Minister Pule overwhelmed by SASSA beneficiaries long queues
The Minister was on an oversight visit in Khayelitsha and Bellville SASSA offices in Cape Town
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Drone Warfare Comes to Latin America
Battle-tested tech from Ukraine has reached the region’s armed groups—and governments are struggling to catch up.
Baby pulled alive from Colombia earthquake rubble as rescue window closes
'We will hold on to hope until the very last moment': As the 72-hour rescue window closes, Colombia’s quake toll stands at 265 dead, 3,500 injured and nearly 500 missing; rescuers cling to hope for…
Foreign minister to link diversity to national security
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What I Saw In Sinaloa
The U.S. is trying to destroy Mexican cartels. But so far, a turf war has only deepened.
How money actually works in American elections
The 2026 midterm cycle is projected to be the most expensive election cycle in US history, with candidates across the board raising money at a record pace.
What is Volt and how does it plan to 'unf*ck' Berlin?
With a clever two-word slogan, a little known political party has captured voters' attention in the run-up to Berlin's September election.
DAP MP challenges MCA, MIC on PAS gambling goal
Kampar MP Chong Zhemin says the two parties must ‘come clean’ on whether they support PAS’s position, given the BN-PN electoral pact.
Osun election: Why there will be low turn out – Amnesty International
The Country Director of Amnesty International Nigeria, Isa Sanusi, has predicted that there will be voter apathy in the August 15, 2026 governorship election in Osun State.
What would a North Korean troop surge mean for Ukraine war?
Ukraine is claiming that North Korea is preparing to send tens of thousands more troops to Russia, where they'll gain valuable battlefield experience.
What would North Korean surge mean for Ukraine war?
Ukraine is claiming that North Korea is preparing to send tens of thousands more troops to Russia, where they'll gain valuable battlefield experience.
Iran-backed Houthi rebels clash with Yemeni government forces and other Mideast developments
Clashes between Iran-backed Houthi rebels and government forces in Yemen raged…
Tropical Storm Hernan forms in the Pacific while a different weather system could soak Hawaii
HONOLULU (AP) — Tropical Storm Hernan formed Thursday in the Pacific Ocean and wasn’t threatening land while a different storm system that could bring heavy rain and flooding this weekend moved toward…
Put military budget on first-line charge, Ndume tells FG
Senator Ali Ndume (Borno South) has urged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to place the annual budget of the Nigerian Armed Forces on First-Line Charge to eliminate bureaucratic delays in funding military…
31 killed, 75 seriously injured in 23 crashes in the first 13 days of August
The Kenya Red Cross has raised concern over the rising number of road crashes, reporting 23 crashes, 31 deaths and 75 serious injuries recorded in the first 13 days of August.
Karnataka credits rain for Cauvery water allotment to Tamil Nadu; TN says it was not voluntary and seeks more water
Tamil Nadu maintained that only 19.49% of the allocated Cauvery water has been realised from Karnataka
Zambians voting as president bids for second term
Hakainde Hichilema wants five more years but continued cost of living pressures have dented his appeal.
Galamsey crisis: Kyebi Water Plant shut as turbidity makes treatment impossible
The fight against illegal mining is putting Ghana’s water supply under renewed pressure, with the Kyebi water treatment plant reportedly shut down due to extremely turbid raw water.
RTD wants tighter registration for RXZ Members gatherings
PUTRAJAYA: The existing registration system for RXZ Members gatherings is too basic and must be tightened to ensure organisers have proper details of participants attending future events.
Osun guber poll gets bloodier, as Rep candidate is injured in bloody attack
A House of Representatives candidate for the Ifelodun, Boripe and Odo-Otin Federal Constituency, Francis Eniade, was on Wednesday left in a poll of blood after he was attacked barely two days before…
Indonesia Condemns Bab Al-Mandeb Attack That Injured Indonesians
Indonesia condemns attacks on merchant vessels in Bab Al-Mandeb after the recent MV Tihamah attack affected Indonesian crew members.
Turkey backs Saudi-led maritime defence coalition in Red Sea
Turkey backs Saudi-led maritime defence coalition in Red Sea Turkey confirmed on Thursday for the first time that it had joined efforts to establish a multinational maritime defence coalition aimed at…
Mncube denies sharing money in the bag picture with Kelly Khumalo
Five men are on trial for the murder of the former Bafana Bafana captain in October 2014.
Warisan’s Yusof Apdal denies quitting as deputy minister
The deputy science, technology and innovation minister says claims circulating on social media are false and malicious.
Suspected kidnapper arrested while attempting to buy AK-47 in Kwara
The Kwara State Police Command has foiled an alleged attempt to procure an AK-47 rifle for a kidnapping operation. The suspect, said to be a member of a kidnapping gang, was also arrested in Kaiama…
First Thing: Leavitt departs White House press secretary role with Trump’s ratings at historic low
Youngest White House press secretary in history says she wants more time to ‘be the best mom’. Plus, are we losing the battle against AI slop in the music charts?
Orihuela Adds Three New Trucks to Waste Collection Fleet
Orihuela City Council has added three new trucks to its municipal waste collection and street-cleaning fleet as part of a contract worth €193,540.
Police arrest suspect seen in viral clip slapping pastor in custody
The Ghana Police Service has arrested Sibamay Zakaria, a suspect captured in a viral video allegedly assaulting another suspect.
Lead Digital Revolution- Mahama Urges Youth
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Ruto’s 4-year scorecard: DCP-allied leaders demand govt response to Gachagua’s accountability report
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Hong Kong court acquits woman over possessing laser pointers in 2019
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4 Arrested For Smuggling 118 Cocoa Bags To Togo
The North East Regional Police Command has arrested four suspects and intercepted 118 bags of cocoa beans weighing 11,800 kilogrammes at Bunkpurugu, suspected to have been destined for Read More...
Himanta appeals for peace along Assam-Arunachal border, says boundaries can never divide hearts
A fresh clash erupted between protestors from Assam and Arunachal Pradesh in Dhemaji district, forcing the police from the neighbouring State to fire in the air to control the mob even as the…
Serian council suggests Indonesia compensate Sarawak over haze
Its chairman, Peter Minos, says the haze caused by forest and land fires in Kalimantan has affected tourism, public health and schools.
Interior Minister orders probe into assault of suspect in police custody
The Ministry of the Interior has condemned the assault of an arrested person while in police custody, describing the circumstances surrounding the incident as a matter of serious concern.
Two airlines, one passport problem: Immigration explains the 10-year validity issue
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India reviews pilot drug-testing rules after Air India flight drops 300 feet
Dubai: India is reviewing its drug-testing rules for pilots after the pilot-in-command of an Air India flight that suddenly lost around 300 feet in altitude reportedly tested positive for marijuana…
KNUST accommodation crisis: Unity Hall Master backs students’ protest over exorbitant hostel fees
There are growing concerns over the skyrocketing cost of private accommodation around the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) in Kumasi.
Germany: Buildings evacuated over suspected explosive
Authorities have begun evacuating buildings around a Bavarian train station as specialists examine a suspicious object on the tracks. Rail traffic is currently suspended in the area.
Putin can no longer claim victory in Ukraine, Nobel Peace Prize winner tells BBC
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Bandar Utama schoolmate murder trial: Defence psychiatric expert testifies teen had post-Covid mental illness
SHAH ALAM: The High Court was told that symptoms of mental illness began manifesting in a 15-year-old boy accused of murdering his schoolmate after the Covid-19 pandemic hit.
6 Paskal officers rescued after missing landing site
The navy said sudden weather changes affected their visibility during the free-fall parachuting exercise.
Shots fired as men with machetes argue at Melbourne shopping centre
Police converge on a shopping centre in Melbourne's north after shots were fired during an argument between men armed with machetes.
Man Dies After Falling Off Electric Scooter in Torrevieja
A 41-year-old man died after falling from an electric scooter and suffering a serious head injury in Torrevieja. The accident occurred at approximately 8.30pm on August 8 at the junction of Calle San…
US Wants Pakistan to Make Armed Forces Budget Public
The United States has urged Pakistan to increase civilian oversight of public finances, saying greater transparency over government spending is … Read More The post US Wants Pakistan to Make Armed…
Maggie Haberman says 70% of Trump's attention goes to monuments, renovations and legacy
The New York Times' Maggie Haberman tells me 70% of President Trump's mindshare ("maybe plus or minus 5%") goes to his gilding, construction, renovation, renaming and tribute projects.
Pakistan's fighter jets, supplied by USA, struggled against India during Operation Sindoor: Air Force veteran
In the 2025 conflict, Pakistan's ageing F-16 fighters, supplied by China, struggled with limited missile range against India’s advanced aircraft.
Police seize 1,000 pounds of cocaine with stickers of soccer star
Police released a video showing the packages spilling out from the truck's false bottom, with the stickers of Norway's soccer star Erling Haaland.
- 1,000 pounds of cocaine seized in Ecuador
- Soccer star Erling Haaland's stickers on packages
- Shipment worth $842,000 in Ecuador
Omtatah questions Kenya’s borrowing powers, calls for constitutional scrutiny
Busia Senator Okiya Omtatah has called for a fresh constitutional debate over who has the legal authority to commit Kenya to public debt, arguing that the country’s biggest borrowing problem is not…
Huanggang port drill smooth: Chris Tang
Around 1,000 civil servants on Thursday took part in a stress test at the new Huanggang port public transport interchange, the first large-scale drill conducted at the Hong Kong side of the facility.
The Weeklong Attention Span: Thai Society, Violence, and the Shooting Case at Debsirin Nonthaburi School
If we are honest with ourselves, Thai society is one where trending news topics, based on my observation as a journalist over the years, have an average lifespan of about 3 days, or at most about 7…
Congress MP Renuka Chowdhury asks Telangana govt. to oppose trans law amendments in Supreme Court
Renuka Chowdhury requested the Telangana government to “carefully examine the administrative, financial and implementation implications of the new Act” for the State.
Delta Court sentences man to life imprisonment for defiling 9-year-old girl
The High Court of Justice of Delta State, sitting in the Asaba Judicial Division, has sentenced Abubakar Mohammed to life read more Delta Court sentences man to life imprisonment for defiling…
Highs of 31C as heat warning in place for 13 counties
Met Éireann is forecasting temperatures of 31C as a Status Yellow heat warning remains in place in Leinster and Co Tipperary until tomorrow morning.
Ukraine's Air Force faces backlash over decision to stop publishing Russian ballistic missile figures
The move has been criticized for reducing overall transparency between the military, the media, and Ukrainian people as a whole about an issue that directly affects them.
Lahore Announces 5 Locations for August 14 Fireworks
Lahore Traffic Police has issued a special traffic advisory plan for August 13 and 14, with fireworks planned at five … Read More The post Lahore Announces 5 Locations for August 14 Fireworks appeared…