Politics

US Army Secretary Dan Driscoll steps down after after reported tensions with Hegseth

Times of Israel

US Army Secretary Dan Driscoll steps down after after reported tensions with Hegseth

Departure continues upheaval in military during Trump's current term; Driscoll oversaw drone program that has now been rolled back, was an unlikely negotiator in Ukraine-Russia war The post US Army Secretary Dan Driscoll steps down after…

Times of Israel

US Army Secretary Driscoll submits resignation: White House

CNA

US Army Secretary Driscoll submits resignation: White House

If accepted, Driscoll's resignation would mark the latest departure of a senior military leader under President Donald Trump's administration.

CNA

Ukrainian army carries out 24 attacks on DPR in past day, injures civilian

The attacks damaged five residential buildings, along with several trucks and special-purpose vehicles, as well as seven civilian infrastructure facilities

Te Pāti Māori says major constitutional reform a ‘bottom line’

Stuff

Te Pāti Māori says major constitutional reform a ‘bottom line’

It would, in the short-term, establish a Tiriti Commission which could stall or challenge Government policies and bills presented to Parliament.

Stuff

Thailand’s Pattaya pins hopes on arrival of 5,000 US sailors to boost tourism

South China Morning Post

Thailand’s Pattaya pins hopes on arrival of 5,000 US sailors to boost tourism

After more than 250 days at sea fighting the war on Iran – and amid reports of dire conditions on board – the USS Abraham Lincoln is finally set to dock near Pattaya this week, giving more than 5,000 American sailors and Marines shore…

South China Morning Post

Russian air defenses down over 90 Flamingo cruise missiles in summer — TASS estimates

The largest number of the missiles was shot down in a single day on August 15

How the Pentagon Is Getting Into the Venezuelan Oil Business Under Trump

The New York Times

How the Pentagon Is Getting Into the Venezuelan Oil Business Under Trump

The Defense Department’s Office of Strategic Capital, founded by the Biden administration to give loans to bolster the U.S. defense industry, is helping lead President Trump’s oil deal.

The New York Times

More than 20 bodies found inside a single house in Betrawati

OnlineKhabar

More than 20 bodies found inside a single house in Betrawati

Betrawati after the flood. Betrawati, September 1 More than 20 bodies have been found inside a single house in Betrawati of Bidur Municipality-10, Nuwakot, following the devastating flood that swept through the Bhotekoshi and Trishuli…

OnlineKhabar

Why I joined APC, advocated United State of Taraba – Kefas

Taraba State Governor, Dr Agbu Kefas has finally opened up on why he joined the All Progressives Congress. The governor also explained the rationale behind his call for a United State of Taraba. Kefas said that his decision to leave the…

Trump’s Venezuela deal leaves $100 billion question unanswered

Japan Times

Trump’s Venezuela deal leaves $100 billion question unanswered

The White House hasn't explained where the $100 billion in expected investment for a new oil venture in Venezuela is supposed to come from.

Japan Times

Sokoto gov candidate backs Atiku’s border plan

The African Democratic Congress governorship candidate in Sokoto State, Hon. Manir Muhammad Dan’Iya, has backed the party’s 2027 presidential candidate, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, over his plan to reopen Nigeria’s land borders if elected…

Kogi varsity expels six students for exam malpractice

The Senate of Prince Abubakar Audu University, Anyigba, Kogi State, has approved the expulsion of six students for gross examination misconduct after they were found to have rewritten an examination at a lecturer’s private residence. The…