Minnesota sets record nominating women
Both the Governor's race and the state's senate seat are being contested by two women.
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Kenya: Gachagua to Ruto - 'Kenya Is Not Uganda or Tanzania' As He Warns Against Election Disruption
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has warned President William Ruto against any attempt to undermine Kenya's democratic process, insisting that the 2027 General Election…
Foreigner dies during police questioning after fire extinguisher brawl in train at Surat station; probe on
The foreign national was deboarded at Surat station after co-passengers contacted the railway helpline and reported the brawl.
Kadir Jasin bimbang kelesuan politik bawa malapetaka
Wartawan veteran itu berkata tidak mustahil negara akan diperintah kerajaan kleptokrasi dan kakistokrasi.
BlueBird Tech Unveils Bebradrone-M UAV for Training Ukraine’s Interceptor Drone Operators
Ukraine’s BlueBird Tech has unveiled the Bebradrone-M, a fixed-wing UAV designed to train pilots and interceptor drone operators using real aerial targets. The drone can simulate reconnaissance aircraft and decoys, allowing teams to practice detection, pursuit and interception in scenarios designed to replicate battlefield conditions.
Tragic end to walk home as KZN woman’s killer sentenced
Strangling his ex-girlfriend to death, the man will spend life behind bars.
Gasoline and diesel available at fewer than a third Russian filling stations, Izvestia reports
Gasoline and diesel were available at only 28.1% of Russian gas stations as of Aug. 16, according to the Kremlin-aligned newspaper Izvestia . A week earlier, fuel was available at 41% of stations.
United Arab Emirates suspends trade with Iran after coming under renewed missile fire
- UAE suspends trade with Iran
- Missile attacks prompt decision
- Iran denies firing missiles
Nigeria: No Visa Restrictions On Nigerians - South African Envoy
[Vanguard] The South African Consulate in Lagos has dismissed reports that the mission has stopped issuing visas to Nigerians on the basis of anti-migrant protests in South Africa.
Punjab Orders Door-To-Door Survey to Identify Children For Special Education
The Punjab Special Education Department has launched a door-to-door survey to identify children with special needs and increase their enrollment … Read More The post Punjab Orders Door-To-Door Survey…
Helicopter crashes in a remote area of northern Kenya, aviation authorities say
- Helicopter crashed in remote northern Kenya region.
- Incident occurred at 9:13 a.m. on Wednesday.
- Tropic Air helicopter crashed in foothills of Mount Ololokwe.
Russian submarine capable of carrying Poseidon “nuclear super torpedo” goes to sea for first time, military bloggers say
Russia’s Khabarovsk submarine, designed to accommodate an autonomous unmanned underwater vehicle capable of carrying a nuclear warhead, has gone to sea for the first time.
Two Mumbai doctors who kept Jinnah's illness secret to get Pakistan's highest civilian honour
The doctors – physician Dr Jal Ratanji Patel and radiologist Dr Jal Dhaybho-Koo – have been nominated by Islamabad for the Nishan-e-Imtiaz award.
Osun poll: Tinubu magnanimous, Ekiti was taken from me in 2018 — Fayose
Former Ekiti Governor Fayose praises President Tinubu’s magnanimity in the Osun election, contrasting it with alleged federal influence in the 2018 Ekiti p Read More: https://punchng.com/osun-poll-tinubu-magnanimous-ekiti-was-taken-from-me-in-2018-fayose/
Iran and UAE ties sour, and other major developments in the Middle East
- Iran and UAE relations deteriorate over missile accusations.
- Iran's parliament speaker visits Iraq for talks with Iranian-backed leaders.
- France retaliates against Iran by expelling Iranian diplomats.
Khmara: Ukraine must seize strategic initiative across all domains of war
Ukraine must seize the strategic initiative on land, at sea, in the air and in the information space. To achieve this, it must strengthen its armed forces, develop human capital and expand its defense…
S'pore driver involved in altercation with Malaysian policeman near Woodlands Checkpoint
THE DRIVER of a Singapore-registered vehicle was allegedly involved in a physical altercation with Malaysian policemen on the road leading to Woodlands Checkpoint shortly after midnight on Aug 16.
Bersih flags 2 ministries over alleged election breaches
The electoral watchdog accuses the housing and local government ministry, and the rural and regional development ministry of repeatedly flouting election rules.
Chairman: MARA reviews MRSM outing guidelines amid probe into disappearance of two Form Four students in Alor Gajah
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 19 — Majlis Amanah Rakyat (MARA) is reviewing the standard operating procedures (SOP) governing...
'Use your voice': Raihanna Amod urges women to take up space
Raihanna Amod sheds light on the multifaceted pressures faced by South African women and advocates for a more nuanced representation in media.
Bekas CEO 1MDB nafi buat perjanjian dengan pendakwa raya
Shahrol Azral Ibrahim Halmi berkata Gopal Sri Ram tak tawar sebarang insentif untuk beri keterangan memihak kepada 1MDB.
Liberia agrees to accept 1,200 foreign deportees from the US
Liberia says the deal is a "humanitarian arrangement" and is receiving no compensation.
'Touched my heart': Anwar honors street sweeper who raised five successful children
KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has paid tribute to street sweeper M. Kavita, whose more than 12 years of working in all weather to raise her 5 children touched his heart.
Thai woman wakes to stranger trying to open hotel room door in Songkhla
A Thai woman filed a police complaint after a drunk man tried to enter her hotel room in Songkhla at about 4am on Monday, August 17.
Russian envoy defends Hamas ties, says contacts helped free hostages
Ambassador Anatoly Viktorov says he has met new Mossad chief Roman Gofman, stresses that Russian-Israeli security cooperation continues and says Moscow values Israel’s refusal to join Western…
How to Get Rs. 750,000 Subsidy on Green Tractors in Punjab
The Punjab government has opened applications for another phase of the Chief Minister Punjab Green Tractor Program, offering farmers a … Read More The post How to Get Rs.
Rawalpindi Bans Musical Instruments During Main Milad Procession
Rawalpindi Finalizes Eid Miladun Nabi Arrangements, Bans Musical Instruments in Main Procession Rawalpindi’s district administration and police have finalized arrangements … Read More The post…
Parliament reconfirms Andrii Sybiha as foreign minister
Sybiha's reappointment was supported by 266 lawmakers, with 14 abstaining and none voting against it.
Ukraine Brings Home 103 Soldiers in Latest Prisoner Exchange With Russia
Ukraine returned 103 servicemembers from Russian captivity, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced, UATV English reports, citing the President's social media.
Police Steps Up Homa Bay Probe, Orders Sebu to DCI
The directive comes as investigations into the Homa Bay violence continue, with 12 suspects having already taken plea and been placed under various bond terms.
Fake residency of foreign children in Thailand spotlights widening corruption
On paper, the small rooms inside the flats in Din Daeng, a district in Bangkok, were packed with foreign children. A total of 64 foreign children had been registered as occupants in one flat alone…
Meta goes on trial, accused of targeting children and downplaying dangers of Instagram
The company is being sued in California by 29 US states for deceiving consumers and violating federal child protection laws by exposing young users to violent or sexual content and addiction risks.
Aggressive Autofahrer: Wenn die Straße zur Kampfzone wird
Bilden wir uns das nur ein, oder nimmt die Ellenbogenmentalität auf Deutschlands Straßen tatsächlich zu? Eine aktuelle Verkehrsklimastudie der UDV liefert nun eine empirische Bestätigung.
Ramokgopa’s plan won’t convince South Africans to get back on the grid – Outa
People have moved off-grid because electricity has become expensive and unreliable.
KCAA identifies helicopter that crashed at Mt Ololokwe as Eurocopter EC130 B4
NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 19-The Kenya Civil Aviation Authority (KCAA) has identified the helicopter involved in Wednesday’s crash at Lolokwe Mountain in Samburu County as a Eurocopter EC130 B4…
[UPDATED] Kepong petrol attack suspect remanded seven days
KUALA LUMPUR: The 59-year-old e-hailing driver arrested for dousing a woman with petrol and setting her on fire at a number forecast outlet in Kepong has been remanded for seven days.
Pune Traffic Plan For Next 50 Years: Murlidhar Mohol Calls For Metro, Buses, Ring Roads & Bridges
Pune: Union Minister of State and Pune MP Murlidhar Mohol has called for long-term planning of Pune’s traffic system, keeping the city’s next 50 years in mind.
UK fraud filings reach first-half record
Britain recorded more than 220,000 fraud-risk cases in the first six months of 2026, the highest total ever registered for the January-to-June period, as identity theft, account takeovers and…
Ukraine, Russia Swap 103 Prisoners Each in Latest Exchange
Ukraine and Russia exchanged 103 prisoners each on Aug. 19, bringing 103 Ukrainian soldiers home from Russian captivity. The released Ukrainians include troops from the Armed Forces, Border Guard…
Parliament votes through Yevhen Khmara to succeed Fedorov as defense minister
In the final parliament vote, Khmara's nomination was confirmed by 312 lawmakers.
Uttarakhand: Landslide damages bridge in Pithoragarh, Dharchula-Gunji traffic closed
A landslide damaged the Kulagad bridge on the Dharchula-Gunji route in Uttarakhand, suspending traffic to the Vyas and Darma valleys.
SP Chief Akhilesh Yadav Targets Centre Over E20 Petrol, Asks 'Govt Or Adviser: Who Is Right?'
Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav on Wednesday attacked the Centre over E20 petrol, citing reported remarks by Chief Economic Advisor V Anantha Nageswaran backing E10 petrol and raising…
CM: Penang seeks federal backing for proposed international financial centre in Budget 2027
GEORGE TOWN, Aug 19 — Penang is hoping for its proposed international financial centre (PIFC) to be approved under...
Alleged sexual assault by local official and businessman sparks outrage in China
Chinese authorities have arrested a local government official and a businessman suspected of sexually assaulting a woman at a business gathering, in a case that has sparked outrage in the country.
Thunderstorm warnings issued for parts of UK with flash flooding expected
Warnings for northern England, eastern Scotland and Northern Ireland will come into force later on Wednesday.
Six injured as Toyota Corolla plunges into Birim river at Biremso
Six people have sustained injuries after a Toyota Corolla plunged into the Birim River at Biremso on the Accra-Kumasi Highway near Anyinasin Junction.
Woman arrested at Madina market over alleged sale of fruit-ripening chemicals
A woman has been arrested at the Madina Market for allegedly selling unapproved chemicals suspected to be used to artificially ripen bananas and plantains. The arrest was made on Tuesday by a task force from the Madina-La Nkwantanang Municipal Assembly, in collaboration with the Madina Police and the Environmental Health Unit.
New Hurricane Threats Grow in Pacific Days After Lala's Destruction
New Pacific storm threats emerge as Hawaii recovers from Hurricane Lala; two systems have an 80% chance of development.
- Two new tropical storm areas identified in Pacific by NHC
- One system expected to form south-southwest of southern Mexico
- 80% chance of another system becoming tropical depression within week
Peruvian President Fujimori eyes Japan visit in November
SAO PAULO/TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Peruvian President Keiko Fujimori, the second person of Japanese descent to serve as the country's head of state, is making
- Peruvian President Keiko Fujimori plans November trip to Japan.
- Following APEC meeting in Shenzhen, Japan key destination.
- First overseas itinerary includes Japan, Pope Leo XIV visit.
Thai teen found in suitcase died from suffocation, police reveal
A 17-year-old girl whose body was found in a suitcase in Thailand died from suffocation, according to authorities.
Police Commander recounts how illegal miners seized four AK-47s during anti-galamsey operation
The Tanoso Police Commander in the Ahafo Region, ASP Edmond Adjei Kissi, has disclosed that illegal miners seized four AK-47 rifles from police officers during an operation at a galamsey site.
50 days and counting: Where is 2-year-old Milano Tlali?
A councillor is demanding Saps accountability after toddler disappeared near Joburg dam.
Shahrol denies deal with Sri Ram to testify for 1MDB
KUALA LUMPUR: Former 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB) chief executive officer Datuk Shahrol Azral Ibrahim Halmi today denied claims that he had struck a deal with the late Datuk Seri Gopal Sri Ram…