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India to get widespread rainfall over the week: IMD
Several parts of north-west, central and north-east India are likely to receive fairly widespread to widespread rain over the coming week, the weather office said.
Maharashtra TAIT 2025: 13,119 Teachers Recommended For Recruitment Through Pavitra Portal
Mumbai, August 27, 2026: A total of 13,119 candidates have been recommended for teacher recruitment through the Pavitra Portal under the 2025 Teacher Aptitude and Intelligence Test (TAIT), stated the…
Nepali students in Delhi worry for kin after devastating flash floods: ‘Situation is uncertain’
While many students' immediate families are safe in Kathmandu, they expressed concern for relatives living closer to the affected areas.
Why Protesters Stay at DPR Despite Pati Crowd Dispersing
Thousands of protesters remained in front of the parliament complex in Jakarta on Thursday afternoon, August 27, 2026.
Women head most agricultural households but remain underrepresented in commercial farm ownership
Despite heading the majority of South African agricultural households, women still struggle for equal ownership and decision-making power in the commercial farming sector.
India, Canada hold inaugural Economic and Financial Dialogue
The Dialogue took place between India’s finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman and her Canadian counterpart Francois-Philippe Champagne. Canada is going through tariff turmoil amid a trade war with its southern neighbour, the US
ANC races to beat IEC deadline as Eastern Cape dispute clouds election preparations
The ANC is finalising its candidates lists ahead of Friday’s IEC deadline, with 4,488 ward and 6,000 proportional representation candidates set to contest local government elections.
Pakistan, UK agree to structured mechanism for bilateral talks
Pakistan and the United Kingdom have agreed to establish a structured mechanism for formal talks between their foreign ministries to strengthen bilateral ties and regularly review progress in key…
Ruto Honours Yash Pal Ghai, Wanjiku Kabira With Shujaa wa Katiba Award
The Shujaa wa Katiba Award recognises individuals who have made significant contributions to Kenya’s constitutional journey and the advancement of constitutionalism.
Ratko Mladic, the ‘Butcher of Bosnia’ Sentenced to Life in Prison, Dies
Ratko Mladic, the former Bosnian Serb general known as the “Butcher of Bosnia,” died Thursday at age 83 while serving a life sentence in The Hague for his responsibility for some of the worst crimes…
US-Iran conflict: What UAE residents need to know tonight, August 27
Regional diplomacy intensified on Thursday as Qatar's Prime Minister held talks in Tehran aimed at easing tensions and finding a way forward on the Strait of Hormuz, even as another tanker was struck…
Dubai-Sharjah traffic: E311, E11 among key roads to watch this evening
Dubai: Motorists travelling between Dubai and Sharjah are facing heavy evening traffic on several major routes, with congestion expected to build as the rush hour peaks.
Zanetor to resign from Pan-African Parliament role if…
Environment, Science and Technology Minister-designate Dr Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings has disclosed that she will relinquish her position as Second Vice-President of the Pan-African Parliament if Parliament approves her nomination to the ministerial post.
Polish Olympic Committee chief detained over links to collapsed crypto firm
Radosław Piesiewicz has denied reports he received a €40,000 watch from the head of the crypto firm.
Families await news of 26 Malaysians missing after Nepal-Tibet floods
KUALA LUMPUR: “We can only wait and hope that they are all safe.”
Asante Berko case: It was unnecessary – Fuseini Donkor on OSP’s naming persons of interest
The Deputy Director-General of the National Service Authority, Fuseini Donkor, has questioned the decision by the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) to publicly name five persons of interest in the Asante Kwaku Berko bribery case.
Effective coordination key to fighting galamsey – Zanetor
Environment, Science and Technology Minister-designate, Dr Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings, has identified effective coordination among relevant stakeholders as crucial to tackling illegal mining, popularly known as galamsey, in Ghana.
'Butcher of Bosnia' Ratko Mladic dies in Hague prison hospital
Former Bosnian Serb military leader and war criminal Ratko Mladic has died in a prison hospital in the Hague, Serbian state broadcaster RTS reported. The 84-year-old's death follows several strokes in recent years.
A dozen Russians suspected of buying Finnish citizenship
At least 12 Russians are suspected of obtaining Finnish citizenship by paying for fake jobs and language tests.
MK Party expells two Members of Parliament with immediate effect
It says they have undermined the unity and organisational discipline of the MKP.
A look at the ‘Okada’ architecture under the new road traffic regulations, 2026 (L.I. 2519)
I take this piece from a certain perspective, looking at the legal regime anticipated by the new Road Traffic Regulations, 2026 (LI 2519), as well as sharing an opinion on what needs to be done…
4 citizens arrested for hunting 15 wild animals at King Salman Royal Reserve
RIYADH — Field patrols of the Special Forces for Environmental Security at the King Salman Royal Reserve apprehended four citizens for hunting without a license. They were found in possession of two air rifles and 15 hunted wild animals.
A worker has died and another remains trapped after the collapse of a building under construction in Huesca
A third worker has managed to exit the building and has been taken to a medical center, while firefighters are shoring up the structure to be able to access their colleagues.
Ruto Calls for Responsible Criticism of Govt as Kenya Marks Katiba Day
Ruto said criticism and dissent are essential in a democracy, stressing that citizens should not be punished for questioning government or public institutions.
Qatar Partakes in 11th Meeting of GCC Assistant Ministers Responsible for Islamic Affairs and Endowments
The State of Qatar, represented by the Ministry of Endowments and Islamic Affairs, took part in the 11th meeting of Assistant Ministers responsible for Islamic Affairs and Endowments in the Gulf…
Kenyatta Avenue–Upper Hill viaduct update: Construction enters key phase
Construction of the Kenyatta Avenue–Upper Hill Viaduct in Nairobi has entered the superstructure phase. Precast concrete girders are now being placed to form the elevated roadway.
3am delivery row: Woman held after viral video shows her abusing security guards in Greater Noida residential society
Police said the woman was taken into custody under Section 170 of BNSS that empowers police to arrest anyone to prevent the commission of a cognisable offence
How Karnataka’s Parks and BMLTA amendments may shield Tunnel Road project | Explained
The groups opposing the Tunnel Road project say that at the core of the two new amendments is an agenda to shield the project, against which three Public Interest Litigations (PILs) are currently…
Movable properties of Yadgir PWD office attached after court order
The action follows an order passed in an Execution Petition filed by S.S. Police Patil and Company seeking payment for completed work
Russia seeks new KN-30 ballistic missiles and launchers from North Korea – Ukrainian intelligence
Russia is asking North Korea for a new package of military support, including KN-30 ballistic missiles and launchers, Andrii Cherniak, a representative of Ukraine’s Defense Intelligence (HUR), told…
The best college town or city for students in every US state
Every US state offers students a variety of possible student experiences. Here are the best college towns and cities in every state across the US.
Otti: Abia’s Future Will Be Driven by Creative Opportunity, Not Minerals
* Governor promises regular gratuity payments * Commends founding fathers Boniface Okoro in Umuahia Abia State Governor, Dr.
Russian Forces Inching Closer to Slovyansk in Eastern Ukraine’s Donetsk Region, Gerasimov Says
Chief of the General Staff Valery Gerasimov said Russian troops are positioned just 4 kilometers from the eastern outskirts of Slovyansk.
- Russian forces 4 km from Slovyansk, Donetsk region
- Secured three villages northeast, southeast of Slovyansk
- Ongoing street battles in two additional settlements
Myanmar cleaner charged with offering RM1,400 bribe to cop
KOTA BARU: A Myanmar woman was charged in the Sessions Court here today with offering RM1,400 to a policeman to refrain from taking action against her over an alleged immigration offence in April.
'Butcher of Bosnia' Ratko Mladic dies
Convicted war criminal Ratko Mladic, the notorious " Butcher of Bosnia" who oversaw the Srebrenica massacre, has reportedly died in prison.
Kindiki: 16 years on, we must turn constitutional rights into wealth
Kindiki said the Bill of Rights and provisions of the Constitution placed human rights and democratic ideals at the centre of governance.
18 rounds fired, one hit his head: How Haryanvi singer, YouTuber Ankit Baliyan was killed
Ankit Baliyan was outside a gym when four men riding two motorcycles opened fire at him. He was killed on the spot.
Torrevieja Plans 800-Metre Safe Route Linking Two Schools
Torrevieja City Council is set to award the contract to design and oversee the construction of a new safe school route connecting El Acequión and Inmaculada Concepción primary schools.
Zanetor supports ban of Styrofoam
Environment, Science and Technology Minister-designate Dr Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings has backed the January 1, 2027 deadline for the ban on the production, importation, distribution, sale and use of…
Family desperately searching for British woman missing from Benidorm
A British family is facing an agonising wait for news after losing contact with a woman staying in Benidorm, prompting […]
Anger in Upper West over Dr Pelpuo reshuffle; residents demand cabinet slot
The reshuffle announced by President John Dramani Mahama on Wednesday has hit the Upper West Region like a bombshell. Dr Rashid Hassan Pelpuo, who was serving as Minister for Labour, Jobs and Employment, has been moved to the Presidency as Minister of State in charge of Special Initiatives.
'Silence is complicity' - top footballer hits out over Cameroon femicides
The killing of at least eight women in a week has sparked outrage in Cameroon.
9/11 mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed to face trial in June 2028
A spokesman for the US military commission at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, where Mohammed is being held, said Thursday that the trial is scheduled to begin on June 5, 2028.
Pune Police Ban High-Decibel Sound Systems; Seize Equipment At 6 Locations, Detect 148 Noise Violations
Pune Police Commissioner Amitesh Kumar has announced a complete ban on the use of pressure mid and plasma sound systems during Ganesh festival celebrations, citing concerns over excessive noise…
India Or China? Nepal Says It Won't Choose, Will Put National Interest First
Nepal will continue to maintain strong and independent ties with both India and China, refusing to replace one relationship with the other, Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal said, stressing that…
Ayariga open to reviving National Cathedral project, pledges funding push
By Amoako Kwame Minister-designate for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, Mahama Ayariga, says he will explore ways to mobilise funding for the construction of the National Cathedral…
His state Democratic Party is still divided but Michigan’s El Sayed gets it, he says: ‘losing is hard’
El-Sayed, who would be the first Muslim senator, has denounced antisemitism while fiercely criticizing Israel for its military operations in Gaza.
Anti-graft agency arraigns man for alleged N13.6m property fraud in Ibadan
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ibadan Zonal Directorate, on Wednesday arraigned a man, Yusuf Ademola Oyepeju, before Justice read more Anti-graft agency arraigns man for alleged…
Financial Benefit Must Not Be Out of Sync With Ghana’s Development Agenda— Zanetor
Minister designate for Environment, Science and Technology, Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings, has called for caution in Ghana’s participation in carbon markets, saying the financial gains from carbon trading…
Ramsey Onyia’s Children Eulogise His Legacy Of Integrity, Service
The children of late elder statesman and community leader, Ozo Ramsey Onyia (Nnabuodi, Item Okwojo), have celebrated his life and legacy, describing him as a man who embodied integrity, humility,
Big Push projects: PURC to engage Roads Ministry and other stakeholders over destruction of utility lines by contractors
According to him, the core of the problem is that contractors are often working without accurate maps showing the location of major utility installations.
Ondo Assembly under siege amid Speaker’s impeachment brouhaha
Suspected hoodlums on Thursday morning invaded the Ondo State House of Assembly in Akure amid the ongoing move to impeach read more Ondo Assembly under siege amid Speaker’s impeachment brouhaha
Coalition meeting in Münster: First date before difficult times
The faction leaders of the CDU and SPD in Münster are assuring each other of absolute trust. By the end of the year it will become clear whether this trust will carry the coalition through its biggest…
Tiada pengesahan kemalangan jiwa rakyat Malaysia di Nepal, kata Wisma Putra
Pihak kedutaan di Kathmandu sedang bekerjasama dengan pihak berkuasa Nepal mengesan keberadaan rakyat Malaysia terjejas.
How illegal wildlife poaching actually works, according to an undercover investigator
Allison Skidmore explains how she infiltrated poaching networks to investigate wildlife trafficking, corruption, and money laundering.
- Skidmore infiltrates Russia, Malaysia, Horn of Africa to expose poaching
- Traffickers exploit transit hubs for illegal wildlife trade facilitation
- Corruption enables poaching by bribing local officials
IIT-Delhi forms new panel to probe student’s suicide after previous committee head recuses
IIT-Delhi reconstitutes committee to probe MSc student’s suicide, protest enters 4th day
Start waste segregation at household level – Zanetor
Minister-designate for Environment, Science, and Technology, Dr Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings, has called for the promotion of a culture of waste segregation at the household, school, and community levels…