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Call for food security committee to meet over dry weather
President of the IFA Francie Gorman has called for the National Fodder and Food Security Committee to reconvene for a meeting on the situation over animal feed in the country.
The 4 July 2026 landslide disaster at Cantzama in Ecuador
On 4 July 2026, 19 people were killed in a massive landslide in Zamora Chinchipe province, Ecuador. Planet Labs imagery shows that this was caused by a c.1 km long landslide that occurred 13 km…
China missile test deepens Pacific divide over growing militarisation
The collective failure to condemn Beijing's missile test reflects the Pacific island nations' differing economic, political and security interests.
I never said soldiers should reject Tinubu’s salary hike – Peter Obi
Peter Obi refutes claims he urged soldiers to reject President Tinubu’s salary increase, reaffirming his commitment to security forces’ welfare.
With Ukraine short of Patriot interceptors, Russia sees no reason to enter real negotiations, ISW says
Kyiv's dwindling air defenses now face freshly built weapons fired straight off the assembly line, not pulled from stored reserves, military intelligence warns.
UP Scholarship 2026-27: Registration Begins Today At scholarship.up.gov.in; Check Eligibility, Dates and Steps
UP Scholarship 2026-27: The official application schedule for the Pre-Matric, Post-Matric Scholarship, and Fee Reimbursement Scheme of the Backward Classes has been made public by the Uttar Pradesh…
Nearly 70% of France Faces Water Restrictions as Drought Intensifies
Nearly 70% of France faces water restrictions as severe drought and heatwaves deplete supplies, with 67 departments under the highest alert.
EU debunks report of rejecting INEC invitation to observe 2027 elections
The European Union (EU) Delegation to Nigeria and ECOWAS has confirmed that it will deploy an Electoral Expert Mission (EEM) read more EU debunks report of rejecting INEC invitation to observe 2027…
Thailand online scams amount to $273M in H1
People in Thailand lost nearly THB9 billion (US$273 million) to online scam networks in the first six months of 2026, as more than 170,000 online fraud cases were reported.
Trump reportedly hid in catering truck to evade 'dangerous flight'
US President Donald Trump left on a secret military flight from Türkiye last month when the White House said he was flying aboard Air Force One, in an extraordinary move that involved hiding him in an airport catering truck, the Washington Post reports.
Snow, rain and black ice: Essential driving tips as winter weather hits
With snow forecast in parts of South Africa and heavy rain affecting other areas, motorists are being urged to take extra care on wet, icy and potentially snow-covered roads.
Russians use North Korean ballistic missiles during attack on Zaporizhia – Zelenskyy
Russians used North Korean-made ballistic missiles during the attack on Zaporizhzhia, which killed six people and injured 19, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced.
Boy, 10, clotheslined by wire on remote dirt bike track
A Queensland family is warning riders to be cautious after their 10-year-old son was clotheslined by an electric fence wire strung across a dirt bike track.
One Killed in Ukrainian Attack on Wildberries Logistics Center in Voronezh
The online retailer said it evacuated employees from the facility after a fire broke out during the overnight drone strikes.
Service stations nationwide raided over illegal tobacco, vapes
More than 100 service stations across the country have been raided, in a coordinated blitz targeting "suspected criminal activity" and the alleged sale of illicit tobacco and vapes.
No enemies, debts: Family suspects mistaken identity in Kepong attack
KUALA LUMPUR: The family of a woman who suffered burns to about 50 per cent of her body after being doused with fuel and set alight at a four-digit gaming outlet in Taman Pusat Kepong believes the…
Govt tightens sanitation accountability for MMDCEs
Metropolitan, Municipal and District Chief Executives (MMDCEs) will now be assessed based on sanitation performance, the Vice-President, Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, has announced.
TH probe must set the record straight, says Armizan
Papar MP says the problem with TH's management between 2014 and 2020 has long been the centre of political disputes.
Australian PM under fire for ‘melons’ gag about Japanese leader
Anthony Albanese sidestepped calls to apologise on Tuesday after a clip emerged of him engaging in crude banter about a gift from his Japanese counterpart.
NPP demands immediate action against persons linked to Asante Berko’s bribery case
The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has called on the government to take immediate action against individuals allegedly implicated in the bribery case in the United States involving former Goldman Sachs…
$1m bribery scheme: ‘I’m not so instructed’ – Lawyer on whether OSP has contacted Kwabena Donkor
Lawyer for former Power Minister Kwabena Donkor, Kobina Tahir (K.T) Hammond, says he has not been instructed by his client on whether the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has contacted him in…
Suvendhu Adhikari's helicopter makes emergency landing in Bengal's Kolaghat due to inclement weather
As per officials, the BJP leader's helicopter was made to land in Bengal's Kolaghat region due to inclement weather.
Tabung Haji Act amendments to introduce tougher financial reporting rules, penalties
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 11 — Clearer legal provisions, including prescribed accounting standards and penalties for...
Iran Threat Reportedly Prompted Trump To Secretly Swap Planes While Leaving Turkey
The president was quietly whisked away and flown on board the smaller Boeing C-32A instead of the larger jet that usually serves as Air Force One.
Ukrainian drone strike kills 13 inside Russia, authorities say, in deadliest attack in two years
A Ukrainian drone strike has killed at least 13 people and injured 75 others in Nizhnekamsk, a city in the Tatarstan region deep inside Russia, local authorities said Monday, marking the deadliest…
Kenapa dedah dulu RCI TH sebelum sidang khas, soal Takiyuddin
Ketua whip pembangkang berkata lazimnya laporan RCI dibentangkan di Parlimen terlebih dahulu sebelum dedah kepada umum.
Wildfire ravages Indonesia’s Bromo Tengger Semeru National Park
A massive wildfire within a national park in Indonesia has forced a total closure of one of the country’s best-known tourist destinations. Some 899 hectares (2,222 acres) of savanna and forest within Bromo Tengger Semeru National Park (TNBTS) in East Java province have been destroyed by fire as of the morning of Aug. 11, the […]
Bahrain FM congratulates Dar on Makkah defence pact, expresses desire to visit Pakistan
In a phone call with Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, Bahrain’s Foreign Minister Dr Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani congratulated Pakistan on the signing of the Makkah Joint…
Shamell Naquan Joyner trial: 5 things to know as surprising discovery made at proceedings
A Washington, DC federal robbery trial took an unexpected turn after jurors discovered suspected drugs and Chinese currency inside clothing
SA links Russian financing to coup-accused influencer
Russia has provided support to military juntas in West Africa and has been tied to disinformation campaigns across the continent aimed at eroding support for the West.
WATCH: Four Pune Men Killed, Two Injured As SUV Hits Truck On Pune-Satara Highway
Pune: Four young men from Kamshet in the Maval tehsil of the Pune district were killed and two others injured after the SUV they were travelling in lost control, hit a road divider and crashed into an…
21-Year-Old Woman, Along With Two Toddles, Jumps Into Well In MP's Chhatarpur; All 3 Die
Chhatarpur (Madhya Pradesh): A 21-year-old woman allegedly jumped into a well along with her two young children following a domestic dispute in Madhya Pradesh's Chhatarpur.
Johor orders Kempas scrap metal recycling premise to shut down over air pollution risk
JOHOR BAHRU, Aug 11 — The Johor government has ordered an illegal scrap metal recycling premise in Kampung M...
Analysts split on DA’s private sector-assisted municipal recovery plan
The DA announced in its manifesto on Saturday that it had plans to allow private-sector firms to provide municipal services.
NCDMB Embarks on Emergency Preparedness Awareness Campaign
Following the rising cases of fire incidents, building collapses and accidents across the country, the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) has commenced a specialised Emergency…
- NCDMB launches Emergency Preparedness campaign in Lagos
- Tosan Bolorunfe stresses critical first minutes of emergencies
- Practical training urged over classroom presentations
Zelenskyy: Russian Strikes on Zaporizhzhia Killed Six, Injured 19
Emergency crews have been working since overnight to deal with the aftermath of a Russian attack on Zaporizhzhia that killed six people and injured 19 others, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said, UATV…
Police investigating Widdecombe suspect over Farage arson
Police are investigating whether the man charged with the murder of Ann Widdecombe could be linked to an alleged firebomb attack at Nigel Farage's home, according to reports.
BREAKING: Bandits Kill 10 Nigerian Police Officers, Two Civilians In Kebbi Attack, Cart Away AK-47 Rifles, RPG
BREAKING: Bandits Kill 10 Nigerian Police Officers, Two Civilians In Kebbi Attack, Cart Away AK-47 Rifles, RPG The officers were among security personnel deployed to the area to confront armed bandits…
GBA urges Chief Justice to uphold legal vacation rules
The Ghana Bar Association (GBA) has appealed to Chief Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie to ensure that judges respect the established rules and traditions governing Ghana’s legal vacation, particularly when…
AFU: Enemy attacks Ukraine with Zirkon, Iskander, drone missiles, with hits recorded at 21 locations
Last night, the occupiers launched strikes on Ukrainian territory, primarily in Kyiv and Zaporizhia regions, using Zirkon anti-ship missiles, Iskander ballistic missiles, and 120 attack UAVs, 98 of…
Russian Ballistic Missile Strike Hits Children’s Hospital Grounds in Kyiv
Russian forces attacked Kyiv with ballistic missiles overnight, with one strike hitting the grounds of a children’s hospital, according to preliminary reports, UATV English reports.
Powerful earthquake in Colombia kills more than 100 people
A 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck western Colombia on Monday, killing at least 111 people across the country. The epicenter was located in San José del Palmar, in the department of Chocó, about 240…
Russian ballistic missiles struck the grounds of a Kyiv children’s hospital and set a warehouse ablaze — overnight strikes across Ukraine killed at least 9
Young patients and medical staff had reached the shelter before impact, sparing them, though a 28-year-old man was wounded at a nearby fire.
How one German city is preparing for climate extremes
Western Europe has recorded its hottest-ever June and July, and extreme weather from wildfires to storms is here to stay. How can we adapt to what seems to be the new normal?
Why a soccer field in one German city may become a flood zone
Western Europe has recorded its hottest-ever June and July, and extreme weather from wildfires to storms are here to stay. How can we adapt to what seems to be the new normal?
GIS shifts to intelligence-led border security as transnational threats grow
The Ghana Immigration Service (GIS) is stepping up efforts to detect and disrupt emerging security threats at Ghana’s borders as criminal networks increasingly exploit technology, irregular migration routes and weak points in border systems.