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- AP News Summary at 6:12 a.m. EDT August 15, 2026 10:38 am Beloit Daily News - Wisconsin While Taliban leaders mark 5 years in power in Afghanistan, a UN official warns of a rights crisis KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — Taliban rulers have celebrated the fifth anniversary of their return to power in Afghanistan. They claim to have brought stability …
- Cape Breton retirement features quiet, nature and affordability August 15, 2026 10:37 am The Royal Gazette Quiet life: Sydney on Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia Back by popular demand! The retiring abroad series. The eighth location on the list is the lovely Cape Breton, Canada. For those unfamiliar, Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia, is rugged, coastal and is …
- Bahrain GP: MADANI Tickets A Good Bargain - Ex-SIC CEO August 15, 2026 10:36 am Bernama KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 15 (Bernama) -- Tickets priced as low as RM200 for Malaysians to watch the 2026 Gulf Air Bahrain Formula 1 (F1) Grand Prix at the Sepang International Circuit (SIC) from Oct 2-4 represent an exceptionally worthwhile offer, said former SIC …
- You Can’t Build a Prosperous Ethiopia on Insecure Property Rights August 15, 2026 10:35 am The Reporter Ethiopia A country can build roads without building trust. It can demolish old neighborhoods and construct shining boulevards. It can erect towers, parks, museums and commercial centers. It can report impressive economic growth. But there is one thing no government …
- Daniel Malikyar’s Afghanistan in Color August 15, 2026 10:35 am Blind Magazine Four men share a watermelon and a pot of tea, seated in a yellow swan-shaped pedal boat on water of an improbable blue. The image opens the book, and for a moment you question its authenticity, so thoroughly does it contradict what the West believes it …
- Iran fires back at Trump's threat to declare Hormuz US territory August 15, 2026 10:34 am The Korea Times Vessels near the Strait of Hormuz, are seen from Musandam, Oman, Aug. 6. Reuters-Yonhap TEHRAN — Iran on Saturday fired back at U.S. President Donald Trump's claim that he would soon declare the Strait of Hormuz part of U.S. territory, saying the …
- German Doner Kebab appoints Wayne Shurvinton as chief executive officer August 15, 2026 10:33 am Retail Times German Doner Kebab (“GDK”), the fast-growing premium kebab brand, today announces the appointment of Wayne Shurvinton as chief executive officer, succeeding Simon Wallis, who is stepping down from the role. Wayne will start on 1st September. Wayne brings …
- Jones' nod to Kiss ahead of potential Cup showdown August 15, 2026 10:33 am Nyngan Observer Les Kiss has started his Wallabies coaching reign with two wins as big challenges loom. Photo: Dave Hunt/AAP PHOTOS Eddie Jones has tipped his cap to counterpart Les Kiss as he prepares Japan for a potential showdown with the Wallabies in their home …
- Green, Carey keys to Aussies passing Bangladesh Test August 15, 2026 10:33 am Nyngan Observer Cameron Green and Alex Carey are key to Australia's hopes in the first Test against Bangladesh. Photo: James Ross/AAP PHOTOS Australia will have to dig themselves out of a huge hole without their best batsman Steve Smith after Bangladesh kept their …
- Egypt’s Aggressive Nile Policy No Longer Serves the Region August 15, 2026 10:32 am The Reporter Ethiopia The Blue Nile water policy maintained by Cairo is a manifestation of an outdated, rigid, and aggressive posture that defies modern standards of international cooperation. While the river has sustained civilizations for millennia across the Horn and …
- International community must challenge Pakistan's political instrumentalisation of religion: Report August 15, 2026 10:31 am The Hans India Islamabad: Pakistan's history of state-backed terrorism and religious radicalisation has contributed significantly to reinforcing the perception of terrorism and violent extremism being associated with Islam in the minds of many people around the world …
- 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 …
- Dozens dead after powerful earthquake strikes Indonesia August 15, 2026 10:29 am Dungog Chronicle Rescuers are searching for victims after an earthquake in East Nusa Tenggara Province, Indonesia. Photo: AP PHOTO At least 38 people have died after an earthquake of magnitude 7.7 and dozens of aftershocks struck off eastern Indonesia, as rescue workers …
- Biblioracle: Kurt Andersen’s speculative work ‘The Breakup’ is a one-of-a-kind book August 15, 2026 10:29 am Chicago Tribune - Illinois Kurt Andersen’s new novel, “The Breakup,” is the culmination of a trilogy that started with two earlier nonfiction books, 2017’s “Fantasyland: How America Went Haywire,” and 2020’s “Evil Geniuses: The Unmaking of America: A Recent History.” Perhaps it …
- Missed opportunities, incomplete investigations preceded discovery of 56 bodies at funeral home August 15, 2026 10:29 am Chicago Tribune - Illinois After city and state officials discovered 56 decomposing bodies in a Chicago funeral home, Gov. JB Pritzker defended the state’s response to complaints against the husband and wife in charge of the facility. Pritzker’s message, delivered during a downstate …
- UN envoy Vanessa Frazier fronts commercial gym adverts, raising eyebrows August 15, 2026 10:28 am The Shift Malta’s highest-ranking official at the United Nations, Vanessa Frazier, has been appearing in promotional videos for a private gym company in Malta, raising questions over the compatibility of commercial endorsements with her senior diplomatic position …
- Over 40,000 security personnel in Osun as election holds today August 15, 2026 10:26 am Daily Trust The people of Osun will today elect a governor under a very tight security to steer the affairs of the state for the next four years. Weekend Trust reports that not less than 15,000 policemen, 10,000 Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) and an …
- Michael Lebowitz on the Campbell Conversations August 15, 2026 10:25 am WRVO - New York Grant Reeher: Welcome to the Campbell Conversations, I'm Grant Reeher. This September, we'll see the 25th anniversary of 9/11. What serious threats have we faced since then and how safe are we now? My guest today is Michael Lebowitz, an …
- USS Abraham Lincoln to return home after 260-day deployment August 15, 2026 10:25 am teleSUR 🔗 Comparte este artículo PDF The carrier will be replaced after an extended deployment as lawmakers raise concerns over reported conditions and crew morale. The USS Abraham Lincoln will return to the United States after more than 260 days at sea, Acting …
- DeSantis Withholds Support from Rep. Cory Mills in Florida Primary August 15, 2026 10:23 am Times News Global News Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) said Friday he does not support Rep. Cory Mills (R-Fla.) in Tuesday’s Republican primary. The governor’s statement came as a surprise to many in the state’s political circles. Mills, 46, is seeking a third term in the U.S …
- The Disastrous Five Years of Taliban Rule August 15, 2026 10:22 am Daily Times There is a dangerous difference between a country at peace and a country merely under control. Afghanistan, five years after the Taliban returned to Kabul, illustrates that difference with disturbing clarity. The battlefield may be quieter, but the …
- UN Security Council Reform: Power vs Representation August 15, 2026 10:22 am Daily Times After the horrors of the Second World War, the United Nations was established in 1945 with the primary objective of maintaining international peace and security. However, its most powerful institution, the Security Council, was shaped according to the …
- The dramatic Argentina v England World Cup rivalry August 15, 2026 10:21 am The Saturday Paper Once again, that match – or, as it’s stylised here, “The Match” – is the subject of popular art, a documentary that itself is based upon the book El partido by Argentinian journalist Andrés Burgo. It’s the 1986 FIFA World Cup quarter-final, in Mexico City …
- Donald Trump doesn’t just love billionaires, he loves multimillionaires too August 15, 2026 10:19 am The Guardian After the House passed its version of Donald Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) last year – the one that paired a $5tn-plus tax cut with $1tn-plus of cuts from food stamps and Medicaid – the House speaker, Mike Johnson, explained that “this is not …
- Asunción’s Architecture And Hidden Buildings As Forgotten Pieces Of Paraguay’s Story August 15, 2026 10:19 am The Asunción Times Walking through the historic centre of Asunción means moving through a city where different periods of history exist side by side. Between busy streets, local businesses and modern developments, there are still buildings that preserve the memories of …