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Australia's Pacific neighbour Nauru has sold its first passports as part of a program raising funds for the relocation of residents affected by rising sea levels. 

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami surveyed disaster-hit areas, assuring residents of support. Approximately 274 stranded individuals, including tourists from various states, were evacuated from Gangotri. Rescue operations are ongoing with collaborative efforts from multiple agencies like police, SDRF, Army, and ITBP. Evacuees receive medical check-ups, and the Kedarnath Yatra was temporarily suspended due to heavy rainfall.

Delhi Assembly Speaker Vijender Gupta denies the existence of a 'phansi ghar' (execution room) on the premises. He states the structure inaugurated by former Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal was actually a 'tiffin room'. The matter is now with the Privileges Committee for inquiry. Arvind Kejriwal, Manish Sisodia, and Ram Niwas Goel will be summoned.

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has accused the Election Commission of India of electoral malpractices during the recent polls. Gandhi presented documents claiming to show over 100,000 stolen votes in a single assembly constituency. The alleged irregularities include duplicate voters, fake addresses, bulk voters at single addresses, invalid photos, and misuse of Form 6.

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The International Trade Union Confederation says the planned polls are “a cosmetic trick to rebrand a brutal military regime as a legitimate civilian government.”

Regime soldiers advancing on Mogoke from recently reclaimed Nawnghkio engage in intense clashes with Ta-ang National Liberation Army forces determined to hold strategic mining town.

In 2021, a stolen election shattered the democratic hopes of the younger generation—unleashing a tech-fueled revolution with a momentum 1988’s uprising couldn’t sustain.

Mogadishu (HOL) – The Somalia Humanitarian Forum 2025 (CHF 2025) officially opened on Tuesday in Baidoa, bringing together national and international stakeholders to tackle the country’s most pressing humanitarian challenges through a unified, inclusive, and coordinated approach.

A decision by senior security officers in Garissa to summon all National Police Reservists (NPRs) to the county headquarters for fresh data collection has been blamed for an attack that left at least eight police officers injured.

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn (HOL) — Abdiaziz Shafii Farah, a Somali-American businessman convicted of orchestrating one of the largest COVID-19 fraud schemes in U.S. history, was sentenced Wednesday to 28 years in prison for stealing tens of millions of dollars intended to feed children during the pandemic.

The Home Office confirmed Channel arrivals were held after they were brought into Dover yesterday.

SINGAPORE — A man purchased multiple KrisFlyer account details from people he had met online and used the miles accrued in those accounts to pay for his own purchase around Singapore.The Indonesian national, who worked as a customer service support staff in Indonesia, knew the account details he had purchased were from compromised accounts.On Aug 6, Rizaldy Primanta Putra, 28, was sentenced to three months and four weeks' jail after he pleaded guilty to two charges for illegally modifying computer material.He was also ordered to make a compensation order of $1,667.76.The court heard that Putra is also a content creator with around 120,000 followers online.His conviction comes after he had first indicated his intention to claim trial to the charges in court on May 29.Deputy Public Prosecutor (DPP) Suriya Prakash said that in the seven months from May to November 2024, the Indonesian national obtained eight different KrisFlyer account access details from sellers he had met in a Facebook group.

The Karnataka Election Commission has demanded Congress leader Rahul Gandhi provide a formal declaration and names of allegedly wrongfully included electors to support his «vote theft» claim. The poll body emphasized the transparent preparation of electoral rolls, stating election results can only be challenged via an Election Petition in High Court.

A staggering 89 percent of Malawians believe the country is spiraling in the wrong direction, according to a damning new nationwide survey presented in Lilongwe by Dr. Greg Mills and former Zimbabwean Finance Minister Hon. Tendai Biti from the Platform of African Democrats (PAD). The findings paint a grim picture of life under President Lazarus […] The post Shock Poll: 89% of Malawians Say the Country Is Headed in the Wrong Direction appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

A new national survey has revealed that Atupele Muluzi is the most preferred political leader among young Malawians, cementing his status as a youth-friendly figure ahead of the crucial September elections. According to the Malawi Voter Opinion Survey 2025, presented in Lilongwe by Dr. Greg Mills and Hon. Tendai Biti from Platform of African Democrats […] The post Survey Shows Most Malawian Youths Prefer Atupele as the More Youth-Friendly Leader appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Alliance for Democracy (AFORD) President Enoch Chihana has unleashed a scathing attack on President Lazarus Chakwera and his administration, accusing them of turning Malawi into a “headquarters of poverty, corruption, tribalism, and failed leadership.” Speaking at the AFORD headquarters in Lilongwe during a certificate presentation ceremony to aspiring MPs and ward councillors from the Dzalanyama […] The post Chihana Tears Into Chakwera: “We Elected a Keynote Joker, Now Malawi Is Drowning in Poverty” appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

United Democratic Front (UDF) leader Atupele Muluzi has delivered a blunt and sobering message to Malawians: the age of aid is over—and unless the country radically transforms how it views economics, leadership, and its own potential, it will collapse under the weight of its own failures. Speaking at the Platform for African Democrats (PAD) summit […] The post “Wake Up or Perish”: Muluzi Sounds Final Warning as Malawi’s Donor Dependency Era Ends appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Dans le cadre du processus électoral en cours, la Commission Nationale d'Organisation et de Coordination des Élections et du Référendum (CNOCER) a tenu, le mardi 5 août 2025, au Ministère de de l'Intérieur, une réunion, de prise de contact avec les nouveaux membres de l'Autorité de Contrôle des Élections et du Référendum (ACER). Cette réunion présidée par le Premier Vice-président de la CNOCER, M. Malcom Emery Djenno, Ngomanda, en lieu et place du President Hermann Immongault empêché, (...) - POLITIQUE / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON

Le Président de la République, Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema, a reçu ce mardi 5 août 2025 en audience le Général Thomas Waldhauser, officier supérieur des Forces armées des États-Unis d'Amérique. Cette rencontre a porté sur les enjeux de sécurité régionale et sur le renforcement de la coopération bilatérale entre le Gabon et les États-Unis. Le Général Thomas Waldhauser a salué la qualité du dialogue engagé et a exprimé son admiration pour les efforts du Gabon en matière de stabilité et (...) - COOPERATION / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON

The Punjab State Commission for Women has summoned singers Karan Aujla and Yo Yo Honey Singh due to the use of objectionable language in their songs, specifically citing 'MF Gabru' and 'Millionaire.' The commission has requested the police to investigate the matter urgently and submit a report by August 11.

The Election Commission of India (ECI) notified the schedule for the election of the Vice President of India. The poll, if contested, will be held between 10 AM and 5 PM on September 9 at the First Floor of the Parliament House, a press note said.

West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee accused the BJP-led central government of plotting to deprive citizens of their rights by revising the voter list, alleging a scheme to label Indians as Rohingyas and deport them. Banerjee criticized the Election Commission for bias and vowed to protest any removal of genuine voters.

DBS, Singapore's largest bank, posted $2.82 billion in net profit for the second quarter of 2025, beating expectations amid heightened global uncertainties and challenging financial conditions.According to financial results posted on Thursday (Aug 7), net profit for the quarter which ended on June 30, was up by one per cent year-on-year, from $2.79 billion for the same period last year.  The bank's strong performance was driven by a five per cent boost in total income, which came in at $5.73 billion.DBS also noted that total income and profit before tax for the first half of the year came in at record highs of $11.6 billion and $6.83 billion respectively.Net interest income was higher, supported by strong deposit growth and proactive balance sheet hedging, said the bank, adding that fee income and treasury customer sales also rose to their second highest quarterly levels while markets trading performance strengthened.The bank declared a total divided payout of 75 cents per share for the quarter, comprising 60 cents ordinary dividend and 15 cents capital return dividend.

Hairdresser Jasmine Wyld, 33, was left with a scratch on her chest and fearing for her life after getting into a heated row with Mark Gibbon, 62, about his will during a luxury holiday.

The purple sticker is an initiative by Curry's to remind people to be mindful of using their phones on theft hotspot where one phone is snatched every 15 minutes.