Aeroparque Closed: What Buenos Aires Travelers Need to Know This Week
Travel Alert Aeroparque Closed: What Buenos Aires Travelers Need to Know This Week Key Facts —Aeroparque is closed from 9 a.m. Tuesday 25 August to 4 p.m.
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Pereira’s Matecaña Airport Reopens After Earthquake, but Schedules Stay Thin
Colombia Travel Pereira’s Matecaña Airport Reopens After Earthquake, but Schedules Stay Thin Key Facts —Matecaña airport reopens today, Wednesday 26 August, 16 days after the 10 August earthquake that…
- Matecaña Airport reopened after August 10 earthquake, but operations remain limited.
- LATAM resumes two daily flights from Bogotá and one from Medellín, 21 weekly services.
- Other airlines yet to announce resumption; baggage handling may be slower due to repairs.
LatAm Expat & Nomad Daily Guide for Wednesday, August 26, 2026
The Short Version In short: Your LatAm expat and nomad daily guide for Wednesday, August 26. Buenos Aires’s city airport is shut for a second day, the Argentine wholesale peso edges to 1,512, and…
- Buenos Aires airport closed for second day due to runway maintenance
- Ezeiza airport sees 80% more flights than usual
- Matecaña airport reopens in Colombia after earthquake
Man who made more than 1,000 silent calls to police 'for fun and enjoyment' gets jail
The calls were made to four Neighbourhood Police Centres in Ang Mo Kio North, Bedok, Geylang and Yishun. At Yishun alone, officers answered 330 silent calls.
Govt focused on TH RCI follow-up, not new probes, says Zulkifli
KUALA LUMPUR: The government’s priority following the declassification of the Royal Commission of Inquiry (RCI) report on Tabung Haji (TH) is to ensure its findings are acted upon firmly and comprehensively.
US sanctions deepen pressure on China’s Iranian oil trade
Washington’s expanding economic offensive against Tehran is threatening to squeeze China’s access to discounted Iranian crude after war, blockades and maritime attacks sharply reduced flows through…
Chevening Scholarship Falkland Islands; Deadline: 06-Oct-2026
The Chevening Scholarship Falkland Islands offers exceptional future leaders from the Falkland Islands the opportunity to pursue a fully funded one-year master's degree at a UK university.
Iran planned to assassinate Netanyahu's son Yair in Florida, report says, citing U.S. source
Israeli intelligence reportedly uncovered the plot last December, prompting Yair Netanyahu to immediately leave his Miami-area home and return to Israel
Mara Glennie calls for survivor inclusion in GBV decision-making
Mara Glennie, founder of the TEARS Foundation, urges organisations to include survivors in decision-making processes to effectively combat gender-based violence, following her recognition during…
Rare vulture rescued after storm takes unexpected turn in Javea
Heavy storms that swept across Javea last week led to an unusual wildlife rescue after a rare Egyptian vulture sought […]
Costa del Sol expat shares vital road safety advice every older pedestrian should know
Long-time Costa del Sol expat Steve has shared some hard-earned advice for older residents and visitors who regularly walk around […]
Prabowo Breaks Silence on Delayed NTT Earthquake Visit
President Prabowo Subianto arrived in Nagekeo Regency, NTT, roughly 11 days after the initial earthquake struck the region.
- President Prabowo delayed NTT visit after Aug 15, 7.7 magnitude quake
- Chaired disaster coordination meeting 11 days post-quake
- 103 dead, 1,678 injured in NTT earthquake
Family of missing businessman Anesen Pillay holds out hope amid tragic discovery
A charred body was found in the vehilce of misisng person Anesen Pillay's vehicle in Pietermaritzburg.
NTT Disaster-Hit Districts Receive Rp20 Billion Each in Govt Aid
Prabowo received a report that Rp20 billion in aid for each disaster-affected district in East Nusa Tenggara (NTT) had been distributed.
Hobart council advances ban on full-home short stays
Hobart City Council has voted to advance strict new limits on whole-home short stays. The plan, which aims to protect long-term rentals, will now go to the state planning body for final approval.
Son of Uganda’s president says he will stand for top job in 2031
Muhoozi Kainerugaba has long been touted as a possible successor to his ageing father, president Yoweri Museveni.
China’s multilateral pitch is finding an audience
As Washington increasingly turns away from the multilateral order it once helped build, Beijing is emerging as an advocate of international cooperation and rules-based stability.
Savannah Police audits 39,000 Flock searches; 6 employees fired, 4 arrested
Four former Savannah Police Department employees have been arrested over alleged misuse of the Flock Safety license plate reader system.
Kerajaan fokus tindakan susulan laporan RCI TH
Menteri Hal Ehwal Agama Zulkifli Hasan berkata kerajaan sedia beri kerjasama kepada Jawatankuasa Kira-kira Wang Negara.
‘Extremely high’ security risks: China tells citizens to leave Eswatini after Taiwan president’s visit
BEIJING, Aug 26 — China has told its citizens to immediately leave Eswatini, citing security risks in the African...
Wolt driver arrested for stabbing bus driver in Bnei Brak, police to request extended detention
According to Israel Police, a confrontation had broken out last Tuesday between the motorcycle rider and the bus driver over a road-use dispute, escalating to the alleged stabbing.
- 33-year-old Wolt driver arrested for stabbing bus driver in Bnei Brak.
- Incident occurred during road-use dispute between delivery courier and bus driver.
- Police to request extended detention for suspect.
IAEA chief Grossi discusses Iran, Syria non-proliferation with US Energy Secretary Wright
Grossi arrived in the US ahead of the launch of the IAEA's initiative ATLAS, designed to aid the deployment of civil nuclear applications at sea.
Two Civilians Killed, Policemen Injured as Patrol Team is Attacked in Osun
Yinka Kolawole in Osogbo Two civilians were reportedly killed while two police officers sustained serious injuries when suspected political thugs attacked a police patrol team on the Ibadan-Ife…
Pskov Court Bars Yabloko From Regional Assembly Race
The regional ban follows Russia’s Supreme Court ruling last week to reject Yabloko’s final appeal against a nationwide ban barring its candidate list from the State Duma elections next month.
WATCH: Viral Video Shows Stray Dog Biting Woman Carrying Toddler In Pune; Child Falls During Attack
Pune: A woman carrying her one-year-old child was attacked by a stray dog in Old Sangvi on Wednesday morning. The child fell to the ground during the attack and was also injured.
Restaurant chef sexually assaulted girl, 11, while staff and customers were present
Kassim Juhamat was sentenced to 8½ years' jail.
- 11-year-old girl sexually assaulted by 63-year-old chef in Singapore restaurant.
- Incident occurred in June 2025 while staff and customers were present.
- Chef Kassim Juhamat sentenced to 8½ years in jail on August 26, 2025.
Nobel Sustainability Trust recognises Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif’s technology-driven climate, forest, wildlife and air quality governance
In a landmark international acknowledgment of Punjab’s progress, the Nobel Sustainability Trust (NST), an independent foundation established in Switzerland in 2007 by members of the Nobel family and…
PAC setuju mula prosiding siasat kelemahan pengurusan Tabung Haji
Pengerusi Mas Ermieyati kata PAC akan memberi tumpuan kepada status dan kemajuan sebenar pelaksanaan syor-syor RCI.
No arrests after 10-month-old baby’s legs broken in Saldanha assault
Police are investigating a disturbing case involving a 10-month-old baby from Saldanha, who was hospitalised with severe injuries.
Red alerts issued as heavy rain, flash floods threaten parts of Saudi Arabia
JEDDAH — Red alerts for heavy rain have been issued for parts of Saudi Arabia on Wednesday, as moderate to heavy thunderstorms that could lead to flash floods across several regions, according to the National Center for Meteorology (NCM).
Veteran journalist, Dotun Oladipo dies at 56
Seasoned journalist and publisher of Eagle Online, Dotun Oladipo is dead. Dotun died after suddenly falling ill at his office on Tuesday. Danlami Nmodu, the President of the Guild of Corporate Online Publishers, GOCOP, confirmed his death on Tuesday night.
'Misusing Powers': SC Judge Writes To CJI Surya Kant Seeking Replacement Of Rajasthan HC Acting CJ Over 'Manipulation Case Listings'
New Delhi: Supreme Court judge Sandeep Mehta has written to Chief Justice of India (CJI) urging to appoint, “with immediate effect”, a Chief Justice from another State to head the Rajasthan High…
Fire haze threatens health of millions in Indonesia, ministry warns
Millions of Indonesians risk health complications from exposure to thick haze covering several cities and towns, officials said Wednesday, as El Niño-fueled wildfires wreak havoc on Borneo and…
One tracked tank repairs, one marked artillery, one aimed bombs at civilians—all three got 15 years
Ukraine says two of the men came to Russian intelligence's notice through their own comments in chat groups, and the third through a relative working for Moscow's domestic security service.
Nigeria: Court Jails Canada Returnee 11 Years for Importing, Possessing 2.5kg of Cannabis
[Leadership] Justice Akintayo Aluko of the Federal High Court in Lagos has convicted and sentenced a Canadian-based Nigerian, Abimbola Daniel, to a total of 11 years' imprisonment for unlawfully…
UAE social media laws: What you can post, potential fines and key rules
Residents should first check if a social media post contains an allegation about another person, company or organisation
Ukraine unveils FP-9 ballistic rocket with Moscow firmly in range
Flight testing for Ukraine’s new FP-9 ballistic missile, engineered to strike high-value assets deep inside Russia, is scheduled to commence shortly ahead of its operational combat debut planned for…
Far-right Israeli lawmaker damages Palestinian memorial with sledgehammer
Zvi Sukkot's actions have drawn widespread condemnation, including from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
Russia shells Kherson region, killing 1, injuring 12
Russian troops shelled Kherson region, killing one person and injuring 12 people, reported Head of the Regional Military Administration Oleksandr Prokudin.
Cream puff restaurateur avoids jail over lies to corruption watchdog
Valentine Yee, whose parents owns Sydney's Emperor's Garden, admitted to what a judge described as "egregious" lies to an ICAC inquiry for his brother.
PM Modi flags ‘unacceptable’ quality issues in infra projects, questions need for ‘fourth-party audit’: Report
PM Modi chaired the 53rd meeting of PRAGATI, the ICT-enabled, multi-modal platform for Pro-Active Governance and Timely Implementation, at Seva Teerth on Tuesday, 25 August.
Free SHS at 9: Access up, but what about quality? – Centre for Policy Scrutiny to review programme
The Centre for Policy Scrutiny (CPS) is set to undertake a critical review of Ghana’s Free Senior High School (Free SHS) programme, nine years after its implementation.
Anutin vows action over leaked DSI Senate-collusion files
BANGKOK — 26 August 2026, Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul said authorities would identify whoever leaked Department of Special Investigation case files linked to alleged collusion in the Senate…
Dbn businessman back in court for alleged human trafficking
The businessman and his co-accused can't be named until they plead to sexual assault charges
- 65-year-old Durban businessman and 48-year-old co-accused face bail hearing
- Accused charged with human trafficking and sexual assault of four women
- Digital evidence ties men to alleged trafficking operation
Egypt police arrests man for sexually harassing woman at microbus
Security authorities in Egypt uncovered the circumstances of a video circulating on social media, showing a young woman complaining about a man who harassed her while she was riding on public…
- Egyptian man arrested for sexually harassing woman on microbus
- Incident reported by female student after video went viral
- Perpetrator confessed, identified as Al-Marg district resident
2027: Preserve your independence, moral authority — ADC questions clerics over political endorsement
The African Democratic Congress (ADC), Jigawa State Chapter, has urged Islamic scholars and clerics to safeguard their independence, credibility and moral authority by avoiding political affiliations…
Businessman contributed RM4.8m to Bersatu to return a favour
A BUSINESSMAN told the High Court today that he had no malicious motives against Bersatu President, Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin, when he contributed RM4.8 million to the party five years ago.
GAF begins exercise to strengthen joint security preparedness
The Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) has commenced a three-day tabletop exercise, dubbed “Exercise Resolute Synergy,” to strengthen joint operational preparedness, institutional cohesion and coordination…
Nigeria has all it needs to prosper, requires competent leadership – Obi
The Presidential Candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has said that Nigeria had all the human and read more Nigeria has all it needs to prosper, requires competent leadership…
NCB busts cross-border heroin cartel in Jammu; mastermind among 3 arrested with 5.16 kg heroin
The NCB team traced him to Leh district of Ladakh where he was arrested on Monday (August 24), within two days of the seizure
- NCB dismantles cross-border heroin cartel in Jammu.
- Mastermind among three arrested, 5.16 kg heroin seized.
- Operation initiated on intelligence received August 22.
Pune Metro: Khadakwasla-Hadapsar-Kharadi Corridor Survey Begins, Residents Demand Station In Khadakwasla
Pune: Work on the survey and route alignment for the proposed Khadakwasla-Hadapsar-Kharadi Metro corridor has begun, marking progress towards the long-awaited project.
Police arrest two suspects over transnational crime in Oyo
Men of the Oyo State Police Command have arrested two suspects in connection with a transnational crime. The suspects, identified as Adewale Abiola and Kabiru Abobarin, were allegedly involved in…
A new right of way: What Andhra Pradesh’s Pedestrian Policy means for the public
For millions of people who walk to bus stops, schools, markets, workplaces and other public places every day, Andhra Pradesh’s new Pedestrian Safety and Universal Accessibility Policy could bring a fundamental change
Nat'l Assembly passes resolution calling for expulsion of opposition lawmaker
SEOUL, Aug. 26 (Yonhap) -- The National Assembly on Wednesday passed a resolutio...
Deletions in Karnataka’s draft SIR rolls alarming | Data
Five constituencies in core Bengaluru region see more than 50% of its electoral rolls getting deleted, unseen in other major States. Despite concerning levels of deletions, the office of Karnataka CEO has neither made the deletions lists easily accessible nor has it made public the gender-wise deletions in each constituency