Darline Graham’s inherited Senate seat revives the ‘widow’s mandate’ with a sibling twist
Though Graham’s appointment may seem unusual, political inheritance has never been fully absent from American democracy.
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‘Voodoo Economist’, Wike blasts Atiku over subsidy pledge
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has tackled former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar over his new stance on petrol subsidy.
A magnitude 6.7 earthquake has shaken Peru’s southern Andes, no immediate damages reported
LIMA, Peru (AP) — A magnitude 6.7 earthquake shook Peru’s southern Andes Mountains on Thursday, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. There were no immediate reports of damage.
Adeleke congratulates new head of service
Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke congratulates Abel Enitan on his appointment as the new Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, praising his dedic Read More…
PHOTOS: Adeleke presents return certificate to Tinubu
Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, on Thursday, presented his certificate of return to President Bola Tinubu, following a closed-door meeting at the Aso Villa, Abuja.
Map Shows Record LGBTQ+ Growth Across US as Support for Community Drops
LGBTQ+ identification has reached a record high across the U.S. according to HRC, even as support for some issues has slipped.
UAE GCSE results 2026: Dubai and Abu Dhabi schools reveal record grades
UAE GCSE results 2026: Schools in Dubai and Abu Dhabi report record grades, with thousands of students securing top marks across British curricula
Fedorov confirms planned U.S. trip
Disgruntled former minister Mykhailo Fedorov is planning to travel to the United States in near future, Suspilne public broadcaster reported on Aug. 20, citing Fedorov’s press service.
Loggers avoid environmental laws by labelling operations 'road maintenance'
The Forestry Corporation of NSW avoids strict environmental protection for threatened species by calling a logging operation "road maintenance".
150 Mundakkai-Chooralmala families to get ₹2 lakh livelihood assistance
Agriculture Minister T. Siddique will inaugurate the distribution of the assistance at the Chandragiri auditorium in Kalpetta at 10 a.m. on Friday.
China wrongfully detaining US citizen, State Department declares
The State Department said Thursday that an American citizen who traveled to China has been illegally detained by their government.
CM Fadnavis selling Mumbai’s open land to BJP MLAs and friend: Aaditya Thackeray
The Shiv Sena (UBT) leader’s call for a protest comes after the BMC general house approved the conversion of the land reservation of Neville Dsouza turf into a convention centre on August 19
Ghana’s NGOs should strengthen local government, not replace it
In a matter of months, an NGO can drill a borehole, build a clinic, or train community health volunteers. But when the funding ends, who pays the mechanic, replaces the supplies, updates the records, or answers residents when the service fails? Too many development projects in Ghana are judged successful by what is delivered at […]
What to Know About Israel’s Probe Into the Killing of Hind Rajab
Israel's military acknowledged its troops fired on Hind Rajab's family car and opened a criminal investigation into the 2024 killings.
Lulinha: Brazil Prosecutor Wants Lula’s Son Probes Out of Top Court
Brazil's Prosecutor-General's Office asked the Supreme Court to send the inquiries into President Lula's son to a lower federal court, days after reports of a US$121 million draft health contract.
Delhi To Get Digital Twin As Master Plan 2047 Takes Urban Planning Into 3D Era
A 3D digital replica of Delhi will be developed using real-time data from urban sensors and government systems to simulate and assess development scenarios before they are implemented on the ground.
Mumbai Shocker: Man Poses As Transgender Person, Enters Woman’s Home On Ritual Pretext, Sexually Assaults Her
A 28-year-old man was arrested for allegedly sexually assaulting a woman in Mumbai’s Powai after entering her home by pretending to be a transgender person.
Trump touts White House renovations, unveils ‘pretty amazing’ new helipad
Trump regularly shares updates with the White House press pool on his long list of renovation projects, which includes the construction of a $400 million ballroom.
Russia’s Greatest Enemy Is Inside the Kremlin
Staying loyal to Vladimir Putin has become a fatal mistake for generals, oligarchs, and inner circle officials who thought obedience guaranteed safety.
S'porean man, 31, working at Yishun jewellery store swapped gold pieces with Taobao copies, pawns them, gets jail
Wai used the ill-gotten gains to pay off his debts and to gamble.
Peru: Strong earthquake shakes southern Andes
The quake has a magnitude of 6.7 according to the US Geological Survey, while Peru's Geophysics Institute puts the figure at 7.2. There are no immediate reports of casualties.
NPA Deputy Chief Executive Dr Dramani Bukari laid to rest in Damongo
The late Deputy Chief Executive of the National Petroleum Authority (NPA), Dr Dramani Bukari, has been laid to rest in Damongo in the Savannah Region, in accordance with Islamic tradition.
Eduwatch demands review of disciplinary action against BOGISS student
Africa Education Watch (Eduwatch) has called for an independent review of the disciplinary action taken against a 14-year-old student of Bolgatanga Girls Senior High School (BOGISS) following…
US Aircraft Carrier Arrives In Middle East, Replaces USS Lincoln After Extended Deployment
The Asia-based USS George Washington aircraft carrier has arrived in the Middle East, replacing the long-deployed USS Abraham Lincoln, which has faced reports of crew stress, mental health challenges…
Putin Orders Government to Shore Up Russia’s Debt-Laden Regions
The order comes as the federal government struggles to fill its own budget shortfall, which has reached 6.5 trillion rubles ($77.4 billion).
- Putin orders government to stabilize financially troubled regions' finances.
- Regions owe 3.3 trillion rubles ($39.3 billion) combined, 17% of their revenue.
- Government forgives some federal loans, reducing debt by 115 billion rubles ($1.4 billion).
Heavy cross-border shelling reported in KP's Mohmand
MOHMAND: Heavy cross-border shelling was reported in Baizai tehsil of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Mohmand district on Thursday, spreading fear and anxiety among residents in border areas. A police officer confirmed the incident to Dawn , saying intermittent firing from heavy weapons had been reported in the Shandara area.
Bessent urges US partners to back plans to 'squash' Iran economy
The US Treasury secretary says allies will need to decide whether they "are with us or against us".
Daily Lotto results: Thursday, 20 August 2026
A R450 000 jackpot is up for grabs tonight! Here are your winning Daily Lotto results for 20 August 2026.
Could ‘Lucky’ found in Netherlands be a Vancouver man missing since 1994?
The man, who has been nicknamed 'Lucky,' collapsed on a street in Amsterdam on May 10, 2023. It was determined after he received medical care that he was left with aphasia.
PHOTOS: Tinubu meets Adeleke at Presidential Villa
Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State on Thursday visited President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, where he expressed appreciation to the President for allowing what he described…
Car-Free Streets in Rio: How Residents Get Theirs Closed on Sundays
Rio de Janeiro's Área de Lazer programme closes streets to cars on Sundays and public holidays, from 7am to 6pm. Residents can apply to have their own street added.
Syrian Democratic Forces complete integration with Syrian state, says Mazloum Abdi
Mazloum Abdi announces the full integration of Kurdish civil and military institutions into Syrian state bodies, marking a new phase after an eight-month process.
Liberia charges former vice-president with drug trafficking, other offenses
By Nana Karikari, Senior Global Affairs Correspondent Liberia has charged former Vice President Jewel Howard-Taylor with drug trafficking, money laundering, and multiple related offenses following a…
- Former VP Jewel Howard-Taylor charged with drug trafficking and money laundering.
- Accused of unlicensed importation, sale, distribution, and transportation of controlled substances.
- Three foreign nationals charged in absentia in alleged narcotics syndicate.
Nigel Gaisie celebrates Samira Bawumia
Prophet Nigel Gaisie has publicly celebrated former Second Lady Samira Bawumia on her birthday, reflecting on the support she offered him during a difficult period in his life.
Noor Mukadam case: Crimes against women betrayal of divine and national values, SC says
ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court on Thursday emphasised that, as an Islamic Republic, Pakistan’s constitutional duty was to ensure that society exhibited exemplary behaviour in protecting, honouring and…
Teen killed in M9 crash was 'in the care of Tusla'
Tusla has confirmed that one of the young men killed in the M9 crash on Sunday morning was "in the care of Tusla", and two more of the five teens who died were known to the agency.
U.S. deports 20 non-Liberians to Liberia in first flight under new pact
Deportees will include nationals from Africa, North America, South America and the Caribbean, according to Liberian officials who said they can apply for asylum if they choose.
US college applications from international students fall 10% amid Trump visa crackdown: Report
International student applications to US colleges fell about 10% this year, the biggest decline in at least a decade, as the Trump administration tightened visa rules.
State Department to Partner With Palantir, Anduril on Free Speech Initiative
The Freedom Tech Excellence Program also includes the Bitcoin Policy Institute and the Victims of Communism Memorial Foundation.
Opposition, Ethnic Youth Leaders, PBAT Movement Pass Confidence Vote in Tinubu, Amupitan, INEC, Security Chiefs Over Osun Poll Success
*Declare Tinubu, Amupitan ‘new democratic heroes’ *Seeks more support for electoral commission, security agencies to deliver 2027 poll Opposition political parties , Ethnic Youth leaders of Nigeria…
Germany arrests 19-year-old accused of running online groups that groomed teens into self-harm and incited a fatal stabbing at a Russian school
Germany’s Federal Prosecutor’s Office said it had detained a teenager identified as Kai M, who is suspected of belonging to two “right-wing extremist” criminal organizations.
Wetang’ula sounds alarm over political goonism: politics must never divide us
National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula has issued a fresh warning over the rise of political goonism ahead of the 2027 General Election, saying violence and intimidation could threaten Kenya’s…
Mahama targets 700 Saglemi housing units for completion by March 2027
President John Mahama says the first 700 housing units at the Saglemi Affordable Housing Project are expected to be completed and commissioned by March 2027.
Russian Strikes Injure 2 in Dnipropetrovsk, Set Private Home in Pavlohrad Ablaze
Russian forces launched nearly 50 drone and artillery attacks across three districts of Dnipropetrovsk region on Thursday, Aug. 20, injuring two men and damaging civilian infrastructure.
'I can unite the camps': Gantz tells 'Post' that gov. should exclude radicals, Ben-Gvir - interview
“My goal ultimately is to not have Ben-Gvir and other extremists dictating Israel’s future; they need to and will be returned to the political margins,” Gantz told the Post.
Gov Aiyedatiwa appoints 1,000 aides, commissioner, three advisers in Ondo
Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has approved the appointment of a commissioner, three Special Advisers and 1,000 political aides as part of measures to strengthen his administration and improve…
Traffic authorities record 2,208 violations for misuse of disabled parking
Saudi traffic police launched a nationwide campaign Thursday, detecting 2,208 vehicles illegally parked in spaces reserved for people with disabilities.
Who is Dr Phillip Resnick? Psychiatrist who backed Andrea Yates' insanity defense set to testify for Lindsay Clancy
Dr Phillip Resnick, set to testify for Lindsay Clancy's defense, he once evaluated Andrea Yates in her 2001 child murder case.
Deputy tried to serve civil papers to Deion Sanders at Colorado practice, but coach was unavailable
A deputy with the Boulder County Sheriff’s Office showed up at the University of Colorado campus last week to serve civil papers to Deion Sanders while the coach was at an open practice and…
- Deputy attempted to serve civil papers to Deion Sanders at Colorado practice on August 11
- Sanders unavailable and could not receive papers at University of Colorado campus
- Sanders subpoenaed to testify in bankruptcy trial beginning August 31
Illegal small arms major cause of insecurity, banditry, terrorism in Nigeria – NSA Ribadu
National Security Adviser Nuhu Ribadu has described the spread of illegal small arms and light weapons as a major cause of insecurity, banditry, terrorism and communal violence across Nigeria.
Minister Gomashie begins Bono East tour with courtesy call on Regional Minister
The Minister for Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts, Hon. Abla Dzifa Gomashie, has arrived in the Bono East Region as part of her familiarisation tour to engage stakeholders, assess tourism and…
The son of Russia’s former children’s rights commissioner was convicted of fraud, then decorated by Putin for wartime heroism. Now he faces fraud charges again.
Anton Astakhov, the son of Pavel Astakhov, a lawyer and Russia’s former children’s rights commissioner, has been named in two criminal cases — one involving fraud, the other the illegal awarding of…
