New satellite imagery shows a caved-in roof at Russia’s only Soyuz rocket-assembly plant
The imagery pins the damage to the building where crews wire the rockets' controls and electronics.
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Youth must have a real voice in national issues beyond jobs, creative arts – EU
The European Union (EU) Delegation to Ghana has reaffirmed its commitment to youth empowerment, civic participation, and the development of Ghana’s creative arts industry.
Map Shows NATO Targets Within Range of Putin's Hypersonic Missile Warship
Russia has deployed the Admiral Kasatonov, one of its most advanced vessels, off the coast of Germany, media outlets report.
Missing woman's family receives texts asking for money, bitcoin
Alisa Goods, 63, disappeared 10 days ago in Las Vegas. Her family has been receiving mysterious messages from her phone.
Mysuru: Breakfast service launched for children with hearing and speech disabilities
ISKCON’s Stoka Krishna Swami said the Akshaya Patra Foundation, which provides free midday meals to children in government schools, was expanding its services to disadvantaged people and persons with…
Obi demands credible 2027 polls, urges Nigerians to reject violent politicians
Peter Obi calls for peaceful, issue-based campaigns and credible 2027 elections, urging Nigerians to reject violent politicians and hold leaders accountabl Read More…
Tinubu support group kicks off 2027 campaign with 3,000-man walk
A Tinubu support group has launched its 2027 re-election campaign with a 3,000-man walk in Lagos, mobilising grassroots support for President Bola Tinubu.
Karnataka BJP forms fact-finding team after 3 suspected poachers killed in forest firing
Three alleged poachers were killed in an exchange of fire with forest department personnel near Shaagya, Cauvery Wildlife Sanctuary, in the Hanur taluk.
Qatar partakes in 18th GCC-level Zakat authorities' specialist committee meeting
<p>Doha: The State of Qatar, represented by the Ministry of Endowments and Islamic Affairs, participated in the 18th specialist committee meeting of Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) member states' Zakat…
Irungu Nyakera shifts focus from Nairobi governor race to Makadara MP seat
Nyakera said the decision followed consultations with his political mentors and calls from residents of Makadara urging him to return to the constituency and offer himself for the parliamentary seat.
- Irungu Nyakera ends Nairobi governor race bid
- Joins Makadara Constituency race on DCP ticket
- Consulted political mentors and residents
Nairobi: DIG Lagat commissions new Strategic Communication Office
Deputy Inspector General Eliud Lagat commissioned the newly constructed and fully equipped Strategic Communication Office at the Kenya Police Headquarters, Vigilance House.
CM to leave for 10-day UK, US visit tonight
Mr. Revanth Reddy is scheduled to visit reputed universities’ campuses in the two countries, before returning on August 30
Number of children baptised Catholic drops 30% in decade
The number of children baptised as Catholic on the island of Ireland has fallen 30% in a decade.
Map Shows the States Americans Are Moving To and Leaving
Americans continue flocking to the South and Mountain West, while they are leaving more expensive states behind.
COVID-19 pandemic-born children begin their school journey on Sunday
RIYADH — More than four million male and female students across all three educational levels in Saudi Arabia will return to their classrooms on Sunday, Aug.
PQ won’t hold Quebec sovereignty vote while Trump is president, leader says
Paul St-Pierre Plamondon said the issue would not come to a vote before Jan. 20, 2029, the date of the end of Trump’s second term at the White House.
Syndicate repackaging subsidised cooking oil as prayer oil busted
KUALA LUMPUR: The Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry in Kuala Lumpur has busted a syndicate misappropriating subsidised packet cooking oil by repackaging and selling it as prayer oil in four…
Jalgaon: RTO Agent Held By ACB While Accepting ₹7,000 Bribe For Vehicle Fitness Certificate
Jalgaon: The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) on Monday caught an RTO agent red-handed while allegedly accepting a ₹7,000 bribe to facilitate the vehicle fitness certification of a car owned by a…
Kyrgyzstan Liquidates More Companies Over Sanctions Risks
19 more companies have been ordered to close down, and more than 140 have been cut off by their state-owned banking partners.
Nigerian Law School asked to review ‘conditional pass’ grade in 2026 Bar Examination
The Nigerian Law School has been asked to grant ‘unconditional pass’ to students that were awarded ‘conditional pass’ grade in the 2026 Bar Resit Examination.
Palace: PPPK Teachers to Come Under Central Govt
State Secretary Minister Prasetyo Hadi said that the employment status of PPPK teachers will be transferred to the central government.
Trump’s 50% tariffs are set to hit Canada in hours. There’s still no deal
Unless a trade deal is reached, a fresh round of sweeping 50 per cent tariffs from U.S. President Donald Trump could hit Canada by midnight.
Russia Punishes Fuel Shortage Protesters as Fuel Crisis Worsens
Russians are facing fines and detention for publicly protesting gasoline shortages, with authorities labeling complaints as unauthorized rallies or illegal campaigning.
Iran-Backed Houthis Threaten Coast Along Red Sea Chokepoint
The rebels have stepped up attacks near the Bab al-Mandeb Strait and shut down operations at a strategic seaport in recent days.
Japan arrests Mexican traveller after 200 lizards found hidden in socks at Tokyo airport
Dubai: Japanese authorities arrested a 23-year-old Mexican man at Tokyo’s Haneda Airport after finding about 200 lizards concealed in 22 pairs of socks and clothing inside his luggage, police said.
Israeli military ‘paralysis’ on settler violence exposed in West Bank siege
The Israeli military is touted as the most powerful in the Middle East, striking targets deep into enemy territory. But for more than a week, Israeli troops have somehow failed to evict a small group of settlers sitting on rocks in the occupied West Bank.
President Hichilema re-elected for second term in Zambia
By Rebecca Ampah Zambia‘s President Hakainde Hichilema has been re-elected for a second five-year term after securing 60% share of the vote. The Electoral Commission of Zambia said Hichilema and his United Party for National Development (UPND) received 2,965,326 votes, representing 60.49% of the total valid votes cast across all 226…
Ramokgopa unveils revised electricity pricing policy, vows to end ‘hidden costs’ on consumer bills
South Africa’s revised electricity pricing policy will target hidden costs, municipal debt and tariff inefficiencies, with government promising greater transparency on what consumers actually pay for electricity.
‘First-ever computer’: CJP leader Abhijeet Dipke’s school campaign brings change
Dubai: Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke launched the 'School Thik Karo' ( ‘Fix the School’) campaign to improve the condition of government schools, and kicked it off from his own native village in Maharashtra's Hingoli.
Young political leaders must look beyond party lines to strengthen Ghana’s democracy – EU
The Charge d’Affaires of the European Union (EU) Delegation to Ghana, Jonas Claes, has stressed the need for cross-party collaboration among young political leaders, saying it is critical to building…
Abhijeet Dipke’s ‘School Thik Karo’ drive brings first computer to his village school
A government school in Santuk Pimpri village received its first computer recently. This development occurred after Abhijeet Dipke highlighted facility gaps during a recent visit.
Who Is Jacob Smith? Former Cornyn Staffer Defects to James Talarico
A longtime Republican policy aide has joined Talarico’s Senate campaign and urged GOP voters to reject Ken Paxton.
- Jacob Smith, former Cornyn staffer, joins James Talarico's Senate campaign.
- Defects to criticize Ken Paxton, calls him unfit for office.
- Smith's background includes policy work for Republican lawmakers.
Satellite image shows huge crater at key Roscosmos plant in Samara
A massive crater has appeared inside one of the buildings at a key Roscosmos facility in Russia’s Samara region following a Ukrainian strike with Flamingo missiles on Aug.
Florida congressional race between anti-Zionist democratic socialist, staunch Israel supporter
The race offers a test of whether the Democratic Party’s progressive insurgency can extend to a district that includes Delray Beach, Boca Raton, and Miami Beach, and an electorate that is 25% Jewish.
- Oliver Larkin, Democratic Socialist, accuses Israel of genocide
- Jared Moskowitz, Republican-backed incumbent, supports US aid to Israel
- Larkin's anti-Zionist stance sparks controversy and antisemitism criticism
German state bans anti-Israel ‘Palästina e.V.’ group over antisemitic propaganda, terror support
The state announced the ban on Tuesday, after an administrative court determined that Palästina e.V.'s purpose and activities go against Germany's constitutional order.
- Hesse Interior Ministry bans Palästina e.V. for antisemitic propaganda and terror support.
- Administrative court ruled group's actions violated Germany's constitutional order.
- Police searched five locations in Hesse and one in Baden-Württemberg for evidence.
Execution facility for terrorists sentenced to death is under construction, Ben-Gvir says
The Death Penalty for Terrorists law was passed by the Knesset plenum in March and later added to the West Bank's security regulations by IDF Central Command chief Maj.-Gen. Avi Bluth in May.
- Execution facility for terrorists under construction in central Israel
- Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir claims facility to fulfill promises, implement Death Penalty law
- Viewing booths for terror victims and families to observe hangings
Defence minister warns against last-minute deployments for election security
Nigeria’s Defence Minister warns against last-minute deployments for election security, stressing the need for intelligence-led planning and continuous ass Read More…
25 female KNUST physics students receive GH¢87,500 Whittaker Foundation suppo
Twenty-five female students of the Department of Physics at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) have been rewarded for their academic brilliance in physics under the Dr K.C.
Russia May Introduce Covert Coercive Measures Instead Of Mobilization
Kremlin leader Vladimir Putin is being advised not to announce mobilization, as this could destroy the arrangement with society.
Woman found dead in Montreal apartment, injured man considered suspect: police
The Service de police de la Ville de Montréal said in an update Tuesday morning that the suspect remains in hospital and no court appearance has been scheduled due to his injuries.
Watch Live: Patrick Clancy's mother takes stand in trial
Lindsay Clancy's murder trial resumed Tuesday in Massachusetts with the 15th day of testimony.
- Trial resumes on day 15 of Lindsay Clancy's murder case
- Paula Musgrove, Lindsay's mother, testifies for defense
- Postpartum psychosis and overmedication argued as Lindsay's defense
S-Bahn to BER Airport disrupted until August 31
From August 18, part of the S-Bahn route connecting central Berlin to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) will be closed. Here’s what passengers need to know:
Inside story: Divers rescue man trapped in unexplored underwater cave
A pair of cave divers rushed to a Veracruz cave after a spearfishing expedition gone wrong. They spoke to Mexico News Daily about the daring rescue that came next.
The Polar pivot? China debuts regular Arctic shipping service as Iran war drags on
As the Iran war spills over into the Red Sea – a crucial chokepoint for Asia-Europe trade – China has marked a milestone by launching its first regular service through the Arctic’s Northern Sea Route…
Public Protector highlights systemic failures in student financial aid management
An investigation by the Public Protector has uncovered systemic deficiencies in the National Students Financial Aid Scheme, revealing over R5.1 billion in improper funding affecting more than 40,000 students across 76 institutions.
Who would stalwart, Comrade Lutchman Tulsie Ramdeen, vote for in November 2026?
As South Africa gears up for the 2026 elections, we reflect on the enduring legacy of anti-apartheid icon Lutchman Tulsie Ramdeen. How would this stalwart of the working class evaluate today's political landscape?
Snooker player Graeme Dott goes on trial over child abuse allegations
The 2006 world champion is accused of lewd and libidinous behaviour towards a girl and a boy in Glasgow and South Lanarkshire.
Wednesday’s weather: A fine and warm day ahead
Find out what the latest weather forecast from the SA Weather Service means for your region on 19 August 2026.
Meyiwa trial postponed over State’s bid to introduce new evidence
The Senzo Meyiwa murder trial has been postponed to Thursday.
GES denies cancellation of Free SHS, warns public against GH¢1,500 payment scam
The Ghana Education Service (GES) has dismissed reports circulating on social media claiming that the Director-General has cancelled the Free Senior High School (Free SHS) policy and directed parents…
Commentary: Including climate adaptation in the Basic Law - the right signal at the wrong time
Without the real willingness to invest more money, the demand only diverts attention away from the really important question: Exactly what does the government want to do about global warming?
Person dies after police deploy stun gun in Espoo
According to police, the individual had been behaving aggressively and violently towards others.
Israel presents Kushner with detailed plan to disarm Hamas in Gaza
Israel has given US envoy Jared Kushner a detailed plan to disarm Hamas in Gaza, including demands for leadership exile and a buffer zone.
Exercise Rotor Clap III and Mission Sudarshan Chakra: Options for Pakistan
India is trying to establish a defensive shield against airborne objects, from drones to missiles.
Thailand to overhaul gun control - Deputy PM
BANGKOK: The Thai government is stepping up efforts to curb illegal and unlicenced gun ownership by introducing sweeping changes to the importation and sales of firearms as well as possession, licensing, and ammunition management.
Disney sues FCC over challenge to broadcast licenses, claiming retaliation over ‘Jimmy Kimmel’
WASHINGTON (AP) — Disney filed a lawsuit Tuesday against the Trump administration’s Federal Communications Commission alleging a violation of its First Amendment rights. The suit comes after FCC…
Coalition of unemployed graduates with disabilities to picket at Jubilee House over recruitment quota
The Coalition of Unemployed Graduates with Disabilities will on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, stage a peaceful picketing exercise at the Jubilee House to demand action on what it describes as…