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The Singapore Government completed its acquisition process and formally took possession of 38 Oxley Road on July 31. The site is the former family home of Singapore’s founding prime minister, Lee Kuan Yew, and has been at the centre of a long-running family dispute and public debate spanning years. Government Takes Formal Possession of 38 … Read more

When Professor Kithure Kindiki took the oath of office as Kenya’s deputy president in November 2024, President William Ruto praised him as a patriot whose dedication to national unity was beyond reproach, according to reports detailing the initial swearing-in. Ruto described his new deputy as an effective champion of peace and security across our country, … Read more

Bribery has emerged as the strongest impeachment charge against Vice President Sara Duterte, according to an Octa Research survey released on August 3, 2026. Forty-three percent of surveyed Filipinos identified the allegation as the most serious, as the Senate continues hearings on four consolidated impeachment articles. Public scrutiny surrounding the high-stakes political proceedings in the … Read more

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s Pakatan Harapan (PH) coalition is facing immense pressure to overhaul its campaign strategy following a major electoral defeat in Negeri Sembilan on August 1, where the coalition lost power after two terms in office, according to Straitstimes. The ruling coalition’s setback in Negeri Sembilan followed earlier defeats, including a near-total defeat … Read more

FIFA has abandoned its controversial plan to sell private equity stakes in a subsidiary that would have controlled the commercial and operational aspects of its tournaments, including the men’s and women’s CNN. FIFA President Canberratimes confirmed in a statement that the proposal would not proceed after facing intense pushback and widespread criticism from soccer associations, … Read more

Arizona, California, and Nevada face a combined 20 percent reduction in Colorado River water use over the next two years under a federal plan released July 31, 2026. The 10-year framework addresses severe drought and chronic overuse while leaving Upper Basin states without mandatory cuts. Federal intervention has arrived for the drought-stricken Colorado River after … Read more

The Singapore Government formally acquired and took possession of the historic site at 38 Oxley Road on July 31, following years of family disputes. The authorities plan to study options to develop the former family home of founding prime minister Lee Kuan Yew into a public space, respecting his wishes for privacy. Government Takes Possession … Read more

British rapper and YouTuber Yung Filly was found not guilty of raping a 20-year-old fan in an Australian hotel room following a trial in Perth. A jury cleared the 30-year-old performer of multiple sexual assault and strangulation charges, while convicting him on two counts of assault occasioning bodily harm. Trial Verdicts at Perth District Court … Read more

The Environment and Land Court in Meru has temporarily suspended the proposed construction of an airstrip, State Lodge, and golf course inside the The Star in Meru County, according to court rulings. Justice Oguttu Mboya delivered the ruling on Thursday, July 30, 2026, granting conservatory orders across five separately filed and consolidated petitions that challenge … Read more

Thornley Kelham has unveiled its Porsche 356 European SL, a modern interpretation of a 1951 Le Mans racer. Built in Gloucestershire, the handcrafted coupe pairs a restored and seam-welded 356 chassis with a hand-formed aluminum body, bespoke 2.33L flat-four engine, and a planned run of 50 examples. A famous silhouette from Porsche’s early motorsport history … Read more

Joint security forces, including state-recruited forest guards and Department of State Services operatives, rescued nine abducted victims and killed three suspected bandits during an operation in the Ekiti Local Government Area of Kwara State, officials confirmed following a bush-combing engagement in border forest axes. Joint Security Forces Intercept Kidnappers Along Ekiti-Kwara Border Axis Nine people … Read more

It alleges that Shell knew of serious integrity failures in its pipelines and oil wells, exempted its Nigerian subsidiary from some internal safety standards, and delayed decommissioning ageing facilities despite acknowledging the environmental risks. The revelations come barely a year after Shell completed the sale of its former onshore subsidiary, Shell Petroleum Development Company (SPDC), … Read more