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Overnight into today, August 20, the Russian occupation army attacked Kyiv region with missiles that approach targets along a ballistic trajectory — Onyx, Zircon, and Iskander-M, and S-400, launched from Kursk, Rostov, and Bryansk regions of Russia; 36 cruise/air-launched missiles of the Kh-101/Iskander-K/Kh-59 type from the airspace of…
A prominent Islamic scholar, Sheikh Aminu Ibrahim Daurawa, has urged Nigerians not to make elections a religious issue, saying voters should focus on electing leaders who can deliver good governance.
Ghana and Russia have signed a visa waiver agreement for holders of diplomatic and service passports, in a move expected to deepen bilateral relations and facilitate official exchanges between the two…
A TOTAL 4,014 cases of domestic violence were recorded nationwide as of June this year - an increase compared to 3,768 cases recorded throughout 2025.
Knysna ward councillor and former mayor Aubrey Tsengwa was shot dead on Wednesday night.
African Democratic Congress, ADC, presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, has declared that the 2027 election will be his last time contesting for the presidency.
Russian occupying forces shelled settlements in Donetsk region 26 times over the past 24 hours as of the morning of August 20, killing one civilian (in Sloviansk) and injuring 11 others, reported Head…
Volodymyr Zhuravlev, a Ukrainian citizen suspected of involvement in the bombing of the Nord Stream pipelines, was arrested in Croatia while working on a film about the sabotage, the German outlet LTO…
A state-level byelection is rarely of interest to anyone outside the electorate in question. But the poll in Secret Harbour will test Pauline Hanson’s party.
Former Plateau State Governor, Sen. Joshua Dariye has pleaded with the international community to help tackle the persistent violence, killings and insecurity in the state.
The Minister’s statement comes after a now-withdrawn directive issued by the Higher Education Department, which had sought coordinated action to prevent students from participating in protests…
The Ghana Grid Company Limited (GRIDCo) has attributed the widespread power outage recorded across parts of the country on Thursday, August 20, 2026, to a major fault on the Akosombo–Volta…
Police received reports of shots fired at close range in Bukata. Abu Shahin, who investigators said was the intended target, and Saada, who was a bystander, were both pronounced dead at the scene.
Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi warns Trump’s economic campaign will fail, as IRGC spokesman Hossein Mohebbi threatens a more destructive Iranian response if another war breaks out.
SEPANG, Aug 20 — Police are investigating and attempting to locate an individual believed to be responsible for re...
As Japan's summer vacation enters its final weeks, concern is growing over an "experience gap" that leaves children from single-parent and financially struggling households with fewer opportunities…
Police say the suspect claimed he hit the kitten because it had crawled under the bonnet of his vehicle.
Sunday Okobi Binta International School has inaugurated a campus in Ibadan, Oyo State in its continued bid to provide essential and quality education to many Nigerians.
The UK government has pledged £442m to offer every rough sleeper in England a route off the streets by Christmas, stepping up efforts to end rough sleeping Read More…
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The DAB on Thursday announced the formation of a harbour connect group that aims to help build a world-class Victoria Harbour waterfront environment to improve the public's sense of well-being and…
The appointment of Duncan Ojwang Oburu as chairperson of the Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) comes at a difficult moment for Kenya’s civilian police watchdog, with thousands of cases…
Brazil's Supreme Court ruled that Maria da Penha protective measures can be granted where there is no domestic or family link to the aggressor.
The STF made Rio's former assembly speaker a defendant over alleged obstruction of a Comando Vermelho investigation, after a judge allegedly leaked a raid.
One of the protestors, Advocate Umesh Kumar, questioned the Chairman’s record on lawyer welfare; he accused Mr. Mishra of spearheading “political agendas” while staying silent on issues of lawyers
Adedayo Akinwale in Abuja The Centre for Reform and Public Advocacy (CFRPA) has kicked against the order of transfer made by the Chief Judge of the Federal High Court on the
In a democratic culture where political selections are often interpreted through the narrow prisms of electoral arithmetic, zoning arrangements and elite bargaining, the gracious choice of APC’s…
Ein CDU-Kommunalpolitiker aus Sachsen-Anhalt gibt eine Wahlempfehlung für die AfD ab und spendet der Partei zudem großzügig Geld. Er begründet das mit einem angeblichen Linksruck der Union.
An overwhelming majority of Ukrainians (at least 90%) support Ukraine’s independence, with only 1% believing Ukraine should unite with Russia; Independence Day is the most important holiday for 54% of…
President Donald Trump is rolling out yet another Iran war strategy in familiar fashion: with an all-caps threat. But the world will, as usual, have to wait to see whether he folds when the political…
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said on Thursday that the government was ready for “meaningful” parleys with the opposition and again invited them for talks.
For Aunty Maggie, the forest was once a place her community could depend on. At 60, the resident of Aboaboso, near Jacobu in the Amansie Central District of the Ashanti Region, remembers when people…
Election Watch Ghana has set Tuesday, August 25, for a National Policy Dialogue to assess the implementation of the Vigilantism and Related Offences Act, 2019 (Act 999), and its implications for…
Will North Korean leader Kim Jong Un's demands — recognition of his country as a nuclear power and and end to the U.S.'s "hostile policy" — be palatable to Washington?
The two countries signed Memorandums of Understanding on food safety and maritime heritage at the fourth India-Singapore Ministerial Roundtable held in Singapore.
Model Rhiya Ahir, who shot to fame after standing before a police van during Mumbai's Gen Z protest, has appealed to police to withdraw an FIR against her and take action against those allegedly…
Suspek bersama seorang pejawat awam disyaki terima rasuah dari dua broker untuk lancar urusan jual beli tanah.
Russian forces struck Kyiv with ballistic missiles overnight on August 20, Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko said.
NAN — 20 August 2026, flooding in Nan province continued to leave widespread damage after large volumes of water swept down from upstream areas. Although water levels at some monitoring stations had begun to show signs of falling, floodwaters from upstream areas that inundated Pua and Tha Wang Pha districts had flowed into the municipal…
A criminal prosecution of two police officers accused of tasering and restraining a prisoner with a mental illness comes to an end after a judge finds they could not be guaranteed a fair trial.
Magistrate tells Siti Fadzhlina Bazheer Ahamed she should have reported the issue to her supervisor instead of taking matters into her own hands.
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 20 — The Immigration Department has busted a prostitution ring allegedly run by a foreign couple...
Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula pleaded not guilty to 12 counts of corruption.
A SINGAPOREAN restaurant owner pleaded not guilty to three charges, including obstructing policemen and possessing a dangerous weapon at the Sessions and Magistrates' Courts in Johor Bahru, today.
China’s Latin America trade ties are becoming political newspress_en Thu, 08/20/2026 - 08:25 Politics For two decades, China’s growing presence in Latin America was largely understood through…
Khumalo told the court the accusation strained relationships well beyond his business.
A woman should never have to choose between enduring abuse and feeding her children. Yet for countless women across sub-Saharan Africa and beyond, that is the painful decision they face every day. Financial dependence has quietly become one of the strongest chains holding women in abusive marriages, toxic relationships, and unhealthy…
TEHERAN: Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi on Thursday dismissed US President Donald Trump’s economic punishment plan for Teheran as a continuation of “failed policies“, which he said would bring Washington “further defeat.”
Unter anderem bei den höheren Abschlüssen zeigt sich der Gender Education Gap: Zahlen des Statistischen Bundesamts offenbaren deutliche Geschlechterunterschiede an Schulen und Hochschulen.
Conor Anderson of Colorado went missing in Nashville, after he flew in on Saturday to attend a work conference.
The Get Lost project received 14 complaints between August 10 and 18 from men who said they were detained and forced to sign contracts with Russia’s Defense Ministry.
KUANTAN: Police are on the trail of three masked men who fled with jewellery worth RM1.7 million after robbing a goldsmith shop at SkyAvenue, Genting Highlands, Bentong, on Aug 17.
QUETTA: Security forces killed five terrorists during an intelligence-based operation (IBO) in the Killi Suran area of Panjgur under Operation Radd-ul-Fatah III, it emerged on Thursday.
Police registered a case against eight right-wing outfit members after an assault. The incident occurred at Sinhagad Fort following an argument over a girl's attire.
City authorities said warehouses, a school and a children's hospital were among the sites hit during the overnight barrage.
City authorities said warehouses, a school and a children's hospital were among the sites hit during the overnight barrage.
Brussels has pledged 30 F-16s and over €1 billion in aid a year. A joint drone pact is next, with both sides eyeing a signing date.
