Petrol prices rise by 5p over a week as Iran war sends oil higher
A litre of unleaded now costs 167.17p which is the biggest weekly increase since April, data shows.
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No current plans to designate Tagore forest as a nature reserve: Chee Hong Tat
The forest located near Upper Thomson Road is zoned for residential use.
Cyril Hadzi announces new record after growing worship music catalogue
Ghanaian worship leader Cyril Hadzi has announced a new record as he continues building a catalogue centred on prayer, intimacy with God and worship.
Kyrgyz Republic presents Tamchy SFIT at AIM Congress in Dubai as gateway to Central Asia for foreign capital
The Tamchy Special Financial Investment Territory (Tamchy SFIT) partnered with the 15 th annual AIM Congress investment forum, which is being held September 7–9 in Dubai (UAE). The delegation from the Kyrgyz Republic led by Ayaz Baetov, Chairman of the Management Council of Tamchy SFIT, held dozens of high-level meetings with…
'Do you miss Mogadishu?' Sweden offers foreign-born residents $37,000 to leave
Sweden is offering residents born abroad who have the right to live in the country $37,000 to return to their countries, as part of a crackdown on migration. The Scandinavian nation was once seen as the most welcoming to asylum seekers and took in 163,000 refugees in 2015, the second-highest per capita in Europe, but by last year that…
Kruger National Park’s Letaba Camp trades submerged chalets for a sleek new facelift and open gates
After relentless floods submerged Letaba, Kruger National Park rebuilt its crown jewel stronger.
Opposition Calls Rubio’s Visit Interference in Colombia’s Sovereignty
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s visit to Colombia was questioned by opposition leader Iván Cepeda, who accused the government of Abelardo de la Espriella of compromising national sovereignty…
9/11 at 25: Trump finds new targets for America's endless war on terror
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This Isn’t An Election, It’s A Kremlin-Controlled Performance — Tsahkna On Upcoming Vote In Russia
The so-called State Duma elections in Russia will be a Kremlin-controlled performance, with the outcome determined in advance.
Abhishek Bachchan Siblings: Meet Shweta Bachchan Nanda
Abhishek Amitabh Bachchan, born on 5 February 1976 in Mumbai (then Bombay), Maharashtra, India, is an Indian actor, film producer, and voice artist who works primarily in Hindi cinema.
‘I Had No Expectations When Starting Glitz Magazine’
Claudia Kwarteng-Lumor Founder of Kollage Media, publishers of Glitz Africa Magazine, Claudia Kwarteng-Lumor, has revealed she had no expectations when she started the lifestyle publication.
Democrats struggled to win young voters in 2024. Progressives plan to reach them at campuses and quinceañeras
After young people shifted right for Trump, Democratic-aligned groups across the US are eager to capture gen Z voters where they are before November’s midterm elections On the first day of the fall…
Majid Al Futtaim posts record H1 2026 results as Dh100 billion development pipeline advances
Dubai: Majid Al Futtaim reported record first-half EBITDA of Dh2.5 billion, up 11 per cent year-on-year , as the Dubai-based group stepped up investment across a development pipeline worth more than…
OPINION: ANC needs introspection; next few years are crucial
In 2019, the ANC got 68.74% in the Eastern Cape, and in 2024 they got 62.38%
Social Security flat-rate COLA: Why 80% of beneficiaries could lose purchasing power
Social Security's flat-rate COLA could boost low-income beneficiaries but reduce purchasing power for 80% of recipients, especially middle-income retirees.
Okpella Council Canvasses Peace, Dismisses Akemokue’s Claims
The Okpella Traditional Council in Etsako East Local Government Area of Edo State has urged residents and the general public to embrace peace and disregard what it described as recurring
EU wants to edge out China in public contracts
The reform is part of efforts to favour European firms and boost the 27-country bloc's key industries against rivals in China and the US.
Amitabh Bachchan Siblings: All About Ajitabh Bachchan
Amitabh Bachchan, born Amitabh Harivansh Bachchan on 11 October 1942 in Allahabad (now Prayagraj), Uttar Pradesh, India, is one of the most iconic and influential figures in Indian cinema.
NOUN appoints acting bursar after Marafa’s murder in Zamfara
The National Open University of Nigeria, NOUN, has named Mrs Ramatu Ibrahim as its Acting Bursar following the killing of the Bursar, Mallam Nasiru Gusau Marafa, in Zamfara State on September 6, 2026.
MP Elysa Chen suggests redistributing anti-scam fines collected from platforms to victims under 'spirit of fairness'
She also gave suggestions to protect people who get genuinely misled or coerced into becoming a scam mule.
S'porean missing after diving incident at Palau, MFA providing assistance to family
A search and rescue mission is underway.
Jalna Congress Chief Dr Vishal Dhanure Meets Rahul Gandhi, Calls Interaction Memorable
Jalna: Jalna District City Congress president Dr Vishal Dhanure said his meeting with Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi during a 10-day residential training camp in Nashik has become…
Police arrest two, seize 692 parcels of suspected Indian hemp at Dawhenya
The Tema Regional Police Command has arrested two persons and seized 692 parcels of suspected Indian hemp during a snap-check operation at Dawhenya in the Prampram Division.
Anwar: PM’s Cup debate nurtures confident, critical young minds
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 9 — The Prime Minister’s Cup Debate Competition is more than a platform for testing debat...
Presidential office says no final decision on Hormuz Strait deployment
Korea has not yet made a final decision on whether to deploy troops to the Strait of Hormuz, a presidential official said Wednesday, amid U.S. pressure on Seoul to help secure the waterway.
Putin, Trump discussed idea of trilateral summit with Xi: Kremlin
MOSCOW (AFP) — Russian President Vladimir Putin and his U.S. counterpart Donald Trump discussed the idea of holding a trilateral meeting with China's Xi Jinping at an upcoming summit in November, the…
PDP Inaugurates 2027 Campaign in Abia
Boniface Okoro in Umuahia The Abia State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) yesterday inaugurated the management team of its Campaign Council for the 2027 governorship election.
[UPDATED] Zahid denies attending meeting linked to Negri Sembilan royal dispute
KUALA LUMPUR: Umno president Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has denied attending a meeting where Negri Sembilan Menteri Besar Datuk Ismail Lasim signed a proclamation to remove Tuanku Muhriz Tuanku…
Beijing tells Manila to ‘stop lying’ after minister exposes South China Sea note
China has accused Philippine officials of “grandstanding and lying” after Manila’s defence secretary publicly read aloud a Chinese diplomat’s note on the South China Sea that the Philippine minister described as “coercion, bullying and aggression”.
Could your dog’s passport soon sit beside yours on your phone?
Not having to carry an identity card or driving licence, with everything held on a phone instead, is a convenience […]
#SHOWBIZ: National Symphony Orchestra pays musical tribute to maestro Aubrey Suwito
KUALA LUMPUR: Istana Budaya is organising yet another orchestral music programme that highlights and honours a celebrated composer.
Ziro Valley Hosts First Tribal Artisan Empanelment Mela To Promote Arunachal’s Traditional Products; Take A Look
Ziro Valley in Arunachal Pradesh hosted its first Tribal Artisan Empanelment Mela on Wednesday, September 9, 2026, bringing together local artisans, craftspeople and traditional product makers to…
Chlorine Gas Leak At Sehore Filter Plant Leaves 4 Hospitalised; Homes Evacuated | VIDEO
Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh): Four people were hospitalised after a chlorine gas leak at a filter plant near Kahiri Dam in Madhya Pradesh’s Sehore on Tuesday evening.
Occupiers kill 2 Kherson residents with drones in morning – prosecutor's office
Two civilians were killed in Kherson on Wednesday morning as a result of Russian drone attacks on the city, reported Kherson Regional Prosecutor's Office.
Siasatan Felda: SPRM sambung reman bekas CEO anak syarikat
Siasatan berkaitan penyelewengan, salah guna kuasa dan rasuah dalam perlantikan syarikat pemaju bagi sebuah projek di Kuala Lumpur.
Poland secures further $4bn financing from US to buy American military equipment
Poland's defence minister called it a "great honour", because such financing is "granted only to the best allies".
Norway sent 69 stranded Russians home and kept their ship under arrest for Ukraine
The vessel stays tied up in a Russian settlement on Svalbard while Kyiv's state gas company works to collect a compensation award.
Sky, the K9, dies in police care
On Monday morning, she was found seriously injured in her kennel at the Saps veterinary facility at Rondeplaat after trying to escape it.
Ortom weaponizing insecurity, Gov Alia not sleeping – Benue Govt
The Governor Hyacinth Alia-led Benue State government on Wednesday accused former governor Samuel Ortom and some others of weaponizing insecurity in the state.
Bawumia, Tamale Mourn Ambariyya Leader
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Azalina, Asyraf Wajdi deny attending meeting linked to alleged bid to remove Tuanku Muhriz
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 9 — Two Umno leaders have denied attending a meeting allegedly linked to claims that Negri Semb...
Hadi calls for abolition of colonial-era laws that hinder Islam
The PAS president singles out Act 355, which he says prevents the imposition of heavier shariah criminal punishments.
Buildings Dep’t launches 259 prosecutions over works at fire-hit Wang Fuk Court, 9 months after fatal blaze
Hong Kong’s Buildings Department (BD) has launched more than 200 prosecutions against four individuals and two companies that were responsible for overseeing renovation works at fire-hit Wang Fuk…
Daily Insight for CEOs: Managing costs without weakening the business.
Cost management should not automatically mean cutting expenditure. The CEO’s responsibility is to distinguish between costs that create value and costs that create unnecessary complexity.
The 4 things you should do before buying a certified preowned car, Edmunds says
Shopping for a used vehicle can be nerve-wracking even for seasoned veterans. Regardless…
Death toll in Yemen prison airstrike rises to 23 with 7 still missing, Houthis say
CAIRO (AP) — Rescuers dug through the rubble of a Houthi-run prison that was hit in an…
Serbia will hold early parliamentary election in October, testing Vucic’s hold on power
BELGRADE, Serbia (AP) — President Aleksandar Vucic on Wednesday scheduled an early parliamentary election in Serbia for Oct. 25, a test of his hold on power after nearly two years of street…
- Serbian President Vucic announces October 25 parliamentary elections.
- Vucic seeks re-election as prime minister, not president.
- Elections held amid political tensions and public discontent.
ENRA in pre-joint bidding cooperation with China Offshore for FSO
KUALA LUMPUR: ENRA Group Bhd’s indirect subsidiary Hexagon Energy Logistics Sdn Bhd has entered into a pre-joint bidding cooperation agreement with China Offshore Engineering & Technology Co Ltd to…
"Exceptionally well-preserved" tomb of ancient judge found in Egypt
Many of the paintings in the tomb have retained their original colors despite spending more than 40 centuries buried beneath the desert sands, officials said.
- Egyptian-Spanish team discovers 4,300-year-old tomb in Saqqara.
- Tomb belongs to high-ranking judge Yunmen and his father Ity.
- Intricate carvings and colors preserved over millennia.
Why Dubai is becoming a key gateway for ASEAN businesses
Dubai: Dubai is emerging as a key gateway for businesses from Southeast Asia seeking to enter the UAE and expand into the wider Middle East, Africa, and Europe, according to business leaders from the…
Finland closes investigation into stray Ukrainian drones
Four warhead-carrying drones strayed into Finnish territory in separate incidents during the spring.
‘Kyiv is gasping for breath’: Russia’s escalating attacks are upending daily life in the Ukrainian capital. Here’s how residents are coping.
Russian attacks on Kyiv and the surrounding region intensified in late spring, and since August 27, the only respite has come during a visit to the Ukrainian capital by U.S. presidential envoys.
SEGUM Launches One Voice 27 To Strengthen Communication Outreach
Pastor Col.(Rtd.) Peter Nyarko Duodu with participants The South East Ghana Union Mission (SEGUM) of the Seventh-day Adventist Church has officially launched One Voice 27 in Anloga in the Read More...
Manthan International School bus goes up in flames; parents demand answers, action
Parents urge Sangareddy district officials for an investigation into previous fire incidents and a full-fleet inspection, preservation of forensic evidence, and a safety assessment of fire detection…
Weija Dam spillage determined by water inflows, not fixed schedule – GWL
The Ghana Water Company Limited (GWCL) has clarified that spillage from the Akosombo Dam is not limited to once a year, explaining that the decision is largely determined by the volume of water flowing into the dam.