Wednesday, August 26, 2026

World

August 16, 2026
The accident scene.
August 16, 2026

Indian-American CEO who fired 900 employees on Zoom sacked

Mr Garg’s ouster came on August 3 after the board of directors voted unanimously to remove him as CEO over concerns about his “judgment, temperament and credibility.”

Vishal Garg
August 16, 2026

Mother jailed six years for killing baby with hairdryer

The jury unanimously convicted the defendant of culpable homicide.

Scotland police
August 16, 2026

India commits to inclusive development, global south leadership 

The high commissioner said that India was moving towards the goal of becoming a developed nation by 2047.

August 15, 2026

BRICS mulls integration of instant payment systems, digital currencies

Sanjay Malhotra, governor of the Reserve Bank of India, said this would reduce the cost of cross-border transactions.

BRICS
August 15, 2026

Over 40 dead, hundreds flee as 7.7 magnitude earthquake hits Indonesia

According to the US Geological Survey (USGS), the earthquake struck at about 6:00 a.m. local time. 

Indonesia earthquake
August 15, 2026

U.S. judge clears way for Trump to end deportation protection for over 1,000 Somalis

The verdict came over two months after U.S. Supreme Court ​backed the administration to end TPS for thousands of immigrants from Haiti and Syria.

Somali in the U.S.
August 15, 2026

Jason Arday subjected to campaign of sustained abuse, misinformation, says family of late Cambridge prof

The family stated, “We are in shock to have lost this amazing father, partner, brother, uncle and son.”

Jason Arday
August 15, 2026

UK govt slams £74 million fine on employers hiring undocumented workers 

The UK government said, “Gig economy employers will be legally required to ensure Right to Work checks are undertaken.”

UK Home office (Credit:UK)
August 15, 2026

Pakistanis in Nigeria celebrate their country’s 79th independence anniversary

Mr Savera extended warm felicitations to members of the Pakistani community in Nigeria.