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Tanoso Ankobeahene granted bail over alleged galamsey task force
The Ankobeahene of the Tanoso Traditional Council, Nana Okofo Dartey Amoako Atta, who was arrested by the Ahafo Regional Police Command for allegedly operating a task force that clamped down on…
Islamabad chief commissioner again moves SC against ‘discriminatory’ order to shift Imran to private hospital
ISLAMABAD: The controversy surrounding the transfer of incarcerated PTI founder Imran Khan to a private hospital in Islamabad showed no signs of subsiding on Friday, as the Islamabad chief…
Saudi Arabia renews diplomatic efforts with Iraq
The two countries are trying to move past a recent exchange of fire.
Five dead and dozens wounded in Russian strike on largest Kryvyi Rih shopping mall
Russian forces carried out two drone strikes on Kryvyi Rih’s largest shopping complex on Aug. 21, killing five people and injuring 52 others, including six children, regional authorities said.
High rent: Hamzat urges young Lagos workers to live with parents, relatives
Lagos State Deputy Governor, Obafemi Hamzat, has urged young workers struggling with high rental costs to consider living with parents or relatives, or sharing accommodation, rather than committing themselves to housing they cannot comfortably afford.
Court slashes $50M judgment against Infowars’ Alex Jones over falsely calling school shooting a hoax
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — A Texas court on Friday slashed a $50 million judgment to $1.5 million against Infowars founder Alex Jones over falsely calling a 2012 school shooting a hoax.
‘Shameful’: Israel faces international backlash after closing probe into Gaza aid strike
"The victims of this incident and their families deserve justice and accountability, and we will continue to seek answers on their behalf,” the governments said.
- UK, Australia, Canada condemn Israel's decision to close probe
- World Humanitarian Day marked Israel's shameful announcement
- Poland summons Israeli ambassador, demands information
The haze is man-made, the suffering is shared
Two heavy afternoon downpours earlier this week in Kuching did little more than give the city short respites from the chocking haze enveloping it and much of Sarawak.
Ten of Eleven: Ukraine Has a Solution to Almost Every Hungarian Demand
Ukraine is working to resolve the remaining disagreements with Hungary over minority rights, a step that could allow Kyiv to open all six negotiating clusters in its EU accession process. On July 14, 2026, Ukraine opened its sixth negotiating cluster, covering external relations and security policy.
More than 50 dead after boat capsizes in Nigeria
As Nigeria grapples with another maritime tragedy, local communities mourn the loss of lives.
ED Restitutes 14 Flats Worth ₹70 Crore In DSK Group Money-Laundering Case
Mumbai, August 21, 2026: The Enforcement Directorate, Mumbai Zonal Office, has successfully restituted 14 residential flats to the Successful Resolution Applicant in a Prevention of Money Laundering…
The U.S. Is Learning the Wrong Lessons in Iran
Tactical excellence can never salvage strategic incompetence.
ED Conducts Multi-City Searches Linked To Sontu Jain, Rajesh Rajdev; Seizes ₹30 Lakh Cash, Freezes Assets Worth Crores
Mumbai, August 21, 2026: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Tuesday conducted coordinated searches across 12 premises in Nagpur, Gondia and Ahmedabad in connection with a money-laundering probe into…
Dorimon E-Block project nears completion after decade-long stall
Construction on the long-abandoned Dorimon E-Block Community Day Senior High School in the Wa West District has resumed, with the project now more than 80 per cent complete after stalling for nearly…
US-Oman ties face strain as Muscat walks tightrope between Washington and Tehran
Oman has spent decades cultivating a reputation as one of the Middle East’s most reliable diplomatic go-betweens, maintaining a long-standing strategic partnership with the US while preserving close…
Govt unveils new university funding model, moves away from assessing parents’ wealth
The government has reiterated its commitment to making higher education more accessible and affordable to all deserving Kenyans through reforms to the university and TVET funding model.
SLAPP legal battle in Western Cape: Implications for freedom of speech
A legal battle is taking place in the Western Cape High Court, with potential ramifications for freedom of speech in South Africa.
‘Eat humble pie’ – Afenyo-Markin challenges NDC over GH¢22bn GoldBod losses
Minority Leader in Parliament, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has challenged the governing National Democratic Congress (NDC) to acknowledge what he describes as policy failures that contributed to the…
Justice Ministry Re-Adds Exiled News Outlet Mediazona to ‘Foreign Agents’ List
Mediazona was initially branded a “foreign agent” in 2021. It was later removed from the registry after its founding legal entity was shut down.
From the classroom to the locker room: nine days of ‘deeply disturbing’ sexual assault allegations shake Australia
Spaces where there are norms of sexism and high levels of alcohol consumption can be a risk factor for sexual violence, expert says Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast For the…
Sudan: To Permanent Representatives of Member and Observer States of the United Nations (UN) Human Rights Council (Geneva, Switzerland)
[HRW] Sudan: Extend the Fact-Finding Mission's mandate and ensure adequate resources for investigations and reporting
Ukraine war: Dead and injured in Russian attack on Zelensky's hometown of Kryvyi Rih
After airspace violation: Finland summons Russian ambassador +++ Zelensky dismisses top adviser after house search over corruption allegations +++ The news blog.
Ukrainian Drone Attack Hits Lukoil Refinery Deep in Russia
Ukraine overnight hit with drones an oil refinery in the Perm region, deep into Russian territory, as the Ukrainian military has been targeting Russia’s oil processing and exporting facilities on a…
- Ukraine conducts drone attack on Lukoil refinery in Perm region, Russia.
- Large fire erupts from the drone strike on crude processing facility.
- Russian forces shoot down 16 Ukrainian drones in the attack.
Mpumalanga government advocates for women empowerment: Premier
Women attending the Provincial Women's Parliament hope parliament helps resolve their issues
Today: Nico Lange on the Ukraine war | Bonds: Europe is in a better position than the USA
Security expert Lange on a war that is increasingly also affecting Russians' everyday lives. And: Bond yields are rising worldwide. How threatening is the situation in Europe?
Polish NGOs urge PM’s “right-hand man” to withdraw constitutional court candidacy
They warn that Maciej Berek's political ties could undermine efforts to restore public trust in the court.
Ex-official gets suspended sentence in Chernyshov graft case
Vasyl Volodin, former state secretary of Ukraine's Ministry of Development of Communities, Territories and Infrastructure, has entered into a plea agreement. Ukraine's High Anti-Corruption Court (HACCU) approved the deal and handed the former official a suspended sentence, according to a verdict dated Aug.
Pro-Trump board at Kennedy Center makes moves to return the president’s name to the facade
Rep. Joyce Beatty made an emergency request on Thursday that a federal court block the Kennedy Center from returning President Donald Trump’s name to the building. The Trump-aligned board at the Kennedy Center voted earlier this month to inscribe the president’s name on the venue’s facade so it would read “The John F.
Court orders detention for two 'Forrest Gump' case suspects
Ukraine's High Anti-Corruption Court (HACCU) has elected a pre-trial restriction for Valentyn Yelizarov and former lawmaker Maksym Mykytas, both suspects in the "Forrest Gump" case, Transparency…
Eric Schmidt is reportedly at odds with Google cofounder Sergey Brin over how a $100 million campaign against California’s billionaire tax is spent
The former Google CEO is disgruntled with the use of his funding for other measures that are not focused on California's Proposition 40.
Montreal police to get body cameras following years of debate
After years of debate, Montreal police officers will soon be equipped with body cameras, Mayor Soraya Martinez Ferrada announced Friday.
Five arrests as police bust migrant smuggling ring charging €9,000 from Ceuta to mainland Spain
Spanish police have arrested five people in two separate investigations into alleged migrant smuggling operations transporting people from Ceuta to mainland Spain, with passengers reportedly being…
IPOB accuses Britain of hypocrisy for condemning Israeli expansion of Jerusalem settlement
The Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, has reacted to the British government’s condemnation of Israel for building permanent structures in Jerusalem.
US government declares drought disaster for US Virgin Islands
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — The U.S. government has declared a drought disaster in the U.S. Virgin Islands as dry conditions persist. St. Thomas, St. John and…
Cleanup underway after tornadoes touch down in Delaware and New York’s Long Island
NEW YORK (AP) — Cleanup efforts and damage assessment were underway Friday in Delaware’s capital and on Long Island, New York, after tornadoes…
Settlers kill a Palestinian teen in a West Bank clash, and other Middle East developments
A Palestinian teenager was killed by Israeli settlers Friday after a rock throwing incident in the occupied West Bank. Also, Turkey announced it is asking for…
Boat operators seek exco help with fishing ban at Penang bridges
State executive councillor Rashidi Zinol said discussions will be held to seek a balanced approach that takes into account the livelihoods of those involved.
DCI seeks 14-day detention of lawyer Angela Mulwa over Dr Mutiso murder
Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has asked the court to allow it to detain lawyer Angela Mulwa for 14 days as detectives pursue investigations into the murder of Dr Victoria Nthunya…
Chad: Political Opponents Freed
[HRW] New York -- Conviction of Former Prime Minister, Political Opponents Should Be Vacated
Troops intercept five suspected terrorist suppliers, recover food items in Borno
Troops of the Nigerian Army, alongside members of the Civilian Joint Task Force, CJTF, have arrested five female suspected terrorist logistics suppliers in Ngurusoye village, Borno State.
Russian frozen assets have Australia's Senate fired up
"The Australian government (should) consider legislation to seize Russian sanctioned entity assets and consider legislation to disburse these assets to Ukraine," recommends a Senate report.
Kenya: Sifuna Reveals How Wetang'ula 'Opened His File' and Recalled Every Insult
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna left mourners laughing after revealing how National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang'ula allegedly confronted him with a detailed list of every insult…
PTI slams govt for ‘flouting’ SC order, opp says it will approach SC over contempt
ISLAMABAD: The PTI on Friday accused the government of committing contempt of court by “flouting” the Supreme Court’s order to shift incarcerated party founder Imran Khan to Shifa International…
Can Bangladesh Engage the Arakan Army Without Compromising Rohingya Rights?
Engagement may be required, but appeasement is not.
UAE, Saudi Arabia and six other countries condemn Israel’s E1 settlement plan
Abu Dhabi: The Foreign Ministers of the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Jordan, Indonesia, Pakistan, Türkiye, and Egypt unequivocally condemn Israel’s continued illegal settlement policies in the Occupied…
Ex-care home worker accused of raping intellectually disabled woman 5 times
A former assistant warden at a residential home for the intellectually disabled in Hong Kong has been accused of raping a resident multiple times two years ago.
Russia’s Shopping Mall Strike on Zelensky’s Hometown Kills 2, Injures 52 as Rescue Continues
Russia struck a shopping mall in central Ukraine’s Kryvyi Rih on Friday afternoon, killing at least two and injuring 52. Officials said casualties are likely to rise as they warned of additional…
Lower crime rate, new laws ‘unlikely’ to change Canadians view on safety
In July, Statistics Canada said that both the rates and severity of reported crime were down almost all across the board in 2025.
Police reveal new tricks of traffic robbers in Abuja
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has revealed new tricks adopted by criminal gangs in the city who recruit children and pay them as little as ₦500 to assist in robbing motorists…
Universities call for more resources ahead of 2029 competency-based education rollout
Kenyan universities are stepping up preparations for the introduction of competency-based education (CBE), with the first cohort expected to enter higher education under the new system in 2029.
BJP seeks action against pvt medical colleges over excess fee collection
- BJP president raises concerns over private colleges charging full fee upfront.
- Excess fees range between ₹13 lakh and ₹20 lakh per student.
- BJP demands immediate refunds and strict compliance with TAFRC guidelines.
We did not use sachets of water to quench fire at Manhyia South - Ghana National Fire Service
A three-storey building at Manhyia South in Kumasi was ravaged by fire, destroying 11 of its 44 rooms and leaving affected residents accounting their losses.
YSRCP accuses govt. of neglecting Rayalaseema irrigation projects
Sake Sailajanath demands immediate release of water from the Srisailam reservoir to the projects across the drought-prone region
Keralam plans to showcase Onam before a global audience, says Tourism Minister
The annual Onam Tourism Week will kick off on August 24 at Kanakakunnu Palace, following a ceremonial flag procession through Thiruvananthapuram.
