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BUDS school at Karode must be reopened immediately: Child Rights Commission

The commission directed that the school be provided an electricity connection so that it can be made operational.

  • State Commission for Protection of Child Rights orders immediate reopening of BUDS school in Karode.
  • Electricity connection essential for school functionality, as per commission directives.
  • Encroachments to be evicted from Kunnathukal Government UP School land.

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Trump taunts Tehran, wants Strait of Hormuz renamed after himself

“I should get something out of this - the Trump Strait,” the president continued, repeating an idea he had proposed about a week ago.

  • Trump proposed renaming the Strait of Hormuz after himself during the Republican midterm convention.
  • Iran attacked ten ships near the strait following the US sinking of five Iranian oil tankers.

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Twenty-five years after the September 11 attacks, what has happened to al-Qaeda? - explainer

While al-Qaeda suffered losses and dislocation after the invasion of Afghanistan, its profile rose, and it expanded massively in the years that followed.

  • Al-Qaeda emerged in late 1980s, recruited militants to fight Soviet in Afghanistan
  • September 11 attacks killed nearly 3,000, led to US invasion of Afghanistan
  • Al-Qaeda affiliates active in Africa, Somalia, Sahel, Pakistan

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PM Shehbaz invites NA opposition leader Achakzai for consultation on new CEC

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has taken a practical step towards initiating dialogue between the government and the opposition by inviting National Assembly Opposition Leader Mehmood Khan Achakzai for mandatory consultations on the appointment of a new Chief Election Commissioner (CEC), a source close to the prime minister told…

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NDC opens nominations for 2026 constituency executive elections

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has announced Tuesday, September 15, 2026, as the official opening date for nominations for its 2026 Constituency Executive Elections. In a statement signed by Deputy General Secretary Barbara Serwaa Asamoah on behalf of the General Secretary, the party said the opening of nominations marks an…

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Begging Away Consequences

By Omolola Olakunri There is a pressure that moves through many families. It doesn’t have a name on any document, but it is recognisable the moment it arrives. It never

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Asylum requests in Europe drop to five-year low in first half of 2026

The European Union Agency for Asylum said this decline is due to the ongoing political transition in Syria as well as the EU's cooperation with countries of origin and transit.

  • Asylum requests in Europe drop to five-year low in first half of 2026.
  • EU and partner countries received 332,000 asylum applications.
  • France led with 69,000 applications, followed by Italy and Spain.

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Family of Toronto teen struck at crosswalk sues city and province over removal of speed camera

The family of a Toronto boy who was left with life‑altering injuries after being struck by a vehicle outside his high school is suing the City, the province and the driver, alleging the collision…

  • 15-year-old Elijah Adebayo injured in March 2026 crosswalk accident
  • City and province sued over removal of speed camera in 2025
  • $16 million sought in damages for injuries and punitive damages

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Mahama Ayariga: It was my choice to return to the Executive

Minister for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, Mahama Ayariga, has explained that his decision to leave Parliament and return to the Executive was his personal choice. Mr Ayariga, who previously served as Majority Leader in Parliament, said he wanted to make his experience, knowledge and expertise available to the…

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