‘Extortion claim against Afenyo-Markin not a big deal’ – Kpebu
Legal practitioner Martin Kpebu downplays extortion allegations against Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin, who has filed a defamation suit against Sammy Gyamfi.
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Eid-e-Milad 2026: Thane Traffic Police Announce Major Diversions And Restrictions In Mumbra, Ulhasnagar
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Verkhovna Rada Summons Fedorov Over 'Midas' Corruption Probe
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CJI Surya Kant's ‘cockroach’ remark was aimed at CJP's Saurav Das? Abhijeet Dipke makes big claim
CJP's Saurav Das said several people had told him that the Chief Justice Surya Kant's “cockroach” remark appeared to be directed at him.
Why Westerners Are Still Naive About Russia and How to Fix It! — Interview with Jonathan Fink
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MyKad printing services to face disruptions from Aug 26-31
JPN advises those who do not urgently need to replace or exchange their MyKad to postpone doing so during this period.
Gun violence rattles Brussels as mayor points to ‘bullet holes in the ground’
Belgian Interior Minister claims that shootings were a targeted response from drug criminals to intensified police raids.
Father of MRSM' dies at 84
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GES investigates alleged sexual misconduct involving Mim SHS security officer
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US promises 'asphyxiation' of Islamic Republic as it imposes new sanctions
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- Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent describes US strategy as economic D-Day
- China criticizes US economic warfare against Iran
Saulsville children play among sewage and rubbish as public parks deteriorate
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Black Sea blockade could cost Ukraine up to half its iron ore exports
Alternative routes for shipping Ukrainian iron ore with the sea corridor halted would make the product uncompetitive in China.
Man dies in crash after police pursuit
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Malaysia records unhealthy air quality in around 30 areas as haze spreads
Much of the west coast of Peninsular Malaysia and parts of Sarawak were affected on Tuesday (Aug 25), with authorities saying haze was moving in “from various directions”.
Fugitive wanted over Germany machine-gun murder attempt arrested in Valencia
Spanish police have arrested a fugitive in Valencia who is wanted in Germany over an attempted murder in which a man was repeatedly shot with a machine gun.
Harris: Social media firms 'platforming illegal activity'
The Tánaiste has accused social media companies of "platforming illegal activity" and said they had a lot to answer for.
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A migrant boat sinks, bodies are recovered from the sea and within hours, a grieving community takes to the streets. That is what happened in Ben Guerdane in southern Tunisia after a boat carrying…
Nepal PM allowed to wear signature sunglasses in parliament
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Zelenskyy proposes Rada tighten punishment for intentional destruction of national shrines
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky proposes that the Verkhovna Rada tighten criminal liability for intentional illegal destruction, demolition, or damage of national shrines.
- Zelenskyy seeks stronger penalties for damaging national shrines.
- Draft bill No. 15551 proposes amendments to Criminal Code.
- Sentences could range from 3 to 10 years imprisonment.
Thane Central Jail Unveils Inmate-Crafted Rakhi And Handicrafts Exhibition To Boost Rehabilitation Efforts
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Islamabad’s Diplomatic Enclave to Get New Roads, Walking and Cycling Tracks
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Ex-Buhari minister backs reintroduction of subsidy
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Four Indian companies have been sanctioned by the US for importing Iranian petroleum products. These include Portease Partners LLP, Sadashiva Overseas Limited, PP Softtech, and Prakrutees Infra.
UNIZIK Sex Scandal: Accused Lecturer Suspended for 3 Months
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Honduras Energy Reform Faces 15-Day Deadline in Congress
Honduras energy reform remains stuck in Congress with a 15-day window for consensus. The plan would split ENEE into three independent units.
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PSNI officer dismissed over racist, homophobic messages
A PSNI officer has been dismissed for sending "sectarian, racist, homophobic, antisemitic" and "misogynistic" messages to members of the public and police colleagues.
Costa Blanca golfers raise €2,005 to help local residents through Help at Home
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Two feared dead in Ikire clash as APC, Accord trade words
At least two people were feared dead and several others injured on Monday when violence erupted around the Naira and read more Two feared dead in Ikire clash as APC, Accord trade words
China Defends Cooperation With Iran Amid US Warnings | Opening Trade 8/25/2026
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Southern Thailand attacks trigger 30-40pc drop in Rantau Panjang border traffic
RANTAU PANJANG: Traveller movement through the Rantau Panjang border checkpoint has dropped by about 30 to 40 per cent following a series of attacks in southern Thailand on Saturday night.
Yellow weather warnings issued as thunderstorms and flooding forecast
The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning as heavy showers and thunderstorms are forecast to move northwards across the UK on Wednesday.
Rescuers save eight bathers trapped on Murcia island after rescue attempt goes wrong
Emergency responders in Murcia were quick on their feet to rescue eight people who became trapped on Isla del Fraile […]
Egypt, Mongolia discuss cooperation in water resources management
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After 540 days of protests, Karnataka CM invites those opposing Bidadi Township for talks
The move came after farmers brought their protest to Bengaluru’s Freedom Park and announced that they would lay siege to Vidhana Soudha.
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Pune Railway Station Robbery: 150 CCTV Cameras Help Police Nab 3 Men From Dombivli
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Matthew Lau: More choice would help clean up Ontario school mess
Politicians and teachers unions are both reminding parents the public school system is a mess. Parents should insist they get more choice
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Darline Graham, the sister of the late Sen. Lindsey Graham, is facing off against Rep. Ralph Norman for the GOP nomination.
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A street food vendor in central China received widespread acclaim after discreetly slipping 100 yuan (US$15) into a takeaway order for a family whose child was undergoing chemotherapy.
A Sister’s Succession
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Woman sues airline for $100M after being denied entry to Vietnam over missing visa
A woman turned away at the Vietnamese border for arriving without a visa is suing Asiana Airlines for US$100 million, the South Korean carrier disclosed.
Ukraine unveils native jet-powered drone interceptor
Fast and lightweight unmanned aircraft is designed for easy deployment and fits in a pickup truck
Border Wall Construction Threatens 6,000 Years of History on Private Lands
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South Africa: Fired for Being Foreign - How Employers Gave in to March and March Threats
[GroundUp] The Casual Workers Advice Office has recorded a sharp rise in reports of xenophobic labour practices in Gauteng
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The Supreme Court lifted a lower court injunction blocking the implementation of Trump’s executive order seeking to limit mail-in voting but did not weigh in on its legality.
2027: ‘Mere rumours’ – APC denies withdrawal of Presidential Campaign Council list
The All Progressives Congress, APC, has denied withdrawing the list of its 2027 Presidential Campaign Council, describing the reports as rumours. The national spokesman of the party, Felix Morka, who made this rebuttal on Tuesday morning, noted that the APC would formally announce any changes to the campaign council list.
CM Maryam Nawaz Orders Punjab Police to Fire Corrupt Officers Within One Week
Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has given the Inspector General of Punjab Police a one-week deadline to identify and remove … Read More The post CM Maryam Nawaz Orders Punjab Police to Fire Corrupt Officers Within One Week appeared first on ProPakistani .
Malawi: Minister Sounds Alarm On Malawi's GBV Crisis - 24,467 Cases in a Single Year
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Sudan: Sudan Renews Call for UN Security Council to Designate RSF Militia As a Terrorist Organization
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UAE's Gargash says Iran attacks on Gulf states ‘deepened’ its predicament
Dr Anwar Gargash, diplomatic adviser to the UAE President, has said Iran’s attacks on Gulf Arab states “only deepened” its predicament, after the US unveiled a sweeping set of new sanctions against Tehran.
UN, Red Cross issue urgent appeal over autonomous weapons
The United Nations and Red Cross have warned that the world is "dangerously close" to a future where autonomous weapons could target humans, and issued an urgent appeal for international regulations.