Man named in South Africa’s police corruption probe found dead
Reports say Wiandre Pretorius, who last week said he survived an assassination attempt, shot himself.
Day: February 8, 2026
Dubai’s new school age cut-off explained: What parents need to know about kids’ eligibility for FS1, FS2, KG admissions in 2026
Dubai’s early school admissions are changing for 2026-27 with a new December 31st age cut-off for FS1 and FS2. This shift, impacting new admissions, aims for uniformity but has caused anxiety for some families. Schools are introducing transitional prog…
Qatar announces official holiday for National Sports Day 2026
Qatar will observe an official public holiday on Tuesday, February 10, 2026, for National Sports Day. This annual observance, falling on 22 Sha’ban 1447 AH, aims to promote physical activity and healthy lifestyles nationwide. Public and private institu…
OSP launches probe into NPP, NDC primaries over vote-buying allegations – GhanaWeb
OSP launches probe into NPP, NDC primaries over vote-buying allegations GhanaWebBaba Jamal: President Mahama recall Ghana High Commissioner to Nigeria afta e allegedly vote buying allegations for NDC parliamentary primaries BBCGha…
Protests against ICE and Israel at Winter Olympics in Milan
Protests erupted in Italy against the Winter Olympics to condemn Israel’s participation and the presence of ICE agents.
Pilkhana Massacre: Inside 2009 Bangladesh Rifles Mutiny That Bleeded Dhaka
Bangladesh General Election 2026: As Bangladesh prepares for next week’s general election on February 12, here’s everything you need to know about the 2009 paramilitary mutiny.
Japan’s ruling party regains lower-house majority in election, media projections show
Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party appears to have regained its majority in the country’s powerful lower house, national broadcaster NHK reported Sunday. Ultraconservative Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, who was a heavy metal drummer in her youth,…
Russia says second suspect in general’s shooting arrested in Dubai
Lyubomir Korba is extradited from the UAE, where he fled hours after Friday’s attack, Russia’s FSB says.
What is at stake in Thailand’s elections, as three parties vie for power?
Vote counting is underway in Thailand’s early general election, seen as a three-way race among competing visions of progressive, populist and old-fashioned patronage politics. The battle for support from 53 million registered voters came against a bac…
USA medal hope Lindsey Vonn crashes in downhill skiing final at Winter Olympics
Lindsey Vonn has suffered a devastating crash in the women’s downhill skiing final at the Winter Olympics.