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X Changes Brazil Election Algorithm, and the US Calls It Censorship
X stopped recommending Brazilian candidates' posts to non-followers to comply with an electoral-court rule. A US official called it censorship; Brazil calls it lawful regulation.
Africa Intelligence Brief August 17, 2026: The Week Africa Was Measured
Zambia's count nears its end, South African unemployment hits 33.6%, Congo's Ebola outbreak becomes its deadliest and cocoa runs.
Asia Intelligence Brief August 17, 2026: Too Late To Cancel
Trump ordered joint drills with South Korea cut hours before they began — and Ulchi Freedom Shield started on schedule anyway.
Seat negotiations for Melaka polls will test ‘Malay unity’, says analyst
Ahmad Zaharuddin Sani Ahmad Sabri says Umno and PAS could both put forward strong arguments to claim seats in Malay-majority areas.
Beyond Applications: The Distinctive Approach to International Academic Guidance
For many Arab students in Israel, the idea of pursuing a Master’s degree or PhD abroad can seem distant long before the application process even begins.
Netanyahu ties Gaza reconstruction to Hamas disarmament, forms task force
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has agreed with the 'Peace Council' that Hamas must disarm before any reconstruction begins in Gaza.
I did conduct a ‘limited inquiry’ before accepting resignations of six AIADMK MLAs, Speaker tells HC
Says, he had inquired with the individual MLAs to ascertain whether their resignations were voluntary and genuine
Iran resumes Umrah after six-month pause with 18,000 pilgrims
Dubai: Iran will resume sending pilgrims to Saudi Arabia for Umrah after a six-month suspension, with 18,000 people scheduled to travel in the first phase of the programme, official Fars News Agency…
Tears on the stand: Defence witness breaks down in Duncan Hoorn murder trial
A veteran detective's emotional testimony in the Duncan Hoorn murder trial reveals critical discrepancies in the police response on the night Chantel Pasqualle-Hoorn sought help.
Ukraine Has Shattered the Myth of Russian Military Might
When President Vladimir Putin sent his forces into Ukraine, the Kremlin appeared to be betting on a familiar axiom of European security: sheer Russian mass, backed by vast Soviet-era stockpiles and…
Bengaluru: 800 kg gelatin sticks seized from construction site; two booked
A rock formation was found at the site during the construction work, following which gelatin explosives were allegedly brought in to blast and break the rock.
- 800 kg gelatin sticks seized from construction site in Bellandur area, Bengaluru.
- Arun Kumar and Jagan arrested for illegal storage of gelatin sticks.
- Investigation launched into explosives procurement and safety regulations.
Nitin's 'Nabin' team: BJP hits reset button with eye on UP and 'Mission 2029'
The Bharatiya Janata Party has unveiled its dynamic new national team of office-bearers, strategically assembled to tackle both the upcoming assembly elections and the 2029 Lok Sabha contest.
Osun Election: Why SDP candidate couldn’t defeat Adeleke – Gombe
National Chairman of the Social Democratic Party, SDP, Prof. Abubakar Sadiq Gombe, has explained why the party’s governorship candidate in Osun State, Mr Francis Ajala, could not defeat the incumbent…
LDF meeting skips crucial internal issues, decides to focus on local body bypolls
Convener T.P. Ramakrishnan says CPI’s demand for the Deputy Leader of the Opposition post was not on the meeting’s agenda.
Russian pensioner fined for trying to shoot down drones with shotgun
A magistrate judge in the village of Yelan, in Russia’s Volgograd region, fined a local pensioner 40,000 rubles for trying to shoot down drones on his own.
27-year-old spiritualist arrested over alleged attempt to use 11-year-old girl for ritual
A 27-year-old spiritualist has been arrested after residents of Lamtey in the Ga South Municipality near Kasoa allegedly caught him attempting to use an 11-year-old schoolgirl for ritual purposes.
Lakurawa fighters kill two, lead prayers in Sokoto mosque
Lakurawa fighters reportedly killed two people and led Friday prayers at the Izalah Central Mosque in Kaya village, Tambuwal Local Government Area of Sokoto State.
Fire in power station causes major blackout across La Plata
The blaze broke out overnight in Tolosa and reportedly caused a transformer to explode. The outage also hit Ensenada, City Bell, Gorina and Gonnet La entrada Fire in power station causes major…
AirSewa Portal Receives Over 64,000 Grievances In First Half Of 2026, Resolves 99.8%
Mumbai: India’s Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA) received over 64,000 passenger complaints during the first six months of 2026 through its flagship digital grievance platform, AirSewa.
Louisiana man allegedly killed his wife and drove her body across states before arrest
Authorities say man, 50, shot wife in Louisiana and put her body in car before driving and being stopped in Tennessee A man in Louisiana killed his wife and then took her body on a driving tour…
Russian attacks on Dnipropetrovsk region exceed 80 over past day, killing 2 – authorities
The enemy attacked four districts of Dnipropetrovsk region more than 80 times using drones, artillery, and aerial bombs; two people were killed and one was wounded, according to Head of the regional…
Dimagi Naxal: A New Phrase Coined By The PM For The Educated
“I think, therefore I am,” declared René Descartes, the 17th-century French philosopher. Had he been born in India today, he might have reconsidered.
Russians are buying seaside apartments built on the ruins of the Mariupol homes Russia bombed—DW
Russian occupation authorities ordered some residents out of apartments that survived the siege, sending them to hostels or Mariupol’s outskirts, according to DW sources.
Quebec will need to make a $2B effort to balance budget, says auditor general
A new reports says the next Quebec government will need to make budget cuts totaling at least $2 billion starting next year to stay on track toward a balanced budget.
US gas prices reach highest ever recorded for August amid stalled talks with Iran
Energy prices have been high since the US-Israel war with Iran began and the strait of Hormuz was blocked US gas prices this month are so far the highest ever recorded for August as peace talks…
Kenya-Turkey parliamentary friendship group hosts Turkish delegation at Parliament
The Kenya-Turkey Parliamentary Friendship Group has hosted a Turkish parliamentary delegation at Parliament Buildings as the two countries seek to strengthen parliamentary diplomacy and deepen…
When Opposition Turns Into Obstruction, Democracy Pays The Price
The just-concluded monsoon session of Parliament was virtually washed out. The so-called Hug Diplomacy of Prime Minister Narendra Modi suddenly became an unsavoury national debate.
Russia’s Supreme Court upholds ruling barring anti-war Yabloko party from State Duma election
Russia’s Supreme Court has rejected an appeal from Yabloko’s lawyers challenging the ruling that struck the party’s federal list from the State Duma election.
How Mojtaba Khamenei reshuffled his hardline team for long war, unrest at home
Mojtaba braces Iran for war abroad, unrest at home
Ontario municipal elections 2026: Want to run? Deadline to register is Friday afternoon
All Ontario municipalities will hold elections on Oct. 26. To register as a candidate, nomination papers must be filed by 2 p.m. on Aug. 21.
- Ontario municipal elections scheduled for October 26
- Deadline for candidate registration is Friday afternoon
- Candidates must meet residency and citizenship requirements
INEC rejects claims of ghost, hired voters in Osun election
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has rejected claims that ghost and hired voters took part in the August 15 Osun State governorship election.
Torrevieja Council’s €1.2m Beach Services Contract Cancelled by Courts
A court has overturned Torrevieja City Council’s award of the contract to operate sunbeds, parasols and water sports facilities on the municipality’s beaches between 2025 and 2028.
- Torrevieja council's €1.2m beach services contract canceled
- Court rejects contract due to insufficient justification
- Council ordered to restart tender process
Why Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs is a house divided
- Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs divided into two new departments.
- CPWD and NBCC assigned to Department of Capital Development.
- Urban transport and Delhi Metro under Department of Urban Development.
Kenya: Gachagua Claims 12mn Votes As He Stakes Claim to Opposition Flagbearer Role
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has claimed to command the support of nearly 12 million Kenyans as he positions himself for the 2027 presidential race.
War-battered Iran wary of economic pain, unrest if US tightens pressure
DUBAI — Even as Iran projects resilience in the war with the United States, its leaders are worried that a threat of more economic punishment by Donald Trump could increase hardships, reignite unrest…
Russia Recruits Ukrainian Teenagers to Build Drones that Attack Ukraine
Russia’s Alabuga Polytechnic University is recruiting teens, including 15- to 17-year-old minors from occupied Ukraine, into paid work-study programs feeding Russia’s Shahed drone industry.
18 Journalists, Two Drivers Attacked in Two Months, MCK Says
The council said at least 18 journalists and two drivers from different media houses had been assaulted and injured over the past two months, warning that the escalating attacks posed a serious threat…
Kenya: Fabricated Graphic Quotes Kenyan Opposition Politician Fred Matiang'i As Saying He Would Close Kisii State Lodge If Elected President
[Africa Check] Fabricated graphic quotes Kenyan opposition politician Fred Matiang'i as saying he would close Kisii State Lodge if elected president
Iran, Tajikistan Finalizing Fuel Export Agreement
With Tajikistan's main supplier of oil, Russia, under pressure, Dushanbe has turned to another partner: Iran.
Yandex uses fake forest to hide Russian missile battery
Yandex, a mapping service popular in Russia, has found a new way to conceal military sites. In particular, fragments of forest appeared on a satellite image of an area near the port of Kronstadt, close to St. Petersburg, where a missile battery is located, the Finnish outlet Yle reported on Aug. 17.
Donya defends Ruto as she courts Bonchari voters with empowerment drive
Kisii County’s Bonchari parliamentary aspirant Donya Toto has mounted a spirited defence of President William Ruto, urging residents to support his administration as she stepped up her grassroots…
Pakistan assumes presidency of UN Conference on Disarmament
Pakistan on Monday assumed the presidency of the United Nations Conference on Disarmament (CD) in Geneva, with Ambassador Tahir Hussain Andrabi presiding over the conference’s meetings on Pakistan’s…
Russia May Replace Troops In Border Regions With North Korean Units
Russia may use North Korean troops to replace its own units in border regions, freeing up Russian servicemen to redeploy them to the most active sections of the front.
Trio fled with jewellery worth RM1.7mil in Genting robbery
The three men took about two minutes to rob the goldsmith in Sky Avenue, say police.
Osun labour unions hail Adeleke’s re-election, demands more on workers’ welfare
The organised labour in Osun State has congratulated Governor Ademola Adeleke on his re-election, attributing his victory to his administration’s read more Osun labour unions hail Adeleke’s…
RCMP help recover ancient Peruvian artifact in Montreal
Officials from the Peruvian Embassy made a request through Global Affairs Canada that the bowl be repatriated, RCMP said.
Mary Peltola vs. Dan Sullivan: Alaska Senate Primary Final Polls
Polls show a close race in Alaska, a state that backed Donald Trump by double digits in the 2024 presidential election.
- Mary Peltola leads Dan Sullivan by 1.6 percentage points in final polls
- Alaska's nonpartisan primary will have four candidates on ballot
- Democrats endorse Peltola, criticizing her alleged role in ranking Alaska last
Namibia: NDP Demands Delimitation Answers
[New Era] The National Democratic Party of Namibia (NDP) has renewed calls for clarity on the outcome of the 2024 Delimitation Commission.
Middle East: Kushner meets Netanyahu: Struggle for Gaza roadmap
Trump's son-in-law is fighting for a compromise on the post-war order in the devastated Gaza Strip. Israel is primarily insisting on the disarmament of Hamas as a prerequisite for reconstruction.
Case reopened over Joburg fire that killed 76
The state has been given the go-ahead to reopen its case against the man accused of setting fire to a Johannesburg building in which 76 people died.
Iran threatens offensive in Strait of Hormuz if US diplomacy fails
Progress towards peace talks and a resumption of oil tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz
Vietnam's top students are choosing Korea over US, Europe for higher education
HANOI — “After working for a Korean company, I began to think that Korea might actually be a better fit for me.” Nguyen Minh Hoa, 25, majored in finance at the University of Economics under Vietnam…
Lee to host dinner with new DP chair, former leadership contenders
President Lee Jae Myung is set to host a dinner meeting this week with the newly elected leader of the ruling Democratic Party (DP) and two former contenders of the leadership race, his office said…