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• Iraq seizes another $26m cash and more than 60kg of gold as corruption sweep continues August 16, 2026 12:08 pm The National News Iraqi authorities on Sunday announced the seizure of more than $26 million in cash and more than 60 kilograms of gold as part of anti-corruption investigations into government officials. Judicial authorities said they seized $20.34 million in cash, 60kg of …
• Vande Mataram Row: BJP Targets Sonia, Rahul Over Congress Event;... August 16, 2026 11:44 am News X 355 A political controversy erupted at the Congress headquarters on Independence Day after the national song, Vande Mataram, was sung in full during the flag-hoisting ceremony. The BJP alleged that Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi questioned the decision to …
• Government bill proposes law minister as chairperson of Nepal Law Commission August 16, 2026 11:36 am Setopati The government has registered a bill in the House of Representatives to amend the Nepal Law Commission Act, proposing that the law minister also serve as chairperson of the Nepal Law Commission. Under the existing law, the commission’s chairperson must be …
• Somali government begins consultations on bill to regulate mosques administration August 16, 2026 11:36 am Hiiraan Online - Somali News Sunday August 16, 2026 Mogadishu (HOL) — Somali Ministry of Endowments and Islamic Affairs has begun consultations on a proposed law that would regulate the administration and operation of mosques across the country and establish clear responsibilities for …
• Iraq seizes $26m cash and more than 60kg of gold in corruption swoop August 16, 2026 11:29 am The National News Iraqi authorities on Sunday announced the seizure of more than $26 million in cash and more than 60 kilograms of gold as part of anti-corruption investigations into government officials. Judicial authorities said they seized $20.34 million in cash, 60kg of …
• Osun poll: How Tinubu, Oyetola, Fadahunsi Lost Without Being on the Ballot August 16, 2026 11:18 am Daily Trust They may not have featured on the ballot paper, but the outcome of Saturday’s Osun governorship election has left several prominent political figures among its losers. Beyond the candidates who contested the poll, the election also became a test of …
• The ‘Burnham bounce’: Can Labour turn a second chance into lasting political momentum? August 16, 2026 11:10 am To Vima Μake us preferred on Google A Prime Minister among the high streets On a bright morning in Ilkeston, shoppers stopped in their tracks as Andy Burnham walked through the Albion Centre alongside Angela Rayner, heading towards Bath Street. The new Prime …
• Resolution 1701 Prescribed the Right Order, Israel Is Paying for Hesitating to Enforce It August 16, 2026 11:10 am The Times of Israel Twenty years after the 2006 Israel-Hezbollah war, UN Security Council Resolution 1701 still sets the right end state for Lebanon: one state, one authority, no militia army. Israel tolerated its violation. Hezbollah converted seventeen years of quiet into …
• India’s Cockroach Moment: When a Country Finds Its Voice Again August 16, 2026 11:08 am The Good Men Project - California There are moments in a democracy when an insult becomes a metaphor, a meme becomes a movement, and frustration suddenly acquires a united voice. India has just experienced one. What began in May with a controversial courtroom remark about some unemployed …
• Governance at Sea: Is this the right time for a Department of Maritime and Ocean Affairs? August 16, 2026 10:41 am VERA Files Background The Senate passed Senate Bill 2116, or the Revised Philippine Coast Guard Law, on its third and final reading last August 11. Aside from modernizing the PCG and addressing its organizational gaps, it was a response to tensions in the West …
• The public cares more about refugees than Westminster wants to believe August 16, 2026 10:39 am LBC In the 1930s and 1940s, countries turned away people fleeing violence and persecution, with devastating consequences. After the Second World War, Britain helped build a shared legal framework to ensure that people forced to flee could seek safety and …
• Hun Manet Reaching out to Kem Sokha’s Daughter Tests Cambodia’s Political Opening August 16, 2026 10:24 am Cambodianess Hun Manet posted a photograph of the meeting on social media on Aug. 14, describing it as part of a “generational partnership” among Cambodian politicians. PHNOM PENH – Prime Minister Hun Manet’s meeting with Kem Monovithya, the eldest daughter of former …
• The map of the day after in Gaza… Who will hold the power if Trump’s plan succeeds? August 16, 2026 10:15 am Voice Of Emirates Cairo, Egypt – With Khalil al-Hayya’s arrival in Cairo for talks on the future of the Gaza Strip, negotiations are shifting from the question of ending the war to the more complex question of who will govern the Strip after the fighting ends. Who will be …
• Parliament at a standstill, protests on streets: The Monsoon session story August 16, 2026 10:01 am The Times of India 19% in Lok Sabha, 39% in Rajya Sabha: How Monsoon Session unfolded beyond the Parliament For 25 days, Parliament’s Monsoon Session played out on two different stages.Inside the Houses, proceedings were repeatedly disrupted, adjournments were frequent and …
• Governments 2027: Leadership, Stability And Development August 16, 2026 9:36 am Leadership By Baba Dantiye, MON, mni, FNGE The future of Northern Nigeria will remain one of the most decisive factors in determining the future direction of Nigeria as a nation. With its vast geographical expanse, large population, enormous agricultural potential, …
• MQM-P proposes national dialogue on framework for new provinces August 16, 2026 9:35 am The News International Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan (MQM-P) Chairman Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui on Sunday advocated the creation of new provinces and called for a national dialogue on the issue, saying the country's governance structure requires significant administrative …
• MQM-P calls for national dialogue with political parties on new provinces, administrative units August 16, 2026 8:39 am The Express Tribune Mustafa Kamal says Karachi, Hyderabad together represented about 43% of Sindh's population but do not decide CM MQM-P leaders speaking at a press conference in Karachi. SCREENGRAB The Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan (MQM-P) on Sunday said it would …
• Pulpit, politics and the higher duty of religious leadership: Reflection on Gombe By UMAR KUKANDAKA August 16, 2026 8:20 am National Accord Newspaper There comes a time in the life of every community when its elites must speak – not because they possess a monopoly of wisdom, nor because they seek to determine the political choices of others, but because silence in the face of an emerging social dilemma …
• MQM-P urges national dialogue to finalise framework for creation of new provinces August 16, 2026 8:17 am GEO TV MQM-P says population growth demands new administrative units. Party may approach Supreme Court over stalled provinces issue. PM's adviser rejects consideration of any plan for new provinces. Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan (MQM-P) Chairman Khalid …
• In Ekiti, students abandon school for online scam as mums form ‘Iya Omo Ologo Association’ August 16, 2026 7:53 am Vanguard File image: One of the Oyo schools shut as teachers comply with NUT strike directive •EFCC moves in By Rotimi Ojomoyela For decades, Ekiti State has proudly wore the badge of Nigeria’s ‘Land of Honour’, a state celebrated for producing some of the country’ …
• SMOKERS’ CORNER: POLITICS OF THE BIG TENT August 16, 2026 7:50 am Dawn <figure class='media w-1/2 media--right media--uneven media--stretch' data-original-src='https://i.dawn.com/large/2026/08/15023821c531441.webp'> <div class='media__item '><picture>< …
• RMAFC completes review of revenue formula, remuneration August 16, 2026 7:45 am Eagle Online Dr. Mohammed Shehu, the Chairman of the Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC), says the commission has completed reviews of the revenue allocation formula and remuneration for political, public, and judicial office holders. Hajia …
• Is President Tinubu Our Own Niccolo Machiavelli? August 16, 2026 7:37 am Oasis Magazine By Bolanle Bolawole [email protected] 0705 263 1058 (Published in the ON THE LORD’S DAY column in the Sunday Tribune newspaper edition of Sunday, 16 August 2026). The dust raised by Archbishop John Onaiyekan over the closed-door meeting the Catholic …
• The first Turkmen-Bangladeshi political consultations were held in Ashgabat August 16, 2026 7:34 am Turkmenistan Golden Age On August 15, 2026, the first political consultations between the foreign ministries of Turkmenistan and the People’s Republic of Bangladesh were held in Ashgabat. The delegations were led by the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Ahmet …
• Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Met with the Delegation of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh August 16, 2026 7:34 am Turkmenistan Golden Age On August 15, 2026, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Rashid Meredov met with the Secretary Bilateral (East and West) of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Government of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh Ambassador Nazrul Islam. About this …
• Australia’s $20m Fiji climate summit bill sparks political fight August 16, 2026 7:33 am Pacific Media Network A A$20 million (NZ$24.05 million) bill for Australia to host a major United Nations climate meeting in Fiji has sparked a political fight in Canberra. The Australian government is defending the spending as an investment in the country's regional and …
• Supreme Court Weekly Roundup: July 27, 2026 To August 02, 2026 August 16, 2026 7:18 am Live Law Cause Title: DEBASHISH MOHAPATRA & ORS. VS. DISTRICT AND SESSION JUDGE, JAGATSINGHPUR & ORS. Citation : 2026 LiveLaw (SC) 721 The Supreme Court has ruled that a public servant whose service is confirmed cannot be terminated from the office merely …
• Cross River pegs presidential campaign ads at N150m, guber N100m August 16, 2026 7:18 am The Citizen (Nigeria) The Cross River State Signage and Advertisement Agency (CRISSAA) has fixed N150 million as the tariff for outdoor campaign advertisements by presidential candidates ahead of the 2027 general elections. Under the new tariff, governorship candidates are to …
• 2027 elections: As spymaster joins Makinde in APM to battle Tinubu… August 16, 2026 7:08 am Tribune Online The presidential candidate of the Allied Peoples Movement (APM), Seyi Makinde, recently unveiled the former DSS Director-General Lawal Daura as his running mate for the 2027 general election. ISHOLA MICHAEL reports on the party’s strategy, the thinking …
• Govt set to appoint new Cabinet, Public Admin Secretaries August 16, 2026 7:04 am Bangladesh Post The government is preparing to appoint new officials to two key positions in Bangladesh’s administration—the Cabinet Secretary and the Senior Secretary of the Ministry of Public Administration. The appointments are expected to bring new leadership to two …
• Why Kerala Government mulls a multi-agency probe into the failed bid to bring Messi and company to Kochi? | Explained August 16, 2026 6:59 am The Hindu Former Sports Minister V. Abdurahiman announced in July 2023 that the Latin American giants would probably play two exhibition matches in Kochi in 2025. File | Photo Credit: The Hindu Story so far: The Kerala government is considering a multi-agency probe …
• The best person for the role - comment August 16, 2026 6:53 am The Jerusalem Post Justice Minister Yariv Levin has declared that if the Likud wins the Knesset elections, he will ask to continue in his post so that he can finally implement his judicial reform policy. What needs reform even more is the size of the government. Admittedly, …
• 'Not where the problems are': Working holiday visa slowdown divides parties August 16, 2026 6:32 am SBS In Brief: The government is slowing down processing of working holiday visa applications. The Nationals and One Nation say backpackers aren't the problem, instead placing blame on international student numbers. The federal government has confirmed it …
• Death Anniversary of Atal Behari Vajpayee: Remembering a legacy of humility, patriotism and statesmanship August 16, 2026 6:29 am Organiser Weekly Atal Behari Vajpayee was an accomplished journalist and poet, orator par-excellence, a true party karyakarta, a disciplined swayamsevak and along with all these he was a gentle and lovable human being. Atal ji was an institution in himself. Whoever came in …
• Government within rights to probe TLC – PM August 16, 2026 5:57 am Times of Eswatini MBABANE – Prime Minister Russell Mmiso Dlamini says government is within its rights to investigate The Luke Commission (TLC) following serious allegations raised by former employees, members of Parliament (MPs) and the public. In an interview covering …
• Makhalanyane calls for rethink of Youth Bill August 16, 2026 5:21 am Lesotho Tribune Parliament’s Social Cluster Committee chairperson Mokhothu Makhalanyane has called for a rethink of the proposed Youth Bill. He said legislation meant for young people must place development and meaningful participation at its centre. Makhothu Makhalanyane …
• Inside Five Years Of Taliban Rule Since US Chaotic Exit August 16, 2026 4:31 am Zero Hedge Via Middle East Eye Five years after the Taliban’s return to power on August 15, 2021, Afghanistan has transformed from a chaotic battlefield into a functioning but deeply authoritarian state. Foreign troops are gone, and fragmented opponents have failed …
• Former NIPSS DG, Muhammad-Bande Turbaned Baraden Besse August 16, 2026 4:10 am Leadership The former director-general of the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS), Prof Tijjani Muhammad-Bande, has been  conferred the traditional title of Baraden Besse (District Head of Besse) by the Gwandu Emirate Council of Kebbi State …
• Malaysia: Focusing on AI Governance and Ethics for Responsible Innovation August 16, 2026 3:43 am OpenGov Asia Malaysia is strengthening its focus on artificial intelligence (AI) governance and ethics as part of wider efforts to support responsible technology adoption and digital skills development. Speaking during the Malaysia Digital Tour programme in Melaka, a …
• U.S. Rep. Joaquin Castro to receive Hispanic Heritage Award for public service August 16, 2026 2:21 am San Antonio Current - Texas U.S. Rep. Joaquin Castro, D-San Antonio, speaks at a press conference earlier this year. Credit: Michael Karlis U.S. Rep. Joaquin Castro will receive the Public Service Award at the 39th Annual Hispanic Heritage Awards in September.  The Hispanic Heritage …
• Osun election 2026: APC's Oyebamiji defeats Accord Party's Adeleke in LGA August 16, 2026 2:16 am Legit News APC candidate Bola Oyebamiji defeated incumbent governor Ademola Adeleke in Obokun Local Government Area of the ongoing Osun governorship election The final result at the Obokun LGA collation centre showed the APC polled 16,120 votes against the Accord …
• Osun election 2026: Winner finally emerges in ADC candidate’s LGA August 16, 2026 2:16 am Legit News Governor Ademola Adeleke of the Accord Party secured 18,458 votes in Ejigbo Local Government Area in the 2026 Osun governorship election Adeleke's closest rival, APC's Bola Oyebamiji, polled 16,195 votes, leaving a margin of 2,263 votes between …
• Nawaz to rivals: let political battles stay political August 16, 2026 2:12 am The Express Tribune Urges PML-N to make merit basis of AJK cabinet Wants region to catch up with Punjab on development Qadir, TariqFormer prime minister Nawaz Sharif. Photo: Screen grab MURREE: A day after the ruling coalition moved to put its differences behind it, PML-N …
• Bigotry of Kashmir political parties on POJK August 16, 2026 1:11 am Rising Kashmir DR ABHIJEET JASROTIA The people of Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir are rising against decades of oppression. For months, peaceful protesters led by the Joint Awami Action Committee have faced bullets, internet blackouts, mass arrests and a complete …
• Taliban leaders mark 5 years in power in Afghanistan as UN official warns of crisis August 16, 2026 1:04 am ABC News KABUL, Afghanistan -- Taliban rulers and other officials gathered at Afghanistan’s traditional Loya Jirga assembly hall on Saturday to celebrate the fifth anniversary of their return to power, touting what they described as restored stability and an end to …
• Opinion: MEC independence must not override lawful government directives August 16, 2026 12:55 am The Maravi Post By Burnett Munthali The ongoing dispute over the Malawi Electoral Commission’s (MEC) headquarters relocation raises an important constitutional and governance question: how far does the Commission’s independence extend when the government issues an …
• NAP, governance experts back Mutharika’s mandate amid age limit debate August 16, 2026 12:48 am The Maravi Post LILONGWE-(MaraviPost)-Civil rights group under the banner National Advocacy Platform (NAP) and other governance and political experts have backed President Peter Mutharika’s leadership amid age limit debate. As debate rages over Mutharika’s age and fitness …
• Government pushes value addition as Zimbabwe targets agro-industrial hub status August 16, 2026 12:47 am The Sunday News Patrick Chitumba in Gweru AGRICULTURE, Mechanisation and Water Resources Development Minister Dr Anxious Masuka has challenged farmers and agribusinesses to embrace value addition and beneficiation to improve the competitiveness of Zimbabwean produce and …
• Winning Election by Manu Militari : Is Killing Accord Party Members not Self-defeatist? August 16, 2026 12:22 am This Day Bola A. Akinterinwa Manu Militari is a Latin phrase derived from manus (hand/force) and militaris (military/soldier) and meaning ‘with a military hand’ or ‘by military force.’ Legally, it is the act of carrying out a court order or action with the …
• Study: Women pushed to have sex by prominent members of Forum for Democracy’s youth wing August 16, 2026 12:20 am NL Times Young women inside the leadership of JFVD were systematically pressured by prominent members of the youth organization to have sex, according to an investigation by the Dutch magazine Vrij Nederland. JFVD is the youth wing of the Dutch political party …
• Stay Safe: CHP Warns Public About Heat Illness Precautions During Extreme Weather August 15, 2026 11:02 pm Bastille Post DH reminds public to take precautions against heat-related illnesses during very hot weather The Centre for Health Protection (CHP) of the Department of Health (DH) today (August 16) reminded members of the public to take appropriate precautions against …
• NCBC seeks report from Urban Affairs Ministry over reservation 'irregularities' August 15, 2026 8:32 pm The New Indian Express After being informed about alleged abnormalities in roster registers, the Commission directed MoHUA to submit details of the irregularities, action taken against officials responsible, and records relating to recruitment and selection over the last five …
• Namibia Needs a Governance System Built for Namibians August 15, 2026 7:38 pm The Namibian Thirty-five years after independence, Namibia is still using a political system designed by and for someone else. Other African countries have adapted their governance to fit their people but we’re stuck with Westminster structures that increasingly fail …
• Philippines Urges Nigeria To Tie Gender Equality Compliance To Government Funding August 15, 2026 7:24 pm Arise News The Philippines has challenged Nigeria to move beyond policy declarations on gender equality and strengthen its laws, institutions and accountability mechanisms to ensure that women’s inclusion becomes an enforceable reality across government. Philippine …
• While Taliban leaders mark 5 years in power in Afghanistan, UN warns of a rights crisis August 15, 2026 6:55 pm The Journal Gazette - Indiana KABUL, Afghanistan — Taliban rulers and other officials gathered at Afghanistan’s traditional Loya Jirga assembly hall on Saturday to celebrate the fifth anniversary of their return to power, touting what they described as restored stability and an end to …
• Thousands raised for Jason Arday’s family and vigil planned as public support pours in August 15, 2026 6:54 pm The Independent Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our …
• Visa Cancellation: Morena Denounces U.S. Political Pressure on López Beltrán August 15, 2026 5:27 pm teleSUR 🔗 Comparte este artículo PDF Visa cancellation López Beltrán sparks a dispute between Mexico and Washington as Morena denounces political interference and demands mutual respect. Related: Morena Secures Victory in 22 Municipalities of Durango, …
• Ntshavheni honours late Gauteng MPL Mzikayifane Khumalo’s commitment to public service August 15, 2026 4:32 pm Eye Witness News Minister in the Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni has described the late Mzikayifane Khumalo as a dedicated public servant who was committed to improving the lives of South Africans. Ntshavheni was speaking at Khumalo’s funeral service in Johannesburg on …
• Taliban marks five years in power as UN flags Afghanistan rights crisis August 15, 2026 4:31 pm India Today Taliban rulers and other officials gathered at Afghanistan's traditional Loya Jirga assembly hall on Saturday to mark the fifth anniversary of their return to power, saying they had restored stability and ended decades of conflict. At the same time, a …
• Communist Party of Vietnam strengthens ties with Brazilian political forces August 15, 2026 4:03 pm VietnamPlus Buenos Aires (VNA) - A delegation of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV), led by Le Hong Quang, Member of the Party Central Committee and Vice Chairman of the Party Central Committee’s Commission for Internal Affairs, paid a working visit to Brazil on …
• Bill in India to put church schools and hospitals in government hands goes to committee August 15, 2026 3:22 pm Christian Daily International Christian delegation that met with Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Aug. 6, 2026. Rev. Asir Ebenezer, NCCI A bill that could let India’s government seize the schools, hospitals and hostels built by faith-based charities over generations will not come to a …
• Opposition parties urge prevention focus in gun crime response August 15, 2026 2:52 pm Barbados Today 14 The Democratic Labour Party and Friends of Democracy have backed firm action against violent crime but warned that the Domestic Terrorism Bill must not substitute tougher penalties for investment in prevention, youth intervention and social services. …
• Govt assures Kenyans of peaceful elections, warns politicians against divisive campaigns August 15, 2026 2:24 pm Capital FM Kenya NAIROBI,Kenya, Aug 15- The Government has assured Kenyans that the country’s next elections will be peaceful and free, while warning political leaders against using ethnicity, religion and regional identities to divide voters as the new electoral cycle …
• Karnataka Bill to regulate public property use, not target anyone: Kharge August 15, 2026 2:05 pm Asianet Newsable Karnataka Home Minister Priyank Kharge defended the new public property bill against BJP criticism, stating it's based on court orders and doesn't target any organisation. He questioned the BJP's fear and challenged the RSS's historical …
• AI Governance, Ethics Important To Prevent Technology Misuse August 15, 2026 2:03 pm Bernama MELAKA, Aug 15 (Bernama) -- Artificial intelligence (AI) governance and ethics are important to ensure the technology is used for beneficial and positive purposes, while preventing its misuse by certain parties. Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC) …
• NGO Seeks Youths Participation In Politics, Governance  August 15, 2026 1:02 pm Leadership The country director of International Alert Nigeria, Kingsley Udo has called for stronger government action to create an enabling environment for young Nigerians to participate meaningfully in politics, governance, community development and peacebuilding …
• About South County: Legal ads don’t just benefit newspapers, they keep the public informed August 15, 2026 12:57 pm Independent - Rhode Island What are those Town Council people in Westerly really doing with a proposal to eliminate newspaper legal notices? It seems more of a censorship issue — censoring the public from knowing what they are up to — than some cost-saving move requiring a rollback …
• When prophets claim credit for Ghana’s political victories, who gets the final say, the voter or the prophet? August 15, 2026 11:27 am MyJoyOnline AI-generated illustration. Who really wins an election, the politician, the prophet, or the ordinary Ghanaian voter? That question has become increasingly difficult to ignore following competing claims from two Ghanaian prophets about the spiritual forces …
• Andy Burnham says Jason Arday's death is 'tragedy' and 'sad, sad state of affairs' in statement August 15, 2026 11:21 am Manchester Evening News Press Association and Benjamin Blosse 11:40, 15 Aug 2026Updated 11:41, 15 Aug 2026 Jason Arday(Image: SWNS) Prime Minister Andy Burnham said the death of former Cambridge professor Jason Arday was “a tragedy”. Prof Arday, who resigned after a plagiarism …
• Odisha: BJD plans legal action, public demonstrations against Mines and Minerals (Amendment) Bill August 15, 2026 10:58 am The Economic Times Bhubaneswar: The BJD has planned to pursue both legal action and public demonstrations to oppose the passage of the Mines and Minerals (Amendment) Bill in Parliament, arguing that the legislation poses a threat to Odisha's fiscal autonomy. The bill, …
• Addis Ababa: The Governance Disconnect and Ethiopia’s Mounting Challenges August 15, 2026 10:32 am The Reporter Ethiopia Addis Ababa today increasingly reflects a political power center detached from the complex realities of the nation it governs. Under Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed and the Prosperity Party, Ethiopia faces a period defined less by the optimistic promises of the …
• Rights fears as Taliban marks five years in power August 15, 2026 10:29 am Dungog Chronicle Taliban supporters have rallied in Kabul to celebrate the fifth anniversary of the US's withdrawal. Photo: AP PHOTO Taliban rulers and other officials have gathered at Afghanistan's traditional Loya Jirga assembly hall to celebrate the fifth …
• Pete Hegseth's affair with now wife as she faces huge backlash for government role August 15, 2026 10:07 am Irish Star Jennifer Hegseth has been hit wit backlash(Image: JIM WATSON, AFP via Getty Images) Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's wife has recently faced criticism after her appointment to a new position in President Donald Trump's administration. An …
• We are counting on your wisdom, authority and moral leadership August 15, 2026 9:49 am Ghana News Agency By Edward Dankwah, GNA Accra, Aug. 14, GNA – Mr Baafi Nsiah, the Director for Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, Ministry of Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs (MLGCRA), says the Ministry is counting on traditional faith practitioners to …
• Nigel Farage has won in Clacton, but this political circus is far from over, writes Natasha Clark August 15, 2026 9:41 am LBC The Reform UK leader won a resounding victory last night, clocking up an extra 1,000 votes on top of what he won at the 2024 general election. Parking a whole bunch of dedicated MPs and activists down to the coast proved their ground operation can be still …
• KMT, Cabinet trade barbs over cuts to central government budget August 15, 2026 8:49 am Focus Taiwan Taipei, Aug. 15 (CNA) Main opposition Kuomintang (KMT) caucus leader Fu Kun-chi (傅崐萁)has said a 1.689 percent reduction to the 2026 central government budget should be seen as a gesture of "great goodwill," despite the Cabinet describing the …
• India at 80: An economic power and rising voice in the world August 15, 2026 8:30 am The Press Maldives When India gained independence on August 15, 1947, it inherited an economy weakened by colonial rule, widespread poverty, low literacy and immense social and administrative challenges. Seventy-nine years later, as India celebrates its 80th Independence Day …
• ‘We are united by blood’, says Foreign Affairs minister as he dodges Zimbabwe’s role in South Africa’s migrant crisis August 15, 2026 8:06 am New Zimbabwe MINISTER of Foreign Affairs and International Trade, Amon Murwira, had to evoke historical memories and ties between Zimbabwe and South Africa as he sidestepped questions about the government’s role in the migration crisis gripping its southern African …
• In a democracy, RTI is an accountability tool August 15, 2026 7:55 am Daily Star While awaiting the completion of a government-initiated process to select the three information commissioners, following a prolonged vacancy that this column has lamented time and again, it may be useful to revisit the enduring value of right to …
• 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 …
• 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, …
• 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 …
• 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 …