Police probe into illegal miners’ deaths in North West continues
According to police, the area was secured and managed by Sustenza Trading from Mooinooi
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Private Vendor In Collusion With Individuals From UP, Bihar Responsible For Exam Mess: Hemant
Ranchi: Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren stated in the state assembly that a Lucknow-based private vendor named TDPL, working alongside individuals from Uttar Pradesh and Bihar, orchestrated…
Gadchiroli Snakebite Tragedy: Maharashtra Govt Orders Permanent Cancellation Of Ashram School Licence
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has ordered the permanent cancellation of the licence of a government-aided tribal residential school in Gadchiroli where three girls died after being…
Record-breaking climber dead at 30 after ‘climbing-related incident’
In a statement to Global News, the National Park Service said personnel responded 'to a climbing-related incident in the Sequoia-Kings Canyon Wilderness.'
Panama Safety: Why the Country Is Climbing 2026 Rankings — A Guide for Expats
With improved safety scores and a record surge in visitors, Panama is becoming a more vibrant and secure home for expats.
Here’s What Middle Powers Can Actually Do
Mark Carney’s vision has gone unrealized, but that doesn’t mean states should give up.
Moscow police beat 15-year-old after AI facial recognition system misidentifies him as drug suspect
Moscow police beat a schoolboy after an AI-powered facial recognition system mistakenly flagged him as a criminal suspect, journalist Ksenia Sobchak reported.
Boipatong residents hope their vote will fix sewage on streets crisis
Boipatong residents in the Vaal say they want their votes to change their living conditions.
Iran threatens to keep Hormuz Strait closed unless US accepts terms
Iran’s Mohsen Rezaei warns the Strait of Hormuz will stay closed unless the US changes its behavior and accepts Iran’s conditions.
SPD: "A storm will sweep the party leadership away": Is the SPD facing a revolt?
If the state elections in the east turn out to be a disaster, Bärbel Bas and Lars Klingbeil's days at the top of the SPD could be numbered. But the possible successors also offer little hope.
GCC condemns Colombia's recognition of Israeli sovereignty over Golan Heights
The Gulf Cooperation Council has denounced Colombia's recognition of Israeli sovereignty over the occupied Syrian Golan Heights, calling the move unlawful.
Serving Senator threatens to kill Accord Party members on election day
The senator representing Osun East Senatorial District, Francis Adenigba Fadahunsi, has warned against the activities of members of the Accord Party in Ilesha ahead of the August 15 governorship…
Qatar detects 27 individuals who submitted false certificates for healthcare licences
Qatar's Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) has permanently barred 27 individuals from working in the country's healthcare sector after they submitted falsified experience certificates while applying for…
'Through the big contacts I have...': Prashant Kishor assures jobs for 10,000 youngsters in Bankipur
Prashant Kishor said that apart from facilitating jobs, he will work towards improving the education system and providing food grains.
FSSAI Bans Plastic-Based Packaging For Pan Masala Under New 2026 Packaging Regulations
New Delhi [India], August 11: The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India's (FSSAI) tightens Pan Masala packaging norms for Pan Masala under the latest amendment.
University of Michigan to switch to pass/fail grades for first-semester students
School said it is pivoting away from letter-grading system to ‘curb the mental health crisis’ among college students The University of Michigan will pivot to a pass-or-fail-style grading system…
Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren calls BJP a ‘parasite’
In Assembly address, he says a conspiracy was being hatched from Lucknow where the company behind alleged irregularities was located in an attempt to mislead the youth of Jharkhand
Edmund Chen uploads dashcam footage of road accident, draws divisive reactions
"I hope my experience can serve as a reminder for all of us to stay alert and safe on the road," the former actor said.
Limpopo police hunt suspects after three sisters allegedly raped in bushes
Saps says suspects in a red Toyota Corolla allegedly lured and raped sisters, and investigations continue as the FCS unit activates all resources.
Kano varsity debunks Sanusi carry-over claim
Northwest University Kano debunks viral claims that Emir Sanusi II attended a lecture to clear a carry-over, urging the public to disregard the false repor Read More…
Don’t submit report on Aravallis without visiting all districts: Aravalli Virasat Jan Abhiyaan to SC-appointed panel
AVJA claims the Supreme Court-appointed High-Powered Committee on the Aravallis has not visited any mining-affected villages to understand ground reality
Government determined to keep Nigeria united – Tinubu
President Tinubu emphasizes dialogue and unity, urging Nigerians to preserve the country despite differences. The government is committed to addressing sec Read More: https://punchng.com/government-determined-to-keep-nigeria-united-tinubu/
Chicago tornado: Warning issued for Will, DuPage, Cook and Lake counties; ground stop in effect at O’Hare Int'l Airport
The National Weather Service has issued a tornado warning for the Chicago area, including Will, DuPage, Cook, and Lake counties.
How did Indiana students do on a revised ILEARN this year?
Around 42% of Indiana students were proficient in English language arts and 43% were proficient in math in 2026, according to state testing data released Tuesday.
UK Navy forced to strip out internet connectivity from drones after finding it sent 'heartbeat communications' to China
British Navy drones fitted with Chinese-made camera parts were found secretly sending signals back to China, prompting sovereignty concerns.
Photographer with Kremlin media ties disqualified from German photography prize after backlash
The committee has not yet made a public statement about his disqualification from the prize, but according to Valery Melnikov's Instagram post, representatives of the award referred to him as a…
Church land wars escalate as families, agencies and developers clash
Across the country, courts have been asked to settle bitter disputes involving churches.
25 Benin Groups Endorse Paddy Iyamu, Say Misconceptions Over Origin Settled
A coalition of 25 prominent Benin socio-cultural and youth groups, on Tuesday endorsed the candidacy of the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate for Oredo Federal Constituency in the 2027 House
EC to review CI 127, introduce dedicated portal for election results
The Electoral Commission (EC) says it is taking steps to strengthen the transmission and management of election results ahead of future elections through a review of Constitutional Instrument 127 (CI…
Fadiel Adams' laptop malfunction claims dismissed by Parliament
Parliament challenges MP Fadiel Adams' claims of a malfunctioning laptop, revealing discrepancies in his testimony at the Madlanga Commission that could impact his credibility.
How can Andy Burnham stop PC Harper's killers being released early?
None of the solutions proposed are quick or easy and some carry political risk, writes UK correspondent Daniel Sandford.
Expert cautions against U.S. trade concerns defining entire relationship with Korea
WASHINGTON, Aug. 11 (Yonhap) -- A U.S. expert cautioned Tuesday against letting ...
Ruaraka land saga: EACC demands Sh2.5bn refund from Matiang’i, PS Belio
Ruraraka land: anti-graft agency writes demand letters to 25 individuals seeking...
Kogi Assembly seeks stronger safety regulations after mining disaster
The Kogi State House of Assembly has called for urgent intervention to assist victims of the recent mining disaster in Alufele, Enjema District of Ankpa Local Government Area, and demanded stronger…
‘Rachnatmak Congress’ meet to focus on unemployment, social justice
Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge and Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi are likely to attend
DOJ office says Trump's outside advisers can be shielded by executive privilege
Trump's outside advisers may now be protected from future congressional and legal investigations, according to a new opinion from the Justice Department's Office of Legal Counsel.
Ho Assembly destroys expired food products seized from warehouses
The Environmental Health Department of the Ho Municipal Assembly has confiscated and destroyed cartons and packs of expired and unwholesome beverages and food products found at two retail outlets and…
Air India pilot smoked marijuana, failed 2 drug tests after 300ft plunge: Report
Dubai: The captain of an Air India flight that suddenly plunged 300 feet and injured 24 people has failed a second drug test, with the latest screening reportedly confirming marijuana use, NDTV…
Over 16,000 civilians detained by Russia during the war in Ukraine are still held, UN estimates
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The United Nations estimates that more than 16,000 civilians detained by Russia during its war in Ukraine are still being “deprived of their liberty,” many held incommunicado and…
Man charged with bomb threat against US Consulate in Halifax after 2 Toronto consulate shootings
HALIFAX, Nova Scotia (AP) — Canadian police on Tuesday charged a man with making a bomb threat against the U.S. Consulate in Halifax, the latest security incident involving an American diplomatic post…
Government fights trade judge’s order for tariff refunds to all importers
NEW YORK (AP) — Government lawyers said a Court of International Trade judge overstepped his authority by ordering the U.S.
Goodluck Jonathan installed as Jigon Bauchi
Former President Goodluck Jonathan was on Tuesday installed as the Jigon Bauchi by the Bauchi Emirate Council in recognition of his contributions to democracy, peace and national unity in Nigeria.
‘Preach truth without hatred’ – APC Chairman Yilwatda urges religious leaders
The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Nentawe Yilwatda, has urged religious leaders across Nigeria to promote peace and reconciliation rather than hatred and division.
Road to Singapore: Prof Hino says human capital, not just big projects, will drive take-off
Prof Hino believes Kenya can follow the road travelled by Singapore and South Korea.
Trump's DOJ lays groundwork for subpoena fights with a Democratic Congress
Executive privilege can shield President Trump's communications with "private advisers" outside of the government, the Justice Department's Office of Legal Counsel concluded Monday.
More than 41K crossed Gordie Howe bridge into Canada in first 5 days: StatCan
The agency says preliminary inbound traffic figures show 18,900 Canadian resident return trips and 18,100 U.S. residents entered Canada between July 27 and 31.
Use NG-CDF funds to curb road carnage, MPs urged
Members of Parliament have urged their colleagues to use part of the National Government Constituencies Development Fund (NG-CDF) to support road safety campaigns and help reduce road fatalities…
Ocalan is founder of Kurdish PKK and also author of its end
ABDULLAH Ocalan, jailed founder of the Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK) and an icon for many Kurds but a reviled terrorist for many Turks, is now at the heart of the biggest push for peace in over a…
Courts should be the final arbiter in election disputes – Asiedu Nketiah
National Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Johnson Asiedu Nketiah, has called on African judiciaries to take deliberate steps to build public confidence in their handling of…
Ukrainian, Tunisian FMs discuss issues related to shipping in Black Sea, food security
The heads of the foreign ministries of Ukraine and Tunisia, Andriy Sybiha and Mohammed Ali Nafti, discussed challenges and common tasks regarding freedom of navigation in the Black Sea in the context of global food security, according to a press release from the Ukrainian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
The Cyrillic Stalemate: Why Uzbekistan’s Alphabet Reform is Still Stuck 30 Years Later
Changing an alphabet involves more than just replacing letters; it requires a profound transformation of the state’s institutional and cultural fabric.
US requests delay of Nikhil Gupta sentencing in Gurpatwant Pannun murder plot case
Indian national Nikhil Gupta pled guilty in a 2023 murder-for-hire case involving pro-Khalistan activist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun in February.
70 dead, 204 roads blocked: Himachal reels under monsoon fury; damage tops Rs 910 cr
Himachal Pradesh has been severely affected by monsoon rains, resulting in 70 fatalities and 204 roadblocks. Damages to public property have skyrocketed to over Rs 910 crore. The primary causes of these tragic deaths include landslides and mishaps from steep terrains.
Ghana’s children with special needs left waiting for trained teachers
For many children with special educational needs, the classroom is more than a place to learn. It is a place where they are supposed to discover their abilities, build confidence and prepare for a life of dignity and independence. But across Ghana, that promise is being threatened by a shortage of specially trained teachers in […]