Police recover beheaded corpse in Jigawa
Police in Jigawa State have recovered the corpse of an unidentified man whose head was severed in Maigatari Local Government Area of the state.
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Sacked Ukrainian minister: Zelensky has questions to answer over govt corruption
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has “questions to answer” about corruption in his government, his sacked defence minister Mykhailo Fedorov has told the BBC.
- Sacked Ukrainian minister Mykhailo Fedorov criticizes Zelensky on alleged government corruption.
- Fedorov calls for wartime vote, arguing democracy cannot be hostage to Putin.
- Zelensky dismisses Fedorov's election call, citing risks of splits and Russian disinformation.
France's Macron and Saudi Crown Prince to discuss oil pipelines to by-pass Strait of Hormuz
Expanding existing oil pipelines as an alternative to the Strait of Hormuz will be a major focus of talks on Monday in Paris between French President Emmanuel Macron and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed…
Five convoys carrying aid from UAE enter Gaza in one week
Five convoys carrying 800 tonnes of aid sent from the UAE entered Gaza this week. The aid, which included food, medicine and materials for shelter, was sent on 75 lorries as part of the Emirates'…
Natalie Harp: Who is the woman who follows Trump at every step?
A previously rather unknown employee of the US President is moving into the spotlight - this is also due to a comment from a possible presidential candidate of the Democrats.
Big twist in Maharashtra hill tragedy: Teen attempted suicide from same spot in 2025
A youth died after jumping from Khavda Hill following a family dispute. His parents and mother also died moments later at the same location.
24-Year-Old Prisoner Escapes Sheopur District Jail By Scaling 22-Foot Wall With Bedsheet Rope
Sheopur (Madhya Pradesh): A 24-year-old prisoner escaped from Madhya Pradesh’s Sheopur District Jail by scaling a 22-foot-high wall with the help of a rope allegedly made by tying bedsheets together.
Over 56,000 students get provisional allotment after third round of counselling for engineering admission in T.N.
Students who secured provisional allotment are require to report to the respective colleges and complete the admission process on or before August 27, 2026.
Indonesia Fast-Tracks Foreign Aircraft Use to Combat Forest Fires
The Ministry of Transportation facilitates the use of foreign-registered aircraft to strengthen the handling of forest fires in Kalimantan.
Ahafo Catholic Schools Manager calls for sustainability of education reforms
The Manager of Catholic Schools in the Ahafo Region, Boakye Baafi Williams, has called on the Ghana Education Service (GES) to prioritise the sustainability of reforms introduced into Ghana’s…
He sold cars, now he’s a prince: How a 26-year-old became member of Belgium’s royal family
The legal recognition gives Clement Vandenkerckhove the status of Prince Laurent’s son and allows him to inherit from his father’s private estate alongside Laurent’s three other children — Princess…
2027: Obi launches campaign, targets North’s agriculture, South’s industry in regional growth plan
Peter Obi, presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), has unveiled a region-by-region economic strategy for Nigeria, promising to read more 2027: Obi launches campaign, targets…
Norway to maintain Ukraine aid at around $9 billion in 2027, PM says
Norway will maintain its military, humanitarian, and financial assistance to Ukraine at around $9 billion in 2027.
Lula’s Lead Over Flávio Bolsonaro Has Halved in Five Weeks
Politics: Brazil Key Facts —Where the race stands. Datafolha on 21 August put Lula on 39% and Flávio Bolsonaro on 33%. —How fast it is closing. Lula led by 12 points in mid-July.
Attack on Syrian security forces leaves casualties
A bomb attack has caused casualties among Syria's security forces on a bus near Damascus, in the latest violence to hit the country since the ouster of Bashar Al Assad 18 months ago.
Deokaran remembered for her integrity, compassion five years on
Babita Doekaran was a whistleblower who was assassinated outside her home on August 23, 2021
Two arrested after missing man's body found at Arabie Dam, Limpopo
Limpopo police have arrested two men after the body of 42-year-old Jesaya Masha, who had been reported missing in Sekhukhune, was found floating at Arabie Dam.
Why IAF still needs Sukhoi in the age of Tejas and Rafale
The Su-30MKI remains a vital pillar of India's combat fleet. This heavy fighter provides essential long-range strike and air superiority capabilities.
Sydney shark attack victim reflects on 'second chance at life'
Leah Stewart's family had previously provided updates on her condition. On Sunday the mother-of-one wrote about her recovery for the first time.
Putin wants to draft 300,000 new troops, Zelenskiy says
KYIV: Ukraine thinks Russia is planning to draft an additional 300,000 troops for its war effort after Russian parliamentary elections in mid-September, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said.
Rahul Gandhi a ‘Real Life Batman’? Posters put up near Congress HQs in Delhi hail him as ‘Watchful Protector’
Posters depicting Rahul Gandhi as 'real-life Batman' have appeared near Congress headquarters and central Delhi. Displayed by Youth Congress president Akshay Lakra, they include phrases like 'The…
Pipe leak in Bukit Timah road disrupts residents’ water supply for nearly nine hours
Water supply was restored to all affected units on the same day.
NDLEA arrests 101-year-old woman retailing cannabis, recover cocaine concealed inside fufu
Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, have arrested a 101-year-old woman for dealing in cannabis and intercepted cocaine concealed in edible cassava flour, popularly known as…
Meko Bono 2026: Vice President pledges agricultural revival as Atebubu hosts grand homecoming
Vice President Professor Jane Naana Opoku Agyemang has delivered a strong assurance to the farming communities of the Bono East Region, pledging government commitment to minimising post-harvest losses…
Ukraine: Zelenskyy rejects wartime elections
The Ukrainian president says wartime elections, as called for by the ex-defense minister, could "split Ukraine." He also said Russia was planning to mobilize hundreds of thousands of troops after September polls there.
Abdul Karim: Earlier Sarawak assembly sitting should not be read as election signal (VIDEO)
SHAH ALAM, Aug 23 — The possibility of the Sarawak State Legislative Assembly (DUN) sitting being brought forward...
KJRI Johor Bahru repatriates 307 Indonesians from Malaysia
This year, the consulate general has repatriated 3,920 Indonesians as of July while Program M has deported 3,558 Indonesians through the scheme as of mid-August.
Russia planning 'peripheral' mobilization of 300,000 men after elections, Zelensky says
Russia's voluntary recruitment system has increasingly struggled to make up for losses on the battlefield, while diminishing returns in Russian offensives on the front line have fuelled talk of a new…
US military paper 'Stars and Stripes' warns about threat to independence after Pentagon fires staff
“The Publisher Advisory Board is deeply concerned that these actions further threaten to interrupt the editorial independence that is essential to Stars and Stripes’ credibility," Chair Friday said.
- Stars and Stripes Publisher Advisory Board chair warns of threat to editorial independence
- Pentagon fires senior staff including Publisher Max Lederer and Editor-in-Chief Erik Slavin
- Dismissals follow Pentagon's plan to overhaul newspaper and eliminate 'woke distractions'
Hamas in talks with former Fatah rival Mohammed Dahlan ahead of Palestinian elections
The election, set to be held on November 28, 2026, will be the first Palestinian legislative election in two decades, following Hamas’s takeover of the Gaza Strip a year after the previous election.
- Hamas considers unity with former Fatah leader Mohammed Dahlan for upcoming elections.
- Former Preventive Security Service head Dahlan met with Hamas chief Khalil Al Hayya in Egypt.
- Fatah spokesperson Abdul Fattah Dawla dismisses potential alliance as illegitimate.
Ohemaa Mercy makes case for return of caning in schools
Gospel musician Ohemaa Mercy has joined Ghana’s ongoing conversation about discipline in schools, arguing that corporal punishment should be brought back as a way of helping teachers maintain order in…
Troops foil kidnappers’ roadblock in Benue, kill suspect, arrest two
Troops of the Joint Task Force, Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS), have disrupted a suspected kidnappers’ roadblock in Benue State, neutralising one suspect and arresting two others in separate…
Ablakwa-led committee submits five reports to Mahama ahead of 2027 AU chairmanship
A committee tasked with developing a strategy document, priority pillars and work programme for President John Mahama’s 2027 African Union (AU) chairmanship has concluded its work and presented five…
BOOK EXCERPT: ‘No time for tears’ on Robben Island: When Lilian Ngoyi visited Madiba in prison
Martha Evans’s biography of anti-apartheid activist Lilian Ngoyi, one of the leaders of the 1956 Women’s March, is published to coincide with the 70th anniversary of the march.
Lebanon arrests food influencer Georges Dib over drug-laced treats
Lebanon arrests food influencer over drug-laced treats
Digital mapping of rivulets, other water sources completed in Keralam’s Kunnamangalam block panchayat
The initiative, claimed to be the first such organised attempt by a local body in Kozhikode district, has provided a scientific record of the water resources and their present condition, while also…
- Kunnamangalam block panchayat in Kozhikode district completes digital mapping of water sources.
- Haritha Keralam Mission leads project with local residents' collaboration.
- Map serves as scientific record and planning tool for water resource management.
The Dawn of a New Cold War
The growing tension between the United States and China boils down to a battle over resources. The post The Dawn of a New Cold War appeared first on The Intercept .
Steffen Bilger: The new transport minister is delivering right away what the Chancellor missed with his predecessor
He wasn't even a second choice to succeed the ousted Patrick Schnieder. Now Steffen Bilger is making one perhaps of the biggest weaknesses of his predecessor be forgotten: his silence.
Locked gates, phones switched off: Hindu family of four found dead under suspicious circumstances in Bangladesh
A retired school teacher and his family were found dead in a locked house in Bangladesh. The bodies were found in different areas of home.
CM Vijay's govt orders quality checks on alcohol level at all Tamil Nadu distilleries after Enrica liquor ban row
The move comes amid public concern over the temporary ban on 11 liquor variants produced by Enrica Enterprises and the decision to revoke it within a day.
Iranian president: US memorandum 'best path to solution,' no concessions involved
Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian says the US memorandum is a source of pride and does not entail concessions, urging a logical approach to stability.
Migration: Italy and Germany argue about refugees in the Mediterranean
Despite new EU rules, Italy does not want to take back migrants who have reached Germany after arriving on Italy's shores. The right-wing deputy head of government is setting the tone.
Savannah Regional Council of State member passes on
Member of the Council of State representing the Savannah Region, Tingawura Alhaji Sampson Seidu Abudu, has died after a short illness. The Paramount Chief of Bole Traditional Area, Yiram Bolewura Sarfo Kutuge Feso, together with chiefs and elders of the Sarfope Royal Gate and the people of Bole, announced the death with deep sorrow.
European Leaders Arrive in Kyiv Ahead of Independence Day
Leaders from six Nordic and Baltic nations – Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Latvia, Lithuania, and Norway – arrived in Kyiv on the morning of Aug. 23 to participate in Ukraine’s Flag Day and Independence Day commemorations.
First Lady Aseefa calls on Punjab govt to thoroughly investigate Hina Javed murder
First Lady Aseefa Bhutto-Zardari on Sunday called on the Punjab government to conduct a thorough investigation into the murder of Hina Javed, who was found dead in her apartment in Rawalpindi earlier…
Trump laying groundwork to impose national emergency by sowing election distrust
President’s speech, declassification of documents and heightened claims of noncitizen voting have experts concerned A series of moves by Donald Trump ’s administration to sow doubt in the integrity of…
Why Chinese media says US historians are giving ‘ammunition’ to separatists
China has stepped up its offensive against a US-born school of thought on China’s last imperial dynasty, accusing it of providing “theoretical ammunition” for attempts to divide the country.
ANC at 18%: Former DA man Gareth van Onselen's hidden hand behind the polls
A Johannesburg poll putting ANC support at 18% has prompted scrutiny of the organisations behind it, their political links and whether the methodology supports such a dramatic decline.
Inside the R4bn money trail rocking the DA and Mark Burke
Amidst political turmoil, allegations surface that R4 billion was moved offshore by Kastelo, a fintech company linked to DA MP Mark Burke
S’porean man, 66, sprays insecticide at a flame to burn roommate, 66, & steals girl's slippers, gets 6 months & 1 week’s jail
He also set fire to his room mate's umbrella.
Taiwanese Woman Accused of Pouring Oil on National Treasure
A 39-year-old woman from Taiwan has been arrested on suspicion of pouring an oil-like liquid on the national treasure Buddha Footprint Stone at Yakushiji Temple in Nara in April, police said.
Tanah Merah residents express concern over escapees from nearby immigration depot
Police say they are investigating the matter as residents express fear over possible threat to their safety.
Africa not seeking Western cash in reparations campaign – Ablakwa
Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa has said African countries pursuing reparatory justice over the transatlantic enslavement of Africans are not seeking cash payments from Western countries.
Zelensky outlines plan to end war: Ceasefire, troop withdrawal, free economic zone
President Volodymyr Zelensky said that Ukraine, together with its partners in the United States and Europe, has developed a plan to end the war that envisages a ceasefire, the creation of a free economic zone, and the withdrawal of troops.
