Japan to provide emergency relief goods to quake-hit Colombia
TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Japan will provide emergency relief goods including tents and blankets to Colombia following a magnitude-7.4 earthquake that struck t
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Could the GOP Lose Florida Over Data Centers?
A few years after her husband died, Sandie Slowey moved from Pennsylvania to a mobile home in Hernando, a small town in rural Citrus County, Florida, known for its open green spaces and pristine…
The International Underwear Model Who Stormed the Capitol Is Now Running for Congress
When Florida congressional candidate John Strand introduces himself to potential voters, he starts with his criminal record.
Man arrested with 23 packages of suspected bhang in Busia
Police in Busia have arrested a man after he was found with 23 packages of suspected bhang during a security patrol along the Malenya border point.
Vulture refuses to budge from Ryanair plane on Crete island
ATHENS, Aug 17 — A vulture who refused to budge had to be removed from the wing of a Ryanair flight awaiting...
Smriti Irani's big comeback: Why BJP has turned to its 'giant killer'
Smriti Irani is reappointed as a general secretary for the BJP's national team, a move that highlights the party's strategic push in Uttar Pradesh ahead of upcoming elections.
Cambridge head slams 'racist feeding frenzy' over dead academic
The head of Cambridge University on Monday condemned a “racist feeding frenzy” prompted by plagiarism claims against the black academic Jason Arday, who was found dead last week after resigning from…
Orengo condemns attack on journalists, theft of equipment during Linda Mwananchi Homa Bay tour
Siaya Governor James Orengo has condemned the reported assault of journalists covering the Linda Mwananchi tour in Homa Bay County, saying media crews were attacked and robbed while carrying out their…
Videos Show Hurricane Lala Wash Away Roads, Bridges After Catastrophic Rain
Hurricane Lala devastated Hawaii, washing out roads and bridges, damaging over 100 homes and leaving 178,000 without power.
EXCLUSIVE: Kano Deputy Gov, Ex-IG’s Homes Hit By Flood In Abuja As Residents Blame Canal Blockage, Estate Linked To Senator Bomai
EXCLUSIVE: Kano Deputy Gov, Ex-IG’s Homes Hit By Flood In Abuja As Residents Blame Canal Blockage, Estate Linked To Senator Bomai Residents who spoke to SaharaReporters described the situation as a…
Ayuso rules out an official residence ten months before the elections: "I haven't needed it and I haven't asked for it"
The President of the Community of Madrid, Isabel Díaz Ayuso, has ruled out having an official residence ten months before the regional elections and has stressed that since she has been the head of…
Agotime Konor appeals for completion of district hospital, improved water supply
The Konor and President of the Agotime Traditional Council, Nene Nuer Keteku IV, has appealed to the government to prioritise the completion of the Agenda 111 District Hospital at Kpetoe in the…
AP Decision Notes: What to expect in California’s special congressional election
WASHINGTON (AP) — Four months after Democratic U.S. Rep. Eric Swalwell resigned from Congress amid sexual assault allegations that torpedoed his campaign for California governor , his…
Ukraine energy company says its facilities seriously damaged after 13 Russian strikes in a week
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russia attacked facilities of Ukraine’s Naftogaz Group 13 times over the past week and has targeted its premises almost 300 times since the start of the year, the state energy…
- Naftogaz Group's facilities damaged in 13 Russian attacks last week
- Over 300 such strikes on Naftogaz premises since the year began
- Attacks aim to weaken Ukraine by depriving civilians of utilities
Thuringia: Thuringian BSW faction sticks to the "blackthorn coalition"
The conflict between the federal executive committee and the Thuringian parliamentary group of BSW is reaching the next level: A majority of the members of parliament is openly taking a stance against…
Monument honoring People’s Public Security Forces’ contribution built in Ca Mau
A monument honoring the People's Public Security Forces for peace and public safety will be built in Ca Mau Province.
Thousands waiting for help as Indonesia earthquake death toll nears 70
Thousands of people are still waiting for aid on Indonesia's Flores island days after a powerful earthquake killed at least 68 people.
Congress has accepted it has become ‘Dimagi Naxal Congress’: BJP
There is no question of any if and but when Chidambaram has himself come forward and said that he is proud of being a dimagi Naxal, Sudhanshu Trivedi said.
Iran warns enemies to 'anticipate strategic surprises' as it shifts from a defensive stance
Iran warns enemies to 'anticipate strategic surprises' as it shifts from a defensive stance Submitted by MEE staff on Mon, 08/17/2026 - 11:09 Meanwhile, Tehran blames pollution in Gulf waters on US…
‘Unbecoming of his position’: Minister Roji M. John slams Kerala University V-C Mohanan Kunnummal for attending RSS event
‘V-Cs have to show the propriety to stay away from such political events considering the stature of the office they are holding’, says Minister
Osun: They took Adeleke for granted, thought Tinubu govt will write results – Farouk
A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Farouk Aliyu, has said the party’s members and supporters took Governor Ademola Adeleke for granted during the Osun State governorship election.
Volta Regional NPP Chairman targets more presidential votes in 2028
The Volta Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Makafui Kofi Woanyah, has pledged to intensify efforts to increase the party’s presidential votes in the region ahead of the 2028 general…
No idea why I was dropped from civil suit, says former 1MDB CEO
Shahrol Azral Ibrahim Halmi also denies suggestions that he was trying to shift blame to everyone else while clearing himself in the multi-billion-ringgit sovereign wealth fund scandal.
‘They are nervous about what is going to happen’: Mashaba says the gloves are off in Tshwane coalition as election day looms
Mashaba says political parties have begun campaigning in Tshwane, and his party is leading the pack.
Trump Seeks to ‘Substantially Reduce’ US-South Korea Drills
President Donald Trump told the Pentagon to “substantially reduce” joint military exercises with South Korea. In a social post on Sunday, Trump indicated his frustration that the US ally hadn’t…
Provide evidence of price hikes, contractors told
Deputy works minister Ahmad Maslan says this will allow the government to assess whether contractual variation of price clauses should be applied.
Ukraine PM reports 317.3 million hryvnias ($7.1 million) in family wealth
NV examined Prime Minister Serhiy Koretskyi’s 2025 financial disclosure, detailing his family’s income, bank deposits, loans, property, vehicles, watches and designer goods.
US-Iran talks hit new impasse as MoU's 60-day deadline expires with no deal
On Monday afternoon, Saudi news channel Al Arabiya reported that the US and Iran have agreed to extend a 60-day ceasefire.
- 60-day deadline from MoU expired without deal
- US and Iran divided over Strait of Hormuz and nuclear program
- Iran denies extension, claims US violated interim agreement
UN, NSCDC partner to tackle illegal mining terror funding
The UN and NSCDC are collaborating to tackle illegal mining in Nigeria, addressing its links to organised crime and terrorism.
Roxy square coffee shop altercation: Elderly man, 73, visits hospital for check-up, stall closed till Aug. 20
"For now, his health remains our priority."
Thousands in Indonesia await aid after quake kills 68, overshadowing Independence Day
REO, Indonesia — Thousands of people were still waiting for aid on the Indonesian island of Flores as the country marked its 81st Independence Day on Monday, days after a powerful earthquake killed at…
India signs $203 million drone lease deal with General Atomics
NEW DELHI: India said on Monday that it had signed a contract with General Atomics Aeronautical Systems to lease two MQ-9B Sea Guardian high-altitude long-endurance drones for the Indian Navy for a…
Small Arms Commission intercepts 50,000 AA cartridges in Upper West
The National Commission on Small Arms and Light Weapons (NACSA) has seized 50,000 rounds of AA cartridges in the Upper West Region as part of efforts to curb the illegal possession and movement of…
Special team formed to trace missing 17-year-old
Police team has reached Mysuru as part of the probe and is planning to proceed to Bengaluru
Gachagua: Impeachment judgment was altered
The memorandum of appeal says the court should have found the Senate's decision “null and void”.
Two including cop die, 46 injured, 6 cars torched during Linda Mwananchi rally in Homa Bay Town
At least two people were killed while 46 others are in hospitals following chaos that were experienced during the Linda Mwananchi rally in Homa Bay on Sunday. Among those killed was a police driver.
Colonialism, xenophobia and SGBV — SA must reclaim ubuntu
Both gender-based and xenophobic violence have a deep-rooted legacy in South Africa’s colonial past, which imposed hierarchical racial systems that portrayed especially Black African women as…
- South Africa must reclaim ubuntu to address colonialism, xenophobia, and SGBV
- Colonial rule portrayed Black African women as non-human, perpetuating violence
- Ubuntu, feminist leadership, and positive masculinities needed to combat violence
Woman jailed for trying to murder toddler by giving her adult medication
The judge imposed an order for lifelong restriction on Laura Docherty for the 'wicked' crime.
‘Iran cannot have…’: Trump reiterates ‘number one goal’ for US; oil rises as war talks stall
The renewed warning came as Iran signalled that it had yet to decide whether to resume negotiations with the US.
NATO no longer deters Russia. A new coalition could
A formal declaration of Ukraine's alliance with European military powers would radically change Russia's calculus
Muir resignation demand is 'not personal' says UFU
The Ulster Farmers' Union rejects a claim that it is trying to dictate policy after a cattle cull.
Israel's Ben-Gvir calls for killing of '30 to 40' Gazans each night
Israel's far-right National Security Minister, Itamar Ben-Gvir, has called for the killing of 30 to 40 residents of Gaza each night and advocated mass Palestinian emigration from the war-ravaged territory.
Ayuso, sobre el ático de Chamberí: “No voy a necesitar una residencia oficial a 10 meses de las elecciones”
La presidenta de Madrid critica que, mientras Pedro Sánchez “sigue de vacaciones con sus chanclas en La Mareta”, Ceuta está “al borde del colapso”
SC rejects plea to link Ayodhya donation probe with Ramjanmabhoomi title dispute
The Supreme Court said the SIT was answerable and accountable to it and would submit its status report directly to the Supreme Court
US considering nuclear weapons against Iran as war falters, claims Marjorie Taylor Greene
US considering nuclear weapons against Iran as war falters, claims Marjorie Taylor Greene Submitted by Elis Gjevori on Mon, 08/17/2026 - 11:00 Former congresswoman and Trump ally says Washington is…
- Former Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene alleges US considering nuclear weapons against Iran.
- Greene claims conflict losing steam, urges Americans to speak out against escalating situation.
- Greene warns of potential global consequences, including nuclear holocaust and economic depression.
Pattaya homeless man attack leaves foreign tourist with broken tooth
A foreigner lost a tooth and suffered a mouth injury after a Thai homeless man punched him while he was smoking on the roadside in Pattaya on August 6.
Russia’s strikes across 10 Ukrainian regions kill at least eight in 24 hours
Deaths were reported in at least three regions, with civilian infrastructure damaged.
Jalgaon: Woman Arrested For Wearing Fake RPF Uniform To Impress Prospective Marriage Matches
Jalgaon: A 24-year-old woman was detained by the Railway Police after she was allegedly found wearing a fake Railway Protection Force (RPF) uniform at Jalgaon railway station.
US visa alert for minors: Embassy issues key update for parents, clarifies if kids must be present for interviews
Parents scheduling a US visa appointment for a minor must ensure that the child is physically present during the consular interview.
The Daily Mauling: 8/17/26
Kansas Jayhawks News The NCAA filed a formal response to Melvin Council Jr’s request for an unifying Through the Phog notes that Bill Self gave a couple of interesting player comps for Tyran Stokes…
I don’t know and I have never met Mchunu: Matlala
Police Minister Senzo Mchunu placed on leave of absence over the disbandment of the PKTT.
El presidente de Ceuta denuncia la "inacción" del Estado: la ciudad "está en peligro"
El presidente de Ceuta, Juan Vivas, ha endurecido sus críticas hacia el Gobierno por la "falta de respuestas" y su "pasividad" ante la crisis migratoria y pregunta si "la pasividad del Ejecutivo" busca "no molestar" a Marruecos. Leer