Vice veterans minister to visit U.S. for int'l forum on veterans policies, exchanges
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Commission delays ex-PHCN retirees’ next pension review till 2027
Ex-PHCN retirees face further delays as the National Salaries, Income and Wages Commission postpones their next pension review until January 1, 2027.
13 held as police smash robbery, cult networks in Abia
Abia Police Command arrests 13 suspects aged 20-27, smashing robbery and cult networks. Recovered firearms, drugs, and vandalized property in ongoing opera Read More…
NPP still can give up messy project to enact controversial constitutional amendment – Lal
Bid to extend judges’ retirement ages By Shamindra Ferdinando Top NPP official Lal Wijenayake yesterday (05) said that his ruling party could still abandon the utterly damaging bid to introduce a…
Free Lawyers orgnnisation warns of possible prolonged pre-trial detention of large numbers of individuals
Controversial Anti-Corruption (Amendment) Bill The Free Lawyers organisation said yesterday that the Anti-Corruption (Amendment) Bill gazetted by the government, particularly the proposed amendments…
Justice cannot be selective – Miracles Aboagye questions speed of court cases
Dennis Miracles Aboagye, an aspiring National Communications Officer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has raised concerns over what he describes as selective justice in the handling of cases within…
VISION SNAG OP-ED: A 10-year driving licence makes sense, a 10-year eye test gap does not
South Africa can reduce queues and administrative costs without losing an important opportunity to identify changes in drivers’ vision. The two objectives can coexist if the new system is designed with the right safeguards.
Abdul El-Sayed, the Michigan doctor who wants to lead the left to the US Senate
Abdul El-Sayed secured the Democratic nomination for Michigan's US Senate seat and is counting on mobilising a progressive base.
Prabowo’s popularity slides in Indonesia amid economic anxiety, policy concerns
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto’s once-commanding approval rating has continued to slide in a new survey, as voters weigh his ambitious welfare and village-economy agenda against concerns over…
Wars that redefine new world order
Thursday 6th August, 2026 Two nuclear-armed superpowers are currently doing their darnedest to defeat two non-nuclear-weapon states militarily.
Company's safety record raises questions after massive L.A. warehouse fire
The massive food warehouse fire in Los Angeles in June followed a long run of fires at properties tied to one of the world's largest cold storage companies, a CBS News investigation has found.
Call for Umno to admit TH shortcomings will likely be ignored, says analyst
Syaza Shukri says the party will probably disregard Khairy Jamaluddin’s suggestion as a personal view.
RCI TH jadi ujian kematangan politik Umno, kata penganalisis
Syaza Shukri berkata Umno jangan terlalu cepat tolak dapatan manakala Ahmad Zaharuddin Sani Ahmad Sabri pula melihat laporan RCI sebagai peluang parti itu menunjukkan kematangan dengan mengakui kelemahan.
Cost of living takes centre-stage ahead of Cook Islands election
With less than a week until the Cook Islands general election, cost of living pressures, driven by rising energy costs, have emerged as a dominant issue for voters.
Military Region 4 recovers 263 martyrs’ remains during 2025–2026 dry season
On August 5, the Steering Committee for the Search, Recovery and Identification of Martyrs’ Remains under Military Region 4 held a conference to review the search, recovery and identification of…
Archbishop Mullally ends Africa tour with calls for healing from church’s role in slavery
NAIROBI, Kenya (RNS) — After renewing her commitment to a controversial 100 million pound Church of England fund apologizing for the church’s historical ties to the slave trade, Archbishop Sarah…
Witkoff and Kushner lack clear mandate, track record
U.S. President Donald Trump’s point men for all things foreign, Steve Witkoff and Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner, do not have clearly defined authority or any notable successes in international…
RAMAPHOSA FARM HEIST: R9m Phala Phala theft trial wrestles with circumstantial evidence poser
A delayed police investigation, allegations of evidence tampering and a case built largely on cellphone records, unexplained wealth and inferences have left the Modimolle Magistrates’ Court with one…
Man extradited from Australia to NI on sex charges
A 75-year-old man has been extradited from Australia to Northern Ireland to stand trial for 14 offences of indecent assault on a female, and three offences of committing an act of gross indecency with…
We need to keep the judiciary far away from our politics – Miracles Aboagye
“I am of the view that we need to keep our judiciary very far away from our politics, far, far, far away from our politics,” he said.
Reform UK pledges to jail bosses employing illegal workers
The party says its aim is to stop companies profiting from illegal workers "without consequences".
Weather forecast today LIVE: Heavy rainfall likely in Delhi, Haryana, Jharkhand; IMD predicts thunderstorm in Tamil Nadu
Weather today LIVE Updates: The IMD has also forecast thunderstorms accompanied by lightning over Arunachal Pradesh, Assam & Meghalaya, Chhattisgarh, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram & Tripura, Rajasthan…
Inquest into mother's death examines Albury Hospital transfer delays
A coronial inquest into Kate Manley's death at Albury Hospital hears about communication issues between psychiatric and medical units.
Farmers fined for blocking VNI West transmission work
Farmers in Victoria's west have been issued infringement notices after they refused access to authorised officers looking to continue planning for the VNI West transmission line project.
FBI agent charged with stealing nearly $1M in crypto from investigation target
An FBI counterintelligence supervisor took about US$925,000 worth of cryptocurrency from a foreign intelligence target he was investigating and moved it to his own wallet, according to a criminal complaint filed in Virginia last week.
Shorts, strappy tops and sandals: Can my boss tell me what to wear in summer?
Here's how to style for success while keeping your cool - and where you and your boss stand on your wardrobe.
Pineapple growers raise biosecurity concerns as Asian imports considered
Australian producers flag biosecurity worries as the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry considers importing pineapples from India and Indonesia.
Miracles Aboagye claims Judiciary is becoming ‘too close’ to the Executive
An aspiring National Communications Officer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dennis Miracles Aboagye, has alleged that Ghana’s judiciary is becoming “too close” to the Executive.
Zelenskyy suggests political motives behind PAC-3 shortage
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Aug. 5 that deliveries of PAC-3 interceptors have fallen to roughly one-third of 2025 levels and suggested the reduction may be intended as political pressure by…
Supreme Court urges states to decide on raising retirement age of judges by Sept 2
The Supreme Court urged states to decide on raising trial court judges' retirement age. This move aims to align their superannuation age with that of High Court judges. States were asked to make this decision by September 2, dismissing financial constraint arguments.
Helicopter with Trump on board came too close to passenger jet
The Federal Aviation Administration said a military helicopter carrying President Donald Trump on Tuesday was briefly too close to a passenger jet departing Reagan Washington National Airport, but the US leader was not in danger.
China’s retaliation against US shows depth of its trade war strategy, analysts say
China’s latest export controls and sanctions against American companies in response to recent US measures underscore Beijing’s expanding economic toolkit and its growing willingness to deploy it…
Jailed funeral boss angers families with 'apology'
Robert Bush issues an open letter of apology to families affected by the Hull funeral scandal.
N Korean missile unit deployed in Russia, says Ukraine
A North Korean missile unit has begun deploying to western Russia and could be equipped with 120 ballistic missiles and six launchers for strikes against Ukraine, an official at Ukraine's military…
The Most Expensive Democratic Senate Primary Has a Winner
Intercept reporters break down progressives’ wins and losses in Michigan and Missouri. The post The Most Expensive Democratic Senate Primary Has a Winner appeared first on The Intercept .
Middle East War Throws LNG’s Growth Story Into Doubt
The Middle East war has caused what may well be an unprecedented degree of disruption in global energy flows. While crude oil gets a lot of the attention—and with good reason—the situation in…
Bougainville and Papua New Guinea decide on date for referendum result to be tabled
The Bougainville independence referendum result will be tabled in Papua New Guinea's national parliament on 27 August.
US uranium contracting wave is coming, Eagle Nuclear Energy CEO says
Years of underinvestment have left uranium production trailing reactor requirements.
Deal on Hormuz shipping route reached with Oman, says Iran
Iran and Oman have agreed on a proposed shipping route through the Strait of Hormuz. This agreement is a potential step toward reopening the critical waterway for energy supplies.
North Korean missile unit deploys in Russia, Kyiv says
A North Korean missile unit has begun deploying to western Russia and could be equipped with 120 ballistic missiles and six launchers for strikes against Ukraine, an official at Ukraine's military…
Oil Holds Three-Day Drop as Iran, Oman Reach Hormuz Agreement
Oil held losses as Iran said it reached an agreement with Oman on a proposed shipping route through the Strait of Hormuz, raising the prospect of some energy flows resuming through the critical…
Washington and the Rodríguez begin negotiations for the Venezuelan transition with Machado on the sidelines
Dinorah Figuera, sponsored by the United States, leads the opposition team that sits down this week to negotiate with Chavismo.
I built a time-travel debugger for Zustand — and it caught three bugs I'd already shipped
If you use Zustand, you've had this moment: the UI is wrong, you know a store changed when it shouldn't have, and now you're scattering console.log calls and refreshing, trying to catch the one action…
Bolsonaro seeks campaign reset with surprise running mate pick
The surprise choice of conservative lawmaker Alfredo Gaspar represents a shift for Bolsonaro, who had pledged to select a woman to bolster support from female voters.
Looming loss of Singapore’s Maju Forest to development raises many questions (commentary)
Every city faces difficult choices about how to use its land. As populations grow, governments must provide homes, transport and other essential infrastructure while protecting the natural ecosystems…
Social Security Update: 3 Major Change Proposals as Senators Debate Reform
A Senate Finance Committee hearing on Wednesday focused on how Congress should approach Social Security reform.
Beavers Once Parachuted From Planes in 1948 to Relocate — Their Legacy Still Shapes the Idaho Wilderness Today
Learn how, after World War II, a test beaver named Geronimo helped Idaho launch an airborne relocation that created valuable wetland habitat.
Singapore's bicycle rental shops fight to survive as bike-sharing grows
Three rental shop owners told CNA how bike-sharing's lower prices and convenience have forced them to downsize, diversify or consider shutting down.
Commentary: Why Washington can no longer treat Ukraine and Iran as separate wars
As the two wars increasingly collide, what looked like a geopolitical win for Russia has also become an opportunity for Ukraine, says international security professor Stefan Wolff.
Iran President Masoud Pezeshkian reportedly questioned if he met Mojtaba Khamenei after secret meeting in dark car
The report claims Pezeshkian was unable to see the man sitting beside him and later questioned whether the voice he heard actually belonged to Khamenei.
New Mexico Sues Todd Blanche and DOJ Over Epstein Files: Full Complaint
As Todd Blanche's confirmation nears, New Mexico is suing the DOJ over access to Jeffrey Epstein records.
Abdul El-Sayed seeks Democratic unity after divisive Michigan Senate primary
Later, El-Sayed devoted a chunk of his speech to ensuring the safety of Michigan’s Jews, still rattled by his equivocal reaction to an attack on a suburban Detroit synagogue earlier this year.
Detroit could regain Black voice in Congress with Thanedar’s tumble in 13th District race
DETROIT (AP) — Asked about his choice for Congress minutes…
Legal aid groups alarmed as Trump administration awards $150M migrant child contract to Texas firm
CHICAGO (AP) — The Trump administration has awarded a $150 million contract to give legal representation to migrant children traveling alone to the U.S. to a…
Brazil hits new diplomatic lows with United States and Argentina
Two months before Brazil's election, diplomatic tensions are flaring between President Lula's administration and Argentina and the United States. Leer más
Moral Regeneration Moment: The Madlanga Effect — a national lesson in civic governance, the law and ethics
If we are looking for the perfect vehicle to verse South Africans in a much-needed masterclass in civics and governance, it is the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry into the capture of SA’s law enforcement agencies.
New Caledonia's new president unveils cabinet portfolios
Milakulo Tukumuli, 42, announced his cabinet line-up on Wednesday, following his election by the French Pacific territory's Congress less than a week ago.