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Steps taken to restore live power using alternating current supply

MELAKA, Nov 1 — Barisan Nasional (BN) is confident that the achievements and performance of the state administrati...

New EU military support mission in Lebanon will be limited to training Lebanese troops

The test was intended to “assess adaptation to combat and power of a cluster-bomb warhead to be tipped on tactical ballistic missiles”, state media KCNA said on Saturday (Oct 31).

No fewer than 30 people have been arrested in Ondo State for allegedly violating environmental sanitation regulations during the monthly exercise. Read More: https://punchng.com/30-nabbed-for-sanitation-offences-in-ondo/

The Ondo State Government has arrested no fewer than 30 people for committing environmental sanitation offences during the monthly exercise in Akure. Read More: https://punchng.com/ondo-arrests-30-over-environmental-sanitation-offences/

Damascus 'evaluating' whether to join the alliance that binds Turkiye, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan.

A man has been charged under the Explosives Act and Firearms Order following searches at properties in Belfast.

Sir Keir warns that "things will not go back to the way they were" as he says the US makes it clear it will no longer "bankroll" its allies.

<p>Crypto exchanges are taking quick action to bolster their defences and urging greater industry-wide information-sharing after a record $6.3 billion <a href="https://www.dawn.com/news/2040923">hack of Binance</a> exposed their vulnerability just as they become more embedded in mainstream finance.</p> <p>Coinbase said it made adjustments to its systems that

Syria is considering joining the Mecca Defence Alliance, a NATO-style security pact linking Türkiye, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan, Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani said Saturday, si...

Previous attempt to draw on European Union facility for Defence Forces vetoed by Paschal Donohoe

Nigeria’s Defence Minister, Christopher Musa, says the inability to produce arms locally is worsening insecurity, making it hard to procure equipment. Read More: https://punchng.com/failure-to-produce-arms-locally-worsening-insecurity-defence-minister/

A 35-year-old man has been arrested as part of an investigation into suspected terrorism offences on the Shankill Road in Belfast.

Sgt Noel Brennan was sexually assaulted by a chaplain who said they were ‘meant to be together’

Nigeria’s Defence Minister, Christopher Musa, says the country’s reliance on imported weapons is prolonging insecurity due to difficulties in procurement. Read More: https://punchng.com/reliance-on-imported-weapons-prolonging-insecurity-defence-minister/

Karl Lindsay resigned from non-league Taunton Town Football Club in Somerset before he was charged.

In a powerful show of intergenerational solidarity, cultural personalities hand over the National Flag and Constitution to students at a gathering in Thrissur in support of the Jantar Mantar protests

The former chief executive of a non-league football club has admitted offences linked to the rape of a woman who was drugged by her husband.

Rob Hawkins says England "were not playing to our standards" despite beginning their Wheelchair World Cup title defence with a commanding 98-18 win over Wales.

<p>IISS study questions overreliance on American support and ‘overdependence on expensive, high-end systems’</p><p>Gulf states are going to have to reconfigure their trillion-dollar defences given the damage inflicted on their economies and the questionable continued value of US bases in the face of Iranian attack, according to a study by the International I

LABUAN, Oct 30 &mdash; Malaysia will continue strengthening its military capabilities in Sabah to safeguard national sec...

The government is under pressure to set out a path to greater defence spending, as ministers unveil plans to boost UK firms.

Ashley Paul Griffith has been charged with more than 200 child abuse offences following a years-long investigation into allegations involving children in Sydney.

<p>• Ex-health officials slam country’s ‘too little, too late’ disaster response; demand climate-proof hospitals, early warnings, heat action plans<br>• Study calls for climate change to be declared global health emergency<br>• Heat-related deaths rise 36pc since Paris accord; economic losses estimated at over $1tr</p> <p>ISLAMABAD: Health and environmental

Notorious childcare paedophile Ashley Paul Griffith has been charged with more than 200 additional offences, allegedly committed against nearly two dozen children in NSW.

Ashley Paul Griffith has been charged with committing 202 child abuse offences over more than three years while he was employed at a Sydney childcare centre.

RJ Barrett knows that the Toronto Raptors have been the toughest team to score on early in the NBA season, but he's a little scared to talk about it.

Section 4 of the the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 specifies that no person under the age of eighteen years shall drive a motor vehicle in any public place. However, a person can drive a motorcycle without gears and with an engine capacity not exceeding 50cc after attaining 16 years.

<p>Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday affirmed that Pakistan and Turkiye would continue to push for dialogue and diplomacy while strengthening their defences under the Makkah Defence Agreement.</p> <p>He made the remarks while addressing an event in Islamabad marking the 103rd national day of Turkiye, with which Pakistan enjoys strong bilateral ties a

A train crew member shows "sheer courage and bravery in seeking to save lives", a court hears.

The NSCDC in Kano has arrested a 27-year-old man, Yusuf Abdulrazaq, for allegedly impersonating an officer and extorting money from the public. Read More: https://punchng.com/nscdc-arrests-suspected-impersonator-in-civil-defence-uniform-in-kano/

Inquiry told by representative body of ‘pressure’ to handle complaints informally

The Chief of Staff of the Irish Defence Forces has said updated definitions of acceptable and unacceptable behaviour across the organisation have become part of its training, briefings and regulations.

Experts say Moscow is seeking arms revenue and further diplomatic influence.

<p>Federal ministers on Thursday responded to Jamiat Ulema-i-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman’s remarks regarding a recent huddle in Tehran comprising the Makkah defence pact countries and Iran.</p> <p>Defence Minister Khawaja Asif and Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi said the meeting was not related to defence. Hence, Asif said his presence was

The Department of National Defence says the blaze in the northeastern part of the Canadian Forces Base Gagetown training area is being monitored.

Authorities in Abu Dhabi have fined a paper and plastic manufacturing company Dh15,000 for several environmental breaches. The factory, based in Industrial City Abu Dhabi (ICAD), was penalised by the Environment Agency Abu Dhabi (EAD) for deterioration of storage silos, heavy emissions and failure to meet the required standards to curb air pollution. "As par

<p>Defence Minister Khawaja Asif responded on Thursday to Jamiat Ulema-i-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman’s remarks regarding the former’s non-participation in a recent huddle in Tehran.</p> <p>The <a href="https://www.dawn.com/news/2040129">meeting</a> brought together officials from member countries of the Makkah Defence Alliance — Saudi Defe

<p>Defence Minister Khawaja Asif responded on Thursday to Jamiat Ulema-i-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman’s remarks regarding the former’s non-participation in a recent huddle in Tehran.</p> <p>The <a href="https://www.dawn.com/news/2040129">meeting</a> brought together officials from member countries of the Makkah Defence Alliance — Saudi Defe

The acquisition of the warplanes comes amid ongoing fighting in northern Tigray region that started last month.

Simply buying different equipment will not resolve deficiencies

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A truck parking bay that has become a hotspot for rubbish dumping in Clayton South has been closed and fenced off.

The reduction in public spending will go towards paying for the Defence Investment Plan.

Two men charged with explosives offences in Co Louth last week have been further remanded in custody.

Tribunal to investigate whether victims of abuse faced punishments or reprisals for making complaints

PUTRAJAYA, Oct 28&nbsp;&mdash; The Court of Appeal today sentenced a headmaster to 20 years in jail and 11 strokes of th...

String of attacks have raised fears about the growing ​scope of Russia’s war in Ukraine

Ireland, the Netherlands and Iceland will once again boycott the competition next year.

The senior Defence official said she sought advice from a government minister over concerns about "vile" social media comments and their impact on the health of officials.

Kaduna State Governor, Uba Sani, says he was instrumental in the appointment of Christopher Musa as Minister of Defence by President Bola Tinubu. Read More: https://punchng.com/i-played-key-role-in-defence-ministers-appointment-kaduna-gov/

Kaduna State Governor, Uba Sani, says he was instrumental in the appointment of Christopher Musa as Minister of Defence by President Bola Tinubu. Read More: https://punchng.com/i-was-instrumental-in-defence-ministers-appointment-kaduna-gov/

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth urged the formation of a new US-ASEAN defence cooperation framework and for strengthened maritime awareness and advanced naval coordination in the region.

A lawyer has told a court the prosecution had not proved beyond a reasonable doubt that his teenage client intended to kill her father.

Retired Air Marshal Kevin Short speaks on the investigation he ordered into conduct.