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Toronto protest speaker says Zionists ‘rape, kill and eat children’
Video footage of the speech was shared on social media by the X/Twitter account Leviathan, identifying it as taking place at a pro-Palestine protest that took place yesterday.
IDF helps Colombians find sufficiently safe homes, delegation deputy head tells 'Post' - exclusive
IDF officials told the Post that the disaster management and evaluation systems are designed to intake, track, and analyze damaged structures, especially in Cali, where most IDF efforts have focused.
- IDF helped Colombians rebuild damaged structures after August 10 earthquake
- Colombian delegation of 80+ staffers worked in Cali for two weeks
- IDF and Israeli delegation collaborated on rescue and home front efforts
Fubara defends LG payroll clean-up, says politics won’t influence exercise
Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara defends the LG payroll clean-up, stating the exercise is to entrench fiscal discipline and is not politically motiv Read More: https://punchng.com/fubara-defends-lg-payroll-clean-up-says-politics-wont-influence-exercise/
Ex-Gombe governor Goje debunks defection rumour, reaffirms APC membership
Former Gombe Governor Danjuma Goje dismisses defection rumours, reaffirming his APC membership and urging supporters to remain loyal to the party. Read More: https://punchng.com/ex-gombe-governor-goje-debunks-defection-rumour-reaffirms-apc-membership/
Mumbai: BMC Launches Digital Tracking System For Construction Waste, Fines Upto ₹25,000 For Illegal Dumping
Mumbai, August 24, 2026: The BMC has rolled out its Mumbai Debris Control & Tracking System (MDCTS) to bring construction and demolition (C&D) waste under end-to-end digital surveillance—from the point of generation to an authorised processing facility or designated unloading site.
Foreign applications from India to US colleges down by 15%, shows report; among steepest drops from any country
According to a report by the Common App, India is among the countries with the steepest decline in the number of applicants to study in the US.
UPSA-OCTL calls on Nananom to embrace ADR to promote social cohesion
The Director of the Otumfuo Centre for Traditional Leadership (OCTL) at the University of Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA), Dr Joseph Gerald Tetteh Nyanyofio, has called on traditional leaders to…
Britain tells TikTok and other platforms to remove videos glorifying dangerous driving after deaths
- British government urges TikTok and platforms to remove dangerous driving videos
- Two police officers and five young men killed in wrong-way car crash
- UK media regulator backs strong action against non-compliant platforms
Ensure peace in your domain or your staff of office will be withdrawn – Otu warns traditional rulers
Governor Bassey Otu of Cross River State has directed traditional rulers in the state to do all in their power to promote peace in their different domains; otherwise, their staff of office will be…
Panama-flagged cargo ship sinks in Bay of Bengal, 22 crew members missing
Twenty-two seafarers went missing after a Panama-flagged cargo ship MV Ocean Winner carrying over 72,000 tonnes of iron ore fines from Odisha sank in the Bay of Bengal, around 230 nautical miles off…
Burnham ups the ante in fight against Russia — and leaves Merz in the shade
The new British prime minister was the only E3 leader in Kyiv on Monday as he announced a new Anglo-French partnership.
The 60 Day Peace Window Closed, and Trump’s Iran Strategy May Shift Dramatically
17 August marked the 240th anniversary of American folk hero Davy Crockett -- ‘King of the Wild Frontier’, as the old song goes.
Vigilantism linked to gang rape syndicate murders in Dunoon
Four charred bodies were found in Dunoon, raising concerns about a possible connection to a series of gang rapes in the community.
Govt unveils salary, housing and healthcare reforms for prison officers
The President said prison officers had endured years of neglect and his government was implementing reforms aimed at improving their working conditions.
- President William Ruto announced reforms to improve welfare of prison officers in Kenya.
- Phase I and II of salary review led to 36% increase for entry-level remuneration.
- Government plans to provide 28,000 affordable housing units to Kenya Prisons Service.
CM Yogi Adityanath Govt Links Teachers With Sensitisation Videos, 'Prashast 2.0' To Strengthen Child Screening
Lucknow, August 24: Understanding the needs of every child and providing appropriate educational support is an important objective of the Yogi Government's inclusive education policy.
Day after Gautam Adani meets D.K. Shivakumar, government amends two laws to clear legal hurdles for tunnel road project
The move has drawn strong condemnation from the petitioners arguing that this amounted to “regularising violations in retrospect”.
Deputy principal accused of human trafficking in court on Wednesday
Vuyokazi Gana was arrested in October last year and has since remained in custody.
Kallas proposes adopting tougher sanctions against Russia this Fall
EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Kaja Kallas has proposed adopting additional European sanctions against Russia as early as this Fall.
‘You can’t impeach someone who resigned’ – Lawyers blast Edo Assembly over Agbebaku move
Legal practitioners have faulted the decision of the Edo State House of Assembly to convert the resignation of its immediate past Speaker, Blessing Agbebaku, to impeachment. The lawyers expressed their concerns shortly after the Assembly on Monday altered the status of Agbebaku’s departure from resignation to impeachment.
NSA sets August 26 deadline for students with biodata mismatches
The National Service Authority (NSA) has given prospective National Service Personnel who are still affected by biodata mismatches until Wednesday, August 26, to report to its headquarters for…
Olu’s 5th Anniversary: Olori Atuwatse III Unveils Bold Vision for Women, Culture, Human Capital Development
Sylvester Idowu in Warri Olori Atuwatse III, Queen Consort Warri Kingdom, has said the last five years of her tenure alongside her husband, His Royal Majesty Ogiame Atuwatse III, the
Lagos govt gives Ojo hospital encroachers seven days to vacate
Another demolition exercise may be looming in Lagos as the State Informal Space Management Authority, LASISMA, has begun enforcement against traders, squatters and other illegal occupants of public…
Burnham confirms Storm Shadow licensing
UK PM Andy Burnham confirmed that London had approved Ukraine’s request for technology to produce Storm Shadow cruise missiles, Interfax-Ukraine news agency reported on Aug. 24.
FG Unveils New Reforms to Tackle Almajiri, Out-of-School Children
The Federal Government has unveiled new reforms aimed at ensuring every Nigerian child returns to school and acquires relevant knowledge and skills. Dr Balarabe Kakale, The Special Adviser to the
49ers owner Jed York pleads no contest to two misdemeanor charges in Ohio
San Francisco 49ers owner Jed York was arrested over the weekend in Ohio and pleaded no contest to misdemeanor charges of disorderly conduct and possessing criminal tools.
Russia Has Not Abandoned Plans for an Offensive Toward Chernihiv and Kyiv Regions
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that Russia has not ruled out the theoretical possibility of an offensive from Bryansk region toward Chernihiv and Kyiv regions.
HELP Foundation Urges Civic Authorities And Ganesh Mandals To Strengthen Safety Measures Before Ganeshotsav
In the wake of the recent accident during the arrival of a Ganesh idol in Mumbai, Raigad based the HELP Foundation has called for comprehensive safety planning by civic authorities, police and…
Canadians Boo US National Anthem as Talks Between Countries Break Down
Trade talks between the U.S. and Canada collapsed last week, with both sides accusing the other of negotiating in bad faith.
- Canadians boo US national anthem at MLS games
- Trade talks between Canada and US collapse
- US imposes 50% tariffs on Canadian goods
Steve Hilton Within Single Digits of Xavier Becerra in California—New Poll
Hilton has narrowed his deficit to Democrat Xavier Becerra to eight points, according to a new poll conducted by David Wolfson.
Gachagua: I will unite opposition leaders in picking single presidential candidate
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has said he will play a key role in bringing opposition leaders together to identify a single presidential candidate to face President William Ruto in the 2027…
Russia may target critical infrastructure in Baltic states – Nausėda
Lithuanian President Gitanas Nausėda does not rule out Russia carrying out “false flag” operations targeting infrastructure in the Baltic states.
Saudi arrested in Jazan for transporting 13 border violators
Security patrols in Jazan detained a Saudi national for transporting 13 Ethiopian border violators; the case has been referred to authorities.
UK's Burnham says glorifying dangerous driving on social media is 'reprehensible'
LONDON: British Prime Minister Andy Burnham said on Monday glorifying dangerous driving on social media was “truly reprehensible“, as his government urged tech companies to remove videos following a…
What funeral Tete will be accorded to be decided later: Mabuyane
Mabuyane says it’s the President's discretion to grant state funerals..
Officials followed ‘standard practice’, sources say after Gor claims Indian side asked for ‘no questions’ in Modi-Trump event
U.S. Ambassador says Trump forgot about the MEA’s 'ask’ and went on to take questions from the press for 45 minutes
Impalas, police power and Medicare24: Matlala refuses to comment on relationship with Sibiya
Vusimuzi Matlala's evasive testimony at the Madlanga Commission raises serious questions about his connections with suspended police deputy commissioner Shadrack Sibiya and the controversial…
New Bill proposes 7 major changes to Kenya’s Special Economic Zones
A new Bill before the National Assembly proposes a major overhaul of Kenya’s Special Economic Zones and Export Processing Zones, introducing a new authority and changes to how the zones are…
Maharashtra food safety chief takes down unhygienic food outlets
TUKARAM Mundhe is an Indian bureaucrat on a mission.
Mim residents beat security officer over alleged encounter with SHS student
Some residents of Mim in the Ahafo Region reportedly assaulted a security officer, popularly known as Obonto, after allegedly finding him with a female student of Mim Senior High School at his residence. However, the management of the school has denied claims that the security officer had sexual intercourse with the student.
Rupert Lowe set to be paid as much for divisive posts on Elon Musk’s X as for being MP
Restore Britain leader paid up to £1,476 an hour by platform, which critics say is financially incentivising inflammatory content Rupert Lowe, the leader of Restore Britain, is on course to earn as much from the social media platform X as he does from his salary as an MP, after surging income from posts that include demands for mass…
Trump heads into midterms short on foreign policy wins
With the Iran war now at a costly standoff and crises from Ukraine to Gaza still unresolved, United States President Donald Trump’s ambitious foreign policy agenda appears stuck as he heads into…
Israeli forces cross ‘yellow line’ in south Lebanon town as attacks intensify
Israeli forces on Monday pushed beyond their “yellow line” buffer zone in south Lebanon as tanks and bulldozers entered the town of Haris and destroyed a road link to homes on its outskirts, residents…
Prince Harry quits board of wildlife charity after human rights abuses
Spokesperson for Duke of Sussex says he remains an ‘active and avid supporter’ of African Parks’ mission The Duke of Sussex has stepped down from the board of a major African wildlife charity that had…
A principal lost his job after helping a homeless student. He has no regrets.
Rob Burnside, a principal at an Ohio high school, made the decision to help one of his students, and it cost him his job.
UN aid chief condemns world's lack of action on Sudan
The UN humanitarian chief heavily criticised the international community on Monday for failing Sudan , as civilian deaths mount and aid operations face severe funding shortages.
“This Is Extraordinarily Impressive”: Costa Assesses Ukraine’s Reforms On Its Path To The EU
The EU enlargement process is a geopolitical priority for the European Union — enlargement to include Ukraine, Moldova, and the Western Balkans.
Mudra's defense team asking court, journalists to take critical look at prosecution's wording
The defense team for Iryna Mudra, the former deputy head of the President's Office who is suspected of involvement in corruption schemes involving money laundering and corporate raiding, is calling on…
Pakistan offers Bangladesh cooperation on legal reforms, digital justice
Pakistan has offered Bangladesh cooperation and technical support in legal reforms and the digitalisation of the justice system, as the two countries seek to strengthen bilateral and institutional…
PTI says ‘Form 47’ govt lacks mandate to reshape country's governance structure
PTI Secretary General Salman Akram Raja said on Monday that the incumbent “Form 47” government had no mandate to reshape the country’s governance structure, adding that the party would welcome anyone willing to ally with it “in principle” on the issue.
Washington Post ordered to reinstate columnist fired after Charlie Kirk posts
The ruling said the newspaper did not have sufficient cause to terminate Karen Attiah, who at the time was the last Black full-time member of the Post's opinion desk.
UK missiles offer may help Ukraine – but they are not what Zelensky needs most
The UK is set to hand over blueprints for its British-French designed Storm Shadow cruise missiles to Ukraine – following a similar move from France – allowing Ukraine to produce the weapon…
Tropical Storm Iselle Spaghetti Models as NHC Monitors 7 Tropical Threats
As Tropical Storm Iselle churns across the eastern Pacific, forecasters are watching a remarkably busy basin.
First day of school comes with excitement, bittersweet feelings
Jasmine Ng had mixed feelings about starting her junior year Monday morning at Stoney Creek High School in Rochester Hills.
OSP to assess extortion allegations against Afenyo-Markin
By Ashiadey Dotse The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has revealed that, it will assess allegations of extortion and related conduct, involving the Minority Leader in Parliament, Alexander…