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Australia cracks down on tourism visa overstays

Tourists who stay in Australia after their visas expire are about to face much tougher enforcement, as the government targets more than 77,000 people believed to be living in the country without a valid visa.

Surinder Koli, accused and acquitted in 2006 Nithari killings, found dead

Germany receives first F-35 warplane at ceremony in US

Germany has taken delivery of the first of its F-35 stealth warplanes at a ceremony in Texas. The event marks a significant development in Germany’s defense strategy.

Benguet town warns vs bogus fire extinguisher sellers

BAGUIO CITY — The Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) in Itogon town, Benguet has warned residents and business establishments against individuals allegedly using the agency’s name to sell fire extinguishers. In an advisory issued Friday…

Top NATO commander joins briefing on review of US defence engagement in Europe

BRUSSELS, Sept 18 - NATO's top commander, US Air Force General Alexus Grynkewich, took part in a virtual briefing on Friday for Pentagon policy chief Elbridge Colby on potential approaches to a review of US troop deployments in Europe.

UK skills minister praises Saudi education and training model

Riyadh: UK Minister of State for Skills and Member of the House of Lords Baroness Jacqui Smith praised the Saudi model for ensuring and regulating the quality of education and training. She also commended the achievements accomplished by…

6,000 runners bring Saudi National Day spirit to Historic Jeddah

Jeddah: Historic Jeddah came alive early on Friday morning as 6,000 Saudis and expatriates from different nationalities took part in the Saudi National Day Run, combining fitness, community and a celebration of their shared home. The Green…

PAP sends another batch of 31 scholars to UK for studies

The Presidential Amnesty Programme has sent another batch of 31 postgraduate scholarship beneficiaries to the United Kingdom for studies at various univers Read More…

NUPRC to revoke idle oil licences, issues October deadline

The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission has moved to enforce the “Drill-or-Drop” provisions of the Petroleum Industry Act 2021, warning holders of non-performing oil licences that they risk losing their acreages if they fail…

Assad-era Syrian official jailed for 60 years by U.S. court

Samir ⁠Ousman Alsheikh, 74, was charged in 2024 and convicted in March this year on three counts of torture and one count of conspiracy to commit torture for ‌his involvement in the abuse of prisoners at Adra Prison in Damascus

Diana's brother says he's 'telling truth' about king's 'monstrous' phone call

Princess Diana's brother has doubled down on his swathe of explosive claims about Britain's royal family, insisting he is "telling the truth", and suggesting the king is "embarrassed".

Fire Service responds to over 80 emergency calls in Nasarawa — Controller

The Federal Fire Service in Nasarawa State says it responded to over 80 emergency calls and saved property worth millions between January and September. Read More…