SC faults UP Gangsters Act, says it is prone to misuse
Questions Gang Charts, Prolonged Detention Without Defined Offence
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Three found charred, one suffers burns in Menggatal house fire
KOTA KINABALU: Three people were found charred while another suffered burns in a house fire in Kampung Darau Menggatal here early this morning.
Tharoor calls new Parliament building 'soulless conference centre', lacking in intimacy
There is a sort of distancing, which almost seems to be a metaphor for the polarisation of our politics, says Congress MP Shashi Tharoor
Federal Wild Horse Sales Surge Under Trump Amid Slaughter Concerns
Federal wild horse sales have surged under Trump, fueling slaughter concerns and debate over fertility control.
Editorial: Is The Lapaz Police Station Running A Taxi Rank In Front Of Ecobank?
The Ghana Police Service is mandated to maintain law and order. Its mandate is enshrined in the 1992 Constitution and further guided by laws such as the Police Service Act, 1970 (Act 350) and the…
- Ghana Police tasked with enforcing law and order.
- Lapaz intersection shows lax traffic regulation.
- Unapproved taxi rank near Ecobank raises concerns.
Man raped young Brisbane woman on his way to work, police allege
Police allege a 32-year-old man who had been driving to work through the area approached the woman from behind.
591 schools in S’wak closed, Serian’s air quality ‘very unhealthy’
The air pollutant index in eight other districts stands at an unhealthy level as the haze caused by forest and land fires in Kalimantan worsens.
REGSEC Halts Kundum Grand Durbar …Paramount Chief questions cancellation
A decision by the two Dixcove paramountcies in the Ahanta West Municipal of the Western Region to bury their differences and jointly organise the 2026 Kundum Grand Durbar has been thrown into…
- REGSEC cancels 2026 Kundum Grand Durbar in Ahanta West
- Paramount Chief Nana Kwesi Agyemang shocked by abrupt decision
- Cancellation questioned for lack of communication and engagement
Elect MMDCEs On Non-Partisan Basis -KNUST Don
A planning educator and senior lecturer at the Department of Planning at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Dr Stephen Appiah Takyi, has called for the election of…
- Dr Stephen Appiah Takyi advocates non-partisan election of MMDCEs.
- Current system allows political influence over local government leader selection.
- Takyi proposes citizens evaluate candidates based on development plans and performance.
UBEC gives states Nov. 15 deadline for HOPE-EDU readiness
UBEC sets November 15 deadline for states to demonstrate readiness for the World Bank-supported HOPE-EDU programme, crucial for accessing disbursements.
Lagos school alumni mark 30th anniversary with solar project
St. Gregory’s College Lagos alumni (1996 set) celebrate their 30th anniversary with a solar power project donation to improve the learning environment.
‘I heard you missed me’: Melania Trump jokes about month out of spotlight
WASHINGTON, Aug 21 — US First Lady Melania Trump poked fun yesterday at media speculation over her month away from...
Israel received intelligence on Turkey's Syria military expansion plan: Envoy Leiter says 'red line was crossed'
"We are not seeking escalation or war with either Turkey or Syria. But a red line was crossed," Leiter told The Jerusalem Post in an interview.
US Treasury sanctions Ecuador-to-US cocaine trafficking network
QUITO, Ecuador (AP) — The U.S. Treasury on Thursday sanctioned 15 people for their involvement in a network that allegedly shipped thousands of kilograms of cocaine…
MACC to seek remand for former Tabung Haji chief exec over RCI findings
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 21 — A former chief executive officer of Lembaga Tabung Haji (TH) is set to face a remand applic...
British Elite School Chooses Wakayama for Japan Campus
A Japanese sister school of Britain's prestigious Gordonstoun School, whose alumni include King Charles III and his father Prince Philip, is scheduled to open in Wakayama city in September 2027 as a…
Russia tests missiles near Japanese-claimed islands after Putin’s visit
Russia’s Pacific Fleet said on Thursday it has conducted a missile test off a group of Russian-held, Japanese-claimed islands amid an intensifying row over the disputed territory following President…
UN: "Irresponsible" - USA and Russia criticize Baerbock
The background to the criticism is Baerbock's role in the selection process for the successor to UN Secretary-General António Guterres. The US and Russia accuse her of hypocrisy.
House eyes passage of asset forfeiture bill by December
The House of Representatives is aiming to pass a long-delayed asset forfeiture bill by the end of this year, as lawmakers plan to intensify consultations with civil groups and legal experts on…
Elderly man, son and granddaughter burnt to death in Sabah house fire
THREE members of a family, including a 67-year-old man, were burnt to death when a house caught fire in Kampung Darau, Menggatal, Kota Kinabalu, early today.
EFCC, ICPC, Investigating NFF over N12Bn Released by FG for Players’ Allowances, Bonuses
Duro Ikhazuagbe with agency report The malfeasance in the administration of football in Nigeria has come to a head as the country’s anti-graft agencies, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission…
New Israeli Ambassador to Colombia Sends an Emotional Greeting Before her Arrival
Relations between Colombia and Israel entered a phase of recovery after having been severed in May 2024 by former President Gustavo Petro.
Mumbai Mayor Ritu Tawde Denies Letter Recommending Educationist Shrenik Kotecha As BMC Schools Advisor
Mumbai, August 20, 2026: Amid a series of controversies, Mumbai Mayor Ritu Tawde has been drawn into yet another row over an alleged letter recommending the appointment of educationist Dr Shrenik…
HELLO Energy Bags Award
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has urged Nigerians in the diaspora to take advantage of the ongoing economic reforms and invest in Nigeria, stressing that the country remains a viable destination
- President Tinubu encourages Nigerian expatriates to invest in economic reforms.
- Summit focuses on shifting diaspora engagement from remittances to investments.
- HELLO Energy recognized for infrastructure development and receives award.
Brethren Church denies paying influencers to harass election candidates
The Plymouth Brethren Christian Church says it did not pay or coordinate with far-right influencers to harass and intimidate candidates during last year's federal election, following allegations…
Romania Destroys Explosive Marine Drone Near Major Black Sea Gas Project
Romania destroyed an explosive-carrying marine drone near the Neptun Deep offshore gas project after it approached critical infrastructure in the Black Sea.
A rational and strategic Umno will go solo in Melaka — Phar Kim Beng
AUGUST 21 — If Umno behaves as a rational political party determined to restore its position at the centre of Mala...
Elderly woman, son and grandchild die in early morning blaze
Neighbour says the late Nurul Asyiqin Alinor, 29, went back into the burning house in hopes of rescuing her grandmother and uncle.
IPP allocated key portfolios in Gilgit-Baltistan
ISLAMABAD: The Istehkam-e-Pakistan Party (IPP) has been allocated key portfolios in Gilgit-Baltistan, including Education, Food, Industries, Water and Power, Prisons, Agriculture and Home Affairs.
Procurement of surgical, medical disposables in Punjab: Opposition seeks explanation for Rs18.94bn tender cancellation
LAHORE: The alleged cancellation of a Rs 18.94 billion tender for the procurement of surgical and medical disposables in Punjab has reached the provincial assembly, with opposition lawmakers raising…
Punjab makes digital arms inventory mandatory for dealers
LAHORE: The Punjab Home Department has made digital inventory mandatory for all arms dealers across the province as part of measures to make Punjab “safe and free from illegal weapons”.
Nii Lante Vanderpuye apologises to Sammy Gyamfi, NDC over GoldBod comments
NDC MP Nii Lante Vanderpuye has issued an unreserved apology to GoldBod CEO Sammy Gyamfi and the NDC over comments he made during a discussion on Citi TV.
USS Doris Miller or ‘USS Donald Trump’? New report hints at potential rechristening of future aircraft carrier CVN-81
It’s unclear what the Navy is seeking to change the name of the future aircraft carrier to. However, two of the sources told CNN that there have been internal conversations about renaming it to honour…
BMW Hit-And-Run Case: Mumbai Sessions Court Grants Bail To Accused Nihal Solanki After ₹22 Lakh Compensation Pact With Injured Cop
Mumbai, August 20, 2026: The sessions court on Thursday granted bail to Vasai resident, 21-year-old Nihal Solanki, booked for ramming his BMW into barricades at Marine Drive, injuring two police…
More Hong Kong consumers allege coercive beauty sales in wake of Opatra crackdown
More consumers in Hong Kong have come forward to allege aggressive sales tactics across the beauty sector, including credit card abuse, unwanted physical contact and pressure to buy costly products…
Real benefits better at winning votes than probes, says analyst
Academic Tawfik Yaakub says investigating agencies such as Felda and TH will have little impact on the sentiment of Malay voters.
Students Allege Affair Between Two Teachers At Government School In Bhopal
Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh): A viral video of girl students from a government school in Bicchbehri village of Chhindwara s Junnardeo block has sparked controversy, with the students alleging that two…
Victoria’s Big Build royal commission: do the terms of reference go far enough?
Victorian Premier Ben Carroll says the terms of reference are ‘the broadest, most extensive, wide-ranging powers’. But there’s one key weakness.
'Significant damage' after possible tornado in Del. as severe storms roil North
It came amid a wave of severe weather that slammed parts of the Interstate 95 corridor Thursday evening, with thunderstorms and dangerous flash flooding
US threatens ‘toughest sanctions in history’ on Iran
THE United States is preparing to impose what Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent described as the “toughest sanctions in history” on Iran, as Washington seeks to intensify economic pressure on Tehran…
- US prepares 'toughest sanctions in history' on Iran
- Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent to release details next week
- Oil prices surge to three-week high amid escalating tensions
Who was Doris Miller? Is Trump behind US Navy's effort to rename aircraft carrier named after Pearl Harbor hero?
US Navy may rename an aircraft carrier honoring Black WWII hero Doris Miller after Donald Trump, sparking controversy over the Pearl Harbor hero’s legacy.
Sánchezism and the Crown
La censura de Puente al Rey podría ser interpretada como un paso hacia la república federal ibérica, pero aunque el sanchismo pueda, en su inexorable decadencia, estar cocinando un programa para una…
Once-secret son of Belgium royal becomes a prince at age 26
The 26-year-old's existence was first recognised last year by his father, who said the pair had "spoken openly and honestly about this in recent years".
One dead as plane makes emergency landing on B.C. road, crashing into cars
PRINCE GEORGE — Police say one person is dead after a twin-engine plane made an emergency landing on a road in Prince George, B.C., crashing into cars and scattering debris including a propeller.
CP NewsAlert: One dead as plane lands on B.C. road, crashing into cars
- Twin-engine plane crashes into cars on Foothills Boulevard in Prince George.
- One fatality reported, with injured man and overturned vehicle.
- Transportation Safety Board of Canada investigates crash.
Sheinbaum, Carney discuss trade ahead of Trump’s tariff deadline for Canada
As a deadline for new U.S. tariffs on Canada approaches, President Sheinbaum held a call with the Canadian prime minister to discuss trade and wildfire support. The post Sheinbaum, Carney discuss trade ahead of Trump’s tariff deadline for Canada appeared first on Mexico News Daily
US-Iran war LIVE: US pushes allies, China to back Trump's economic war on Iran as Bessent warns of toughest sanctions
US-Iran war LIVE: The US on Thursday (local time) warned its allies and China to join President Donald Trump's new campaign to isolate the Iranian economy, pledging that Washington would ‘collapse this regime’ in Tehran. Tune in to Live Mint to catch all the latest US-Iran war-related updates.
ABUJA FLOODING: IT’S NOT ALL ABOUT GREEN AREAS
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NIMET) had issued warnings of severe flooding and FCT was included among other states. Flood is a rise in the level of water above the permissible level.
Weaponising Hormuz: How Iran’s coercive leverage collides with global energy, legal limits
Iran can impose major costs on shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, but it cannot sustainably “own” or permanently close the waterway without accelerating diplomatic isolation, military risk and…
How ASEAN Tackles Growing Climate Disaster Risks
Climate change makes Southeast Asia more vulnerable to natural disasters. ASEAN strengthens regional cooperation through an emergency logistics system
- ASEAN nations collaborate to address climate disaster risks.
- Over 700 disasters affected 4 million people in 2022.
- ASEAN implements DELS, simulations, and training programs.
Motorcyclist dies in Ogun lone crash
A motorcyclist has died in a lone crash in Ogun State, Nigeria. The accident occurred on Iperu-Sagamu Road. Read More: https://punchng.com/motorcyclist-dies-in-ogun-lone-crash/