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South Korea Was Given No Notice Before Trump Announced Drill Cut, Foreign Minister Says
President Donald Trump is welcomed by South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Hyun as he arrives at Gimhae International Airport in Busan, South Korea, on October 29, 2025.
2 members of Tennessee college cycling team killed in highway collision
Two members of the Milligan University cycling team were killed, and several more injured, in a collision with a vehicle on a rural highway in eastern Tennessee Wednesday morning.
Man arrested in Kitui after police recover firearm from his house
Police in Kitui County have arrested a 42-year-old man after recovering a firearm from his possession in Lower Yatta Sub-County.
- 42-year-old man arrested in Kitui County on August 18
- Police recover English-made firearm marked T.J. Harrington
- Suspect to assist detectives with weapon investigation
Vancouver stranger assault suspect denied bail
A publication ban prevents us from reporting on the evidence and submissions at the bail hearing, and the reasons behind the judge’s decision to detain the accused.
Ukraine Repels 189 Combat Clashes as Pokrovsk Axis Sees Heaviest Fighting During 24-Hour Period
The Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU) repelled 189 combat clashes nationwide over the past day, with the heaviest fighting concentrated on the Pokrovsk axis, where Russian forces launched 26 assaults.
The Taliban’s Next Five Years
The brutish group has been surprisingly stable since snatching power in 2021. Rockier times may lie ahead.
U.P. Congress president’s WhatsApp blocked, blames BJP for trying to silence Opposition voice
Ajay Rai dubbed the move an “authoritarian trend” amid the upcoming election and aimed to cut off his communication with party workers and disrupted daily party work
I’m 82, not afraid of anybody, says Onaiyekan
Cardinal John Onaiyekan, Catholic Archbishop Emeritus of Abuja, has rejected the Presidency’s criticism of his public account of a meeting between Catholic bishops and President Bola Tinubu.
Man drowns in septic tank while draining sewer waste in Marsabit
A 30-year-old man died after he slipped into a septic tank while draining sewer waste at a business premises in Marsabit town.
- 30-year-old Enos Masogo drowns in septic tank
- Died while draining sewer waste at Abyssinia Juicy Cafe
- Police investigating fatal accident circumstances
The Florida primary from hell
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FG approves 600 housing units for military, adopts revised biotechnology policy
The Federal Government has approved 600 new housing units for military personnel in Abuja, bringing the total to 2,656. This is part of a 10,000-unit targe Read More…
PFIPC: ICPC uncovers multiple fake agencies as Tinubu orders forensic probe
President Tinubu has ordered a forensic investigation into the Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council and other fake agencies, aiming to stren Read More…
Osogbo gunfire: Police confirm one dead, vow to arrest suspects
The Osun State Police Command has commenced a full-scale investigation into a shooting incident that occurred in Osogbo, Osun State.
'They deserve more': Frankcom's family speaks as Israel rebuked over 'insulting' move
The family says Israel's decision denies justice, while the federal government argues key questions about the strike remain unresolved.
Farmers say backpacker visa pause will risk Australia's food security
Rural communities and farmers are concerned they will lose an essential workforce as the brakes are put on working holiday visa applications.
Gray-Zone Warfare Picks Easy Targets in Germany
Political appeasement won’t buy off hostile powers.
Five-year-old boy found dead in Mlolongo house in suspected poisoning
Detectives in Mlolongo, Machakos County, launched a manhunt for a 35-year-old man after his five-year-old son was found dead in a single-roomed house in Mlolongo Phase III.
Wontumi’s imprisonment will not stop NPP chairmanship bid – Spokesperson
The spokesperson for former Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Bernard Antwi Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi, says his imprisonment will not prevent him from…
Zambia: Hichilema's Victory Challenged As Doubts Grow Over Election
[Agenzia Fides] Lusaka -- Brian Mundubile, the main challenger to President Hakainde Hichilema in the 2026 presidential election, has rejected the Electoral Commission of Zambia's declaration of…
Media-government partnership vital to Ghana’s democracy – Shamima Muslim
Deputy Government Spokesperson, Shamima Muslim, has praised the long-standing interaction between the media and successive governments, describing it as a key force behind Ghana’s democratic…
Ex-PAP MP Amrin Amin: Abuse of 2 brothers by religious influencer is ‘horrifying’
Mr Amrin said the man had gained the family’s trust through his religious involvement despite not being an accredited asatizah or working for a mosque.
Australia and China cooperate to bust illegal tobacco smuggling syndicate
Australian Border Force officers are tipped off to containers suspected of carrying illicit tobacco, resulting in millions of cigarettes being seized.
Residents of 'serene, peaceful' village concerned over big battery plans
Locals say the company behind the proposal failed to answer questions about noise and light pollution, and bushfire safety.
Two tricycles, three vehicles involved in Adamawa road crash
Two tricycles and three other vehicles have been involved in a road crash on Girei Bridge in Adamawa State. The Adamawa State Police Public Relations Officer, SP Suleiman Yahaya Nguroje, disclosed…
PM, Egyptian FM discuss ways to bolster relations
HE the Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim al-Thani met with the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Immigration and Egyptian Expatriates of the Arab…
PM meets Arab League chief
HE the Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim al-Thani met in Cairo yesterday with the Secretary-General of the League of Arab States Nabil…
Aeronautical academy project takes shape in Ras Abu Abboud
Work on the development of Qatar Aeronautical Academy in Ras Abu Abboud is progressing as the Public Works Authority (Ashghal) expands educational and training infrastructure in line with…
Democrats call for USS Lincoln probe, question US Navy’s readiness
AgencieswashingtonLawmakers in the United States have renewed calls for answers about conditions on board the USS Abraham Lincoln, suggesting that reports emerging from the aircraf...
Six killed in Russian air attacks on Ukraine
AgenciesKievAt least six people have been killed and 12 others injured in Russian attacks on Ukraine, authorities said.A Russian drone attack on a bus in the front-line city of Khe...
Brazil bus crash kills at least 23, injures 5 in Parana state
agenciessao pauloAt least 23 people have been killed and five others injured after a bus carrying patients and healthcare workers to hospitals collided head-on with a truck in sout...
Longtime publisher of Stars and Stripes to retire, citing differences with Pentagon leadership
- Max D. Lederer Jr. retires as Stars and Stripes publisher after decades
- Pentagon seeks editorial control, aims to eliminate perceived "woke" content
- Lederer cites leadership philosophy differences and mission mission as reasons
Zelenskyy Names Realignment of Ukraine’s Defense System as Key Task for New Defense Minister Khmara
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that the main task he has set for new Defense Minister Khmara under the current circumstances is to ensure the effective operation and realignment of the…
Saskatchewan provincial courts to allow use of eagle feathers when swearing oath
- Saskatchewan courts allow eagle feathers for oath swearing.
- 14 eagle feathers received from judge's sister.
- Feathers available at all 13 permanent courthouses.
Tinubu orders five-year defence plan to counter Nigeria’s security threats
….to submit report in 90 days President Bola Tinubu has approved the immediate preparation of a comprehensive National Threat Assessment read more Tinubu orders five-year defence plan to counter…
People smuggler exposed by BBC investigation arrested and charged
Twana Jamal Khdir has been arrested and charged with immigration offences.
Many Floridians Escaped Socialism; Now They Could Elect One to the Senate
Angie Nixon, a self-described member of the Democratic Socialists of America, won Florida's Democratic Senate primary on Tuesday.
Psychologist testifies Lindsay Clancy was not criminally responsible in killing of her 3 children
PLYMOUTH, Mass. (AP) — Lindsay Clancy didn’t appreciate the “wrongfulness” of killing her three children because of her mental health issues, a psychologist testifying for the defense said at her…
- Psychologist Dr. Paul Zeizel testifies Lindsay Clancy was not criminally responsible
- Clancy suffers from bipolar disorder and postpartum psychosis
- 1 to 2 out of 1,000 women experience postpartum psychosis
Winneba Police Command and Staff College to reopen after 13 years
The Ghana Police Command and Staff College in Winneba in the Central Region is set to resume operations after more than 13 years without admitting senior and mid-level police officers. The development is expected to restore the college to its core mandate of providing specialised training for senior and mid-level officers of the Ghana…
European countries weigh sanctions against Israel after E1 housing tender ignites diplomatic storm
European officials warn that building in E1 poses 'an existential threat to the two-state solution', but some fear punitive steps before Israel's October 27 election could strengthen Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his right-wing allies
What Does Trump’s Open Respect For North Korean Nukes Tell Iran?
President Trump hinted on Wednesday that his friendly relationship with North Korea’s supreme leader Kim Jong Un may owe a lot to the country’s strong nuclear capabilities.
- Trump admires North Korea's 57 nuclear weapons
- Iran's nuclear pursuit driven by sovereignty concerns
- Iran may view nuclear capabilities as conflict deterrent
'I get along with him': Trump says he'll meet with North Korea's Kim Jong Un
In an unusual move, Trump also cited a specific number of warheads that he said North Korea holds.
Supreme Judiciary Council approves rules to enhance governance in judicial administration
RIYADH — The Supreme Judiciary Council meeting discussed several topics related to the development of the judicial process and its efficiency.
US and Canada say they are close to final trade deal
The United States and Canada said they were close to finalising a trade deal after US President Donald Trump delayed new 50 per cent tariffs on Canadian goods.
MADLANGA COMMISSION: Adams puts Idac’s evidence under scrutiny while affidavit dispute deepens
National Coloured Congress MP Fadiel Adams has disputed key aspects of testimony from Idac members, raising questions over his original complaint, conflicting versions of his statement and the handling of evidence that became central to an investigation that rocked the police.
(3rd LD) Trump says he will meet N. Korea's Kim this year, puts N.K. nukes at 57
WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 (Yonhap) -- U.S. President Donald Trump said Wednesday that ...
UK ‘deeply concerned’ about Israeli strikes on Syrian air base
UK ‘deeply concerned’ about Israeli strikes on Syrian air base Britain’s special representative for Syria, Barrie Peach, said he was “deeply concerned” about Israeli strikes on the Abu al-Duhur…
The Royal Canadian Legion’s 50th Dominion Convention in Winnipeg, Manitoba: Where it all began 100 years ago…
“A Century of Service. Honouring the Past. Shaping the Future.” WINNIPEG, Manitoba, Aug. 19, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — WHAT: Member delegates of The Royal Canadian Legion from across Canada will gather…
Record crowds are crossing the Russia–Georgia border at Verkhny Lars. Here’s what the numbers actually show.
“Record passenger traffic at Verkhny Lars: more than 20,000 passengers crossed the checkpoint in a single day. Heavy tourist traffic has brought with it a record number of passenger cars.
Male prisons in England and Wales have fewer than 1,800 spaces
Male prisons have less than 1,800 spaces available in England and Wales, the lowest level since March
FEC approves N438bn road projects, concessions
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved road construction and rehabilitation projects worth about N438 billion nationwide.
Why don’t more foreign tourists come to Central Mexico? MND’s journalism intern explains
Americans tend to make long-haul trips to Europe to eat unique food, explore cobblestone streets and take in thousands of years of history.
Zambia: Zambia's Messy Election
[CFR] What to make of Zambia's 2026 general elections?
- Hakainde Hichilema re-elected president for second term
- Election saw attacks on opposition rallies and media access disparities
- Vote count suspension and arrests fueled political paranoia
Saudi, Qatari foreign ministers meet to discuss diplomatic efforts for regional de-escalation
RIYADH — Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan met with Qatar’s Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani in Riyadh on…
In photos: Aftermath of Israeli strikes on Gaza
In photos: Aftermath of Israeli strikes on Gaza Displaced Palestinians carry victims away from the site of an Israeli strike on Gaza City, on 19 August 2026 (AFP) Palestinian emergency personnel carry…
Russian antiwar party Yabloko says police are targeting its supporters at home, days after releasing them without charge
Yabloko party chairman Nikolai Rybakov has demanded that Russian Interior Minister Vladimir Kolokoltsev end the persecution of citizens who turned out to support the party outside the Supreme Court on…
States now better funded under Tinubu, Sokoto Governor Aliyu affirms
… assure President of re-election victory in 2027 Sokoto State Governor, Ahmed Aliyu, said state governments are now better funded read more States now better funded under Tinubu, Sokoto Governor…
Ebonyi: Police deploy personnel ahead of August 22 LG elections
The Ebonyi State Police Command has deployed personnel to polling stations and strategic locations across the 13 Local Government Areas ahead of the August 22, 2026, LG polls. The Police Public Relations Officer, SP Joshua Ukandu, said the command, under Commissioner of Police CP Hope Urunwa-Okafor, is collaborating with sister security…
Russo-Ukrainian war, day 1638: Ground robots move from testing to combat as Ukraine’s tech war accelerates
Corruption investigators reach the President's Office again in a new wiretap probe.
Ukraine’s Government Removes Sense Bank Chairman Amid Anti-Corruption Probe
Prime Minister Serhii Koretskyi announced Wednesday, Aug. 19, that the government removed the chairman of state-owned Sense Bank’s supervisory board, seeking to oust its CEO next. The decision follows a NABU investigation that claimed bank officials helped launder HR.