France to convene UN Security Council meeting on Ukraine during high-level week, source says
France, which will assume the presidency of the UN Security Council on September 1, plans to convene a separate meeting on Ukraine.
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The illusion of scale in higher education
When international ranking bodies like QS and Times Higher Education (THE) publish their annual audits of global academic excellence, Pakistan’s premier institutions do not just trail, they are…
Tropical storm warning issued along Louisiana, Texas coasts
The National Hurricane Center issued a tropical storm warning for coastal Texas and Louisiana on Monday as a potential tropical cyclone formed in the Gulf.
KZN officers find sleeping woman mistaken for dumped body
Emergency responders investigating reports of a body in Mount Vernon, KwaZulu-Natal, found a 26-year-old woman sleeping under a white cloth beside an unpaved road.
Teacher unions to call off planned strike after engagement with Education Minister
Minister for Education, Haruna Iddrisu, has concluded a meeting with the leadership of the teacher unions to address concerns relating to the placement of teachers on the appropriate salary scales.
Wamuchomba gives Ruto 3-day ultimatum to arrest Duale, Wainaina over hate speech claims
Githunguri MP Gathoni Wamuchomba has demanded the arrest and prosecution of Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale and nominated MP Joseph Wainaina over remarks she says threaten national cohesion and could revive ethnic tensions witnessed during the 2007/08 post-election violence.
- Githunguri politician demands President Ruto's action within 3 days.
- Accuses Health CS Aden Duale and MP Joseph Wainaina of ethnic tensions incitement.
- Compares current security situation to 2007/08 post-election violence.
135 Candidates Selected At Unity Job Fair In Nagpada As 50 Companies Offer Employment Opportunities
As many as 135 candidates were shortlisted and selected for employment at a Unity Job Fair organised in Nagpada on Sunday, bringing together job seekers and 50 companies in an initiative aimed at promoting employment, youth empowerment and communal harmony.
Wits rejects ‘fake news’ claim that 98% of its staff are foreign nationals
Wits University says international staff make up 9% of its workforce, rejecting social-media claims that 98% of its employees are foreign nationals and that South Africans are being overlooked.
Deaf teenager reportedly killed in Ukrainian missile strike on Ozon warehouse in Russia’s Belgorod
A 16-year-old deaf teenager, David Z., was killed in an August 30 Ukrainian missile strike on an Ozon warehouse in Belgorod, his relatives told the Russian Telegram news channel Ostorozhno Novosti
Wamuchomba: I went to Murkomen’s office but he refused to see me
Githunguri Member of Parliament Gathoni Wamuchomba has claimed that Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen recently refused to meet her when she visited his office.
- Githunguri MP Gathoni Wamuchomba sought meeting with Interior CS Kipchumba Murkomen.
- Murkomen refused Wamuchomba's request, dismissing her as unworthy of inquiries.
- Wamuchomba warned nation may face chaos if Murkomen leads Interior Ministry ahead of election.
Trump Is Unraveling a Hard-Won Rule to Reduce Toxic Pollution From Chemical Plants
This story was originally published by Yale E360 and is reproduced here as part of the Climate Desk collaboration. In April 2024, Tish Taylor and her father, Robert, stood behind President Joe Biden’s…
‘We’re not at war with Canada,’ U.S. treasury secretary says
Strong majorities of Canadians support the federal government walking away from U.S. trade talks and hitting back with retaliatory tariffs, a new poll suggests.
Trump vows response to latest Iran attacks on US bases
President Donald Trump on Monday said the US would respond forcefully to an overnight Iranian attack on American bases in Jordan and the UAE . “We’re going to hit them hard,” he told Fox News.
‘Bawumia will become President whether NDC likes it or not’ – Amin Adam
Former Finance Minister and Member of Parliament for Karaga, Dr Mohammed Amin Adam, has declared that former Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia will become President of Ghana.
Ayuso Under Growing Pressure Over Madrid’s €6.3m Penthouse Purchase
Madrid regional president Isabel Díaz Ayuso, PP, is facing mounting pressure to explain why her government spent €6.3 million on a luxury residential penthouse that was supposedly intended to provide…
Financial irregularities in some state institutions drop significantly to GHC 7.69 billion in 2025 – Nyarko Ampem
Financial irregularities across five audited sectors declined by 62.9 per cent, from approximately GH¢20.72 billion in 2024 to GH¢7.69 billion in 2025, Deputy Minister for Finance Thomas Nyarko Ampem…
Candlelight vigil held in Hyderabad for 21-year-old nurse who was raped and murdered; nurses demand action against private hospital
- 21-year-old nurse Sirisha raped and murdered in Hyderabad
- Telangana Nurses Association demands hospital accountability
- Government urged to suspend hospital license and provide aid
Is Burnham just Starmer with vibes? The same lobby groups funded both
Is Burnham just Starmer with vibes? The same lobby groups funded both Submitted by Joe Gill on Mon, 08/31/2026 - 10:51 Big business and pro-Israel interests have dominated the Labour Party from Blair…
'Thousands Of Police For Protests, But Who Protects Women?' CJP Chief Abhijeet Dipke Questions Delhi Govt After 16-Year-Old's Alleged Gang-Rape
Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke has questioned the Delhi Police and the government over the alleged gang-rape of a 16-year-old girl inside a moving sleeper bus, raising concerns…
SUCI(C) stages protest over suspension of social security pensions
The protesters take out a rally from Kala Bhavan Grounds to the Deputy Commissioner’s office in Dharwad
EFCC recovers N1.23trn, $684m, secures 10,872 convictions
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) says it recovered N1.233 trillion and $684.48 million between October 2023 and July read more EFCC recovers N1.23trn, $684m, secures 10,872…
Santaco calls for women’s safety to be prioritised in taxi industry
Santaco says women's safety must become a standard part of how the taxi industry operates.
G100: We’ll Fight To Remove This Government – Baba-Ahmed
National Chairman of the Peoples Redemption Party (PRP), Hakeem Baba-Ahmed, has vowed that opposition parties will work together and fight to remove the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu-led government from…
Japan’s birth rate rose for the first half of the year for the first time in over a decade
More babies follow two consecutive years of more marriages. Japan’s population has been shrinking for a long time, as fewer couples have children, and those that do have kids have fewer than…
Greece signs $3.5bn air defence deal with Israel
Greece signs $3.5bn air defence deal with Israel Submitted by Sean Mathews on Mon, 08/31/2026 - 15:07 Deepening defence ties comes amid rising tensions between Israel and Turkey, Greece's historic foe Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (L) shakes hands with Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis after a meeting in Jerusalem on 22…
Justice Ujjal Bhuyan Does The Classic Brechtian Deed
Supreme Court judge Justice Ujjal Bhuyan has done the classic Brechtian deed of speaking the truth despite the difficulties involved. At the 13th convocation of the postgraduate batch of the National Law University, on Sunday, Justice Bhuyan laid it out straight and sharp about speaking up in a democracy.
DEPDev pushes passage of National Land Use Act
The Department of Economy, Planning and Development is urging Congress to approve the National Land Use Act to address food security.
N605 petrol only first step on affordable energy – Gbenga Hashim
Presidential candidate of the Accord Party, Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim, has said his proposed N605 per litre petrol price was only the read more N605 petrol only first step on affordable energy – Gbenga…
US Treasury chief reportedly meets Russian counterpart to push Trump peace plan
“We don't know anything about this meeting,” one Ukrainian official told the Kyiv Independent.
Russia: Xi and Putin emphasize cooperation at summit meeting
At the meeting of the Russia-friendly SCO, the two countries are showing demonstrative unity. Turkish President Erdoğan, Indian Prime Minister Modi and Iranian President Raisi are also expected at the…
Three killed, one injured after car plunges into five-metre-deep ravine
LAHAD DATU: Three men were killed while another was injured after the car they were travelling in skidded before plunging into a ravine along Jalan Hutan Simpan Bagahak here tonight.
Toronto police issue more than 300 micromobility tickets in 2-week crackdown on unsafe riding
The enforcement blitz, which ran from Aug. 10 to 24, saw officers across the city engage directly with riders of e‑bikes, e‑scooters, e‑mopeds and other micromobility devices.
- Toronto police issued 324 tickets and warnings during two-week micromobility crackdown.
- Enforcement targeted unsafe riding, including illegal sidewalk riding and e-mopeds on cycle tracks.
- Campaign focused on educating riders and enforcing laws ahead of back-to-school season.
ANC seeks convictions in Tsengwa murder case to bring family closure
Three suspects linked to the murder of Tsengwa have appeared at the Knysna Magistrates court
Iran War: A lasting conflict is looming in the Persian Gulf – how shipping companies are reacting
For the first time in weeks, the US has attacked Iran. Iran responded with attacks on Jordan and the Emirates. The conflict over the Strait of Hormuz is at the centre.
Environmental crimes don’t stop at borders. Neither can the reporting
High gold prices have fueled illegal mining across the Amazon. As Brazil tightened controls on the trade, criminal groups found another route through Venezuela, where it could be laundered and then…
Soldiers implicated in Sde Teiman Affair sue IDF, police, several others for defamation - report
The lawsuit reportedly alleges false accusations, a widely publicized wrongful arrest, the leaking of investigative materials, and defamation stemming from the publication of the video.
- IDF soldiers from Force 100 sue 17 defendants for defamation.
- Sde Teiman Affair involves abuse of Palestinian detainee in July 2024.
- Video leak sparks cancellation of indictment in February 2025.
Speakers condemn antisemitism, praise Trump at Republican Jewish Coalition Annual Leadership Summit
The conference was held during the weekend and drew attendees, activists, and officials to strategize ahead of the upcoming midterm elections and address security concerns facing Jews.
- RJC condemns global antisemitism rise
- Trump praised as Jewish community champion
- Federal oversight urged to combat antisemitism
Israel Navy's first female missile boat chief expected to earn further promotions - exclusive
Lieutenant-Commander "R" broke the glass ceiling in February when she became the first female missile boat chief, but is expected to break more in the future after excelling in the role.
- Lieutenant Commander R is Israel's first female missile boat commander.
- She has shown exceptional performance in her first six months.
- R expected to receive further promotions based on her skills.
‘Morning Joe’: Rahm Emanuel Insists Democratic Party Is ‘Not Open’ to Socialist Takeover
"There is a pragmatic and a progressive wing of the party," the former White House chief of staff tells MS NOW The post ‘Morning Joe’: Rahm Emanuel Insists Democratic Party Is ‘Not Open’ to Socialist…
- Democratic Party not open to socialist takeover, says Rahm Emanuel.
- Pragmatic and progressive wings within party both believe system rigged.
- Focus on policies benefiting minimum wage, healthcare, working families.
Analysis: Why has organised crime exploded in Palestinian communities in Israel?
Analysis: Why has organised crime exploded in Palestinian communities in Israel? In December 2003, a bomb ripped through the heart of Tel Aviv as part of a brazen attempt to assassinate Israel 's…
- Bomb attack in Tel Aviv in 2003 highlighted organized crime rise.
- Israeli government enacted Resolution 4618 to combat criminal underworld.
- Unified multi-agency strategy aimed to destroy criminal financial backbone.
Police working hard to curb Limpopo cross-border crime: Scheepers
Scheepers says sixty-three vehicles have been intercepted while being smuggled into Zimbabwe.
Man drives 140km across Spain without realising he left his 10-year-old at a petrol station
The most I’ve ever forgotten to put back in the car was my daughter’s shoes, which I left on the […]
Memphis ICE Raid: Everything We Know As Group Says More Than 100 Detained
More than 100 people were detained in a Memphis ICE operation, advocates say, as officials release few details.
- Over 100 individuals detained in Memphis raid
- Operation conducted by ICE and other agencies
- Vecindarios901 claims it's the largest Memphis raid
Today: Trump's oil deal with Venezuela | Soon colder winters in Europe?
US President Trump is talking about the "largest oil deal in the history of the world" with Venezuela. And: Climate change is altering an important ocean current in the Atlantic, with consequences for…
Trump was sending message to Iran with Kharg Island post, says Vance
Aug 31 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump was sending a message to Iran with his social media post about Iran's energy hub of Kharg Island being blown to smithereens, Vice President JD Vance said…
Malema ordered to apologise to Judge Matojane and JSC by 30 September
EFF leader Julius Malema has been ordered by a parliamentary committee to tender an apology to a Supreme Court of Appeal judge and the Judicial Services Commission no later than September 30.
Jakarta Police Arrest Account Admin over Aug 27 Protest Post
Jakarta Police arrested a social media admin for allegedly posting instructions on making Molotov cocktails.
Al-Jalajel begins visit to Portugal to expand health cooperation, exchange expertise
LISBON — Saudi Minister of Health Fahad Al-Jalajel began an official visit to Portugal on Monday. The visit aims to strengthen bilateral relations between the two countries and expand health…
The start of a new journey
Have you ever wondered why we keep learning advanced things that probably might not be applied properly where we came from?
Trump: Communities that reject data centers will end up ‘backwards and poor’
It’s the president’s latest line of support for data centers despite growing bipartisan concerns over the cost of such projects.
Two killed, four injured in Mersing boat collision
MERSING: Two people were killed while four others were injured after two boats collided near Kuala Sungai Mersing tonight.
No pint-sized matter: Thieves steal $70,000 in Pabst beer from California warehouse
- Thieves stole $70,000 worth of Pabst beer from California warehouse on August 17
- First heist involved $45,000 worth of beer, never delivered to Tucson
- Second heist used fake documents to secure $25,000 worth of beer
Ministry Of Defense Already Has Options To Address $27 Billion Funding Gap — Khmara
As of today, there is a $27 billion defense funding gap, for which the Ministry of Defense already has options for a solution.
Honduras in Washington’s Sights: Energy, Gas, AI and Data Centres
Washington has put Honduras energy, natural gas, artificial intelligence and data centres on its investment map. The message came from USTDA's Thomas R.
Woman arrested for attempting to smuggle drugs into prison for her son
The Ogun State Command of the Nigerian Correctional Service has arrested a woman, Mrs Iyabo Sowunmi, for allegedly attempting to smuggle suspected illicit drugs into the Medium Security Custodial Centre, Ibara, Abeokuta, for her son, Dare Sowunmi, who is said to be on death row at the facility.
Abu Dhabi Police warn motorists to follow rules around school buses
With thousands of students across the UAE getting back on school buses this week as the new academic year begins, Abu Dhabi Police have issued a fresh reminder to motorists to follow school bus rules to keep children safe.