Four days before the shock announcement of her death at age 80 on Tuesday, country music's long-reigning queen Dolly Parton had given fans one final glimpse behind the rhinestones.

Urfan Sharif, who is serving a life sentence for murdering his daufghter, was seriously injured in his cell at Belmarsh Prison after allegedly being attacked by two fellow inmates.

More than 300 tourists, including 33 Britons and 47 Americans, are missing after devastating flash floods and mudslides wiped out buildings and bridges along the Nepal-Tibet border. 

Emmet Moynihan, 31, insisted on using the toilet as the plane remained grounded at Heathrow due to delays on August 6.

The star, best known for playing Dr Frank-N-Furter in the cult classic The Rocky Horror Picture Show, died at his home in Los Angeles last night.

Democrat James Talarico has leaned into Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s past legal scandals to try to win over moderate Republicans.

This «could have frightening consequences for the national security» of the United States, the newspaper writes

This is the largest coin collection of its time available to researchers

Floodwaters washed away at least 22 concrete bridges and five metal Bailey bridges

Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei was very seriously wounded

The official euro exchange rate has been lowered by 22.85 kopecks to 98.2897 rubles

Car lanes at Tuas Checkpoint will be temporarily closed in phases from Sep 1 as construction begins to make way for the Automated Passenger Clearance System (APCS) for vehicles.In a Facebook post on Wednesday (Aug 26), the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) said the work is expected to be completed in late 2027. «The works will involve the progressive removal of existing car counters manned by ICA officers and replacing them with APCS lanes,» said the authority.«To facilitate the works, parts of the departure car zones will be temporarily closed in phases during the construction works.»Once operational, the APCS will allow drivers and passengers travelling in cars to complete immigration clearance without leaving their vehicles.The system will also use QR codes together with biometric verification to facilitate automated clearance.ICA said it has put in place road signage, road safety markers and hoardings to guide travellers safely around the affected lanes and zones during the construction period.

The National Cadet Corps (NCC) on Wednesday (Aug 26) unveiled an updated roadmap for its next chapter as it marks its 125th anniversary.Founded in 1901, with its first cadet corps unit at Raffles Institution to train youths for the Singapore Volunteer Corps, the present-day NCC was established on Jan 1, 1969.It comprises three services — land, sea and air — mirroring the army, navy and air force of the Singapore Armed Forces (SAF), and has more than 10,000 members in 135 units across 119 schools today.In his speech at the Corps' 125th anniversary celebrations held at the Central Manpower Base, Minister for Defence Chan Chun Sing said that the NCC has taught young Singaporeans what classrooms alone cannot.

If you're planning to drive across the Causeway this weekend, or during the upcoming September school holidays in Singapore — Sept 5 to 13 — do look out for the latest traffic information pertaining to Malaysia's highways and plan your journeys carefully.PLUS Malaysia, the country's largest highway operator, said in a statement on Wednesday (Aug 26) that traffic is expected to be heavier from Aug 28 to 31, and again from Sept 4 to 7, as travel demand increases over the holiday period.Malaysia's Merdeka Day (National Day) falls on Monday (Aug 31), creating a three-day long weekend starting on Saturday.The operator estimates that about 2.2 million vehicles would ply its highways daily during the said periods.It advised highway users to plan ahead by referring to the MyPLUS-TTA (travel time advisory) digital schedule available on the PLUS app.«Highway users are advised to follow the recommended travel schedule, as the suggested travel times are based on expected traffic patterns from previous festive seasons and peak travel periods.»

TEHRAN – The Iranian Blood Transfusion Organization (IBTO) and Tajikistan have signed a memorandum of understanding aimed at strengthening cooperation in blood transfusion services.

TEHRAN – The President of the Venezuelan Red Cross, Luis Manuel Farías Villanueva, has praised the Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS) for its message of condolence and solidarity with the Venezuelan people following two earthquakes that struck the country in June.

More than 300 tourists, including 12 Britons and three Americans, are missing after devastating flash floods and mudslides wiped out buildings and bridges along the Nepal-Tibet border. 

An earthquake swarm that occurred along the Reykjanes Ridge yesterday has ended. Around 200 earthquakes were recorded during the swarm.

A new service is bringing a doctor closer to First Nation communities, helping break down barriers to health care and enabling patients like Melanie Kahmahkotayo to get help for conditions like diabetes. But providers say access is only part of the challenge, with racism and mistrust also affecting Indigenous patients' experiences.

According to Executive Secretary of the SPIEF Organizing Committee Anton Kobyakov, the forum is «a force that unites the global community on the basis of trust and a commitment to development»

According to the US leader, the Strait of Hormuz «is functioning»

According to Denis Pushilin, demining of the city was a very serious task

By 4:15 p.m. Moscow time, the MOEX and RTS indices stood at 2,097.03 and 782.12 points, respectively

Currently, European UGS facilities are 63.28% full

Former National Water Resources Authority Chief Executive Officer Dwight Kambuku has been granted bail by the Senior Resident Magistrate’s Court in Lilongwe, just a day after his dramatic arrest on allegations of abuse of office and uttering a false document. The court ordered Kambuku to pay a K1 million cash bail bond, provide one surety […] The post Kambuku granted bail — as it emerges he allegedly falsified vehicle mileage to secure personal car appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Nigerian singing sensation Tiwa Savage has left Malawi’s young creatives buzzing after announcing a generous K17.5 million donation to Music Crossroads Malawi, aimed squarely at supporting the next generation of women artists and creatives in the country. The Afrobeats star made the announcement during a heartfelt engagement with young women creatives at the academy, telling […] The post Tiwa Savage’s K17.5million  gift to Malawi’s young female creatives — plots her own foundation in the country appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

A retired military pilot who personally trained the pilot at the controls of the ill-fated Dornier 228 has delivered damning testimony to the Parliamentary Ad-Hoc Committee investigating the Chikangawa plane crash that killed Vice President Saulos Chilima and eight others, revealing that crew coordination failures have been identified internationally as a leading cause of aviation […] The post Mtende, instructor of ill-fated pilot Sambalopa, gives chilling testimony to Chikangawa inquiry appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

A Kremlin spokesman said John Ratcliffe did not meet with Vladimir Putin and that it was «premature» to say whether the trip would affect fraught U.S.-Russia relations.

Gen. Randy George appeared troubled by the encounter with Gen. Chris LaNeve, the Army’s No. 2 officer now favored for the service’s top job, people familiar with the matter told The Post.

The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee is rolling out mobile billboards aimed at a handful of GOP lawmakers in swing districts.

A 24-year-old carpenter from Thyolo District has seen his life transformed overnight after scooping a staggering K50 million grand prize in Airtel Malawi’s Tola Promotion, a windfall that has left him dreaming of a brighter financial future. Moses Madalitso, who is also an adult learner currently studying in Standard 8, is the sixth-born in a […] The post ‘It’s a miracle!’ 24-year-old carpenter and Standard 8 student scoops staggering K50million in Airtel Money promotion appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

OG Issa Smart Electronics has stepped up with a generous K10 million donation to the Flames Legends Association (FLA), providing crucial financial backing for the organisation’s annual general meeting and medical scheme as it continues its mission to support Malawi’s former national team stars. The cheque was formally handed over during a ceremony in Lilongwe […] The post OG Issa hands Flames Legends K10 million lifeline as tributes pour in for football’s forgotten heroes appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

A Malawian diplomat has come under growing scrutiny over a series of public social media posts attacking opposition figures, with critics questioning whether such conduct is appropriate for a serving member of the foreign service. Leonard Chimbanga, who serves as First Secretary (Political) at Malawi’s High Commission in Pretoria, has in recent days used Facebook […] The post Diplomat’s social media attacks on opposition figures spark debate over political neutrality of Malawi foreign service officers appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has vowed to build more settlements on Palestinian land for Jewish immigrants Read Full Article at RT.com

A Palestinian teenager has been shot and wounded by IDF gunfire during the Israeli seizure of an UNRWA training center in East Jerusalem Read Full Article at RT.com