Umm Al-Qura University continues student exchange with St George’s, University of London
Umm Al-Qura University is running the second edition of its international student exchange program with St George’s, University of London in clinical medicine.
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In Christian village of Taybeh, Israeli military order fails to stop settler violence
In Christian village of Taybeh, Israeli military order fails to stop settler violence Submitted by Fayha Shalash on Thu, 08/13/2026 - 10:08 Palestinian residents and rights activists describe…
26 suspected illegal miners arrested in Mpohor-Fiase operation
The Mpohor-Fiase District Assembly has stepped up efforts to tackle illegal mining following the arrest of 26 suspected illegal miners during a coordinated security operation in the district.
‘Municipalities are milked dry on their watch’: DA to lay criminal charges against municipal managers
DA says it is worried about many failing municipalities in the Free State province.
$5,255 fine issued after foghorn wakes up sleeping polar bear
Under local regulations, "it is forbidden to needlessly disturb, attract or pursue a polar bear," which was declared a protected species in 1972.
Kenneth Okonkwo clears air on asking Peter Obi for rent
A member of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, Kenneth Okonkwo, has dismissed claims that he asked the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, presidential candidate, Peter Obi, for rent.
8 men arrested over theft of marine gas oil on tugboat in waters off Tuas
They allegedly misappropriated marine gas oil valued at about $10,570 and sold it for personal gain.
The Hessians Were Supposed to Quickly End the American Revolution. Instead, They Endured Years of Battles and Suffered Thousands of Casualties
Some 30,000 German soldiers fought for the British during the war. Contrary to popular belief, they weren't mercenaries, and not all were actually Hessians
Government Invites Applications for Hajj 2027 Khuddam-ul-Hujjaj
The Ministry of Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony has invited applications from regular federal and provincial government employees for Hajj … Read More The post Government Invites Applications for Hajj 2027 Khuddam-ul-Hujjaj appeared first on ProPakistani .
‘Under Our Control’: Iran Counters Donald Trump’s ‘Wall Of Steel’ Claim On Strait Of Hormuz
Tehran, August 13, 2026: Iran on Thursday asserted that the Strait of Hormuz remains under its control, rejecting US President Donald Trump’s claim that Washington has “total control” over the…
Eritrea: a rising power along a global shipping artery
Amid growing tensions and security risks in the Horn of Africa, Eritrea, with its strategically important coastal points on the Red Sea, is emerging as an important player in the region.
Eritrea: Rising political weight along key shipping arteries
Amid growing tensions and security risks in the Horn of Africa, Eritrea, with its strategically important coastal points on the Red Sea, is emerging as an important player in the region.
Eritrea: Key geopolitical player in the Horn of Africa
Amid growing tensions and security risks in the Horn of Africa, Eritrea, with its strategically important coastal points on the Red Sea, is emerging as an important player in the region.
Diaspora Zongo Youth condemn assault on pastor over offensive religious comments
The Zongo Youth of the Diaspora has condemned the assault of a pastor at a police facility after he was arrested over alleged offensive and provocative religious comments.
Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis Orders Probe After Sukhbir Singh Badal Attacked In Nanded
Mumbai: Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Thursday ordered an inquiry into the attack on former Punjab Deputy Chief Minister and Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) chief Sukhbir Singh Badal.
Zelensky Warns Land Concessions Could Give Putin Time to Prepare Another Invasion
Ukraine has presented new peace proposals to US negotiators but has not disclosed their contents. Zelensky rejected surrendering the remaining Ukrainian-held areas of Donbas and warned that Putin could eventually target a smaller NATO state.
Agriculture: "Grain burning": Drought reduces harvest 2026
Combine harvesters are still at work on some fields. But after a lot of heat and little water, the yield prospects of farmers in some regions are depressed. Will this be reflected in supermarket prices?
US senators urge peaceful and fair elections in Zambia ahead of August polls
As Zambia gears up for its crucial elections on August 13th, a group of U. S. Senators has raised concerns over the political climate within the country.
Nigeria’s political parties hijacked by elites – Mike Igini
A former Resident Electoral Commissioner of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, Mike Igini, says elites have hijacked political parties in Nigeria.
Interior Minister orders IGP to probe and take disciplinary action over custody breach
The Minister for the Interior, Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak, has directed the Inspector-General of Police to investigate the circumstances surrounding a breach of police custody involving an arrested…
Court of Appeal reserves judgment over TikToker’s appeal against 2025 rape conviction, sentence
Lev Panfilov, a former Wah!Banana scriptwriter-actor, had been convicted of rape in May 2025.
Russia covers oil tankers with anti-drone nets — FT
Russia is equipping vessels in its shadow fleet with anti-drone nets as it seeks to protect ships used to transport oil in defiance of Western sanctions, the Financial Times reported on Aug. 13.
Ukraine's cities show imbalance in winter preparations, high-rises most vulnerable – 'Winter. Cities Will Hold' project head
The 2026-27 heating season will be the hardest for Ukraine since the start of the war, and preparations among major cities are uneven, Vitaliy Miroshnychenko, head of the "Winter.
- 2026-27 heating season will be Ukraine's most challenging since war onset
- Kyiv best-prepared city with >50% readiness, others 20% or less
- High-rise buildings with water pumping and heat supply systems vulnerable
Bank Negara, SC-led panel calls for accelerated climate actions
KUALA LUMPUR: The Joint Committee on Climate Change (JC3) has reaffirmed the need to accelerate the shift from commitment to mobilising practical solutions, with priorities on energy transition…
Diaspora Zongo Youth condemn man captured assaulting detained pastor in viral video
The Zongo Youth of the Diaspora has condemned the actions of a Muslim man who allegedly assaulted a suspect at a police station over comments deemed derogatory and offensive to Islam and its founder…
Diaspora Zongo Youth condemn man captured assaulting suspect in viral video
The Zongo Youth of the Diaspora has condemned the actions of a Muslim man who allegedly assaulted a suspect at a police station over comments deemed derogatory and offensive to Islam and its founder…
2026 Budget Is Being Poorly Executed -IFS
The Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS) has raised concerns over what it describes as poor execution of Ghana’s 2026 Budget, warning that the government’s failure to spend GH¢35.6 billion of its…
- Ghana's 2026 budget execution is criticized as poor by IFS.
- GH¢35.6 billion in unspent expenditure represents 20.6% of planned budget.
- Capital and arrears payments shortfalls could weaken economic growth.
Alleged trafficked children were going on vacation – Ada West DCE
The West Ada District Chief Executive has clarified that a group of school children intercepted by security agencies in the Volta Region were travelling to spend their vacation with their parents.
Supreme Court Pulls Up FSSAI Over Warning Labels On Packaged Food, Questions Industry Pressure
The Supreme Court on Thursday strongly criticised the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) over its reluctance to introduce front-of-pack warning labels on packaged foods high in…
Leave what you can, take what you need: community fridges in Visakhapatnam from August 15
Commissioner of Police Shanka Brata Bagchi said the fridges at Asilmetta, Jagadamba Junction, Maddilapalem, Gopalapatnam and Gajuwaka would be monitored on CCTV, and only fresh, safe-to-consume food…
Zelenskyy grows frustrated with central bank chief over close IMF ties
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has grown increasingly frustrated with National Bank of Ukraine Governor Andriy Pyshnyi, viewing him as too close to the International Monetary Fund and insufficiently…
Inciting comments: Arrest Fadahunsi, Jingir, Gumi immediately – Ex-CDS Irabor
Former Chief of Defence Staff, General Lucky Irabor, rtd, says politicians and other people making inciting statements should be arrested and decisively dealt with.
Kurukshetra man stabbed to death in Germany, had planned to visit home on Diwali
The motive of the murder could not be immediately ascertained.
Two police personnel martyred in firing in Lahore’s Badami Bagh
Police launch raids to arrest suspects, identify Rehan Butt as alleged main suspect in attack
Culture Ministry to hold meeting with publishers affected by Russian shelling – Book Institute head
Ukraine’s Culture Ministry will hold a meeting on Aug 14 with all publishers affected by Russian shelling, Ukrainian Book Institute (UBI) head Oleksandra Koval said.
Starting university in the UAE? How to juggle study, friends and fun
Starting university for the first time can feel exciting, but it can also come with a lot of questions. The workload is different, the routine is less structured and students are expected to take more…
PM Modi inquires about Sukhbir Singh Badal's health after ‘kirpan attack’ in Nanded
Narendra Modi inquired about former Punjab deputy chief minister Sukhbir Singh Badal’s health in a phone conversation with his wife.
A 12-year-old dies in occupied Kherson Oblast where no hospital or ambulance is left, Ukrainian official says
The official says the nearest hospital in the town where the child died is 60 km away. Russian authorities have sent no aid to the area for over a year.
SASSA September 2026 payment dates: Full schedule
These dates come from the Department of Social Development's 2026/27 payment schedule, approved by National Treasury.
Exclusive: UK Charity Commission gives 'regulatory advice' to synagogue that hosted Great Israeli Real Estate Event
Exclusive: UK Charity Commission gives 'regulatory advice' to synagogue that hosted Great Israeli Real Estate Event Submitted by Imran Mulla on Thu, 08/13/2026 - 10:47 The event in June held at the…
Military records 213% surge in terrorist surrenders in North-East
The Nigerian military has recorded a 213 per cent increase in the number of terrorists and their associates surrendering to troops in the...
Leaderless Student Protests Pose New Challenge To National Politics
By K Raveendran Spontaneous student protests across Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand and Madhya Pradesh are exposing a vulnerability conventional politics has been slow to recognise.
Beware! Carrying a baseball bat in Manchester could lead to arrest
A man who was tackled and arrested by police after being seen carrying a baseball bat in Manchester city centre has been released with no further action, with the force defending the officers’…
Malaysia’s Anwar looks back on relationship ‘well beyond affairs of state’ with Zhu Rongji
Tributes have been flooding in for former Chinese premier Zhu Rongji, the reformist statesman who played a leading role in integrating China’s economy into the global system and charmed neighbouring…
Elon Musk’s DOGE Promised Savings, But It’s Cost Us a Fortune
The US government doesn’t have many watchdogs left. Donald Trump fired a whole bunch of them shortly after returning to power, and many others have been pushed out since.
Can’t Pay Preschool Teachers More? Try Giving Them a Free Place to Live.
This story was co-published with The 74, a nonprofit, independent news organization focused on education in America. A few years ago, Eric Gil was living at his uncle’s place in Waterbury…
An Open Letter to the Archbishop of Canterbury: A Call for Consistency Between Historical Repentance and Present-Day Justice
An open letter to the Archbishop of Canterbury highlights the need for consistency in historical repentance and present-day justice
Washington reconnects two islands in 270-acre Skagit estuary restoration
In a significant environmental effort, the restoration of 270 acres of estuary habitat in the South Fork Skagit River is underway, starting from June 2026 and set to finish by fall 2028. This initiative focuses on enhancing the habitat for the endangered Puget Sound Chinook salmon, ensuring a sustainable ecosystem by reconnecting islands…
Forty contestants advance on day five of King Abdulaziz International Qur’an Competition
Judging panels listened to the recitations of 40 contestants on the fifth day of the King Abdulaziz International Qur’an Competition finals in Makkah.
Independence day parade tickets 2026: How to do online booking for celebrations at Red Fort on 15 August? Check details
To attend the Independence Day ceremony at Delhi's Red Fort, book entry passes online through the Aamantran portal, paying via UPI or debit card.
Renowned Diplomat Urges Africans Not to Allow Slave Trade to Divide Them
Renowned diplomat, Amb. Prof. Dean Roberts Jnr., has urged Africans across the world to unite and build a common future rather than allow the painful legacy of the trans-Atlantic slave trade to…
Digital Regulatory Academy holds training on data governance and privacy
The Digital Regulatory Academy hosted a data governance and privacy program in Riyadh, gathering experts from 18 organizations to boost digital knowledge.
Supplier says subcontractor ordered non-fire-retardant nets before Tai Po blaze
A scaffolding subcontractor at Hong Kong’s fire-ravaged Wang Fuk Court estate ordered batches of non-fire-retardant protective nets, a supplier has confirmed, with the use of substandard mesh…
Today's Top 3 News: Did Indonesia's UGM Rector Resign Over Jokowi's Diploma Ruling?
Here is the list of the top 3 news on Tempo English today.
Singapore Red Cross pledges $50,000 in aid to quake-hit Colombia, another $50,000 to Venezuela
It also pledged another $50,000 to Venezuela's earthquake relief efforts.
TMPD nets 48 undocumented foreign nationals across Tshwane
The Tshwane Metro Police Department arrested 48 undocumented foreign nationals during by-law enforcement operations, handing them over to Home Affairs for further processing.