OAS warns Haiti needs help as it prepares to hold elections for the first time since 2016
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Germany to provide EUR 50M for restoration of Chornobyl confinement structure
The German government will provide EUR 50 million to restore the New Safe Confinement (NSC) at the Chornobyl Nuclear Power Plant, which was damaged by a Russian drone.
São Paulo Ranks Eighth in a New Digital Nomad City Index
Seoul leads, Japan takes four of the top ten, and São Paulo is the only Latin American entry. Who compiled it is worth knowing before you quote it.
ICC says US sanctions a 'flagrant attack' on court independence
ICC says US sanctions a 'flagrant attack' on court independence The International Criminal Court on Wednesday lashed out at the US after Washington slapped sanctions on ICC President Tomoko Akane…
Mozambique: Nine Senior Lam Officials to Face Trial for Mismanagement
[AIM] Maputo -- The Central Office for the Fight against Corruption (GCCC) has announced that nine senior officials of the publicly-owned company Air Mozambique (formerly known as Mozambique Airlines…
2027: Amaechi knows when to fight hard – Atiku’s aide
Demola Olarewaju, the Senior Political Assistant to the African Democratic Congress, ADC, presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, has described the party’s running mate, Rotimi Amaechi, as a statesman…
Pakistan issues demarche to US over Kashmir remarks by American ambassador to India
The Foreign Office (FO) on Wednesday summoned the US charge d’affaires in Islamabad and lodged a “strong demarche” over “factually incorrect remarks” by the US ambassador to India regarding the status…
Mir Raza's parents request Sindh CM for 'direct supervision' of investigation
Mir Raza’s parents, Mir Hussain and Mariam Hussain, on Wednesday, through their lawyer Jibran Nasir, wrote to Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah, seeking his “direct supervision of the murder…
Kwazakele shooting: Two men sentenced for murder and attempted murder
Two men have been sentenced for their roles in the tragic Kwazakele shooting that claimed a life and left another injured.
Bhopal Minor Murder: ₹12 Lakh Transfer Puts Police On Trail Of Suspected Organ Trafficking
Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh): A sum of Rs 12 lakh was deposited into the bank account of mastermind Zoheb Khan just two days before the murder of a minor, police sources said.
France, Poland continue training Ukrainian troops under EUMAM Ukraine mission
An intensive training program for Ukrainian Armed Forces personnel is currently underway in Poland, led by instructors from the French Armed Forces, according to the General Staff of the Ukrainian…
Liberia: Ex-VP Jewel Howard-Taylor Becomes Person of Interest in Cocaine Probe
[Liberian Observer] Former Vice President Jewel Howard-Taylor has been invited by investigators of the Liberian National Police to answer questions in connection with an ongoing cocaine investigation…
Maharashtra Revamps Policy For Government Land Allotment To Housing Societies
Mumbai: The Maharashtra government has finalised a revised policy for allotting government land to cooperative housing societies, paving the way for the revival of a process that has remained…
Brazil’s top court breaks Indigenous mining deadlock
Mining in Brazil’s Indigenous lands is nothing new, but a recent Supreme Court ruling could start to change it.
- Brazil's top court rules in favor of Cinta Larga Indigenous community.
- Allows legal exploration and mining on four territories.
- Interim framework mandates environmental approvals and community consultations.
LAWMA, police join forces to tackle illegal waste dumping, dumpsite encroachment in Lagos
The Lagos Waste Management Authority, LAWMA, and the Lagos State Police Command have agreed to strengthen their partnership to tackle indiscriminate waste dumping, illegal activities and encroachment at dumpsites across the state.
We can’t defend journalism’s credibility if journalists don’t uphold professional standards – GJA
The President of the Ghana Journalists Association (GJA), Albert Kwabena Dwumfour, has stressed the need for journalists to uphold professional standards, saying the association cannot effectively…
Saudi and Iraqi justice chiefs meet in Riyadh to boost judicial cooperation
Saudi Justice Minister meets Iraqi counterpart in Riyadh to discuss expanding judicial cooperation and sharing expertise between the two countries.
WHO Representative to Qatar commends Doha's root-cause solution approach to humanitarian crises
<p>Doha: World Health Organization (WHO) Representative to the State of Qatar Dr. Rayana Bou Haka praised Doha's role in humanitarian response efforts.<br /> This came on the occasion of World…
The Strait Of Absurdity And Gulf Of Delusion
The gulf between US President Donald Trump and reality is now stretching wider than the distance between the actual Gulf of Mexico and his executive-ordered Gulf of America.
Is La Paz Really Mexico’s Safest Undiscovered Beach Town?
A headline doing the rounds names one Mexican beach town as the safest undiscovered destination. We followed the claim back to its source.
German Teenager Choked Unconscious and Robbed in Campoamor
A 16-year-old German tourist has told police he was strangled, beaten unconscious and robbed while walking home after a night out on the Cabo Roig Strip.
Ukrainian volunteer who says FSB blackmailed him says he is safe, no longer in Russia
Pressured by the FSB over his son, Purishev flew to Moscow on Aug.17, posting about it on social media
Woman, 91, fatally struck by vehicle in Hamilton bike lane
The woman was taken to Hamilton General Hospital in critical condition where she later died from her injuries. The driver remained at the scene and is cooperating.
Is the US actually too chicken to take on China for trade?
A weak yuan guarantees Beijing massive trade surplus even as the White House tries tamp down on Chinese imports Since China offered a truce in the trade war last October following its threat to…
Former Deputy Office Head Iryna Mudra Detained Overnight in Corruption Probe
Iryna Mudra, the former deputy head of Ukraine’s Presidential Office, was detained on Wednesday, Aug. 19, and is currently undergoing investigative actions at the National Anti-Corruption Bureau of…
Man suspected of ex’s murder killed in shootout with Free State cops
Circumstances surrounding the suspect's death will be investigated by the Independent Police Investigative Directorate.
Zambia’s opposition leader to challenge election result in court
The election commission declared Hichilema the winner with about 60% of valid votes.
S'pore woman, 49, arrested in alleged 'Fun Coffee' ponzi scheme says she is 'victim' too, victims disagree
She claimed she lost over S$600,000.
How One Small Section of Trump's Planned Border Wall Became the Center of a Big Battle
The Administration paused construction on border barriers in Texas' Big Bend National Park this week following months of opposition.
CAR: Scores killed in landslide at illegal gold mine
More than 100 workers may have been killed in a landslide at an illegal mine near the Central African Republic's border with Cameroon, say authorities.
Ghana’s Roads of Sorrow: Tankers, dump trucks, and trailers on the country’s deadliest corridors
“Ghana’s main problem is not about the things we don’t know. It’s about the things we think we know which are not so”. Ghana’s roads are getting deadlier, not safer.
CPUT students stage sit-in over residence evacuation
CPUT management had given the students a deadline of 4pm to vacate residences.
Ukraine praises end to Hungary's 'gold convoy' investigation, calls for more accountability
Hungarian authorities seized two bank vehicles in March traveling from Austria to Ukraine that were transporting a shipment of cash and gold worth about $82 million, claiming they were investigating a…
Iran Mocks Trump, Declares California ‘New Territory of the Islamic Republic’
Iran responded with irony to a controversial post by U.S. President Donald Trump, in which he presented the Strait of Hormuz as “new U.S. territory.” One day after the U.S.
Ndindi Nyoro declares 2027 presidential bid amid opposition unity push
Kiharu Member of Parliament (MP) Ndindi Nyoro has declared his intention to seek the presidency in the 2027 General Election, while pledging to support a different opposition candidate if leaders…
SHRC orders immediate repair of damaged street lights in Kochi
Kochi Corporation secretary asked to accord top priority to complaints; action-taken report sought in three weeks
Green Card alert: Indian applicants to face fresh hurdles under new rule, here's what you need to know
Indian nationals seeking employment-based Green Cards face heightened scrutiny from September 18, as USCIS updates public charge guidelines.
HC declines to vacate stay on Kalyana Lakshmi, Shaadi Mubarak
- Telangana High Court maintains stay on Kalyana Lakshmi, Shaadi Mubarak schemes.
- Additional Advocate General urges court to consider stay vacate plea.
- Hearing to continue on Thursday.
Fears of war in Colombia's jungle resurface
De la Espriella has launched what could become Colombia's biggest offensive against illegal armed groups in more than a decade. In Putumayo, former combatants wait to see what will happen.
Lindsay Clancy's trial puts postpartum psychosis on the map
Postpartum psychosis is a psychiatric emergency that can involve mania, depression, hallucinations and delusions.
Alleged drug-trafficking: No more room for Tinubu to hide – Von Batten
The leader of Von Batten-Montague-York, L.C., a Washington, DC–based policy advisory and lobbying firm, Dr Karl Von Batten, says there is no more room for Nigeria’s President, Bola Tinubu, to hide in…
ICE Is Asking Gate Agents To Help Arrest Passengers. Some Are Pushing Back
An airline manager warned a passenger that ICE agents were trying to locate her, helping her avoid a possible arrest.
Report: Israeli settlers seize near-total control of Ramallah village land
Report: Israeli settlers seize near-total control of Ramallah village land More than 4,700 of the 4,800 dunams of land in the Palestinian village of Um al-Safa, west of Ramallah in the occupied West…
Pakistan summons US charge d'affaires over Sergio Gor's remarks during J&K visit
In a statement on Wednesday, Pakistan's ministry of foreign affairs said the US envoy to Islamabad was summoned and “a strong demarche lodged”.
Putin’s Visit to Disputed Island Exacerbates Japan-Russia Tensions
The Kuril Islands/Northern Territories have been a constant thorn in Japan-Russia relations. Putin just made it worse.
German lawmakers condemn Israeli minister's Gaza remarks
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has denounced a call by Israel's far-right security minister to carry out "targeted killings" of Palestinians in Gaza. The outrage spans the entire political spectrum.
- Israeli minister Itamar Ben-Gvir called for targeted killings of Palestinians in Gaza.
- German officials condemn Ben-Gvir's remarks as inhumane and illegal.
- Jewish and Christian leaders in Germany express horror at Ben-Gvir's statements.
Army Moves Tactical Headquarters to Mangu, Launches Operation Hard Nut After 25 Killed in Bi Mper Attack
Yemi Kosoko in Jos The Nigerian Army has intensified security operations in Plateau State following Tuesday’s deadly assault on Bi Mper community in Mangu Local Government Area, where 25 people
11-year-old Thai boy loses more than RM100,000 in Pokémon card scam
KUALA LUMPUR: An 11-year-old boy who claimed to have lost more than one million baht (RM123,000) buying a rare Pokémon card is among at least 25 people from Thailand who alleged they had been duped by…
Technology must serve journalism, not destroy public trust – GJA President
The President of the Ghana Journalists Association (GJA), Albert Kwabena Dwumfour, has cautioned journalists and media organisations against allowing technology to undermine the ethical values and…
'Legal cockroaches united': CJP hails planned protest for Bar chief's resignation
A protest is planned against the Bar Council of India chairman over a withdrawn directive. The All India Young Advocates Association will demonstrate demanding his resignation.
Why Trump can’t rekindle the spark with Kim Jong Un
Can President Donald Trump pen a new chapter in his love story with North Korea’s Kim Jong Un? In Trump’s first term, the two leaders, in Trump’s words, “fell in love” after exchanging letters and…
Israel admits troops fired on Hind Rajab’s car, opens criminal probe
Israel admits firing on Hind Rajab car, opens probe
Delhi couple held for selling ₹1.10-cr Gurugram flat using forged documents
According to police, a man lodged a complaint on April 4 alleging that the couple had agreed to sell him a flat in Sushant Lok Phase-2 for ₹1.10 crore.
MPs demand crackdown on auctioneers using goons to seize property
MPs have called for tougher action against rogue auctioneers accused of using goons and excessive force to seize property, saying weak enforcement is exposing Kenyans to intimidation, financial losses and abuse.