Robinson Says Activists Need Leverage to Win
Author of the book 'From Presence to Power' Rashad Robinson is on Bloomberg This Weekend and explains to hosts David Gura and Christina Ruffini that visibility, media attention and public support do…
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10 terrorists killed in IBO in Balochistan's Khuzdar: state media
President Zardari, PM Shehbaz hail security forces, vow support for fight against terrorism
Vasai-Virar Janata Darbar Sees Political Clash Over Water Tariffs, Power Supply And Development Issues
Vasai: Political tempers flared during the Municipal Corporation's Janata Darbar organized on Independence Day, as local civic issues triggered sharp exchanges between key political leaders in the…
Alleged injunction against NPP Ashanti regional elections ‘invalid’ – Committee Chairperson
The Ashanti Regional Executive Elections Committee of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) has dismissed reports of a court injunction halting the regional executive elections, describing the document in…
'Fantasies': Iran Hits Back At President Trump's Hormuz Takeover Threat, Vows To Retain Control
New York: President Donald Trump has declared that the US will be taking over as its territory the Hormuz Strait, a key artery for petroleum and gas where his country's almost half-year-long war with…
Economic development key to tackling SADC migration crisis: Baloyi
The government's position is that managing borders alone is not enough.
- SADC stresses economic development to address migration crisis.
- Deputy spokesperson William Baloyi says economic growth needed.
- South Africa aims to boost regional business activity for summit.
Methu asks Ruto to face Gachagua instead of dragging Uhuru into his battle with opposition
Nyandarua Senator John Methu has declared that Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP) leader Rigathi Gachagua is the man capable of taking on President William Ruto in the 2027 General Election.
- DCP Senator John Methu urges focus on Gachagua, not Uhuru Kenyatta.
- Methu highlights Gachagua as stronger political opponent for Ruto.
- Methu criticizes Ruto's recent activities in Eldoret, citing opposition pressure.
Nine killed in Israeli strikes on Lebanon, as Huthi attacks continue in Yemen. Catch up here
US President Donald Trump said yesterday that he would “never apologize” for taking military action against Iran, arguing that higher gas prices have been worth it in his pursuit of preventing Iran…
- Nine killed in Israeli strikes on Lebanon
- Iran undecided on resuming US negotiations
- Houthi missiles hit Mocha port, straining Hormuz
Dubai Customs foil attempt to smuggle more than 70 million cigarettes to Europe
Dubai Customs foiled an attempt to smuggle more than 70 million cigarettes into a European country. The cigarettes were seized after 360,500 cartons, in nine shipments, were routed through three air…
NSW launches gun buyback scheme in wake of Bondi terror attack
New South Wales will become the first state to begin a gun buyback scheme promised in the wake of the Bondi massacre, with shooters to be compensated up to $10,000 per firearm.
'Remove bulletproof glass or I wont speak': PM told officers ahead of 2014 I-Day
Former defence secretary RK Mathur has recalled how Prime Minister Narendra Modi insisted on removing the bulletproof glass barrier from the Red Fort before delivering his first Independence Day…
Osun Decides: Woman with disability, 97-year-old voter commend peaceful voting
Aminat Akinsola, woman living with disability, and Pa.Isaac Adeniran Adesanmi, a 97 year old man have commended the peaceful conduct read more Osun Decides: Woman with disability, 97-year-old voter…
Political Killings Task Team arrests fifth suspect in DA councillor Nhlalayenza Ndlovu murder
A fifth suspect has been arrested in the murder of Umngeni Municipality DA councillor Nhlalayenza Ndlovu, raising questions about political violence in South Africa.
Virginia State University Shooting: Campus on lockdown after multiple shots fired; several injured
Virginia State University Shooting: Police say campus on lockdown after multiple people injured
PM Modi Sets Record With 1,177 Minutes Of Red Fort Speeches, Surpasses Nehru, Indira Gandhi
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has delivered the longest cumulative duration of Independence Day addresses from the Red Fort among the top four longest‑serving Prime Ministers of India.
Making the Case for National Peace Officers Memorial Day
“We can never repay our debt to these officers and their families, but we must do what we can, with all that we have, to live our lives in a way that pays tribute to their memory.
Multiple shooters and people shot at Virginia State University
A shooting involving several suspects and multiple people shot at Virginia State University prompted a campus lockdown early Saturday.
Zhu Rongji’s death a reminder of what US-China relations have lost
With the death of former Chinese premier Zhu Rongji, both China and the wider world have lost a great leader. Zhu took personal risks for better US-China ties. He believed that productive Sino-American relations were good for China and for the world. He was a global leader before China had achieved its current great power status.
Jason Arday, former Cambridge professor accused of plagiarism, found dead
By Nana Karikari, Senior Global Affairs Correspondent Jason Arday, the former University of Cambridge professor of sociology of education who recently became the center of an intense plagiarism controversy, has been found dead at the age of 41.
Troops repel ISWAP attack, recover AK-47s, RPG launcher in Borno
Troops of the Joint Task Force North East, Operation HADIN KAI, have repelled an attempted attack by ISWAP terrorists on Forward Operating Base Mandaragirau in Biu Local Government Area of Borno State. The development was contained in a statement issued on Saturday, August 15, 2026, and signed by Mohammed Goni, Captain and Acting Military…
Aspiring Oti NPP Women’s Organiser calls for new force in leadership
Aspiring New Patriotic Party (NPP) Women’s Organiser for the Oti Region, Olivia Yawa Aglago, has called for renewed and decisive leadership of the party’s women’s wing to help reposition the NPP for victory in the 2028 general elections. According to her, the women’s wing in the region has, over the past four years, lacked the […]
USS Abraham Lincoln Conditions Raise Readiness Concerns
Navy veteran and military journalist Natalie Oliverio joins Bloomberg This Weekend and says reported food, sanitation and communication problems aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln risk undermining…
'How can any kid use this toilet?': Dipke launches 'School Thik Karo' campaign, inspects govt school in Maharashtra
CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke launched the School Thik Karo campaign from Maharashtra's Hingoli, flagging poor facilities at a government school.
Israeli strikes kill nine in south Lebanon, state news reports
BEIRUT: At least nine people were killed in Israeli strikes in southern Lebanon on Saturday, Lebanon’s state news agency said.
One more death in flooded Chamoli tunnel, 8 casualties so far; search on for two stuck
The incident occurred at the Tehri Hydro Development Corporation's (THDC) Vishnugad-Pipalkoti hydroelectric project in Mayapur (Pipalkoti), when landslides and subsidence caused debris and water to…
GRIDCo announces emergency power outage in parts of Greater Accra
The Ghana Grid Company Ltd. (GRIDCo) has announced an emergency power interruption in parts of the Greater Accra Region on Sunday, August 16, 2026, to facilitate the replacement of a damaged…
Jetten condemns Star of David stickers at farmers’ protest
Prime minister Rob Jetten has branded it “a disgusting act” that campaign group Farmers Defence Force (FDF) handed out Star...
2 ‘American 2482’ flights, same call sign: How US air traffic controller prevented disaster
The controller acted quickly to avoid confusion and kept the two flights at a safe distance, finding a solution to ensure that both planes understood directions
Afghan advocates flag five years of Taliban rule
Five years after the Taliban capture of Kabul, advocates are urging Canadians not to ignore the oppression of women in Afghanistan.
The buck stops somewhere else: A look at Trump’s tendency to avoid blame when things go awry
WASHINGTON (AP) — It is among the most famous phrases in presidential history: “ The buck stops here .” Except with President Donald Trump , it almost never does.
Democratic primary turnout has soared in some states. Can it carry over to November?
WASHINGTON (AP) — Democratic voters are showing up for this year’s primaries in numbers not seen in decades, a pattern emerging across several states that has the party optimistic about its prospects…
Osun Decides: Salaam raises alarm over non-recognition of ADC agents
The African Democratic Congress, ADC, governorship candidate, Dr Najeem Salaam, has raised concerns over the alleged non-recognition of the party’s agents at several polling units in the ongoing Osun…
Democratic primary turnout has soared in some states. Can it carry over to November?
- Wisconsin Democrats cast nearly 800,000 ballots in midterm primary, highest in 2 decades
- Michigan recorded 1.5 million Democratic voters in midterm primary, record turnout
- Democratic primary surge attributed to robust contests, optimistic for November elections
CJ’s vacation warrants not limited to politically sensitive cases – Victoria Bright
International corporate lawyer and entrepreneur Victoria Bright has rejected claims that Chief Justice warrants for judges to sit during the legal vacation were deliberately designed to target a small…
MFA: No Russian law or decree can change legal status of Ukrainian territories
The Russian Federal Security Service plans to abolish border zones in certain areas of Rostov and Voronezh regions bordering the temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine, as well as between occupied Crimea and part of Kherson region, the Ukrainian Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated.
Republicans worry their chances of keeping Congress are slipping away. Inside the Trump campaign plan to change that
President Donald Trump has finally given the green light to pour millions of dollars from his personal PAC toward boosting vulnerable Republicans in November, two people familiar with the plans told CNN, as some top campaign advisers privately acknowledge that Republicans’ chances of keeping control of both the House and Senate are…
NADMO honours late Samuel Aboagye one year after helicopter crash
By Benjamin Nii Nai Anyetei The National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO) has held a one-year memorial service in honour of its late Deputy Director-General in charge of Protocol, Mr.
Ukraine Condemns Russian Move to Erase Borders With Occupied Areas
The Ukrainian Ministry of Foreign Affairs responded to Russian plans to abolish border control zones between Russian regions and occupied Ukrainian territories.
Lebanese singer Laura Khalil’s husband dies in electrocution accident in Ghana
Beirut: The husband of Lebanese singer Laura Khalil has died after suffering a fatal electric shock while in Ghana, in a sudden accident that has left his family and those close to him in shock.
TN BJP chief takes personal dig at CM Vijay over ‘father’s missing’ remark
Ministers and TVK leaders condemned Nagenthran’s remarks, dubbing them “uncivilised.”
Woman allegedly tasered, raped and beaten by ex-partner, court hears
The man, who is in his 40s, cannot be identified to protect the identity of the woman.
#OsunDecides2026: I am not happy at all, Adeleke decries BVAS delays, voter intimidation
Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke expresses unhappiness over BVAS malfunctions and alleged voter intimidation during OsunDecides2026.
Udi Monarchs Commend Sen. Ngwu for Contribution to Completion of 9th Mile-Ugwu Onyeama-Enugu Dual Carriageway
*Say lawmaker’s efforts restored safe, easy movement Udi Local Government Area Traditional Rulers Council has commended the Senator representing Enugu West Senatorial Zone, Sen.
- The two-lane road improvement enhances traffic flow and road safety.
- Senator Ngwu's legislative efforts address constituents' needs and concerns.
Bauchi police deploy personnel ahead of August 17 LG elections
The Bauchi State Police Command has announced the deployment of security personnel across the state ahead of the 2026 local government elections scheduled for Monday, August 17, assuring residents of…
Parts of Accra to experience power interruption on Sunday for emergency GRIDCo tower restoration
The Ghana Grid Company Ltd. (GRIDCo) has announced an emergency power interruption in parts of the Greater Accra Region on Sunday, August 16, 2026, to facilitate the replacement of a damaged…
Indiana the Focus as Midwest Storms Flood Homes, Knock Out Power
More than 160,000 homes and businesses are still without electricity across Indiana after powerful storms brought record flooding, forcing residents to flee their homes, closing roads and snarling…
Hawaii under state of emergency ahead of historic hurricane
A hurricane is forecast to hit the Big Island of Hawaii this weekend, bringing heavy rain and wind. Should it make landfall, Lala would be the first hurricane to hit the island since 1871.
- Hawaii's Big Island residents brace for potentially historic Hurricane Lala.
- Governor Josh Green declares state of emergency for resource allocation.
Makueni accident: Witnesses share final moments before matatu plunged into gorge, killing 7
Seven people were killed and more than 30 others injured after a 46-seater matatu carrying a dowry ceremony entourage crashed near Kalembwani in Makueni County.
- Seven people killed, over 30 injured in Makueni matatu crash
- Vehicle veered off road, plunged into gorge near Kalembwani
- Dr Mulei's team rushed ambulances to the accident scene
You added an MCP server to your AI assistant. Did you check what it can touch?
You added an MCP server to your AI assistant. Did you check what it can touch? MCP servers give your AI assistant new abilities: read your filesystem, query your database, call an API, run a shell…
- Adding an MCP server grants powerful abilities like filesystem access and API calls.
- Users often overlook server permissions, not reading source code or understanding exposed access.
- Thoroughly examine server capabilities, credentials storage, and permission scope before use.
Osun guber: Without manipulation, I’ll win, says ADC candidate
The governorship candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Najeem Salaam, has expressed confidence in winning the Osun State governorship election, saying he would emerge victorious if the…
Multiple shooters and 5 people shot at Virginia State University
A shooting involving multiple suspects and five people shot at Virginia State University prompted a campus lockdown early Saturday.
More Than 1,600 Civilians Have Been Injured by Land Mines Since Russia’s Full-Scale Invasion
A total of 1,645 people, including 170 children and 1,475 adults, have been injured by Russian land mines and explosive remnants of war in Ukraine since the start of Russia's full-scale invasion…
Zelenskyy: I expect at least 30,000 invaders to be eliminated in August
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has tasked the Defense Forces with eliminating at least 30,000 occupiers by the end of August.