2 arrested over alleged transportation of equipment to mining site
Troops of the 12 Brigade of the Nigerian Army, Lokoja, have arrested two persons allegedly transporting mining equipment for illegal mining activities in Kogi State.
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Rahimi brothers strike as Al-Ain hand Al-Nassr ACLE thumping
DUBAI: Saudi Pro League champions Al-Nassr suffered a 4-0 thumping at the hands of Al-Ain in the United Arab Emirates on Tuesday as Cristiano Ronaldo and his team mates made the worst possible start…
Ondo police nab 3 suspected kidnappers, rescue 2 victims
The Ondo State Police Command has arrested three suspected kidnappers and rescued two victims during an operation in Isua-Akoko, following intelligence that the gang planned to emerge from a forest…
Thailand video news | New DTV requirements leave applicants facing different rules by embassy, Thailand seeks ASEAN heritage park recognition for Doi Inthanon
In Thailand video news, Alex covers the latest stories from across Thailand and Southeast Asia. Today’s headlines include confusion over new DTV requirements, with applicants finding that different…
Penang air quality hits unhealthy levels statewide, Minden records API of 167
GEORGE TOWN, Sept 16 — Air quality at all four monitoring stations in Penang reached unhealthy levels as of 11am t...
Suriya and Jyotika renew marriage vows after 20 years: 'The imperfect us, with perfect understanding'
Suriya and Jyotika celebrated their 20th wedding anniversary by renewing their vows in a private ceremony overseas. The Tamil film industry couple shared photographs and videos from the ceremony on…
Driver tests positive for four drugs after crashing into three cars in KL
A 30-YEAR-OLD Honda Civic driver who crashed into three vehicles at a traffic-light Junction Kuala Lumpur tested positive for four types of drugs.
Suspected kidnapper picked from a hotel in Edo
Operatives of the Edo State Police Command have arrested a suspected kidnapper, identified as Sunday Irabor, and recovered cash, including dollars, from him.
No shooting at Amazura, Queens today; old videos circulated draw online anger: ‘Reckless engagement farming’
Several videos were shared claiming a mass shooting took place in Amazura, Queens on September 14, but these are old clips from 2025.
Japan PM Takaichi retains most key execs in ruling party reshuffle
TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi retained many of her Liberal Democratic Party's executives in her first reshuffle of its top t
Ceiling comes loose mid-air on Iranian 737 after tyre and engine trouble
A Sepehran Airlines 737 bound for Kermanshah turned back to Mashhad on 15 September after tread tore from a tyre and the pilot declared an engine emergency. No one was hurt. The story Ceiling comes loose mid-air on Iranian 737 after tyre and engine trouble as seen on Thaiger News .
New hope for Tshwane’s neglected landmarks and bad buildings
The Women's Living Heritage Monument and Telkom Towers are central to renewed efforts to revive the capital.
Sri Lankan tourist says he was pressured to buy herbs in Pattaya
Perera says he paid 3,300 baht under pressure, days after an Indian tourist's similar complaint over herbal products. The story Sri Lankan tourist says he was pressured to buy herbs in Pattaya as seen…
Nurse puts career, marriage plans aside to care for father, brother
ALOR STAR: Giving up her nursing career and putting marriage plans on hold, N. Sailajah has devoted herself to caring for her ailing father and brother.
FBI Director Kash Patel Says 'Indian Country Will NOT Be Forgotten': No, He Wasn’t Talking About India—Here’s Why
A phrase used by FBI Director Kash Patel in a recent post has left some social media users confused, particularly those unfamiliar with US legal terminology. “Indian Country will NOT be forgotten,” Patel said while announcing increased FBI resources and personnel for communities covered by the term.
Madhya Pradesh Weather Update: Heavy Rain Likely After September 19 As New System May Become Active
Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh): Madhya Pradesh may witness another spell of heavy rainfall before the monsoon withdraws from the state.
Police offer R400k reward for information on Ekurhuleni murders
The bodies of eight women were found in the Ekurhuleni Municipal area in less than two months
Auditor-General reported GH¢96m, but Local Gov’t spent GH¢299m on fumigation – Manasseh Awuni
He said he contacted the Audit Service after questions emerged over why the Ministry of Local Government’s fumigation expenditure was not captured in the Auditor-General’s COVID-19 expenditure report.
A childhood rite moves indoors as kindergartners learn to ride bikes in school gyms
- Kindergarteners nationwide learn to ride bikes indoors via All Kids Bike program
- Terra Vista Elementary in California hosts over 700 students in the eight-lesson curriculum
- Program promotes physical education, safety, and independence in children
Fluorescent Spray May Prevent Reproduction of Harmful Beetles
A Tochigi prefectural research center found that commercially available fluorescent spray can prevent the reproduction of red-necked longhorn beetles, an invasive species that devours the insides of…
Mumbai Weather Update: Overcast Skies, Light Rain & Gusty Winds Lash City; No IMD Alert Amid Ganeshotsav
Mumbai: Mumbai woke up to overcast skies, light rainfall and gusty winds on Wednesday as monsoon activity continued across the city and its suburbs.
Mindset against 18th Amendment, NFC Award behind new provinces campaign, says ex-senator Farhatullah Babar
ISLAMABAD: President of the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Human Rights Cell (HRC) and former senator Farhatullah Babar on Tuesday expressed serious concerns over calls for the creation of new…
Farmer jailed for life over cold‑blooded murder
Fredrick Pieter Jacobus Botha killed Christiaan van Tonder while he was seated in his bakkie.
The Red Sea crisis exposes BRICS’ deep divisions
Rapid expansion of the bloc means that its 21 members have deeply divergent interests, particularly in the Middle East.
Indonesian Customs Seizes 29 Kilograms of Smuggled Gold at Four Airports
Indonesian Customs foils gold smuggling attempts at four airports, seizing 29 kilograms of gold worth Rp73.3 billion.
Chase insolvency cases with large ‘haircuts’, ED chief tells officers
The ED chief said frauds under IBC and PMLA should be unearthed by different zones.
The language of power: How Japan translated, Indonesia adapted, and Southeast Asia chose its voice
NO nation modernises in silence. The language it chooses shapes its destiny. From Tokyo to Jakarta, from Delhi to Singapore, Asia’s rise has never been defined by economics alone.
HK to strengthen legal and IP frameworks
Hong Kong will strengthen its legal and intellectual property (IP) frameworks under the city’s first five-year plan, Chief Executive John Lee said on Wednesday, in a bid to support innovation and…
Ramaphosa appoints new Western Cape top prosecutor
Mopp has extensive legal and prosecutorial experience spanning more than 30 years.
Al Nassr coach Ange Postecoglou gets into heated argument with reporter over Cristiano Ronaldo
Dubai: Al Nassr coach Ange Postecoglou was involved in a heated exchange with a reporter over Cristiano Ronaldo after his side suffered a 4-0 defeat to Al Ain in their opening AFC Champions League…
Washington set to approve US$2.8bil arms package for Israel
The arms package for Israel , funded with US taxpayer dollars, featured some of the most destructive munitions in Western arsenals.
Where Europe spends its money: A look at public spending across the continent
European governments allocate the largest share of their spending to social protection, while the second-largest category varies across countries.
Darwin homeless shelter residents to be moved 100km south to Batchelor
Up to 150 residents at a Darwin homeless shelter will be relocated 100 kilometres south to Batchelor after the site's owner and the Northern Territory and federal governments could not agree on a…
All of Ed Sheeran's opening acts withdraw from tour in support of Macklemore over Palestine
Ed Sheeran has been left without his scheduled supporting acts after four performers withdrew from his Loop tour in solidarity with Macklemore following the rapper's removal over his pro-Palestine comments.
Vietnam's youngest female Doctor of Science leaves lasting legacy following lifelong pursuit of mathematics
Achieving several milestones from a young age, Professor Le Hong Van dedicated her life to mathematics, continuing to publish research, teach and pursue new work in geometry, machine learning, and artificial intelligence until her death at 65.
Americans overwhelmingly think US has failed to achieve its Iran war goals
Americans overwhelmingly believe the Iran war has failed to achieve its goals, according to a new survey that also found support for Israel has undergone a dramatic reversal.
HK aims for economic breakthrough, NM boost: blueprint
Hong Kong aims to achieve new breakthroughs in its economic development and push the Northern Metropolis development, the city’s first five-year plan revealed.
El acta de nacimiento del ‘R3’, el nuevo jefe del Cartel Jalisco, revela datos inéditos sobre sus orígenes en California
Tras la muerte del Mencho, su hijastro Juan Carlos Valencia González pasó a ser el nuevo líder del cartel y el fugitivo más buscado de la DEA.
A la caza del feminicida de Cuautla en la noche del Grito de Independencia en México
Las autoridades buscan al presunto asesino de Claudia Tacoronte, en medio de la rabia de sus compañeros, que este martes marcharon en protesta por la violencia en el país
When patriotism meets consumer choice — Nurul Fardini Zakaria
SEPTEMBER 16 — Every September 16, Malaysians come together to celebrate Malaysia Day, the day that marks the form...
Newark family killings: Indictments reveal victims’ horrific final moments
An indictment served in the KwaDukuza Magistrates Court details allegations against four men accused of murdering members of a Newark family.
Yemen coastguard flees to Djibouti after Houthi takeover
Yemen’s internationally backed coastguard has fled to Djibouti after losing the protection of Gen Tariq Saleh’s military forces on the South-west coast.
Man sentenced to death for killing mother in KP
PESHAWAR: A local court has convicted a man and sentenced him to death for stabbing his mother to death here over three years ago.
Breaking: At least three dead in LA helicopter crash near fatal bus accident
At least three people have been killed in Los Angeles after a helicopter crashed near the site of a separate fatal bush crash, according to local authorities.
Alleged hitman Musa Kekana to resume his cross-examination
Kekana, Vusimuzi Matlala and 3 others are on trial for three alleged assassination attempts
Ruto’s Migori itinerary: What the President is expected to do as he concludes his Nyanza tour
President William Ruto is expected to wrap up his four-day development tour of Nyanza today, Wednesday, September 16, 2026, with a packed schedule in Migori County, where he will inspect key road and…
Wike: APC Govs Unaware of Goings-on, Tinubu Knows About Rainbow Coalition
• Describes them as politically lazy, says he won’t take ‘rubbish’ •Insists only president can question him, not governors •Reveals APC govs never wanted him appointed as minister •Casts doubts
KP launches telemetry system to minimise flood losses
PESHAWAR: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has introduced the ToltHawk IoT Telemetry System to improve real-time flood monitoring and strengthen early warning mechanisms amid growing climate-related risks.
APM Flags Off Bauchi Assembly Bye-election Campaign, Gov Canvasses Voters
Segun Awofadeji in Bauchi The Allied People’s Movement (APM), has officially launched its grassroots mobilisation campaign in the Sakwa Constituency of Zaki Local Government Area ahead of the…
ADC Warns Tinubu Not to Push Nigerians to Their Limit over N1,470 Fuel Pump Price
Chuks Okocha in Abuja The African Democratic Congress (ADC), has warned President Bola Tinubu that his government’s economic policy was pushing Nigerians “dangerously close to the limits of human…
Over 30 hornbills flock to Khao Yai villa garden
NAKHON RATCHASIMA — 16 September 2026, More than 30 hornbills flew into the forest garden of Maison de Joy Villa Khaoyai in Pak Chong district on Wednesday morning, delighting tourists and guests who gathered to photograph the unusual sight.
Rights group, relatives accuse China of using torture in prison
China persists in using torture on prisoners to force confessions, including beatings and withholding medical care, a human rights group said Wednesday, with the daughter of one detainee telling AFP her mother fears she will die in jail.
Telecel CEO Obo-Nai champions integrity in leadership
Chief Executive Officer of Telecel Ghana, Patricia Obo-Nai, has made a case for leadership that combines excellence and competence with integrity, courage and a strong sense of responsibility to…
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Next-gen robots step in to assist Korea's elderly and disabled
In hospital rooms and private homes across Korea, a new generation of mechanical caregivers is quietly taking over the heavy lifting of health care.
Land minister nominee vows faster housing supply amid rising home prices
Hong Jee-sun, nominee for land, infrastructure and transport minister, said Wednesday he will mobilize all available resources to accelerate the housing supply and stabilize the market. Hong made the remarks during a parliamentary confirmation hearing amid growing public concerns over rising home prices in the Seoul metropolitan area.