Court to divorcing politician: High earnings not proof of matrimonial property contribution
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Scottish, Welsh, Northern Irish party leaders claim right to choose independence
Leaders of the main Scottish, Northern Irish and Welsh nationalist parties on Monday declared their right to choose whether to remain in the UK or not at a rare meeting in the Welsh capital Cardiff.
Syria protests spread as fuel prices rise by up to 40 percent
Syria protests spread as fuel prices rise by up to 40 percent Submitted by Reem Aouir on Mon, 09/14/2026 - 12:30 Protesters call for energy minister’s resignation as demonstrations take place across…
Student Suspended Over Coffee—Then Found a Flaw in the School's Rule
High school student Julie Kaputa uncovered an issue with Beaver River Central School's policy-making process.
- Beaver River Central School suspended senior student for coffee in class.
- Parents questioned lack of public hearing before policy adoption.
- School district scheduled new public hearing September 14.
Lesotho Highlands Water Project hits 56.7% progress as dam and tunnel works advance
Polihali Dam and transfer tunnel construction is on track despite geological delays.
Punjab Makes Annual Vehicle Fitness Certificate Mandatory
The Punjab government has introduced another requirement for vehicle owners by making an annual fitness certificate mandatory for all private … Read More The post Punjab Makes Annual Vehicle Fitness…
Parliament pushes tougher energy permit deadlines, setting up clash with EU countries
The European Parliament is trying to turn permitting reform into a stronger, common EU rulebook, while capitals seek flexibility to accommodate national legal systems, environmental constraints and…
- Parliament seeks stricter EU-wide energy permit deadlines.
- EU countries prefer flexibility in national permitting systems.
- Dispute centers on handling missed deadlines and project control.
Passengers evacuated after train hits lorry on level crossing
Around 150 passengers have been evacuated from a train after it collided with a lorry on a level crossing in...
AG urges GBA to remain the conscience of Ghanaian society
Attorney-General and Minister for Justice, Dr Dominic Ayine, has cautioned the Ghana Bar Association (GBA) against meddling in partisan politics, urging the association to remain independent and…
Ukraine: AfD questions German aid, Berlin remains committed
Emboldened by its win in Saxony-Anhalt, the far-right Alternative for Germany wants the country to change its Ukraine and Russia policies.
- AfD co-leader Alice Weidel criticizes German military aid to Ukraine
- Germany remains committed to providing aid despite AfD opposition
- Saxony-Anhalt election results show 60% of voters favor anti-Ukraine parties
UAE steps up scrutiny of academic certificates – with Dh30,000 fine among penalties for fakes
The UAE has issued a warning that those caught forging academic qualifications could face up to three years in jail and fines of Dh30,000 ($8,170), as demand for the verification of documents…
Factory bus crashes into drain in Penang, driver injured
GEORGE TOWN: A factory bus driver was injured after the vehicle crashed through a road divider and plunged into a three-metre-deep drain.
24-Hour Economy: Minority questions demolition of schools, markets and other public assets
The Minority in Parliament has criticised the demolition of existing public and community infrastructure to make way for projects under the government’s 24-Hour Economy Market Programme.
Iran nuclear chief barred from Austria, Tehran blames US
Iran’s nuclear chief, Mohammad Eslami, was unable to attend the International Atomic Energy Agency’s, IAEA, annual conference in Vienna on Monday after Austria reportedly denied him entry, with Tehran accusing the United States of pressuring Vienna to block the Iranian delegation.
Brent at $108: Gulf States Halt Hormuz Talks as Houthis Strike Saudi Airbase
Gulf states called off Monday's planned meeting with Iran on reopening the Strait of Hormuz the same day Yemen's Houthis fired dozens of missiles and drones at Saudi Arabia's King Khalid airbase in Khamis Mushait, calling it retaliation for more than 300 Saudi airstrikes on Yemen in five days.
- Brent crude prices surge to $108 per barrel
- Houthis strike Saudi King Khalid airbase
- Gulf states halt Hormuz talks
Tinubu Orders Release of NCDC Funds as North-central Unveils 20-Year Development Plan
* President directs SGF to ensure timely release of funds to regional commissions Michael Olugbode in Abuja President Bola Tinubu has directed the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF),
UAE President appoints Ali Abdullah bin Daan Al Ghafli as Secretary-General
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, has issued a federal decree appointing Brigadier Dr Ali Abdullah bin Daan Al Ghafli as Secretary-General of the Office of His Highness…
Iraqi Prime Minister seeks support in France to ease pressure on oil exports
Iraqi Prime Minister Ali Al Zaidi on Monday started his first trip to Europe since taking office in May, landing in Paris in an effort to shore up support to alleviate the pressure of the Hormuz…
The Crusades: How a medieval Holy War still shapes politics
In 1095, the Catholic Church launched the Crusades, wars that left millions dead and whose legacy still shapes political and ideological conflicts.
Amir sends condolences to Ruler of Sharjah
<p>Doha, Qatar: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani sent a cable of Condolences to Member of the Federal Supreme Council of the United Arab Emirates and Ruler of Sharjah, HH Sheikh Sultan bin…
School choice proponents say it offers families more options – but those don’t always extend to immigrant students
School choice heavily influences immigrant students’ experiences in Charleston schools and can leave them in segregated academic environments, new findings show.
What is Zionism? The different meanings of a contested term
Zionism’s definition may seem simple, but it’s been debated for more than a century. In reality, there are multiple ‘Zionisms,’ not just one.
Bhayander Land Dispute: 81-Year-Old Man Seeks PM Modi's Intervention, CBI Probe Into Alleged Forgery
Mira-Bhayander: Asgarali Vohra, an 81-year-old former schoolmate of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, met with the Prime Minister to seek direct intervention and a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI)…
Iranian strait authority issues updated list of sanctioned vessels
Listed vessels will face restrictions on future passage, including fines, detention or confiscation, while vessels cooperating with them will be added to the list.
Shettima Meets Modi As Nigeria, India Move To Rebuild Trade Towards Previous High Of $15bn
* PM seeks renewed crude purchases Deji Elumoye in Abuja Nigeria and India have agreed to deepen their strategic economic relationship, with India seeking renewed purchases of Nigeria’s crude oil as
Gov’t 24-Hour Economy markets programme is an afterthought – Minority
The Minority in Parliament has criticised the government’s implementation of the 24-Hour Economy Market Programme, describing it as an “afterthought” that lacks proper planning and does not adequately…
Billions in fraud: Wirecard trial: judges dissect Braun's victim thesis
The week is starting badly for former Wirecard boss Braun: the judges declare his victim theory to be unfounded. And Braun and his co-defendants are also not to keep the "reward for the deed" from the…
‘Anytime it rains, we panic’: South Riverdale residents say flood mitigation efforts need to be fast-tracked
Leslieville resident Sonya Vahidy and her neighbours had high hopes their homes, which are located in an area prone to flooding, would be better protected this summer.
[UPDATED] Remand extended for 5 held over forged vehicle transfer documents
IPOH: The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has obtained a four-day remand extension for five people believed to have acted as middlemen for a syndicate that falsified vehicle ownership…
Senate returns today for final legislative sprint ahead of midterms
The Senate is returning to Washington from a five-week recess, with several priorities to address before leaving town next month to take to the campaign trail.
Von der Leyen to skip Carney speech in EU Parliament
Canadian prime minister will watch Commission president's speech but she won't be there when he speaks.
- Ursula von der Leyen skips Carney speech at EU Parliament
- Trade Commissioner Maroš Šefčovič speaks in her place
- Von der Leyen attends press conference on child online safety
Chief gives land for new fire station at Jongshegu in Tamale
The Paramount Chief of Bamvim, Naa Abdulai Ziblim, has released a one-acre land at Jongshegu in Tamale for the construction of a new fire station.
Bayelsa 2027 Budget: Seeking citizens’ input needs eye on the economy
The Bayelsa State Government has adopted the bottom-up approach in the preparation of the 2027 Appropriation Bill as part of read more Bayelsa 2027 Budget: Seeking citizens’ input needs eye on the…
CBI Registers FIR In Disha Salian Death Case After Bombay High Court Order, Begins Investigation Into Allegations
Mumbai: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Monday registered an FIR in connection with the death of Disha Salian and have initiated an investigation into the case.
Ajaka denies involvement in Kogi youths protest, ward delineation
Murtala Yakubu Ajaka, a former governorship candidate and a stalwart of the All Progressives Congress, has dissociated himself from the read more Ajaka denies involvement in Kogi youths protest, ward…
<em>The Atlantic</em>’s October Cover: Anne Applebaum on the “Empire of Grift” and the Revolution in American Foreign Policy
In The Atlantic ’s October cover story, “ Empire of Grift ,” staff writer Anne Applebaum examines how far-right ideologues have transformed American foreign policy into a tool of private gain and antidemocratic reaction. Instead of making the world safe for democracy, she writes, U.S. foreign policy is rewiring the international order.
NCIC rallies stakeholders to safeguard peace ahead of 2027 polls
The National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC) is calling for early measures to prevent election-related conflict as Kenya prepares for the 2027 General Election. NCIC Chairperson Bishop Dr. Kepha Omae says the 2027 polls present an opportunity for the country to demonstrate that peace is critical to a functioning democracy.
2 Labourers Die Of Asphyxiation While Removing Shuttering From Septic Tank In Bihar's Muzaffarpur
Muzaffarpur, Sep 14: Two labourers died of asphyxiation while they were removing shuttering from a newly constructed septic tank in Bihar’s Muzaffarpur district on Monday, officials said.
Iran-Gulf talks without US participation on reopening the Strait of Hormuz postponed, Omani official says
Gulf diplomats and Iranian officials were set to meet Monday to discuss an Omani plan for reopening the Strait of Hormuz to regular tanker traffic, a conversation that would have happened without a…
Arati: ODM will not settle for less than 50pc share in 2027
“In the 2027 government, we as ODM must get a half share together with Honorable Ruto,” Arati said.
Opposition set to halt Sweden’s slide to right
Reuters — Sweden’s center-left opposition on Monday looked set to form the next government as preliminary election results projected a narrow three-seat lead over the right-wing ruling parties with most of the votes counted after Sunday’s vote.
Pakistan’s Rs100-a-litre fuel relief to cost up to Rs30b a month
Pakistan fuel relief could cost Rs30bn a month
Six Israeli cities ban live chickens for Yom Kippur kapparot, animal rights org. urges more to join
Animal rights group Let the Animals Live says Tel Mond, Yeruham, Mevaseret Zion, Yavne, Kiryat Bialik, and Rishon Lezion have joined the initiative to ban live chickens for kapparot.
- Six Israeli cities ban live chickens for Yom Kippur kapparot ceremony
- Animal rights group Let the Animals Live urges more cities to join campaign
- Concerns raised about stress and suffering of chickens during ceremony
Public ring proposals could constitute Jewish marriages, creating halachic issues, rabbi warns
Beersheba Chief Rabbi Avraham Deri warned that a ring proposal before witnesses could create a halachic marriage, meaning a couple could later need a religious divorce.
- Public ring proposals may lead to halachic complications, warns Rabbi Avraham Deri
- Kiddushin criteria could be fulfilled through ring proposal in presence of witnesses
- Religious divorce (get) may be needed if proposal is withdrawn
Bono East Minister inspects GETFund projects; Nkoranza North DCE announces 10 new projects
By: Samuel Ayammah The Bono East Regional Minister, Mr. Francis Owusu Antwi, has inspected ongoing GETFund and other government projects at Osei Bonsu Senior High School, Busunya SHS and other project…
Knife attack in China leaves multiple people injured
Guangzhou police apprehended a man in the city’s university town district after receiving reports that he was wielding a knife and injuring pedestrians, according to a police statement. According to an alert by the Panyu district branch of the Guangzhou Municipal Public Security Bureau, at about 5.20pm local time, emergency services…
Dominick Bianchi cause of death: Missing newlywed East Greenbush man found dead in wooded area
Dominick Bianchi, a 35-year-old man reported missing in East Greenbush, has been found deceased in a wooded area.
Herbalist Arrested with Pump-Action Gun in Delta
Operatives of the Delta State Police Command have arrested a herbalist, identified as Chukwuka Nzete, and another suspect, Joel Iwomi, 36, over alleged illegal possession of firearms.
Ghanaians deserve GH¢5 fuel relief; gov’t can afford it – Egyapa Mercer
Former Sekondi MP and Deputy Energy Minister, Andrew Egyapa Mercer, has urged government to increase its fuel intervention from GH¢2 to GH¢5 per litre, arguing that higher crude oil prices have given…
Passport intervention: NIS enrols 2,296 Nigerians in UK
The Nigeria Immigration Service has enroled 2,296 Nigerians in the first week of its special passport intervention exercise in London and Manchester, UK.
Quarry worker killed when boulder falls onto lorry in Ipoh
IPOH: A 53-year-old quarry worker was killed when a boulder fell onto the lorry he was driving at a quarry in Keramat Pulai here today.
Ato Forson takes nine-point lead over Asiedu Nketia in latest NDC flagbearer poll
The latest Global InfoAnalytics poll has placed Dr Cassiel Ato Forson ahead of Johnson Asiedu Nketia in the race for the NDC’s 2028 presidential candidacy, with the Finance Minister securing 32%…
Learner fatally shot at school in KwaNdengezi, KZN
It is alleged the victim and the suspect were seen entering the school premises together.
BRICS is not building a new order, but a hedge against the old one
By R Suryamurthy The 2026 New Delhi Declaration arrives at a revealing moment for BRICS: two decades after the grouping emerged as a shorthand for the rising economic weight of the Global South, it is…
Crew survive private jet crash after emergency landing at Libya’s Misrata airport
Dubai: The crew of a private aircraft survived an accident near Libya’s Misrata International Airport after an engine malfunction forced the plane to make an emergency landing, according to preliminary information.