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• General : New Legislation To Replace AUKU Outlined In RPTM 2026-2035 - Zambry August 15, 2026 7:19 am Bernama PUTRAJAYA, Aug 15 (Bernama) -- A more comprehensive national higher education legislative framework to replace the Universities and University Colleges Act 1971 (AUKU) has been outlined under the Malaysia Higher Education Plan (RPTM) 2026-2035, said  …
• Public sector demands high degree of character, India yet to show it: M N Tholal August 15, 2026 6:46 am The Print With the growth of the public sector in Indian industry in the interest of the country’s Five-Year Plans, and the consequent progressive diminution of the private sector, controversy has naturally arisen over their merits and demerits. The Prime Minister …
• Ministry of Foreign Affairs clarifies “temporary technical issue affected” diplomatic mission abroad August 15, 2026 6:23 am Number One Citizen Daily By Louis Loku The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation has dismissed reports alleging the closure of South Sudanese diplomatic missions abroad, clarifying that the country’s embassies remain operational and continue to perform their …
• Bronx Power List shines a spotlight on best of the borough August 15, 2026 4:52 am Bronx Times-Reporter - New York Hundreds joined on Thursday evening to celebrate nearly 50 Bronx leaders ranging from healthcare to law, nonprofits to economic development, business improvement districts and homeless service providers, collectively making the Bronx a better, more …
• Drive Medical Appoints Chrysalis Ashton Head of Respiratory Clinical Affairs, Industry Relations August 15, 2026 3:53 am Home Care PORT WASHINGTON, New York—Drive Medical has appointed Chrysalis Ashton as head of respiratory clinical affairs and industry relations. In her new role, Ashton will work to strengthen provider engagement, educational initiatives and industry partnerships …
• Opposition making mockery of democracy: Shivraj Chouhan August 15, 2026 3:52 am The Pioneer Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Friday slammed the opposition, saying it did not let Parliament run and it was making a “mockery of democracy”. Chouhan also attacked Congress leader Rahul Gandhi over his remarks against Prime Minister Narendra Modi …
• CE garners opinions on 2027 Policy Address from Legislative Assembly members August 15, 2026 3:40 am Macao Government News MACAU, August 15 - The Chief Executive, Mr Sam Hou Fai, reaffirmed, during a seminar on the 2027 Policy Address with members of the Legislative Assembly, the Government’s firm commitment to upholding and improving the executive-led system, while …
• Peggy Flanagan eyes Trump, ICE and Indian affairs in race for U.S. Senate August 15, 2026 3:01 am Sahan Journal - Minnesota Stay informed. Sign up for Sahan Sunday, our weekly newsletter with Minnesota news you need to know. When the stakes are high, access to information is essential. Support independent journalism when it’s needed most. Minnesota voters are poised to elect …
• VP Juldeh Jalloh Launches Nationwide Tour to Strengthen Local Governance and Service Delivery August 15, 2026 2:37 am Sierraloaded Vice President Dr Mohamed Juldeh Jalloh has launched a two-week regional tour aimed at strengthening local governance, improving service delivery, and bringing government closer to communities across Sierra Leone. The tour, organised in collaboration with …
• Lawyers sound alarm over political violence ahead of 2027 polls August 15, 2026 2:10 am Star LSK President Charles Kanjama and ICJ's Christine Alai/FILE ‎Kenya’s leading legal organisations have raised concern over what they describe as escalating political violence, hate speech and intimidation ahead of the 2027 General Election, warning …
• Opinion: El Paso deserves a voice in Texas data center policy August 15, 2026 1:56 am El Paso Matters - Texas By David Stout The rapid expansion of data centers and artificial intelligence infrastructure presents enormous economic opportunities for our state. It also presents questions that Texans across the political spectrum are increasingly asking.  Who pays …
• UN urges warring parties to protect civilians amidst continued attacks and escalating displacement in Sudan August 15, 2026 1:06 am JURIST The United Nations issued a statement Wednesday urging warring parties in Sudan to take tangible action to protect civilians as attacks continue in the country’s Blue Nile and North Kordofan states. The call comes as the war between rival militaries, the …
• Show respect: MEA on political jibe at Italian PM Meloni August 15, 2026 12:42 am The Economic Times India on Friday emphasised that it shares a strong relationship with Italy and underscored the importance of maintaining mutual respect in public discourse, a day after a Congress leader triggered a controversy with his political jibe at Italian Prime …
• Democracy at 79: Progress, pitfalls and lessons on Independence Day August 14, 2026 11:53 pm The News International Independence Day comes as a reminder for many things, about the Independence movement, the complicated process, and the later developments. For Pakistan, all these hold great significance, and have many dimensions, and provoke debate. The Independence …
• Christopher Luxon leadership: National caucus coup attempt overshadows election issues - Bruce Cotterill August 14, 2026 11:38 pm The New Zealand Herald In each case, the comments are not insignificant when viewed in isolation. But in the overall context of an election campaign, they are over-reported, over-hyped and blown out of all proportion. The political circus that enveloped Luxon this week was a …
• Tariq Fazal tells PTI political rights cannot come at cost of citizens’ rights August 14, 2026 11:32 pm Associated Press of Pakistan ISLAMABAD, Aug 14 (APP): Federal Minister for Parliamentary Affairs Dr Tariq Fazal Chaudhry on Friday urged the Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) to pursue its political agenda through democratic means, saying constitutional rights of political parties could …
• Taliban to host first public Victory Day reception in India on August 17 August 14, 2026 11:28 pm Mint Five years after returning to power in Afghanistan, the Taliban is set to host its first-ever public reception in India to mark its "Victory Day", signalling growing engagement between New Delhi and the regime. The reception will be held on …
• Rajnath Singh condemns Rahul Gandhi's remarks on PM Modi, foreign policy as 'petty and condemnable' August 14, 2026 11:26 pm Mint Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday condemned Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's remarks on Prime Minister Narendra Modi and India's foreign policy, calling them "petty and condemnable" and saying they had lowered the dignity of the post …
• Government to hand more power to eSafety Commissioner August 14, 2026 10:32 pm The Spectator Australia It’s eight months since the under-16 social media ban began, and a single fact is staring the government in the face: The ban hasn’t made any difference to the 80 per cent of children still using it. By the government’s own standard, it has failed. Yet, …
• Government Mum on General Albert Jack Nyamuronda Death August 14, 2026 10:17 pm Zim Eye Government Mum on General Albert Jack Nyamuronda Death By A Correspondent | The government has remained silent on the death of retired Brigadier-General Albert Jack Nyamuronda, who died at the age of 67. Apart from a statement issued by the Zimbabwe …
• New legislation targets market dominance August 14, 2026 10:00 pm The Royal Gazette Created: Aug 14, 2026 05:45 PM (Updated: Aug 14, 2026 06:38 PM) Settle the rules: Alexa Lightbourne, the Minister of Home Affairs, said feedback from a consultative process will help shape the modern Competitions Act 2026 (File photograph) The Government …
• Morocco digitizes proxy voting for citizens abroad ahead of 2026 elections: What’s new? August 14, 2026 9:35 pm Hespress With just a few weeks to go before the 2026 legislative elections, Morocco has introduced a new digital system to simplify proxy voting for Moroccans living abroad, allowing them to cast their votes without having to travel to the Kingdom on election day. …
• CCJ President says direct talks in Guyana’s top judicial appointments issue were not driven by any political or other preference August 14, 2026 9:01 pm News Source Guyana The President of the Caribbean Court of Justice, Justice Winston Anderson this afternoon admitted having direct talks with President Irfaan Ali and then Opposition Leader, Aubrey Norton, about the substantive appointment of a Chancellor and Chief Justice …
• Empower Vault Summit challenges Ghana’s youth to embrace purpose, leadership and opportunity August 14, 2026 8:55 pm MyJoyOnline Young Ghanaians have been challenged to develop a stronger sense of purpose, embrace leadership and adopt an opportunity-driven mindset as the country seeks to harness its youthful population for national development. The call was made by a cross-section …
• Public tender launched to renovate former Lagun gas station August 14, 2026 8:53 pm 24ora 17 The renovation of the former Lagun gas station in Oranjestad is finally moving forward, with the Government of Aruba launching a public tender to transform the abandoned site into a new attraction for the city. The building, which is owned by the …
• Mines Deputy Minister urges Mining Affairs Board to safeguard Zimbabwe’s mineral wealth, uphold national interest August 14, 2026 8:47 pm The Sunday News Deputy Minister Engineer Fred Moyo Online Reporter The newly constituted Mining Affairs Board has assumed a strategic role in Zimbabwe’s mining governance architecture, with Deputy Minister of Mines and Mining Development Hon Fred Moyo urging the Board to …
• China-Linked Hackers Unleash Open-Source AI Agents in First Autonomous Assault on Taiwan Government August 14, 2026 8:42 pm WebProNews - Kentucky In the shadow of rising tensions across the Taiwan Strait, a quiet intrusion last month exposed a new chapter in state-linked cyber operations. Suspected Chinese hackers deployed a swarm of artificial intelligence agents to strike Taiwanese government …
• Vancouver plebiscite this October on hard drug use in public, new treatment facility August 14, 2026 8:42 pm Daily Hive Vancouver Vancouver voters could be asked to weigh in on two major changes to the municipal government’s approach to the drug and mental health crisis: stronger restrictions on the open use of hard drugs in public spaces, and a push to turn part of the existing St. …
• Canada helped build modern AI. Data centres could power its next advantage August 14, 2026 8:33 pm The Hub Canada’s place in the history of artificial intelligence runs deeper than the country’s recent investment announcements. Long before ChatGPT made AI a household subject, Geoffrey Hinton at the University of Toronto, Yoshua Bengio at the Université de …
• Khaleda Zia's uncompromising leadership inspired my political struggle: Nasir August 14, 2026 8:29 pm Bangladesh Sangsbad Sangstha Khaleda Zia's uncompromising leadership inspired my political struggle: Nasir Bangladesh Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal (JCD) General Secretary Nasir Uddin Nasir. File photo DHAKA, Aug 14, 2026 (BSS) - Bangladesh Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal (JCD) General …
• Judge rules in favor of Division of Elections in appeal over eligibility of candidate who did not report personal finances August 14, 2026 8:27 pm Anchorage Daily News - Alaska Absentee ballots being scanned for tabulation at the Division of Elections Region II office in Anchorage in November 2020. (Bill Roth / ADN) JUNEAU — An Anchorage legislative candidate who didn’t report any required personal financial information will …
• Tauranga landslides inquiry gives the public three more weeks to make submissions August 14, 2026 8:24 pm Newswire <p>The government inquiry into the landslides that killed eight people in Tauranga in January has given the public another three weeks to come forward, pushing the deadline for submissions out to 5pm on Friday 4 September.</p> <p>The …
• Good-Government Stalwart Vanessa Burns Dies At 73 August 14, 2026 8:20 pm New Haven Independent - Connecticut Vanessa Burns knew government could work for people. If people in government worked hard enough. She proved that in her hometown of New Haven, then across the country. Burns died Monday at the age of 73 while in Puerto Rico visiting friends Ellen Kershaw …
• Men attack trans women in Indonesia after presidential policy deems them a 'threat' August 14, 2026 8:04 pm ABC (Australian Broadcasting Corporation) Warning: This story contains details of transphobia, homophobia and violence. Read the story in bahasa Indonesia A group of men walk towards a transgender woman and douse her with what looks like urine one night on a street in Bogor, Indonesia. The victim- …
• VP Juldeh Jalloh Announces Two-Week Regional Tour to Strengthen Local Governance August 14, 2026 7:46 pm Sierraloaded Vice President Mohamed Juldeh Jalloh has announced a two-week regional tour aimed at strengthening decentralization and improving local government service delivery across Sierra Leone. The tour, themed “Governance in Action, Bringing Your Local Government …
• Tech Moves: AWS government tech VP departs; Funko, Coinme and DAT Freight add to C-suite August 14, 2026 7:19 pm GeekWire - Washington by Lisa Stiffler on Aug 14, 2026 at 8:41 amAugust 14, 2026 at 8:42 am — Dave Levy, vice president of AWS Worldwide Public Sector, has left Amazon for a role at Google, according to Nextgov/FCW. An AWS spokesperson confirmed his departure; Google did …
• VS Atem says political affairs require ‘political’ interlocutor August 14, 2026 7:02 pm The Morung Express NSCN (IM) Deputy Ato Kilonser VS Atem. Morung Express News Dimapur | August 14 NSCN (IM) Deputy Ato Kilonser VS Atem has backed the demand for a Ministerial-level interlocutor, and not intelligence officials, to steer the Indo-Naga political talks. “Yes, …
•  Any return to the SADC agenda would be indicative of political failure  August 14, 2026 6:57 pm Lesotho Times   LESOTHO should never again become a permanent item on the Southern African Development Community (SADC) agenda. The country’s removal from the SADC Organ Troika agenda in August 2025 was an important milestone after more than a decade during which …
• Justice sector, media team up to counter misinformation, disinformation ahead of the 2027 elections August 14, 2026 6:22 pm Capital FM Kenya NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 14- Communication officials from justice and security institutions joined journalists in a two-day programme aimed at strengthening election-period communication, crisis management and professional wellbeing. The capacity-building and …
• Government stresses strong India-Italy ties, calls for respectful remarks over Congress' 'Meloni' jibe August 14, 2026 6:09 pm India TV News New Delhi: On Congress leader Sandeep Dikshit's remarks while sharing the stage with Lok Sabha LoP Rahul Gandhi, MEA Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said India’s relationship with Italy had expanded and strengthened “in every way” in recent years, …
• What have Wales’ political parties been up to during summer recess? August 14, 2026 6:07 pm Wrexham.com The Senedd’s summer recess is well underway, meaning there are no regular plenary sessions, First Minister’s Questions or committee meetings taking place. The 2026 summer recess began on July 20 and runs until September 13, giving Senedd Members (MSs) a …
• Why US report on Nigeria’s fiscal policy is faulty – Analyst, Ude August 14, 2026 5:59 pm Daily Post A public affairs analyst and legal practitioner, John Ude, Esq., has explained why the United States’ assessment of Nigeria’s fiscal transparency is faulty. In a statement on Friday, Ude said the assessment was flawed when placed side-by-side with …
• SEC Cancels Reg Crypto Vote: CFTC Steps Up as Power Over Digital Assets Shifts August 14, 2026 5:58 pm Tech Times The SEC canceled its first formal crypto rulemaking vote on the eve of that vote, offered no rescheduled date, and within five days the White House will convene digital asset executives and the CFTC will hold its inaugural digital asset advisory session — …
• 'While Government procrastinates, Wales burns' - Call for firm action as fires rage August 14, 2026 5:56 pm South Wales Argus Politicians and communities are demanding a stronger response from the Welsh Government as emergency services face mounting pressure, with major incidents declared by both South Wales and Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Services. Laura Anne Jones MS, …
• Analysis: Israel’s government can’t disown West Bank settler violence August 14, 2026 5:50 pm Al Jazeera Published On 14 Aug 202614 Aug 2026 Israeli settlers have marauded across the occupied West Bank for months, attacking Palestinian towns and villages with impunity. Events in Qusra, a village south of Nablus, where Israeli settlers have laid siege to three …
• ICPC Boss: Integrity in Public Administration Key to Anti-Corruption Fight, Economic Stability August 14, 2026 5:19 pm This Day . Mohammed Idris: Graft war must transcend arrests, prosecutions to bolstering institutions, systems capable of preventing abuse . CBN director, Sidi-Alli, wins 2026 Spokesperson of the Year award James Emejo in Abuja Chairman of the Independent Corrupt …
• Mixed Fermanagh political response to UFU's call for Muir to step down August 14, 2026 5:18 pm IMPARTIAL REPORTER This is despite DUP MLA Jonathan Buckley and UUP leader Jon Burrows both separately saying he ‘must go’ at a protest at Stormont on Monday. The Ulster Farmers’ Union has extended its existing vote of no confidence in the Department of Agriculture, …
• Greenwashing Portland’s Public Projects: A Case for Reforming Public Contracts August 14, 2026 5:17 pm Cascade Policy Institute - Oregon By Naomi Inman The Portland region has a reputation for being one of the most environmentally friendly places in the nation. But reputations don’t always hold up to facts—like the fact that very little recycling is happening on taxpayer‑funded government …
• Cuban foreign minister denounces U.S. policy of maximum stranglehold against the island August 14, 2026 5:15 pm Radio Habana Cuba <p>Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla, Cuba&#8217;s Minister of Foreign Affairs, has denounced on his social media profile the policy of maximum pressure and economic strangulation applied by the United States government against the island.</p> …
• Andy Burnham creates brand new government role as UK devastated by wildfires August 14, 2026 5:00 pm Daily Express Baroness Blake of Leeds has been appointed fire minister (Image: Getty) Baroness Blake of Leeds has been appointed fire minister, the Government said, as more than 1,000 wildfires have been recorded across the country this year. Baroness Blake is serving …
• In Memoriam: Stanford Adelstein, Public Servant August 14, 2026 5:00 pm Dakota Free Press - South Dakota Published 2026-08-14 by Cory Allen Heidelberger Stanford Mark Adelstein died Monday, nine days shy of his 95th birthday. Adelstein represented Rapid City’s District 32 in the South Dakota Legislature—two terms in the House, 2001–2004; three terms in the …
• China’s Religious Scrutiny Extends From Public Hospital Workers to Students’ Parents August 14, 2026 4:17 pm The Epoch Times A public hospital in Chengdu has ordered all employees, including permanent staff, contracted workers, and temporary workers, to disclose their religious beliefs, while education officials in the southwestern Chinese city have also been collecting …
• Rahul Gandhi's remarks on Meloni: MEA urges respect in public discourse, stresses India-Italy ties August 14, 2026 4:16 pm Mathrubhumi Last Updated: 14 August 2026, 09:15 PM IST The statement came a day after Congress leader Rahul Gandhi triggered a controversy with a political jibe involving Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni. MEA Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal | Photo: ANI  New Delhi: …
• CSUSB Alumni-Led ‘Education Insight’ Picked Up For National Public Radio Distribution August 14, 2026 4:16 pm Westside Story Newspaper - California SAN BERNARDINO, CA— Education Insight, an award-winning weekly public radio program and podcast produced by the nonprofit Growing Inland Achievement, is expanding its reach through national distribution by PRX, the Public Radio Exchange. The program’s 2026 …
• g7+ Secretary-General praises SIs’ leadership August 14, 2026 4:00 pm The Islandsun BY JOHN HOUANIHAU The Secretary-General of the g7+, Dr Helder da Costa, has praised the Solomon Islands for its leadership of the organisation when he met Prime Minister Matthew Wale and other senior government leaders during the g7+ delegation’s current …
• Leadership changes hands at NMRTC, Naval Hospital Jacksonville August 14, 2026 3:39 pm DVIDS - Georgia Capt. Cindi Palacios assumed leadership of Navy Medicine Readiness and Training Command (NMRTC) Jacksonville and Naval Hospital (NH) Jacksonville from Capt. Craig Malloy during a Change of Command ceremony at the All Saints Chapel aboard Naval Air Station …
• AI Needs Public Feedback at Scale Before It’s Too Late August 14, 2026 3:27 pm NOEMA Credits Nathan Gardels is the editor-in-chief of Noema Magazine. He is also the co-founder of and a senior adviser to the Berggruen Institute. Writing in Noema, Macario Schettino has pointed out that “each previous communication-driven disruption” — the …
• From community service to public service: Meet this year's President's Scholarship recipients August 14, 2026 3:01 pm Asiaone From supporting children with chronic illnesses to engaging migrant workers through community football, the two President's Scholarship recipients for 2026 share a common mission: to make a tangible difference. Charlene Tan, 20, and Samuel Poh, 19, …
• China Focus: Bank plays Cupid in China's public service makeover August 14, 2026 3:01 pm Xinhua News Agency BEIJING, Aug. 14 (Xinhua) -- Who says banks are just for banking? At a downtown Tianjin branch in northern China, bubbles drift through the lobby as smiling couples arrive hand in hand and leave as newlyweds, turning a place once reserved for financial …
• Govt Consultation On Policy On Market Fairness August 14, 2026 2:55 pm Bernews The Ministry of Home Affairs has launched a consultation the Government’s policy on Market Fairness in Bermuda. A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Home Affairs is advancing the Government’s commitment made in the 2024 and 2025 Throne Speeches …
• Manipur BJP MLA renews threat to leave party if govt does not work in public interests August 14, 2026 2:53 pm The Print Imphal, Aug 14 (PTI) Manipur’s ruling BJP MLA L Susindro Meitei on Friday said he would be compelled to leave the party if the state government does not work for the interests of the people. The former minister’s statement came weeks after he launched a …
• ‘Show respect’: MEA on political jibe at Italian PM Meloni August 14, 2026 2:48 pm Orissa Post New Delhi: India Friday emphasised that it shares a strong relationship with Italy and underscored the importance of maintaining mutual respect in public discourse, a day after a Congress leader triggered a controversy with his political jibe at Italian …
• Expert Leadership, Good Governance Key To Preventing Recurrence of Tabung Haji Issues - IKRAM August 14, 2026 2:31 pm Bernama KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 14 (Bernama) -- Good governance and competent leadership are crucial to prevent a recurrence of problems previously faced by Lembaga Tabung Haji (TH), while enabling the institution to deliver greater benefits to depositors, particularly …
• Government Backlog Grows as 96 Parliamentary Questions Remain Unanswered August 14, 2026 2:28 pm Curacao Chronicle   WILLEMSTAD – The Curaçao government's backlog in answering written questions from Members of Parliament increased sharply during the second quarter of 2026, with 96 questions still unanswered at the end of June. At the end of the first quarter, the …
• How many more times can the Government move EV sales targets? Motorists have no idea where they stand, says ROB HULL August 14, 2026 2:17 pm Daily Mail How many times can the Government move the electric car goalposts? I've genuinely lost count. I've seen learner drivers spend less time shunting backwards and forwards while attempting a parallel park than ministers have dithering over when to …
• Leadership Tussle: Amichi Concerned Citizens Reject Alleged Tenure Extension by Commissioner, Demand Respect for Court Order, Town’s Constitution August 14, 2026 2:09 pm 247 U Reports By Izunna Okafor, Awka The leadership crisis rocking the Amichi Development Union (ADU) in Nnewi South Local Government Area of Anambra State has deepened, following allegations of an extension of the tenure of the union’s Executives by the State …
• Law Minister Stresses Acceptance of Political Agreements with Genji Group August 14, 2026 1:58 pm Ratopati Kathmandu. Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Sobita Gautam has stated that all political agreements reached between the previous government and the Genji group must be accepted. Speaking at a meeting of the House of Representatives' Law, …
• Chaponda Joins SADC Ministers at University of KwaZulu-Natal Public Lecture August 14, 2026 1:44 pm Malawi Freedom Network Share By Suleman Chitera Malawi’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Dr. George T. Chaponda, MP, today joined fellow ministers from across the Southern African Development Community (SADC) region at a high-level public lecture …
• Time for South Dakota’s public school teachers to get a raise August 14, 2026 1:28 pm The South Dakota Standard South Dakota’s public school teachers are some of the lowest paid in the United States. The National Education Association ranking for 2024-2025 puts us at #46 in the country. Some say that’s ok because our cost-of-living is relatively low. They’d say that …
• Illinois human-rights protections strengthened by newly-signed bipartisan legislation August 14, 2026 1:19 pm Windy City Times - Illinois A new law ensuring that state-level employment, lending, health-care, education and other civil-rights protections remain strong and enforceable—even when changes are made in enforcement at the federal level—was signed into law by Gov. JB Pritzker on July …
• FNM deputy concerned about power outages as schools reopen August 14, 2026 1:01 pm The Nassau Guardian Free National Movement (FNM) Deputy Leader Shanendon Cartwright yesterday questioned the government’s plan to combat power outages as schools prepare to reopen. For weeks, power disruptions have plagued New Providence, Abaco, Eleuthera, and Andros. The …
• Hong Kong's First Five-Year Plan Consultation Concludes with Over 16,000 Submissions and Strong Public Engagement August 14, 2026 12:41 pm Bastille Post Opening remarks by SCMA at media session (with photo/video) Following are the opening remarks by the Secretary for Constitutional and Mainland Affairs, Miss Janice Tse Siu-wa, at a media session this afternoon (August 14): Today marks the conclusion of …
• High Court nullifies AFM Zimbabwe leadership elections August 14, 2026 12:32 pm Bulawayo 24 News The Apostolic Faith Mission of Zimbabwe (AFM) presidium led by Reverend Dr Cossam Chiangwa has been declared unlawful after the High Court nullified the church's May 3, 2025 leadership elections and ordered fresh polls within 30 days. High Court Judge …
• Government Launches Three Major Youth Development Initiatives August 14, 2026 12:27 pm Sierraloaded The Minister of Planning and Economic Development, Hon. Kenyeh Barlay, represented Vice President Mohamed Juldeh Jalloh at the national commemoration of International Youth Day held at the Julius Maada Bio Conference Centre in Lungi. The event was held …
• Iran Shifts to Offensive Military Doctrine Under New Leadership August 14, 2026 12:06 pm IranWire In his first military and security appointments, Mojtaba Khamenei, the new Supreme Leader of the Islamic Republic, named Mohsen Rezaei as his personal representative to the Supreme National Security Council (SNSC). Shortly after, through six separate …
• Serious doubts on intent, no discussion with parties: Congress attacks govt on caste census August 14, 2026 11:53 am The Tribune (Chandigarh) The Congress on Friday attacked the government over the caste census issue, saying that not carrying a list of castes with responses recorded as shared by respondents raises "serious doubts on intent" and there had been no discussion with …
• Amichi Leadership Crisis: Court Didn’t Declare Office Vacant or Authorise Any Takeover — Legal Counsel Explains August 14, 2026 11:48 am 247 U Reports By Izunna Okafor, Awka The controversy surrounding the leadership of the Amichi Development Union (ADU) has taken a fresh turn, with stakeholders and concerned citizens coming on to set the record straight on the lingering dispute roaring its head in the …
• What can you become after studying Political Science in Nigeria? Here’s why your degree isn’t useless August 14, 2026 11:43 am Pulse What can you do with a Political Science degree in Nigeria? Discover 15 career paths beyond politics, from banking and NGOs to policy, tech, media, law and consulting. A Political Science degree can lead to careers far beyond politics and government. …
• Saraki, G-15 Talks Deepen as PDP Explores Alliance Ahead of 2027 Kwara Elections August 14, 2026 11:37 am Ilorin Former Senate President and Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) leader, Dr Bukola Saraki, has intensified consultations with aggrieved members of the All Progressives Congress (APC), popularly known as the G-15, as political realignments gather momentum ahead …
• Prabowo orders government to expedite Asset Forfeiture Bill August 14, 2026 11:35 am Antara The President’s directive to us is clear, but we are waiting first for the DPR’s legislative initiative.Jakarta (ANTARA) - Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto has ordered the government to expedite the passage of the Asset Forfeiture Bill, Law Minister …
• When magical realism became government policy August 14, 2026 11:34 am Washington Examiner Latin America’s great contribution to literature is magical realism, the style Gabriel Garcia Marquez made famous: Impossible events unfold in an ordinary world, and everyone accepts them as natural. Ghosts have breakfast with the living, time folds back …
• Comelec reminds parties, coalitions to file 2026 financial reports August 14, 2026 11:25 am SunStar THE Commission on Elections (Comelec) is reminding all registered political parties and coalitions to submit their respective Annual Status Report and Financial Statement for 2026 on or before August 28. In a social media post, the Comelec reminded …
• ‘Days of the UFU deciding government policy are over’- Furious agriculture minister hits back at calls to resign over cattle cull August 14, 2026 11:25 am The Irish News Agriculture minister Andrew Muir has launched a blistering response to calls to resign by the Ulster Farmers Union (UFU) over the mass shooting of cows in Co Tyrone, insisting its days of “dictating government policy are over”. The minister – who claims he …
• This Gay Week 30: Policy, Pride, and Repression August 14, 2026 11:06 am The Good Men Project - California   Karel Bouley is a history-making LGBTQ broadcaster, entertainer, author, singer, and activist. With his late partner Andrew Howard, he became part of the first openly gay radio talk-show duo on a major-market U.S. station when “Karel and Andrew” joined …
• Government has a duty to explain what will happen to Birkirkara police station, PN says August 14, 2026 10:51 am The Malta Independent The Government has a duty to explain clearly and immediately whether there will continue to be a Police Station in Birkirkara and where this District Police Station will operate from, the Nationalist Party said Friday. It should also explain why matters …
• Kwara Women Seek Greater Political Representation August 14, 2026 10:44 am The Chronicle News Online Women in Kwara South have called for greater political representation and pledged support for the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate, Salihu Yakubu Danladi (SYD), and other party candidates ahead of the forthcoming elections. The women …
• As foreign elections shape Israel’s alliances, Jerusalem seeks to control the diplomatic whiplash August 14, 2026 10:42 am The Jerusalem Post One could get whiplash watching governments dramatically change their policies toward Israel depending on who is voted into office.Take Colombia, for instance.On Monday, just three days after the inauguration of its new right-wing president, Abelardo de la …
• Will disbarment of Singapore’s Pritam Singh further dent his political standing? August 14, 2026 10:10 am South China Morning Post The disbarment of Workers’ Party chief Pritam Singh in Singapore is a professional blow for the leading opposition figure, but is not expected to further damage his political standing. Singh, 50, was struck off the roll of advocates and solicitors in a …
• Pricing Democracy? August 14, 2026 9:44 am Liberian Observer The National Elections Commission's (NEC) proposal to substantially increase candidate registration fees ahead of the 2029 general elections has ignited what could become one of the country's most consequential electoral reform debates in recent …
• Despite his by-election win, Nigel Farage’s political future remains far from clear August 14, 2026 9:44 am The National News Even in Nigel Farage’s victory there was confusion. Some three hours before the result was declared in the Clacton by-election, the Reform UK leader told his supporters in a speech at a nearby party that he would not be attending the count. “I’m sad to say …
• AI adoption starts with content governance, not algorithms August 14, 2026 9:42 am ITWeb The Faranani DocTec stand at last year’s OpenText Summit. Content management and effective governance are critical foundations for AI adoption, with unmanaged data posing an organisational risk and undermining AI progress. This is according to Faranani …
• Downtime issues persist at Home Affairs August 14, 2026 9:41 am ITWeb Home Affairs is implementing an end-to-end service observability capability to measure whether services are available and functional. (Image source: iStock) The Department of Home Affairs (DHA) has revealed that 13 867 production hours were lost at its …
• Foreign Affairs Minister thanks Church of Pentecost for support to Ghanaians during South Africa xenophobic attacks August 14, 2026 9:33 am The Chronicle News Online Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa has commended the Church of Pentecost for its intervention to assist more than 500 Ghanaians affected by recent xenophobic attacks in South Africa. Apostle Dr. Eric Nyamekye and Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa in a …
• Keep politics out of public institutions August 14, 2026 9:29 am Daily Star We are quite concerned by the report that several BNP leaders appointed to top positions in government agencies and development authorities have retained their party positions. The government has appointed 17 current and former BNP and affiliated- …
• Our political system leaves victims battling for justice - Daxa Patel August 14, 2026 9:14 am Yorkshire Post Published 14th Aug 2026, 06:00 BST It is an indictment on us all. PC Harper’s family have suffered the most heinous possible pain, yet his widow and mother are having to fight again to persuade the Government to stop the release. The Prime Minister will, I …
• Kenya Track: Top 10 Principal Secretaries ranked by their impact on government delivery August 14, 2026 8:54 am TV47 Kenya’s Principal Secretaries remain pivotal to the implementation of government policy, serving as the administrative architects responsible for translating presidential priorities and national development programmes into tangible outcomes. Across diverse …
• Two-Nation Theory: How Pakistan emerged from a political struggle August 14, 2026 8:05 am PakTribune ISLAMABAD — The creation of Pakistan was the culmination of a prolonged constitutional and political struggle in British India, shaped by the growing political consciousness of Muslims and led decisively by Quaid-i-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah. The demand for …
• UP Elections 2027: Can Kasganj’s ‘Lucky Seat’ Trend Predict Who... August 14, 2026 7:01 am News X 226 There is an old saying in Uttar Pradesh politics: the road to Lucknow passes through Kasganj. It may not be entirely true geographically, but Kasganj has certainly earned a special place on the state’s political map. For decades, the Kasganj Assembly …
• Political parties can survive internal struggles over identity August 13, 2026 10:18 pm Iowa Capital Dispatch In forming opinions about public policy, I always try to look at alternatives, both for and against a proposed course of action. There is one conservative advocate that I read most frequently and that is George Will. Will is the noted Libertarian and …
• Humanitarian, trailblazer of public kindergarten among Missouri Public Affairs Hall of Fame 2026 inductees August 13, 2026 12:28 pm Springfield Daily Citizen - Missouri The “mother” of public kindergarten, a political scientist and global humanitarian and a charitable foundation linked to JE Dunn Construction will join 43 others in the Missouri Public Affairs Hall of Fame at a ceremony next month. Missouri State …