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Manhunt underway for suspect accused of shooting police officer
Mark Lee Jackson, 59, is wanted for attempted murder. He has been at large since Friday and should be considered armed and dangerous, police said.
Trump administration pauses border construction in Big Bend national park
Controversial project has faced bipartisan opposition by critics who say it mars pristine environmental area in Texas The Trump administration says it is temporarily pausing construction of a…
Chief calls for respect from Alberta after government misses Treaty anniversary event
- Alberta government missed Treaty 6 anniversary event in Edmonton.
- Joey Pete, Confederacy of Treaty Six Grand Chief, demands respect.
- Indigenous Relations Minister Rajan Sawhney committed to relationships.
Trump orders major cut in South Korea drills
US President Donald Trump has ordered the Pentagon to substantially reduce joint military exercises with South Korea. He cited their cost and Seoul’s refusal to join US actions against Iran.
Election not do-or-die affair – Gov Bala Mohammed to politicians
Governor Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State has charged political actors not to treat election as a do-or-die affair. Mohammed urged politicians to accept the results of elections in good faith and not see…
Who is Jared Bridegan’s ex-wife Shanna Gardner, and why did she allegedly have him killed? 5 things to know
A grand jury indicted Shanna Gardner on charges including first-degree murder, a capital felony, conspiracy to commit first-degree murder and child abuse.
Abandoned Dome-Berekuso-Kitase road project should not become a waste of taxpayers’ money — chief warns
Kyidomhene and Asabihene of Berekuso-Akuapem, Nana Osei Sekyi II, has warned that the abandoned Dome-Berekuso-Kitase road project must not be allowed to become a waste of taxpayers’ money.
- Nana Osei Sekyi II warns abandoned road project should not waste taxpayers' money.
- Residents demonstrate after assurances from authorities prove false.
- President Mahama urged to intervene and complete the project.
Karoline Leavitt’s 10 Most Controversial Moments at the White House Podium
Karoline Leavitt is leaving her position as White House press secretary after 18 months in one of the most visible communications jobs in the U.S. government.
Josh Burns on the personal cost of being Jewish in parliament
The federal MP considers himself a "normal Australian" but since the events of October 7 and the Bondi terror attack he's been forced to navigate what he says is a difficult time.
210 Indian Peacekeepers Honoured With UN Medal For Exceptional Service In South Sudan
More than 200 Indian peacekeepers serving with the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) have received the prestigious UN Medal in recognition of their exceptional service.
The ‘proud Assamese’ from other States
While others can identify as Assamese speakers, Bengali-origin Muslims were the first
House Ethics investigating Rep. Jimmy Gomez for alleged sexual misconduct
The allegations include "engaging in inappropriate sexual contact with a House staffer," according to the committee.
UK PM Andy Burnham exchanged messages with Susie Wiles impersonator before suspecting contact was fake: Report
The incident reportedly prompted concern within the British government and was raised with the White House by the British embassy in Washington.
Somalia: Pirates seize commercial cargo ship
Monitors say eight armed men have taken control of a cargo ship off the coast of Somalia. Renewed pirate activity adds to the problems facing shippers in the Middle East.
The Telegraph: Russia’s new drone bases on the Ukrainian and Belarusian borders put NATO territory within range
Russia’s military has set up 10 new bases for launching attack drones in large numbers along the country’s borders with Ukraine and Belarus, the British newspaper The Telegraph reported, citing…
ASUU threatens strike as 200 lecturers leave Kaduna Varsity
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Kaduna State University (KASU) chapter, has raised concern over the departure of more than 200 lecturers.
Saskatchewan marshals seek snipers, special gear
Saskatchewan is looking to buy some high-tech weaponry for its marshals police service, including sniper rifles, sound cannons and a thermal camera.
Dharavi Police Bust Child Trafficking Racket, Rescue 16-Month-Old Boy Allegedly Sold Multiple Times For ₹4.80 Lakh
Mumbai: The Dharavi police have busted an alleged child trafficking racket and arrested five persons in connection with the sale of a 1.6-year-old boy.
Ogun seals company over illegal dumpsite, waste burning
Ogun State Waste Management Authority, OGWAMA, has sealed Quantum Packaging Nigeria Limited, a paper processing company, for operating an illegal dumpsite and burning waste along Lusada-Igbesa Road in…
University of Gold Coast graduates urged to prove themselves beyond certificates
The University of Gold Coast has challenged its graduates to look beyond their academic certificates and distinguish themselves through discipline, integrity, determination and a strong work ethic.
Russian bank fires economist who said Moscow losing 'war of attrition' with West
Andrei Klepach, one of Russia's most prominent macroeconomists, predicted a social crisis and said costs were "mounting" over the Ukraine war.
EFCC drags alleged fake car dealer to court over N7.8m
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Ibadan Zonal Directorate, has arraigned a man and his company before the Oyo State High Court in Ibadan over an alleged N7.8 million car deal fraud.
Tosin Ashafa Marks Birthday With Donations, Fellowship at Lagos Correctional Centre for Girls
Entrepreneur and politician, Basheer Tosin Ashafa (BTA), has marked his birthday with a visit to the Lagos State Correctional Centre for Girls, where his team donated essential items and spent
More evacuees return home to Summerland as firefighting efforts move to northwest
More wildfire evacuees returned home to Summerland on Monday morning, more than a week after the Bald Range fire forced them to flee.
Some commercial transport operators in Kumasi charge additional Gh¢1 amid rising fuel prices
Some commercial transport operators at Tech Junction in the Oforikrom Municipality of the Ashanti Region have increased their fares by one Ghana cedi, citing rising fuel prices.
Why EOCO, not OSP, is leading AKSA bribery probe – Deputy AG explains
Deputy Attorney General Dr Justice Srem-Sai has explained why the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO), rather than the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP), is leading Ghana’s local…
Albanese government reduces home care waitlist by changing counting method
A Four Corners investigation can reveal the number of people waiting for full aged care funding at home stands at almost 154,000 — not 100,000 as officially reported.
Mumbai’s Goregaon-Mulund Link Road Project Reaches Milestone As TBM Tulsi Begins Excavation For 5.3-Km Tunnel Under Sanjay Gandhi National Park
Mumbai’s ambitious Goregaon-Mulund Link Road (GMLR) project has crossed a major milestone with the commissioning of Tunnel Boring Machine (TBM) ‘Tulsi’, marking the start of excavation for one of the…
City of Toronto issues unsafe building orders after major Zanzibar fire
According to a City of Toronto order after the Sunday fire at Zanzibar, an engineer must be brought in to assess the structure's stability.
- City of Toronto orders Zanzibar and two adjacent properties unsafe
- Fire-related damage discovered by building inspector after Sunday blaze
- Engineer to assess structural stability and oversee access
Kushner urges Netanyahu to test Hamas disarmament in Gaza
President Trump adviser Jared Kushner told Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday that the U.S. wants Israel to take "small steps" in Gaza to test whether Hamas' commitment to start…
Donald Trump Says USS Lincoln Reports Are 'Fake' and Berates CNN Reporter
Trump dismissed reports of food shortages and hygiene concerns on the USS Abraham Lincoln as "fake" Monday.
Trump DOJ Restores Gun Rights Application Process: How Felons Can Apply
Attorney General Todd Blanche said the DOJ was introducing a "rigorous, commonsense" process for applicants.
US lawmakers push back against Trump's move to cut Korea drills
SEATTLE — U.S. lawmakers from both parties are pushing back against President Donald Trump’s order to sharply scale back joint military exercises with South Korea, warning that the move could weaken…
Iran Feels It Has 'New Leverage' In MidEast Amid War with US
Michael Allen, managing director of Beacon Global Strategies and a former national security aide to President George W. Bush, said Iranians feel they have "a lot of new leverage" they didn't have…
Russian Banderol missile enters Moldovan airspace, Ukraine claims, explosion reported near village
The Banderol is a small, low-cost cruise missile which is launched from a Kronshtadt Orion strike and reconnaissance drone.
Sammy Gyamfi rejects Afenyo-Markin’s claims that GoldBod made losses
Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod), Sammy Gyamfi, has rejected claims by Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin that the institution has incurred losses, describing the…
One of Congress’ Most Scandal-Plagued Republicans May Be About to Lose His Primary
On Tuesday, Republican primary voters in central Florida will decide whether Rep. Cory Mills should once again be their party’s nominee for Congress.
Osun Poll: Lawmakers Demand Probe of Killings, Fadahunsi’s Alleged Incitement, Call for Recovening of N’Assembly to Discuss Urgent National Matters
The Save Democracy Group, a bipartisan platform of members of the House of Representatives in the 10th National Assembly, has expressed grave concern over the violence and loss of lives
Tonlagha Honoured among Top 100 African Women in UK
Top 100 African Women in UK The Chief Executive Officer of the Esther Matthew Tonlagha Foundation (EMT Foundation), Pastor (Mrs) Esther Tonlagha, has been honoured among the Top 100 Reputable
Nyoro joins opposition after year-long Talks with Gachagua, Kalonzo and Karua
He said the decision followed extensive consultations with leaders across the emerging opposition landscape, naming Gachagua, Kalonzo, Karua, James Orengo and Peter Munya among those he had met.
2 suspected kidnappers arrested while chasing victim in Benue
Security operatives in Benue State on Monday arrested two suspected kidnappers who allegedly chased a female victim when she escaped from their hideout in Ado Local Government Area of the state.
Kentucky Gov. Beshear Keeps Pushing for Info on McConnell’s Health. He Says He’s ‘Heard Absolutely Nothing Back’
It's been more than a month since the Democratic Governor issued a public letter calling on the Republican to update his constituents on the status of his health amid a lengthy hospitalization.
Relations with Poland will sour further ahead of 2027 elections, analyst warns
The already fraying Ukraine–Poland relations will continue deteriorate next year, as Polish political actors will exploit the underlying grievances ahead of the country’s parliamentary elections…
Justice Department creates a new pathway to restore gun rights for some convicted of felonies
- Justice Department introduces pathway to restore gun rights for some felons
- Attorney General Todd Blanche supports Second Amendment, emphasizes public safety
- Excludes violent criminals, sex offenders, undocumented immigrants from reinstatement
Florida primary election: What you need to know
Primaries will also be held in Wyoming and Hawaii, where voters will choose key candidates for the November elections
Education minister unveils new system, highlights major quality and scholarship achievements
Education Minister Yousef Al-Benyan says the new public education system will boost quality, support early childhood, and nurture gifted students.
Israeli flags on Lebanon highway violate UN resolution, UNIFIL says
Israel's military invaded a swathe of southern Lebanon during a war with Hezbollah this year, establishing a self-declared security zone that it says aims to shield northern Israel from attacks.
- Israeli flags on Lebanese highway violate UN Security Council Resolution 1701.
- UNIFIL urges cessation of provocative actions along Naqoura-Tyre coastal road.
- Israel claims military presence in Lebanon to protect against Hezbollah threats.
The end of the conflict moves further away after the expiry of the agreement between the United States and Iran
Washington threatens to bomb its former ally Oman, which is in talks with Tehran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, the main stumbling block in the negotiations.
Trump administration pauses contentious border construction in Texas’ Big Bend National Park
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration says it is temporarily pausing construction of a controversial border construction project in the Big Bend National Park while the head of the agency…
- Trump administration pauses border wall construction in Texas' Big Bend National Park
- Inspection visit by agency head amid bipartisan opposition
- Project criticized for damaging pristine environment and deterring migrants
UAE issues rare denial of 'imperial ambitions' in Africa
UAE issues rare denial of 'imperial ambitions' in Africa Submitted by MEE staff on Mon, 08/17/2026 - 18:53 Expert says UAE's denial contains 'flawed logic', as it bolsters militias and scoops up key…
- UAE denies imperial ambitions in Africa, calls claim patronising
- UAE's African expansion evident in ports, logistics, agriculture, mining, finance, security
- UAE denies supporting Sudan's paramilitary Rapid Support Forces accused of genocide
Nigerians task politicians on issue-based engagements as campaign kicks off August 19
With the 2027 election campaigns set to officially open on August 19, Nigerians are mounting pressure on presidential and National read more Nigerians task politicians on issue-based engagements as…
Daily Lotto results: Monday, 17 August 2026
Tonight's jackpot is an estimated R350 000! Here are your winning Daily Lotto numbers for 17 August 2026.
Supreme Court Rejects Trump Appeal in E. Jean Carroll Sexual Abuse Case—Again
The President asked the Supreme Court to reconsider its denial of his petition, though such requests are rarely granted.
Mexico will not enact a social media ban like Australia, says Sheinbaum: Monday’s mañanera recapped
The president said on Monday that she opposes banning young people from using social media and that her government prefers to create a "scheme" ensuring that minors' use of social media is safe. The post Mexico will not enact a social media ban like Australia, says Sheinbaum: Monday’s mañanera recapped appeared first on Mexico News Daily