Politics

Pakistan: Protests continue in Azad Kashmir despite repression and internet blackout

France 24

Pakistan: Protests continue in Azad Kashmir despite repression and internet blackout

Harshly repressed protests that have shaken Pakistan-administered Kashmir since early June have continued through local legislative elections held in July and August. With internet access cut off and access by foreign media restricted…

France 24

Secrecy in Lawsuits Has ‘Run Amok,’ Scholars Say

The New York Times

Secrecy in Lawsuits Has ‘Run Amok,’ Scholars Say

Two recent studies say judges are not doing enough to protect the public interest in openness.

The New York Times

What is up with the controversial ‘mega’ immigration court hearings?

The Hill

What is up with the controversial ‘mega’ immigration court hearings?

Mega master calendar hearings will only reduce the backlog if they produce legally sustainable orders.

The Hill

Chris Penk: I need to address the elephant in the room

Stuff

Chris Penk: I need to address the elephant in the room

As far as exits from a cabinet go, imagine the top drawer of a bedroom dresser being opened slightly too far, then falling from that furniture onto your slippered foot

Stuff

Iran executes over 500 people in 2026: rights group

Iran executes over 500 people in 2026: rights group

At least 511 people have been executed so far in 2026, according to Norway-based NGO Iran Human Rights, including at least 29 people in connection with anti-government protests in January

House approves Destry Damayanti as BI new governor

Antara News

House approves Destry Damayanti as BI new governor

Commission XI of the Indonesian House of Representatives, which oversees monetary and financial affairs, has approved ...

Antara News

How Zohran Mamdani mastered Trump's 'Art of the Deal'

Times of India

How Zohran Mamdani mastered Trump's 'Art of the Deal'

Interestingly, Donald Trump laid down 11 rules for successful deal-making inThe Art of the Deal. Mamdani’s first eight months as mayor suggest that he has followed Trump’s rules more faithfully than most people who actually work for Trump.

Times of India

2027: Mustapha Challenges AbdulRazaq To Debate

Daily Trust

2027: Mustapha Challenges AbdulRazaq To Debate

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Kwara State has formally received Senator Saliu Mustapha into its fold and presented him as its candidate for Kwara Central in the 2027 senatorial election. The development came amid a renewed…

Daily Trust

Zambian opposition leader in police custody: state media

Deutsche Welle

Zambian opposition leader in police custody: state media

Zambia's national broadcaster reports that Brian Mundubile, who wanted to challenge this month's presidential election results, and his running mate have surrendered to police and are being interviewed.

Deutsche Welle

Bayelsa deputy gov applauds community for peaceful election of paramount ruler

The Punch

Bayelsa deputy gov applauds community for peaceful election of paramount ruler

The chiefs, elders, women and youths of Yenezue-Gene Community in Yenagoa Local Government Area of Bayelsa State have been commended for conducting a peaceful election of a new paramount ruler for the community. The Deputy Governor, Dr…

The Punch

Thermal drones to be deployed to locate people waiting for rescue in Rasuwa flood-hit areas

OnlineKhabar

Thermal drones to be deployed to locate people waiting for rescue in Rasuwa flood-hit areas

Representational image: A drone. Photo: Flickr Kathmandu, August 27 NagarikAlert is set to deploy drones to flood-affected areas to locate people waiting for rescue and help deliver relief supplies. The organisation said it will send two…

OnlineKhabar

PM Modi to undertake 4-day visit to Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan

PM Modi to undertake 4-day visit to Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan

PM Modi will also hold bilateral meetings with SCO leaders on the sidelines of the summit; it is learnt that Vladimir Putin will be among the leaders with whom the PM will hold bilateral meetings