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Federal stimulus money bought new technology for Philly students, but many schools lost track of where items went

A significant amount of Philadelphia public schools’ technology and other equipment goes missing each year due to poor inventory and tracking.

  • Philadelphia school district faces scrutiny over capital assets management.
  • Over 60% of $2.8B assets unrecorded, misplaced, or improperly disposed.
  • $1.8B federal stimulus funds used for laptops, HVAC upgrades, support resources.

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Why Japan’s hypersonic and underwater weapon plans might worry China

In its latest swipe at Tokyo’s military build-up, China singled out Japan’s plans to arm its submarine drones with long-range missiles and test hypersonic weapons in Australia. Analysts say those moves could threaten People’s Liberation Army amphibious groups and surface combatants within the “first island chain” – potentially affecting…

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NIS announces September dates for passport intervention exercise in UK

The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has announced dates and locations for a passport intervention exercise for Nigerians in the United Kingdom in September 2026.

  • Nigeria Immigration Service announces September 2026 passport intervention exercise in UK.
  • Four UK locations: London, Manchester, Aberdeen, Cardiff.
  • Nigerians can renew, obtain new passports, or resolve pending applications.

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Discretion Of Convenience

The growing spate of hubris among the Majority side in Parliament calls for reflection among Ghanaians. It portends danger for our democracy, especially when the erroneous impression is being Read…

  • Majority side's hubris threatens Ghanaian democracy
  • Minority Leader warns against disregarding minority role
  • Discretion of convenience criticized for undermining principles

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Modi-Putin meeting at SCO: Can India-Russia ties hold?

Indian PM Modi meets Russia's President Putin at the SCO summit in Bishkek as Moscow and New Delhi face rising tensions with Washington — Russia over war-related sanctions, and India over its energy…

  • Modi and Putin met at SCO summit in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan
  • Meeting amid geopolitical tensions, including US-Israel conflict and Russia's war in Ukraine
  • India-Russia ties driven by energy, defense, trade, and China's influence

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US & Iran Exchange Attacks with UAE & Jordan Targeted Oil Climbs s Mideast Tensions Flare Canada’s Ford on Trump’s Order on Lake Ontario’s Name Google Maps Labels ‘Lake America’ for US Users Death…

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Belgium to US ambassador: Stop attacking our officials online

“Any further provocation” could trigger “an unnecessary escalation in our relations,” Brussels said.

  • Belgian Foreign Minister Prévot demanded U.S. Ambassador White stop online attacks.
  • White's Instagram post criticizing Health Minister Vandenbroucke deemed unacceptable.
  • Meeting followed White's more amiable demeanor and focus on new initiatives.

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Katsina: Police arrest 19-year-old man over alleged robbery attempt

The Katsina State Police Command has arrested a 19-year-old man, Aliyu Sani, over an alleged robbery attempt and impersonation in the Kofar Sauri area of Katsina metropolis. The command’s spokesperson, Abubakar Sadiq Aliyu, disclosed this in a statement on Monday, saying the suspect was arrested on August 22, 2026, following a report by…

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Yemen’s traditional arms trade has evolved into a modern, internet-driven marketplace

Yemen’s traditional arms trade has evolved into a modern, internet-driven marketplace Submitted by MEE correspondent on Mon, 08/31/2026 - 09:45 For Yemenis, weapon ownership signals social status…

  • Yemen's traditional arms trade shifts to internet-driven marketplace
  • Dealers open online stores to meet weapon demand
  • Online stores compete with traditional markets using digital marketing
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