration succeeds in ending the Iran conflict, six sources say.
Moving Fuel-Subsidy Debate Beyond Idealogical Slogans
Iyobosa Uwugiaren argues that, amid the renewed debate over fuel subsidy recently ignited by candidate of the African Democratic Congress in the January, 2027 presidential poll, Atiku Abubakar…
Did the Negeri Sembilan MB sign decree to oust ruler? Claim sees state in renewed palace crisis
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 8 — Negeri Sembilan has been thrust again into its unprecedented constitutional crisis, with cl...
Pune Railway Police Constable Attacked With Sharp Weapon & Robbed Near Station; 4 Booked
Pune: A Railway Police constable was allegedly attacked with a sharp weapon near Pune Railway Station after he confronted a group of men over an argument.
Redmi Note 17 Pro Series To Launch In India On September 15: What To Expect
Xiaomi sub-brand Redmi has confirmed that its Redmi Note 17 Pro series will launch in India next week, on September 15. Ahead of the launch, the company has revealed the design, colourways, key specifications and features of the upcoming lineup.
Back-to-school illnesses: How UAE parents can keep common infections at bay
Dubai: The return to school can bring more than new uniforms, school bags, and early mornings. For many UAE families, the first few weeks of the academic year can also mean dealing with coughs, colds, fevers, and stomach bugs. Health experts say the increase in childhood illnesses is not surprising.
Prime Minister meets Foreign Minister of China
<p>Beijing, China: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani met on Tuesday with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the People's Republic of…
Man Hangs Himself To Death After Father Drives Him Home Following Argument During Fair Visit In MP's Chhatarpur
Chhatarpur (Madhya Pradesh): A man hanged himself to death after after his father drove him away following an argument he had with some people at a fair in Madhya Pradesh's Chhatarpur on Monday.
Farmers urged to prepare for October-December short rains
The Kenya Meteorological Service Authority has urged farmers to prepare their farms and inputs as the country prepares ahead of the October to December short-rains season.
2 faktor tentukan 17 kerusi baharu DUN Sarawak sempat guna pada PRN
Ahli SPR berkata, tempoh penyelesaian kajian semula persempadanan kerusi dan tarikh DUN Sarawak jadi penentu.
What exactly are we educating our children for? Scrap BECE and WASSCE
There comes a time in the life of every nation when it must stop defending a system simply because it has existed for a long time. For Ghana, that time has come.
Driver’s emotional goodbye to KSRTC bus after 18 years goes viral
Dubai: A Kerala State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) driver’s emotional farewell to the bus he drove for years has touched social media users after a video of his final journey went viral.
Drug mule arrested with cocaine at OR Tambo
A 45-year-old man arrested at OR Tambo for allegedly trafficking cocaine worth more than R800 000
President Sheikh Mohamed sets out global vision after welcoming new Emirati envoys
President Sheikh Mohamed on Tuesday set out the UAE's commitment to building international partnerships after welcoming newly appointed ambassadors who will represent the nation across the world.
GES releases 2026/2027 academic calendar for SHS and SHTS
The Ghana Education Service (GES) has released the academic calendar for Senior High Schools (SHSs) and Senior High Technical Schools (SHTSs) for the 2026/2027 academic year.
Seoul marks 1898 women's rights declaration with awards lauding workplace equity
In 1898, a coalition of Korean women released the Yeogwontongmun, an early public appeal demanding equal access to education, employment and public life.
Hormuz deployment could expose Korea to unnecessary risks: critics
Korea should stay out of the U.S.-led military mission in the Strait of Hormuz because participating in a war with questionable legitimacy would undermine Seoul’s diplomatic principles and expose it…
China-Taiwan dispute at Gwangju Biennale spills into Yeosu island fair
A naming dispute over the “Taiwan Pavilion” at this year’s Gwangju Biennale has spilled over into the World Island Fair Yeosu, with the Chinese city of Zhoushan pulling out of a planned two-month…
Evening beer, machete and rubble: Inside the Kisii Shrine owner’s desperate battle for privacy
It had begun quietly. Then it grew. For days, pilgrims had been trickling into Charles Onsombi’s compound in Emenwa, Bogichoncho village, Nyamache, drawn by claims that an image resembling the Virgin…
Manny Pacquiao returns to government as Philippines anti-poverty chief
Manny Pacquiao is back in government. The former senator and boxing champion was sworn in Tuesday as secretary and lead convenor of the National Anti-Poverty Commission (NAPC), taking his oath before…
Delta flyovers a misplaced priority as over 1,000 defect to NDC
The Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, Delta State chapter has accused Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of misplaced priority over the welfare of residents of the state.
Thailand details offences behind French Koh Samui zoo owner’s deportation
Thailand’s Interior Ministry has detailed six alleged incidents behind its decision to deport French national Kevin Dimino, the co-owner of a Koh Samui animal park whose high-profile dispute with an…
Accra-Kumasi Expressway is our generational intervention – Roads Minister
The long-awaited Accra-Kumasi Expressway has moved a step closer to construction, with the government describing the project as a defining legacy intervention for President John Dramani Mahama’s…
U-20 WWC: China’s Jiaxin expects tough duel against Falconets
China striker Huang Jiaxin is anticipating a tough duel against Nigeria’s Falconets, DAILY POST reports. Wang Jun’s side opened their campaign at the 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup with a…
DEB suburkan budaya kebergantungan, kata Nazir Razak dan Musa Hitam
Tokoh perbankan itu berkata jika diteruskan terlalu lama, 'budaya tongkat' akan sebati, manakala bekas timbalan perdana menteri itu berkata ia secara tidak langsung wujudkan budaya bergantung kepada…
Myanmar worker claims he was beaten with stick at Hokkaido farm
TOKYO -- A Myanmar man who fled a farm in Hokkaido, where he was employed under Japan's Specified Skilled Worker status, said at a news conference in
- Myanmar worker in his 30s claims beatings at Hokkaido farm
- Suspects local assembly member and agricultural corporation in assault
- Six Myanmar nationals also report violence and abuse at same farm
Why Kochi Corporation and historic Cochin Gymnasium appear headed for a bout over rent
Kochi Corporation and Cochin Gymnasium in west Kochi appear headed for a collision course over the civic body’s decision to levy a nominal rent on the gym, which has operated rent-free since its…
Durga Puja under BJP rule in West Bengal: A push for vegetarianism and tradition
Self-styled godman Dhirendra Krishna Shastri appealed to Hindus of Bengal not to sell meat near Durga Puja pandals
Kallakurichi hooch tragedy 2024: A pall of gloom
A compilation of stories on the hooch tragedy that saw the deaths of 69 persons at Karunapuram village in Kallakurichi district of Tamil Nadu
Was Schüler können: Schon wieder ein Pisa-Schock - und nun?
Die ersten Pisa-Ergebnisse aus dem Jahr 2000 stürzten die Republik in Selbstzweifel. Heute sind die Testwerte aus Deutschland noch viel schlechter als damals. Aber es gibt Rezepte gegen den Abstieg.
Oyo 2027: Civil servants wait for seven to 10 years before receiving entitlements – ADC guber candidate
Gubernatorial candidate of the Action Democratic Congress, ADC, in Oyo State, Chief Adegboyega Adegoke, has said that retired civil servants in the state usually wait for seven to 10 years before…
Kommentar: Kanzler am Abgrund
Erstmals erhält eine „gesichert rechtsextreme Partei“ eine Regierungsperspektive. Grund dafür ist vor allem auch die Performance der Bundesregierung.
N. Korea slams Japan-US-S. Korea drill as 'crucial threat'
BEIJING (Kyodo) -- North Korean Defense Minister Kim Song Gi has slammed an ongoing trilateral multi-domain exercise involving Japan, the United State
Bildung: „Eindeutiger Abwärtstrend“ – Deutschland bei Pisa-Studie so schlecht wie noch nie
Haben 15-Jährige in Deutschland gegen Ende ihrer Pflichtschulzeit die Fähigkeit, in der heutigen Lebens- und Berufswelt zurechtzukommen? Nur bedingt.
Ireland's 15-year-olds rank first for reading - study
Ireland's 15-year-olds have ranked first for reading, third for science and fourth for mathematics out of 27 EU countries, in a major international educational study.
PISA test reveals alarming drop in reading and math skills worldwide
The influential global study shows a downward trend in students' performances. Germany is faring worse than ever.
- 2025 PISA study shows decline in reading and math skills among 15-year-olds globally.
- Reading scores dropped 28 points in OECD countries, 16 points in others between 2015 and 2025.
- Germany and the United States rank below OECD average in reading and math.
Russian drone and missile strikes on Ukrainian capital kill 2 people, ending pause in attacks
KYIV, Ukraine — Two people were killed and at least 10 injured after Russia struck the Ukrainian capital Kyiv with drones and missiles overnight on Tuesday, local authorities said.
How South, Southeast Asia fuel global cyberscam crisis
The American response to Southeast Asia's industrial-scale scam compounds has been vigorous, even theatrical at times, yet it remains incomplete.
Police strengthen rules on cases involving officer family members
Police will transfer cases involving family members of police officers to other stations as part of efforts to reform investigative practices and strengthen conflict-of-interest rules, the National…
Saudi energy facilities targeted in southern region, fires halt some operations
RIYADH — Several energy sector facilities and installations in Saudi Arabia’s southern region were targeted Tuesday morning, causing fires, temporarily halting some operations and injuring several citizens and residents, the Ministry of Energy said.
NPP national election: ‘Something shocking is about to happen in Kumasi’ – Sylvester Tetteh
New Patriotic Party (NPP) General Secretary hopeful, Sylvester Tetteh, has predicted a surprise outcome in the party’s upcoming national executive elections, insisting that endorsements alone cannot…
EACC Arrests Former Sports PS Kaberia, 5 Others Over Sh330mn CHAN Tender
The arrests follow investigations into the irregular procurement and non-delivery of stadium equipment ahead of the 2018 African Nations Championship (CHAN).
Political Funding Bill set for 2027 as government tightens rules on political funds
THE long-awaited Political Funding Bill is targeted to be tabled in Parliament next year as the Government moves to tighten regulations governing political donations and financial flows.
‘Judge me on my commitment, not whom I supported during presidential primary’ – Sylvester Tetteh to NPP
New Patriotic Party (NPP) General Secretary hopeful, Sylvester Tetteh, has urged party members to assess his commitment to the party rather than the candidate he supported during the last presidential…
UK pledges 100 million pounds air defense package for Ukraine ahead of winter
The package will include air defence interceptors, large-calibre artillery rounds, and drones to help Ukraine defend itself against Russian attacks this winter, and will be provided through NATO's…
Fahmi: Govt agencies to work together to tighten e-commerce rules, curb sale of prohibited goods
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 8 — The Communications Ministry is prepared to work with the Home Ministry, the Dome...
Gridlock around A28 after bridge closed for emergency repairs
Traffic on one of the main east-to-west routes through the Netherlands ground to a standstill on Tuesday morning after a...
Top bureaucrats don’t want to be criticised on social media, but their fix may be unconstitutional
Some of the country’s highest-paid public servants would like politicians to stop posting videos of them online. It would be an antidemocratic, even unlawful, move.
Eiffel Tower workers protest after female staff removed during Hindu delegation visit
"As the delegation passed through, women were asked to leave their workstations so that men could take their places," Diane Davoine, a union representative, told Reuters.
Secret 1993 Peres-Hussein meeting helped pave way for Israel-Jordan peace, revealed documents show
The Peres Center for Peace and Innovation described the historic exchange as a kind of "testament for peace" by two leaders who sought to change the region.
- Secret 1993 meeting between Peres and Hussein paved way for peace
- Held at King Hussein's palace in Amman in November 1993
- Discussions led to Israel-Jordan peace treaty signed in 1994
Most states prompt schools to teach about 9/11, but the details differ, AP finds
- 9/11 instruction mandated in 25 states, 13 states offer optional coverage
- Educators at Pennsylvania memorial discussed teaching approaches
- Coverage varies from brief mention to extensive curriculum units
Azalina: Malaysians want political funding law before GE16; political parties’ buy-in needed to avoid delay
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 8 — Malaysians have voiced their desire for Malaysia to have a political financing law to regul...
Fire erupts at Karachi Mayor Murtaza Wahab's office located in historic KMC building
KARACHI: A fire broke out in an air conditioner’s outer unit at Mayor Murtaza Wahab’s office on the first floor of the Karachi Metropolitan Corporation (KMC) building on Tuesday, officials said. South Deputy Inspector General Asad Raza told Dawn that it was a “minor fire”.
Hout Bay fire: 50 structures destroyed in Imizamo Yethu blaze
A fire early Tuesday morning destroyed approximately 50 informal structures in Imizamo Yethu, Hout Bay, while community interference and minor injuries to two firefighters were reported before the blaze was contained.
NEP cultivated culture of dependency, say Nazir Razak and Musa Hitam
The ex-banker says if the policy continues for too long, the 'tongkat culture' will become deeply embedded, while the former DPM says the policy inadvertently produced a culture of reliance on government assistance.
20-year-old solo hiker rescued after 14-hour overnight rescue operation
After losing the trail, he found himself stranded on a steep cliff, unable to safely move either forwards or back.
Ukrainian drones attack Russia’s Saratov, damaging homes and injuring 10
Ukrainian military drones struck Saratov overnight on September 8, Saratov Governor Roman Busargin said.