#OsunDecides2026: APM candidate says determined voters defeated APC
APM candidate Prince Laja Adeoye says determined Osun election voters defeated APC, sending a message that political power cannot override the will of the Read More…
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15 passengers found hidden under truck cover, driver jailed
A truck driver was jailed for one month after FRSC marshals found 15 passengers dangerously concealed under his truck’s cover.
I’ll not disappoint you, Adeleke tells Osun residents after re-election
Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke assures residents he will not disappoint them after his re-election, promising to consolidate achievements and correct Read More…
The 2027 power map: Will the machinery determine Nigeria’s next president, or will voters break the machine?
Nigeria’s 2027 presidential election is shaping up to be a high-stakes contest between an entrenched political machine and a deeply read more The 2027 power map: Will the machinery determine Nigeria’s…
Atiku: Osun poll a forerunner of what to expect in 2027
Former Vice President and presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Atiku Abubakar, and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) faction led by Kabiru Tanimu Turaki have congratulated…
Osun Decides: ‘Face your music, leave politics’ — Faleke replies Davido
The lawmaker representing Ikeja Federal Constituency of Lagos State at the House of Representatives, James Faleke, has replied Afrobeats superstar, Davido, over allegations of influencing the…
Mumbai Mayor Ritu Tawde Inaugurates New State-Of-The-Art BMC School Complex In Ghatkopar; 789 Students To Benefit From Modern Facilities
Ghatkopar: The newly constructed Tilak Marg Municipal School Building Complex in Ghatkopar East was inaugurated today, August 16, 2026, in the presence of Mumbai Mayor Ritu Tawde and MLA Parag Shah.
Commercial building catches fire in downtown Toronto
A commercial building in Toronto’s downtown core caught fire early Sunday morning. Emergency crews were called to 359 Yonge Street just after 6 a.m.
Forest fires: Situation near Monschau is becoming more critical – Belgium evacuates town
In North Rhine-Westphalia's Monschau, residents are preparing for evacuations - in the Belgian High Fens, around 2,700 hectares are affected by the fire. The situation near Hürtgenwald has eased.
Tlometsane’s home village remembers his impact on young people
Family, friends, colleagues and police leadership have gathered to bid farewell to the 29-year-old
- Tlometsane’s village in Gedroogde, Limpopo, mourns his impact on youth.
- National Police Commissioner attended Tlometsane’s funeral procession.
- Constable Sphiwe Sibeko buried in Johannesburg’s Springs.
Tano North chiefs petition Mahama over galamsey destruction in River Tano
Traditional authorities in the Tano North Municipality of the Ahafo Region have appealed to President John Mahama to urgently intervene to halt widespread illegal mining, locally known as galamsey…
Fifth suspect arrested in uMngeni DA councillor murder
The Political Killings Task Team has arrested the 44-year-old suspect in Mpophomeni
Spanish North Africa enclave: Sigh of relief in Ceuta: Despite online calls no new rush
Following online calls for a new wave of migrants to storm Ceuta, alarm bells are ringing in Spain and Morocco. However, the feared chaos does not materialize. And there are explanations for this.
- No new migrant influx to Ceuta despite online calls
- 294 people detained by Moroccan security forces
- Morocco intensified border security measures
Vietnam Airlines overshoots runway in Munich, has to return to airport
Passengers aboard a Vietnam-bound plane in Munich found themselves spending more time than anticipated in their seats when ‘technical difficulties’ resulted in it returning to the airport on Saturday…
Judiciary rolls out new curriculum for 2027 election disputes
The curriculum is expected to guide training and capacity-building for judges.
7 held in Karnataka over rape, abortion of woman with mental illness: Police
According to police, Sandeep, Dr Nagaraj and Rekha gave the victim 10 abortion pills and carried out the termination of her three-month pregnancy
Qatar rejects Iran claim over missing pilots
Qatar has rejected Iranian claims that three pilots whose aircraft were shot down during earlier hostilities are secretly being held by Qatari authorities.
3 Held With ₹4.72-Crore Smuggled Gold In Indore; Two DRI Officials Attacked During Seizure
Indore (Madhya Pradesh): The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) arrested three men carrying 3 kg of smuggled foreign-origin gold worth ₹4.72 crore following a violent confrontation that left…
Thai man held with 6,000 yaba pills in Pasir Mas
PASIR MAS: Police arrested a 45-year-old Thai man and seized 6,000 yaba pills worth about RM60,000 in an operation at Kampung Rahmat near Rantau Panjang yesterday.
Why Doshi family lost bid to bar Joho from public office
The dispute stemmed from a land case in which Joho was held in contempt of court.
Kalpohin SHS, NOBISCO qualify to represent Northern Region at National Public Speaking Competition
Kalpohin Senior High School and the Northern School of Business Senior High School (NOBISCO) will represent the Northern Region at this year's National Public Speaking Competition in Accra after…
PKR will never betray Reformasi aspirations to retain power, says Anwar
KUALA LUMPUR: PKR will never compromise its principles or betray the aspirations of Reformasi simply to remain in power, its president Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said.
UP officers invoke Bhagat Singh, Buddha to explain duty, justice and use of force
During the Independence Day celebrations in Uttar Pradesh, two officers reflected on public service and the importance of accountability.
Osun Decides: Tinubu not neutral, political atmosphere forced him – Solomon Dalung
Former Minister of Sports and Youths Development, Solomon Dalung, says President Bola Tinubu was not neutral as believed in the just concluded governorship election in Osun State.
Osun Election: PDP warns Tinubu after Adeleke’s victory
The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has warned President Bola Tinubu and the All Progressives Congress, APC, after Governor Ademola Adeleke won the Osun governorship election. The party said Adeleke’s victory was a message ahead of the 2027 general election, accusing the APC of deploying what it described as its “rigging machinery” in an…
Malaysia PM Anwar to grant federal constituencies additional US$245,000 each in push for fair politics, needs-based governance
Parti Keadilan Rakyat president Anwar Ibrahim hit back at accusations of unfairness in allocating funding to opposition-held areas. He also said cooperation with Barisan Nasional at the federal level must be guided by the interests of Malaysians and the country.
California law would force companies to disclose toxic chemicals in disposable diapers
Legislation requiring disclosure of chemicals in diapers passed assembly and will go before state senate soon New California legislation would require manufacturers to disclose the “mystery cocktail”…
‘Outrageous’ handcuffing of New Orleans journalist sends ‘chilling message,’ says media group
Danny Monteverde had been protesting the closure of a courtroom during indictment of state attorney general The “outrageous” handcuffing of a New Orleans journalist covering the indictment in July of…
A border does not betray Africa
South Africa can uphold its Pan-African ideals while enforcing its immigration laws, recovering legitimate repatriation costs and demanding greater responsibility from neighbouring governments. But firm border control must never become a licence for xenophobia or vigilantism.
Ethiopia’s 2026 Elections: An Autopsy of a Failed Transition to Democracy
Ethiopia's 2026 election highlights a troubling pattern of democratic regression, revealing the entrenched political culture that undermines genuine electoral competition and accountability. This analysis explores the implications of recent political developments and the challenges facing opposition actors in the quest for democracy.
See Jakarta's Traffic Diversions for Independence Day Celebrations
Jakarta will implement traffic diversions on key roads during 81st Independence Day celebrations, with alternative routes provided for motorists.
Widow of corporal electrocuted in Sabah to receive Sarawak rental aid, housing support
SIBU, Aug 16 — The widow of Corporal Chiu Teck Siong, who died in an electric shock incident in Sabah on August 6,...
Spanish F-18 Downs Unidentified Drone in Romanian Airspace
A Spanish F-18 fighter jet on combat patrol shot down an unidentified drone over Romania early Sunday morning, Aug. 16, after the object breached national airspace from Moldova.
Ukraine launches one of its largest attacks of war
Moscow says hundreds of drones targeted the Russian capital overnight, with six fatalities in the Russian capital and southern Rostov region. Five people were killed in strikes across Ukraine.
- Ukraine launched major offensive targeting Moscow region
- At least six fatalities reported, including three in Moscow
- NATO nations intercept drones near Ukrainian border
Ronnie Liu dilantik ketua penerangan PBM
Setiausaha Agung PBM Munan Laja berkata Majlis Tertinggi memutuskan melantik bekas pemimpin DAP itu pada mesyuarat hari ini.
Police yet to identify woman whose body was found in suitcase
KUALA KANGSAR: Police have yet to identify the woman whose body was found in a suitcase in Sungai Perak last Friday.
Houthi missile barrage hits Mocha port as fighting escalates in Yemen
Houthi missile barrage hits Mocha port as fighting escalates in Yemen Submitted by MEE staff on Sun, 08/16/2026 - 10:32 Officials say Houthi strikes have damaged civilian property in Marib and caused an estimated $16m in losses at the strategic Red Sea port The navigation bridge of a sunken vessel protrudes from the water at the Port of…
LATEST: Europe's battle with wildfires continues
Countries across Europe on Sunday continued to battle wildfires amid blistering temperatures and tinder-dry landscapes.
‘Massive Conspiracy Behind Attack’: Harsimrat Kaur Badal Seeks NIA Probe Into Sukhbir Badal Attack
Shiromani Akali Dal MP Harsimrat Kaur Badal has written to Union Home Minister Amit Shah seeking a National Investigation Agency (NIA) probe into the August 13 attack on her husband and SAD chief Sukhbir Singh Badal in Nanded, Maharashtra.
Saudi Arabia Removes Lessons About “Greater Israel” From Textbooks
Saudi Arabia has removed a school lesson that claimed Israel planned to expand its territory from the Nile River to … Read More The post Saudi Arabia Removes Lessons About “Greater Israel” From Textbooks appeared first on ProPakistani .
Elderly Britons Face Additional Airport Delays as Biometric Kiosks Reject Fingerprints
Elderly British travellers are reportedly facing lengthy airport queues because biometric machines used for the European Union’s Entry/Exit System cannot read their fingerprints.
- Kiosks fail to read fingerprints of passengers over 80 and those with damaged fingerprints.
- Long queues form as manual processing lines handle rejected fingerprint cases.
Thieves swap RTX 5080 GPUs for RTX 3060s in Chinese gaming hotels — rogue 'downgrades' go unnoticed until sudden blackout exposes $12,000 heist
Two thieves in China have been arrested after they were caught stealing high-end GPUs from gaming hotels. They'd check into rooms with RTX 5080s, replace them with RTX 3060s that looked similar, and…
Two women killed and two babies injured after torrential rain triggers landslide in León
Two women have died and two babies have been injured after torrential rain triggered a landslide and a sudden torrent of water, mud and rocks through a small village in the north-western Spanish…
Climate protection: Federal SPD ministers call for a change to the Basic Law
In view of forest fires and the ongoing heatwave, several SPD ministers are calling for an action program from the government. In their opinion, this also includes climate protection in the Basic Law.
PMD Predicts 5 Days of Heavy Rain
The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has forecast heavy rain, wind and thunderstorms across the country’s upper and central regions during … Read More The post PMD Predicts 5 Days of Heavy…
Indian actress Antara Banerjee reportedly assaulted officers on train
In a scene that could easily be slotted into a bombastic Bollywood film, an actress-model on a train reportedly yelled obscenities at authorities before waving around a blade and injuring a railway…
UN Commission Backs Mauritius Claim to 147,000 km² of Seabed off Rodrigues
Mauritius · GEOPOLITICS Key Facts —UN approval: The Commission on the Limits of the Continental Shelf adopted recommendations on 30 July 2026 recognising Mauritius’ entitlement to an extended…
The SADC Summit in Durban Puts Critical Minerals at the Centre
Sixteen southern African heads of state meet in Durban on 17 August under a theme built around critical minerals, with South Africa taking the chair.
- SADC Summit held in Durban on 17 August 2026, focusing on critical minerals
- Critical minerals account for 10% of SADC GDP, 25% of exports, 20% of government revenue
Palestinian foreign minister: Our people will not leave their land, diplomatic efforts intensify to expose occupation crimes
Palestinian Foreign Minister Farsin Shahin says diplomatic efforts are ongoing to expose Israeli occupation crimes and support citizens facing violations.
Garissa regional immigration office a game changer for northern region, officials say
Barely one and half years after the reopening by President William Ruto, the Garissa regional immigration office has made tremendous strides in bringing and delivering the immigration services closer to the people.
Missing records of illegal gold purchases in Ghana raise concern – Duncan-Williams
The General Overseer of Action Chapel International, Archbishop Nicholas Duncan-Williams, has raised concerns over Ghana’s gold trade, claiming that some buyers have records of illegal gold purchases that are not reflected in Ghana’s official records.