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The South African Social Security Agency's review of social grants has sparked anxiety among beneficiaries, leading to long queues and fears of losing essential income. Community leaders and beneficiaries express concerns about the impact of the review process on vulnerable households.
A Russian oil refinery more than 1,300 kilometers from Ukraine has been completely shut down after a Ukrainian drone strike, with repairs potentially taking up to six months. The strike adds to Kyiv’s escalating campaign against Russia’s oil industry and a growing fuel crunch across the country.
BANGKOK — 14 August 2026, People’s Party leader Natthaphong Ruengpanyawut said his party was preparing proposed amendments to firearm laws and gun-control measures, while warning that stricter…
KUALA LUMPUR: Police seized RM5.9 million worth of contraband items following a raid on a warehouse in Kampung Sungai Serdang, Kapar, yesterday.
MELAKA, Aug 14 — Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) needs to put forward a more compelling narrative to strengthen people...
All eyes will be on Osun State tomorrow, August 15, 2026, as residents go to the polls to elect their next governor. DAILY POST reports that in the months leading up to the election, political…
Suspected bandits have killed a 30-year-old man and abducted seven other residents of Tsamiya town in Tureta Local Government Area of Sokoto State.
Tokyo summoned the Russian ambassador after president Vladimir Putin made his first visit to the disputed Northern Territories since 2010.
Dubai: A Colombian woman was overcome with emotion after rescuers pulled her cat alive from the rubble of her earthquake-damaged home in Cali.
The Second Meeting of the Second Session of the Ninth Parliament of Ghana ended on Friday, July 31, 2026, with the House adjourning sine die after 37 sittings marked by legislative activity, extensive…
Humanitarian needs driven by climate disasters and global conflicts are continuing to outstrip available resources, putting growing pressure on an aid system already grappling with a funding squeeze, says IFRC Asia Pacific director Alexander Matheou.
GEORGE TOWN, Aug 14 — PKR strategy director Sim Tze Tzin today dismissed claims of internal turmoil in the party, saying...
KwaZulu-Natal pensioner loses more than R421000 after criminals allegedly use stolen bank card to buy Pick n Pay vouchers in Umhlanga.
A South Korean man wanted under an Interpol Red Notice for fraud and transnational drug offences was arrested at a luxury condominium in Phuket on Wednesday, August 12.
KUALA LUMPUR: A businessman with the title Datuk Seri today claimed trial at the Sessions Court to a charge of criminal breach of trust involving RM37.1 million in company funds four years ago.
David-Chyddy Eleke, in this piece, looks at Governor Chukwuma of Anambra State, his style of politics and how his people see him as he clocked 66 recently. On February 25,
A Tel Aviv University study showed that Israeli immigration has remained at record levels, with an estimated 40,000 and 50,000 citizens exiting for at least a year in each of the past three years.
The survey also examined a scenario in which three Arab parties - Hadash, Ta'al, and Balad - run together, while Yoav Segalovich joins Ra'am in the party's second slot.
Ghana Police successfully foiled a bank robbery in Labone, Accra, killing two suspects and arresting one. Read More: https://punchng.com/ghana-police-foil-bank-robbery-kill-two-suspects-arrest-one/
Nigerians can apply for the 2026/27 UK Commonwealth Fellowships. Discover eligibility, application process, and what these fully funded opportunities cover Read More…
Zambians went to the polls Thursday in an election focused on economic hardships in the copper-rich nation, where President Hakainde Hichilema is seeking a second term.
Women are believed to be half of the population of West Africa and should normally get half of everything, but the reality is that they do not get half the
The factory worker and babysitter were charged with exposing a three-month-old under their care to danger, leading to physical injuries that resulted in his death.
Fourteen years after the tragic Marikana massacre, families of the victims and survivors continue to seek accountability and justice, reflecting on the painful legacy of state violence against young…
The Airport Authority said nine flights between Hong Kong and Narita airport in Tokyo scheduled for Friday had been delayed as of 10am, as record-breaking rainfall and major transport disruption hit…
Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh): After promotions in the police department, the police headquarters has started the review of the departmental promotion committee (DPC) to give promotions to sub-inspectors as…
The Chinese government has announced a ¥200 million grant to Nigeria to support the implementation of development projects agreed upon by both governments.
The police imposed traffic restrictions and announced diversions between 4 am and 10 am on Saturday.
Kolkata: A day after Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari directed police to arrest all those who are involved in making derogatory comments on Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose, West Bengal government on…
CHIBA -- This 27-year-old Mainichi Shimbun reporter spent seven hours stranded on flooded roads after torrential rain hit Chiba Prefecture on Aug. 13.
Kabiru Abdullahi, a long-time ally of the vice-presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, Rabiu Kwankwaso, has defected to the All Progressives Congress, APC.
The Sharjah Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has announced a temporary traffic diversion at the intersection of Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Street and Maliha Street as part of ongoing intersection…
<p>Doha: The Centre for Empowerment and Care of the Elderly (Ehsan), affiliated with the Qatar Foundation for Social Work, recently organised a summer programme for senior women titled “Our Summer is…
Arabian Post Staff -Dubai Specialist salvage vessels, aircraft and pollution-control equipment are being deployed off Oman as crews race to contain a widening Russian crude oil spill that has reached…
President Bola Tinubu’s proposed official visit to Akwa Ibom State in September to inaugurate projects executed by Governor Umo Eno has generated excitements and expectations.
Knowing how to check if someone is deceased in South Africa can be important when dealing with family matters, estate administration, insurance, legal issues, or trying to confirm information about…
<p>DOHA: The General Authority of Civil Aviation (QCAA) convened a comprehensive introductory meeting yesterday, bringing together key industry stakeholders to discuss the implementation of Law No.
Kolkata: Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari on Thursday had announced inclusion of chapters on Shyama Prasad Mookerjee in syllabus from school to university.
Gatundu South Member of Parliament Gabriel Kagombe has pulled down President William Ruto’s official portrait from his office after cutting ties with the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) and opting…
RATTAWU honours DSS DG Oluwatosin Ajayi with a ‘Golden Era Pillar’ award for his strategic intelligence and contributions to national security and developm Read More…
TRANSPORT Minister Anthony Loke has challenged Malaysia Rail Link Sdn Bhd (MRL) and the main contractor, China Communications Construction Company Limited (CCCC), to bring forward the launch of the…
Knowing how to check if a school is registered is important before enrolling a child, paying school fees, or joining an educational programme.
GEORGE TOWN: Penang DAP will leave it to delegates at Sunday's national congress to decide whether the party should withdraw from the cabinet, choosing not to adopt a collective stance.
The Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX) has conducted investigations over the fraud allegation and held a meeting with the company’s management on April 8.
The German government has passed a draft law which would ban 14- and 15-year-olds from drinking alcohol while supervised by an adult.
Abu Dhabi’s XRG, Adnoc's international energy investment unit , has entered Venezuela's energy sector through an offshore natural gas project alongside global oil major bp and Qatar’s UCC. XRG has been awarded a licence for the Loran field in the South American nation, giving the company a “significant position” as an equal interest…
Drones struck Russia’s Leningrad Oblast on the morning of August 14, sparking a fire at the Ust-Luga port, regional governor Aleksandr Drozdenko reported.
Access Bank (Ghana) Plc has been recognised and authorised by the Carbon Market Office (CMO) to operate as a carbon credit broker in Ghana.
Australian professional golfer Jessica Bang died at a hospital in Bangkok yesterday morning, August 13, after suffering a severe brain haemorrhage while preparing for a golf tournament in Thailand.
Afrobeats superstar, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has questioned the presence of the Ebonyi State Resident Electoral Commissioner, REC, Pauline Ugoyenka, in Osun State before the…
Watch: Turkey's Fidan warns of 'radical steps' if Israel does not comply with Gaza deal Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan warned on Thursday that Turkey, Qatar, and Egypt may be compelled to take…
Tempo's Fact Check team investigated viral videos claiming to show Iranian nuclear missiles transported by trucks.
President Asif Ali Zardari on Friday approved summaries forwarded by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, including one for the summoning of the National Assembly and the Senate on August 17.
Two Indian nationals who were kidnapped shortly after arriving at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) have been rescued, according to the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI).
A landmark court ruling could reshape what citizenship claims are possible for some Australians.
More than 300 offences were spotted in LTA operations targeting errant cyclists and device users.
