Death Toll Rises in Nepal-Tibet Flash Flood
Rescuers are racing to find survivors before more potential flooding occurs.
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Zelensky Receives Moldova’s Highest State Award as Regional Cooperation Deepens
Moldovan President Maia Sandu awarded President Volodymyr Zelensky the Order of the Republic, Moldova’s highest state award on Monday, Aug. 24, while Ukraine was marking its 35th Independence Day.
2027: Mafara remains our governorship candidate — Zamfara ADC chairman
The Chairman of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, in Zamfara State, Kabiru Garba Gusau, has said Ibrahim Salisu Mafara remains the party’s governorship candidate for the 2027 election.
Legal holiday means there’s no urgency to confirm judges – Annoh-Dompreh
Minority Chief Whip in Parliament, Frank Annoh-Dompreh, has questioned the urgency behind the expedited vetting of three Supreme Court nominees, arguing that the ongoing legal holiday provides…
Premier, mayor voice support for decision to end police officers’ OT retail-security shifts
- Winnipeg Premier Wab Kinew backs decision to end police OT retail shifts
- Mayor Scott Gillingham supports prioritizing front-line policing
- Special duty work phased out Jan 1-May 1, non-retail excluded
Experts' warning after 16yo girl's death from possible sexual choking act
Experts are calling for greater education on the risks of strangulation after the death of a Sydney teenage girl, which the ABC understands is related to a suspected sexual choking act.
Illinois education advocates grow more divided on Pritzker’s impending federal tax-credit program choice
An increasingly vocal contingent of Illinois education advocates, including a Chicago school board member, are calling on Gov. J.B.
Tinubu Meets Progressives’ Govs At State House
Deji Elumoye in Abuja President Bola Tinubu on Thursday met with all the 31 governors elected on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC) at the State House, Abuja.The
US air traffic controllers left work early before fatal crash. The FAA wants them fired
The US Federal Aviation Administration is taking steps to fire two air traffic controllers determined to have left their shifts early before an Air Canada Express plane collided with a fire truck at…
Fire destroys Hamlyn House Master’s belongings at Adisadel College
A fire outbreak at Adisadel College in Cape Coast has destroyed the personal belongings of the school’s Mathematics teacher and Hamlyn House Master, Eugene Selasi Dzeble, leaving him and his family without essential items. The incident occurred late on Wednesday, August 28, 2026, at Mr Dzeble’s residence on the school campus.
'Literally lifeless': Wife of man hit by stolen truck speaks out
The wife of a motorcyclist who suffered catastrophic injuries after being struck by a stolen pick-up truck has spoken about the devastating impact the crash has had on their family
FG begins rehabilitation of 13 police training institutions
The Federal Government has awarded contracts for the rehabilitation of 13 police training institutions nationwide to enhance security and police force trai Read More…
Shettima to NEC: Economic Gains Must Translate Into Jobs, Stronger Purchasing Power Of Average Nigerian
.FG moves to upgrade 13 police training institutions nationwide Deji Elumoye in Abuja Vice President Kashim Shettima on Thursday tasked the National Economic Council (NEC) to sustain ongoing reforms…
Second Chances for prisoner's children on borrowed time
Second Chances says it may be forced to close as the government cuts funding despite referring people directly to the charity for support.
UAE Friday sermon honours Prophet Muhammad’s life and legacy
First Sermon (Khutbah One) Praise be to Allah, Who sent His Messenger with guidance and manifest light, and made his birth a mercy to all the worlds.
Did police raid Ilhan Omar's son Adnan Hirsi's home in Minneapolis? What we know about ‘roommate's’ arrest
A report claimed Ilhan Omar’s son’s apartment was raided and a roommate arrested over guns, but his residence and links to the case remain unconfirmed.
The Right Is Rediscovering the Fourth Amendment
Flock cameras create a new dilemma: What happens when law-and-order politics collide with distrust of government surveillance?
Debate rages over U-M’s plan to hide letter grades. Here’s what to know
- University of Michigan plans to hide letter grades on transcripts for incoming students.
- Critics argue this may hinder students' preparedness for real-world challenges.
- Some students feel reassured by the program's intent to ease transition into college life.
14yo driver on meth when he caused near-fatal crash, court hears
A boy was driving "out of control" with his girlfriend in his lap before he caused a crash that killed an unborn child, a court has heard.
Sheinbaum Plan to Ban Dual-Citizen Presidents Draws Salinas’ Ire
Mexico’s Claudia Sheinbaum proposed barring dual citizens from running for president, drawing an immediate rebuke from billionaire Ricardo Salinas, one of her sharpest critics who has hinted at a bid…
Court orders ADC, INEC to maintain status quo in Kebbi candidate dispute
The Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the African Democratic Congress, ADC, and other parties involved in a dispute over its candidate for the Zuru/Fakai/Danko Wasagu/Sakaba Federal Constituency…
Another US Navy Supercarrier Set To Deploy To The Middle East
The San Diego-based USS Theodore Roosevelt will be sent to CENTCOM’s area of responsibility to relieve the USS George Washington next month
Keralam government issues technical sanction for first phase of KSRTC bus terminal at Karikkamury in Kochi
PWD to invite tenders for construction in early September; project to be commissioned in a year
Mauritania intercepts a migrant boat with 161 aboard, including 17 children
NOUAKCHOTT, Mauritania (AP) — Mauritania said Thursday it intercepted a boat off its coast carrying 161 migrants trying to make their way to Europe.
- Mauritania's coast guard intercepted a migrant boat with 161 people, including 17 children.
- Nearly 150 migrants died or went missing from boats off Mauritania's coast in the previous month.
Stop killings in Northern Nigeria, Reps minority caucus begs Tinubu
The House of Representatives Minority Caucus urges President Tinubu to take immediate action to stop the escalating Northern Nigeria killings, abductions, Read More…
'Frustrated' with childcare, Faridabad woman slits 2-year-old’s neck; arrested
A disturbing case emerged from Faridabad where a mother is accused of assaulting her toddler son with a paper cutter, causing serious injuries to his neck.
Six months into the US-Iran war, will there be any accountability for potential war crimes?
This is a crucial moment for international law in the face of concerted efforts by the Trump administration to undermine and discredit it.
UAE launches back-to-school campaign for 2026–27 academic year
Abu Dhabi: The Ministry of Education has launched its back-to-school campaign for the 2026–2027 academic year under the theme “Through the Charter, We Reach New Horizons”, aimed at embodying the…
Confused about the NDIS changes? Here’s what’s coming, and what’s still being worked out
A technical advisory group is working out the fine print. Here’s what it needs to keep in mind.
Wear It Purple Day is about more than a T-shirt. Here’s how schools can really include gender and sexuality diverse youth
As many kids and teachers go to school today in purple clothes, we know too many young people still feel isolated and unsupported.
Minority won’t participate in what we consider an illegality – Annoh-Dompreh defends walkout
Minority Chief Whip in Parliament, Frank Annoh-Dompreh, has defended the Minority’s decision to walk out of the vetting of three Supreme Court nominees, insisting that the caucus could not participate…
Police Break Into Vancouver Gallery After Confusing Sculpture for Person
A passerby called 911 earlier this month after interpreting the protruding legs of an anthropomorphic sculpture as a person in need of medical assistance.
Associated Press: U.S. forces in Europe do not have enough Patriots to stop a sustained Russian ballistic attack, and ‘very limited’ ability to stop even a single strike
The U.S. military is facing a “beyond critical” shortage of Patriot missiles in Europe, a U.S. defense official in Europe and a NATO official told The Associated Press on condition of anonymity.
No prison absences for man who murdered 5-year-old Jessica Koopmans in Lethbridge
The Parole Board of Canada has denied unescorted temporary absences to Anthony Gallup, who kidnapped and killed five-year-old Jessica Koopmans in Lethbridge in 2001.
Jairam Ramesh questions conflicting remarks on Pakistan-China cooperation during Operation Sindoor
Is Modi government trying to capitulate to China, asks Congress leader
A consultant who once railed against ‘the billionaire boys club’ is now leading opposition to California’s wealth tax
Ned Wigglesworth once blasted big donors for buying influence. Today, he’s helping lead a nine-figure campaign against Prop. 40
Statistician-General: Nigeria needs to start seeing data as national asset
Nigeria must stop seeing data as mere numbers and start treating it as a national asset that generates value, the Statistician General of the Federation and Chief Executive Officer of National Bureau…
Presidential election: the 8 key moments of the candidates before the Medef
The main candidates in the presidential election set out their ideas to business leaders on Thursday. POLITICO summarizes what you shouldn’t miss.
- Marine Le Pen proposes raising retirement age to 60-62, estimating €9 billion annual cost.
- Gabriel Attal outlines deficit reduction plan, aiming for <3% of GDP by 2032 and balance by 2037.
Democrats to investigate ‘miraculous’ rise of Trump Jr’s investment firm
Congressman Jamie Raskin asks president’s son to detail firm’s recent success after he joined 1789 Capital as partner Democrats on a powerful US congressional committee have launched an investigation…
Karoline Leavitt Poses With Children on Final Day as Trump Press Secretary
Karoline Leavitt ends her tenure as Whie House press secretary, citing motherhood and the demands of raising two young children.
Krakatoa exploded 143 years ago today: Noise heard 5,000km away that shaped Spain’s south-east
History’s loudest recorded bang went off on August, 27 1883. Sailors off Rodriguez Island, nearly 4,800 kilometres from Indonesia’s Sunda […]
Kuwait seizes record 5 tons of Lyrica in largest drug bust
Kuwaiti authorities have foiled the country’s largest-ever operation to manufacture and distribute the psychoactive drug Lyrica, seizing 5 tons of powder and 4 million capsules.
Qatari prime minister: Dialogue and diplomacy key to resolving crises
Qatar’s prime minister told Iran’s president that dialogue and diplomacy are essential to easing regional tensions and ensuring security in the Strait of Hormuz.
RCMP rule man’s death in N.B. parking lot a homicide
RCMP have launched a homicide investigation following the death of a 34-year-old man in Moncton, N.B.
Trump Orders Americans to Call Lake Ontario Lake America
President Donald Trump on Thursday followed through on a threat to rename Lake Ontario to “Lake America,” issuing an executive order to “Make the Great Lakes Even Greater” amid a collapsed trade deal…
- President Trump issued executive order to rename Lake Ontario to Lake America.
- Decision comes amid collapsed trade deal with Canada, heightening tensions.
- U.S. has invested nearly $4 billion in protecting Great Lakes ecosystem.
BJP’s ‘casteist nature’ exposed by Haldwani ritual defence, says Congress
Uttarakhand unit chief of the BJP Mahendra Bhatt had said the venue had been ‘polluted’ by slogans that were not appropriate for a religious place, dismissing the Opposition’s criticism of the ritual
ICRC, UJ launch board game to teach young people rules of war
The aim is to teach participants that even during war, the suffering of people must be limited.
- ICRC and UJ collaborate on board game for young people
- Game teaches rules of war through interactive learning
- Focus on Africa where 40% of armed conflicts occur
US man, 44, asked to move out, returns home & kills 8 family members, burns down house, fatally shoots himself
The shooter killed four generations of his family, including his grandmother, parents, younger sister.
Greg Abbott and Ken Paxton Going in Different Directions in New Texas Poll
Paxton's suppoort slipped in a new poll of Texas, as the Lone Star State emerges as a new midterm battleground.
Opposition parties set August 31 to unite against Tinubu
Opposition parties have finally picked August 31, 2026, as the date to unite forces against the re-election of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
TV discussion: "We all know what your account balance is, Mr. Merz"
The Chancellor receives a lesson on TV about how his policies are received by the population. And sometimes appears tight-lipped in the dispute discussion with the citizens.
US defense review presses NATO allies to prove they are taking the lead in Europe
BRUSSELS (AP) — The Pentagon on Thursday pressed U.S. allies at NATO to prove they are stepping up their defense of…
Sandu Calls on Free World to Strengthen Ukraine’s Air Defense Ahead of Winter
Moldovan President Maia Sandu has called on countries across the free world to strengthen Ukraine’s air defense ahead of the winter, stressing that Russia’s war is affecting security far beyond Ukraine’s borders, UATV English reports.
Police Are Spending Opioid Settlement Funds on Flock Cameras
More than a dozen local law enforcement agencies across the country have used opioid settlement money to procure Flock cameras and other AI-powered automated license plate readers (ALPRs), an…
- U.S. law enforcement agencies used opioid settlement money for Flock cameras
- Twelve sheriff offices and police departments spent funds on cameras since 2024
- Critics argue spending does not address addiction effectively
Abu Dhabi free parking and Darb toll changes announced for August 28 holiday
Abu Dhabi announces free Mawaqif parking and changes to Darb toll charges on August 28 for the Prophet Muhammad’s (PBUH) Birthday holiday
The (Mostly Fictional) Cockroaches in Japanese Markets
You might have read that Japanese leader Sanae Takaichi has a new friend.
British PM reportedly ready to announce Israeli settlement trade ban in coming weeks
British sanctions on Israel trade could, however, cause a split inside the Labor Party, where a third of the party has signed a letter to the new PM calling for sharp measures against settlements.
US missile interceptor shortfall 'beyond critical' due to war on Iran: Report
US missile interceptor shortfall 'beyond critical' due to war on Iran: Report Submitted by MEE staff on Thu, 08/27/2026 - 18:38 US and European officials are concerned that Russian missiles cannot be stopped Visitors queue to take a closer look at a Patriot missile launcher during the Armed Forces Day at the airbase in Laage, Germany, on…
- US and European officials worry about missile interceptor shortage.
- US military lacks Patriots for sustained missile defense.
- CIA warned Putin against attacking Nato members.