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Ahmedabad PG Security Guard Allegedly Ties Wire Around Student’s Neck, Rapes Her On Terrace
A woman staying at a paying guest (PG) accommodation in Ahmedabad was allegedly raped by a security guard after she went to the building's terrace for a walk, with police arresting the suspect within…
Bill Cassidy Explains Why He Backed Todd Blanche After Near 'No' Vote
Blanche's uphill battle to be confirmed as attorney general ended Saturday morning with a 50-49 vote in the Senate.
RG Kar Doctor Rape-Murder Case: West Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari Announces Fresh Probe
West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari on Sunday announced a fresh probe into the 2024 rape and murder of an on-duty doctor at the state-run RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, a case that had…
Full transcript of "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," July 19, 2026
On this "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" broadcast, Sens. Bill Cassidy and Bernie Sanders join Margaret Brennan.
Kerala Farm Awards: A farmer’s three-decade tryst with organic farming
K.K. Xaviour has been selected for the Kera Kesary Award-2025 for promoting organic coconut cultivation. The 74-year-old farmer has followed sustainable farming practices for nearly three decades.
Sen. Bill Cassidy says his decision to confirm Todd Blanche wasn't "black or white"
"If you're looking for a black or white decision here, you're not going to find it," GOP Sen. Bill Cassidy said about his decision to support Todd Blanche's nomination for attorney general.
Luxury car gutted, another damaged in fire at apartment’s basement parking
Timely action by the Fire and Rescue Service helped contain the fire that could have spread to more cars
Uttar Pradesh To Resonate With ‘Rang De Basanti’; Youth To Hold Creative Events In Several Cities From August 11 To 14
Lucknow: Ahead of Independence Day, the ‘Rang De Basanti’ campaign is being launched in Uttar Pradesh with the objective of providing young people a platform for creative expression and conveying a positive message against those spreading mafia rule and a culture of fear.
Christian bodies, Mizoram CM make synchronous social media appeals to Home Minister to roll back FCRA Bill
Among the organisations that made synchronous appeals on YouTube, Facebook and WhatsApp are the Catholic Bishops Conference of India, the National Council of Churches in India, and the Council of Churches in Mizoram
Yemen’s Houthis attack Saudi refinery after kingdom signs defence pact
Yemen’s Iran-aligned Houthis have attacked Saudi Aramco’s Jazan refinery, they said on Sunday, two days after the kingdom signed a defence pact with Turkey and Pakistan in response to growing regional…
Conviction Meant To Silence Him: Tarun Tejpal's Daughter Says He Is Innocent
Claiming that she was convinced of his innocence because she has been sifting through the evidence for 13 years, she requested others to do the same without paying attention to headlines.
Can Australia’s Jews ever recover from Bondi? With Jeremy Leibler - Sponsored Content
Will Australia's Royal Commission on Antisemitism bring change? Jeremy tells us about the commission, his legacy as the child of Holocaust survivors, and what is giving him hope.
Sara Sanchez and 5-month-old Antonella Garcia identified as NY boat crash victims; Captain Manuel Hernandez arrested
The boat's captain, 46-year-old Manuel Hernandez of Midtown Manhattan, was arrested early Sunday and charged with 13 counts of reckless endangerment.
Ayariga’s stance on anti-LGBTQ+ Bill may have influenced his removal as Majority Leader – Kpebu
Private legal practitioner Martin Kpebu has suggested that Mahama Ayariga’s position on the controversial anti-LGBTQ+ Bill may have contributed to the decision to replace him as Majority Leader.
WHO humanitarian warehouse in Dnipro destroyed in strike, Director-General says
Staff evacuated less than half of roughly 300 pallets of medical supplies before the warehouse was hit on 7 August.
Trump could declare victory if Iran reopens Strait of Hormuz: Report
Trump could declare victory if Iran reopens Strait of Hormuz: Report US President Donald Trump is prepared to declare victory in the war with Iran if Tehran restores shipping through the Strait of…
‘ Mujhe chaiye peace ’: Viral video shows why Indians are moving to Germany over US
While the US continues to kindle the “American Dream” for millions, many Indians are increasingly prefering Europe for its higher quality of life and better long-term residency options.
Anambra community postpones New Yam festival over kidnap of billionaire, Joseph Okafor
Ekwulobia community in Aguata Local Government Area of Anambra State has reportedly called off its New Yam festival celebration billed for September 4, 2026.
Poles protest in 22 cities as attacks on Ukrainians escalate
The demonstrations followed a Friday petition drive that gathered more than 11,000 signatures demanding government action.
Mamata Banerjee faces ‘Chor’ chant, mud-hurling protest in Kolkata: ‘Could've been killed’; BJP refutes role in ‘attack’
BJP state president Samik Bhattacharya rejected the TMC’s allegations that his party was involved in the incident and condemned the reported stone-pelting targeting Banerjee’s vehicle.
Waziri Garba: Uba Sani and the making of history
Some management and development experts often posit that the accountability expected of leaders does not just stop at minding and dispensing the public till.
Inside Iran’s Hormuz strategy: Keep Trump from walking away
Dubai: Iran’s refusal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz is increasingly about more than ships, tolls or navigation rights. Tehran appears determined to hold on to its most powerful bargaining chip until US President Donald Trump delivers on commitments Washington made under a June 17 memorandum of understanding, according to analysts cited…
Abdul El-Sayed embraces Trump claim he represents ‘very different’ America
Michigan nominee, who spoke to Obama after primary win, vows to fight inequality as president ‘makes billions off you’ Abdul El-Sayed, the Democratic nominee for US Senate in Michigan, embraced Donald Trump’s suggestion that the two represent “VERY DIFFERENT” versions of the US, pledging to fight inequality while the president is “making…
NDC chairman calls for timely distribution of sanitation equipment to districts
The National Democratic Congress (NDC) Chairman for the Asante Akyem North Constituency, Peter Abaje, has called on the government to prioritise sanitation and environmental sustainability by ensuring the timely distribution of sanitation equipment to local assemblies.
‘Millennials are not punk kids anymore’ — Ocasio-Cortez sees a ‘generational tidal wave’ driven by anger over economic futures sidelined by boomers
"And there is anger at being ignored, sidelined, having our economic futures mortgaged by the generations that came before us on everything from the economy to climate."
Zelenskyy’s Kosovo comments in Belgrade prompt flag removal in Prishtina
Mayor Përparim Rama said Kyiv's unchanged position on Kosovo's unilateral independence declaration prompted the flag's removal from a central Prishtina building.
Four detained in UP's Bareilly as police raid shops selling non-veg food on Kanwar Yatra route
This came after authorities had directed traders not to sell meat, chicken, fish and other non-vegetarian food along the routes to be travelled by Kanwariyas.
Niger: 15 feared dead in vehicle fire along Mokwa road
No fewer than 15 persons are feared dead after a vehicle caught fire along the Enagi–Costain Duma Sharp Corner Road in Mokwa Local Government Area of Niger State.
Police management visits home of fallen Anti-Gang Unit member
Police management have visited the family of Constable Sibeko who was killed in Reiger Park.
Over 200 firefighters battle blaze in southern France
A fast-moving wildfire was raging in southern France on Sunday, forcing evacuations as more than 200 firefighters raced to contain the blaze.
Nigerian diplomats urge Tinubu to back Goodluck Jonathan for UN Secretary-General
With just months remaining in António Guterres’ tenure as Secretary-General of the United Nations, a growing coalition of Nigerian diplomats, read more Nigerian diplomats urge Tinubu to back Goodluck…
Sindh govt decides judicial commission to probe Mir Raza Ali murder case
KARACHI: The Sindh government has decided to form a judicial commission to probe the killing of 25-year-old businessman Mir Raza Ali, Home Minister Ziaul Hassan Lanjar said on Sunday.
'Pellet guns strictly for...': Ranchi police 'fully prepared' as Jharkhand students announce ‘Vidhan Sabha gherao’
Ranchi City SP Paras Rana said precautionary force deployment would be carried out effectively as a large number of students are expected.
Why Plateau crisis persists — Jang
Former Plateau State Governor, Jonah David Jang, has explained why the crisis in the state has persisted for years, describing efforts by successive administrations to address the situation as…
The rubicon of antisemitism crossed in the West - Israel will face new dangers, too - opinion
The wave of antisemitism is not receding; it is becoming more pervasive and more commonplace. In the US, for example, one in three individuals said they were targets of antisemitism.
- Antisemitism intensifying in US, France, UK, Canada, Australia, Germany
- One in three US individuals report facing antisemitism
- Israel's strategic alliance with US at risk due to anti-Israel sentiment
Police attacked by dozens in West Bank after locating weapons cache belonging to Israeli Jew
Police responded to the scene where the cache of weapons was found and were attacked by an individual. After arresting the suspect, dozens of men showed up to disrupt the arrest.
Israel Police probe alleged catfishing of five women by female suspect
Five women said the suspect catfished them by posing as a man while maintaining romantic and sexual relationships with them over several years.
Wike-Fubara crisis was PDP affair, not Ijaw struggle — Ex-IYC president
Former IYC President Udengs Eradiri clarifies the Wike-Fubara crisis was an internal PDP matter, not an Ijaw struggle, and discusses its impact on Rivers p Read More…
Ebonyi PDP Chieftain's Wife Alleges Assault, Miscarriage After Suspected Political Thugs Attacked Her Home
Ebonyi PDP Chieftain's Wife Alleges Assault, Miscarriage After Suspected Political Thugs Attacked Her Home The victim, who spoke to SaharaReporters on Sunday in an interview, said the assailants…
Ukraine Distinguishes Belarusian People From Lukashenko Regime — Sybiha
Ukraine clearly distinguishes the Belarusian people from the regime of President Alexander Lukashenko, Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha said , marking the sixth anniversary of the mass…
Elon Musk’s Efforts to Cut Spending in the Government Were So Incompetent That It’s Shocking, Internal Analysis Finds
For an organization dedicated to "government efficiency," it was really bad at keeping the books. The post Elon Musk’s Efforts to Cut Spending in the Government Were So Incompetent That It’s Shocking…
U.S. Senate passes stopgap spending bill without Trump priorities
The U.S. Senate approved a short-term spending bill intended to prevent a government shutdown before November’s midterm elections, leaving out President Donald Trump’s requests for Iran war funding…
Guterres calls for remembrance of Nagasaki bombing victims 81 years on
United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has urged the world to remember the victims and survivors of the atomic bombing of Nagasaki, 81 years after the Japanese city was devastated during…
- Guterres calls for global remembrance of Nagasaki bombing victims 81 years after attack.
- August 9, 2026 marks the 81st anniversary of the atomic bombing.
- Peace Memorial Ceremony in Nagasaki observed silence at 11:02 a.m.
Cologne marches for queer community after Berlin Pride attack
Around 10,000 people gathered in Cologne on Sunday for a demonstration in support of the queer community following the Islamist attack at Berlin Pride.
Haze risk could increase in coming week due to dry conditions: NEA
Hot spots and smoke plumes have been spotted in Sumatra and Kalimantan.
FG cracks down on unapproved textbooks, adopts merit-based instructional materials
The federal government has intensified its efforts to improve the quality of instructional materials in schools, announcing stricter measures against read more FG cracks down on unapproved textbooks…
Trump to Axios: "We are low keying it" with Iran
President Trump signaled on Sunday that he's prepared to allow economic pressure on Iran to mount — as opposed to ordering a new military offensive — even as the country continues to defy the U.S.
Trump’s immigration crackdown looms over Minnesota’s bruising Senate primary
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — In the streets surrounding a drab federal office complex next to the Minneapolis airport, the beleaguered resistance to President Donald Trump found its…
Nigeria takes center stage in global energy governance ahead of 2027 congress
President Bola Tinubu has welcomed the formal admission of Nigeria as the newest national member committee of the World Energy read more Nigeria takes center stage in global energy governance ahead of…
Trump posts ‘vandalism’ photos of Reflecting Pool, demands US prosecutor Pirro revisit case
The photographs come amid Trump’s renewed criticism of Washington’s top federal prosecutor after her office dropped criminal charges against a former Olympian accused of damaging the newly renovated…
Man arrested after boat capsizes near Statue of Liberty killing woman and infant
A nearby vessel rescued 12 people from the water before police arrived, the US Coast Guard says.
Rep Dasuki Urges INEC to Hold 2027 General Election in One Day, Warns of Loophole in Section 63 (2) of Electoral Act
Rep Abdussamad Dasuki, Deputy Minority Leader of the House of Representatives, has called on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to reconsider the staggered arrangement for the 2027…
Yemen declares state of emergency after Mocha port attack, vows readiness for escalation
Yemen's transport minister chaired an emergency meeting in Aden after Mocha port was targeted, discussing damage and readiness across transport sectors.
Lockerbie trial jury instructions may include warning about prediction markets
Proposed jury instructions for the trial of a suspect accused of bringing down Pan Am flight 103 over Lockerbie, Scotland in 1988 now include a warning about online prediction and betting markets .
Houthi attacks kill 11 in Yemen, target Saudi oil refinery
Strikes by Houthi rebels on Sunday killed at least 11 people, a medical source in the Yemeni port city of Mokha told AFP , after an earlier drone salvo targeted a Saudi oil refinery on the Red Sea…
