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Why is Fedorov going to the U.S., and is a meeting with Elon Musk planned?
Former Ukrainian Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov plans to visit the U.S. to raise funds for new defense technology projects, including an investment fund, but has no meeting planned with SpaceX CEO…
Bihar Minister’s remark on impact of sugar price rise invites criticism
‘Due to increasing cases of diabetic patients, people are not taking sweets. Everyone is suffering from diabetes. I don’t think the price rise of sugar will make much difference for people,’ says…
ASEC calls on GRIDCo to publish full report on recent power outages
The Africa Sustainable Energy Centre (ASEC) has called on the Ghana Grid Company Limited (GRIDCo) to publish a comprehensive technical report on the recent widespread power outages and system…
Tornadoes pummel New York’s Long Island and Delaware capital
First responders also rescued flood-stranded people after storms unleashed heavy rains in the US north-east Residents in Delaware ’s capital and on Long Island, New York , were picking up the pieces…
CAGD orders covered entities to seek approval before opening bank accounts
The Controller and Accountant-General’s Department (CAGD) has directed all covered entities to obtain prior written approval from the Controller and Accountant-General before opening bank accounts…
Another 19 municipalities join Mariana disaster reparations deal
Another 19 municipalities have joined the New Rio Doce Agreement, which seeks to address the disaster caused by the collapse of Samarco’s Fundão dam in rural Mariana, Minas Gerais, nearly 11 years…
America’s Next Strategic Partner Is Hiding in Plain Sight
When Uzbekistan celebrates 35 years of independence on September 1st, Washington should do more than congratulate its people and government.
Adeleke belongs to us, while Tinubu owns us all – Wike
FCT Minister Nyesom Wike declares Osun Governor Ademola Adeleke is in his camp, and they all belong to President Bola Tinubu, amid 2027 political realignme Read More…
Adeleke won’t join APC, will work with FG — Campaign spokesman
Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke’s spokesman dismisses APC defection rumours, stating Adeleke will work with the Federal Government for progress.
PHOTOS: AU chair, Obasanjo meet over continental peace, stability
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo met with AU Chairperson Mahmoud Youssouf to discuss continental peace and stability. Learn more about their efforts.
Over 20 victims in minor sexual harassment case discovered by police, suspect arrested
The suspect had presented himself as a 16-year-old on social media and utilized an image of a minor to contact 11- to 15-year-olds.
- Over 20 victims discovered in minor sexual harassment case
- 40-year-old man arrested from central Israel
- Suspect deceived minors with false identity since 2022
Netanyahu denies request that annual Elul prayer be held in Gaza Strip, Minister Strock says
"We will not forget and cannot forget that Gaza is ours," Strock said at a prayer event near the Gaza border attended by prominent Gush Katif rabbis and members of the security cabinet.
- Netanyahu rejects Orit Strock's request for Elul prayers in Gaza Strip.
- Strock proposed prayers during Kissufim Tower event marking synagogues' burning anniversary.
- 20 rabbis signed letter emphasizing Elul's significance and Gaza's future as part of Israel.
5,732 students yet to complete university funding applications ahead of deadline
The applicants are drawn from 202,133 students placed in public universities by the Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service (KUCCPS) for the 2026/2027 academic year.
How men in one Russian region are being abducted and sent to war
Since mid-June, mass roundups have been taking place in Russia’s Penza region: men are grabbed right off the street, forced to sign contracts with Russia’s Defense Ministry, and sent to fight in the…
Qatar, eleven Arab and Islamic countries condemn Israeli air raids targeting Syria's Abu Al Duhur military airport
<p>Doha: The foreign ministers of the State of Qatar, the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, the People's Democratic Republic of Algeria, the Republic of Indonesia, the Republic of Lebanon Republic…
CDCFIB gives fresh update on paramilitary services recruitment exercise
The Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Services Board, CDCFIB, has given a fresh update on its ongoing recruitment exercise.
State drops capital punishment appeal in Nnamdi Kanu case
The Federal Government under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has formally withdrawn its cross-appeal seeking the death penalty against detained Indigenous read more State drops capital punishment appeal…
Ukrainian Red Cross Society launches social entrepreneurship school for veterans
The Ukrainian Red Cross Society (URCS) is recruiting veterans from Vinnytsia and Mykolaiv regions for a social entrepreneurship school as part of its reintegration programme.
Kyiv is asking Musk to let it strike inside Russia. Its best line to Musk is gone
Running low on Patriot interceptors, Kyiv wants to hunt the launchers up to 200 km inside Russia—but only Musk can switch the drones on.
Emigration requests to Russian rights group Kovcheg jump 6.3 times in August amid new mobilization fears
The human rights organization Kovcheg (“The Ark”) has seen a sharp rise in inquiries about leaving Russia.
Kinmen: The Sleepy Fishing Island That Could Be East Asia’s Biggest Flashpoint
The island, administered by Taipei but just 2 miles from the mainland, has a culture and lifestyle all its own.
Ukrainian marines evacuate wounded soldier from front line with ground robot that traveled 26 km
Ukrainian troops evacuated a wounded comrade 26 kilometers from the front line using a Rys-Pro unmanned ground vehicle, the 40th Marine Brigade and the Ukrainian Navy said on Aug. 21.
Temporary Third Lane Proposed to Ease Torrevieja’s N-332 Traffic Chaos
A temporary third lane has been suggested as a possible short-term solution to the serious summer traffic problems on the N-332 through Torrevieja.
Govt says shifting Imran to PIMS instead of Shifa a ‘security decision’, insists move not political
Parliamentary Affairs Minister Dr Tariq Fazal Chaudhry on Friday said the decision to move PTI founder Imran Khan from Adiala jail to the state-run Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (Pims)…
MAHA and the Midterms
When Robert F. Kennedy Jr. jumped on Donald Trump’s bandwagon in 2024, he brought with him the wellness-obsessed, vaccine-rejecting, food-label-reading Make America Healthy Again voters—who’ve been…
Sybiha: France Sets an Example for Protecting National Security from Russian Interference
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha said France is setting an example for other countries in protecting national security from Russian interference, UATV English reports.
Russia designates the independent news outlet Mediazona a ‘foreign agent’ — again
Russia’s Justice Ministry has designated the news outlet Mediazona a “foreign agent,” essentially for the second time.
Cop Used Electrocution Gloves to Subdue High School Student in Special Education Program
"We are constantly seeking ways to keep the public and police officers safe through innovations like G.L.O.V.E." The post Cop Used Electrocution Gloves to Subdue High School Student in Special…
Former President's Office deputy chief, ex-lawmaker face bail hearings in corporate raiding case
On Aug. 19, the NABU said that it was "conducting a special operation to expose a criminal organization led by a current and a former Ukrainian lawmaker and involving senior officials from the President's Office."
Ogun Govt reaffirms commitment to rehabilitation, reconstruction of roads
The Ogun State Government has reiterated its commitment to the rehabilitation and reconstruction of roads across the state, particularly those linking educational institutions, to enhance accessibility, ease transportation and improve the socio-economic well-being of residents.
IGP to Politicians: We Will Not Tolerate Mobilisation of Young Nigerians for Political Violence, Intimidation of Voters
Linus Aleke in Abuja The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, has warned political actors that the Nigeria Police Force will not tolerate the recruitment or mobilisation of young Nigerians for
Lindsay Clancy’s defense rests at trial over whether postpartum psychosis drove her to kill her kids
BOSTON (AP) — The defense rested its case Friday in the Lindsay Clancy murder trial after eliciting several days of testimony about her mental state before and after she strangled her three young…
Cable Thieves Leave La Murada in the Dark
La Murada football stadium has been left without floodlighting after thieves stole copper cabling from all four lighting towers, causing damage estimated at approximately €11,000.
Alleged drug trafficking: Why Tinubu’s record can’t be released – FBI
The United States Federal Bureau of Investigation, FBI, has explained why the alleged drug trafficking record of President Bola Tinubu cannot be released.
Ukraine's anti-corruption court orders Yelizarov and Mykytas detained in Forrest Gump case
Ukraine's High Anti-Corruption Court imposed pretrial measures on Valentyn Yelizarov and former lawmaker Maksym Mykytas, suspects in the Forrest Gump case, Transparency International Ukraine and…
World Central Kitchen deaths: Israel told it's 'shameful' not to investigate Gaza attack
The UK , Australia, Canada and Poland have condemned Israel’s decision not to pursue criminal charges for the killing of humanitarian aid workers in Gaza in April 2024.
£170,000 annexe built for disabled daughter faces demolition after complaints
A mother who spent £170,000 building a two-storey annexe for her disabled daughter could now be forced to demolish it after losing a planning appeal.
Ukraine war: Russia attacks shopping center in Ukraine: Many casualties
In a new Russian drone attack on President Zelenskyy's hometown, there are deaths in a shopping center. The head of state speaks of a cynical attack.
Geopolitics: The war against Iran has produced new alliances in the Middle East
Saudi Arabia is moving closer to Turkey and Pakistan, while the UAE is expanding its military cooperation with Israel: New partnerships are emerging in the Middle East - and new lines of conflict.
Malaysia, Pakistan sign treaty allowing prisoners to serve sentences at home
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia and Pakistan today signed the International Transfer of Prisoners (ITOP) Treaty, strengthening legal and security cooperation between the two countries.
Government has not abandoned Accra-Kumasi bypass project - Agbodza
Roads Minister Governs Kwame Agbodza confirms the Accra-Kumasi bypass is not abandoned while warning against armed disruptions at the Konongo project site.
Not every criticism warrants legal action, says Rafizi
The Bersama leader says politicians have platforms in which they can respond to questions and disputes.
Police arrest suspect over GH¢1.1m fake gold scam at Berekum
The Bono Regional Police Command has arrested a 36-year-old man, Gyamfi Christian, in connection with a suspected fake gold scam in the Berekum Municipality. The suspect was arrested on August 17, 2026, at his hideout in Wamfie, Dormaa East District, following intelligence-led investigations.
The BMC Must Secure, Not Sell Open Spaces In The City
The Neville D’souza Football Ground in Mumbai’s Bandra Reclamation may have been saved, for a brief time, from the clutches of the land sharks of Mumbai both within the Brihanmumbai Municipal…
NECO Registrar Elected Vice-President of AEAA, As Nigeria Wins 2027 Hosting Rights
Kuni Tyessi in Abuja Registrar, National Examinations Council (NECO), Prof. Dantani Wushishi, has been elected as the Vice-President of the Association for Educational Assessment in Africa (AEAA).
The Mukumbarí Cable Car Is Running Again for the Holiday Season
The Mukumbarí cable car in Mérida, Venezuela, reopened on 19 August 2026 for the holiday season, with all five stations running daily.
UPSA challenges students to turn classroom knowledge into real-world solutions
The University of Professional Studies (UPSA) is challenging students to move beyond classroom knowledge and develop innovative solutions to some of Ghana’s everyday problems.
NST Leader: Plugging the gaps in border security
FOR decades, drug cartels have developed sophisticated methods to evade detection, favouring deep-sea transit and commercial container fraud because the bigger payloads mean bountiful profits.
2 Traffic Police officers taken to hospital for smoke inhalation after vehicle catches fire on BKE
The fire was extinguished by firefighters with a water jet.
UN holds second informal poll of secretary-general candidates
UN Security Council meets for another straw poll to gauge the popularity of a growing field of contenders to succeed Antonio Guterres as next secretary-general. Leer más
Pakistan, seven other Muslim states condemn Israel’s illegal settlement policies in occupied Palestinian territory
Pakistan, along with seven Muslim states, on Friday condemned Israel’s “continued illegal settlement policies in the occupied Palestinian territory”, according to a joint statement issued by the…
Booze, fags, bonsai among RM13mil in smuggled goods seized
Five men were arrested in raids in Kuala Lumpur and Klang, with the police seizing goods from China, including alcoholic beverages and craft beer as well as cigarettes.
Abu Dhabi Police warn pedestrians: Use designated crossings or face Dh400 fine
Abu Dhabi Police have urged pedestrians to use designated crossings, bridges and tunnels, warning that crossing roads at undesignated locations can put both pedestrians and motorists at risk.
Ukraine warns Russia could exploit upcoming Independence Day for attacks and sabotage
Ukraine’s security service urged vigilance ahead of 24 August, warning about potential attacks, sabotage, suspicious activity, and attempts to gather military information.
