Jonathan: Integrity, meritocracy key to Nigeria’s progress
Former President Goodluck Jonathan emphasizes integrity and meritocracy as crucial for Nigeria’s progress, warning against sacrificing competence for relat Read More…
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Atiku disowns aide, insists ‘I will restore subsidy’
Atiku Abubakar reaffirms his commitment to restoring targeted fuel subsidy if elected president, disowning an aide’s contradictory statement.
NBA Conference: Osinbajo canvasses people-centred justice
Former VP Osinbajo advocates for people-centred justice reforms at the NBA Conference, urging a focus on citizens’ needs and experiences in Nigeria’s legal Read More…
Soil from decontamination work in Fukushima to be reused in regional cities
The government decided to begin reusing the soil for flowerbeds at buildings in Sendai in Miyagi Prefecture, and in Saitama, where central government branch offices are located.
San Jose police officer shooting: Cop killed, suspect dead amid massive law enforcement response – what we know
An officer is dead and a suspect has been killed in San Jose Tuesday evening, August 25, in a neighborhood south of downtown.
Court rules tropical island owner can be stripped of lease
Despite plans to build new facilities, the Queensland Land Court finds Brampton Island resort is "dilapidated to the point of falling down" with the owners in breach of lease conditions.
Goje shuts down defection rumours, reaffirms commitment to APC
A former Gombe State Governor and Senator representing Gombe Central, Senator Danjuma Goje, has reaffirmed his commitment to the All Progressives Congress (APC), declaring that he remains a member of…
Adjustments over campaign council not failure of consultation – APC
Media Adviser to the All Progressives Congress (APC) national chairman, Abimbola Tooki has explained that concerns and subsequent adjustments to the APC Presidential Campaign Council membership should…
Gaza parents urged to stop children flying kites after Israel warning to Hamas
CAIRO, Aug 25 (Reuters) - Gaza parents have been warned to stop their children flying kites in the war-ravaged enclave, after Israel threatened a forceful response if the Hamas militant group revives…
Too cool for parliament? Nepal PM cleared to wear signature sunglasses for medical reasons
KATHMANDU, Aug 26 — Nepal’s Prime Minister Balendra Shah may keep his signature dark sunglasses on in the le...
Former President Nguyen Minh Triet pays tribute at Binh Duong Martyrs Cemetery
Former President Nguyen Minh Triet and Ho Chi Minh City leaders paid tribute to fallen heroes at Binh Duong Martyrs Cemetery. Ho Chi Minh City Party Chief Tran Luu Quang leads tribute to fallen heroes
Stakeholders push for inclusion of IDPs in elections
Stakeholders in Nigeria’s electoral system have called for stronger collaboration to ensure that Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) are not denied their constitutional right to vote as the country…
- Nigerian stakeholders demand inclusion of IDPs in 2027 elections.
- INEC committed to inclusive electoral process for displaced citizens.
- Stakeholders agree on need for accurate data and coordination.
Indore: High Court Order Puts ₹31 Lakh Of DAVV’s IMS Funds On Hold Amid Long-Pending PF, Salary Dispute
Indore (Madhya Pradesh): A long-pending dispute concerning provident fund and salary-related issues of employees of some departments of Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya (DAVV) has reached the Jabalpur High…
MP Nursing College Case: Supreme Court Tells Students To Ask Colleges To Face CBI Probe; Exams Allowed At Cleared Institutions
Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh): The Supreme Court (SC) on Tuesday told Madhya Pradesh nursing students to approach the managements to whom they had paid fees or donations and insist that the colleges face a…
What are H-1B visas for skilled workers and what changes are being made?
Business groups and companies say the visas help recruit highly skilled professionals and address a lack of qualified U.S. workers in some industries.
Sg Pahang dries up, exposing path to river island
KUALA LUMPUR: The dried-up riverbed of Sungai Pahang has allowed villagers to walk or ride motorcycles to an island in the middle of the river, which is covered with trees and was previously…
Chinese man questioned over alleged murder in Gyeongsan
GYEONGSAN — Police said Wednesday they were questioning a Chinese man in his 30s on suspicion of murdering a female graduate student, also from China, who was found dead in the southeastern city of…
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479 B.C.-Greco-Persian Wars: Battle of Plataea, Persian forces led by Mardonius are routed by a Greek army under Pausanias; a double victory with the success at Mycale that ends the Persian invasion…
NEET PG 2026 Admit Card Released: Download Hall Ticket For August 30 Exam; Check Timings, Result Date & Internship Deadline
NEET PG 2026 admit card: The National Eligibility cum Entrance Test for Postgraduate (NEET PG) 2026 admit card is available on the National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences' (NBEMS) official…
Social Security COLA 2027: New benefit increase is expected soon - here’s when the numbers will be revealed
The 2027 Social Security cost-of-living adjustment is set for announcement on October 14, 2026, with an estimated increase of 3.4%.
‘They opposed Ambedkar’s Constitution, wanted Manusmriti’: Owaisi targets RSS, BJP
Asaduddin Owaisi has openly criticized the RSS and BJP for their connections to the Manusmriti, questioning their true allegiance to the Indian Constitution adopted in 1949.
Ram Rahim gets another furlough; Akal Takht slams move
His release sparked outrage, with leaders questioning the fairness of the government's treatment of Sikh prisoners compared to Ram Rahim.
Iraq may show how U.S. can squeeze Iran’s trade partners
Iraq, which has more than $100 billion in reserves held in the U.S., is a rare ally of both Washington and Tehran.
One million children in Afghanistan risk dying from 'severe malnutrition', says UN
GENEVA, Aug 26 — One million children in Afghanistan are suffering from life-threatening malnutrition in a worseni...
Bersatu perlu gabungan depani PRN Melaka, kata Peja
Naib presiden berkata tanpa gabungan sukar Bersatu bergerak sendirian.
Nigeria seeks regional cooperation to strengthen border governance
Nigeria’s National Boundary Commission advocates for stronger regional cooperation to address challenges and strengthen border governance across Africa.
After 18 years in limbo, National Library finally gets new lease of life
The National Library of Nigeria’s Abuja headquarters, abandoned for 18 years, is finally set for completion with new funding and political will.
Kurdish-Led Syrian Democratic Forces Group Says It Has Dissolved after Merging with the Syrian Army
DAMASCUS, Syria (AP) — The commander of the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces on Tuesday announced the official dissolution of the group, which once controlled a de facto autonomous zone in Syria's…
Ghislaine Maxwell loses bid to throw out conviction for aiding Jeffrey Epstein
A U.S. judge rejected Ghislaine Maxwell's bid to throw out her conviction and 20-year prison sentence for helping the late financier Jeffrey Epstein sexually abuse teenage girls.
6 killed, several hurt as private bus crashes into moving truck in Hyderabad
Six people died and several others were injured in a bus accident. A private travel bus collided with a moving truck near Durgapuram stage.
Institutional integrity and the universal imperative of due process — Steven Thiru
AUGUST 26 — “There is no doubt that one of the virtues of procedurally fair decision making is that it is li...
Global cricket legends urge Pakistan to honour court order on Imran Khan’s medical care
By Murray Hunter A GROUP of 21 former international cricket captains has written to Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, renewing their appeal for proper medical treatment and humane conditions…
Air pollution worsens as 19 areas record unhealthy readings
AIR quality deteriorated across several parts of Malaysia this morning, with 19 areas recording unhealthy Air Pollutant Index (API) readings as of 8am.
Thai Enquirer News Summary – August 26, 2026
August 26, 2026 Nene Royal’s Stage Performance Nene Royal, the 16-year-old girl from Phuket, is making bigger waves as she has managed to now win and head to the ‘Golden Buzzer’ round.
Specialist Zookeeper Makes Animals’ Lives Comfortable in Kofu, Japan
KOFU — Mitsuyo Ito fell in love with animals when she visited Yuki Zoo in Kofu as a young girl. And now, Ito is giving back to the zoo — and its animals — by working as one of three specialist staff…
- Mitsuyo Ito, 25, zookeeper in Kofu, Japan.
- Specializes in creating comfortable animal environments.
- Started visiting zoo as child, studied farm animal behavior.
Mixed results for One Nation and the Coalition in latest federal polls
A DemosAU poll has the Coalition up and One Nation down, while two other polls show Pauline Hanson’s party is still on the rise.
A killing, heart-shaped tattoo, ₹1,000 fare dispute: Delhi cops arrest 3 after ‘man with no name’ found dead
The man, believed to be around 35 years old, was found dead on August 21 near the boundary wall of a government school in Naraina Vihar.
Trump-backed Graham wins South Carolina runoff in boost for president
Darline Graham hands the Republican president a badly needed win after a string of defeats raised questions about his grip on the party.
Mumbai auto drivers learn to refuse rides... in Marathi
Mumbai's auto and cab drivers are learning Marathi due to a new state rule. Some drivers are using basic Marathi phrases to refuse passengers for various reasons.
81% pleas before Bengal post-SIR tribunals seek cuts, not inclusion, Supreme Court told
Only 700,000 challenge voter exclusions, prompting the Supreme Court to prioritize these cases before 2029 elections.
Clausure meeting: Coalition wants to implement reform course also against resistance
SPD leader and Vice Chancellor Klingbeil names a clear goal: By the end of the year, there should be a new pension system - after all discussions in detail.
North Korea sharpens anti-Japan rhetoric as Russia ties grow
North Korea has stepped up its verbal attacks on Japan, issuing more than a dozen denunciations through state media since early July and hardening its rhetoric in recent days by accusing Tokyo of…
Andy Burnham has to shape the UK’s social media ban. Australia and France could show him how.
The U.K. can learn from Australia and France's attempts to kick kids off social media.
- Andy Burnham must decide on UK's social media access restrictions for minors.
- Australia's ban reduced under-16s with accounts from 52.4% to 42.3%.
- France's proposed ban blocked due to privacy, freedom of expression concerns.
Belgium awards scholarships to Palestinian students — but gives them no way to leave Gaza
Belgian evacuations from Gaza have ground to a halt amid disagreements in Prime Minister Bart de Wever’s coalition government.
Japan expands Fukushima soil recycling project to Sendai, Saitama
Japan’s Environment Ministry says it plans to reuse soil collected in decontamination work near the disaster-stricken Fukushima Daiichi nuclear complex at national government branch offices in Miyagi…
Tanzania’s vice-president announces resignation in unprecedented move
Tanzania's Vice-President Emmanuel Nchimbi has announced he is resigning weeks after it was reported that he had fallen out with President Samia Suluhu Hassan.
Jerebu: 17 kawasan catat IPU tak sihat, Sri Aman tertinggi
Nilai di Negeri Sembilan mencatatkan bacaan IPU tertinggi di Semenanjung Malaysia iaitu 162.
Cost of being parentless: Odisha rights panel orders probe into wrong parents’ names in certificates
A parentless student finds difficulties in his academic journey and life as different imaginary parents’ names were recorded by child care institutes (orphanages). The mismatch deprives him of government assistance
Trump has submitted civil nuclear agreement with Saudi Arabia to Congress for review, AP sources say
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Trump has submitted to Congress for review an agreement with Saudi Arabia aimed at bolstering the kingdom’s civilian nuclear program , but continues to insist that it won’t…
Takaichi Says Japan Will ‘Protect’ ICC From US Push to Dismantle
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said Japan would defend the International Criminal Court as it comes under increasing pressure from the US, most recently through the sanctioning of its Japanese…
Breaking: Luke Gosling stands aside as special envoy for defence and veterans' affairs
Federal MP Luke Gosling announces he will step aside from his role as special envoy for defence, veterans' affairs and Northern Australia after he was charged with a breach of his bail conditions.
US-Iran tensions put Moscow-Tehran ties under spotlight as CIA chief John Ratcliffe visits Russia
This will be the first time the spy chief of the US is visiting Russia since William Burns, Ratcliffe's predecessor, held talks with Russian president Vladimir Putin back in 2021.
Zohran Mamdani Offers 1,000 US Open Tickets to New Yorkers for $100 Each
New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani will offer 1,000 US Open tickets to city residents for $100 each, giving fans access to matches at a discount.
US preparing for Freedom Edge joint exercise with S. Korea, Japan: US Pacific Command
The United States is preparing to conduct a trilateral military exercise with South Korea and Japan, the U.S. Pacific Command (PACOM) said Wednesday, suggesting that the drills are on track despite…
