Auckland Council Unveils $7 Congestion Charge Options
Auckland councillors revealed three congestion charge options, with fees up to $7 per trip, as part of plans to ease traffic.
European Central Bank to Raise Interest Rates to 2.5% in September
The European Central Bank (ECB) is poised to raise its key interest rates to 2.5% in September, driven by persistent energy price pressures and the ongoing Iran conflict, but…
Rubio Shifts US Iran Policy to Economic Sanctions
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio told allied foreign ministers that Washington is pausing new military strikes against Iran for the time being, shifting to economic…
US Sanctions ICC President Amid Japan’s Commitment Defense
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi vowed Japan would defend the International Criminal Court (ICC) against U.S.
Ruffalo Faces Accusations of Antisemitism Over Paramount Merger Criticism
Actor Mark Ruffalo faces accusations of antisemitism after criticizing the $111bn Paramount-WBD merger, with Jewish leaders and industry groups condemning his social media posts…
Tanzania Unveils Fisheries Research Pledge to Boost Blue Economy
Tanzania’s fisheries research initiatives and India-Seychelles collaboration on the blue economy highlight global efforts to balance marine resource management with economic…
Muhoozi Kainerugaba claims 90% electoral support for Uganda presidency in 2031
Uganda’s military chief, Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba, declared on August 26, 2026, that he will run for president in 2031 with his father President Yoweri Museveni’s backing, claiming…
Study Reveals Birdsong Boosts Mood, Traffic Noise Undermines Benefits
A study reveals that birdsong significantly boosts psychological well-being, but traffic noise in urban areas undermines these benefits, according to research involving over 1,500…
Kriti Sanon’s Ad Sparks Controversy After jewellery Brand Giva Withdraws It
A jewellery brand pulled Kriti Sanon’s Raksha Bandhan ad after backlash over her outfit, with the actor defending her choice as a celebration of cultural emotions over clothing.
Slovenia’s Knovs to Investigate Foreign Influence from Russia and Israel
On August 26, 2026, Slovenia’s Committee for Oversight of Intelligence and Security Services (Knovs) convened to seek explanations from the Slovenian Intelligence Service (Sova)…
The Dallas Wings secure final WNBA playoff berth with 23rd win
The win capped a dramatic turnaround for a team that finished 10-34 last season and 9-31 during the 2024 campaign.
astronauts complete spacewalk to replace ISS antenna
Astronauts Anil Menon and Sophie Adenot completed a critical spacewalk on August 25, 2026, to replace a faulty Space-to-Ground antenna on the International Space Station (ISS)…