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2027: Tinubu charges APC Governors on unity
President Bola Tinubu on Friday charged Governors elected on the platform of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) to unite read more 2027: Tinubu charges APC Governors on unity
Tighter controls on Yemen’s borders vital to curb Houthi arms smuggling, analyst says
Political analyst Hazza Al-Beil says stricter oversight of Yemen’s land and sea borders is essential to combat weapons smuggling to Houthi militias.
KP Proposes 250% Increase in Salaries of Police Officers
A proposal has been made to increase the basic salaries of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa police officers and personnel by 250 percent, … Read More The post KP Proposes 250% Increase in Salaries of Police…
PM: Country's success depends on knowledgeable, disciplined youth
BATU KAWAN: A country’s success should not be measured solely by economic and technological progress, but must also be supported by the development of a knowledgeable and disciplined younger…
US, Ecuador forces strike alleged drug smuggling boat
Tackling drug trafficking in Latin America is a key priority for Washington. In March, Ecuador joined a US-led coalition to combat the drug trade in the region.
- U.S. and Ecuador forces destroyed alleged drug smuggling boat
- Intercepted vessel used as floating refueling station for narco-terrorists
- Operation part of U.S.-led Shield of the Americas coalition
Russia Claims Strike on Ukrainian Shipment Terminal
Russia claimed to have struck facilities in Ukraine containing weapons components and military aid from the West.
- Russian forces strike Mykolaiv transhipment terminal on August 29
- Ukrainian drone attacks kill three, injure nine in retaliation
- Russian claims targeting logistics warehouses in Kyiv
Three-year process completed as Sarawak to take over Bintulu Port control from Sept 1
BINTULU (Aug 29: The Bintulu Port Authority (BPA), which has regulated Bintulu Port under the federal government, will come under the management of the Sarawak government from Sept 1.
CHANGE MAKER: Young people are Jozi’s new gold
Student leader Melusi Khumalo sees youth participation as key to Johannesburg’s inner-city revival.
Anosike to Abians: Don’t Let Disappointments Destroy Our Dreams
.Promises welfarist government, says ‘our best years are still ahead‘ Boniface Okoro in Umuahia The governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Abia State for the 2027 election…
Chiang Mai citizenship bust: 20 held over ID cards issued to 5,000 migrants
Thai authorities have moved against a scheme that allegedly turned civil-registration records into a production line for fake Thai citizenship.
Svært jevnt før islendingene tar EU-valget
Denne lørdagen avgjør islendingene om de vil starte forhandlinger om et EU-medlemskap.
PH Johor pantau 63 tekad BN menerusi ‘dashboard’ bulanan, kata Maszlee
Adun Puteri Wangsa berkata status setiap tekad akan dipaparkan sama ada sudah dilaksanakan, sedang dalam proses atau masih belum dicapai.
US acquires "majority control" of one fifth of Venezuela's oil reserves
El presidente de Estados Unidos, Donald Trump, ha anunciado este sábado la adquisición del "control mayoritario" de una quinta parte de las reservas de petróleo de Venezuela tras la firma del "mayor…
Record Rain Pounds Hokuriku
Record-breaking rainfall continued across the Hokuriku region on Saturday, with Himi City in Toyama Prefecture receiving more than 500 millimeters over 72 hours, as authorities warned of further heavy…
Enjoy Marbella for cheaper this September as parking prices reduced to just €2.39 a day, how to grab the offer
Parking in Marbella can be tricky, driving round and round to find a small space to squeeze into for free, […]
Black Coffee’s Maserati dispute explained: From a R16m car deal to a R7.7m court order
DJ Black Coffee’s legal battle with Maserati SA has escalated after a Johannesburg High Court writ authorised the sheriff to attach and sell the luxury carmaker’s movable property to recover more than…
Nirmala Sitharaman Begins Six-Day US Visit To Attend G20 Finance Meet
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has arrived in the United States for a six-day visit aimed at promoting India as an investment destination and strengthening economic and financial cooperation with global partners.
Foreign man who 'fell' on Batu Lanchang flyover held over house trespass
GEORGE TOWN: A foreign man who fell onto the Batu Lanchang flyover road yesterday had earlier been detained in connection with a separate house trespass case.
France's nuclear tests in Algeria: A colonial legacy that still radiates 60 years later
France's nuclear tests in Algeria: A colonial legacy that still radiates 60 years later Submitted by Tassa Adidi on Wed, 08/26/2026 - 09:02 As France withholds maps and refuses to help clean…
- France conducted first nuclear tests in Algeria in 1960 to boost nuclear ambitions.
- Blue Jerboa test released radioactive fallout covering 200km wide, 100km long area.
- Algeria decontaminating test sites, but France refuses to provide maps or help due to secrecy.
Motorway Police Issues Rain Safety Advisory for Drivers
The Motorway Police Central Region has issued safety guidelines for motorists following a forecast of rain and thunderstorms by the … Read More The post Motorway Police Issues Rain Safety Advisory for…
KP Govt Approves Rs. 1 Billion Flood Rehabilitation Package
The Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Cabinet has approved Rs. 1 billion for the rehabilitation of infrastructure damaged by floods across the province. … Read More The post KP Govt Approves Rs.
Why France wants its African grip back as former colonies push for sovereignty
The central question, ultimately, is no longer whether France can regain its old grip. It is whether Africa will allow the old relationship to return, writes Savious Kwinika.
NLC Mourns General Secretary, Ugboaja, Describes His Death as Heartbreaking
Onyebuchi Ezigbo in Abuja The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has officially announced the death of its General Secretary, Comrade Emma Ugboaja. In a communique signed by the NLC President Comrade, Joe
Court adjourns OSP extortion case against Abdul-Hamid and six others
The Accra High Court has adjourned to September 2, the extortion case involving Dr Mustapha Abdul-Hamid and six others. The post Court adjourns OSP extortion case against Abdul-Hamid and six others…
Himalayan flood disaster sharpens climate warning
Greenlogue/AP Flooding along the Nepal-Tibet frontier has killed at least 633 people and left nearly 3,000 missing, intensifying warnings that warming temperatures are making high-mountain communities…
KWS Partners with Archipelagos to Strengthen Management of Lake Turkana National Parks
The partnership will support the implementation of the Lake Turkana National Parks Management Plan (2026–2036) and strengthen conservation efforts in one of the world’s most significant natural and…
72 rakyat Malaysia sah selamat di Darchen, Tibet
55 lagi rakyat Malaysia masih belum dapat dihubungi susulan banjir, tanah runtuh di daerah Rasuwa, Nepal.
Nearly RM250,000 payout after Segambut jogger fractures spine while fending off neighbour’s German Shepherds
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 29 — The owner of two German Shepherds has been ordered to pay nearly RM250,000 in damages after...
Mudslide in Nepal: International Assistance Urgently Needed in Disaster-Hit Area
A massive torrent of muddy water suddenly swept through Himalayan towns, swallowing up bridges and buildings in the blink of an eye. There was likely no time to escape.
- Over 500 people dead, 2,500 missing in Nepal mudslide
- Foreign nationals, including five Japanese, among missing
- International aid urged to assist rescue efforts
KZN man sentenced to life in prison for raping mentally disabled colleague three times
A 34-year-old KwaZulu-Natal man has been sentenced to life imprisonment for raping a 33-year-old mentally disabled woman three times at their workplace between 2022 and 2023.
2027: I’ll implement Oronsaye Committee Report – Atiku
The African Democratic Congress, ADC, presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, has stated that he will implement the Oronsaye Committee Report if elected president in the forthcoming 2027 general…
Parliament Presses Govt Over Stalled Affordable Housing Projects
The State Department attributed delays to procurement challenges, limited contractor capacity, project management shortcomings and the transition to the electronic government procurement system.
- National Assembly committee presses government on Affordable Housing Programme delays.
- Government cites procurement issues, contractor capacity, management shortcomings as causes.
- Committee demands status report on stalled projects and stronger monitoring mechanisms.
Electronic Voting: Accelerate Efforts for Wider Adoption by Building Track Record of Successful Use
An electronic voting system, which is intended to streamline administrative tasks related to voting and ballot counting, is once again drawing attention for local elections.
- Kagawa and Fukuoka Prefectures pilot electronic voting for local elections
- System uses tablets for voting, reducing paper and personnel needs
- First post-2005 use in Japan in 2024 Shijonawate mayoral election
Youths arrested over post on Borno LG’s allocation released after Daily Trust report
Three youths arrested in Shani Local Government Area of Borno State over a Facebook post on the council’s N3.11 billion Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) receipts have been released.
Dubai Police trains school security guards on traffic safety
Dubai Police has organised a series of traffic safety training sessions for more than 140 security guards working across 35 schools in Dubai.
Iran War: Iran – Will it withstand US sanctions
Iran rejects US information about the Strait of Hormuz being opened +++ Iranian President calls for negotiations with the US +++ Iranian Foreign Minister: Diplomacy could get back on track +++ The Newsblog.
‘The Devastation Is Unbearable To Watch’: Amitabh Bachchan Expresses Concern Over Nepal Floods As Death Toll Rises To 626
New Delhi: "The devastation is unbearable to watch", said actor Amitabh Bachchan as he expressed his concern over the Nepal floods. A sudden, massive flood swept down the Bhote Koshi in Rasuwa district bordering Tibet on Wednesday, killing hundreds of people and causing widespread damage to settlements, roads, bridges and hydropower…
Chicken highway heist ends in deadly police shootout
A six-member gang stole more than 100kg of frozen chicken from a moving refrigerated truck on a highway outside Cairo before a police operation ended with three suspects killed and three others…
Strong support for Canada axing U.S. trade talks, retaliatory tariffs: poll
The Ipsos poll for Global News suggests the Liberal government still enjoys broad backing from Canadians, but that support dips among younger voters.
Nepal Flood Crime: 29 Detained Over Alleged Theft Of ₹93 Lakh From Swept-Away Cash Safe
The devastating floods that swept across Nepal have triggered an unusual criminal investigation after a cash safe washed away by floodwaters was allegedly broken open and emptied.
Delhi court takes cognisance of NIA chargesheet in Red Fort blast case
All 10 accused, including main accused Dr. Umer Un Nabi (deceased), were linked to Ansar Ghazwat-ul-Hind (AGuH), an offshoot of the Al-Qaeda in the Indian Subcontinent (AQIS), the chargesheet had said
Bungoma Man Dies After Brother’s Assault as Angry Residents Torch Suspect’s House
According to a police report from Chwele Police Station, the two brothers had a family disagreement before the suspect allegedly attacked Gabriel using a piece of wood and a metal rod.
- 56-year-old Gabriel Makokha dies from injuries sustained in alleged brother's assault.
- Incident occurs in Chenjeni Village, Bungoma County on August 20.
- Angry residents torch suspect's house on August 27, arson under investigation.
Widow’s remarriage cannot deprive daughter of property share: Madras HC
Since Venkatesan’s daughter was his only Class I legal heir, the court held that she inherited his entire coparcenary interest
Central Region NPP backs Afenyo-Markin’s call for probe into $1.7b GoldBod losses
The Central Regional branch of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) has declared its unwavering support for Mr Alexander Afenyo-Markin, the Member of Parliament for Effutu, in his pursuit to probe into the…
Who is Jennifer Gledhill? Utah woman accused of killing husband Matthew Johnson in 2024 as body may finally be found
New court records show investigators are seeking data from Jennifer Gledhill's Oura Ring, believing it could reveal where her husband's body was taken.
Russia Strikes Ukraine's Largest Toy Retailer, Other Major Retail Chains
Russian drones and missiles hit Ukraine's largest retail and industrial companies on Thursday, Aug. 27, killing at least one person and injuring five.
‘You cannot defend Prophet Mohammed with violence’ — Ameer warns Muslims
A call by the Ameer and Missionary-in-Charge of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Mission Ghana, Alhaji Maulvi Noor Mohammed Bin Salih, for religious restraint has assumed added significance following a recent…
Parents must caution teens that mule accounts can lead to legal action, says Ewon
PENAMPANG, Aug 29 — Parents should educate and remind their children, particularly teenagers, not to become involv...
US revokes visa of Iraq’s former finance chief
The United States has revoked the visa of former Iraq finance minister Taif Sami Mohammed Al Shakarchi after she was placed on the FBI’s terrorism watchlist, marking an extraordinary reversal in…
Appeal against Ramaphosa interdict won’t resolve main dispute, says high court
The MK party and UAT have lost their bid to appeal the Phala Phala impeachment inquiry ruling.
Popularise ‘button paal’ system among residents of Kodaikanal, Udhagamandalam: Madras High Court directs Aavin
Justices N. Sathish Kumar and K. Rajasekar issue the direction after being told that automatic milk vending machines were inaugurated in the two hill stations on August 16 and 17
Amirudin tunggu Ab Rauf sedia runding kerjasama politik di Melaka
Pengarah pilihan raya PH berkata, pengerusi BN Melaka tunggu keputusan dasar kepimpinan pusat sebelum mula runding.
Six killed, 18 injured in multi-vehicle crash in Oman’s Samail
Muscat: Six people were killed and 18 others injured in a major road accident in Oman’s Wilayat of Samail on Friday night, with eight of the injured in critical condition, the Royal Oman Police said…
- Six people killed in multi-vehicle crash in Oman's Samail region.
- 18 injured, including eight in critical condition.
- Collision occurred on Sultan Thuwaini bin Said Road near Muscat.
KC Luxury sues NDLEA over continued detention
Lagos socialite, Afolabi Kazeem, popularly known as KC Luxury, has sued the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, demanding N190 million in damages over his arrest and continued detention.
