IEC records 43% increase in candidates for 2026 local elections
This year the IEC received more than 142 000 nominations.
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'Your job is not safe' - Roads Minister warns officials over poor supervision of road projects
The Minister for Roads and Highways, Governs Kwame Agbodza has expressed dissatisfaction with the pace of work on the Sunyani-Atronie-Acherensua road, warning officials responsible for monitoring…
Nepal embassy in Abu Dhabi appeals for flood aid, opens condolence book
Abu Dhabi: The Nepal Embassy in Abu Dhabi has appealed for financial support for victims of the devastating flash floods that struck Nepal on August 26.
Nepal floods 'wake up call', expert urges stronger monitoring
ISTANBUL: The devastating flash floods and mudslides that struck the Himalayan border region between Nepal and China should serve as a “wake-up call” for countries in the region, an expert in critical geography told Anadolu Ajansi.
USS Abraham Lincoln docks in Thailand after more than 9 months at sea
The USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier has docked in eastern Thailand after its grueling deployment in the Middle East.
Moscow vows to avoid airspace disruption despite Zelenskiy's aviation warning
MOSCOW/LONDON/DUBAI, Sept 2 (Reuters) - Russia vowed to head off any disruption to civil aviation on Wednesday after a warning by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy that its drones had made…
She tearfully surrendered her dog to a shelter. Then strangers stepped in.
Lisa Wilson did not want to give up Eddie. She adopted him as a puppy 11 years ago from the Mitchell County Animal Rescue in North Carolina.
Brazil enacts ‘Taylor Swift Law’ to regulate ticket sales
Two decrees signed by President Lula da Silva now regulate online ticketing to prevent scalping, and secure access to drinking water at venues La entrada Brazil enacts ‘Taylor Swift Law’ to regulate…
Nashik: Ganesh Mandals To Get Online Permissions, No More Rounds of Government Offices
Nashik: In a major step towards simplifying the permission process for public Ganesh mandals, the Nashik administration is set to introduce an online permission system ahead of the upcoming Ganesh…
vivo Mobile Offers For Janmashtami 2026 - Get vivo S2, X300 Ultra And More On EMIs
A curved AMOLED comeback for vivo's S series leads a lineup that spans budget to flagship. Celebrate Janmashtami with Easy EMIs from Bajaj Finance.
Burnham's PMQs debut shows the challenge of delivering new style of politics
Burnham's exchanges with Kemi Badenoch slipped into familiar territory of trading barbs, writes Alex Forsyth.
OPay seeks DSS, police probe over shutdown rumour
OPay is collaborating with the DSS and Nigeria Police to investigate false shutdown rumours circulating online, assuring customers of continued operations. Read More: https://punchng.com/opay-seeks-dss-police-probe-over-shutdown-rumour/
Supreme Court E-Committee To Consider Plea For Compounding Traffic Offences On V-Courts Without Pleading Guilty
The Supreme Court has referred to its E-Committee a petition seeking changes to the V-Courts portal so that citizens can compound traffic offences without having to enter a plea of guilt.
PMD predicts more rain in upper regions over the weekend, including Islamabad
The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) issued a weather advisory on Wednesday predicting more rain in the upper regions of the country over the weekend, particularly in the Potohar region and…
Husband tackles suspect who assaulted wife, pointed gun at her: RCMP
RCMP says the 66-year-old suspect was taken to hospital for monitoring before being arrested and taken into custody following his release.
ECG customers in Ketu South protest alleged overbilling, demand accurate bills
Some customers of the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) from various communities in the Ketu South Municipality have protested against alleged overbilling and inaccurate electricity bills, demanding greater transparency and accuracy in the billing process.
'Vibes aren't enough': Burnham challenged over how to pay for UK defence
Andy Burnham has been challenged over how he will pay for a major increase in UK defence spending as he faced his first Prime Minister’s Questions in parliament amid warnings that security threats are increasing.
Act for Nutrition conference: Experts call for multisectoral approach, community-led intervention in addressing malnutrition crisis
Day 1 of the two-day international conference, ‘Act For Nutrition: The Emergency We Can No Longer Ignore’ — held at Islamabad’s Serena Hotel — concluded on Wednesday, with experts urging urgent action on Pakistan’s malnutrition and stunting crisis, with a focus on multisectoral interventions.
Can this $77 million state initiative bolster Ukraine's cultural sphere?
With Ukraine's cultural heritage threatened by Russia's all-out war of annihilation, Kyiv is ramping up its efforts to support Ukrainian artists at the state level. "Tysiachovesna," or "1,000 Springs," is a project originally proposed by President Volodymyr Zelensky in the fall of 2025 to use Hr 4 billion ($76.7 million) of the state…
Wike: I’ll Be Atiku, Obi’s First Casualty If Tinubu Loses
Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike, has said he would become the first target should President Bola Tinubu lose the 2027 presidential election to former Vice President Atiku…
Founder of Russian children’s hospice charged with spreading ‘fakes’ about the Russian military. She faces up to 10 years in prison.
Investigators have charged Lida Moniava, founder of the children’s hospice “House with a Lighthouse,” with spreading “false information” about the Russian military motivated by political hatred — a…
Supreme Court throws out Oppong Nkrumah’s bid to reverse legal vacation trials ruling
The Supreme Court has unanimously dismissed an application by the Member of Parliament for Ofoase-Ayirebi, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, seeking a review of an earlier decision that threw out his application…
Botterill and Köhne triumph again in their TGRSA GR Hilux at Outeniqua 400
Toyota Gazoo Racing South Africa (TGRSA) made it three wins from three rounds in the 2026 South African Rally-Raid Championship this weekend.
Sungai Johor Bridge safe for use - SDEB
KOTA TINGGI: The Sungai Johor Bridge here is safe for all road users, according to Senai-Desaru Expressway Bhd (SDEB).
Man arrested as DH seizes unregistered jabs
Authorities have seized some 50 suspected unregistered injections from over 13 premises and arrested a 28-year-old clinic manager in a recent operation.
Survey reveals South Africans are turning to mashonisas for survival
The number of people who rely on loan sharks has more than doubled from 15% in the 2025 survey.
Ramathuba axes three in Limpopo Cabinet reshuffle
The EFF said the reshuffle is nothing but factional politics playing out in the ANC
FACT-CHECK: Bawumia played key role in introduction of Domestic Gold Purchase Programme
There is an ongoing debate over who introduced Ghana’s Domestic Gold Purchase Programme (DGPP), with claims over whether former Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia played a central role in the birth of the initiative.
Sunway Lagoon roller coaster remains closed as probe continues
KUALA LUMPUR: The roller coaster attraction involved in the Aug 22 incident at Sunway Lagoon theme park in Subang Jaya remains closed pending an investigation.
Oslo snus på hodet under begravelsen: – Litt for mange åpne spørsmål
Store deler av Oslo sentrum stenges, folk sendes på hjemmekontor og hos butikkene rundt Karl Johan…
Trump invites battleground Republicans to Rose Garden dinner
Many are hoping he will soon unleash his $400 million war chest to help save their majorities.
- President Trump invites Republican lawmakers to Rose Garden dinner.
- At least several dozen lawmakers, including Derrick Van Orden and Tom Barrett, invited.
- Dinner held ahead of GOP midterm convention in Dallas.
Tiger Woods Strikes Plea Deal In DUI Case—Loses License For 5 Years, Avoids Jail
Billionaire golfer Tiger Woods will lose his driver’s license for five years after accepting a plea deal that reduced his driving under the influence charge to reckless driving.
Wike Lists APC Governors ‘Working Against Him’
Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike, has named Imo and Kwara governors, Hope Uzodinma and AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, respectively, as the All Progressives Congress (APC) governors…
Police arrest six suspects over violent attack at New Winneba that left 3 dead, 15 injured
By: Benjamin Nii Nai Anyetei The Central Regional Police Command has arrested six suspects in connection with a violent attack and alleged looting at New Winneba in the Gomoa East Municipality.
Osun Assembly moves to amend UNIOSUN establishment law
The Osun State House of Assembly has commenced moves to amend the law establishing Osun State University, UNIOSUN, 20 years after its establishment.
Machakos County Assembly probes claims Wavinya stormed house over Ksh17.8B budget
The standoff between the Machakos County Assembly and Governor Wavinya Ndeti has escalated, with lawmakers accusing the county executive of interfering with the Assembly’s constitutional mandate…
Zelensky reaffirms support for Germany as Berlin accuses Russia of Leipzig hybrid attack
"I assured (Chancellor Merz) that Ukraine is ready to help — with expertise, experience, or in other areas where Germany may need it," President Volodymyr Zelensky said.
Tracing Israeli army's gradual expansion beyond self-established 'security zone' in south Lebanon
Israel's army has gradually expanded its so-called security zone despite a ceasefire with Hezbollah in southern Lebanon , crossing its self-established “yellow line” into at least three villages in…
Milei’s social media machine is starting to misfire in Argentina
Javier Milei has described himself as “a product of social media,” but his online support is in decline. The president's online machinery is laying bare the challenges facing his re-election bid next year. Leer más
Sagar MLA warns tahsildar of transfer over staff’s slow work
The Congress MLA also took objection to tahsildar ‘taking media’ during her raids
Kashim Shettima has a story young Nigerians can learn from @60
Kashim Shettima, Nigeria’s Vice President, former two-term Governor of Borno, banker, politician, and businessman, has a story young people can actually learn from as he clocks 60 on Wednesday, September 2, 2026. Shettima is not perfect. No one is. Perfection belongs to the Almighty, our Creator.
IHC sets aside 2022 verdict declaring Pakistan Naval Farms, sailing club in Islamabad illegal
ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) division bench on Wednesday set aside a 2022 judgment by then-chief justice Athar Minallah declaring the Pakistan Naval Farms and Pakistan Navy Sailing Club along Rawal Lake illegal.
Arunachal’s Keyi Panyor plans to be India’s first ‘bio-happy district’
Local MLA Toko Tatung presents the development vision of one of the country’s youngest districts at an international summit in Bhutan
Iran attacks US targets in Middle East after US strikes kill four at wedding celebration
By: Nana Karikari, Senior Global Affairs Correspondent Iran attacked United States targets across the Middle East following a reported strike that killed four people at a wedding celebration in Sirik.
Nepal intensifies relief and recovery efforts after deadly floods, UN says
Nepal is intensifying relief and recovery operations following the catastrophic flash floods along the Nepal-Tibet border a week ago, the UN says, even as rescuers scramble to reach anyone who may be…
I didn’t mean to hurt you – Ayitey Powers apologises to NSA boss (Video)
Former Ghanaian boxer Ayitey Powers has apologised to National Sports Authority (NSA) Director-General, Yaw Ampofo Ankrah, over comments he allegedly made that led to his arrest and subsequent…
Kazakhstan warns world against nuclear tests as 1.5 million bear Semipalatinsk scars
NAIROBI, Kenya, Sep 2— Kazakhstan has warned the world against repeating the devastation of nuclear testing, drawing on the experience of its Semipalatinsk test site where 456 nuclear tests exposed…
Private or Govt Schools: Who Dominated Rawalpindi Board’s 9th Class Results?
Private affiliated institutions outperformed government schools in the BISE Rawalpindi 9th Class Result 2026, according to an analysis of the … Read More The post Private or Govt Schools: Who…
Ukraine's commander-in-chief pledges accountability in new leadership guidelines
Accountability, predicatbility, and initiative are key words in the new leadership principles of Ukraine's Commander-in-Chief
Ukrainian soldiers are finding deceptive uses for their unjammable fiber-optic drones as ambush tactics spread
Ukraine is using fiber-optic drones in to study Russian bunkers and also shape attacks, a soldier said.
- Ukrainian soldiers use unjammable fiber-optic drones for deceptive ambush tactics.
- Drones provide close-range intelligence on Russian positions for precise attacks.
- Russian forces also employ drones strategically to ambush advancing troops.
Woods banned from driving for 5 years after guilty plea
Tiger Woods pleaded guilty Wednesday to charges of careless and reckless driving stemming from a rollover car crash in Florida in March.
MP inspects Bharatmala highway works in Yadgir
Mr. Naik reviewed the progress of the highway being constructed from Basantapur to Sirwal village in Shahapur taluk of Yadgir district and sought details from NHAI officials about the progress and quality of the works.
School run delays spark Dubai teenager to setup community carpool service
More than 1,000 people have signed up to a free community carpool service developed by a Dubai teenager who wanted to speed up his brother’s journey to school and cut rush-hour traffic. In between studying for exams, Anvith Yalamanchili, a 17-year-old IB student at Dwight Global, has dipped his toe into the world of traffic management.
Israeli settlers 'hike' through my West Bank village. Next is the violent land grab
Israeli settlers 'hike' through my West Bank village. Next is the violent land grab Submitted by Fareed Taamallah on Mon, 08/31/2026 - 22:33 Organised groups now roam through Qira armed with rifles…
Russia Fines Google, Telegram, Pinterest Over Non-Compliant Content
Moscow’s Tagansky court on Wednesday fined Google $87,054 for not removing a chauffeur app, Telegram $43,529 for not removing non-state complaint war messages, and Pinterest $123,715 for not taking…
Netflix Provides US$186,000 in Earthquake Aid to Colombia’s Film Industry
Colombia’s audiovisual sector will receive close to US$186,000 (600 million Colombian pesos) from Netflix, a donation the streaming company announced to support film and television workers affected by…
UAE launches digital work permit service for overseas recruitment
Dubai: UAE employers seeking to recruit workers from abroad can obtain new work permits through a digital service designed to streamline overseas hiring procedures, the Ministry of Human Resources and…
A masked figure got into a Polish drone-parts plant—Poland now suspects a foreign spy service set the fire
Poland has opened a foreign-intelligence and terrorism case. A masked figure got in over the fence, the fire followed, and no one is charged.
Judge sends Charlie Kirk murder case to trial
Provo: The murder case against the Utah man accused of killing Charlie Kirk last year is headed for trial, and the defendant could face the death penalty if he’s convicted.