Police arrest six over viral video of motorists’ harassment in Lagos
The Lagos State Police Command has arrested six suspects following the emergence of a viral video showing suspected miscreants allegedly harassing motorists on a Lagos road.
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MAH AAC CET Mop Up Round Merit List 2026 Out At fineart2026.mahacet.org; Check Reporting Dates
MAH AAC CET Mop Up Round Merit List 2026: The Maharashtra Applied Arts and Crafts Common Entrance Test (MAH AAC CET) mop up round preliminary merit list 2026 has been made available by the CET Cell…
UP mother killed by train while trying to save son threatening suicide over liquor money
A mother tragically died after pushing her son from a train's path. The son had attempted suicide following an argument over money for alcohol.
Gambling, traffic and permit issues raise concerns in Bukit Bintang
KUALA LUMPUR: Illegal gambling, traffic congestion and foreigners working or operating businesses without valid permits are among the main complaints in Bukit Bintang, prompting calls for more “drastic” enforcement.
JENPAS UG Counselling 2026 Round 2 Seat Allotment Result Released; Check Steps To Download
JENPAS UG Counselling 2026: The West Bengal Joint Entrance Examinations Board (WBJEEB) has released the Round 2 seat allotment result for JENPAS UG Counselling 2026.
The County that is forgetting its dead: How urban renewal in Kisii has left the dead behind
Cities are usually built with the living in mind. In more progressive societies, however, planners also make room for the dead. Not in Kisii.
Police arrest two watchmen over alleged defilement of 14-year-old student
The Upper East Regional Police Command has arrested two security men of the Bolgatanga Girls’ Senior High School, for allegedly defiling a 14-year-old student of the school.
Eight dead as chartered plane crashes in Alaska; NTSB, FAA to investigate cause
Two pilots and six passengers were on board the aircraft, which was a civilian-contracted flight.
'Abhorrent': Women in Swans' alleged sexual assault probe fear for their lives, lawyer says
An attorney for the women said his clients are "suffering severe stress and anxiety".
The woman behind General Mosquito: Could Ghana be meeting its next First Lady?
For years, Johnson Asiedu Nketiah has been one of the most recognisable figures in Ghanaian politics....He is a strategist, party organiser and veteran political operator whose nickname, General…
Why Is Conor Kennedy, RFK Jr.'s Son, Listed Under Russia's Most Wanted?
Conor Kennedy has been accused of acting as mercenary for the Ukrainian armed forces. He's been put under Russia's most wanted list.
- Conor Kennedy, 32, added to Russia's wanted list for fighting in Ukraine.
- Accused of acting as mercenary for Ukrainian armed forces.
- Returned to US, studying law at Georgetown University.
Son lashes out at 72-year-old father over rental income, beating him with remote control
The 35-year-old man repeatedly struck his father’s head with a remote control before stomping on his chest, leaving the elderly man with fractures to his forehead and two ribs.
Netherlands throws support behind ICC after US sanctions chief Akane
BRUSSELS (Kyodo) -- Dutch Foreign Minister Tom Berendsen has said the Netherlands "stands firmly" behind the International Criminal Court headquartere
Hadi says BN divided on Melaka polls alliance with PN
PAS president remains confident that an agreement will be reached, claiming most of BN's grassroots back cooperation with PN.
US academic suspended over Jason Arday plagiarism claims
Following the tragic death of Jason Arday, a former Cambridge professor, Ghent University has suspended a US academic who levelled plagiarism accusations against him, igniting a debate on academic…
China, Indonesia ministers meet to discuss security and economic issues
JAKARTA: China’s defence and foreign ministers met their Indonesian counterparts on Friday, with security, politics and economic issues set to dominate talks, as Jakarta tries to balance ties with…
Ruling party slams opposition for attacking Lee over nat'l security
SEOUL, Aug. 21 (Yonhap) -- The ruling Democratic Party (DP) on Friday lashed out...
Sfakianakis: Iran Misjudges US Willingness for Long War
The Trump administration is preparing to unveil its campaign to economically isolate Iran including plans to extend the strategy to countries that continue trading with Tehran such as China.
Two children drown while playing near water pan in Trans Nzoia
Two children aged three years and below have drowned in a shallow water pan in Furaha Village, Kwanza Sub-County, Trans Nzoia County.
- Two young children drowned near water pan in Trans Nzoia.
- Incident occurred on August 20, 2026, in Furaha Village.
- Police and locals retrieved bodies, bodies showed no injuries.
Court remands man over alleged Labone bank robbery attempt
An Accra Circuit Court has remanded a 49-year-old man into custody over an alleged attempted robbery at a GCB Bank branch at Labone.
HS: Belarus to close Helsinki embassy
Belarus established its embassy in Finland in 2011, but did not appoint a new ambassador after the previous incumbent left the position in 2024.
Russia Unleashes 135 Drones on Ukraine, Killing 2 in Kharkiv Region and Injuring 6 in Sumy
Russia launched 135 drones at Ukraine overnight, with 107 intercepted or suppressed. Strikes damaged homes and civilian infrastructure in Sumy, where 6 were injured, while two women were killed and…
Govt agency chairman, four others remanded 4 days over alleged RM1.96m Penang land loss
A DATUK who chairs a government agency and four others have been remanded for four days over alleged abuse of power in the disposal of eight plots of agency-owned land in Seberang Perai Selatan…
Unmanageable classrooms: Teachers urge government to tackle pupil-to-teacher ratios
A teacher from Chatsworth, who declined to be named as she is not mandated to speak to the media, said that over the last 18 years of her career, classrooms have evolved from places of learning to…
13 Gates Of Bargi Dam Open Amid Heavy Rain In Catchment Areas; Bhedaghat Flooded, Narmada Water Level To Rise By 8 To 10 Feet— VIDEO
Jabalpur (Madhya Pradesh): As many as 13 gates of Bargi Dam opened amid heavy rainfall in Jabalpur and catchment areas on Friday.
HEC Announces HAT Test Date for Overseas Scholarships
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Fact Check: No Red Sky After M7.7 Earthquake in NTT
Fact check - The crimson sky was observed in Colombia, not in Indonesia.
Sharjah traffic alert: Road near Al Hazana to partially close for six days
Motorists in Sharjah are being advised to plan their journeys ahead as the Sharjah Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) announces a partial closure of a dual carriageway near Al Hazana for six days.
Singaporean gets 14 days’ prison, RM7,000 fine for insulting Islam
Security guard Anim Atam pleads guilty to the offence committed last month in Johor Bahru.
NCC leader and MP Fadiel Adams to return to the witness stand
National Coloured Congress leader and MP, Fadiel Adams to return to to the witness stand on Friday
Zimbabwe: Lake Kariba Boat Accident Death Toll Rises to 97 As Two More Bodies Recovered
[New Zimbabwe] The death toll from the Kariba Rural Infrastructure Development Agency (RIDA) boat disaster has risen to 97, after two more bodies were recovered Thursday, police has said.
CDF Munir, Syrian foreign minister discuss defence, security cooperation
Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) and Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Asim Munir met Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad Hassan Al-Shaibani, with security and defence cooperation coming under discussion, the military’s media wing said on Friday.
Watch: CJP volunteers attempting to inspect Rajasthan govt school attacked
Cockroach Janta Party volunteers faced alleged assault by BJP workers during a school inspection. CJP co-convenor Ashutosh Ranka reported injuries and damage to vehicles and phones. Villagers prevented the CJP team from visiting the school, citing local capabilities. They also opposed the CJP's views and campaign for school improvements.
2 MP school teachers transferred after students allege they ended classes early to 'spend time together'
The students reached the Chhindwara collectorate during a public hearing to raise their complaint.
Jagan challenges Naidu to order CBI probe into APPSC Group-I exam irregularities
Former Andhra Pradesh CM Jagan challenged CM Naidu to order a CBI probe into alleged APPSC exam irregularities, defending the process under his government.
Victorian polls have Coalition leading Labor by narrow to large margins
About three months out from the Victorian state election, the five polls released since the state got a new premier all show the Coalition in front.
‘I’m deeply saddened’ – Tambuwal mourns Sokoto boat mishap
Former Sokoto governor, Aminu Tambuwal has expressed his condolences to the families of victims of a boat mishap in Gorau community, Goronyo Local Government Area of the state. In a statement posted on his verified X handle on Thursday, Tambuwal said he was deeply saddened by the tragic incident which claimed the lives of 41 people.
Hadi parries criticism from 4 ‘uneducated’ Malay DAP leaders
The PAS president says his recent tirade against DAP was firmly grounded in Islamic scripture, the Federal Constitution, and past statements from DAP leaders.
Russian drones hit border crossing with Moldova, Ukraine says
Russian drones damaged a border crossing with Moldova in Ukrainian southern region of Odesa overnight, the State Border Guard Service of Ukraine said on Friday.
As bird flu ravages stocks, Kangaroo Island is 'sick of bloody disasters'
Fears about bird flu's potentially devastating impact on South Australia's penguins have fuelled calls for the creatures to be vaccinated against the virus, with Kangaroo Island's mayor saying the…
The Last Breath of Rayong
Planned LNG projects and land reclamation operations in the southern Thai province are taking a toll on its fishing communities.
Centre denies permission for Telangana CM Revanth Reddy’s U.S. visit
The State government was informed of the denial of permission for the U.S. visit after the official delegation had already reached the U.K.
Japan hangs arsonist convicted of 2009 arson attack on an Osaka pachinko parlour
Japan has executed Sunao Takami, convicted of killing five people in a 2009 arson attack on an Osaka pachinko parlour. It was Japan’s first execution since June 2025.
The lynching of Jason Arday
The whole matter leaves a distinctively sour taste in the mouth. Jason Arday, a 47-year-old man of British nationality and read more The lynching of Jason Arday
What led to the re-test of three UGC-NET papers? | Explained
What were the errors in the question papers? Why are candidates concerned? What happens to candidates who sat for the other 84 exams?
2027: Seriake Dickson hosts Kwankwaso in Abuja
National leader of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, Seriake Dickson on Thursday hosted the party’s vice-presidential candidate, Rabi’u Kwankwaso, in Abuja.
Top lawyer calls out 'absurd criticism' of Big Build royal commission
Anti-corruption barrister Geoffrey Watson, who estimated a $15 billion taxpayer bill due to wastage on Big Build sites, has praised the terms of reference for a royal commission announced by the…
Eisenkot leaps ahead as Likud support falters, projected to win 26 Knesset seats - poll
The findings come from a poll conducted for Maariv by Lazar Research, headed by Dr. Menachem Lazar, in cooperation with the Panel4All online respondents panel.
- Yashar party projected to secure 26 Knesset seats, up from 23
- Likud support drops to 20 seats, opposition bloc at 60
- Eisenkot leads Netanyahu by 14 points, 52% to 38%
My salary is ₦503,000, permanent secretaries earn ₦900,000 — Delta gov
Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, reveals his N503,000 salary is less than permanent secretaries’ N900,000, highlighting civil servant welfare init Read More…
Minister says Imran taken back to Adiala jail after visit to Pims, declared 'medically fit' by doctors
ISLAMABAD: Information Minister Attaullah Tarar said on Friday that PTI founder Imran Khan underwent a medical check-up at the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (Pims) before being shifted back…
China urges S. Korea to seek friendly ties, blames US for Korean tensions
SEOUL (Kyodo) -- Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi expressed hope during a visit to South Korea on Thursday that Seoul will firmly pursue a friendly po
- China's Wang Yi urges South Korea to seek friendly ties
- Blames U.S. hostile stance towards North Korea for tensions
- Calls for end to U.S. missile defense system deployment
Zambia: Authorities Must Investigate Fatal Shooting of Former Minister and End Post-Election Crackdown
[AI London] Responding to the reported fatal shooting of opposition party member and former cabinet minister Mutotwe Kafwaya during a security operation in Kabulonga, Lusaka on 14 August, and the…
- Amnesty International demands investigation into Mutotwe Kafwaya's fatal shooting.
- Authorities urged to address life, liberty, and fair trial rights.
- End to arbitrary arrests and crackdown on dissent demanded.
Community pantry dobbed in to council for being on public kerbside
A neighbourhood pantry that provides free food to struggling families has been reported to the Brisbane City Council for being on a public kerbside.
Will IEBC deliver a credible 2027 election as political goonism raises fresh fears?
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has formally started the legal countdown to Kenya’s August 10, 2027, General Election, publishing a Gazette notice on Thursday, August 20…
Instructor at govt training institute freed of sexual assault charges
High Court criticises the police investigation, saying it fell 'markedly short' of proper investigative standards.
