WB CM Suvendu Adhikari Urges Skilled Professionals To Return, Promises More Jobs & Investments
Kolkata: Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari on Thursday urged skilled and educated professionals from the state working elsewhere to return to Bengal.
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What we should make of CIA boss's secret trip to Moscow
There is nothing routine about John Ratcliffe making a secret, 10,000-mile return dash to Moscow, writes Frank Gardner.
Nepal flash floods: Avalanche at mountain in Nepal occurred after glacier broke away
The cause of the floods is still being investigated.
Strong Ontario, Quebec summer storms led to $439M in insured damage: report
The damage estimates from Catastrophe Indices and Quantification Inc. offer a snapshot of the insurance market in the aftermath of the storms.
Trump’s war on Iran is rapidly draining US navy budget, documents and interviews reveal
Exclusive: Experts and former officials say accounts are running dry, and funding a war with no clear endgame is the main challenge Donald Trump’s war on Iran has driven the US military into a severe…
Don’t Freak Out Over the Pentagon’s Europe Plans
Congress, European nations, and Trump himself stand in the way of major changes.
Suspended Katni CSP Case -- Sit Adds Prevention Of Corruption Act Section
Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh): The special investigation team (SIT) probing the case involving suspended CSP Neha Pachisia has added a section of the Prevention of Corruption Act to the FIR for alleged…
Water levels subside in Bihar rivers, reducing flood risks a day after Nepal tragedy
Three-metre waves were seen at the Valmikinagar barrage, and the water flow peaked at 1.5 lakh cusecs on August 27 afternoon, but then started decreasing; CM conducts aerial survey to assess flood…
Police, KMC Dismantle 'Unauthorized' Billboard At Abhishek Banerjee’s Office
Kolkata: The Kolkata Municipal Corporation (KMC) and Kolkata Police on Thursday evening dismantled a huge allegedly unauthorised billboard of the All India Trinamool Congress (AITC) installed on the…
Young women urged to challenge men for elective seats ahead of 2027
Young women have been urged to actively seek competitive elective positions in the 2027 General Election instead of limiting themselves to seats reserved for women.
Bangladesh to 'positively' consider joining Makkah pact if invited: foreign minister
Bangladesh would consider joining the Makkah Pact “positively” if invited by founding members, Foreign Minister Khalilur Rahman told parliament on Thursday.
Trump Crushes Reagan, Lincoln as Republicans' Most Admired President: Poll
Trump tops Reagan and Lincoln among Republicans, even as national polls show the president’s approval falling to new lows.
NSG starts first Mahila Commando Course for women police, CAPF personnel
NSG has launched its first 12-week Mahila Commando Conversion Course for women personnel from state police forces and CAPFs at its Manesar academy.
On the Radar: De la Espriella Labels Criminal Groups ‘Terrorists’
On the Radar: De la Espriella Labels Criminal Groups ‘Terrorists’ Colombia's terrorism label, more US missile strikes, and escalating violence in Haiti in this week's On the Radar.
SYPALA 2026: ‘Anti-corruption without enforcement is meaningless’ — Senanu
The African Union’s elaborate anti-corruption and governance framework will have little impact unless member states move beyond adopting laws and institutions to enforcing them and imposing visible…
How to report KRA officials over suspected misconduct
The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has urged taxpayers to report complaints, concerns and suspected misconduct involving its officials through the authority’s official reporting channels.
Group of Democratic senators calls on ICE to cancel plan to buy electric shock gloves
A group of U.S. senators led by Democrat Catherine Cortez Masto of Nevada urged Immigration and Customs Enforcement to cancel its plan to outfit officers with gloves that can deliver painful electric…
Karoline Leavitt Reflects on Final Day as Trump’s Press Secretary: ‘You Have to Make Sacrifices’
"It has been the honor and blessing of my life to serve as his spokesperson. It has been the adventure of a lifetime," the mother-of-two says as she departs the White House The post Karoline Leavitt…
Trump Keeps Stabbing Japan in the Back
Tokyo doesn’t have a playbook for a supposed ally this unreliable.
Trump is pulling every lever to reshape U.S. elections
President Trump's playbook for reshaping America's elections targets who appears on voter rolls , how ballots move through the mail , who monitors polling places and where congressional lines are…
A court has acquitted an Israeli man who attacked a nun in Jerusalem on psychiatric grounds.
La corte ordena el internamiento en un psiquiátrico durante un máximo de seis años al autor del ataque, un colono religioso judío
Colombia claims killing eight suspected EMBF guerrillas
President Abelardo de la Espriella said Thursday that Colombia’s armed forces killed eight guerrillas of FARC dissident group EMBF in a joint operation.
- Colombia's armed forces killed eight suspected EMBF guerrillas in joint operation.
- Operation targeted camps of Jorge Suarez Briceño Block in Guaviare province.
- De la Espriella vowed to end peace talks with illegal armed groups.
Abia’s decline started in Kalu’s second term after Abaribe’s impeachment – Osita Chidoka
The former Nigerian Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Osita Chidoka, has blamed ex Abia State governor, Orji Uzor Kalu, for the decline recorded between 2003 and 2023 in the state.
Zelensky Joins Moldova’s Independence Day as Russia Violates Its Airspace With 5 Drones
President Volodymyr Zelensky arrived in Chișinău, Moldova, on Thursday, Aug. 27, for Moldova’s Independence Day celebrations, after five Russian drones entered the country’s airspace hours before the…
Discord faces BRL 500M lawsuit for collective emotional distress
Brazil’s Attorney-General’s Office filed a civil lawsuit in a federal court of Brasília against the Discord platform after identifying violations involving various vulnerable groups in the country.
‘Panic Reaction to Atiku’s Plan’ — ADC Mocks FG’s $1bn Social Fund
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has described the Federal Government’s announcement of $1 billion social protection fund as a panic reaction to Atiku Abubakar’s plan to reverse subsidy in order…
Justice Department charges more than 80 people in Puerto Rico gang takedown
- Over 80 individuals charged in Puerto Rico gang takedown
- Los Baja Deo gang responsible for drug trafficking and violence
- Attorney General Blanche emphasizes nationwide anti-cartel efforts
Man, 60, who attacked ex-actor Huang Yiliang, 64, given 12-month conditional warning by police
Investigations completed.
Man charged in stabbing of Dollarama security guard
- Nelson Preston Sumner, 29, arrested for stabbing Dollarama guard
- Guard confronted shoplifter, sustained upper body injuries
- Sumner charged with aggravated assault, robbery, probation violation
A deputy rector at MGIMO, Russia’s top diplomatic school, and her son are wanted for fraud after allegedly privatizing shared property in a luxury condo development
Russian authorities have placed Natalia Kuzmina, deputy rector for financial and economic affairs at the Moscow State Institute of International Relations (MGIMO), and her son, Enver Kuzmin, on a…
Muhoozi Declares Presidential Bid, Targets Uganda’s 2031 Election
Kainerugaba, 52, made the declaration in a series of posts on X, saying he intends to contest for “the highest office in the land” in the 2031 elections.
Judge stops Montana psychiatric facility from breaking ground, orders new environmental study
- Judge issues preliminary injunction against Laurel facility construction.
- Laurel CARED group argues inadequate water availability assessment.
- Decision ensures environmental review before facility development.
Russia destroys all generating equipment at Kherson thermal power plant ahead of heating season
The attack caused critical damage to the plant, which supplies heat to a significant number of residential buildings in Kherson.
Timber Fire Map Shows Wildfire Containment Levels Near Big Sur
A wildfire burning in California's Big Sur region has grown to more than 19,000 acres, prompting evacuations.
Meghalaya lawyers boycott courts, demand Advocate General Amit Kumar’s removal
Meghalaya lawyers boycotted court proceedings and held a protest in Shillong, demanding the resignation or removal of Advocate General Amit Kumar.
U.S. Patriot Missile Stocks in Europe Are ‘Beyond Critical’
The U.S. military is experiencing a “beyond critical” shortage of advanced missile interceptors in Europe, largely driven by President Donald Trump’s war with Iran, according to a U.S.
- U.S. faces shortage of advanced Patriot missile interceptors in Europe
- Shortage attributed to ongoing war with Iran, impacting NATO's defensive capabilities
- New European production of interceptors predicted to take years
US Patriot missile stocks in Europe 'beyond critical' as Iran war drains arsenal
Exclusive: US Patriot missile stocks in Europe are 'beyond critical' due to Iran war, officials say
Suspended Catholic priest Fr. Adapore found at Koforidua Police Training Centre
The Catholic Diocese of Konongo-Mampong says Rev. Fr. Samuel Adapore, whose suspension has triggered questions about his whereabouts and welfare, has been found at the Police Training Centre in…
Police Reject Alleged Collusion with Kidnappers, Criminals, Invite Otse to Substantiate Claims
* Say such reckless comments damage institutional reputation, undermine public trust Linus Aleke in Abuja The Nigeria Police Force has firmly rejected allegations of collusion with kidnappers and…
Commentary: Heat protection - Merz passes responsibility on to citizens
The Chancellor is missing the opportunity to make protection from the heat a government task - and instead declares it a private matter. That is not climate policy.
What is the ‘public charge’ rule the government is using as a pretext to pause immigrant visa interviews?
The Trump administration has temporarily halted interviews at embassies and consulates while training its officials
Otzma Yehudit publishes children's book about Ben-Gvir's actions as Nat. Sec. minister
- Otzma Yehudit releases children's book on September 1
- Book titled "The Minister Who Didn’t Stop"
- Focuses on Itamar Ben-Gvir's tenure and objectives
Forensics unable to determine Eldar Dayan's cause of death, suspects released from house arrest
The decision does not close the investigation or clear the suspects, but without knowing how Dayan died, police have been unable to establish the evidence needed to sustain a murder allegation.
- Forensic experts unable to determine Eldar Dayan's cause of death
- Seven suspects released from house arrest as investigation stalls
- Investigation continues despite lack of evidence for murder
Iran’s Hormuz trump card is rapidly losing strategic value, expert tells 'Post' - interview
Although 14 to 15 million barrels of oil passed through Hormuz per day before the war, an expert told the Post that it was entirely possible to manage without much of that supply.
Nixon Hits Hard as GOP Rival Linked to $10M Florida Scandal—What Polls Show
Democratic Florida Senate candidate Angie Nixon called for Republican rival Ashley Moody's resignation.
PHOTOS: NAF chief commends First Lady’s support for fallen heroes’ widows
Nigeria’s First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, provides financial support to fallen heroes’ widows through the Renewed Hope Initiative.
Tinubu swears in Enitan as new Head of Service
President Bola Tinubu has sworn in Abel Enitan as the new Head of the Civil Service of the Federation. Learn more about his appointment and mandate. Read More: https://punchng.com/tinubu-swears-in-enitan-as-new-head-of-service/
NACADA arrests three in Jericho crackdown on counterfeit alcohol
The team raided a suspected counterfeiting den where three people, including a woman allegedly found mixing and repackaging substandard alcohol, were arrested.
Lindsay Clancy trial reporter faces death threats
- Journalist Brittany Romano faces death threats over courtroom smile
- Lindsay Clancy's trial involves murder of her three children in 2023
- Vanity Fair withdraws planned essay on Romano's trial experience
Beluga whale dies at Chicago aquarium days after coming from Canada park in rescue effort
CHICAGO (AP) — A beluga whale died days after it was transported hundreds of miles to a Chicago aquarium from a shuttered Ontario park as part of an ongoing effort to rescue Canada’s last captive…
- 23-year-old beluga named Peekachu dies at Chicago Shedd Aquarium.
- Whale died days after rescue relocation from Ontario park.
- Eight belugas moved from shuttered Marineland park in summer.
All about RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat's New York City event: Date, time, venue and more
RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat arrived in New York on Tuesday as part of a three-nation outreach tour covering the US, Canada and the UK.
Ogun govt charges youths to embrace dialogue over disruption, shun election violence
The Ogun State Government has charged youths in the state to take responsibility for peace and order as the 2027 election cycle approaches, saying dialogue remains more productive than disruption.
Devastating Nepal floods were triggered by glacier collapse, experts say — and there's a risk of more landslides to come
Catastrophic floods in Nepal may have resulted from a "hazard cascade" that may have been amplified by climate change, one scientist has warned.
MPs back changes to passenger charge to fund aviation safety and tourism
The charge currently stands at Sh600 for passengers travelling on domestic routes and US$50 for international journeys, with the law allowing the Cabinet Secretary to vary the rates through a Gazette…
- National Assembly passes Bill to redirect APSC funds to aviation safety and tourism.
- Sponsored by Majority Leader Kimani Ichung’wah, Bill aims to alter APSC revenue management.
- Proposed changes target aviation safety improvements and tourism development.
What the Tate Brothers Are Actually Getting in a Miami Jail
Andrew and Tristan Tate have been locked up in Miami since July 18, fighting extradition to the UK on dozens of charges including rape and sex trafficking. Since then, a very public dispute has broken out over what they’re eating, whether they’re eating at all, and whether the jail is treating them fairly.
- Tate brothers incarcerated in Miami since July 18, awaiting extradition to the UK.
- Tristan Tate expressed food concerns on August 19, citing weight loss and hunger.
- U.S. Attorney's Office provided commissary receipts showing $75 spent on snacks and coffee.
Ghana Immigration Service intensifies education on exploitation, abuse and trafficking in Aflao
The Ghana Immigration Service (GIS) has intensified public education on gender-based violence (GBV), sexual exploitation, abuse, harassment and human trafficking among migrants and border communities in the Ketu South Municipality of the Volta Region.