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Rafha municipality removes 4,320 tons of waste, shuts 6 businesses in a month
Rafha municipality cleared 4,320 tons of household waste and closed six businesses during 516 inspections last month, citing 30 violations and issuing 89 warnings.
Mother, 3 Children Die in Yobe Fire Incident
A woman and her three children have died in a fire outbreak that completely destroyed the Rugar Audu Badali Fulani community in Karasuwa Local Government Area of Yobe State.
Top 3 News: Iran Calls for End to War, Red Sky Claim Follows NTT Quake
Here is the list of the top 3 news on Tempo English today.
- Iranian President calls for end to war with United States
- No red sky confirmed following M7.7 earthquake in NTT
- Thick haze in South Kalimantan investigated as forest fires suspected
Guilt, grief and strength: Gaza’s ‘sole survivor’ children face life alone
Guilt, grief and strength: Gaza’s ‘sole survivor’ children face life alone Submitted by Huda Skaik on Fri, 08/21/2026 - 13:25 Thousands of children who lost their families in Israeli strikes navigate…
- 13-year-old Jana al-Motouq sole survivor of family killed in Israeli strike
- 18-year-old Dima Junina survived bombing after door shielded her
- Survivor guilt common among Gaza's displaced children
Kindiki: Ruto needs second term to build on foundation laid in first term
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has said President William Ruto needs a second term to build on the foundation his administration has laid during its first four years in office.
Afenyo-Markin, another Tarzan?
Today, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, Minority Leader, is behaving like a Tarzan. In his commentary on the administration of justice in Ghana, he speaks as if there are no laws governing speech in Ghana.
Accra-Kumasi Expressway almost complete – Roads Minister
The Minister for Roads and Highways, Governs Kwame Agbodza, says less than 20 kilometres of clearing work remains before the Accra-Kumasi Expressway project reaches Kumasi. He said the project has made significant progress, with only a short stretch left before the expressway links up with the Kumasi Orbiter, also known as the Kumasi Ring…
Ukraine targets Kinzhal, Iskander-M and KN-23 guidance as Patriot interceptors run short
Anatolii Khrapchynskyi, director of development for a defense business and a Ukrainian Air Force reserve officer, explained how Ukraine’s defense forces are seeking ways to counter Russian ballistic missiles amid a lack of interceptor missiles for Patriot air defense systems.
Iran may launch preemptive strikes in response to threats, adviser says
Iran’s armed forces should be ready for preemptive action against future threats, a top adviser to Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei said.
Indiana residents endure 11th day without power after storms topple power lines
33,124 residents still in the dark as utility company says it is working to restore power in north-west of state Thousands of residents of north-west Indiana on Saturday were headed for their 11th day…
Takiyuddin questioned by ROS over Bersatu's PN complaint
KOTA BARU: Perikatan Nasional secretary-general Datuk Seri Takiyuddin Hassan confirmed that he was questioned by the Registrar of Societies (ROS) following a complaint lodged by Bersatu over the party’s exclusion from discussions on cooperation for the Negri Sembilan polls.
CM Devendra Fadnavis Launches Navi Mumbai Police’s Campus Connect Campaign To Fight Drug Abuse Among Students
Navi Mumbai: Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Saturday launched the Navi Mumbai Police’s ‘Campus Connect – Drug-Free Awareness Campaign’ aimed at protecting students from the growing threat of narcotics. The launch was held at the D.Y.
Rahul Gandhi rejects Manusmriti's view on women
- Rahul Gandhi rejects Manusmriti's view on women as property.
- Emphasizes India's strength lies in 70 crore unique journeys of women.
- Urges breaking societal constraints, embracing individuality.
Australia’s Victoria University Delhi Campus To Offer STEM, Management And Global Learning Opportunities
As Victoria University prepares to open its Delhi NCR campus, it is bringing its Australian academic model, Block Model pedagogy and globally recognised programmes to India.
Mexico Rescues Two Fishermen After Five Days Adrift in a Cooler in the Pacific
Mexico’s Navy rescued Daniel Guerrero Martinez, 53, and Jose Luis Portela Villegas, 32, on Aug. 19 after they spent five days adrift in the Pacific Ocean inside a large fishing cooler.
Troops arrest suspect accused of robbing herders in Plateau
Troops of Sector 6, Operation Enduring Peace, have arrested a suspected criminal accused of robbing three herders who sheltered him overnight at Ungwan Boka Hills in Riyom Local Government Area of Plateau State.
South Africa’s former world boxing champion Zolani Tete shot dead outside his home
By Nana Karikari, Senior Global Affairs Correspondent Former world boxing champion Zolani “Last Born” Tete was shot dead on Friday. The 38-year-old athlete arrived at his home in the Mdantsane township located in South Africa’s Eastern Cape province. Two armed men wearing balaclavas emerged from a vehicle and opened fire.
Climate protection: Merz on visit to forest fire area: Cabinet will talk about better climate change protection
For days, firefighters and many helpers fought the flames in the Hürtgenwald. After his summer vacation, the Federal Chancellor has now driven to the forest fire area to say thank you.
The Hunt for Engineers Becomes the Chip War’s Main Weapon
Taiwan is increasingly treating the battle for semiconductor talent as a matter of national security, as China seeks to overcome technological restrictions by recruiting engineers with critical…
After forest fire: Merz in forest fire area: "That's climate change"
After his summer vacation, the Chancellor is visiting the Hürtgenwald forest fire area. The fire there has been extinguished since Thursday.
American Airlines tragedy: 5 passengers aboard Atlanta to Dallas flight suffer burn injuries, here's what went wrong
Five passengers on American Airlines suffered burns when a laptop ignited during a flight from Atlanta to Dallas.
Africa: Population Density - a Missing Factor in Development - - and Why This Is Africa's Moment
[African Arguments] Explanations of why Africa has lagged behind tend to reach for the familiar: weak governance, corruption, ethnic conflict, the legacy of colonial borders.
MLA Prashant Thakur Demands Halt To Panvel-Uran Land Acquisition For Virar-Alibag Corridor
Navi Mumbai: MLA Prashant Thakur has demanded an immediate suspension of the compulsory acquisition of farmers’ land in Panvel and Uran talukas for the Virar-Alibag Multimodal Corridor (State Highway…
Lindsay Clancy "was frankly psychotic," psychiatrist recommends no criminal liability
Several medical experts testified in the murder trial of Lindsay Clancy. Clancy admitted to killing her three children but claims she was experiencing postpartum psychosis. Shanelle Kaul reports.
NST Leader: Malaysia's coastline is running out of time
THE rapid erosion along Pahang’s coastline should serve as a wake-up call for the entire country.
Looking For the Owner: Builders Find US$10.5M Gold Stash Inside Belgian Property
Construction workers in Belgium found a gold stash valued at about US$10.5 million while installing sewer pipes at a former brewery property in Sint-Gillis-bij-Dendermonde on Tuesday, Aug. 11.
Somalia: Somalia - Humanitarian Aid Cuts Leave Millions of Children Vulnerable to Hunger
[UN News] The global funding crisis for humanitarian work is taking a growing toll on the most vulnerable children in Somalia, where some aid programmes and facilities have been forced to shut down.
Very courageous of Oppong Nkrumah to file case against Judiciary – Ishaq Ibrahim
By Love Wilhelmina Abanonave A member of the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) Legal Directorate, Ishaq Ibrahim, has described as “very courageous” the decision by the Member of Parliament for…
- Ishaq Ibrahim commends Kojo Oppong Nkrumah's courageous legal challenge.
- Supreme Court dismissed Oppong Nkrumah's injunction request on August 21, 2026.
- Legal vacation from August 1 to September 30 affects criminal trials.
What UAE residents need to know about the US-Iran standoff this evening
Dubai: US-Iran tensions remain high, with the Strait of Hormuz at the centre of the standoff. US President Donald Trump has called the waterway 'American territory' and warned Iran against developing…
Cameroon: 'An Invisible Avalanche' - What Happened in Cameroon's 1986 Lake Nyos Disaster?
[RFI] On 21 August, 1986, 1,746 people died from carbon dioxide poisoning after gas escaped overnight from the bottom of Lake Nyos in Cameroon.
Ebonyi LG election: APC candidate for Ohaozara, Umahi’s son casts vote
Osbourne Umahi, son of the Minister of Works, David Umahi, and the All Progressives Congress, APC, chairmanship candidate for Ohaozara Local Government Area, has commended the peaceful conduct of the…
SC order on PTI founder's medical checkup 'fully implemented': Tarar
Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar said on Saturday the administration had fully implemented the Supreme Court’s order regarding the medical checkup of the Pakistan…
MOWAA: Panel Submits Probe Report on Ownership, Funding, Indicts Past Govt
.Recommends Benin monarch takes ownership Felix Omoh-Asun in Benin The committee set up by Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, to probe the funding and ownership status of the Museum for
Vigil held for family who died in sea off Shoreham
Town pays its respects to a family who died after getting into difficulty in the water off West Sussex.
Israel conducts fresh strike in Syria after US criticism
US envoy for Syria Tom Barrack slammed Israel's attack on the disused military air base as an 'unnecessary escalation that does not advance regional stability'.
Four men charged in connection with spate of burglaries
Four men have appeared at Dublin District Court charged in connection with an investigation into a spate of burglaries across several counties.
Citizen’s canceled commercial registration does not affect eligibility for support, says program
Citizen’s canceled commercial registration does not impact eligibility for Citizen’s Account support if no active registration exists and all conditions are met.
Trump remakes Rose Garden with loans from secret Supreme Court megadonor Harlan Crow
The statues are part of Trump’s sweeping series of White House renovations, from his gilded makeover of the Oval Office to ballroom and helipad.
Pakistan president, PM call for stronger ties with Malaysia
HYDERABAD: Pakistan’s President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif have called for strengthening relations with Malaysia, with greater focus on trade, investment and cultural links.
NSMQ 2026: St. John’s Grammar crushes St. Mary’s Sem., Zion College to book one-eighth spot
It was a one-sided affair at the SMS Auditorium as St. John’s Grammar School delivered a dominant performance to dismantle St. Mary’s Seminary SHS and Zion College in Contest 26 of the 2026 National Science and Maths Quiz (NSMQ) preliminaries.
Food stamp enrollment plunges as Trump’s demand for more paperwork pushes poor people off the rolls
Arizona cut 400,000 people, more than 50%, from SNAP benefits, citing "unprecedented call volumes and administrative hurdles" from law changes.
A Natalie Harp Conspiracy Theory (Not Really)
A version of the below article first appeared in David Corn’s newsletter, Our Land. The newsletter comes out twice a week (most of the time) and provides behind-the-scenes stories and articles about…
- Natalie Harp, known as Human Printer, closely assists Trump with social media and sensitive info.
- Harp delayed security clearance for over a year, raising security risk concerns.
Canada to Match Trump’s 50% Tariffs, Dollar for Dollar
The latest escalation comes after last-minute changes derailed weeks of negotiations between the neighboring countries.
A state contract with Starlink under fire. Free market or insider deal?
Musk's rural school internet contract draws scrutiny over the absence of a public tender and the exclusion of other companies, including state-run ARSAT La entrada A state contract with Starlink under…
- Argentine government to award Starlink for internet connectivity in rural schools.
- US$22 million investment from Starlink and government over three years.
- Lack of public bidding process and undisclosed details spark controversy.
Kazakhstan's future after the elections: Russia, EU or China
Kazakhstan, where power is being continuously consolidated in the president's hands, will have to continue its tough balancing act between the EU, Russia and China following the parliamentary…
- Kazakhstan to adopt single-chamber parliament system on August 23
- Adilet party expected to win majority in upcoming elections
- President Tokayev can run for re-election in 2029
Sword attack in Sweden that killed 1 prompts probe into social media
Swedish police are investigating whether an 18-year-old man who attacked students at a high school with a sword on Friday, killing one, was involved in online communities promoting school violence, a…
U.S. Border Patrol finds 20 undocumented immigrants inside tractor-trailer at Texas truck stop
The Aug. 20 operation occurred at an Edinburg, Texas, truck stop. Officials immediately took the driver into custody. The post U.S.
How US Voting Looks Under Trump's Finalized Election Plans
The Postal Service would be able to refuse to deliver ballots from states who fail to comply with its new procedures.
Compensation gap alone doesn’t mean surveyors committed fraud – GhIS
The Ghana Institution of Surveyors (GhIS) has responded to allegations over compensation claims linked to certain road projects, saying it takes the concerns seriously but will not treat every…
Ablakwa calls for more support for Refugee Board as Ministry donates equipment to boost operations
By Hannah Dadzie The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has donated decommissioned passport-processing equipment valued at GH¢539,574 to the Ghana Refugee Board to support its operations.
Exclusive: Inside the years-long scheme to turn a nationalized bank into Zelensky allies’ 'piggy bank'
Documents obtained by the Kyiv Independent show that a scheme at the center of Ukraine’s latest corruption scandal was years in the making, built by manipulating a state-owned bank’s oversight board…
Harvard to pay $53 million after former morgue manager sold body parts on black market
A court found Harvard acted in bad faith overseeing its morgue before it agreed to pay families of donors whose remains were sold as leather and skulls.
How Argentine politics is changing Milei
The libertarian outsider built his political identity on the promise to destroy Argentina's old political machinery. Now he’s learning why it exists La entrada How Argentine politics is changing Milei…