Stars and Stripes editor says he has been fired for insubordination after doing interview
The Pentagon on Friday fired the editor-in-chief of Stars and Stripes, as well as its publisher and a reporter, the editor said.
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Qatar participates in activities of the “Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo 2026
<p> </p> <p>Edinburgh: The State of Qatar is participating in the activities of the “Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo 2026,” hosted by the Scottish capital, from August 7 to 29.</p> <p>The festival was…
Maharashtra Plans Dedicated Maha CSR Authority To Improve Coordination And Use Of CSR Funds
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has directed officials to submit a proposal for establishing a dedicated ‘Maha CSR Authority’ to ensure more effective, transparent and coordinated…
Florida’s GOP Has a Very Short Playbook: Call Everyone a Socialist
In a bright red power suit, Ashley Moody, the former Florida attorney general who nabbed the state’s GOP Senate nomination in Tuesday’s primary, strolled onto the stage of Florida Republicans’…
Is The Democratic Party Big Tent Enough For Both DSA And Moderates? Brad Schneider Weighs In
On "Forbes Newsroom," Congressman Brad Schneider (D-IL) discussed the impact of the DSA on the Democratic party, the continued Iran war, and more.
Customs Seizes 25,000 Kg Cigarette-Making Material in Karachi
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Chembur Parents Block RC Marg Over Unsafe School Building, Demand Alternative Classes For Students
Mumbai: Students and parents of a private school in Chembur staged a road blockade on Wednesday, protesting against the lack of an alternative arrangement for students after the school building was…
Trump administration begins transfer of $725m to UN, amid billions owed
UN secretary general has said UN faces ‘imminent financial collapse’ due to unpaid contributions from member states The Trump administration has started the process to transfer $725m to the United…
Russia asked the UN for a treaty against ‘extremism,’ ‘subversion,’ and ‘discrediting the authorities.’ Instead, it got one that covers hacking and fraud.
By the end of 2026, a major new international treaty will be submitted to the State Duma for ratification: the United Nations Convention against Cybercrime.
Five Ethiopians arrested in Asir for smuggling 186 kg of khat
Border Guard patrols in Asir's Raboua sector arrested five Ethiopians for attempting to smuggle 186 kilograms of the narcotic plant khat.
Maharashtra Announces Special Round For Class 11 Admissions As Over 13.43 Lakh Students Register
Mumbai: The Maharashtra School Education Department has announced a special round of the Centralised Online Admission Process (CAP) for Class 11 students who have not yet secured admission for the…
Man praises Beatty Secondary School students for returning lost wallet, tracking him down through NRIC
Faith in humanity restored.
Karnataka police have identified 771 illegal Bangladeshi immigrants in three years: Home Department
The data shows that of the 771 identified, 656 were found to be living in Bengaluru city and 44 in Bengaluru district.
Upper Bhadra Project will be completed by year-end: Chaluvarayaswamy
He says 17.04 tmcft of water needs to be lifted from the Tunga river to the Bhadra reservoir and ₹324 crore is being spent on this project.
Less than half of the seats on offer filled after second round of TNEA 2026 counselling
- Less than 45% of seats filled in TNEA 2026 second round counselling
- CSE and ECE remain most preferred engineering streams
- Autonomous colleges fill 80%+ of seats, non-autonomous fill <20%
Israel's impunity has been virtually unaffected by collective concern
Even the United States is now criticising Israel's ongoing settler violence in the West Bank as Benjamin Netanyahu, once the 'Trump whisperer', becomes the Trump ignorer.
How much does it cost to fight Pauline Hanson? Labor has options
Pauline Hanson has a knack for jettisoning positions no longer deemed politically useful without blowback but Labor is getting more deliberate about how it fights a fickle One Nation.
CLOGSAG Executive Secretary Isaac Bampoe Addo passes on
The Executive Secretary of the Civil and Local Government Staff Association of Ghana (CLOGSAG), Isaac Bampoe Addo, has died at the age of 59.
GNFS dismisses claims of unpaid 2025 rent allowance
The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) has dismissed reports circulating on social media claiming that personnel have not received their 2025 rent allowance.
'Masha and the Bear': Ukraine sanctions Russian cartoon
Ukraine has imposed sanctions on the hit Russian children's cartoon "Masha and the Bear," a step towards banning it. The culture minister called the show propaganda.
- Ukrainian officials impose sanctions on Masha and the Bear producers.
- Culture Minister targets platforms like YouTube and Netflix.
- Show faces criticism for alleged glorification of Russia.
GNFS tours newly established media stations in Northern Region
The Public Relations Department of the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS), Northern Regional Command, has toured newly established media stations in the region as part of efforts to strengthen…
Zoo caring for orphaned polar bear cub
The Assiniboine Park Zoo is caring for an orphaned polar bear cub that arrived from Churchill Thursday after conservation officers determined it was incapable of surviving on its own. The […]
- Assiniboine Park Zoo caring for orphaned polar bear cub
- Cub transported from Churchill after mother's death
- Zoo aims to raise awareness about polar bear conservation
US Chief Justice Lets Trump Keep Building Ballroom for Now
US Chief Justice John Roberts said President Donald Trump can keep building his new White House ballroom for now while the Supreme Court considers issuing a longer-term order blessing continued…
Rail-traffic alert beacons, signs will give drivers chance to change routes, save time
- Winnipeg to implement rail-crossing alert system in 2023
- TRAINFO beacons and digital boards placed at high traffic crossings
- Predictive information helps drivers change routes and improve safety
Ethiopian nationals arrested in Jazan for smuggling hashish
Border Guard patrols in Jazan's Al-Ardah sector arrested two Ethiopians for violating border security laws and smuggling 33 kg of hashish.
More Summerland residents allowed home as Bald Range fire grows to 24,000 hectares
The Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen has downgraded an evacuation order to an alert for nearly the entire community except the Garnet Valley area.
Florida woman, 31, allegedly a scammer, hid more than S$4,000 inside her before going to US jail
“Somehow failed to tell deputies she had a bank roll hidden in her private ATM.”
Why We Are Living Through ‘Hyperpolitics’
Anton Jager explains why record voter turnout isn’t leading to systemic change.
Ofcom investigating Sky News over Farage harassment claims
The Reform UK leader has accused Sky News of sending reporters to a house where his adult daughter lives.
German army helps Poland protect itself against Russia
Poland is building a defense system along its northern and eastern borders to protect itself from Russia. Since June, German sappers have been assisting their NATO ally with the construction of the…
German army helps Poland construct a defensive barrier against Russia
Poland is building a defense system along its northern and eastern borders to protect itself from Russia. Since June, German sappers have been assisting their NATO ally with the construction of the…
- German army constructs defensive barrier along Poland's eastern border
- Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk praises project as peace investment
- German combat engineers praised for anti-tank obstacle installation
Kremlin labels independent news outlet Mediazona 'foreign agent' — for 2nd time
Pyotr Verzilov, a co-founder of the publication, told the Kyiv Independent that the designation only "adds power to the incredible reporting that the Mediazona team is doing."
Supreme Court allows Trump to continue White House ballroom construction for now
President Donald Trump had the White House's East Wing demolished in 2025 to make way for his controversial planned ballroom.
Court says prosecutor who subpoenaed Letitia James was unlawfully appointed
A federal appeals court said the top federal prosecutor in the Northern District of New York was unlawfully serving when he subpoenaed state Attorney General Letitia James.
The Supreme Court allows Trump to continue, for now, with the construction of the ballroom in the White House
Además del ‘ballroom’, el plan incluye un búnker militar subterráneo que el Gobierno usó como argumento principal ante el máximo tribunal
Chile unveils online work permit verification for foreign workers
Chile introduces a new online work permit verification system for foreign workers. Verify work authorization quickly with the digital Habilitación Laboral Read More: https://punchng.com/chile-unveils-online-work-permit-verification-for-foreign-workers/
Insecurity, political violence biggest threats to Nigeria’s 2027 elections — IRI
Insecurity and political violence are major threats to Nigeria’s 2027 elections, warns IRI. Learn how these issues could undermine voter confidence and par Read More: https://punchng.com/insecurity-political-violence-biggest-threats-to-nigerias-2027-elections-iri/
Govs, ministers, monarchs, others grace Olu of Warri’s fifth coronation anniversary
Dignitaries, governors, and monarchs gathered to celebrate the Olu of Warri, Ogiame Atuwatse III’s fifth coronation anniversary in Warri.
'There is no fight against illegal mining activities in Ghana' - Manhyia North MP argues
"There is no fight against illegal mining in Ghana. There is open for all illegal mining activities in Ghana, where is the fight ", he asked.
Supreme Court temporarily allows work on White House ballroom to continue
Chief Justice John Roberts issued a stay that will remain in place until the Supreme Court takes further action.
- Supreme Court grants temporary stay on White House ballroom injunction
- Chief Justice John Roberts halts lower court order
- $400 million project includes underground bunker and secure ballroom
Pentagon moves to fire publisher and editor of Stars and Stripes
The Pentagon has given separation notices to both the publisher and the editor in chief of Stars and Stripes, according to people familiar with the matter.
- Pentagon issues separation notices to Stars and Stripes publisher and editor
- Max Lederer, publisher for 19 years, announces retirement on September 30
- Erik Slavin, editor-in-chief, also disagrees with Pentagon leaders
Road Ministry to report two people to EOCO for influencing property owners affected by road constructions
Roads and Highways Minister, Kwame Governs Agbodza, has revealed that some persons are deliberately influencing property owners whose properties are affected by road construction to demand compensation higher than the actual value from government.
Suspect in string of Markham sexual assaults arrested: York police
York Regional Police officers say they’ve arrested a man who allegedly committed a string of sexual assaults in the same area of Markham over the course of a week.
Atiku’s fuel subsidy plan impracticable, financially unsustainable – Tinubu’s aide
Abdul’aziz Abdula’ziz, Senior Special Assistant to President Bola Tinubu on Media and Public Enlightenment, has dismissed former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar’s promise to restore fuel subsidy if…
S’porean man, 56, gets 14 days’ jail & S$2,192 fine for insulting Islam in M’sia
The driver threatened to “kick” him out of the vehicle at one point.
Dog warning as suspected palm oil washes up on beach
Palm oil can be toxic to dogs who may be attracted to its smell.
Tinubu orders arrest of Nwabueze, suspension of three Permanent Secretaries over another fake agency
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Why are ‘Woke 1’ and ‘Woke 2’ suddenly going viral? AOC ‘crazy’ comment sparks internet debate
When Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez said that “Woke 1.0 was crazy” on ABC News , she introduced a long-used internet term to a much wider audience.
Fedorov pivots to urging preparation for postwar elections, not an immediate vote
Associates of former defense minister Mykhailo Fedorov say preparations for postwar elections must begin now, Ukrainska Pravda reported on Aug. 21, citing people close to Fedorov.
Police rescue 13 abducted passengers in Benue
The Police in Benue State have rescued 13 more passengers abducted along the Otukpo–Adoka road while travelling from Enugu to Abuja last week. Our correspondent reports that the latest rescue, brings to 18 the number of victims rescued from the kidnap incident which happened along between Ankpechi-Omutele villages along the Otukpo-Adoka…
How will the Law and Justice split affect Polish politics?
Aleks Szczerbiak The biggest-ever split within PiS is a serious self-inflicted wound, complicating the right’s path back to power.
Mexico rejects US decision to deport Mexicans to Central America: Friday’s mañanera recapped
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Cambodia-US operation uncovers money laundering link to Sinaloa Cartel
PHNOM PENH, Cambodia (AP) — Cambodian and U.S. anti-drug agencies have uncovered a network that authorities say uses cryptocurrency to launder money for Mexico’s notorious Sinaloa Cartel , officials…
Supreme Court chief justice allows work on Trump’s $400M White House ballroom to continue for now
WASHINGTON (AP) — Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts is allowing the White House to continue construction on President Donald Trump’s $400 million ballroom project for now. Roberts signed a temporary order on Friday…
Central African Republic Closes Informal Gold Mine After Collapse Kills More Than 100
A gold mine collapse in the Central African Republic killed more than 100 people this week, according to local officials and the Red Cross, prompting authorities to suspend operations at the artisanal site near the border with Cameroon. The disaster occurred Tuesday, Aug.
DHS confirms just 185 non-citizens on Nevada voter rolls after claiming there were thousands more
The department told Nevada officials that the 15,903 figure registered was ‘preliminary’ and more than 14,000 names still needed review About a month after alleging Nevada had as many as 16,000 non-citizens on its voter rolls, Department of Homeland Security (DHS) officials admitted they had confirmed that only 185 were actually…