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‘I don’t have to announce everything, do I?’ Trump bristles at questions over blocked Hormuz, sanction-free China
As the Iran War marks its six-month anniversary, Trump insists he's “not in a hurry” to get back to the negotiating table.
Gatineau police believe ‘handyman’ behind string of underwear thefts, break-ins
Gatineau police say there may be more victims in connection with a string of underwear thefts and break-ins involving a man offering 'handyman' services.
Environmentalists Urge CM Devendra Fadnavis To Expedite Conservation Status For Navi Mumbai’s DPS Lake As Flamingo Habitat Faces Threat
Environmentalists have urged the chief minister Devendra Fadnavis to expedite the process of granting conservation reserve status to the 12-hectare DPS Lake in Nerul, warning that the wetland is…
Religious gatherings can reinforce harmony in community, says Tanjong Batu rep
BINTULU (Aug 28): Religious and cultural celebrations play an important role in strengthening community ties and fostering mutual respect in Buntulu’s diverse society, said Tanjong Batu assemblyman…
Enitan seeks support, says no individual can transform civil service alone
The newly appointed Head of the Civil Service of the Federation (HCSF), Mr. Abel Olumuyiwa Enitan, has called on Permanent Secretaries, Directors and all Federal Civil Servants to support the ongoing…
Cambodia shuts over 700 cyberscam locations
The Southeast Asian country has emerged as a hub for crime syndicates running fake romance and cryptocurrency investment scams that defraud internet users worldwide.
AIDSO condemns govt. move to ban student organisations in college polls
It says keeping students away from politics to curb political parties on campus is nothing but an attempt to suppress student movements
- All India Democratic Students Organisation (AIDSO) opposes government ban on student organisations.
- Government bans student participation in college elections to curb political parties.
- AIDSO demands withdrawal of decision and student unity against anti-student policies.
UP Board Pushes APAAR IDs For Classes 9-12, Aims To Digitise Student Records
Students across Uttar Pradesh may soon find it easier to access and preserve their marksheets, transfer certificates and other academic documents digitally, with the Uttar Pradesh Madhyamik Shiksha…
Report: Zamfara records highest kidnap rate in 1 year
Zamfara State recorded 236 kidnapping incidents involving 1,921 victims between July 2025 and June 2026, but security forces carried out only four anti-kidnap operations in the state during the…
Aid must match recipients’ skills to help break poverty cycle, says Nancy
KUCHING (Aug 28): Government aid programmes must go beyond standard handouts by providing equipment tailored to recipients’ skills and local economic circumstances to help break the cycle of poverty.
AIOU Announces Visiting Faculty Jobs
Allama Iqbal Open University (AIOU) has invited applications for visiting and part-time teaching positions for the Autumn 2026 semester. According … Read More The post AIOU Announces Visiting Faculty Jobs appeared first on ProPakistani .
China strips former generals Zhang Youxia and Liu Zhenli of top military positions
Beijing has formally removed former senior officers Zhang Youxia and Liu Zhenli as members of China’s supreme military command. The two generals have been under investigation for alleged discipline violations since January and were officially stripped of their positions on the Central Military Commission (CMC) at a meeting of the National…
[UPDATED] 36 M'sians in Tibet reported safe, status still being verified: Wisma Putra
PUTRAJAYA: Thirty-six Malaysians in Tibet, China have reported to be safe following flash floods and landslides in the China-Nepal border area.
Ruto Orders Police to Pursue Politicians Financing Political Violence Ahead of 2027
The President spoke on Friday during the passing-out parade of more than 6,000 police recruits at the National Police College main campus in Kiganjo, Nyeri County.
Gustavo Petro’s New Role Revives Colombia’s Old Political Caudillismo
Gustavo Petro has been Colombia’s former president for barely three weeks, and he has already achieved something that should concern the entire left: once again becoming the almost absolute center of…
Apple Pledges Donation for Nepal and Tibet Flood Relief
Apple CEO Tim Cook today pledged that the company will make a donation toward relief and rebuilding work in Nepal and Tibet, where flash floods and mudslides have killed hundreds of people.
Mahama Wrong On Genocide Claim – Israeli Ambassador
The Ambassador educating the media on the situation in Southern Lebanon THE ISRAELI Ambassador to Ghana, Roey Gilad, has disagreed with President John Dramani Mahama over his comments on Read More...
State election: politicians call for ban proceedings against AfD Saxony-Anhalt
Baden-Württemberg's Prime Minister Özdemir and Defence Minister Pistorius call for a tougher AfD line. Four eastern German state associations are particularly in focus.
New officers to help in fight against goonism, says Murkomen
The modernisation programme of the National Police Service is firmly on course, with the Government investing in recruitment, training and infrastructure to enhance the Service’s capacity to meet the country’s evolving security needs.
World’s youngest reigning monarch King Oyo dies at 34
King Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV, the world’s youngest reigning monarch, has died in Uganda at 34. Learn more about King Oyo’s life and legacy. Read More: https://punchng.com/worlds-youngest-reigning-monarch-king-oyo-dies-at-34/
‘Butcher of Bosnia’ Ratko Mladic is dead — but where are the other key figures from the Balkan wars?
PARIS, Aug 28 — AFP looks at what became of the main players in the conflicts in the former Yugoslavia, after the...
Can the US economically isolate Iran without China? Analysts are doubtful
BEIJING, Aug 28 — The United States has threatened the “economic asphyxiation” of Iran, but analysts s...
Bird-cage rooms and rooftop dorms expose Malaysia’s migrant housing enforcement gaps
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 28 — From the outside, the 800-square-foot apartment unit looks no different from any other. Yet...
Nepal Floods: Morgues Overflow As Bodies Wash Up 100 Km Away; Families Search For Missing Loved Ones
Kathmandu: Nepal is facing a growing humanitarian and logistical challenge as bodies recovered from the devastating Bhotekoshi-Rasuwa flash floods continue to wash up far downstream, overwhelming…
Environmental journalists in Africa facing violence, says report
The International Press Institute, a nonprofit that aims to protect media freedom, recorded 26 incidents of attacks and threats in the five months to March.
North American Division SDA President Visits SEGUM
Pastor Alexander Bryant (M) with officials of SEGUM President of the North American Division (NAD) of the Seventh-day Adventist (SDA) Church, Pastor G.
Govt Wastes 75% Of Parliament’s Recall Period – Minority
Dr. Tiah Mahama The Minority in Parliament has accused the government of wasting about 75 percent of the five-day period for which Parliament was recalled from recess, claiming that Read More...
‘Tinubu went to university without attending primary, secondary schools’ – Dino Melaye
Former Kogi West senator, Dino Melaye, has mocked President Bola Tinubu over his inability to produce his primary and secondary school certificates.
PM Modi remembers King Harald V's 'warmth', offers condolences to Norway
Crown Prince Haakon, 53, became King Haakon VIII when his father, Harald V, died Friday.
'Poetry Is Not Sexual Misconduct:' Rep. Chuck Edwards Makes Last-Minute Effort to Avoid Censure
The Republican North Carolina lawmaker, who already withdrew his re-election bid, faces possible censure in the House.
Serbia: Keeping EU, Russia in play ahead of key election
As Serbia heads towards an uncertain election, President Aleksandar Vucic is balancing ties with Russia and EU ambitions.
- Smoke from August wildfires lingered over Serbia, affecting 3,500 hectares
- Russia provided first firefighting aircraft, dubbed "Russian beast"
- Serbian President Vladimir Vucic aimed to keep EU and Russia as allies during election
294 Graduate From Eldoret National Polytechnic After Tourism Fund Upskilling Programme
The programme also benefited 52 hotel managers and owners, aimed at strengthening skills and capacity across Kenya’s tourism and hospitality sector.
Britain's 'small boats' obsession misses the point on migration
Britain's 'small boats' obsession misses the point on migration Submitted by Barry Malone on Mon, 08/24/2026 - 11:53 Almost a month after the cynical weaponisation of Ceuta, racist scaremongering has…
'Alarming Pattern' of USCIS Errors Troubles Bipartisan Lawmakers
The agency's responses to congressional inquiries are said to have become generic, inaccurate and difficult to follow up on.
Former Iceland prime minister to pro-EU voters: Your referendum doesn’t matter
Sigmundur Davíð Gunnlaugsson argues Trump’s threats toward Greenland are no reason to revive Reykjavík's bid to join the bloc — even if citizens back new talks.
Polish president’s office criticises government for rejecting hosting of allied nuclear weapons
Poland has been in talks over joining the US-led NATO nuclear sharing programme.
Police arrest 25-year-old suspected kidnapper in Anambra, recover three firearms
Anambra State Police have arrested Emmanuel Mark, a 25-year-old suspected kidnapper and armed robber, recovering three firearms. com/police-arrest-25-year-old-suspected-kidnapper-in-anambra-recover-three-firearms/
Law no longer noble profession in Nigeria — VeryDarkMan
VeryDarkMan sparks debate, claiming law is one of Nigeria’s poorest professions amid criticism over his NBA conference invitation. Read his full take. Read More: https://punchng.com/law-no-longer-noble-profession-poorest-in-nigeria-verydarkman/
Brussels prosecutor fumes at lack of resources to tackle drug violence
Citizens risk getting caught in the crossfire of escalating drug violence in the Belgian capital, Julien Moinil warns.
Parents must take control of children’s digital habits – Abla Masoperh
Parents must take a more deliberate approach to managing their children’s use of digital devices as technology becomes increasingly embedded in everyday life, legal practitioner and Christian parent…
No place for bullying in schools, zero tolerance, says PM Anwar
BUKIT MERTAJAM (Aug 28): Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has stressed that there must be no tolerance for bullying in schools, saying such behaviour has no place in efforts to nurture a…
No politician can beat Bawumia in 2028 if… – Miracles Aboagye
New Patriotic Party (NPP) Communications Director hopeful Dennis Miracles Aboagye is confident that former Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia will be difficult to defeat in the 2028 presidential…
US-based Hindu priest sexually abuses woman after telling her she was possessed, held
The accused priest told the victim that she was possessed by evil spirits and needed a specific religious ceremony to heal her, police said.
Nuclear deterrence: Government contradicts report on nuclear weapons financing
The German government is rejecting a report on possible funds for British and French nuclear weapons. However, there is talk of more joint deterrence in the alliance.
MEMORY. Harald V, the King of Norway who loved Brazil
An English version of this story is available here. Em abril de 2013, aos 76 anos, o rei Harald V da Noruega trocou o palácio por uma rede na Amazônia.
2 dead in school attack near Berlin
One of the two people killed in an attack at a school near Berlin was a 30-year-old nursery worker, police said on Friday.
Missing Soweto man Lebo Mniki still not found one year later
Lebo Mniki vanished without a trace after entering a student residence in Midrand.
Access Restored to Wikipedia in Russia After Overnight Outage
The tech platform Habr reported that Wikipedia was inaccessible in Russia for eight hours.
US and China must team up to keep maritime trade routes free and safe
With the end of the 60-day US-Iran memorandum of understanding, tensions in the Strait of Hormuz have flared again. The crisis in the strait highlights how the security and stability of key…
My leadership approach will hinge on consensus-building – New Majority Leader James Aglaga
The Member of Parliament for Builsa North, James Agalga, has assumed the mantle of Majority Leader in Parliament, with an assurance to work hard to foster a deeper sense of consensus-building between…
The Iran War Has Handed Russia a Strategic Opening in Europe
The war with Iran has handed Russia a strategic advantage in Ukraine. Washington is burning through the weapons Europe needs to deter Russia, moving military capacity into the Gulf and simultaneously…
- Iran war benefits Russia's Europe strategy
- CIA Director Ratcliffe visits Moscow, warns against NATO attack
- U.S. lacks interceptor stocks to defend against Russian strikes
Japan culled 14,000+ bears after record attacks, plans to remove 8,800 more
Japan is currently grappling with a significant rise in bear conflicts, with incidents surging alarmingly. Conservationists are voicing urgent concerns regarding the extensive culling of endangered…
LHC Bans Anti-Corruption Action Against Members of Private Housing Societies
The Lahore High Court has barred the Anti-Corruption Department from taking disciplinary action against members of private cooperative societies while … Read More The post LHC Bans Anti-Corruption…
Indian Railways doubles littering penalty to Rs 1,000: What can get you fined?
Dropping rubbish on a railway platform or leaving waste behind in a train can now cost passengers twice as much, after Indian Railways increased the penalty for violating cleanliness rules from a…
Court hears Gagash, wife wiped out estates of five families
Gagash and his wife are now facing 35 charges of fraud, money laundering and corruption.
‘I’ve evidence Tinubu is 90 years old, I can prove it in court’ – Atiku
The 2027 African Democratic Congress, ADC, presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, says he has evidence that President Bola Tinubu is 90 years old. Atiku made this statement in an interview with BBC, which was published on Friday. He stressed that he could present the evidence in court if the need arises.
Nalerigu youth give Health Minister two weeks to resolve nursing college principal’s suspension
The Nalerigu Youth Association (NAYA) has given the Minister of Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, a two-week ultimatum to engage stakeholders and resolve concerns surrounding the suspension of the Principal of the Nalerigu Nursing and Midwifery College, Mr. Ibrahim Chimsi.
Kaduna Institute will provide Nigeria’s skilled labour – Minister
The Minister of Education, Dr Maruf Tunji Alausa, has said that the importation of skilled labour from West African and Asian countries must come to an end with the establishment of Kaduna State Institute of Vocational Training and Skills Development.