Veterinary surgeon attacked by leopard
The wildlife veterinary surgeon who attempted to save a hill country leopard caught in a wire trap had a harrowing experience this morning when it sprang at him causing him Injuries.
Shortage of crepe bandages reported at Colombo National Hospital
A shortage of essential surgical supplies, including crepe bandages, at the Colombo National Hospital and other major hospitals has sparked concern over the country’s medical supply system, with patients reportedly being asked to purchase items needed for their treatment from outside pharmacies.
Dudley Sirisena pledges annual javelins to support Rumesh Tharanga
Businessman and Araliya Group Chairman Dudley Sirisena has pledged to provide Sri Lankan javelin thrower Rumesh Tharanga with world-class javelins almost every year until he achieves his goal of winning an Olympic gold medal for Sri Lanka.
TikTok founder becomes Asia’s richest person, overtakes Adani: Top 20
ByteDance founder Zhang Yiming has become Asia’s richest person for the first time, overtaking Indian billionaire Gautam Adani as his fortune crossed $105 billion, according to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index.
Rabies bill could derail dog vaccination drive, raise human rabies risk: PHIs
The proposed Rabies Eradication and Dog Registration Bill could potentially disrupt Sri Lanka’s dog vaccination programme and increase the risk of human rabies, the Sri Lanka Public Health Inspectors Association (SLPHIA) has warned.
EU announces plan to ban social media for under 13s
The European Union is moving to ban social media for under 13s across the bloc and impose restrictions on the digital technology for older children, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced Wednesday.
NPP to slow down President’s islandwide rallies
The Government has decided to space out the series of islandwide public rallies scheduled to be attended by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, Agriculture Minister K.D. Lal Kantha said today.
Ali Taher Ridge was IDF's most complex battle terrain yet, special forces Egoz chief tells 'Post'
The Egoz Special Forces commander told the Post that the battle to control Lebanon's Ali Taher Ridge was the military's most complex recent battles.
More than 40% of West Bank Palestinians believe Israel doesn’t have a right to exist, poll finds
The majority (91%) also expressed concern about IDF operations in the West Bank, while 60% reported a low or very low sense of personal security.
Houthi Red Sea advance, drone strikes leave Saudi Arabia isolated in major conflict - analysis
Houthi Red Sea offensive leaves Riyadh isolated
Eisenkot rejects claim he promised Ra'am a place in future coalition during Bedouin meeting
The denial followed an N12 report in which northern Bedouin local authority heads who met Eisenkot on Tuesday claimed he had promised to bring Ra'am into a government he would lead.
US senator calls to increase non-profit security grant funding in light of rising antisemitism
Rosen urged Congress to reform the Nonprofit Security Grant Program, which helps at-risk houses of worship offset security costs like hiring guards, installing cameras, and reinforcing doors.
A moment of Israeli pride: Avi Nesher’s ‘Our Loves’ gets standing ovations in Toronto
Nesher describes his film as the story of “six people who thought they were having the worst day of their lives on October 6, 2023,” and follows them through the Hamas massacre on October 7.
IDF strikes southern Lebanon after warning northern Israeli residents about explosions
The IDF warned northern residents in a message about loud explosion noises that would be heard across the region.
Former Kosovo President Hashim Thaci sentenced to 25 years for war crimes
The Kosovo war crimes tribunal has convicted former Kosovar President Hashim Thaci of four counts of war crimes committed during his country’s war for independence from Serbia.
Former Kosovo President Hashim Thaci sentenced to 25 years for war crimes
The Kosovo war crimes tribunal has convicted former Kosovar President Hashim Thaci of four counts of war crimes committed during his country’s war for independence from Serbia.
Legal aid caseload reaches 154,552 files as debt, family disputes dominate report
The annual report details wartime assistance, a Supreme Court debt ruling, and wider access to help for older people facing financial exploitation.
Even an attack on Mecca isn't enough to unite the Middle East against Iran, analyst tells 'Post'
The attack on Mecca has demonstrated that ‘this is not a religious war,’ even if Iran has attempted to portray it as such, Bahraini political analyst Dr. Ahmed Alkhuzaie said.
IDF kills Hamas Nukhba commander involved in October 7 hostage aductions
According to the IDF, the terrorist, Jihad Samih Mahmoud Ismail, had taken part in the killing of Capt. Omer Neutra, St.-Sgt. Oz Daniel, and Sgt. Shaked Dahan.
CSE selling deepens as ASPI breaks below 21,200
The Colombo Stock Exchange extended its decline for a third consecutive session on 16 September 2026, with broad-based selling intensifying as elevated global oil prices continued to weigh on investor sentiment.
Supermarkets in Bandaragama, Matugama fined for overpriced eggs, altered prices
Two supermarket branches in Bandaragama and Matugama have been fined a total of Rs. 400,000 in two separate cases for selling eggs above the marked price, altering original prices on food products and offering expired beverages for sale.
Thousands of seminary girls fundraise for yeshivas after draft dodgers lead to budget cuts - report
KAN reported that 25,000 seminary girls participated in the phone-calling campaign and raised over NIS 11 million. Each girl was given a personal fundraising goal of NIS 8,400.
Real Madrid : Mourinho s’inquiète malgré la victoire arrachée à Elche
Le Real Madrid a évité le pire à Elche, mais José Mourinho n’a pas apprécié la manière. Longtemps en contrôle, les Merengues se sont imposés […]
Bayelsa CP presents N2.48m to families of fallen, injured policemen
The Bayelsa State Commissioner of Police has presented cheques worth N2.48m to the families of deceased police officers and personnel injured in the line o Read More: https://punchng.com/bayelsa-cp-presents-n2-48m-to-families-of-fallen-injured-policemen/
Court awards Kim Kardashian €1 over $6m Paris robbery
A Paris court has awarded Kim Kardashian one euro in compensation for the 2016 armed robbery where over $6m in jewellery was stolen from her hotel suite. Read More: https://punchng.com/court-awards-kim-kardashian-e1-over-6m-paris-robbery/
Elim CAN 2027 : le match Congo-Cameroun menacé par un huis clos au stade Massamba-Débat
Le Congo pourrait devoir affronter le Cameroun sans son douzième homme. À quelques jours du choc très attendu du 29 septembre, comptant pour les éliminatoires […]
Tinubu pledges to end child labour, unveils four-year action plan
President Bola Tinubu has declared the elimination of child labour a national priority, unveiling a four-year action plan and a new survey report. Read More: https://punchng.com/tinubu-pledges-to-end-child-labour-unveils-four-year-action-plan/
Supreme Court dismisses Gabam’s appeal, confirms Gombe as SDP chair
The Supreme Court has dismissed an appeal by Shehu Gabam, affirming Prof. Abubakar Sadiq Gombe as the National Chairman of the Social Democratic Party. Read More: https://punchng.com/supreme-court-dismisses-gabams-appeal-confirms-gombe-as-sdp-chair/
Nessel gets Queen Esther wrong: Jews don’t have to sacrifice themselves - opinion
Michigan Attorney-General Dana Nessel told Jews to sacrifice themselves and their homeland to feed the antisemites hijacking her political party.
Canada invites 250 senior managers to apply for permanent residence
Canada has invited 250 senior managers with Canadian work experience to apply for permanent residence through its latest targeted Express Entry draw. Read More: https://punchng.com/canada-invites-250-senior-managers-to-apply-for-permanent-residence/
Enigmatic Houthi commander Abdul Malik al-Houthi elevated amid terror group's Red Sea offensive
Since the start of the civil war, foreign officials who dealt with al-Houthi have not been known to have met him in person, a source familiar with the matter said.
Côte d’Ivoire : Hervé Renard dévoile ses 25 Éléphants avant le choc face au Cameroun
Le sélectionneur de la Côte d’Ivoire, Hervé Renard, a dévoilé une liste de 25 joueurs pour les prochaines échéances des Éléphants. Les champions d’Afrique 2023 […]
Police arrest 240 suspects in Yobe
The Yobe State Police Command has arrested 240 suspects for murder, rape, kidnapping, and armed robbery in the last three months, an official has said. Read More: https://punchng.com/police-arrest-240-suspects-in-yobe/
Meta Develops Camera-Free Smart Glasses to Address Privacy Concerns
Meta's smart glasses have struggled to earn user trust. Since their release, some individuals have used them to record others without notification, and tools and services have emerged that help wearers disable the recording LED light, allowing them to capture video undetected.
Third Round of Professional Football League Kicks Off Thursday
The third round of the Jordanian Pro League "CFI" for the 2026/2027 season kicks off on Thursday, with one match: Doqara vs. Al-Salt, at 7:00 PM at Al-Petra Stadium.
Peter Obi backs Dangote refinery IPO, urges Nigerians to invest
The 2027 presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, Peter Obi, has encouraged Nigerians to invest in the Dangote Petroleum Refinery IPO. Read More: https://punchng.com/peter-obi-backs-dangote-refinery-ipo-urges-nigerians-to-invest/
From Mbappé to Diomande: Top 10 dribblers in Europe’s big five leagues
See the top 10 dribblers in Europe’s big five leagues this season. Real Madrid’s Kylian Mbappé leads the list, followed by Barcelona’s Lamine Yamal. Read More: https://punchng.com/from-mbappe-to-diomande-top-10-dribblers-in-europes-big-five-leagues/
Meta Launches Meta One Subscription With Over 50 Paid Features
After months of testing, Meta has officially launched its comprehensive subscription service, Meta One, which bundles paid features across its various platforms. The service offers more than 50 paid features across Instagram, Facebook, WhatsApp, and Meta AI.
2027: Abiodun urges church to back peaceful election participation
Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, has urged the Church in Nigeria to mobilise its members for responsible citizenship and peaceful participation in the 20 Read More: https://punchng.com/2027-abiodun-urges-church-to-back-peaceful-election-participation/
FRSC warns motorists against fake traffic offence SMS
The Federal Road Safety Corps has warned motorists against fraudulent text messages about new traffic offences, urging them not to click suspicious links. Read More: https://punchng.com/frsc-warns-motorists-against-fake-traffic-offence-sms/
Railway Operating Service Union supports Sept. 17-18 action
The Railway Technological and Operating Service Union has announced that it will join the joint trade union action scheduled for September 17 and 18, while calling for the intervention of the authorities over issues affecting the railway service.
A helmet, a lesson and a safer ride to school
For some children in Nuwara Eliya, the start of the new school term came with an unexpected but important gift a helmet to help keep them safe on their daily journey to school.
Families of missing foreign nationals want answers Nepal can’t give
Hundreds of foreigners remain unaccounted for as families press for cross-border searches, clearer information and official confirmation of their relatives’ status.
Deuba loses support as Nepali Congress factions realign
The Thapa-led Congress has scheduled the 15th general convention for October 2-5, with ward-level conventions beginning on September 19. Deuba faction has its general convention scheduled for December 7-9.
Sudurpaschim set to get cable car in its largest private-sector project
The Rs7 billion Jalpa Devi Cable Car is expected to begin operations in November, linking Chisapani with Rajkanda in the Chure hills and opening up a new tourism destination in far-western Nepal.
Supreme Court puts controversial parliamentary rules on hold
The court says two provisions in the House of Representatives rules may conflict with constitutional safeguards on amending the constitution and the authority of existing laws.
Moratti: Messi Turned Down Half a Billion to Retire at Barcelona!
Massimo Moratti, former president of Italy's Inter Milan, has revealed an extraordinary attempt he made in 2012 to sign Lionel Messi, when the Argentine star was still with Barcelona, affirming that he made an offer worth 500 million euros to convince him to move to the Italian club.