Pentagon says 'no changes' to announce about ongoing S. Korea-U.S. exercise
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Oyo ADC Guber Candidate Unveils Campaign Council, Pledges LG Autonomy
Kemi Olaitan in Ibadan The African Democratic Congress (ADC) gubernatorial candidate in Oyo State, Taofeek Adegboyega Adegoke, on Monday, inaugurated a 25-member campaign council ahead of the 2027…
Opium farmers demand more farming licences, ₹1 lakh per kilogram
Ahead of the announcement of the opium licensing policy for 2026-27, scheduled for September, opium farmers from Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh have urged the Union Government to…
Eleven years in prison for illegal speech: reactions to the verdict against Russian opposition politician Lev Shlosberg
A Pskov court sentenced Lev Shlosberg, the 63-year-old deputy chairman of the liberal Yabloko party, to 11 years and one month in a penal colony on charges of repeatedly “discrediting” the Russian…
LeBlanc to meet top Trump officials with new tariffs 2 days away
That comes as Prime Minister Mark Carney said Monday he expects to speak with U.S. President Donald Trump before that day, but was tight-lipped on the state of talks.
Turkish mother walks 500 kilometres from Toronto to Ottawa
Following the devastating earthquake that struck Türkiye in 2023, Canada opened its doors to those who lost everything, granting them a chance to build their lives and find peace in its communities.
Ridding elections of black money is ECI’s responsibility: Supreme Court
In its judgment, the court said the choice made by the individual is not free if ill-gotten money is involved and rather it is clouded by gratification, monetary or otherwise, or by promises misleading
Does Reform's plan to cut £50bn in welfare spending add up?
BBC Verify breaks down what the party says it wants to do to cut the benefits bill - and how realistic it is.
92 bars & clubs in Clarke Quay to extend liquor trading hours till 4am on Thursdays & Fridays
This was the result of a one-year pilot of revitalisation measures in the area.
Process for 26/11 trial in absentia of Lashkar handlers Saeed, Lakhvi starts
India has launched a trial in absentia for six accused linked to the 26/11 terror attacks. This initiative, guided by the new Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, aims to expedite justice. A special court has declared Hafiz Saeed and Zaki-ur-Rehman Lakhvi as fugitives, utilizing evidence from Ajmal Kasab’s confession to connect them…
Bhiwandi Crime Branch Arrests Vehicle Thief, Recovers Four Bikes And Autorickshaw Worth ₹1.87 Lakh In Theft Cases
Bhiwandi: In a major breakthrough in its ongoing drive against vehicle theft, the Crime Branch Unit-2 of the Bhiwandi arrested an alleged vehicle thief and recovered four stolen motorcycles and an…
Navi Mumbai Accident: Motorcyclist Killed, 3 Injured After Speeding Innova Rams Into Vehicles In CBD Belapur
Navi Mumbai: A 36-year-old motorcyclist was killed and three people were seriously injured after a speeding Innova car rammed into an autorickshaw and several other vehicles near the Uran Phata Bridge…
What would slavery reparations actually look like?
After centuries since the abolition of slavery, the call for reparations is gaining momentum. This article delves into the recent UN resolution and the comprehensive measures proposed by African and…
NPP Greater Accra chairmanship is preparation for bigger political assignment– Okoe Boye
Newly elected Greater Accra Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr Bernard Okoe Boye, has said his decision to seek the position has been driven by a desire to gain experience for a…
Israeli forces raid town, bulldoze Palestinian land west of Ramallah
Israeli forces raid town, bulldoze Palestinian land west of Ramallah Israeli forces tore up the landscape for the construction of a road in Deir Ammar town, west of Ramallah in the occupied West Bank…
12 women, 6 minority leaders part of BJP's new national team under Nitin Nabin
The team that was unveiled on Monday comprises 10 experienced women leaders from various sections of the country.
Windows, CCTV being replaced: Repair work begins at school in Abhijeet Dipke's village amid 'School Thik Karo' campaign
Abhijeet Dipke visited the school to kick off the 'School Thik Karo' campaign. There he inspected the campus and highlighted the issues.
Abuja Flooding: Wike blames scavengers as Master Plan faces review
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has linked recent flooding in Abuja to damage caused by scavengers, adding that the nation's capital's master plan is already under…
- Minister Nyesom Wike blames scavengers for Abuja flooding.
- Master Plan under review to adapt to new realities.
- FCT Administration using scavenger-proof drainage covers.
OBC column missing from census questionnaire, says Congress
Modi government deliberately excluded the category, it says
Woman Dies After Consuming Acid, Family Seeks Probe; Body Exhumed In MP's Khargone
Khargone (Madhya Pradesh): Police exhumed the body of a 29-year-old woman from a Muslim cemetery in the city's Motipura area after her maternal side of the family raised suspicions over her death and…
Ghanaian youth leader advocates girls' education, sustainable development at Commonwealth Youth Parliament in Sydney
For Agrobesa, the experience has provided a deeper appreciation of how democratic institutions work and strengthened her resolve to contribute to positive social change.
I will bridge the gap between NPP Regional and Constituency Executives – Bernard Okoe Boye
New Patriotic Party (NPP) Greater Accra Regional Chairman-elect Bernard Okoe Boye has pledged to bridge the gap between regional and constituency executives as part of efforts to strengthen the party…
Ex-prosecutor fired over FACE Act case sues DOJ for unlawful termination
Sunita Doddamani argues that she was terminated as an assistant U.S. attorney because she prosecuted activists accused of blocking an entrance to an abortion clinic.
Ndindi Nyoro joins People’s Party of Kenya
Kiharu Member of Parliament (MP) Ndindi Nyoro has dumped the ruling United Democratic Alliance (UDA) for the People’s Party of Kenya.
How to renew domestic workers’ iqama online in five steps via Absher
Saudi Arabia’s General Directorate of Passports has outlined a five-step process for renewing domestic workers’ iqama online through the Absher platform.
Mecca joint defense pact supports US push for burden-sharing, analyst says
Political analyst Iyad Al-Rifai says the Mecca joint defense agreement aligns with US efforts to share security responsibilities with its allies.
Remi Tinubu leads governors, First Ladies, others to Ogun for launch of food bank programme
Governors from across the country, First Ladies and other dignitaries will converge on Ogun State on Tuesday for the zonal launch of the National Community Food Bank Programme, featuring the…
Trump’s Exercise Cut Risks Turning South Korea-US Alliance Readiness Into a Bargaining Chip
A last-minute order to scale back Ulchi Freedom Shield may have a limited immediate military effect. Its deeper cost is the precedent.
Mark Kelly’s Chances of Winning 2028 Primary as He Addresses Speculation
Mark Kelly, an Arizona senator, is viewed as a potential Democratic presidential candidate.
Sample analysis finds gunshot residue on Mir Raza's hands, chest and back wounds
KARACHI: The sample analysis report of the deceased 25-year-old Mir Raza Ali found gunshot residue (GSR) on his chest and back wounds, as well as the skin of his right and left hands, it emerged on…
‘An ordinary BJP karyakarta’: Smriti Irani joins BJP's national team as general secretary; thanks PM Modi, Nitin Nabin
Smriti Irani has been appointed BJP national general secretary, with the former Union minister thanking PM Modi and party chief Nitin Nabin.
Bolivia Doubles Diesel Price for Big Users, Keeps Subsidy for Drivers
Large consumers will pay Bs 18 a litre from August, while ordinary drivers and families keep the subsidized Bs 9.80. Here's who is affected and why it matters.
Kast’s Security Reform Hits a Wall on His Own Side
Chile's president wants eleven changes to the constitution to fight organised crime — and the first party to say no was one of his own.
Noboa’s China agenda: energy, shrimp, and debt talks
Ecuador's president heads to Beijing with a wish list: mining cash, relief for 14 suspended shrimp exporters, and softer terms on roughly $2.2 billion in Chinese debt.
Why Guilt Hasn’t Killed Sympathy for Luigi Mangione and Lindsay Clancy
Mangione and Clancy show why sympathy survives guilt when Americans see the suffering and systems that came before each crime.
Woman found stabbed to death at parking area, homicide investigation underway
A homicide investigation is underway after a woman was found stabbed to death at a parking area outside of Washington, D.C., authorities said.
'Britain's most bashed' bridge hit twice in two days
A road in Hinckley is shut due to the "road traffic collision" with a bridge, police say.
Israeli PM Netanyahu, Trump envoy agree on US general's supervision on Hamas disarmament
Donald Trump said in late July that a deal was reached for the complete disarmament of Hamas and other armed groups in Gaza.
Russia launches massive drone attack on DTEK mine, killing worker
Russian forces launched a massive drone attack on a DTEK mine in Ukraine's Dnipropetrovsk Oblast, killing one employee, the company said on Aug. 17.
TMPD officer and attorney wife in court over R1.75 million deceased estates theft
A couple faces serious charges in court, accused of stealing and laundering R1.75 million from two deceased estates, ultimately using the funds to buy a luxury car.
'Let me die in peace right now': Chargesheet reveals Twisha's chilling final message
The CBI's chargesheet highlights the alleged cruelty faced by Twisha Sharma at the hands of her husband and mother-in-law, who reportedly inflicted mental and psychological torment during their union.
Iran’s Secret Plan to Escalate the War
Intercepted communications and other intelligence suggest a strategic shift by hard-line leaders to raise the costs for the U.S. and its regional allies.
India leases 2 MQ-9B Sea Guardian drones for Navy from US at ₹1,943 crore for 30 months
The Navy already operates two Sea Guardian drones, which were leased a few years ago. The MQ-9B Sea Guardian remotely-piloted aircraft are equipped with advanced systems, state-of-the-art sensors and…
How the anti-AfD firewall broke German politics
A policy designed to keep the far right from office has ended up strengthening it
Adeleke’s victory reflects Osun people’s courage — Accord Chairman
Maxwell Mgbudem, the National Chairman of the Accord Party, has said Governor Ademola Adeleke’s re-election reflects the courage of the read more Adeleke’s victory reflects Osun people’s courage…
NATO says it has plans to counter Russian drone threats
NATO is closely monitoring Russia's military activity, including its ability to conduct long-range strikes and deploy drones capable of reaching the territory of Alliance member states, an unnamed NATO official told Interfax-Ukraine on Aug.
Former A-G Godfred Dame vows to skip legal vacation hearings
Former Attorney-General Godfred Dame criticizes the decision to fix criminal trials during the judicial legal vacation, calling it discriminatory and contrary to long-standing legal practice.
Fresh scandal hits South Africa’s Democratic Alliance
South Africa’s central bank is investigating a fintech firm co-founded and chaired by the DA’s head of finance.
Flood Damage Cripples Chiba Transport
Severe disruption continued across Chiba Prefecture after the holiday period, with rail closures forcing some commuters into three-hour journeys while more than 2,700 vehicles remained immobilized by…
Fire guts ICT lab, classroom at Gushegu Nursing and Midwifery Training College
Fire has damaged an ICT laboratory and an adjoining classroom at the Gushegu Nursing and Midwifery Training College in the Northern Region.
Russia’s biggest state development corp fires Andrei Klepach, its chief economist, for saying in May that Moscow is losing its war of attrition with the West, and losing it ‘in some ways’ to Ukraine
The Russian state development corporation VEB.RF has fired its chief economist, Andrey Klepach. The corporation dismissed him over “harsh personal assessments” of Russia’s economic and political development — views that did not match VEB.RF’s own position, an acquaintance of Klepach’s told the Russian business daily Vedomosti.
KsTU equips graduating students for industry
The Faculty of Built and Natural Environment of Kumasi Technical University (KsTU) has held its 2026 Final Year Exit Conference to equip graduating students with the skills, knowledge and professional guidance needed to transition successfully from academia into the world of work.
‘They’d throw themselves down a well if it told them to’: Google Maps traps drivers in Spain’s narrow streets
Some drivers who trust Google Maps into Santa Pau’s medieval alleys can’t even open the car door once they realise […]
'Feared for my life': French Jew recalls antisemitic attacks in Barcelona when leaving synagogue
"For 40 minutes, hundreds of people humiliated us and spat on us. There was a huge crowd around us. We feared we would be murdered," Jimmy Zaghroun, a 41-year-old French Jew from Paris, said.
- Seven French Jewish tourists attacked in Barcelona synagogue
- Mob shouted antisemitic slurs for 40 minutes
- Attack motivated by victims' Jewish identity