Stakeholders urge schools to produce adaptive learners
Education stakeholders urge Nigerian schools to produce adaptive learners capable of critical thinking, problem-solving, and responding to a changing world Read More…
Continued
Slovakia blocks EU plan to extend Russia sanctions for 12 months
Slovakia’s government rejected a proposal to extend the European Union’s individual sanctions regime against Russia for 12 months, according to three diplomats who spoke to Politico on Sept. 3.
US House may fast-track vote on Russia sanctions bill, Ukrainian official says
"(E)veryone agreed that it was necessary to increase pressure on Russia. ... No one said that he definitely would not support this bill.
Super El Niño threatens to deepen Sri Lanka’s drought and economic woes
By Ifham Nizam A potentially dangerous El Niño is gathering strength across the Pacific, with the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) warning that the climate event is expected to become very…
- Super El Niño event intensifying in Pacific, expected to last until February 2027
- Sri Lanka already facing severe drought, vulnerable to El Niño's impacts
Some referendum ballots missing as Albertans begin to receive mail-in paperwork
As demand for mail-in ballots climbs ahead of the Alberta referendum, some voters are reporting problems with the packages they have received from Elections Alberta.
From Nazi Germany to Zimbabwe and beyond
Friday 4th September, 2026 Doomed are the nations that look on while rulers seek to perpetuate their grip on power through undemocratic means.
- Nazi Germany's authoritarian rule led to worldwide suffering
- Zimbabwe's 2021 constitutional amendment raised retirement age of judges
- High Court ruled amendment extended judicial tenure without referendum
This curse of partisan politics in Sri Lanka
78 Years of Demagoguery, Not Democracy by Brigadier Ranjan de Silva rpcdesilva@gmail.com On the 4th of February every year, we raise the lion flag and speak of democracy.
- Sri Lanka celebrates democracy on February 4th, highlighting past 78 years of governance.
- Demagoguery thrives in Sri Lankan politics, appealing to desires/prejudices over rational argument.
Tanker drivers suspend strike, give gov’t one month to fix deplorable roads
The Ghana National Petroleum Tanker Drivers Union has suspended its sit-down strike on day two, giving government one month to demonstrate concrete progress towards fixing roads serving key petroleum…
Chinese-American community alarmed after China national dies in ICE custody
The Chinese-American community expressed anger and concern on Thursday over the death in custody of a Chinese national by the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement [ICE] on US territory. Lianyong Wei, 51, reportedly died in the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI) on August 23, although the scandal-plagued agency did not…
Tai Po fire: 13 Wang Fuk Court owners refuse gov’t buyout as 99% agree to sell
Thirteen homeowners at fire-hit Wang Fuk Court have missed the government’s deadline to participate in an official buyout scheme, according to city housing authorities. Owners had until 5pm on Monday to sign and return a letter of acceptance agreeing to sell their flats to the government in return for a cash payment or a new […]
'Zero updates': Families demand answers over missing Malaysians in Nepal
KUALA LUMPUR: Desperation has gripped the families of Malaysians still missing after the devastating floods in Nepal. They are now questioning the pace of the search-and-rescue operation.
Jakarta transit grows, but Greater Jakarta stays disconnected
Jakarta’s public transportation system is seeing rising ridership across major modes this year, signaling growing demand for reliable mass transit, but experts say its potential remains largely untapped without better connections to the thousands of housing developments across Greater Jakarta.
Let not religious distinction keep us from helping others, says scholar
Mustafa Akyol says neither should identity politics, especially one that espouses an us-versus-them ideology, where leaders of a group stir up hatred against another group, be condoned.
US hits Cuba with new sanctions as island’s crises multiply
HAVANA (AP) — The U.S. government on Thursday slapped new sanctions on Cuba in a fresh push to strangle the island’s economy and deepen its multiple crises. Among those hit with sanctions are Fidel Ernesto Castro, grandson of former President Raúl Castro, and Cuba’s Oil…
Maryland’s top court allows Democratic-backed congressional redistricting measure on November ballot
Maryland voters will get to decide in November on a congressional redistricting amendment being pushed by Democrats as part of nationwide battle for control of the U.S. House in future elections. The Maryland Supreme Court…
She once failed almost every subject and hated school – now she’s the teacher who fights for every student
Raja Shahridah Raja Suhaini grew up poor, could not read in Primary 1 and failed almost every subject. Now a Caring Teacher Award 2026 winner, she knocks on the doors of students who skip school – even when those doors are slammed in her face.
20-year-old arrested over alleged gang-rape of Ogun teenager
A 20-year-old has been arrested in connection with the alleged gang-rape of a teenager in Ogun State. Police are intensifying efforts to apprehend the flee Read More…
Unchecked businesses blamed for raging wildfires
Lands within business concessions of a size roughly equivalent to the total area of Jakarta have been burned since January, with most fire coming from areas earmarked for oil palm plantations…
DBG disburses over GH¢2.5bn in 5 years to agriculture, manufacturing and women-led firms
The Development Bank Ghana (DBG) has disbursed more than GH¢2.5 billion to businesses since its inception, with women-led enterprises, agriculture and manufacturing receiving a significant share of…
Rivers court remands two cops over UNIPORT graduate’s killing
Two police officers dismissed over the killing of a UNIPORT graduate, Anthony Obodo, have been remanded in Port Harcourt. Get details on the arraignment.
EU weighs visa limits, shadow fleet sanctions in response to Leipzig
The European Union is preparing for a series of meetings to discuss new measures against Moscow, including tighter visa rules for Russian citizens, Bloomberg reported on Sept.
Sinergi 5 syarikat mampu pacu semikonduktor bernilai tinggi, kata pakar
Andrew Chan Yik Hong berkata gabungan kepakaran menerusi MAPC mampu memberi nilai lebih besar berbanding dana disalur secara berasingan.
Hikone Castle Selected for UNESCO World Heritage Nomination
Hikone Castle in Shiga Prefecture has been formally selected as Japan's candidate for nomination as a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site, advancing a campaign that has continued for more than 30…
Ayariga rallies public, private sector support for Jamestown waste evacuation
The government is mobilising state and private-sector resources to address waste management challenges, with the accumulated refuse at Jamestown in Accra identified as an immediate priority.
Germany announces $290 million aid package to repair Ukrainian energy infrastructure before winter
The announcement comes as Ukraine prepares for the upcoming winter, following the harrowing winter months of 2025-2026, when Russia hammered the country's power grid with constant attacks.
PRICE STABILITY, DEVELOPMENT AND THE ROLE OF THE CBN
Price and financial stability remain the apex bank’s prime obligations, argues RISLANUDEEN MUHAMMAD Nigeria has spent the past three years absorbing one of the most compressed macroeconomic…
Antonelli will obey Mercedes orders to help ‘tow’ teammate Russell
Kimi Antonelli faces starting the Italian GP from the back of the grid due to penalties after taking a new power unit.
The rot has to stop: Time to end the plunder of the gravy train
IT has been quite an exhilarating time keeping up with all the goings-on in the courts these days.
THREE YEARS OF NUHU RIBADU AS NATIONAL SECURITY ADVISER
On June 19, 2023, President Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu appointed Mallam Nuhu Ribadu as Special Adviser on Security. On Monday, June 26, 2023, he formally assumed office as Nigeria’s National
Fake IAS Case: Tripti Singh Also Tutored Civil Service Aspirants In Bhopal
Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh): Police investigation into fake IAS suspect Tripti Singh Rajput has revealed that she also delivered lectures at civil services coaching institutes, while presenting herself as…
What makes a town happy? Mersing, Kluang and Simpang Renggam offer different answers
MERSING, Sept 4 — There are no mega shopping malls, traffic congestion is not part of the daily routine, and life...
‘God says ‘you can’t leave’: Toronto man whose home was hit by tree during storm proposes to fiance
A Toronto man didn’t let a massive tree limb crashing onto his Leaside home during Wednesday’s storm derail his plans to propose to his girlfriend.
UBER AND THE COST OF OUR TRUST DEFICIT
After 12 years, the ride-hailing operator exits Nigeria, writes JOSHUA J. OMOJUWA This morning I would have opened Uber and switched the payment method to cash before ordering a ride.
Falklands honors Merchant Navy seafarers flying the Red Ensign at Victory Green
The Falkland Islands Government are pleased to recognize the 3rd of September as Merchant Navy Day. A day to pay respect to the men and women of the Merchant Navy, both past and present, who play such…
Michael Lombardi resigns as North Carolina football GM amid school investigation
North Carolina football general manager Michael Lombardi has resigned, ending the tenure of an immediate hire in Bill Belichick’s NFL-to-college coaching transition who had been on on…
Iran War: US Vice President Vance would not describe conflict with Iran as a "war"
Iran attacks targets in Kuwait again +++ Netanyahu: Israel releases five Lebanese civilians +++ Yemen civil war continues to escalate +++ This is the news blog.
20 students find journalism spark during Media Prima visit
Your browser does not support the audio element.
USA: US diesel price reaches record high
Government appeals to Supreme Court again in dispute over absentee voting +++ Trump suffers partial defeat with new birthright plan +++ The Newsblog.
Zero-alcohol drinks are rising in popularity. What do young people think about them?
Booze-free drinks that mimic the taste of alcohol can help teenagers fit in socially. But new research suggests there are important limits to what they can replace.
Drunk Chinese Man Who Ran Over Four Schoolchildren Admits Driving Without License
A Chinese man who received a suspended prison sentence and had his driver's license revoked after striking four elementary school students while driving drunk in 2025 admitted at his first trial on…
Shire confirms five dogs poisoned on two streets, killing three
Carnarvon dog owners are being warned to remain vigilant after five pets are poisoned, resulting in three of them dying.
Trump boasts ‘unlimited’ US ammunition, warns of more strikes as clashes with Iran flare up again
President Donald Trump on Thursday assailed media reports about strained American munitions stockpiles, and threatened further US strikes against Iran “any time we want”.
Hungary welcomes Ukrainian parliament’s condemnation of Soviet repression
Hungary’s Foreign Ministry welcomed the Ukrainian parliament’s resolution recognizing and condemning crimes committed by the Soviet military administration in Zakarpattia from 1944 to 1946.
The Vicious Cycle Trump May Restart
The American seizure of Venezuelan oil is likely the first step in a familiar, unhappy chain of events.
Metro Milestone: First TBM Launched For Underground Construction In Indore
Indore (Madhya Pradesh): The underground construction work of the Indore Metro project has entered a crucial phase with the successful launch of the first Tunnel Boring Machine (TBM), named ‘Narmada’…
Motorcyclist Crashes Into Bus and Ends Up Inside Vehicle in Buga, Southern Colombia
A motorcyclist crashed into a public bus around midday on Sunday, Aug. 30, in Buga, southern Colombia, and was thrown through an open door into the passenger compartment.
Tornado near Cleveland, Ohio? Latest radar as Mentor, Willoughby, Euclid, Painesville, Lake County under warning
A low-pressure system near Mentor, Euclid and Willoughby triggered tornado alerts, with 75-80 mph winds reported across the Cleveland metro area.
MPs flag financial management gaps in national schools
Members of Parliament have raised concerns over the management of finances and resources in national schools, citing excess textbook supplies, long-standing fee arrears, unapproved borrowing and…
From 2006: Gloria Steinem on the continuing fight for equality
Gloria Steinem, a trailblazing figure in the women's liberation movement, died on Sept. 2, 2026 at age 92. In this Jan. 22, 2006 "Sunday Morning" profile, Steinem talked with correspondent Erin…
Russia, Ukraine eye diplomacy effort
Russia’s Vladimir Putin suggested that a settlement to end the war was possible, while Ukraine predicted a “new dynamic” in peace efforts.
‘New Generation Warfare’: Rear Admiral Reacts To Liepzig Airport Drone Attack Germany Blames On Russia
On “Forbes Newsroom,” Rear Admiral (Ret.) Mark Montgomery discussed the attempted drone attack on Leipzig airport that Germany has blamed on Russia.
Uttar Pradesh: ‘Faith, Governance And Employment Have Transformed UP,’ Says CM Yogi Adityanath; Claims State Has Moved Beyond BIMARU Image
Lucknow, September 3, 2026: Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath stated that Uttar Pradesh has charted a new course of development by transforming its challenges into opportunities over the past years. He said, “Uttar Pradesh, once viewed through the image of a BIMARU state, is today moving rapidly ahead in the fields of law and order…
Marco Rubio to Visit Colombia for Talks With President Abelardo De La Espriella
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio is expected to visit Colombia next week for a meeting with President Abelardo De La Espriella in Barranquilla, with Tuesday, Sept. 8, emerging as the planned date. Colombian officials are already preparing for the meeting, although the final itinerary has not yet been formally announced by the U.S.
US urged to consider military strikes to stop China achieving AGI first
The United States should start preparing for scenarios where extreme measures must be taken to stop China from achieving artificial general intelligence (AGI), according to a former White House…
Dubai-Sharjah traffic boost with new lane cutting wait times by 15%
Dubai RTA upgrades Al Qiyadah Intersection with a new Al Ittihad Road lane, cutting peak waiting times by up to 15% on the Dubai-Sharjah corridor
(EDITORIAL from Korea JoongAng Daily on Sept. 4)
South Korea must strengthen surveillance and establish a clear response to repea...