Ukraine widens its targets — and its tolerance for civilian casualties
Unlike Moscow, Kyiv has not deliberately tried to kill civilians.
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Fake agency discoveries deepen questions over Nigeria’s public sector controls
The discovery of yet another organisation described by the Federal Government as a fictitious agency has widened concerns over the read more Fake agency discoveries deepen questions over Nigeria’s…
What recovery measures is Japan planning after Kumamoto quake, Chiba rain disaster?
In a recent meeting with Kumamoto Gov. Takashi Kimura at the prime minister's office in Tokyo, Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi outlined plans for a supp
‘Economic D-Day’: US ‘enters endgame’ against Iran; Tehran threatens Gulf oil blockade
The United States is gearing up for an extensive financial campaign aimed at Iran, introducing new sanctions against nations and companies engaging in trade with Tehran. In response, Iran has signaled a potential halt to oil exports from the Persian Gulf. Meanwhile, China has resisted US influence and advocates for diplomatic efforts.
Mr Opposition — The legacy of Tan Chee Khoon
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 24 — A steady crowd of 150 or so were present at yesterday’s public forum marking 30 years...
Germany’s establishment has a plan to contain the far right. Sort of.
On Sept. 6, the Alternative for Germany party is expected to break through the country's political "firewall."
Woman stabs husband, tries to bag his intestines, jumps off roof as landlord walks in
A 40-year-old man was allegedly killed by his wife in a knife attack. The woman then jumped from the rooftop and sustained injuries. Police recovered three knives and collected forensic evidence from the scene. The deceased suffered severe abdominal injuries, with organs protruding from his body.
Gunmen abduct worshippers from Nigeria mosque, police say
Armed men abducted several worshippers from a mosque in Nigeria's north-central Niger State during Friday prayers, police said on Saturday, in the latest mass kidnapping in a region plagued by violent gangs.
Sean Grayson, former Illinois deputy convicted of killing Sonya Massey, dies in prison, lawyer says
CHICAGO (AP) — Sean Grayson, a former Illinois sheriff’s deputy whose fatal shooting of…
9/11 victim identified using first-of-its-kind genetic genealogy technique
An adult female was formally identified using the technique, the 1,651st victim to be formally identified.
Elderly housewife loses RM317k to 'misfortune-cleansing' ritual scam
SIBU: An elderly housewife here lost RM317,000 after being duped by a scam syndicate using a traditional healing ritual meant to ward off misfortune.
Detainees held in Siberia after World War II remembered in Tokyo
The memorial gathering, the 24th of its kind, was held on the 81st anniversary of Soviet leader Joseph Stalin's secret order of internment issued on Aug. 23, 1945.
Middle powers must make choice in rebuilding global order
The current global order will not reborn from the bottom-up, top-down or from the Global South, but it will come down to middle powers that have the most to lose from a decline of global governance and have the most power to actually change it, according to Munich Security Conference (MSC) CEO Benedikt Franke.
Red suitcase on train, body parts, CCTV clue: How cops traced Chennai woman's killers
Chennai police are searching various Odisha locations for a couple. They are suspected of murdering a Jagatsinghpur woman and disposing of her remains.
Karnataka SIR: Draft electoral rolls to be published on August 24, over 1.07 crore voters set to be excluded
Bengaluru, which has an electorate of over 1.03 crore voters, will see its rolls shrink to just 56.11 lakh voters in the draft electoral rolls
Singapore unveils sweeping family support as births tumble
Each Singaporean child will receive almost 70,000 Singapore dollars ($55,150) in direct assistance through age 17, starting with a SG$10,000 baby gift.
US midterm elections: Trump's advisor Jared Kushner meets Democratic House leader Hakeem Jeffries in private
The private discussion was reportedly held less than three months before the midterms. Democrats are aiming to take control of the House in the November elections, with Jeffries in line to possibly…
Air safety concerns mount in Australia amid surge in close calls
Short-staffed control towers have long been a problem globally, but nowhere is the urgency of the matter more on display recently than in Australia.
Remembering Zhu Rongji and understanding his legacy
“History doesn’t repeat itself but it often rhymes.” This famous quote, widely attributed to Mark Twain, keeps playing in my mind as China mourns the death of former premier Zhu Rongji and reflects on…
Operation Of Special Trains Between Bhopal And Rewa For Raksha Bandhan
Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh): To clear the extra passenger traffic during the occasion of Raksha Bandhan, the railway administration has decided to operate three pairs of special trains and one one-way…
Housewife in her 70s tricked by ritual scam in Sibu, police confirm RM317,000 losses
SIBU, Aug 24 — An elderly housewife lost RM317,000 after she was allegedly duped by a scam syndicate using a modus...
Florida Democrats aren't in disarray. They're in disagreement
Florida demonstrated on Tuesday that the Democratic Party’s identity crisis is alive and well. It’s the latest signal that while the midterm election will be a referendum on the president’s…
- Florida Democrats face significant disagreement, not disarray
- Moderate Jolly wins governor nomination, progressive Nixon wins Senate race
- Party's internal split threatens to hinder Florida's political influence
NZ’s invasive pest control needs a new approach – starting with local government reform
Effective pest control depends on local teams but requires national oversight and funding. A federated system could strengthen New Zealand’s biosecurity response.
US Navy sailor aboard USS Lincoln says father arrested by immigration officials; pens heartfelt note
US Navy sailor Joshua Aviles said his father, Luis Manuel Aviles Roa, was arrested by ICE during his deployment aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln.
Amirudin says viral Sukma holiday poster fake, official decision based on medal tally tonight
SHAH ALAM, Aug 24 — Selangor Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari has denied the authenticity of a viral poster...
Treasury Secretary Bessent says US entering 'endgame' with Iran, will sever economic lifelines
"Any remaining tie to Tehran will hasten the economic ostracism of countries and entities, whether that tie be purposefully constructed or wilfully ignored."
- U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent declares entering "endgame" against Iran
- Severe economic sanctions to sever all economic lifelines to Iran
- U.S. aims to isolate Iran, drawing parallels to tactics against Venezuela and Cuba
What happened to Vanessa Marryman? Search underway for missing 12-year-old girl in South Carolina
Vanessa Marryman, 12, was at a home in the 1300 block of W E Jeffcoat Road in Gaston when she was last seen.
Warga emas ditipu RM317,000 selepas terpedaya rawatan ‘buang nasib malang’
Mangsa berusia 70an pada mulanya didatangi wanita tidak dikenali, dipercayai warga China sebelum diperdaya.
Afoko Files Chairmanship Papers Morrow
Former New Patriotic Party (NPP) National Chairman Paul Awentami Afoko is expected to file his completed nomination forms for the party’s National Chairmanship race on Tuesday, August 25, 2026.
- Paul Afoko submits nomination papers for NPP chairmanship on August 25, 2026.
- NPP extended nomination window from August 27 to August 29, 2026.
- Afoko's 3R Agenda focuses on Reunite, Rebuild, and Recapture.
Pensioner in Sibu defrauded of RM317,000 in bogus blessing rites
A SEPTUAGENARIAN housewife in Sibu suffered a devastating loss of RM317,000 in cash and valuables following an elaborate traditional healing deception orchestrated near the central market.
- 70-year-old woman defrauded of RM317,000 in Sibu
- Scammers used bogus blessing rites to extort money
- Police warn against superstitious rituals demanding cash
One operative, six suspected secessionists killed in Anambra gun battle
A joint security team in Anambra State killed six suspected secessionists in a gun battle, with one operative also dead. Read about the Anambra gun battle.
Extortion Claim Against Afenyo Is False -Mama Pat
Deputy Minority Leader in Parliament, Patricia Appiagyei, has rejected allegations of extortion and other wrongdoing levelled against Minority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, describing the claims as…
- Financial losses from Domestic Gold Purchase Programme confirmed in IMF report, not fabricated.
- Calls for parliamentary inquiry into GH¢22 billion loss and US$1.7 billion discrepancy.
Haze blankets four states as unhealthy air quality hits Serian, Kuching
HAZE has pushed air quality into the unhealthy range across four states, with Sarawak recording the largest concentration of affected areas and Serian registering the country’s highest Air Pollutant…
- Haze blankets Sarawak, Kuching, Serian, and other four states
- Sarawak bears the brunt with Serian recording highest API of 188
- All nine affected areas classified under unhealthy air quality category
Unverified Allegation Of Extortion: No ‘Baga Wire’… Afenyo-Markin Says He Won’t Lose Focus On $1.7bn Loss
Minority Leader in Parliament, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has dismissed allegations of extortion levelled against him, describing them as false and defamatory attempts to divert attention from questions…
22 missing, 2 rescued after China-bound cargo ship sinks off Odisha coast; rescue ops underway
The China-bound vessel left Paradip Port on Friday. It reportedly sank in deep waters of the Bay of Bengal on Saturday.
The five pillars to transmute Indonesia-US defense partnership
To turn a historic paper pact into real Indo-Pacific deterrence, Washington and Jakarta must move beyond symbolic drills to build a high-tech, gray-zone defense partnership that respects Indonesia’s…
Iran war’s new defence lesson: From India to US, race to build $5,000 drone killers
$5,000 drone killers: Iran war’s new defence lesson
2027: SERAP asks INEC to disclose campaign donation limits
SERAP urges INEC to disclose 2027 campaign donation limits and enforcement plans, citing concerns over election monetisation and transparency. Read More: https://punchng.com/2027-serap-asks-inec-to-disclose-campaign-donation-limits/
Ukraine news: UK PM Burnham to visit Kyiv in show of support
Andy Burnham's first trip abroad as PM will see him co-chair a meeting of the Coalition of the Willing and meet with Volodymyr Zelenskyy. The visit comes as Ukraine marks its 35th independence day.
Rotary Club Hosts District 9111 Governor Bakare, Donates to Orphanage
Rotary Club of Akowonjo is set to welcome the District 9111 Governor, Rotarian Bukola Bakare and her entourage on Monday, August 24, 2026, as the club prepares for an official
- Rotary Club of Akowonjo hosts District 9111 Governor Bukola Bakare on August 24, 2026.
- Governor Bakare to meet club leadership, current members, and Rotary partners.
- Governor Bakare to visit Alimosho Local Government and Krown Hospital.
How grief led Mohana to a life of rescuing strays
After losing both her parents within weeks, Mohana Sunthari found purpose in caring for injured and abandoned cats around her neighbourhood.
Pola kerjasama menuju pilihan raya – solo, sepakat, atau sepayung?
Memilih rakan gabungan umpama adab merisik sebelum meminang. Yang ditimbang bukan rupa atau kelebihan sementara tapi asal usul, pegangan, dan sekufu dalam tujuan.
Last beagles rescued from Ridglan Farms, a breeding facility in Wisconsin
The last of more than 2,000 beagles from a Wisconsin facility that bred them for medical research have been rescued. Adam Yamaguchi accompanied them on their journey to freedom.
Umm Al-Qura University concludes inaugural living museums enrichment program
Umm Al-Qura University has wrapped up the first edition of its living museums enrichment program, offering 35 hours of training to 75 participants.
Kazakhstan election: pro-Tokayev party set for landslide as president hints at staying on
A party led by allies of Kazakhstan President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev won a landslide in parliamentary elections on Sunday, hours after he hinted that he may stay in power beyond his current term.
CARSPO 2026: Policing the Path for 2027 Election Security
As Nigeria inches closer to the 2027 General Elections, the Nigeria Police Force, in collaboration with Lenders Consult International, is once again convening the Conference and Retreat for Senior…
Iran touts regional security bloc, alternative trade to blunt US pressure
Iranian Parliament Speaker and chief negotiator Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf sarcastically derided the economic and foreign policy strategies of the United States administration.
US threatens Iran with ‘greatest financial offensive’
THE United States is preparing what Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has described as the “greatest financial offensive ever marshalled” against Iran, with new sanctions targeting countries and…
THE LABOUR PARTY CONUNDRUM
CHIKA ESOMONU argues for the speedy resolution of crisis within the party Since the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) released the official campaign timetable for the 2027 general…
Ukraine war: Before inaugural visit – Burnham wants to support the construction of long-range missiles
British Prime Minister Andy Burnham is making his first foreign trip to Ukraine. Even before that, he announced support for the local production of long-range missiles.
Ukraine war: London wants to support production of long-range missiles
British Prime Minister Andy Burnham is making his first foreign trip to Ukraine. Even before that, he announced support for the local production of long-range missiles.
Japan Aims to Ensure Safe Passage thru 2 Key Middle East Straits
Tokyo, Aug. 24 (Jiji Press)--Japan is stepping up diplomatic efforts to ensure free and safe navigation in the Strait of Hormuz and the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, both critical transport waterways for…
- Japan intensifies diplomatic efforts for safe passage through Strait of Hormuz and Bab el-Mandeb.
- Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi visits Saudi Arabia and Oman for talks with foreign ministers.
- Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi engages in phone conversations with Middle Eastern leaders.