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Bail hearing of ‘Gagash’ Nonyane, wife continues in Polokwane court
Peter Nonyane and Charlotte Tibana faces 35 charges of fraud, money laundering and corruption.
Civil service reform? Burnham is rearranging deck chairs
Politicians are finally discovering what taxpayers have known for years: the civil service is too big, too expensive and too slow.
APM to Presidency: Clear the Air on Tinubu’s Rumoured Incapacitation
Chuks Okocha in Abuja The Allied People’s Movement (APM), has asked the presidency to clear the air on the simmering apprehensions that President Bola Tinubu had become incapacitated, leading to
2027 Elections: FixPolitics, Others Demand Collective Action, Accountability
Kuni Tyessi in Abuja Democracy stakeholders have warned that the credibility of Nigeria’s 2027 general elections will not be guaranteed by laws alone, but by collective action and accountability…
The pitfalls in Trump’s Venezuela oil play
Analysts warn agreement may not succeed in attracting investment from US groups and could destabilise country’s interim president
What are Mbeki and Zuma trying to keep buried in TRC review?
Former presidents Mbeki and Zuma are forcing retired judge Sisi Khampepe to be removed as chair of TRC review process.
Family awarded RM359,000 over boy’s defective circumcision
Sessions court grants counterclaim filed by the boy's mother against a clinic, which first sued her for leaving 'bad reviews' online.
Pressure is the main driver of the Iran war, but for how long?
Since 2023, escalation and deterrence have served as the primary drivers of conflicts in the Middle East. Now, pressure appears to have taken root as the main factor.
‘They want business on board’: How Reform UK is wooing City chiefs at its conference
Nigel Farage’s Reform UK is on a mission to win over businesses before the next election. Maurício Alencar and Ali Lyon report on how the party’s upcoming conference in Birmingham could determine its…
US Embassy: Selected Visa Classes Still Processed in Abuja
• Says foreign media, diplomats, official travellers covered Michael Olugbode in Abuja The United States Embassy in Abuja has clarified that the recent overhaul of routine visa services in Nigeria
- US Embassy in Abuja processes A, G, and C visas for diplomatic and official travel.
- Routine visa processing relocated to Lagos regional hubs since August 1, 2026.
- I-visa for foreign journalists remains available in Abuja despite changes.
Mogotsi back in Joburg court to continue fourth bail bid
Alleged political fixer, Brown Mogotsi is expected back in the Joburg Magistrate's Court on Tuesday
- Mogotsi returns to Johannesburg court for fourth bail bid.
- New allegation of escape plan detailed in investigating officer's affidavit.
- Defense argues new addresses prove Mogotsi's commitment to trial.
How traffic chaos from a bridge crisis became a political issue in Rhode Island’s Democratic primary
The state’s incumbent Governor, Dan McKee, is facing a tough Democratic primary challenge from Helena Foulkes, a former CVS executive, with the controversy surrounding the Washington Bridge closure…
Protecting scam victims from recovery frauds
LETTER: PUBLIC discussions sometimes portray scam victims as careless or greedy. Such assumptions are not helpful, especially after a financial loss has already occurred.
227 Indians Recruited Into Russian Army, 51 Killed; India Seeks Release And Repatriation Of Remaining Nationals | Video
Bishkek: 227 Indian nationals have been recruited into the Russian armed forces, of whom 139 have been discharged while 51 have passed away, Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri said on Monday, underlining…
Illegal trekking, ‘hidden spot’ tourism raise alarm in Karnataka's Western Ghats
Locals fear that the sudden influx of tourists in ecologically fragile areas could cause irreversible damage to forests, water sources, and wildlife habitats
Gabon: Ten Years After Gabon's Post-Election Violence, Painful Questions Remain
[RFI] Ten years on, victims of violence that followed president Ali Bongo's disputed re-election in Gabon are still demanding truth and justice.
Ethiopia: Religion, Power and Politics - What's Behind the Violent Attacks On Ethiopia's Orthodox Tewahedo Church
[The Conversation Africa] The Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church has been one of Ethiopia's most influential institutions for more than 1,600 years.
Africa: Africa's Pastoralists Need More Than COP17's $1.2 Billion Rangelands Pledge
[IPS] Dar es Salaam -- When the rains fail across Tanzania's northern Maasai Steppe, herders drive their cattle farther in search of pasture and water.
- $1.2 billion pledged for rangeland restoration at COP17 summit
- Pastoralists' mobility crucial for accessing pasture and water
- $355 billion annual need far exceeds pledged $1.2 billion fund
Zahid orders agencies to scrap projects no longer viable
PUTRAJAYA: Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has ordered all departments and agencies under the Rural and Regional Development Ministry to immediately terminate projects that are…
Jury convicts Duane 'Keffe D' Davis of first degree murder in 1996 killing of hip-hop icon Tupac Shakur
The verdict lays to rest decades of speculation and conspiracy from avid hip-hop fans around the world in the high-profile killing that went unresolved for close to 30 years.
Thailand: Bartender Shaves Woman’s Head Over Unpaid $1,800 Bar Bill After Drink-And-Dash - VIDEO
Thailand : A shocking incident has come to light from Thailand’s capital, Bangkok, where a bartender reportedly shaved an 18-year-old woman’s head over an unpaid bar bill and filmed the act on camera.
Morning Briefing: Provoziert Trump Europa als nächstes mit Putin?
Beim G20-Finanzministertreffen trifft die alte Welt auf Trumps Machtshow – und muss sich mit dem Finanzier des Ukrainekriegs auseinandersetzen. Womöglich nicht der letzte Schlag.
Mumbai Weather Update: Light Rain, Gusty Winds Likely Today; No IMD Alert This Week
Mumbai: Mumbai woke up to light rain, overcast skies and gusty winds on Tuesday as monsoon conditions remained active across the city.
Agriculture Ministry seeks more budget funds to brace for El Nino
SERDANG: The Agriculture and Food Security Ministry is seeking additional funding under the 2027 Budget to help farmers withstand worsening and unpredictable weather conditions, particularly the…
Wounded brother of Uzair Baloch dies during treatment in Karachi
KARACHI: Zubair Baloch, the younger brother of chief of the outlawed Peoples Amn Committee Uzair Baloch, who was shot and wounded in Lyari over a month ago, died during treatment at a hospital on…
Who is Gurmeet Singh? Indian-origin man whose US citizenship was revoked on charges of rape: What we know
The Justice Department on Monday announced that the US revoked Indian-origin man Gurmeet Singh’s citizenship after he was convicted of rape and kidnapping.
Eatery owner, teenager shot dead by robbers in separate incidents in Karachi
KARACHI: Robbers shot dead two persons in the Sachal and Shah Latif Town areas on Monday, police said. The owner of an eatery was gunned down while his brother and an employee were shot and wounded in…
Water is lifeblood of region, must never be weaponised, says PM Shehbaz at SCO summit
Says treaties governing shared waters are solemn, binding international commitments, must be honoured unconditionally
Lawyer tells court triple murder survivor could be the killer
A lawyer tells the jury in the trial of Darryl Valroy Young that the acts his client stands accused of could have been committed by the man the prosecution says is the sole eyewitness.
Indonesian Fires Drive Regional Haze Alerts and School Closures
Acrid haze from Indonesian forest fires pushed air pollution to unhealthy levels across parts of Southeast Asia, prompting school cancellations and official warnings for millions of residents to stay indoors.
‘Operasi Sifar Tertangguh’ fokus selesai projek, kata Zahid
Ia akan menumpukan penyelesaian segera projek, bayaran, isu tanah, utiliti, kontrak, aset serta keputusan masih tertangguh.
Kaushambi cracker factory blast: Owner arrested after police encounter in Prayagraj
According to police, when the team tried to stop him, the accused opened fire. The police retaliated, and a bullet hit him in the leg
After 10 months, Tai Po school gets new lease of life
It's the first day of school after the summer break, but instead of drowsy faces and yawns, students at a Tai Po primary school showed up with excitement and enthusiasm as they reunited at its new…
Only clear rules, command chain, can let IDF avoid internal conflict due to religion - editorial
The IDF's reality, where it wants both women and religious men serving together, demands clear rules, common sense, and commanders who know the soldiers they lead.
- Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich supports soldiers' right to serve while maintaining faith.
- IDF must establish clear rules and command chain to avoid religious conflict.
Shopee appliance seller sues customer over bad review – and loses
The court finds the customer’s comments are based on facts and are views a fair-minded person could hold
- Shopee seller sued customer for defamation after negative review
- District Court ruled review not defamatory, ordered S$4,000 in costs
- Asia Excel failed to prove review was false or malicious
Indonesian national charged after allegedly hiding 19.5cm knife in shoe at Singapore’s Changi Airport
SINGAPORE, Sept 1 — An Indonesian national has been charged with carrying an offensive weapon in a public place af...
El curso escolar comienza con un sistema educativo al límite: huelgas, protestas docentes y conflictos en nueve autonomías
Los centros reabren con convocatorias de huelga en Madrid, Cataluña y Andalucía para exigir mejoras en la enseñanza pública.
ERKLÄRT - Trump greift nach Venezuelas Erdöl. Doch das ist ein riskantes Spiel
Präsident Trump verspricht den Amerikanern tiefere Benzinpreise. Dafür setzt er auch auf umstrittene Figuren: Gegen einen involvierten venezolanischen Geschäftsmann läuft in der Schweiz ein…
US teen charged with aiding mosque shooters share livestream, manifesto
Sarah Santiago, 17, will be charged as an adult over the rampage at the Islamic Center of San Diego that killed three men.
Protest in New York against RSS chief’s visit
WASHINGTON: A large demonstration erupted outside Madison Square Garden this week as Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh chief Mohan Bhagwat attended an event billed as a celebration of “Universal Oneness”…
Trump vows to hit Iran 'hard' after first exchange of fire in weeks
WASHINGTON — U.S. President Donald Trump threatened on Monday to hit Iran "hard" after the two foes traded fire for the first time in weeks, as his Treasury secretary vowed to keep up a pressure campaign aimed at hobbling Tehran's economy.
Dead fish and crabs raise pollution concerns in Sitiawan river, DOE investigates
IPOH, Sept 1 — Environmental group Persatuan Aktivis Sahabat Alam (Kuasa) has raised concerns over alleged river p...
Boy, 9, chasing kite falls into 45-foot borewell in Rajasthan’s Alwar; rescued
The nine-year-old boy was rushed to the Alwar District Hospital for a medical examination and doctors said he was fine
Judiciary must be citizen-centric: CJP Yahya Afridi
CJP Yahya Khan Afridi meets a delegation of the Balochistan Bar Council.—PPI QUETTA: Chief Justice of Pakistan Justice Yahya Khan Afridi said on Monday that the judiciary must move away from the…
ISIS-inspired teen pleads guilty to planning Sydney terror attacks
The teenage boy told a Sydney court he was considering carrying out a mass terror attack in the CBD after being radicalised on TikTok and other social media platforms.
Bomb attacks by Mexican gangs on the rise, officials say
MEXICO CITY: A recent spate of bomb attacks has swept across Mexico, from car bombs to drones rigged with explosives, exposing an escalation in cartel violence that local authorities say has…
U.S.-Venezuela oil deal will rely on North American Blue Energy Partners
The Trump administration's plan to take a stake in tens of billions of barrels of Venezuelan oil reserves will hinge on a private company called North American Blue Energy Partners, the White House…
- U.S. and Venezuela sign 100-year oil deal with Blue Energy Partners.
- North American firm gets 35% stake in 17 Venezuelan oil fields.
- Deal aims to boost production to over 1.5 million barrels daily.
M’sian boy, 17, quit school to care for cancer-stricken dad, 54, who has died, now family in debt, public urged to help
His case was highlighted by a social activist in Malaysia.
The Himalayan warning and the blind spots in climate risk
A glacier in Tibet fell exactly as the science said it would, and no agency or institution was waiting for it: Indonesia is writing a climate change law with the same blind spot.
PTI challenges govt claims about Imran’s incarceration
ISLAMABAD: Rejecting the government’s claims about Imran Khan as “misleading, fabricated and incorrect”, PTI leaders on Monday painted a sorry picture of the conditions he endures in prison.
As US-Venezuela Oil Deal Takes Shape, Here Are the Key Points
President Donald Trump’s White House has called it the “biggest oil deal in history:” An agreement with Venezuela for the US to take control of more than 65 billion barrels of the nation’s crude…
Zahid blasts delayed contractor payments, orders agency to clear backlog
DEPUTY Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has expressed anger over delays in payments to contractors carrying out development projects under the Rural and Regional Development Ministry…
As Egypt aims to become a global hub, Singapore deepens ties with Africa’s second-largest economy
The two countries discussed expanding Singaporean business activity in Egypt and boosting trade in areas including financial services, logistics and supply chains. This article ( As Egypt aims to become a global hub, Singapore deepens ties with Africa’s second-largest economy ) first appeared on The Independent Singapore News .
Politburo adopts resolution on regional development, national spatial planning
Party General Secretary and State President To Lam, on behalf of the Politburo, has signed and promulgated a Politburo resolution on developing regions and organizing national development space in the new period (Resolution No. 27-NQ/TW).
Taxes: Agreement in Coalition: Tax Law to be Introduced to Cabinet
For his tax law, Finance Minister Klingbeil had to take a beating recently. Now it's supposed to clear the first formal hurdle.
UNGA 2026: What's on the agenda?
Every September, world leaders descend on New York for the UN General Assembly, turning the Big Apple into a crowded stage for speeches, private meetings and high-stakes diplomacy. The event's key week begins on September 22, at a time when wars, political tension and funding cuts are testing the international system.
Opinion: Why “Die Linke” Should Worry Berliners
So, you think the AfD consists of extremists? Absolutely. But so does "Die Linke".
Ukrainian drones damage Russia’s Ust-Luga port, governor says
A Ukrainian drone attack damaged the Russian Baltic Sea port of Ust-Luga in Leningrad Oblast early on Sept. 1, regional Governor Alexander Drozdenko said.