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Iran targets US bases in Kuwait, UAE amid rising tensions
Iran has continued to demonstrate an ability to target bases in the Gulf used by the US despite six months of war and a new sanctions regime described by the Trump administration as an “economic…
Putin slams West over Kiev ‘state terrorism’
dpamoscowRussian President Vladimir Putin slammed the West for failing to speak out about what he termed Kiev’s “state terrorism” as he spoke to the Eastern Economic Forum in Vladi...
Japanese nurse finds her true self in world's 'death zone'
CHILAS, Pakistan (Kyodo) -- By day, Naoko Watanabe works as a nurse. In her spare time, she ventures into the "death zone," where oxygen levels fall t
Panel backs Japan police phone hacking to fight fraud, but rights concerns remain
TOKYO -- A panel of experts advising Japan's National Police Agency (NPA) on Sept. 2 called for the early introduction of "remote analysis" of smartph
Japan urged to consider hiring foreign nationals for Self-Defense Forces
TOKYO -- The Sasakawa Peace Foundation, a Tokyo-based public interest incorporated organization, has urged that Japan consider hiring foreign national
MP Government May Change PS Of PWD, Commercial Tax, And Some Other Departments
Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh): The state government, planning to change the departments of some IAS officers, has held an initial discussion on the matter and may issue a list soon.
'Singapore's perpetual karma is to be relevant': Tommy Koh looks back on 55 years in global diplomacy
Retiring after five decades at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Tommy Koh reflects on ASEAN's rise, Singapore's foreign policy and the state of the international order.
Uttar Pradesh To Create 1,000-Expert Network To Turn Cow Dung Into Energy, Organic Fertiliser And Rural Income
Lucknow, September 3, 2026: Under the leadership of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, significant steps are continuously being taken in Uttar Pradesh to ensure that cow protection is not limited merely to the shelter and care of cattle, but is also linked to the rural economy and self-reliance.
Commentary: Canada is testing the limits of saying no to Donald Trump
Canada is betting that it can turn economic pain into political pressure on the American president ahead of the midterm elections, says Kevin Chen from the S Rajaratnam School of International Studies.
Trump's Birth Tourism Crackdown Against Pregnant Travelers Explained
DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin said efforts were underway to prevent women in the late stages of pregnancy from entering the U.S.
Mumbai: Navghar Police Book Couple For Allegedly Re-Occupying Mulund House Despite Senior Citizens Tribunal Order
Mumbai, September 3, 2026: The Navghar police have registered an FIR against a couple for allegedly forcibly entering and re-occupying a house despite an order issued by the sub-divisional officer and…
UDA leaders in Ukambani demand NCIC action against hate speech
UDA leaders in Ukambani are calling on the National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC) to take action against leaders they accuse of making inflammatory and divisive remarks ahead of the 2027…
Boris Akunin has published a memoir for his wife, Erika. It ends with the plan they made to die together.
Erika Chkhartishvili — who edited the books of Boris Akunin (real name: Grigory Chkhartishvili) and was his wife of more than 40 years — died in mid-August.
Recognition of reparatory justice creates responsibility for Ghana – Vice President
Vice President Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang says Ghana will deepen its engagement with the African diaspora as part of efforts to advance the global campaign for reparatory justice.
KNUST SHS defeats Osei Adutwum SHS to win Luv FM High School Debate
In a clash of intellectual titans, KNUST Senior High School delivered a masterclass in persuasion to defeat Osei Adutwum SHS and etch their name in the annals of the Luv FM Kel-Charcoal Toothpaste…
Wajir West MP backs Ruto as community endorses his re-election
Wajir West MP Yusuf Mohamed Farah has urged residents to support President William Ruto’s re-election bid in the 2027 General Election, citing government development programmes in Northern Kenya.
Ecuador’s ex-president and Chinese ambassador seek to avoid jail over belt and road dam
Former Ecuadorian president Lenin Moreno and a former Chinese ambassador to Quito asked the country’s highest court on Thursday to spare them the five-year sentences handed down last week over a US$76…
A-Plus, Afenyo-Markin to visit families affected by New Winneba violence
Member of Parliament for Gomoa Central, Kwame Asare Obeng, popularly known as A-Plus, says he will join Effutu MP Alexander Afenyo-Markin to visit families affected by the recent violence between…
UN says Israel must withdraw from occupied West Bank
UN says Israel must withdraw from occupied West Bank The United Nations Human Rights Office for Palestine said Israel must “end its unlawful presence and evacuate all settlers from the occupied West…
Tinubu has no criminal case before US District Court – Presidency
…Lists 5 reasons why Atiku’s request cannot be granted The Presidency has clarified that the ongoing Freedom of Information read more Tinubu has no criminal case before US District Court – Presidency
Iran war is not a war, says US VP Vance
JD Vance says there is no active shooting and that major combat operations only lasted for six weeks after the US-Israel attack on Feb 28.
Cabinet backs shorter Kyiv curfew
The Ukrainian government has recommended that Kyiv city authorities shorten the wartime curfew to 1 a.m. to 5 a.m. (down from midnight to 6 a.m. currently), PM Sergii Koretskyi said on Sept. 3.
Berlin: BER Airport Terminal 1 reopened after security scare
Police have given the all-clear at Terminal 1 at Berlin's BER Airport following an earlier security scare and evacuation.
LIGHTHOUSE SAGA: Probe clears publisher at centre of DBE textbook catalogue row
A leaked Department of Basic Education presentation says an independent investigation has found no wrongdoing involving Lighthouse Publishers, whose success in the new Foundation Phase Catalogue…
Supreme Court Faces New Decision on Trump's Mail-in Ballot USPS Changes
The Trump administration again asked the Supreme Court to allow mail ballot restrictions, a day before ballots begin going out.
Trump raises doubts over support for Britain in Falklands dispute with Argentina
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — U.S. President Donald Trump raised doubts about whether the United States would support Britain in another conflict over the Falkland Islands in an interview with a…
Wells drying up at South Dakota homes and ranches due to heat and drought
Each morning this summer, Gordon and Connie Howie have awoken on their cattle ranch in central Pennington County and turned on the kitchen faucet, unsure if any water will come out.
Teenager arrested and 5 others sought in deadly July 4 fire in Washington state
EAST WENATCHEE, Wash. (AP) — An 18-year-old in Washington state has been arrested for the investigation of manslaughter and arson in connection with a deadly July 4 fire, a county sheriff said…
Netanyahu says toppling Iran’s Islamic republic ‘within reach’
The Israeli prime minister says the Iranian regime is 'weaker than ever' and 'fighting for its survival'.
Satellite Radar Detected a Himalayan Slope Accelerating Weeks Before Nepal's Catastrophic Flood
Learn how radar revealed weeks of movement before the Nepal collapse and what nearly two centuries of glacier loss show about Langtang.
House Democrat says his phone calls with a state legislator was wiretapped by FBI
Rep. Suhas Subramanyam (D-Va.) said Thursday he was informed by the Department of Justice that his phone calls with a Virginia state legislator in the spring were wiretapped.
Russia condemns Govt 'insinuations' over Leipzig incident
The Russian Embassy in Ireland has accused the Government of "copy-pasting EU conspiracy theories" regarding an attempted drone attack in Leipzig that Germany attributed to Russia.
Vance: US investigating strike on Iran wedding 'very fully'
Vance: US investigating strike on Iran wedding 'very fully' Submitted by Yasmine El-Sabawi on Thu, 09/03/2026 - 20:18 The US vice president insisted that there is no ongoing 'war' with Iran US Vice President JD Vance take questions from reporters at the White House in Washington, on 3 September 2026 (Evelyn Hockstein/Reuters) Off US Vice…
Germany begins production of 5,000 long-range drones for Kyiv, media reports
The joint venture was established between the German-American defense company Auterion and the Ukrainian drone producer Airlogix in February 2026 at the Munich Security Conference.
News live: Two more Australians confirmed safe in Nepal-Tibet floods; Hanson to make cost of living ‘worse’, union boss warns
Follow the day’s news live. Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Good morning, Nick Visser here to take over the blog and see us through Friday. Let’s get to it. Two more Australians have been confirmed safe in the aftermath of the devastating Nepal-Tibet floods. Continue reading...
Imran Khan's sons say former PM's health declining in prison
Imran Khan went from swashbuckling cricketer to Pakistan PM and then political prisoner. His sons now hold grave fears for their father's health.
Free transit pass program for Halifax students to continue after funding uncertainty
After months of uncertainty, it was announced the day before the school year began that students in grades 7 to 12 will once again receive the passes.
Kiss makes selection gamble for Wallabies-Argentina rematch
Ben Donaldson will wear the Wallabies' number 10 for the first time in two years while Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii and Len Ikitau have been returned to the centres.
2027: I’m ready to die protecting my vote – Obi
Peter Obi, Presidential Candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), has declared that he is ready to lose his life while protecting his votes in the 2027 election.
Dollar to Naira exchange rate Today, September 3, 2026: Naira records highest appreciation
The naira continued its appreciation against the dollar on Thursday, recording its highest gain so far in September at the official foreign exchange market.
US billionaire Leon Black defies summons and sues Epstein panel
Billionaire investor Leon Black has failed to appear before a US congressional committee investigating the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein – instead filing a lawsuit challenging the committee’s…
Construction to begin on 'Arc de Trump' in Washington
Construction will soon begin on the so-called Arc de Trump monument in Washington, as US President Donald Trump moves to add his own permanent mark on the city's skyline.
DOJ asks Supreme Court to allow Postal Service rules on mail ballots
The Justice Department asked the Supreme Court to intervene in an ongoing legal battle over U.S. Postal Service rules for mail ballots just weeks before the November midterm elections.
NPFL announces new date for Sporting Lagos vs Ikorodu City
The Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, have fixed a new date for matchday two fixture between Sporting Lagos and Ikorodu City.
Alleged drug trafficking: FBI has Tinubu on wiretape – US firm
A United States-based political advisory and lobbying firm, Von Batten-Montague-York, says the Federal Bureau of Investigation, FBI, has Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu on wire tape in the ongoing…
Farage senior aide filmed suggesting way to avoid donations law
A film broadcast by Channel 4 shows senior Reform UK figures discussing donations with an undercover reporter.
Murkomen calls for speedy probe into abduction of Standard editor, defenders media freedom
Interior and National Administration CS Kipchumba Murkomen strongly condemned the abduction of a Standard journalist Alex Kiprotich calling for a swift investigation into the incident and the…
Groundbreaking for Trump's arch will begin soon, Burgum says
Excavation work for the 250-foot-tall monument could begin in the next two weeks, the Interior secretary said.
9/11 victims hope newly uncovered records will help illuminate Saudis' alleged role
Twenty-five years after September 11, victims and their families are hopeful that newly uncovered records will aid in their decade-long lawsuit against Saudi Arabia.
JD Vance reacts to airstrike that killed four at Iran wedding: ‘Things happen’
US vice-president says he’s ‘extremely skeptical’ of Iran reports when asked whether US was responsible for deaths The US vice-president, JD Vance, said “sometimes things happen” when asked on…
Holdout juror preventing verdict in Lindsay Clancy’s murder trial, lawyer says
A single juror in Lindsay Clancy’s murder trial is preventing the jury from reaching a unanimous verdict, her lawyer said in court on Thursday, after deliberations stretched into a sixth day over…
Man Rolls Up to Police Station With Pickup Truck Full of Torn Up Flock Cameras
"Let's see how much I can get in one day. That's gonna be the challenge for everyone out there." The post Man Rolls Up to Police Station With Pickup Truck Full of Torn Up Flock Cameras appeared first…
Flock Is Cancelled—And Their Competitors Are Profiting
“If you want to get in your car and you want to go down to Buc-ee’s in St. Augustine, it’s really none of the government’s damn business if you’re doing that, right?” Florida Gov.
- Florida Governor DeSantis plans to revoke ALPR permits by end of September
- 90 of 214 cities cancelled Flock contracts in August 2026
- Rekor advocates for national regulations to preserve public safety value
Al Noor Centre outlines plans for services for people with visual disabilities
Al Noor Centre for the Blind has outlined plans to enhance its services and programmes, executive director Mishal bin Abdullah al-Nuaimi has said.In a report published by the Arabic daily *Al-Raya…