NDPP withdraws charges against national police commissioner Fannie Masemola
NDPP Andy Mothibi instructed that PFMA charges against suspended commissioner Fannie Masemola be withdrawn after review.
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Scott Bessent confirms weekend meeting with He Lifeng days before Xi’s US visit
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Tuesday confirmed that he will meet Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng this weekend for the final preparatory talks between the two sides, less than a week before Chinese President Xi Jinping travels to Washington for a bilateral summit with US President Donald Trump.
Duterte suffers 'significant memory impairment', defence tells ICC
THE HAGUE: Former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte is suffering from severe memory loss that means he sometimes forgets his lawyer’s name, according to the defence team preparing his case at the International Criminal Court.
Alexander Lukashenko called the freezing of $43-44 million in Belarusian funds at Citibank ‘a disgrace for the United States.’ Now U.S. officials have asked the bank to release the money.
U.S. officials have asked Citibank to release Belarusian funds frozen at the bank. “We have requested from them as to why they have not released the money,” said U.S. presidential envoy John Coale, who met with Alexander Lukashenko in Minsk on September 15.
'Minister, would you like to take part in the debate?': WP MP He Ting Ru calls out Singapore minister who kept talking as she was delivering her speech
"This section of my speech is dedicated to all the mums out there who have had to drink water to stave off hunger pains so their children can eat, especially in a city of seeming abundance and…
Around 200 Evacuated After Fire Breaks Out at Alicante Campsite
Around 200 people were evacuated after a fire broke out at a campsite in Sant Joan d’Alacant on Saturday, September 12. Two people suffered minor injuries during the incident.
Three injured as container truck crashes on Lagos-Ibadan Expressway
Three persons were injured after a 40ft container truck reportedly suffered brake failure and crashed on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway inward Mowe, Ogun Stat Read More…
Pakistani expats in UAE warned: Avoid these fake NADRA websites
The Consulate General of Pakistan in Dubai has issued a public advisory warning Pakistani citizens, particularly those living overseas, against unauthorised websites misusing the name of the National…
Dyson says ‘small number of early batches’ of S$699 CameraJet toothbrush may have component issue
It is currently out of stock in Singapore, the U.S., France and the UK.
Kennedy Center's attempt to put Trump's name on building blocked again by judge
A federal judge ruled Tuesday that the Kennedy Center's latest attempt to put President Trump's name on the performing arts center violated his earlier order blocking its renaming .
2027: Wadada picks Ombugadu as running mate for Nasarawa governorship race
The All Progressives Congress, APC, governorship candidate in Nasarawa State, Senator Ahmed Aliyu Wadada, has announced Chief Michael Emmanuel Ombugadu as his running mate for the 2027 election. Wadada made the announcement in a statement issued on Monday, describing Ombugadu’s selection as an effort to strengthen the party’s ticket ahead…
Dhaka’s waste-to-energy project faces opposition from pollution-weary residents
At years old, Yeasmin Begum has lived near the Amin Bazar landfill on the outskirts of Dhaka her whole life. She says the stench often triggers allergies, including colds and coughing. “Sometimes it is quite difficult for us to breathe when waste collectors burn the waste under the open sky. Smoke and ashes envelop our […]
College Student Shot At, Stabbed Outside Exam Hall After Rejecting Marriage Proposal In MP’s Sendhwa
Sendhwa (Madhya Pradesh): A college student was injured after a fellow student attacked her with a knife outside the examination hall at Veerbhanu Khajya Nayak Government Postgraduate College in…
Iran war has led to US munitions shortfalls, Pentagon inspector confirms
The US defence department's inspector general says the war with Iran has led to "shortfalls" in munitions and a bottleneck in resupply, contradicting President Donald Trump who has repeatly denied the…
Mumbai Cyber Fraud: 66-Year-Old Retired Income Tax Official Duped Of ₹8.51 Lakh In Fake NIA Arrest Threat Scam; Case Registered
Mumbai, September 15, 2026: A 66-year-old retired Income Tax Department employee from Worli was allegedly duped of Rs 8.51 lakh by cyber fraudsters who posed as National Investigation Agency (NIA)…
Qatar condemns continued settler incursions into Al Aqsa Mosque
<p>Doha: The State of Qatar has strongly condemned the ongoing incursions by Israeli settlers into Al Aqsa Mosque, including the latest raid carried out under the protection of Israeli occupation…
Chocó is still moving more than a month after Colombia’s 7.4 earthquake
A seismic swarm around Sipí and Istmina in the middle San Juan region of Chocó continues to produce tremors across the department as President De La Espriella visits to oversee reconstruction.
Indigenous leader Cacique Raoni, 94, is undergoing palliative care
Brazilian indigenous leader Raoni Metuktire, known as Cacique (chief) Raoni, aged 94, has been diagnosed with cancer of the digestive tract and is receiving palliative care at home in Peixoto de…
Maduro Fixer Saab Pleads Guilty in US Money-Laundering Case
A close financial fixer for ousted Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro pleaded guilty in Miami to a money laundering charge related to the South American country’s food-import contracts and oil sales…
KWA to re-tender 5 MLD STP as no bidder qualifies; Work begins on 27-km sewage pipeline in Kochi
The sewerage treatment project includes three components — an STP and two sewage pipeline networks of 27 km and 17 km
- KWA cancels tender for 5 MLD STP due to no qualifying bidders
- 27-km sewage pipeline construction begins in Kochi
- Project includes 17-km pipeline network for 1,400 households
Trump says 'no help' countries should reimburse US after Iran war ends
WASHINGTON — U.S. President Donald Trump has said countries that have been "no help" should "reimburse" the United States when the Iran war ends, as the U.S.
Driver Investigated After Being Clocked at 219km/h on A-7
The Guardia Civil is investigating a 34-year-old man who was allegedly caught driving at 219km/h on a section of the A-7 motorway with a 120km/h speed limit.
Iraq eyes Europe as it seeks to diversify oil exports
Iraq eyes Europe as it seeks to diversify oil exports Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi said on Tuesday that he discussed selling oil to Europe during visits to France and Germany, as Baghdad seeks to…
Palghar Ganpati Visarjan 2026: One-And-A-Half-Day Idols Immersed Amid Tight Security And Civic Arrangements
Palghar, September 15, 2026: “Ganpati Bappa Morya, Pudhchya Varshi Lavkar Ya” reverberated across Palghar on Tuesday as devotees bid farewell to one-and-a-half-day Ganpati idols.
Ghana Shea Expo: Vice President leads call to plant more shea trees
By Murtala Issah The growing threat to Ghana’s shea tree population from charcoal production, fuelwood harvesting and changing climatic conditions is raising concerns about the future sustainability…
Spain's Supreme Court refuses to apply amnesty to Catalan leader Puigdemont
Puigdemont, who fled to Belgium to avoid detention after the referendum and is still the target of an arrest warrant, has been accused of misusing public money to organise the 2017 independence…
- Spain's Supreme Court denies amnesty to Catalan leader Carles Puigdemont.
- Puigdemont faces embezzlement charges and an active arrest warrant.
- Amnesty law aligns with EU legislation but Puigdemont's intent overrides it.
Kash Patel Defends FBI Allowing Applicants Who Engaged In Bestiality As Senators Question It
Senators questioned Patel about the policy during a hearing Tuesday, after previously sending a letter demanding documents.
At least S$71,000 lost to job scams associated with Pokémon & other trading cards since Aug. 25, 2026
Victims are instructed to complete tasks, such as opening digital trading card packs or selecting trading cards in exchange for commissions.
As Russia closes in on Sloviansk, this taxi driver keeps working
SLOVIANSK, Donetsk Oblast — From a brick-walled garage that barely fits the blue car parked inside, Oleksandr Richak carefully backs his taxi cab out onto the narrow street. The 42-year-old usually starts work around 8 a.m., once the early-morning rush hour of deadly Russian drone activity in the eastern front-line city subsides.
UAE–India Defence Industry Forum begins in Abu Dhabi
The UAE–India Defence Industry Forum commenced today in Abu Dhabi, reflecting ongoing efforts to strengthen defence and industrial cooperation, while exploring opportunities to develop new…
Korean lawmaker says Trump due to announce US investment details on Friday
A South Korean lawmaker said on Tuesday, while questioning the country's finance minister nominee, that U.S. President Donald Trump was due to announce details of Seoul's planned investment in the…
2027: 600 lecturers perfecting rigging plan – Peter Obi Media Office alleges
The Peter Obi Media Office has alleged that about 600 university lecturers are perfecting plans to rig the 2027 general elections.
Finland approves EUR 290 mln aid package for Ukraine – Stubb
On Tuesday, September 15, Finland decided to provide Ukraine with its 34th package of defense materiel worth EUR 290 million, the country's President, Alexander Stubb, announced.
Why do authoritarian regimes target the LGBTQ+ community?
A recent crackdown on the LGBTQ+ community in Turkey is symptomatic of a wider rights regression, according to experts. It's worse under authoritarian regimes, but why is it such a popular policy for…
- Authoritarian regimes target LGBTQ+ community through crackdowns.
- Far right rise fuels crackdown on perceived differences.
- LGBTQ+ rights regressions seen globally, including US under Trump.
Islamic Jihad commander who infiltrated Kissufim on 10/7 eliminated
<p>Last weekend the IDF struck in the Khan Younis area in the southern Gaza Strip and eliminated the terrorist Mohsen Farid Said Abu Hadaf, a rocket cell commander in the Islamic Jihad terrorist…
Level 4 weather warning issued for KZN
The weather service warns that the rain could cause major disruption to traffic due to flooding
Train service across much of the Netherlands was disrupted after metal pipes were placed on the tracks. The rail operator suspects sabotage.
Train service has been severely disrupted across much of the Netherlands. Rail infrastructure operator ProRail suspects sabotage, NOS reports.
Two years after COP29, Azerbaijan turns climate commitments into investment
The country has committed €540 million to climate-resilient irrigation and launched an AI-based farmer-scoring system, developed with the FAO, to channel subsidies to smallholders who adopt…
Raheem Sterling pleads guilty to dangerous driving after crashing his Lamborghini
Sterling appeared at Basingstoke Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday
Philippe and pensions: the hour of truth
Plus possible de se dérober : Edouard Philippe s’apprête à dévoiler enfin sa réforme des retraites, cinq ans après avoir promis qu’il était prêt à décaler l’âge légal de départ à 65, 66 ou 67 ans.
Dan Thomas resigns as Reform Wales leader after being arrested on suspicion of assault
Dan Thomas says he was been released without charge by the police.
US Confirms Weapon in Space: What We Know About Russia and China Programs
Secretary of the Air Force Troy Meink said the deployment was to protect U.S. forces against a hostile enemy.
King, Queen extend Malaysia Day greetings
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia's King and Queen, Their Majesties Sultan Ibrahim and Raja Zarith Sofiah, have extended Malaysia Day greetings to all Malaysians.
Flights remain suspended at Italian airport due to Mount Etna’s ash
Mount Etna is Europe's highest and most active volcano.
Meet the Candidates Putting Bullets in Flock Cameras
In a campaign ad released Monday, Seth Bodnar—an Independent candidate running for U.S. Senate in Montana—warns viewers that Flock Safety cameras are tracking Americans “getting groceries,” “going to…
Vancouver Chinatown Foundation Releases Key Findings from the 2026 Chinatown Solidarity Summit
Delegates from 22 Chinatowns across North America met in Vancouver for the third cross-border summit, continuing the shift from shared challenges to coordinated, systems-level strategy VANCOUVER…
Nova Scotia family horrified to learn they buried a stranger’s remains
Several other people on social media are sharing similar stories about the remains of their loved ones.
Davido backs Adeleke campaign spokesman for Osun reps seat
Afrobeats star Davido has endorsed human rights lawyer Pelumi Olajengbesi for the Oriade/Obokun Federal Constituency seat in the 2027 elections.
INEC: Six parties to contest Kano Assembly by-election – INEC
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has said six political parties will participate in Saturday’s Kano State House of Assembly by-election in Dawakin Kudu Constituency.
12 People Injured In Russian Attacks On Kyiv, One Dies In Hospital
Twelve people were injured as a result of Russian attacks on Kyiv today, Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko said, UATV English reports. One of the injured people later died in hospital.
Half of Russia’s Major Diesel Refineries Cut Output After Drone Strikes
Three of Russia’s six largest diesel-producing oil refineries have significantly reduced or completely halted production in September following damage caused by drone strikes, according to Reuters…
Turkish authorities launch sweeping crackdown on LGBTQ+ community
Turkish authorities launch sweeping crackdown on LGBTQ+ community Submitted by Alex MacDonald on Tue, 09/15/2026 - 13:56 Journalists, campaigners, HIV organisations and members of public among…
Amin Amidu appointed ECOWAS Commissioner for Infrastructure and Energy
Ghana's Amin Amidu Sulemani has been appointed as ECOWAS Commissioner for Infrastructure, Energy, and Digitalisation.
MND Local: Fishing, celebrations and storms in Baja California Sur
As September rains transform the landscape of Baja California Sur, the state also celebrates Mexico's Independence Day, writes Chris Sands.
Shingange cleared for election at COSATU Congress
They want Shingange to take over from Zingiswa Losi as President.
- Legal opinion clears Mike Shingange to stand for election at COSATU Congress.
- Shingange suspended by his union but not expelled, eligible for any position.
- NUM demands clarification on Shingange's standing, congress to continue despite disagreement.
Mohammed bin Rashid marks 25 years of Arab Media Award
Dubai: His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, stressed that the Arab Media Award continues to keep pace with developments in the industry and celebrate excellence across different fields of media, as it marks 25 years since its launch.