Are the walls closing in on Bessent?
PARIS — U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has a packed agenda. Alongside trying to crash Iran’s economy, he is concerned about the cost of servicing federal debt, which surpassed 100 percent of…
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NTT to tighten shelter security after alleged sexual assault of earthquake survi...
The NTT administration will strengthen monitoring and protection efforts not only centralized evacuation shelters but also communal shelters and independent evacuation sites.
Chinese cargo ship nearly halves time to UK via 'Polar Silk Road'
A Chinese container ship completes the first regular Arctic voyage to the UK, cutting weeks off the traditional Asia-Europe route.
Malaysia targets zero fatal commercial aviation accidents by 2028
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia is targeting zero fatal accidents in commercial aviation and an International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) Effective Implementation score of at least 90 per cent by…
Book Club: Peter Hain’s ‘Smuggler Kingpin’ is fiction … or is it?
Here's why you should read Peter Hain's new thriller 'Smuggler Kingpin'. A real-world tobacco and gold smuggling shocker.
The Coalition wants to make flag burning a crime. It’s a revival of a decades-old battle
Flag politics and Australia Day debates are shaping up to be key themes in conservative political discourse in the months ahead.
- Coalition plans to criminalise flag burning and desecration of war memorials.
- Revival of decades-old battle between right-wing factions in Australian politics.
- Former PM Tony Abbott's chief of staff warns of significant shift in politics.
Cristiano Ronaldo Reaches 979 Career Goals After Stunning Strike, Moves Closer To 1000-Goal History | Video
Cristiano Ronaldo moved another step closer to the historic 1,000-goal milestone after scoring his 979th career goal in Al-Nassr’s 2-1 victory over Abha in the Saudi Pro League on Wednesday.
15 arrested over Khyber trader’s abduction
KHYBER: Police in Landi Kotal claimed to have made headway in the kidnapping of a local trader after arresting 15 suspected persons.
Muted US response to UK’s West Bank sanctions may reflect simmering frustration
As the UK unveiled sanctions against Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank on Tuesday, Israel responded with fury, declaring it would shutter Britain’s diplomatic mission to the Palestinians…
The murky origins of al-Qaeda explained
The murky origins of al-Qaeda explained newspress_en Thu, 09/10/2026 - 05:13 Politics Not all anniversaries receive equal attention, even when they are related.
- Osama bin Laden wrote 1983 Al-Quds Al-Arabi article warning Americans in Saudi Arabia.
- Bin Laden and Islamist leaders formed World Islamic Front for Jihad in 1985.
- Soviet Afghanistan invasion in 1979 sparked al-Qaeda's formation.
Thailand vide news | Police officer suspected of killing wife at Chonburi kindergarten,Pit Bull fatally attacks 70-year-old carer
In Thailand video news, Alex covers news stories from across Thailand. The stories include a police officer who was arrested this morning on suspicion of shooting his wife at a kindergarten; the owner…
West Kalimantan Extends Haze Emergency Status Through Sept. 20
The West Kalimantan Provincial Government has extended the haze emergency response status resulting from forest fires until September 20, 2026.
Inside Assad’s nuclear secrets
Inside Assad’s nuclear secrets newspress_en Thu, 09/10/2026 - 05:12 Politics Al Majalla chose Bashar al‑Assad’s nuclear programme as this week's cover story following reports issued by the…
Japan Dept. Stores Adapt "Osechi" New Year's Dishes to Youth Trends
Tokyo, Sept. 10 (Jiji Press)--Japanese department stores have started offering "osechi" traditional New Year's dishes for 2027, pushing products that reflect current trends in an effort to attract…
Iran war won’t end until after US midterm elections, says Trump
US President Donald Trump has said he does not think the Iran war will end until after November’s midterm elections, adding that oil prices will not come down until then.
Ending Southeast Asia’s never-ending haze cycle
Southeast Asia’s recurring haze is rooted in fires burning in Indonesia, but its regional impact calls for stronger ASEAN cooperation, accountability and prevention.
Benoni coffee shop that gets its coffee right – and then some
The food is good and wholesome, with decent portions and pricing that won't break the bank.
Woman kills co-wife, dies by suicide in KP's Charsadda
CHARSADDA: A woman killed her co-wife in the Shabqadar area here over a domestic dispute before dying by suicide, police said on Wednesday. The incident occurred in Daryab Korona area. According to the initial police report, the two women were married to Noor Taj, who is currently living in Saudi Arabia for employment.
Hosts of Netflix hit Selling Sunset to open Dubai real estate office this year
A touch of Hollywood glamour is heading to Bluewaters Dubai as the hosts of Netflix hit Selling Sunset , The Oppenheimer Group, open their first UAE real estate office. The fly-on-the-wall reality show is in its ninth season and takes a look inside the world of luxury real estate in Los Angeles, Orange County and Tampa.
Immigration police arrest 17 Chinese workers in Chachoengsao factory raid
CHACHOENGSAO — 10 September 2026, Immigration police raided a factory in Chachoengsao and arrested 17 Chinese workers allegedly working without valid work permits, with the group found performing jobs ranging from factory management to construction. The operation was ordered by Pol. Maj. Gen.
Acsa’s R400m irregular expenditure headache
Auditor-General raises alarm about Acsa not following procurement rules.
Pearly back on track, eyes Asiad redemption with Thinaah
KUALA LUMPUR: Time may not be on her side, but women's doubles ace Pearly Tan says she has fully recovered from her back injury.
Ivory Coast cocoa sellers struggle to use new traceability system
Ivorian cocoa traders, cooperatives and buying agents are struggling to use a new national traceability system introduced ahead of incoming European Union rules banning imports of commodities grown on…
Haze raised in sideline talks at Asean health ministers' meeting, says Dzulkefly
KUALA LUMPUR: The haze issue was raised on the sidelines of the 17th Asean Health Ministers’ Meeting, while Malaysia also discussed it with Indonesia bilaterally.
Umno dekati PAS angkara PH, dakwa Akmal
Ketua Pemuda Umno dakwa PH desak pilih antara kuasa dengan prinsip.
Court awards two life terms to double murder convict in Chitral
CHITRAL: In what is being hailed as a landmark judgment in the judicial history of the region, the court of district and sessions judge Lower Chitral, Shahnaz Hameed Khattak, announced verdict in a…
‘Chairing Ad Hoc is testing and difficult’: Lekganyane
Lekganyane has described chairing Ad Hoc as testing and difficult
Florida man faces execution for 1996 killing connected to ‘Hog Trail Murders’ in woods
- Daniel Owen Conahan Jr., 72, set for execution on Thursday
- Convicted for 1996 kidnapping and strangling of Richard Allen Montgomery
- Case garnered media attention for 30 years
'Animal Chal Gayi Toh Sab Violence Kar Lete Hain': Kareena Kapoor Calls Out 'Herd Mentality' Of Bollywood Filmmakers
Actress Kareena Kapoor Khan has spoken out against what she describes as Bollywood’s "herd mentality." She argued that filmmakers too often follow a successful formula instead of creating something…
FG tightens accreditation, admission rules, pays lecturers tools allowances
The FG is overhauling tertiary institution accreditation, warning against fake staff and facilities, and moving to a continuous digital verification system Read More…
S’Arabia, Russia to retain oil production levels – OPEC
OPEC+ countries, including Saudi Arabia and Russia, will maintain their oil production levels for October, signalling a cautious approach to the global mar Read More…
Kindiki chairs inter-ministerial, inter agency meeting for ground breaking of Sh2.2 trillion Lamu Oil Refinery
Kenya is set to break ground on the East Africa Oil Refinery in Lamu on September 30, 2026, in a move expected to usher in one of the country’s largest industrial investments.
- Deputy President Kithure Kindiki chairs inter-ministerial, inter-agency meeting.
- Groundbreaking scheduled for September 30, 2026, for Sh2.2 trillion Lamu Oil Refinery.
- Project expected to generate over 60,000 jobs, half for skilled workers.
Kangar Bersatu deputy chief, 90 branch chiefs leave party over loss of trust in leadership
KANGAR, Sept 10 — Kangar Bersatu division deputy chief Faisol Rahman, together with the division committee a...
Vusimuzi ‘Cat’ Matlala and co-accused back in court
The trial within a trial was postponed on Tuesday to allow the state time to study new documents.
Lionel Messi's Teammates Get Into Heated Exchange With Robert Lewandowski During MLS Match | Video
Robert Lewandowski was involved in a heated exchange with Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami teammates during Chicago Fire’s MLS clash against the Florida-based side on Wednesday.
UN-backed effort races to rescue and aid Nepal’s ‘mountain tsunami’ survivors before winter
Two weeks after a wall of water, mud and ice swept through the Bhote Koshi and Trishuli valleys along Nepal’s border with China, the country is still counting the dead and searching for thousands of…
James Rodriguez Could Join Italian Club Avellino After Official Offer
Colombian football star James Rodriguez is closer to a return to European football after Italian second-tier club Avellino submitted an official offer for the Colombian star.
MOH still awaiting official post-mortem report on five Long Lellang crash victims
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 10 — The Ministry of Health (MOH) is still awaiting the official report on the post-morte...
US-Iran conflict: What UAE residents need to know today (Sept. 10)
The six-month US-Iran war has entered a new phase, with the fight moving directly into commercial shipping lanes near the UAE, oil prices breaking above $100 a barrel and Iran facing renewed international scrutiny over its nuclear programme.
Jimi Wanjigi: Tribal coalitions won’t defeat Ruto
Safina Party leader Jimi Wanjigi has challenged Kenya’s opposition to move beyond ethnic arithmetic and build a political coalition anchored on the needs of ordinary Kenyans ahead of the 2027 General…
- Jimi Wanjigi urges Kenya's opposition parties to abandon tribal alliances for 2027 election.
- Wanjigi argues traditional coalitions benefit few leaders, not ordinary Kenyans.
- He criticizes reliance on tribal alliances, calls for policy-focused coalition.
Pakistan vows deeper Belt and Road ties at HK summit
Pakistan's Federal Minister for Commerce Jam Kamal Khan reaffirmed Islamabad's commitment to the Belt and Road Initiative on Thursday, saying the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor had turned his…
Chiang Mai man struck by sedan while chasing wife across road
A sedan struck a man believed to be about 50 near Phak 5 Bridge in Mueang Chiang Mai district on the evening of September 9.
Casemiro lifts Inter Miami to draw in front of record Chicago crowd
The Brazilian star heads home a corner kick by Lionel Messi for the equaliser in the 1-1 draw with Chicago Fire.
‘Decorating the heavens’: a new Leonard French window sheds light on his masterpiece
A new stained-glass window at the National Gallery of Victoria offers clues to one of Australia’s most familiar yet mysterious artworks.
2027: Sokoto CP Bans Weapons, Private Security at Rallies, Cites New Electoral Act
*Warns party leaders will be held responsible for the conduct of their supporters Onuminya Innocent in Sokoto The Sokoto State Commissioner of Police, Hayatu Hassan Shafa, has warned political parties
Donald Duke Canvasses Adoption of Technology-Driven Electoral System
•Says manual system deliberately left open to manipulation Sunday Ehigiator Presidential candidate of the Peoples Redemption Party (PRP), Donald Duke, has called for the adoption of a…
Nigeria Must Not Descend into Political Violence Ahead of 2027 Polls, Ubani Warns
Wale Igbintade Human rights lawyer, Monday Onyekachi Ubani, SAN, has warned Nigeria’s political class against escalating threats, intimidation and political intolerance ahead of the 2027 general…
Nurse killed in helicopter crash had planned to leave flying doctor service to further studies
KUCHING, Sept 10 — The dream of nurse Jessie Paya Jok, 44, to further her studies was cut short when sh...
Thailand visa-free stays drop to 30 days next week
Thailand’s 60-day visa-free stay will end next week, with new entry rules taking effect on Tuesday, September 15. The current scheme covering 93 countries and territories will be replaced by a more…
No direct wars in Asean, but strings of disasters portend a problematic region still — Phar Kim Beng
SEPTEMBER 10 — Asean is not at war all across the region, invariably, between member states.This...
Online scam hubs Madagascar smashed with US help: Department of Justice
US says it helped crack Madagascar online scam centers
Kenapa PH senyap bila Peter Anthony bebas secara parol, soal Wee
Jangan pilih kasih, prinsip keadilan perlu selaras dan konsisten, kata presiden MCA.
'Putting down roots': Nearly half of UAE residents now plan to retire in country, new research shows
New research published this week reveals that nearly half of affluent residents UAE now expect to retire in the country. The Money on the Move study by wealth management firm St James's Place, which…
Dangote’s proposed Kenyan oil refinery faces hurdles, not least with crude supply
Less than three years after overcoming surging costs, swampy terrain and inadequate infrastructure to launch Africa's biggest oil refinery in Nigeria, billionaire Aliko Dangote is set on replicating…
Singapore Airlines may seek greater say before backing fresh Air India funding, sources say
SINGAPORE, Sept 10 — Singapore Airlines is expected to seek greater management influence and stronger governance s...
Women quit Korea's grind for diving tradition
GEOJE, South Gyeongsang Province — Jin So-hee had to suffer to join the centuries-old tradition of Korean women diving to harvest seafood. But she is now part of a new generation to earn a place in the waves.