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From Service to Self-reliance: How NAFRC is Building Pathways to Enterprise, Sustainable Livelihoods

At the Nigerian Armed Forces Resettlement Centre (NAFRC), Oshodi, Lagos, Air Vice Marshal Nnaemeka Ignatius Ilo is giving fresh impetus to the centre’s core mandate of preparing personnel for life

Air Vice Marshal Ilo revitalizes NAFRC mission for post-service life
Initiatives include curriculum enhancements and agricultural entrepreneurship
NAFRC resources used to transform resettlement into sustainable livelihoods

2026-08-17 ·thisdaylive.com

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Sarawak air quality improves as Serian and Samarahan drop from unhealthy to moderate

KUCHING, Aug 17 — Sarawak recorded moderate air quality at all monitoring stations except Bario, where the Air Pol...

2026-08-17 ·malaymail.com

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Muslim World League condemns Israel's rejection of Gaza roadmap

The Muslim World League has strongly denounced Israel's public rejection of the US-backed roadmap to resolve the Gaza conflict and establish a Palestinian state.

2026-08-17 ·english.ajel.sa

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Why faces of CJP’s Jantar Mantar protest are ‘missing’ in Ranchi

2026-08-17 ·indianexpress.com

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Industry minister says S. Korea, U.S. seek to resolve outstanding issues over investment plan

SEOUL, Aug. 17 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's industry minister has said that Seoul a...

2026-08-17 ·en.yna.co.kr

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Bus accident kills at least 8 in Brazil

Authorities said the accident took place early on Sunday near Petropolis, a mountain city north of Rio de Janeiro.

2026-08-17 ·freemalaysiatoday.com

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Mumbai: Speeding Scooter Kills 65-Year-Old Watchman In Mahim; Retired Officer Injured In Separate Chembur Crash

Mumbai: A 65-year-old watchman was killed after a speeding scooter allegedly knocked him down in Mahim, while a retired government officer suffered a wrist fracture in a separate scooter accident in…

2026-08-17 ·freepressjournal.in

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Population count for Census 2027 begins today; 40 questions include caste query for first time since Independence

Following the completion of the self-enumeration phase, census enumerators will conduct a door-to-door verification exercise using a mobile application.

2026-08-17 ·hindustantimes.com

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Man, 35, dies after motorcycle strikes lorry left without fuel on Tumpat flyover

TUMPAT, Aug 17 — A 35-year-old motorcyclist was killed when his Yamaha 135LC struck the rear of a parked lorry on...

2026-08-17 ·malaymail.com

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Firewall debate: Gabriel criticizes SPD's course on the social state and pensions

How much social welfare state is needed? Former SPD party leader Sigmar Gabriel calls on the Social Democrats to take a new approach to pensions. What Gabriel also says about the firewall.

2026-08-17 ·handelsblatt.com

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Indonesia hit by 5.7 magnitude quake days after deadly 7.7 tremor

2026-08-17 ·timesofindia.indiatimes.com

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Nancy Shukri seeks more funding to expand legal aid for women and single mothers

THE Women, Family and Community Development Ministry (KPWKM) is seeking additional funding to expand legal assistance for women and single mothers facing financial constraints in pursuing their…

Minister Nancy Shukri seeks extra funding for legal aid.
Mut ah financial compensation cases unresolved.
Program 2026 Sabah-level Kasih Ibu Tunggal launched.

2026-08-17 ·thevibes.com

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‘Singapore is very rich’ — Chinese national man says as the reason for breaking into SG homes on his first visit, stealing more than S$105K in valuables

He burgled homes on his first visit to Singapore after finding the country “rich”. The defense lawyers also said the accused’s offenses were “amateurish”.

2026-08-17 ·theindependent.sg

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Auku: Mansuh saja tak cukup, perlu kerangka perundangan baharu, kata naib canselor

Naib Canselor Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia Mas Fawzi Mohd Ali berkata ia perlu dibentuk agar lebih sesuai dengan perubahan landskap pendidikan tinggi.

2026-08-17 ·freemalaysiatoday.com

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Why Maharashtra’s campuses have gone 30 years without a student vote

2026-08-17 ·indianexpress.com

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How has John Lee’s promise of a ‘new chapter’ for Hong Kong held up?

It made perfect sense for Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu to hold public consultations on both the city’s first five-year plan and the last policy address of his current term at the same…

2026-08-17 ·scmp.com

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'Don't stuff it': Labor relishes One Nation super fight

2026-08-17 ·armidaleexpress.com.au

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Facebook Marketplace warning as woman left $10K out of pocket after inadvertently buying stolen car

2026-08-17 ·abc.net.au

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Student autonomy must come with checks and balances, says VC

Mas Fawzi Ali says Auku's abolishment must be followed by a new law that clearly details university autonomy, academic freedom and accountability measures.

2026-08-17 ·freemalaysiatoday.com

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MP MBBS Fees 2026: Private College Fee Hiked 10% To ₹18.08 Lakh, Govt Fee Unchanged

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh): Directorate of Medical Education (DME) has increased fee for MBBS course in private medical colleges in Madhya Pradesh.

2026-08-17 ·freepressjournal.in

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Supreme Court Clears Way For Promotions To 42 Deputy Collector Posts In Madhya Pradesh

Indore (Madhya Pradesh): After nearly a decade of uncertainty, the path has been cleared for promotions to 42 vacant deputy collector posts in Madhya Pradesh, with the Supreme Court dismissing special…

2026-08-17 ·freepressjournal.in

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Jobs to exam coaching help: How CMs are responding to youth discontent

2026-08-17 ·indianexpress.com

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Magnitude 5.9 aftershock strikes Indonesia’s Flores as quake death toll rises to 53

An earthquake of magnitude 5.9 struck Indonesia’s Flores region on Monday, the German Research Centre for Geosciences said, hitting at a depth of 10km (six miles).

2026-08-17 ·scmp.com

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Suspected suicide of TMC's Asish Banerjee sparks political blame game in West Bengal

The BJP has alleged corruption and irregularities in the authority, including in connection with sand tenders.

2026-08-17 ·hindustantimes.com

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2 suspects sought after assault, shooting in Etobicoke

Toronto police are searching for two suspects following a violent assault in Etobicoke. Investigators were called to a plaza in the Islington Avenue and Elmhurst Drive area around 6:45 p.m.

2026-08-17 ·toronto.citynews.ca

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More than 800 mm of rain pummels Geoje, southeastern region; 1 killed in landslide

GEOJE, South Korea, Aug. 17 (Yonhap) -- More than 800 millimeters of rain has po...

2026-08-17 ·en.yna.co.kr·2 outlets

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US midterms: 53% of American voters say their financial condition has worsened under Trump, poll reveals

As Republicans and Democrats gear up for November midterms, a recent poll revealed that at least 53 per cent of voters feel their financial condition worsened under Trump, while 64 per cent believe the economy is headed in the wrong direction.

2026-08-17 ·livemint.com

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NPP Regional Elections Coka, Okoe Boye Emerge Winners

In spite of a smear campaign, crunch meetings to plot his downfall, Odeneho Kwaku Appiah, alias Asanteman COKA, simply known as COKA, won the Ashanti New Patriotic Party (NPP) chairmanship race hands down.

2026-08-17 ·thechronicle.com.gh

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Free State hostage standoff: Police constable arrested after shooting woman

Saps hostage negotiators commenced negotiations with the suspect, which continued for several hours.

2026-08-17 ·citizen.co.za

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Man arrested over indecent act and RM390 theft at Perils village library

POLICE have arrested a 25-year-old man suspected of committing an indecent act against a library assistant and stealing RM390 from her at the Padang Siding Village Library near Arau last Wednesday.

2026-08-17 ·thevibes.com

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Okyenman Accuses Akyemansa DCE Of Dabbling In Chieftaincy Matters

The Akyem Abuakwa Traditional Council has demanded an unqualified apology from the District Chief Executive (DCE) for Akyemansa in the Eastern Region, Madam Linda Ahenkora, over what it describes as…

2026-08-17 ·thechronicle.com.gh

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Group rejects Central Tema NPP Executive election results

Some stakeholders of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the Central Tema Constituency have rejected the results of Saturday’s executive elections, arguing that the election was conducted while serious…

2026-08-17 ·thechronicle.com.gh

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US envoy meets Hamas leader in Egypt as Trump administration pushes Gaza disarmament plan

US President Donald Trump's son-in-law and envoy Jared Kushner met Hamas' new leader Khalil al-Hayya in Egypt on Sunday in a fresh effort to revive Washington's Gaza peace plan, according to sources…

Jared Kushner met Hamas leader Khalil al-Hayya in Egypt
Meeting aimed to revive Washington's Gaza peace plan
Hamas committed to disarmament measures for new governing committee

2026-08-17 ·thevibes.com

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Trump orders to scale back US-South Korea military drills

US President Donald Trump said annual military drills with South Korea send an "inappropriate and hostile" signal to North Korea.

Trump orders to scale back US-South Korea military drills.
Drills, set to start Monday, deemed costly and inappropriate.
North Korea supportive of Russia in Ukraine war.

2026-08-17 ·dw.com

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Israel and Honduras deepen defense ties with new memorandum of understanding

In 2021, Honduras became one of the first countries to move its embassy to Jerusalem, joining the US, Guatemala, and Kosovo.

Israel and Honduras sign defense MOU
Defense ministers Katz and Rodríguez Burchard sign agreement
MOU strengthens ties with Central American ally

2026-08-17 ·jpost.com

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FUTO, ABU Win Enactus Nigeria National Finals

Oluchi Chibuzor The Federal University of Technology, Owerri (FUTO) and Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria (ABU) have emerged champions of the 2026 Enactus Nigeria National Competition and will represent…

2026-08-17 ·thisdaylive.com

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Navy sailor, wife and 2 children found dead in Mumbai; murder-suicide suspected

Police said the sailor allegedly died by suicide while his wife and their children died due to poisoning at their residence in Cuffe Parade.

2026-08-17 ·hindustantimes.com

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Osun loss: APC youth leader urges major party overhaul

Following its Osun State governorship election defeat, the APC youth leader calls for a major party overhaul, stressing lessons for the 2027 general electi Read More…

2026-08-17 ·punchng.com

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NDLEA arrests businessman with N23m cocaine at Lagos airport

The NDLEA has arrested a businessman with N23m worth of cocaine at Lagos airport, concealed in his luggage. Read More: https://punchng.com/ndlea-arrests-businessman-with-n23m-cocaine-at-lagos-airport/

2026-08-17 ·punchng.com

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2027: Kwankwaso explains Obi alliance, declares Ganduje, Yusuf finished

Rabiu Kwankwaso explains his 2027 alliance with Peter Obi, citing national interest and equity. He also declares Ganduje and Yusuf politically finished.

2026-08-17 ·punchng.com

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Trump Says He’s Curtailing Drills With South Korea

President Donald Trump said he told the Pentagon to “substantially reduce” joint military exercises with South Korea, citing the cost of the drills and the signal they send to North Korea.

2026-08-17 ·bloomberg.com

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On Liberation Day, the Taegeukgi , which is the national flag of the Republic of Korea , was described as a "code for anti-national forces" by the People Power Party . However , it was later revealed that it was actually a heritage of the independence movement .

2026-08-17 ·hani.co.kr

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Fire in Port Coquitlam destroys two homes, one firefighter hospitalized

Two homes destroyed by fire in Port Coquitlam
One firefighter hospitalized with smoke inhalation
Twelve residents displaced by the disaster

2026-08-17 ·winnipegfreepress.com

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Bou Meng, Survivor of Khmer Rouge Security Prison, Dies Aged 85

The painter was one of 14,000-plus men, women, and children who were sent to S-21 between 1975 and 1979 – and one of just a handful to survive.

2026-08-17 ·thediplomat.com

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Bangladesh sets Sheikh Hasina's extradition as condition for PM Tarique Rahman’s India visit

The demand came against the backdrop of reports that India and Bangladesh are exploring the possibility of a bilateral visit by Rahman later this month.

2026-08-17 ·hindustantimes.com

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Indonesians Queue from 2 a.m. to Attend Independence Day Ceremony at Merdeka Palace

Indonesians queue from as early as 2 a.m. to attend Indonesia's 81st Independence Day ceremony at Merdeka Palace in Jakarta.

Indonesians queued from 2 a.m. to attend Independence Day ceremony.
Citizens from South Sulawesi and Kebumen arrived at Gambir Station by 1 a.m.
Government prepared 16,000 seats for 80th anniversary commemoration.

2026-08-17 ·en.tempo.co·2 outlets

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Who is John Bannan? Alabama man, 56, convicted of killing beloved elderly rescue dog Jack

John Bannan was found guilty of aggravated cruelty to animals after he admitted to the attack on the dog, claiming it trespassed on his property.

2026-08-17 ·hindustantimes.com

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PM Shehbaz appreciates Trump’s support for Makkah defence pact

Also praises Trump for his 'courageous leadership', says it helped 'avert a nuclear catastrophe in South Asia'

2026-08-17 ·tribune.com.pk

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Family and friends help search for missing 18yo bushwalker

Police are examining telecommunications data and have deployed a thermal-imaging helicopter as the search for missing 18-year-old bushwalker Lily Hooper enters its sixth day.

2026-08-17 ·abc.net.au

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USS Lincoln leaders making mental health ‘a priority’ during long deployment: US commander

A top US military commander said mental health was a valid concern after meeting crew deployed on the USS Abraham Lincoln, where conditions aboard the aircraft carrier have led to complaints during…

2026-08-17 ·scmp.com

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Little Mbotyi schoolchildren face daily danger

2026-08-17 ·dailydispatch.co.za

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Free Beer the Day US President Donald Trump Dies: A Brewery’s Promise

The Minocqua Brewing Company, a Wisconsin beer maker that drew national attention after promising free beer on the day U.S.

2026-08-17 ·colombiaone.com

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Personal laws: Marriage, divorce and inheritance

2026-08-17 ·economictimes.indiatimes.com

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Iran general warns of ‘offensive’ military posture, strategic surprises as US-Iran 60‑day ceasefire framework hangs in balance

As the Aug. 17 deadline for the 60-day US-Iran memorandum arrives, Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) political deputy, Brig.

2026-08-17 ·gulfnews.com

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Motorcyclist dies after crashing into stalled lorry

TUMPAT: A 35-year-old man died after the motorcycle he was riding crashed into the back of a lorry that had been parked on the roadside after running out of fuel.

2026-08-17 ·nst.com.my

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How an escalating crackdown on Hong Kong’s independent bookstores put Taiwan publishers in the spotlight

Additional reporting: Irene Chan. After climbing four flights of stairs in the August summer heat, Helen was met with a locked metal gate and a printed sign saying Have a Nice Stay had permanently…

2026-08-17 ·hongkongfp.com·3 outlets