South Korea to ban mobile phones in school classrooms
SEOUL: South Korea passed a Bill on Wednesday (Aug 27) to ban the use of mobile phones and other digital devices in school classrooms nationwide, as concern grows about the…
At least 30 people killed in landslide as heavy rains batter northern India | Floods News
Search and rescue operations are under way in response to a landslide near Vaishno Devi Temple in Katra area. At least 30 people have been killed and many more injured…
FEMA workers put on leave after letter criticising Trump administration | Donald Trump News
Employees expressed outrage over budget cuts, personnel decisions and other reforms enacted under President Donald Trump. Some employees at the United States Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) have been put…
Man charged over hit-and-run incident that killed tow truck driver, 57
SINGAPORE: While wanted for outstanding charges of domestic violence, a man was last week allegedly involved in a hit-and-run incident with a tow truck driver, who died from his injuries.…
Easy wins for Sinner, Swiatek but Gauff struggles at US Open | Tennis News
Former US Open champion Coco Gauff has stumbled into the second round of the tennis Grand Slam, squeezing past Australia’s Ajla Tomljanovic in an error-strewn three-hour battle. Third seed Gauff…
Here’s what you need to know about the upcoming changes to CareShield Life
“If left unadjusted, payouts would cover a smaller portion of these costs over time,” the ministry said, noting that this is why the council recommended doubling the annual growth rate.…
Donald Trump’s 50% tariff on India kicks in as PM Modi urges self-reliance
Bloomberg via Getty Images Modi has urged small shop owners and businesses to put up “Made in India” boards outside their stores Donald Trump’s steep 50% tariffs on India have…
Cracker Barrel revives old logo after backlash stoked by Trump | Business and Economy
US restaurant chain abandons rebrand after new logo prompts firestorm of criticism online. Cracker Barrel, the US restaurant chain known for its southern-style cuisine, has abandoned a controversial rebrand following…
Trump to chair Gaza meeting in Washington, top US and Israeli diplomats to also meet
KEY QUOTES When asked on Fox News’ “Special Report with Bret Baier” show if there is a post-war plan for Gaza, Witkoff said: “Yes, we’ve got a large meeting in…
Australia police shooting suspect named as manhunt continues
Australian police are continuing a massive search for a heavily armed man suspected of shooting and killing two officers in a rural town. Ten police officers were fired upon on…