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In a recent statement, Donald Trump pointed to India's election framework as a model for implementing stricter voter ID laws in the US. Emphasizing India's impressive voter turnout and limited use of mail-in ballots, Trump supports the SAVE Act, which necessitates proof of citizenship to vote federally.
Chiew Choon Man accuses the preacher of stirring racial tension by suggesting Chinese leaders in Sarawak are pushing for a Chinese university in East Malaysia.
A draft version of the Urban Development Law proposes establishing a single comprehensive master plan for each city, a move aimed at maximizing the organization and utilization of urban space.
In this report, Hassan Habibat Temitayo writes on how residents of Ajegunle, a community in Ila Orangun Local Government Area of Osun State, have endured multi-faceted woes for several years.
Social media users supported Abhijeet Dipke's initiative to improve education in Maharashtra. The CJP founder's village school has just received its first computer.
Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed has sworn in the newly elected chairmen of the state’s 20 local government areas, warning them against corruption and the misuse of public funds.
The Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has called on the Federal Government and other relevant authorities to take urgent steps to end the persistent killings and insecurity across the country.
The date was fixed on Tuesday after the three appeared virtually before High Court Judge Cecilia Githua, with probation reports filed to assist the court in determining the appropriate sentences.
BY VALENTIA TETTEH The Minority Caucus in Parliament says it has prepared a motion seeking a comprehensive parliamentary examination of the financial losses associated with the domestic gold…
Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has narrated how he rejected an attempt by the then governor of Lagos State, Bola Ahmed Tinubu to become his running mate, saying he opposed a Muslim-Muslim ticket…
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha said that it was time to revive discussions on frozen Russian assets and establish clear legal mechanisms for using them to support Ukraine on Aug. 18.
UAE Air Defence Systems have detected a missile threat directed towards the country, the Ministry of Defence said. The ministry urged residents to follow warnings and updates issued through official…
Flagging off the rally to create awareness, R&B Engineer-in-Chief stresses the need to address the problem at an early stage
Uttam Kumar Reddy says drinking water security remains paramount, while available water should support Kharif crops too
Officials dismiss claims that a lack of rains in the district is leading to elephant deaths
The State Policy Commission of the Council of States wants to supplement the safeguard clause of the Bilateral Agreements III with an immigration fee.
Mumbai: A commuter reportedly climbed onto a local train halted at Ghatkopar station during evening peak hours and was badly injured after coming in contact with an overhead electric (OHE) wire on…
Pune, Aug 18: Two men were apprehended after police found stolen liquor from a shop in Pune's Kalyani Nagar on Tuesday, officials said.
PUTRAJAYA: The likelihood of El Nino, which typically brings hotter and drier conditions, reaching the ‘very strong’ or ‘Super El Nino’ category between Oct and Dec has risen to more than 90 per cent.
Natasha Osawaru, 2Baba’s wife, has been named the new Minority Leader of the Edo State House of Assembly. Learn more about her new role and political journ Read More…
Anambra State Police Command arrests 49-year-old robbery suspect, Chima Ogumba, recovering a pump-action gun and 50 live cartridges.
The 29-year-old man from Kansas was found and transported to hospital by helicopter crew after being struck on Sunday in a prohibited area on Etna's eastern slope.
Kiharu Member of Parliament Ndindi Nyoro is set to begin his People’s Tour in Murang’a on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, just two days after announcing his decision to join the opposition ahead of the…
Political parties in the N West Legislature have mixed views on Viola Motsumi as the new Speaker.
Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh): The CID wing of Police Headquarters (PHQ) has issued a new Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) on bonded labour to the Police Commissioners of Bhopal and Indore and all…
After the Russian Embassy in the U.K. issued a threat, the British government doubled down on its support for Ukraine.
A court in St. Petersburg has issued the city's first fine to a local resident over a video posted online following a Ukrainian drone attack on the city
The operation adds another settlement to Ukraine’s gains in its eight-month Oleksandrivka counteroffensive, which Kyiv says has reclaimed 745 square kilometers.
A 16-year-old from Malmesbury has been arrested and charged with multiple sexual offences and animal cruelty, linked to the international '764' online network. The case highlights the dangers posed by such networks targeting vulnerable individuals
PETALING JAYA: A total of 14,807 notices were issued to litterbugs, with 548 people ordered to perform community service in states enforcing the Solid Waste Management and Public Cleansing Act 2007.
A ceremony marking the reburial of the remains of Yevhen Konovalets, a colonel of the Army of the Ukrainian People’s Republic and the first leader of the Organization of Ukrainian Nationalists (OUN)…
But this is probably less than a quarter of the illegal trade, CapeNature says
Her jewellery was worth about S$10,512, yet she falsely told Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA) officers that she had nothing to declare This article ( Singapore Customs: Singaporean woman, 32, gets S$11.4K fine for not declaring the jewellery brought into SG to evade S$946 GST ) first appeared on The Independent Singapore News .
Russia lodged a formal protest with Japan and threatened countermeasures over Tokyo’s criticism of Russian dictator Vladimir Putin’s visit to the Kuril Islands, its sanctions against Moscow and its…
29 states want Meta to scrap features like infinite scroll, Stories and likes in a landmark child safety trial.
A 16-year-old from Malmesbury has been arrested and charged with multiple sexual offences and animal cruelty, linked to the international '764' online network.
The division bench of acting Chief Justice Tapabrata Chakraborty and Justice Atarup Banerjee heard advocate Md Danish Farooqui’s petition
KUALA LUMPUR: Two Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry (KPDN) enforcement officers in Selangor were injured while carrying out their duties under Ops Tiris 4.0, an operation to curb the…
A crowded field of Republicans is vying to replace the party’s term-limited Governor Ron DeSantis in Tuesday’s primary. But recent polling indicates Congressman Byron Donalds is leading the pack
Nyoro announced that he will hold his first political engagement in Makuyu on Wednesday, August 19, as he begins selling his new political message to voters following his decision to join the People's…
With 77 days remaining until the general election, several races stand out because of their competitive fields, open seats, redistricting battles and potential implications for the balance of power in…
Damascus reverses an earlier plan to remove the material from Syria, saying it will remain under IAEA safeguards for peaceful civilian use; the stockpile is linked to Assad-era nuclear activity and a…
Ukraine’s Air Force reported that a Russian Banderol crossed the border, but Moldovan investigators could not conclusively identify the wreckage.
CAIRO (AP) — U.S. President Donald Trump threatened to bomb Oman because he is unhappy the country is close to a deal with Iran to manage ship traffic through the Strait of Hormuz , two regional…
BANGKOK (AP) — An explosion of old munitions in northern Israel on Tuesday injured six Thai migrant workers , with two sustaining serious injuries that required surgery, Thailand’s Foreign Ministry…
Despite Aoun’s support for the UN peacekeeping forces, UNIFIL has long been criticized for failing to take action against Hezbollah’s military buildup in southern Lebanon.
Tropper said he would not provide Netanyahu with the 61 seats needed to secure a Knesset majority, arguing that such a government would rely on non-Zionist forces.
Syria is not known to hold operational stockpiles of nuclear material for a weapons program, but Israel bombed a suspected Syrian nuclear reactor in 2007 in the country's eastern province.
The ADC collaborated with the Accord Party in the Osun election to prevent the APC from winning, says Bolaji Abdullahi. This strategic alliance led to APC’ Read More: https://punchng.com/adc-collaborated-with-accord-to-defeat-apc-in-osun-abdullahi/
Davido describes Governor Ademola Adeleke’s Osun victory as a ‘war’ against formidable opposition, praising voters and outlining plans for youth developmen Read More: https://punchng.com/adelekes-osun-victory-was-war-against-17-govs-50-senators-davido/
Governor Aiyedatiwa inspects Sabo Market in Ore after a devastating fire, promising support for victims. Investigation into the Ondo market fire is underwa Read More: https://punchng.com/photos-aiyedatiwa-assesses-ondo-market-fire-damage-as-victims-seek-aid/
Saurav Das said in a post on X that while the Apex Court sought a consolidated list of FIRs against students to quash, the centre resisted.
The Department of Justice has asked an appeals court to reinstate the criminal human smuggling case against Kilmar Abrego Garcia.
Prime Minister Andy Burnham said Britain will support Ukraine against Russia's invasion after Moscow warned London over reports British-made drones were used in strikes.
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