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Pakistan's foreign minister says a new defense agreement his country signed with Saudi Arabia and Turkey is not directed against any country

Iran will not engage in talks with U.S. as long as Washington breaches an interim deal signed in June, says Iran’s foreign minister

Dr. Abdul El-Sayed’s call with the former president comes as he tries to win over wary Democrats in Michigan’s high-stakes Senate race.

Irish government jet flies alleged drug trafficker back to Dublin to face charges

Tehran has issued a list of demands to the US in exchange for reopening the strategic Strait of Hormuz. Supreme National Security Council Secretary Mohammad Bagher Zolqadr demanded the lifting of the US naval blockade, troop withdrawals, a complete cessation of hostilities, compensation for damages, and access to frozen assets. The White House has not yet commented. The demands follow President Donald Trump’s Aug. 2 decision to suspend a planned US air campaign against Iran to allow for…

President Trump on Saturday posted photos of alleged vandalism to the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool amid a push for U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia Jeanine Pirro to revisit a recent decision to drop charges related to the pool. Late Saturday, the president posted two photos of what appeared to be graffiti and some…

For days, Nigeria’s government has been organising mass weddings to help low-income families overcome marriage cost.

Netanyahu says Iran will 'not have nuclear weapons' with or without deal Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that he would prevent Iran from having nuclear weapons, a goal he has long alleged Tehran is pursuing, regardless of the course of negotiation efforts with Washington and Arab states. "I want to emphasise once again: with an agreement or without an agreement, as long as I am prime minister, Iran will not have nuclear weapons," Netanyahu said at a cabinet meeting.

The USA has reportedly burnt through the majority of its Patriot and THAAD air defence interceptors

President Donald Trump has endorsed her, and she's backed by the National Republican Senatorial Committee, which is running television advertising to support her candidacy.

President Min Aung Hlaing, the former army chief who had originally seized power in 2021 from Suu Kyi’s civilian government, has been trying to win political legitimacy since the takeover and resume relations with ASEAN.

In an exclusive interview with the Associated Press, he highlights the progress of Cyprus's ongoing energy projects, which will also benefit EU citizens.

SAN ILDEFONSO, Ilocos Sur, Philippines—Residents in high-risk areas of Ilocos Sur have been ordered to evacuate amid continuous rainfall brought by the southwest monsoon, or habagat, on Sunday, Aug. 9. In an advisory, the provincial government, led by Gov. Jerry Singson, urged residents living near slopes, rivers, low-lying communities and coastal areas to proceed immediately

Monday, Aug. 10, is the deadline to remove names from Montana's ballot. The Democrat in the Senate race there is being pressured to drop out to clear the field for an independent.

Representative Ed Case beat Jarrett Keohokalole, a younger progressive, in a race that centered on questions of generational change and the state’s skyrocketing cost of living.

Early Vote Action founder Scott Presler criticized Senate Republicans over the SAVE America Act and urged conservatives to pressure lawmakers.

I serve in Congress. Abdul El-Sayed's victory this week is only the latest evidence that my party is being overrun by antisemitism. We know where this leads, writes Rep. Josh Gottheimer.

ANKARA, Aug 9 - Ships are passing smoothly through the Turkish straits to the Black Sea despite heightened concerns about safety, two Turkish government officials told Reuters on Sunday.

The president's approval ratings among born-again Protestants have risen, but fallen among Catholics.

Katie and John Meehan say responses to campaign they launched after death of daughter Genevieve must be ‘wake-up call’ The parents of a nine-month-old girl who died after being placed in an unsafe sleeping position at nursery said they feared poor practice may be “rife” across England. Genevieve Meehan suffocated when she was strapped face down to a beanbag for an hour and 37 minutes at a nursery in Cheadle Hulme, Stockport, in May 2022. Continue reading...

Azuzu  also called for greater government involvement in the sector, the democratisation of energy policy and urgent measures to address energy poverty.

SAN ANTONIO, Zambales — All 13 towns in Zambales suspended classes on Monday, August 10 as rains due to the southwest monsoon or “habagat.” continued to pound the province. The respective local government units announced class suspensions in Subic, Castillejos, San Marcelino, San Antonio, San Narciso, San Felipe, Cabangan, Botolan, Iba, Palauig, Masinloc, Candelaria and

Officials will be held responsible if people migrate owing to lack of employment, says Rural Development and Panchayat Raj Minister

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says the quiet part out loud and confirms worst fears

The Arunachal Frontier Tribal Front has set August 15 as the deadline to make Scheduled Tribe status and Permanent Resident Certificate mandatory for recruitment examinations

President Trump is confronting a question that has haunted presidents throughout history: how a war - that has gone on longer than predicted - can reshape a presidency.

Sam Thompson has leant his voice to the campaign to save Tumble Workingmen's club in Carmarthenshire in a bid to raise donations for the club

Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has reiterated the governments commitment to ensure equitable development.

After years of strain, China-Australia ties have reached a “good enough” baseline for Canberra, though still short of Beijing’s broader ambitions, according to a former top Australian diplomat. The relationship had taken a significant downturn since 2017, but was now on “a more realistic footing”, Graham Fletcher, a non-resident fellow at the Lowy Institute, a Sydney-based think tank, wrote in a report released on Sunday. Fletcher served as Australia’s ambassador to China from 2019 to…

Japan’s 610-page 2026 defence white paper cements a strategic shift: Tokyo has labelled China an “unprecedented and the greatest strategic challenge” for the fourth straight year, a framing dating back to 2014, when a Japanese white paper first flagged Beijing’s East China Sea Air Defence Identification Zone as risking unintended incidents. Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has not altered this trajectory, only accelerated it. This strategic timing aligns with Beijing’s calculus. Even as…

The movement specifically accused some individuals of engaging in impersonation and attempting to destabilise the party in Enugu State.

By Femi Bolaji JALINGO — The Taraba State Government has dismissed claims by opposition politicians that the state is burdened with N1.2 trillion in debt, describing the figure as misleading and inaccurate. Addressing journalists in Jalingo at the weekend, the Commissioner for Finance, Dr Sarah Adi, said critics of the administration had failed to distinguish…

By Golok Nanmwa JOS — A man reportedly on his way to church was shot dead by suspected gunmen at Fann community in Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State. The incident, according to residents, occurred at about 8 a.m. on Sunday, causing panic in the community. A resident, Erica Dung, who confirmed the…

By Haruna Aliyu, Birnin Kebbi BIRNIN KEBBI — The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in Kebbi State has dismissed reports that it has endorsed the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, ahead of the 2027 general elections. Kebbi State PDP Chairman, Usman Bello Suru, in a statement on Sunday, said the party remained united and had not…

The Mion Constituency Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the Northern Region, Sulaiman Abubakar, has resigned from his position, effective August 8.

Polish government rejects PiS plan to deport jobless Ukrainian men  euractiv.com

Republicans are trying to hang fringe positions on Democrats but may not be able to withstand the economic headwinds in November's midterms.

A new proposal aimed at Democrats emphasizes learning from past failures and giving parents choice.

As children's birthday parties get more elaborate, some parents are asking birthday party guests to help cover the costs

Sexist statements have echoed through time. “My wife will not vote,” said Senator Coelho e Campos, a member of Brazil’s Constituent Assembly in 1891. That same year, another lawmaker, Serzedelo Corrêa, asserted that throwing women into the midst of political passions and struggles means “stripping them of their sanctity.” Over 135 years later, this violent rhetoric resurfaced. “Statistically, women vote poorly, especially single women. Married women tend to follow their husbands’ lead,” stated…

Fiscal Trouble Ahead For Hospitals Due To Trump’s Big Beautiful Bill  Forbes

Broadcaster Oriyomi Hamzat claims he brought Governor Seyi Makinde into the Oyo governorship race and deserves credit for his successes.

By Dapo Akinrefon Former Deputy National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Chief Olabode George, on Sunday, described John Cardinal Onaiyekan as the “Desmond Tutu of Nigeria.” George, the Atona Oodua of Yorubaland, also urged Onaiyekan not to be distracted by criticisms from FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, and some government officials over his comments…

THE top civil servant overseeing Andy Burnham’s attempt to end London-centric government is communing from the city to work at No 10 North, it has been revealed.

Thriving on BJP government’s apparent loss of sheen and lack of strong political alternative in Odisha, the regional party appears to be putting its best foot forward

Soft left group Open Labour has merged with Mainstream after a vote at their Extraordinary General Meeting held…

Hyderabad plans significant urban expansion to manage population growth. New economic centers will ease pressure on existing congested areas. Infrastructure and connectivity improvements are key components of this strategy. The government also focuses on lake restoration and increasing green cover. These developments aim for sustainable growth and improved urban services.