Lethbridge firefighters honoured at annual memorial: ‘What we signed up to do’
Twenty-five years after the 9/11 terrorist attacks killed hundreds of firefighters, members across North America still gather to honour the fallen.
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Drug lab, slain syndicate chief, airport security gaps and Nibong Tebal abduction among major crimes this week
KUALA LUMPUR: Police have shut down a large-scale drug processing laboratory hidden inside an industrial premises in Selangor, seizing more than 13 tonnes of liquid and powdered MDMA and other drugs…
Black Princesses confident of historic knockout qualification against France
Ghana’s Black Princesses are within touching distance of a historic place in the knockout stages of the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup, with head coach Charles Sampson confident his team can overcome…
Ketua audit negara perlu kompetensi, profesionalisme tinggi
Ahmad Zaharuddin Sani Ahmad Sabri kata jawatan itu memerlukan kepakaran dan kebebasan profesional kerana keputusan akhir audit boleh membawa implikasi besar terhadap dana awam.
Auditor-general must be highly competent, professional, says analyst
Analyst Ahmad Zaharuddin Sani Ahmad Sabri says the role demands expertise and independence because audit decisions can affect public funds.
Flowers, fishing villages and a mirror to the sky in Bagan Datuk
This coastal Perak district offers an easy mix of village life, scenic stops and laid-back attractions in one compact trip.
Colleagues left me to die, but God saved me — Halima Abubakar
Nollywood actress Halima Abubakar has recalled a difficult period of her life, stating that some colleagues left her to die while she was sick. Read More: https://punchng.com/colleagues-left-me-to-die-but-god-saved-me-halima-abubakar/
Don Crucifixto throws listening party for REBIRTH
Singer Don Crucifixto held a listening party for his new album, REBIRTH, at Terra Kulture, Lagos, with guests including Spyro, Magnito and Sean Dampte.
I’ve lived in agony since January after my husband’s disappearance — Wife
The wife of Anthony Innocent, who went missing in Imo State in January, speaks on the family’s search and her agony since his disappearance.
The efficacy of effigy
- Exhibition "Objects of Fidelity" explores emotional connections to artificial bodies.
- Artist Emilie St-Hilaire examines Reborn Dolls and robots from feminist perspective.
- Robot in exhibition laid to rest, symbolizing grief and loss for artificial beings.
Mining leads Canadian Prime Minister’s C$1T investor pitchbook
Mark Carney is seeking to generate $723 billion of investment in Canada over five years.
Union leader behind California billionaires’ tax proposal accused of threatening, harassing women
- Dave Regan, SEIU president, faces harassment accusations against women union leaders.
- Regan denies physical assault allegation from 15 years ago.
- Proposition 40, billionaire tax measure, causes party divisions and labor union disputes.
This former lawyer writes inclusive children’s books so kids of different abilities can enjoy the same stories
Together with two women, Lee Seow Ser creates books with features such as braille, tactile pictures and dyslexia-friendly text.
Banjo Bowl a big deal for new and returning faces
Kenneth Womack never doubted this day would come. For all of the twists and turns along this journey, Womack believed in himself and the work he’s been putting in on […]
- Kenneth Womack making CFL debut with Winnipeg Blue Bombers
- Former Division 1 football and basketball player
- Excited to prove himself in professional football
Ex-Canada PM Jean Chretien tells US: ‘never mistake our generosity for weakness’
Standing in the town that sheltered thousands of stranded Americans after the September 11 attacks, former Canadian prime minister Jean Chretien marked the 25th anniversary on Friday with a pointed…
Civil Defense declares end of danger in Taif after sirens sounded
Saudi Civil Defense announced early Saturday that the threat in Taif has passed, urging continued adherence to safety guidelines despite the return to normal.
A 9/11 widow reflects on 25 years of grief and what comes next
"I felt this duty to give back, and I still do," Marian Fontana says.
Saudi Arabia approves marine war-risk insurance pool to protect cargo and trade
Saudi Arabia approves a marine war-risk insurance pool led by Saudi Re to protect cargo, trade flows and supply chains from global disruption
Summer refuses to leave Spain as temperatures surge back towards 38ºC
If you were hoping that the cooler spell had finally signalled the end of summer, you may want to hold […]
Ho Chi Minh City braces for more rain after its wettest day of year
Heavy rain will fall on Ho Chi Minh City through Sept. 13, arriving with the month's peak tides and raising the risk of deep flooding.
Masked men, lorries and road blocks: How anti-migrant activists are changing tactics
Patriot Platform wants to build a group of working-class voters to influence political parties on the right.
J Street goes on the offensive against AIPAC-backed candidates
AIPAC has spent heavily since launching its super PAC, United Democracy Project, ahead of the 2022 midterms, and is the top outside spender in this election cycle.
- J Street launches $3M campaign against AIPAC-endorsed Republican candidates
- AIPAC criticizes J Street's move as partisan misinformation amplification
Gal Gadot and Jimmy Kimmel blow the shofar to celebrate Rosh Hashanah
“Oh, good. We could use a good year,” said Kimmel as he picked up the shofar. After he played, they sat and improvised together until they burst out laughing.
- Gal Gadot appeared on Jimmy Kimmel Live to promote The Runner.
- Kimmel wished Gadot a happy Rosh Hashanah and asked about gefilte fish.
- Gadot and Kimmel blew shofars, exploring their traditional significance.
Group launches effort to force DEED referendum
The clock is about to start on an attempt to force a vote on the Downtown Event and Entertainment District. Efforts to press for a referendum officially launched Tuesday.
Secret service, airport-style checks in Doonbeg for Trump
US Chinook helicopters have been flying over west Clare in recent days, conducting practice approaches at Trump International Doonbeg ahead of the arrival of the President of the United States for the…
Umno, Pas tie-up a win-win for both parties, say analysts
KUALA LUMPUR: Barisan Nasional could gain more, both electorally and politically, by forging a partnership with Pas rather than by working with Pakatan Harapan, said political analysts.
Letters to The Sun: World will judge Americans if there is overall support for GOP agenda in November
In my opinion, Canadians, for the most part, are not holding the American people responsible for the chaos created by their government. The Donald Trump administration is squarely in those crosshairs.
MP BJP To Showcase PM Modi Scheme Beneficiaries’ Stories On Social Media During Month-Long Sewa Sankalp Abhiyan
Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh): BJP is going to organise different events under month-long Sewa Sankalp Abhiyan to be rolled out on Prime Minister Narendra Modi's birthday on Sep 17 to mark his 25 years in…
Faith, not statecraft? Why Pacific nations are opening embassies in Jerusalem
SYDNEY, Sept 12 — An ancient Biblical prophecy lies at the heart of a Pacific islands push to open embassies...
Can Pikachu make you rich? What is Pokémon TCG and why is the game raking in millions for resellers?
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 12 — You might (whether you want to or not) already know about Pokémon. After all, it is...
Country Women's Association celebrates 90 years in outback town
Founded when there were fewer than 50 women in Tennant Creek, the town's CWA branch is celebrating 90 years of service.
5 new US routes are coming next month to Guadalajara’s airport, with a direct Paris flight to follow
The new U.S. destinations from Volaris bring the number of connections with that country to 71. The Paris addition by Aeroméxico will be the second direct route to Europe (after Aeroméxico's Madrid route).
Teen charged over mistaken identity murder of Sydney tradie
Police charge an 18-year-old man they allege carried out drone surveillance for the botched underworld hit that left Joshua Macdonald dead.
After nearly 50 years, this master craftsman is hanging up his tools
After answering a newspaper ad in the 70s, Hobart's Gavin Merrington has travelled the world, visiting and preserving stained glass works. After 48 years, he's hanging up his hat with one last project.
Mark Carney meets with ‘Forever Canadian’ campaigners in Banff
The prime minister was cheered by about 50 supporters of the Forever Canadian campaign, almost all holding red and white signs and some wearing the maple leaf.
Lost Camera Shows Rough Seas Before Shiretoko Boat Disaster
Newly recovered video from a passenger's digital camera has revealed conditions aboard the Kazu I sightseeing boat before it sank off Hokkaido's Shiretoko Peninsula in April 2022, a disaster that left…
- Camera footage shows rough seas before Shiretoko boat disaster
- Video taken at 11:53 a.m. on April 23, 2022
- All 24 passengers, including two children, perished in the sinking
What Are the World Nomad Games? Kyrgyzstan Revives Traditional Sports on a Global Stage
Kyrgyzstan hosted the VI World Nomad Games from Aug. 31 to Sept. 6, bringing traditional sports, games and cultural practices from Central Asia and other regions together in an international…
MP Text Book Corporation Chairman Saubhagya Singh Set To Get Powers Back After Vehicle Rally Row
Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh): The state government has prepared to restore the rights of the chairman of the MP Text Book Corporation, Saubhagya Singh. The government has imposed a ban on his rights since May 14.
Brampton man charged after several attempted carjackings, stabbing
A 27-year-old Brampton man is facing half a dozen charges in connection with a series of attempted carjackings and a stabbing last weekend.
- 27-year-old Lovepreet Mann charged with multiple offenses
- Attempted carjackings and stabbing incident on September 6
- Mann arrested on September 7 for robbery, assault, and threats
Israeli Arms Maker Elbit's Planned German Plant Faces Far-right AfD Scrutiny
Elbit Systems is reportedly in talks to build a defense-components plant employing up to 400 people in Saxony-Anhalt, where the AfD is seeking to form a government after falling just short of an…
Iraq removes Maysan operations commander after attacks on Saudi Arabia
BAGHDAD — Iraqi Prime Minister and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces Ali Al-Zaidi ordered the removal of the commander of Maysan Operations Command after authorities established that attacks…
How Russian companies are fending off drones
With no military solution at hand, Vladimir Putin is trying to force businesses to organize their own defenses under the threat of seizing their assets if they can’t protect them.
Singapore pianist Wang Congyu left school at 16, had no stable home in Paris and became a Steinway Artist
Today, the Clementi-raised musician performs internationally, directs music festivals and helps young pianists gain the guidance and orchestral experience he never had.
Colombia Overhauls Medicine Delivery System
Colombia plans to change how patients receive medicines across the health system after years of complaints about delayed prescriptions.
Surrogate who refused abortion over heart defect takes custody battle to US Supreme Court
A surrogate who denied requests from the parents who hired her to have an abortion has asked the US Supreme Court to intervene in the dispute over who should have custody of the baby.
Blow as tribunal overturns Moitalel Ole Kenta’s appointment as Jubilee Secretary General
The Political Parties Disputes Tribunal overturned Moitalel Ole Kenta’s appointment as Jubilee Party Secretary General, holding that he was not eligible to occupy the position when he was appointed.
- Moitalel Ole Kenta’s appointment as Jubilee Secretary General overturned.
- Tribunal ruled Kenta ineligible due to lack of party registration.
- Case filed by Ngunjiri Wambugu challenged leadership changes.
High Court Directs BMC To Reconsider Sealing Action Against Petitioners’ Commercially Used Property
Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh): The Madhya Pradesh High Court on Friday directed the Bhopal Municipal Corporation (BMC) to reconsider its action against properties allegedly being used for commercial…
Ruto will win with more than 10 million votes, Mudavadi says
President William Ruto will win with more than 10 million votes against his competitors, Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has predicted.
- President Ruto expected to win with over 10 million votes
- Mudavadi cites 2022 election voter base as basis
- UDA and ODM coalition crucial for peaceful election
Psalms in the morgue and scrapped Rosh Hashanah sermons: What rabbis remember about 9/11
For the Holocaust survivors, who had completely rebuilt their lives, it was another trauma - like, humanity is doing this again - and I think it just deepened the despair.
California petition worker arrested for allegedly paying people to forge voter signs
Prosecutors say James Brass orchestrated scheme to pay people on LA’s Skid Row to duplicate registered voters’ signatures A California ballot petition worker has been arrested and charged with…
Tejashwi writes to Bihar CM demanding life-size statues of Ram Vilas, Sharad Yadav and Raghuvansh
Mr. Yadav’s move is seen as an addition to Rashtriya Janata Dal’s (RJD) broader plan of asserting itself as a party which stands for the “A to Z” castes and communities.
Canadian Armed Forces contract could boost this TSX drone maker 59%, says analyst
The Week in Stocks: What TD Cowen sees as its three 'best ideas' for Canada, why Group Dynamite's outlook may not calm investors' macro fears and more
Nigerian bishop, one other killed in South Africa
Two Nigerians, Bishop Michael Fakunle and James Nwankwo, have been killed in separate incidents in Johannesburg, South Africa, raising xenophobia concerns.
Korea's hottest new cultural exports take center stage at The Hyundai Seoul
Forget cheap plastic keychains and generic refrigerator magnets. Korea is elevating the humble travel souvenir into a high-design art form, debuting its premier lineup of culturally rooted artisanal…
Taiwan-China row at Gwangju Biennale could have been avoided
JEONNAM-GWANGJU SPECIAL METROPOLITAN CITY — The "Taiwan Pavilion" dispute that overshadowed the opening of the 16th Gwangju Biennale last weekend wasn't a mere display of diplomatic tension between…
Beyond choreography: K-pop performance directors step into spotlight
As K-pop acts take on increasingly ambitious performances at home and abroad, the people turning their music into a live spectacle are now stepping out from behind the scenes.
Cybercab Arrives in Japan
Tesla unveiled its Cybercab in Japan for the first time on September 11, showcasing an AI-powered autonomous taxi designed without a steering wheel or pedals. (News On Japan)
- Tesla launched Cybercab in Japan on September 11
- Vehicle features AI-driven autonomy, no steering wheel
- Cybercab designed for fully autonomous taxi service
Private legal practitioner Ohene-Essel declares bid for Bono NDC Regional Secretary position
A private legal practitioner, Ohene-Essel Etur Kwasi, has declared his intention to contest the position of Bono Regional Secretary of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), pledging to strengthen the party’s grassroots structures and constituencies ahead of the 2028 general elections.