Delhi HC abates Sajjan Kumar’s appeal against conviction in 1984 riots case following his death
Sajjan Kumar, who was serving two life sentences in Tihar jail in connection with the 1984 riots, died on August 20
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Sakaala Services (Amendment) Bill passed in Karnataka legislature
The Bill seeks to streamline the financial liability of defaulting public servants by capping the maximum compensatory cost payable for delayed service delivery at ₹500 per application.
Murkomen defends Homa Bay rally security advisory amid goonism allegations
Murkomen's remarks come amid continued debate over the violence that erupted during the Linda Mwananchi political tour in Homa Bay.
Kematian pelajar 14 tahun: Teman lelaki ibu ditahan kes gangguan seksual kakak mangsa
Polis berkata kakak mangsa berusia 15 tahun.
Anesen Pillay's disappearance: Family seeks answers as remains discovered in burnt vehicle
Anesen Pillay, a 48-year-old businessman, has gone missing after attending a funeral. His family is desperate for answers following the discovery of his burnt vehicle and skeletal remains inside.
UN and Red Cross step up call for international rules on ‘killer robot’ weapons systems
- UN and ICRC urge nations to ban autonomous weapons systems.
- Risks of killer robots intensify, moral red line nears.
- Geneva talks aim to strengthen rules on lethal autonomous weapons.
President Mahama commends Rev. Wengam’s ‘visionary and bold leadership’ after 90% re-election
General Superintendent of Assemblies of God, Ghana, Rev. Stephen Yenusom Wengam, has led the newly elected Executive Presbytery officers of the church to pay a courtesy call on President John Dramani Mahama at his residence in Accra.
Paul Afoko files nomination, pledges to return NPP to power in 2028
Former National Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Paul Awentami Afoko, has officially filed his nomination to contest the party’s upcoming National Officers Elections, pledging to make victory in the 2028 general elections a key priority of his leadership.
Ayaz Sadiq says there is 'realisation' in govt about NA's lack of quorum, hopeful situation will improve
National Assembly Speaker Sardar Ayaz Sadiq on Tuesday said there was “realisation” among the treasury members about the lack of quorum in the House and he was hopeful that the situation would improve. Lately, NA proceedings have been marred by a lack of attendance amid a rift between the ruling PML-N and its main ally in the Centre, the…
Kuchma Explains Why Refusing The Budapest Memorandum Wouldn’t Have Saved Ukraine From War
Former Ukrainian President Leonid Kuchma stated that the strategic nuclear weapons remaining on Ukrainian territory in 1994 could not have provided effective nuclear deterrence.
African Political Parties Summit to convene in Addis Ababa in November
The second edition of the African Political Parties Summit (APPS) will be held in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, from November 5 to 7, 2026, with political leaders expected to deliberate on the role of…
Towards a New House of Lords
In Britain, the House of Lords was traditionally dominated by hereditary peers–a right bequeathed by the monarch, sometimes in ancient times, to sit in the House of Lords that was transmitted…
From three foreign pupils to modern Mojácar: town honours teacher who saw it change
Beatriz Gómez Bonillo arrived in Mojácar in 1971 and later helped create the town’s music school and municipal band. Now […]
Nuevas normas de tráfico a partir del 1 de octubre: estos son los principales cambios
El Gobierno reforma el Reglamento General de Circulación con normas específicas en vías urbanas e interurbanas, nuevas normas para motoristas, usuarios de bicicletas, patinetes eléctricos y los…
Trump Says US Considering Renaming Lake Ontario as Lake America
Trump's remarks come amid a deepening cross-border trade feud that has increasingly centered on Ontario Premier Doug Ford.
1,800 People Pull 360-Tonne Castle With Ropes In Japan As Historic Relocation Draws Thousands
About 1,800 people came together in northern Japan over the weekend to pull the 360-tonne keep of Hirosaki Castle more than two metres towards its original position as part of an ongoing restoration…
Maj Sulemana: 1943-2026
The Tolon Naa Maj Sulemana Abukari, the retired Army Major of the then Recce Regiment, has passed on. News about the retired soldier’s death was broken shortly after it Read More...
- Maj Sulemana, retired Army Major, passed away at 83
- Led Black Berets, prevented coup attempt in 1979
- Honored as Tolon Naa, legacy endures in community
Xi Jinping Likely To Visit India For BRICS Summit Next Month With 400-Strong Delegation
Chinese President Xi Jinping is likely to visit New Delhi next month to attend the BRICS summit, bringing a delegation of around 400 officials, according to Reuters, citing Indian sources familiar…
French far-right leader Marine Le Pen polling at record high ahead of 2027 election
French far-right leader Marine Le Pen polling at record high ahead of 2027 election Submitted by Pauline Ertel on Mon, 08/24/2026 - 14:45 Le Pen projected to win presidency, according to survey Marine…
(LEAD) S. Korea, U.S. remain committed to N.K. denuclearization despite omission from call readouts: Seoul
SEOUL, Aug. 25 (Yonhap) -- South Korea and the United States remain committed to...
Fire at Amur Gas Chemical Complex Kills Chinese Worker, Injures Over 100
The Amur Gas Chemical Complex is a $10 billion joint venture between Russian petrochemical giant Sibur and China’s state-owned oil and gas company Sinopec.
- Chinese worker killed in Amur Gas Chemical Complex fire
- Over 100 injured, 19 hospitalized severely
- Investigation underway to determine cause
Collis tells Boksburg court he was tortured into confessing to Reiger Park killings
Reagan Cheslin Collis, accused of killing two Gauteng police officers and two women in Reiger Park, Ekurhuleni, has told the Boksburg Magistrate's Court that police tortured him to confess to the…
What is wrong with us as a country? Ahmed Ibrahim bemoans Ghana’s slow progress in addressing housing deficit
The newly reassigned Minister for Works, Housing and Water Resources, Ahmed Ibrahim, has bemoaned Ghana’s slow progress in addressing its housing deficit, questioning why the country is struggling…
Kurauchi Quits as Fukuoka Prefectural Assembly Head
Tokyo, Aug. 25 (Jiji Press)--Isao Kurauchi on Tuesday resigned as head of the Fukuoka prefectural assembly in southwestern Japan, as an assembly member and as chief of the National Association of…
Russian strikes on Kramatorsk wound 11 people, including 2-month-old infant
Russian forces launched eight aerial bomb strikes on Kramatorsk in a single morning, wounding 11 people, including a 2-month-old infant, regional governor Vadym Filashkin reported on August 25.
General Staff confirms Russian MiG-29 damaged at Millerovo airfield
Ukrainian forces damaged a Russian MiG-29 fighter jet at the Millerovo airfield and struck several other Russian military targets, Ukraine’s General Staff reported on Aug. 25.
Uber auto driver pushes stranded girl’s scooty in Bengaluru roads, Internet applauds heartwarming gesture
A video from Bengaluru has won hearts on the internet after an auto driver was seen helping a woman with a broken-down scooty. Watch video inside.
EU reminds Ukraine of rule of law homework after parliament stalls reforms
"We recall that rule of law and the fight against corruption is an essential element for any country to join the European Union," European Commission spokesperson Markus Lammert told the Kyiv Independent on Aug. 25.
3,400 Lipstick Kisses On Car Land Gwalior Man In Trouble, Police Fine Him ₹5,500
A viral social media stunt landed a Gwalior man in trouble after police fined him ₹5,500 over a car covered with 3,400 lipstick kiss marks. Police also made him wipe the marks off the vehicle. Car owner Aditya Sikarwar said his girlfriend had covered the vehicle with the marks as part of a "foreign trend" and a social media stunt.
Ayitey Powers Caged Over Death Threat Against NSA Boss
Ayitey Powers Boxing legend Michael Ayitey Okai, alias “Ayitey Powers,” is in the custody of the Accra Regional Police Command for allegedly issuing a death threat against Yaw Ampofo Ankrah, Read…
Stone-pelting, lathi-charge, water cannons mark students’ protest over BPSC exams
The students, many of whom were carrying the tricolour in their hands, jostled with the police and broke through barricades at the Dak Bungalow crossing
Israel threat on Gazan children's kites 'outrageous' - UN
The UN has condemned Israel's threat to expel people from areas where kites are launched from within Gaza.
Regierung: „Überwiegend gestörte, belastete Verhältnisse“ – Wie ein Forscher die deutschen Kanzler bewertet
Wo schöpfen deutsche Regierungschefs ihre Ideen? Der Wissenschaftler Peter-André Alt hat das Intellektuelle in den Kanzlern der Republik gesucht. Und beim Amtsinhaber ein Problem gefunden.
Anschlagsversuch: „Sie werden dafür bezahlen“ – Merz droht Urhebern des versuchten Drohnenangriffs
Nach dem mutmaßlichen Drohnenangriff in Leipzig kündigt Kanzler Friedrich Merz baldige Klarheit über die Urheberschaft an. Zugleich richtet er eine scharfe Warnung an mögliche Täter.
Afenyo-Markin Sues Over Extortion Allegations
Alexander Afenyo-Markin The Minority Leader in Parliament, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has disclosed that he has commenced legal action against persons and media organisations over allegations of…
Nitin Gadkari retiring? His office clarifies on 'can't work much now' remark: ‘Nothing to do with…’
Nitin Gadkari's office issued a clarification on Tuesday, stating that his remarks had been taken out of context and were not related to politics.
Grade 12 learner gives birth in school toilet as teachers race to save mother, baby
The Eastern Cape Education Department praises the quick actions of teachers at Bizana Village High School who saved a Grade 12 learner and her newborn during a crisis.
Prabowo: Forest Fires Contained in Several Areas
President Prabowo stated that Indonesia has mitigated the impacts of El Nino, including an increased potential for forest fires.
Ex-Pussy Riot Member Says She Was Forced to Spy for Russia’s FSB
A former Pussy Riot member, Rita Flores, says Russia’s FSB forced her to work as an informant for nearly three years after threatening her family and her safety.
Eid ul Mawlid: Fubara Charges Muslims on Peace, Tolerance, Unity
Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, has urged Muslim faithful to reflect on the noble virtues of peace, compassion, tolerance, selflessness, and service to humanity as they celebrate the Eid…
Nepali PM allowed to wear signature sunglasses in parliament
The 36-year-old premier has been seen wearing the shades everywhere, from campaign rallies to official engagements and even in his formal portrait.
Trump EPA aims to exempt datacenters from disclosing air pollution, advocates warn
Trump administration proposes new rule to dismantle requirement for datacenters to publicly report air pollution A new rule proposed by the Trump administration aims to kill public notification for datacenter air pollution, public health advocates warn, and allow emission permits to be issued behind closed doors.
Taiwanese woman arrested over staining Japan temple stone, manager apologizes
NARA, Japan (Kyodo) -- A Taiwanese woman in the entertainment industry has been arrested by Japanese police for alleged vandalization of a treasured s
- Taiwanese woman Tsai Yi-chen, 39, arrested for vandalizing temple stone
- Glycerin detected in liquid poured on Shakyamuni Buddha's footprint stone
- Tsai's manager issues apology, investigation ongoing
Local Cops Flout Sanctuary Law to Help ICE Deport Immigrants
Illinois law prohibits local collaboration with immigration enforcement officials, but the cops often find workarounds. The post Local Cops Flout Sanctuary Law to Help ICE Deport Immigrants appeared…
The County Prosecutors Who Became ICE Informants
Illinois prosecutors shared defendants’ personal data with federal immigration agents without criminal warrants, public disclosure, or legislative oversight.
Is Mojtaba Khamenei Dead?
The office of Iran’s supreme leader has fallen quiet, fueling uncertainty in a country with decisions to make.
Malacca States Vow to Keep Asia’s Busiest Shipping Route Open
The three states in the Strait of Malacca, the vital shipping lane into Asia, have pledged to keep the world’s busiest maritime thoroughfare free and open to vessels amid the ongoing crisis in the…
- Indonesia, Malaysia, and Singapore pledge to keep Strait of Malacca open.
- Strait of Malacca crucial for Middle East-Asia trade routes.
- Littoral States of SOMS reaffirm navigational rights and freedoms.
Why Starlink won't open Vietnam's heavily censored internet
Starlink promises better connectivity in remote and mountainous areas. But in one of Southeast Asia's most tightly controlled online environments, more network access doesn't mean more free speech.
Hakeem Jeffries Addresses Secret Kushner Meeting—Says ‘Trump Cartel’ Won’t Get A Pass
Jeffries said he took the meeting after a request from Kushner to discuss the “affordability crisis” but said no one is getting a pass if Democrats come to power.
Lawmaker charged in graft case involving President's Office flees abroad
Stolar fled abroad more than a month ago and faces the charges of organized crime, embezzlement, corporate raiding, forgery, and hacking.
Rights group: China sentences artist to 3 years’ jail for ‘insulting heroes’
BEIJING, Aug 25 — China sentenced a prominent artist whose works criticised former leader Mao Zedong to three...
Defense Forces strike Kuban refinery, Astrakhan gas processing plant overnight – General Staff
Units of the Defense Forces of Ukraine hit the facilities of the Afipsky oil refinery in Krasnodar Krai (Russia) on the night of August 25, reported on the Telegram channel of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine on Tuesday.
Nine killed, eight injured in minibus crash on Egypt’s Dabaa road in Matrouh
Dubai: Nine people were killed and eight others injured on Tuesday when a minibus collided with a vehicle carrying workers on a road in Egypt’s Matrouh governorate, local media reported.
Injured elephant keeps returning to Gerik highway despite herding efforts [WATCH]
GERIK: An injured wild elephant has repeatedly returned to the East-West Highway (JRTB) here despite efforts by the Perak Department of Wildlife and National Parks (Perhilitan) to herd it back into…
Kidnappers arrested during ransom negotiation in Ondo
By Promise Adagba The Ondo State Security Network Agency, codenamed Amotekun Corps, has arrested two suspected kidnappers, including one allegedly caught while negotiating ransom payments.
[UPDATED] Mother's boyfriend arrested over alleged sexual harassment of schoolgirl
KUALA LUMPUR: Police have arrested a 51-year-old man over the alleged sexual harassment of a 15-year-old girl here.