Ossai drags INEC, NDC, Asadu to court over Enugu North Senate ticket
A fresh legal battle has erupted over the Enugu North Senatorial District ticket of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC.
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AAP Leader Satyendar Jain, 5 Others Arrested In Delhi Jal Board Tender Case
The Anti-Corruption Branch (ACB) of the Delhi government has arrested former Delhi minister and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Satyendar Kumar Jain along with five others in connection with…
JI warns of countrywide strike if recent petrol price hike not withdrawn
LAHORE: Jamaat-i-Islami Pakistan (JI) Emir Hafiz Naeemur Rehman on Tuesday warned the government that the party could announce a countrywide strike if the recent increase in petrol and diesel prices…
21 arrests in four years: What records show about US-based Ghanaian Jeff Asare
A 26-year-old Ghanaian man living in Oklahoma City in the United States has been arrested repeatedly since 2022, with his latest detention coming after three arrests in 12 days over separate allegations involving women. Jeff Kofi Asare’s arrest history stretches back more than four years.
‘He is a goon and a criminal’: Vinesh Phogat’s sharp attack on Brij Bhushan Singh
Wrestler Vinesh Phogat labelled Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh a goon and criminal. She accused the BJP of supporting him despite sexual harassment allegations. Phogat questioned Singh's wealth and alleged land encroachment in Gonda. She drew parallels between past police actions and recent protests.
Tinubu absent as 19 presidential candidates sign Peace Accord
….Sowore seeks ‘Justice Accord’ President Bola Tinubu was conspicuously absent at the Bola Tinubu Conference Center, formerly International Conference Center read more Tinubu absent as 19 presidential…
Ex-Delhi minister and AAP leader Satyendar Jain arrested on corruption charges
AAP leader Satyendar Jain arrested in connection with alleged corruption in Delhi Jal Board during previous government: Official.
DOJ to stop using outside experts to help vet competitive grant applicants
The Justice Department is scrapping its longtime practice of hiring outside experts to help review competitive grant applications, multiple sources told CBS News.
Maharashtra: 'No Immediate Licence Cancellation For Drivers Lacking Marathi Knowledge,' Says Transport Minister Pratap Sarnaik | VIDEO
Mumbai, August 18, 2026: Maharashtra Transport Minister Pratap Sarnaik on Tuesday said autorickshaw and taxi drivers who do not meet the state’s Marathi language requirement will be given an…
Wike orders demolition of Abuja properties obstructing waterways after costly flooding
…to begin with Maitama The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) is set to begin demolishing buildings obstructing waterways in Abuja read more Wike orders demolition of Abuja properties…
62 Ghanaians killed, 15 missing in Russia-Ukraine war – Ablakwa
The government is stepping up diplomatic efforts to halt the illegal recruitment of Ghanaian youth into the Russia-Ukraine war after Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa disclosed that 62…
DOJ Whistleblower Suggests Ivy League Antisemitism Probes Were Predetermined in ‘Politically Mandated Effort’
"They wanted to force these schools to settle," MS NOW justice and intelligence reporter Ken Dilanian tells Stephanie Ruhle The post DOJ Whistleblower Suggests Ivy League Antisemitism Probes Were…
- Task force rushed settlements with targeted universities despite lack of evidence
- Columbia and Brown agreed to $250 million in settlements, funding restored
Supreme Court ready to quash FIRs filed against students for NEET protests
Police to limit investigation to 2,873 persons with “serious criminal background”, government tells court; Delhi Police yet to disclose list of FIRs, say petitioners; court to form high-powered…
Belgium open to using frozen Russian assets to help Ukraine if Europe shares risks
"The risks we identified at the time have not miraculously vanished. But we have no fundamental objection to this money being used to support the Ukrainian cause," said Belgian Foreign Minister Maxime…
7 cleaning workers to be nominated for state honours
PETALING JAYA: Seven recipients of this year’s Cleaning Workers Award will be nominated for state honours (Pingat Kebaktian) from their respective state rulers.
India invokes reciprocity in Bangladesh ties amid Hasina extradition demand
External affairs ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal outlined India’s position on the matter at a regular media briefing in
3 termasuk bekas CEO bank dijangka didakwa esok bawah akta SPRM
Bekas CEO dan seorang pengarah syarikat akan didakwa di mahkamah Kuala Lumpur, manakala seorang ketua pegawai kewangan akan dihadap ke mahkamah Seremban.
Ukraine Still Needs S-300 Missiles—It Can’t Expect Any From Greece
Greece still possesses a relatively modern S-300 variant, the PMU-1, and stockpiles of interceptor missiles acquired in the late 1990s that could help Ukraine.
Ex-investment bank CEO, 2 others to be charged tomorrow
They will be charged separately at the sessions courts in Kuala Lumpur and Seremban.
Invitation remains open for Iran to review details of search, rescue operations for its pilots: Al-Ansari
<p>Doha, Qatar: Advisor to the Prime Minister and Official Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Dr. Majed bin Mohammed Al Ansari confirmed Tuesday that the invitation remains open to Iran…
Migration: Dobrindt extends border controls until at least mid-March
For two years there have been checks at Germany's external borders. These are now likely to be extended again. The Federal Minister of the Interior justifies them with the fight against illegal…
2027: Obi, Duke arrive ICC for peace accord
Presidential Candidate of the Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, his Peoples Redemption Party (PRP) counterpart, Donald Duke, and Omoyele Sowore of the African Action Congress (AAC) are…
IDF warns fighter jet, munitions deals delayed by budget dispute with Finance Ministry
The IDF and Defense Ministry warn that failure to sign critical procurement deals within two weeks could cost Israel production slots for fighter jets, munitions, and space programs.
High Court weighs petition against NIS 460m. coalition fund transfers during election recess
Petitioners challenged the Finance Committee’s authority to approve the funds during the election recess, while the Knesset and Finance Ministry argued that the proceedings were lawful.
- High Court reviews petition against NIS 460 million coalition fund transfers.
- Petitioners Hiddush and Democrats challenge finance minister's authority.
- Court to decide on releasing urgent funds or returning all funds.
German court convicts Ukrainian man over parcel bomb plot linked to Russia
For the Russian organizers of the plot, these shipments were designed to scope out potential opportunities for future acts of sabotage, the court said.
Sowore mocks peace accord, cites Osun deaths despite similar pact
Omoyele Sowore dismisses the National Peace Accord as a ritual, citing 50 deaths in the Osun election despite a similar pact.
NBA’s conference return to Rivers not compensation for 2025 relocation – Osigwe
NBA President Afam Osigwe clarifies that the 2026 NBA Conference in Port Harcourt is not compensation for the 2025 relocation, citing restored democracy.
BREAKING: US court gives attorney, Pirro ultimatum to release ‘Tinubu drug-trafficking records’
United States District judge, Beryl Howell, has issued Donald Trump-appointed attorney, Jeanine Pirro, four additional days to release the drug-trafficking records of Nigeria’s President, Bola Tinubu.
Satyendar Jain, AAP leader and ex-Delhi minister, arrested over alleged corruption in Jal Board tenders
Satyendar Jain, AAP leader and ex-Delhi minister, arrested over alleged corruption
‘Look At His Situation’: Foreign Influencer Gives ₹200 To Disabled Beggar After Woman Challenges His ₹100 Donation - VIDEO
A video of a foreign Instagram influencer giving money to a physically disabled beggar in Mumbai has gone viral after another woman confronted him over the amount he gave her. The video, shared by Instagram user Cris Travelss, shows the influencer handing Rs 100 to a disabled man before telling the woman that he believed the man needed…
RECYCLING ECONOMY: Unemployed rural women turning cans into cash as hunger bites
In Embo, west of Durban, hunger is forcing mostly unemployed women to collect and crush aluminium cans to sell to scrap dealers – Nokulunga Nkabinde earns about R300 per full bag and between R550-R800…
The President Who Cried Wolf: The Trouble With Trump’s Oman Threats | Opinion
Donald Trump’s anger with Oman is justified, but his threat to bomb it further undermines U.S. credibility around the world.
Lee Chean Chung hints at quitting as PJ MP
He says there is a ‘very strong’ possibility his constituents may lose their MP due to PKR’s failure to take disciplinary action against him.
Questions every parent should aabout foundation phase
Choosing a Foundation Phase school has never been simple. Parents have always compared academic results, location, class sizes, sport, and affordability, and these remain important considerations.
+++ Ukraine-Krieg +++: Russische Firmen spenden offenbar Milliarden für Krieg
Moskau mit Hunderten Drohnen attackiert +++ Zehn Tote nach russischem Raketenangriff im Gebiet Charkiw +++ Chefvolkswirt von Staatsbank nach Kriegskritik entlassen +++ Der Newsblog.
Odisha court acquits Maoist leader Azad in 2008 Swami Laxmanananda murder case
Rao has been in judicial custody in a Bhubaneswar jail since his arrest by Odisha Police in 2010. HT has reviewed the judgement
California seized Black couple's beach resort; heirs later got it back
In a remarkable turn of events, the Bruce family has regained ownership of their century-old beachfront property, unjustly seized from them in the past.
Controversial statements: EU wants to impose sanctions on Israeli ministers – Berlin under pressure
The outrage is great following the recent statements by the right-wing Israeli ministers Itamar Ben-Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich. The decision also depends on the German government.
Natembeya: We are going back to Homa Bay for Linda Mwananchi rallies
Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya has announced that the Linda Mwananchi movement will be heading back to Homa Bay despite the chaos that was witnessed during their Sunday tour of the county.
Operation Hell-2: Azov says it burned 4,221 tons of Russian fuel in occupied Donetsk Oblast
The Ukrainian National Guard unit spent a month tracking Russian fuel tanks in occupied Donetsk Oblast before striking them.
Eight years on, Kofi Annan’s legacy of peace and goodness endures
Today Tuesday August 18, 2026, marks eight years since the passing of former United Nations Secretary-General Kofi Annan, a towering Ghanaian diplomat whose life and service left an enduring mark on…
Rape case involving Free State nurse referred for trial
The incident allegedly occurred on 13 May while Takalimane was an admitted patient at Thusanong District Hospital.
Zelenskyy: Necessary stockpiles of equipment to restore power supply in frontline regions assembled
Efforts to restore electricity to Ukrainian households following shelling continue on a daily basis, and there is sufficient equipment for this work in regions near the frontlines and along the border…
Stun Grenade Injures 4 in Russian School After Counter-Terrorism Exercise Goes Wrong
Russian media said four teachers were injured in a school in the Moscow region after law enforcement accidentally lobbed a stun grenade into a room during an anti-terrorism drill. Similar exercises began in 2024, with the same year marked by the infamous Crocus concert hall shooting in Moscow that killed over 100.
Trump marks Strait of Hormuz as ‘new U.S. territory’ in unexplained map
U.S. President Donald Trump posted a map on Truth Social on Aug. 18 labeling the Strait of Hormuz “New Territory of the United States.” He offered no explanation.
2 penguat kuasa KPDN Selangor cedera ketika Ops Tiris
Mohammad Fauzi Baharuddin alami kecederaan agak serius dan masih menerima rawatan di hospital manakala R Yoghanath cedera ringan.
Kalonzo: What happened in Homa Bay is an impeachable offence
Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka has condemned the violence witnessed during the Linda Mwananchi campaign in Homa Bay, warning President William Ruto that he risks losing his legitimacy if he cannot…
Howard Levitt: Toronto Metropolitan University has a problem that no diversity statement can solve
Opinion: Benotto report shows some faculty and staff hid Jewish identity out of fear, a situation that goes well beyond workplace disagreement
5.4-magnitude earthquake jolts Islamabad, parts of K-P
Earthquake with a depth of 187km strikes Afghanistan’s Hindu Kush region, tremors felt across parts of Pakistan
Afghanistan: Only 5% of labor market are women under Taliban
The International Labour Organization estimates that only 5.1% of workers in Afghanistan are women, five years after the Taliban's return to power.
- Only 5.1% of Afghanistan's labor market is women, according to 2026 ILO data.
- Taliban's rule since 2021 led to a drastic decline in women's workforce participation.
- ILO warns exclusion hinders Afghan economy's resilience and recovery.
Why Are So Many Major Earthquakes Happening in 2026?
Major earthquakes have struck Indonesia, Colombia, Mexico, the Philippines and Venezuela, fueling concerns that 2026 could be an unusually active year