72-year-old Singaporean man rescued after being kidnapped in Malaysia
The man's family raised the alarm after receiving information indicating that he may have been kidnapped and that a ransom had been demanded for his release.
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Trump's new White House counsel could soon face a subpoena fight
White House staff secretary Will Scharf will take over as White House counsel on Sept. 1, President Trump announced Sunday. Why it matters: Scharf begins his job just two months before the midterms, when a possible Democratic House could put him at the center of fights over subpoenas, testimony and executive privilege.
ADC Reps’ ticket: Bright campaign group kicks against INEC list
The controversy over the African Democratic Congress (ADC) House of Representatives ticket for Orhionmwon/Uhunmwode Federal Constituency has deepened, with the read more ADC Reps’ ticket: Bright…
People’s Renaissance Movement opens door to Sifuna, Linda Mwananchi
The People’s Renaissance Movement (PM) Party has opened its political platform to Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna and the Linda Mwananchi movement, offering them an alternative vehicle to contest the…
Police recover bhang from vehicle involved in Kisumu accident
Police in Kisumu County are investigating a consignment of cannabis sativa recovered from a vehicle that crashed at Ombeyi Junction along the Chemelil-Miwani-Kisumu Road.
Who was Jake Whisenant? Yosemite speed climber who set EI Captain record dies in tragic Sierra Nevada accident
Jake Whisenant, 30, renowned for his record ascent of El Capitan, died in a Sierra Nevada accident on August 3.
Ukraine’s Crimea campaign could strike seven times more targets with faster funding, Brovdi says
To clear the skies over the peninsula, the force destroyed more than 300 Russian air defense assets in recent months, its commander said.
Collectorate staff’s death and doctor’s illness take a political turn in Kerala after Pinarayi Vijayan’s social media post
Kerala Leader of the Opposition’s Facebook post links the two incidents to alleged harassment of government employees by UDF
Japan to apply reconstruction aid law to all of Kumamoto Prefecture
Under the law, families whose homes were destroyed or partially damaged will be eligible for up to ¥3 million in aid to cover costs for housing construction, repair and rent.
Tamil Nadu Budget 2026: TVK-led government’s first financial blueprint
A compilation of stories related to the Tamil Nadu Budget 2026-27
'IAS officer' posing as Ajit Doval's 'undercover agent' held, cops seize Tesla car
A man impersonating an IAS officer and claiming NSA links was arrested. Police found a Tesla car and imported liquor at his residence.
Gachagua receives nine Kajiado MCAs as DCP expands political base
Former Deputy President and Democratic Congress Party (DCP) leader Rigathi Gachagua has continued to expand the party’s political base in Kajiado County after receiving a group of MCAs who have…
Sahasra Ghatabhishekam performed at Srisailam temple
The priests performed rituals for the sacred Krishna River at Pathalaganga and brought the holy river water back in ceremonial vessels
Dubai airport to host free community walk for travellers
Dubai: Dubai International Airport (DXB) will host a community walk as part of Dubai’s citywide wellbeing initiative, Dubai Mallathon , giving guests the opportunity to take part in a walking event…
Parents face a school-bell penalty that robs them of time and money. A new study reveals just how much
The car ride to school isn’t much fun. From hustling tired kids out the door in the morning to forgotten lunches—not to mention sitting in traffic—it’s a task that most parents dread.
Nashik: Youth Must Embrace Technology While Staying Rooted In Heritage, Says Governor Jishnu Dev Varma
Nashik: Governor Jishnu Dev Varma called upon the youth to build a new India by embracing modern science, artificial intelligence and emerging technologies while drawing inspiration from the country’s…
KNUST Administrators declare indefinite strike over allowance disparities
The Ghana Association of University Administrators (GAUA) at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) has declared an indefinite strike effective Monday, August 10, 2026. The association, which represents non-teaching staff of the university, is protesting what it describes as disparities in allowances and poor…
Pressure being put on judges hearing NABU detectives' cases - anti-corruption officials
No lessons have been learned from last July’s attempts to limit the powers of anti-corruption bodies, those who falsified cases against detectives remain in their posts, and pressure is being put on judges hearing detectives’ cases, heads of Ukraine’s anti-corruption bodies said.
Tinubu won’t win in 2027 – Kenneth Okonkwo
Kenneth Okonkwo, campaign spokesperson for African Democratic Congress, ADC, presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, has declared that President Bola Tinubu will not win in the 2027 election.
Nashik: Decomposed Body Of Unidentified Person Found In Manhole On Peth Road
Nashik: A sensation was created in the area on Sunday morning after the decomposed body of an unidentified person was discovered in a manhole near Pingale Farm and Saptarang Society on Peth Road…
Tamale Girls SHS commissions 70-seat ICT laboratory
Tamale Girls Senior High School (SHS) has completed and commissioned a modern Information and Communication Technology (ICT) laboratory equipped with 70 computers to enhance digital education and…
Saudi road network key to strengthening medicine supply, says authority
The General Authority for Roads highlights the vital role of Saudi Arabia’s advanced road network in supporting medicine supply and speeding up patient access.
Putin Pressures Russian Regions to Find 409,000 Soldiers for War
The Kremlin and Russia’s defense ministry have ordered regional authorities to recruit 409,000 contract soldiers in 2026.
Immigrant workers in HSE reluctant to report racist abuse
HSE workers from immigrant backgrounds are reluctant to report racist abuse because managers sometimes take ineffective action or none at all.
Sukma 2026: Selangor sedia tindakan susulan jika IPU tak sihat
Menteri Besar Selangor Amirudin Shari berkata pihaknya akan ambil langkah yang dinasihatkan MetMalaysia dan Jabatan Kesihatan negeri.
KZN shuts major route as heavy snowfall strands communities
Heavy snowfall linked to a cut-off low-pressure system has forced the closure of the R617 between Swartberg and Underberg, with KwaZulu-Natal authorities warning motorists to delay travel as…
Trump’s MAGA push in Latin America faces its biggest test in Brazil as Lula and Bolsonaro’s son fight for power
Trump is reshaping Latin American politics with MAGA allies and pressure, but Brazil’s Lula vs Flávio Bolsonaro race could test his influence.
Osun Guber: NSCDC deploys 10,000 personnel, urges neutrality
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, Osun State Command, has disclosed that a total of 10,000 personnel have been deployed for Saturday’s governorship election.
‘Narendra, the name feared in Pakistan’: Sports minister Mandaviya reacts to boxer’s anecdote for PM Modi
Mansukh Mandaviya’s post came after boxer Narender Berwal recalled what a Pakistani opponent told him after a 2015 bout, leaving PM Narendra Modi laughing
Toxic Underground Fires Are Spreading at California Landfills
Three years ago environmental regulators discovered garbage burning deep inside California's Chiquita Canyon Landfill, reports the Los Angeles Times.
Fire destroys abandoned trailer at Ogbojo; two other outbreaks recorded
Three separate fire incidents were recorded at Ogbojo, the Circle Roundabout and along the Teshie Bush Road in the Greater Accra Region on Sunday, August 9, 2026.
Carlow council loses two houses in 'squatter's rights' case
Earlier this year, Carlow councillors voted in favour of approving the transfer, giving effect to the legal settlement
Bantama NPP Elects New Executives
THE BANTAMA Constituency New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the Ashanti Region, has elected new executives, with the mandate of steering the affairs of the party for the next four Read More...
Turbah’s underground dam emerges as eco-tourism haven in southern Turbah
The Turbah underground dam has become a natural oasis, attracting visitors seeking tranquility, greenery, and wildlife south of Turbah.
'No Excuses, Even At 11 PM': Rahul Gandhi Reveals His 1-Hour Fitness Routine; Mix Of Martial Arts, Swimming, Running & Yoga
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi recently offered a glimpse into his fitness routine during a social media question-and-answer session, sharing that his approach to health is built less around following a…
Govt maps 18 high-risk counties ahead of October El Niño rains
NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 10— The Government has placed 18 counties on heightened alert and activated multi-agency emergency teams as Kenya prepares for a potentially strong El Niño expected to bring…
4 Indonesian fishermen rescued after vessel sinks in Malaysian waters
KUANTAN: Four Indonesian fishermen were rescued after their vessel, KM Samudra Jaya Kelautan, sank in Malaysian waters while en route from Tarempa to Batam, Indonesia.
Beijing official hails China and Cuba as ‘good brothers’ in show of solidarity
The head of the Chinese Communist Party’s International Department, Liu Haixing, hailed China and Cuba as “good brothers” during a meeting with Cuban officials in Havana, in a show of solidarity as…
+++ Federal Politics +++: SPD Group Calls for Special Party Congress in Autumn
CDU leadership rules out cooperation with AfD in Saxony-Anhalt +++ SPD criticizes family reunification regulations as too strict +++ The news blog.
IEBC sticks to August 2027 election date despite High Court ruling
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has reaffirmed its August 2027 election timetable, despite a recent High Court ruling that found Kenya’s next General Election is…
Protests against anti-Ukrainianian violence held in 25 Polish cities
Police data show that reported hate crimes against Ukrainians in Poland are up 30% this year.
2027: E go red, we’ll take battle to your bedroom – Wike’s loyalist threatens Amaechi [VIDEO]
Former Chairman of Ikwerre Local Government Area of Rivers State, Dr Samuel Okechukwu Nwanosike, popularly known as Ishi Nwanosike, has said it will be difficult for the African Democratic Congress…
US funding: MAGA offensive in Europe - who is reaching for Trump's millions
The US government wants to fund European organizations with almost five million dollars. According to information from the Handelsblatt, a German influencer with close ties to the AfD is applying for…
Hundreds of Syria Kurds head back to border town after years of displacement
Tens of thousands of Kurds were displaced in 2019 when Turkey and allied Syrian fighters seized an Arab-majority strip along the Turkish border from Kurdish forces during Syria's civil war.
Kyiv man wanted by police after years of stalking women
Kyiv police have notified a 34-year-old Kyiv resident of suspicion of stalking women for years, despite the man having been abroad for more than two years, and have put him on a wanted list.
Saudi Arabia registers 9,586 new urban heritage assets, bringing total to 59,586
RIYADH — The Heritage Commission has added 9,586 architectural heritage assets to the National Register of Urban Heritage across various regions of Saudi Arabia, bringing the total number of…
World Unity & Peace International Launched
Chief of Ekumfi-Eyisem Traditional Area (R), Founder and President of WUPI (2nd R) and others unveiling the WUPI Charter World Unity and Peace International (WUPI), a non-governmental organisation…
Days of heavy rain leave at least 13 dead in Philippines
The rains, exacerbated by tropical storms, have led to school and government office closures across the main island of Luzon and flooding in the streets of Manila.
Thousands of youth march on legislature in India to protest alleged job exams wrongdoing
BHUBANESWAR: Police said they used water cannons to disperse thousands of youth protesters as they marched on the state legislature in the eastern Indian state of Jharkhand on Monday to protest against alleged wrongdoing in the state’s civil services examinations.
Zuckerberg spokesperson says his yacht did not hear call for maritime assist
The crew of a yacht owned by Mark Zuckerberg did not hear a radio call for a maritime assist from a small skiff that ran out of fuel off the coast of Alaska, and by the time it did, another nearby ship had already rendered assistance, a spokesperson for the Meta CEO said.
Washington grapples with a National Guard deployment extended until 2029
WASHINGTON (AP) — It’s been 12 months since President Donald Trump announced a crime emergency in Washington, pledging to make…
Ukraine kills 13, including child, in drone attack on Russian city
Ukraine and Russia have repeatedly said they do not target civilians.
SAPO chief denies agency published recordings mentioning ‘Vova’ in Mindichgate
Oleksandr Klymenko, head of the Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor’s Office, said anti-corruption agencies did not publish recordings from the Mindichgate case that mention the name “Vova.”
Singaporean kidnapped in Malaysia, safe after rescue in Kedah: S’pore police
A ransom had been demanded for his release.
Illegal mining pulling Ghana’s school children out of classrooms and into hazardous labour
A recent study conducted by Solidaridad West Africa and the Minerals Commission across four mining communities, Pameng, Asamang, Akwaboaso and Abrenya, in the Atiwa West District of the Eastern Region has revealed that school children are increasingly abandoning classrooms for mining sites in search of quick income to support their…
Tamil Nadu tops India’s road accident chart for fourth straight year
Chennai: Tamil Nadu remained at the top of the national road accident chart in 2025, reporting more than 71,000 crashes. However, the state recorded a considerably lower proportion of fatalities compared with several other major vehicle-owning states, according to figures presented in Parliament.
State election: AfD in Saxony-Anhalt at 42 percent according to survey – BSW gains ground
According to a new Insa poll in Saxony-Anhalt, the AfD is further expanding its lead. According to the figures, the BSW would enter the state parliament and could become the decisive power factor.
11 members of family swept away in Madhya Pradesh; eight bodies recovered
Police said the family was travelling from Dewas to Kadnavad village in Sarangpur for a religious visit when a van they were travelling in was swept away
Lessons From Berko’s Conviction
Asante Kwaku Berko The good book says that for every briber there is a bribee. Bribery, unlike ‘alikoto’, is usually a game for at least two. Somebody gives. Somebody Read More...