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Egyptian Ambassador in Moscow, Russian FM discuss strategic partnership, regional, int’l issues

Egyptian Ambassador in Moscow Hamdy Shaaban met on Friday, August 28, 2026, with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov to discuss ways to further strengthen bilateral relations and advance the…

Egyptian Ambassador Hamdy Shaaban met with Russian FM Sergey Lavrov on August 28, 2026.
Both sides discussed strengthening bilateral ties and strategic partnership.
Topics included regional and international issues, economic cooperation, and joint projects.

2026-08-29 ·egyptindependent.com

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Education that merely provides degree without developing character has little value: Rajnath

2026-08-29 ·hindustantimes.com·2 outlets

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TikTok romance turns costly as Labuan woman loses RM112,500 in love scam

LABUAN (Aug 29): A woman lost RM112,500 after falling victim to a love scam involving a man she befriended on TikTok. Labuan district police chief Supt Wan Mohd Firdaus Wan Zaki said the victim…

2026-08-29 ·theborneopost.com

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Bipartisan committee gives hope for successful constitutional reforms – Sulemana Braimah

The Executive Director of the Media Foundation for West Africa (MFWA), Sulemana Braimah, has expressed confidence that the newly constituted 11-member committee to implement the country’s proposed…

2026-08-29 ·myjoyonline.com

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Watch: FDA Officer Forced To Eat Expired Biscuits Over Bribery Allegations In Maharashtra's Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar

Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar: Amid a massive crackdown by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in Maharashtra under the leadership of Commissioner Tukaram Mundhe, an incident has come to light from…

2026-08-29 ·freepressjournal.in

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Integrated and sustainable transport network supports return to schools: Transport Ministry

<p>Doha, Qatar: As the new school year starts tomorrow, the Ministry of Transport has highlighted the role of Qatar’s integrated and sustainable transport network in supporting the safe and efficient…

2026-08-29 ·thepeninsulaqatar.com

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2027 election will be won at grassroots, not through noise – Gov Abiodun’s aide

The Special Adviser to the Ogun State Governor on Housing, OPIC and Special Projects, Farooq Adenugba, has said the 2027 general election will not be won by political noise, slogans or last-minute…

2026-08-29 ·dailypost.ng

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FM reaffirms support for Sudan’s unity, sovereignty, territorial integrity

Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and Egyptian Expatriates Badr Abdelatty reaffirmed Egypt’s support for Sudan’s unity, sovereignty, territorial integrity and national…

Egypt's FM Badr Abdelatty reaffirmed support for Sudan's unity and sovereignty
Abdelatty emphasized need for Sudan-led political process free of foreign meddling
Conversation with Sudan's FM Mohieddin Salem focused on regional security and cooperation

2026-08-29 ·egyptindependent.com

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Pregnant woman gives birth in pickup after crash in Khon Kaen

KHON KAEN — 28 August 2026, A pregnant woman gives birth to a baby girl inside a pickup truck after the vehicle, which was rushing her to hospital, lost control and crashed into a power pole in Khon…

2026-08-29 ·khaosodenglish.com·2 outlets

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Al-Azhar offers condolences to Algeria over wildfire victims

Al-Azhar expressed on Friday, August 28, 2026, its deepest condolences and sincere sympathies to the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria, its leadership and people, as well as the families of the…

Al-Azhar offers condolences to Algeria over wildfires.
Deadly fires caused fatalities and injuries in Algeria.
Al-Azhar praises Algerian civil protection efforts.

2026-08-29 ·egyptindependent.com

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Ruto mocks Sifuna’s chicken argument on housing

NAIROBI, Kenya Aug 29 – President William Ruto has hit back at his critics over the Affordable Housing Programme, mocking an argument that chickens cannot climb to the 12th floor…

President Ruto mocks Sifuna's chicken argument on affordable housing.
Sifuna questioned high-rise housing suitability for communities with chicken-keeping residents.
Ruto defended the housing program's job creation and salary increases.

2026-08-29 ·capitalfm.africa

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PIMS fire probe flags 'inadequate' fire safety, medical facilities

An initial inquiry report into the tragic fire at the nursery of the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) in Islamabad has been completed and submitted to Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, Aaj…

2026-08-29 ·brecorder.com·3 outlets

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Thousands of H-1B Workers Could Face Rapid Deportation Under New Trump Plan

Laid-off visa holders may lose a 60-day buffer to find a sponsor, switch status or leave after White House regulatory review.

Trump administration plan could lead to rapid deportation of H-1B workers.
Proposed rule would reduce grace period from 60 days to less time.
Dependents of affected workers may also be impacted by stricter H-1B system.

2026-08-29 ·newsweek.com

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‘We can only pray’: Family of missing Malaysian in Nepal tragedy anxiously awaits news

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 29 — “Only prayer and patience can strengthen our spirits,” lamented Mures, the elde...

2026-08-29 ·malaymail.com

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Parties: AfD youth meet in Magdeburg

Right in the middle of the state election campaign, the AfD youth meets in the capital of Saxony-Anhalt to determine its position. Party leader Siegmund is expected as a prominent guest.

2026-08-29 ·handelsblatt.com

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Former PM Warioba raises concern over whereabouts of ex-Tanzanian VP Nchimbi

Former Tanzanian Prime Minister Joseph Warioba has raised concern over the whereabouts of former Vice President Dr Emmanuel Nchimbi, revealing that he has been unable to reach him since his abrupt…

Former Tanzanian PM Joseph Warioba expresses concern over Dr Emmanuel Nchimbi's whereabouts.
Warioba tried contacting Nchimbi after his sudden resignation announcement on August 25, 2026.
Nchimbi's phone was confiscated, raising doubts about his current location.

2026-08-29 ·peopledaily.digital

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MFWA boss urges Mahama to turn constitutional reform promises into action

The Executive Director of the Media Foundation for West Africa (MFWA), Sulemana Braimah, has expressed cautious optimism about the government’s renewed efforts to advance Ghana’s constitutional reform…

2026-08-29 ·myjoyonline.com

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Bombay HC Slams Maharashtra FDA’s 'Pedantic' Approach, Lifts Suspension of Five MCA Eateries, Orders Immediate Reopening

Mumbai: The Bombay High Court on Saturday came down heavily on the Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for taking a “pedantic instead of a pragmatic view” and directed that the suspension…

2026-08-29 ·freepressjournal.in

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Lahore Man Sent to 10 Years in Prison, Rs. 50,000 Fine and Rs. 3 Lac Compensation for Abusing Wife

A Lahore Sessions Court has sentenced a man to 10 years in rigorous imprisonment for abusing his wife. The court … Read More The post Lahore Man Sent to 10 Years in Prison, Rs. 50,000 Fine and Rs.

2026-08-29 ·propakistani.pk

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Zelenskyy on Myla tragedy: Those responsible must face accountability

Commenting on the events in the village of Mila in the Kyiv region, where an enemy unit entered a warehouse and detonated it, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy emphasized the responsibility of…

2026-08-29 ·en.interfax.com.ua

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NSMQ 2026: Did ‘late’ preparation cost OWASS a place in quarterfinals?

For a school that had built a reputation for going deep into the National Science and Maths Quiz (NSMQ) in recent years, Opoku Ware School’s 2026 campaign ended far earlier than expected.

2026-08-29 ·myjoyonline.com

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1,200 Granada tremors later: the earthquake advice Malaga has just sent to 60 towns

Furniture moved. Glasses rattled. Holidaymakers on the eastern Costa del Sol asked the same question as people in Granada flats: […]

2026-08-29 ·euroweeklynews.com

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Samajwadi Party ‘gang of dacoits’, should apologise for ‘loot’ of Uttar Pradesh exchequer, says Adityanath

“SP means loot and extortion, SP means a gang of dacoits,” Mr. Adityanath said; Uttar Pradesh had shed its earlier image of a state plagued by poor governance and insecurity, he said

2026-08-29 ·thehindu.com·2 outlets

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Drunk Woman Accuses Cops Of Taking ₹10K Bribe To Release Vehicle During Checking | Video

Indore (Madhya Pradesh): A woman levelled serious allegations against the police personnel in Indore. She alleged that she was made to pay ₹10,000 bribe in exchange for the release of her vehicle…

2026-08-29 ·freepressjournal.in

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FIR against Mamata Banerjee over alleged HC order violation in Kolkata rally

FIR filed against ex-West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee over alleged violation of HC order on TMC students' wing meeting in Kolkata.

2026-08-29 ·hindustantimes.com·4 outlets

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Judicial Commission: Those Who Passed Are Definitely Qualified

The Judicial Commission claims there was no interference in the election of Supreme Court justice candidates. It denies ties to political parties.

Judicial Commission approved 11 Supreme Court justices and 3 judges on August 18, 2026
Selection process followed guidelines, no nepotism, according to Abdul Chair Ramadhan
Previous year's selection was delayed due to issues in DPR Commission III

2026-08-29 ·en.tempo.co

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'Huge price of freedom' — Ukraine marks Remembrance Day for fallen soldiers

The date, Aug. 29, is linked to the tragedy near the city of Ilovaisk, Donetsk Oblast when Russian forces in 2014 violated an agreement to provide a safe corridor for Ukrainian troops to withdraw from encirclement and opened fire on them.

2026-08-29 ·kyivindependent.com·2 outlets

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Assam youth suspected in woman’s murder in Tamil Nadu arrested in Manipur

He was arrested in connection with the murder of a 38-year-old woman in Guduvanchery, whose decomposed and dismembered body parts were found stuffed inside a trolley bag aboard the Chennai-New Delhi Tamil Nadu Express at Agra earlier this month

2026-08-29 ·thehindu.com

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Karnataka horror: Man chased, hacked to death in broad daylight; murder caught on video

Police said preliminary information showed that the deceased had earlier been an accused in the 2015 murder of a person named Maruti.

2026-08-29 ·hindustantimes.com

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CM Afridi vows tougher child protection laws in KP after 5-year-old girl's rape, murder

HARIPUR: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi on Saturday said the culprits involved in the rape and murder of a five-year-old girl in Haripur would be given exemplary punishment, adding that the Child Protection and Welfare Act was being made more stringent and renamed after the victim.

2026-08-29 ·dawn.com·3 outlets

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Turkish presence in Syria poses threat to Israel due to Ankara’s NATO combat doctrine, expert warns

"What we saw about a week ago... is essentially a red line, an Israeli declaration that Israel does not want to see any kind of Turkish presence in central Syria," said Dr. Eitan Hai Cohen.

2026-08-29 ·jpost.com

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Relocation of US arms from Europe may expose vulnerabilities in US global military posture - report

Some officials described the situation as “beyond critical,” with arms moved to the Middle East from stockpiles in Europe and Asia creating shortages that could take years to replenish.

2026-08-29 ·jpost.com

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Iran’s regime is at war with its own people - and executions are its weapon - opinion

As long as the Iranian regime remains in power, it will keep “searching for necks to hang from its gallows.”

2026-08-29 ·jpost.com

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Shyrshyn alleges drugs were planted as police cite military tip in car inspection

Police seized packages containing “green plant material” from the car of Oleksandr Shyrshyn, a former battalion commander in the 47th Separate Mechanized Brigade Magura, acting on an “operational…

2026-08-29 ·english.nv.ua

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NCCIA Changes Requirements for Latest Jobs

The National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) has revised the requirements for some posts included in its latest recruitment drive, … Read More The post NCCIA Changes Requirements for Latest…

2026-08-29 ·propakistani.pk

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Sweden to Deploy Gripen Jets, Warships to Finland

Sweden has agreed to deploy Gripen fighter jets, naval vessels, and military personnel to Finland until at least the end of 2026 to bolster the country’s territorial defense.

2026-08-29 ·kyivpost.com

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PIMS Fire Investigation Report Submitted to PM Shehbaz Sharif

The initial investigation report into the deadly fire at the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) has been submitted to … Read More The post PIMS Fire Investigation Report Submitted to PM…

2026-08-29 ·propakistani.pk

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From 200 km to 500 km: How long-range missiles are rewriting the rules of air combat

Air-to-air missile ranges have dramatically expanded over the past decade. New systems now promise engagement distances of 400 to 500 kilometers.

2026-08-29 ·timesofindia.indiatimes.com

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Hamzat urges South-West govs to deepen regional integration

Lagos State Deputy Governor, Obafemi Hamzat, has called on South-West governors to deepen regional integration and harmonise development plans, saying the region does not need constitutional…

2026-08-29 ·punchng.com

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Germany news: Fire at Berlin refugee home sparks evacuations

Dozens of firefighters were deployed after the blaze broke out on the fourth floor of a refugee shelter in Spandau. Meanwhile, a Taliban team is reportedly in Germany to help speed up Afghan…

Fire at Berlin refugee home on Saturday morning
Six-story building on fourth floor caught fire
Several hundred residents evacuated, 50-60 relocated

2026-08-29 ·dw.com

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Multiplying options

Polarisation is far from inevitable when at least half of the 60-plus percent discontented with the current course of events are equally averse to a return to Kirchnerism. Leer más

2026-08-29 ·batimes.com.ar

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RM58.4 mln Phase Four road project to link two longhouses, school in Kanowit

KANOWIT (Aug 29): A RM58.4 million allocation has been approved for Phase Four of the Menalun-Sungai Poi Rural Road Construction Project, which will provide a 2.6-kilometre road linking two longhouses…

2026-08-29 ·theborneopost.com

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Ruto installed as a Teso elder

President William Ruto has been crowned as a Teso elder and given the name Ojokotau, meaning “someone with a big heart”. The ceremony took place at Eldoret State Lodge on Saturday, August 29, 2026…

2026-08-29 ·peopledaily.digital·3 outlets

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Russia Could Attack a NATO Country to Test the Alliance’s Readiness

Russian President Vladimir Putin could launch an attack against a NATO member state to test whether the Alliance is prepared to respond decisively, according to a report by the Institute for the Study…

2026-08-29 ·uatv.ua

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A rare Ukrainian Bulat tank turned up in a brigade that never had them

Ukraine wanted 400 of the up-armored T-64s and built about 80. Nobody can say how the 57th Motorized Brigade got one.

2026-08-29 ·euromaidanpress.com

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A Russian attack hits Ukraine’s Kyiv region, killing at least 27

2026-08-29 ·winnipegfreepress.com·9 outlets·6 countries

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Indonesian politician asks Malaysia & Singapore to help prevent haze

Indonesia’s House of Representatives Commission VIII Chairman Marwan Dasopang asked his government to call upon Malaysia & Singapore for help with haze issue This article ( Indonesian politician asks Malaysia & Singapore to help prevent haze ) first appeared on The Independent Singapore News .

2026-08-29 ·theindependent.sg

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Fighter Jets Intercept Five Planes Breaching Trump's Texas No-Fly Zone

The U.S. president was in the state to award medals of honor to Artemis II crew.

Five planes breached Texas no-fly zone near Houston.
NORAD deployed F-16 fighter jets for interception.
Incident occurred during President Trump's visit to Houston.

2026-08-29 ·newsweek.com

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Vietnam’s move to end executions for drug trafficking sparks debate in region

Vietnam is seeking to end executions for drug trafficking under a draft revision to its Penal Code, a notable shift in a country with one of Southeast Asia’s toughest anti-drug regimes.

2026-08-29 ·scmp.com

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Map Shows US Allies Hosting Nuclear Weapons as Feud Emerges in NATO Country

"Deploying nuclear weapons in Poland would be a particularly strong political signal from the U.S. and NATO," one expert said.

U.S., UK, France have nuclear programs, part of NATO's 1950s program
Belgium, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, Turkey host U.S. nuclear weapons
Poland debates joining program, Deputy Defense Minister opposes

2026-08-29 ·newsweek.com

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Anwar says Malaysia’s success must be anchored by a knowledgeable, disciplined generation

BATU KAWAN, Aug 29 — A country’s success should not be measured solely by economic and technological progres...

2026-08-29 ·malaymail.com·2 outlets

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Families of 1,500 missing persons in Yobe beg govt, security agencies to trace them

Families of the 1,500 missing persons in Yobe State have urged government, security agencies and humanitarian organisations to intensify efforts to trace their loved ones and establish their…

2026-08-29 ·ripplesnigeria.com

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Nepal army races to rescue more than 100 trapped in hydropower tunnel after floods

Nepali army rescue teams were using drilling equipment on Saturday seeking to rescue more than 100 people trapped inside a hydropower tunnel, three days after devastating floods struck the site.

2026-08-29 ·france24.com·2 outlets·2 countries

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New NBA president, Badejo-Okusanya, outlines agenda for govt, judiciary, others

The 33rd president of the NBA, Oyinkansola Badejo-Okusanya after her inauguration in Port Harcourt, the Rivers State capital, has outlined the major focus of her administration, with a promise to…

2026-08-29 ·ripplesnigeria.com

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RTI Commission announces September as Right to Information Month

The Right to Information Commission (RTIC) has designated September 2026 as Right to Information (RTI) Month to promote public awareness and access to information.

2026-08-29 ·ghanabusinessnews.com·2 outlets·2 countries

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SFI Keralam unit calls Kanthapuram Samastha circular ‘anti-women’

SFI State secretary P.S. Sanjeev says Muslim women in Keralam have made significant advances, pointing to the appointment of Justice M.

2026-08-29 ·thehindu.com

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Explained | Why Bengaluru civic body fined 10 food outlets, including McDonald's, KFC; list of other outlets under lens

The establishments were handed fines ranging between ₹5,000 and ₹25,000, depending on the violations detected during the inspection.

2026-08-29 ·livemint.com

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Nepali army starts drilling into hydropower tunnel to reach more than 100 trapped workers

KATHMANDU, Aug 29 — Nepali army rescue teams were using drilling equipment on Saturday seeking to rescue more than...

2026-08-29 ·malaymail.com

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Inquiry ordered as CCTV footage emerges of police's alleged involvement in scuffle in Karachi's DHA

KARACHI: The South deputy inspector general (DIG) on Saturday said an investigation had been ordered after a video emerged of police’s alleged involvement in a recent scuffle between two apartment…

2026-08-29 ·dawn.com

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Future Force vehicle to be Armed Forces highlight at National Day parade

KUALA LUMPUR: A decorated vehicle in the shape of a long trailer featuring the Future Force concept will be among the Malaysian Armed Forces’ (MAF) attractions at the 2026 National Day Parade on Monday.

2026-08-29 ·nst.com.my·2 outlets

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