Seek solution to school funds crisis in final term
Public schools are grappling with a massive capitation shortfall of Sh22.5 billion.
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Britain urged to work more closely with Arab allies to confront Iran or risk 'irrelevance'
Britain needs to adopt a “coherent strategy” in dealing with Iran by working more closely with Arab allies or risk becoming “irrelevant” on the diplomatic stage, a leading expert on the Tehran regime…
Qatar TV marks 56 years as a leading media beacon of creativity and culture
Qatar Television will mark tomorrow, August 15, the 56th anniversary of its launch, a milestone that reflects more than half a century of media leadership and cultural authenticity.
Qatar Television turns 56
Qatar Television celebrates its 56th anniversary today, completing more than five decades as the nation’s premier media institution and a vital chronicler of the country’s rapid modern…
Bombay HC Orders Urgent Discharge Of LPG Cargo From Arrested Vessel At Jaigarh Port Over Safety Risks
Mumbai, August 14, 2026: The Bombay High Court has ordered urgent steps for discharge of 1,880.26 metric tonnes of highly inflammable LPG from an arrested vessel at Jaigarh Port, Ratnagiri, after…
Ujjain School Relocation Row: 300-Plus Girls Stage Protest Against Shifting Sarafa School To Daudkhedi
UJJAIN (Madhya Pradesh): Over 300 girl students of Government Sarafa School laid siege to the Administrative Complex Building located at the Collectorate here on Friday afternoon to protest against…
Tommy was excluded from his early learning centre, 'effective immediately'
The NSW government is being asked to intervene to help a four-year-old boy who was excluded from his early learning centre on the south coast due to his disability-related needs.
Press Council raises press freedom concerns over IDF restrictions in Kusra
The Press and Communications Council demanded responses from the IDF after a Channel 14 reporter entered the West Bank village of Kusra, while other reporters were denied access.
- Press Council raises concerns over IDF press freedom restrictions in Kusra.
- Only Channel 14 reporter allowed entry, others denied access.
- Council demands equal access for all journalists, review of procedures.
This Elul, Israel's government should ask forgiveness from the citizens it has wronged - opinion
As yet another Israeli election fast approaches, I ask our government to acknowledge the errors it has made, errors that have affected, often disastrously, every one of our citizens.
- Elul is the final Hebrew month, a time for introspection and repentance.
- Seeking forgiveness from others is crucial for repairing relationships.
- Israel's government should apologize for ongoing conflict and divisive policies.
Libyan commander Haftar helped secure release of US hostage in Sahel
Reuters reported last year that Rideout was seized by three unidentified men on his way to the airport in Niamey and taken to the western Tillaberi region of Niger.
- Libyan commander Khalifa Haftar helped secure US hostage Kevin Rideout's release.
- Rideout, a pilot for a Christian missionary organization, was abducted in October.
- Haftar's involvement strengthens his security broker role in the Sahel region.
No 'increased risk' to Romania despite day of drone scares, officials say
The Romanian Defense Ministry said on Aug. 14 that there is no evidence the population faces "increased risk," despite documenting four incidents involving drone wreckage in a single day.
Former Cambridge professor found dead amid plagiarism allegations
Former Cambridge University professor Jason Arday was found dead on Friday.
Fires prompt national alert as 19 homes destroyed
The prime minister said 37 fires were currently burning across England and Wales
Asaba highway landing: Jet’s black box overwritten, says NSIB
The NSIB has revealed the black box of the private jet that landed on an Asaba highway was overwritten, making investigation difficult. Learn more about th Read More: https://punchng.com/asaba-highway-landing-jets-black-box-overwritten-says-nsib/
She pleaded guilty to a drug charge. Then she visited Mexico not knowing she couldn’t return
- Angela Hernandez pleaded guilty to drug offenses in 2013.
- She signed a form acknowledging deportation consequences.
- California Supreme Court vacated her convictions due to lack of understanding.
Sargassum seaweed levels begin to drop in Quintana Roo after record peak
This year's sargassum season has been one of Quintana Roo's worst on record, but the buildup is now beginning to decline, according to new figures.
Russian tanker leaking oil off Oman coast, threatening environmental disaster
The Caroline Bezengi, linked to Russia's so-called shadow fleet, is carrying millions of gallons of oil and has run aground off the coast of Oman.
BBC seeks Trump Jr, Ivanka Trump and Kushner testimony in $10 billion defamation case
The BBC is seeking court approval to subpoena Donald Trump Jr, Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner in President Trump’s $10 billion defamation lawsuit over the broadcaster’s editing of his 6 January speech.
2027: INEC restores 4 constituencies in Delta, Kogi
The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has restored four previously suppressed State House of Assembly constituencies in Delta and Kogi States, following court judgments directing their restoration.
U.S. Centcom Forms NATO-Style Military Drone Force In The Middle East
The U.S. military has launched an international attack drone task force and is inviting Middle Eastern allies to join, marking a new era of regional collective defense.
Couple loses dream home to bridge project 1 month after moving in
In Massachusetts, a newly built residence was taken by state officials for a bridge project, much to the dismay of the Hendel couple who relocated there only a month prior.
Kofi Amoako Attah inducted into 11th Corporate Ghana Hall of Fame
The 11th edition of the Corporate Ghana Hall of Fame induction ceremony took place on the 26th of March 2026 at the La Palm Royal Beach Hotel in Accra.
Beautiful, remote and running on diesel: The Daintree's power struggle
They left the city for a paradise. Now Daintree residents are asking how long they can afford to stay.
Nicolás Maduro's capture was extraordinary. Now comes the legal test
Nicolás Maduro's capture took an unusual path to a US courtroom. Now experts are debating where international law fits.
More than 100 drones detected near Romania in four days, NATO jets scrambled seven times
The latest figures underscore how Russia’s drone war is increasingly reaching NATO’s eastern flank, with Romania already forced to destroy several drones this summer.
Jason Arday, ex-Cambridge professor at centre of plagiarism scandal, found dead
UK academic Jason Arday, who resigned from the University of Cambridge last week amid a high-profile plagiarism storm that featured racism claims, was found dead on Friday, the prestigious British…
Former Cambridge professor found dead in London home
Former University of Cambridge professor Jason Arday, who resigned following a plagiarism row, has been found dead at his home in London.
The Prince and the Politician: Machiavelli’s Enduring Grip on Nigerian Power Politics
By Hassan Husaini In the theatre of power, some scripts never age. Niccolò Machiavelli’s The Prince, written five centuries ago, remains the definitive manual for understanding political ambition…
It’s Getting So Hot That Nuclear Plants Are Being Forced to Power Down
Governments are freaking out. The post It’s Getting So Hot That Nuclear Plants Are Being Forced to Power Down appeared first on Futurism .
Death of wild boars raises concerns in Kerala’s Kasaragod
Carcasses of 10 animals found in Vorkady panchayat over the past two weeks; residents urge authorities to ensure that the carcasses are safely disposed of to prevent any possible health risk
Trial project sees everyday locals settle refugees in their backyard
As debate about immigration continues, communities across the country roll out the welcome mat for refugee families.
Novorossiysk's Sheskharis oil terminal suspends operations after drone attack – Reuters
Russia has suspended crude oil exports from the Sheskharis terminal at the port of Novorossiysk following a drone attack.
21 CBI personnel awarded medals for distinguished service
The President’s Medal for Distinguished Service was conferred on Assistant Inspector General of Police Shobha Dutta, Additional Superintendent of Police Manoj Banerjee, Additional Superintendent of…
Osun election: IReV just viewing centre, not adding machine – INEC
The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has clarified that its Results Viewing Portal, IReV, is designed solely for the public display of polling unit results and not for the automatic…
NTSB says broken engine parts shattered Ryanair plane window that a man's head got sucked into
A fan blade in the Boeing 737-800's right engine broke loose, sending fragments flying out of the engine that broke the window and damaged the fuselage in several other places, according to a preliminary report by the National Transportation Safety Board.
Vladislav Balgrabsky surrendered to save five soldiers under his command. Now Russia is putting him on trial for treason.
The criminal case against Vladislav Balgrabsky, a 30-year-old who fought in the war, has reached the 2nd Western District Military Court, the independent Russian outlet Mediazona reported. He is charged with voluntarily surrendering to the enemy, desertion, and treason.
Tinubu To Diaspora Nigerians: Make Investing in Nigeria A Priority
Deji Elumoye in Abuja President Bola Tinubu has urged Nigerians in the Diaspora to consider the country a prime destination for their investments, expertise, and entrepreneurial initiatives.Speaking…
Jason Arday, ex-Cambridge professor at centre of plagiarism row, found dead
Emergency services said a man was found "unresponsive" at an address in Battersea, south London, on Friday afternoon.
NHRC Questions Regulatory Basis Of ‘Analogue Paneer’, Seeks Nationwide Details On Sales And Safety
Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh): National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) bench led by Priyank Kanoongo has taken cognizance about the manufacture, licensing, sale and consumption of 'analogue paneer', particularly in relation to its composition, nutritional value, food safety and the protection of consumers' right to accurate information.
Customs foil attempt to smuggle 58.6 kg of meth hidden in shoes at Jeddah port
JEDDAH — Customs authorities have foiled an attempt to smuggle 58.6 kilograms of methamphetamine, locally known as shabu, concealed inside a shipment of men's shoes arriving through Jeddah Islamic Port.Hammoud Al-Harbi, spokesperson for the Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority (ZATCA), said customs officers discovered the drugs after the…
Stories that caught our eye: August 7 to 14
A selection of the stories that caught our eye over the last seven days in Argentina. Leer más
Jason Arday cause of death: What happened to Cambridge University's youngest ever Black professor?
Jason Arday, Cambridge’s youngest-ever Black professor, has died aged 41. Police said his death was unexpected but not suspicious.
Brandon Hudspeth confirmed as new US Consul General in Lagos
The United States Consulate in Lagos on Friday confirmed the arrival of its new Consul General, Brandon Hudspeth, to begin a three-year tenure.
Hundreds evacuated from Croatian and Greek resorts as wildfires stretch across Europe
A wildfire in Croatia killed one person, injured 40 and forced 1,200 people to evacuate, while Greece, France and England also faced major fires.
A 2021 law expanded Washington’s power to decertify police. Officers still avoid consequences
In 2021, Washington lawmakers expanded the state’s power to strip cops of their certification. In an effort to keep officers fired for certain types of misconduct out of law enforcement, they passed a…
- 2021 Washington law expanded decertification power for police officers.
- Officers with serious misconduct avoid state investigation due to unclear language.
- Retained certified officers accused of felony conviction despite revocation in another state.
Dozens injured and thousands evacuated in Croatia wildfire
Officials say the blaze, near the port town of Omis, is one of the worst in Croatia's history.
James Talarico Endorsed by Attorney Accusing Opponent Ken Paxton of Theft
The endorsement comes as the race remains close, with recent polls showing Talarico and Paxton trading narrow leads.
How Gachagua’s impeachment appeal puts Ruto on a tightrope ahead of 2027
President William Ruto is facing a difficult political balancing act as the legal battle over his former deputy Rigathi Gachagua’s impeachment moves to the Court of Appeal, with the outcome…
Trump’s Flurry of National Security Policies
The administration made moves on drones, cyberwarfare, and ship building.
US has lost roughly 25 percent of its Reaper drones in Iran war: Report
US has lost roughly 25 percent of its Reaper drones in Iran war: Report Submitted by MEE staff on Fri, 08/14/2026 - 20:44 The US has depleted critical standoff munitions and interceptors as it wages…
President announces new sanctions targeting Russia's defense industry and financial networks
Ukraine is preparing new sanctions packages targeting Russia's defense industry, financial networks and intermediaries that facilitate the production of missiles and drones and contribute to…
Showery days ahead after week of sunny Queensland skies
Scattered showers will fall on much of Queensland's east coast this weekend, with the state's south-west also in for overcast and potentially stormy weather heading into next week.
What to Know About the Growing Concerns Over Conditions on the Long-Deployed USS Abraham Lincoln
The aircraft carrier is its ninth month at sea in a record-breaking deployment that has lasted more than 260 days.
Ontario government implementing new bail requirements
The Ontario government is implementing a spate of new bail requirements, including mandated cash-for-bail, in an effort to crack down on repeat offenders.
Russian kids keep getting bused to the same movie (not ‘Spider-Man’), and the institutions taking them are posting eerily similar praise for it online
School camps and municipal children’s centers across Russia are reporting in large numbers that they took children to see The Last Warrior: Kolobok.
Gushegu MCE describes Yiidana, son killings as targeted assassination
The Municipal Chief Executive for Gushegu, Abdul Hafiz Adam, says the killing of a Yiidana and his son at the chief’s palace was a targeted assassination and not the beginning of wider communal violence. He has urged residents to remain calm as security agencies investigate the attack and work to identify and arrest those responsible. […]
Newsfile to discuss AKSA energy deal, legal vacation and GoldBod losses
Ghana is chasing corruption, tightening control over its natural resources and spending billions to reshape the economy. But as government exercises greater power in the name of the public interest, difficult questions are emerging about accountability, due process and who ultimately pays when the state gets
Hormuz chaos highlights risks for other global trade chokepoints
The war in Iran has underscored how disruptions to a key shipping route thousands of miles away can have a material impact on American consumers.
- Iran war disrupts Strait of Hormuz, raising global oil prices
- U.S. and Iran's rivalry hinders peace deals, highlighting chokepoint risks
- 26 major chokepoints worldwide could jeopardize economy if shipping ceases
Alberta delays new restrictions on flags in schools, national anthem mandate
The new rules were expected to take effect on Sept. 1, stemming from a bill that Premier Danielle Smith's government has said is meant to remove ideology from the classroom.