‘Pleaded with her’: Amit Shah slams Mamata Banerjee over border land delay
Amit Shah arrived in Bengal late Thursday evening for a two-day visit and inaugurated several projects related to border security
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South Sudan: South Sudan's Refugees Escaped War and Other Dangers - Then Came Funding Cuts
[WFP] WFP and other humanitarians warn that refugees and asylum seekers in South Sudan, many of them fleeing conflict in neighbouring Sudan, face severe hunger - as shrinking contributions threaten a…
Man arrested for illegal camping in Riyadh nature reserve
Environmental Security Special Forces detained a man for camping without a permit in Imam Faisal bin Turki Royal Reserve in Riyadh.
He has a work permit, a coffee shop – and an ICE ankle monitor: ‘Is this America?’
Business owner Assim Alkhawaja was arrested by ICE as he dropped off Lyft passengers at a military base. Now he’s stuck in a terrifying fight to stay in the US Deep within the bowels of San Diego’s…
Where the 2026 Tennessee gubernatorial candidates stand on education issues
Where do Tennessee’s governor candidates stand on education issues? Tennessee voters this month tapped Republican U.S. Sen.
MHT CET CAP 2026 Round 3 Option Form Filling Closes Tomorrow At fe2026.mahacet.org; Check Steps To Submit Choices Here
MHT CET CAP 2026 Round 3 Option Form Filling: The State Common Entrance Test Cell, Maharashtra (CET Cell), will be concluding the MHT CET Centralised Admission Process (CAP) 2026 Round 3 option form…
The Patrick Clancy Conspiracy Theories Are Rooted in the Harsh Realities of Motherhood
Lindsay Clancy’s defense argues she killed her three kids because of postpartum psychosis. But armchair detectives, including many fed-up mothers, are laying blame with her ex-husband.
From ‘Indispensable’ Ally to Target of Annihilation
The latest target of Trump’s ire is the low-profile Sultanate of Oman.
College Students Just Got Pulled Into a $130B Culture War
A quiet rule change President Donald Trump calls his “secret weapon” could reshape higher education more than any campus protest.
- $130 billion in student aid annually controlled by federally recognized accreditors.
- Proposed changes aim to make higher education more affordable and effective.
- Senator Elizabeth Warren criticizes potential political weaponization of accreditation.
Rajesh Ramnunana: A beacon of hope for vulnerable families in Pietermaritzburg
Discover how Rajesh Ramnunana and Africa Humanitarian Projects are providing vital support to vulnerable families in Pietermaritzburg, addressing food insecurity and disaster relief in the wake of…
Yvonne Mabule denies claims of ATT membership during TRC inquiry
Former legal advisor at the National Intelligence Agency (NIA) and member of the Amnesty Task Team, Advocate Yvonne Mabule, has once clarified the work of the NIA and other structures tasked with…
PMX responds to student's invitation to 'Uncle Anwar'
PRIME Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim took time to respond to a student who called him 'Uncle Anwar' and invited him to attend Canteen Day at his school on Saturday.
2027: Obi pledges campaign devoid of ethnicity, religion, marshals out plan for zones
As campaigns commence for the 2027 general elections, the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, Mr Peter Obi has marshalled out his plans for Nigerians, pledging to run a campaign devoid of ethnicity and religion.
Germany considers shutting down Berlin's “Russian House” after Leipzig airport drone incident
The German government is considering closing the state-run "Russian House" cultural center in Berlin following an incident where a Russian drone targeted a Ukrainian plane at Leipzig/Halle airport, German newspaper Der Spiegel reported on August 21.
3,000 lower-income residents in North-east towns to get $500 in warm meals under new programme
They will be given meal credits to redeem at about 30 food lockers.
GOF arrests 30, seizes RM31.7mil worth of minerals, machinery in Perak, Kedah
IPOH: The General Operations Force (GOF) Northern Brigade has seized minerals and machinery worth an estimated RM31.7 million and detained 30 people in a crackdown on illegal mining and mineral…
Supreme Court dismisses Kojo Oppong Nkrumah’s application seeking to halt legal vacation trials
The Supreme Court has dismissed an application by Ofoase-Ayirebi Member of Parliament Kojo Oppong Nkrumah seeking to halt selected criminal trials during the ongoing legal vacation.
'Programme not appropriate': MEA on rejecting clearance for Revanth Reddy's US visit
Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy's planned visit to the US has been denied political clearance by the Ministry of External Affairs, which found the proposed activities unsuitable.
North Korea Missile Barrage Triggers Urgent US, South Korea & Japan Consultations
Seoul [South Korea], August 21: Tensions on the Korean Peninsula escalated after North Korea launched a barrage of around 10 short-range ballistic missiles into the East Sea from the vicinity of…
Nigeria: Ahead of 2027 Elections - Youth Vote At Risk As 52% of Young Nigerians Unregistered
[CJID] As Nigeria moves closer to the 2027 general elections, a significant number of young Nigerians may still be on the sidelines of the electoral process, with 52.1 per cent of respondents in a…
Third Reiger Park suspect’s case postponed to 25 August for bail bid
Reiger Park mass shooting case has been postponed to the 25th of August 2026 for a formal bail bid
Russian strike damaged Ukrainian warehouse of Yves Rocher, French brand that paid $6 million into Russia’s budget in 2022
Russia's 20 August attack damaged the Ukrainian warehouse of Yves Rocher that sits on Ukraine's list of international sponsors of war.
I’m Not Under Any Probe – Gen. Oppong-Peprah
General (rtd.) Thomas Oppong-Peprah Ghana’s Deputy High Commissioner to Canada and former Chief of the Defence Staff, General (rtd.) Thomas Oppong-Peprah, has denied being under any military…
MP Government Transfers 32 IAS Officers In Major Reshuffle; Ajay Kumar Devwal IS New Bhopal Municipal Corporation
Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh): The Madhya Pradesh government carried out a major administrative reshuffle on Friday afternoon, transferring and assigning new responsibilities to 32 Indian Administrative…
Kwaku Nkansah PaaNii withdraws from NPP National Treasurer race
Kwaku Nkansah “PaaNii”, an aspirant for the New Patriotic Party (NPP) National Treasurer position, has withdrawn from the race, citing circumstances beyond his control.
Nigeria boat capsize leaves dozens dead, several missing
By Nana Karikari, Senior Global Affairs Correspondent At least 50 people have died after an overloaded wooden vessel capsized in northwestern Nigeria.
China vs Pakistan: Former Army chief Gen Naravane explains India's two very different security challenges
Naravane said that Pakistan and China are a totally different ballgame. “We have fought wars with both of them. We have unsettled borders.”
Outrage as China programmer’s toilet death ruled non-work-related for being ‘not at desk’
Public anger has surged on mainland social media after authorities declined to classify the death of a programmer in his company’s toilet as work-related. According to Jiupai News, Xing Zhi, a 39-year-old programmer from Shenzhen and father of two, died in his company’s toilet in April.
Australia Hits Russian Man With ‘Foreign Interference’ Charges Over Plot to Infiltrate Ukrainian Military
Australia said it arrested a 27-year-old dual Australian-Russian national on “foreign interference” charges. The man is said to have received “military-style” training in Russia in 2024 before joining…
Japan hangs man convicted of killing 5 people at pachinko parlor
Sunao Takami set fire to the crowded pachinko parlor in Osaka by spreading gasoline and throwing a lit match, engulfing the building, killing five and injuring 10 others.
Legal vacation: Supreme Court dismisses Oppong Nkrumah's injunction application
Ofoase Ayirebi MP Kojo Oppong Nkrumah had filed a writ at the Supreme Court challenging the decision by the Chief Justice to allow some judges to sit and hear criminal matters during the legal…
New official tasked with promoting Poland criticised over error-strewn, potentially AI-generated report
The document mislocated major Polish cities and included bizarre language mixing Polish and English.
Three elephant deaths in 10 days in Nilgiris not caused by lack of water: Forest department
The fact that elephant deaths have occurred during a period of relatively low rainfall alone cannot be scientifically used as a basis for concluding that the deaths were caused by drought, the forest…
Map Shows States With Highest and Lowest Rates of Violent Crime in America
After peaking in the early 1990s, violent crime rates have generally trended downward.
Liberia: Former VP Jewel Taylor Rushed to Hospital Under Police Escort
[Liberian Observer] Former Vice President Jewel Howard Taylor spent Thursday night at the Gomez Institute of Medical Sciences (GIMS) in the Sophie Community, Congo Town, after being rushed to the…
- Former VP Jewel Taylor hospitalized under police escort
- Asthma attack and high blood pressure reported
- Arrest linked to drug trafficking investigation
North Korean drone operators deploy to Russia for potential strikes inside Ukraine
A new deployment of North Korean troops in Russia, currently totaling 8,500 personnel, includes a specialized drone unit capable of launching attacks inside Ukraine, CNN reported on August 21, citing…
Jazan schools welcome 364,000 students as new academic year begins
Over 2,600 schools in Jazan will open Sunday to receive nearly 364,000 students, supported by comprehensive educational plans and oversight.
Germany mulls shuttering Russian cultural center in Berlin, media reports
Four years since Moscow launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine, the Russian House has been allowed to continue operating at its location on Friedrichstrasse, one of Berlin's most famous streets.
Teen boy seen with injuries after group allegedly bullies him at Yishun, leaves with them despite passerby's intervention
The victim showed signs of giddiness.
Motorcyclist, 37, with pillion rider, 26, flees & crashes in Farrer Road, police find vape & drugs
The motorcycle apparently hit two small trees before hitting a car.
Israel confirms soldiers fired at car carrying Palestinian girl, 5, opens criminal investigation into her death
"At one point, she told me it was getting dark. She was scared. She asked me how far away my house was."
The Ndindi Nyoro gamble: Is Kiharu MP building alternative centre to challenge Gachagua’s Mt Kenya dominance?
Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro has chosen a difficult political battlefield, after years as one of President William Ruto’s most visible allies, he has broken with the ruling United Democratic Alliance (UDA)…
Supreme Court clears way for legal vacation criminal trials, dismisses Oppong Nkrumah’s injunction bid
The Supreme Court has dismissed an application by Ofoase-Ayirebi Member of Parliament Kojo Oppong Nkrumah seeking to halt selected criminal trials during the ongoing legal vacation.
Penang is first state to enforce private homestay law
PRIVATE short-term rental operators in Penang will now need licences from local councils, as the state moves to bring the growing sector under tighter regulation.
Murkomen outlines goodies to be enjoyed by three Mashujaa-hosting counties
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has assured residents of Elgeyo Marakwet that the co-hosting of this year’s Mashujaa Day with two other counties of the North Rift will not take away the…
Who Is Doris Miller? US Aircraft Carrier Could Be Renamed After Trump
Reports have suggested the aircraft carrier named after the Pearl Harbor hero could be renamed for President Donald Trump.
Alexandria Ocasio‑Cortez shares her egg‑freezing process as speculation grows about a possible 2028 presidential bid
The Democratic congresswoman is distancing herself from ‘woke’ ideals, a move interpreted as an attempt to smooth the way for a possible run for the Senate or the White House
Jadavpur University files police complaints over campus violence
One of the complaints was lodged over a crowd's entry to the campus at midnight, the attempt to damage the main gate, setting on fire festoons and locking some students inside one of the buildings
Ukraine can’t get one permit to find its WWII dead in Poland—yet approves Polish searches, Kyiv’s ambassador says
Ukraine’s ambassador says a permit awaiting regional approval has prevented researchers from searching a suspected Ukrainian burial site in Poland.
Ukrainian veterans perform waltz on prostheses in Vinnytsia
Ukrainian veterans and service members from different cities performed a waltz on prosthetic limbs with their prosthetists, occupational therapists and physical therapists in Vinnytsia ahead of…
Akar umbi Umno Terengganu belum sepakat pilih PH
Timbalan Ketua Umno Terengganu Nik Dir Nik Wan Ku berkata pihaknya terbuka bekerjasama dengan mana-mana parti untuk pilihan raya akan datang.
State 'made mistakes' over Galway Ring Road CPOs - Canney
Minister of State Seán Canney has said the State "made mistakes" in its handling of families facing CPOs of their homes to make way for the Galway City Ring Road.
A suspected Russian intruder in Finland’s sky, and Helsinki wants answers
A three-minute crossing by a Russian reconnaissance plane has drawn in Helsinki's investigators and put its allies on notice.
Police vow transparent Tabung Haji investigations, warn public against speculation or rumours
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 21 — The Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM), through its Commercial Crime Investigation Department (CC...