Latvia’s prime minister urges total EU visa ban for Russian citizens amid war
Latvian Prime Minister Andris Kulbergs called for a complete EU ban on visas for Russian citizens in an interview with Politico’s Brussels Playbook published on Aug. 17.
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Cambodian opposition leader’s daughter named PM’s ‘special envoy’
Kem Monovithya, daughter of Kem Sokha, was appointed an adviser to prime minister Hun Manet in a move analysts say could further weaken the opposition.
Alleged assault of Sanskrit university V-C: four SFI activists remanded
SFI announces strong protests in the coming days against the ‘targeted attack’ on their activists
Woman kills husband with axe over domestic row in Kalaburagi
The murder was reported from Kodali village in Kalagi taluk of the district
- Sudharani Mudhol kills husband Nagendra Kashappa Mudhol with axe
- Domestic dispute over husband's alcoholism and child threats
- Sudharani surrenders to police, murder case registered
Heat: More climate protection through the federal government? SPD is putting pressure on, the Union is slowing down
Heat, drought, low water levels: The consequences of global warming are intensifying the debate on climate protection in Germany. The CDU is critical of a change to the Basic Law.
OMR sheets altered, signatures forged, says SIT report on Group-I 2018 recruitment
Data entry operators, security guards, electricians, and private lecturers evaluated the answer sheets in a resort for 84 days, duplicate OMR sheets were printed using the barcode numbers of the…
Police investigate murder of woman found shot dead in Durban
Police are investigating the murder of a 25-year-old woman found with gunshot wounds in Wentworth,south of Durban
AJK elections: Rana Sanaullah says LA-14 winner has joined hands with PML-N
MUZAFFARABAD: PML-N’s Rana Sanaullah announced on Monday that Sajid Iqbal Abbasi — who won the LA-14 seat on Jammu Kashmir Awami Dast-o-Bazu Party’s ticket in recent elections in Azad Jammu and…
‘There is no emergency’ – Godfred Dame criticises vacation hearing in Abdul-Hamid case
Former Attorney General Godfred Yeboah Dame has criticised the decision to hear proceedings involving former National Food Buffer Stock Company (NAFCO) Chief Executive Officer Hanan Abdul-Hamid during…
The EU’s Migration Pact Failed Its First Test
Well-founded doubts about the effectiveness of the new EU Migration Pact have brought Europe back to forceful measures and political disputes In late July 2026, the Spanish enclave of Ceuta in North…
Mexico’s Top Court Backs ISSSTE Pension Fund Boosting State Workers Up to US$1,050 a Month
Mexico's top court backed the new pension fund for state workers, but the real numbers are far smaller than the viral posts claim.
US Moves to Advance Trump’s Gaza Peace Plan
The Donald Trump administration has intensified its diplomatic efforts to try to unblock its peace plan for Gaza, which has stalled due to differences between Israel and Hamas over the sequence of…
US awards Raytheon $22.9bn Tomahawk production deal as concerns mount over dwindling munitions
The US on Monday said it had awarded RTX's Raytheon unit a $22.9 billion contract to boost Tomahawk missile production as the Pentagon rushes to rebuild a munitions stockpile depleted by the Iran war.
146 pedestrians killed in July as fatalities drop by nearly 18pc
The authority said 146 pedestrians were killed in road crashes during the month, down from 178 fatalities recorded in July 2025.
- 146 pedestrians killed in July 2026 in Kenya
- Fatalities dropped by nearly 18% compared to July 2025
- NTSA intensified enforcement on designated crossing points
Indian-Origin Arshdeep Singh Dang Becomes UK's First Sikh RAF Fighter Pilot Since World War II
Indian-origin Flight Lieutenant Arshdeep Singh Dang, 28, from Punjab has become the first Sikh to graduate as a fighter pilot in Britain's Royal Air Force (RAF) since World War II.
Toronto man charged after suspected hate‑motivated assault in North York, police say
Toronto police have arrested a man following an alleged hate‑motivated assault involving racial slurs in the York Mills Road and Don Mills Road area early Sunday.
- 33-year-old man arrested for hate-motivated assault in North York
- South Asian male victim involved in racial slur interaction
- Skyler Sampson charged with assault and offense motivated by hatred
‘Please save the forests’: Opposition leaders attend Maju Rally at Hong Lim Park
WP MPs Dennis Tan, Jamus Lim, Kenneth Tiong, and Fadli Fawzi, plus NCMP Eileen Chong, were among the 2000 people who attended the demonstration organized by SG Climate Rally on Sunday afternoon (Au... This article ( ‘Please save the forests’: Opposition leaders attend Maju Rally at Hong Lim Park ) first appeared on The Independent…
Ukrainian Special Forces liberate Andriivka-Klevtsove, 30 Russian troops surrender
Operators from Ukraine's 3rd Special Operations Forces Regiment, working with an SOF psychological operations center, liberated Andriivka-Klevtsove, formerly known as Iskra, on the Oleksandrivka front, the SOF said on Aug. 17.
Investigation Uncovers Alleged Nexus Between Wildlife NGO And Poaching Syndicate; 10 Leopard Skins Seized
Investigative authorities have uncovered a startling alleged collaboration between a prominent Delhi-based conservation organization, Wildlife SOS, and illegal poaching networks following the seizure…
Two men arrested for allegedly breaking into Balestier temple, stealing cash from donation boxes
They are expected to be charged on Aug 18 and could face up to 10 years’ jail and a fine.
Eldorado Park couple proves that age is just a number in the pursuit of education
Edmund and Catherine Kaas, a couple from Eldorado Park, Johannesburg, have defied age barriers by completing their Grade 12 certificates after more than three decades.
Brazen armed robbery at Merebank Kali Amman community temple
Durban police are investigating a shocking armed robbery at the Merebank Kali Amman Community Temple, where five men targeted worshippers during prayer.
AR: Chairman of Muslim Peace and Reconciliation Committee welcomes CRC proposal on hometowns for Zango residents
The proposal could provide relief to many Zango residents who struggle to identify an ancestral or indigenous hometown, despite having lived in Ghana for generations.
HYBE Pledges Over $300k for Colombia Earthquake Recovery
The funds will help address the immediate needs of affected communities while supporting longer-term recovery.
'Solution lies in seriousness': Tariq Fazal Chaudhry tells opposition offer for talks still on table
ISLAMABAD: Minister for Parliamentary Affairs Dr Tariq Fazal Chaudhry told the PTI-led opposition on Monday that the government’s offer for talks remained on the table, urging them to demonstrate…
2 men charged with attempted murder in stabbing near Broadview and Danforth
Two men are facing attempted murder charges in relation to a near-fatal stabbing in the Danforth and Broadview avenues area, Toronto police announced on Monday.
- Two men charged with attempted murder in Toronto stabbing incident.
- Incident occurred near Danforth and Broadview avenues on August 11, 2026.
- Hung Nguyen and Colin Miller arrested and charged on August 14, 2026.
Russian Supreme Court Rejects Yabloko’s Appeal Over Candidate List Ban
The high court upheld its earlier ruling that the pro-peace party had made copyright violations and broken campaign finance laws.
How to Check BIEK Pre-Engineering Result 2026
The Board of Intermediate Education Karachi (BIEK) has announced the 2026 Intermediate Part II Pre-Engineering annual examination results.
Supreme Court Allows Public Suggestions For SIT Probe Into Alleged Ram Mandir Donation Theft
The Supreme Court on Monday allowed petitioners and other bona fide public-spirited persons to submit suggestions to the Solicitor General's office on issues that should be investigated by the Special…
SA targets 50% intra-SADC trade under chairmanship: Lamola
Minister Ronald Lamola has addressed the media in Durban were the 46th SADC Summit is under way.
The Danger of Todd Blanche’s Statements on Abortion
Attorney General Blanche’s confirmation is an urgent reminder of why we need abortion care, writes Brittany Fonteno.
The Hunger Project-Ghana commissions ICT Centre at Domi Achiansa Epicenter to bridge digital divide.
As part of activities to commemorate International Youth Day 2026, The Hunger Project-Ghana has commissioned a new Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Centre at the Domi Achiansa Epicenter in the Ayensuano District of Ghana’s Eastern Region.
Russian court jails a Kremlin critic for 11 years for opposing the war in Ukraine
A Russian court on Monday convicted a prominent opposition politician for speaking out against the war in Ukraine and sentenced him to 11…
- Russian court sentences Lev Shlosberg to 11 years in prison.
- Shlosberg opposed Russia's war in Ukraine and spread false information.
- Shlosberg, Yabloko party deputy chairman, rejects baseless charges.
Nabdam: Police arrest 14 for cultivating and distributing ‘wee’
Fourteen people have been arrested by the police in the Upper East region on suspicion of cultivating and distributing narcotic drugs [wee] at Daliga in the Nabdam District.
Lawyers to sue Nigerian Govt, govs over missing, detained South-East residents
A group of independent legal practitioners, under the aegis of Fiat Justitia, have vowed to sue the Federal Government, the South-East Governors’ Forum and the Nigerian Army over residents of the…
Burnham exchanged messages with person posing as Trump’s chief of staff
Prime Minister Andy Burnham exchanged messages with a person posing as the chief of staff to US President Donald Trump. Downing Street has declined to comment on the security breach, first reported by…
Pregnant woman among 3 killed in suspected gang shooting in Spain
Three people have been shot dead in a suspected revenge attack linked to the drug trade in southwestern Spain, the authorities in the Andalusia region said on Monday.
Fuel tanker driver to be charged tomorrow over fatal Temerloh crash
TEMERLOH: The fuel tanker driver involved in the crash that killed a mother and son at Km9 of Jalan Temerloh-Triang near Kampung Lebak here on Aug 14 will be charged tomorrow.
Russia to Free Up Manpower by Replacing Border Troops With North Korean Soldiers, Ukraine Says
A spokesman for the Ukrainian Volunteer Army said on Monday that Russia might replace up to 20,000 border troops with North Korean soldiers to reinforce the active sectors on the front line.
Traffic police chase cyclists who took up 3 lanes along West Coast Highway
The cyclists were not wearing helmets.
DA unveils six Eastern Cape mayoral candidates
Kouga is the only municipality in the Eastern Cape where the DA has outright majority.
Sweden awards fewer than 100 new citizenships the month after new rules come into force
Fewer than 100 Swedish citizenship applications – and only 20 through naturalisation – were approved in July, the month after new and stricter citizenship rules came into force.
2 students injured during anti-census protest in Manipur: Police
The Campaign for Just and Fair Delimitation (JFD), a local organisation, announced a 48-hour total shutdown across the state to fulfil their demand
Saws warns of warmer week ahead with temperatures reaching 30 degrees
Find out what the latest weather forecast from the SA Weather Service means for your region for Tuesday, 18 August 2026.
Commentary: Statements on North Korea – Trump confuses enemies and friends
Signals only work if the political message fits. Trump's mix of flattery and threatening scenery makes Kim stronger - and the allies more nervous.
FPK party begins rebranding as Governor Dhadho Godhana weighs 2027 Options
Godhana, who has largely kept his political ambitions under wraps, is facing growing pressure from party members and supporters in the Coast region to seek the presidency.
16 Hikers Suffer Hypothermia After Independence Day Summit Tribute
Dozens of hikers suffered from hypothermia while participating in the Independence Day ceremony on Mount Bawakaraeng's summit.
- 16 hikers evacuated from Mount Bawakaraeng summit due to hypothermia.
- Hypothermia symptoms, leg injuries, and fatigue reported among victims.
- Basarnas organized Red and White Operation for emergency response.
Pilot still missing in Ontario, police say plane debris found
Durham regional police said the pilot had left at about 8:30 a.m. Friday and was expected back about an hour later. When he did not arrive, a search began.
Piyush Goyal appointed BJP national treasurer in major organizational overhaul
The senior cabinet minister returns as national treasurer in a major BJP reshuffle, retaining his commerce portfolio as the party announces a fresh team of office-bearers.
S'pore 'religious influencer' jailed 27 years for sexually abusing 2 boys
The man reportedly abused them after becoming a father figure to them.
Osun Election: APC chieftain urges members to remain united
A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in Osun State, Olatunbosun Oyintiloye, has urged party members and leaders not to be discouraged by the outcome of the governorship election held in…
Axes, guns, cocaine and a Brit in cuffs: the shocking haul from Tenerife’s laughing gas bust
Ten thousand nitrous oxide canisters, a stash of cocaine and hashish, and a haul of axes and fake guns were […]
Has Turkey Really Resolved Its Kurdish Question?
Aliza Marcus’s Resurgence and Revolution sheds light on the past and future of the Kurdish cause.
100 days of TVK govt: CM Vijay defines priorities, but his real test begins now
Tamil Nadu's new Chief Minister Vijay's government has completed its first hundred days. The administration has focused heavily on welfare programs and social initiatives.
Lake Powell Hits Record Low: What It Means for Millions of Americans
Water levels in Lake Powell have hit a new low of 3,519.91 feet above sea level, breaking a previous record set in April 2023.
Abronye’s re-election not surprising; he worked really hard – Ag. NPP Chairman
The Acting National Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Danquah Smith Butey, says Kwame Baffoe Abronye’s re-election as Bono Regional Chairman did not come as a surprise, arguing that the…