Osun’s renewable energy policies earn Adeleke top award
Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke receives a Green Leadership Award for his administration’s impactful renewable energy policies and climate action initi Read More…
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Crossing a ‘red’ line? Chinese comedy star investigated over altered song lyrics
Guo Degang was accused of “violating public order and good customs” after changing the lyrics of a classic Chinese revolutionary song during a recent performance.
13-year-old herder killed in Plateau
A 13-year-old herder, Abubakar Sadi, has allegedly been killed by security operatives in Dakun community, Riyom Local Government Area of Plateau State.
Women protest killing of 24 residents in Plateau community
Women from the Bin-Per community in Ruff, Kombun District of Mangu Local Government Area of Plateau State, on Tuesday staged read more Women protest killing of 24 residents in Plateau community
3 'SRA terrorists' arrested for firing at Independence Day stall in Karachi, killing owner: CTD
The Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) said on Wednesday that its personnel, along with those of a federal intelligence agency, had arrested three men affiliated with the banned Sindhudesh…
KUJ SG Eric Oduor urges media houses to deny airtime to politicians promoting hate speech
Kenya Union of Journalists Secretary General Eric Oduor has urged media houses to deny airtime to politicians linked to hate speech or political violence.
- Kenya Union of Journalists urges media to deny hate speech promoters airtime.
- Media must refuse politicians inciting violence to avoid legitimizing their actions.
- Safe corridors for journalists urged amid escalating political tensions ahead of 2027 election.
Thai woman caught at Taiwan airport with 72 heroin capsules in her stomach
A Thai woman has been arrested in Taiwan after allegedly swallowing 72 heroin-filled capsules to smuggle the drug into the island, according to Radio Taiwan International (RTI).
Ogun declares August 20 public holiday to mark Isese Day
The Ogun State Government has declared Thursday, August 20, 2026, as a public holiday to commemorate this year’s Isese Day celebration.
Bulgaria ready to increase gas transit to Ukraine through its territory – ambassador
Sofia is ready to hold consultations with Kyiv on ways to increase the volume of natural gas transited through Bulgarian territory to Ukraine.
His dog vanished. More than 8 months later, he saw Timber on Facebook.
After months of searching, Dylan Reedy said, he was beginning to lose hope. He felt heartbroken.
Chamoli tunnel incident toll rises to 11 as rescue operations end
Preliminary assessments suggest that the tunnel was inundated after a rain-saturated aquifer ruptured through the roof of the three-km-long tunnel.
Egyptian FM, Mauritanian counterpart discuss cooperation, regional developments
Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and Egyptian Expatriates Badr Abdelatty and his Mauritanian counterpart Mohamed Salem Ould Merzouk reaffirmed the depth of the historical and…
Fadahunsi apologises for palace remarks, denies violence call, commends Owa Haastrup’s leadership
Senator Adenigba Fadahunsi, OFR, has apologised for the tension caused by remarks he made during his campaign visit to the palace of the Paramount Ruler of Ijesaland, Owa Clement Adesuyi Haastrup…
Kenya, Türkiye deepen strategic ties as trade, investment and security take centre stage
Kenya is seeking to translate its longstanding friendship with Türkiye into a stronger economic and strategic partnership, with investment, trade, tourism, aviation, health, defence and regional…
Miami Hits 100°F for First Time Since 1942
The temperature tied with the highest in 130 years of weather observations.
Income Tax Department Searches 6 Mumbai Firms In Nationwide Probe Into Suspected Foreign Remittance Irregularities
Mumbai: The Income Tax Department has searched six firms in Mumbai as part of a nationwide verification exercise into suspected irregularities in foreign remittances.The Mumbai searches are part of a wider exercise covering around 394 entities and 36 professionals, including 117 entities located in districts along India’s land borders…
Viennese woman sues city over 'discriminatory' toilet fees
" I was in a park with a friend and we both needed to use the bathroom. He could go for free, but I had to pay 50 cents."
Bodies of Belgian climbers who vanished in 1992 found in Swiss Alps
Melting Trift Glacier reveals the remains of two men who disappeared while climbing in the Weissmies region.
Trump Scales Back Joint Drills With South Korea
Trump’s decision to scale back US-South Korea military exercises has raised concerns about the consequences for regional security.
Warsaw Uprising veteran and activist Wanda Traczyk-Stawska dies aged 99
In her later years, Traczyk-Stawska became a vocal advocate for the rights of women and disabled people.
High Court overturns convictions of logging company owner, manager
KOTA KINABALU: The High Court here has set aside the convictions of a logging company owner and manager for unlawfully possessing 238 logs without paying royalties.
Security beefed up at Defence ministry as retired military officers stage protest
Scores of security personnel drawn from the Nigerian military, Nigerian police, Nigeria Immigration Service and Vehicle Inspection Officers (VIO) and others are currently on alert at the headquarters…
Liberia to accept 1,200 US deportees amid Trump immigration crackdown
Liberia is set to accept as many as 1,200 foreign nationals deported from the United States over the next year, as President Donald Trump’s administration intensifies its immigration enforcement campaign. The Liberian government announced the arrangement on Tuesday, saying an initial group of 20 deportees is expected to arrive in the West…
Thailand seeks new path to end deadly southern insurgency: top negotiator
Thailand is ready to shift its approach to a slow-burn insurgency in its Muslim-majority deep south and revitalise a peace process, Bangkok’s chief negotiator has said, as violence simmers in one of Southeast Asia’s longest-running conflicts.
103 warga asing ditahan cuba diseludup di Manjung
Pengarah JSJ Bukit Aman, M Kumar berkata kumpulan itu cuba diseludup masuk atau keluar guna bot melalui pesisir pantai Manjung.
China finishes first phase of construction at South China Sea reef, images show
The project, on Antelope Reef in the Paracels archipelago, involves building a man-made island analysts say will form part of China's largest military base.
Who really owns the Caspian Sea?
Five countries border the Caspian Sea, but none owns a fixed share. A 2018 convention established rules for navigation, security and fishing while leaving some seabed borders unresolved.
- 2018 Convention divides sea into territorial waters, fishing zones, but not equal shares.
- Offshore oil and gas rights depend on bilateral seabed delimitation agreements.
Mumbai: BMC Clarifies Mayor Ritu Tawde Publicity Row Over ₹25 Lakh Claim, Says No Separate Agency Appointed
Mumbai: The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) on Wednesday issued a clarification regarding the controversy surrounding Mumbai Mayor Ritu Tawde’s office, stating that no separate agency or…
Govt to Use 1 Million Volunteers for Education and Health Campaigns
Pakistan plans to mobilize one million young people as community volunteers to help tackle low literacy, childhood malnutrition and millions … Read More The post Govt to Use 1 Million Volunteers for…
Hong Kong father jailed for 22 years for decade-long sexual abuse of daughter
A 48-year-old man has been sentenced to 22 years in jail after he repeatedly raped his daughter over a period of 10 years, starting when the victim was only 14.
When Are September 2026 SNAP Benefit Payments Coming?
SNAP, commonly referred to as food stamps, provides monthly food assistance to eligible low-income households.
Ramaphosa opposed to Impeachment Committee evidence leader
Impeachment Committee recommended Thandazani Madonsela as its evidence leader.
Chinese woman hospitalised after Kuala Lumpur Airport outburst
A Chinese tourist was taken to hospital for psychiatric treatment after causing a disturbance at Kuala Lumpur International Airport in Malaysia.
Swell waves reach Kerala coast; inundation likely in low-lying areas by August 20
As the swell system continues to interact with the coast and is expected to persist till the end of August 20, wave surges and inundation in low-lying areas of the coastal regions in Kerala, south Tamil Nadu districts, and Lakshadweep islands may occur from the evening hours of August 20
‘Carrying on a legacy’: WP’s Sylvia Lim remembers her policeman-lawyer father 9 years after his passing
Lim Choon Mong first worked in law enforcement before returning to university and becoming a practising lawyer at 39, a path that his daughter would later follow in part. This article ( ‘Carrying on a legacy’: WP’s Sylvia Lim remembers her policeman-lawyer father 9 years after his passing ) first appeared on The Independent Singapore News…
DNA technology helps identify New Brunswick woman decades after death
A New Brunswick woman whose remains were discovered in Ontario has been identified decades after her death through advances in DNA technology, giving investigators new leads in a homicide case and…
Activist forced out of US after criticising Trump-aligned Colombian politician
Beto Coral held up banners in Florida warning fellow Colombians to not vote for Abelardo de la Espriella In the week before Colombia’s presidential election, Beto Coral, a well-known activist living…
Pastor Mensa Otabil’s mother-in-law goes home tomorrow
The burial service for Mrs Evelyn Naa-Otua Addo (née Bonney), mother-in-law of Pastor Mensa Otabil, will be held on Thursday, August 20, 2026. The service is scheduled for 9:00 a.m.
Partners in Crime
On the Contrary: While homicide is down, partisanship remains at record highs
Teen arrested for online child exploitation: Parents must stay alert
A recent arrest of a 16-year-old in the Western Cape underscores the importance of parental vigilance regarding children's online activities. This article explores the risks associated with seemingly private online interactions and offers advice for parents.
Poll: Americans say the White House has shifted its deportation campaign. They’re still not buying it.
New results from The POLITICO Poll show that half of Americans, including nearly a quarter of Trump’s 2024 voters, still say the president’s mass deportation campaign is too aggressive.
Do You Know About U.S. Military Spending? Help ProPublica Understand Where the Money Goes.
The post Do You Know About U.S. Military Spending? Help ProPublica Understand Where the Money Goes. appeared first on ProPublica .
Quebec couple sues Ontario surrogacy agency after stillbirth, alleges improper expenses
A Montreal couple is suing an Ontario surrogacy agency for nearly $200,000 after a stillbirth and what they allege were improperly reimbursed expenses, claims the company denies.
Fayose: If FG wanted Osun, nothing could have stopped it
Former Ekiti State Governor, Ayo Fayose, has said the Federal Government would have been capable of taking the August 15 Osun governorship election by force if it wanted to manipulate the process.
Stolar confirms NABU is conducting 'investigative actions' at his home
Non-affiliated lawmaker Vadym Stolar has confirmed that the National Anti-Corruption Bureau (NABU) is conducting "investigative actions" at his home, saying he is openly cooperating with law…
Oman suspends powered paragliding after fatal crash in Salalah
Oman has suspended all powered paragliding activities across the country until further notice following a fatal accident in Salalah, according to the Oman Air Sports Committee.
Digital platforms need take Pakistan's 'specific conditions' into account, minister tells Google delegation
Minister of State for Interior Tallal Chaudhry on Wednesday told a delegation from Google that digital platforms would have to take the “specific conditions” of the country into account.
PM CARES Fund: Donations drop, interests accrue, utilisation abysmal
The corpus of PM CARES grew by 26% in two years despite drop in donations due to accrual of interests. However, utilisation of the funds reduced to 0.01% of available corpus in 2024-25
NABU Starts ‘Forest Gump’ Operation, Uncovers Crisis Plan
Ukraine’s National Anti-Corruption Bureau and Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor’s Office are conducting a special operation targeting an alleged criminal organization led by a current and former…
US tightens public charge rules for U.S. Green Card applicants from September 2026
Foreign nationals seeking U.S. permanent residency through adjustment of status will face stricter financial scrutiny from September 18, 2026, as the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) implements updated public charge rules. The post US tightens public charge rules for U.S.
Tokyo opposes US sanctions on Japanese ICC chief Akane
Washington imposed sanctions on ICC president Tomoko Akane and senior trial lawyer Abdoulaye Seye as part of its campaign against what it called a 'corrupt and fatally politicised' court.