Tabuk governor reviews progress on municipal projects
Tabuk Governor Fahd bin Sultan reviewed a detailed report on municipal project progress, stressing the need to intensify efforts for completion.
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Koome Disowns Fake Letter Alleging Plot to Influence Supreme Court
Judiciary said the document, which bears the purported letterhead of the Supreme Court and the Office of the Chief Justice, was neither authored nor issued by Koome, her office or any authorised organ…
UK Assures Pakistan of Resolving Student Visa Delays
The federal law minister has raised concerns over delays in UK visa processing for Pakistani students, while British High Commissioner … Read More The post UK Assures Pakistan of Resolving Student…
Lady arrested for allegedly stealing newborn baby in Kebbi
From Ismail Adebayo, Birnin kebbi The Kebbi State Police Command has arrested one Khadija Ibrahim, aged 19, in connection with the alleged theft of a newborn baby in Zuru area of Kebbi State.
Sikh Separatist Group Announce Capital of Khalistan
Sikh separatist group Sikhs for Justice (SFJ) has declared Shimla as the proposed capital of a “Democratic Republic of Khalistan” … Read More The post Sikh Separatist Group Announce Capital of…
'Sadness and disbelief' in Carlow after fatal crash
A priest in Co Carlow has said that the atmosphere in the county "is one of sadness" following a road collision yesterday in which five teenagers were killed and four other people, including a child…
Adu-Boahene trial put on hold pending Supreme Court decision on legal vacation
The Accra High Court has adjourned the trial of former National Signals Bureau (NSB) Director-General Kwabena Adu-Boahene and his wife, Angela Adjei-Boateng, to August 25, pending the determination of…
Bhiwandi-Nizampur Civic Body Sends 16 Students To Delhi on Educational Tour To Explore Parliament & Rashtrapati Bhavan
Bhiwandi: In an initiative aimed at providing students with practical exposure to India's democratic institutions, the Bhiwandi Nizampur City Municipal Corporation (BNCMC) on Monday flagged off a…
Ukraine landed a gun-armed robot on a Russian beach. Russia sent jet drones after the boats
No Ukrainian went ashore on the Kinburn Spit in July. The machines did it. Now Russia is hunting the boats that carried them.
Who is Deepak Mhaskey, replacing Amit Malviya as BJP's new IT cell head?
The role of social media head was earlier held by Amit Malviya, who seems to be missing from the new Nitin Nabin BJP team.
14 arrested for cultivating and distributing ‘wee’ at Daliga
Police in the Upper East region have arrested 14 people on suspicion of cultivating and distributing narcotic drugs [wee] at Daliga in the Nabdam District. The suspects were arrested on Sunday [August 16, 2026] during an intelligence-led operation.
Saudi Arabia highlights landmark COP16 achievements ahead of presidency handover to Mongolia
ULAANBAATAR — Saudi Arabia mobilized more than $12 billion in financial pledges to combat land degradation during its nearly two-year presidency of COP16, which also saw the Riyadh conference attract more than 100,000 participants from 170 countries.
Chairman Cudjoe thanks NPP delegates despite Eastern election defeat
The defeated aspiring Eastern Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Kwadwo Boateng-Agyemang, popularly known as Chairman Cudjoe, has congratulated the newly elected Regional Chairman…
Trump says US will reduce joint military exercises with key ally South Korea
Washington DC and Seoul, South Korea — President Donald Trump announced Sunday that the United States would reduce military exercises with key regional ally South Korea, just hours before they were…
Houthis say they attacked Saudi vessels off Yemen’s Mocha
Yemen’s Houthis attacked what they described as a Saudi military ship and four escort vessels in the Red Sea with missiles, according to the group’s military spokesperson Yahya Saree on Telegram on…
Homa Bay violence: Women MPs demand arrest of political inciters
Women leaders have raised alarm over the rising wave of political violence witnessed in Homa Bay and other parts of the country, calling for the arrest and prosecution of individuals found to be inciting or organising violence during political activities.
- Women MPs demand arrest of political inciters in Homa Bay violence.
- Incidents raise concerns about resurgence of intimidation tactics before 2027 election.
- Leaders urge security agencies to take proactive action against violence organizers.
Party squabbles: Cancellation of Berlin: Thuringian BSW faction remains in coalition
The federal executive board of the BSW wants the Thuringian BSW parliamentary group to withdraw from the "bramble coalition". A large majority of the members of parliament rejects this. Is a special party conference coming now?
Bollywood stars told to stop appearing in surrogate ads
Surrogate advertisements have concerned Prime Minister Narendra Modi's federal government.
- Shah Rukh Khan, Ajay Devgn, and Tiger Shroff banned from endorsing Vimal's cardamoms
- Maharashtra state suspends licenses of restaurants and foreign outlets over hygiene concerns
- Pan masala market valued at $5 billion last year, linked to oral cancer risks
Sng says ‘excessive’ LHDN pressure among reasons he quit PKR
The Julau MP says he is absolutely certain the probe was politically motivated.
Shahapur Delegation Raises Waqf-Related Concerns Before Maharashtra Waqf Board Chairman Sameer Qazi In Mumbai
Bhiwandi: A delegation from Shahapur met Maharashtra State Waqf Board Chairman and Minister of State-rank office-bearer Sameer Qazi at his office in Mumbai to raise several issues concerning the…
Raja Perlis terima menghadap ketua pesuruhjaya SPRM
Pertemuan cermin komitmen berterusan terhadap usaha perkukuh integriti, akauntabiliti serta tadbir urus baik sampai perkhidmatan kepada rakyat.
Fireworks row: Man fined RM6,000 for threatening to shoot businesswoman
KUALA LUMPUR: A 67-year-old man was fined RM6,000 by the magistrate’s court in Kuching for threatening to shoot a businesswoman during an argument over fireworks.
Osun police warn against forceful takeover of LG secretariats
The Osun State Police Command has warned individuals and groups against any attempt to forcefully take over the affairs or premises of local government areas in the state.
Pune: NCP-SP Demands Scrapping Of PMC’s Water Hyacinth Tender; Supriya Sule Targets Govt Over Potholes
Pune: The NCP-SP on Monday staged a protest outside the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) headquarters, demanding cancellation of the civic body’s tender for removing water hyacinth from city water…
Egypt warns citizens against fake Oman job offers using tourist visas
Dubai: Egypt’s embassy in Muscat has warned its citizens against scams involving individuals and tourism companies offering non-existent jobs in Oman after arranging their entry on tourist visas in…
Matlala: Bheki Cele claimed Senzo Mchunu wanted Khumalo fired, Khan to take over
Matlala, who is accused of being linked to a criminal activities, testified on Monday that former Police Minister Bheki Cele was the source of the claim.
Man opens door of unmarked police van, finds officer pointing a gun
Police have since explained that the officer in the van was working a traffic detail.
‘Christ Belongs To Both Christianity, Islam’
Sheikh Aremeyaw Shaibu and Imam Ahmed Umar Sanda during the function Let us not allow religious hotheads to plunge the country into disharmony was the call by a former Read More...
- Jesus Christ holds significance in both Christianity and Islam.
- Muslims are discouraged from using derogatory language towards religious figures like Jesus Christ.
- Imam Sanda urged interfaith harmony to prevent religious conflicts in Ghana.
GSR, CCTV offer new clues in Wafflix owner Mir Raza’s murder
Forensic report suggests Mir Raza Ali may have fired back; crime scene unit failed to reach site for over two hours
Ceuta threatens legal action over migrant crisis pitting Italy against Spain
The Spanish government has 30 days to resolve the migrant crisis in Ceuta or face the courts, the city's mayor-president has warned, after new attempts to reach the exclave were thwarted at the weekend. Juan Jesus Viva escalated his rhetoric on Monday after hundreds of migrants still in Ceuta staged a protest on the beach urging Spanish…
FIA Arrest 258 Foreigners in Islamabad Scam Call Center Raid
The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has detained 258 foreign nationals, including 40 Chinese citizens, after raiding an alleged scam call … Read More The post FIA Arrest 258 Foreigners in Islamabad Scam Call Center Raid appeared first on ProPakistani .
Festival: Ondo Monarch orders temporary closure of markets
By Promise Adagba The Paramount Ruler of Akure Kingdom in Ondo State, Oba Aladetoyinbo Ogunlade, has ordered the closure of major markets across Akure as part of activities marking the 2026 Aheregbe…
- Oba Aladetoyinbo Ogunlade orders market closure in Akure for two days in August and September 2026.
- Closure includes markets, stalls, shops; registered pharmacies allowed to operate.
- Traders comply, some transport operators express income loss concerns.
Japan Govt to Craft Kumamoto Aid Package by End-Aug.
Tokyo, Aug. 17 (Jiji Press)--The Japanese government is expected to compile a support package by the end of August for areas affected by last month's powerful earthquake that hit the southwestern…
Asutifi North MP, DVLA To License Drivers, Riders At Subsidised Rate
Ebenezer Kwaku Addo The Member of Parliament (MP) for Asutifi North Constituency, Ebenezer Kwaku Addo, in partnership with the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA), is set to assist Read…
While loudly stoking fear of communism, Trump is quietly changing US capitalism
While warning of the rise of socialism on the left, President Donald Trump is simultaneously conducting his own experiments in economic theory, putting his nationalist spin on American capitalism.
Dubai to welcome 21,000 participants from 165 countries for DIHAD 2026
Dubai: More than 21,000 participants, delegates and visitors from over 165 countries are expected in Dubai next week for the 22nd Dubai International Humanitarian Aid and Development Conference and…
Yemen risks return to ‘full-scale conflict’, warns UN rights chief
UN rights chief Volker Turk voiced alarm over rising civilian casualties in Yemen, urging efforts to avoid plunging the country back into full-scale war.
Plans to improve Michigan’s K-12 schools depend on how the state funds public education
Revenues for Michigan’s districts have failed to keep pace with inflation and the evolving needs of today’s students.
Osun election buries ‘votes don’t count’ narrative — IPAC
The Inter-Party Advisory Council, IPAC, Lagos State, says the outcome of the Osun governorship election has nullified the belief that votes no longer count in Nigeria.
2027 polls: Busia women candidates call for enhanced security amid safety fears
Women political aspirants in Busia County have called for enhanced security during the campaign period and the 2027 General Election, citing growing fears of attacks, intimidation and harassment by…
Poland prepares for war as official warns of Russian action within months
Russia could stage a major provocation against Poland within the next several months, Polish Deputy Defense Minister Cezary Tomczyk warned in an interview with Polsat News on Aug. 17.
Uzhhorod city council deputy failed to declare use of hotel-restaurant complex – PGO
The Uzhhorod district prosecutor’s office has sent an indictment to court against a sitting deputy of the Uzhhorod city council, who is accused of entering false information in his 2024 asset…
Kim Min-seok Wins Democratic Party Chair in Ranked-Choice Runoff
The former prime minister defeated incumbent chair Jung Chung-rae 54.1 percent to 45.9 percent in the party’s chairmanship election.
Decoding PM Modi's Red Fort speech: Why this one was different
From ‘Sapt Sindhu’, foreign policy to ‘dimagi naxals’, HT decodes Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Independence Day speech from the ramparts of Red Fort.
Galamsey threatens fish farming in Ghana – Fisheries Commission warns
The Fisheries Commission has raised concerns over the growing impact of illegal mining, popularly known as galamsey, on fish farming and aquaculture in Ghana. The Commission says it has observed increasing illegal mining activities in wetlands, many of which are considered suitable locations for fish farming and aquaculture development.
‘We’re disappointed’ – Adeleke receive backlash over endorsement of Tinubu’s re-election
The Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke has come under public scrutiny following his endorsement of President Bola Tinubu ahead of the 2027 presidential election. DAILY POST reports that Adeleke, who was re-elected on Saturday after winning the keenly contested governorship election, had publicly endorsed the president.
SADC needs to work together to bring economic liberation: Ndlozi
Ndlozi has reflected on how corruption has affected the liberation movement.
VIP Bus Goes Up In Flames At Abuakwa
The VIP bus in flames A VIP bus travelling from Kumasi to Sunyani was completely gutted by fire at Abuakwa in the Atwima Nwabiagya South Municipality of the Ashanti Read More...
17-year-old stabs police officer in Kyiv – police
A 17-year-old boy stabbed a police officer who had responded to a domestic violence call in Kyiv, and the minor is currently in custody, Kyiv police said.
Big talk, small receipts: the politics of promises and policy
The question is whether government can make that light translate into livelihoods for the people whose creativity gives the star its meaning.
AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Alaska’s state primary
WASHINGTON (AP) — Alaska voters will narrow down a long list of contenders Tuesday for a competitive U.S. Senate seat that’s expected…
- Alaska primary narrows down top four candidates from 16
- Incumbent Sen. Dan Sullivan faces Democratic Rep. Mary Peltola
- Ranked choice voting determines November winner
Following Karnataka HC order, ASI asks mutt to stop construction at prohibited area of historic Hoysala monument in Shivamogga’s Kudli
Though the ASI had issued notices on February 7, 2025, and February 18, 2025, directing that construction be stopped immediately, the mutt continued the construction even after.
Meyiwa murder trial postponed to 31 August
Senzo Meyiwa murder trial has been postponed to the 31st of August.
Monitoring and control center boosts Hajj and Umrah services in Makkah
The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah highlights the center’s role in improving operational efficiency and service quality for pilgrims and visitors.
Venezuela: Negotiating under US supervision - America's power play in Caracas
Government and opposition in Venezuela are negotiating about reforms and new elections. But what role do the USA play - mediator, arbitrator or power factor with their own interests?
NDC Hails Adeleke, Rejects Gov’s Endorsement of Tinubu
Sunday Aborisade in Abuja The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has hailed the re-election of Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, describing it as a victory for democracy and the triumph of