Moscow wants to starve the world, Latvian FM says amid Russian attacks on Ukraine’s grain infrastructure
Latvian Foreign Minister Baiba Braže said Russia’s attacks on Ukraine’s grain infrastructure are driven by Moscow’s desire to starve the world.
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Ayariga calls for stronger engagement with mining regulators
Minister-designate for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, Mahama Ayariga, has called for stronger collaboration between government and institutions responsible for regulating…
Ayariga praises Afenyo-Markin for integrity and forthrightness in Parliament
Minister-designate for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, Mahama Ayariga, has praised Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin for his integrity, honesty and forthrightness…
Turkey’s Rise Is Israel’s New Problem
The Middle East’s newest rivals in the Levant region are Washington’s two key allies there.
Nigeria’s clean energy drive gets boost with launch of innovation development programme
Nigeria’s clean energy drive has received a boost with the launch of an innovation development programme aimed at strengthening investment in the sector. The Federal Government has adopted a shift towards clean, renewable energy through increased investments in solar energy and other alternative source of electricity.
Africa: African Development Bank Group Presses Case for Investing in Women
[African Development Bank (AfDB)] When world leaders gathered at the United Nations in New York in March for the 70th session of the Commission on the Status of Women, the atmosphere was anything but…
GB Announces Trophy Hunting Permit Rates
Gilgit-Baltistan’s Parks and Wildlife Department will auction hunting permits for three Astore markhor, 14 blue sheep and 100 ibexes under … Read More The post GB Announces Trophy Hunting Permit Rates…
FPJ Quick Take At 5 PM: 'Pilots Dead In Kanpur Plane Crash, 80 Maharashtra Tourists Stranded In Nepal'; Your Daily Evening Guide To News That Matters
Stay informed without the overload. Every evening, we bring you the day's biggest developments in one fast, balanced digest. No fluff, no sensationalism.
Govt to Launch Passport Services at Another NADRA Mega Center
Federal Minister for Interior Mohsin Naqvi has announced that passport services will soon be available at the 24/7 NADRA Mega … Read More The post Govt to Launch Passport Services at Another NADRA…
Sakaja Launches Chapati Machine as Nairobi’s Dishi na County Nears 100 Million Meals
Governor Johnson Saskaja said the machine fulfils another commitment by the county, with a rollout plan in place to ensure more than 324,000 learners across Nairobi receive chapati on designated days.
Delayed budget leaves Kitui County workers without salaries since July
Kitui County employees are facing mounting financial difficulties after going for two months without salaries, leaving some struggling to pay rent, meet transport costs and support their children’s…
Former railway line named Britain's favourite path
The traffic-free route has been maintained by volunteers since the railway closed in the late 1960s.
Ukraine is helping NATO trainers recreate its battlefield, calling out what they get wrong to make it more realistic
Norway-led training for Ukrainian troops in Poland is trying to recreate the trenches and battlefields and use the same weapons Ukrainians use.
“Corporate Greed”: Outraged Gary Locals Take Aim at Utility Over Prolonged Blackout
This story was originally published by Capital B and is reproduced here as part of the Climate Desk collaboration. As power slowly returns to homes and businesses in Gary and across Northwest Indiana…
Karen Attiah Fought the Washington Post and Won
In the frenzied, finger-pointing days following Charlie Kirk’s assassination last year, institutions across the country rushed to appease online mobs and vitriolic politicians who demanded takedowns…
Lee gesa kerajaan jelas keputusan tak jadi ambil alih Datasonic
Ahli Parlimen Petaling Jaya berkata, pendirian kerajaan seperti yang dinyatakan oleh Kementerian Kewangan dan MKN kelihatan tidak konsisten.
Overseas Pakistanis minister reviews consular services during Dubai visit
Dubai: Minister of State for Overseas Pakistanis and Human Resource Development Muhammad Awn Chaudhry visited the Consulate General of Pakistan in Dubai on Thursday, where he reviewed consular…
Minority demands deferment of Supreme Court nominees’ vetting
The Minority in Parliament has demanded the deferment of the vetting of three Supreme Court nominees, arguing that there is no urgent vacancy on the bench to justify the process being rushed.
Rahul Gandhi Ushers a New Style of Youth-Centric Politics in India
From being mocked for being inexperienced and incompetent, he is now emerging a sought-after leader of India’s youth.
Body of deceased man in aircraft wheel well sent to Serdang Hospital - Cops
KUALA LUMPUR: The body of an unidentified man found inside the landing gear wheel well of an aircraft at Kuala Lumpur International Airport Terminal 2 (KLIA2) has been sent to Serdang Hospital for a…
Thane Government Schools To Get Fourfold Rise In Funds For Infrastructure And Technology Upgrade
Thane: In a major push to overhaul educational infrastructure, Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde has announced a significant fourfold increase in funds allocated for public schools…
Still missing: Fears over 40 asylum-seeking children who vanished in the UK
Dozens of children who went missing from asylum hotels in the UK have still not been found years later. More than 470 unaccompanied asylum-seeking children went missing from hotels in 2023, with 40…
Publish the NIB report — Birim Youth Association petitions Chief of Staff
The Birim Youth Association (BiYA) has petitioned the Office of the Chief of Staff to publish the findings of a reported National Investigations Bureau (NIB) inquiry involving the Birim Central…
Nashik: 32-Year-Old Man Drowns In Godavari River Near Goda Park
Nashik: A 32-year-old man drowned in the Godavari River near the jogging track in the Goda Park area on Wednesday afternoon.
Four Naga civilians killed in Manipur ambush
The incident was reported from a place between Makui Ashang and Thanamba Naga villages in the Kuki-majority Kangpoki district; preliminary reports said the gunmen fired upon at least six people who…
- Four Naga civilians killed in Manipur ambush.
- Attack occurred at 8:30 a.m. between Makui and Thanamba villages.
- Gunmen killed Tadsongbou Ringkangmai, Mariakdibou Wijunamai, Anil Wijunamai, and Wisobou Charenamai.
Trans Nzoia: 22-year-old farm worker beaten to death in mobile phone row
A 22-year-old farm worker died after a dispute over a mobile phone turned violent in Tawai village, Wamuini sub-location, Trans Nzoia County.
Hezbollah launches attack drones at IDF forces in southern Lebanon; Israel strikes back
Military says one of two one-way attack drones targeting troops on the Ali al-Taher Ridge was downed; Israel retaliates with strikes across southern Lebanon
Drugs and abortion pills found as 17 Gauteng schools are searched
Drugs, abortion pills and a substantial quantity of dagga were seized at Gauteng schools, with one learner allegedly admitting to being recruited to sell drugs on school grounds.
Aid chief tells UN that US-backed Board of Peace is 'failing' Gaza
Aid chief tells UN that US-backed Board of Peace is 'failing' Gaza Submitted by Alex MacDonald on Thu, 08/27/2026 - 09:43 Board of Peace has 'functioned to further entrench Israel’s unlawful presence'…
Methu takes charge of DCP after Gachagua’s US departure
Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) is stepping up its political activities in Nairobi following the departure of party leader Rigathi Gachagua for an extended tour of the United States.
Colombia’s Left Unveils a Shadow Cabinet to Track De la Espriella
Former president Gustavo Petro and Senator Iván Cepeda presented an alternative cabinet of 13 ex-officials in Bogotá. They say it will track the ministries they once ran.
Man who attacked nun on CCTV in Jerusalem acquitted on grounds of mental health
A Jerusalem court said the Jewish attacker was having a psychotic episode when he assaulted the nun, in an incident which caused outrage.
Girl, 11, dies after being ‘forced’ to run, Fadhlina orders stern action
Nur Qaira Alisha Ahmad Ilwan had heart issues and was allegedly forced to join the run despite her medical condition.
Auto driver ends life alleging MVD harassment
In a Facebook note, he detailed a months-long struggle to renew his vehicle’s fitness certificate, which he claimed was denied due to his refusal to pay bribes.
- Shoukath, 35, killed himself in Kizhissery on August 27, 2026.
- Alleged MVD harassment over denied fitness certificate and bribery.
- Claimed 10 months of struggle to renew certificate, highlighting corruption.
The Heat Is On… For Good Reasons
There is no end in sight for the Ghana Gold Board’s (GoldBod) GH¢22 billion loss saga. The commentaries, twists and turns continue to show up about this political sore Read More...
James Mohajane arrested after girlfriend, sister and boyfriend allegedly hacked to death
A community in Moeka Vuma near Makapanstad has helped police arrest a 41-year-old man accused of hacking three people to death with a spade, including his girlfriend.
King Charles to Make a State Visit to Guyana in October
Buckingham Palace and Guyana's government both confirmed the trip on August 26. It would be the first call by a reigning British monarch since 1994.
STF joins hunt for 4 men who shot dead Haryanvi singer Ankit Baliyan outside UP gym
Ankit Baliyan was shot dead around 7 pm outside a gym by four men who arrived on two motorcycles and fired nearly 18 rounds
EFCC offers up to 5% reward for recovery of stolen Nigerian assets abroad
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has offered whistleblowers between 2.5 percent and five percent of recovered assets for read more EFCC offers up to 5% reward for recovery of stolen…
Governors Reject Blame over Accountability for Fuel Subsidy Removal Proceeds
*To adopt national affordable CNG transit programme Chuks Okocha in Abuja The 36 state governors, under the aegis of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF), early on Thursday rejected allegations that
Catastrophic floods kill over 270 in Nepal and Tibet, with more than 1,300 missing
DEVIGHAT, Nepal (AP) — Rescue teams searched Thursday for hundreds of missing people along the Nepal-Tibet border after the collapse of a glacier sent a deadly wall of water and mud several stories…
Haiti Loses Ground in Kenscoff as Gangs Hold Dozens Hostage
Three days after the raid on Kenscoff, the hillside commune above Port-au-Prince has fewer shelters, fewer residents and an unresolved hostage crisis.
Three held in Chhattisgarh after Instagram video shows monitor lizard hunt, eaten
Three men were arrested in Dantewada after an Instagram video allegedly showed them killing, cooking and eating a monitor lizard, a Schedule I species.
Ruto: Power Won at Ballot Box Must Be Exercised Within Constitutional Limits
The President said voters give elected leaders a mandate to implement their programmes, but that mandate comes with a responsibility to operate within the law.
Kong Haralds helsetilstand er svært alvorlig
Kongen har ligget på sykehus i over en uke. Nå er han blitt verre, og hans nærmeste samles…
Map Shows States Suing USPS Over Trump Mail-In Voting Changes
Twenty-four states and the District of Columbia are suing the United States Postal Service over its mail ballot plan.
Presidency slams Atiku, says he’s “confused”
The Presidency has slammed former Vice President Atiku Abubakar over what it described as conflicting positions on petrol subsidy, saying the different explanations coming from him and his aides…
EU countries urging European Commission to revive efforts to use Russian assets for Ukraine – FT
A coalition of EU member states is urging the European Commission to resume efforts to use frozen Russian sovereign assets to help finance Ukraine.
UAE approves new penalties framework for higher education institutions
Abu Dhabi: The Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research (MoHESR), has announced the approval of the resolution regarding the regulations governing violations, penalties and administrative…
Sudan war risks spreading after army strike inside Chad, US envoy warns
The US is concerned about a reported Sudanese army air strike inside Chad, American envoy Massad Boulos said on Thursday, warning that the war in Sudan risks spreading across borders and further…
Education minister says govt to review foreign scholarship schemes
Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, has said the Federal Government is reviewing its foreign scholarship and bilateral education arrangements with other countries.
More Than a Thousand Missing After Deadly Nepal Floods
A deadly flash flood tore through a valley in Nepal near the Chinese border, leaving hundreds dead and more than a thousand missing.
Death in custody investigation launched after rural Darwin police pursuit
Northern Territory Police have declared a death in custody investigation after a 43-year-old man died following a confrontation with police near Darwin.
UAE marks Emirati Women's Day with theme of 'we emerge stronger and better'
The UAE has announced that a month-long series of national events will mark Emirati Women's Day on Friday. Running until September 28, this year's celebration is being held under the theme We Emerge…
Non-venomous wild snake caught by Mandai staff outside reptile enclosure at S'pore Zoo
It was later released back into the wild.
South, Middle Belt leaders vow to resist Nigerian govt’s planned land acquisition for ranching
The Southern and Middle Belt Leaders Forum (SMBLF) has vowed to resist every attempt to seize community lands under the guise of the new National Livestock Policy introduced by the federal government. The Forum advised government against handing over lands to pastoralists, whom they accused of killing and displacing thousands of farmers…