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DPR for Calicut varsity’s ASCENT project to be ready soon
ASCENT has been conceived by the university authorities as a special mission to enhance the academic and administrative standards of its affiliated colleges spread across five districts in Keralam.
Colombia Formally Charges the Man Who Ran Its State Oil Company Until Last Month
Colombia's Attorney General has filed written accusations against former Ecopetrol president Ricardo Roa in two separate criminal cases.
- Ricardo Roa, former Ecopetrol CEO, faces two criminal charges.
- First charge: Influence trafficking by a public servant.
- Second charge: Alleged electoral offences in 2022 Petro campaign.
Wicklow special school pupils relishing results day
Students with special educational needs will receive their Senior Cycle Programme results tomorrow, on the same day that tens of thousands of pupils will get their Leaving Cert results.
Atiku’s subsidy plan retrogressive, fiscally unsustainable – Presidency
The Presidency criticizes Atiku Abubakar’s proposal to restore petrol subsidy, calling his plan “retrogressive” and fiscally unsustainable.
Forty farmers feared dead as boat capsizes in Sokoto
Not fewer than 40 people are feared dead after a boat carrying farmers and labourers to their rice farms capsized read more Forty farmers feared dead as boat capsizes in Sokoto
VIDEO: I don’t subscribe to Oyinbo life, Nigeria’s Elumelu schools lady for calling him by first name
A young lady has gone viral after UBA Group Chairman, Tony Elumelu, corrected her for addressing him by his first name during an interactive session at the bank’s Graduate Management Accelerated…
Lindsay Clancy murder trial draws some 300 US supporters, many of them women: ‘nobody takes us seriously’
The attorney for Clancy, who strangled her three children, says she suffered from postpartum psychosis Hundreds of Lindsay Clancy supporters, many wearing pink clothing emblazoned with phrases such as…
Family violence offenders must disclose new relationships under draft laws
Under proposed changes to Tasmania's family violence act, serial domestic violence perpetrators must tell police if they start a new relationship or join a dating site.
BJP Avoids Acting Against Motor-Mouth Legislators Due To Caste Equations
Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh): The statements of two legislators have again stirred up discussions in the BJP. Legislators from the Pichhore constituency in Shivpuri district, Preetam Lodhi and Pannalal…
Madhya Pradesh High Court Slaps Fine On Man Seeking Habeas Corpus For Eloped Son
Indore (Madhya Pradesh): Terming the petition a “sheer misuse of the process of the court”, the Indore bench of the Madhya Pradesh High Court dismissed a habeas corpus plea filed by a man seeking the…
Kuwait visa rules change from September 1: What visitors and residents abroad need to know
Kuwait will end exceptional visa measures from September 1, with visit visa extensions ending and statutory absence permit rules returning
UK warns against travel to 11 Nigerian states over rising security threats
The United Kingdom has warned her citizens against travelling to six Nigerian States and the riverine areas of five others, read more UK warns against travel to 11 Nigerian states over rising security…
IEBC announces key timelines for 2027 General Election
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has announced key timelines for the 2027 General Election, formally setting in motion preparations for the August 10, 2027 polls.
Ogun: Outrage as man is shot Dead at police Checkpoint
A young man, Owolabi Oniyiku, was reportedly shot dead by some police officers at Ifonyintedo, Ipokia Local Government Area of Ogun State, triggering violent protests and tension in the border…
Magnitude 7.2 Earthquake Shakes Peru’s Southern Andes
A magnitude 7.2 earthquake struck Peru’s Ayacucho region on Thursday, Aug. 20, at about 1 p.m. local time. The Peruvian Geophysical Institute (IGP) placed the epicenter 35 kilometers (22 miles) north…
US Treasury reclassifies Hezbollah as terrorist group, announces new sanctions
The US Treasury has reclassified Hezbollah as a terrorist group linked to Iran’s Quds Force and imposed new sanctions targeting Iran-related entities.
The Wild Coast Ruling Is Bigger Than Shell: South Africa's Choice Between Oil and Its Ocean
South Africa's Constitutional Court has drawn a line in the water. On 14 August, the country's highest court set aside the exploration rights held by Shell and its local partner Impact Africa…
UN secretary general candidate Ivonne Baki calls for Security Council overhaul
Ecuadorian diplomat Ivonne Baki, a candidate to become the next UN Secretary General , on Thursday said the Security Council's structure with five permanent members failed to keep pace with a world…
Iran warns Gulf countries against helping US after UAE cuts trade ties
Iran’s armed forces warned Gulf countries against assisting the US military on Wednesday, hours after the United Arab Emirates announced it was severing economic ties with Tehran following new attacks…
- Iranian military chief Ali Abdollahi warns Gulf nations against aiding US military.
- UAE cuts all trade, commercial exchanges, and financial transactions with Iran.
- Conflict began on February 28 with US-Israeli assaults on Iran.
Tragedy in Aboso Achiase: 24-year-old man kills neighbour with scissors during dispute over route used by a tricycle
The victim has been identified as Augustine Boah, affectionately known in the area as Kwamena Badu. The 24-year-old suspect, Kwesi Yena who goes by the street name “Pogba” is currently in police…
Egypt tells US Hamas disarmament will only be possible under Israel’s next government
Egyptian officials told Jared Kushner they see no prospect of progress under the current government and warned Hamas will only grow stronger; regional states have also blamed Israel for delaying…
NSMQ 2026: Amaniampong’s ‘Onipa’ starts new mission at St. Louis with one-eighth spot
St. Louis SHS has cruised into the One-Eighth Stage of the 2026 National Science and Maths Quiz (NSMQ) with a commanding performance, posting 69 points, the highest score recorded across all three…
A 7.2 magnitude earthquake shakes the Andean region of Ayacucho, in southern Peru
So far no casualties have been reported.
Mom Accused of Killing Son in Case 'Eerily Similar' to Lindsay Clancy
Andrea Faust is accused of killing her 3-year-old son and trying to kill her 2-year-old son.
The Fedorov protesters lost. But they backed a man for what he built, not what he promised—and that may be new in Ukraine.
For twenty years, Ukrainians voted for the biggest promises. This summer they marched for a record instead—and a scholar thinks that's the real story.
‘Nearly 50 Osun citizens dead’ – Sowore attacks Adeleke over visit to Tinubu
The Presidential candidate of the African Action Congress, AAC, Omoyele Sowore, has attacked Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke over his visit to President Bola Tinubu, alleging that nearly 50 Osun…
+++ Iran War +++: Pentagon – More than 750 US soldiers wounded in Iran war
Germany and other countries condemn Israel's "E1" housing project +++ Bessent on Iran war: Allies must decide - for or against us +++ The Newsblog.
Five key takeaways from triple murderer Erin Patterson's appeal
Erin Patterson was found guilty of three murders and one attempted murder last year. This week, she appealed her convictions. Here are some key points we learned from the hearings.
Canadian travel to the U.S. increases for 3rd month in a row
Return trips from the U.S. via automobile rose 7.6 per cent compared to June 2025, hitting 1.7 million in June 2026. A little more than 66 per cent of those were same-day trips.
IEBC releases key timelines to aspirants ahead of 2027 polls
The Independent Electoral Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has published the 2027 election timeline setting the stage for the general election.
US hits Hezbollah with fresh sanctions
Hezbollah is both a political party and an armed group in Lebanon.
- US sanctions Hezbollah for supporting Iran's regime
- Treasury redesignates Hezbollah to show allegiance to Iran's Quds Force
- Sanctions aim to disrupt funding networks and isolate Hezbollah
Russian Missile Strike Partially Halts Arcelor Mittal Kryvyi Rih Operations, Kills 2 Workers
A Russian missile strike on ArcelorMittal Kryvyi Rih killed two workers and injured 13 others overnight on Aug. 16. The attack damaged key energy and blast furnace units, forcing Ukraine's largest…
Apple, Google News ‘favor Democrats’. Never endorsed a Republican presidential candidate. New study reveals
The study argues that the pattern raises questions about the political diversity of news sources promoted by major digital news aggregators.
'Making trouble': Court unseals Murdoch family succession documents
Newly unsealed court documents reveal how the world's biggest family succession drama played out in court, and the crucial role an Australian executive played.
Israeli’s Spy Agency Suffers a Crushing Defeat Entirely of Its Own Making
High-profile Mossad firings show that none of the agency’s promises about the war with Iran have come to pass. The post Israeli’s Spy Agency Suffers a Crushing Defeat Entirely of Its Own Making appeared first on The Intercept .
Second Gidon refueling aircraft arrives in Israel to boost IAF’s long-range reach
The new aircraft’s reach isn’t limited to combat missions, with an IAF source saying that it can also be used to deliver aid across the world.
UN says two staff members detained in Afghanistan have been freed
The two Afghan staff members of the UN's Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) were detained in the western city of Herat on August 9, following a string of detentions by Taliban authorities.
- Two UN Afghan staff members freed by Afghan authorities
- Detentions occurred on August 9 by the Taliban
- UNAMA focuses on human rights monitoring in Afghanistan
Amnesty seeks probe of killings, rights abuses in South-East
Amnesty International urges urgent investigation into unlawful killings and human rights abuses in Nigeria’s South-East, documenting over 1,800 deaths.
Police probe burning of ADC member’s family residence in Rivers
Rivers State Police are investigating the burning of an ADC member’s family residence in Aluu, Ikwerre LGA, following a political meeting. Learn more about Read More: https://punchng.com/police-probe-burning-of-adc-members-family-residence-in-rivers/
US vows to 'collapse' Iran with new sanctions as energy prices spike
US vows to 'collapse' Iran with new sanctions as energy prices spike Submitted by MEE staff on Thu, 08/20/2026 - 19:32 Soaring commodity and shipping prices underscore the risks of inflation as US…
- US vows toughest sanctions on Iran in history
- Energy prices spike, regime to be collapsed
- Secondary sanctions on China possible
Romanian F-16 Fighters Destroy Russian Naval Drone in Black Sea
Romanian Air Force F-16 fighter jets destroyed a hostile unmanned surface vessel that was drifting in the country’s exclusive economic zone near the Neptun Alpha gas platform in the Black Sea, UATV…
The West Bank: Countries are urging Israel to withdraw its settlement plans
Germany and other Western states have described Israel's settlement plans in an unusually sharp tone as unacceptable. And also warn business enterprises.
2 gangsters, 1 woman: Love triangle ends with blood on Nagpur street
A gangster died from stab wounds after a violent street fight. He had gatecrashed a party where his rival was with his girlfriend. The two men argued and fought for nearly thirty minutes. The rival then snatched a knife and fatally stabbed the victim. Police apprehended the accused at the scene with the murder weapon.
US re-designates Hezbollah as terrorist group and unveils new sanctions
The US on Thursday re-designated Lebanese Hezbollah as a terrorist group as it seeks to show the organisation is an Iranian proxy taking orders from Tehran. The US Treasury Department said in a statement that it is re-designating Hezbollah as a Specially Designated Global Terrorist "for service to the Iranian regime under the command of…
A Tale of Two Socialists
Why Spain’s Sánchez has succeeded while Britain’s Starmer floundered.
₹500 Crore Cyber Fraud Network: 18 Arrested As Mumbai Crime Branch Suspects Dubai-Based Gujarat Kingpin
Mumbai, August 20, 2026: The Mumbai Crime Branch has uncovered a major cyber fraud racket while investigating a case registered at Pydhonie Police Station.
Russian rock bassist Dmitry Oganyan dies at 45 after being found in a St. Petersburg pond with a severed hand
Dmitry Oganyan, a former bassist for the Russian rock band Kukryniksy, died in St. Petersburg. He was 45. His body was found in a pond near Michmanskaya Street.
Parliament must summon GRIDCo, Energy Minister over recurring blackouts – Adomako-Mensah
The Deputy Ranking Member of Parliament’s Energy Committee, Collins Adomako-Mensah, is calling for the Ghana Grid Company Limited (GRIDCo) and the Energy Minister to appear before Parliament to explain the recurring nationwide power outages.
Bessent vows to isolate Iran's economy as US increases pressure on allies
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Thursday said the US will impose its toughest ever sanctions on Iran , as Washington increases its economic threats amid an impasse in negotiations to end the…
Jon Ossoff vs. Pete Buttigieg's Chances of Defeating JD Vance in 2028
A new poll revealed which Democrats had the strongest lead over Republicans in the 2028 presidential race.
- Jon Ossoff leads JD Vance by 5 points in 2028 poll
- Pete Buttigieg leads JD Vance by 5 points in 2028 poll
- Marco Rubio leads Pete Buttigieg by 5 points in 2028 poll
US urges China to back its ‘most crushing economic operation’ against Iran
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Thursday urged China to join Washington’s latest efforts to economically pressure and isolate Iran after negotiations to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and end the…