COLOSSAL FAILURE: Slimes dam collapse raises safety and transparency issues anew
The tailings dam at a mine near Brits, North West, was hiding in plain sight, unregistered and showing signs of the trouble to come.
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AGE OF ACCOUNTABILITY: Probe into IGI alleged misconduct stalled as secret-fund millions remain without scrutiny
Very little to no progress has been made into the investigation of alleged misconduct by suspended Inspector General of Intelligence Imtiaz Fazel, and while his legal and parliamentary battles remain…
Five arrested in sexual assault case
- Five arrested in NTR Commissionerate's Nunna police station
- Alleged gang rape of a woman investigated
- Suspects under influence of alcohol at Vambay Colony
Climate change threatens millions with displacement in Central Africa, says IOM
The International Organization for Migration (IOM) and the Central African Forest Commission (COMIFAC) have entered into a new partnership aimed read more Climate change threatens millions with…
Alswaha: Saudi Arabia will introduce Freedom of Information Law soon
RIYADH — Minister of Communications and Information Technology Eng. Abdullah Alswaha announced that the Freedom of Information Law, which aims to enable creativity and innovation while preserving…
Kandela Khap condemns restrictions on inspections of Haryana government schools
The Sarv Jatiya Kandela Khap alleged that the move was aimed at hiding shortcomings in the education system
Andhra University Statistics alumni hold reunion
- Andhra University Statistics alumni reunion held on August 30, 2026
- Attendees spanned classes from 1972 to 1981
- Principal M.V.R. Raju emphasized staying active and healthy
Pabst Blue Ribbon Sets a Deadline After 40,000 Pounds of Beer Stolen
Pabst Blue Ribbon started a countdown after 40,000 pounds of beer vanished earlier this month in a suspected cargo‑fraud heist.
Putin-Trump-Zelensky summit possible only to 'formalize agreements,' Peskov says
"Such a meeting is possible only to formalize agreements," Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov told reporters. He added that a settlement over Ukraine is "not a primitive deal," but a "very…
Horrific Video: Massive Crane Turns Over Onto Ship, Bursts Into Flames Near Mumbai Cruise Terminal; Operator Injured
A crane caught fire while operating near Indira Gate, close to Pier Pop and the Cruise Terminal, on Sunday evening, triggering a rescue and firefighting operation in the area.
Trump Threatens NBC’s Kristen Welker With FCC ‘Punishment’ for Reporting on His Endorsement Results
The president's call for the FCC to act against NBC comes as Disney is suing the agency for violating its free speech rights The post Trump Threatens NBC’s Kristen Welker With FCC ‘Punishment’ for…
Central Railway Tests Vetiver Grass To Prevent Landslides In Mumbai-Pune Ghat Section After Monsoon Disruptions
Mumbai: After multiple landslides disrupted train operations in the Mumbai-Pune ghat section during heavy monsoon rains on July 6, Central Railway has begun testing Vetiver grass as a nature-based…
GNFS saves six rooms from fire at Apaaso
The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) has prevented a domestic fire from destroying a six-bedroom house at Apaaso in the Kintampo Municipality of the Bono East Region.
Trump labelled ‘most corrupt’ President in US history at rally
Elizabeth Warren ran for the White House in 2020, but pulled out of the race early after failing to strike a chord with American voters.
Learn to belong to one another
DEAR Malaysia, I have been trying to remember when I first understood what it meant to belong to you. I don’t think there was a moment.
Two Brothers From Virar Drown In Tansa River Near Akoli Hot Springs In Bhiwandi, Family Devastated
Bhiwandi: In a tragic incident, two minor brothers from Virar drowned in the Tansa River near the famous Akoli hot springs in the Ganeshpuri area on Sunday, leaving their family devastated.
Indianapolis Colts player Keenan Allen arrested on drunken driving charges
Keenan Allen, a longtime NFL player who recently signed with the Indianapolis Colts, was arrested early Sunday for operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated, police said.
Enugu monarch Igwe Madu faces N2bn suit over alleged unlawful detention
A N2 billion lawsuit has been instituted against Igwe Godwin Ndubueze Madu of Enugu Achi Umumba Autonomous Community, Oji River Local Government Area, over the alleged malicious prosecution and…
+++ Federal Politics +++: Merz can imagine first female Federal President
A decision is to be made after the state elections in September +++ Bas is questioning sick leave from the first day +++ Union parliamentary group deputy wants to fire up coal power plants +++ The news blog.
Deposed Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro Releases First Photos from US Prison
Eight months after being captured by United States troops during Operation Absolute Resolution, deposed Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has released his first photographs from inside the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn. In the images, Maduro is seen smiling, wearing a tracksuit, and flashing a peace or victory sign.
Trump to allocate Venezuelan oil to replenish US strategic reserve
US President Donald Trump has stated this Sunday that he will dedicate part of the oil that will be extracted in Venezuela under the recent agreement reached with the Venezuelan Government for…
Why Qatar Ordered KC-46A Refueling Aircraft For Its Western Air Force
Doha will unlikely receive any of these aircraft for at least a few years. Nevertheless, one can already reasonably speculate why it opted to buy them now.
A childhood between nations
FOREIGN policy is usually written as the history of governments. We remember communiqués, treaties, summits and the men and women who negotiated them.
Trump criticizes NBC over election comment as Treasury denies some NYT, WSJ and Bloomberg reporters G20 credentials
Trump's attack on NBC comes after the Treasury barred journalists from The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal and Bloomberg from attending the G20.
Russia Wants To Intimidate Europe Into Abandoning Support For Ukraine
Russia is trying to intimidate European countries with sabotage and acts of subversion in order to force them to abandon their support for Ukraine.
Gunmen kill 3, abduct 9 in fresh attack in Ankpa, Kogi State
At least three people have been killed, and nine others abducted following a Thursday evening attack on passengers in Ankpa read more Gunmen kill 3, abduct 9 in fresh attack in Ankpa, Kogi State
Iran’s Hormuz weapon is slipping away. What’s Tehran’s next move?
Iran’s Hormuz weapon slips. What’s Tehran’s next move?
FG rules out negotiating with terrorists
The Federal Government has ruled out negotiating with terrorists. The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, stated this while speaking with journalists on the sidelines of the 21st Extraordinary Session of the African Union Assembly of Heads of State and Government in Luanda, Angola.
Tinubu within his rights to oppose release of FBI, DEA records – Obono-Obla
…Ex-Presidential Aide Says U.S. records request must not become a political weapon in Nigeria Okoi Obono-Obla, Former presidential aide and read more Tinubu within his rights to oppose release of FBI…
Ramaphosa urges residents of Hammanskraal to vote for ANC
Ramaphosa has urged residents of Hammanskraal to vote for his party in the upcoming elections.
- President Cyril Ramaphosa urges Hammanskraal residents to vote ANC in Local Government Elections.
- ANC committed to resolving water supply issues and improving essential services.
- Residents request ANC to address youth unemployment and high electricity costs.
Spanish skippers circle Ceuta as firefighters call Monday protest and locals shut out hard-line outsiders
More than 100 private boats from the Costa del Sol, Cadiz and Ceuta itself spent Sunday morning wrapping the autonomous […]
Mokonyane urges ANC members to accept finalised candidate lists
Disgruntled ANC members demonstrated their dissatisfaction during the Free State Manifesto launch
Bannu peace committee agrees to no protests as talks with police conclude
BANNU: Successful talks between the Police Peace Committee and police officials concluded on Sunday, with the former submitting an 11-point written assurance, which outlines a code of conduct for committee members.
Vance, Rubio, or Hegseth? Trump's inner circle quietly prepares for fierce US 2028 race - analysis
Trump, who completely remade the GOP in his image, may discover that choosing who inherits it is more difficult than choosing who serves beneath him
- Trump preparing inner circle for 2028 US presidential race
- Marco Rubio and JD Vance among potential candidates
- Vance seen as frontrunner, Rubio better among conservatives
The Durban Conference 25 years later: A blueprint for anti-Israel demonization - interview
The conference has become synonymous with discrimination of the anti-Zionist kind, and is considered by many the birthplace of modern anti-Israel rhetoric.
- The Durban Conference in 2001 marked the 25th anniversary of the Zionism is Racism campaign.
- The conference became a blueprint for accusing Israel of genocide, war crimes, and apartheid.
- The NGO declaration at Durban called for restoring UN Resolution 3379, equating Zionism with racism.
Nigeria expresses concern over political crisis in Niger
Nigeria expresses deep concern over the ongoing political crisis in Niger following an attempted coup, urging a return to constitutional order for regional Read More…
Trump Boasts His Endorsement is ‘Strongest in History of Politics’
The President accused media of purposefully misrepresenting his endorsement record, which he says is the strongest in history.
- Trump claims his endorsement record is the strongest in political history.
- NBC journalist Kristen Welker accuses Trump of purposeful inaccuracies.
- As of August 5, Trump has endorsed 313 primary candidates with a 96% success rate.
Yawkwei residents demand compensation over land acquired for road project
Some residents of Yawkwei in the Asante Akyem Central and South Municipalities are appealing to the government to pay them compensation for lands and properties acquired for the construction of the Konongo-Odumasi-Yawkwei highway.
Russia says it helped to repel Niger attempted coup
Soldiers tried to attack a key military base early on Saturday morning, authorities say, but were thwarted.
Russia has burned millions of Ukrainian books, striking at the infrastructure of Ukrainian culture
More than 60,000 books were destroyed in a single warehouse strike near Kyiv this week, adding to losses that publishers say are becoming impossible to absorb.
Winnipeg police ID deceased man, notify family
Winnipeg police have been able to notify next-of-kin about the death of a man found unresponsive on a city street in July. The man was identified after police asked for […]
- Winnipeg police identified deceased man on July 28
- Family notified after using investigative tools
- Police thanked public for crucial assistance
Passengers fume as SpiceJet Dubai flight delayed by nearly 18 hours at Amritsar airport
At Sri Guru Ramdas Ji International Airport, chaos erupted as a SpiceJet flight to Dubai experienced an extraordinary delay of nearly eighteen hours.
2027: Sheathe your swords, you will not work in vain – APC appeals to aggrieved assembly aspirants
The Oyo State chapter of the All Progressives Congress, APC, has appealed to all aggrieved House of Assembly aspirants who contested on the platform of the party in the recently held primary election…
French visitor caught at Kuwait airport with 1,603 drug-soaked sheets
Dubai: Customs officers at Kuwait International Airport have arrested a French visitor arriving from London after allegedly finding 1,603 sheets of paper soaked in a narcotic substance in his luggage…
India Day event celebrates 'freedom and friendship'
The organisers of India Day in Ireland have paid tribute to politicians and the gardaí for their response in the wake of a number of racial attacks last year.
Amir receives phone call from Lebanese President
<p>Doha, Qatar: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani received a telephone call today from President of the Republic of Lebanon HE General Joseph Aoun.</p> <p>During the call, they reviewed bilateral relations between the two countries and ways to support and enhance them.</p> <p>In this regard, HE the Lebanese President praised the…
Father calls for action as gang violence and police corruption allegations deepen
A Wentworth pastor whose daughter survived a gang-related shooting says poverty, family breakdown and distrust in the police are fuelling violence in the community.
Spaghetti Model Shows Dolly Remnants Approaching Florida
Forecasters are monitoring whether the remnants could reorganize as they move toward the southeastern Gulf and waters in Florida.
Pioneering Care After Crisis: It All Starts with the People
[The content of this article has been produced by our advertising partner.] When the devastating fire broke out at Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po on 26 November, the response from City University of Hong…
Data to Direction: How Vietnam is Reinventing the Strategic State
[The content of this article has been produced by our advertising partner.] For more than a decade, Vietnam has built one of Southeast Asia’s most data-driven public administrations. Ministries track performance indicators. Provinces report standardised metrics. The central government aggregates information from different localities.
HOW CHINA’S 12345 HOTLINE IS REWIRING CITIZEN SERVICES
[The content of this article has been produced by our advertising partner.] In cities around the world, the mechanics of local government often grind slowly: a pothole reported but not repaired, a noise complaint logged but unanswered, a maze of departments passing responsibility from one counter to another.
When it rains, it pours
Sad to say, but I finally have to agree that the flood-control projects being undertaken — that I had high hopes for would finally address our flooding problem — are now proving to be still woefully…
- Flood-control projects inadequate, may need restart
- Climate change consequences evident in extreme rains
- Government neglect in urban planning and waste management
Two arrested after unlicensed firearm found in schoolbag at Atlantis school
Two teenagers, aged 16 and 18, were arrested after police found an unlicensed firearm in a schoolbag during a search at an Atlantis high school.
UPYOUWOMEN 2026: Expert Charges Women to Take Responsibility, Turn Purpose into Action
Funmi Ogundare A transformational speaker, author and strategist, Ezinne Kufre-Ekanem, has called on women to take responsibility for their lives and translate their purpose, ideas and influence into…
Germany's Christian Churches take a stand against far right
The AfD in Saxony-Anhalt has embarked on a confrontational course toward the churches. Representatives of the Catholic and Protestant churches are responding with a mix of anxiety and resolve.
- German Christian churches oppose AfD party gaining support in Saxony-Anhalt
- AfD proposes abolishing state payments to Protestant and Catholic churches
- Bishop Gerhard Feige warns AfD vote is voting 'into the blue'