Slavery remains a stain on humanity
Slavery may have lasted almost 300 years, involved people from different races and tribes - on both sides of the chains - and shaped the current world.
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Abu Dhabi cat rescue: How two women saved over 70 cats in Al Sideirah — ‘They had nowhere else to go’
If the cats of UAE could speak, they could tell stories that would outlive any Netflix show at this point. Their tales would mostly trace the trajectory of abandonment, days of cursing humans, trying…
Why have Israel and Greece announced major defence deal?
As Israel struggles to maintain some of its important alliances abroad, particularly in Europe, a major defence deal with Greece bucks a worrying trend for the country’s leaders.
Search continues for six South Africans missing after Nepal-Tibet floods
South Africa’s High Commissioner to India, Anil Sooklal, says officials remain in daily contact with Nepalese authorities and families as the search continues.
DCP to return to Nakuru for rallies days after attack
The Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP), led by Nyandarua Senator John Methu, is set to return to Nakuru County for a series of rallies on Sunday, September 6, 2026, days after they were attacked by…
- DCP party to hold rallies in Nakuru on September 6, 2026
- John Methu to lead DCP team in Nairobi CBD on September 2, 2026
- Methu conducting party activities since Gachagua's US trip
Mpumalanga govt condemns the killing of a traffic officer on the N4
The traffic officer, Kgaugelo Moela was on duty along the N4 toll road at Alkmar on Monday.
Disney child star Dylan Sprouse compares growing up on set to child labour: ‘Some kids worked in coal mines'
He was one of the most recognisable faces of Disney's 2000s heyday, but Dylan Sprouse says the experience behind the scenes didn't feel like stardom as such, and compared it to exploitation.
Mother, 4 children die in Kwara building collapse
A mother and four of her children died on Tuesday when the boys’ quarters attached to a three-storey building collapsed in Ilorin, Kwara State.
Trump Admin’s Potential Passport Rule for Children Raises Legal Questions
Under the potential policy, parents could be asked to submit documents such as passports or birth certificates.
Former Hawks boss Godfrey Lebeya grilled over R200m cocaine
The commission goes into recess on Thursday and is expected to resume hearings on 14 September.
- Dr Godfrey Lebeya to resume testimony on criminal infiltration allegations
- 541-kilogram cocaine shipment stolen from Hawks storage facility in 2021
- Lebeya's role in decision to store drugs questioned by former Hawks head
Third group of King Salman’s Umrah guests arrives in Madinah today
Saudi Arabia welcomes 250 African pilgrims as part of King Salman’s Umrah and Visit Program, with a full itinerary in Madinah and Makkah.
‘No sexual intent’: HC quashes harassment case over man’s public urination
The Karnataka high court quashed a criminal case filed under BNS Section 75(2). The court ruled accidental exposure while answering nature's call is not an offense.
Wamalwa gives update on Bungoma politician injured in Homa Bay attack
Democratic Action Party of Kenya (DAP-K) leader Eugene Wamalwa has given an update on Agnetta Mwangale, the Bungoma Woman Representative aspirant who was injured during the violent disruption of the…
- Eugene Wamalwa, DAP-K leader, updates on Agnetta Mwangale's injury.
- Mwangale, Bungoma Woman Rep aspirant, injured during Homa Bay political tour.
- Wamalwa condemns escalating political violence, supports Mwangale's justice pursuit.
Sexual crimes against women, kids: 80pc of offenders are people known to victims, says Punjab IGP
LAHORE: Punjab Inspector General of Police (IGP) Abdul Kareem has said that immediate action is being taken to curb sexual crimes against women and children on the chief minister’s directives and that…
Shipping traffic via Strait of Hormuz stays below 10-day average
US air strikes on Iran on Tuesday triggered retaliation, escalating the conflict and further disrupting shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.
Mexico’s Sonora cattle crossing to US to reopen next week
The US reopened the Douglas, Arizona port to cattle imports from Mexico as part of a phased resumption of livestock trade following a more than year-long ban over screwworm.
Ukraine’s president warns airlines to avoid ‘drone-infested’ Russian airspace
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky warned Tuesday that his country’s drones would make Russia’s airspace “completely unsafe” for the duration of the war, drawing accusations of “state terrorism” from Russian leader Vladimir Putin.
Akauntan mengaku tak salah bantu syarikat elak cukai RM2.5 juta
Tertuduh didakwa membantu dan menasihatkan Penshrimp Fishery Sdn Bhd tidak memasukkan transaksi jualan RM10,678,133.00 dalam penyata akaun bank syarikat itu yang patut direkodkan.
LG poll: Yobe SIEC begins screening of candidates
The Yobe State Independent Electoral Commission (YSIEC) has commenced the screening of candidates for the September 26 local government elections in the state.
Court postpones Atiku’s suit challenging Tinubu eligibility to Sept 28
A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja, on Tuesday, postponed the suit challenging President Bola Tinubu’s participation in the 2027 Presidential election to September 28, 2026.
Landtagswahl: Gedränge im Wahllokal? Rechte aktivieren gezielt Beobachter
Die AfD und das rechte Netzwerk Ein Prozent rufen gezielt zur Beobachtung der Wahllokale auf, und speziell der Stimmenauszählung. Auch andere Initiativen schicken Beobachter.
Suthra Punjab Authority launches e-challan system for littering in Lahore markets
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U.S. Extradites Two Nigerians Over Sextortion Linked to Teen Deaths
• 26-year-old Lagos man, 24-year-old Nigerian face life imprisonment in separate U.S. cases Michael Olugbode in Abuja The United States has extradited two Nigerian nationals arrested three years ago…
- Adebola Festus Adekunle and Mudasiru Afeez Olawale extradited to U.S.
- Adekunle faces 30-year mandatory minimum for sexual exploitation of minor
- Olawale faces life imprisonment for enticement of minors
Duke: Split Opposition Can’t Defeat Tinubu
•ADC: Atiku’s Absence Won’t Affect Talks Adedayo Akinwale and Chuks Okocha in Abuja The presidential candidate of Peoples Redemption Party (PRP), Donald Duke, warned that fragmented opposition parties…
Wike, Obaseki, PDP Mourn Dan Orbih
Chuks Okocha, Olawale Ajimotokan in Abuja and Felix Omoh-Asun in Benin Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, former governor of Edo State, Godwin Obaseki, and the leadership
Sindh Agriculture university shut after 11 hurt in spiral of violence
HYDERABAD: The Sindh Agriculture University, Tandojam, was closed for a day (Wednesday) for all academic purposes after a spiral of violent incidents outside and in a nearby health facility on…
Parts of Joo Chiat Road to be closed off to traffic on Oct 3 for World Car-Free Day
The Land Transport Authority will organise a series of activities between September and November.
- Joo Chiat Road to be car-free on October 3 from 3:30 pm to 9:30 pm
- LTA initiates first non-CBD closure for World Car-Free Day
- Activities run from September to November to promote sustainable commuting
'Hera Pheri made my life miserable': Priyadarshan says he hates shooting comedies, explains Haiwaan pivot
Here's the irony: The man behind one of Bollywood's most jovial, fun comic universes can't stand making comedies. Hera Pheri is practically scripture for a generation of fans, who've spent years…
Cartagena, Among the 10 Most Sustainable Heritage Cities in Europe and Latin America
Cartagena de Indias is not just a heritage city, that is, a city that stands out for its great historical, architectural and cultural value for society. It is also a World Heritage city, an official and global title that UNESCO grants only to places with exceptional value that belong to all of humanity. But now, […]
MACC seeks to remand ex-minister over Tabung Haji Saudi Arabia hotel issue
PUTRAJAYA, Sept 2 — A former minister arrived at the Magistrate’s Court here today for remand proceedings in...
US Open 2026: Gael Monfils Produces Insane Forehand Winner, Gets Standing Ovation From New York Crowd | Video
Gael Monfils once again reminded tennis fans why he is one of the sport’s ultimate entertainers, producing a spectacular leaping forehand winner during his first-round clash against Adolfo Daniel…
El Salvador tourist killed in hit-and-run in Kelantan
PASIR PUTEH: A 29-year-old tourist from El Salvador was killed in a hit-and-run while walking along the roadside at Km24.5 of the Melawi-Kuala Besut road last night.
Singapore’s Mercy Relief to deliver $120k in emergency aid to disaster-stricken Nepal
Flash floods near Nepal's border with Tibet has claimed at least 1,000 lives, with about 4,000 people still missing.
BISE Gujranwala Board 9th Class Result 2026 Announced
The Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education, Gujranwala, has announced the 9th Class Result 2026. The result was announced on … Read More The post BISE Gujranwala Board 9th Class Result 2026…
BISE Rawalpindi Board 9th Class Result 2026 Announced
The Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education, Rawalpindi, has announced the 9th Class Result 2026. The result became available on … Read More The post BISE Rawalpindi Board 9th Class Result 2026…
PM orders probe after Temerloh crash kills family of three and another motorist
PRIME MINISTER Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has ordered the relevant authorities to conduct a thorough investigation into a fatal road crash in Temerloh that claimed four lives, including a young family…
- Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim orders comprehensive investigation
- 11-vehicle crash on East Coast Expressway kills four
- Cement tanker collision identified as primary cause
BISE Multan Board 9th Class Result 2026 Announced
The Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education (BISE) Multan has announced the 9th Class Result 2026. The result became available … Read More The post BISE Multan Board 9th Class Result 2026…
Die Lage im Überblick: USA und Iran kämpfen um Kontrolle über Straße von Hormus
Der Krieg zwischen den USA und dem Iran eskaliert wieder. Erneut überziehen sich beide Seiten mit Angriffen. Trump droht Teheran einmal mehr martialisch - und hat eine Botschaft für Irans Bevölkerung.
Auf dem Weg zur Grundschule: Prien: Kita-Gesetz als „Gamechanger“ für frühe Bildung
Das Bundeskabinett bringt heute ein neues Gesetz für bessere Startchancen auf den Weg. Bis 2024 sollen Milliarden fließen. Derzeit sehen Kitas ihre Lage einer Umfrage alles andere als rosig.
Óscar López, ministro y candidato del PSOE a Madrid: “Ayuso se encuentra en su momento más bajo”
López sostiene que el Gobierno de Madrid compró el ático de Chamberí para que lo usara como vivienda la presidenta de la Comunidad, defiende la actuación de Sánchez en Ceuta y asegura que el Felipe VI…
Feijóo y Abascal unen fuerzas en una protesta que esperan masiva por la crisis de Ceuta
Los líderes de PP y Vox coincidirán en la concentración frente al Ayuntamiento de Madrid que la extrema derecha llama a secundar “contra el Gobierno traidor”
Immigrants stuck in Cape jails since June
SAPS rejects allegations of indiscriminate arrests and unlawful treatment
SA Weather: Fine, warm Wednesday before cut-off low hits
South Africa will enjoy mostly fine and warm weather on Wednesday; with only isolated afternoon showers expected across parts of the southern and southeastern interior.
Nepal Urges Tourists Not to Abandon Himalayas After Floods
Nepal urged international travelers not to abandon the Himalayas, declaring the country open for tourism as it continues to assess the human and economic toll from catastrophic floods that killed…
Lack of Media Coverage Concern for Some Quake-Hit Kumamoto Areas
Kumamoto, Sept. 2 (Jiji Press)--While a shopping mall explosion and areas struggling with water outages following a massive earthquake in Kumamoto Prefecture in late July have made major headlines…
- Some Kumamoto areas worry about insufficient media coverage of their specific damages.
- 38 people died in the earthquake, including nine from a chimney collapse in Yatsushiro.
- Uki, Yatsushiro, and Hikawa faced a month without running water.
Grand Canyon's flood paradox strands all
- Deadly flooding disrupts Grand Canyon economy, stranding tourists and locals
- Washed-out pipeline cuts South Rim's water supply, causing lodging closures
- Pipeline failure affects 1,600 residents and millions of annual tourists
Under attack – but not silenced
EARLIER today, TheVibes.com and Getaran.my came under an external technical attack that took both our news sites offline for several hours. We are investigating the source and nature of the attack.
- The Vibes and Getaran remain independent and financially autonomous.
- Their news platforms were targeted by an external technical assault.
- Despite the attack, they reaffirm their commitment to delivering unbiased news.
Putin Blames Japan for Worsening Ties: Tass
Tokyo, Sept. 2 (Jiji Press)--Russian President Vladimir Putin said Wednesday that Japan is fully responsible for the deterioration of relations between Tokyo and Moscow, Russia's state-run Tass news…
- Russian President Putin blames Japan for deteriorating ties, September 2
- Putin visited disputed Etorofu island during Kyrgyzstan trip
- Russia open to dialogue, made past concessions on peace treaty
Mumbai Weather Update: Light To Moderate Rain, Gusty Winds Likely Today; No IMD Alert This Week
Mumbai: Mumbai woke up to overcast skies, light rainfall and gusty winds on Wednesday as monsoon activity continued across the city and its suburbs.
Man who murdered his National Zoo co-worker wins slight sentence reduction
A man who murdered his colleague at Canberra's National Zoo and Aquarium has had three and a half years shaved off his 30-year sentence after an appeal.
Germany says Russia behind Leipzig airport drone attack
Germany has said Russia was responsible for last month's drone attack at Leipzig's airport.
GRIB Jaya to Sue Creator of Petition Calling for Its Disbandment
GRIB Jaya faces legal action against the creator of a petition calling for the dissolution of the mass organization following deadly riots in Jakarta.
- GRIB Jaya to sue petition creator over disbandment allegations.
- 19,845 signatures collected on Change.org petition.
- GRIB Jaya denies involvement in Pejompongan area unrest.
Barring access and ‘positive’ news: how the Chinese government has controlled the narrative during the Tibet floods
The government has emphasised positive coverage of rescue efforts in Tibet. Across the border in Nepal, foreign journalists are telling a different story.
Zuma’s expulsion spree could cost MK Party at upcoming polls
Experts say Zuma expelled senior MK Party members Khanyisile Litchfield-Tshabalala and Pumlani Kubukeli to protect his power.
People’s Party says it has evidence to shake ‘blue regime’ as no-confidence debate looms
BANGKOK — 1 September 2026, People’s Party leader Natthaphong Ruengpanyawut said the opposition has information it could use to expose what he called the wrongdoing of the “blue regime” and potentially destabilise the government in an upcoming parliamentary debate.
Hey Siri, what’s that big lake in Canada called now? After Google, Apple bows to Trump’s ‘Lake America’ decree
WASHINGTON, Sept 2 — Tech giant Apple has updated Apple Maps to display Lake Ontario as "Lake America" for US user...
Constitution Review: Committee won’t rubber-stamp govt’s proposals, says Barker-Vormawor
Secretary to the Constitution Review Implementation Committee (CRIC), Oliver Barker-Vormawor, says the committee will not simply rubber-stamp government’s position on proposed constitutional reforms.
Hate and vilification charges laid after alleged threats of violence
Police say they were responding to complaints of ideologically motivated threats of violence allegedly made by a Far North Queensland man.
Putin says Russia is winning on battlefield, will not negotiate with 'terrorists'
"I have no doubt the enemy will crumble," Russian President Vladimir Putin told reporters, standing firm on his stance against Ukraine as war fatigue continues to grow in Russia.
- Russia winning on battlefield in Ukraine, Putin declares
- Ukrainian assaults inside Russia cause genuine harm
- Putin dismisses rumors of new military draft
From critic to ally, Israel and Greece grow closer amid regional shifts - editorial
Greece, once among Israel’s harshest European critics, is turning to Israeli technology for its defense in a landmark NIS 10 billion air-defense deal, highlighting a dramatic shift in bilateral ties.
- Greece now relies on Israel for defense.
- Greece praises Israel's effective air-defense system, Achilles Shield.
- Alliance protects against regional threats from Turkey and beyond.