India, Saudi Arabia Discuss Strategic Partnership & Mutual Interests In Riyadh Meeting
Riyadh, Aug 27: India and Saudi Arabia on Thursday discussed various aspects of their historic and strategic partnership, as well as issues of mutual interest.
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As Moscow puts a Pushkin statue up for a vote, officials will also use it to test key software ahead of next month’s parliamentary elections
The Moscow mayor’s office website said Moscow will hold a vote on August 28, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., on whether to move the Alexander Pushkin monument to the other side of Tverskaya Street.
Keralam Motor Vehicle dept. to hire private facilities to clear backlog of learner’s licence tests, driving tests
The department will hire halls in nearby colleges, schools or other educational institutions having adequate computer systems, internet connectivity and other facilities to clear the backlog of…
Minority Boycotts Vetting of Three Supreme Court Nominees
By Ashiadey Dotse The Minority in Parliament has boycotted the vetting of three nominees for the Supreme Court, saying the process is being rushed.
Two killed after SUV crashes moments after U-turn in Gua Musang
GUA MUSANG: Two men were killed in an accident along Jalan Gua Musang-Kuala Lipis, near Bukit Lanjut, here, this morning, moments after a Proton X70 made a U-turn.
Russia’s number two online retailer reports drone attacks on logistics hubs in two regions
Ozon reported attacks on two logistics hubs while analysts placed smoke over a Rosneft refining complex in Ufa.
Trump Admin Launches Probe Into Alleged H-1B Recruitment Networks
The Justice Department is reviewing a job ad for H-1B visa holders as it scrutinizes employers accused of excluding U.S. workers.
US Postal Service says new mail ballot rules tied to Trump order are in effect
Move from USPS comes amid Trump administration’s efforts to restrict mail-in voting in November’s midterms The US Postal Service (USPS) said on Thursday that new requirements for mail-in voting are now in effect as Donald Trump seeks to crack down on the practice. The move is expected to trigger a new round of legal challenges.
Nepal flash floods tragedy: 362 people confirmed dead, 1400 missing as search and rescue efforts continue
Some 360 bodies have been recovered, and more than 1,400 people are missing across Nepal and China’s Tibet region after a huge collapse of mud and rock into a Himalayan river triggered catastrophic flooding across local towns and valleys, authorities have said.
USA & Canada Intelligence Brief — Thursday, August 27, 2026
Rio Times · USA & Canada Intelligence Brief August 27, 2026 USA & Canada Intelligence Brief — Thursday, August 27, 2026 The Night Before Wyoming Key Facts The chipmaker.
Ghana: Xenophobia - Ghana Rejects MTN's Donation for Affected Ghanaians
[Premium Times] Ghana said it had already made adequate financial provision for the evacuation and reintegration of affected Ghanaian citizens.
Sweden to Donate 10 Coast Guard Vessels to Ukraine
Sweden will donate 10 coast guard boats to Ukraine to be used for water-based rescue operations, including mine clearance, the Nordic country’s government said.
Nuwakot Bears Brunt Of Nepal Floods, PM Balendra Shah Reviews Search & Relief Operations
Kathmandu [Nepal], August 27: Prime Minister of Nepal Balendra Shah on Thursday visited the Army Training Centre at Battar Bazar in flood-affected Nuwakot district to take stock of the prevailing…
KHRC backs calls to restrict protests near high-security institutions
The Kenya Human Rights Commission (KHRC) has backed calls for regulations governing demonstrations near high-security public institutions, arguing that the move should not amount to a blanket ban on…
Mossad Director Gofman prevented from handling 'Qatargate' over conflict of interest
Mossad Director Roman Gofman, who served as the PM's military secretary before becoming spy chief, will not handle the "Qatargate" investigations because of his personal ties to key suspects.
Russia threatens British military targets over weapons supplies to Ukraine
Russia could strike British military targets in Ukraine and “beyond its borders” in response to Ukrainian attacks carried out with British weapons, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova…
Judge orders mental health evaluation for man found with gun at Trump golf course in LA
Judge ruled Jeanine John Taele, discovered with firearm days before Trump visit, was unfit to face felony charge A judge in California has suspended criminal proceedings against a man found with a…
Daily Maverick publishes the line-up for The Gathering 2026
Daily Maverick publishes the line-up for The Gathering 2026, a one-day conference on whether South Africa’s metros can still be saved.The Auditor-General, two mayoral contenders, the head of the…
Russia: CIA fears aggression against NATO – Is Putin planning a major escalation?
America's top spy John Ratcliffe has apparently warned the Kremlin of an attack on NATO. Europe is preparing for specific scenarios.
Canada 'welcomes' US stance on French language in talks
Canada's top negotiator in US trade talks sounded a positive note on Washington's position regarding French language and Canadian culture, as Ottawa separately exempted seafood products from planned…
King 'heartbroken' by floods as search for missing, including 33 from UK, continues
Some 33 people from the UK are missing, including a 13-year-old girl and 14-year-old boy.
Nearly one million Indians stuck in US green card backlog; EB-2 wait could stretch to 179 years
In the United States, close to one million Indians are bogged down by long-lasting green card backlogs, representing a staggering seventy-nine percent of applicants in these categories.
Gagash, wife case postponed as more charges are added
The state added more charges when the bail hearing resumed in the Polokwane Magistrate's Court.
Ho MCE accounts to Chiefs and Queen Mothers on development projects
The Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) for Ho, Stephen Adom, has engaged Chiefs and Queen Mothers in the municipality to account for his stewardship and brief them on development projects undertaken…
A Cabinet Full of Roy Cohns
Trump’s longtime mentor is the true father of the president’s second-term abuses, a new book posits.
Hanya Aminuddin sahaja pulang keseluruhan peruntukan, kata MB NS
Menteri Besar Ismail Lasim kata ada Adun PH terdahulu sudah buat pemulangan tetapi bukan dalam kadar penuh.
‘This is cruelty’ – ADC criticises FG’s $1bn social protection programme
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has criticised the Federal Government’s $1 billion social protection programme, describing it as a late response to the hardship Nigerians have faced under President Bola Tinubu’s economic reforms.
DPM Dar, British foreign secretary discuss Indus Waters Treaty, regional security: FO
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on Thursday met British Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband, with the two discussing developments related to the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) and the regional security situation, the Foreign Office (FO) said.
Residents demand government actions as another 3-storey building collapses in Aba
A three-storey building in Aba collapsed on Wednesday, creating panic around the vicinity. The house, which was still under construction, crashed in the morning hours before the arrival of site workers for the day’s work. The house which was being constructed for commercial purposes, caved in, on approaching the roofing stage.
Chuck Edwards makes last-ditch plea to avoid censure
Rep. Chuck Edwards (R-N.C.) is pleading with his colleagues to reject his censure in a 22-page letter arguing that the House Ethics Committee made an "extraordinary leap" in determining that his behavior amounted to sexual harassment.
Police investigate triple vehicle fire in Toronto neighbourhood as arson
Around 1:30 a.m. on Thursday, police and firefighters were called to an address in the area of Bellamy Road North and Lawrence Avenue East to respond to the fire.
The vetting committee has no authority to overturn a decision already taken by the full House - Ahiafor tells Minority
He was reacting to the decision by the Minority members on Parliament's Appointments Committee to boycott vetting of Supreme Court justice nominees.
Education Ministry to amend law to ensure faith-based representation on GES Council
The Ministry of Education has announced plans to initiate the legislative process to amend the Pre-Tertiary Education Act, 2020 (Act 1049), to ensure appropriate representation of recognised faith-based organisations on the Ghana Education Service (GES) Council.
JD Vance's Chances of Beating Trump Jr., Rubio in New 2028 Poll
Trump Jr. posts a three-point gain among likely Republican voters, while Kamala Harris holds a 13-point advantage among Democrats.
Two inmates flee Dengkil drug rehabilitation centre
KUALA LUMPUR: Two inmates fled the National Anti-Drug Agency's (Nada) Dengkil National Drug Rehabilitation Centre (Puspen) in Sepang today.
Aminuddin only ex-PH rep to fully return allocations, says MB
Negeri Sembilan menteri besar Ismail Lasim says the PH assemblymen who have not returned the full amount must provide an explanation and expenditure records.
Canada: Prime Minister Mark Carney – the man who defied Trump's threats
The renewed escalation of the trade conflict between the USA and Canada once again demonstrates the special qualities of Canadian Prime Minister Carney, who has now been in office for 18 months.
I’ll exploit NDC’s complacency if elected NPP Communications Director – Dennis Aboagye
A member of the communications team of the NPP, Dennis Edward Aboagye, popularly known as Miracles says he will take advantage of what he describes as complacency within the governing National Democratic Congress (NDC) if elected Director of Communications of the New Patriotic Party (NPP).
Coalition: Government factions invoke cohesion in the reform autumn
Before the coalition, there are sensitive votes in the Bundestag. At a retreat in Münster, the faction leaders want to create a basis of trust. Previously, there was a surprising meeting.
Maharashtra: Shahapur-Murbad-Khopoli Highway Work Resumes After Women’s Agitation, Farmers’ Consent
Thane, August 27, 2026: The long-pending work on the Shahapur-Murbad-Patgaon-Khopoli highway has finally gained momentum following an agitation by the Narishakti organisation on August 25.
The Full Story Behind the White House’s Eagle v Canada Goose Post
The White House's eagle-versus-goose post about the U.S.-Canada trade war drew ridicule online.
The Wrath of MAGA
The ferocity of the response to Jon Ossoff reveals something deeper about the world of Trump supporters.
Germany and five other countries are demanding a cut of “several billion euros” in the next EU Budget
German Chancellor and leaders of Sweden, Denmark, the Netherlands, Finland and Austria are seeking to significantly water down the European Commission's proposal.
Laikipia Assembly approves Moses Waweru as acting Clerk
The Laikipia County Assembly has approved Deputy Clerk Moses Gichuki Waweru to serve as the acting Clerk of the House, paving the way for him to oversee key administrative and financial functions.
Gadi Eisenkot: Israel’s next leader?
Gadi Eisenkot: Israel’s next leader? newspress_en Thu, 08/27/2026 - 16:16 Politics Gadi Eisenkot, the Israeli army’s former chief of staff, is leading the opinion polls ahead of the country’s…
Newborn infant left unclaimed at Pims for two months dies in blaze
ISLAMABAD: One of the 14 babies who died in Wednesday’s fire at the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (Pims), Islamabad, was a two-month-old boy who had remained unclaimed at the hospital since…
The general who could end Netanyahu’s era
The general who could end Netanyahu’s era newspress_en Thu, 08/27/2026 - 16:15 Politics Israeli politics are littered with the unaccomplished ambitions of former generals who thought they could turn…
S'porean, 62, injured after tour bus overturns on M'sia expressway, passenger alleges driver dozed off
The driver allegedly fell asleep behind the wheel, according to a passenger.
Bekas pengarah hospital mohon semakan kehakiman berhubung penurunan pangkat
Dr P Yogendra mohon deklarasi bahawa Jawatankuasa Kesihatan Sabah bagi Penempatan dan Pertukaran tidak mempunyai kuasa yang sah di sisi undang-undang untuk menyingkirnya.
Nepal flooding: 'We are disconnected from Kathmandu'
DW spoke with people from the Nepali regions devastated by flash floods about the fates of their family members, with a government minister warning that the state was not ready for a disaster of such…
Flood Warning: Region told to get ready for Autumn Threat
The Valencian Government has warned that the region could face further flash floods in the coming months as the Mediterranean Sea continues to warm and autumn storms approach.