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August 28, 2026

Norway’s Haakon VIII becomes king after father’s death

The new king, 53, announced that he would retain the royal motto, “Alt for Norge” (All for Norway).

Haakon VIII
August 28, 2026

Nigeria calls for adherence to OIC electoral principles

Mr Enikanolaiye said the principles included competence, integrity, experience, geographical balance, rotation, consensus and equal opportunity among member states.

August 28, 2026

WHO ‌⁠‍‍⁠⁠‌‍‌⁠‌‌‍‌appoints 21 scientists to shape future health breakthroughs

The council brings together experts from public health, epidemiology, biomedical research, health systems, ageing, engineering, precision medicine and emerging technologies.

WHO
August 28, 2026

U.S. education department posts, deletes video linking Trump to Hitler

X users called attention to the post, questioning whether the education department knew the post was comparing Mr Trump to Mr Hitler.

Donald Trump, Adolf Hitler
August 28, 2026

Outrage, arrest after Nepalese caught robbing corpse amid flash flood

“Regarding the individuals taken into custody for stealing the earrings from the ear of the deceased,” the police said.

August 28, 2026

Iran says diplomacy with U.S. possible if Washington abandons pressure

Mr Araghchi said returning diplomacy to the right track was possible but stressed that “pressure doesn’t work.”

Donald trump and Mojtaba Khamenei
August 28, 2026

Norway’s King Harald dies at 89

The Royal Court described his condition as “very serious” on Thursday.

The King of Norway, King Harald V
August 28, 2026

South Korean man arrested in Japan after overstaying 15-day visa for 26 years

The arrest of the South Korean national comes as Japan continues to record a huge number of visa overstays.

Police in Japan
August 28, 2026

Climate group warns of volatile fossil fuels amid Strait of Hormuz blockade

350.org, a climate campaign group, has warned against fossil fuel inflation amid the continued closure of the Strait of Hormuz due to ongoing U.S.-Iran war.

Fuel production
August 28, 2026

Qatar PM to visit Tehran to pursue mediation efforts

Qatar, a close U.S. ally and neighbour of Iran, had acted as a key back-channel mediator between the two sides.

Qatar’s Prime Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman al-Thani