Troops intercept four suspected stolen motorcycles in Katsina
Troops of the Nigerian Army’s 17 Brigade have intercepted four suspected stolen motorcycles in Danmusa Local Government Area of Katsina State.
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'He has 57 powerful nuclear weapons': Trump says he will meet North Korea's Kim Jong Un
Speaking to reporters on Wednesday, Trump also claimed that the United States currently has "complete control" of the Strait of Hormuz.
- President Trump plans to meet North Korean leader Kim Jong Un
- Trump emphasizes importance of good relationship with Kim
- Meeting follows Kim's response to Trump's diplomatic overtures
Hind Rajab Foundation targeted 86 IDF soldiers abroad, but none were convicted- analysis
In some cases, like with the most recent petition in India, HRF targets soldiers while they are traveling.
- Hind Rajab Foundation filed 86 criminal complaints against IDF soldiers abroad since 2023.
- Only 11 soldiers faced foreign legal action out of 86 targeted, roughly 13%.
Israel, Turkey maneuver toward potential clash over influence in Syria - analysis
Rhetoric is one thing. Action is another. The bombing of Syria is not entirely new. Israel carried out thousands of airstrikes before the fall of the Assad regime in December 2024.
2027: NDC unveils Abia candidates, promises quality leadership
The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has unveiled its candidates for the 2027 general election in Abia State, promising quality leadership and a new narr Read More…
Gas leakage: NHRC pledges to address Rivers community’s concerns
The NHRC pledges to restore livelihoods in Rivers’ Bile community due to persistent gas leakage. Residents demand an urgent halt to the leakage.
CNMI leader urges caution as US advances Pacific seabed mining plan
Northern Marianas Governor David Apatang says protecting Pacific waters and island communities must come first.
Ukraine’s Direct War Damage Reaches $197.5 Billion as of February 2026
The total amount of direct damage caused to Ukraine by Russia’s full-scale invasion reached $197.5 billion as of February 2026.
Darline Graham criticized after saying she's 'not that informed on national security'
Sen. Darline Graham, R-S.C., is facing criticism after saying during a debate that she “is not that informed on national security."
ONLINE PREDATORS: SA teen’s arrest highlights ‘depraved extremist predatory’ gang 764’s global spread from US
The US’ FBI previously issued warnings “about a sharp increase” in the activity of 764 – the overall name for violent online networks targeting vulnerable children, which other authorities describe as…
LINK DENIED: SAA says CEO suspension unrelated to DA’s latest Daybreak Foods findings
The DA wrote to President Cyril Ramaphosa asking for a full SIU investigation into Daybreak Foods on the same day the SAA board suspended its former acting CEO.
YouTube blocks Serbian director Emir Kusturica’s channel, which was co-produced with the Russian state agency Sputnik
YouTube has blocked “My Life” (Moj život), a channel run by the Serbian film director Emir Kusturica, the Serbian-language service of the Russian state news agency Sputnik said.
Who is Natalie Harp, Trump's right-hand woman?
One of Trump's longest serving and most loyal aides, Harp was thrust again into the spotlight when Democrat Jon Ossoff noted her closeness to the president.
UAE Suspends Trade With Iran After Reported Missile Strikes
The impact of the decision could have significant repercussions for Iran’s already struggling economy, an expert tells TIME.
Retired Military Personnel Protest Delay Implementation of Pension Adjustment as Defence Ministry Reiterates Commitment to Veterans’ Welfare
Linus Aleke in Abuja The retired military personnel on Wednesday protested against delayed in the implementation of consequential pension adjustments, while security operatives comprising military and…
India, Palestine sign 2 MoUs in development cooperation; 200-bed hospital, training centre to be set up
India and Palestine signed pacts for a 200-bed super-speciality hospital and vocational training centre, while India reaffirmed support for Palestine.
Colorado’s 2026 CMAS scores: See how your school and district did
New state test results show math scores continued to rise for Colorado elementary and middle school students, with eighth graders making the biggest gains year over year .
WCED faces scrutiny over discriminatory admission practices
The Department of Basic Education has uncovered serious issues regarding the Western Cape Education Department's admission criteria, revealing discriminatory practices that may violate constitutional…
Labor has made the most of its cooperation with the Coalition
Fights over immigration, superannuation, housing, tobacco excise and data centre rules will continue and intensify. But this was a week for cooperation.
Private Sector Leads Reconstruction Efforts in Cali and Valle del Cauca With US$71.4M Pledge
The private sector in Valle del Cauca is emerging as a major participant in one of the most difficult challenges facing southwestern Colombia after the devastating magnitude 7.4 earthquake: moving…
In dry Gujarat, spurious booze kills 6 at party thrown by cop; 25 in hospital
Six people died and twenty-five were hospitalized after drinking methanol-spiked liquor. The incident occurred in Bhavnagar district, with victims consuming liquor from Royal Stag bottles.
Adv. Madonsela rejects Ramaphosa’s Impeachment Committee objections
Ramaphosa is objecting to Madonsela on the basis of a conflict of interest.
T.N. police constitute internal vigilance cells
The cells aim to strengthen integrity, transparency, and public confidence in the Police Department
Over 100 countries meet in Buenos Aires to tackle drug-trafficking
Delegates are gathering behind closed doors in Buenos Aires this week for the 40th International Drug Enforcement Conference (IDEC), co-organised by President Javier Milei's government and the US Drug…
Ukraine’s 25th Airborne Brigade moves ground robots from testing to combat
The brigade is now using the machines for supply, evacuation and fire missions across its units.
Ukraine’s parliament advanced a Finnish-style shelter bill: everyone must be able to reach one within 10 minutes
Ukraine's parliament passed a first-reading bill requiring bomb shelters within 10 minutes' reach, as tens of thousands shelter in metro stations nightly.
Consultants of faulty detailed project reports culprits: Nitin Gadkari
"Such poor quality DPR that today on road, 5 lakh accidents occur, and 1.8 lakh deaths, and all have problems of defective DPR," Gadkari said.
Scam payments lead to an Australian business and its Israeli owner
An Australian e-learning website was used as a front for scammers selling fraudulent investments, an ABC investigation reveals.
German Woman Allegedly Harassed At Indore's Gandhi Hall, Security Guard Arrested
Indore (Madhya Pradesh): A German national visiting Indore was allegedly harassed by a security guard at Gandhi Hall in the MG Road area, police said on Wednesday.
CDU: Jens Spahn no longer wants to run for district chair in Münster
As a consequence of the surrogacy debate, he has already withdrawn from federal politics. Now he's also retreating at the district level.
Zelensky’s office calls former Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov’s demand for wartime elections unrealistic
A source in the office of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, speaking anonymously to BBC News, has dismissed the idea of holding elections while the war continues, responding to a video address in which Mykhailo Fedorov, Ukraine’s former defense minister, called for the country to go to the polls.
OAS to hold urgent meeting on Nicaragua plan to ban opposition
Argentina’s Ambassador to the OAS Carlos Cherniak says need for debate on Nicaragua is urgent as Daniel Ortega’s government moves to bar opponents from running for office. Leer más
Brazil Election Polls: Big Leads in Brasília and São Paulo
Real Time Big Data has Celina Leão and Michelle Bolsonaro leading in Brazil's Federal District, and Paraná Pesquisas puts Tarcísio de Freitas on 50% in São Paulo.
2027: Utomi-led group to facilitate single opposition candidate against Tinubu, livestream polling units
The Big Tent and Movement for Credible Elections (MCE) under the leadership of Pat Utomi, a professor of political economic read more 2027: Utomi-led group to facilitate single opposition candidate…
Japanese Delegation Receives Grand Welcome In Jewar, Marks New Chapter In India-Japan Ties
Jewar (GautamBuddha Nagar): On Wednesday, Jewar became witness to a new chapter in the centuries-old friendship between India and Japan and their modern industrial partnership.
Switzerland extends support measures for Ukrainians until March 4, 2028, limiting them to those liable for military service
Switzerland will maintain temporary protection status (Status S) for Ukrainians who left Ukraine due to Russia's full-scale invasion until March 4, 2028, but will restrict the rules for obtaining it.
Couple and teenage daughter who died in water off Shoreham named by police
Police say the family travelled from their home in London and went into the sea for a swim.
Iran's row with France escalates as diplomats expelled from Paris
France is to expel two Iranian diplomats from its embassy in Paris , amid a diplomatic row that demonstrates a rise in tension between the countries.
Indian on H-1B visa feels ‘burned out’ in US, says ‘would really like to go back' after ‘high-stress FAANG job’
Stricter immigration policies have left Indian nationals in the US struggling. A Reddit user shares feelings of burnout from demanding jobs.
Lagos warns consumers as sellers allegedly alter expiry dates on products
The Lagos State Consumer Protection Agency, LASCOPA, has warned consumers about expired and near-expired products allegedly being sold with altered production and expiry dates in markets and retail…
Russian landowners barred from foreign travel over uncleared hogweed as new nationwide weed rules take effect
In Russia’s Perm region, court bailiffs barred the owners of two plots of land overrun by hogweed, a toxic invasive plant, from leaving the country.
Coalition sues Trump administration over limits on foreign student visa stays
Universities, unions and education organizations warn that the new immigration policy could discourage international talent from coming to the United States
Zambia: Mundubile seeks to overturn election result in court
Zambian opposition leader Brian Mundubile's party alleges shots were fired during a raid of his house on election night. UN rights chief Volker Türk called for Zambia to stop arresting people…
- Opposition leader Brian Mundubile seeks to overturn election result in court.
- Incumbent President Hakainde Hichilema declared winner with 60% of votes.
- Mundubile's NRPUP claims gunfire during opposition figures' arrest.
Liberia says it's taking in 1,200 third-country US deportees
The government in Monrovia says the first batch of 20 people should arrive in Liberia on Thursday. The Trump administration has been seeking countries to take people it cannot send back to their…
- Liberia commits to hosting up to 1,200 US deportees in next year.
- First batch of 20 deportees expected to arrive Thursday.
- Deportees will be treated as guests with option to leave or apply for asylum.
US visa expedited appointment pilot: $750 fee for faster B1/B2 interviews; Is India included in the list?
The Nonimmigrant Visa (NIV) Expedited Appointment Pilot Program, updated on August 18, 2026, is designed to help applicants with urgent travel needs secure an interview within 10 business days, subject to appointment availability.
I’m not afraid to tell Nigerian govt truth – Cardinal Onaiyekan
The Archbishop Emeritus of the Catholic Archdiocese of Abuja, John Onaiyekan, has said he went on national television to tell President Bola Tinubu’s administration the truth. Onaiyekan insisted that he’s not afraid of anybody because he can’t be arrested or embarrassed for telling the government the truth.
Alleged spiking incidents reported once every six days
An alleged spiking incident is being reported to gardaí on average once every six days, new figures show.
Daily Lotto results: Wednesday, 19 August 2026
A R500 000 jackpot is up for grabs tonight! Here are your winning Daily Lotto results for 19 August 2026.
Public servants repay hundreds of thousands of dollars in personal charges
Some public servants were required to repay thousands of dollars in inadvertent charges on their work credit cards, including food delivery orders, in the past financial year.
Ghana School of Law SRC President-elect petitions authorities for relief for referred students
The President-elect of the Students' Representative Council (SRC) of the Ghana School of Law has petitioned the Independent Examinations Committee (IEC) for a special, one-time transitional…
'J&K Important Part Of India': US May Review Travel Advisory, Says Sergio Gor | VIDEO
US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor on Wednesday described Jammu and Kashmir as "an important part of India" during his first visit to the Union Territory since Operation Sindoor last year.
Lagos exams board schedules common entrance screening test for August 21
The Lagos State Examinations Board announces the Common Entrance Screening Test from August 21-24. Candidates can now print their exam slips for the Lagos Read More: https://punchng.com/lagos-exams-board-schedules-common-entrance-screening-test-for-august-21/
Insecurity: Expose informants among you, Gov. Aliyu tells residents
Governor Ahmed Aliyu of Sokoto State has challenged residents to expose the informants among them. Sokoto is currently among the North West States with high level of attacks. Daily Trust had reported how policemen recently combed bushes and neutralised bandits terrorising Sokoto residents, recovering AK-47 rifles, two magazines and 54…