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Canals desilted before water release from Mordhana Dam in Vellore, says WRD
At present, the dam has 235.03 mcft of water as against its total storage capacity of 261.3 mcft of water
Makkah Municipality steps up school area preparations as students return
Makkah Municipality intensifies cleaning and readiness efforts around schools as students resume classes for the new academic year.
Humanitarian Diplomacy Is a Pillar of High-Level Politics, Zelenskyy Says at Sixth Summit of First Ladies and Gentlemen
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy addressed participants of the Sixth Summit of First Ladies and Gentlemen, held on the 35th anniversary of Ukraine’s restoration of independence, UATV English reports.
Boy dies in Tirupattur after swallowing balloon
- Six-year-old K. Somnath dies in Tirupattur.
- Swallowed balloon accidentally.
- Family rushed to Government Taluk Hospital.
Sudan hunger crisis worsens as Guterres warns war is destroying food systems
UN Secretary-General António Guterres has warned that Sudan’s war is driving a worsening food crisis, with attacks on markets, disrupted farming and restrictions on humanitarian access leaving…
BJP-SAD alliance shaky as BJP claims big brother role
By TN Ashok The much-awaited political reunion between the Bharatiya Janata Party and the Shiromani Akali Dal appears to have hit the rocks even before the two former allies could formally sit down to…
2027: High-stakes state rivalries that will dictate National momentum
As the 2027 contest gathers pace, Benue, Rivers, Kano and Kaduna battles threaten APC cohesion and presidential calculations.
Park Street Footpath Resident Meets CM Adhikari At Janata Darbar, Gets Shelter Assurance
Kolkata: A Park Street footpath resident along with her child on Tuesday met Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari at Janata Darbar at the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) office at Salt Lake near Kolkata.
Iran is running out of money. Can Trump’s ‘economic D-Day’ force a deal?
Iran is running out of money. Can Trump outlast Tehran
Trump administration higher education letter: Most Colorado universities have yet to decide response
At least one Colorado university says it doesn’t intend to answer a Trump administration questionnaire sent to colleges and universities earlier this month that federal officials said will build trust…
2027: Tinubu Should Speak to Nigerians, Defend Record, Says Obi Media Office
Sunday Aborisade in Abuja The Peter Obi Media Office (POMR) has challenged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to personally engage Nigerians ahead of the 2027 presidential election. The group warned against
- Peter Obi Media Office urges Tinubu to personally engage Nigerians ahead of 2027 election.
- Criticizes Tinubu for using political surrogates instead of direct communication with electorate.
- Demands Tinubu explain administration's performance and defend his record if successful.
One migrant raid in New Jersey, 46 lives destroyed: ‘My life is incomplete without my daughter’
Through a series of interviews, EL PAÍS reconstructs the arrest of roughly 50 migrants at a bonded warehouse in October 2025. Months of detention and deportations have torn apart dozens of families
U.S. judge rejects Ghislaine Maxwell’s ‘meritless’ bid for prison release
Maxwell filed a habeas petition last December seeking to set aside her conviction and free her from a 20-year prison sentence for sex trafficking.
Nigeria's president orders manhunt after kidnappers upload victim video
The footage shows dozens of men, women and children sitting in a forest.
EPA to drop requirement for public notice of polluting datacenters
State and local regulators would decide whether the public gets a say on minor-source permits
Russia’s attack drones now jam the cheap interceptors sent to kill them
The jammer reads the interceptor's own video frequency, then floods it—blinding the operator who steers the drone.
ICE arrests jumped to nearly 50,000 in July, highest monthly total of Trump's second term
WASHINGTON — U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement arrested nearly 50,000 people during July , the highest single monthly arrest total during the second Trump administration, according to new…
State Logistics Operator announces tenders for GRS, fibre-optic FPV kamikaze, deep-strike UAVs – ministry
The Defence Procurement Agency "State Logistics Operator" has announced a tender for the procurement of ground-based robotic systems (GRS) in accordance with established tacticalspecifications (TTS)…
Bolsonaro’s Strategy to Purge Top Court Faces Hurdles in Brazil
Flávio Bolsonaro’s push to elect a Senate majority willing to remove Supreme Court justices he views as enemies of his family is running into early obstacles, with opinion polls suggesting the…
Registrar General Reviews Census 2027 Preparations At 2-Day Conference
The Registrar General of India organised a two-day workshop for Census Operational Directors of select states and Union Territories to review preparations for the second phase of Census 2027…
Religious ex-IDF general Ofer Winter touts new 'Amcha Yisrael' party, taps activist Yoseph Haddad
Winter announced his list by highlighting the cities his members came from, including journalist Netali Shem-Tov from Metula and Sigal Kroanik, the Local Security Coordinator of Be’eri.
- Ofer Winter founded Amcha Yisrael party ahead of October election
- Arab-Israeli activist Yoseph Haddad joins party roster
- Winter lists diverse candidates from various backgrounds and regions
Charges Dropped Against Person Who Clapped at a City Data Center Meeting
Lux Claridge was dragged from a city meeting about data centers and charged with interfering with the police after they clapped during a presentation.
APC Petitions IGP, Demands Investigation, Arrest, Prosecution of Hunye for Impersonation
Adedayo Akinwale in Abuja The All Progressives Congress (APC) has petitioned the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Tunji Disu, demading the investigation, arrest and prosecution of Mr.
Fuel subsidy removal: How I made Ogun people protest against Obasanjo – Oshiomhole
Edo North Senator, Adams Oshiomhole, has recounted how he organised the residents of Ogun State to protest against fuel subsidy removal during the administration of former President Olusegun Obasanjo…
The best university or college in every US state
Choosing where to go for college can be one of the biggest decisions teenagers and their families make. Here's the best college in your state.
- Auburn University in Alabama ranks 50th for nursing excellence
- University of Alaska Fairbanks offers unique outdoor-focused experience
- Stanford University tops US News ranking at 4th nationally
US aims to revoke visas of foreign citizens applying for asylum
By Nana Karikari, Senior Global Affairs Correspondent The United States Department of State has initiated a comprehensive review process aimed at revoking the nonimmigrant visas of foreign nationals…
Polish prosecutors charge MEP with Holocaust denial over Auschwitz ‘fake’ claim
Rise of Grzegorz Braun and his far-right party is forcing Poland’s right to confront an uncomfortable coalition question.
Andharwad Panchayat In MP's Jhabua Faces Corruption Allegations Over MGNREGA, Housing And Development Works
Jhabua (Madhya Pradesh): Villagers from Andharwad Gram Panchayat submitted a complaint to the collector during the public hearing, alleging corruption and irregularities in development works and…
Florida voters approve $35m to turn 5.8 miles of railroad into trail
Bonita Springs voters have greenlit a $35 million bond aimed at improving the essential rail corridor. This significant investment secures the central portion of the Bonita Estero Rail Trail…
Priest Javier Giraldo, Colombian Human Rights Advocate, Dies
Jesuit priest Javier Giraldo Moreno, one of the most recognized voices in the defense of human rights and the search for truth about Colombia’s armed conflict, died this Tuesday, August 25, in Bogota.
Groom dies suddenly on his wedding night
Dubai: A young man in southern Egypt died suddenly on his wedding night after falling ill near the end of the celebration, turning a family gathering into a scene of shock and grief.
Trump: Mines fully removed from Strait of Hormuz
The U.S. Navy has cleared all mines from the main shipping lane of the Strait of Hormuz , President Trump said on Tuesday.
Fair Wages pays tribute to late CLOGSAG Executive Secretary Dr Isaac Bampoe Addo
The Fair Wages and Salaries Commissio, FWSC, has expressed shock and sadness about the passing of Executive Secretary of the Civil and Local Government Staff Association of Ghana (CLOGSAG) Dr Isaac…
- Dr Isaac Bampoe Addo, Executive Secretary of CLOGSAG, died on August 21, 2026
- FWSC mourns his loss, praising his dedication to public servants and Ghana's institutions
- FWSC extends condolences to Addo's family, CLOGSAG, and the labor community
Israeli air strikes target towns in southern Lebanon
Israeli air strikes target towns in southern Lebanon Israeli air strikes have targeted al-Mansouri and the town of Sarbin in southern Lebanon, Lebanon's National News Agency (NNA) reported on Tuesday.
NAMA denies recruitment exercise, alerts public to fraudsters
The Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA) has denied reports of an ongoing recruitment exercise and warned job seekers against fake employment offers being circulated in its name.
California mass stabbing: Knifeman arrested after 30-minute rampage in Oakland; one dead and four injured
A mass stabbing in Oakland left one dead and four injured on Monday night. The suspect has been arrested.
Education Ministry reaffirms commitment to improving foundational learning
The Ministry of Education has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening foundational literacy and numeracy and improving learning outcomes, particularly in deprived and underperforming schools across…
Ukrainian drone maker is pitching its new five-inch strike FPV as assault squad’s mortar
F-Drones says its F5 carries a kilogram, fits several to a rucksack, and flies six kilometers on fiber.
Sunday Igboho, residents foil police arrest of Tani Olohun in Oyo
Sunday Igboho and residents in Oyo State prevented police from arresting Isese advocate Tani Olohun amidst an ongoing criminal case.
Osinbajo, UNILAG urge wider distance learning to bridge university access gap
Former VP Osinbajo and UNILAG VC advocate for expanded distance learning in Nigeria to bridge the university access gap and meet growing demand for educati Read More…
Military, police, immigration are unknown gunmen in Nigeria — VeryDarkMan alleges
Social media critic, Martins Vincent Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan, has accused Nigerian security operatives of being the ‘unknown gunmen’ causing insecurity in Nigeria.
CIA director in Moscow for meetings — US media reports
US media outlets say John Ratcliffe was in Russia to attend meetings. Flight tracking websites had earlier detected the arrival of a US military transport plane at Moscow's Vnukovo Airport.
- CIA Director John Ratcliffe visited Moscow on Tuesday
- Meetings attended, identities and topics undisclosed
- US military transport plane flew from Latvia to Moscow
Iran struggling to pay military salaries: Trump
WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump has claimed that Iran is facing a severe economic crisis. He said the Iranian government cannot pay salaries across most military institutions.
Maulud: Yusuf Urges Muslims to Emulate Prophet Muhammad
Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State has urged Muslims to emulate the virtues and exemplary character of Prophet Muhammad (SAW) as they celebrate this year’s Maulud. The governor made the call in a goodwill message to Muslims across Kano State and Nigeria in commemoration of the birth of the Prophet Muhammad (SAW). In a […]
Oman and Iran propose temporary shipping lane through Strait of Hormuz
Oman and Iran propose temporary shipping lane through Strait of Hormuz Oman and Iran have agreed on a proposed framework to resume safe navigation through the Strait of Hormuz that includes establishing a joint temporary shipping lane and a mine-clearing project in the waterway, they said in a joint statement on Tuesday.
Al-Rajhi welcomes approval of unified GCC volunteer work system
Al-Rajhi praises Saudi leadership for backing the unified GCC volunteer work system, highlighting its role in empowering and advancing volunteerism.
S'pore man, 28, who took over 140 upskirt videos, including at Kinokuniya & Cold Storage, gets 81 weeks' jail
He used an iPhone 16 Pro to record the videos, and when it ran out of storage space, he would transfer them to an iPhone 14 Pro.
John Fetterman Is More Popular With Republicans Than His GOP Counterpart
Democratic Senator John Fetterman is now more popular with Pennsylvania Republicans than GOP Senator Dave McCormick, a poll shows.
Govt outlines efforts to improve long-neglected prison officers’ welfare
The government is keen on improving the welfare of prison officers who have suffered decades of neglect, President William Ruto has said.
- President Ruto committed to improving prison officers' welfare.
- Salary increases of >36% for entry-level constables and 24% max salary point.
- Healthcare coverage via Usalama Cover and new 150-bed hospital.
AMTY Award Organisers Redeem N2.5m Prizes For Five Winners
Organisers of the Anambra Most Talented Youth (AMTY) Award have redeemed cash prizes totaling N2.5 million to five awardees, with each recipient receiving N500,000.
- AMTY Award organizers distributed N2.5 million in prizes to five winners.
- Winners received N500,000 each for libraries and businesses.
- Best Public School and Best Private School recognized in Anambra.
The head of Russia’s flagship Tula drone center is arrested on fraud charges
Yevgeny Grigoryev, the general director of TulaDron, a research and production center for unmanned aircraft systems, has been detained in Tula, the local news outlet Myslo reported, citing sources.
Court acquits clinical officer accused of raping dialysis patient in Mombasa
A Mombasa court has acquitted a clinical officer who had been charged with raping a female dialysis patient after the complainant died before the trial began, leaving the prosecution without the key…
- Mombasa court acquits Dias Juma Wabwile of rape charges.
- Complainant died before trial, preventing key witness testimony.
- DNA evidence inconclusive due to condom used with wife earlier.
The challenges of firearm case withdrawals
Justice Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi discusses the reasons behind the withdrawal of firearm-related cases and the impact of the Electronic Case Management System during a parliamentary session.