Trial date set for alleged Sept. 11 mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed
Khalid Sheikh Mohammed is accused of developing and directing the plot to crash hijacked airliners into the World Trade Center and the Pentagon on Sept. 11, 2001.
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Maharashtra: CM Fadnavis Gives 1-Year Time To Auto-Taxi Drivers To Learn Marathi; No Action During Period
Mumbai: Amid the ongoing Marathi language row in Maharashtra, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Thursday announced that auto-rickshaw and taxi drivers will be given an additional one year to learn Marathi.
China weighs response to possible next round of US tariffs
Foreign Minister Wang Yi urged the US to put relations back on the “right track” during a meeting with Ambassador David Perdue on Wednesday.
Nashik: SIR First Phase Completed, Focus Now On Draft Electoral Rolls And Objections
Nashik: The house-to-house survey under the first phase of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) has been completed within the stipulated period, including the extended deadline. The focus should now shift to the next stages of the SIR process, including the publication of the draft electoral roll, handling objections and conducting…
16 Years of Kenya’s 2010 Constitution: Gains Made but Challenges Remain, Ochoki Says
Ochoki described the 2010 Constitution as one of the most progressive in Africa, saying it had transformed governance and strengthened the protection of fundamental rights and freedoms.
Pimpalwandi Rape & Murder: Sunetra Pawar Meets Victim's Family, Promises Fast-Track Trial
Pune: Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Sunetra Ajit Pawar on Thursday visited Pimpalwandi in Junnar tehsil and met the family of the nine-and-a-half-year-old girl who was allegedly assaulted and…
CBSA seize nearly 400 kilograms of cocaine at Ontario-U.S. border
Canadian Border Services Agency says it has seized nearly 400 kilograms of cocaine from a truck passing through the Ontario-U.S. border.
Njuki rallies Tharaka Nithi behind Ruto-Kindiki ticket amid ODM DP bid
Njuki asked residents to make their position on Kindiki’s future clear, portraying the gathering as a grassroots expression of support for the DP.
Prices of vegetables, except for drumsticks and beans, remain stable in Yadgir
Drumsticks and beans see a significant increase in prices with both reaching ₹100 a kg
Nepal-Tibet floods: Death toll hits 362, more than 1,400 missing
BIDUR, Nepal: Rescue teams waded through mud on Thursday searching for more than 1,400 people missing after flash floods and landslides struck the Nepal-Tibet border, as the death toll rose sharply to…
SCO at 25: Institutionalizing Coexistence Without Convergence
In an international system increasingly characterized by strategic distrust, contested borders, fragmented and overlapping alignments, the capacity to communicate with one’s rivals remains critical for conflict management.
I’m addressing past injustice done Abia senior citizens – Gov Otti
Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, has said he is addressing the injustice done to senior citizens in the state by previous administrations.
Crews have spent a week battling a wildfire in the mountains near Yalta. It broke out after a Ukrainian drone attack, though occupation officials won’t say what caused it.
Firefighters have been battling a forest fire in the mountains near Yalta, in occupied Crimea, for more than a week. The fire was first reported on August 19, when it covered just over three hectares.
Foreign troops' withdrawal from Iraq 'accelerating' as deadline approaches
The departure of foreign coalition troops from Iraq is picking up pace as the September 30 deadline for their withdrawal approaches, a government spokesman said on Thursday. “We are witnessing an acceleration in the process of the withdrawal of the international coalition forces, in high-level co-ordination with the Office of the…
Dubai's Uptown Motor City residents oppose paid parking plan
Homeowners and tenants in Dubai's Uptown Motor City are pushing back against a new paid parking scheme for visitors that property management company Edacom plans to introduce on September 3. Residents opposing the plan, being introduced in partnership with the parking operator Parkonic, claim they were not adequately consulted and are…
OSP vs Ken Ofori-Atta, SML and others case adjourned to September 29
The High Court in Accra has granted the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) approval to serve former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta and his former Chief of Cabinet, Ernest Darko Akore, with…
Soweto housing fraud case back in court
“They can postpone as much as they like, we will get justice,” says housing scam victim
Jailed Tate Brothers Make Humiliating Confession About Their “Wealth” as They Face Extradition for Terrible Crimes
"They are playing a role." The post Jailed Tate Brothers Make Humiliating Confession About Their “Wealth” as They Face Extradition for Terrible Crimes appeared first on Futurism .
Australia Issues Travel Advisory for Pakistan
Australian High Commissioner to Pakistan Timothy Kane has shared an updated travel advisory for Pakistan, urging Australian citizens to reconsider … Read More The post Australia Issues Travel Advisory…
The Russia-Ukraine Air War Has Entered a New, Deadlier Phase
Both countries are inflicting mounting destruction with long-range drones and missiles, yet neither side appears to be close to breaking.
West And Ukraine Must Shift Strategic Dynamics With Russia — Former Deputy Assistant NATO Secretary General
Ukraine's partners should join forces to counter Russia, including by establishing joint patrols of Ukrainian airspace. This proposal was voiced in an interview with Ukrinform by security expert…
Why Did Police Arrest 63 Students Ahead of Jakarta Protest?
The police suspect the students intended to exploit the protest organized by Pati residents in front of the DPR building.
- 63 students arrested ahead of Jakarta protest
- Anarko group linked to students' arrest
- Two others detained for cyber data manipulation
Thieves steal Bronze Age artifacts from Spanish museum in four-minute heist
The Treasure of Villena is a unique trove of almost ten kilos of gold, bowls, bottles and bracelets dating back to the Bronze Age.
Breaking: Voluntary assisted dying legal nation-wide after laws pass NT parliament
Voluntary assisted dying laws have passed the Northern Territory Parliament tonight, in a move that will legalise the practice across Australia.
UK murder fugitive Tshuma back in court as NPA pushes extradition
The NPA says it is ready to proceed with the extradition and firearm cases against Ndodana Mkhanyisi Tshuma, who is wanted in Britain for three murders.
KNCHR calls for curb on protests near Parliament, State House and Judiciary
“Having seen how protests are done in Kenya, it is very important that we go ahead and provide legislation to provide the parameters within which people can demonstrate,” Ogangah said.
Russian drone strike on Kharkiv mall kills one, wounds four
Russian forces attacked an Epicentr shopping mall in Kharkiv's Osnovyanskyi district on Aug. 27, killing one person and wounding four others, according to regional governor Oleh Synehubov.
'Refined heat stress system still has room for review'
Unionist lawmaker Lam Chun-sing said on Thursday that he welcomed the enhanced heat stress at work warning, especially with its almost immediate implementation that could better protect workers during…
- Unionist lawmaker Lam supports enhanced heat stress warning system.
- Labour Department added two new triggers for better worker protection.
- Lam suggests adopting WBGT for long-term measurement and more breaks for older outdoor workers.
DA unveils uMhlathuze, Ray Nkonyeni mayoral candidates ahead of elections
The party says its candidates will focus on tackling service delivery failures, crime, corruption and unemployment as it seeks to expand its footprint in KwaZulu-Natal.
Court Remands 70-Year-Old Woman Over Alleged Export of 13kg Cocaine
Wale Igbintade A Federal High Court in Lagos has ordered the remand of a 70-year-old woman, Barek Mary Yetunde, in the custody of the Nigerian Correctional Service, Ikoyi, pending the
Bobby Vylan faces no further action over IDF chant
The controversial performer was investigated after chanting at an Al Quds Day demonstration in London.
Join El Campello’s charity water park day helping rescue puppies this September
As the warm summer weather continues into September on the Costa Blanca, community members in El Campello will have a […]
Live Updates: Closing arguments to begin in Lindsay Clancy's murder trial
Attorneys are presenting closing arguments in Lindsay Clancy's murder trial in Massachusetts after weeks of testimony.
2027: I’m Nigeria’s incoming youngest president, says 35-year-old DLA candidate
DLA candidate Moses Adebisi, 35, declares he will be Nigeria’s youngest president in 2027, challenging Tinubu and APC. Learn about his vision. Read More: https://punchng.com/2027-im-nigerias-incoming-youngest-president-says-35-year-old-dla-candidate/
2027: IPCR boss urges youths to shun hate speech, fake news
IPCR boss urges Nigerian youths to shun hate speech, misinformation, and intolerance ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Parliament vets Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings, Mahama Ayariga
The Appointments Committee of Parliament is vetting Klottey-Korle Member of Parliament, Dr Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings, following the vetting of Mahama Ayariga, the Minister-designate for Local…
- Dr Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings nominated for review by Parliament committee.
- Mahama Ayariga, Minister-designate for Local Government, already vetted.
- Appointments Committee moves forward without usual publication delay.
Amsterdam mayor wants to scrap fines for sleeping outdoors
Amsterdam mayor Femke Halsema wants to decriminalise sleeping outdoors, despite objections from residents of the Plantage neighbourhood in the east...
Japan Eyes More State Aid for Chiba Downpour
Tokyo, Aug. 27 (Jiji Press)--The Japanese government is expected to designate record rainfall in Chiba Prefecture, east of Tokyo, in mid-August as a disaster of extreme severity, paving the way for…
- Chiba Prefecture classified as extreme disaster due to heavy rainfall
- Government to provide more substantial aid for recovery efforts
- Push-type assistance to speed up reconstruction of impacted condominiums
Head of Russian intelligence service on meeting with CIA director: ‘We discussed issues that fall within the purview of the intelligence services’
Sergey Naryshkin, head of Russia’s Foreign Intelligence Service, said he met with CIA Director John Ratcliffe during Ratcliffe’s August 25 visit to Moscow, and that the two discussed “a number of…
The Government and the regional governments approve 25 million in aid for the care of migrant minors in Ceuta
The Government and the autonomous communities have approved this Thursday, 27 August, at the Sectoral Conference on Childhood and Adolescence the extraordinary credit of 25 million euros for the care…
Zara inquest: Father, stepsister expected to testify next month
KOTA KINABALU: The father and stepsister of the late Zara Qairina Mahathir are expected to be called as witnesses when the inquest into the teenager’s death resumes next month.
Ukraine’s Top Two ‘Mustang’ Generals Named to Hold Critical Donbas Sector
Zelensky has put battle-tested generals Denys Prokopenko and Andriy Biletsky in charge of new force groupings defending Donetsk.
Bawku peace talks showing encouraging signs – National Peace Council
The National Peace Council (NPC) says ongoing engagements between the Kusasi and Mamprusi communities in Bawku are yielding encouraging signs of commitment to dialogue and peaceful coexistence.
Anger in Cameroon over femicide after eight women killed in a week
The killing of at least eight women in a week has sparked outrage in Cameroon, with many calling on the government to do more to protect women and girls.
Judicial commission may be formed if PIMS probe fails to satisfy: Mustafa Kamal
Says action will be taken against those found responsible after fire inquiry report
DUT’s 12th silent march in Durban calls for action against gender-based violence
DUT students and staff from Durban and Midlands campuses held their 12th annual silent protest march in Durban, calling for stronger action against gender-based violence and femicide and urging…
Malaysia to repatriate first batch of 1,476 Myanmar nationals on Sept 29
PUTRAJAYA, Aug 27 — The Home Ministry (KDN) has finalised the first phase of a voluntary repatriation programme th...
#SHOWBIZ: 'To stay fit': Actor Revaldo arrested for fourth time in Jakarta drug raid
JAKARTA: Actor Revaldo Fifaldi, has once again been arrested for drug possession and abuse, with authorities detaining him yesterday following a raid at an apartment in South Jakarta.
Extreme weather has cost California farmers over $800 million this year
Legacy farming practices depend on predictable weather patterns, but today's extreme weather requires effective, real-time interventions.
Mauritania’s Ismail Ould Cheikh Ahmed elected new OIC secretary-general
Foreign ministers of OIC member states have elected Mauritanian diplomat Ismail Ould Cheikh Ahmed as the organization’s new secretary-general, succeeding Hissein Brahim Taha.
Why Democrats are amplifying corruption talk: A historical strategy for parties out of power
In correspondence with their constituents, Democrats are talking about corruption six times as much as they did in 2022.
Kayode Akinmade: How Remi Tinubu’s Ogun visit put the state’s governance gains in sharp focus
Government is ultimately judged not by the number of projects it announces or commissions, but by how effectively those projects improve the lives of the people.
Norway’s Air Force put its first anti-drone system into service at the fighter base—and wants its own drones doing the same job
The system can detect a drone, identify it, and shoot it down—capability the base did not have when lights appeared over it last autumn.
Gamer gegen AfD: Gamescom-Veranstalter: AfD ist nicht willkommen
Wichtige Wahlen stehen vor der Tür, in Sachsen-Anhalt könnte die AfD künftig allein regieren. Die Partei ist auch bei der Computerspiel-Messe Gamescom Thema: Dort will man nichts mit ihr zu tun haben.