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NAF Vows to Deny Extremists, Hostile Elements Freedom to Threaten Vulnerable Communities in North-West

Linus Aleke in Abuja The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has vowed to deny terrorists, bandits, kidnappers, extremists and hostile elements the freedom to threaten vulnerable communities, as the Service…

  • Nigerian Air Force vows to deny terrorists freedom in North-West.
  • Precision-guided munitions used against militants in Borno State.
  • Air Force pledges to bolster presence in Sokoto State.

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2027: YPP Raises Concern over Citizens’ Exclusion, Urges Extension of Voter Registration

Alex Enumah in Abuja The Young Progressive Party (YPP) has called on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to extend the Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise, over fears that…

  • Young Progressive Party (YPP) worries over unregistered citizens.
  • INEC urged to extend Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) campaign.
  • YPP and Benyeogor call for CVR's indefinite continuation.

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Greece: Migrants clash with police at detention center

Clashes broke out between police and people at a migrant detention center in northern Greece, with 35 having escaped the facility before half of them were detained again.

  • 35 migrants breach perimeter fence at Sintiki detention center
  • Police injure at least 5 individuals during confrontations
  • Greece hosts primary entry point for migrants to Europe

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An Iraqi Kurdistan without an American umbrella

An Iraqi Kurdistan without an American umbrella newspress_en Sun, 08/23/2026 - 19:28 Politics On 17 August, the private office of Kurdistan Region Prime Minister Masrour Barzani and the headquarters…

  • Iranian drone attack targets Kurdish PM's office and intelligence HQ on August 17, 2026
  • US completes personnel and equipment withdrawal from Iraqi Kurdistan bases by September 2027
  • Control of vacated military facilities fuels internal conflict between Erbil and Baghdad

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Over half of Israelis fear revealing their identity abroad, study shows

A survey found that 52% of Israelis worry about revealing their nationality abroad, while 41% have changed travel plans or behavior since October 7, including canceling trips.

  • 52% of Israelis fear revealing identity abroad since October 7.
  • 41% changed travel plans or avoided activities post-event.
  • 70% rate Israeli public diplomacy as ineffective.

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Shin Bet chief David Zini: I alone made decision to deny Gadi Eisenkot security detail

Israel's election committee said David Zini informed chairman, Justice Noam Sohlberg, that the Shin Bet "does not possess intelligence indicating any intention" to target or harm Eisenkot.

  • David Zini, Shin Bet chief, alone decided to deny Gadi Eisenkot security detail.
  • Central Elections Committee confirmed Zini's decision after Yashar's request.
  • Supreme Court Justice Noam Sohlberg informed Zini no intelligence of threats to Eisenkot.

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The fate of Yongsan Park development is likely to be decided this week. The conflict between the two parties may be resolved as Rep. Kim Yoon-deok and Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon are set to meet for renegotiation. On the 13th, Rep. Kim, the chairman of the Yongsan Park Development Task Force of the Democratic Party of Korea, and Mayor Oh agreed to meet on the 16th to discuss the development of Yongsan Park. The development of Yongsan Park has been stalled due to a conflict between the Seoul Metropolitan Government and the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport over the project's direction. The two parties have been at odds over the development of Yongsan Park since the project was first proposed in 2005. The Seoul Metropolitan Government envisioned a large-scale development of the 243-hectare site, which would include a variety of cultural and leisure facilities, as well as a large park. However, the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport proposed a plan to build a national park, which would prioritize green space and limit development. In 2019, the two parties agreed to conduct a joint study on the development of Yongsan Park, but they were unable to come to an agreement. In June of last year, the Seoul Metropolitan Government decided to proceed with the development of Yongsan Park on its own, and in September, it selected a private company to participate in the project. The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport responded by filing a lawsuit against the Seoul Metropolitan Government, and the two parties have been at odds ever since. Rep. Kim and Mayor Oh will meet on the 16th to discuss the development of Yongsan Park and attempt to find a resolution to the conflict. It is expected that the two parties will engage in intense negotiations, as the development of Yongsan Park has been a contentious issue for over 15 years. The outcome of the meeting is uncertain, but it is hoped that the two parties will be able to find a compromise and move forward with the development of Yongsan Park. The development of Yongsan Park is a highly anticipated project, and it is expected to have a significant impact on the local community. The project has been delayed for over 15 years, and it is hoped that the conflict will be resolved soon. The meeting between Rep. Kim and Mayor Oh is seen as a crucial step towards resolving the conflict and moving forward with the development of Yongsan Park.

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2 killed as fresh clashes erupt along Trans-Mara-Kisii border

Two people have been killed and several others injured after fresh clashes erupted along the Transmara-Kisii border, leaving residents in fear and disrupting transport, farming and other daily activities. The violence involved groups of youths from Kisii and Transmara, with confrontations reported at several points along the boundary.

  • Two killed in fresh clashes along Transmara-Kisii border
  • Violence involves youth groups from both regions
  • Security teams deployed to assess and restore peace
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